2006, 04-18 Special Meeting
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SPOIZaNE V AI.LEY C1TY COUIVCLL
SPCCIAL MEETING
Tuesday, April 18, :O(16 (:AO P.M.
Cih- AaII Cnuncil Ghambcrs
11707 East Sprngue :1venue
Spoknnc Valley, Washington
('atl to Anier by A7uynr t)iunn Wilhite
ROLL CALL
l First Reading Prupnsod Ordinancc 06-010 }1da,ptingCamprchcn,sive Plan - Miko Cvnnaltv Pubfic Comtaent
2. ~ir _Re~ditt~ Praaa,sed ~ndinftnee 06-A11 Adopting Crossovcr MAtrix - Mike Cannol~y Publie Camment
3_ C'onsiJrmtinn afCamvrnccnsivr 1'!an_Regiiests and Puhlic [tecord SGatements - Seoti Kuhta/Grest tiicCurmick
F'ublic Commcnt
•l. 1-fotinn ('on.sidcratiL)w i?cpt 4 F.colugy tiPf)ES t'h;tse 11 Itcgulatians Cinnt - \cii_Kcrslcn Pnblic Co[ntncnt
-5. F3RAC (I3au Rralipiunent and Closure Co )n}issiun) Proc:ess: SValkct Armv Reservc Center`AmAnda l.ciker,
!'mj!z!;t_ktanagrr, 4ffiec of the Secretary af Defense
6• Wcst Valtev City Scnool Prrsentatiun on Pmposcd Crosswnik - Robcri Tombnn
7. Ecanomic Dmlooment Cvuncil UuartcrlY.R=rt - TcKSS SandeR~in l:oth
8. Cnblc Fnmchiw L!pdate - Mor~un K~udelkn
9. SpraguclAppluwnv Subarca Plan Consultant Cootrnct R~uor~=Miuinn 5ul,upiScim Kuhtx
10. CentetPlaoe Fi tvs Tl Gommuiiicationsand Dgn-Mike Jackso~n
ParSc.; & RecrcatiorLATwstcrPlao PendingPolicY lssues- Mikc .facksan
12. Vall;3, Corridur Project: Rrplace Tmr~sgnctntion Improvcmcnt Baard '~I'1_13I`unris Vditlt Fcdcral Fttnds tluciuah
ypaknnc Rcsuonal 'I'ranspoRation Cauncil (SR1'C) - Neil_Etcrsten
13. Advance A- titavor Wilhitc
14. lnJarntutian Itcm: Irriticrl Draft C3rclirrreue, Logu Usage -Gury Driskall
15. Injormtrlron Itrni: Temparary AssLsrcmce fa Gonemunity De►vlapmutt - h'ina Kegc.r
16. c'ouncil Check-in - Mayor Wilhitc
17- l:ilv Manaecr lommcnts - Davc hleriics-
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~ CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY ,
' Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: April 18, 2006 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business X new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislatfon
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: First reading of Ordinance 06-010 adopting the Comprehensive Plan
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 36.70A.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Numerous meetings drafting and revising proposed
Comprehensive Plan, as well as public hearings related thereto.
BACKGROUND: The Growth 1lllanagement Act, RCW 36.70A, requires that the City adopt a
Comprehensive Plan to plan for growth in the next 20 years. State law requires that the
Comprehensive Plan be adopted through an ordinance. This ordinance would accomplish that
and meet the' statutory requirements setting forth appropriate findings of fact establishing the
basis for this action. '
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OPTIONS: Request staff to amend the language of the proposed ordinanoe. .
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: "I move that we advance Ordinance 06-010 to a
second reading at a subsequent meeting." BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
STAFF CONTACT: Mike Connelly, City Attomey; Cary Driskell, Deputy City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS: Proposed Ordinance 06-010 with attached draft Comprehensive Plan.
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CITY OI' SFOKNr~Fl°-'d VAi.,T,:L+"Y
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01.1.[)_CNt11YCE NO. 06-010
Aiv ORuINANCr nF TETE CITY OF S1'OKA►YE vALLrY, WASHINGTON, AUOYTIiYG THF,
CTTY OF SPOKANE VALLEY CON.TPREHENSIVE PLA!\~ AND A~~TEIYDTiNG SVMC 10.30.010.
WI3E, REAS, RCW 36.70.040 rEquires and provides die authority to adopt a comprehensive plan
consistcnt with the provisions of RCW 36.70A et sey, afi:er incorporation of a new City; and
VVHEREAS, adoption oFthe City of Spol:ane Valley's Comprehcnsivc Plan must be processed in
compliance with the requirements of the State rnvironmental Policy t\et ('SEl'A) as sst forth in RCW43.21 C et seg.; and
WHEREAS, Yhe Growth management Act (GMA) requires the Compreheiisive Plan to be
consistent with khe Countywide 1'lanning Policies and coor<linatect with neighboring jurisdictions as set
forth in RCW 36.70A.210; and '
WHGRFAS, the GIv1A reyuires the adoption of ordiitances thaC protect critical area,s, includino
aquifer rccharte areas, wetlands, fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas, frequently flootied areas and
geologically haz.ardous areas pursutint to RCW 36.70A.170, atid WAC 365-195-410; and WHEREAS, the GN1A states that the comprehensive plan shall contai.n elements that address
land use, Cransportation, housing, capital facilities, utilities, economic development, parks and recreation,
(1ZG'W 36.70A.070), and also provides for die inclusion ofoptional elements (RCW 36.70A.080); anci
W13L+ RICAS, the GiNlA cantzins goals that are intendcd to guitle the development arid adoption of
comprehensive plans, which relate to urban broNvth, reduced sprawl, transportation, housing, economic
development, property ri;hts, permits, natural resources industries, open spacc ancf reereation,
environment, citizen particiqation and coardination; public facilities and services, liistoric preservation (
RCW 36.70A.020), and shorelines ( RCW 36.70A.480); and
NVHFREAS, the comprehensive plan is requi.red to demonstrate and uphold the concepts of
internal consistency (WAC 365-195-500), conformity (RCW 36.70t\.120), and concurreiicy (WAC 365-
195-510); and
WHEI211AS, the GMA requires the City of Spoklne Valley to propose an Urban Gro«qt1 Area
(UGA) wliich is sufficient tp aecommodate allocations for future population gro«,th, aiid contains i'uture
groNvtll to urban are.as wliere adequate public faciliCies and services exist or can be nrovided i.n ail efficient
manner ( RCW 36.70A.110); and ,
, WNFR-EAS, the GNiA requires a process of eau-ly and continuous eitiun pa.rticipation for
creating both the comprehensive plan and thc supporting ctevelnpment regulations (RCW 36.70A.140);
and
NVHMREAS; SVMC 2.55.050 Planning Commissinn, Duties arid ResponsibiliHes requires the
Planning Cornmission to hnld public hearings required to be held in the course of adoption or amendmettt
ta the comprehcnsive plan; and
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Ordinance 06-010 Adop[ing Comprehensive Plan I?age I of 5
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WHEiR,rAS, subscquent to the development of the initial Comnrehensivc Plan for the City of
Spokane Valley a number of circumstances have changecl, specifically;
1. The City of Spokane Valley and the County of Spokane are in the process of
, developing new populalion projections and population capacity numbers as part of the S year review by
Spokane County.
2. SigniFcant Urban Growtli Areas outside of the limits of the City of Spokane
Valley have been proposed and approved by Spokane County. .
3. Newly established Urban GroNvtlt Area's in e:ccess of 2000 acres are currentty
beinb proposed in areas North, South and East of the city of Spokane Valley; and
WHE12EAS, these chzinges will likcly result in a need for the establishment of fiuture a owrth
a.retis and revisions to the Comprehensive Plan's population projections, capacity analysis and capital
facilities plans; and
WkTFREA.S, tllese chanbes are intended to be incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan as part
of the annual review to be conducted over the 12 months following the adoption of this plan; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of this Compreliensive 1'lan is necessary to protect the health, safety,
welfare of the gcncral public and the environment,
NUW, TI-IICREFOa2F, the City of Spokane Valley ordains as fullows:
Section 1. Adoption qf PindinLS of Fact. 1'he City of Spokane Valley finds that all GMA
prerequisites for the adoption of the City's Comprehensive 1'lan have been met, aud adopt the fnllowing: -
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F.TNI)nTGS OF FACT - "
1. vlandate to Plan untler GMA: The City of Spokane Valley is a City that falls under thc
fiill mandates of the GMA as of the date of its incarporation on March 31, 2003.
2. ComDliance.with SEPA :
, a. A Draft Supplemental Envi.roru»ental Impact Statement was issued on May 18,
2005 and aFinal Supplemental Envirnn.mental Impact Statement was issuecl on November 4, 2005.
b. The Supplemental Environ. menCal Impact Statement (SEIS) integrates flie
environ.mental analysis required by the SEPA with the draft Comprehensive Flan, pursuant to
authorization in the SF,PA rules (WAC 197-11-210, 220, 228, 230, 232 and 235). ?his dacument
supplemented the Draft and Final SEIS's preparect by Spokane CoLmty for the Ccaunty's DraR Plan 2000,
published in March 2000 ancj \Tovember 2000 respectively. .
c. The City of Spokane Valley has macie a Determination of Significance in regards
to the action of adopting a new Comprehensive Plan in accordance with SEPA requirements.
d. The City of Spokane Valley has considered alternatives and mitigated the
signifcant identifed impacts throughout the plan,
e. The City of Spokane Valley's deliberations on the new Comprehensive Plan's
land use map reflect an integrated SEPtVGN1A slrategy in which environmental informacion has been
included in each chapter in the developmenC of the new Comprehensive Plan. The phased and integrated
environmental review has been completed consistent with the WAC 197-11-060(5) (b) and NVAC 197-11-
210.
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3_ Consistcncv wil'h COtmtv-VYide Planniniz Policies: I
a. T1i e OMA Steering Committee of Eiected Officials convened in 1993 fio prepare
CotintywicEe Planning I'olici es as aregional framework for corttiprehensive planning, . .
b, An dnalysis and review of applicable C nuniywide P Ian niti g.Policics i s contained
in eacli chapter of th is p laiy.
C. 1'he City Cauncil of the City of Spokane Vallcy fittds that the new
Coinprehcnsivc .Plart is con.sistent with the C:ouniywide PCanning Policies.
4. Cnnsidcration of Critical Areas zrnd TZesource I.ands: The City of Spokane Valley has
adopted ordinances co assute the conservatioii of agricultui-al, forest airyd mineral resource Iands
designated tiuder RC W 36.70A_170, as required by RCW 36,70A,060, =(I OrdinanCes thd# protect critical
areas, inclrtding vvetlands, fish xnd wiidlife habi#a# conseivation areas, frequenkly floodcd areas ancl
beoiogically liazardaus areas pursuant to itCW 36.70A..170, and rur[her that these ordinances 1iave been
reviewed as a pzi rt of the develapment of tli is C omprehensive Plan a~; is disrusscd iu Chapter. 8Nsttuni!
Enviroamcnt_ Areas witli a orjtical re6arging effec# on aquifers for po#able water are discussed irr
Chapter SNa#ural E nvironment_ Spc-ciflc aireas have been desigr'ial+ed, and an ordi»ance pro#ecting thc
samc is currently being reviewed by the C ity of S pokane Vallc}+.
5, lheauired a.rtd Oational Elements of the Com»rebensive I'lan: The City of Spoka3ie
Valley has lilClLlded all clements requir(A by GM-A, The City has futrtlier included optiori&] &reas of
ncighborhaods and natural environment. The plan is corisisten.C with the standards and provisions of
GMA as is specifical3y discusscd En cach c~hapter. ' G, Internal Consistencv. Co nformitv: The Comprehensive Plan is intefnaily coa sistent, the
1-eCa#ionsllij) to otbi~r Comprehensive Ylan Chapters is specifically addmssrA in sectian 23 of the Land
Use Chap#er as well a,s in o#her portEOns of the p1an, '1'he Transportatioii Clryaptex dnd Capiial Facilities
Chaptcr require that new developrrient be served with xciequate facilities and serviceq at the t4ne of
developinent or within a specii'iecl time frame, and furkher caljs #or thc implementation of a cancurrency
maFingement s}s#em for transporta.tion, waier and sewer facilities. Orowth, existing and future levels of
service, cpncurrericy ancl finxncing are all cons iderati on s discussed within the 1'lan. 7. Url)an (',rowth Areas: `1"he City of Spokaiye Vaiicy, in ihe develapment of tMis
Coinp reheTis i ve P ktn, anticipated a papulati(~n allocation. fihat c~ould be accommodated within existing oily
limits, As a result, the City of Spok,ane Valiey did nat designate specific exiraterritorial C ity of Spokarie Val [ey'L.JGA aCetLS 8C 1h35 tim[;. This iSSUe i5 #j3k- 5111JjeGt of OllgOlrig 8flalySiBr as is discussed above, aixd is
anticapated tio be revi ewed ilt the first &rinuiki. f update fo]]o.ving #lie adoption of this Comprcahurrsivc P1an.
Land Use 1'laii Ivfan: the Comprehcnsive Plan iiicludes a detailed rr,ap icEenkifying al1 .
categaries of ]and use within EI7f: C Ity of S}}Q1{8rie Valley.
9. Citizen Partioiioatinn=
x, The City of Spokan~ Vii.12ey Planning Caminission considered ail provisians of -
the draft comprchcnsive plan and held public hearina,,,s cons4deringr the same on J'une 16, 2005, June 22,
2005, J'une 23, 2005, July 14, 200% Sepl+ember 8, 2005, aiid deliberatecl in open public rrteetings an thc .
fuly 20, ?QOS, July 21, 2005, 3u1y 27, 2005, ItEEy 28, 2005, AuQ st 3, 2005, August 4, 200 - 5, August 10, •
2005, August 11, 2005, August 17, 2005, August 18, 2005, August 24, 2005, Au,gust 25, 2005, August
~ 31, 2005, Septembc~r 1, 2005, September 7, 2005, Septeinber 15, 2005; =d
b, On October. 4, 2005, The City o£ Spokane Valley Planning Commission ~
su6mitted ii's recvmmended Comprehensive Plan fio the City Council of the City of 8 poldne Valley; alid
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c. The Ciry oP Spnkane Valley City Council considered all provisions of the . .
proposed Comprehensive P1an and held publie hearings on the plan rccommended by the Plan.n.'tng
Commission on QctAber 18, 2005, October 25, 2005, Navember 14, 2005, November 28, 2005,
I7ecember 12, 2005, Febniary 7, 2006, March 9, 2006 and April 11, 2006. "1'he City Council tteliberated
in opsn public meetings on October 18, 2005, OcCOber 25, 2005, Navemher 1, 2005, November 14, 2405,
'Novembcr 15, 2005, rlovember 28, 2005, December 12, 2005, January 12, 2006, January 17, 2006,
January 31, 2006, February 7, 2006, February 9, 2006, Pebru<<uy 21, 2006, February 23, 2006, March 7,
2006; vlarch 9, 2006, tilarch 21, 2006, March 23, 2006, Apri14, 2006; and
d. During the aourse of deliberation the Cily Cotmcil, by ►notion or by consensus,
made specific Ch&(IaES to the Comprehensive Plan that had been recommended by the Planning
Commission; and
C. Final public hearings on all changes macle to the Planning Commission
recommendations were held on April 1 I and 25, 2006; the Council corisidereci the ordinance adopti.ng the
Comprehensive Plan for first reading on April 18, 2006, with public comment a110weCl and in conjuncti0t]
with a public hcaring held the secorid reading on Apri125, 2006, prior to final passage; and
f. The City Council finds thal Che public pairtieipation eonstituted early ancl
continuous nublic participation in the development and amendment of the comprehensive plan as required
vy Rcw 36.70A. 140.
. 10. Review bv dfficc of Communitv Trade anci Economic Develooment: The proposed ,
Comprehensive Plsn was submitted to CTT'D on May 18, 2005. Commenrs &om CTED have been
revieNved by staff and changes, wliere necessvy have been incorpdrated into the proposed comprehensive
plan.
Section 2. Renealing Interim ComArehensive Plan and Adontine Comnrehensive 1'lan.
SVVIC 10.30.010 is hereby amcndecl as follows: , .
PHFS~ftfl« ~.~~v~~~~.3,A.'1.02g~nd 25n i2 n4n~ T~he E;ity adepts-by-Fefier-aac-a-Citv of Spokanc Vallev
Ceti~- CEOmprehensive ~lan, C-sapi[al Ffacilities Pplan anc~ maps aEle~ed-AFe~embeF 5, 2z0
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difai b . -which +s-arc attached hereto and bv this reference incornorated herein are
herehv r,dooted. t., t4ie ; EM;ibit ^ .,d .,ee 's
refi-areaee-as-pr-esentiF}--e ' eFna: inEeH+x-eemp;e1ive-plarr-eapital
(~eeilkies plafk-fwdma-s-ef-Che-Git~-caf,0, s944-)e-oe+1*_°._* e~e; FefaFenees
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SVIv1C 10.30.020 is hereby amended as follows:
T-D-4hn_-o..fe,.+ Fl...t • pFfYv'lSiofl-9f- the Sp@"t2Pr6ElH$~, C-@d°=n9iy-ethC'F-4$i ~~}'it}@-At=-1'8g"@R
.nF ..e.,,.oa : , twe ,.empf-ehensi-ve pltdi-a€haelied ~W-ie . ai:tiele . eeessaFy ef
eetwert-iert tcfiF}; efl€eFeeabilit~' er-~li#er-p- pFehensive pi ~.,,rstfel~
preN4sien-e€-t4ie-Spelcsne-GounEy-Cede; eF wffule - ~ mby adepted-by refei~2nce-
Section 3. Severabilitv. If ariy section, sentenec, clause or phrase of this Ordinance should
be held to be invalici or unconstitutional by a court of competent jLu-isdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constih►tionality of any olher section, clausc or phrase of
this Ordinance.
Section 4. Effeceive I7ate. 'Chis Ordinance shall be in full force and eff-ect five (5) days after
publication of thc Orctinance, or a summary lhereof, occurs in the offcial newsPaper of the City as
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~ Passed by the Ciey Council the of May, 2006.
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l4tayor, Diana Wilhite
ATTFST:
City Clerk, Christine l3ainbridge
Approved as to Form:
Office of the City Altarney llate I'ublished:
rff'cccive Date:
Ordirvince 06-010 Adopting Camprehe.nsive Ylan F'age 5 of 5
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
~ Reques# for Council Ac#ion
Meetihg Da#e: AprRi 18, 2006
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Iterra: Check all that apPlY= ❑ cansent 0 old business x new business ❑ public hearing .
inforrnation 0 admin_ report 0 pending Iegislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: First Reading: Proposed Ordinance 05-071 Adapting Crossaver
Matrix;
~OVERNING LEGISLATION; RC1+1136.7QA-G rowth ManagementAct
PRE1fI0US COUhECIL ACTION TAF(E3V: No ac#ion hes been taken by the City Counr-it,
aJthough #his #opic was included as an Infarmation Item an the Apdl 11, 2006 Council Agenda.
BACKGRQUND.: Ci#}r Counci3 is expected to adop# the 3pokane 1lalley Cornpeehensive Plan
in late April, 2006, Once the new Comprehensive Plan is adopted, new develaprnen#
regulatians rr7ust be adop#ed to "implement' the Comp Plan policies and Iand uss'rnap. Staff is
currently uvofking on creating new development regulations that will fully implement the Comp
Plan, 1Ne anticipa#e that it will take over a year ta adapt the new development code,
7he intent of the Gross-O+rer Matrix is to inrtialfy irnplernent the Comprehensi've Plan in a way
that requires few changes to the current zoning cade_ The proposed Matrix specifies existEng
zoning categuries that will irnpJement individual Comprehensive Plan land use categories. It is irnpor#ant ta no#e that with this initial Comp Plan implernentat[on phase, existing zoning u+ill not
be changed by the City_ Rather, individuaf praperty own~t would be required to apply'far a
zone change if their current zoning daes not allow a proposed use. _
For example, property curren#ly zoned LJR-3.5 and located in the Office category on the Camp
P1an Land Use. Map would be able to apply faT a zane change to ei#her UR-12 or UR-22, but
anly of€ice uses would be eflawed with new zone change, Conversely, if property is currently
zaned l.xR-22 and lacated in the Office category, 211 uses Fn the UR-22 zone would be allowed,
including multi-fa€riily residen#ial,
S#aff elso proposes ta arnend Sectiori 14,416,000, Number of Uses per Lot, of-the Interim
Spokane llalley Zoning Cocle which allows only 1primary use per lot, unless otherwise
specified in tYre Code. This is problernatic in mixed use ai-eas, which encourage multiple uses in
a singe building. Therefore, it is recammended to r2move this restriction for areas designated
as A+iixed 11se and Corridor Mixed Use on the Comprehensive Plan [1+1ap, _
Finally, the proposed implementing regulations tinrould ;eliminate certain sec#iorrs ofthe Interim
Phase 1 Developrnent -Regula#ions that would become obsolete upon advption of the
Cornprehensive Plan,
The Comprehen sive Plan Crass-Over Matrix w€II replace ceftain sections of #he Interim Phase 1
Development.Regulations and wifi amend lnterim Zonrng Code Sectian 14,416,000, Number af
l1ses per Lo#. .
