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AGENDA
SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
FORMAL B FORMAT
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 6:00 p.m.
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Spokane Valley, WA 99206
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ACTION ITEMS:
1. Second Read: Ordinance 26-005 Virtual Currency Kiosks Caitlin Prunty
\[public comment opportunity\]
2. Second Read: Ordinance 26-006 Opportunity Fund CTA Kelly Konkright, Mike Basinger
\[public comment opportunity\]
Council Agenda May 5, 2026 Page 1 of 2
NON-ACTION ITEMS:
3. Admin Report: Recap of the 2026 State Legislative Session Virginia Clough, Briahna Murray
4. Admin Report: Parks & Rec. Summer Season Preview Presentation Kendall May
5. Admin Report: 2026 Budget Amendment Chelsie Walls
INFORMATION ONLY(will not be reported or discussed):
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY:General public comment rules apply.
COUNCILCOMMENTS
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: May 5, 2026 Department Director Approval:
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AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Ordinance 26-005 Second Reading: Virtual Currency Kiosks
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Washington State Constitution Article XI, Section 11; RCW
35A.11.020; RCW 35.22.280; Chapter 7.80 RCW
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: On January 20, 2026, Council heard an administrative
report on cryptocurrency ATMs (also known as “Virtual Currency Kiosks”) and options for a code
text amendment prohibiting such ATMs/kiosks in Spokane Valley. On April 7, 2026, Council had
a first reading of Ordinance 26-005.
BACKGROUND: Cryptocurrency emerged in 2009 as a form of digital money that operates
without a central bank or government oversight. Essentially, it is a peer-to-peer electronic cash
system that was created to allow online payments to be sent directly from one party to another
without going through a financial institution. Bitcoin was the first form of cryptocurrency and is
the most well-known. As such, Bitcoin is often used to refer broadly to cryptocurrency, although
there are many different forms of cryptocurrency.
Cryptocurrency automated teller machines (ATMs) are physical kiosks, much like traditional ATMs
that let you buy, or in some cases sell, cryptocurrency using cash or a debit card. They are often
referred to as “Bitcoin ATMs” or “virtual currency kiosks.” Instead of connecting to a bank account
and dispensing cash from a checking or savings account, virtual currency kiosks transfer
cryptocurrency to a digital wallet. Virtual currency kiosks do not require lengthy account
verification processes or bank account linking. This anonymity is easy to take advantage of by
scammers.
Typically, individuals engaged in scams and fraud schemes direct victims to use a virtual currency
kiosk to send payments under false pretenses. The scammers claim that depositing cash into a
virtual currency kiosk will fix the fake problem they’ve invented. The scammer will direct the victim
to their bank to withdraw cash. Next, they send the victim to a nearby virtual currency kiosk
location, likely a specific one, to deposit the cash. The scammer will text a QR code to scan at
the machine, and once the victim scans the code, the cash deposit goes directly into the
scammer’s digital wallet. Once the cash is deposited, the cryptocurrency is very difficult to track,
which often leads to a low chance of recovery if the victim reports the crime.
In January of 2024, the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (“DFI”) issued a
consumer alert to notify Washington consumers that there was a rise in the use of virtual currency
kiosk to perpetuate fraudulent activity. The federal Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has
issued similar notices.
Currently there is no state or federal legislation prohibiting cryptocurrency ATMs. At the state
level, the Senate passed Senate Bill 5280 last session – a consumer protection bill that
establishes daily limits on transactions, establishes limits on fees, requires specific warnings, and
requires reporting, among other safeguards. However, SB 5280 did not make it through the
House and did not become law.
The Spokane Valley Police Department has been tracking and investigating crimes involving
cryptocurrency ATMs, and Spokane Valley residents have fallen victim to fraudulent schemes
involving virtual currency kiosks. This creates a significant public safety and welfare issue that is
affecting citizens. Notably, the City of Spokane unanimously passed an ordinance prohibiting
virtual currency kiosks in June of 2025.
The City has authority, through its police power, to adopt regulations to protect public health,
safety, and welfare. This authorization grants the City power to prohibit virtual currency kiosks in
Spokane Valley.
Background information on virtual currency kiosks was presented for Council’s consideration at
the January 20, 2026 Council meeting. Council gave consensus to move forward with a first
reading. The first reading was held on April 7, 2026, and Council moved to advance Ordinance
26-005 to a second reading. The attached proposed ordinance prohibits virtual currency kiosks
in Spokane Valley and classifies a violation as a civil infraction.
OPTIONS: (1) Move to approve Ordinance 26-005, adopting chapter 7.60 SVMC prohibiting
Virtual Currency Kiosks in the City of Spokane Valley, or (2) take other action as appropriate.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to approve Ordinance 26-005, adopting chapter
7.60 SVMC prohibiting Virtual Currency Kiosks in the City of Spokane Valley.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: None anticipated.
STAFF/COUNCIL CONTACT: Caitlin Prunty, Deputy City Attorney, Dave Ellis, Spokane Valley
Police Chief
ATTACHMENTS: Proposed Ordinance 26-005: An Ordinance of the City of Spokane Valley,
County of Spokane, State of Washington Adopting Title 7, Chapter 60 of the Spokane Valley
Municipal Code Relating to Virtual Currency Kiosks
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 26-005
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, COUNTY OF SPOKANE, STATE
OF WASHINGTON, ADOPTING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 60 OF THE SPOKANE VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSKS.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article XI, Section 11 of the Washington Constitution, the City of
Spokane Valley (“City”) is authorized to “make and enforce within its limits all such local police, sanitary
and other regulations as are not in conflict with general laws,” which include regulations necessary to
protect public health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, Virtual Currency Kiosks allow consumers to sell and purchase virtual currency (also
known as “cryptocurrency”) through virtual transactions and are similar in appearance to ATMs; and
WHEREAS, Virtual Currency Kiosks are often placed at convenience stores, gas stations, and
other high-traffic areas; and
WHEREAS, virtual currency is often used as a payment method for scams because it is
decentralized, difficult to track, and often not recoverable; and
WHEREAS, Virtual Currency Kiosks offer a simple and convenient way to defraud victims by
directing them to send payments under false pretenses; and
WHEREAS, the F.B.I., U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement
Network (FinCEN), and Washington State Department of Financial Institutions have identified that Virtual
Currency Kiosks are frequently used for fraud and exploitation; and
WHEREAS, the F.B.I.’s 2024 Internet Crime Report documented 10,956 complaints and $246.7
million in losses, which is a 99% increase in complaints and a 31% increase in losses from 2023; and
WHEREAS, the Spokane Valley Police Department has reported several scams against Spokane
Valley residents, which resulted in one suicide associated with the victim losing their lifesavings; and
WHEREAS, the State of Washington has not enacted any laws or regulations governing Virtual
Currency Kiosks; and
WHEREAS, Virtual Currency Kiosks are present at various retail locations in Spokane Valley and
pose a risk to the City’s residents; and
WHEREAS, prohibiting Virtual Currency Kiosks protects the public health, safety, and welfare of
residents of Spokane Valley.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Washington ordains as
follows:
Section 1. Purpose. City Council finds that Virtual Currency Kiosks cause harm to public
health, safety, and welfare and that it is in the best interest of the City to prohibit Virtual Currency Kiosks
within City limits.
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Section 2. New Chapter. Chapter 7.60 is adopted as follows:
Chapter 7.60
VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSKS
Sections:
7.60.010 Purpose and Intent
7.60.020 Definitions.
7.60.030 Exceptions.
7.60.040 Virtual Currency Kiosks Prohibited
7.60.050 Violations – Penalties
7.60.010 Purpose and Intent.
The purpose and intent of chapter 7.60 SVMC is to prevent dangers to public health and safety of Spokane
Valley residents and to preserve public morality and peace from manipulation and fraudulent conduct by
prohibiting Virtual Currency Kiosks from being located or operated within the City of Spokane Valley.
7.60.020 Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following words shall be defined as:
“Virtual Currency” means a digital representation of value used as a medium of exchange, a unit of account,
or a store of value, but does not have legal tender status as recognized by the United States Government.
“Virtual Currency Kiosk” means a stand-alonen electronic terminal accessible to the general public that
facilitates the exchange of virtual currency for money or other virtual currency.
“Virtual Currency Kiosk Operator” means a person, cooperative, organization, or legal entity that:
1. knowingly permits the use or installation of a Virtual Currency Kiosk on property owned, leased
or controlled by the person, cooperative, organization, or legal entity;
2. operates a Virtual Currency Kiosk within City of Spokane Valley limits; or
3. owns a Virtual Currency Kiosk that is either located or operated within City of Spokane Valley
limits.
7.60.030 Virtual Currency Kiosks Prohibited
No person, cooperative, organization, or legal entity may host, allow, operate, permit, locate, or place a
Virtual Currency Kiosk within the City Spokane Valley. All Virtual Currency Kiosks existing in the City
of Spokane Valley as of the Effective Date of this Ordinance must be removed within 30 days after the
Effective Date.
7.60.040 Exceptions
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to regulate or restrict a transfer of Virtual Currency. This chapter
does not apply to any Virtual Currency transfers that are conducted without the use of a Virtual Currency
Kiosk and does not intend to interfere with other types and methods of Virtual Currency transfers.
7.60.050 Violation - Penalty
A violation of SVMC 7.60.030 shall result in a class 1 civil infraction with a fine of $250 issued to the
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Virtual Currency Kiosk Operator. The City of Spokane Valley may revoke or deny the business license of
any Virtual Currency Kiosk Operator found to be in violation of SVMC 7.60.030.
Section 3. 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 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days after
publication of the Ordinance Summary.
Passed this ______ day of ________________, 2026.
