2025, 04-15 Formal B Meeting Packet
AGENDA
SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
FORMAL B FORMAT
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 6:00 p.m.
Remotely via ZOOM Meeting and
In Person at Spokane Valley City Hall, Council Chambers
10210 E. Sprague Ave.
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
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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
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before the three-minute mark. 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. PUBLIC HEARING: 2025 TIP Amendment Adam Jackson
\[public comment opportunity\]
2. Resolution 25-004: 2025 TIP Amendment Adam Jackson
3. Ordinance 25003: Second Read: CTA relating to Illicit Massage Business Kelly Konkright, Caitlin Prunty
Council Agenda April 15, 2025 Page 1 of 2
4. Ordinance 25-004: Second Read, Public Safety Sales Tax Ballot Measure Erik Lamb
5. Motion Consideration: WSDOT Bridge Grant Adam Jackson
\[public comment opportunity\]
6. Motion Consideration: Staffing & Master Fee Schedule Update Gloria Mantz, Erica Amsden
\[public comment opportunity\]
7. Resolution 25-006 Master Fee Schedule Update Gloria Mantz
\[public comment opportunity\]
NON-ACTION ITEMS:
8. Admin Report: DNR Pinecroft Management Plan Update John Bottelli & Guests
9. Admin Report: Short Term Rental Discussion John Hohman
INFORMATION ONLY (will not be reported or discussed):
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10. Info Item: 250 USA Celebration Events
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY: General public comment rules apply.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Council Agenda April 15, 2025 Page 2 of 2
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: April 15, 2025 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: consent old business new business public hearing
informationadmin. reportpending legislationexecutive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Public Hearing: 2025 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
Amendment #1
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 35.77.010
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
April 1, 2025, Administrative Report discussing the 2025 TIP amendment #1.
June 18, 2024, City Council adopted 2025-2030 TIP by Resolution 24-011.
Annual adoption of the six-year transportation improvement plan by June 30.
BACKGROUND:
The projects and costs listed in the adopted TIP are based upon available information at the
time of adoption. This amendment includes cost estimate updates for anticipated 2025
expenses for several previously adopted projects and also adds projects that were not initially
scheduled in 2025. These new projects include:
Thorpe Road bridge superstructure replacement
Wellesley preservation (Sullivan to Isenhart)
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Barker & 8 Roundabout (design funds)
South Barker Road Corridor (south of Mission) (right of way funds)
The TIP is required to be financially constrained. The TIP reflects the City’s short-term
transportation needs and provides a prioritized path forward. Since the City uses Real Estate
Excise Tax (REET) monies as matching funds for state and federal grants, this amendment to
the TIP is necessary to meet the state law that requires REET funds to only be used on projects
that have been identified in an adopted plan. Based on this information, it is recommended that
the 2025 TIP be amended to include these updates. Attached is a summary of the proposed
updates and a draft resolution.
OPTIONS: Conduct Public Hearing
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION:Conduct Public Hearing
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Staff has confirmed that across the various funds applicable
to the proposed projects, sufficient funds are available to meet the local match requirements for
these projects (I.E. Funds 303, 311, 312, 315, 402, 403, 404). Further, the City will not initiate a
new project or award a construction contract without the necessary secured City funds.
STAFF CONTACT: Adam Jackson, Engineering Manager
___________________________________________________________________________
ATTACHMENTS: PowerPoint Presentation
See agenda item #2 for Resolution and Amendment #1
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date:April 15, 2025 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: consent old business new business public hearing
information admin. report pending legislation executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Resolution 25-004Amending 2025 Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP)
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 35.77.010
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
April 15, 2025, Public Hearing on the proposed 2025 TIP Amendment #1.
April 1, 2025, Administrative Report discussing the 2025 TIP Amendment #1.
June 18, 2024, City Council adopted 2025-2030 TIP by Resolution 24-011.
Annual adoption of the six-year transportation improvement plan by June 30.
BACKGROUND:
The projects and costs listed in the adopted TIP are based upon available information at the
time of adoption. This amendment includes cost estimate updates for anticipated 2025
expenses for several previously adopted projects and also adds projects that were not initially
scheduled in 2025. These new projects include:
Thorpe Road bridge superstructure replacement
Wellesley preservation (Sullivan to Isenhart)
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Barker & 8 Roundabout (design funds)
South Barker Road Corridor (south of Mission) (right of way funds)
The TIP is required to be financially constrained. The TIP reflects the City’s short-term
transportation needs and provides a prioritized path forward. Since the City uses Real Estate
Excise Tax (REET) monies as matching funds for state and federal grants, this amendment to
the TIP is necessary to meet the state law that requires REET funds to only be used on projects
that have been identified in an adopted plan. Based on this information, it is recommended that
the 2025 TIP be amended to include these updates. Attached is a summary of the proposed
updates and a draft resolution.
OPTIONS: 1) Adopt the proposed Amended 2025 TIP with or without additional changes; or
2) take further action as appropriate.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution 25-004, amending the
2025 TIP.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Staff has confirmed that across the various funds applicable
to the proposed projects, sufficient funds are available to meet the local match requirements for
these projects (I.E. Funds 303, 311, 312, 315, 402, 403, 404). Further, the City will not initiate a
new project or award a construction contract without the necessary secured City funds.
STAFF CONTACT: Adam Jackson, Engineering Manager
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution 25-004
2025 TIP Amendment #1
DRAFT
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 25-004
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE 2025 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, AND OTHER MATTERS
RELATING THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Spokane Valley City Council Adopted the 2025-2030 Six Year Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP) on June 18, 2024, Resolution #24-011, with such program acting as a guide
for the coordinated development of the City’s transportation system; and
WHEREAS, changes in certain funding sources and project schedules have occurred; and
WHEREAS, the attached Amended 2025 TIP incorporates said changes for year 2025; and
WHEREAS, the amendments to the 2025 TIP are consistent with Spokane Valley’s adopted
Comprehensive Plan.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Spokane
County, Washington, as follows:
Section 1. The City Council hereby adopts the attached Amended 2025 TIP for the City of Spokane
Valley for the purpose of guiding the design, development and construction of local and regional
transportation improvements for the year 2025.
Projects and timeframes identified in the TIP are to be considered estimates only that may change due to a
variety of circumstances, and are not intended by the City to be relied upon by property owners or
developers in making development decisions.
Section 2. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon adoption.
Adopted this ______ day of April 2025.
City of Spokane Valley
Pam Haley, Mayor
ATTEST:
Marci Patterson, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
Office of the City Attorney
Resolution 25-004 Amending 2025 TIP
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: April 15, 2025 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: consentold businesspublic hearing
information admin. report new business
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Code Text Amendment relating to Illicit Massage Businesses and Massage
Therapy Business Licenses
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: SVMC 8.20.110; SVMC 5.05; Chapter 18.108 RCW; Chapter 246-830
WAC
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
Council adopted Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) 8.20.110 in 2023 (Ordinance No. 23-
009).
In 2023, Council also amended chapter 5.05 SVMC to update the grounds upon which a business
license may be denied, suspended, or revoked (Ordinance No. 23-008).
On February 25, 2025, Council received an administrative report on a proposed code text
amendment related to illicit massage businesses and massage therapy business licenses.
On April 1, 2025, Council heard a first reading of Ordinance 25-003.
BACKGROUND:
Washington requires that massage therapists and reflexologists be properly licensed to perform their
respective services. Like many cities in Washington, Spokane Valley is experiencing an increase in
massage and reflexology businesses that have been identified by law enforcement as employing unlicensed
or uncertified service providers. State law prohibits the unlicensed practice of massage therapy and
provides criminal penalties for owners of massage businesses who knowingly or with criminal negligence
allow or permit such violations. Businesses violating the state licensure provisions are also known for
violating laws related to prostitution and human trafficking.
This is not a new issue, and in 2023, Council adopted SVMC 8.20.100 adopting State law provisions related
to the unlicensed practice of massage therapy and reflexology by reference. The goal of the new code was
to provide law enforcement and the City tools to ensure that massage businesses are complying with
licensing requirements.
After two years of enforcing SVMC 8.20.110, law enforcement has found that the current code requires an
extensive amount of manpower to investigate with limited success at the judicial level. This can be
attributed to two factors: (1) the courts quickly dismiss citations against the unlicensed personnel (who are
potential human trafficking victims) performing unlicensed services for lack of probable cause that they
actually performed massage therapy; and (2) the onsite managers of these massage businesses claim
ignorance and move the unlicensed personnel to other locations and continue operating. When citations do
not pass judicial scrutiny and are dismissed, the City is unable to use the additional tools contemplated in
2023, such as revoking business licenses.
In an effort to adapt to these enforcement challenges, staff and law enforcement began a process to engage
with landlords at the beginning of 2024 with great success. The focus of the landlord engagement was to
educate the property owners about the illicit business practices of the businesses leasing space. Because of
the education and communication provided by the City and law enforcement, many landlords have
terminated leases, refused to renew leases, or formally evicted tenants.
However, the success of landlord engagement does not prevent additional illicit massage businesses from
opening in Spokane Valley nor does it guarantee success in the future. The proposed changes incorporate
existing Washington Department of Health regulations of massage and reflexology businesses into the City
code. If Council adopts these amendments, it will give SVPD the ability to establish probable cause to cite
managers, owners, and persons in charge with a crime in the course of an inspection, rather than the
potential human trafficking victims. It would also allow them to do so using less law enforcement resources
and within a shorter timeframe. The amendments also contain provisions that help ensure illegitimate
massage and/or reflexology businesses are not able to obtain City business licenses and that existing
business licenses of illegal businesses can be revoked. Legitimate massage and reflexology businesses are
already required to comply with the incorporated administrative regulations, whereas illicit businesses are
not in compliance.
Because these provisions are necessarily enforced by Law Enforcement and prosecuted by the Spokane
County Prosecutor’s office, staff have worked with each entity to develop the proposed code amendments.
Staff have also been working with the Washington State Massage Therapy Association to ensure that the
proposed changes do not hinder or disrupt the practice of professional massage therapy and reflexology by
licensed and certified practitioners.
This background information was presented for Council’s consideration at the February 25, 2025 Council
meeting. Council gave consensus to move forward with a first reading. A first reading was heard by
Council at the April 1, 2025 Council meeting, and Council passed a motion to move forward with a second
reading. The attached ordinance includes minor, non-substantive changes suggested by the Washington
State Massage Therapy Association.
OPTIONS: Approve Ordinance 25-003 as drafted or take other action deemed appropriate.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Approve Ordinance 25-003 as proposed.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: N/A
STAFF CONTACT: Kelly Konkright, City Attorney; Caitlin Prunty, Deputy City Attorney; Dave Ellis,
Chief of Police
__________________________________________________________________________
ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance 25-003: An Ordinance of the City of Spokane Valley Adopting Title 5,
Chapter 30 of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code and Amending Title 5, Chapter 05, Section 070 and
Title 8, Chapter 20, Section 110 of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code Relating to the Regulation of
Massage and Reflexology Businesses, and Other Matters Related Thereto
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 25 - 003
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY ADOPTING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 30
OF THE SPOKANE VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE AND AMENDING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 05,
SECTION 070 AND TITLE 8, CHAPTER 20, SECTION 110 OF THE SPOKANE VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF MASSAGE AND
REFLEXOLOGY BUSINESSES, AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO
WHEREAS, state law requires massage therapists and reflexologists to obtain licenses and
certifications after meeting education and training prerequisites; and
WHEREAS, state law makes it unlawful to practice massage therapy and reflexology without the
proper credentials; and
WHEREAS, may citizens utilize licensed massage therapists and reflexologists to promote and
maintain their health and wellbeing; and
WHEREAS, the businesses that employ properly licensed and certified individuals provide an
important service to the community; and
WHEREAS, law enforcement personnel have commented that the lack of license and certificate
verification of massage therapists and reflexologists has led to increases in the unlawful practice of massage
therapy and reflexology; and
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley passed Ordinances 23-008 and 23-009 with the purpose
of prohibiting individuals or businesses from engaging in unlicensed massage and reflexology services and
providing additional tools for enforcement; and
WHEREAS, after two years of attempted enforcement of the 2023 Ordinances, law enforcement
personnel have further identified there are significant challenges to enforcing the Ordinances as written.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Washington, does ordain as
follows:
Section 1. Purpose. The City of Spokane Valley recognizes the health and wellness benefits
of massage and reflexology, and that massage and reflexology businesses in the City of Spokane Valley
serve a legitimate purpose in the community. The City recognizes that there are some businesses that hold
themselves out as massage or reflexology businesses but employ unlicensed persons to provide massage
and uncertified persons to provide reflexology who fail to follow state health and licensing requirements,
and do not have the proper training required to obtain a state license or certification. In addition, businesses
that employ unlicensed or uncertified persons to provide massage and reflexology may be used to facilitate
the commission of various criminal acts, including but not limited to prostitution and human trafficking.
Businesses that permit unlicensed or uncertified persons to perform massage and reflexology or permit the
commission of unlawful acts threaten the business and reputation of legitimate and licensed businesses and
practitioners, and present a threat to the public health, safety, and welfare. The purpose of this ordinance
is intended to prohibit an individual or business from engaging in the practice of unlicensed massage and
reflexology, reduce the commission of related criminal offenses, and support the legitimate provision of
these services by licensed massage therapists and reflexologists.
Section 2.New Chapter.Chapter 5.30 SVMC is adopted as follows:
Chapter 5.30
MASSAGE AND REFLEXOLOGY BUSINESSES
Sections:
5.30.010 Definitions.
5.30.020 References to Revised Code of Washington and Washington Administrative Code.
5.30.030 Business License Required.
5.30.040 Owner, director, manager – Proof.
5.30.050 Exemptions – Limitations – name or structure of business.
5.30.060 Inspections.
5.30.070 Massage therapist or reflexologist – License or certificate required – Violation.
5.30.080Massage therapist or reflexologist –Owner, director, manager, or other person in charge to ensure
valid license or certificate – Violation.
5.30.090 Underage Practice.
5.30.100Receipt of massage or reflexology services from unlicensed massage therapist or reflexologist.
5.30.110 Business Hours and Services.
5.30.120 Display of Licenses and Certifications.
5.30.130 Advertising.
5.30.140 Practice requirements and limitations – Responsibility of owner, director, manager, or other person in
charge.
5.30.150 Violations - Penalties.
5.30.010 Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter, the terms and phrases below shall have the meanings that follow:
“Advertise” means any communication to one or more persons identifying massage or reflexology services being
offered by any individual or business, including but not limited to signs located at a massage business or reflexology
business; signs located in places other than at a massage business or reflexology business; advertisements on
vehicles; advertisements in paper media such as newspapers, magazines, fliers, cards, or business cards; or
advertisements in electronic media such as Internet websites, social media, electronic classified advertisements, cell
phone applications, and television or radio advertisements.
“Breast Massage”shall have the same meaning as set forth in WAC246-830-005(7).
“Certified reflexologist,” “massage business,” “massage,” “massage therapist,” “massage therapy,” “reflexology,”
and “reflexology business” shall have the meanings set forth in RCW 18.108.010.
“Conspicuously display” means the display of licenses and certificates in a manner that can be viewed and read by a
person immediately upon entry into the first common area inside the massage business or reflexology business. A
person must be immediately able to see the displayed licenses and certificates without having to request to see the
licenses or certifications.
In situations where a massage business or reflexology business is a mobile service which travels to where the
massage therapy service or reflexology service will be conducted, conspicuously display shall mean the display of
licenses and certificates in a manner that can be viewed and read by a person immediately upon approaching the
massage table, massage chair or furniture used to do massage therapy or reflexology.
“Common areas” means the areas within a business that are open and available to patrons upon entering the
business, including but not limited to lobbies and waiting areas.
“Department” means the Washington State Department of Health.
“District” means the Spokane Regional Health District.
“Gross misdemeanor” and “misdemeanor” shall have the same meaning as set forth in RCW 9A.20.021.
“License,” “certificate” and “certification” mean a license, certificate or certification issued pursuant to
Chapter 18.108 RCW.
“Massage Therapist”means a person licensed as a massage therapist under Chapter 18.108 RCW.
“Reflexologist” means a person certified as a reflexologist under Chapter 18.108 RCW.
“Represent himself or herself as a massage therapist” shall have the same meaning as set forth in
RCW18.108.030(1)(b).
“Represent himself or herself as a reflexologist” shall have the same meaning as set forth in RCW 18.108.030(2)(b).
“Unlicensed Practice” means:
1. Practicing a profession or operating a business identified in RCW 18.130.040 without holding a valid,
unexpired, unrevoked, and unsuspended license to do so; or
2. Representing to a consumer, through offerings, advertisements, or use of a professional title or designation,
that an individual is qualified to practice a profession or operate a business identified in RCW 18.130.040, when
that individual does not hold a valid, unexpired, unrevoked, and unsuspended license to do so.
5.30.020 References to Revised Code of Washington and Washington Administrative Code.
References in this chapter to chapters or specific sections or subsections of the Revised Code of Washington, or to
chapters or specific sections or subsections of the Washington Administrative Code, shall include the chapter and
sections or subsections as currently enacted and as amended or recodified in the future.
5.30.030 Business License Required.
A. A person is prohibited from operating a massage or reflexology business without a valid business license.
B. A business license must be obtained, pursuant to chapter 5.05 SVMC, prior to engaging in or conducting business
within the City.
C. If a massage or reflexology business’ owner changes, the business license shall automatically terminate on the
date of such change and a new license shall be applied for in accordance with SVMC 5.05.060.
D. Any judgment, sentence, deferred sentence, suspended sentence, probation, or fine imposed in any action
originally filed as a violation of this chapter pursuant to SVMC 8.20.110, even if imposed for a different charge
based on the same facts underlying the initial charge, shall be a valid basis for a determination to deny, suspend, or
revoke a business license in accordance with chapter 5.05 SVMC.
5.30.040 Owner, director, manager – Proof.
A. For purposes of the provisions of this chapter and SVMC 8.20.110, whether a person is an owner, director,
manager, or other person in charge of a massage business or reflexology business may be established from evidence
such as, but not limited to:
1. The person holds himself or herself out as an owner, director, manager, or some other like title evidencing
control over business decisions;
2. The person is responsible for the general business decisions of the business;
3. The person is considered by those who provide massage or reflexology services as an owner, director,
manager, or other person in charge;
4. The person is in control or partial control of scheduling massage or reflexology services for a patron, or
assigning a person to provide such service to any patron;
5. The person is in control or partial control of when, how, or how much those who provide massage or
reflexology services work or are paid, or whether those who provide massage or reflexology services are
employees or contractors retained to provide services on behalf of the business;
6. The person is listed as a registered agent of the business;
7. The person is listed as a “governing person” by the Washington State Business Licensing Service;
8. The person is an applicant or is listed as an owner on a city or state business license or license application;
9.The person receives income from the business that is dependent on revenue generated by another person
providing massage or reflexology services on behalf of or at the business;
10. The person has signed a lease or rental agreement for property at which the business is operated or is
responsible for lease or rent payments;
11. The person has signed for a loan on behalf of the massage or reflexology business;
12. The person is financially responsible for the massage business or reflexology business utilities or services
such as water, electricity, garbage, sewer, telephone, Internet, cable television, security, cleaning, maintenance,
or accounting;
13. The person pays taxes on behalf of the business; or
14. The person is responsible for ensuring the business is properly supplied with resources necessary to carry
out the work of the business or maintain the business.