OPTIONS: The Planning Commissron wiEl consider the. proposed regufations at a public hearing
on April 13, 2D06 and a recornmendatron will be submitted for Council's consideration. As this
RCA is written prior to that April 13, 2006 hearing, that recommendation wilf be forthcoming at
the CounciPs April 18 rneetirig, The initial impfementing reguJatians should be adopted '
concurrent wikh adoption of the Comprehensive Plan_ .
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Advance Ordinance 06-011 to a second reading at
the April 25, 2006 Council meeting. )
BUDGETlFINANCIAL IMPACTS: None.
STAFF CONTACT: Greg McCormick, AICP, Community Development Director
, AT`I'ACFIIITENTS: Proposed Taraft Ordinance 06-011
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CITY OR SFOKANF, V,ALLEY
SPOKA4'E COTJNW, V4'ASYiLNGTO1V -
O.12DllNANCE NO. 06-011
HN lJ1LLl1Nfil~TLvL 4RF .R.Hi' C11 L VF S1 VKANE YA4L1`J~, SikfKANE LVUN1 I,
WAS.WNGTOIY, AMElY-DTFYG SPCIKANE VALLEY iM[TNrCIPAL CODU (SVMC) 10,30,060 S~ REPLALZNG A SEC"TrOiN OF 'FF[E PHASE X DEVELOYMEiN'I' RCCiJLATIONS
SPECNICA~LY SECTIClN 1, REVISTO1Y TO ZOIVING MAF DESIG1YATIONS, IYCLUT]ING ,
DAl3AW RESTf}ENTJA.L CATEGORIES MAT.RTX, UI2BAN ~0iMNrCItCIALfINi}US7°RJA.L
C,ATE G 0REE S 149ATR1X, ]2T~AL C'A'Y'E GORCES MriTRIX, RE$OURC.E LAND CATF-CYOR1ES
MAT1UX AND SECTEOIY IIZO1YE .11-E CLASSIk'ICAT~ON APPi1ICAY'YOiNS, AND ADpPTiNG
TiW, 2006 ~OiWREIM' N$YVF P.LAN IlViPLE11MNTATTOiN iMATRIX TO REPLACE TnE
AsOvE .WENTr_~D REPEALED s.UMON ~ PHASE i nEvF~~~MINT
RE GULATTONS; AND A MENa]iNG SECTIO1V 14.416.Q0iF, NTfkVU3ER OF iJSES PER LOT.
R+-FTF,.REAS, the City of Spokan.e Valiey has amended SViMC 10,30.010 by repealing the interim
corn preliensive plan and adopting the C ity o.f SpokaneValley Camprehei3sivaPian; and
WHTRFAS, tlte Ciiy of Spokane Vailcy is irt the pracess of amending its existing development
rep latians to be cntisistent wilh the newly adopted comprehensive pldn; and '
. NVEE1~AS; the ~'irowth IVLanageFrxent Act ( RCW 36.70C et seq.) requires.that ]and use applic~ations be
consistent wi kh the new1y adapted cornpreltensive plan; and
WT~'REA.S, clarifcatEOn is nee&d to identify which existing Zoilina classii'ir-ations are consistent wiih
O vvhich newly adopted c~omprehen sive plan desigtaL'ions; and '
WUCRE AS, some minor changes to i~xistirig roning code classi#ii~ations and regulations are necessary to
ensure fu 11 compliancc with the newly adopted compreb ensive plan , '1YOV4+, T~+12EF0RE, the C ity of Spokane Valley hereby ordains as follows;
. SectROfl 1. SVMC ] 0.30.060 is herby amended by Fcpealirtg tha# portion of the Phase 1]]evelopment
Regulations specifically ideiitified as Section T, revisions to 7oning map designations, iiiciuding urban
residential categnries matrix, tirban commerciallindustrial categaries matrix, rural categories matrix.,
resource laiid categaries niatrix and section IT zone reclassification apgtications said provisions ali'ached
herew and by this reference incorporatcd herei n. .
Secitnn:2, SVMC 1030,060 is hertby furtlier amended by replac:ing the afarementioned repealed
• provisions by thc #dopkian of#lie following;
Section One;
The purposa ofthe following matrix is to apply currcnl zoning regulations in a manner which wiI ] bc
cousistent wifih the 2006 Camprehcnsive 1'lan. The current wning regulatipns, with rninor
adjustments, will reinain in ef~'+ec:t untii the adoption of the City of Spokane Valley 'Developmeat
Code Eroplementing #he 2006 Compmhensive 1'lan_
. Sec#ioiy Two:
Nothing in #his matrix shall elimEnate or affec;t the enforreabil iEy of conditions of approval ar other
~ special reqai rernents of prior zoii in g amendmenft, ar land use Nrmits, .
Section 1"hree- .
Tne provisions of tlus crossover matrix shall not apply ta ao}' application deemed ve~stm priar to tlle
date af adoption oFlhis ardinance, .
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Sectinn Four:
ApplicaCinn for amendments to zoning classifications, planned unit developments, variances,
- conditional use permits nr special pennit,s allowed by specific zoning categories shall be deemed in
compliance with the comprehensive plan if the requested or rel.ied upon zoning classification is
consistent with the listed comprehensivc plan designation.
Section .k'ive:
Applic.ation for development permits other than thnse set fortll in Section rour abovc shall be
granted if thc requestecl use is consistent with the current zoning elassifications and all other
applicable regulations whetller or not they are consistent with the listed comprehensivc plan category
set forth in the matriY or lhe 2006 Comprehansive Pan Map.
SecCion SiY: Comprehensive Plan lmplementacion matrix
Comprehensive Plxn Ympleme»tation Matrix
Cc►mp Plan Category tmplementing Zunes
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Low Dens►ty Residential Urban Residential-3.5 (UR-3.5)
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Mediurn Taensity Residential Urban RcsidenCial-7 (Ult-7)
.Urban Itesidential-12 (UR-12)
High Density IZesidential Urban Residential-22 (iJR-22) .
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Office Urban Residential 12 (UR-12) ~
(Limit to office uses only)
Urban .Rcsicientia122 (UR-22) ~
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Urban Residential-22 (UR-22)
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Community Business (13-2)
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Corridor Vlixed Use* UeUan Residential-12 (UiZ-12)
~ Urban Residential-22 (UR-22)
Neighborhood Business (B-l)
Community Business (B-2)
C,ight Industrial (I-2)
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Public/Quasi Public ~ Underlying Zones Remain Unchanged
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~ Provisions of Chapter 14.416 - Nuinber of Uses Per Lot does not appty to properties widiin these
~ Comprehensive Plan designations.
Section 3. SVVIC 10.30.060 is further amended by che following amcudment of the adopted zoning cade
section 14.416.000 as foltows:
14.416.000 Number of Uses Pcr I,ot
1'here shall be no more than one (1) residential dwell'tng unit per buildable lot unless specifica(ly
permitted by the zone. There shall be no more than one (1) pri.mary use per buildable lot unless
I specifically permitted by the cone e:YCeat as e:temntcd i.n tltc Comnrchensive Plan [molementarion N1atriY.
Pri.mary uses shall be ciefned as the following:
1. Residential use;-
2. Business/commercial usc;
. 3. [ndustrial/manufacturing use;
4. 1'ublic ancf semi-publie use; and
5. Mining. -
Al) other uses shall be considered secondary to these primary uses ancl will be allowed unless the
zone prohibii's lhem.
Section 4. Scverabilit-v. If any section, scntencc, clausc or phrase of this Ordinance should be held to
be invalid or unconstiturional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutianality shall
~ not affect t:he valiclity or constitutionality oP any other section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Qrdinance.
Section 5. Fffective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five (5) days after
publieation of the Ordinance, or a summary thereof, occurs in the official newspaper of the City as provided
by law. • .
PASSED by die City Council this day of .2006.
Msyor, Diana Wil.hitc
ATTE.S'I':
City Clerk, Christine Bainbriclge
Approved as to Form:
Office of the City Attorney
Date of PublicaEion:
Eff-ective Date:
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: April 18, 2006 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consQnt ~ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Requested Changes to the Comprehensive PIan/Land Use Map
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 36.70A - Growth Management Act
PREVIOUS COUIdCIL ACTION TAKEN: N/A
BACKGROUND: On April 11, 2006 City Council received testimony regarding proposed
changes to the Draft Land Use Map. City Council requested Planning Staff to analyze the
proposed changes and provide a recommendation.
City Council received two land use map revision requests:
1. Michael Lee and Doug Gore requested property located at the southwest corner of 16cn
Avenue and Sullivan Road (M-72) be designated Neighborhood Commerclal. The
property is surrounded by Public/Quasi Public uses to the south, east, and west. The
requested Neighborhood Commercial designation calls for small-scale retail and office
0 uses no larger than 2 acres in size located in business clusters rather than arterial strip
commercial development. The Adopted Interim Zoning code states fdeighborhood
Commercial areas should be located on the fringes of a Major Commercial Category. It
further states, site access should be provided by a Collector Arterial or higher arterial
road classification. Staff recommends changing parcel 45261.0407 to the Neighborhood
Commercial designation.
2. Dr. Philip L. Rudy, John Morrison, and Juli Evans requested property located north of
Mission Avenue between Mullan Road and Locust Street be designated Community
Commercial (M-73). The property is bounded to the west and north by commercial uses
and to the east and south by single-family residences. The Adopted Interim
Comprehensive Plan designates the property as Mixed Use. The Draft Comprehensive
Plan designates the property Low Density Residential, High Density Residential, and
PublicJQuasi-Public. A large portion of the property is currently zoned in the Adopted
Interim Zoning code as Community Commercial (13-2). Staff recommends changing the
requested property to the Community Commercial designation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOT10N: NIA
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: N/A
STAFF CONTACT: Greg McCormiGc, Planning Manager ATTACHMENTS: Requested Land Use Changes Map -
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City Clerk .
City of Spokane Valley
1707 E Sprague Ave, Suite 106
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
RE: Rezone of 1604 South Sullivan Road
In the rcview of the current comprehensive p1an,Northwest Renovators, Inc, requests the
City nf Spokane Valley approve a rezoae of the property at 1644 South Sullivan Road,
(Parcel number 45261.0407) from residentia13.5 to neighberhood commercial B1.
T'he requested property is located at the southwest comer of the heavy traffic intersection of
i e Avenue and Sullivan Road. The current condition of the properiy is a diiapidated
foreclosure and serves as an eyesore for the community. As evidenced in the exhibits, this
pazcel is sunounded by Quasi Public, in the comprehensive plan, and is isolated as an island
fr+om any residendal neighbarhood and therefore is no langer suitable far residentia( use.
We believe the evidence geatly supports changing this parccl to neighborhood commercial.
The Neighborhood Busi.ness Zane (B1) C6apter 14.624.100 paragraph two (2) states "The
number of such areas shall be limited by spacing such areas a minimum of one-haif ~11/2)
mile apart." The closest comparisons would be approximately 3/e of a mile away at 5
Avenue and Sullivan Road. This paragraph further sttites "whenever possible in a one-
business island centrally located in the trade area...." As you can see from the exhibits, ibis
. parcel is certainly a centrally located "island".
In addition, paragraph three (3) states "Site access should be provided by a Coltector Arteriat
or higher arterial road classification." Sullivan Road aad 16th Avenue are both designated as
urban principal arterials.
We appreciate yonr time and effort in considering 1604 South Sullivan Road for are2one
change from residential 3.5 to neighborhood commercial. .
Sincerely
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(509) 993-2739 (509) 487-1508
PU Box 885
T.i.berty Lake, VIrA 99419-0885
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action JMeeting Date: April 18, 2006 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ~ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ infnrmation ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Department of Ecology NPDES Phase II Grant
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Clean Water Act regulated by the NPDES Phase II permit for
Eastem Washington. The permit is expected to be finalized in September 2006.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: BACKGROUND: As outlined in our informational memo to Council on April 11, 2006, the
Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) has offered the City a one time $75,000 grant to
help set up our NPDES Phase II program. This grant results from a$2.7 Million program
initiated by Ecology to assist local jurisdictions in complying with the provisions of the permit ' requirements. Tfie grants were distributed based upon an evaluation of 114 jurisdictions in the
State. Factors such, as median house income, sales and property tax income, and population
were factored into the evaluation. Spokane Valley ranked 22"0 out of the 114. Grant funds were
~ only distributed to the first 32 jurisdictions. Spokane County and the City of Spokane were not
offered grants under this program. They ranked 80`" and 44'" respectively.on the list.
. In order to receive the funds, an agreement between the City of Spokane Valley and Ec4logy
needs to in place by May 1"`, 2006. We anticipate that the funds from this grant will be utilized
to create an inventory and GIS database of stormwater outfalls, begin an illicit discharge
elimination program, and begin development of an education and outreach program..
OPTIONS: Accept or not accept grant
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: I move that we accept the grant offered by the
Department of Ecology for the NPDES Phase II Grant in the amount of $75,000. . •
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: The grant will be used to help comply with the requirements
of the NPDES Phase II permit. Staff is working to identify the effects of the NPDES program on
the Stormwater Fund. Some of the effects are not quantifiable at this time due to the fact that
the NPDES permit is still in draft form. The permit is expected to be issued in September 2006.
. However, we have participated in several statewide workshops on the subject and have staRed
to compile all available data. Over the next several months, we will be able to complete an
analysis of the NPDES and Underground Injection Control programs and formulate a
comprehensive approach to meeting these requirements. Staff will provide this analysis and
implementation plan to Council as soon as they are completed.
STAFF CONTACT: Neil Kersten
l ATTACHMENTS NPDES Phase 11 Permit background and requirements .
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509.921.1000 4 Fax: 509.921.1008 1 cityhall@spokanevall@y.org
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Memorandum .
To: City Council . From: Neil Kersten
Date: April 12, 2005 Re: NPDES Phase II Permit Background and Requirements
This mEmo provides an upclate of the recent development of the NTPllES Phase II regulations.
- BACKCROUND
NPDES stands for Nationdl Pollutant Discharge Elimination Spstem (NPDLS) and State Waste
Discharge General Feniut for Discharges from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewers in
Easteru Washington. The NPDES Phasc II pernut authorizes dischargcs to waters of the SCate.
The pcrmir defines waterS of the state as those waters as defined as "`1Vaters of the United States"
in 40 CF'R 122.2 within the geographic boimdaries of Washington State and "NWatcrs o# the
State" ds defincd in Chapter 90.4$ RCW which includes lakes, rivers, ponds, streams, inland
watcrs, under.ground waters, salt waters and all other surface waters aiid water courses within the
. jurisdiction nf the State af Waslungton.
The formal deaft permit is currently up for the review. The comment period for the final permit
is frocn February 16"to vlay 19'h, 2006. Workshops to discuss the draft permit will be held in Apri12006. The final permit is eYpected to be issued in September 2006 by Ecology. The perm.it
vrill go into effect 30 days after it is issued.
According co Ecology, this permit is applicable lo owners and aperators oFregulated small
muaicipal scparate storm sewer system (VIS49). MS4s are defincd as a system of co nveyances
(including roads with drauiage systems, municipal strcets, catchbasins, curbs, guiters, ditches,
manmade channels, or storm drains) owned by a public entity, which are dESigned or used for
collecting or conveying storinwater. Initially staff believea that Spokane Valley did not need to participate in the pennit based upon the belief that the City did not have any MS4s that discharged directly to surf'ace waters. However, after a thorough review of risks to the City of not participating in the NPDES prograni
and further discussions of Ecology's more restrictivc defnition of "Waters of the Statc", Public
1Vorks in conjunction wzth the City Attorney recommended participation with the program, t~ls a
result, an application was submitted to Ecology on February 14, 2006. Similazly, Spokane ~ ;
~ County indepcndcntly reviewed the subject and also concluded that it was in the County's best
L- -J urterest to apply for the permit.
PEI2M.[T RE•QUIREVIEiN'fS . .
Local gQvernments ~Nri11 be required to control stormwater pollutants in their scparate municipal
slorm sewer systems, protect water quality, to the maximum estent practicable, and comply with
any applicxble TyIDL (Total Ma.timum 17aily Load) within the permitted entities jurisdiction. .
The pennit requires the City to develop and implement a Stormwater Management Program
. (SWMP) dtiring thc tcrm of this permit. The SW~Ii P nlust be fully implemented before ttie
expiration of the pezmit (5 years a.fter it goes into effect). The SNVMP shall include the federal
"six-plus-hwo" minunum requirements that say municipalities must have khe following elements
in place:
1. Public educalion and outreach 2. Public involvement/participation .
3. Tllicit discharge detection and climination
4. Canstruction site stormwater runoff control '
5. Ppst construction stonmNvater management
6. Pollution prevention/good housekecping
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o Requirements bascd on an approved total maxunum daily load (TMDL or water
~ clcanup plan) or equivalent analysis ,
o Evaludtiqns o:f progra,m coinpliancE
The follewine provides a brief sunicnary of the permit requirements:
1.0 Public Education and Outrexch:
Ubjective: Taevelop and implement a public education a.nd outreach program.
. The prograni shall include as a minimLun, the following: • Inforriiuig the general public about improvuig and protccting water quality;
0 lciforming the general public and busiilesses about prevenCina illicit discharges
• Iufonniug Engineers, consYruction operators, devclopment review staff and planners
. regarding technical standards, erosion control plans and Best Management Practices
(F3MPs).
This is a task that can be coordinaYed wifli Spokane County as the requirements for both
.jurisdictions should be very similar. R.equued Milestoncs: identi.fy target audience_s within three years and dcvelop and fully
'implement a public education ancl autreach strategy within five yeazs.
2.0 Public invrolvement ancl Pxrticipation
Objective Adopt a program or policy directive to create opportunities for the public to
pa.rticipate in the decision making processes involving the developmcnt,
implementation and update of the SWMP.
The effort for this requircment may be similar lo the process we anticipate for thc adoption of tlie
Regional Storuiwatcr Design Manual when it is couipleted. It may include advisory pwiels,
public hearings, workshaps, etc.
Milestones Program shall be adopted within pne year.
. 3.0 Illicit Dischargc Aetection and Flimination
46jective Devclop, impleinent, and enforce a program to detect and climinate illicit
discharges. .
Tlus tASk requires mapping of the City owned Ivi84, amending the stormwater ordinance, putting
in place procedures for tracing illicit discharges, removing discharge sources, informing general
public and businesscs about the unpacts oC illicit discharges and improper disgosal of waters,
providing training to illicit discharge personnel.
viilestones Mapping shall be completed within 5 years. Ordinance shall be adopted Nvithin 2
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4.0 Construction Site Starmwater Runoff Control
Objective Develop, itnplement, and enforce a prograin to reduce pollutants in storiuwatcr .
runoff to rcduc;e pnllutants to MS4s froin constructinn activities.
It requires amending the grading ordinance to corripl.y with the permit requirement and
construction permit and give us code enforcement ability, if we don't have it already, and grant
us acccss to the sites for inspection. We would have to review ESC plans for conformance with
new requirements aiid adopt procedures to begin FSC inspection and enforcenient. 7°he pcrmit
requi.res jurisdictions to achieve a 95% inspection rate. This effort would involve Building and
Public Works staff.
Milestones Adapt procedures for site review, inspection and enforcement within four ycars.
5.0 Post Construction Stormwater lVlanagement for New I)evelopment and Redevelopment
O.hjective: Develop, implement, and cnforce a program to address post-construction
activities.
Adopt an ordinance within 3 years that requires posti-construction stormwater control for all new
dcvelopment and redevelopment. Reyuircments include inspection of structural BIvIPs at least .
once during cpnstruction and at least once cvery five years, thereaRer. lu addition, thc City
would bc required to develop procediires for keeping records of inspections and control
measures. This effort would involve Building and Public Works staff:
Milestones: Develop procedures for site plan review (already dAne by us) aiid 'uLSpection and
enforccmcnt within 4 years.
6.0 Pollution 1'revention and Cood Housekeeping for Vlunicipal Qpcrators
Objective: Develop and implement an operation and maintenance Pragram
. Develop azid implcmcnt a municiPal operation and maintenance (Q&M) plan. The O&M plan
shall cstablished maintenance procedures for stormwater eollection and convcyance systems,
roads, park and open spaces, and construction projects. .
Milcstones: 0&M pla,n shall bE developed and implemented within 3 years.
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The Office of Economic Adjustment, in coordination
with the other resources of the Federal Government,
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➢ Assist communities to ptan and carry out iocal
adjustment strategies;
> Assist communities to engage the private sector in
order to plan and undertake community economic
developfnent and base redevelopm.'ent; and
. > Assist co»tmunities to parfner with the 1Vlilitary Departments as they implement B.RAC actions in
support of the DoD's mission.