Laura Padden, Mayor
ATTEST:
Marci Patterson, City clerk
Approved as to form:
Office of the City Attorney
Date of Publication:
Effective Date:
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date:May 5, 2026 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: consent old business new business public hearing
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AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Second Reading: Ordinance No. 26-006 – Code Text Amendment for
TPA Opportunity Fund
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Chapter 3.21 SVMC, RCW 35.101
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
On Aug. 21, 2025, the TPA Hotel Commission approved a recommendation to City Council
to commit $1,325,000 in 2026 TPA revenue for destination marketing and event
recruitment services. This budget was based on projected tourism travel and historical
revenue generation. The Commission also recommended including $450,000 in 2025 TPA
carryover funds, creating a total 2026 budget of $1,775,000. In addition, the Commission
recommended a 2026 Work Plan that uses budgeted funds to purchase destination and
sports recruitment marketing services, technology services, and to establish an
“Opportunity Fund” to market events and venues in and near Spokane Valley.
On Sept. 9, 2025, City Council heard an administrative report and recommended by
consensus that staff bring forward a motion to approve the 2026 TPA budget of
$1,775,000 and Work Plan.
On Sept. 16, 2025, City Council approved a motion to approve the recommended 2026
TPA Budget of $1,775,000 and Work Plan.
On Oct. 16, 2025, the TPA Commission approved a recommendation to City Council to
divide the 2026 TPA budget of $1,775,000 into four allocations: $875,000 for destination
marketing; $700,000 for sports recruitment and marketing; up to $30,000 for technology
services; and $170,000 for an Opportunity Fund to support destination events and venues,
while also granting the TPA Commission the authority to administer the fund. The
Commission was informed at this meeting that an amendment to the city Municipal Code
may be necessary to allow the Commission to administer the Opportunity Fund.
On Oct. 28, 2025, City Council heard an administrative report and recommended by
consensus that staff bring forward a motion to (1) place $170,000 of 2026 TPA revenue
into an Opportunity Fund to distribute to destination venues and events based on
presented criteria that will be approved by City Council and adopted in the SVMC; and (2)
grant the TPA Commission administrative authority to review Opportunity Fund
applications and award funding.
On Nov. 18, 2025, City Council approved a motion to place $170,000 of 2026 TPA revenue
into an Opportunity Fund to distribute to destination venues/events and grant the TPA
Commission administrative authority to review Opportunity Fund applications and make
grant funding decisions subject to Council review, all pursuant to authority and criteria that
Council will review and adopt by separate ordinance at a later date.
On Feb. 19, 2026, the TPA Commission, by unanimous consensus, recommended that
City Council approve the draft text amendments to Chapter 3.21 of the Spokane Valley
Municipal Code (attached hereto as Ordinance No. 26-006). If adopted, these code text
amendments will enable TPA revenue to be utilized to operate a “Tourism Opportunity
Fund” andgrant theTPACommissionadministrative authority to review applications and
award funding, pending City Council oversight by placing the funding award on the next
regularly scheduled consent agenda of City Council, or on the next available non-consent
agenda if the funding award is time sensitive and the consent agenda is not an option.
On April 28, 2026, staff presented the draft code text amendments to City Council to
review, consider, and discuss. City Council voted to advance Ordinance No. 26-006 to a
second reading for adoption consideration.
BACKGROUND:
After City Council approved placing $170,000 of 2026 TPA revenue into an Opportunity Fund on
Nov. 18, 2025, city staff in collaboration with the City Attorney’s Office determined that a code text
amendment would be necessary to fully implement the program.
City Attorney Kelly Konkright and Tourism and Marketing Manager Lesli Brassfield met with the
TPA Commission on Dec. 18 to explain the code text amendment process, and discuss first draft
edits to Spokane Valley Municipal Code Section 3.21, the section that authorizes the TPA
program.
Discussions continued at the Jan.15 TPA Commission meeting and were focused on finalizing
draft text that identifies the type and amount of information (criteria) that should be included in the
application process to help commissioners determine if a funding request should be approved. In
addition, there was discussion regarding the decision process, and authority of the Commission
to award funding. As experts in the lodging industry with a broad understanding of what type of
events or venues generate overnight hotel stays, commissioners recommended to city staff that
the application process be simple, and require only the necessary information to determine the
potential “destination” value of an event or venue. Staff recommended that the Commission’s
decision to award funding be validated by City Council by placing the Commission’s funding award
decision on the Council’s next consent agenda, or on the next available non-consent agenda if
the Opportunity Fund award is time sensitive. If a councilmember does not approve of the
Commission’s decision, the councilmember would have the option to request that the item be
pulled from the consent agenda for Council discussion and action. A final draft of the code text
amendments was presented to the TPA Commission on Feb. 19, and the Commission, by
unanimous consent, recommended that the draft as presented go forward to City Council for
consideration.
OPTIONS: (1) Move to adopt Ordinance 26-006 adopting amendments to chapter 3.21 SVMC
creating the Tourism Opportunity Fund and authorizing the City of Spokane Valley Tourism
Promotion Area Commission to administer the same, or (2) take other action as appropriate.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to adopt Ordinance 26-006 adopting
amendments to chapter 3.21 SVMC.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: City Council has approved placing $170,000 in 2026 TPA
revenue into the Opportunity Fund. This funding would be available for the TPA Commission to
distribute after approval of text amendments to Chapter 3.21 SVMC.
STAFF CONTACTS: Mike Basinger, Community & Economic Development Director; Kelly
Konkright, City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS: Proposed Ordinance 26-006: An Ordinance of the City of Spokane Valley
Amending Title 3, Chapter 21 of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code Creating the Tourism
Opportunity Fund and Authorizing the Spokane Valley Tourism Promotion Area Commission to
Administer the Same.
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 26-006
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING AMENDING CHAPTER 3.21 OF THE SPOKANE VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A TOURISM OPPORTUNITY FUND, AND OTHER
MATTERS RELATING THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley City Council adopted Ordinance No. 22-016 which (1)
established the Spokane Valley Tourism Promotion Area (“TPA”) comprised entirely of the corporate
limits of the City pursuant to RCW 35.101.020, (2) established the Spokane Valley Tourism Promotion
Area Commission (“TPA Commission”) to make recommendations for use of TPA tax revenue received
by the City, (3) established a tax under RCW 35.101.050 and a separate tax under RCW 35.101.057 on
overnight lodging within the TPA, and (4) restricts the City’s use of such tax revenue for the purpose of
promoting tourism within the City; and
WHEREAS, on August 21, 2025, the TPA Commission recommended using a portion of TPA tax
revenues to fund a “Tourism Opportunity Fund” from which the TPA Commission may, subject to review
and approval by City Council, award funds to venues or event organizers to help defray the costs of
locating a tourism-generating event within the City and incentivize such tourism-generating events to
locate within the City; and
WHEREAS, on November 18, 2025, the City of Spokane Valley City Council (1) approved a
duly made motion to create the Tourism Opportunity Fund and fund it in 2026 with $170,000 from TPA
funds for year 2026 and (2) directed City staff to propose amendments to the Spokane Valley Municipal
Code to identify criteria for disbursements to be made from the Tourism Opportunity Fund to venues or
event organizers; and
WHEREAS, on February 19, 2026, the TPA Commission, by unanimous vote, recommended that
City Council approve the presented draft text amendments to Chapter 3.21 of the Spokane Valley
Municipal Code in order for the TPA Commission to begin administering the Tourism Opportunity Fund;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Washington, ordains as
follows:
Section 1. Amendment to SVMC 3.21.050. Spokane Valley Municipal Code 3.21.050 shall
be amended as follows:
3.21.050 Uses of lodging charge revenue.
A. The uses described in SVMC 3.21.050 are limited to tourism promotion pursuant to RCW
35.101.010(4) and may include payment of administrative costs associated with operation of the tourism
promotion area as determined by the city council.
B. Revenue from lodging charges collected from the charges under Chapter 3.21 SVMC shall only be
used for the following purposes:
1. The general promotion of tourism within Spokane Valley and the Spokane metropolitan area as
specified in the annual tourism promotion area work plan/budget, to be adopted annually;
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2. The marketing of convention, and trade shows, and eventsthat benefit local tourism and the
lodging business in Spokane Valley;
3. The marketing of Spokane Valley and the Spokane metropolitan area to the travel industry to
benefit local tourism and the lodging businesses in Spokane Valley; and
4. The marketing of Spokane Valley and the Spokane metropolitan area to recruit sporting events in
order to benefit local tourism and the lodging businesses in Spokane Valley;.
5. To operate a fund established hereby and referred to herein as the “Tourism Opportunity Fund”.
The purpose of the Tourism Opportunity Fund is to incentivize significant trade events, special
interest events, entertainment events, and/or sporting events to locate within or near the City when
said events arereasonably expectedto generate a substantial amount of tourism within the City,
including but not limited to overnight stays in lodging businesses. The funds may be used to mitigate
an event organizer’s expenses to locate an event within or near the City, or for a venue withinor near
the City to offer amenities for an event in order to incentivize an event organizer to locate a specific
event at said venue.
C. Pursuant to RCW 35.101.130, the city council shall have sole discretion as to how the revenue derived
from the lodging charge imposed pursuant to Chapter 3.21 SVMC is to be used for tourism promotion. In
exercising its discretion on use of these funds, city council shall consider the recommendation(s) of the
Spokane Valley hotel/motel tourism promotion area commission established pursuant to SVMC 3.21.070.
(Ord. 22-016 § 5, 2022).
