2024, 07-30 Study SessionMINUTES
City of Spokane Valley
City Council Study Session Meeting
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Mayor Haley called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was held in person in Council Chambers,
and also remotely via Zoom meeting.
Atte►rdattce:
Councilrnernbers
Pam Haley, Mayor
Tim Hattenburg, Deputy Mayor
Rod Higgins, Councilmember
Laura Padden, Councilmember
Jessica Yaeger, Councilmember
Al Merkel, Councilmember
Ben Wick, Councilmember
Staff
Erik Lamb, Deputy City Manager
Chelsie Taylor, Finance Director
Gloria Mantz, City Services Administrator
Kelly Konkright, City Attorney
Tony Beattie, Sr. Deputy City Attorney
Bill Helbig, Community & PW Director
Jill Smith, Communications Manager
John Bottelli, Parks & Rec Director
Scan Walter, Assistant Police Chief
Mike Basinger, Economic Dev. Director
John Whitehead, Human Resources Director
Jenny Nickerson, Building Official
Virginia Clough, Legislative Policy Coordinator
Lori Barlow, Senior Planner
Eric Robison, Housing & Homeless Coordinator
Saran Farr, Accounting & Finance Program Mngr
Patricia Rhoades, Deputy City Clerk
Miguel Aguirre, IT Specialist
Chad Knodel, IT Manager
Marci Patterson, City Clerk
ROLL CALL: City Clerk Patterson called roll; all Councilmembers were present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Deputy 11ayor Hatteuburg, seeo►tcled and townimously
agreed to approve the agenda.
PROCLAMATION: National Aright Out, Spokane Valley NH0V1,4►rniversmy, Purple Heart City
Mayor Haley read the Proclamation for National Night Out and Ms. Griffin with SCOPE accepted the
proclamation. Councilmember Yaeger read the Proclamation for Spokane Valley NHCW/Anniversary and
Ms. Shockley French with CHAS accepted the proclamation and spoke about the community health centers
in our area. Deputy Mayor Hattenburg read the Proclamation for the Purple Heart City and gentlemen with
the VFW Post 1435 accepted the proclamation and explained the purple heart medals.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY: After Mayor Haley explained the process, she
invited public comment. Ms. Barb Howard, Spokane Valley (via Zoom), Mr. Greg Jeffreys, Spokane Valley,
Mr. John Harding, Spokane Valley, Mr. Erik Lowe, Spokane Valley and Mr. Rick Freier, Spokane Valley
all provided comments on various topics.
ACTION ITEM:
I. Ordinance 24-011: Second Reading - Street Vacation STV-2024-0002 -- Lori Barlow
After- City Clerk Patterson read the Ordinance title, it was moved by Deputy rllayor Hatle►tburg a►rd seco►tded
to approve Ordinance #.24-011, Ms. Barlow briefly reviewed the street vacation request and noted that there
had not been any changes or comments since the previous meeting. Vote by acclamallon. in favor:
unanimous. Opposed.- none. 1116tton carried.
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NON -ACTION ITEMS:
2. Admin Report: Lithitnu-Ion Battery Discussion - Erik Lamb, Jenny Nickerson, Ken Johnson
Ms. Nickerson opened the discussion with brief introduction of Deputy Fire Marshall Johnson, from the
Spokane Valley Fire Department. Mr. Johnson presented a PowerPoint that included the non -biased analysis,
understanding the batteries and telly the fires start, what the environmental impacts are (chernical release,
water contamination, and long-term effects), community impacts (safety hazards, liealth risks, economic
impact), examples of incidents (Coeur d'Alene police department equipment storage building fire 6/9/2024
& West side I-90 semi fire 7/9/2024), showed video of a damaged battery and how fast it caught fire,
challenges for firefighting (extinguishing EV fires, specialized training/equipment), mitigation and safety
nicasures (vehicle design/engineering, regulatory standards, public awareness/training), regulatory standards
(NFPA 800 Battery Safety Code, WA State Fire Marshall's Office), advances in technology (battery
innovations, emergency response tools), and Battery Smart Spokane (buy smart, charge smart, store smart,
dispose smart). Council offered numerous questions that included resources for agencies, opportunities to
work with other agencies for safety and education of the batteries, hots to properly dispose of such batteries,
and an overview of the disposal sites in our community.