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Community Adjustment Process
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S_top 1: Orqanize -
✓ Organize afiFected community and infer+esfed parfies.
✓ Crea[e LRA, if desfred.
V Spaak wtNr one volce on behaff of the impacted communiiy.
✓ lncludo stakeho/ders. ' •
Step 2: Plan
✓ Plan public or private development
✓ Create economically/environmenfally sustairrable reuse plan.
✓ Achieve consensus on base redevelopment
Step 3: Implement
~ Create jobs artd or expand tax-base.
~ Satrsfy public reuse needs.
~ ldentify and obiain resources.
✓ Make Infrastrucfure improvements.
✓ L)evelop markeNng program. ,
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-(1) Pub. L. 101-510 defines a redevelopment
authority in the case of an installation to
be closed or realigned as:
"...any entity (including an entity established
by a State or local government) recogniFed
by the Secretary of Defense as the entity
responsible for developing fhe
redevelopment plan with respecf fo the
installation or for directing the
implementation of such plan."
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(2) P.ub. L 101-510 does not require formation of
an LRA.
«Where none exisfs, the fYfllftary Departments are to consu/t on property reuse with the loca!
_ govemment in whose jurisdiction the
installation is wholly /ocated or a/ocal or State
govemment agency designated for the purpose
of consu/tation by the governor."
(3) LRA Structure
"the LRA shou/d have broad-based membership
including, but not limited to, representatives
from those jurisdictions with aoning authorify .
over the property." [Reyulation].
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> Conduct outreach for homeless-assistance
providers and other eligible recipients of public
benefit property transfers.
> Provide leadership, prepare and build
consensus for base redevelopment plan.
9 Consutt with Military Department on personal
property disposal.
Serve as single community point of contact.
- 3> LRA determines uses; Military Department
debermines users.
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LRA Formation
> Excess DoD property recently screened for poD and Federal
interest, and may be available for reuse (Surplus
detertnination).
A OEA Project Managers will coordinate with each community
where excess property was screened regarding two
potential paths:
• Communftfes with an LRA and • .
• Communities without an LRA.
➢ If LRA is desired, communfty must form and/or designate
LRA and request OEA recugnit9on.
> If request received, OEA will review LRA recognit(on request
and recogntze an LRA.
➢ LRAs are to be recognEzed NLT 9 May 2006 (to respond to
IVlilitary Department Surplus Debermination).
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9 Military Departments begin federal property screening.
> Local community forms or designabes LRA, with possible OEA •
assistance. •
9 Community submits written request for.r2cognition to OEA.
> OEA, through Projact Manager, conducts due difigence and revfews
recogniiion r2quesk
- 9 OEA recognfzes LRA and publishes in Federal Register and Local '
Newspaper (s) and coordinates with relevartt Military Department
i- LRA conducts outr+aach to hvme(ess-assistance providers and other
eligible recipients of public benefrt property transfers.
➢ LRA prepares redevelopment plan that balances needs of the
homeless and economic development '
> LRA provides homeless submission, includirtg rEdevelopment plan, to
Secretary of DefensQ and Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD).
• > HUD reviews submission. '
Public benefrt conveyances and negotiated sales to public entities are
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assistance providers and other eligible recipients of
. public benefit property transfers.
~Military Department consults on property reuse with
local government in whose jurisdiction installation is
wholly located or local or State government agency
designated for purpose of consuftation by governor.
> {lAilitary Departnent considers needs of homeless
assistance providers and other eligible recipients of
public beneft property transfers-liUD reviews
' suitability of property for balancing homeless needs. .
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Projcct Manager
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703-901-7662 (c)
' amanda.leiker~,ahvso.xvhs.mil
Office of the Secretary of Defense
Qffice of Economic Adjusmnent
4Vestern Regional Office
1325 J Street, Ste 1500
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: 04-18-06 City Manager Stgn-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old buslness ❑ new business ❑ public heanng
(.-j mformation ❑ admin report ❑ pending fegislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE : West Valley City School Presentadon on Proposed Crosswalk
Robert Tombari ,nnll give a short presentation concerning a request for a crosswalk near West
Valley City School
OPTIONS:
RECOMMENDED AC710N OR MOTION:
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS
STAFF CONTACT:
ATTACHMENTS
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Spokane Area E13C
Spolarte Area EDC Qi Report 2oo6
Apri];;, 2006
'flie Spok:ine:1s-e:, EDC wcwl:s (o Llriti-a: tl~e gruwth of yualiiy.jobs ajid nievk'ti1n1E'nl lil #.he Sp[7kilYe I`k"g]oC5 Llil'oi1gl7
<tircvL recruitnicni iif new husitie-&-; ajisl cfclivery of tcxils ayr~ re-&)urres Eo support lyusint.`~ ~xpatisioti and
retenrion,.
FLtiC 1ead geriemtien acttwrity would rrnt hepossifile ralithnttt the slrppnrt of rxlor mirnaerpal irrzxe.rtr+rs -,';p+?kRrre t'r+irrr~y.
C..°!ty nfSpokurte. ('itw!7~-ti~-rr~~ir3rae Valley, 4'iFpf r~l-Lr'brFr1« LcjAv, f'ittj rr,~ CY,crzea#. (.'ify ijf:;fvc:iiecrf #.ahe, utrd riut`,';1?rr busriwsy
Spetial thuarl~.-ifor iolr.+tslinci .r`ll rftc vc•c+rmurrrie laecadt{r rsfour r-ugr+:rn qr, ru T'I)t,' Vto2r1i -t• I'arro I e 1°-q -A v rwt(i r'orp,,. ftr•ip,J,
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~ Spokare Area EDC
Spokane Ar~a E-I3(' Marketing Rev-TUilnient & Expansir,n CTpdate - Qz 2oo6
April 3, 2ctiob
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+ IGl'[~t, the F.T~C o~:~tinrtur~~•~eci IEroe r~•~ys-a~iiiti~rtat (ri k'c~ll'l-ts•E~~tit~~l Rp•hr~ur+_t~* LAn~~ ~t'9';i~►s„`~a.'~;.~ {s~~t pr+';~ rt°lt~ases
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+ :lt cpx~~ ~ei3tlle offict, liiii Stowurt is aggressavely 4YoCldI9'~,' lCatI gG"i1Grc4tto17 alC7ng th1' T-5 cnrridR,r tar~geting :;el{io
Portlaisci, Pug~tl! Sound dnd Biittsh Columbia ccxmpanies'khad ;ire Ir►c:rkirag tr, Fxpantti_
• C:o nimuaicatinnLq r-ontart maps are in pla ce for 2 006 for all audienfic-,
. "Phe EDC continues to fargek C)range Ctaunh,. C.k.
• I'lre ET]C ~s worki`ag widti icyo rankecl prospects and lung-t,errii leae9s.
with lanat E:DC retruib. 3l1t1i1r7fl)' to n13111[Sil[I P'eld3LloL1sIt1p. assess c+}f27.p'rIF14'
* 1:DC indtpstn• M;,111.1g{°ra icill lse meerit~g
:Jtld r4,l~LX! i,111 4'c.IuIml :itY,.1 Cd[~itd] ctiva_'L:ttiia.•trl E.twasl:wt'-S
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* l3ai 5c:d Enginc~,ring, ;t nianu €ac#larcr iik 111H{iC~1 l amk,lLmi Kizti i~•c~ jOcikted IrI 1=4,4,tatfl]s liLdirch, Uk ]E)i1 SIR,"' uc ,'D
the lC shcri'l Rs l Ulll pickerl CulcjYa d t~ S p [`ltig,±;. -fl1t dtCfslu11 w€LS strle'1I4' a f-a1S+CtlCrD Of 'IhE. WoFldfJl'€e pi}CiL Si+a{ rw
twvuld Ue luwer in overall c-c,st. L,u l the avaffi b dih• of wurkforec- was the ovenvh~.l ming m. yli iecmenk for #hi
e_ompsMny. Bal Saz~ e.mploys 114-
• Aer«sgace 1'~nn~~f~~t~1nn~'~"~•c~~ncFl~~~i~~.:i s71I;+'ts3m prur-idee ciimachineci parts and asseniLqies b$sed in ArLugttoF1.
WA, has sojecleciVaacotiver„ "tir'4"A ovix SpulLiiie ior a salellite operation. Tht! urw Operation ►vill empluY about,-u
penutis wben it rL~:kuhes full produclirin in aboLtt L4 niuisLhs. The '4'ancasuverf P4rtlamcl Iabor asin..rk(;t prtaduced a
largee number c+lf available madlinists tiELtij .Spcikatsc. and wa9bltd to 17e dr;-c_e 1r, tfi,~.ir snu rc(-s in Pnrtlzi n(I
hM'T enipluys, 22 j ia tlrlingi, ~ri
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• F1;-r wltc` s4'lt.l'iof:5 f'[°~~ewn#llig Cllf StAL11):y{`kti L:1)I~~lME1Virom St-aLldu, AllauEa uiiti LD;ilL3i., bruuglii uue tlictiL Ci-i
Spcsk.~ine in 31~irrh. '1lie clic-.rrl ia sn irj1x)L111d tQIi't[111113111111i°3tIUH eUStiYTileC Cr7lri CEIIteT. ThL' EDC arraugc^s], a# t1rc
direiLic,n af 5taubach, 11z<°t-tings wittr huirtnn a-csuurci; people at urLa eiastomer care: ccntei:~ in t}i4+Spolwne are,.
sits' woector's and clir'.nt ~~sn haLi a rnuiiritnhle mcetin~ Aith nuzrierous I:oca1 offu:inlY idod Courecl multiplc tioE,^~,
. The ETi~ hosted a custumer c:3re ccntcr t6at is l+aoking to moa-e their opt r:stiun oul of the Silicon 4'alle}' atta
because of lalor eusts. Spokxttic is an ltieii° sltiort 1ist. 1hi2y wcee proviclcci extcnsay-e information on the fo11cn+7iia:
Training,Wagm, SIate Ix~~latiwe C".limatc, I.abor Ia1a3rket Factors. C'nIT5FF141PY1'!►,t Factnrc anci Site Faetors. `['he
dient would like tcr Iie operptitrna] %ryth i.,j(,) erriployeas tsy the end of 1-1 Qilarter 2007. Thcy eurremtly occupy
8.ooo sq fs nisd will relocate to approxima#c 35.000 cq ft.
• Tlte EDC guidecf as~.concl twtr I'uu ta store eyt1ipiitcynl rnanufamureT. 'llte4' ]cirxki4i at rxiwsSlrl9- 2;ite};q f()r t}teir
bte.yine-qs, iis well as T'#.°bIdLT1L}]ll h{}Ll4iii~'yilptifl11..~.
+ 11 financial & shared sen3ces conspanv vi5iked lht..Spokwae ama in .IJiRLW6-+.'_ I`hc Pri~.Sit#tntt {,f 1he c°eampaw L-~
+:urrv. oklv ~avinga htiuse bu 0 1 4ri lht. Spxkka iiti. regio n.
• Vr,lt Tcehnical Re*aaurc.eG i-isited the 5pokane arsa sevcra3 timfis in Q1. I'lcar:e ;,9v the atlacliecl annotizncemr n,t f{oe
inoi-c informatican on thiw c+jmpany-
• `F1ye EDC hostcda sitc -6sit far adiilribtition ernter im,Iannary, Thw. rnrnpany lcrokr=fl :it ievernl ssitss anKi
+n'carklurre availahilit ' csptiona.
..kerusga+cc Manufacturing 1echnologies visited the Spo4;anearea in March and Iouked at wcrrkfore~ ~~vuijabilit}'.
The ['a.-imp;rn}~ chr.~se, Vanaou{-rr. WA F(iT a s7tellite ojH;:niton. 1,;ve {itC:lils AHl1re.
* B al Se,l % isi[ed the area in Febru aTN. The compa 6i- mek with loci l htiasine%&us a arcl I csurec! Mte n Eitinns, Bti15+Ni a
chost- In l+acate in Coteradii Spriirokn. Se-r ab+_}v;- fi,r m+rrY
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. A pl8atlC 137}et't1oIY 137+7ldCr,~'i'3]#ef{ thL. 3I'e3 9I1 M3I'l'h. 'F'FlCt° C±r1JPtd sL"veTiil wik{~w, 1x}th cornmcrrizil h; residentaa1.
. A soFtwaet develoger frunt 13eiEinghani %7siictP the arLa in .lanuar4-. ResitkvrLCiti1 psc.spa.-rMk, ha3s S,vi-n },qirchra~cd.
67uthounti Site 't+'Wil rtiv itv
. "4~iiiit tci Clilifirmia witli a 111ailutauttiret oi s;evr• Uides_'I`h,~ cunipan,v is going tu visit mir6•April. 7'he campana°
emgxloysaboui 55 Aff,plu.
4p Visit ta plaslic in,jtciirin moldir~~ ~ompau►' in I"io. T3.im- ha.=e aLsci had a site %7si# her~ ~nd havc bee.o shrtitived
space. Tlaei- c°urrc.otly haVc. qCnnPluvee-,K.
• 'disii icr Aer+aspae.e ManufackuringTechnoloKi;es, a manufas-kurer r3f artachine-f«rmed Jparts bused in Arlington_ The
s•ompany invc~~iptea SjyF~-anv and (itlierWashingir,ts luca(ion% fcira swcllitt: pr~,duclif la facility expecteci t,.)
emplC1S• 6o pl'i'srans.
+ Vi*il I41 Clqt' herk(lcpqarker', oN Fort,tme5t7o 3OTnpainy ii) pFe.qk'r1I SpSfkilIYC .i; viAQle ]crtaiimz ft}r ftitijrt61'+)ert1a.iM
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~ Tht Spokant. r1yeip GDC work;=Gi th+= ilc,or dt k1l€= M a-dical DstiVice M.taraIi.«'tL1ri~lK tKAJI,ShOW isti.la~Q Miny; tEl,•
?ti~_~rthurest Chapter [rf llit- NaCi+}n€i1 ~1,'~.4~Id~viaIiim akf lnciuslrital and Ofi'i«.l k"ruperties (NA141P) hi Febeuary: 1'aeifw
-Nurt.ltwesi a4erospace rUliavcz Annual uieeting in E'e~~ruary, and i;LOBE, ttn anniial in#ernation71 cxplasiiir.sl o1L
t'nvinsnmental tea.hnnlogies in tiana'{-yuver, R.C. All iradf'~:6ww•s prnvieied t~~~! oppc,rtunitY ti + t•crnnPel with k•!:
insiivetiuaN, ~~ov.rute lva& anrl preken► iht! SIxlklInt' rt•~14ia;lo l'LIwin~,
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0 '.+axanufacturingsii~~uy 1n paartnc,i-ship witts the. I{egior7a1 Chanilrr,r L~ 1rt'ing givl,!y~ to hwal Cotilpatii-e:~ [ki duternliiu,
lrrc°a►1 Mssues qtivh assupl,lv-sidi shorhges,
* UjAme Co the Cornmunite' Ftnlwr.mi=rmtant I9ine bra°hure fs undE-ricay. Pl:~uti a~°i• in ~~i,icr i,r ss~e~~;~4is ny;~rk~~ting ~:s~,
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• 11te EI3G is sExow:uring 41 Spttkaiae regional inwert in ths• Ptigvt 5otrtii1 Rot:~iinvti,,]101erlssa3 llna %,.ill l►V Is,iI.Aishvil ilr
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• "1'hc; FT}C is eollabn°.~tingwith llye Spukane Rcgi(mal Chatnlrer tif Critumtrle on a WaLqkunglom C;EU tnagazinci
ip)1an~ an}.a iuserl publisti;°41 in luly.
* It+egularly iYi'geC a13d p1Eclt Ind'uE;iry lrdde aTid et>r,ucrrtYic developmtnt publicdtioiis husine%s aeLcl lifesty!c} storsF'!~.
Medi,i targci 1Lst }As lwcn cxpanded.
* A i(xt;il nF52 etir•aied media ltiiuz arhieve.l for the firsS tjuar#er, u~ fnatn just ;;.1 in
• 'I"he Sparkant Regot}~~l Commut9to41i)is gr[rup, il grOuI) th€1[ rtteeiS rntpht ErlY 1,61tt IMrtAWttttg r6'jrrt~SVmi.iUVVM fresrri
tht Chaiiitxyr, CVli, ITh, pSP, the ~.~`ity nnd #}Ye Craunty, i.s rreating ~ comprchensive Spr,lti.c regibiii71 maFketing
plan t`or the mgian.
~ The FIIC IS an}t}II."tJJf pf 1l14' WHSh1Y1~',tCjn'!'a(=1lrjraloT,r Sunlnlii in SeakttlR}. "I'his anirua1 ~+47i. conferencE y,,m t1edicated
i o inetustry grnwth in Wa shingto o. The fult da)• ean u n 1 conferen cc aiic1 networking cvcn # b rings togetfjcr
tcehitrrlcaD- leaders frorr, aeross irGTashington State to discuss the latest trends. rhallenr~sk and opporxu.nities in
engerging ti.•chnoloi;-v inciii:wtrm~.
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• Thr LDC is a sFK)nsur uf Ihe nt-xt }:,istr.rn Fdgr prograrii in Seattlr fcatunng .inhn Shwnc and (-AN'1.1'ti C'ytxr.ecurih•
YroR,tm.
• 'Ihe L•'Ut' will be working thc floor at BIO 2oo6/Chicago in April tu generate additional leads.
141arkelin¢ Materials and Websitc
• Tht- mm,twk:invedc.org w•ebsite acti%ity has continued to inrrease. The site is now husitng monthly mnre thnn
;;ou,uou hit5, 400 uniquc uscrs. 4.600 4isits (na%iKation thnn,Kh the site), and i5 referred bNl GooFle morc thon
~-.oso times.
• Wurking to upgradc look of clicnt proposals.
•"i'he creation of a"lead barometcr" to track 1«-cl tand leIMi 2 leadc aRainst goal has Ueen cregted to irar.k lead
success.
• Clectmnic proposals wil] be avail;ible to c•lients unline viu a aecure password for those that prefec electronic copies.
• A Rcal Estatc propcct}• temPlatc• ha: hreri estuhlishecl fur m;►rkrting site.,. M1 site5 will uow havr a consistent Ioc,k.
FI)S Activi,sy Data
• Reporting standards have been <lefined th:it nw:isurt- Fl?C tictnihy r,n a cluarterlvanri Jtiroivi•i
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Wess !'lauis sLr$ttgic developrrxent pliin9
Thr:. WeFt Phin5 Ftrategic devclnpment prucecs i.,, coniinuing_ 'I'he anL-3rsL~ens aeewLFrldng Ec, prux°irlt~ digik:il Cili.S to S}wk,attc
Ciaunly C1S to Integrate iiitu Lhe, ux°erall County daiabase, '1`his q,=ill herp to dets.rniine appr«prialf-urcrns I°rar indu-91rial,
r~ommc.reiQl and residential dcve.IopmcnR, au+l tr} Acr hrlp in thi? a.lewNgn (}f [he! Wa,ai Plains rnarketing plan. The~ Limefranie
for !the pro,jcct lias Leen c:*€tc,nded to a:ecozra.modnke ihis d0ivery ofEriffirni,it iwl_
KendaU Yard brownfelds pi•g,icyt om"e4,e!#t_
The rc.mediaticsn project (pn the Kendaa.l '4'atrris satv w;)s r.oxnplwwai mn,Ll EiLiji ry i#i ;3 nti is re.:3ciy Ft,r p9•e-cuifs truttioxi and
Z'eCIeS`eYoF►ffieIIt at#lt']ktes. U.S. EPr'1 h4 t4➢J]OUI3[:C.d khal #be pl'Ckji~C:t 'Ce3ID C.obak:~#]TIg (M{ lit!gion if) l;FA -:5eatt1e csffict,,
1epaitment of Ec.oloff. C'FEIk und the Spokane Area CIIC httve becn awntdtw.d lft~- 20ra6 lirmvnfrelc3,Peqject 'I`eam of [iit!
.tc9n I)C on .lpril 1q,
'c.ar award. T'his uward wiil be psrscnted iu Washing
1 - 8 t~ b. 5 R 0 E4 A hl E
~ Area EDC
Qamerest Spokune 2006
This innugunl PC and console video geming event is cominA up scion! On April 14 and 15, the Conveation Center w-ill he
host to gametr, fmm acrocs the region. W'ith a strong group of experts ready to share their rxpertise in the p,Nme
dc:velcipment industry xnd a number of loral ydurational institutionx promoting their yame devrlopment eurric•ulum,
C:AmeFest Spnknne will be an informationul and entectaining place to be! More inform:ition iti av:iilable at
x+,.o,,vv.eaatefe.tsvokanc.nrt.