Section 2. Amendment to SVMC 3.21.070. Spokane Valley Municipal Code 3.21.070 shall
be amended as follows:
3.21.070 Hotel/motel tourism promotion area commission.
A. The hotel/motel tourism promotion area commission (also referred to in this Chapter as “the
commission”) is created as an advisory body to make recommendations to the city council for use of the
revenue derived from that portion of the taxes/charges imposed by this SVMC 3.21 et seq. that city
council has not designated for the “Tourism Opportunity Fund” established in SVMC 3.21.050(B)(5).
B. Tourism Opportunity Fund:
1. The commission is authorized and directed to receive and review complete written applicationsfor
funding from the Tourism Opportunity Fund. Except as otherwise provided herein, the commission shall
review pending complete Tourism Opportunity Fund applications, if any, at each regularly scheduled
meeting of the commission. If delaying review of a complete application until the next regularly
scheduled meeting renders the request moot, then upon receiving a Tourism Opportunity Fund request the
City shall (1) schedule a special meeting of the commission to review the request, and (2) provide notice
thereof to the public in accordance with applicable law.
2. Tourism Opportunity Fund Application: An event organizer or venue may apply for a funding
award from the Tourism Opportunity Fund by submitting a written application to the hotel/motel tourism
promotion area commission. If an applicant is applying for multiple non-associated events, then they must
submit a separate application for each event. To be eligible for consideration, the application must include
the following:
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i. The applicant’s name, phone number, email address, and physical mailing address. If the
applicant is an entity, then the applicant must also identify what type of entity it is (i.e.
corporation, limited liability company, etc.) and whether it is a for-profit or non-profit entity.
ii. Detailed description of the proposed event. The description shall include (a) the date(s),
location(s), and specific venue(s) of the event; (b) the purpose(s) of the event and a description
of the activities that will occur at the event; and (c) whether the event is intended to be a
one-time event, an event that will repeat on a recurring basis (including the expected interval
between events), or part of a series of associated events.
iii. Whether the applicant is a venue owner or operator and, if so, identify (a) whether and
specifically how the applicant intends to use the funds to recruit one or more events to said
venue, (b) the specific event(s) to be recruited, (c) any pertinent deadlines that applicant must
meet in order to recruit said event(s), and (d) the date by which the applicant anticipates being
notified whether the event will locate at the applicant’s venue.
iv. Whether the event will be held at the identified location if the application for funding from the
Tourism Opportunity Fund is denied and, if not, the alternate location or locations at which the
applicant may hold the event.
v. Identify the market demand for the event along with an explanation of how the event will
generate tourism activity within the City, including but not limited to (1) the total projected
number of “tourists,” as defined in RCW 35.101.010(5), that are reasonably expected to attend
the event, and (2) the projected number of overnight stays in lodging businesses within the City
by tourists as a result of the event.
vi. Identify the demographic and geographic market(s) to which the event is or will be targeted.
This information should be demonstrated by market data and research. If the applicant has data
regarding one or more past similar events, and the data demonstrates whether and the extent to
which those past events generated tourism in the area where it was held, then said data must be
included with the application unless applicable law prevents the applicant from doing so.
vii. The marketing plan that the applicant will implement to attract tourists to attend the event,
which plan must include a marketing budget, strategy, and timeline.
viii. Identify (a) the amount of funds the applicant is requesting from the Tourism Opportunity
Fund, and (b) the specific expenses of the event for which the funds will be used, or the
amenities that the venue will provide using the funds, if the application is approved.
xiv. Identify the methods the applicant will use in order to (1) measure the total number of lodging
room nights of tourists that were generated by the event for hotels within the City and outside
of the City, but within Spokane County, and (2) quantify the actual economic impact on hotels
of the event in the tourism promotion area based on an average daily rate.
3. Review by the Commission: In reviewing applications for use of the Tourism Opportunity Fund,
the commission shall determine whether each of the following criteria are met:
i. The applicant may be a person, nonprofit entity, or for-profit entity, but must be either (a) a
venue owner or operator; or (b) an event organizer/organization.
ii. The proposed use of the funds must be for an approved use identified in RCW 35.101 et seq. or
SVMC 3.21 et seq.
City of Spokane Valley Ordinance No. 26-006
iii. The event must be either a destination convention, conference, trade show, association
gathering, sports event, entertainment event, or similar event that is expected to generate
tourism activity in the City.
iv. The event cannot be a private wedding, memorial, family reunion, or similar private social
event.
v. The date of proposed event must be identified in the application and be within five (5) years
after the application was submitted.
vi. The applicant must demonstrate that the event will generate substantial tourism within the City,
including but not limited to overnight stays of tourists within the City.
vii. The event does not include any activity that is contrary to applicable law.
4. Decision of the Commission:
i. The commission must deny all Tourism Opportunity Fund applications that do not satisfy all of
the criteria identified in subsections B.2. and B.3. herein. If an application meets all of the
criteria, then the commission may grant the request, in full or in part, only if and to the extent
the expected return on investment to the economy within the tourism promotion area warrants
an award from the Tourism Opportunity Fund. The commission does not have authority to
award funds in amounts greater than that requested by the applicant in their written application.
ii. The commission’s decision on any given application shall be placed on the next regularly
scheduled consent agenda of City Council. Alternatively, the commission’s decision may be
presented as a non-consent agenda item at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting rather
than on the next regularly scheduled consent agenda if the next regularly scheduled City
Council meeting does not include a consent agenda. The commission’s decision shall be final
immediately following said City Council meeting unless the City Council vetoes the
commission’s decision by majority vote at said meeting. If City Council vetoes the
commission’s decision, then the application shall be deemed denied in its entirety.
5. Before receiving any funds awarded from the Tourism Opportunity Fund, a successful applicant
must first execute an agreement containing terms identified by the City. Said agreement must include the
following terms in addition to other terms the City deems appropriate:
i. Identify the total amount of funds awarded from the Tourism Opportunity Fund.
ii. Identify a mandatory process for seeking fund disbursements, including whether the funds will
be disbursed on a reimbursement basis for qualified expenses incurred for the event or an
alternative basis. If the disbursement is on a reimbursement basis, then the applicant must
provide invoices or other evidence demonstrating the expenses submitted for reimbursement
are qualified expenses for the event that the applicant actually paid. If the disbursement process
is not on a reimbursement basis, then within forty-five (45) days after receiving a disbursement,
the applicant must provide the City with invoices or other evidence sufficient to establish that
the disbursed funds were used for uses authorized by the agreement.
iii. Require the applicant to apply the awarded funds only for the specific purpose(s) authorized by
the commission and specifically identified in the agreement,
iv. Require the applicant, within sixty (60) days after the event has concluded, to complete and
submit a report to the City identifying the event’s total economic lodging impact within the
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tourism promotion area, including but not limited to the total overnight stays generated by the
event and the total number of tourists that attended or participated in the event;
v. Require the applicant to indemnify the City for any claims arising out of any matter or situation
related to the event other than claims alleging injury or damage resulting solely from
negligence of the City;
vi. Require the applicant to procure insurance naming the City as an additional insured with
coverage limits in amounts that the City deems sufficient to satisfy the applicant’s indemnity
obligations; and
vii. Provide that a breach of the agreement by the applicant entitles the City to (a) a return of any
funds disbursed to but not yet expendedby the applicant, (b) be reimbursed by the applicant for
funds spent in violation of the agreement, (c) deny pending or future applications submitted by
the applicant for funding from the Tourism Opportunity Fund; (d) terminate the agreement; and
(e) demand any other relief authorized by applicable law.
viii. Provide that funds from the Tourism Opportunity Fund (a) cannot be used for any event other
than the event identified in the application and for which the commission awarded said funds,
and (b) must be returned to the City for deposit back into the Tourism Opportunity Fund if the
event is cancelled or otherwise does not occur at the location identified in the application.
C. Appointments to or removals from the hotel/motel tourism promotion area commission shall be made
by the mayor, with confirmation by a majority of council pursuant to the then-currently adopted
governance manual.
BD. The hotel/motel tourism promotion area commission shall be composed of five voting
representatives from the following hotel chain scales, as defined by Smith Travel Research (STR). If no
representative from a hotel in the corresponding chain scale is willing or able to serve on the hotel/motel
tourism promotion area commission, that position may be made available to a representative of any
lodging business within the boundaries of the tourism promotion area:
1. One economy hotel;
2. One midscale hotel;
3. One upper midscale hotel;
4. One upscale hotel;
5. One full-service hotel over 200 rooms.
A commission member may only represent one type of property identified in SVMC 3.21.070(B)(1)
through (5) at any given time, and an ownership group may only represent one such property on the
commission at any given time.
CE. In addition to the above voting commission members, there shall be one nonvoting ex officio
member as assigned by the city manager, who will function as a liaison between the city council and the
hotel/motel tourism promotion area commission.
FD. For appointment of the initial hotel/motel tourism promotion area commission, three members shall
have a three-year term, and two members shall have a two-year term. Upon the expiration of the initial
three-year term, the term for those three positions shall thereafter convert to a two-year term.
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GE. Members of the hotel/motel tourism promotion area commission shall serve without compensation.
HF. All meetings of the hotel/motel tourism promotion area commission are subject to Washington’s
Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 42.30 RCW, and Washington’s Public Record Act, Chapter 42.56
RCW. (Ord. 22-016 § 7, 2022).
Section 3. Amendment to SVMC 3.21.080. Spokane Valley Municipal Code 3.21.080 shall
be amended as follows:
3.21.080 Spokane Valley tourism promotion area annual work plan/budget.
A. The hotel/motel tourism promotion area commission shall develop a recommended annual work
plan/budget for use of Spokane Valley TPA revenues., The work plan shall include including (1)
recommended activities and programs for funding from the taxes/charges authorized by Chapter 3.21
SVMC, and (2) including a complete list of projects for which application was made for funding for that
year, and (3) the amount of funding, if any, to designate for the Tourism Opportunity Fund in the City’s
budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The recommended work plan/budget shall be submitted to the city
council in written form no later than November 15thSeptember 30th of each calendar year for inclusion in
the City’s annual budget adoption process.