3. Admin Report.- Family Promise Update — Sarali Farr Eric Robison Joe Ader
Ms. Farr introduced Mr. Ader, Executive Director of Family Promise. Mr. Ader discussed a detailed
PowerPoint presentation that included FLASH program (Fast Leasing and Sustainable Housing), School
based Dousing, flow fast can Family Promise get families moused, timeline, funding, Best Practice
Intervention Chart, projections and actualities (25 projected families, actual families 52 families). Mr. Ader
also discussed the success of the FLASH program in comparison with shelter as it is more cost effective,
more trauma informed, ftmding attached to family and not the program, flexible funding, and early
id/intervention means sheltering is greatly reduced. Council discussed the need for finding housing quickly,
the funding for programs, keeping families housed, who lobbies for the funding, and fundraising efforts.
4. Admin Report: Reclaim Update --- Gloria Mantz, Sarah Farr, Kenny Carlson
Ms. Farr introduced Mr. Carlson, Executive Director of Reclaim. Mr. Carlson opened the conversation with
some background oil Reclaims and a PowerPoint presentation that included information on the hone -base
facility and programs, the Fiddy CIub thrift store that has created 13 jobs with long -terns sustainability,
workforce development, and current activities. Mr. Carlson also provided details on the property acquired
on Trent and anticipate first occupancy in January 2025. Council also discussed the ability to enforce the
proposed fees and regulations. Council discussed the collaboration with the city oil contracts for services,
the need for the work programs and the success of the programs.
It was moved by Alayor Haley and seconded to take a bivakftom 8: 00 p. tut. to 8:11 p. m. Vote ley acclamation:
in favor: unaidnious. Opposed: none. 1fol on ca1•r•ied.
5. Admin Re ort: Partners Inland Northwest Update — Gloria Mantz Sarah Farr Cal Coblentz
Ms. Farr introduced Mr. Coblentz, Chief Executive Officer for Partners Inland Northwest. Mr. Coblentz
gave an update oil the current facility and the success of their programs. He also provided details oil the new
facility that is currently being used for storage as they navigate the new layout and updates that need to be
done to the building before they call move into it. Mr. Coblentz also noted the rise in need in our local
community for the Partners Inland Northwest services. Council discussed the new facility and costs
associated with the new location,
6. Admin Report: Performing Arts Center U )date -- Sarah Farr Marnie Rorholm
Ms. Farr introduced Dr. Rorholm, Director of Development for the Spokane Valley Sumner Theatre. Dr.
Rorholm spoke about what they are currently doing, a construction project update, information oil the
conservatory, and an update on patron spending statistics. Dr. Rorholm stated that the construction is in
progress, 17% of construction has been completed, steel beans are coming next, many of the materials are
being store oil site and they are working with a new contractor. They are currently set to occupy ill the
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summer of 2025 with a grand opening in fall of 2025. Council discussed the current construction and when
it will resume and what phase one would include.
It was moved hj� Councilmember Yaeger aitd seconded to extend the cotaicil meeling by 40 minutes. Dote by
acclamation: in favor: unclnimous. Opposed.' Hone. Motion carried.
7. Admin. Report: Council pals & riorities for use of Lod in Tax -- Sarah Farr
Ms. Farr and Ms. Taylor provided an update on the current funding for the lodging tax and the 2% portion
(fiend 105) and a 1.3% portion (fund 104). Currently the 2025 budget show about $900,000 for the 2%
portion and the estimate for the 1.3% portion is $600,000. Three options for City Council: 1. Approving all,
2. Not approving any, 3. Make suggested changes to the plan (LTAC has 45 days to review the changes).
Ms. Farr noted the suggested use for 2025 awards to include capital expenditures for tourism ($2.5 mil),
Marketing and operation of special events and festivals ($178,000), and marketing and operation of tourism
facilities (owned/operated by non-profit/niunicipalities) ($161,000). Council spoke about concerns with
frilly finding each project versus partially finding projects, the funding for CenterPlace, the application
process for the applicants and the overall process for the funding for the applicants. Ms. Taylor noted that
she and her staff have enough information to make some changes and come back on the 13th of August with
another admin report.