Qmnrehenslve Economic QPye1Qp~,gn.t,striltesv:
'I'he F UC has sul,mitted six prujects to the U. S. F:conomic Development Administrati<►n om behnllof Spx,k~anr County.
'Irtiis submittal included the follohing projccts:
Prcijeet TiUe: c)itser_cl Cruvhing and fiiixiiesel Produetiun Pueiliries
Communih•: City of Spwkane
FsNmated Jobs Created/Retained: 370
Amount Requested: S4.000,000
'I'otal 1'rojed Cost: S8,,S00,000
I'roject TiUe: Cheney Re{earrh and Industrinl Par{;
'ommunity: Cih• of Chenev
:stimatcd Jobs Crcatcd/Rctained: 502
Amount Rcquested: $ t,~,oo,uuc>
Tolul Projert Gotit: 54.55 1 .900
Projrcl Titlc: IiotZonc l3mrras
Community: City uf Spokune
I:stimeted Jobs Crcatcd/Retaincd: iuu 8,5-wr~ (rrtainrd)
rlmount Rcquc.4ted: S40.000
Toca) Project cost: s80.0o0
ProjeM Title: Natural Kesourre Educatir,n t'cnter
(`ummunity: Northwest Naturnl ltesoin•ces Instittitr
Estimated Jobc Crcated/Retnined: ,j
Amount Requcsted: SSo,poo
Tocal Pmjrct coAt: Si.5oo.oon
Project Title: Spaknne Neightxincox►d liusiurss A.ssucwtion (SV13A) 1ncuUatur
Communitv: City of 5pokene
Eslimated Jobs Crealed/Retuined: qoo over rears
Amount Rcqucstcd: S348,999 over 3 rcar5
Total Projcct Cost: S(x1?,898 ovcr ycars
Project Title: Sptague Avenuc Pecirstrian Bridgr
Communih•: Cit1Y of Spokanc
Esrtimated Jobs C'rcaied/Retainrd: 200
Atuottnt Rcquc9tcd: yz,uoo,ixou
btal Project Coat: S4,000,uou
t'S EI)A will reN-icx• these pmjc•cts in April 20a6 antl prc,vide fi•adhack tc> tle cummunity.
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'1'he:.{ob nevelopment Fund prugrarn is rrian,iged bN the NtiA Stntc Community'I'rade &; Economic Development. ti`;rr
million arn ullaeated to be nk•ardc*d in the biennium. The sinte currentl}, has $155 million in reyuests. 'I'he EUC is
ProNiding fflcilitation and grant vairing stiigport for projects.
Prvject Title: Citv of Airnay Heivhts Aclvanred Wagtewater'Treatment and Keclvimed Watcr Farility
Community: Citti' of Airway Heights
Fvtimated Jobs Creatrd/Itetained: 3,71736
:lmount Requested: !i;8.:j5o.ooo
'ratul "ecc cosc: s~,.5,oao.onn
Pro,jected wastewater floww are expected tu exceed rapxcitv witliin a rclntn•ely short time the amount rrservrci in the
Regional WastewsterTrcatment Plant, owncci/operated b~ the City of Spokane. Somctime in the year 2ou6, the Aows are
expected to eaceed the cApucih• resecred by the City of Airwuy Heights fmm Spokane. Several options vmrr rcseanhrci
and evaluated and the recommendatinn was to design an(i construct a new wcrsteH•ater treatment, rcclamadon and
rr.charge Earility, owned an operatecj by the Cin• of Ainvay Heights. Thc rih has alrcadr sclected the site and hns
recummended the system Ue finanr:-d Ur• a combinetion of granLs and low interest loans. Sewer chitrgc-s must be adjustecl
to pay M&O casts, repay capital rast loans, pay for h-year capital impmvemcntti hudgc•t and pronide covernKe for 1oans.
'roject Titlc: Operations and I►laintennn,•r- Fac•ility Pi~~~se :
('ammunity: City uf S}x,knnc
Estimatcd Jobs Crcated/Rctaincd:
Amount RcquGCted: $t5,()oc►,ooo
Tutxl E'rojcct Cnsl: S65,000,0t)(I
"['his project, w•hich has been in variuus stagcs 4)f PI;►nninK sine-e iyH,;, %.•ill cu-iucatc aII the City uf Spulcanc !'ubiir V4'urks
Opemiions. Tbe second phase would include cunstruction of an exterior employee parking lot in the norcheasi corner nf
the xite with a landacupe Uuffer, rrquiring the ncquisition of the ndjacenl single fetnily lot; construction uf an L shelxd
huildiag to house Solid W'aste's garage and office space. Risk Managcment. VVAterjHydro l:lectric equipment vehicles,
office spece for Construclion Senicrs and Wuter/Iiydro Electric, Cleet Scn-ices Repair Shop, purchasing warehouse nnd
()ffir.c 5pncc; construct a building fur I-ecililies Managrment «,orlutihop rnd Cantrtniction Senices worl:ahop; vacate and
return the eommereial building in the northenst eorner to crnnmerc;nl rentnl space; and improve• ('.iok Stmet an(i
Nt!IBOA/Rf`gAI S♦T'PCLA, inchiding the {tegnl/'I'rent in4rrsertinn.
Prqject TiUe: Kivetside Avenue Extensinn
Community; Cih' of Spnkane
EKtimated Jobs ('rrated/Retainrd:
Amount Requested: S3,000,000
Total Project C'.orrt: Sio.noo.c>on
'('}iis pro►ject allows cnnsolid.tliim uf Ihr higher r..duc.itic,n Rivirpvint rampus by downgradin}; Spol:nne Falls Bl.•d betwr-i•n
I)n7sion nnd H:smilton and within the rampus. 'fraffir is moved hy constructing Riverside Avr from Di-%ision St to Pem•
St with an nlignmcnt foIlowing along the soiith bank of the Spokane River. The pmject has tliree parts: i) a half mile
extension of Riverside east from Ilhision, run7ng ti) tt:e nurth on the west side of the river and coanecting to Spokane
Palls Blvd prior to the Trent Ave bridge z) the extension uf Riverside Drive 3/4 mile further east to cunnect with Trent at
'rrrv 3) connecting the e.istem portion of Riverside extension with an extended Crie St., feeding inio the rAst Sprague
h«iness District.
f'mject 'fitle: (;eiger'1'elecommunications and itail Corridnr
Community: Spokane C'ounhI. 8 0 0. 5 P 0 K A N E MZEM=i
~ A/'ea E30C
F.stimated Jobs ('reated/Retained: 33o
Amount Requested: S1.315,550
Total E'rnject ('otit: S6.815,550
c'onstruct approximatel}• 3.6 milec Of new rail line to connect tbe eacisting rail spur to the Cheney-Coulee Heights Rail Line
to tlie south along with a new telecommunirations roncluit that would fnllciw the new rail alignment to the existing Geiger
Rail Spur and then follnw the spur e,zst (or 2.9 miles to Hayford road, turnin}; nurtli to connert with existing fiber optic
cable at US HHN' 2. I'he project would alr;n uilvuge the heavy gauge rail from lhe line to be abundonetl through Fairchild
Air Fome Bgse and replacr exisiing (ight gauge rail on thc McFarland Road Spur I,inr. 'I'he project ix e4timxted to be,
complete}}• fini,r•hed b}• September of 2008.
I'roject Title: Spokane ('ounty liasebxll Stadium infrastructuce Repnir
Cammunlty: Spokane Countv
EStimated Jobs Crtatcd/Rrtained: 12 (ftill time), zoo (seasonal)
Amount Requerjted: S5,000,0M)
'fotal Project Cost: fiir),ooo,uuo
~1'ithont unprovements, the stadium will Iikrll' bC UI11151111lr within tiwr %var%. Slxii:anr C't)unty secks funclinK Ic,r pha,r z
f thix project to replnre concmte risers and seuts thut comprise the seating aren and renovate/replare main concession
.uilding, administrntir,n Uuilding and maintenancv building. Phase one, N•hich has secured fundine,.••ill ivn from
SeNtcmUer 2007 tu June 20o8 and Phese two would ruo from Septcmber 2008 to ,Tunc 2uOy.
ProjeM Title: Sprnguc/Applewa}' Corridor Subarea F'lan
Communily City of Spokane Vnllev
Estimatcd Jobs Crcatcd/Rctained:
Amount Requcstcd: S5.553,000
Total Prcrjcct Cvyt: $10,223,000
Seeks propoxsih; for c:onsulting senices toassi;t the Cih in devclopinR a Subarex Plan. draft implcmeniing rcgulations.
and identif}, critical, fiundeble capitnl improti•ements for the Sprague-Applew•ay Corridor. The project arc:a is cxiirtly (i miles
411111 has thrc-t, mai(ir cc)mp:.,neiits: i) Citv C'cntur ::l :1uln R,l.~ itnif 3) tiah"ncc• uf C'cwritlm
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EDC
Aprii 10, 2006
Last year, the EDC made It a priority ta fnorease lead generation efforts to enhatiae buslness
recruitmenl/expansion, and to provide resources in support of local expansion opportunities.
ActMities, devebpments, and resuft3 tripled from the previous year. This year, the EDC ls staying
focused more [han ever on driving the growt.h of quality jobs and investrnent in the 5polcane
region. Here are same hfghligh[s From Quartet 1 2006:
• The EDC announced the reuuitment of Vok Technkal Resounoes anil Wrapsacks (see
encfosed for details).
• Operx-d a SeatUe offrce to ppture business expansion activity and po6ition the Spokane
area on the west side of the scaM.
• Is cu►rently workirtg with 100 total busirsess recruttment feads. 27 of whktl are new ieads
ihis year.
• tiosted 11 inbound site visltations and 4 outbound sales visRations at oompany faciUties
(see hkghNghts enclosed).
• Aggressive marketing adtvitfes cantinue to DouCh SKe conwltaMs arM [arget areas in
Catifomia and the Pugei Sound region, ln Q1, 9,748 communicallons plec.es were sent
ciut to site consultants and reai estaip brokers; 434 sent tn potential busirwss expansion
►eacis; the EDC achieved 52 earned media hits; web site traf'fic has inveasesi dramatlcally
(300,000 hits);and several Spokwne area focused pubHCatbon inserts are undeivvay.
• The remediation prvjeect on the Keruiail Yarcls siLe was oompleted in January. The EDC
partnered on the cleanup procESS for the project. The Seattle office Department of
Ecobgy, CTED, and the EDC have been awarded the 2006 Brownfields Project Team of
the Year award by the EPA.
The EDC iS proud to ptay a key role as an (ntegrat partner in the creatlon of job growth anG
opportuntties for our regbn, and as we continue Efirough 2006, and our dfent "pipeiine" fills, we
expect moce opportunities to cOntinue to unfold.
EQC suacesses are dircctly attributEd tn the professionals on the EDC ieam, you - our Ventu2
Partner5, and the support rrom community partners and Investors. We sincerely appreciabe all ot
the pubUc and ptfvate arganizatlorts wha ovntinue to play sudi a aritical role in susiafning and
1nareasing the ernnomic heatth of Spokane Counry and aur ent'►re region.
SirXer~y,
- - n tiassen
President & CEO
~ PRESS REIE/1SE
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FOR 1MMCQIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
Fcbruarv 1 ti, ?0!)6 Rlariu Vtindc:rvert, Spokane Area LDC
(509) 742-9357
n~ %andcrvert(u)snakanecdc.org
lnkob Packebush, Volt Technical Resourccs
(509) 891-7000
inackcbush(a0volt.ussn
(iina Giacomino, Valt Tcrhuical Resources
(_'Ofi) 444-5600
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Volt Technlral Resourccs Chooscs the Spokane Region for Expansion
(SPOkANE, Wash.) - Thc Spakane Arw Eeonomic Dcw•elopmeni Couneil announeed tcrday
that Volt Technicxl Rcsaurccs is relocating a portion af their hack officc support as well as some
uf their kcy contingent and direct placement rrcruitment functions to dic Spokane azea fmm
Westc,-rn Washington.
'I'his expansion %%-ill add betwuen 1420 ncw jobs to the Spokane area and Volt will be expanding I
into 4,200 fect uf new office space. Thc mernbers of the back office suppart tean will bc
pnmarily supporting Volt's enterpnse-level nntiona) contracts, while the remitment teams will
senic;c both lautl and regian;il accounts within the I"I' and Enginerring subject matter space.
Volt looked at numerous markets as rxpansion options, but was impressed with the significant
--~avings in c:.ost, lease space options, and the availability af talent in the azw lhat thC campany
found in the Spokane region. "•The cost snvingc were suhstantial and will really affect our
bottom line," said Gina Giacomino, Area Manager for Volt Technica) Resources. "Litestyle also
playod a huge fuctor in our derision ta expand. Our emplnyees wil) be ahle to aff'ord a vcry nice
home for the first time in their lives, and cnme tn worl: with virtuall5• nci cc►mmute timr
whatsoever living a very balanc:ed lifestylc."
'1'he Spokane rlrea EDC pmvidecf :sn in-depth eost analysis on wages, warkf~~rce, rcad estutr, and
tax sUvcture. as well as providing busincss-io-busincss canaections fnr thC compuny. "Thc EDC
really opencd aur eyes ro the Spokane marketplace. Thcy providcd us with a truc: oost
cumpariscm, and showed us the advantages of doing business in this region. Now, wc've madc
thc dccision ro move tic,me c►f c►ur uperations to the Spokane area." said Giaeomino.
"The EDC target.,; Businc.ss Process Outsaureing (BPV) companics lilse Volt bec:ausc of Vult's
close reiationship with many of'the Fortune 500 eompanies ouLwureing projec:ts that could
pxi►entially rruvidr uppurtunilics for Spokane in the future." said Theresa Sunders. Vicc
('residcnt ot'E3usiness l)cvcloprncnt tff thc L-.UC. "The BPO market is torccasted tu he a.`S 151I
billiun market by 2008, :uncl this is the tirst of many proje.cls we'd like to bring homc tt► the
Spokane region."
Thc Spokanc Area Eu►nomic Ucvclapment Cuuncil is a corumunity-based, ncm-pmht
organization foru.sed on facilitating buainess solutions, ec:onomir expansion, and glubal I v
wmp~.-titive communitics to improve the Spokane regiun economy. Thr EDC is fundrei hy mtirc
than 300 private-seetar pa-tners; Spokar►e County; Washington State offiee ofTrade anci
Economic Development; City of Spokane: City of Spokane Valley; City of I.ilvrt} I akt: Citv of
C}IC'.I1C.V. ii[Id Ml'dic.1l I _:lk-C. Fof flloI'l' 1[11oTTi1:1l1oi1. ll`!1
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SiAI[Of WASNINGTON
DEPARTMENT Of COMMUNItY,
' TRAf~[ r~'~[afC'ONO!~IICDE~VFIC)PMEN1 Ar~
rn..r.uu r+.I. nf.aanww• rl-Wl n
Contacl: Sharon Kaphs ContacL Robin Toth
360-951-3378 - ccll 509-742-9388
Kendall Yards Brownfields Team Wins National Award
OLYMPIA - The U.S. EPA announced today that the Kendall Yards environmental projec! leam nas been
selected to receive the national 2008 Outstanding Browrtflelds Team Award on Apnl 19 in Washington,
D.C. These awards recognize excellence in regianal waste management and emergency response
programs.
"The Kendall Yards team is a great exampie of an effective public-prlvate partrnership,' said Govemor
Chris Gregoire. "First the compiehon of the contamination cleanup and now naNonal recognitlon -1 have
been following the progress of thE Kendall Yards project and I am very proud of Ihe worlc they have
done."
"There is one Brownfields team award !or the counlry," explained Anne McCauley USEPA Region 10
Projeci Officer for the Brownfields program, which is managed through the state's Department of
Community, Trade and Economic Development. "This award is designed to honor the Brownfields project
team that most eRectively works collaDoratively to remove barriers to Brownfields pfoperty reuse."
The projed team included siaff from the EPA Region 10. Washington's CTED as project manager;
Ecology as environmental site manager; the City of Spo4cane brownfields assessment program and tttie
Spokane Area Economic Development Councfl, who was key to local coordination.
Spokane Area Econamtc Deve{apment Council President Jon E6assen was lhnlled. "This project holds I
such e tremendous opportunity for the City of Spokane-not just economically, but, by putting people back
downtown to live and wrorlc. It creates a thriving, prosperous spirit for the whole area, We were happy
participate wfth stete and federal agencies."
Named in the award are Tim Brincefield, Deborah Burgess. Cyndy Mackey and Annfl McCauley
(USEPA); Sharon Kophs, Tom Stilz. Steve Saylw, and Jlm Keogh (CTED): Sandra Treccanl and
Katherine Scott (Ecology); and Robin Toth (Spokane Area EDC). Kophs and To1h were instrumental In
inttiaUng the project and moving it through the various phases by working closely with Eaology, lhe
property owner and the construction team.
The project was completed In only 12 monHu through the tremendous eNort of the geotechnical flmn of
GeoEngineers, tnc of Spokane, and Envlrocon, Inc. of Missaula, MT, the construcdon manager and
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Frhruary 16, 2006 Muria Vsndervert. Spokanc Arca EDC
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Distributor ot Sruart Cift NN'rap N'loves Operetions to the Spokane Rcgion I
(SPOtiANE, Wash.) - rhe Sr>c)kanc Arca E.conomic Development Cauncil annauncecl today
that Wrapsacl►s, a distributor of reusable vriN bags has maved &am White Salman, Wash. to the
City of Spokane. The company has signed a lease and will he establishing operatians at 1405
NUrth Ash Street, and wilI be c,-mting 6ve customer service, sales xnd shipping jobs in 2006.
Wrapsacks earth-friendly tinc of reusable gift bags are soid primarily in groc:cry stores in all 50
stntcs. To encourage reuse of the bags, the wmpany devcloped a'Track•a-Sack' system on its
wrb site that ailc,ws gift givers and receivers to fc►Iluw thcir individuully numbcred wrapsacks as
thev juurney trom persem-to-~.~rson.
When 1ouking tiir other area's to do business, dte compdny evalusited smaller c;ommunities
outsidr of Scattlr and Vancouver. Wnsh., us well as Port Townsend and Bellingh:un before
picking the Spakane area. "We were attracted to the Spoknne rrgion because of the combinntion
of'small-town atmospherc' with all the amenities of a big city. Naturnlly, it ranked high in
tc;rnis uf affcirdability and rexreation too.' said Michael Miner, PreSident of Wrapsacks.
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The Spokane Atoa EDC spent time with the c:omprsny tawing the community, familianzing thcm
with thc; many asscls available both from a business and pasonal perspe:ctive. "The EDC was
therc to guide us thraugh this dansition process and oonnect us with other eatcrprises. We found
it extremcly helpful tu havc someone to turn to for both persannl and business-related questians,"
said Miner.
Wrapsal;ks hs;s bc:en highlighted in Time Magacinc, Busines.sWcek, thc Los Angeles Times, and
Woman's Day magazine, among others. For more information ubuut Wrapsacks please visit
w w_wl'aPsacks.cc>m
'I'hc Spokane Are+ Economic Uevelopment Council is a cammunity-basod, nan-pmfit
urganizntion focused an facilitating business sotutiuas, eoonomic expansion, and globally
cc►mpetitivc communities to impmve thC Spokane region csonomy. The EDC is fundod by more
than 300 private-sector partners; Spokane County; Washington State office of Tracie und
Ec;onomic Ucvelopmc,•nt; City uf Spokane; City af Spokane Vallcy; City of Liberty [.al:e: City uf
Ciunicy, and Medical L.ake. For more inforntation, visit
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: April 18, 2006 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information 9 admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Cable Franchise Update
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Federal Cable Act 1984 (as amended in 1992 and 1996),
SVMC 3.65
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
Ordinance establishing franchise fee approved 3/31/03; Memorandum of Understanding on
terms and conditions to participate in the regional cable advisory board approved 9/16/03; Three
members appointed to Cable Advisory Board on 2/24/04; Resolution 04-015 regarding cable
franchise renewal proceedings; New member appointed on 2/8/05; New member appointed to
board on 7l26/05.
BACKGROUND:
Cable franchises and the franchise renewal process are regulated by the federal government.
The Cable Act of 1984 allows for both the formal and infoRnal renewal process.
The City assumed the County's cable franchise agreement with Comcast upon incorporation.
That agreement expires on September 4, 2006.
There is a 36 - month window on the formal renewal process. Comcast invoked the formal
process on September 30, 2003, but intends to concumently negotiate under both the formal
and informal processes.
The City is currently in the final stages of the ascertainment phase of the foffnal process by
participating in the Cable Advisory Board, conducting a public performance survey, and
gathering citizen comments.
The purpose of this agenda item is to update council on the cable franchise renewal process
with Comcast and to report the findings of the performance survey with regards to cable service.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: A public hearing is scheduled for June 13
OPTIONS: N/A
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: The City had budgeted $620,000 in cable franchise fees
revenue for 2005 and actually received $700,000. Of that, $20,000 had been budgeted for the
Cable Franchise Renewal Pracess from the general fund. For 2006, the City has forecasted fee
revenues of $631,000, and has budgeted another $20,000 from the general fund for the renewal
process.
