2003, 12-16 Study Session MinutesMINUTES
City of Spokane Valley
City Council Study Session
December 16, 2003
Executive Session: 4:30 p.m.
Mayor DeVleming called the meeting to order at 4:35 p.m. All councilmembers were in attendance
except Steve Taylor. It was moved by Mayor DeVleming and seconded by Councilmember Flanigan to
adjourn into Executive Session as per RCW 42.30.110(g) to discuss a personnel matter, and to reconvene
at 6:00 p.m. into the regular study session. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed:
None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned into Executive Session at 4:36 p.m.
At 6:10 p.m., Mayor DeVleming declared Council out of Executive Session. All councilmembers were in
attendance. Mayor DeVleming then welcomed everyone to the study session.
Attendance:
Councilmembers: Michael DeVleming, Mayor
Diana Wilhite, Deputy Mayor
Dick Denenny, Councilmember
Mike Flanigan, Councilmember
Richard Munson, Councilmember
Gary Schimmels, Councilmember
Steve Taylor, Councilmember
Staff Present: Dave Mercier, City Manager
Nina Regor, Deputy City Manager
Cal Walker, Police Chief
Ken Thompson, Finance Director
Neil Kersten, Public Works Director
Sue Pearson, Deputy City Clerk
Chris Bainbridge, City Clerk
1. Spokane Transit Authority Presentation.
Councilmember Denenny introduced Spokane Transit Authority representatives Kim Zentz, Interim CEO,
and Molly Myers, Communications Manager. Ms. Myers then went over the PowerPoint Presentation.
Ms. Myers also gave a brief history of the financial issues of Spokane Transit, which started with a repeal
of the excise tax and their loss of approximately 40% of their revenue. Discussion then ensued regarding
the proposed change of routes and times, paratransit (which is mandated), projected revenues from the
City of Spokane Valley, upcoming STA public hearings, and the affect and connection (if any) of the
Commute Trip Reduction Plan for Major Employers. Ms. Zentz added that they will continue gathering
public input and all questions and comments will be forwarded to the Task Force and Board. Ms. Myers
mentioned that the public hearings are scheduled for January 14 and 15.
2. Proposed Ordinance 03 -098 Creating Funds.
Finance Director Thompson explained that rather than create three funds, only one fund for trails and
paths is necessary, and that this is more of a housekeeping item. Discussion ensued regarding the
definition of trails and paths and whether it included areas in parks. Director Thompson said he felt that
trails and paths move traffic — whether that be vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian. It was moved by Deputy
Mayor Wilhite and seconded by Mayor DeVleming to advance Ordinance 03 -098 to a second reading.
Vote by acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried.
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Date Approved by Council: 12 -23 -03
3. Wastewater Interlocal Agreement Draft.
Public Works Director Kersten distributed updated copies of the draft interlocal, and proceeded to explain
the highlights and the changes in the document, adding that tonight represents the first touch of this draft
agreement. Several councilmembers voiced concern of not having enough information or discussion to
consider approval of such an agreement, and that issues such as ownership, control, and rates should be
discussed in further detail. City Manager Mercier added that the trip to Stockton California to discuss
Stockton's DBO plant was insightful, but that contracts have been set aside by an appeals court judge in
California due to issues related to notice requirements; and that staff is attempting to collect more
information about that and to determine if it does or will have an affect on plans here. After further
discussion and review of the draft agreement, it was Council consensus to have staff further explore: (1)
how to mediate conflicts; (2) who has financial responsibility for such mediation; (3) who determines
how reserve funds might be spent; (4) council having greater contributions in any final county decision;
(5) more flexibility in agreement language concerning ratings and service charges; (6) making sure no
new taxes are added; (7) possibility of creating any other funds such as sewer reserve fund or valve
replacement fund; (8) our proportionate share regarding SAWTP and future upgrading; and (9) weighed
representation based on usage of the plant. This item will be brought back for further discussion at a later
meeting.
Mayor DeVleming called for a recess at 7:45 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 7:54 p.m.
4. Library Report.
Deputy City Manager Regor explained that she just returned from the Library Board's meeting and has
two proposals for further consideration; and that the Library Board is willing to approve an agreement
using either option. Option 1 would use the property tax valuation method. Although the assessor's
numbers are still not final, it is estimated option 1 will cost the City $2,090,000. Option 2 moves away
from the property tax valuation and tries to estimate the Valley usage; in that for every branch in the
district, they have attempted to determine how many Valley residents were signed up for each branch's
use; that it appears approximately 80% use of the Valley Branch is from Valley residents; and that this
option would cost the City approximately $2,099,860 with reimbursement caps. After discussion of the
two options, it was stated that if there are to be set figures for valuation, there should be set figures for
actual uncollectibles. City Manager Mercier suggested since the proposal of option 2 is new; staff will
bring a presentation to the next meeting for further council evaluation.
5. Police Station Occupancy Agreement Report.
City Manager Mercier reported that staff is following along on a lease provision for the precinct in the
Valley; that he and Cal Walker met with Marshall and the county is in virtual agreement; and that the
County attorney is working on the document and a proposed lease agreement will be forthcoming.
6. Fleet Management Policy.
City Manager Mercier explained that this policy is similar to that which he used in other Washington
communities, customized to reflect transactions in the valley. Council suggested changes to consider in
the policy include: (1) section 6 to add a statement about obeying state motor vehicle laws; (2) on page
five under accident reporting and investigation #2 — to add the word "immediately" in the first sentence
after the word notified; and (3) add a requirement to notify the police department of all accidents. It was
also suggested to add a clause that a disposable camera will be kept in each city vehicle's glove box to be
used to document any accident situations. This policy will be re- drafted and brought back next week for
further consideration.
7. Legislative Issues.
Councilmember Taylor mentioned the upcoming January AWC Conference in Olympia, and that council
might want to decide which issues to promote to the Olympia legislators. After council discussion of the
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topics, Council suggested the following issues for legislators' consideration: economic development;
expansion of community harm zone in order to expand economically depressed areas and to get those
zones re- authorized; new legislation to expand boundaries; tax equalization; source -rule sales tax; water
rights; public facilities district expansion; and tort reform.
It was moved by Mayor DeVleming and seconded by Councilmember Munson to extend the meeting
another 20 minutes. Council approved.
8. Boards /Committee Appointments.
It was moved by Mayor DeVleming and seconded, to extend by twelve months, the Growth
Management Steering Committee to include Steve Taylor and Rich Munson as primary, and keep the
remainder councilmembers as alternates, with a termination date of 12 -31 -2004. Vote by Acclamation:
In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried.