8. Admin Report: Potential Grant Opportunity - Energy Efficiency Retrofit - Gloria Mantz
Ms. Mantz opened the discussion with a PowerPoint presentation that included background information on
the new clean building laws, the clean building requirements, budget impacts regarding the requirements,
the State Department of Commerce grant opportunity and funding. Ms. Mantz spoke about the city buildings
that qualify for the clean building laws and that CenterPlace is in need of updates and repairs that may qualify
for the grant funding opporttnity. Grant applications are due September 25, 2024 and the potential award is
between $100,000 up to $1 million. Ms. Mantz did note that there is a minimum match of 15%, but
CenterPlace qualifies for a 5% match if awarded any funding. Council discussed the requirements to meet
the new standards. Consensus was provided to allow Ms. Mantz to return at a later date with a motion to
apply for the grant funds.
It was moved by Councilmember Yaeger and seconded to extend the council meeting by 30 iiiimaes. Vote by
cicclaincition: infavor: unaninious. Opposed.' noire. 11folion carried
9. Advance Agenda — Moor Haley
Councilmember Padden requested looking into having staff develop standards or policies around the lithium -
ion batteries. There was consensus to add that item to the advance agenda.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Merkel expressed his frustration with tonight's reports.
Mayor Haley noted that the funding for the projects reported on this evening were one time money and the
city wanted to highlight opportunities that would be beneficial to the citizens of our city and felt that Nvas
accomplished with the funding that was provided to the entities that presented.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Mr. Lamb, Deputy City Manager noted that there would not be a council meeting the next week due to
National Night Out events and that council members would be attending those events. Mr. Lamb also stated
that the Pines and Mission project was slated to be completed August 1. Mr. Lamb requested that they
adjourn into Executive Session for 10 minutes for pending litigation.
Executive Session: It uws moved by Deputy 11layor Hattenburg, seconded and to adjourn into executive
session for IO minutes to discuss pending litigation, cind that no action aril/ be taken upon return to open
session. Vote by acclamation: ni,favor: 1llayoi- Haley, Deputy 1 1aj�or Hattenburg, Councllmenihers Higgins,
Yaeger, TVick and Padded. Opposed: Councilmember Alerkel. 1 16tion carried
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Mayor Haley stated that Executive Sessions do not need to be on the agenda and can be called during the
meetings..
Council adjourned into executive session at 9: 1 p.m. At 9:50p.m. Deputy AlayOr Hatlellburg requested all
additional 5 luiuutes of Executive Session, Al 9: 55 p. in. Deputy llfTvr Hatteuburg declared Council oilt of
executive .session, at which Bute it was moved by Deputy-1layor .1lattenburg, seconded and unanimously
agreed to adjourn.
ATTEST: q�
Pam Haley, Mayor
Mar* tterson, City Cleric
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Nattona0l'eafth Center Week
WHEREAS, Community Health Centers provide high -duality, affordable, comprehensive
healthcare in our nation's medically underserved communities, having a
significant impact on America's healthcare system; and
WHEREAS, Every day, Community Health Centers develop new approaches to integrating a
wide range of services beyond primm y care, including oral health, behavioral
health, pharmacy, and mobile services, to provide comprehensive care, allowing
each community rnernber to thrive; and
WHEREAS, One in every eleven people in the United States gets their care at a Community
Health Center; and
WHEREAS, This year, CHAS Health is celebrating 30 years as a Community Health Center
serving Spokane County and beyond, growing f{om a two -exam -room clinic in
downtown Spokane to serving over I11, 000 patients in 2023; and
WHEREAS, CHAS Health employs over 1,800 people including providers, clinical support
staff, community health workers, apprentices, administrative staff, and more; and
WHEREAS, The Community Health Center model continues to prove effective as a means of
overcoming barriers to healthcare access, including geography, income, and
insurance status -- improving health outcomes and reducing healthcare system
costs; and
WHEREAS, National Health Center Week offers the opportunity to celebrate America's more
than 1,400 Community Health Center organizations like CHAS Health. We honor
their dedicated staff and board members for their vital role in shaping the past,
present, and future ofArnerica's healthcare system.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Pain Haley, Allayor of the City of Spokane Malley, on behalf of the
Spokane Malley City Council and the citizens of the City of Spokane Valley, do hereby proclaim
August 4-10, 2024, as
National Health Center Week
and I encourage all citizens to participate in this week by visiting a Community Health Center
near them and celebrating this vital partnership between CHAS Health and the City of Spokane
Malley.
Dated this 30'h day of July, 2024.