STAFF CONTACT: Morgan Koudelka, Administrative Analyst
ATTACHMENTS: Cable Franchise Update Presentation. The Survey Report will be distributed
separately.
Cable TV Franch'ise
Update
Morgan Koudelka
- Administrative Analyst
Joel 1Nhitman
- Ad m i n istrative I ntern
April 18, 2006 ~
Cable Renewal Facts
Franchise ❑ Current franchise expires September 4, 2006.
o Comcast has invoked the forma-- process, but
concurrent-Y negotiates via the informa-
process.
❑ Current--y, vve have met with Comcast 4 times
in informa-- settings.
April 16, 2006 2
What Can the City Regulate?
❑ Basic service tier rates according to FCC
benchmarks.
o Signa' qua-ity.
❑ Customer service standards.
❑ Agreed-upon or vo-untari~Y contracted for
broad categories of video programming.
❑ Other negotiated ten-ns of the franchise
agreement.
April 18, 2006 3
Franchise Process
o Ascertainment Phase
■ Past Performance Evaluation (e.g. technical
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revlew
■ Future Community Needs Assessment
o Request for Proposa__- (Forma--)
❑ Negotiations
April 18, 2006 4
Ascertainment Phase
❑ Survey - conducted in June 2005.
■ Conducted by Clearwater Research out of Boise, ID.
■ P"ast performance evaluation and assessrnent of future comn~~ity
neecls,
~ Techni~~~ ~eview J sche-duled for April 2006
■ Wi1~ ~onduct~d by Co1u.mbia Telecommunications Corp. out of
Co1umbia, MD.
❑ Safet-v Inspection of Fhvsical P1ant
❑ T'esting of Cab1e P1ant and I'~G Orizination Links
o Analysis of Systern's Abilitv to Offer Advanced Serrices
❑ Evaluafiion and Review of 0t)erator Evaluativ~~ Data
o ~~m-prehensave Report
■ Results of this review presented at public heaxing.
Ei - sch+~~du1e~1 fc~r .~une 20f~6.
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Apd]18A 2006
Negotiations
~ City sta~`~ has met with Comcast
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represent~.~~ves on se~~ra~ ~~casic~~s.,
• Comcast to negotf~.te info~~.1ly
prefers • City ca.n choose to incorp-orate agr~eab1e
language from Spokane franchise agreement.
❑ City and Comcast wiCY identify area~ of
agre+~~~~t and items to negotiate.
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April 18, 2006
Local Publl*c Access (PEG)
❑ Public, education, and government programming.
■ Public programming - channel 14.
■ Education programming - channels 15-19.
■ Government meetings/job postings - channel5.
❑ The Federal Cable Act of 1984, as amended by the
Telecommunications Act of 1996, no longer requires
Comcast to fund the operational costs of PEG.
❑ Comcast is still required to provide PEG channels
❑ Local franchising authorities are allowed to recover capital
funding.
■ Spokane: $400,000 + equivalent of $.50/subscriber/month
■ Seattle: $2,000,000 +$750,000 or public access facility
April 18, 2006 7
Local Public Access Spokane Vallev (PEG)
❑ Comcast provides studio, staff, and equipment that allows SV residents to
create, produce, and transmit local programming under the current SV
cable franchise through the end of the current franchise agreement (Sept.
4, 2006)
❑ Spokane Valley residents will lose the ability to produce local public
access television when the current franchise expires unless other
arrangements are made.
Comparison to Spokane
❑ Comcast will provide public access to Spokane residents through the end
of 2006.
o Comcast has offered to provide public access through 2007 for Spokane in
return for $250,000.
a Spokane is exploring having a non-profit organization provide public
access (funding uncertain)
April 18, 2006 8
~Access (PEG)
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Ei Cable Aclvisory Board for ~eaming and Education . ~
(C.A.B.L.E.) serves as the custodian for the f~~~ ~ducation
cab~e channels. Serves SFCC, SCC, ~WU, WSU5 U~~
~onzaga, Spokane Pub1ic Schools, and ESD 101.
~ C.A.B.L.E. requests a $63,000 grant and on~-third (33%) of
ongoing capital contributions~ ~omcast from Spokane
Valley.
Comparison to Spokane
o C.A.B.L.E. is requesting a. ~rant of ~98~000 and one-th1rd
(33%) of the ongoing capital contributions by Camcast from
Spokane.
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Apr,i 18, 2006
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Local Govemment. Access (PEG)
Spokane Va11~~
~ Spokane Vall~~ currently has no governmer~~ channel.
❑ Spokane Va1ley can consider putting , p1a.ceho1~de~r language 1n t1~e
franchis~e a~greerne~.t tc~ allc~vv ~`o~r ca.p~~ta1 fund1ng i~ ~he futuret
Cornparison to Spokane
in Spokane current1y operates City Charne1 5 for a~ approximat~ annua.l
operatxng cost of $22+6,000.
• Spokane negatiated fc~r an upfr'ont capital grant from Comcast in the
anount of $400,000. Comcast passes this cost through to subscribers.
Q Spokane current1y collect:s i:h~ ~quivalent of $.50 per su~scriber from
Comcast to help furid PEG-related capital needs. Com~cast passes this
exp~~se through to their subs+cribers.
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ApriC 18, 2006
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Citizen Survey
❑ Surveyed a tota- of 454 residents over a three
(3) week period.
❑ Ca----s were made at different times of the day
and different days of the week to a wide
variety of citizens.
❑ Inquired about customer service, qua- ity of
service, and programming satisfaction.
Apnl 18, 2006 11
, . . ypica- t~ Survey
Citizen According ~ Subscribes to Comcast
❑ Cab e subscriber for 1-5 years
* Subscribes to Basic service tier
❑ Owns 2 te--evision set~
~ Watches 2-3 hours of te'-evision ~.ay
per Ei Satisfied with most features and customer
service of Comcast
❑ Dissatisfied with price
April 18, 2006 12
Survey Resu'-ts Service
~afisfaction Lev+el (Verv Satisfied or ~omewhat Safisfied)
❑ Sou.nd Quality (97%)
❑ Picture Quality (96%)
Ei Installatic~n of ~ervices (96%)
❑ Repair Ser~ices (95%)
a System Reliabi1ity (93%)
❑ Customer ~ervice Kx~~~~edge (9 1
❑ Billing Practlces (86%)
❑ Not~~cation of Changes (84%)
Ei Van'et~ of Programming (78%)
❑ Cab1e Rates (38%)
April 18, 2006 13
Programming Preerences
Programs respondents wou_ _ ie to see
more of:
1. Movies
2. Family Prograrnming
3. Science and Documentaries
4. Educational Programming
s. Maj or Networks
April 18, 2006 14
Local Public Access (PEG)
❑ According to the survey, 33% felt this was important or very
important.
o Respondents would like to see the following local access
programming:
■ Spokane Valley Arts, History, and Culture
■ City government meetings
■ K-12 school activities and instructional courses
■ Public safety and emergency information
■ Courses and special events from local colleges and universities
❑ 2% of respondents have utilized the local public access studio,
equipment, or training.
❑ Currently gathering further public comment.
, ■ Schools
■ Internet survey
■ Suggestion boxes at public locations
April 18, 2006 15
Recent C~ia~.ges
Comcast Region-wide ❑ Discount income-qua-ifying
pricing for '
~nd disab-ed with y i'mited basic service
* Famiyay-Ori~~~~ed Programm'ing
r-i Video on Demand
* Digita- Sports ~'ier
o Digita- Video Recording
April 'I$, 2006 16
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Rate Comparison
+ Spokane VaNey ~ Seattle ~ Portland ~ San Francisco ~ Ariington, TX ~ Everett Limited Basic ~ $ 15.95 ~ $ 12.30 ~ $ 13.25 ~ $ 16.99 ~ $ 12.03 ~ $ 13.50
Basic ~ 46.49 ~ 45.99 ~ 47.16 ~ 49.251 42.501 45.99
Family Tier ~ 35.93 ~ 34.94 33.42 ~ NA ~ NA
1 33.69
Di ital Classic ~ 58.48 ~ 57.98 57.11 ~ 59.20 ~ 52.451 57.98
Di ital Plus ~ 62.481 61.98 62.11 + 64.20 + 57.45 + 58.98
Di ital Silver ~ 75.48 1 74.981 75.15 1 79.20 1 70.99 71.98
Di ital Goid ~ 88.48 ~ 87.98 ~ NA ~ 93.20 ~ 82.99 84.98
Di ital Platinum 105.48 104.98 106.15 106.20 96.99 1 $ 104.98
Considerations
•City has ability to regulate limited basic rate if it exceeds FCC benchmark (with FCC
approval)
•Limited Basic Rate for City is shown on Comcast website and provided by Comcast
representatives
April 18, 2006 17
Comcast Franchise Fees
o $700,000 paid to Spokane Va____ey in 2005
o 5'~'~ of Gross Revenues
❑ A---owed by Federa- e. - _ecommunications Act
~ ~~~hange for use of pub-ic r~ght-of-way
o Unrestricted Genera-_ Fund Revenue
April 18, 240+6 ~8
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ext Ste-ps
❑ Comp'--ete the technica-- review.
❑ Review findings of the ascertainment
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❑ Identify main negotiatian points.
❑ Conduct informa'-' negotiations.
Apnl 18, 2006 19
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Future Considerations for Council
a Consider extending current franchise agreement
through end of 2006.
■ Will coincide with Comcast's termination of public access
facility
■ New agreement will be on calendar year
■ Allows City to coordinate with Spokane
❑ Consider placeholder for capital funding from
Comcast.
❑ Consider future of public access
a Consider funding request of C.A.B.L.E.
April 18, 2006 20
~ CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: April 18, 2006 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business
❑ public heanng ❑ information (Z admin, report ❑ pending legislation AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Sprague/Appleway Subarea Plan Consultant Contract Update
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: The Subarea Plan must be consistent with the City's
Comprehensive Plan and the Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA), RCW 36.70A.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Council authorized funding for the project in the 2006
budget. On December 20, 2005, Council authorized Staff to issue a Request for Proposals and
on March 21, 2006, Council authorized Staff to begin negotiations with the consulting team of
ECONorthwest, Freedman, Tung and Bottomley, Studio Cascade and Glatting Jackson (ECO
Team).
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this agenda item is to solicit Couricil feedback on outstanding
issues associated with the Subarea Plan negotiations.
On December 20, 2005, City Council authorized the Department of Community Development to
issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for consulting senrices to assist the City in developing a
Subarea Plan for the Sprague/Appleway corridor. An RFP was issued and four proposals were
submitted to the City by qualified consulting teams. ,
After staff review of the proposals, each consulting team was selected for an interview. The
City's interview panel included City staff and outside community representatives. Interviews
w2re conducted on March 6 and 7. The panel unanimously recommended that the City pursue,
a contract with the ECO Team, with the addition of Glatting Jackson for transportation analysis.
On March 21, 2006, City Council authorized Staff to begin negotiating with ECO.
On March 27, 2006, Niichael Freedman, Terry Moore and Bill Grimes met with City Staff to
begin revising the project Scope of Work. Troy Russ from Glatting Jackson participated in the
meeting via phone conference. The goal of the meeting was to define essential and
dispensable elements of the Scope of Work, toward the end of reducing the project costs from
the original bid amount of $408,000 to something closer to the budgeted amount of $250,000.
After a productive meeting, the consultant team agreed to prepare a revised Scope of Work and
budget, based on agreements made at the meeting. _
The RFP issued by the City in December made assumptions about two major issues: the City Center location and the Valley Corridor capital project. Those two issues have evolved
significantly since December. Following is a summary of the various proposed changes to the
project's scope, which either add or subtract from the estimated cost.
Citv Center Location: The RFP assumed that there was a fixed location for the City
Center. As a result, the original ECO proposal did not include a process to locate the
boundary of City Center. During Comp Plan deliberations, City Council decided to
, remove the City Center designation from U-City, leaving that decision to be a part of the
Corridor Subarea Plan process. This critical decision requires significant evaluation and
input from key property owners and, therefore, resufts in a net increase to the project
, budget. Staff is currently negotiating with the consuitants on the estimated cost.
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• Transportation: Consultanis were informed prior to the RFP submittaf deadline that a
decision on the extension of Appleway east of University would be made prior to the
Subarea Plan process, and that land use decision must be made to conform to this
decision. The transportation component of the Subarea Plan would be limited to an .
evaluation of cross-street connections, bike and pedestrian facilities, roadway design
and access management. .
- After the proposals were submiited to the City, it was determined as part of the Valley
Corridor capital project that all viable alternatives for the potential extension of Appleway
must be fully evaluated in the required Environmental Assessment (EA). This effectively
delayed a decision on the extension of Appleway, allowing that decision to be fully
integrated into the Subarea Plan process.
That event gave the City the opportunity to integrate the transportation and land use
decisions. To that end, the project under the revised scope would also evaluate the
transportation system west of University to ensure that land use plans and transportation
systems are fully integrated along the entire corridor. The original ECO proposal
included about $29,000 for transportation analysis. Staff is currently negotiating with the
consultants on the estimated cost.
• Additional Maopinq: The original ECO proposal assumed that the City had all mapping
data available to start the project. One of the most important base maps for any Urban
Design exercise is one that shows the "footprint" of existing buildings. These footprints
are then color coded to display ground floor uses. This map is important because it allows us to see the pattern of development and to discover opportunity sites for
redevelopment. The City does not currently have this data available, and it would
require a significant amount of Staff time to develop it. Staff instructed ECO to add this
mapping work to the project scope, which resulted in about $12,000 in additional fees.
. We wifl look for opportunities to reduce this amount by combining City resources with
consultant services.
. • Public Stakeholder InquUMeetinqs: City Staff and consultants discussed this issue at
, length to determine if the planning process could be streamlined to help reduce the
project cost. Eliminating public workshops was discussed, but it was agreed that the
success of the plan vuill be determined by public support and the team did not want to further cut an already lean public process. The planning process was reworked, and -
meetings were shifted to different stages in the process. However, the total number of
public meetings did not change, resulting in no change to the budget. • Implementinq Documents and Final Products: City Staff and consultants discussed the
implementation phase at great length to look for opportunities to trim the budget. The
original ECO proposal was to deliver a full set of implementing ordinances, including a
new set of zoning standards featuring detailed land. use regulations, development
standards and design guidelines for the corridor and centers. This work accounted for
roughly 1/3 of the proposed budget and accounted for a significant difference between
the ECO proposal and other competing proposals subrnitted to the City. City Staff
believes that implementing regulations are essential to the project and their developrnent '
should not be delayed. ~ -
The original proposal also called for the clefivery of a full administrative draft plan, and
then the consultant would collaborate with City Staff on its review and modification,
.
preparation of a public revie4v draft and presentation of that draft ptan in the public
~ hearing phase. To reduce the budget, -we directed the ECO team to eliminate the
serviczs following the preparation of the first adminisirative draft plan: The proposal lists
these now optionat services are proposed separately, saving approximately $43,000.
• Geoaraphic Extent: One strategy to reduce cost was to reduce the length of the totai
project area. This has proven to be problematic beGause: 1) Auto Rowr is located at the
western end of the corridor; 2) the Appteway Extension project fies in the eastern
portion; and 3) City Center will be designated somewhere in between. If the Corridor is
. divided into phases for planning purposes, the project loses its holistic approach. In
otherwords, whaYs decided in phase one may significantly affect options avaitabte for
phases two and three.
A variation of the option was considered: to prepare plans and regulations for Auto Row
and City Center in detail and deal with the rest of the corridor conceptualty. The
consultants' conclusion is that to be successful in retrof~tting the Corridor, the City is best
positioned by establishing new land use controls for the entire Corridor. That allows the
tand.use throughouf the Corridor to support rather than compete with the center in which
the City is making its investments. The same argument applies to transportation
planning, which is less. effective when done in pieces. Thus, staff proposes no changes
to the geographic scope of the project.
( Revised Project Scope - Project Timeline The revised project is divided into three phases:
Phase 1: Clarify Community Asqirations and Define Oqportunities for Beneficial ChanQe.
This startup phase involves data gathering and analysis, including field reconnaissance, /
mapping, and initial project meetings with City Council and Staff. This phase is expected to take
approximately 7 weeks, but could possibly be compressed. Assuming a mid-May starting date, the first phase will {ikety last until mid-July. %
Phase 2- Envisionina the Future Corridor: Plan Concept Development
This phase includes intensive public participation and will include stakeholder interviewrs, focus
groups and public workshops. "Broad bush" concepts will be developed and will be fed back to ~
Staff, Planning Commission, Council and the public. Conceptual alternatives will then be
developed for more public workshops and feedback. Phase 2 ends with a joint Planning
Commission/City Council study session where the final alternatives will be presented. This
phase will take approximately 20 weeks. .
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The timing of the public meetings is critical and experience informs us that the summer months
will significantly limit the number of people available to participate in public meetings and
workshops. Therefore, the City may wish to consider starting the public workshop phase in
September, with the goal of completing Phase 2 by the end of the year.
Phase 3: ImQlementin4 Communitv tntent: The Subarea Plan
The finat phase is °cadingo the plan; or transferring the plan into development regulations. This
Phase will take approximately 27 weeks total. The consultant will take approximately 16 weeks
to devetop the administrative draft plan.
City Resources
In discussions with the consultants, it became clear that in their original proposal of $408,000,
the ECO Team intended to produce a much more comprehensive product, especialfy in the
. /
_ preparation of a public review draft and presentation of that draft plan in the public
hearing phase. To reduce the budget, we directed the ECO team to eliminate the
- services following the preparation of the first administraliVe draft plan. The proposal lists
these now optional services are proposed separately, saving approximately $43,000.
• Geoaraphic Extent: One strategy to reduce cost was to reduce the length of the total
project area. This has proven to be problematic because: 1) Auto Row is located at the
western end of the corridor; 2) the Appleway Extension project lies in the easfern
portion; and 3) City Center will be designated somewhere in between_ If the Corridor is
. divided into phases for planning purposes, the project loses its holistic approach. In
other words, what's decided in phase one may significantly affect options available for
phases two and three.
A variation of the option was considered: to prepare plans and regulations for Auto Row
and City Center in detail and deal with the rest of the corridor c4nceptually. The
consultants' conclusion is that to be successful in retrofitting the Corridor, the City is best
positioned by establishing new land use controls for the entire Corridor. That allows the
I land.use throughouf the Corridor to support r'ather than compefe with the center in which
the City is making its investments. The same argument applies to transportation
planning, which is less effective when done in pieces. Thus, staff proposes no changes
to the geographic scope of the project.
Revised Project Scope - Project Timeline The revised project is divided into three phases:
L... .
Phase 1: Clarifv Communitv Asairations and Define Oqoortunities for Beneficial Chanae.
This startup phase involves data gathering and analysis, including field reconnaissance,
mapping, and in'rtial project meetings with City Council and Staff. This phase is expected to take
approximately 7 weeks, but could possibly be compressed. Assuming a mid-May starting date,
the first phase will likely last until mid-July.
Phase 2: Envisionina the Future Corridor: Plan Conceqt Develoqment
This phase includes intensive public participation and will include stakeholder interviews, focus
groups and public workshops. "Broad bush" concepts will be developed and will be fed back to
Staff, Planning Cornmission, Council and the public. Conceptual alternatives will then be
developed for more public workshops and feedback. Phase 2 ends with a joint Planning
Commission/City Council study session where the final alternatives will be presented. This
phase will take approximafely 20 weeks. .
The timing of the public meetings is cntical and experience informs us that the summer months
will significantly limit the number of people available to paRicipate in public meetings and
workshops. TherEfore, the City may wish to consider starting the public workshop phase in
September, with the goal of completing Phase 2 by the end of the year.
Phase 3: Implementinq Communitv Intent: The Subarea Plan
The final phase is "coding° the plan; or transferring the plan into development regulations. This
Phase will take approximatety 27 weeks total. The consultant will take approximately 16 weeks
to develop the administrative draft plan.
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City Resources
In discussions with the consultants, it became clear that in their original proposal of $408,000,
the ECO Team infended to produce a much more comprehensive product, especially in the
SPRAGUE/APPLEWAY CORRIDOR SUBAREA PLAN: OvERVIEW OF PLANNING PROCESS
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: April 18, 2006 City Manager S(gn-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ~ new business ❑ uu~)i:c r,e,r11 g
❑ frrformation ❑ admm. report ❑ pending legisiatlon
AGENOA ITEM TITLE : CenterPlace Technelogy
GOVERNtNG LEGISLATION: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Discussion
BACKGROUND: In 2005, staff presented various options to City Council for insEailation of
Fiber-optic cable at CenterPlace At that time the projected monthly recurring fees far combined
fiber and intemet service were $1,300 per month. Fiber "build" costs were estimated at $23,000.