Deputy Mayor Wilhite announced that due to business reasons, she will withdraw from the Spokane
Transit Authority Board effectively immediately. Mayor DeVleming accepted her withdraw. Deputy
Mayor Wilhite said she will send a follow -up letter.
9. Advance Agenda Additions.
Brief discussion ensued regarding issues on upcoming agendas.
10. City Manager Comments.
City Manager Mercier reminded everyone of the groundbreaking ceremony for CenterPlace set for
tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. Mr. Mercier also mentioned that Council has provided an opportunity to show
their recognition and appreciation of the employees' diligence, by closing offices New Year's Eve at 3:30
for a celebration. Additionally, Mr. Mercier mentioned that in checking other businesses and entities in
the area, it appears to be a time- honored tradition to close early on Christmas Eve. After brief discussion,
it was decided that City Hall offices will close at 1:00 p.m. Christmas Eve.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
Christine Bainbridge, C Clerk
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Michael DeVleming(Mayor
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Board of County Commissioners
Clerk of the Board
1116 W. Broadway
Spokane, Washington 99206
Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Spokane Valley and Spokane
County Regarding Wastewater Management
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of January, 2004, by and
between the CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, Washington, a municipal corporation oldie State
of Washington, having offices for the transaction of business at 11707 East Sprague Avenue,
Suite 106, Spokane Valley Washington, 99206 hereinafter referred to as the "CITY ", and
SPOKANE COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Washington, having offices for the
transaction of business at 1116 West Broadway, Spokane Washington, Washington 99260,
hereinafter referred to as the "COUNTY," jointly referred to, along with the CITY, as the
"PARTIES."
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the C!T'Y is located in the Aquifer Protection Area established by the
COUNTY by Ordinance 85 -061 dated July 30, 1985; and
WHEREAS, prior to the incorporation of the CITY, the COUNTY had, with the
direction and approval of the State of Washington Department of Ecology (DOE), begun the
extension of sanitary sewers within the Aquifer Protection Area, which area includes that arca
now incorporated as the City of Spokane Valley, following a program to be completed in
accordance. with the plan developed by the COUNTY; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has created a Utilities Division within the Public Works
Department capable of implementing the completion of the sanitary sewer program to standards
acceptable to the CITY; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has prepared and adopted the Spokane County 2001
Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (Plan) for implementation of a sewer program for
the Urban Growth Areas within the Aquifer Protection Area and
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WHEREAS, the CITY wishes to see the completion of the sanitary sewer system to
protect and serve the CITY's residents, businesses, and the aquifer;; and _ _ - -{ Deleted:.
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has received an Extended Grant from the State of
Washington Centennial Clean Water Fund to be used to reduce the cost impacts of sewer
construction in the Aquifer Protection Area (APA); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of chapter 36.36 RCW, the citizens of the
COUNTY voted to implement an APA Fee to prpvide. a financing method to preserve. protect _ -
and rehabilitate the Spokane Rathdrum Aquifer, which Fee will sunset in year 2005 unless it is
reauthorized by the voters; and
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WHEREAS, the COUNTY has accumulated substantial fund balances in the sewer
utility fund(s) from connection fees, wastewater treatment charges, sales tax al locations and APA
Fees; and
WHEREAS, a substantial portion of the APA Fees, sales tax revenues, connection fees,
and wastewater treatment charges were contributed from within the area of the CITY; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has had a policy of assisting property owners in the
unincorporated areas, which included City of Spokane Valley, by reducing the net cost of the
Capital Facilities Charge Rate (CFR) paid by each property within the sewer program; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of chapter 36.94.180 RCW, in the event of an
incorporation of an arca in which a county is operating a sewerage system, the property,
facilities, and equipment of such sewerage system lying within the incorporated area may be
transferred to the city if such transfer will not materially affect the operation of any of the
remaining county system, subject to the assumption by the city of the county's obligation
relating to such property, facilities, and equipment, under the procedures specified in and
pursuant to the authority contained in chapter 35.13.A RCW; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY and CITY are obligated to complete the elimination of septic
tanks in the Urban Growth Area by extending sewer service to all properties to the extent
practicable; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY owns, operates, and maintains all of the existing public
sewer system within the CITY; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to chapter 36.94.170 RCW the CITY has the primary authority for
constructing, operating and maintaining a sewage system within the CITY unless the CITY
desires through written consent that the COUNTY continue to own, operate, and maintain the
pub lic sewer system within the CITY.
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NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual promises set forth herein,
the PARTIES hereto do mutually agree as follows:
I SECTION I: OWNERSHIP, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND ADMINISTRATION - _ - { Deiced: s
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The CITY authorizes the COUNTY to own, operate and maintain the sanitary sewer
system (System) within the CITY as a public utility, as provided for in chapter
36.94.170 RCW. For the purpose of this Agreement the terminology "System" shall
mean all publicly owned sewers, manholes, appurtenances, and pumping stations within
public rights of way or within public easements within the CITY. If the COUNTY
implements a new regional wastewater treatment plant.. as referenced in Section 3 of
this Agreement, the new regional wastewater treatment plant shall become a part of the
LSvstem ".
1 -2 The CITY shall grant a franchise to the COUNTY for use of CITY public right of way
for the purpose of providing said sanitary sewer service. ,The CITY mat charge a
franchise fee to the COUNTY for said franchise. If the CITY chooses to charge, or
adjust, a franchise fee. the CITY shall notify the COUNTY in writing not later than
September 1" of the preceding year, of the intent to shared. or adjust, the franchise fee.
The purpose of the franchise fee would be to compensate the CITY for its reasonable
costs. expenses, and obligations actually incurred or contracted which are directly
related to and which benefit the CITY areas that the COUNTY serves,
1 -3 The COUNTY shall not enact or impose any tax on gross revenues generated by the-- -
System within the CITY pursuant to chapter 36.94.160 RCW.
1 -4 The CITY initially shall adopt the provisions of Spokane County Code Chapter 8.03 - --
( "Sewer Code ") in its entirety. The CITY may adopt future revisions made by the
COUNTY to Spokane County Code Chapter 8.03 within 90 calendar days of the date of
adoption by the COUNTY. Nothing contained herein shall prevent the City Council
from exercising its legislative discretion to amend, modify or repeal the Sewer Code as
deemed reasonably necessary to serve the best interests of the CITY, provided the City
shall not enact legislation that detrimentally impacts or unreasonably interferes with
state or federal permits issued to operate the System. The CITY shall notify the
COUNTY if it chooses not to adopt subsequent revisions requested by the COUNTY,
or if the CITY elects to amend, modify or repeal the Sewer Code.