Pain Haley, Mayor
Spokane
�OValley$ Procfamation
NationaCNzght Out Against Crime
City of Spokane Val%y Washington
WHEREAS: National Night Out was founded in 1981 by Matt Peskin, Executive Director of
the National Association of Town Watch; and was established in 1984 with
funding from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice as a
crime prevention program that emphasizes building a partnership between the
police and the community; and
WHEREAS: Matt Peskin's dedication to the development, maintenance, and promotion of
community watch programs led to the creation of the highly successful National
Night Out, which takes place annually on the first Tuesday of August; and
WHEREAS: The National Night Out campaign provides an opportunity for city neighbors to
take part in National Night Out along with over 38 million other neighbors across
16 thousand communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories and military bases
worldwide; and
WHEREAS: National Night Out is a community -building campaign that promotes police -
community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our
neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live and work; and
WHEREAS: Neighbors in our city will be assisting the local law enforcement agency through
community -building efforts as they join to support National Night Out; and
WHEREAS: We support, applaud, and look forward to this annual event where neighbors
can come together with police and work together to build a safer; more caring
community.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT, Pam Daley, Mayor of the City of Spokane Valley, on behalf of the
Spokane Valley City Council and the citizens of the City of Spokane Valley, do hereby
proclaim Tuesday, August 6, 2024, as
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
in the City of Spokane Valley, and I urge our citizens to join in the celebration of and support
for National Night Out.
Signed this 30rh day of July 2024.
Pam Haley, Mayor
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From: Patrick Miranne <patrickmiranne@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2024 4:29 PM
To, Council Meeting Public Comment
Subject: City Council Meeting
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Proposal for multi -use zoning, and improved biking infrastructure.
Dear City Hall Board Members,
I have been a resident of Spokane Valley for 27 years. I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to
bring to your attention two crucial initiatives that, if implemented, could significantly enhance our city`s
livability and sustainability: multi -use zoning and improved biking infrastructure.
Firstly, adopting multi -use zoning policies would revolutionize how our city develops and functions. By
integrating residential, commercial, and recreational spaces within the same area, we can create vibrant
neighborhoods where residents can live, work, and play in close proximity. This not only reduces
commuting times and traffic congestion but also fosters a stronger sense of community and local
economy.
Secondly, enhancing our biking infrastructure is essential for promoting sustainable transportation and
improving public health. Investing in dedicated bike lanes, secure bike parking facilities, and
interconnected biking routes would encourage more residents to choose cycling as a viable alternative
to driving. This not only reduces carbon emissions but also alleviates parking pressures and promotes a
healthier lifestyle among our citizens.
Together, these initiatives have the potential to transform our city into a more inclusive, environmentally
friendly, and economically vibrant place to live. By prioritizing multi -use zoning and biking infrastructure
improvements, we can attract new businesses, retain young professionals, and enhance overall quality
of life for all residents.
urge you to consider these proposals seriously and allocate resources towards their implementation. I
would welcome the opportunity to discuss these ideas furtherwith you at your earliest convenience.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Bets regarding,
Patrick Miranne
Marci Patterson
From: Sherri Robinson <ionaceltic@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 5:19 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Public Safety and Vision - Please read for Public Comments
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Dear Members of the City Council,
First of all, I would like to thank you for the opportunity to serve on the Planning Commission for 3
years. As a member of the Planning Commission, I had the opportunity to work with the staff and
experience the goals for better lives for all residents of the City of Spokane Valley. The process is long
and never ending. I have seen the completion of the Appleway Trail, the Sensory Park at Center Place,
the remodel of Brown's Park, and the completion of the Main Library and Balfour Park
Complex. Outstanding work!
Public safety and the pursuit of happiness is not just crime reduction. Pedestrian deaths have
dramatically increased since the pandemic. Public safety is being able to cross a road to attend an
event sponsored by the Main library on Sprague. Public safety is children riding their bikes to school and
not be in traffic. Safety is families pushing strollers in the evening on sidewalks and veterans in
wheelchairs getting on accessible bus stops by the grocery stores. Citizens want clean drinking water
and streets that don't flood in winter. 43,000 people die in automobile accidents per year. Citizens want
to get in the car and return home.
Sidewalks with access, stormwater mitigation, traffic calming measures like reduced traffic lanes with
lights in the crosswalk, pedestrian islands, bike lanes with signage, and traffic circles are things that
make life safer for all citizens. Increased access to parks and paths promotes healthier citizens. Events
Like farmer's markets, concerts, sports competitions, summer reading programs in the park, splash
pads, dog parks, picnic tables for groups all promote community health and happiness by reducing
social isolationand sedentary behavior.