B. The city council may by motion approve the proposed work plan/budget, or instead return the proposed
work plan/budget to the hotel/motel tourism promotion area commission for further recommendations.
C. The city council may not add a project to the annual work plan/budget that was not previously
considered by the hotel/motel tourism promotion area commission. If such action is proposed by city
council, the proposed work plan/budget shall be returned to the hotel/motel tourism promotion area
commission for further discussion and recommendation, providing at least 20 days for comment unless
the comment period is waived by the hotel/motel tourism promotion area commission. After the comment
period, the city council may exercise its sole discretion as to how the revenue derived from the charge is
to be used to promote tourism, pursuant to RCW 35.101.130(1).
D. After the annual work plan/budget is adopted by city council, it shall govern the use of revenue derived
from the charges during the calendar year in which annual work plan/budget was approved. The city
council may make amendments to the annual work plan/budget by motion, subject to compliance with the
requirements of SVMC 3.21.080(C) regarding review and comment period by the hotel/motel tourism
promotion area commission.
E. The hotel/motel tourism promotion area commission shall provide a written report to the city council at
least 45 fifteen (15) days prior to when the annual work plan/budget is due to the city council. The report
shall include information on the previous year’s operations of the tourism promotion area such as (but not
limited to):
1. The number of hoteliers paying the tourism promotion area fee;
2. A summary of key factors influencing Spokane Valley’s visitor industry in the past year;
3. An outline of major initiatives including visitor marketing and promotion, recruitment of group
meetings or sporting events occurring in the past year;
4. The level of hotel occupancy and associated room demand contrasted to previous year;
5. The level of TPA per-room night proceeds contrasted to previous year;
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6. The number of group meetings or sporting events that were booked, or in which significant support
services were provided by the booking organization. This would include the number of participants
and estimated economic impacts;
7. Other relevant efforts and impacts of the TPA activities. (Ord. 22-016 § 8, 2022).
Section 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence of clause of this Ordinance is
for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of
this chapter.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days after
publication of this Ordinance or a summary thereof occurs in the official newspaper of the City as
provided by law.
Passed this _______ day of __________, 2026
____________________________
Mayor Laura Padden
ATTEST:
_____________________________
City Clerk, Marci Patterson
Approved As To Form:
____________________________
Office of the City Attorney
Date of Publication:___________
Effective Date:_______________
City of Spokane Valley Ordinance No. 26-006
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: May 5, 2026 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: consent old business new business public hearing
information admin. report pending legislation executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Admin Report – Recap of 2026 State Legislative Session
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Adoption of 2026 State Legislative Agenda, October 7,
2025.
BACKGROUND:
The city’s state lobbyist, Briahna Murray, of Gordon Thomas Honeywell Government Relations
will present a recap of the 2026 legislative session that concluded on March 12, 2026.
Ms. Murray’s presentation will include an overview of the 2026 legislative session, outcomes of
the city’s key legislative priorities, additional legislative issues and next steps.
As part of the presentation, Ms. Murray will include the status of the city’s budget requests and
Chief Ellis will brief Council on the outcomes of two public safety bills passed this session: SB
6002 regarding automated license plate readers and SB 5974, law enforcement qualifications.
Next steps include implementation of newly-passed legislation, engagement with the Association
of Washington Cities (AWC), planning and education, and seeking feedback and topics that
Council would like her to explore as potential 2027 legislative agenda items.
Over the coming months, Ms. Murray will research, conduct outreach to stakeholders, meet with
key legislators, and evaluate the political viability of any proposals developed. These efforts will
help streamline the development of the 2027 State Legislative Agenda in September.
OPTIONS: Discussion
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Discussion
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: N/A
STAFF CONTACT: Virginia Clough, Legislative Policy Coordinator and Briahna Murray, Gordon
Thomas Honeywell Government Relations.
ATTACHMENTS: Adopted 2026 State Legislative Agenda, PowerPoint Presentation
$889 m increase
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: May 5, 2026 Department Director Approval:
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informationadmin. reportpending legislationexecutive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: 2026Recreation, Aquatics, and Parks Season Preview
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:N/A
BACKGROUND: The Parks and Recreation Department is preparing for a busy spring
and summer season.
The recreation team is currently hiring seasonal staff, organizing programs and special
events, and promoting the wide range of activities available throughout the City’s park
system. These offerings include both free community events and registration-based
programs, providing accessible and affordable options for residents of all ages.
To support these efforts, the recreation division partners with a variety of contracted
providers, including those who assist in operating the City’s outdoor swimming pools.
Staff is working closely with the YMCA to prepare the pools at Park Road, Terrace View
Park, and Valley Mission Park for a mid-June opening.
Earlier this year, the parks division launched a new registration system designed to
streamline facility reservations, special event applications, and program enrollment,
beginning on the first business day of 2026.
This evening, staff will present an overview to City Council outlining plans for the 2026
recreation, aquatics, and parks programs, along with key highlights residents can look
forward to this spring and summer.
OPTIONS: Council Discussion
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Discussion
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Recreation programs are designed to cover program
expenses through revenues collected.
STAFF CONTACT: Kendall May, Recreation Coordinator
ATTACHMENTS: PowerPoint Presentation
AGENDA
CAMPS
ADULT DANCE
SALSA
OUTDOOR MOVIES
SPOKANE VALLEY POOLS
AQUATIC PROGRAMS
PAWS IN THE POOL EVENT
Current shelter reservations: 100+Reservable Shelters:
PARK SHELTER RESERVATIONS
SPECIAL EVENTS
SPOKANE VALLEY FARMERS MARKET
GREENACRES COMMUNITY GARDEN
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: May 5, 2026 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: consent old business new business public hearing
information admin. report pending legislation executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Proposed 2026 Budget Amendment.
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: In order for the City to amend an adopted budget, State law
requires the Council to approve an ordinance that appropriates additional funds.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: The Council last took formal action on the 2026 Budget
when it was adopted on December 9, 2025.
BACKGROUND: Since the initial adoption of the 2026 Budget on December 9, 2025, a number
of events have transpired that necessitate a 2026 Budget amendment. The proposed budget
amendments include:
#001 - General Fund
Revenues reflect a decrease of $260,700, including:
$83,300 increase in grant proceeds due to the City being awarded a second COPS grant in
late 2025. The grant is for $250,000 over three years.
$344,000 net decrease in transfers in from Homeless Housing Program Fund #110 due to
the restructuring of the accounting for the homeless outreach costs and related grant
funding in Fund #110 rather than Fund #001.
Provide additional appropriations (expenditures) of $786,600 comprised of:
$46,500 increase in supplies in the Communications Department to cover costs related to City
sponsored events. This includes $20,000 in recurring expenditures and $26,500 in
nonrecurring expenditures for one-time purchases of reuseable supplies and equipment.
These costs were discussed by Council at the Winter Workshop on February 24, 2026.
$0 net change in travel costs in the City Council Department due to moving $1,000 of
budgeted expenditures from Position 5 to Position 7 to reflect the change in Mayor for 2026.
$300,000 decrease in homeless services outreach services. These costs will now be
accounted for in the Homeless Housing Program Fund #110.
$17,700 increase security hardware subscriptions for licensing costs to connect all existing
security cameras to Milestone. This will get all cameras onto the same management platform.
Milestone was purchased as part of the park security camera pilot project. Licenses are
needed for existing city facility cameras at City Hall and CenterPlace.
$100,000 increase in professional services in Engineering to complete a parking analysis to
be incorporated into the City’s update of the Comprehensive Plan. This was discussed by
Council at the March 10, 2026, Council meeting.
$75,000 increase for professional services in Planning related to the City’s update of the
Comprehensive Plan. Additional work for supplemental code updates and adequate
provisions analysis was identified as a need during this process.
$670,400 increase for various contract costs for activities funded through ARPA-related
amounts. In part, these include costs for park cameras and Innovia Launch NW.
$35,000 increase in capital equipment in General Government for the purchase of a drone for
use at the City. This would replace the City’s existing drone which can no longer be used in
various circumstances due to changes in Federal law.
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$95,000 increase in capital software costs to acquire and implement the use of SharePoint for
the City. This software will increase the efficiency of staff time through improved collaboration
on documents as well as improved accessibility and document management for public records
requests and retention.
$47,000 increase in transfers to the Equipment Rental and Replacement Fund #501 to cover
costs related to the replacement of two City vehicles. Funding put aside for the replacement
of these two vehicles in prior years was about $58,000. This additional $47,000 would cover
the remaining estimated replacement costs for the two new vehicles being requested.
#101 – Street O&M Fund
Revenues reflect anincrease of $750,000in estimated revenues from the new Automated Traffic
Safety Camera program for half of 2026. This program was approved by Council at the December
16, 2025, Council meeting.
Expenditures have an increase of $162,067 to add an engineer position in the Traffic Division to
oversee and manage the Automated Traffic Safety Camera Program. The position is funded
through the revenues just noted above, and was also approved at the December 16, 2025,
Council meeting.
#104 – Hotel/Motel Tax – Tourism Facilities Fund
Increase in revenues of $447,000 for transfers in from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund #105. This
increase reflects a Council motion on December 16, 2025, as part of the lodging tax grant process
for the 2026 awards.