1 -5 The CITY delegates authority to the COUNTY to enforce the provisions of Spokane-- -
County Code Chapter 8.03 within the CITY. COUNTY shall administer, bill, collect
and account for all charges and service fees related to the System. The COUNTY shall .
be the primary party responsible for initiating any civil and /or criminal litigation for
enforcement through its own legal counsel. he cary_diall_be j3LI
,responsible for inspection activities, engineering services, legal or other actions ," -
necessary ssary to enforce pompliance with the_ CITY takes action 10 benefit the System, _
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including but not limited to civil and/or criminal litigation for enforcement. surveys,
studies or property acquisition, the COUNTY shall compensate the CITY for its
reasonable costs, expenses and obligations actually incurred. See chapter 36.94.170
RC W.
1 -6 All permits issued by the COUNTY for connection to the System shall be reported to -- i Formatted: Bullets and Numbering J
the CITY. The COUNTY will direct sewer installers to the CITY for permits to work
in the CITY rights of way. CITY shall retain all fees for right of way permits.
1 -7 Each year in January, the COUNTY will report to the CITY (i) System extensions - - - {Formatted: Bullets and Numbering J
completed for the previous calendar year, (ii) the number of actual connections (ERU)
completed the previous year, and (iii) the total ERU count for the System within the
CITY.
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requirements to the sewer system, in accordance with ,the S ewer Code, COUNTY shall - Deleted: spotnne Conmy ----)
submit an annual report in January of each year listing the number and address of all - { Deleted: Chapter 8.03
properties where sewer service is available but which have not completed the
connections to the System.
1 -9 The COUNTY, through its Board of County Commissioners, will establish, set, and- - - - { Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
adopt all fees, rates, and charges for the sanitary sewer system pursuant to chapters
36.94.140 and 35.67.020 RCW. To the maximum extent possible, rates and charges
will be based on cost of service. Prior to setting rates and charges for the following
year, the COUNTY shall present its proposal to the CITY for review and comment.
The COUNTY will endeavor to maintain the cost of sewer construction and treatment
plant capacity to serve both CITY and COUNTY customers at the lowest practicable
cost.
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the CITY, provided that the cost of service is equal. If a franchise fee is charged by the
CITY, or if the cost of service varies substantially for a class of customers inside the
CITY compared to outside, or if new subsidy revenues are provided to the sewer
program by either the CITY or COUNTY, differential fees, rates, or charges may be
adopted. The COUNTY will meet with the City before adopting differential fees, rates,
or charges. In the event that the parties do not agree on a proposed differential in fees,
rates, or charges, they agree to submit the issues to mediation. The form of the
mediation shall be as agreed between the parties.
CITY and COUNTY agree that the future revenues for new treatment plant capacity,
upgrades of the Cite of Spokane Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant (SAWTP),
interceptors and pumping stations will be generated through a combination of General
Facilities Charges (GFC's) and Wastewater Treatment Plant Charges. CITY agrees
that subsidies for GFC's for new development should be eliminated, and that GFC's
and Wastewater Treatment Plant Charges should be set at a level to generate adequate
revenues to pay for new treatment plant capacity. COUNTY agrees that surplus
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revenues (above the amount necessary to subsidize Capital Facilities Rates (CFR's)) in
the reserve funds will be used to offset the cost of new wastewater treatment plant
capacity.
1 -12 Annually, prior to submission to the Board of County Commissioners for adoption, the
COUNTY will provide the CITY with the proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
and proposed T CFR' for extension and_operation of the S }_stem within the GTTY. _ - { Deleted: Capital Facilities Rates
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SECTION 2: PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF SEWERS
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Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (Plan) as necessary to conform_to_the_ -- rD �2001
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The COUNTY shall be responsible for diligently pursuing the completion of the
sanitary sewer system and septic tank elimination program (STEP) in accordance with
the Plan and the Six Year Sewer Construction Capital Improvement Program, as
amended annually. This responsibility shall include the planning, design, and
construction of new sewers, as identified in the Plan, within the System through the life
of this Agreement.
2 -3 The COUNTY may extend the System to areas outside of the CITY, provided that
adequate capacity is maintained in the trunk and interceptor sewers to serve properties
within the CITY. Extension of sewer service outside of the CITY shall not cause
additional costs to accrue to CITY sewer users.
2 4 The COUNTY shall restore all CITY streets, in which sewer construction takes place,
with full width reconstruction of the street base, surface and drainage to standards
approved by the CITY, which standards shall not be less than the standards adopted and
applied by the COUNTY prior to incorporation. The CITY shall pay for all additional
costs to provide full width pavement, beyond the normal trench width pavement
replacement. The methods used to establish the scope and budget for full width paving
shall be generally consistent with the methods established 'l Attachment "A ". At the _ _ -{ Deleted: ,
beginning of each construction season, COUNTY staff in collaboration with CITY staff 0:1
will evaluate the condition of streets and roads within the CITY, and determine the
scope and cost for full width pavement in that year's projects. Full width pavement
will not be included in the construction projects until the CITY and COUNTY staffs'
agree in writing to the scope and budget for full width paving. During the construction
period, COUNTY will provide monthly invoices to the CITY for the full width paving
completed, and CITY shall provide payment to the COUNTY within 30 calendar days.
Any late payment will be subject to n penalty based upon lost interest earnines had the
payment been timely paid and invested in the Spokane_ County Treasurer's Investment
Pool.
2 -5 The COUNTY shall continue to actively pursue grants and low interest loans to offset
costs of the sewer construction program. Grants and loans shall be applied
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proportionally to COUNTY sewer customers outside and inside of the CITY. CITY
agrees to cooperate with and support the COUNTY in pursuing erants and loans.
2 -6 The COUNTY will pursue the reauthorization of the Aquifer Protection Area Fees as
provided for in chapter 36.36 RCW to reduce the cost of sewers to users of the System.
The CITY shall consider a resolution to support this effort to obtain additional funds to
reduce the cost of sewers to CITY residents and properties. To the extent required by
law, the CITY will pass a resolution agreeing that its boundaries be included within the
Aquifer Protection Area.