B. The presence of any one or more of the circumstances described in this section shall be sufficient to establish that
a person is the owner, director, manager, or other person in charge of a massage business or reflexology business.
The circumstances described in this section are not exclusive and other evidence may demonstrate a person is an
owner, director, manager, or other person in charge of a massage business or reflexology business.
5.30.050 Exemptions – Limitations – name or structure of business.
A. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the following:
1. Activities set forth in RCW 18.108.050 when performed as provided in that statute; or
2. Massage or reflexology that is not provided in exchange for money, property, or other consideration.
B. The exemptions set forth in the above subsection A(1) shall not apply to any person who practices or represents
himself or herself as a massage therapistor who practices reflexology or represents himself or herself as a
reflexologist and who advertises for the massage or reflexology services, to any business that advertises for massage
or reflexology services, or to any person who provides massage or reflexology services at a business that advertises
for such services.
C. The exemptions set forth in the above subsection A(1) shall not apply to any person who obtains massage or
reflexology services from a person who advertises for the massage or reflexology services, from a business that
advertises for massage or reflexology services, or from any person who provides massage or reflexology services at
a business that advertises for such services.
D. The fact that a person or business that provides massage or reflexology services describes or advertises such
services by a name other than massage or reflexology shall not exempt that person or business from this chapter.
E. In the event the services provided fall within the definition of massage or reflexology, the manner in which a
business is incorporated or structured shall be of no consequence in determining if a business provides massage or
reflexology services.
F. A club or cooperative arrangement in which a person pays a fee to become a member of the club or cooperative
and such personobtains massage or reflexology servicesas a result of such membershipshall be considered a
massage business or reflexology business.
5.30.060 Inspections.
A.Law enforcement personnel shall have the authority to inspect the premises of any massage business or
reflexology business to ensure:
1. Compliance with the requirement that credentials are conspicuously displayed and valid;
2. That those providing massage or reflexology services are validly licensed and of proper age;
3. Compliance with the advertising requirements of SVMC 5.30.130; and
4. Compliance with the record keeping requirements of SVMC 5.30.140(E).
B. Inspections pursuant to SVMC 5.30.060 shall be limited to:
1. Times when the massage or reflexology business is open; and
2. The common areas of the massage or reflexology business.
C. Nothing herein shall authorize entry or inspection of rooms in which massage or reflexology is provided and
which are separated from the common area of the massage business or reflexology business absent consent, a
warrant, or other lawful basis.
D. Nothing herein shall be interpreted as limiting the use by law enforcement of any lawful investigatory techniques.
5.30.070 Massage therapist or reflexologist – License or certificate required - Violation
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to practice massage or represent himself or herself as a massage therapist in
the city of Spokane Valley without a valid and current massage therapist’s license.
B. It shall be unlawful for any person to practice reflexology or represent himself or herself as a reflexologist in the
city of Spokane Valley without a valid and current massage therapist’s license or certificate in reflexology.
C. An unissued license or certificate, or an expired, revoked, or suspended license or certificate, shall not be
considered a valid license or certificate.
5.30.080 Massage therapist or reflexologist – Owner, director, manager, or other person in charge to
ensure valid license or certificate – Violation.
A. It shall be the responsibility of any owner, director, manager, or other person in charge of a massage business or
reflexology business in the city of Spokane Valley to ensure that each person who practices massage, or represents
himself or herself as a massage therapist, is validly and currently licensed, and to ensure that each person who
practices reflexology or represents himself or herself as a reflexologist is validly and currently licensed as a massage
therapist or certified as a reflexologist.
B. It shall be unlawful for any owner, director, manager, or other person in charge of a massage business or
reflexology business to facilitate or, with knowledge or criminal negligence, permit a person who does not have a
valid and current massage therapist license to practice massage or represent himself or herself as a massage
therapist.
C. It shall be unlawful for any owner, director, manager, or other person in charge of a massage business or
reflexology business to facilitate or, with knowledge or criminal negligence, permit a person who does not have a
valid and current massage therapist license or represent himself or herself as a massage therapist or who is not a
certified reflexologist to practice reflexology or represent himself or herself as a reflexologist.
D. A person with an unissued license or certificate, or whose license or certificate is expired, revoked, or suspended,
shall not be considered validly licensed or certified.
E. For the purposes of this section, the failure of the owner, director, manager, or other person in charge of a
massage business or reflexology business to confirm the validity of a massage license or reflexology certificate
through the Department shall constitute criminal negligence.
5.30.090 Underage Practice.
A. A massagebusiness owner, director, manager, or person in charge is required to ensure that each person
practicing massage therapy or representing himself or herself as a massage therapist is 18 years of age or older.
B. A reflexology business owner, director, manager, or person in charge is required to ensure that each person
practicing reflexology or representing himself or herself as a reflexologist is 18 years of age or older.
C. It is unlawful for amassagebusiness owner, director, manager, or person in charge to facilitate or, with
knowledge or criminal negligence, permit the underage practice of massage therapy within his or
her massage business.
D. It is unlawful for a reflexology business owner, director, manager, or person in charge to facilitate or, with
knowledge or criminal negligence, permit the underage practice of massage therapy or reflexology within his or her
reflexology business.
E. For the purposes of this section, a massage or reflexology business owner, director, manager, or person in
charge's failure to confirm a person's age through a government-issued photo identification and massage therapist
license or reflexology certification's status through the Department constitutes criminal negligence.
F. It is unlawful for a person to receive massage or reflexology services from another whom the recipient knows is
underage.
G. It is an affirmative defense to SVMC 5.30.090 that the recipient asked about the person's age and received a
purported massage therapist license or reflexology certification.
5.30.100 Receipt of massage or reflexology services from unlicensed massage therapist or reflexologist.
A. It is unlawful for any person to receive massage services from another whom the recipient knows is not validly or
currently licensed to provide massage services. It shall be unlawful for any person to receive reflexology services
from another whom the recipient knows is not validly or currently licensed as a massage therapist or certified to
provide reflexology services.
B. It is an affirmative defense to a violation of this section that the person receiving the massage or reflexology
services inquired of the license or certification status of the person providing the services and was provided a
document purporting to be a valid and current license of the massage therapist or valid and current certificate of the
reflexologist.
5.30.110Business Hours and Services.
A massage or reflexology business is prohibited from operating between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
5.30.120 Display of Licenses and Certifications.
A. A massage business is required to conspicuously display its business license and copies of each massage therapist
license and reflexology certificate.
B. A reflexology business is required to conspicuously display its business license and copies of
each massage therapist license and reflexology certification.
C.It is unlawful for a massage business owner, director, manager, or person in charge to fail to conspicuously
display its business license and copies of each massage therapist license and reflexology certificate. It is also
unlawful for a massage business to display an unissued, altered, expired, fraudulent, suspended, or revoked business
license, massage therapist license, or reflexology certificate. Furthermore, it is unlawful for a massage business to
display a massage therapist licenseor reflexology certificate if that massage therapist or reflexologist does not
conduct business at that location.
D. It is unlawful for a reflexology business owner, director, manager, or person in charge to fail to conspicuously
display its business license and copies of eachmassagetherapist license and reflexology certification.It is also
unlawful for a reflexology business to display an unissued, altered, expired, fraudulent, suspended, or revoked
business license, massage therapist license, or reflexology certification. Furthermore, it is unlawful for a reflexology
business to display a massage therapist license or reflexology certification if that massage therapist or reflexologist
does not conduct business at that location.
E. Eachmassagetherapist is required to conspicuously display his or hermassagetherapist license ineach ofhis or
her place(s)of business.Eachmassagetherapist is also required to have a government-issued photo identification on
his or her person or available for inspection.
F. Each reflexologist is required to conspicuously display his or her reflexology certification in each of his or her
place(s) of business. Each reflexologist is also required to have a government-issued photo identification on his or
her person or available for inspection.
G. It is unlawful for any person to present or conspicuously display an expired, altered, fake, or fraudulently
obtained license, certificate, or certification. It shall be unlawful for an owner, director, manager, or other person in
charge of a massage business or reflexology business to facilitate or permit another to present or conspicuously
display an expired, altered, fake, or fraudulently obtained license, certificate, or certification.
5.30.130 Advertising.
It is unlawful to advertise the practice of massage or practice reflexology except in accordance with RCW
18.108.040.
5.30.140 Practice requirements and limitations – Responsibility of owner, director, manager, or other
person in charge.
A. It is unlawful for any person who practices reflexology, or represents himself or herself as a reflexologist, to
touch the body parts identified in WAC 246-830-550(1).
B. It is unlawful for any person who practices massage therapy or represents himself or herself as a massage
therapist to touch the body parts identified in WAC 246-830-550(1) unless:
1. They perform breast massage in accordance with WAC 246-830-555;
2. They perform massage of the gluteal cleft or perineum in accordance with WAC 246-830-557; or
3. They perform intraoral massage in accordance with WAC 246-830-490.
C. It is unlawful for any person who practices massage therapy or represents himself or herself as a massage
therapist, or who practices reflexology or represents himself or herself as a reflexologist, to fail to comply with the
coverage and draping requirements of WAC246-830-560.
D. It is unlawful for any person who practices massage therapy or represents himself or herself as a massage
therapist, or who practices reflexology or represents himself or herself as a reflexologist, to fail to comply with the
equipment, sanitation, and hygiene requirements of WAC 246-830-500 and 246-830-510.
E. It is unlawful for any person who practices massage therapy or represents himself or herself as a massage
therapist, or who practices reflexology or represents himself or herself as a reflexologist, to fail to comply with the
recordkeeping requirements of WAC 246-830-565 and 246-830-570.
F. It is unlawful for any owner, director, manager, or other person in charge of a massage business or reflexology
business to facilitate or, with knowledge or criminal negligence, permit another person to violate any provision of
this section.
5.30.150 Violations - Penalties.
A. A violation of SVMC 5.30.030 is subject to the penalties outlined in SVMC 5.05.080.
B. All other violations of this chapter are subject to the penalties outlined in SVMC 8.20.110.
Section 3. Amending SVMC 5.05.070 - .080. SVMC 5.05.070, titled “Violation – Penalty”
and SVMC 5.05.080, titled “Appeal” are hereby amended as follows:
5.05.070 Massage or reflexology businesses – Violations related to prostitution or fraud – Initial
Inspection – Violation of chapter 5.30 SVMC – Denial or revocation of business license.
A. Upon the filing of any application for a business license registration for a massage business or reflexology
business, the applicant must provide verification of his or her state issued massage license as provided for in RCW
18.108.030.
If the applicant is not a licensed massage therapist or certified reflexologist, the applicant shall provide the following
information to the City Manager or designee upon request: (1) the identity, date of birth, and current residence of the
person(s) who will be principally responsible for managing the business and each person having an ownership
interest in the business, and (2) for each entity having an ownership interest in the business, the identity, date of
birth, and current residence of each personpossessing an ownership interest in such entity. The City Manager or
designee shall promptly provide the applicant’s information to the Spokane Valley chief of police or designee.
Within ten business days after receiving the same, the Spokane Valley Police chief of police or designee shall notify
the City Manager or designee whether the applicant, the massage business or reflexology business manager, and (if
the applicant be a corporation) the corporation’s officers and the principal shareholders, or any of the foregoing,
have been convicted of violating federal, state or local laws relating to the possession, use or sale of narcotics or
sexual offenses, including but not limited to Chapter 9A.88 RCW or a similar law of another state and Chapter
9A.60 RCW or a similar law of another state when such violation of Chapter 9A.60 RCW or similar law of another
state is related to the operation of a massage business or reflexology business. If records available to the Spokane
Valley chief of police or designee indicate that any such person has been so convicted, the City Manager or designee
shall notify the applicant, by registered letter, that the application has been denied. An applicant’s failure to provide
the requested information identified in this subsection to the City Manager or designee shall be a basis for denial of
a business license.
B. Any applicant whose application has been denied on information supplied by the chief of police may appeal such
decision as provided in SVMC 5.05.090.
C. Within 120 days after the issuance of a business license registration for a massage business or reflexology
business, the Spokane Valley chief of police or designee shall conduct an initial inspection pursuant to SVMC
5.30.060.
D. The issuance of a business license for a massage business or reflexology business to a person who has previously
committed a violation of an offense described in subsection (A) of this section may be revoked in accordance with
SVMC 5.05.080. Revocation may occur regardless of the jurisdiction or location in which the violation of the
offense occurs. The basis for revocation of the business license pursuant to this section shall be in addition to the
grounds for revocation provided in SVMC 5.05.080.
E. In the event a person who has obtained a City business license registration for a massage business or reflexology
business is thereafter found in violation of an offense described in subsection (A) of this section, such business
license may be revoked in accordance with SVMC 5.05.080. Revocation may occur regardless of the jurisdiction or
location in which the violation of the offense occurs. The basis for revocation of the business license pursuant to this
section shall be in addition to the grounds for revocation provided in SVMC 5.05.080.
F. A business license application for the operation of a massage business or reflexology business may be denied in
accordance with this chapter to any licensee who previously violated any provision of chapter 5.30 SVMC. The
basis for denial of the business license pursuant to this section shall be in addition to the grounds for denial provided
in SVMC 5.05.080.
G. A business license registration for the operation of a massage business or reflexology business may be revoked if
the licensee is found to have violatedchapter 5.30 SVMC. The basis for revocation of the business license pursuant
to this section shall be in addition to the grounds for revocation provided in SVMC 5.05.080.
H. For the purposes of this section, the terms massage, massage business, reflexology, and reflexology business shall
have the meanings set forth in RCW18.108.010.
5.05.080 Violation – Penalty.
A. Violation. Failure to comply with any provision herein shall be a violation of Chapter 5.05 SVMC. The City may
seek any remedy available by law, including but not limited to denial, suspension or revocation of a business license
registration and imposition of penalties pursuant to SVMC 5.05.070(D).
B. Grounds for Denial, Suspension or Revocation of License. The city manager or designee may deny, suspend, or
revoke a business license registration when he/she has reason to believe based upon investigation of documents,
physical evidence, or witness statements that the following grounds exist:
1. The license application contains an omission or misrepresentation of material fact;
2. The license application is inconsistent with applicable land use regulations, including zoning, home business,
or other applicable land use regulations;
3. The license was procured by fraud;
4. The license is used, or intended to be used, for a business materially different from that applied for;
5. A violation of any of the requirements of Chapter 5.05 SVMC;
6. The business operates in a manner that constitutes a nuisance pursuant to common law or the laws and
regulations of the state or City; or
7. The business, licensee, or the employee, director, manager, partner or agent of the business or licensee is
cited by law enforcement or any other regulatory authority for violation of any regulation or law authorizing or
regulating the license, or regulating the business, activity, or purpose for which the license was issued,
regardless of whether such citation results in a conviction by a court.
C. In the event the city manager or designee determines to deny, suspend or revoke a City business license
registration, he/she shall issue a determination in writing to the business owner listed on the license registration,
stating the basis for such determination, the business owner’s rights to appeal, and the effect of the determination.
The determination shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, and shall become effective three days
after issuance. A business owner shall cease all business operations upon denial, suspension or revocation of a
business license registration. A determination to deny, suspend or revoke a license registration shall not in any way
limit the City’s right to any other remedy, including but not limited to assessment of applicable penalties.
D. Penalty. Any person, firm, or corporation who knowingly violates or fails to comply with any term or provision
of Chapter 5.05 SVMC shall be deemed to have committed a civil infraction. A person, firm, or corporation found to
have committed a civil infraction shall be assessed a daily monetary penalty pursuant to RCW 7.80.120, as adopted
or subsequently amended, including any applicable statutory assessment. The penalties shall be assessed as follows:
1. First offense: Class 3 civil infraction.
2. Second offense arising out of the same facts as the first offense: Class 2 civil infraction.
3. Third offense and any other subsequent offenses arising out of the same facts as the first offense: Class 1
civil infraction. (Ord. 23-008 § 2, 2023; Ord. 18-020 § 3, 2018).
5.05.0890 Appeal.
A. A person may appeal any (1) determination of a violation of Chapter 5.05 SVMC other than violations associated
with the imposition of penalties, which shall be appealed pursuant to SVMC 5.05.080(B), (2) denial, suspension, or
revocation of a City business license registration, or (3) determination that a person is engaged in business and the
person disputes that determination to the City’s hearing examiner within 14 days of such determination. The date of
determination shall be three days after the date that the determination is mailed by the City to the address listed on
the City business license registration. Appeals shall comply with SVMC Appendix B, Rules of Procedure for
Proceedings Before the Hearing Examiner of the City of Spokane Valley, Washington. The hearing examiner’s
decision is the final decision of the City and may be appealed to the Spokane County superior court within 21 days
of the decision being issued.
B. Appeals of the imposition of penalties shall be made pursuant to Chapter 7.80 RCW. (Ord. 23-008 § 2, 2023;
Ord. 18-020 § 3, 2018).
Section 4. Amending SVMC 8.20.110. SVMC 8.20.110, titled “Massage and reflexology
businesses” is hereby amended as follows:
8.20.110 Massage and reflexology businessesIllicit Massage Businesses.
A. The following provisions of the Revised Code of Washington as presently constituted or hereinafter amended are
adopted by reference:
RCW:
18.108.010 Definitions.
18.108.030 Licensure or certification required.
18.108.035 Unlicensed practice – Penalties.
18.108.040 Advertising – Use of Title.
18.108.045 Display of license or certification – Availability of photo identification.
18.108.050 Exemptions.
18.130.020(9) Definitions; “License,” “licensing,” and “licensure.”
18.130.020(13) Definitions; “Unlicensed practice.”
18.130.040 Application to certain profession – Authority of secretary – Grant or denial of licenses – Procedural
rules.
18.130.190 Practice without license – Investigation of complaints – Cease and desist orders – Injunctions –
Penalties.
18.130.200 Fraud or misrepresentation in obtaining or maintaining a license – Penalty.
B. Law enforcement personnel shall have the authority to inspect the premises of any massage business or
reflexology business to ensure:
1. Compliance with the requirement that credentials are conspicuously displayed or available for inspection
upon request;
2. That those providing massage or reflexology services are validly licensed and of proper age; and
3. Compliance with the advertising requirements of RCW 18.108.040.
C. Inspections pursuant to SVMC 8.20.110(B) shall be limited to:
1. Times when the massage or reflexology business is open; and
2. The common areas of the massage or reflexology business.
D. Nothing herein shall authorize entry or inspection of rooms in which massage or reflexology is provided and
which are separated from the common area of the massage business or reflexology business absent consent, a
warrant, or other lawful basis.