Increase in expenditures of $1,000,000 in transfers out to the Street Capital Projects Fund #303
for Sullivan improvements related to the Ice Sports Facility project. This represents half of the
funding that was approved by Council motion on December 16, 2025, as the project is currently
anticipated to begin in 2026 and conclude in 2027.
#105 – Hotel / Motel Tax Fund
Net decrease of $0 in expenditures comprised of an increase in transfers out to the Hotel / Motel
Tax – Tourism Facilities Fund #104 of $447,000 and a decrease of $447,000 in tourism promotion
costs as was approved during the lodging tax process at the December 16, 2025, Council
meeting.
#108 – Affordable & Supportive Housing Sales Tax Fund
Revenues and expenditures increase by $2,350,000 related to the CHIP grants that were
awarded to the City and will be passed through to SNAP and Habitat for Humanity.
#110 – Homeless Housing Program Fund
Revenues increase by $215,500 consisting of an increase of $35,000 in recording fees due to a
2025 law change and $180,500 in grant proceeds awarded to the City for homeless outreach
services.
Expenditure decreased by $44,000 consisting of a $300,000 increase in homeless outreach
services and a decrease of $344,000 in transfers out to the General Fund #001. These changes
are related to the restructuring of the accounting for the homeless outreach costs and related
grant funding in Fund #110 rather than Fund #001.
#303 – Street Capital Projects Fund
Revenues and expenditures increase by $1,800,000 to add Sullivan improvements related to the
Ice Sports Facility project. Funding is provided by a transfer in of $1,000,000 from the Hotel/Motel
Tax – Tourism Facilities Fund #104 and of $800,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund #312. This
represents half of the funding and expenditures as the project is currently anticipated to begin in
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2026 and conclude in 2027. Allocations of funding were approved by Council on December 16,
2025, for Fund #104 and November 5, 2025, for Fund #312.
#312 – Capital Reserve Fund
Expenditures are increased by $800,000 in transfers out to the Street Capital Projects Fund #303
for the Sullivan improvements related to the Ice Sports Facility project. This represents half of the
funding as the project is currently anticipated to begin in 2026 and conclude in 2027. Allocations
of funding were approved by Council on November 5, 2025.
#501 –Equipment Rental and Replacement Fund
Revenues are increased by $47,000 in transfers in from the General Fund to cover costs related
to the replacement of two City vehicles. Funding put aside for the replacement of these two
vehicles in prior years was about $58,000. This additional $47,000 would cover the remaining
estimated replacement costs for the two new vehicles being requested.
Expenditures increase by $105,500 for the replacement of two City vehicles as described
above. One vehicle will be for Code Enforcement purposes and is estimated to cost $68,500.
The other vehicle will be for the Facilities Department and is estimated to cost $37,000.
The 2026 Budget amendment reflects the changes noted above and will affect 9 funds resulting
in total revenue increases of $5,348,800 and expenditure increases of $6,960,167. Of these
increases, $1,950,000 reflect transfers between City Funds.
RevenueExpenditure
FundFundIncreaseIncrease
No.Name(Decrease)(Decrease)
001General Fund(260,700)786,600
101Street O&M Fund750,000162,067
104Hotel/Motel Tax - Tourism Facilities Fund447,0001,000,000
105Hotel/Motel Tax Fund00
108Affordable & Supportive Housing Sales Tax Fund2,350,0002,350,000
110Homeless Housing Program Fund215,500(44,000)
303Street Capital Projects Fund1,800,0001,800,000
312Capital Reserve Fund0800,000
501Equipment Rental & Replacement Fund47,000105,500
5,348,8006,960,167
OPTIONS: Future options are to accept the proposed amendments in whole or in-part.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Staff seek Council consensus to move forward with
amendments to the 2026 Budget as presented. If approved, we anticipate the following calendar
of events leading to Council approval of the amending ordinance.
May 12, 2026 – Public hearing on the 2026 Budget Amendment.
May 12, 2026 – First reading of Ordinance #26-0XX amending the 2026 Budget.
May 26, 2026 – Second reading of Ordinance #26-0XX amending the 2026 Budget.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Once approved, this action amends the estimated revenues
and appropriations for the 2026 Budget that was adopted on December 9, 2025. There are
adequate funds available to pay for these amendments.
STAFF CONTACT: Chelsie Walls, Finance Director
__________________________________________________________________________
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ATTACHMENTS:
Fund level line-item detail of revenues and expenditures.
Fund summaries for all funds affected by the proposed budget amendment.
Request documentation from various Departments.
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#001 - GENERAL FUND
RECURRING ACTIVITY
Revenues
Property Tax14,309,800014,309,800
Sales Tax33,541,200033,541,200
Sales Tax - Public Safety 4,274,90004,274,900
Sales Tax - Criminal Justice2,906,40002,906,400
Gambling Tax and Leasehold Excise Tax516,7000516,700
Franchise Fees/Business Registration1,330,00001,330,000
State Shared Revenues2,644,10002,644,100
Fines and Forfeitures/Public Safety481,4000481,400
Community and Public Works4,057,10004,057,100
Recreation Program Revenues716,7000716,700
Grant Proceeds436,50083,300519,800
Miscellaneous Department Revenue79,500079,500
Miscellaneous & Investment Interest2,625,00002,625,000
Transfers in - #105 (h/m tax-CP advertising)287,0000287,000
Transfers in - #110 (recording fees H&H Services)380,000(344,000)36,000
Total Recurring Revenues68,586,300(260,700)68,325,600
Expenditures
City Council981,6530981,653
City Manager849,5830849,583
City Attorney1,029,32601,029,326
Communications708,70920,000728,709
Housing & Homeless Services673,326(300,000)373,326
Public Safety44,678,317044,678,317
Deputy City Manager654,3550654,355
Finance1,565,13501,565,135
Human Resources417,1050417,105
Information Technology474,9870474,987
Facilities1,477,32601,477,326
Engineering2,353,26002,353,260
Building2,117,27602,117,276
Economic Development1,314,96101,314,961
Planning1,055,91201,055,912
Parks & Rec - Administration474,1660474,166
Parks & Rec - Maintenance2,681,79802,681,798
Parks & Rec - Recreation 360,7740360,774
Parks & Rec - Aquatics680,5600680,560
Parks & Rec - Senior Center29,933029,933
Parks & Rec - CenterPlace735,6250735,625
General Government1,562,15017,7001,579,850
Transfers out - #204 (2016 LTGO debt service)398,7500398,750
Transfers out - #501 (IT equip reserve)92,500092,500
Transfers out - #502 (insurance premium)1,100,00001,100,000
Total Recurring Expenditures68,467,487(262,300)68,205,187
Recurring Revenues Over (Under)
Recurring Expenditures118,8131,600120,413
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NONRECURRING ACTIVITY
Revenues
Grant Proceeds (Comp Plan amendment)425,0000425,000
Total Nonrecurring Revenues425,0000425,000
Expenditures
General Government - IT capital replacements40,000040,000
Communications (supplies for City events)026,50026,500
Public Safety (police vehicle replacements)544,0000544,000
Public Safety (vehicles for new officers)307,0000307,000
Engineering (Parking Analysis)
0100,000100,000
Facilities (CenterPlace repairs & improvements)30,000030,000
Facilities (portable heating/AC units)18,000018,000
Facilities (PCB boards for City Hall HVAC)10,000010,000
Planning (Comp Plan Update)425,00075,000500,000
Parks & Rec (audio/visual refresh for Great Room)80,000080,000
IT Software Capital Costs095,00095,000
CLFR Related Project Expenditures0670,400670,400
Capital Equipment (drone)035,00035,000
Transfers out - #501 047,00047,000
Transfers out - #503 (Public Safety Equip Replc)652,8310652,831
Total Nonrecurring Expenditures2,106,8311,048,9003,155,731
Nonrecurring Revenues Over (Under)
Nonrecurring Expenditures(1,681,831)(1,048,900)(2,730,731)
Excess (Deficit) of Total Revenues
Over (Under) Total Expenditures(1,563,018)(1,047,300)(2,610,318)
Beginning unrestricted fund balance45,235,66145,235,661
Ending unrestricted fund balance43,672,64342,625,343
Fund balance as a percent of recurring expenditures63.79%62.50%
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SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
#101 - STREET FUND
RECURRING ACTIVITY
Revenues
Utility Tax960,0000960,000
Motor Vehicle Fuel (Gas) Tax2,011,50002,011,500
Multimodal Transportation Revenue137,8000137,800
Right-of-Way Maintenance Fee110,0000110,000
Solid Waste Road Wear Fee 1,900,00001,900,000
Traffic Infractions0750,000750,000
Investment Interest120,0000120,000
Miscellaneous20,000020,000
Transfer in - #1111,800,00001,800,000
Transfer in - #301254,3000254,300
Transfer in - #302254,3000254,300
Total Recurring Revenues7,567,900750,0008,317,900
Expenditures
Street Department2,956,04002,956,040
Street Administration82,672082,672
Winter Operations1,734,58301,734,583
Bridge Program126,5530126,553
Traffic Program2,667,899162,0672,829,966
Total Recurring Expenditures7,567,747162,0677,729,814
Recurring Revenues Over (Under)
Recurring Expenditures153587,933588,086
NONRECURRING ACTIVITY
Revenues
Transfers in - #3121,750,00001,750,000
Total Nonrecurring Revenues1,750,00001,750,000
Expenditures
Capital Equipment Replacement Programs135,0000135,000
Local Street Program1,750,00001,750,000
Total Nonrecurring Expenditures1,885,00001,885,000
Nonrecurring Revenues Over (Under)
Nonrecurring Expenditures(135,000)0(135,000)
Excess (Deficit) of Total Revenues
Over (Under) Total Expenditures(134,847)587,933453,086