2 -7 The COUNTY shall continue to provide a subsidy to the cost of C ,FR's using the
computational method currently in effect, within the limits of' sewer reserve funds
available for the subsidy. A copy of that method is attached hereto as Attachment "B"
and incorporated herein by reference. For the purpose of this Agreement the
terminology "Sewer Reserve Fund" shall mean those monies reflected in Budget Funds
403 and 436, indicated as Beginning and End Fund Balances. Sewer Reserve Funds are
for authorized sewer uses and APA program uses, and are not solely for the subsidy of
Capital Facilities Rates. Neither the COUNTY nor CITY will he obligated to
contribute any additional funds to support this subsidy.
SECTION 3: WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CAPACITY
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3 -1 CurrentIy_, wastewater treatment_is_provided at the ,SAWTP_,_for which the_COUN7Y
has a contract with the City of Spokane for up to 10 million gallons per day of capacity.
The COUNTY acknowledges that a portion of the above referenced wastewater
treatment capacity has been acquired by the CITY properties connected to the System.
3 -2 The CITY agrees that the COUNTY will be the lead agency for implementation of a
new regional wastewater treatment plant in the western edge of the Spokane Valley
geographic area. The new regional wastewater treatment plant will be capable of
providing wastewater treatment capacity to customers in the CITY the COUNTY, and
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alternate preferred site for the new regional plant, and will prepare Amendments, to the _ _ Deleted: an
previously finalized Supplemental Environmental hnpact Statement .JSEIS) and
Wastewater Facilities Plan Amendment report, provided that the City of Spokane
parees to provide a proportional share of the cost of cngineerine. The project will be
designed, constructed and operated using the ,Design,Build - Operate (DBOZ delivery_ _ - - Deleted: implemented
method. The COUNTY will endeavor to complete the evaluation of Playfair Race - Deleted: Design
Track on a schedule to facilitate execution of the SRF Loan Offer that has been .{ Deleted: Bud
extended to the COUNTY by the Washington Department of Ecology. The COUNTY
will make the final decision on the location and size of the new regional wastewater
treatment plant_ ;1 UNTY will p the draft Facilities Plan Amendment and _ -{ Deleted: in consultation with the CITY,
draft amendment to the SEIS to the CITY for review and comment prior to finalizing end the City arspokanc.
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As the. lead agency for implementation of the new regional wastewater treatment plant,
the COUNTY will coordinate closely with the CITY. For purposes of this paragraph
the tenninolo "cg rdinate" shall mean formulation of a technical review group
including representatives from the public works departments of the COUNTY. the
CITY. and the City of Spokane. which will meet on a regular basis to review the
progress of work,, and to discuss issues related to the technical aspects of the rew
reeional wastewater treatment plant and to the project implementation process. A
representative from each of the two cities will participate on the selection committee for
the 0130 selection process.
SECTION NO. 4: INDUSTRIAL PRETREATMENT PROGRAM
4 -I The CITY delegates authority to the COUNTY to implement and administer the County's
Approved Industrial Pretreatment Program ( "AIPP ") in accordance with County, State, and
Federal laws, regulations and requirements. For the purpose of this Agreement the
COUNTY'S AIPP shall mean the Industrial Pretreatment Program dated June 5, 1998 and any
revisions thereto approved by the Washington State Department of Ecology. This authority
shall apply to all properties that utilize the COUNTY'S wastewater collection system located
within the CITY'S incorporated boundaries. The AIPP includes the COUNTY'S Pretreatment
Ordinance as adopted in Chapter 8.03, Article 4000 "Pretreatment," (in its entirety), and
Sections 8.03.9080, 8.03.9100, 8.03.9160, 8.03.9180, and 8.03.9185 of the Spokane County
Code.
4-2 The CITY shall adopt the provisions of Spokane County Code Chapter 8.03 Article 4000,
"Pretreatment," (in its entirety), and Sections 8.03.9080, 8.03.9100, 8.03.9160, 8.03.9180, and
8.03.9185 prior to the COUNTY implementing or administering its AIPP within the CITY'S
boundaries. A copy of said Article and Sections are attached hereto in Appendix "A." The
CITY agrees to review, consider and adopt future revisions made by the COUNTY to Spokane
County Code Chapter 8.03, Article 4000 "Pretreatment," (in its entirety), and Sections
8.03.9080, 8.03.9100, 8.03.9160, 8.03.9180, and 8.03.9185 of the Spokane County Code within
90 calendar days of the date of adoption by the COUNTY.
4-3 The CITY delegates authority to the COUNTY to enforce all the provisions of Spokane County
Codc Chapter 8.03, Article 4000 "Pretreatment," (in its entirety), and Sections 8.03.9080,
8.03.9100, 8.03.9160, 8.03.9180, and 8.03.9185 of the Spokane County Code within the CITY
as those provisions presently exist or as they may be hereafter revised. The CITY agrees, upon
request of the COUNTY, to make available any of its staff, to include law enforcement, which
;nay be necessary in conjunction with COUNTY enforcement actions.
SECTION 5: NOTICE
All notices or other communications given hereunder shall be deemed given on: (I) the day such
notices or other communications are received when sent by personal delivery; or (ii) the third day
following the day an which the same have been mailed by first class delivery, postage prepaid
addressed to COUNTY at the address set forth below for such Party, or at such other address as
COUNTY shall from time -to -time designate by notice in writing to the other PARTIES:
COUNTY:
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Spokane County Chief Executive Officer or his/her authorized representative
1116 West Broadway Avenue
Spokane, Washington 99260
CITY: City of Spokane Valley City Manager or his/her authorized representative
Redwood Plaza
11707 East Sprague Avenue, Suite 106
Spokane Valley, Washington 99206
SECTION 6: COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which, when so
executed and delivered, shall be an original, but such counterparts shall together constitute but
one and the same.
SECTION 7: ASSIGNMENT
No party may assign in whole or part its interest in this Agreement without the written approval of
all other PARTIES.
SECTION S: LIABILITY
(a) COUNTY shall indemnify and hold harmless CITY and its officers, agents, and employees,
or any of them from any and all claims, actions, suits, liability, loss, costs, expenses, and
damages of any nature whatsoever, by any reason of or arising out of any negligent act or
omission of COUNTY, its officers, agents and employees, or any of them relating to or arising
out of performing services pursuant to this Agreement. In the event that any suit based upon such
claim, action, loss, or damages is brought against CITY, COUNTY shall defend the same at its
sole cost and expense; provided that CITY reserves the right to participate in said suit if any
principle of governmental or public law is involved; and if final judgment in said suit be
rendered against CITY, and its officers, agents, and employees, or any of them, or jointly against
CITY and COUNTY and their respective officers, agents, and employees, COUNTY shall
satisfy the same.