E. Nothing herein shall be interpreted as limiting the use by law enforcement of any lawful investigatory techniques.
F. Citation by law enforcement pursuant to any provision of SVMC 8.20.110 shall be a valid basis for a
determination to deny, suspend, or revoke a business license in accordance with Chapter 5.05 SVMC.
A. Purpose.
The City of Spokane Valley city council recognizes the health and wellness benefits of massage and reflexology,
and that massage and reflexology businesses in the City of Spokane Valley serve a legitimate purpose in the
community. The council recognizes that there are some businesses that hold themselves out as massage or
reflexology businesses but employ unlicensed persons to provide massage and uncertified persons to provide
reflexology who fail to follow state health and licensing requirements, and do not have the proper training required
to obtain a state license or certification. In addition, businesses that employ unlicensed or uncertified persons to
provide massage and reflexology may be used to facilitate the commission of various criminal acts, including but
not limited to prostitution and human trafficking. Businesses that permit unlicensed or uncertified persons to
perform massage and reflexology or permit the commission of unlawful acts threaten the business and reputation of
legitimate and licensed businesses and practitioners, and present a threat to the public health, safety, and welfare.
This section is intended to prohibit an individual or business from engaging in the practice of unlicensed massage
and reflexology, reduce the commission of related criminal offenses, and support the legitimate provision of these
services by licensed massage therapists and reflexologists.
B. Compliance with chapter 5.30 SVMC – Violation.
1. A person or business providing massage therapy or reflexology services must comply with the requirements
of chapter 5.30 SVMC.
2. The first violation of chapter 5.30 SVMC, except for violations of SVMC 5.30.030, is a misdemeanor.
3. Each subsequent violation of chapter 5.30 SVMC, except for violations of SVMC 5.30.030, whether alleged
in the same prosecution or subsequent prosecutions, is a gross misdemeanor.
GC. Additional Remedies. The remedies provided herein for violations or noncompliance with the provisions of
chapter 5.30 SVMC this section, whether civil or criminal, are cumulative and in addition to any other remedy
provided by law. The remedies are not exclusive, and the City may seek any other legal or equitable relief. (Ord. 23-
009 § 2, 2023).
Section 5. 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 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five (5) days after
the date of publication of this Ordinance or a summary thereof in the official newspaper of the City.
PASSED by the City Council this day of , 2025.
Mayor, Pam Haley
ATTEST:
Marci Patterson, City Clerk
Approved As To Form:
Kelly Konkright, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
Effective Date:
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
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Meeting Date: April 15, 2025 Department Director Approval:
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AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Second Reading of Ordinance No. 25-004 regarding a voter approved
public safety sales tax measure
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 84.14.450
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Relevant discussions include:
November 22, 2022 – Renewed the Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Services as
provided by the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office (“Sheriff”) to the City of Spokane Valley,
contract number 17-104.
April 18, 2023 – Administrative Report from Matrix.
November 6, 2023 – Staff presented the Police Calls for Service and Staffing Evaluation
completed by Matrix.
January 30, 2024 – Staff presented an update on implementation of the Matrix
recommendations.
February 6, 2024 – Spokane Valley Police Chief Ellis provided an administrative report on
the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office new recruitment and retention plan.
February 13, 2024 – City Council ranked public safety as its top priority for 2024.
February 27, 2024 – City Council voted to approve hiring of ten new commissioned officers,
one civilian analyst, and the shared lieutenant for the Office of Professional Standards in the
2025 budget year.
November 19, 2024 – The 2025 Budget was adopted, including funding for the Phase I
implementation of the new police related positions.
January 7, 2025 – City Council authorized the specific positions for the additional positions.
March 4, 2025 – City Council held a winter budget workshop at which Phase II
implementation of additional officers was discussed as well as various available funding
options.
March 18, 2025 – City Council gave consensus to advertise for a public hearing on a
potential public safety sales tax measure.
April 1, 2025 – Public Hearing on potential voter-approved public safety sales tax measure
and first reading of Ordinance No. 25-004.
BACKGROUND:
At the March 4, 2025 Winter Workshop, Council discussed various items related to the upcoming
development of the 2026 Budget. Two crucial cost items discussed at the Workshop were related
to Public Safety Costs, specifically related to law enforcement services. The first was related to
cost increases for current service levels in part due to Spokane County finalizing negotiations with
the deputies collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Preliminary estimates show that this
agreement could increase costs to the City by $4.7 million over the next three years (2025 through
2027). Even without the consideration of the increases due to the CBA, the City has seen law
enforcement contract costs increase at about 5.2% annually on average and has seen an average
increase of 10.9% since 2021. Other non-public safety department costs have needed to be cut
in order to accommodate these increases within recurring revenue levels.
The second law enforcement related item discussed was related to potential implementation of
Phase II of hiring additional officers as outlined in the Matrix staffing study. The Public Safety
Committee has been discussing Phase II and presented its identified Phase II recommendation
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on March 4. Importantly, these positions would be recommended for the next phase, if recurring
funding were identified. After review and discussion, the Public Safety Committee, at the
recommendation of Chief Ellis and staff, recommended the following for Phase II:
• Four Patrol Deputies
• One School Resource Officer
• One shared Sexual Assault Detective
• One Behavioral Health Deputy (which would be part of a co-deploy team with a
behavioral health specialist)
These positions allow the City to address areas of concern indicated through the community
outreach while also providing fiscal responsibility through the use of shared costs with partners
(for the school resource officer) and grants (for the Behavioral Health co-deploy team). Central
Valley, West Valley, and East Valley School Districts have agreements with Spokane County to
pay a portion of the costs for school resource officers and therefore the City will pay only a portion
of the total costs for such officers. The Behavioral Health Deputy will be funded through a grant
from the State. Finally, the Sexual Assault Detective is a shared position and the City only pays
for the share of costs associated with work within Spokane Valley. Historically, the shared portion
is approximately 50%.
Preliminary estimated costs for all seven positions are $1,038,503 in recurring costs and an
additional $390,000 in one-time costs. Cost estimates also include offsets for cost recovery for
the amounts paid by the School Districts for the School Resource Officer based on 2023 actual
revenues received and grant payments for the Behavioral Health Unit Deputy. At this time, the
City does not have the additional $1,038,503 in recurring revenue to pay for the additional Phase
II officers.
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At the March 4Winter Workshop, Council also discussed various possible options for new
recurring revenue generation for the City. One such revenue option was the Public Safety Sales
Tax as authorized by RCW 82.14.450. With voter approval, the City may implement a 0.1% sales
tax for criminal justice and public safety purposes. A ballot measure for the Public Safety Sales
Tax can only be submitted at primary or general elections (August or November). Motor vehicle
sales and the first 36 months of motor vehicle leases are exempt from this portion of the sales
tax. If passed, the City must share 15% of the revenues collected with Spokane County. Staff
estimate that this sales tax would generate about $2.6 million in annual revenue to the City.
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Staff’s understanding of Council discussion and direction at the March 4 Winter Workshop was
that Council wanted additional information on both Phase II implementation of police staffing
increases and the Public Safety Sales Tax with the option of getting the measure on the ballot for
the primary election on August 5, 2025. The potential public safety sales tax measure would fund
at least Phase II.
Election Process and Dates
In order to put a Public Safety Sales Tax measure on the ballot, Council would need to adopt an
election ordinance. The ordinance must include background and reasoning on the need for the
additional funding as well as the proposed ballot proposition. The adopted ordinance must be
submitted to Spokane County prior to the election filing deadline which is May 2, 2025 for the
August 5, 2025 primary election, or August 5, 2025 for the November general election. A draft
ordinance identifying background information, identifying the uses of the funds for public safety
services, including adding new officers, calling for an election on August 5, 2025 and certifying a
proposition and ballot title to Spokane County Elections, and authorizing preparation of a local
voters’ pamphlet providing information on the ballot measure, is included with this packet. One
change has been made to the version that was provided at the public hearing and first reading to
further clarify in the proposed ballot title that the revenues from the proposed sales tax could only
be used for public safety purposes.
In addition to the ordinance, Council must also appoint members to the pro and con committees
prior to the filing deadline. The committees can contain up to three members each, and they are
responsible for preparing the pro/con statements and rebuttal statements for the voter pamphlet.
Also by the filing deadline, the City must prepare and submit an explanatory statement providing
the purpose of the proposition, the financial impact, and other information about the measure in
common and neutral language. Attached to this report are the draft ordinance and explanatory
statement for a potential Public Safety Sales Tax ballot measure.
Sales tax increases are effective at the next January 1, April 1, or July 1 following the election
approving the increase; however, any change cannot be effective sooner than 75 days after the
Department of Revenue receives notice of a favorable election (typically after the election is
certified). This would mean that a Public Safety Sales Tax would be effective January 1, 2026 if
approved at the August 5, 2025 primary election or April 1, 2026, if approved during the November
2025 general election.
Governance Manual Considerations
In addition to deadlines and restrictions for the potential ballot measure, the Council’s Governance
Manual also has requirements to impose any new City tax. Pursuant to chapter 1, Section (C)(22)
of the Governance Manual, prior to increasing or imposing a new tax, the City Council must hold
a public hearing after providing proper notice. Notice includes publishing the notice of public
hearing once a week for two consecutive weeks in the official newspaper of the City. Also, the
Governance Manual states that approval of increasing or imposing new taxes requires an
affirmative vote of a majority plus one of the whole Council.
Public Hearing
A properly noticed public hearing was conducted on April 1 and Council heard a presentation
about the background and need for additional revenues to fund additional officers. Council also
received public comment. A copy of the presentation from the public hearing is included in this
packet for reference.
Current Public Safety Committee Recommendation
While the Public Safety Committee recommended seven positions for Phase II for discussion at
the Winter Workshop, it was premised upon the consideration that no recurring funding had been
identified. The Public Safety Committee has since discussed potentially additional officers again,
with a consideration of the potential available funding if the ballot measure were placed on the
August 5 election. Balancing the total remaining officers and areas of need identified in the Matrix
Study, the potential estimated revenues from a public safety sales tax, potential cost increases in
other public safety contracts, the comments received through public outreach in 2024 and at the
public hearing, recommendations from Chief Ellis and staff, and the discussion about Phase II
that previously occurred, the Public Safety Committee recommends that if the public safety sales
tax were placed on the ballot and were successful, that the City focus the resources on funding
as many additional officers as possible while also maintaining existing services in other public
safety contracts. This should include a minimum of 10 additional officers in the next two years
and all vehicles and equipment for such officers, with focus in areas of patrol, schools, behavioral
health, increased investigations, and safer roads. This would include the officers identified in the
Phase II and at least an additional three officers.
Next Steps
If Council would like to pursue submitting a Public Safety Sales Tax measure on the August 5,
2025 primary election, the following would be the next steps:
Approve Ordinance No. 25-004 placing the public safety sales tax measure on the August 5,
2025 election.
Appoint the pro/con committee members. The City has extended the timeline for accepting
applications and these will be appointed at a future meeting.
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Authorize the City Manager to submit all necessary documents to the County by the May 2
filing deadline.
OPTIONS: Move to approve Ordinance No. 25-004, submitting a 0.1% public safety sales tax
measure to voters at the August 5, 2025 election; or take other action deemed appropriate.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to approve Ordinance No. 25-004, submitting a
0.1% public safety sales tax measure to voters at the August 5, 2025 election; or take other action
deemed appropriate.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
This potential revenue is part of discussions related to the 2026 Budget development. The City is
currently experiencing structural imbalances in the growth of revenues as compared to the growth
of expenditures in the General Fund and Street Fund. For example, the 2025 Budget, General
Fund recurring expenditures increased by 6.02%, but recurring revenues only increased by
3.80%. The General Fund is also seeing average increases of 5.2% in Public Safety costs, without
consideration of the need for additional officers. Also, there is no current recurring revenues
available to provide for additional officers to meet City law enforcement needs into the future, with
Phase II implementation costing an estimated $1,038,503 in recurring costs.
The implementation of a Public Safety Sales Tax would provide an estimated $2.6 million in
additional recurring annual revenue in the General Fund which would allow for implementation of
at least 10 additional officers in 2026 and 2027 as well as helping to provide for rising costs in
recurring Public Safety operations.
STAFF CONTACT: Erik Lamb, Deputy City Manager; Chelsie Walls, Finance Director; Kelly
Konkright, City Attorney; Spokane Valley Police Department Chief Dave Ellis
ATTACHMENTS:
Draft Ordinance 25-004
Draft Explanatory Statement
Copy of Presentation from April 1, 2025 public hearing.
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 25-004
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY,
WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FORTHE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED
ELECTORS OF THE CITY AT THE AUGUST 5, 2025ELECTION OF A PROPOSITION
AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE TO THE SALES AND USE TAX IN SPOKANE
VALLEY OF ONE-TENTH OF ONE PERCENT (0.1%) ON THE SELLING PRICE OR
VALUE OF AN ARTICLE TO FUND PUBLIC SAFETY AS PERMITTED IN
RCW 82.14.450; SETTING FORTH THE TEXT OF THE BALLOT PROPOSITION;
DIRECTING PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO TAKE NECESSARY ACTIONS; AND
PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Washington (the “City”), has
adopted six budget priorities for 2025, including (1) increase public safety response and service
levels; (2) prioritize infrastructure maintenance and preservation and advance strategic capital
projects through grant awards; (3) continue economic development efforts to maximize business
growth and develop tourism destinations; (4) maintain a strong financial position; (5) use strategic
partnerships to reduce and prevent homelessness in Spokane Valley; and (6) expand
homeownership opportunities within the region; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reaffirmed public safety and service levels as its top
priority; and
WHEREAS, the City has maintained conservative fiscal policies to minimize taxes on City
residents. As part of these policies, the City Council funds recurring annual expenses with
recurring revenue in order to avoid budget shortfalls, which would result in cutting service levels
or programs. The City also contracts for services when prudent to minimize personnel costs and
overhead. As a result, the City’s General Fund revenue is just 61% of the annual and per-capital
revenue of like-sized cities in the State of Washington (the “State”); and
WHEREAS, one key area where contracted services has been both fiscally and
operationally effective is through contracted law enforcement services with the Spokane County
Sheriff’s Office (the “Sheriff’s Office”). The City began contracting for law enforcement services
through the Sheriff’s Office in 2003 when the City was incorporated. Contracting for law
enforcement services with the Sherriff’s Office has provided exceptional police service at lower
costs as compared to in-house police services by like-sized cities in the State. However, costs for
police account for 54% of the City’s 2025 General Fund budget, and all public safety costs
(including police, prosecution, public defense, court, jail, and animal control services) account for
64% of the City’s 2025 General Fund budget; and
WHEREAS, the City has historically managed services by finding efficiencies and
stretching existing resources to provide the maximum level of service possible. For instance, while
staffing models have changed over time to meet demands, until recently, the City has only added
5 dedicated police officers between 2007 and 2023; and
WHEREAS, the City’s population has grown from 87,894 to 108,800 between 2007 and
2024, an approximately 22% increase, and the City saw an increase in calls for service of 17%
between 2017 and 2023. Police staffing levels have not kept pace with this growth; and
WHEREAS, as part of its ongoing management of police services and in response to the
growth in calls for service, in 2023 the City engaged Matrix Consulting Group Ltd. to conduct an
extensive review of the City’s police needs, operations, and staffing levels (the “Study”); and
WHEREAS, as of 2022, the City had 91 dedicated police officers and 37 shared police
positions under its contract with the Sherriff’s Office. The Study reviewed the actual need to meet
the calls for service and recommended that the City hirean additional combined 31 commissioned
and non-commissioned positions to meet public safety needs; and
WHEREAS, in 2024, the City Council authorized 12 additional police related positions, at
a total estimated cost of $2,325,032. In order to avoid increasing taxes, these new positions were
funded from existing resources in 2024 and have been incorporated into the 2025 budget through
the combination of reprioritizing funding and making cuts to non-police City programs; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the identified and desired additional police related positions,
the City has experienced rapid growth in costs for law enforcement services in the last several
years. Since 2021, costs for law enforcement services have grown an average of 10.9% (including
the additional police related positions). These costs are a result of legislative changes impacting
police services and liability and challenges that exist in theState and within the region regarding
recruiting, hiring, and retaining officers; and
WHEREAS, as a result of adding the additional 12 police related positions and accounting
for the annual anticipated cost increases, the City’s total 2025 public safety budget increased 14%;
and
WHEREAS, to avoid increasing taxes to pay for the additional 12 police relatedpositions
and anticipated cost increases, the City Council cut non-police services and City programs by
approximately 5%; and
WHEREAS, nearly all of the2025 budgetcuts will not be available in the 2026 budget or
future years because they resulted in removal of complete programs, such as funding to outside
agencies and general fund subsidies of street maintenance operations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has identified a desire to hire additional police officers, but
has determined that there are not sufficient existing recurring revenues to do so; and
WHEREAS, the City also estimates that costs for all law enforcement services will
continue to increase annually. Currently, the City understands that costs will increase at least
approximately $4.7 million over the next three years due to recently approved collective
bargaining agreements; and
WHEREAS, the City has maintained a history of fiscal conservatism. The City’s two
primary revenue sources are property taxes and sales taxes. Together, they account for more than
80% of the City’s General Fund revenue. The City Council has not taken statutorily authorized
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annual 1% increases in property taxes since 2009 and the only growth in property taxes has
occurred from new development; and
WHEREAS, the City only receives 8% of the total property taxes paid by property
taxpayers within the City. The remaining 92% is distributed among the State, Spokane County,
and voter approved levies to fire districts, school districts, and other governmental entities. For
instance, on a median home with a value of $439,000, the City receives $346 out of the total $4,114
of property tax paid by the homeowner; and
WHEREAS, as a result, City property tax revenue growth has not kept pace with inflation
since 2009 nor has it kept pace with cost increases in law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, the City currently levies a sales and use tax of 0.85% for general revenue
purposes. The aggregate sales and use tax levy within the City is currently 8.9%, also distributed
among the State, Spokane County, and other overlapping jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, sales tax revenues are highly dependent on the economy and on consumer
spending; and
WHEREAS, while sales tax revenues can be volatile, within the City sales tax revenues
have been flat or slightly declining over the last two years, and have also not kept pace with the
increase in cost of public safety; and
WHEREAS, according to a study conducted by Retail Strategies in 2023, approximately
48% of all sales taxes collected in the City are paid by non-City resident consumers; and
WHEREAS, RCW 82.14.450 allows the City to levy an 1/10 of 1% (0.1%) sales tax for
public safety purposes, subject to voter approval; and
WHEREAS, given the need for additional police officers as identified in the Study, the
anticipated increases in law enforcement costs, and limited resources, the City Council believes
that it is necessary to let voters decide whether to raise sales taxes by 1/10 of 1% (0.1%) to pay for
additional law enforcement officers and increasing law enforcement costs; and
WHEREAS, if approved by the voters, the 1/10 of 1% (0.1%) sales tax is expected to raise
approximately $2.6 million annually; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to chapter 1, Section (C)(22) of the City of Spokane Valley
Governance Manual (the “Governance Manual”), prior to increasing or imposing a new tax, the
City Council must hold a public hearing after providing proper notice; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a properly noticed public hearing on the proposed sales
tax for public safety on April 1, 2025, at which time public testimony was heard; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Governance Manual, adoption of this ordinance requires an
affirmative vote of a majority plus one of the whole City Council;
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NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of theCity of Spokane Valley, Spokane County,
Washington, do ordain as follows:
Section 1. Public Safety Sales and Use Tax. The City Council hereby finds that the best
interests of the residents of the City and the general public require the City to pay costs associated
with providing and/or contracting for public safety services, including but not limited to costs
associated with:providing public safety services to meet increased demand and calls for service;
adding new policeofficers; paying public safety operations, maintenance and capital; providing
for law enforcement staffing and retention; and providing other City operations and services
authorized by RCW 82.14.450 (the “PublicSafety Services”).