Thank you for servant leadership giving up every Tuesday night and multiple days to attend meetings and
events to represent the citizens of the City of Spokane Valley.
Most Sincerely,
Sherri Robinson
3416 S. Fox Court
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
509-927-4931
City of Spokane Valley Meeting 7-30-2024
Subject; Purple Heart Proclamation
My name is Darren Hughes, I am a born and raised Spokane
Valley Resident. Did I know as a child of the sixties, watching
film clips on the news of the Vietnam War, that I one day would
be a 26 year 7 month and 13 day retired U. S. Army Veteran? No
I did not. I thank the City of Spokane Valley for the Awesome
Military Area Dedicated this passed May just across the Street
and am here to give a brief Statement.
The Purple Heart Medal is the oldest medal for Meritorious and
Valorous Service. Established by General George Washington on
7 August 1782 as the Badge of Military Merit. Only 3 where
known to be awarded.
The Award was forgotten for 150 years, when U. S. Army Chief
of Staff, Douglas Mc Aurther dusted off the aged award
proclamation and issued General Order #3 renaming the Badge
of Military Merit to be forever known as the Purple Heart
Medal for Meritorious and Valorous Service with the a new
criteria for Wounds Received in Action with Enemy Forces of
the United States. This was a U. S. Army Award at that time.
Before WWII 78,000 Purple Heart Medals were awarded going
back as far as the Civil War.
In 1942, Franklin D. Roosevelt Authorized the U. S. Navy to
Award the Medal to any Navy, Marine or Coast Guardsman
retroactive to December 7th 1941, and we all know what
happened on this date.
Good Evening,
My name is Erik Lowe and I'm a stay-at-home dad residing in Spokane Valley.
Last week, I attended the Spokane Transit Authority Board of Directors meeting. At that meeting, there
was a brief presentation on ridership and sales tax revenue from various jurisdictions.
Mayor Haley, you spoke at length about how it was unfair that Spokane Valley residents pay so much
into the PTBA and get so little out of it.
I agree.
It is unfair that Spokane Valley residents don't have better access to transit.
Where Mayor Haley and I would differ is who is responsible for that lack of access.
A month or two ago, I was here to plead with this body to pay just a potion of the costs associated with
a pedestrian -focused redesign of Flora, a redesign that this body acknowledged will have to happen
sooner or later anyway.
This body declined to seek grant funding because they wanted more money for "public safety".
Great.
Now we don't have a study and you still don't have enough police.
The reason STA doesn't provide more service to Spokane Valley is because it's not an efficient use of
transit resources.
Spokane Valley was constructed after the advent of the automobile, it's got wide, sprawling streets and
extremely low housing densities.
If you want more transit, you need to have more people near the bus lines.
To give you a concrete example, I've also provided the comments I provided to STA's board at their
June meeting.
Spokane Valley's land use and transportation policies are directly responsible for why it does not have
sufficient bus service.
You cannot get frequent transit with low cost and low densities, it's logistically impossible.
The lack of service is a failure of Spokane Valley's leadership, not Spokane Transit's.
Good Afternoon,
My name is Erik Lowe, and I am a stay-at-home dad residing in Spokane Valley.
Last month, STA staff sent you home with some assigned reading, Human Ransit, by Jarrett Walker.
Walker lays a compelling case for many of the improvements and practices already utilized by this
agency. The importance of service frequency and networks is well established in STA's current
practices and, more importantly, in its future plans.
Spokane County has begun its comprehensive plan update process and with it, an opportunity for all of
us to think bigger in how we plan the future of our region.
Economic development has the opportunity to boom along transit corridors, provided your zoning
allows for densification and mixed uses.
For example, my primary bus line is the 74, soon to become the 7.
In Liberty Lake, the 7 will pass the southern portion of the mixed -use River District, and what remains
along Mission is zoned commercial, mixed -use, or multifamily.
In Spokane Valley, on the other hand, almost all the land along Mission is zoned single-family. It's not
until Flora that there's any density.
I'm no economics major, but I'd imagine the city brings in substantially more in both property taxes
from the apartments themselves than the equivalent land area of single-family homes to the east of
Flora.
Actually, let's do the math a bit!
Bella Tess Phase 1, Corner of Indiana Parkway and Flora — 9.55 Acres, Brought in over $350,000 in
property taxes last year.
Directly across Flora, there's a collection of 6 2022-built duplexes all owned by Urbanite Properties —
1.76 Acres (18% of Bella Tess), Brought in about $33,000 in property taxes last year.
5.55*$33,000 = $183,150
This one zoning difference results in over $160,000 in unrealized property tax revenue, annually.