(b) CITY shall indemnify and hold harmless COUNTY and its officers, agents, and employees,
or any of them from any and all claims, actions, suits, liability, loss, costs, expenses, and
damages of any nature whatsoever, by any reason of or arising out of any negligent act or
omission of CITY, its officers, agents and employees, or any of them relating to or arising out of
performing services pursuant to this Agreement. In the event that any suit based upon such
claim, action, Toss, or damages is brought against COUNTY, CITY shall defend the same at its
sole cost and expense; provided that COUNTY reserves the right to participate in said suit if any
principle of governmental or public law is involved; and if final judgment in said suit be
rendered against COUNTY, and its officers, agents, and employees, or any of them, or jointly
against COUNTY and CITY and their respective officers, agents, and employees, CITY shall
satisfy the same.
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(c) The foregoing indemnity is specifically intended to constitute a waiver of each party's
immunity under Washington's Industrial Insurance Act, chapter 51 RCW, respecting the other
party only, and only to the extent necessary to provide the indemnified party with a full and
complete indemnity of claims made by the indemnitor's employees. The PARTIES
acknowledge that these provisions were specifically negotiated and agreed upon by them.
(d) COUNTY and CITY agree to either self insure or purchase polices of insurance covering the
matters contained in this Agreement with coverages of not less than S5,000,000 per occurrence
with 55 aggregate limits including for ENGINEERS professional liability and auto
liability coverages.
SECTION 9: RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES
The PARTIES intend that an independent contractor relationship will be created by this Agreement.
No agent, employee, servant or representative of COUNTY shall be deemed to be an employee,
agent, servant or representative of CITY for any purpose. Likewise, no agent, employee, servant or
representative of CITY shall be deemed to be an employee, agent, servant or representative of
COUNTY for any purpose.
SECTION 10: MODIFICATION
This Agreement may be modified in writing by mutual written agreement of the PARTIES.
SECTION 11: DURATION
This Agreement shall be effective as of the date set forth herein above and shall continue until
terminated pursuant to Section 11.
SECTION 12: TERMINATION
The CITY or COI.NTY mayterminate this Azreement upon 12 months written notice. sent b�; - -
certified mail rovided that termination fthis A eement shall not occur during the seriod of
time between the date of execution In the COUNTY of a contract with a DBO firm and the
completion date of acceptance testing for the new regional wastewater treatment plank
Within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of the written notice of termination, and at least
once every two weeks thereafter, the parties shall meet to negotiate the terms and conditions of a
Termination Agreement. The negotiation of the Termination Agreement shall address transfer of
assets, transfer of employees, transfer of fund balance reserves, transfer of contractual
obligations, transfer of indebtedness obligations, establishment of system value, transfer of the
new re0gnal wastewater treatment plant, determination whether there is a material affect to the
Aeration of any of the remaining COUNTY system, payments to the COUNTY, and all other
aspects of an equitable termination of this Agreement, and pursuant to chapter 36.94.180 RCW.
If the parties are unable to reach final agreement on the terns and conditions of a Termination
Agreement within six (6) months from the date of receipt of the notice, non - binding mediation
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shall occur. The parties shall mutually decide the mediation procedures, dates, and person(s) to
conduct the mediation. Mediation shall be concluded within twelve (12) months from the date of
receipt of the notice, unless mutually agreed otherwise by the parties.
SECTION 13: PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
The ownership of all property and equipment utilized by the COUNTY under the terms of this
Agreement shall remain with the COUNTY.
SECTION 14: ALL WRITINGS CONTAINED HEREIN /BINDING EFFECT
This Agreement contains terms and conditions agreed upon by the PARTIES. The PARTIES agree
that there are no other understandings, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this
Agreement.
This Agreement shall he binding upon the PARTIES hereto, their successors and assigns.
SECTION 15: VENUE STIPULATION
This Agreement has been and shall be construed as having been made and delivered within the
State of Washington and it is mutually understood and agreed by each party that this Agreement
shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington both as to interpretation and
performance. Any action at law, suit in equity or judicial proceeding for the enforcement of this
Agreement, or any provision hereto, shall be instituted only in courts of competent jurisdiction
within Spokane County, Washington.
SECTION 16: SEVERAI3ILITY
It is understood and agreed among the PARTIES that if any parts, terms or provisions of this
Agreement are held by the courts to be illegal, the validity of the remaining portions or
provisions shall not be affected and the rights and obligations of the PARTIES shall not be
affected in regard to the remainder of the Agreement. If it should appear that any part, term or
provision of this Agreement is in conflict with any statutory provision of the State of
Washington, then the part, term or provision thereof that may be in conflict shall be deemed
inoperative and null and void insofar as it may be in conflict therewith and this Agreement.shall
be deemed to modify to conform to such statutory provision.
SECTION 17: RECORDS
All public records prepared, owned, used or retained by COUNTY in conjunction with this
Agreement shall be deemed CITY property and shall be made available to CITY upon request by
the C1TY Manager. COUNTY will notify CITY of any public disclosure request under chapter
42.17 RCW for copies or viewing of such records as well as the PROSECUTOR'S response
thereto.
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SECTION 18: JIEADINCS
The section headings appearing in this Agreement have been inserted solely for the
purpose of convenience and ready reference. In no way do they purport to, and shall not
be deemed to define, limit or extend the scope or intent of the sections to which they
pertain.
SECTION 19: STATIONARY
CITY agrees COUNTY will use COUNTY'S stationary in conjunction with meeting its
responsibilities under the terms of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date
and year opposite their respective signatures.
DATED: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF SPOKANE, COUNTY, WASHINGTON
ATTEST:
VICKY M. DALTON
CLERK OF THE BOARD
BY:
Daniela Erickson, Deputy JOHN ROSKELLEY, Commissioner
DATED: CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY:
Attest: By:
Its:
City Clerk (Title)
Approved as to form only:
City Attorney
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M. KATE MCCASLIN, Vice -Chair
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ATTACHMENT A
TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY AND SPOKANE COUNTY
REGARDING WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT
Pavement Removal and Replacement Limits for Sewer Construction
Spokane County will include in its annual sewer construction budget the costs to restore the
paving that is required to be removed for sewer construction, including mainline sewer,
manholes, and side sewers.