Beginning unrestricted fund balance7,977,7237,977,723
Ending unrestricted fund balance7,842,8768,430,809
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#103 - PATHS & TRAILS FUND
Revenues
Motor Vehicle Fuel (Gas) Tax8,50008,500
Investment Interest2,00002,000
Total revenues10,500010,500
Expenditures
Transfers out 000
Total expenditures000
Revenues over (under) expenditures10,50010,500
Beginning fund balance69,20669,206
Ending fund balance79,70679,706
#104 - HOTEL / MOTEL TAX - TOURISM FACILITIES FUND
Revenues
Hotel/Motel Tax590,0000590,000
Investment Interest 65,000065,000
Transfers in - #1050447,000447,000
Total revenues655,000447,0001,102,000
Expenditures
Transfers out - #303 (Sullivan Improvements)
01,000,0001,000,000
Total expenditures01,000,0001,000,000
Revenues over (under) expenditures655,000102,000
Beginning fund balance662,791662,791
Ending fund balance1,317,791764,791
#105 - HOTEL / MOTEL TAX FUND
Revenues
Hotel/Motel Tax900,0000900,000
Investment Interest 25,000025,000
Total revenues925,0000925,000
Expenditures
Transfers out - #001287,0000287,000
Transfers out - #1040447,000447,000
Tourism Promotion673,000(447,000)226,000
Total expenditures960,0000960,000
Revenues over (under) expenditures(35,000)(35,000)
Beginning fund balance228,441228,441
Ending fund balance193,441193,441
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#106 - SOLID WASTE FUND
Revenues
Solid Waste Administrative Fee250,0000250,000
Grant Proceeds000
Investment Interest 56,000056,000
Total revenues306,0000306,000
Expenditures
Wages / Benefits / Payroll Taxes160,2010160,201
Education/Contract Admin70,000070,000
Total expenditures230,2010230,201
Revenues over (under) expenditures75,79975,799
Beginning fund balance1,243,2171,243,217
Ending fund balance1,319,0161,319,016
#107 - PEG FUND
Revenues
Comcast PEG contribution50,000050,000
Investment Interest 8,00008,000
Total revenues58,000058,000
Expenditures
PEG Reimbursement - CMTV39,500039,500
Capital Outlay33,500033,500
Total expenditures73,000073,000
Revenues over (under) expenditures(15,000)(15,000)
Beginning fund balance312,183312,183
Ending fund balance297,183297,183
#108 - AFFORDABLE & SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SALES TAX FUND
Revenues
Affordable & Supportive Housing Sales Tax193,0000193,000
Grant Proceeds (CHIP Grant)
02,350,0002,350,000
Investment Interest30,000030,000
Total revenues223,0002,350,0002,573,000
Expenditures
Grant Passthroughs (CHIP Grants)
02,350,0002,350,000
Total expenditures02,350,0002,350,000
Revenues over (under) expenditures223,000223,000
Beginning fund balance1,275,7341,275,734
Ending fund balance1,498,7341,498,734
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#109 - TOURISM PROMOTION AREA FUND
Revenues
Tourism Promotion Area Fee1,300,00001,300,000
Investment Interest30,000030,000
Total revenues1,330,00001,330,000
Expenditures
Professional Services1,775,00001,775,000
Total expenditures1,775,00001,775,000
Revenues over (under) expenditures(445,000)(445,000)
Beginning fund balance892,321892,321
Ending fund balance447,321447,321
#110 - HOMELESS HOUSING PROGRAM FUND
Revenues
Recording Fees365,00035,000400,000
Grant Proceeds0180,500180,500
Investment Interest7,00007,000
Total revenues372,000215,500587,500
Expenditures
Homeless Outreach0300,000300,000
Transfers out - #001380,000(344,000)36,000
Total expenditures380,000(44,000)336,000
Revenues over (under) expenditures(8,000)251,500
Beginning fund balance580,917580,917
Ending fund balance572,917832,417
#111 - TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT FUND
Revenues
Vehicle License Fees1,800,00001,800,000
Total revenues1,800,00001,800,000
Expenditures
Transfers out - #1011,800,00001,800,000
Total expenditures1,800,00001,800,000
Revenues over (under) expenditures00
Beginning fund balance36,64136,641
Ending fund balance36,64136,641
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#120 - CENTER PLACE OPERATING RESERVE FUND
Revenues
Investment Interest000
Miscellaneous000
Total revenues000
Expenditures
Operations000
Total expenditures000
Revenues over (under) expenditures00
Beginning fund balance300,000300,000
Ending fund balance300,000300,000
#121 - SERVICE LEVEL STABILIZATION RESERVE FUND
Revenues
Investment Interest285,4000285,400
Transfers in - #312 000
Total revenues285,4000285,400
Expenditures
Operations000
Total expenditures000
Revenues over (under) expenditures285,400285,400
Beginning fund balance6,621,3956,621,395
Ending fund balance6,906,7956,906,795
#122 - WINTER WEATHER RESERVE FUND
Revenues
Investment Interest24,800024,800
Transfers in - #001000
Total revenues24,800024,800
Expenditures
Street maintenance expenditures500,0000500,000
Transfers out - #101000
Total expenditures500,0000500,000
Revenues over (under) expenditures(475,200)(475,200)
Beginning fund balance593,683593,683
Ending fund balance118,483118,483
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DEBT SERVICE FUNDS
#204 - LTGO BOND DEBT SERVICE FUND
Revenues
Spokane Public Facilities District590,8000590,800
Transfers in - #001398,7500398,750
Total revenues989,5500989,550
Expenditures
Debt Service Payments - CenterPlace590,8000590,800
Debt Service Payments - City Hall398,7500398,750
Total expenditures989,5500989,550
Revenues over (under) expenditures00
Beginning fund balance00
Ending fund balance00
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS
#301 - REET 1 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
Revenues
REET 1 - Taxes1,500,00001,500,000
Investment Interest275,0000275,000
Total revenues1,775,00001,775,000
Expenditures
Transfers out - #101254,3000254,300
Transfers out - #303474,6830474,683
Transfers out - #311 (pavement preservation)1,372,15001,372,150
Transfers out - #314289,3800289,380
Total expenditures2,390,51302,390,513
Revenues over (under) expenditures(615,513)(615,513)
Beginning fund balance7,389,1977,389,197
Ending fund balance6,773,6846,773,684
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#302 - REET 2 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
Revenues
REET 2 - Taxes1,500,00001,500,000
Investment Interest275,0000275,000
Total revenues1,775,00001,775,000
Expenditures
Transfers out - #101254,3000254,300
Transfers out - #3031,941,14701,941,147
Transfers out - #311 (pavement preservation)
1,372,15001,372,150
Transfers out - #314000
Total expenditures3,567,59703,567,597
Revenues over (under) expenditures(1,792,597)(1,792,597)
Beginning fund balance6,741,2916,741,291
Ending fund balance4,948,6944,948,694
#303 - STREET CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
Revenues
Grant Proceeds6,180,02506,180,025
Developer150,0000150,000
Transfers in - #10401,000,0001,000,000
Transfers in - #301474,6830474,683
Transfers in - #3021,941,14701,941,147
Transfers in - #3120800,000800,000
Transfers in - #31550,000050,000
Total revenues8,795,8551,800,00010,595,855
Expenditures
Street Construction/Reconstruction8,795,8551,800,00010,595,855
Total expenditures8,795,8551,800,00010,595,855
Revenues over (under) expenditures00
Beginning fund balance2,014,8562,014,856
Ending fund balance2,014,8562,014,856
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#309 - PARK CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
Revenues
Grant Proceeds000
Developer Contributions000
Transfers in - #312000
Total revenues000
Expenditures
Park Capital Projects83,634083,634
Total expenditures83,634083,634
Revenues over (under) expenditures(83,634)(83,634)
Beginning fund balance503,979503,979
Ending fund balance420,345420,345
#310 - CIVIC FACILITIES CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
Revenues
Judgments & Settlement000
Transfers in - #001000
Investment Interest 20,000020,000
Total revenues20,000020,000
Expenditures
Transfer out - #001000
Total expenditures000
Revenues over (under) expenditures20,00020,000
Beginning fund balance14,182,80614,182,806
Ending fund balance14,202,80614,202,806
#311 - PAVEMENT PRESERVATION
Revenues
Transfers in - #001000
Transfers in - #3011,372,15001,372,150
Transfers in - #3021,372,15001,372,150
Transfers in - #3121,042,42101,042,421
Grant Proceeds9,734,12409,734,124
Total revenues13,520,845013,520,845
Expenditures
Pavement preservation13,865,875013,865,875
Pre-project GeoTech50,000050,000
Total expenditures13,915,875013,915,875
Revenues over (under) expenditures(395,030)(395,030)
Beginning fund balance4,113,7704,113,770
Ending fund balance3,718,7403,718,740
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#312 - CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
Revenues
Transfers in - #001 ('23 fund bal >50%)000
Grant Proceeds000
Investment Interest 700,0000700,000
Total revenues700,0000700,000
Expenditures
Transfers out - #101 (Local Street Program)
1,750,0001,750,000
Transfers out - #303 (Sullivan Improvements)0800,000800,000
Transfers out - #311 (Pavement Preservation)1,042,4211,042,421
Transfers out - #314 (Pines Rd Underpass)
361,857361,857
Total expenditures3,154,278800,0003,954,278
Revenues over (under) expenditures(2,454,278)(3,254,278)
Beginning fund balance9,811,6179,811,617
Ending fund balance7,357,3396,557,339
#314 - RAILROAD GRADE SEPARATION PROJECTS FUND
Revenues
Grant Proceeds17,354,717017,354,717
Transfers in #301289,3800289,380
Transfers in #302000
Transfers in #312361,8570361,857
Transfers in #315258,8000258,800
Total revenues18,264,754018,264,754
Expenditures
Railroad Grade Separation Projects18,264,754018,264,754
Total expenditures18,264,754018,264,754
Revenues over (under) expenditures00
Beginning fund balance426,022426,022
Ending fund balance426,022426,022
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#315 - TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEES FUND
Revenues
Transportation Impact Fees400,0000400,000
Investment Interest 42,000042,000