The City Council reserves the right, in accordance with its budget process, to determine
the levels of service to be provided as permitted under applicable State law and within the available
revenues collected from this increase. If revenues are sufficient, the Council reserves the right to
use such additional funds to contract for, or pay personnel and related costs for recruiting, hiring,
training, equipping and employing additional personnel in other capacities authorized by
RCW82.14.450. The cost of all compensation, benefits, training, support services, equipment,
vehicles, infrastructure, facilities, real property, and/or administrative expenses and other costs
incurred and/or contracted for in connection with Public Safety Servicesshall be deemed a part of
the costs. The City Council may alter, make substitutions to, and amend such components as it
determines are in the best interests of the City and consistent with the general descriptions provided
herein. The tax shall be in addition to any other taxes authorized by law and shall be collected
from those persons who are taxable by the State under chapter82.14 RCW upon the occurrence of
any taxable event within the City.
Section 2. Calling of Election. It is hereby found that the best interests of the citizens
of the City require the submission to the qualified electors of the City for approval or rejection at
the election to be held on August 5, 2025 of a proposition authorizing an additional sales and use
tax of 1/10th of 1% (0.1%) on the selling price in the case of a sales tax or the value of the article
used in the case of a use tax pursuant RCW 82.14.450. Spokane County Elections, as ex-officio
supervisor of elections in the City, is hereby requested to submit to the qualified electors of the
City the proposition set forth below.
Upon approval of the voters of the proposition hereinafter set forth, the City may use
proceeds of such sales and use taxto pay the costs of Public Safety Services as more particularly
described in this ordinance.
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The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify a proposition to Spokane County
Elections, as ex-officio supervisor of elections in Spokane County, Washington, in substantially
the following form:
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
PROPOSITION NO. ___
PUBLIC SAFETY SALES AND USE TAX
The City Council of the City of Spokane Valley passed Ordinance No. _______
concerning funding for public safety services. If approved, this proposition
would increase the sales and use tax rate by 1/10th of 1% (0.1%) to provide
funding for public safety services to meet increased demand and calls for service;
adding new police officers; paying public safety operations, maintenance and
capital; providing for law enforcement staffing and retention; and providing
other public safetyoperations and services permitted under RCW 82.14.450.
Should this proposition be approved?
YES _____
NO ______
For purposes of receiving notice of the exact language of the ballot proposition required by
RCW 29A.36.080, the City Council hereby designates: (a) the City Clerk and (b) Bond Counsel
to the City, as the individuals to whom such notice should be provided. Bond Counsel and City
Clerk are each authorized individually to approve changes to the ballot title, if any, deemed
necessary by the Spokane County Auditor.
The City Clerk is authorized to make necessary clerical corrections to this ordinance
including, but not limited to, the correction of scrivener’s or clerical errors, references, numbering,
section/subsection numbers, and any reference thereto.
The proper City officials are authorized to perform such duties as are necessary or required
by law to submit the question of whether the 0.1% sales tax shall be levied, as provided in this
ordinance, to the electors at the August 5, 2025 election.
Section 3. Local Voters’ Pamphlet Authorized. The preparation and distribution of a local
voters’ pamphlet providing information on the foregoing ballot measure is hereby authorized. The
pamphlet shall include an explanatory statement and arguments advocating approval and
disapproval of the ballot measure, if any. In accordance with RCW 29A.32.280, the arguments
advocating approval and rejection of the ballot measure shall be prepared by committees appointed
by the City Council. Each committee shall be composed of not more than three persons; however,
a committee may seek the advice of any person or persons.
Section 4. Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority and prior to the effective
date of this ordinance is hereby ratified and confirmed.
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Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five days after
the date of publication of this ordinance or a summary thereof in the official newspaper of the City.
Passed by a majority plus one vote of the City Council of Spokane Valley this ____ day of
___________, 2025.
_________________________________
Pam Haley, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Marci Patterson, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
_________________________________
Pacifica Law Group LLP, Bond Counsel
Date of Publication:
Effective Date:
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Explanatory Statement:
City of SpokaneValley, Washington
Public Safety Sales Tax
The City of Spokane Valley provides public safety and related services to its residents and
businesses through a contract with the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office. The City has identified
a need for additional dedicated police officers to keep up with the rising population within the City
and increasing calls for service. In order to pay for public safety expenses, including additional
police officers and increasing law enforcement costs generally, the City Council has approved a
Public Safety Sales Tax ballot measure. If approved by voters, the City would impose a 0.1%
sales tax on retail sales within the City that would be paid by all retail sales consumers, including
non-residents. New sales tax revenue would pay costs associated with: providing public safety
services; adding new police officers; paying public safety operations, maintenance and capital;
providing for law enforcement staffing and retention; and providing other public safety operations
and services authorized by RCW 82.14.450. If this measure is approved, the additional 0.1% sales
tax would generate approximately $2.6 million in 2026.
time decreases not available for the 2026 budget, include:
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: April 15, 2025 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: consent old business new business public hearing
information admin. report pending legislation executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Motion Consideration Potential Grant Opportunity Local Bridge
Program (Sullivan & Trent Interchange Project)
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 35.77.010: Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
Since 2019, the City has identified the Sullivan & Trent Interchange project as a City priority
project. The project has regularly been submitted to a variety of funding programs.
March 14, 2023, City Council passed a motion to apply for the 2023 Federal Local Bridge
Program in the amount of $10 million.
BACKGROUND: The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) issued a call
for projects in February 2025, for the Federal Local Bridge Program (FLBP). The FLBP aims to
improve the condition of bridges through replacement, rehabilitation, and preventative
maintenance. The city only has one eligible bridge for funding consideration: the Sullivan Road
bridge over State Route 290 (Trent Ave.) as part of the Sullivan/Trent Interchange project.
Program details include:
Total Available Program Funds: $100 million statewide (federal funds)
Award Range (Min-Max): $25 million max (for replacement projects)
Match Amount: No local match requirement (0%)
Application Due Date: April 25, 2025
Application Award Date: Draft recommendations by Sept. 30, 2025
Obligation Date (if awarded): No later than September 30, 2029
The total overall cost for the Sullivan/Trent Interchange project is $53.4 million. Staff suggest a
partial funding request of $18,079,440 to this grant program. The cost estimate was calculated
using proportional costs for eligible and applicable bridge related elements while omitting other
project elements not related to the Sullivan Bridge over Trent, such as the on/off ramps for Trent
or the Sullivan Road bridge over the BNSF tracks.
OPTIONS: Move to authorize the City Manager or designee to apply for the Federal Local
Bridge Program grant, requesting $18,079,440 for the Sullivan & Trent Interchange project, or
take other action.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to authorize the City Manager or designee, to
apply for the Federal Local Bridge Program grant, requesting $18,079,440 for the Sullivan &
Trent Interchange Project.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: The FLBP has a zero non-federal match requirement. The
FLBP would be one funding partner out of multiple funding partners and the overall project will
still require a non-federal match. The City has parallel funding pursuits with Spokane Regional
STAFF CONTACT: Adam Jackson, Engineering Manager
ATTACHMENTS: None
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: April 15, 2025 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: consent old business new business public hearing
information admin. report pending legislation executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Motion Consideration – Staffing Update
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
May 2013- February 2025 – Multiple discussions and action items regarding the Pines Road
BNSF Grade Separation Project
April 2024- February 2025 - Multiple discussion and action items regarding Clean Building
Requirements
March 4, 2025 - Administrative Report – Permit Fees
April 8, 2025 – Administrative Report – Staffing Update
BACKGROUND: On April 8, 2025, Staff discussed staffing needs related to inspections of right-
of-way (ROW), construction administration for the Pines Road BNSF/Grade Separation project
and management of the Facilities division.
Inspection of ROW
Currently, the City employs one permanent full-time ROW inspector. The ROW inspector is
responsible for monitoring all permit activities within the City ROW. In 2023 and 2024, the City
received an increased number of ROW permits including large utility replacement and fiber optic
installation projects. In total, the permit center issued 1,113 ROW permits in 2024. The number
of permit requests is expected to be as high or higher for 2025. It is imperative that any work
within the ROW is properly inspected to protect the traveling public and to ensure that the quality
of the infrastructure (sidewalks, pavement, curbing, etc.) is not degraded.
To keep up with the permit demand, the City contracted with a consultant to provide inspection
services to supplement the workload of the ROW inspector in 2023 and 2024. In 2023, the
contract amount was $90,000. The initial 2024 contract was also $90,000. However, the 2024
contract was amended to $135,000 to keep up with the workload through December of 2024. The
2024 amended contract provided full time inspection support for less than 8 months. In 2023 and
2024, the City paid $26,778 and $23,758 in overtime respectively to the ROW inspector. Despite
additional assistance, the permit department metered issuing large utility/fiber permits because
the City does not have the capacity to properly inspect all the permit applications. Currently, there
are over 40 permits that are on hold until additional inspection capacity is available.
The ROW Inspector has notified the City of his upcoming retirement in 2026. The ROW inspector
has worked for the City since 2006. During this time, he has established strong relationships with
contractors and utility providers. Creating a second permanent full-time ROW Inspector in 2025
will improve inspection availability, have the potential to reduce overtime costs and provide the
ability to cross-train with the current single permanent ROW inspector before he retires. This will
increase the currently approved 2025 Budget FTE count by one FTE. The potential cost range
for a permanent ROW inspector is shown in Table 1.
Table 1 -ROW Inspector Costs
Expected Hiring Top of the Salary
CostsRange
$83,200$101,472
Wages
$45,680$49,492
Payroll Taxes and Benefit
Cell phone & laptop$1,100$1,100
Gas$4,000$4,000
Small tools and minor $1,000$1,000
equipment
Training$1,000$1,000
Total Cost$135,980$158,068
Staff has evaluated the current fees assessed for work within the ROWcompared to other
adjacent jurisdictions, see Table 2below. To generate additional revenue to offset the cost of a
second permanent ROW inspector, council may consider increasing the fees assessed for ROW
permits.
Table 2 – ROW Permit Fee Comparison
*Average fee does not include City of Spokane because their base fee is low but they assess additional fees based on
the number of days a permit is active.
Based on the ROW permits issued in 2024, the potential additional revenue that could be
generated isapproximately $187K if the ROW Permit fees are increased as shown in Table 2
(see Exhibit A).The revenue generated would offset the cost of hiring another ROW inspector.
Staff is looking for council direction for potentially increasing the ROW permit fees as proposed in
Table 2or as directed by council. Any fee increase will require amending the Master Fee
Schedule.
Pines Road Grade Separation (GSP) Project Construction Management
The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) group is managed by two engineering managers, and
currently has three senior engineers, two engineers and six engineering technician positions.
This group manages and delivers the City’s transportation, stormwater, park, and facility
projects. The department was intended to function with foursenior engineers, but after difficulty
finding a qualified applicant, one of the senior engineering positions was unfundedfor the 2025
budget. This senior engineer vacancy already results in difficulty delivering capitalimprovement
projects. At this time, the CIP program has 36 projects that are in various stages of design,
right-of-way or construction. There are also CIP projects that have not been assigned based on
current staff capacity that could move forward such as Barker Road Appleway to I90 including
the Barker Appleway Intersection and the Barker I90 Interchange Some of the projects are
multi-year, large scale projects, funded with grants that require additional efforts to administer.
Many of the projects are also located within state routes that require additional WSDOT
coordination/approval.
Current CIP staff does not have sufficient capacity to properly manage the CIP typical
construction workload and the Pines GSP project construction. The Pines GSP project is a
complex and high profile $48M project, the largest construction project delivered by the City of
Spokane Valley to date. Failure to provide proper project oversight increases the risk of
construction errors, quality concerns, compliance failures, risk of federal audit findings and
losing federal funds. It is recommended to fund the previously unfunded Senior Engineer to
appropriately manage the consultant contract and manage the project. In addition, it is
recommended to create a new Engineering Technician 2 position to provide appropriate field
administration presence and support for the duration of the project.
Similarly, the recent Barker Road/BNSF Grade Separation Project (Barker GSP) was the largest
transportation project constructed by the city prior to the upcoming Pines GSP. Barker GSP
required a budget of $26.5M and construction spanned approximately 2 years. WSDOT
administered the construction of the Barker GSP for the city, requiring only a moderate time
commitment from the City project manager. Unfortunately, with Pines GSP, WSDOT cannot
assist with the construction administration of the project unless construction was delayed until
2026 due to their heavy 2025 workload. The following table shows a cost comparison of the
Barker GSP construction management costs with the Pines GSP construction management
costs:
Barker GSP (CN 2021-2023)Pines GSP (CN 2025-2027)
Total Project Cost $26,500,000 Total Project Cost $48,000,000
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City Construction Management $427,000 Projected City Construction Management $1,865,500
City Staff Time $113,000 CIP Engineering Manager
Consultant Time $314,000 Engineer
Senior Engineer (Requested)
Engineering Tech 2 (Requested)
WSDOT Construction Management $2,452,000 HDR Construction Management $2,300,000
WSDOT Staff Time $1,936,000
WSDOT Consultant Time$516,000
Total Construction Management Cost $2,879,000 Total Construction Management Cost $4,165,500
Total Construction Management (%) 10.9% Total Construction Management (%) 8.7%
1. Projected city construction management assumes a 30-month period from construction to final project
closeout and staff time includes benefits. Costs assume a part time commitment from CIP Engineering
Manager, full time commitment from Engineer, full time commitment from a new FTE Senior Engineer,
and a new FTE plus overtime commitment for Engineering Tech 2.
The Pines GSP project budget has sufficient funds to cover the two requested FTEs for the
remainder of the project duration, estimated to be 30 months. As stated before, the current CIP
workload already exceeds staff capacity. This metric along with predicted continued grant
funding success and the risk of experiencing normal attrition in the work force after a 24 to 30-
month period indicates that these positions will be needed after the end of the project.
Furthermore, the city is advancing the design of Sullivan Road/Trent Interchange and the
Argonne at I-90 Bridge Replacement Projects. The requested positions will be instrumental in
overseeing the construction management of these complex projects. The need for these
positions will be evaluated at project closure. Staff will discuss the funding status with City
Council at that time.
Facilities Division Management
The Facilities Division oversees the maintenance and operation of all City owned facilities,
including CenterPlace, City Hall, the Precinct, the Maintenance Shop, the former White Elephant
facility and any other miscellaneous facilities. The Facilities Division is managed by the City
Services Administrator and currently has one Facilities Lead, two maintenance workers, one
custodian, and one building/facilities inspector (position is currently vacant). In recent years, the
State of Washington has issued Clean Building and Refrigerant requirements that apply to City
owned buildings, specifically: CenterPlace (56,055 sq ft), City Hall (65,299 sq ft) and the Police
Precinct (22,010 sq ft). Compliance dates for the city’s Tier 1 and Tier 2 buildings are June 1,
2028, and June 1, 2027, respectively. The law aims to reduce carbon pollution caused by non-
residential buildings by establishing energy use intensity targets specific to Washington and
requiring buildings to implement use energy saving measures. For Tier 1 and Tier 2 buildings,
the City also has to establish and implement an operation and maintenance (O&M) program. The
O&M program must be implemented at least 12 months prior to the compliance date.
Concurrently, the City must establish an energy management plan which identifies energy
efficiency measures that will enable the building to meet its target energy use. In the last 12
months, the City has received several grants to develop the compliance documents and conduct
energy retrofits.
To ease with the administration of the grants and compliance requirements, it is recommended to
convert the building/facilities Inspector (Grade 14) to a Facilities Manager (Grade 14). By
changing the position name, the City will be able to attract applicants with the desired
qualifications that otherwise may not apply. This change will not impact the budget but will require
adding the new position to the Employee Position Classification by amending the 2025 Budget.
OPTIONS: (1) Move to authorize the City Manager to update the ROW Permits fees in the Master
Fee Schedule; hire a full-time ROW Inspector, a full-time Senior Engineer, and a full-time
Engineering Tech II and make proposed organizational changes, which would be formalized
through a budget amendment in 2025; or (2) take other action as appropriate.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to authorize the City Manager to update the
ROW Permits fees in the Master Fee Schedule; hire a full-time ROW Inspector, a full-time Senior
Engineer, and a full-time Engineering Tech II; make proposed organizational changes, and amend
the 2025 Budget as necessary; or take other appropriate action.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: This will increase the currently approved 2025 Budget FTE
count from 116.25 to 119.25. The additional revenue generated by increasing the ROW permit
fees will offset the cost of a new ROW Inspector. The costs, through the duration of the Pines
Road GSP project, for the Senior Engineer and the Engineering Tech II positions are reimbursable
through the federal/state grants that fund the project. The reclassification of the Facilities/building
inspector to Facilities Manager will not have an impact the 2025 budget.
STAFF CONTACT: Gloria Mantz, City Services Administrator and Erica Amsden, CIP
Engineering Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
PowerPoint Presentation
Exhibit A - ROW Permit Fees – Potential revenues
Resolution Master Fee Schedule.
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 25-006
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON,
REPEALING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION 24-013, AND APPROVING THE 2025 MASTER
FEE SCHEDULE, AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.
WHEREAS, it is the general policy of the City to establish fees that are reflective of the cost of services
provided by the City; and
WHEREAS, the City uses a resolution to establish the schedule of fees for City programs, permits and
services, and periodically the fee resolution and fee schedule must be amended to incorporate new or modified
services; and
WHEREAS, Council desires to approve the resolution and accompanying fee schedule.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Spokane
County, Washington, as follows:
Section 1. Adoption. The Master Fee Schedule is hereby adopted as provided herein and as shown
and incorporated in the attached schedules.
Section 2. Repeal. Resolution 024-013 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect April 15, 2025.
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Approved this 15 Day of April, 2025.
ATTEST: CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
___________________________ _______________________________
Marci Patterson, City Clerk Pam Haley, Mayor
Approved as to form:
___________________________
Office of the City Attorney
Resolution 254-00613 Fee Schedule for 2025 Page 1 of 20
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Schedule Page No.