The City of Spokane Valley may elect to add to the scope of the paving work associated with
County sewer projects. For example, the City may request additional pavement replacement to
accomplish fiull -width paving, additional road pavement width, and/or extended paving beyond
the termination of the sewer main. The following guidelines shall be used as the underlying
basis for determining the County's share of the asphalt concrete pavement (ACP) removal and
replacement costs:
I. The quantity of ACP removed and replaced to construct a section of sewer main between
two manholes shall be determined using the following dimensions:
a) Width: The lesser of 1.8 times the average depth of the sewer along the section of
sewer main, or the existing road width.
b) Length: Manhole center to manhole center, plus an additional fifteen feet beyond
each terminal manhole.
2. The quantity of ACP removed and replaced to excavate the trench for a sewer service
stub shall be determined using the following dimensions:
a) Width: 15 feet
b) Length: Distance from edge of existing pavement to calculated limit of sewer
main trench as determined in 1.a) above.
3. In those locations where ACP removal for the sewer main to the width described in I.a)
above would leave a strip of existing ACP less than six (6) feet in width, removal and
replacement of that strip of existing ACP will be included in the cost of the sewer project,
and shall become part of the County's share of the cast.
4. In those locations where ACP removal for the sewer main and service stubs, as described
in paragraphs 1 and 2, would leave an area of existing ACP less than 50 square yards in
size, removal and replacement of that arca of existing ACP will be included in the cost of
the sewer project, and shall become part of the County's share of the cost.
1
Total Cost of Projects
$12,000,000
+
2
Interim Financing Costs
Estimated at 2%
$240,000
3
Subtotal
=
S12,240,000
4
Grant Funding From WDOE
$3,750,000
5
Subtotal
=
$8.490,000
+
6
General Facilities Charges (GFC)
$4,294,610
7
Subtotal
=
$12,784,610
8
Subsidy Funding
t 25 %
S3,196,152
9
Subtotal
=
$9,588,458
10
Estimated Number of E.RU's
171 1
11
Capital Facilities Rate (CFR) per ERU
=
$5,604
CALCULATION OF MONTHLY CFR
1
Estimated Bond Interest Rate
6 %
2
CFR per ERU
$5,604.00
3
Bond Issuance Costs
1.3 %
S72.85
4
Total Amount Financed
=
$5,676.85
5
Resulting; Monthly CFR Payment
=
S40.67
This Attachment illustrates the historical methodology used to calculate and establish the Capital
Facilities Rates (CFR) to be applied for projects within the COUNTY's Septic Tank Elimination
Program (STEP). The numbers used in this illustration are hypothetical and do not relate to any
specific data or year of construction. This illustration does not imply what CFR amount will be
established in future years.
NOTES:
1. ERU denotes Equivalent Residential Unit
2. The General Facilities Charge, at the unsubsidized rate, is $2,510 per ERU in this
illustration
3. Monthly CFR Payment amounts are computed based on 240 payments
4. For l.,ine 8. the subsidy funding is provided from Reserves in Fund 403 and Fund 436 -- - - kr Formatted: lets and Numbering 3
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ATTACHMENT B
TO THE INT1R.LOCAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY AND SPOKANE COUNTY
(REGARDING WASTEWATER MANAGEYiENT
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December 11, 2003
What have you done for us lately?
Provided below is a current summary of recent efforts undertaken to reduce costs,
improve relationships, grow partnerships, enhance fiscal stewardship, and generally
improve the quality of the environment in which we solve problems and provide service.
Cost Savings:
Since 2001, 20 support positions (these would be any position that is not a
bus/van operator or vehicle maintenance position) have been left unfilled or
deleted. Five of those are management positions, which were eliminated in the
March/April 2003 streamlining of management layers.
Implemented measures to achieve cost savings and improve the efficiency and
effectiveness of the system since 1998. This includes a comprehensive
operational analysis resulting in improved system productivity, an approximate
7% service reduction in 2000, as well as increases in fare structure implemented
in 2002.
Forty percent of our paratransit services are contracted with Laidlaw. The 2004
contract has been restructured to take advantage of Spokane Transit's fuel tax
savings ($0.5322 /gallon exemption) and purchasing power — expected to yield
annual savings of approximately $135K.
Comprehensive energy conservation conversion implemented in 2001 to reduce
utility costs.
Savings of $50K per year in the janitorial portion of The Plaza property
management contract beginning in 2003.
Tight management of insurance services has yielded $20K savings per year in
long -term disability premiums and two consecutive years of 0% increase in
employee medical benefit premiums from our largest carrier.
Salaried employees have taken no wage increase in 2003 and no increase is
planned in 2004. Additionally, a proposed change in medical benefit premium
contributions will result in an additional 3.5% average reduction in compensation
for this group.
Scrutiny of all external contracted services has yielded refunds and decisions to
bring certain work in -house with realized savings and no increase in staff.
Combined, these actions represent $15K -$30K net annual savings.
Fleet management savings via reduced inventories of parts and tires, and more
attractive tire replacement costs result from the outsourcing of tire supply and
maintenance which is charged back on a tire mileage basis.
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Revenue Enhancement:
• Increased revenue and effectiveness via the EWU Eagle Pass program.
Incremental revenues estimated at $180K, ridership up system wide, as well as
full utilization of park and ride lots. Pass program generated 112K rides in the
first two months since inception with 36K of those rides provided on the non -
Cheney routes in the system. Sixty -foot articulated buses running beyond
capacity on a daily basis at approximately half of the cost of running two smaller
buses.
Labor Relations:
r Stopped impending binding arbitration in 2003 with improved labor relationships
and settlement on labor contract that was over a year past expiration.
r Established first ever Labor- Management committee with largest union to address
issues between contracts and improve working relationships (2003). Plans in
place to implement Interest Based Bargaining model for all unions in 2004.
Financial Management:
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✓ Running substantial positive variances in 2003 operating budget. Able to absorb
$150,000 in unbudgeted Task Force costs as well as the retroactive union contract
settlements in the amount of: $404K 2003 budget impact.
r Retirement program continues to be self - funded and carries no actuarial liabilities.
• Greater discipline in capital allocation. More effective scheduling of projects.
For example: $2.4 million radio system replacement awarded to Motorola, with
40% of hardware deferred to future years with five year price guarantee.
Conducted actuarial study to evaluate the appropriateness of designated cash
reserves in the self - insurance program during 2003. Current reserves deemed
appropriate with an opportunity over time to slightly reduce the amount in
designated cash reserve. Near term, the marginal over - funding could be
substantially consumed by unemployment liabilities expected in 2004, as a result
of the planned July service reduction.
eSPOINTESit
Customer Service and Partnerships:
Y Improved cooperation with Downtown Spokane Partnership and emphasis upon
marketing "City Ticket" has yielded significant increase in utilization. Holding
the pass price steady, has slightly reduced revenue, but has increased the
effectiveness and productivity of the service from an operational standpoint.