Total revenues442,0000442,000
Expenditures
Transfers out - #30350,000050,000
Transfers out - #314258,8000258,800
Total expenditures308,8000308,800
Revenues over (under) expenditures133,200133,200
Beginning fund balance1,960,5151,960,515
Ending fund balance2,093,7152,093,715
#316 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
Revenues
Transfer in - #104000
Total revenues000
Expenditures
Cross Country Course Project000
Total expenditures000
Revenues over (under) expenditures00
Beginning fund balance29,21029,210
Ending fund balance29,21029,210
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ENTERPRISE FUNDS
#402 - STORMWATER FUND
RECURRING ACTIVITY
Revenues
Stormwater Management Fees6,170,00006,170,000
Investment Interest173,0000173,000
Miscellaneous000
Total Recurring Revenues6,343,00006,343,000
Expenditures
Wages / Benefits / Payroll Taxes1,662,78401,662,784
Supplies58,000058,000
Services & Charges2,360,19302,360,193
Intergovernmental Payments91,310091,310
Vehicle rentals - #50124,125024,125
Total Recurring Expenditures4,196,41204,196,412
Recurring Revenues Over (Under)
Recurring Expenditures2,146,58802,146,588
NONRECURRING ACTIVITY
Revenues
Grant Proceeds000
Miscellaneous000
Total Nonrecurring Revenues000
Expenditures
Capital - various projects4,500,00004,500,000
Watershed studies100,0000100,000
Asset management software system000
Total Nonrecurring Expenditures4,600,00004,600,000
Nonrecurring Revenues Over (Under)
Nonrecurring Expenditures(4,600,000)0(4,600,000)
Excess (Deficit) of Total Revenues
Over (Under) Total Expenditures(2,453,412)0(2,453,412)
Beginning working capital8,580,1988,580,198
Ending working capital6,126,7866,126,786
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#403 - AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA
Revenues
Spokane County420,0000420,000
Grant Proceeds000
Investment Interest30,000030,000
Total revenues450,0000450,000
Expenditures
Capital - various projects000
Effectiveness study000
Total expenditures000
Revenues over (under) expenditures450,000450,000
Beginning working capital1,918,9231,918,923
Ending working capital2,368,9232,368,923
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
#501 - ER&R FUND
Revenues
Vehicle rentals - #00183,850083,850
Vehicle rentals - #10178,575078,575
Vehicle rentals - #101 (plow replace.)300,0000300,000
Vehicle rentals - #40224,125024,125
Transfers in - #001 (IT equipment reserve)92,500092,500
Transfers in - #001 (new vehicles)047,00047,000
Investment Interest47,000047,000
Total revenues626,05047,000673,050
Expenditures
Small tools & minor equipment10,000010,000
Vehicle purchases50,000105,500155,500
Snow plow purchase270,0000270,000
Total expenditures330,000105,500435,500
Revenues over (under) expenditures296,050237,550
Beginning working capital1,236,7501,236,750
Ending working capital1,532,8001,474,300
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#502 - RISK MANAGEMENT FUND
Revenues
Investment Interest6,00006,000
Transfers in - #0011,100,00001,100,000
Total revenues1,106,00001,106,000
Expenditures
Auto & Property Insurance1,100,00001,100,000
Miscellaneous000
Total expenditures1,100,00001,100,000
Revenues over (under) expenditures6,0006,000
Beginning fund balance361,881361,881
Ending fund balance367,881367,881
#503 - PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND
Revenues
Transfers in - #001 (replacement amts)
652,8310652,831
Transfers in - #001 (transfer for equipment for
future additional officers)
000
Total revenues652,8310652,831
Expenditures
Equipment Purchases350,0000350,000
Total expenditures350,0000350,000
Revenues over (under) expenditures302,831302,831
Beginning fund balance2,004,5862,004,586
Ending fund balance2,307,4172,307,417
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#632 - PASSTHROUGH FEES & TAXES FUND
Revenues
Fees & taxes collected for other governments620,0000620,000
Total revenues620,0000620,000
Expenditures
Fees & taxes remitted to other governments620,0000620,000
Total expenditures620,0000620,000
Revenues over (under) expenditures00
Beginning fund balance00
Ending fund balance00
TOTAL OF ALL FUNDS
Total of Revenues for all Funds140,399,7855,348,800145,748,585
Total of Expenditures for all Funds148,412,5346,960,167155,372,701
Total grant revenues (included in total
revenues)34,130,3662,613,80036,744,166
Total Capital expenditures (included in
total expenditures)47,901,6182,000,50049,902,118
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Public Works Department
10210 E Sprague Avenue Spokane Valley WA 99206
Phone: (509) 720-5000 Fax: (509) 720-5075 www.spokanevalleywa.gov
Memorandum
Date: April 29, 2026
To: Chelsie Walls, Finance Director
From: Adam Jackson, Engineering Manager
Re: 2026 Drone Purchase Request
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REQUEST:
$35,000 budget amendment for the purchase of a new drone and its supporting systems.
BACKGROUND:
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) issued a Local Programs
Bulletin (LPB-2026-02) on January 14, 2026, regarding the prohibition of Federal funds for
certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS); in other words: drones and their supporting
software and hardware. The prohibition pertains Ƃŗ϶Ĩŗŵđijĩŏ϶đŏƂijƂijđŹϽ϶ŹŲđąijĨijąêňňƢ϶Ƃİđ϶¡đŗŲňđЪŹ϶
Republic of China. This prohibition took effect December 22, 2025. This prohibition impacts
local governments though their acceptance of federal funds. A local government is
potentially at risk of losing its Federal funds if it is found to be operating a prohibited drone.
Spokane Valley owns one drone, the DJI Mavic 3T Enterprise. This drone is prohibited. City
staff have ceased drone operations to maintain compliance with the law.
PROPOSAL:
The WSDOT bulletin provided a list of approved drone systems. Staff have evaluated the
approved list and request to purchase a preferred replacement drone, the Skydio X10.
Although unlikely, staff would reserve the right to deviate from the proposed drone model if
the procurement process identifies a more preferred option.
BUDGET IMPACTS:
The approximate total purchase price for the drone system is $30,000, see attached cost
estimate. Additionally, each year requires an annual licensing, software, and maintenance
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budgets, subsequent years will require $8,000.
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2026 City budget has $2,000 for drone maintenance. The 2026 maintenance has not been
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ATTACHMENTS:
Cost Estimate for Skydio X10 Kit (excluding recurring annual costs)
WSDOT LPB-2026-02
HQ Local Programs
Federal Restrictions on Foreign
Drones
LPB-2026-02 Page 1 of 3
HQ LP Project Development
HQ Local Programs
Date: January 14, 2026
Purpose
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide guidance for the restrictions on purchasing, maintaining or
operation of foreign drones.
Background
The American Security Drone Act instructs the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (0MB)
to establish government-wide policy for the procurement of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), also
known as drones, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of
Transportation, and the Attorney General, and in consultation with the Director of the National Institute
of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Guidance
Effective December 22, 2025, the American Security Drone Act of 2023 (ASDA) and OMB Memorandum
M-26-02 strictly prohibit the use of federal funds for UAS manufactured by covered foreign entities.
Local Agencies may no longer use FHWA funds (including grants, loans, or cooperative agreements) to
procure, operate, or maintain "covered UAS." Covered UAS includes any aircraft, flight controller,
camera, or ground control station supplied by a manufacturer that is based in, or subject to the control
of, a foreign adversary country, specifically the People's Republic of China.
9ƨǒźƦƒĻƓƷ ƌźƭƷĻķ ƚƓ ƷŷĻ ͻBlue Listͼ ƦǒĬƌźƭŷĻķ ĬǤ 5ĻŅĻƓƭĻ /ƚƓƷƩğĭƷ ağƓğŭĻƒĻƓƷ !ŭĻƓĭǤ źƭ źƓ ĭƚƒƦƌźğƓĭĻ
by default.
Equipment not listed on the Blue List may be compliant, however, a UAS operator will need
manufacturer certifications of compliance, for the breakdown of critical UAS components and a cyber
security assessment. There is no form or template for certification or assessments available at the time
of this bulletin.
The use of UAS are also prohibited by consultants and contractors performing work on federally funded
projects. A special contract provision for the Construction Phase will be required in Federally funded
Contracts (See Appendix A). This bulletin will be updated when more information becomes available.
Implementation Plan
1.Stop Procurements: Ensure no pending orders for this equipment will be paid for with federal
funds.
2.Cease Operations: If your existing fleet includes these covered UAS, you must cease their
operation, maintenance, or data processing on any FHWA funded project or grant.
HQ Local Programs
Federal Restrictions on Foreign
Drones
LPB-2026-02 Page 2 of 3
HQ LP Project Development
HQ Local Programs
Date: January 14, 2026
3.Segregate Assets: FHWA recommends physically quarantining these devices to prevent
accidental use on federally funded projects.
4.Project GSP: All Federally funded projects will insert special provision APWA 1-07.1(6),
Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
Resources
Local Agency Guidelines (Manuals | WSDOT)
OMB M-26-02 Ensuring Government Use of Secure Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Supporting
Defense Contract Management Agency at https://bluelist.appsplatformportals.us/Cleared-List/
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Contact Information
Michele L. Britton, P.E.