Schedule A: Planning 3
Schedule B: Building/Engineering 5
Schedule C: Parks and Recreation 11
Schedule D: Administrative 15
Schedule E: Other Fees 16
Schedule F: Police Fees 16
Schedule G: Transportation Impact Fees 17
Resolution 254-00613 Fee Schedule for 2025 Page 2 of 20
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
Schedule A –Planning
Automatic Annual Adjustment
Unless otherwise specifically amended, Schedule A of this Master Fee Schedule shall be reviewed and
automatically adjusted annually to reflect (80%) of any change from September to September of the Consumer
Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), West Region, 1982-84=100, published by the United States
Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, or other comparable index if not published. In no event shall
the cumulative change in rates or charges be more than four percent (4%) per year. Unit prices shall be rounded
to the nearest dollar. The automatic adjustment shall be effective January 1 of each year. No other fee
schedules shall be affected by such automatic adjustment.
Fee Payment
In addition to the fees identified below, amounts paid by the City for outside professional services required
during the permit process shall be paid by the applicant. Examples of outside professional services include
review by consultants such as surveying, floodplain, structural engineering or other services required to
determine compliance with applicable codes.
FEE AMOUNT
AMENDMENTS
Comprehensive Plan Amendment $2,835.00
Zoning or other code text amendment $2,835.00
APPEALS
Appeal of Administrative Decision $850.00
Appeal of Hearing Examiner Findings $1,135.00
Transcript/record deposit on Appeals of Hearing Examiner Decisions $178.00
Appeal of Administrative Decision - Code Enforcement Final Decision
pursuant to chapter 17.100 SVMC $567.00 unless otherwise
waived pursuant to SVMC 17.110
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (SEPA)
Single Dwelling (when required) $317.00
All other developments $398.00
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Review, minimum deposit $2,495.00
Addenda of existing EIS Review $398.00
SHORELINE
Substantial Development Permit - under $50K $1,135.00
Substantial Development Permit - over $50K $1,815.00
Shoreline Exemption $680.00
CRITICAL AREAS
Floodplain Permit not associated with a subdivision $567.00
Floodplain Permit associated with a subdivision $567.00+ $59.00 per lot
LAND USE ACTIONS
SUBDIVISIONS
Resolution 254-00613 Fee Schedule for 2025 Page 3 of 20
Preliminary plat $2,835.00 + $46.00 per lot
Final Plat $1,615.00+ $10.00 per lot
Time extensions – file review and letter $567.00
SHORT PLATS
Preliminary 2 to 4 lots $2,267.00
Final plat 2 to 4 lots $1,360.00
Preliminary plat 5 to 9 lots $2,267.00+ $28.00 per lot
Final plat 5 to 9 lots $1,474.00 + $28.00 per lot
Time extensions – file review and letter $567.00
PLAT ALTERATION
Subdivision plat $1,360.00
Short plat $850.00
PLAT VACATION $1672.00
BINDING SITE PLAN
Binding site plan alteration $2,267.00
Change of Conditions $2,267.00
Preliminary binding site plan $2,267.00
Creating lots within final binding site plan via Record of Survey $1,701.00
Final Binding Site Plan $2,267.00
AGGREGATION/SEGREGATION
Lot line adjustment $283.00
Lot line elimination $227.00
Zero lot line $227.00 + $10.00 per lot
OTHER PLANNING
Administrative Exception $567.00
Variance $1,787.00
Administrative Interpretations $398.00
Home Occupation Permit $113.00
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) $340.00
Conditional Use Permit $1,815.00
Temporary Use Permit $567.00
Small Cell Permit Application $567.00 for up to five sites + $113.00 per additional site
Hourly Rate for City Employees $69.00
Document Recording Service by Staff Hourly
Street Vacation Application $1,549.00
Pre-application Meetings $283.00*
*Fee shall be deducted from land use application, building or commercial permit fees when application is
filed within one year of pre-application meeting.
ZONING map amendments (rezone)* $3,970.00
Planned residential development plan $2,267.00 + $29.00 per lot
Planned residential development modification $596.00
Zoning letter $238.00
*If rezone is combined with other action(s), cost of other action(s) is additional
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Schedule B – Building
Automatic Annual Adjustment
Unless otherwise specifically amended, Schedule B of this Master Fee Schedule shall be reviewed and
automatically adjusted annually to reflect (80%) of any change from September to September of the Consumer
Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), West Region, 1982-84=100, published by the United States
Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, or other comparable index if not published. In no event shall
the cumulative change in rates or charges be more than four percent (4%) per year. Unit prices shall be rounded
to the nearest dollar. The automatic adjustment shall be effective January 1 of each year.
Stormwater Utility Charges on Developed Parcels shall be reviewed and automatically adjusted annually to
reflect any change from September to September of the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-
U), West Region, 1982-84=100, published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor
Statistics, or other comparable index if not published. Unit prices shall be rounded to the nearest dollar. The
automatic adjustment shall be effective January 1 of each year.
Building permit fees shall not be included in the annual automatic adjustment because updates occur semi-
annually through the International Code Council (ICC) published updates. No other fee schedules shall be
affected by such automatic adjustment.
Fee Payment
Plan review fees are collected at the time of application. Such fees may be adjusted during plan review.
Overages or under payments shall be appropriately adjusted at the time of permit issuance.
Plan review fees are separate from and additional to building permit fees. Permit fees and any other unpaid
fees shall be collected prior to issuance of the permit.
Fees for outside professional services required during the permit process shall be paid by the applicant.
Examples of outside professional services include review by contract reviewers, special inspection or
construction services, consultant services for special topics, surveying or other services required to determine
compliance with applicable codes.
Fee Refund Policy. Refunds authorized under this policy apply to Schedule A and B.
PLAN REVIEW FEES
Plan review fees are non-refundable once any plan review work has been started.
Paid plan review fees may be refunded when an eligible request is received in writing.
At a minimum, a $69.00 administrative fee shall be retained.
If the paid plan review fee is less than $69.00, no refund is authorized.
If the paid plan review fee is more than $69.00, the amount for refund shall be calculated at
the rate of 100% of the paid plan review fee minus $69.00.
PERMIT FEES
Permit fees are non-refundable once work authorized by the permit has begun.
Paid permit fees may be refunded when an eligible request is received in writing.
At a minimum, a $69.00 administrative fee will be retained when fees are refunded.
If the paid permit fee is less than $69.00, no refund is authorized.
If the paid permit fee is more than $69.00, the refund shall be calculated at the rate of 95% of
the paid permit fee minus $69.00.
For any application taken or permit issued in error, a full refund of fees paid shall be made. No portion of the
paid fees shall be retained.
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FEES
GENERAL
Hourly Rate for City Employees $69.00
Overtime rate for City Employees (1.5 times regular rate) $104.00
Investigation fee: Work commenced without required permits Equal to permit fee
Working beyond the scope of work $170.00
Replacement of lost permit documents Hourly rate; 1 hour minimum
Revisions to plans requested by the applicant or permit holder shall be charged the hourly rate with a minimum
of one hour. Revised plans submitted in response to reviewer correction letters are not subject to the hourly
assessment.
Washington State Building Code Council Surcharge (WSBCC) – see the Washington State Building Code
Council website for fees.
BUILDING PERMIT:
Building permit fees for each project are set by the following fees. The figures below shall be used to determine
the building permit fees and plans check fees based on the value of the construction work as stated by the
applicant or the value calculated by the Building Official using the latest valuation data published in the
Building Safety Journal by the International Code Council, whichever value is greater.
Valuations not listed in the Building Safety Journal:
Building Type Valuation Per Square Foot
Residential garages/storage buildings (wood frame) $22.00
Residential garages (masonry) $25.00
Miscellaneous residential pole buildings $22.00
Residential carports, decks, porches $18.00
Building Permit Fee Calculation
Total Valuation ___ Building Permit Fee______________
$1.00 to $25,000.00 $69.25 for first $2,000.00 +
$14.00 for each additional $1,000.00 (or fraction thereof)
Up to and including $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $391.25 for first $25,000 +
$10.10 for each additional $1,000.00 (or fraction thereof)
Up to and including $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $643.75 for first $50,000.00 +
$7.00 for each additional $1,000.00 (or fraction thereof)
Up to and including $100,000.00
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $993.75 for first $100,000 +
$5.60 for each additional $1,000.00 (or fraction thereof)
Up to and including $500,000.00
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$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 $3,233.75 for first $500,000.00 +
$4.75 for each additional $1,000.00 (or fraction thereof)
Up to and including $1,000,000.00
$1,000,001 and up $5,608.75 for first $1,000,000.00 +
$3.15 for each additional $1,000.00 (or fraction thereof)
Plan Review Fee Calculation % of Building Permit Fee
Plans review fee (general) 65%
Plans review fee – Group R-3 occupancies (single family less than 7,999 sq. ft.) 40%
Plans review fee – Group R-3 occupancies (single family 8,000 sq. ft. or more) 65%
Plans review fee – Group U occupancies (sheds, barns, et.) 25%
OTHER PERMITS:
SITE PLAN REVIEW
New Residential Home Site Plan Review $340.00
Residential Accessory Structure Site Plan Review $90.00
Commercial Site Plan Review $624.00
DEMOLITION PERMIT
Single Family Residence $53.00 flat fee
Commercial Building $147.00 flat fee
Garage or accessory building associated with residence or commercial building $24.00 flat fee
Foundation Only Building Permit: 25% of building permit fee
Swimming Pools, over 2 feet in depth $69.00 + plumbing fees
Re-roof (no plan review charge unless submitted for review) Based on Project Valuation
Change of Use or Occupancy Classification Permit Hourly
TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
Commercial or Multifamily Building $227.00
Residential Building $170.00
Manufactured Home (FAS) Placement Permit $57.00 per section
Permit or Application Expiration Extension $69.00
Towers, elevated tanks, antennas Hourly
SIGN PERMIT:
Sign Permits are subject to the assessment of the WSBCC fee as noted in Schedule B “General” section and
the following review fees.
Sign Plan Review Fee $97.00
Wall Sign Permit $85.00 per sign (flat fee)
Freestanding or Monument Sign Permit $113.00 per sign (flat fee)
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RIGHT-OF-WAY (ROW) PERMIT:
A traffic plan and traffic plan review isrequired if more than 50% of the width of any street is closed or if a
single arterial lane is closed. A minimum plan review fee of $69.00 (hourly rate for City employees) applies
to all right-of-way permits that require a traffic plan. If additional staff time is required, it shall be charged at
the hourly rate.
Fees for outside professional services required during the permit process shall be paid by the applicant.
Examples of outside professional services include review by contract reviewers, special inspection or
construction services, consultant services for special topics, surveying or other services required to determine
compliance with applicable codes.
TYPES OF ROW PERMITS
Non-cut obstruction without clean up $14082.00
Non-cut obstruction with clean up $210125.00
Pavement cut obstruction, non-winter $227400.00
Pavement cut obstruction, winter $238600.00
Working without a permit 100200% Permit Fee
Commercial Approach Permit $85300.00
Residential Approach Permit $79175.00
Multiple Use Permit – overhead $125350.00 per 1/4 mile
Multiple Use Permit – underground $7371,600.00 per 1/4 mile
Erosion/Sediment Control – Site Inspection $113150.00
Oversized Load Permit Fee $85.00
Structure Transport Permit $170.00 per section
ENGINEERING PERMITS
GRADING PERMIT:
100 cubic yards (cu yd) or less $28.00
101 to 1,000 cubic yards $28.00 for first 100 cu yd. +
$7.00 each additional 100 cu yd
1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards $141.00 for first 1,000 cu yd +
$10.00 each additional 1,000 cu yd
10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards $255.00 for first 10,000 cu yd+
$39.00 each additional 10,000 cu yd
100,001 to 200,000 cubic yards $596.00 for first 100,000 cu yd +
$28.00 each additional 10,000 cu yd
200,000 or more cubic yards $709.00 for first 200,000 cu yd +
$28.00 for each additional 10,000 cu yd
GRADING PLAN REVIEW FEE:
100 cubic yards (cu yd) or less $23.00
101 to 1,000 $28.00
1,001 to 10,000 $39.00
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10,001 to 100,000 $39.00 for first 10,000 cu yd +
$28.00 each additional 10,000 cu yd
100,001 to 200,000 $198.00 for first 100,000 cu yd +
$28.00 for each additional 10,000 cu yd
200,001 or more $709.00 for first 200, 000 cu yd +
$28.00 for each additional 10,000 cu yd
Grubbing & Clearing Only (without earth being moved)$77.00Paving Permit (greater than 5,000 sq. ft. – new
paving only) $299.00
OTHER ENGINEERING
Design Deviation $170.00
STORMWATER UTILITY CHARGE ON DEVELOPED PARCELS:
Each single-family unit $61.00 annual
All other properties each $61.00 per 3,160 sq. ft impervious surface
MECHANICAL PERMIT:
Plan review fees for mechanical permits shall be collected at the time of application as noted in the “Fee
Payment” section of this schedule. Permit fees shall be collected when the permit is issued.
Mechanical Permit Fees
A. BASIC FEES
1. Basic fee for issuing each Stand-Alone permit $42.00
2. Basic fee for each Supplemental permit $8.00
B. UNIT FEES (in addition to the basic fee)
1. Installation or relocation of Furnaces and suspended heaters
a. up to and including 100,000 btu $15.00
b. over 100,000 btu $19.00
2. Duct work system $11.00
3. Heat pump and air conditioner
a. 0 to 3 tons $15.00
b. over 3 tons to 15 tons $24.00
c. over 15 tons to 30 tons $29.00
d. over 30 tons to 50 tons $42.00
e. over 50 tons $72.00
4. Gas water heater $11.00
5. Gas piping system $1.00 per outlet
6. Gas log, fireplace, and gas insert installation $11.00
7. Appliance vents installation; relocation; replacement $10.00 each
8. Boilers, compressors, and absorption systems
a. 0 to 3 hp – 100,000 btu or less $15.00
b. over 3 to 15 hp – 100,001 to 500,000 btu $24.00
c. over 15 – 30 hp – 500,001 to 1,000,000 btu $29.00
d. over 30 hp – 1,000,001 to 1,750,000 btu $42.00
e. over 50 hp – over 1,750,000 btu $72.00
9. Air Handlers
a. each unit up to 10,000 cfm, including ducts $15.00
b. each unit over 10,000 cfm $19.00
10. Evaporative Coolers (other than portable) $11.00
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11. Ventilation and Exhausts
a. each fan connected to a single duct $11.00
b. each ventilation system $15.00
c. each hood served by mechanical exhaust $15.00
12. Incinerators
a. residential installation or relocation $24.00
b. commercial installation or relocation $26.00
13. Unlisted appliances
a. under 400,000 btu $59.00
b. 400,000 btu or over $119.00
14. Hood
a. Type I $59.00
b. Type II $11.00
15. LP Storage Tank $11.00
16. Wood or Pellet Stove insert $11.00
17. Wood stove system – free standing $29.00
PLUMBING PERMIT:
Plan review fees for plumbing permits shall be collected at the time of application as noted in the “Fee
Payment” section of this schedule. Permit fees shall be collected when the permit is issued.
A. BASIC FEES
1. Basic fee for issuing each Stand-Alone permit $42.00
2. Basic fee for each Supplemental permit $8.00
B. UNIT FEES (in addition to the basic fee)
1. Each plumbing fixture on a trap $6.00 each
(includes garbage disposals, dishwashers, backflow device, drainage, hot tubs, built-in water
softener, water closets, lavatories, sinks, drains, etc.)
2. Water Heater $6.00 each
3. Industrial waste pretreatment interceptor $19.00
(includes its trap and vent, except kitchen type grease interceptors functioning as fixture traps.)
4. Repair or alteration of water piping, drainage or vent piping $6.00 each fixture
5. Atmospheric type vacuum breaker $6.00 each
6. Backflow protective device other than atmospheric type vacuum breakers $6.00 each
7. Medical gas $6.00 per outlet
8. Interceptors $6.00 each
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Schedule C – Parks and Recreation
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
Basic fees to be considered when applying rates
Administrative Fee $32.00
Refuse Fee $52.00
AQUATICS
Pool admission (age 5 and under) free
Pool admission (age older than 5) $1.00
Pool punch pass (25 swims) $20.00
Weekend family discount – 1 child under 13 free with paying adult
At the discretion of the City Manager, the Parks and Recreation Department may on occasion offer free
admission open swim days.
Swimming Lessons $48.00
Swim Team Fee $75.00
Pool Rental (fewer than 100 people) $300.00 for 2-hr rental
Pool Rental (101-200 people) $400.00 for 2-hr rental
Refundable Pool Damage Deposit $150.00
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PERMIT $10.00
CENTERPLACE
Conference Center Wing
Auditorium (presentation system included) $79.00 per hour
Auditorium (presentation system included) $475.00 per day
Auditorium (presentation system included) $236.00 per half day
Auditorium Refundable Damage Deposit $75.00
Executive Conference Room $52.00 per hour
Executive Conference Room ½ day $156.00 per 4 hours
Executive Conference Room full day rental $416.00 per day
Executive Conference Room Refundable Damage Deposit $75.00
Meeting Room $42.00 per hour
Meeting Room $263.00 per day
Large Meeting Room $75.00 per hour
Large Meeting Room $225.00 per half day
Large Meeting Room $450.00 per 9 hr day
Meeting Room $131.00 per half day
Meeting Room Refundable Damage Deposit $75.00
Portable Sound System $150.00 per event
Bluetooth Speaker (includes hand-held or lapel microphone) $75.00
Platinum Package $500.00 per event
Great Room
Multi-use/Banquet Hall $105.00 per hour
Multi-use/Banquet Hall – Wedding Reception – 10 hours $1,500.00
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Multi-use/Banquet Hall $840.00 per 9 hr session
Multi-use/Banquet Hall $1,575.00 all day (6 a.m.-1 a.m.)
Small Dining Area $52.00 per hour
Refundable Deposit $210.00
Refundable Deposit – Weddings $500.00
Table Settings (linens and tableware) $3.00 per place setting
Pipe & Drape rental $100.00 per day
Senior Center Wing
Lounge with Dance Floor $105.00 per hour
Lounge with Dance Floor – Wedding Reception – 8 hours $1,000.000
Refundable Lounge deposit $210.00
Refundable Lounge deposit – Weddings $500.00
Meeting room (evening use) $42.00 per hour
Meeting room (evening use) $131.00 per 4 hr session
Meeting room (weekend use) $262.00 per day
Meeting room (weekend use) $131.00 per half day
Meeting room deposit $75.00
West Lawn and CenterPlace
Rental fee $3,500.00 per day
West Lawn Wedding Ceremony - 2 hours (with CenterPlace Reception) $1,000.00
West Lawn Plaza – Wedding Reception - 10 hours $2,500.00
West Lawn Plaza Rental $2,000.00 per day
- North Meadow additional $500.00 per day
North Meadow Rental $1,000.00 per day
West Lawn Plaza Rental - 1/2 day $1,000.00
- North Meadow additional $250.00
North Meadow Rental – ½ Day $500.00
Outdoor Venue Refundable Damage Deposit $500.00
Miscellaneous
Double-Set Wedding Ceremony with Reception $500.00
Self-Catered Event fee for groups bringing their own food in on Sundays
Groups in meeting rooms $75.00
Groups in Fireside Lounge $210.00
Groups in Great Room $500.00
Host/Hostess (after hours) $30.00 per hour
Presentation System $262.00 per day
(includes projector, podium, DVD/VCR sound system, camera system)
Room Setup $30.00 per hour
85” TV with Crestron System $262.00 per hour
Additional Microphones $25.00 each
Technical Support $42.00 per hour
LCD Projector/ Television $25.00 per hour
LCD Projector/ Television $100.00 per day
Linens Only $10.00 per table
Glass only rental$0.50 per glassEasel Paper Pad
$20.00 per pad
Laptop Usage $50.00 per event
Package Storage received two days before or after contracted event $5.00 per box per day
Pallet Storage received two days before or after contracted event $50.00 per pallet per day
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Business Incentive Rental Policy – The Parks & Recreation Director has the authority to reduce the room
rental rate by one hr. when the rental meets the following criteria: minimum of 25 participants; utilize a
classroom at CenterPlace eight or more times per calendar year; and use in-house caterer for a meal each
reservation.