> Increased operating hours of the "Bus Shop Too" —customer service, ticket and
pass sales office on Boone (no longer closed at noon) with no incremental staff.
Y Providing in -kind support to local initiatives regarding: Bio- diesel, Downtown
Streetcar, Work First and Convention and Visitors Bureau "shopping shuttle ideas."
> Light Rail project is funding $40K in study effort at U -City and Liberty Lake for
"Transit Oriented Development."
Spokane Transit's Employee Advisory Council has "adopted" Holmes
Elementary as its Community Partner, organizing and conducting several
community service projects throughout the year for the benefit of the school and
its neighborhood for over 15 years.
Miscellaneous and Future:
• 2004 Capital program will have specific emphasis on effective and customer -
oriented implementation of technology. Expect improved customer access, as
well as cost savings upon full implementation. Most projects are multi -year.
➢ Over the last several years, Spokane Transit has reserved funds for cooperative
street and road projects in the city and the county in amounts ranging from $750K
to $350K. While the funds have been budgeted and set aside, many projects have
not been completed by the jurisdictions.
• Even in the face of substantial service reductions and the potential loss of 152
jobs, United Way participation is modestly increasing in both $ and number of
participants.
• Staff is researching the applicability of fuel price hedging contracts to manage
fuel cost volatility.
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Public hearings on STA's
reduced conceptual service
plan scheduled for January
Since hale this summer, Spokane Tr rsrt has
beep out in the Cflrraunrty talung to eve erne
we can atteul the impending sErvicE redicho ns
set for July KIN (see conceptual wrap inside
We uQ been directly an contact watt dozens nl
neighborhorod, business, and Community groups
and have talked to hundreds and hundreds of
people_ We've also received thousands of phoa-,e
calls, letters end erna4ls from you If you would
like us to Coma tti cm2 of your group meetings,
we'll be more then happy to Call Jill Lamb al
325-6000 eidensain 208, to schedule
there's a:iolner opportunity in which }ou cart
participate_ You can address the Board of Cigar,-
lors laee•to•fa a al Iwo public hearings on the
nt duct ons, - f'he hearings are K.hedulatt /or
Wednesday, January 14, 2004, from 11.30 am
to 4:Q0 p:rr . and Thursday, ,Mnuary 15, from
5 :30 p,m la 1:30 p m. 1-leanrg Icruti ns fie yei
to bye deierrnirred Call 3 8 -RRlDE X3228.7433j or
check the web al www.spokarrelranslt,catr
ro ) L roads
a public transportation update
Cutting costs
STA is operating leaner
and more efficiently
Iherr is something or u revolution taking place in communities all across the gauntry.
Neighborhoods, towns, counties, and states have been stirred to reclaim ownership of
their government and public eniities,. As the cinch on the American family's pocket-
book has been drawn tighter in these fiscally eantiiui times, people are expecting, civic bod-
ies toy do the very same
In recent years, a much savvier public buts begun demanding more from its tax - funded ser-
vice providers, and rightly stiy We want our 1 '4 ern menr turd public ;' organizations to be held
accountable for the delha tfte} lend .and the ta:av dim they spend them. Spokane Transit is
not exempt from this legitimate scrutiny, and at, the public periscope has ta3rea Spokane
Transit into its Reacts, we arc making every eriirl to transform your public transportation
systern into one in which you can be C+lnJdeal wI. tUr money is being wisely and responsibly
stewarded_
Significant Costs Savings end Efficiency Niel/turn
As the 2004 budge' for Spokane Transit is being crafted avoid a mat deal of uncertainty
about tla s agency, one thing is certain: cleanly half a rtrillion dollars will he saved next year
just from pnident busyness deeisians- Spokane Transit has evaluated and revised many edits
service contracts for an achieved savings of over $242.000 Other savings have been found
in compromise and sacrifice as non - reputed employees have forepnu salary increases in
3003 and will do the sane in 2(104. antiadditionally love surrendered some fringe benefits
that equal pay cuts ranging from ? -li %, Earlier this year, five management positions were
eliminated to streamline the reporting structure and rive unnecessary tiers of authority.
Savings in fleet management have been found through reduced inventories of parts and tires.
Meanwhile, Just as many people are using the sysiem this year as last year; it is anticipated
that by December's end, more than 7.5 million fixed mute rides will he counted for 2003,
and paratninsit ridership continues to grow at nearly 5% over Iirst year_ The budgetary sav-
ings derived from These efforts will result in the maximum possible amount of service to the
pubic within the anticipated system reduction.
T he Spokane Transit of Tomorrow
Although costs and services are being cut. Spokane Transit will focus its resources and en-
ergy toward iin raa ed customer service, malting the hest use of available technology for
ease of customer access, providing the most service with the least amount of dollars, and
fulfilling a solid role in the economic prosperity of our region 'hy being a partner in the plan-
ning and development of our community, In the end, it will be more and better for less,
Dec
2003
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from the CEO
In tho past months our efforts have been spent listening
ID your comments and d e g the onteptuul service
plarr and its ttridtrlyIng aasump arts with (Wens of
groups, large and 5rnal+, Coming 4TH this prowls,. 1 had
an Understanding of what public iransportatrl n rrlearM- f0
oltr community, burl 1c. is difficult to express in this coIurrrn
the ;cower of the inrfrrldual dories that people *re
shared about how transit makes their lilts pass . sets-
tyklig. on productive --and now the lad of it writ be dev-
astating for many
An educalren, a rob, and a Marne arty all part of t1 a Au ra'
I`.n Dream, and living any part of that dram isunattairt-
able wllttotrt dependable affordable ttainsportalon The
poorest In our corttrrity spend as much as 40% of their
take-home pay tut trartsportubllri,` and thoughtfully ain-
sideied Odium for Itouiirap childcare and employment
or lido only mammal ImprovemenM rn mesa casts. But
it dories o'f•1't tlsnip am rlol trail l ur tl mint vulner-
Jble in >3irr COmmtailiy—they extend to a vast cress-
Soctain of or neighbors and friends as well as these
they care for on a ifatly basis
The reality of this system reduction is in our inn' II -
rrveiliale ftrtt1re. Please carefully) consider the draft lean
anal offer rr6 ylctlr ideas and iltsiIits to 114 our Bean!