Assistant State Local Programs Engineer
Phone: (360) 705-7383 (Desk)
Email: Michele.Britton@wsdot.wa.gov
HQ Local Programs
Federal Restrictions on Foreign
Drones
LPB-2026-02 Page 3 of 3
HQ LP Project Development
HQ Local Programs
Date: January 14, 2026
1-07.1 Laws to be observed
(NEW DATE, APWA GSP)
Add the following new section:
1-07.1(6) Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
The procurement and/or use of any drone (UAS) to complete any primary or supporting tasks
within the scope of this Contract will comply with the following directives:
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) – American Security Drone Act of 2023
(ASDA, Pub. L. No. 118-31).
Office of Management and Budget Memorandum M-26-02 – Restrictions on using
federal funds to purchase or operate prohibited foreign UAS.
Federal Acquisition Regulation Clause 52.240-1 – Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft
Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign
Entities.
Contractors, subcontractors, and lower tier subcontractors may not procure or operate
prohibited UAS/drones manufactured or assembled by “covered foreign entities” as defined in
the Federal Acquisition Security Council (FASC) in the performance of this Contract.
Appendix A
RV64865
Chelsie Walls
From:Steve Roberge
Sent:Monday, April 27, 2026 11:52 AM
To:Chelsie Walls
Cc:Erik Lamb; Mike Basinger; Kelly Konkright; Tony Beattie
Subject:
Supplemental Budget Request
Attachments:Re: Comp Plan amendment for additional code development work attached
Hi Chelsie,
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you enough background to understand. There are two pieces to the request and additional
documentation is attached:
1) Supplemental Code Updates: $41,000
Since the Commerce grants & consultant contract were implemented, additional legislation has
passed the State Legislature. Several of these pieces of legislation must be implemented shortly
after our Comp Plan and Development Regulations must be adopted. (Comp Plan and Dev Regs
must be adopted by end of 2026 and other due dates include end of 01/27 & 7/27.) It is not only
more eicient to do these updates with the other updates already underway with the Comp Plan,
but it also helps avoid confusion for the public and developers. First many of the changes
supplement Comp Plan required updates that have been talked about through the process and
second, it creates a more stable development environment where neighbors and developers
know what to expect.
2) Adequate Provisions analysis & design: $34,000
We are required to provide capacity for aordable housing at all income levels. Following a recent
Growth Management Hearing Board (GMHB) decision, which occurred after the initial Commerce
grants and consultant contracts, Commerce has updated its guidelines. These updates move
beyond merely encouraging speci ǎ c housing types to requiring the identi ǎ cation of local funding
gaps and de ǎ ning when actions must be taken to ensure adequate housing provision. We have
identi ǎ đċ϶ƂİŗŹđ϶ЧêċđŴƇêƂđ϶ŲŵŗƚijŹijŗŏŹШ϶ăƇƂ϶ŏđđċ϶Ƃŗ϶ċŗ additional analysis and program design to
ensure they will work well without unintended consequences. To maintain compliance, they need
to be in place with our Comp Plan and Development regulations by end of 2026.
I have attached an email with draft scope of work. Please let me know if I can clarify or provide additional
info.
Thank you,
Steve
Steve Roberge // Planning Manager
10210 E. Sprague Ave // Spokane Valley, WA 99206
Phone: 509-720-5337 // sroberge@Spokanevalleywa.gov
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Chelsie Walls
From:Chad Knodel
Sent:Wednesday, April 8, 2026 3:57 PM
To:Chelsie Walls
Cc:Erik Lamb
Subject:
SharePoint budget amendment
Importance:High
Chelsie,
Regarding working with a vendor to assist us with implemđŏƂijŏĩ϶¨İêŵđ¡ŗijŏƂ϶ƜijƂİijŏ϶Ƃİđ϶9ijƂƢϽ϶ƜđЪŵđ϶ňŗŗńijŏĩ϶êƂ϶êăŗƇƂ϶
$95,000 (after tax) as a budget amendment for 2026.
The City would greatly bene ǎ t from the implementation of Microsoft SharePoint. SharePoint is included in our
annual Microsoft licensing, so there is no additional recurring cost for software. The bene ǎ ts of collaboration,
accessibility, and modern document management would serve the City well. We found a company on the MRSC
ƚđŏċŗŵ϶ňijŹƂ϶ƂİêƂ϶ƜŗƇňċ϶ƂŵêŏŹijƂijŗŏ϶ƂƜŗ϶ċđŲêŵƂŎđŏƂŹЪ϶ċŗąƇments and give us the knowledge and training to bring
other departments on internally. This one-time cost of education, best practices and data governance policy
improvement prevents project scope creep and has explicitly de ǎ ned deliverables.
Collaboration Bene ǎ ts:
Eêąİ϶ąŗŏƂŵêąƂ϶ƂİêƂ϶ijŹ϶ŵđƚijđƜđċ϶ăƢ϶Ƃİđ϶9ijƂƢ϶ƂƂŗŵŏđƢЪŹ϶ŗice would allow collaboration between drafts. Draft
versions of documents would no longer be emailed, stored, or saved (also reducing records management
workload). Sta could co-author a document in real-time. Because drafts would not be emailed back and forth,
the storage of records that have no retention value can be handled accordingly. In 2025, the City has over 200
contracts that were reviewed and collaborated on. Each one of those contracts could have bene ǎ ted from the use
of SharePoint. As technology has improved, more departments have been requesting this technology to
collaborate with outside agencies. Most recently, the deƚđňŗŲŎđŏƂ϶ŗĨ϶Ƃİđ϶9ijƂƢЪŹ϶ąŗŎŲŵđİđŏŹijƚđ϶Ųňêŏ϶ƜŗƇňċ϶İêƚđ϶
been an excellent use of this technology.
Accessibility:
Having accessible documents is important as the City works to respond to the expanding number of public
records requests. The ability to quickly identify documents related to a request would allow faster discovery of
records. Additionally, with the number of outside agencies working in tandem with our sta, allowing access to
appropriate records in real-time would be a huge win. Providing anywhere, anytime access is a tremendous
advantage. To do this securely and with an audit trail improves our data governance goals.
Document Management:
Search and discovery utilizing SharePoint is dramatically better than traditional ǎ le storage methods. Finding
records quickly and having them stored in a standardized method allows for faster discovery. File management is
Ŏŗŵđ϶ŹƂŵƇąƂƇŵđċ϶ąŗŎŲêŵđċ϶Ƃŗ϶êŏ϶ijŏċijƚijċƇêňЪŹ϶ijċea of how the structure should be developed.
Open to feedback.
Chad Knodel // IT Manager
10210 E. Sprague Ave // Spokane Valley, WA 99206
509-720-5055 // cknodel@SpokaneValleyWA.gov
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Community and Economic Development Department
Mike Basinger, CED Director
10210 E Sprague Avenue | Spokane Valley WA 99206
Phone: (509) 720-5000 | Fax: (509) 720-5075 | www.spokanevalleywa.gov
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To: Chelsie Taylor, Finance Director
From: Mike Basinger, Economic Development Director & Gloria Mantz, City Services Administrator
Date: April 20, 2026
Re: Fleet Replacement Request: Ford F-250 Super Duty for Abatement Operations & Ford
Maverick for Facilities
This memorandum is to formally request the procurement of a Ford F-250 Super Duty (Crew
Cab) equipped with a liftgate and Ford Maverick.
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The F-250 is essential to scaling our municipal abatement operations and supporting community-based
workforce re-entry programs. The vehicle will replace a fully depreciated mid-size truck from our current
fleet.
Our current mid-size truck lacks the necessary payload and towing capacity for abatement demands.
Upgrading to a 3/4-ton platform provides three primary advantages:
Provides the necessary torque and braking capacity to safely haul our existing dump trailer fully
loaded, a task that currently exceeds the safety ratings of our mid-size truck.
It will support the opportunity to partner with local non-profit organizations to provide work
opportunities for individuals re-entering the workforce. The crew cab configuration will allow
abatement crews transportation to job sites.
The addition of a liftgate will allow code enforcement staff to efficiently pick up heavy illegally
dumped items directly from city streets. This reduces the risk of workplace injuries and allows staff
to safely remove debris from our Right-of-Way (ROW).
While final pricing will depend on municipal fleet bidding. The current estimate for a 2026 Ford F-250
Super Duty (Crew Cab) with accessories is $68,500 (see itemized details below).
Vehicle Base MSRP (Crew Cab XL/XLT) $60,000
Tommy Gate G2 Series Liftgate $6,500
Headache rack, light and truck box $2,000
The purchase of Ford F-250 Super Duty (Crew Cab) will have long-term savings by internalizing hauling
costs and reducing our dependence on expensive third-party contractors. By replacing a fully
depreciated assets with a multi-purpose heavy-duty vehicle, we will improve response times for
abatements, safely remove debris from our ROW and support purpose-driven work.
CğĭźƌźƷźĻƭ wĻƨǒĻƭƷ
The Facilities Manager position was created in 2025 by converting a vacant position. An assigned vehicle
is necessary for the Facilities Manager to travel to City facilities and bring materials/tools to support the
Facilities team and address maintenance and repairs. The Facilities Manager has been using a pool
vehicle and his own personal vehicle so far. The cost to purchase a Ford Maverick is approximately
$37,000. This vehicle will replace a fully depreciated mid-size truck from our current fleet.
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$58,500 has been set aside from the vehicle lease program for the two depreciated mid-size code
enforcement vehicles. A supplemental allocation of $47,000 is required to purchase the Ford F-250
Super Duty (Crew Cab) and the Ford Maverick.