Slaff has not updated these estimates but is not aware of any sign►ficant changes. Internet for
CenlerPlace is cuRently provided over one T-1 fine at a cost of $435/month. Thrs line is
adequaie for current needs at CenterP{ace. The primary demand for high bandwidth reEates to
potential video conferencing broadcasting to multiple remote locations. The City does noi
currentty own video conferencing equipment.
The capaciry of the T1 line is appraximately 1.1 MB. In comparison, the capacity of the
proposed Fiber is 10MB. The same line is utilized for Intemet service and videaconierencing.
An addeti benefit of Fiber is that it is easily scaleable to provide virtually unlimiied bandwidth,
depending on the demand on the system. The only limitation is the hardware connected to the
fiber
OPTIONS: There are many options related to technoloyy. One ophon is to purchase lhe
videoconferencJng equipment and market it with limited capability, i.e. one remote locatian
(Nate: various manufacturers claim that the T-1 line cauld handle four remole locatians. Quality
is subjective). Additional locations may be possible but degradation in picture quality and
picturelsound synchronization may occur. We can then rr►onitor demand. tf and when requests
are made for multiple locations, the City can install Fiber to mest the demand.
A second option is to install Fiber from the onset and marke! Ihe full capaDility of
videoconferencing. The Fiber would ensure that CenterPlace meets the demands for bandwidth
well inta the future. The demand for bandwidth in all sectors of technology is continually
increasing, Fiber ensures that bandwidth is not the limiting factar for Internet andlor
videoconferencing capability-
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOT10N: Discussion.
BUOGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Recurnng monthiy fees apprcximately !c;r
fiber/internet service (compared to curre►it cost ot S435Imo.) plus bu11d cost esumateo -ti:
$23,000 Video conferencing equfpment (s $12,000415,000 dependfng on modet and
capability
STAFF CONTACT Mike Jackson, Parks and Recreation Director
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Web page for LifeSize Video Conferencing Equipment (this is just an example)
21 InternEt article "The Short-Term Versus Long-Term Dehate", fr.opper vs fiberl
Vidro Cunf~rencing Camera I I.ilcSire Communications Page 1 of'_ '
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The tulty intsgratQd system oonnects ta most displa)s in any size oanference room and
p-ovrdea ayatef clear video danty and Mgh fi0elity audro tor praducttva oon!erenang.
1-:isSiza Room anab6es execufives, managera, prcjed daams, educstcrs and anyone wtth
arspersed cotleagues and operavons to caltabarats more clearty and ef[echvely
Nesrfy 10X tf» Quallty oi Existing Sysfams - 8ettsr
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Sy dalivenng nBarly ten tlmes Irie quallty of exi6t(ng
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usere wifl expenenoe a compietely naw paradigm in
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(1280 x 720 pbcels) vicleo ieaoluhon wiU make
partiapants appear We-tfl-sizs, and life-lIke And with
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camera and wids anqle zoom lens deRnedon resolution et tMbps. OVD puallty at 512lCbqs
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Hlph Detlnldon Conhrence Phone
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covera$e ov-er existing systams. Use LifeSlze Phone^' wnth LifeScze Room or slmpty as e very
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E nhancements ta the existing uf fiber intc► tie nehvork-from iong- eaisting broadband services a ttip
plant and the continuing rri- haul lines all the way to customcr griority, and the latest version of 7I
croachment o[ 8ber into the premises. Both appmaches, near- tran.sport teduwlogy may hold the
network are breaking down tradi- term anci long-term, alleviate or mast promise.
tional distance llmitatians in the de- eliminate the need for rrppaters, Still deptoye+d wer standard rop-
livery of broadband services whirh may well become an endazr prr Eacilities, Tl remains broadband
For yeara, diatancr limitations gered specles (not just in the auter prvvidcrs' bread and butter. Qf any
hive been a key conaiderateon for reachea of the network, but alsu in high-bandw9dth service, Tl gires
local exchange cairiers in deploying the local loop). Far service providers providrrs a substantial partion of
broadband services. The trick was delivering broadband, distance liar their revenue (as much as 8'~'d or
to strctch copper facilitics further Its remain, but they are slowly and higher). And, even in the face of the
than they were supposed to go, and surely becoming a thing of the past indu.stry's wont-ever drnvnturn (as
do what they were nut designzd to murh as 30% to 40% annually), it i.s
do. Repeaters berame an essential ShOt't-Te1T11 Ob)CCtiYe: still a ieliable wurce of growth. Higtr
solution to extending the network, Augment Copper SemiceS bit-rate digital suErscriber line is naw,
but were s#ill, even in the bcst of cir- With thc overall induatry suffering usad in as much as 8096 of nrw dt-
ctunstances, a reecESSary ewil. fmm a debt-ridden hangvver, serv- ploymcnts, whtch makes the arrival
Today, local exchange camer net- ice providers are steering dear of cap- of HDSL4 quite significant. As the
wrorics are evolving an two tracks, ital expenditures and focusing an re- successor ta HDSL and the oomgle-
cme shori-term and the other long- ducing operational tosLs. Instead of inent to HbSL2, HDSG3 offera thc
term. Neaz tean, service providers gaing for topline revenue gmwth by same handwidth and speed, but
continue to upgrade the copper spending on new serviLes and dhe in- with two key differences: spectral
plant, installing network elements frastructure that go with them, compadbility and distance.
with advanced electronics to better praviders are working with what HDSLA is the result of newly de-
carry signals over hvisied pair. Run- they'vr got. They're leveraging thc veloped design and imptementation
nfng parallel to /his battle of squeez- local plant to deliver the same scrv- techniques. It operates on the samc
ing greater perfarmance out of cap- ices cheaper, better, and faster physical layez as HD5L2, but is do-
Fer ls the crmtinuing encrmchment That makes extending the rearh of ployed over nvo pairs of copper
OCTOBE! 202 OUiSIDE PIANT'
CAPACITT MANA6EMENT
rather than one. This allotir^s iar more much in pushing signals tarther, but tinucs its "outside-in" march, hom
efiit-ient use of rc►ding, signaling, and in giving service providers access to backbone and long haul lines to dty-
pawer consumpHan In a repeater- untapped capadty in a way that is encircling SO\TET rings, and fram
less environment, HDSL4 extends Tl mnre practical than {t 9s hi-tech_ Stan- metropalitan area networks to the
deUvery to 16,fX)0 feet, 30'"o fasther dani HD5L repeatcr endosuies haue centsal office and ultimatety to rusr
than either HL?SL ar HD5L2. As a re- room far appmximately 8 to 24 re- tamers' bac)cyards.
sult, pmviders can reach additional peater modules Lnfortunately; the The Last Mile, as we know it, is
~wiomets. In fact, if gnnriders choose heat generateci by HDSL-pawer+ed beguuling to shrink. [n Eact, it is mare
to employ HDSL-S, data shnws the,y Tl arcuics sharply reduces the num- accurate to desaibe ihis area as "the
may be able to serve 11% more cus- ber af repeater modules that can be last few hundred feet" This ls true
tomerswithoutadditionalequipaent instaUed in the enrlosures. Hcat-re- due to the deployment uf digital
and instaIlation costs. ('Ihis data is Iatesi failures, in fact, are ane af the loap tarriers (DLCs) and fiber being
frnm pmprietary researrii amducted more Kme-cnnsuming pnnblem.4 to fed Er(im the rentral office to remote
by ADC and verified by several troubleshootand repair. Byusingtra- terminats and huts in tiie outside
North American RBC1Cs.) With re- d.iticanal Tl repeaters, however, sesv- plant.
penters, HDSL4 can carry Tl up to ice providers can HU all af the slub, Compared ;u a just a feiv vears
46,000 feet. T'his is not a sotution pcm- since the heat gcrnerated is lrnver thar► ago, service prcaviders are nuuunK
sible with HDSL', since it doesn't that of HDStx technology used into fewer repeaMr-related camgat-
allow for Tepeaters at a1L prevalendy taiay. ibility prablem9. The reason_ fewr-r
For customezs witt►in 12,000 feet, New repeater housings cake this repeaters. rcxlay, mnre than 34n, " 0 of
service providers wil! war►t to stick into account. Made fmm thermally all telcphone rustgmers in the U_S.
with HDSL2, to reduce the copper rngineered palymeric materials, the are likely to be servrd by some kind
equipment costs that come with neNw repeater housings can with- of digital loop carrier. Fiber-basei,
HDSL4's twn pair rrquirement. Be- stand higher heat dissipation fmm next-generation DLCs appear to ne
yond thnt, HDSL4 may be a better HDSLx. Using metallic cunduction, playing an important role in getting
chaice. Ihere is one car•eat writh this these new designs create a more ef- broaciband services ro custrnners far-
new sWution. Whece di9tanre extands flcient and effective heat transfer sys- ther autside the local loap. Despite
beycmd 46,000 feet, the salution be- tem. This allows prrniders to fill all hber being cost-prohibltive to con-
comQS basic HD5L with repeaters. the slots regardless of their housutig. nect each and every cvstumer prem-
When all these slots are filled, ise within the laap, DLCs help to
i'oint - ls Cupper Becuming stranded peirs can now be used. some degsce. DLCs allow data to
I!; StaT1 t" Thus, service providers r:wximixe cravel aver a shorter length of t-cvisi-
Uvercuming distance is perhaps linQ capacity and minimiTe space utf- ed pair w-Ith less resistance and hign-
HD6L4's g"test virnae, as it reduces lizatian in the autside plant. This re- rr speed. When fiber-extended net-
the need for repenters and, subse- sulta in lower deplayment rnsts. work eletnertts are placed farther in
quendy, cap;tal equipment budgcts. As we'll see, capacity is cmminR to the outside plant, service providen
In fact, researrh shows that 9190 of all tiump dLstanee as service providers' hnve an easler f ob delivering ADSL.
H[3512/HDSt4 drcwtshsivethepo- primary cnncern in deiivering thus pushing more bandwidth to
tential to be repeater-less. (As stated btaadbattd services. mare cvstomers.
above, this data is fram proprietary New electrontcs (or cnppei fadli- Which leads us to the nc.xt ques-
msearch mnducted by ADC and ver- ties will continue to reduce the ncei tian. In the cunent rconnmy, whv
ified try several rFarth Ameriran far rcptaGers, pushing delivrrv eco- are 5ervite providers putting fiF±er
RBOCs.) Beside6 the obviaus boast it namics drnvn and service quality up in the locrp in the first plnce? Fiber in-
fiives to T"1 transport, HDSL4 also - especially for Tl and ADSL. While stallation is not a 4heap proposition.
provides a significant benefit to serv- these advanccments are important, On the [lip side, when providers
icepravzders'priaritiesforADSLde- they are also slowly incremental. thoose to inatall fiber today, they
p3oyment. rIDSt4 is the first and HD5L4 can oEfer an immediate bam won't be required to upgrade or re-
aniy Tl transpart technology that of- to service providers, though they still pWce twisted pair tomorrow. The
fers spectral compatibility with hope for a time when nepeaters and long-tezm concem of service provi-
ADSL beyond 12,000 feet, even with other copper-related compcments be- ders is not distance. They must can-
repeatera in place. The result great- come obsolete. tinue to posaess enaugh capacity to
ly simplified deployment rules, serve their custoners well lnto the
teH•er circu;c probtems, ond higher Lc,ng-Tertn Ub~~~c:ii~~e: Tl~e fuc~,re.
custome: satisfartian. RepPatel'-1CSS ~iber NelNvork Fiber in the loap is a luxury Ior
The evobtion af Tl delivery is not The nvgratian to an all fiber-net- xDSL-type services. Clearly, it's not
can$ned to the electronics housed in work may be years, perhaps necessary, but instead is a pathw ay
the c+eniral office. The change i9 ncyt so decades, awav. That said, fiber con- to higher customer sadsfactian and
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gracvth. Tiber is a necessity (oz tlwse l:uu►14!ra0ini -14 iist Af)u;l ( aptiral anr at the originatian poini;
large,bandwidth-hungrycvstomers the Custr,mer Premise covering the disWncc bcfure con-
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: Aprii 18, 2006 City Manager Slgn-off:
ttem: Check all that appty: ❑ consent ❑ old business ~ new business ❑ pubtic hearing
❑ informatian ❑ admin. repart ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM T1TLE: Park and Recreation Master Plan Pending Policy Issues
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Reviewllnput A pub4ic heacing has been conducted.
No formal action has been taken regarding adoption of the Plan.
BACKGROUND: The Paric and Recreation Master P1an ia schedu{ed for adoption by
Resoiution on April 25, 2006. Staff wouid like to highlight receM revfsions, as we{i as the
pending policy issues that staff is aware of.
• Arts: Policy 4-0 has been added to the Plan (Chapter 1 pg. 9) incarporating the
abjectives of the Comprehens+ve Pian.
• Population Projections may vary slightly from Comprehensive Plan. The differences
are not signficant in terms of ptanning. Park ptan was developed on 'then current'
population numbers.
• Parfc improvements: Listed tfiroughout Chapter 3, Existing Faci{'st'ses and Chapter 6,
Recommendations. Specific s+te plans will be developed which may vary. Also,
faciiities may be added_ For example, a skate park is a desired facility but does not
appear in a specific site recommendation.
• Valley Mission Park Options, Chapter 3, pg. 17-18. lmpacteci by future of swimming
pool operations in the park. Option A. based on developing a smal) outdoor aquatic
complex at Valley Mission Park with the majarity af funds ($1.6 million) available
from Spokane County Valtey Mission Sauth could be developed into a community
par4c. Option B, dividing the $1.6 million equalty between Vafley Mission, Park Road
and Tercace View pools - Valley Mission South could be developed into a
community park. This option may be the most expeditious and equitable for the
community. Note; parking has become more af an issue with the 2005 improvements
to Splashdown and regardless of the option selected; staff recommends that parking
requirements be addressed.
• Park land Needs Chapter 5 pg. 7. Varies signifjcantty from "Level of Servlce" in
Compcehensive Plan. Comprehensive Plan iS based on minimum (existing)level of
service. The Park and Recreation Plan level of service is impacted by compansons
with local and regional communities, recreation demand, geQgraphical deficiencies
within our community and other factars. The deficiency will assist the City In future
grant opportunities.
• Va{ley Mission Senior Center (vacant). A decision will need to be made on
demolishing the old building vs. restoration.
• Valley Mission Horse Arena Chapter 6, pg. 29. Major improvements are needed in
this area. Pnmary issues are whether or not the arena should remain in its current
lacation. If so, who should pay for repairs and how it should be managed. Future
user fees are also a consideration.
• Radio Control Car Track: A formal lsase is recommended, Chapter 6 pg. 30. The
Spokane Radio Car Club does not have a structured board so devefoping a formal
tease will be a challenge. The pfan also discusses the possibility of re-lacating the
track.
• Create a Park and Recreation Advisory Committee, Chapter 6, pg. 36.
• Camping in Parks, Chapter 6 pg. 37-38. Most camping occurs in conjunction with the
horse arena and Radio Control Car track. The City does not have adequate facilities
to allow camping.
• Riverfront Access, Chapter 6 pg. 43. A short paragraph added reflecting Barker
Bridge issue.
• Aquatics, Chapter 7. As noted above in Valley Mission Paric Options, there are two
concepts for improvement to outdoor aquatic facilities, There is a need to seleci one
option_ There is also a recommendation for an indoor aquatic complex. Staff
recommends addressing the immediate needs of the outdoor pools with the $1.6
million from Spokane County. The indoor complex should be explored as a long term
project. The impact of planned construction of a facility in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and
possibly in Spokane should be further considered.
• Implementation, Chapter 8, pg. 1-4. Several potential funding sources icfentified.
• Capital Projects, Chapter 8, pg. 5-6. Projects are estimated. Basis for estimating
costs is on pg. 7. Final design, future cost increases, etc. could significantly impact
estimates. Table 8.4 pg 9, 'Summary of Funding and Expenditures" based on Draft
Comprehensive Plan
OPTIONS: Provide direction to staff for changeslrevisions to be incorporated into plan.
RECOMMENOED ACTION OR MOTION: Council discussion and input. Identification of
additional policy issues as needed. It is not necessary to resolve these issues pnor to advption
of the plan. However, it is important to realize that the planning process is ongoing and there are
future decisions to be made.
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STAFF CONTACT- Mike Jacicson, Parks and Recreation Director.
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PREFACE .
" The. Plan presented in tfiis document provides the foundation for a park '
and recreation program for Spokane Valley, Washington. This plan is sornewhat unique in that it is for a new city that was incorporated in
March 2003. Instantly becoming a city of nearly 84,000 people, the
Park and Recreation Department faced the task of maintaining an
aging park system and developing policies for the delivery of leisure
services. The challenge for this Plan has been to define a strategic position for
the City in park and reueation services. Until the City's incorporation,
Spokane Counfij offered IimiSed parks in the area, and the YMCA,
private sport groups and the City of Spokane provided most recreation _
and organized sport programs_ The City of Spokane Valley has . °
dssumed primary responsibility for providing parks. Spokane County '
manages the adult softball program and leases several of the sport
fields owned by Spokane Valley. Youth sports are still primarily
provided by the YMCA and private youth sport groups.
This brings up the following questions: .
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• What programs and services should Spokane Valley
provide?
• What would be the most efficient makeup of a park and
recreation program?
The major factars that determine the efficiency of a park and recreation program are: 1) the ability to generate revenue from
services rendered; and 2) the cost to maintain facililies. While good .
design can help reduce operating costs, fihe greater impact usually
comes from facilities and activities that generate revenue. The chart
below illustrates the potential revenue from*three basic types of leisure
services: '
Parks Onty b5%
Programs Only ~ 90%
Major Facilities i50%
Flnancial Return for Sorvices
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This Plan recommends a balance befween parks, recreation programs,
and major facilities.
The Plan has identified several key issues and adions the City should address in the near future. These are:
• • Community Support: The park and recreation program in
. Spokane Valley is new and, as a result, has had little* direct contact'
with interest groups within the community. The Deparfment needs
' to develop an advocacy group to champion the benefits of park
and recreation services. The Plan identifies a number of actions to
take to meet this goal.
• Park Rehobilitation: The current park system is not only limited in
terms of the areas it serves, but also faces a great need for facility
improvements. A program of park rehabilitation to address the
years of deferred maintenance should be initiated.
• Aquatics: The City owns three outdoor swimming pools. While
they are in adequate condition, the pools do need some upgrades
to meet safety codes and operational requirements. The County .
has earmarked $1.6 million dollars for the City of Spokane Vcalley J.
to build a swimming pool. While this is enough money to build a
very modest outdoor pool, it is not enough to build a suitable
public indoor pool. As a result, the Plan recommends upgrading
the three pools to meet standards and develop a major water
playground at Valley Mission Park. In the long term, the City may wish to pursue the developmeni of an indoor aquatic center,
although the anticipated development of a major aquatic center in
Coeur d'Alene could impact that decision.
• New Parks: Many neighborhoods in Spokane Valley are not
conveniently located near a park. Meetinq park needs should be
one of the highest priorities for the City. This will be a challenge in
some neighborhoods where little vacant•land exists. However, the
Plan addresses how this can be achieved. Of most importance is
for the City to acquire parkland while some parcels exist. This is
- particularly true for the Greenacres Neighborhood.
• Recreation Programs and Services: Recreation classes and
programs provide a considerable benefit and reach a significant
number of city residents. Because sorne of the cost of these
services can be offset by program fees, the net cost to the City can -
. minimal. Because of these factors, the Parks and Recreation
Department should develop a comprehensive recreation program
fhot serves all age groups and abilities.
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• Partnerships: The City cdnnot and should not provide all of the
recreation services needed in the community. It is important for the
City of SPokane Valley to inonifior community needs and note
where overlap and voids exisf. One way of efficiently providing
. park and recreafion services is to parfner with privafe and non-
profit organizations. ,
• Plan Updote: Because The City of Spokane Valley was recently
incorporated, the Plan should be reviewed and updated in
approximately four years. This will give the community time to .
establish ifs roles and responsibilities and refled on the
recommendations of the Plan. .
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Mike Jackson, ParkS and Recreation Diredor
Karen Parson, Senior Center Coordinator
Carol Carter, Administrative Assistant .
SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
Diana Wilhite, Mayor
Rich Munson, Deputy Mayor
Dick Denenny Michael DeVleming
Bill Gothman
Gary Schimmels
Steve Taylor
O David Mercier, City Mannger
Nina Regor, Deputy Cify Managor
PREPARED BY:
Moore lacofano Goltsman, Inc. •
412 NW 13th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 297-1005
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Jerry Draggoo
Cindy Mendoza
Robert Litt
Andrea Goldsberry
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
CHAPTER l: INTRODUCTION PAGE
1.1 Introdudion 1-2
1.2, Public Involvement 1-3
1.3 Repori Organization 1-4
1.4 Goals, Policies and Objectives 1-5
CHAPTER 2: PLANNING CONTEXT
2.1 Regional Context . 2-2 .
2.2 Planning Area 2-3
2.3 Demographic Charaderistics 2-3
2.4 Land Use 2-9
O 2.5 Housing 2-11
2.6 Population Growth 2-11
CHAPTER 3: EXISTING PARKS AND FACILITIES
3.1 Park Land Definitions 3-1
3.2 Park Land Inventory 3-2
3.3 Park Site Analysis 3-10 3.4 Summary of Recreation Facilities 3-22
CHAPTER 4: D(ISTING OPERATIONS
4.1 Organizational Strvdure 4-2
4.2 Staffing Levels . 4-5
4.3 Operations 4-6
4.4 Maintenance Operalions 4-11
4.5 Recreation Participation 4-11 CHAPTER 5: NEEDS ASSESSMENT
5.1 Household Recreation Survey 5.1
5.2 Public Visioning Workshop 5-3 5.3 Focus Group Meetings 5-3
5.4 Telephone Survey 5-4
5.5 Organized Sports Questionnaire 5-4 '
5.6 Summary of Park Land Needs 5-5
5.7' Summary of Recreation Faciliiy Needs 5-12
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CHAPTER 6: RECOMMENDATIONS PAGE
6.1 Parkland 6-1 _
6.2 Trails, Pathways, and Bikeways 6-30
6.3 Administration and Management 6-34
6.4 Maintenance . 6-40
6.5 Recreation Programs and Services 6-41
6.6 Riverfront Access 6-43
CHAPTER 7: AQUATIC FACILITIES
7.1 Current.Swimming Opportunities 7-1
7.2 Demand for Outdoor Pools 7-1
7.3 Leisure Pool Concept 7-2
7.4 Demand for Indoor Family Leisure Paol 7-3
7.5 Aquatic Recommendations 7-9
CHAPTER 8: IMPLEMENTATION 8.1 Funding Sources 8-1
8.2 Capital Projeds ' 8-5
8.3 Preliminary Project Priorities 8-6
8.4 Basis for Estimating Costs 8-7 ,8.5 Capital Costs 8-8
8.6 Current Funding Availability 8-8
8.7 Financing Strategy 8-9
APPENDICES City Park and Recreation Areas A
Park Land and Recreation Facility Inventory B
Demand Analysis C
Design Guidelines D
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INTRODUCTION
In tlie Spring of 2004, ihe City of Spokane Valley initiated a study to ~
assess community needs for parks,and recreation facilities and develop
a vision for meeting ihose needs. The outgrowfih of this study is a 20-
year Park and Recreation Plan that assesses public demand for park
and recreation facilities, establishes policies and guidelines for park
planning and development, proposes future parks and trails, •
recommends improvements to existing fdcilities, and describes a financing strategy for funding the adions.
The City of Spokane Valley was incorporated in March 2003, and with a population of 83,950, became the eighth largest city in Washington
State. The City encompasses approximately 38.5 square miles of land ~
area. For a new city, Spokane Valley already has a(arge service area
and populotion in need of park and recreation services.
Within its boundaries, the City of Spokane Valley contains 543 acres of
~ pprks, open space, and recreation areas located at 18 sites within the
community. Of that amount, the Ciiy owns 163 acres. Nearly 380
acres include notural areas and corridors owned by the State of
Washington. Most sports fields and facilities in Spokane Valley are
provided by the three school districfs-West Valley, Central Valley, and
East Valley. At ihis point, the City has a limited recreation program
and confiracts out park maintenance and ihe operation of the three
swimming pools.
Today, the City has taken steps to position itself as a regional leader in
recreation. For example, CenterPlace which was opened in the Foll of
2005, will combine with the recently completed Mirabeau Meadows
Park and Mirabeau Springs to form a conference and cultural center
with regional appeal.
Great opportunities exist for the development of a comprehensive park
and recr.eation program in Spokane Valley. The Park and Recreation
Plan will help identify those opporfunities and create an overall vision
. for the community's future. As Spokane Valley grows, the City will ,
need clear direction on how to balance community needs for parks,
facilities, programs, and services. These needs include improvements
to existing parks, the acquisition of neighborhood and community
parks, the development of sports fields, swimming opportunities, and
trails, and the expansion of program and recreation services. This
plan provides guidance on how to address these divergent needs while
developing an innovative park system to represent the new city.
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1.1 PLAN DEVELOPMENT The planning process for developing the City's Park and Recreation
Plan was made up of four phases (Figure 1.1).
Phase I Phase II Phase III Phase IV
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• Phase I: To establish a framework for ihe plan, Phase I included an
inverrtary and analysis of eacisfing recreatian resources in the Spokane
Valley planning area. This infarmation incorparated a comrnuniiy profile, ~
' a review of population growth pattems, an inventory of the City's existing
parics and recreation faalities, and an analysis of park and recreation
operatians, maintenance, and programs.
• Phase II: A comprehensive assessmerrt of recreation needs in the Spokane
Valley area was conducted by measuring public opinion, recreation
patterns, and percaived needs through several public irrvobement venues.
These included a hovsehold survey, a public visianing forum, input from
staff and stakeholders and a survey of organized sports organizations.
Based an community demand, needs were deterrninEd for park (and,
open space, facilities and recr-ecrtion programs.
• Phase III: In Phase III, recommendations were developed for
improving existing parks and acquiring and developing new parks,
. .trails, and recreational facilities. In addition, stratQgies were
proposed to expand programming and to bring park maintenance
. in line with community expectations. .
. • Phase N: The final phase involved creating an action plan to
implement recornmendations and developing a financing strafegy
. to fund priority improvements.
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1.2 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
To develop a solid foundation for the Park and Recreation Plan,
Spokane Valley residents contributed to the development of the plan
through five public involvement venues:
• Housghold Recrealion Survey: A city-wide survey of public attitudes,
recreation interests, and recreation participation was conducted in
Fall 2004 and Spring 2005. Questionnaires were distributed to seleded households in the City limits of Spokane Valley, and 398 '
. completed returns were received.
• Public Vsioning Workshop: Approximately 33 residents participated
in a community workshop on November 4'h, 2004, to discuss their
vision for parks, recreation faciliSies, and programs and services in
Spokane Valley.
• Foa1s Group Meetings; Eight focus group meetings were held to obtain
ad'ditional input from special interest groups, induding youih sports, adult
~ sparts, cuNural arts, SCOPE, trails/open space, seniors, Green Acres
Neighborhood, Panderosa Neighborhood, and representatives {rom the
P9anning Departmertit and Planning Commission. Dztai►ed findings of
these meetings are fovnd in Appendix C(Demand Analysis) but some of
the key poinfs were:
• More emphasis should be placed on Ciiy managed facilities rather than relying entirely on school faciliiies.
• There is a lack of programs, services and focilities for the youth
(age 5-12).
• The City should raise ihe awareness of benefits of parlc and
• recreation adivities and build public supporf for its programs.
• The City should develop partnerships with other ciiies, Spokane .
County, schools, service organizations, and the public in gencral
to shore in she cost of service delivery.
• Telephone Survey: A ciiywide telephone survey was conduttecl in the Spring of 2004. This survey was conduded for the City's Comprehensive
Plan and provided valuable park and recreafion inforrnation. All totaled,
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409 responses were received from 3,775 attempted calls. The survey
addressed many City services, including quesiions regarding the delivery of
park and recreation services.
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• Sports Group Survey: During the Fall o# 2004, organized sport
questionnaires were sent to all organized sport groups providing services
within Spokane Valley.
In addition to the public processes described above, key staff inembers met regularly throughout the planning process to discuss critical issues.
1.3 REPORT ORGANIZATION ,
The Park and Recreation Plan is organized into eight chapters and four
appendices:
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~ Chapter 1: Introdudion describes the purpose of the report, the
planning process, the public involvement activities, and the
organization of this document.
• Chapter 2: Communiiy Context discusses the profile of Spokane
Valley that provides the framework for the Plan. This includes a •
discussion of the planning area, the regional context, natural
features, climate, and demographic characteristics.
• Chapter 3: 6dsting Parks and Fadlfies summarizes the park and facility
inventory and analyzes the City's park land according to a park
classification system.
• Chapter 4: 6dsting Opernfions analyzes the organizationa) structure
of the Park and Recreation Department and presents an
assessment of staffing, operations, maintenance, and programs.
• Chdpter 5: NeEds Assessmerrt presents an overview of the
methodology and results of the park and recreation facility needs
assessment process. • Chapter 6: Recommendations includes recommendations for improvements to existing parks and for the acquisition and
development of new sites and specialized facilities. It olso
introduces strategies for recreation programming and the
administration and maintenance of parks and facilities.
• Chapter 7: Aqutrtic Fadlfies contains a market analysis for aquatic
facilities in Spokane Valley, including cost estimates and
recommendations for design.
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• Chapter 8: Implementaiion identifies potential fvnding sources and
financing strategies for priority capital improvements.
• AppendixA: Ciiy Park ond ReQeation Areas provides a summary
description of existing City parks, along with their facilifiies,
condition, and planned improvements.
• Append'nc B: Park and Recteation Facilities Inverttory contains a detailed
inventory of park land by provider, private facilities, and sports
fields, tennis courts, gymnasiums, and pools within the Spokane
Valley planning area.
! Appendix C: Demand Analysis is a compilation of data from the
Recreation Survey.
• Appendix D: Park Design Considerations presents acquisition
guidelines and design standards for park development
In addition to the above appendices, a series of background
reports called Discussion Papers were prepared.
~ 1.4 GOALS, POLICIES AND OBJECTIVES
The goals, planning policies, and objectives listed below create a.
framework for implementing the Park and Recreaiion Plan. The goals
are statements about Spokane Valley's desired future. 7hese goals are
supported by policies that guide plan implementation and objectives
that provide realistic, achievable, and measurable steps toward -
reaching the goals. Together, ihe goafs, policies, and objectives can
be used to help measure the.plan's success.
Goal 1: To develop a balanced, diverse, and accossible park and
recreation system that meets the specific needs of the residents of
Spokane Valley.
Policy 1-A: The City of Spokane Valley shall provide park land and . recreation facilities equitably throughout the city at conveniently
located and easily accessible sites.
Objective 1-A (1): Establish and regularly update a
comprehensive inventory of existing park and recreation
resources.
Objective 1-A (2): Consider all options, including parfnerships
and collaborations, to acquire and develop neighborhood
parks ond comrnuniiy parks in unserved or underserved areas,
as identified in the Recreation Needs Assessment.
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Objective 1-A (3): Prioritize the acqvisition and development of
park and recreation facilities that contribute to community
identity and community pride in Spokane Valley.
Polity 1-B: The City of Spokane Valley shdll provide equitable and
diverse recreation opportunities and adivities for the benefit of
Spokane Valley residents and visitors to our community.
Objective 1-B (1): In the near term, offer a limited recreation
program that builds public interest and support. In the long
term, offer comprehensive program services to all ages,
abilities, and economic and cultural backgrounds.
Objedive 1-6 (2): Adapt programming to meet community
needs and desires as identified through community .
questionnaires, facus group meetings, and public meeting
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ObjecFive 1-B (3): Periodically and systematically monitor,
evaluate, and revise existing programs and services to ensure
qudlity programming.
Objective 1-8 (4): Identify anticipated service areas
(neighborhood, community, city-wide, regional) for future parks
and recreation programs to equitably serve all users.
Objective 1-B (5): Maximize the use of existing facilities and
progrdms to support local needs, while encouraging fourisrn and regional use.
Goal 2: To maintain and manage the appropriate social, rultural,
physical, and natural resources required to maintain and improve the
quality of life in Spokane Valley. Policy 2-A: The City of Spokane Valley shall design and maintain
parks and recreation amenities and facilities in a safo, attractive
manner, to contribute to the healfih, safety, and welfare of the
community. .
Objective 2-A (1 Adopt and utilize Design Guidelines for site
selection and development in the acquisition and/or
development of parks within each park classification. -
Objective 2-A (2): Prioritize the renovation and upgrade of -
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Objective 2-A (3): Periodically assess the condition of park
amenities and facilities.
Objective 2-A (4): Establish a prograin and budget for
addressing deferred maintenance. _
Objective 2-A (5): Embrace environmentally sound practices as
natural resource stewards.
Policy 2-13: The City of Spokane Valley shall define and standardize maintenance procedures for parlc land and significant
City resources. ,
Objective 2-B (1): Establish minimize maintenance standards
for the park sysfiem and establish a goal for minimum
maintenance cost per acre.
Policy 2-C: The City of Spokane Valley shall seek to acquire park
land with unique natural features or significant natural resources in _
order to proted or preserve them for present and future
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Objective 2-C (1): Seek to acquire riparian corridors where
feasible to profect these natural resources and to offer potential
sites for trail development.
Objedive 2-C (2): Develop effedive natural resource
management plans for significant natural areas within parks
and other City-owned or confrolled lands to identiiy
management priorities and to guide development and
restoration decisions.
Objedive 2-C (3): Directly and/or cooperatively acquire and
protect land within the flood zone of the Spokane River and
other drainage corridors. Plan park and recreation facilities
and public access to these areas where appropriate.
Objective 2-C (4): Prioritize critical natural resource areas
within Spokane Valley, including wetland areas, fish and
wildlife habitat areas, floodways/floodplains, and geolagic
hazard areas.
Goal 3: To coordinate park and recreation planning, services, and
development to provide the highest level of service in a cost-efficient
and fiscally responsible way.
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Policy 3-A: The City shall not duplicate service nor compete with
private organizations in the delivery of park and recreation
services, unless other service providers are not meeting the unique
and specific needs of Spokane Valley residents.
Policy 3-13: 7he City of Spokane Valley -shall continue to foster
cooperative dEvelopment of park and recreation resources and the
provision of services through private and public collaborations.
Objective 3-B (1): Work closely with the City Manager, City
Council, and other City departments to achieve mutually
. beneficial objedives.
Objective 3-B (2): Work in cooperation with governmental
agencies, educational insfitutions, private and regional
recreation organizations, and citizen interest groups to
maximize the provision of parks and services.
Objective 3-B (3): Pursue partnerships as a key means for
leveraging resources to meet community needs for park land,
sporfs facilities, and services, while minimizing duplications of
effort. Goal 4: Spokane Valley shall provide on efficient level of park and
recreation services based on current financial resources and the ability
of residents to pay for those services
Policy 4-A: The City of Spokane Valley shall provide facilities,
programs, and qualified personnel in a fiscally responsible and
cost effective manner.
Objective 4-A (1): Pursue cost sharing and cost recovery
mechanisms where appropriate.
Objedive 4-A (2): Weigh the costs and benefifs of all
Departmental services and facilities to assist in decision-making
regarding programming and facility development.
Objective 4-A (3): Establish equitable fee strudures for facilities
and programs to help ensure the long-term maintenance and
operation of facilities while ensuring affordabilify.
Objective 4-A (4): Establish more revenue-generating programs
to increase program funding and to help fund or subsidize
. other pragrams and services.
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Objective 4-A (5): Offer programs at a range of costs (free,
low-cost, full price) and implement other sfiraiegies to ensure
program affordability, while meeting ciiy financial goals.
Policy 4-13: The City of Spokane Valley shall provide the highest
- level of service possible within identified budget paramelers.
, Policy 4-C: The City of Spokane Valley shdll update and revise the .
Master Plan to meet changing fiscal conditions. '
Objedive 4-C (1): Identify funding options for al) proposed
projeds.
Objective 4-C (2): Make fiscally reasonable recoir►mendations
for the development of facilities and services that reflect
community desires and needs.
Policy4-D: Encourage the acquisition, maintenance and
preservation of public art that inspires and enriches citizens of Spokane Valley.
Objective 4-D (1): Identify public art opporfunities that
~ highlight the cultura) and historical connections of '
Spokane Valley through local history, environmental
systems and visual symbols.
Objective 4-D (2): Reflect community identify using public
art to create unique community places, define or re-define
public spaces, or suggest experiences that evoke a strong
sense of orientation.
. .Objective 4-D (3): Use public art to create visible
landmarks and artistic points of reference. These projeds
should serve as a source of community pride and
reinforce and further define community identify.
Objedive 4-D (4): Encourage public art in private . •
development by providing incentives to include works of
art in private development.
Objedive 4-D (5): Utilize public art in Spokane Valley to
attrad visitors to the City.
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CHAPTER 2: PLANNING CONTEXT
This chopter provides a profile of Spokane.Valley, Washington, in the
planning context of parks, recreation facilities, and programs. This
profile includes a description of fihe region, planning area and sub-
areas, nafural resources, climote, demographics, land use, housing,
and population projections.
Key Findings The following key findings emerged from on evaluation of the planning
contexfi:
• Several natural resource areas in Spokane Valley ore imporfant for
recreation. These lands may be environmentally sensitive and have
limited development potential, but they are often conducive to
park, open space, and recreation uses. The most nofable natural
~ resource in the city is the Spokane River and its adjoining riparian
corridor and flood xone.
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• Spokane Valley has a four-season clirnate that supports diverse
recreation opportunities year-round. Indoor and outdoor facilities
should be considered to take advantage of this climate.
• Spokane Valley is the eighth largest city in Washington and the second largest in Spokane County, with an estimated 2005
population of 85,010. '
• Demographic charactoristics oflen provide insights regarcling recreation demand, interests, and participafion_ Since Spokane
Valley was incorporated in 2003, there is no specific historical data .
to illustrate demographic variations. However, population
characteristics for the area can be derived from regional popvlation statistics.
• Based' on tho assumptions developcd in Spokane Valley's draft
Comprehensive Plan, the build-out population (year 2025) is
expected to reach over 107,000 people within the current city
limits.
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2.1 REGIONAL CONTEXT
The City of Spokane Valley is located near the eastern border of the
State of Washington in an inland valley that stretches from the west
plains in Eastern Washington, eastward through Spokane and Spokane
Valley to Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Spokane Valley is
located in the heart of Spokane County. In general, the City is
bordered on the west by the City of Spokane and on the east by
unincorporated Spokane County, with the newly formed City of Liberty
Lake nearby. The City is located approximately 15 miles west of the
Idaho border and 1 10 miles south of the Canodian border. Figure 2-
1 illustrates this regional context.
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2.2 PLANNING AREA
The planning area for the Spokane Valley Park and Recreation Plan
, includes land within the city (imits plus land within the City's urban
growth. area (UGA) (Figure 2-2).
The City of Spokane Valley encompasses roughly 38.5 square miles
(24,640 acres) and generally follows the boundaries described below:
• North: tne City is bounded by the Town of Millwaod, the
Spokane River, and Swanson Avenue/Foster Road.
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• East: Spokane Valley is bordered by Hodges Road, with the
City of Liberty Lake nearby. ' • South: the City has an irregular boundary on the south but
generally located in the vicinity of 32»° Avenue.
• West: Havana Street is the primary divider on the western side
~ of the City.
2.3 DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS
Demographic characieristia often -
provide insights assessing recreation
n e e d s. T h e exi stin g po pulati on b a s e in Spokane Valley serves as ihe 'foundation for park and facility
demand. Factors such as age and
i n c o m e s i g n i f i c a n t l y a ff e c t t h e l e v e l o f - `
participation and overall interest in
recreational adivities. Employment,
education and ethnicity also play a
role.
Spokane Valley is the eighth largest
City in Washington and the second
largest in Spokane County with an
estimated 2005 population of 85,010. •
Table 2.1 illustrates population growth in Spokane Coun1y and fihe
State of Washington. There is no historical data prior to city .
incorporation in 2003.
Since no 2000 Census data is available for Spokane Valley, ifi is
assumed that the age distribution of the City of Spokane Valley is
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similar to the rest of Spokane County. As illustrated in Table 2.3,
approximately 25% of the population in Spokane Valley is expected to
be under the age of 18. Between 12-14"/0 of City residents are likely
over the age of 65.
Seniors in Spokane Valley are belter represented demographically than
in the State of Washington overall. In general, the older the
population, the less they participate in active or competitive recreation
activities. In contrast, youth tend to participate in recreation activities
more frequently than any other age group and favor more active and
competitive activities. These activities historically have included
- basketball, baseball, soccer, and swimming. However, an emerging
trend has been toward non-competitive extreme sporfs, including
skateboarding, in-line skating, mountain biking and rock climbing.
Young adults (ages 18-35) are also an adive age group and typically
form the core of adult competitive sports. While college students
represent a large percentage of Spokpne Valley's overall population,
pariicularly for this age group, they may not reflect the needs or desires
of the community as a whole. Furthermore, universities and colleges
- typically provide recreation programs and facilities to meet most of the
recreation needs of students. This dramatically reduces the demand .
for City-provided pragrams and facilities for this age group.
Older adults (ages 35-65) typically have (ess time to devote to
recreationa) activities and tend to have a more passive interest in
recreation programs. They may, however, participate in parent/child
activities or spend time as a spectator at youth events. Personal
. recreational time is at a premium and often limited to weekends and
evenings.