PICNIC SHELTER RESERVATION
(For groups fewer than 200 people)
Browns – large red (up to five hours) $100.00
Browns – small green (up to two hours) $40.00
Edgecliff (up to five hours) $100.00
Discovery Playground (up to two hours) $40.00
Greenacres – large (up to five hours) $100.00
Mirabeau Meadows (up to five hours) $100.00
Mirabeau Meadows – shelter and stage (up to five hours) $150.00
Mirabeau Springs – shelter and dock (up to two hours) $250.00
Sullivan (up to five hours) $100.00
Terrace View (up to five hours) $100.00
Valley Mission (up to five hours) $100.00
EVENT RESERVATION – include shelter
(For groups of 200 or more people)
Events include but are not limited to activities such as car shows, tournaments, or high-risk activities.
The Parks and Recreation Director shall make the final determination.
General fee (up to five hours): $175.00
Non-profit applications with proof of qualifying as a 501(c)(3) entity (up to five hours): $100.00
EVENT PHOTOS
Mirabeau Springs shelter and dock $150.00 per hour
REFUNDABLE FACILITY DAMAGE DEPOSIT
Fewer than 200 people $75.00
Weddings, Special Events and events with 200 or more people $300.00
SPECIAL EVENTS (See Spokane Valley Municipal Code 5.15)
Application Fee $50.00
RECREATION
Recreation program fees are established at amounts to recover costs, as specified in the Parks and Recreation
revenue policy.
REFUNDS / CANCELLATIONS
Recreation and Aquatics Programs:
For all cancellations by the City of Spokane Valley (“City”) of City Programs, participants who have
submitted payment will receive a 100% refund via a mailed refund check; or:
o Staff will do their best to transfer participants to another program if the option is available.
For unanticipated closures due to contamination, inclement weather, maintenance issues, or poor air
quality, staff will coordinate a make-up class or session or issue a credit at the daily rate of the
cancelled class or session.
If available, programs will be moved to alternate locations. Program refunds or credits will be issued
if alternate program locations are unavailable.
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For cancellations made by participants, notice of the cancellation must be received by the City at
least 7 days before the program start date. Cancellations must be received in writing to
parksandrec@spokanevalleywa.gov and/or by phone at 509-720-5200.
o If notification of program cancellation is received 7 or more days prior to the program start
date and the participant has submitted payment, then a full refund of the amount paid shall
be given via a mailed refund check.
o If notification of program cancellation is received less than 7 days prior to the program start
date and the participant has submitted payment, then a 50% refund of the amount paid shall
be given via a mailed refund check.
o If the program spot can be filled by another participant before the program start
date, a full refund of the amount paid will be given via a mailed refund check.
o If notification of program cancellation is received after the program has begun, no refund
shall be given.
Park Reservations:
For all cancellations of Park Reservations made by the City, customers will receive a 100% refund
via a mailed refund check.
Cancellations made by customers must be received in writing to parksandrec@spokanevalleywa.gov
and/or by phone at 509-720-5200.
o If notification of cancellation is received 2 or more weeks prior to the reservation date, a
100% refund shall be given via a mailed refund check.
o If notification of cancellation is received less than 2 weeks prior to the reservation date, no
refund shall be given.
o If the park reservation spot can be filled by another customer before the reservation
date, a 50% refund will be given via a mailed refund check
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Schedule D – Administration
COPY FEE
Paper copies up to 11”x17” (b/w or color) $0.15 per page*
Paper copies larger than 11”x17” (b/w or color) $0.87 per square foot*
Scanned copies of paper records $0.10 per page *
Electronics records uploaded to email, cloud-based storage,
CD/DVD, or flash drive $0.05 per every 4 electronic
files or attachments*
Records transmitted in electronic format $0.10 per GB*
Digital Storage Media Device (CD/DVD, flash drive) Actual Cost*
Envelope Actual Cost*
Postage Actual Cost*
Records sent to outside vendor for reproduction Actual Cost*
Customized Service Charge - When the request would require the use of IT expertise to prepare data
compilations or when such customized access services are not used by the agency for other business purposes,
the agency may charge the actual cost. The agency must notify the requestor that it will be doing a customized
service and can require a 10 percent deposit.*
*It is the intent of the City of Spokane Valley to recover the cost of providing public records when the total
cost, including but not limited to the per-page, device, envelope, or postage costs, amounts to $5.00 or more.
Copy charges above may be combined to the extent more than one type of charge applies to copies responsive
to a particular request. When combining fees associated with the request, the City will determine the total cost
and charge accordingly.
Copy charges are assessed for each installment of records provided to the requestor. A deposit of 10% may be
required on public record requests.
NSF CHECK RETURN FEE $26.00
CREDIT CARD TRANSACTION PROCESSING FEE 2.5% of transaction amount
Applies to all City fees paid by credit card/debit card except
for those fees under Schedule F – Police Fees (amount of the
alarm fee is intended to cover the total cost of administering
the false alarm program, including, but not limited to, payment
processing fees). Credit card transaction processing fees are
non-refundable.
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Schedule E – Other Fees
BUSINESS REGISTRATION
Business Registration $25.00 annual
Nonprofit Registration $10.00 annual
Out-of-City Business Registration with
annual revenues equal to or less than $2,000 (SVMC 5.05.020(D)) $0.00
Adult Entertainment*
Establishment License, Live Adult Entertainment $1,575.00
Establishment License, Adult Arcade $1,575.00
Adult Arcade Device License $157.00
Manager License $157.00
Entertainer License $157.00
Late Adult Entertainment License Fee* (charged in addition to the license fee)
7 to 30 calendar days past due 25% of license fee
31 to 60 calendar days past due 50% of license fee
61 and more calendar days past due 75% of license fee
Appeal of Administrative Determination – Adult Entertainment License*
Adult Entertainment License denial, suspension or revocation pursuant
to SVMC 5.10 $1,050.00
*Delegation of Authority from City Manager to the Spokane County Sherriff’s Office to act as the Licensing
Administrator for the purposes of administering and enforcing Chapter 5.20 SVMC.
Tow Operator Registration Fee $105.00 annual
Schedule F – Police Fees
FALSE ALARM RECOVERY FEE $65 per incident
Amount of the fee is intended to cover the total cost
of administering the false alarm program, including,
but not limited to, payment processing fees.
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Schedule G – Transportation Impact Fees
SOUTH BARKER CORRIDOR TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEE SCHEDULE
Pursuant to chapter 22.100 SVMC and the adopted South Barker Corridor Study and South Barker Corridor
Transportation Impact Fee Rate Study, the following fees are the transportation impact fees applicable within
the South Barker Corridor area identified in the South Barker Corridor Transportation Impact Fee Rate Study.
Base Rate = $1,153 per PM Peak Trip
Land Use GroupITE CodeITE Land Use CategoryImpact Fee Per Unit
210 Single Family & Duplex$1,084 per dwelling unit
Residential
220Multi-Family (Low-Rise) -Not Close to Rail $588 per dwelling unit
Transit
310 Hotel (3 or More Levels)$680 per room
Services 492 Health Club$3.98 per sq ft
912 Bank $15.74 per sq ft
520 Elementary School $2,052 per employee
Institution 522 Middle School$2,236 per employee
525 High School $1,856 per employee
975 Drinking Establishment $7.46 per sq ft
Restaurant 934 Fast Food Restaurant (with drive-thru)$17.13 per sq ft
938 Coffee Shop with Drive-Thru (no indoor seating) $1,912 per drive-thru lane
820 Shopping Center $2.78 per sq ft
Retail 841 Automobile Sales - Used/New $4.32 per sq ft
945 Convenience Store/Gas Station -GFA(4-5.5k) $8,921 per pump
110 Light Industry/High Technology $0.75 per sq ft
140 Manufacturing $0.85 per sq ft
Industrial
150 Warehousing $0.21 per sq ft
151 Mini-Storage $19.37 per storage unit
710 General Office $1.66 per sq ft
Office 720 Medical Office / Clinic $4.53 per sq ft
750Office Park$1.50 per sq ft
ITE Trip Generation manual, 11th Edition
“sq ft” means square foot.
“pump” means vehicle servicing position / gas pump.
“room” means available hotel room.
Pursuant to chapter 22.100 SVMC, transportation impact fees for uses not listed in the rate table shall
be based on (1) the most similar land use category identified in the table, or (2) the base rate and the
most similar land use category identified in ITE Trip Generation Manual, as documented by a trip
generation and distribution letter in accordance with Section 3.2 of the Spokane Valley Street
Standards.
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MIRABEAU SUBAREA TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEE SCHEDULE
Pursuant to chapter 22.100 SVMC and the adopted Mirabeau and North Pines Road Subarea Transportation
Impact Fee Rate Study, the following fees are the transportation impact fees applicable within the Mirabeau
subarea identified in the Rate Study.
Base Rate = $698 per PM Peak Trip
Land Use Group ITE Code ITE Land Use Category Impact Fee Per Unit
210Single Family & Duplex$657per dwelling unit
Residential
220 Multi-Family (Low-Rise) -Not Close to Rail per dwelling unit
$356
Transit
310 Hotel (3 or More Levels)$412 per room
Services 492 Health Club$2.41 per sq ft
912 Bank $9.54 per sq ft
520 Elementary School $1,243 per employee
Institution 522 Middle School$1,355 per employee
525 High School $1,125 per employee
975 Drinking Establishment $4.52 per sq ft
Restaurant 934 Fast Food Restaurant (with drive-thru)$10.38 per sq ft
938 Coffee Shop with Drive-Thru (no indoor seating) $1,159 per drive-thru lane
820 Shopping Center $1.69 per sq ft
Retail 841 Automobile Sales - Used/New $2.62 per sq ft
945 Convenience Store/Gas Station -GFA(4-5.5k) $5,405 per pump
110 Light Industry/High Technology $0.45 per sq ft
140 Manufacturing $0.52 per sq ft
Industrial
150 Warehousing $0.13 per sq ft
151 Mini-Storage $11.73 per storage unit
710 General Office $1.01 per sq ft
Office 720 Medical Office / Clinic $2.75 per sq ft
750 Office Park $0.91 per sq ft
ITE Trip Generation manual, 11th Edition
“sq ft” means square foot.
“pump” means vehicle servicing position / gas pump.
“room” means available hotel room.
Pursuant to chapter 22.100 SVMC, transportation impact fees for uses not listed in the rate table shall
be based on (1) the most similar land use category identified in the table, or (2) the base rate and the
most similar land use category identified in ITE Trip Generation Manual, as documented by a trip
generation and distribution letter in accordance with Section 3.2 of the Spokane Valley Street
Standards.
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NORTH PINES ROAD SUBAREA TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEE SCHEDULE
Pursuant to chapter 22.100 SVMC and the adopted Mirabeau and North Pines Road Subarea Transportation
Impact Fee Rate Study, the following fees are the transportation impact fees applicable within the North Pines
Road subarea identified in the Rate Study.
Base Rate = $2,195 per PM Peak Trip
Land Use Group ITE CodeITE Land Use CategoryImpact Fee Per Unit
210Single Family & Duplex$2,063 per dwelling unit
Residential
220 Multi-Family (Low-Rise) - Not Close to Rail per dwelling unit
$1,119
Transit
310 Hotel (3 or More Levels) $1,295 per room
Services 492 Health Club$7.57 per sq ft
912 Bank $29.97 per sq ft
520 Elementary School$3,906 per employee
Institution 522 Middle School $4,258 per employee
525 High School $3,533 per employee
975 Drinking Establishment $14.21 per sq ft
Restaurant 934 Fast Food Restaurant (with drive-thru) $32.62 per sq ft
938 Coffee Shop with Drive-Thru (no indoor seating)$3,640 per drive-thru lane
820 Shopping Center $5.30 per sq ft
Retail 841 Automobile Sales -Used/New $8.23 per sq ft
945 Convenience Store/Gas Station -GFA(4-5.5k) $16,983 per pump
110 Light Industry/High Technology $1.43 per sq ft
140 Manufacturing $1.62 per sq ft
Industrial
150 Warehousing $0.40 per sq ft
151 Mini-Storage $36.87 per storage unit
710 General Office $3.16 per sq ft
Office 720 Medical Office / Clinic $8.62 per sq ft
750 Office Park $2.85 per sq ft
ITE Trip Generation manual, 11th Edition
“sq ft” means square foot.
“pump” means vehicle servicing position / gas pump.
“room” means available hotel room.
Pursuant to chapter 22.100 SVMC, transportation impact fees for uses not listed in the rate table shall
be based on (1) the most similar land use category identified in the table, or (2) the base rate and the
most similar land use category identified in ITE Trip Generation Manual, as documented by a trip
generation and distribution letter in accordance with Section 3.2 of the Spokane Valley Street
Standards.
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: April 15, 2025 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: consent old business new business public hearing
information admin. report pending legislation executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: R esolution No 25-006 Master Fee Schedule
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
May 2013- February 2025 – Multiple discussions and action items regarding the Pines Road BNSF Grade
Separation Project
April 2024- February 2025 - Multiple discussion and action items regarding Clean Building Requirements
March 4, 2025 - Administrative Report – Permit Fees
April 8, 2025 – Administrative Report – Staffing Update
BACKGROUND: On April 8, 2025, Staff discussed staffing needs related to inspections of right-of-way
(ROW) and amending the Master Fee Schule by increasing the ROW permit fees.
Inspection of ROW
Currently, the City employs one permanent full-time ROW inspector. The ROW inspector is responsible
for monitoring all permit activities within the City ROW. In 2023 and 2024, the City received an increased
number of ROW permits including large utility replacement and fiber optic installation projects. In total,
the permit center issued 1,113 ROW permits in 2024. The number of permit requests is expected to be as
high or higher for 2025. It is imperative that any work within the ROW is properly inspected to protect the
traveling public and to ensure that the quality of the infrastructure (sidewalks, pavement, curbing, etc.) is
not degraded.
To keep up with the permit demand, the City contracted with a consultant to provide inspection services to
supplement the workload of the ROW inspector in 2023 and 2024. In 2023, the contract amount was
$90,000. The initial 2024 contract was also $90,000. However, the 2024 contract was amended to $135,000
to keep up with the workload through December of 2024. The 2024 amended contract provided full time
inspection support for less than 8 months. In 2023 and 2024, the City paid $26,778 and $23,758 in overtime
respectively to the ROW inspector. Despite additional assistance, the permit department metered issuing
large utility/fiber permits because the City does not have the capacity to properly inspect all the permit
applications. Currently, there are over 40 permits that are on hold until additional inspection capacity is
available.
The ROW Inspector has notified the City of his upcoming retirement in 2026. The ROW inspector has
worked for the City since 2006. Creating a second permanent full-time ROW Inspector in 2025 will
improve inspection availability, have the potential to reduce overtime costs and provide the ability to cross-
train with the current single permanent ROW inspector before he retires. This will increase the currently
approved 2025 Budget FTE count by one FTE. The potential costs range for a permanent ROW inspector
are not expected to exceed $158,068.
Staff evaluated the current fees assessed and propose increases to recover the inspection costs associated
with these permits, see Table 2below. The table also provides the fees assessed by neighboring
jurisdictions. Based on the ROW permits issued in 2024, the potential additional revenue that could be
generated is approximately $187K. The revenue generated would offset the cost of hiring another ROW
inspector.
Table 1–Potential ROW Permit Fee Comparisonand
*Average fee does not include City of Spokane because their base fee is low but they assess additional fees based on
the number of days a permit is active.
OPTIONS:(1) Motion toapprove Resolution #25-006 amending the Master Fee Schedule; or (2) take
other action as appropriate.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION:(1) Move to approve Resolution #25-006 amending the
Master Fee Schedule.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS:The additional revenue generated by increasing the ROW permit fees
will offset the cost of a new ROW Inspector.
STAFF CONTACT:Gloria Mantz, City Services Administrator
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution Master Fee Schedule.
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 25-006
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON,
REPEALING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION 24-013, AND APPROVING THE 2025 MASTER
FEE SCHEDULE, AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.
WHEREAS, it is the general policy of the City to establish fees that are reflective of the cost of services
provided by the City; and
WHEREAS, the City uses a resolution to establish the schedule of fees for City programs, permits and
services, and periodically the fee resolution and fee schedule must be amended to incorporate new or modified
services; and
WHEREAS, Council desires to approve the resolution and accompanying fee schedule.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Spokane
County, Washington, as follows:
Section 1. Adoption. The Master Fee Schedule is hereby adopted as provided herein and as shown
and incorporated in the attached schedules.
Section 2. Repeal. Resolution 024-013 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect April 15, 2025.
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Approved this 15 Day of April, 2025.
ATTEST: CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
___________________________ _______________________________
Marci Patterson, City Clerk Pam Haley, Mayor
Approved as to form:
___________________________
Office of the City Attorney
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MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Schedule Page No.
Schedule A: Planning 3
Schedule B: Building/Engineering 5
Schedule C: Parks and Recreation 11
Schedule D: Administrative 15
Schedule E: Other Fees 16
Schedule F: Police Fees 16
Schedule G: Transportation Impact Fees 17
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MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
Schedule A –Planning
Automatic Annual Adjustment
Unless otherwise specifically amended, Schedule A of this Master Fee Schedule shall be reviewed and
automatically adjusted annually to reflect (80%) of any change from September to September of the Consumer
Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), West Region, 1982-84=100, published by the United States
Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, or other comparable index if not published. In no event shall
the cumulative change in rates or charges be more than four percent (4%) per year. Unit prices shall be rounded
to the nearest dollar. The automatic adjustment shall be effective January 1 of each year. No other fee
schedules shall be affected by such automatic adjustment.
Fee Payment
In addition to the fees identified below, amounts paid by the City for outside professional services required
during the permit process shall be paid by the applicant. Examples of outside professional services include
review by consultants such as surveying, floodplain, structural engineering or other services required to
determine compliance with applicable codes.