Mission Avenue is getting developed, but with car -centric, low -density uses that cost the city more on a
per unit basis, return substantially less in property taxes, and accomplish less in addressing our housing
crisis.
I encourage all of you to follow the City of Spokane's lead to upzone your respective jurisdictions and
remove parking requirements along transit corridors.
These corridors are already high traffic areas, upzoning provides the density necessary to allow STA to
provide the frequency necessary to encourage people out of their cars and into buses.
CERT BASIC COURSE
November 19-21, 2024
8AM—SPM
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Fellowship Hall
1601 S Sullivan Rd in Spokane Valley
CERT stands for Community Emergency Response Teams. CERT members are all
volunteers. CERT teaches people how to better prepare themselves for hazards that
can happen in their communities.
When you join CERT, you help play an important role before, during and after an
emergency or disaster. CERT volunteers learn basic disaster response skills, team
organization, fire safety protocol and light search and rescue.
Your skills can aid community members when professional first responders may not be
immediately available. It also frees up professional first responders to focus on
complex and critical tasks.
This course is FREE, but class size is limited to the first 50 people, It is open to anyone
from the age of 11 to 100. It is a great way to serve the community, or just learn the
skills to help yourself and family members.
TO REGISTER: contact the WA State CERT Coordinator, Celso Rangel before the
closing date of October 31, 2024 by emailing Celso: celso.rangel@ofm.wa.gov
Some of what you will learn:
Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness
Unit 2: CERT Organization
Unit 3: Disaster Medical Operations 1
Unit 4: Disaster Medical Operations 2
Unit 5: Disaster Psychology
Unit 5: Fire Safety and Utility Controls
Unit 7: Light Search and Rescue
Unit 8: Terrorism and CERT
Unit 9: Course Review, Final Exam, and Disaster Simulation Exercise
DART (Disaster Assistance Response Team)
What is DART?
DART stands for Disaster Assistance Response Team and was started to encourage more volunteer participation during major
emergencies and disasters. If you sign up for DART, you will be contacted in advance of a potential emergency or disaster (i.e: to be
on standby during an event that has the potential to result in a disaster), or following a major emergency or disaster when volunteers
are needed. You will also be notified of trainings.
What is the goal of DART?
The more people who have diverse skills and are signed up to volunteer, the easier it will be to reach out and request assistance in
times of need. NOTE: if you sign up for DART; you are not require to assist in a disaster —it just makes it easier for us to contact
you to see whether you are interested and available.
Why is DART needed?
When disaster strikes, we need to know what volunteers are available and what they are capable of doing. By connecting with
volunteers in advance, we learn about their qualifications, as well as other skills and interests. In addition, it enables us to do a
background check in advance, which expedites the volunteer check -in process during an incident. NOTE. Volunteers can only
porforn? limited tasks during an incident if they have not had a background check.
Who is eligible to be a member of DART?
Any individual who is 18 years of age or older (individuals age 12-17 must have signed approval by a parent or legal guardian). All
applicants must fill out an application, possess a valid driver's license or slate issued ID, and pass a background check by the
Spokane County Sheriff's Office.
What are the training requirements?
Volunteers, once approved, are asked to complete the following training to understand how incidence response is handled locally
and nationally
FEMA IS 100 and 700 (free online training)
FEMA IS 200 and 800 (free online training) —recommended
Introduction to Emergency Management and being air Emergency Worker (classroom training). Note: if necessary, this
training might be on the job training" at the volunteer check -in location during an incident.
IMPORTANT: once you have passed the background check, you are an official emergency worker. You will receive a vest and ID at
your first incident check -in. Please note: per federal regulations, emergency workers are not allowed to volunteer in any area that is
beyond their level of training or experience.
For Current Volunteers:
1) SAR, MLST, ARES, ACS, HEART, and MRC volunteers, as well as SCSO Chaplains, are all pre -qualified for DART. Team leads
will be contacted if there is a need.
2) SCOPE volunteers (including SIRT) are also pre -qualified pending approval by the Director of SCOPE; however, completion of
the FEMA online training is encouraged.
Training Opportunities
Diverse trainings will be made available to DART volunteers and volunteers will be notified via email about the details.
Online Application
If you have questions;
Call Simone Ramel-Mckay at (500) 417-3006 or via entail-