Orlriw+e al its trllinnate decision Spokane Transit is yovr
organization, It was iniiirnkit1 by you 21 years ago, is
funded with your Iax money. wild serves yrtnit comrntrrrity
rite Is no carp more pettedly approprale redreslp11
than you
Thant* you fa. slny ng krvo
Kim Zentz
*Surface Transportation Puilcy Ruled Report ,rut yr 21X13
Draft* Minimum
July 2004
Conceptual Service Plan
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Some key points about this reduced system:
• Continues service to EMI, Spokane International Airport, Airway
Heights, and Liberty Lake
• Includes connectivity in Spokane Valley
• Includes cross-town connectivity along Wellesley Avenue
• No service to Medical Lake
• Very limited West Plains service
• No service to Millwd
• No connectivity from downtown Spokane to SPCC
• No east -west connectivity to SCC
• No service south of 29th Avenue
Spokane Transit has been out in the community since late summer talking
about these service reductions and listening to your ideas artd expectations of
your regional public transportation system and the plan shown above_ We are
always eager to talk with community, business, and neighborhood groups and
employers at any time. To schedule a presentation or include us in one or
your group meetings, please call Jill Lamb at 325 -6000. extension 208. to
schedule.
To comment on the above plan. please send correspondence to Susanna
Weise, STA, 1230 West Boone Avenue. Spokane. WA 99201, or email to
swerse ci spokanetrans1t,corn, or call our hotline at 325 -6054 to leave a voice
recording. Ail comments are shared with the Board of Directors.
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*No Service Pion Decisions Have Yet Been
Mode By The STA Board of Directors
Provided at iafl is the map selected tiar c.,rnmurlitV discussion. It is
conceptual. No final decisions have been made. Public hearings on
the recttrctir?rls are wchcdult:d isr January 14 and 15, 2004 (see front
page for more information), It is anticipated a final plan will he
adopted by the Board at its February meeting,
Itic service was designed based on the following assumptions:
• Apprtlxirnately 150,000 fixed mute operating (hours ;down from
351.000 hours)
• Parntran it service be comparable to fixed route service,
• 'S'ervice is weekday only frelm approximately l3_ {Jd1 a.m. to 7:00
p.rn. There is nil weekend or hulidav' service..
• Alt routes run on t 5_ or 30- rttinutc frequencies.
• Transit oriented pat Tuns given priority c irrsirlerat
• Goal is to capture the most ridership with the resoumes available.
• Suelwessfial public. transportation supports community plans.
• On -going federal preventive maintenance funding will be avail-
able.
STA 's current system. 1=rrtl -si r maps available at sTA outlets, our web site, and in local phortebookrs,
SpoKne li aflSIr
crossroads is a monthly publication
for Spokane Transit riders and
friends of public transportation in
the Spokane Metropolitan area,
crossroads is also published on our
website at epokanetranstt.m.
To receive this free newsletter elec-
tronically or via regular mail, as well
as other transit news such as rider
alerts, please contact Susan Arnold
at 325- 6000, extension 170. or at
samold s pokanetra n sitcom.
Managing Editor:
Teresa Stuaric la
Public Relations Manager
Publishing Editors:
Susanna Weise
Communizations
Susan Arnold
Communications
Graphic Design:
Susanna Weise
Coanmuntcctkaiis
Dates to Remember
Elecember 3 Wednesdayl:
I.A. Finance, Flanning & Administration
Committee meetirgg, 9-00 a rn
STA Operations E Customer Servtoe Corn-
mit meeting, r:3 - 0p m
STA South Side Conference Rooms :Aw . H
(second floor), 1 321 West Boone Avenue
December 8-17:
Fill a Van food duel Bring riorr- perishable
food items tr7, the main level of Me STA
Plaza for the Second Harvest Foci unit
D eccember 10 (Wednesdayp:
L1 rit Rarl Steering Corrtrnirt e nreetargq.
9 rn STA Northside Conference
Rooms, 1 230 West Bor.Ine Avenue
December 17 (W€dnesdayl.
STA t3aard vl tirij. 1.00 p m . STA Multi.
Purpose Auchtoriurn [souiii side second
floor'. 1 229 WIC Beare AvenUe
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Christmas Day Sunday/holiday offs- and
paratranr
December 31 iWeclrie daryl:
First Night .Spokane Free event shuttle ser-
vice See arrlcle on this page or call 32B-
RrrD (32&74331
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Free shuttle
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loin us at the Spokane nitwit Pinta for beautiful [music. dur-
ing our annual holiday concert series, All pr r1brrum cs ate
in the upper letiel tnturnda of The Plana.
Dec, 5.1 -2,30 pro
Dee 0, (00 • 7•45 pon
Dee 10.1:15 -2pm
'Dec. 13. Noon - 1:15, pin
Dec. 0.1 :15 -3pill
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In udttilion. to Spokane Tray it's Iimiteid bus rout poluinito.ii
service Wei" Year's [ac, Fist Night Spokane •.ill ripwltctrt
two Ire Spokane Transit ckriitiles within the dotianicotian area
for gm ring Night ottb cccnts aTsd activities, A mirth 600iht
route will conned Spokane Falls Blvd with Lev.ii and Clark
High Schierl aim Tiol.ward SL An c t •wcr t route +a ill connect
the Opera /louse to !'kmrue Street via Spokane Frills 810.
before returning to the Opera Fluusc it First and Ric crstde
_venues MLlItiplc s1oprs MT planned along each rout,
Butt (414a/icily the ex ra rap nut ui The Plaza will depart ltaiit
er the FUN] Niltis ruin ;h rtrey -ori i d ipls >. Routes r-
ing include l.tri jU, W Broadway, NW Blvd, Nitanruc, Di-
iti.an. Hamilton. Creitlotc. l -inr tl'ra'3�` ?'9° Ave.. Alnutio tt
and Sprague, No otter routrl iII oap3citt1e. Paratransit's ti>st
1 pickup time is 12:20 a.m. C'n!I 3 8 for more info.
Jeri Dixon. Piano
Grace Harvest f c11�n►eltifs
Musical PLTMTEEkanCe
(Barbara •41, Pinto
Grace Nns�tst t ello ltip
Musical Performance
Barbara Roixl, Pirirm
1efrDixon, Piano
Opportunity i'n-~-ihyterien f` bunch
Musical Ferrara-once
Rarbara Rood, Mane,
The s food
underway. Bntrg your donations of non-perishable
fiord items taa Ow van. parked 'mac tiro magi In
or The (Nazis from December ft -1 . The van will
Oct hr at STA eperations operations fncilitics fat` ctaifoloyaec
contributions, %Li donation-. will }pr tAi the 5 ixnd
1 Fond Bonk to feed focal rumilicti