FEE AMOUNT
AMENDMENTS
Comprehensive Plan Amendment $2,835.00
Zoning or other code text amendment $2,835.00
APPEALS
Appeal of Administrative Decision $850.00
Appeal of Hearing Examiner Findings $1,135.00
Transcript/record deposit on Appeals of Hearing Examiner Decisions $178.00
Appeal of Administrative Decision - Code Enforcement Final Decision
pursuant to chapter 17.100 SVMC $567.00 unless otherwise
waived pursuant to SVMC 17.110
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (SEPA)
Single Dwelling (when required) $317.00
All other developments $398.00
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Review, minimum deposit $2,495.00
Addenda of existing EIS Review $398.00
SHORELINE
Substantial Development Permit - under $50K $1,135.00
Substantial Development Permit - over $50K $1,815.00
Shoreline Exemption $680.00
CRITICAL AREAS
Floodplain Permit not associated with a subdivision $567.00
Floodplain Permit associated with a subdivision $567.00+ $59.00 per lot
LAND USE ACTIONS
SUBDIVISIONS
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Preliminary plat $2,835.00 + $46.00 per lot
Final Plat $1,615.00+ $10.00 per lot
Time extensions – file review and letter $567.00
SHORT PLATS
Preliminary 2 to 4 lots $2,267.00
Final plat 2 to 4 lots $1,360.00
Preliminary plat 5 to 9 lots $2,267.00+ $28.00 per lot
Final plat 5 to 9 lots $1,474.00 + $28.00 per lot
Time extensions – file review and letter $567.00
PLAT ALTERATION
Subdivision plat$1,360.00
Short plat $850.00
PLAT VACATION $1672.00
BINDING SITE PLAN
Binding site plan alteration $2,267.00
Change of Conditions $2,267.00
Preliminary binding site plan $2,267.00
Creating lots within final binding site plan via Record of Survey $1,701.00
Final Binding Site Plan $2,267.00
AGGREGATION/SEGREGATION
Lot line adjustment $283.00
Lot line elimination $227.00
Zero lot line $227.00 + $10.00 per lot
OTHER PLANNING
Administrative Exception $567.00
Variance $1,787.00
Administrative Interpretations $398.00
Home Occupation Permit $113.00
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) $340.00
Conditional Use Permit $1,815.00
Temporary Use Permit $567.00
Small Cell Permit Application $567.00 for up to five sites + $113.00 per additional site
Hourly Rate for City Employees $69.00
Document Recording Service by Staff Hourly
Street Vacation Application $1,549.00
Pre-application Meetings $283.00*
*Fee shall be deducted from land use application, building or commercial permit fees when application is
filed within one year of pre-application meeting.
ZONING map amendments (rezone)* $3,970.00
Planned residential development plan $2,267.00 + $29.00 per lot
Planned residential development modification $596.00
Zoning letter $238.00
*If rezone is combined with other action(s), cost of other action(s) is additional
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Schedule B – Building
Automatic Annual Adjustment
Unless otherwise specifically amended, Schedule B of this Master Fee Schedule shall be reviewed and
automatically adjusted annually to reflect (80%) of any change from September to September of the Consumer
Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), West Region, 1982-84=100, published by the United States
Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, or other comparable index if not published. In no event shall
the cumulative change in rates or charges be more than four percent (4%) per year. Unit prices shall be rounded
to the nearest dollar. The automatic adjustment shall be effective January 1 of each year.
Stormwater Utility Charges on Developed Parcels shall be reviewed and automatically adjusted annually to
reflect any change from September to September of the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-
U), West Region, 1982-84=100, published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor
Statistics, or other comparable index if not published. Unit prices shall be rounded to the nearest dollar. The
automatic adjustment shall be effective January 1 of each year.
Building permit fees shall not be included in the annual automatic adjustment because updates occur semi-
annually through the International Code Council (ICC) published updates. No other fee schedules shall be
affected by such automatic adjustment.
Fee Payment
Plan review fees are collected at the time of application. Such fees may be adjusted during plan review.
Overages or under payments shall be appropriately adjusted at the time of permit issuance.
Plan review fees are separate from and additional to building permit fees. Permit fees and any other unpaid
fees shall be collected prior to issuance of the permit.
Fees for outside professional services required during the permit process shall be paid by the applicant.
Examples of outside professional services include review by contract reviewers, special inspection or
construction services, consultant services for special topics, surveying or other services required to determine
compliance with applicable codes.
Fee Refund Policy. Refunds authorized under this policy apply to Schedule A and B.
PLAN REVIEW FEES
Plan review fees are non-refundable once any plan review work has been started.
Paid plan review fees may be refunded when an eligible request is received in writing.
At a minimum, a $69.00 administrative fee shall be retained.
If the paid plan review fee is less than $69.00, no refund is authorized.
If the paid plan review fee is more than $69.00, the amount for refund shall be calculated at
the rate of 100% of the paid plan review fee minus $69.00.
PERMIT FEES
Permit fees are non-refundable once work authorized by the permit has begun.
Paid permit fees may be refunded when an eligible request is received in writing.
At a minimum, a $69.00 administrative fee will be retained when fees are refunded.
If the paid permit fee is less than $69.00, no refund is authorized.
If the paid permit fee is more than $69.00, the refund shall be calculated at the rate of 95% of
the paid permit fee minus $69.00.
For any application taken or permit issued in error, a full refund of fees paid shall be made. No portion of the
paid fees shall be retained.
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FEES
GENERAL
Hourly Rate for City Employees $69.00
Overtime rate for City Employees (1.5 times regular rate) $104.00
Investigation fee: Work commenced without required permits Equal to permit fee
Working beyond the scope of work $170.00
Replacement of lost permit documents Hourly rate; 1 hour minimum
Revisions to plans requested by the applicant or permit holder shall be charged the hourly rate with a minimum
of one hour. Revised plans submitted in response to reviewer correction letters are not subject to the hourly
assessment.
Washington State Building Code Council Surcharge (WSBCC) – see the Washington State Building Code
Council website for fees.
BUILDING PERMIT:
Building permit fees for each project are set by the following fees. The figures below shall be used to determine
the building permit fees and plans check fees based on the value of the construction work as stated by the
applicant or the value calculated by the Building Official using the latest valuation data published in the
Building Safety Journal by the International Code Council, whichever value is greater.
Valuations not listed in the Building Safety Journal:
Building Type Valuation Per Square Foot
Residential garages/storage buildings (wood frame) $22.00
Residential garages (masonry) $25.00
Miscellaneous residential pole buildings $22.00
Residential carports, decks, porches $18.00
Building Permit Fee Calculation
Total Valuation ___ Building Permit Fee______________
$1.00 to $25,000.00$69.25 for first $2,000.00 +
$14.00 for each additional $1,000.00 (or fraction thereof)
Up to and including $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $391.25 for first $25,000 +
$10.10 for each additional $1,000.00 (or fraction thereof)
Up to and including $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $643.75 for first $50,000.00 +
$7.00 for each additional $1,000.00 (or fraction thereof)
Up to and including $100,000.00
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $993.75 for first $100,000 +
$5.60 for each additional $1,000.00 (or fraction thereof)
Up to and including $500,000.00
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$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 $3,233.75 for first $500,000.00 +
$4.75 for each additional $1,000.00 (or fraction thereof)
Up to and including $1,000,000.00
$1,000,001 and up $5,608.75 for first $1,000,000.00 +
$3.15 for each additional $1,000.00 (or fraction thereof)
Plan Review Fee Calculation % of Building Permit Fee
Plans review fee (general) 65%
Plans review fee – Group R-3 occupancies (single family less than 7,999 sq. ft.) 40%
Plans review fee – Group R-3 occupancies (single family 8,000 sq. ft. or more) 65%
Plans review fee – Group U occupancies (sheds, barns, et.) 25%
OTHER PERMITS:
SITE PLAN REVIEW
New Residential Home Site Plan Review $340.00
Residential Accessory Structure Site Plan Review $90.00
Commercial Site Plan Review $624.00
DEMOLITION PERMIT
Single Family Residence $53.00 flat fee
Commercial Building $147.00 flat fee
Garage or accessory building associated with residence or commercial building $24.00 flat fee
Foundation Only Building Permit: 25% of building permit fee
Swimming Pools, over 2 feet in depth $69.00 + plumbing fees
Re-roof (no plan review charge unless submitted for review) Based on Project Valuation
Change of Use or Occupancy Classification Permit Hourly
TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
Commercial or Multifamily Building $227.00
Residential Building $170.00
Manufactured Home (FAS) Placement Permit $57.00 per section
Permit or Application Expiration Extension $69.00
Towers, elevated tanks, antennas Hourly
SIGN PERMIT:
Sign Permits are subject to the assessment of the WSBCC fee as noted in Schedule B “General” section and
the following review fees.
Sign Plan Review Fee $97.00
Wall Sign Permit $85.00 per sign (flat fee)
Freestanding or Monument Sign Permit $113.00 per sign (flat fee)
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RIGHT-OF-WAY (ROW) PERMIT:
A traffic plan and traffic plan review is required if more than 50% of the width of any street is closed or if a
single arterial lane is closed. A minimum plan review fee of $69.00 (hourly rate for City employees) applies
to all right-of-way permits that require a traffic plan. If additional staff time is required, it shall be charged at
the hourly rate.
Fees for outside professional services required during the permit process shall be paid by the applicant.
Examples of outside professional services include review by contract reviewers, special inspection or
construction services, consultant services for special topics, surveying or other services required to determine
compliance with applicable codes.
TYPES OF ROW PERMITS
Non-cut obstruction without clean up$140.00
Non-cut obstruction with clean up $210.00
Pavement cut obstruction, non-winter $400.00
Pavement cut obstruction, winter $600.00
Working without a permit 200% Permit Fee
Commercial Approach Permit $300.00
Residential Approach Permit $175.00
Multiple Use Permit – overhead $350.00 per 1/4 mile
Multiple Use Permit – underground $1,600.00 per 1/4 mile
Erosion/Sediment Control – Site Inspection $150.00
Oversized Load Permit Fee $85.00
Structure Transport Permit $170.00 per section
ENGINEERING PERMITS
GRADING PERMIT:
100 cubic yards (cu yd) or less $28.00
101 to 1,000 cubic yards $28.00 for first 100 cu yd. +
$7.00 each additional 100 cu yd
1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards $141.00 for first 1,000 cu yd +
$10.00 each additional 1,000 cu yd
10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards $255.00 for first 10,000 cu yd+
$39.00 each additional 10,000 cu yd
100,001 to 200,000 cubic yards $596.00 for first 100,000 cu yd +
$28.00 each additional 10,000 cu yd
200,000 or more cubic yards $709.00 for first 200,000 cu yd +
$28.00 for each additional 10,000 cu yd
GRADING PLAN REVIEW FEE:
100 cubic yards (cu yd) or less $23.00
101 to 1,000 $28.00
1,001 to 10,000 $39.00
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10,001 to 100,000 $39.00 for first 10,000 cu yd +
$28.00 each additional 10,000 cu yd
100,001 to 200,000 $198.00 for first 100,000 cu yd +
$28.00 for each additional 10,000 cu yd
200,001 or more $709.00 for first 200, 000 cu yd +
$28.00 for each additional 10,000 cu yd
Grubbing & Clearing Only (without earth being moved)$77.00Paving Permit (greater than 5,000 sq. ft. – new
paving only) $299.00
OTHER ENGINEERING
Design Deviation$170.00
STORMWATER UTILITY CHARGE ON DEVELOPED PARCELS:
Each single-family unit $61.00 annual
All other properties each $61.00 per 3,160 sq. ft impervious surface
MECHANICAL PERMIT:
Plan review fees for mechanical permits shall be collected at the time of application as noted in the “Fee
Payment” section of this schedule. Permit fees shall be collected when the permit is issued.
Mechanical Permit Fees
A. BASIC FEES
1. Basic fee for issuing each Stand-Alone permit $42.00
2. Basic fee for each Supplemental permit $8.00
B. UNIT FEES (in addition to the basic fee)
1. Installation or relocation of Furnaces and suspended heaters
a. up to and including 100,000 btu $15.00
b. over 100,000 btu $19.00
2. Duct work system $11.00
3. Heat pump and air conditioner
a. 0 to 3 tons $15.00
b. over 3 tons to 15 tons $24.00
c. over 15 tons to 30 tons $29.00
d. over 30 tons to 50 tons $42.00
e. over 50 tons $72.00
4. Gas water heater $11.00
5. Gas piping system $1.00 per outlet
6. Gas log, fireplace, and gas insert installation $11.00
7. Appliance vents installation; relocation; replacement $10.00 each
8. Boilers, compressors, and absorption systems
a. 0 to 3 hp – 100,000 btu or less $15.00
b. over 3 to 15 hp – 100,001 to 500,000 btu $24.00
c. over 15 – 30 hp – 500,001 to 1,000,000 btu $29.00
d. over 30 hp – 1,000,001 to 1,750,000 btu $42.00
e. over 50 hp – over 1,750,000 btu $72.00
9. Air Handlers
a. each unit up to 10,000 cfm, including ducts $15.00
b. each unit over 10,000 cfm $19.00
10. Evaporative Coolers (other than portable) $11.00
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11. Ventilation and Exhausts
a. each fan connected to a single duct $11.00
b. each ventilation system $15.00
c. each hood served by mechanical exhaust $15.00
12. Incinerators
a. residential installation or relocation $24.00
b. commercial installation or relocation $26.00
13. Unlisted appliances
a. under 400,000 btu $59.00
b. 400,000 btu or over $119.00
14. Hood
a. Type I $59.00
b. Type II $11.00
15. LP Storage Tank $11.00
16. Wood or Pellet Stove insert $11.00
17. Wood stove system – free standing $29.00
PLUMBING PERMIT:
Plan review fees for plumbing permits shall be collected at the time of application as noted in the “Fee
Payment” section of this schedule. Permit fees shall be collected when the permit is issued.
A. BASIC FEES
1. Basic fee for issuing each Stand-Alone permit $42.00
2. Basic fee for each Supplemental permit $8.00
B. UNIT FEES (in addition to the basic fee)
1. Each plumbing fixture on a trap $6.00 each
(includes garbage disposals, dishwashers, backflow device, drainage, hot tubs, built-in water
softener, water closets, lavatories, sinks, drains, etc.)
2. Water Heater $6.00 each
3. Industrial waste pretreatment interceptor $19.00
(includes its trap and vent, except kitchen type grease interceptors functioning as fixture traps.)
4. Repair or alteration of water piping, drainage or vent piping $6.00 each fixture
5. Atmospheric type vacuum breaker $6.00 each
6. Backflow protective device other than atmospheric type vacuum breakers $6.00 each
7. Medical gas $6.00 per outlet
8. Interceptors $6.00 each
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Schedule C – Parks and Recreation
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
Basic fees to be considered when applying rates
Administrative Fee $32.00
Refuse Fee $52.00
AQUATICS
Pool admission (age 5 and under) free
Pool admission (age older than 5) $1.00
Pool punch pass (25 swims) $20.00
Weekend family discount – 1 child under 13 free with paying adult
At the discretion of the City Manager, the Parks and Recreation Department may on occasion offer free
admission open swim days.
Swimming Lessons $48.00
Swim Team Fee $75.00
Pool Rental (fewer than 100 people) $300.00 for 2-hr rental
Pool Rental (101-200 people) $400.00 for 2-hr rental
Refundable Pool Damage Deposit $150.00
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PERMIT $10.00
CENTERPLACE
Conference Center Wing
Auditorium (presentation system included) $79.00 per hour
Auditorium (presentation system included) $475.00 per day
Auditorium (presentation system included) $236.00 per half day
Auditorium Refundable Damage Deposit $75.00
Executive Conference Room $52.00 per hour
Executive Conference Room ½ day $156.00 per 4 hours
Executive Conference Room full day rental $416.00 per day
Executive Conference Room Refundable Damage Deposit $75.00
Meeting Room $42.00 per hour
Meeting Room $263.00 per day
Large Meeting Room $75.00 per hour
Large Meeting Room $225.00 per half day
Large Meeting Room $450.00 per 9 hr day
Meeting Room $131.00 per half day
Meeting Room Refundable Damage Deposit $75.00
Portable Sound System $150.00 per event
Bluetooth Speaker (includes hand-held or lapel microphone) $75.00
Platinum Package $500.00 per event
Great Room
Multi-use/Banquet Hall $105.00 per hour
Multi-use/Banquet Hall – Wedding Reception – 10 hours $1,500.00
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Multi-use/Banquet Hall $840.00 per 9 hr session
Multi-use/Banquet Hall $1,575.00 all day (6 a.m.-1 a.m.)
Small Dining Area $52.00 per hour
Refundable Deposit $210.00
Refundable Deposit – Weddings $500.00
Table Settings (linens and tableware) $3.00 per place setting
Pipe & Drape rental $100.00 per day
Senior Center Wing
Lounge with Dance Floor $105.00 per hour
Lounge with Dance Floor – Wedding Reception – 8 hours $1,000.000
Refundable Lounge deposit $210.00
Refundable Lounge deposit – Weddings $500.00
Meeting room (evening use) $42.00 per hour
Meeting room (evening use) $131.00 per 4 hr session
Meeting room (weekend use) $262.00 per day
Meeting room (weekend use) $131.00 per half day
Meeting room deposit $75.00
West Lawn and CenterPlace
Rental fee $3,500.00 per day
West Lawn Wedding Ceremony - 2 hours (with CenterPlace Reception) $1,000.00
West Lawn Plaza – Wedding Reception - 10 hours $2,500.00
West Lawn Plaza Rental $2,000.00 per day
- North Meadow additional $500.00 per day
North Meadow Rental $1,000.00 per day
West Lawn Plaza Rental - 1/2 day $1,000.00
- North Meadow additional $250.00
North Meadow Rental – ½ Day $500.00
Outdoor Venue Refundable Damage Deposit $500.00
Miscellaneous
Double-Set Wedding Ceremony with Reception $500.00
Self-Catered Event fee for groups bringing their own food in on Sundays
Groups in meeting rooms $75.00
Groups in Fireside Lounge $210.00
Groups in Great Room $500.00
Host/Hostess (after hours) $30.00 per hour
Presentation System $262.00 per day
(includes projector, podium, DVD/VCR sound system, camera system)
Room Setup $30.00 per hour
85” TV with Crestron System $262.00 per hour
Additional Microphones $25.00 each
Technical Support $42.00 per hour
LCD Projector/ Television $25.00 per hour
LCD Projector/ Television $100.00 per day
Linens Only $10.00 per table
Glass only rental$0.50 per glassEasel Paper Pad
$20.00 per pad
Laptop Usage $50.00 per event
Package Storage received two days before or after contracted event $5.00 per box per day
Pallet Storage received two days before or after contracted event $50.00 per pallet per day
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Business Incentive Rental Policy – The Parks & Recreation Director has the authority to reduce the room
rental rate by one hr. when the rental meets the following criteria: minimum of 25 participants; utilize a
classroom at CenterPlace eight or more times per calendar year; and use in-house caterer for a meal each
reservation.
PICNIC SHELTER RESERVATION
(For groups fewer than 200 people)
Browns – large red (up to five hours) $100.00
Browns – small green (up to two hours) $40.00
Edgecliff (up to five hours) $100.00
Discovery Playground (up to two hours) $40.00
Greenacres – large (up to five hours) $100.00
Mirabeau Meadows (up to five hours) $100.00
Mirabeau Meadows – shelter and stage (up to five hours) $150.00
Mirabeau Springs – shelter and dock (up to two hours) $250.00
Sullivan (up to five hours) $100.00
Terrace View (up to five hours) $100.00
Valley Mission (up to five hours) $100.00
EVENT RESERVATION – include shelter
(For groups of 200 or more people)
Events include but are not limited to activities such as car shows, tournaments, or high-risk activities.
The Parks and Recreation Director shall make the final determination.
General fee (up to five hours): $175.00
Non-profit applications with proof of qualifying as a 501(c)(3) entity (up to five hours): $100.00
EVENT PHOTOS
Mirabeau Springs shelter and dock $150.00 per hour
REFUNDABLE FACILITY DAMAGE DEPOSIT
Fewer than 200 people $75.00
Weddings, Special Events and events with 200 or more people $300.00
SPECIAL EVENTS (See Spokane Valley Municipal Code 5.15)
Application Fee $50.00
RECREATION
Recreation program fees are established at amounts to recover costs, as specified in the Parks and Recreation
revenue policy.
REFUNDS / CANCELLATIONS
Recreation and Aquatics Programs:
For all cancellations by the City of Spokane Valley (“City”) of City Programs, participants who have
submitted payment will receive a 100% refund via a mailed refund check; or:
o Staff will do their best to transfer participants to another program if the option is available.
For unanticipated closures due to contamination, inclement weather, maintenance issues, or poor air
quality, staff will coordinate a make-up class or session or issue a credit at the daily rate of the
cancelled class or session.
If available, programs will be moved to alternate locations. Program refunds or credits will be issued
if alternate program locations are unavailable.
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For cancellations made by participants, notice of the cancellation must be received by the City at
least 7 days before the program start date. Cancellations must be received in writing to
parksandrec@spokanevalleywa.gov and/or by phone at 509-720-5200.
o If notification of program cancellation is received 7 or more days prior to the program start
date and the participant has submitted payment, then a full refund of the amount paid shall
be given via a mailed refund check.
o If notification of program cancellation is received less than 7 days prior to the program start
date and the participant has submitted payment, then a 50% refund of the amount paid shall
be given via a mailed refund check.
o If the program spot can be filled by another participant before the program start
date, a full refund of the amount paid will be given via a mailed refund check.
o If notification of program cancellation is received after the program has begun, no refund
shall be given.
Park Reservations:
For all cancellations of Park Reservations made by the City, customers will receive a 100% refund
via a mailed refund check.
Cancellations made by customers must be received in writing to parksandrec@spokanevalleywa.gov
and/or by phone at 509-720-5200.
o If notification of cancellation is received 2 or more weeks prior to the reservation date, a
100% refund shall be given via a mailed refund check.
o If notification of cancellation is received less than 2 weeks prior to the reservation date, no
refund shall be given.
o If the park reservation spot can be filled by another customer before the reservation
date, a 50% refund will be given via a mailed refund check
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Schedule D – Administration
COPY FEE
Paper copies up to 11”x17” (b/w or color) $0.15 per page*
Paper copies larger than 11”x17” (b/w or color) $0.87 per square foot*
Scanned copies of paper records $0.10 per page *
Electronics records uploaded to email, cloud-based storage,
CD/DVD, or flash drive $0.05 per every 4 electronic
files or attachments*
Records transmitted in electronic format $0.10 per GB*
Digital Storage Media Device (CD/DVD, flash drive) Actual Cost*
Envelope Actual Cost*
Postage Actual Cost*
Records sent to outside vendor for reproduction Actual Cost*
Customized Service Charge - When the request would require the use of IT expertise to prepare data
compilations or when such customized access services are not used by the agency for other business purposes,
the agency may charge the actual cost. The agency must notify the requestor that it will be doing a customized
service and can require a 10 percent deposit.*
*It is the intent of the City of Spokane Valley to recover the cost of providing public records when the total
cost, including but not limited to the per-page, device, envelope, or postage costs, amounts to $5.00 or more.
Copy charges above may be combined to the extent more than one type of charge applies to copies responsive
to a particular request. When combining fees associated with the request, the City will determine the total cost
and charge accordingly.
Copy charges are assessed for each installment of records provided to the requestor. A deposit of 10% may be
required on public record requests.
NSF CHECK RETURN FEE $26.00
CREDIT CARD TRANSACTION PROCESSING FEE 2.5% of transaction amount
Applies to all City fees paid by credit card/debit card except
for those fees under Schedule F – Police Fees (amount of the
alarm fee is intended to cover the total cost of administering
the false alarm program, including, but not limited to, payment
processing fees). Credit card transaction processing fees are
non-refundable.
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Schedule E – Other Fees
BUSINESS REGISTRATION
Business Registration $25.00 annual
Nonprofit Registration $10.00 annual
Out-of-City Business Registration with
annual revenues equal to or less than $2,000 (SVMC 5.05.020(D)) $0.00
Adult Entertainment*
Establishment License, Live Adult Entertainment $1,575.00
Establishment License, Adult Arcade $1,575.00
Adult Arcade Device License $157.00
Manager License $157.00
Entertainer License $157.00
Late Adult Entertainment License Fee* (charged in addition to the license fee)
7 to 30 calendar days past due 25% of license fee
31 to 60 calendar days past due 50% of license fee
61 and more calendar days past due 75% of license fee
Appeal of Administrative Determination – Adult Entertainment License*
Adult Entertainment License denial, suspension or revocation pursuant
to SVMC 5.10 $1,050.00
*Delegation of Authority from City Manager to the Spokane County Sherriff’s Office to act as the Licensing
Administrator for the purposes of administering and enforcing Chapter 5.20 SVMC.
Tow Operator Registration Fee $105.00 annual
Schedule F – Police Fees
FALSE ALARM RECOVERY FEE $65 per incident
Amount of the fee is intended to cover the total cost
of administering the false alarm program, including,
but not limited to, payment processing fees.
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Schedule G – Transportation Impact Fees
SOUTH BARKER CORRIDOR TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEE SCHEDULE
Pursuant to chapter 22.100 SVMC and the adopted South Barker Corridor Study and South Barker Corridor
Transportation Impact Fee Rate Study, the following fees are the transportation impact fees applicable within
the South Barker Corridor area identified in the South Barker Corridor Transportation Impact Fee Rate Study.
Base Rate = $1,153 per PM Peak Trip
Land Use GroupITE CodeITE Land Use CategoryImpact Fee Per Unit
210 Single Family & Duplex$1,084 per dwelling unit
Residential
220Multi-Family (Low-Rise) -Not Close to Rail $588 per dwelling unit
Transit
310 Hotel (3 or More Levels)$680 per room
Services 492 Health Club$3.98 per sq ft
912 Bank $15.74 per sq ft
520 Elementary School $2,052 per employee
Institution 522 Middle School$2,236 per employee
525 High School $1,856 per employee
975 Drinking Establishment $7.46 per sq ft
Restaurant 934 Fast Food Restaurant (with drive-thru)$17.13 per sq ft
938 Coffee Shop with Drive-Thru (no indoor seating) $1,912 per drive-thru lane
820 Shopping Center $2.78 per sq ft
Retail 841 Automobile Sales - Used/New $4.32 per sq ft
945 Convenience Store/Gas Station -GFA(4-5.5k) $8,921 per pump
110 Light Industry/High Technology $0.75 per sq ft
140 Manufacturing $0.85 per sq ft
Industrial
150 Warehousing $0.21 per sq ft
151 Mini-Storage $19.37 per storage unit
710 General Office $1.66 per sq ft
Office 720 Medical Office / Clinic $4.53 per sq ft
750Office Park$1.50 per sq ft
ITE Trip Generation manual, 11th Edition
“sq ft” means square foot.
“pump” means vehicle servicing position / gas pump.
“room” means available hotel room.
Pursuant to chapter 22.100 SVMC, transportation impact fees for uses not listed in the rate table shall
be based on (1) the most similar land use category identified in the table, or (2) the base rate and the
most similar land use category identified in ITE Trip Generation Manual, as documented by a trip
generation and distribution letter in accordance with Section 3.2 of the Spokane Valley Street
Standards.
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MIRABEAU SUBAREA TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEE SCHEDULE
Pursuant to chapter 22.100 SVMC and the adopted Mirabeau and North Pines Road Subarea Transportation
Impact Fee Rate Study, the following fees are the transportation impact fees applicable within the Mirabeau
subarea identified in the Rate Study.
Base Rate = $698 per PM Peak Trip
Land Use Group ITE Code ITE Land Use Category Impact Fee Per Unit
210Single Family & Duplex$657per dwelling unit
Residential
220 Multi-Family (Low-Rise) -Not Close to Rail per dwelling unit
$356
Transit
310 Hotel (3 or More Levels)$412 per room
Services 492 Health Club$2.41 per sq ft
912 Bank $9.54 per sq ft
520 Elementary School $1,243 per employee
Institution 522 Middle School$1,355 per employee
525 High School $1,125 per employee
975 Drinking Establishment $4.52 per sq ft
Restaurant 934 Fast Food Restaurant (with drive-thru)$10.38 per sq ft
938 Coffee Shop with Drive-Thru (no indoor seating) $1,159 per drive-thru lane
820 Shopping Center $1.69 per sq ft
Retail 841 Automobile Sales - Used/New $2.62 per sq ft
945 Convenience Store/Gas Station -GFA(4-5.5k) $5,405 per pump
110 Light Industry/High Technology $0.45 per sq ft
140 Manufacturing $0.52 per sq ft
Industrial
150 Warehousing $0.13 per sq ft
151 Mini-Storage $11.73 per storage unit
710 General Office $1.01 per sq ft
Office 720 Medical Office / Clinic $2.75 per sq ft
750 Office Park $0.91 per sq ft
ITE Trip Generation manual, 11th Edition
“sq ft” means square foot.
“pump” means vehicle servicing position / gas pump.
“room” means available hotel room.
Pursuant to chapter 22.100 SVMC, transportation impact fees for uses not listed in the rate table shall
be based on (1) the most similar land use category identified in the table, or (2) the base rate and the
most similar land use category identified in ITE Trip Generation Manual, as documented by a trip
generation and distribution letter in accordance with Section 3.2 of the Spokane Valley Street
Standards.
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NORTH PINES ROAD SUBAREA TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEE SCHEDULE
Pursuant to chapter 22.100 SVMC and the adopted Mirabeau and North Pines Road Subarea Transportation
Impact Fee Rate Study, the following fees are the transportation impact fees applicable within the North Pines
Road subarea identified in the Rate Study.
Base Rate = $2,195 per PM Peak Trip
Land Use Group ITE CodeITE Land Use CategoryImpact Fee Per Unit
210Single Family & Duplex$2,063 per dwelling unit
Residential
220 Multi-Family (Low-Rise) - Not Close to Rail per dwelling unit
$1,119
Transit
310 Hotel (3 or More Levels) $1,295 per room
Services 492 Health Club$7.57 per sq ft
912 Bank $29.97 per sq ft
520 Elementary School$3,906 per employee
Institution 522 Middle School $4,258 per employee
525 High School $3,533 per employee
975 Drinking Establishment $14.21 per sq ft
Restaurant 934 Fast Food Restaurant (with drive-thru) $32.62 per sq ft
938 Coffee Shop with Drive-Thru (no indoor seating)$3,640 per drive-thru lane
820 Shopping Center $5.30 per sq ft
Retail 841 Automobile Sales -Used/New $8.23 per sq ft
945 Convenience Store/Gas Station -GFA(4-5.5k) $16,983 per pump
110 Light Industry/High Technology $1.43 per sq ft
140 Manufacturing $1.62 per sq ft
Industrial
150 Warehousing $0.40 per sq ft
151 Mini-Storage $36.87 per storage unit
710 General Office $3.16 per sq ft
Office 720 Medical Office / Clinic $8.62 per sq ft
750 Office Park $2.85 per sq ft
ITE Trip Generation manual, 11th Edition
“sq ft” means square foot.
“pump” means vehicle servicing position / gas pump.
“room” means available hotel room.
Pursuant to chapter 22.100 SVMC, transportation impact fees for uses not listed in the rate table shall
be based on (1) the most similar land use category identified in the table, or (2) the base rate and the
most similar land use category identified in ITE Trip Generation Manual, as documented by a trip
generation and distribution letter in accordance with Section 3.2 of the Spokane Valley Street
Standards.
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: April 15, 2025 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: consent old business new business public hearing
information admin. report pending legislation executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Washington Department of Natural Resources Pinecroft Natural Area
Preserve Management Plan Update
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: N/A
BACKGROUND: The Pinecroft Natural Preserve (NAP) is a 100-acre natural area owned and
managed by Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) located adjacent to the City
of Spokane Valley’s Mirabeau Point Park. As an NAP, the primary management objective for
DNR at Pinecroft is to maintain the ecosystems for which the site was identified and acquired in
the first place (a combination of Ponderosa pine / grass ecosystems and Ponderosa pine /
shrub ecosystems). Selection/acquisition/and management intent of NAPs is guided by the
Natural Area Preserves Act (RCW 79.70).
RCW 79.70 includes conservation, research and education as objectives for NAPs. Current and
recent threats to the NAP at Pinecroft include fire, noxious weeds, and impacts associated with
unauthorized public access and illegal camping. Management to-date has focused on restricting
public access, conducting weed control, limited planting of native grasses and forbs, and limited
thinning of Ponderosa pines. Current approaches to managing public access have not been
effective; unsanctioned use has resulted in increasing levels of resource damage, as well as
threats to adjoining properties, residents, and neighbors of the NAP.
In 2022 DNR added a new Natural Areas Manager to its Northeast Region staff to provide
oversight of the Pinecroft NAP and other locations. The addition of a new Natural Areas
Manager to the region has allowed a more active presence on the property than was possible in
the past. Since then, through collaboration with the City, roughly 12 illegal campsites have been
cleaned up and more than 50,000 pounds of garbage has been removed from the site by DNR.
In 2019, DNR staff and then Parks Director Mike Stone visited with the Council to discuss these
challenges and DNR’s desire to update the Management Plan for Pinecroft NAP to consider
alternative approaches to managing the site within the provisions of the Natural Area Preserves
Act. One concept discussed at that August 13, 2019 meeting was allowing limited, appropriate
public access to the NAP from the City’s adjoining Mirabeau Point Park as opposed to fencing
off the entire property.
Potential positives to providing public access include:
By constructing an educational trail and providing signage, DNR could direct people to
where resource damage would be minimized;
Planned and directed access may limit inappropriate and/or incompatible behaviors; and
Through signage, the community could be informed about the ecological/conservation
values of the site, which could lead to increased public ‘ownership’ of the site; people
caring about, and for, the site.
Council gave consensus for staff to continue to work with DNR on a potential partnership to
provide public access to the Pinecroft NAP.
Since 2020, it has been a published goal in the City’s annual Budget Book to work on and
establish a partnership with DNR for the 100-acre natural area adjacent to Mirabeau Point Park.
Tonight, we will hear an update from DNR about their planning process for the Pinecroft NAP on
draft updates to the Management Plan, and next steps including community engagement and
th
opportunities for public input. A public information meeting is scheduled for May 7
at
CenterPlace Event Center from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Depending on the outcome of DNR’s Management Plan Update for the Pinecroft NAP, staff may
return in the future with a proposed Interlocal Agreement between the City and DNR to facilitate
access to an educational trail system through the NAP from Mirabeau Point Park for our citizens
and community members to enjoy.
OPTIONS: Discussion only.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Discussion only.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Ongoing management of the Pinecroft NAP will continue to fall
under the responsibility of the DNR.
STAFF CONTACT: John Bottelli. Parks and Recreation Director
____________________________________________________________________________
ATTACHMENTS: PowerPoint Presentation from DNR
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: April 15, 2025 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: consent old business new business public hearing
information admin. report pending legislation executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Short-term rentals
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 35.101.010, SVMC 3.20.010
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: None
BACKGROUND:
At the request of a representative from the Washington Hospitality Association and a local
hotelier, City staff met briefly with representatives from Granicus in late spring 2024 regarding the
-term rentals in Spokane Valley that may
be subject to either existing or potential city rental housing regulations.
Staff prepared a written brief that summarized the information provided by Granicus and included
it as an information-only item in the July 23, 2024, packet. On September 3, 2024, staff provided
a presentation to the Council that highlighted the current number and type of short-term rentals in
Spokane Valley; current city regulations and fee revenue; and factors that may influence a
ordinances and code. At the conclusion of the September 3, 2024 presentation, council members
indicated an interest in hearing directly from interested parties regarding their concerns with short-
term rentals.
On March 11, 2025, staff brought forward a presentation from the Washington Hospitality
Association and a local hotelier where they shared concerns and comments regarding the impact
of short-term rentals on local hotels. On March 18, 2025, staff brought forward three short-term
rental owners/operators to provide information, share their perspectives and address questions
from councilmembers.
On April 15, council will discuss potential options for moving forward or not with potential
regulations.
OPTIONS: Discussion and/or provide directives for future action.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: None
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Further staff analysis and research would be required to
identify costs or revenue projections associated with the implementation of short-term rental
regulations.
STAFF CONTACT: John Hohman, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS: None
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: April 15, 2025 Department Director: Gloria Mantz Approval:
Check all that apply: consent old business new business public hearing
information admin. report pending legislation executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: th Celebration
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: In 2024, the Council expressed interest in recognizing
th anniversary and placed this topic on the Advanced Agenda.
BACKGROUND:
The year 2026 marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776,
and April 2025 kicks off a nationwide year-plus-long celebration.
Commemoration activities are planned at the federal, state and local levels. Washington state is
hosting a website at America250WA.org, and city staff have met with the state coordinator and
registered Spokane Valley as partner organization. There is no charge to be a partner, and the
City will have access to free marketing resources and toolkits. Cities may engage at any level, as
there are no minimal requirements for participation.
The City is partnering with the local Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), DAR is leading
coordination of activities, while the City will take the lead on communications, including hosting a
webpage at SpokaneValleyWA.gov/America250, which will be regularly updated with information,
Monday enews and social media will share opportunities to learn more and participate.
Currently, the following activities are planned:
, 2025 deadline
Two Lights for Tomorrow on April 18-19, 2025
Constitution Day on Wednesday, September 17, 2025
ValleyFest Parade on Friday, September 19, 2025
4th of July Celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026
OPTIONS: Do not participate in America 250 activities.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: N/A
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Request to budget $1,000 in the 2026 city budget for minor
programmatic and event-related expenses.
STAFF CONTACT: Jill Smith, Communications Manager
Virginia Clough, Legislative Policy Coordinator & Project Manager
ATTACHMENTS: None