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Table 2.1
Historical Population Growth 1900-2000
City of Spoka+ie Vc,lley, Spokane CounEy and Wdshir►gton
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k. Washington
Valley
- 1900 57,542 d 518,104
1910 139,404 ~ i 42.3 96 1,141,990 54.6 96
1920 141,289 ~ 1.4 9b • 1,356,621 15.8 96
1930 150,477 ~ 6.5 30 1,563,396 13.2 %
1940 164,652 ~ 9.4 % 1,736,191 10.0 •35
1950 221,561 ~ 34.6 % 2,378,963 27.0 %
1960 278,333 I 25.6 9'0 2,853,214 16.6 3'0
1970 287,487 ~ 3.3 4'0 3,143,250 92 96 '
1980 341,835 ~ 18.9 96 4,132,353 23.9 36
1990 361,333 ~ 5.7 96 4,866,669 15.1 96
2000 417,349 ~ 15.5 96 5,894,121 17.4 96
Source: Woshington State Offite of Frnancial Managemenf
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Age Distributions - 2000
Selected Geographic Areas _
Ages - -
. Over -
State of Washingion 25J 96 61.1 96 11.2 °6 35.3
Spokone County, WA 25.7 96 61.9 % 12.4 96 35.4
Spokone MSA, V✓A (1) 25.7 96 61.9 96 12.4 96 35.4
Spoknno CCD, WA (2) 25.2 96 61.2 96 13.6 96 35.5
~Ci Mof S pne Valley,lNA~'NA~NA'~NA~W,NA~
City of Coeur cl'Alene, ID 24.9 96 60.3 96 1 d.8 96 34.8
City of Kennewick, WA 29.6 °k 60.2 % 10.2 °r6 32.3
City of Spokane, WA 24.8 % 61.2 96 14.0 % 34.7
City of Yakima, WA 29.4 % 56.6 96 14.0 % 31.4
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Spokane Metropolifan Sfatistical Areo (1), and Spokpne
Vaffey Census Distrid (2)
Income levels also revea) important recreation participation
~ y choracteristics. In general, liigher income groups tend to be rnore
active and participate in more expensive types of recreation. Low
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income groups may rely on the provision of subsidized progrdms or
free facilities, such as play areas, trails, and non-scheduled sporfs
fields.
Income levels within the region are (ower than the state as a whole, but
. they are higher than many of the surrounding communities. A
comparison of the 2000 household incomes is shown in Table 2.3.
. Income characferistics for Spokane Valley are not available prior to
2003.
Table 2.3
• Median Household Income Levels - 2000
Selected Geographic Areas
000 Household 2000 P . 11
52ate of Washington 545,776 $22,973 .
Spokane County, WA 537,308 $19,233
Spokane MSA, WA S37,308 $19,233
Spolcane CCD, WA $35,432 $19,168 .
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City of Coour d'Alene, ID $33,001 $17,454
Ciry of Kennewick, WA $41,213 520,152
~ City of Spokone, WA $32,273 518,451
City of Yakima, WA $29,475 515,920
Source: U.S. Census 8urcou
An analysis of the labor force in the region reveals the largest class of
employment is "management, professionals and related occupations."
-This employment class was followed closely by "sales and ofFice
• occupations." Table 2.4 summarizes employment classifications
around Spokane Valley and in comparable cities. Major employers in
the Spokane region are listed in Table 2.5.
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Table 2.4
Employment Classification - 2000 Selected Geographic Areas
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Staie of Washiriyton 35.6 36 14.9 96 25:9 9b 1.6 96 9.4 96 12.7 96
Spokane County 33.0 96 16.9 % 28.4 9b 0.4 96 8.6 96 12.T~'o
Spokane MSA 33.0 96 16.9 96 28.4 % 0.4 96 8.6 96 12.7 96
Spokane CCO 322 96 17.4 % 29.1 °/n 0.3 95 8.2 96 12.7 96
tMkane Va11~,1NA~ NA'~NA~NA~NA~rw~`NA~
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Cily of Coeur d'Alene, ID 27,8 96 19.4 95 28.2 e'o 0.5 % 11.9 96 12.2 96
City of Kennevrick, VJA 32.4 % 16.3 9'0 26.4 % 1.5 3o 10.5 96 12.9 96
~ City of Spokane, WA 32.4 % 18.7 °fo 28.5 % 0.4 ".'0 7.9 96 12.2 96
City of Yakima, WA 28.0 % 18.2 % 23.1 96 5.7 4'0 8.4 96 16.5 96
$ource: U.S. Census 8ureau
Table 2.5
Major Employer - 2003
Spokane Areas
Fairchild Air Force 8ase 4,969 Militarv
Spokane School District 81 3,147 Education '
Sacred Heart Medital Cenler 2,950 Health care
51ate of Washingion 2,522 Government
Empire.Health Services_ 2,092 Health cure
City of Spokane . 2,083 Government
Spokane County 1,961 Government
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemicpl Corp. 1,628 Aluminum products
U.S. Posidl Service 1,482 Government
Communiiy Colleges of Spokone 1,45$ Education
U.S. Government 1,401 Govemment
URM Stores, (nc 1,314 Food service
Avista Corp 1,300 Utility
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An analysis of race and ethnic background in ihe region revealed fihat
the ethnic composition of Spokane Valley is largely Caucasian white.
Ethnicity is important in terms of recreation interests. Some ethnic
groups have a higher parFicipation level in specific types of recreational
activities, which would increase the demand for certain types of -
recreational facilities. A breakdown of race is listed in Table 2.6.
Table 2.6
Race - 2000
Selected Geographic Areas
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Siate of Washington 81.1 9'0 4.6 96 5.5 4'0 3.2 % 1.8 % 0.4 %
Spokane Couniy, WA 91.4 % 0.8 96 1.9 96 ' 1.6 90 1.4 % 0.2
Spokane MSA, WA 91.4 96 0.8 96 1.9 % 1.6 Si, 1.4 % 0.2
Spokane CCD, WA 91.0 96 0.8 % 2.0 96 1.6 % 1.5 °.6 0.2 96 ;Ciy of, Spoka e'Vdlley*
,-.,W A'~NAVO ft NAW M NA'S WNAU ft NA~ NA • City of Coeur d'Alene, ID 95.8 96 0.6 96 0.6 96 0.2 96 0.8 96 0.1 96
Ciiy of Kennewick, WA 82.9 96 9.4 96 2.1 96 1.1 96 0,9 % 0.1 96
Ci1y of Spokane, WA 89.5 % 0.9 3'0 2,2% 2.1 96 1.$ °6 0.2 %
City of Yakima, WA 68.8 % 22.0 1.2 96 2.0 `Xo 2.0 % 0.1 96
Source: U.S. Census 8vreau
Nois: Approximntely 3% of fihe white category are Hispanic
Table 2.7 presents a summary of total population of Hispanic or Latino
descent. As can be seen, Spokane Valley maintains a relatively low percentage of residents of Hispanic/latino descent compared to other
. jurisdictions.
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Table 2.7
Percentage Hispanic/Lotino by Jurisdiction - 2000
Selected Seleded Geographic Arens Geographical -
Siate of 1Npshington 7.5 9'0
• Spokane County, WA 2.8 %
Spokarte MSA, WA 2•8% .
Spokane CCD, WA 2•8 %
[C~ir~~po~cqne Valloy~"~1WA NA
Ciy of Coeur d'Alene, ID 2•7 96
Ciiy of Kennewick, WA 15.5 96 City of Spokane, WA 3.0 9G
City of Yakima, WA 33J 96
Sowce: U.S. Census Bureau •
~ An analysis of education levels revealed amajority of the adult
residents in ihe Spokane area {88 percent} have a high school degree
or higher level of education (Table 2.8). Over a quarter of the
residents (24 percent) have a bachelors, or graduate degree. Overall,
the breakdown of the educational atiainment would suggest a fairly
educated community.
2.4 LAND USE
Land use plays an imporfant role in the location, distribution, and
pvailability of parlc and recreational facilities. An evaluation of land
use patterns in the Spokane Valley area helped identify the most
effective means of ineeting ihe City's park and open space needs. For example; residential areas need ncar-by, highly accessible parks to
serve ihe people who live in each neighborhood. Industrial areas rnay
neod open space or natural area buffers and parks for employee use
during the day. High-densiiy commercial nreas are more likely to
require plazas and small areas.for passive recreation. . '
Based on geographic information supplied by the City, the total land
area of ihe Cify of Spokane Valley is 24,640 acres. Only 21,405 acres
witfiin ihe City are considEred to be buildable. A majority of this land is zoned for residential use (67.4 percent), indusfrial use (21.8
percent), and commercial/mixed use (10.8 percent).
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Educational Attoinment -2000 .
Selected Geographic Areas
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State of Washington 4.3 96 8.6 % 24.9 96 26.4 9'0 8.0 96 18.4 96 9.3 96
Spokpne Couny, WA 2.9 96 8:0 Sfi 26.8 % 27.2 96 10.1 % 16.3% 8.7 S6
Spokane MSA, WA, 2.9 96 8.0 4'0 26.8 96 27.2 96 10.1 °Xo 16.3 4ro 8.7 5'0
Spokane CCD, WA 3.0 96 8.2 % 26.9 96 27.0 % 10.0 96 16.1 3'0 8J °'o
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Ciy of Cocur d'Alene, ID 3.9 gfi 10.5 95 28.9 :6 28.7 96 8.5 96 13.2 96 6.3 96
City of Kennewick, WA 6.6 96 10.1 96 25.0 % 26.1 96 10.1 96 14.7 96 7.4 96
City of Spokane, WA 3.1 % 8.8 % 26.3 % 26.7 96 9.7 % 16.2 96 9.2 gfo
City of Yakimo, WA 16.0 35 14.6 96 26.6 96 21.6 °Ib 5.3 96 10.1 % 5.9 3fi ,
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Since most of the developed land in the City is classified residential, the
proximity and (ocation of parks and support facilities within
neighborhoods were important criteria to consider for pdrk planning.
Also, the overall level of development within the City was particularly
important in terms of locoting future park and recreation facilities.
The challenge in developing a comprehensive park system in Spokane
Valley is ihe lack of available vacant land. According to the Available
Lands Study prepared by the City of Spokane Valley, there are few
totally vacant sites. There are many partially developed si4es (i.e., a
house on a 1-5 acre lot), but few parcels of 15 acres or more in size.
This (and use patfiern makes it difficult to acquire larger sized parcels
for park use. ,
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2.5 HousiNG
Based on the 2000 census ddta, a majority of the households in the
Spokane area are 1-unit detached households. Such residential
development is less dense than apartment complexes, mobile home
par6cs, etc., and would allow a larger service area for parks fhan more
densely populated areas.
Table 2.9
Housing Units 2000
Ciiy of Spokane Valley
Year . - County D
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1 Unit Detached 66.0 4'0 66.0 9o 85.5 %
1 Unit Attpched 2.9 45 2.9 % 2.8 %
~ 2 Units 3.6`Nu 3.6% 4.0%
3-4 Uniis 3,5 9ro 3.5 96 3.8 %
5-9 Uniis 3.4 96 3.5 96 4.0 95
10-19 Units 4.1 % 4.1 96 4.796
20 or More Units 9.5 96 9.5 96 11.3 % Mobile Home 6.9 % 6,9 96 3.8 96
RV, Vpn, etc. 0.1 96 0.1 96 0.1 96
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Source; U.S. Census Sureau
2.6 POPULATION GROWTH
In most cities, significant population growth occurs because of new
development or the annexation of existing developed areas. Based on
the assumptions developed in Spofcane Valley's draft Comprehensive
Plan, the build-out-population (year 2025) is expected to reach over
148,000 people. Wiihin the current city limits, this number is expected
to reach 107,000.
Table 2.10 shows the population projection for the City of Spokane
Valley through the. year 2025, based on growth at fhe County rate.
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Populotion Projections
Ciry of Spokane Valley
Year . . . . . .
Populafon Populaiion
2000 417,939
2003 432,000 83,950 19.4 96
, 2010 509,327 98,976 19.4 46
2015 555,873 108,022 19.4 4b
' 2020 606,802 117,919 19.4 96
. 2025 657,946 148,523 22.6 % ,
' Source: Woshingfon Stnfe Offrce of Frnancra! Management
' Source: Spokane Vaffey Comprehen ' sive Pfan. Note populafions forecost3 betwEen
the Comprehensive Plan and the Park and Recrcofion Mnm moy vary slightly.
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CHAPTER 3:
EXISTING PARKS AND FACILITIES
The City of Spokane Valley is the one of 4he primary providers of parlc ' .
and recreational facilities in the city. Other public and private providers also contribute parks and open space in the area. Three ; -
school distrids (West Valley, Central Valley and East Valley) provide a .
variety of athletic facilities that contribute to the diversity of facilifies ; available in the City.
This chapter summarizes the proposed park classification system,
along with key findings regarding exisfing parks, open space, and
recreation facilities. A complete inventory of park land and recreation
facilities in the Spokane Valley Plpnning Area is induded in Appenclices t..'"
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3.1 PARK LAND DEFINITIONS
~ In order to addrzss specific planning needs for park, open space, and
recreational areas, park classifications have been proposed. Each
park class provides a disfinct type of recreational opportunity. The
ideal community park system is made up of several different types or
classifications of parks. Design guidelines for each park type is found
in Appendix D. The classification system proposed for Spokane Valley
is as follows: .
• Neighborhood Parks: Neighborhood parks are designed primarily
for non-supervised, non-organized recreation activifies. They are
generally small in size (about 3-7 acres) and serve people living
within approximately one-half mile of the park. Since these parks
are located within walking and bicycling distance of most users, the
activities fhey offer serve the entire neighborhood, including chifdren. Typical facilities found in a neighborhood park include:
playgrounds, picnic areas, trails, open grass areas for passive u;e,
outdoor basketball courts, restrooms, picnic shelters, and multi-use
open grass areas for pradice field sports.
• Community Parks: A community park is planned primarily to
provide adive and strudured recreation opportunities for young
peopla and adults. Community park facilities dre designed for
organized activities and sporfs, although individual and family
activities are also encouraged. Comrnunity parks can also provicle
- indoor facilities to meet a wider range of recreation interests.
Community parks serve a much larger ared dnd offer more
facilities. As a result, fhey require mora support facilities, such as
parking, restrooms, and covered play areas. Community parks
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usually have sport fields or similar facilities as, the central focus of
the park. Their service area has roughly o 1-2 mile radius.
• Lorge Urban Parks: Large urban parks are parks designed to serve
the entire community. Generally, they provide a wide variety of
specialized facilities, such as sports fields, indoor recreation areas,
and large picnic areas. Due to their size and facilities offered, they
require more in terms of support facilities, such as parking,
restrooms, and play areas. Large urban parks usually exceed 50
acres in size and should be designed to accommodate large
numbers of people.
• Regional Par4cs: Regional parks are large recreation areas
designed to serve an entire region beyond the city limits. Often
, they are acquired to provide a specific and sometimes unique
recreation opportunity.
• Special Use Areas: Special use areas are sites often occupied by a
specialized recreation facility. Some uses thdt fall into this category
include waterfront parks, boat ramps, botanical gardens,
community gardens, single purpose sites used for a particular field
sport, or sites occupied by recreation buildings.
• Linear Parks: Linear parks are developed landscaped areas and
other lands that follow linear corridors such as rivers, creeks,
abandoned railroad rights-of-way, canals, powerlines, and other
elongated features. This type of park usually contains trails,
londscaped areas, viewpoints, and seating areas.
• Natural Open Space: Natural open space is defined as
undeveloped land primarily left in its natural form with recreation
uses as a secondary objective. It is usually owned or managed by
a governmental agency and may or may not have public access.
7his type of land may include wetlands, steep hillsides, or other
similar spaces. In some cases, environmentally sensitive areas are
considered open space and can include wildlife habitats, stream
and creek corridors, or unique and/or endangered plant species.
• Undeveloped Land: This land is undeveloped and has not yet
been designated for a specific park use.
3.2 Park Land Inventory
The City of Spokane Valley is joined by the Stdte of Washington and
Spokane County in providing park land in the planning area. This
section summarizes the parks, opEn space, and recreation areas
provided by these entities. The Plan recognizes that fihere are several
park and open spoce sites located just oufside the Urban Growth
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Baundary, sucli ❑s the Dishrnan Fiills Conserrolion Area, These sites
are not inr-lvded in the pai-kland inventory shown on T❑ble 3,1
Figure 3-1 on followving page illustrdtes ihe lacation o# the-existing
parks ❑nd apen space are❑s in the Spokane lfalley Planning Area.
iCey Findings
• The parlc system managed by $pvkane Valley consists of active and
passive rer-reationai oreas. There are 5 neighborhood p❑rksr 1
r-omrnunifiy parEc, 1 Iorge urban paek, 3 special use areos and 3
undeveloped sites in the park sysiem. In tofiaf, the city owns 13
' partels rtepresenting more thoin 163 acres of Ipiicf_
• In terms of oveTall design and site utilizafian, most o# the parks - pravide ❑ bolante between active use areas and generol open
space, Fiow ever, several of t h e sites are undeve loped and one
(Castle Pdrk) is only minimdlly developed,
O • In general, the City parks are well mainoined but many of the
facilities are in need of renovation_ Ma+3y playgrounds, picnic
shelters, r-ind festroornsr while functional, c:ire old and need to be
modernized. +?ark aTnenities, sucli ❑s signage, picnic t❑bles, trorh receptacle5,
bike i-aclcs, etc., are either deficient or in poor condition in most
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+There afe a number of County and State parks sites tha# either
border the City or are nearby. These nearby recreotion resources
are noted in Appendix B and should be recagnized as contributing
to the open space charocter o# the coirrmunity-
9 In total, 543 acres of parkland, open spote, and recreation cireas
are located in 18 sites within the pianning aeea. This land is
rnanaged by tlie City af Spokane VaGley and the State of
Woshington (See Table 3_1 Spokane County manciges severcil
5wtes th❑} are lor-died just outside the tity limits.
* The current r❑tio af park Ipnd to the communiiy population is 6.46
atres per 1,000 popula#ion_ This r❑tio for SpoEcai,e Valley is low
when cotnpared to sirr+ikir communities in Oregon and
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Table 3.1
Summary of Parks and Facilities (All Agencies)
Spokane Valley Planning Area
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Cify of Spokane Volley Parks and Focilities
Neighborhood Parks 27.58 5
Communiiy Parks 21.91 1
Large Urban Parks 41.91 1
5pecial Use Areos 20.16 3
Linear Parks 0 0
Natural Open Spate 0 0
Undeveloped Land (Undesignaled) 51.89 3
Total City Arooa 163.45 13
Slate of Washinglon
Linear Porks 113.48 1
Natura) Open Space Areas 260.94 3
Undeveloped Lond (Undesignated) 5.13 1
Total Srote Areos 379.55 5
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Table 3.2
Summary of Current Ratios (All Agencies)
Spckore Vnllcy Planning Area
Neighborhood Purks U.33
Community Parks 0.26
Large Urban Parks 0.50
Special Use Areos 0.24
Linear Parks 1.35
Npfural Open Spate Areas 3.11
Unde-:cloped Areas 0 6'
TOTAL : 6.46
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Table 3.3
Total Parkland Comparisons with Other Agencies
Spokane Volley 6.46
Spokane 18.01
Pasco 16.15
Boise 15.87
Woshington (30 cities) 34.27
Oregon (45 cities) 15.96
Montona (6 cities) 20.61
Nevada (2 cilies) 6.76
Source: MIG dotabase
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Table 3.4
Summary of Parks by Type (Cify Only)
Spokane Volley Planning Area
Neighborhood Parks -
Balfour Par1c 2.86 Developed
Browns Park 8.03 DevaloQed
Castle Park 2.71 Minimally Developed
Edqecliff Park 4.74 Developed
Terrace View Park 9,24 Develo
Communily Porks
Vdlley Mission Park 21.91 Developed
Larqe Urban Porks ,
Mirabeau Point Park 41.91 Develo d
5pecial Use Areas ,
Park Road Pool 2.00 Developed
Sullivan Park 16.07 Develooed
Valley Senior Center 2.09 Develoned
CenterPlace 13.60 Develoved
Natural Open Spooe Areas 0.0
None
Linear Pario 0.0
None
Undeveloped Park Land ,
Myrtle Point Park 31.07 UndeveloQed
Volle Mission Park South ' 22 Undevelo ed
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Toble 3.5
Summary of City Parks, Open Space, and Recreation Areas
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Neighbcxhood Park ~
Balfour Park (2.86 acres) i ~ 1 1 1 35 j ~ I
&owns Pork (8.03 acres) I I ~ 4 1 1 1~ 1 831 Cosde Park (2J1 acres) $toroge building
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3.3 Park Site Analysis
BALFOUR PARK
Address: 105 N. Balfour Road
Size: 2.8 Acres
Ownership: City of Spokane Volley
Status: Developed
Existing Facilities: Parking areo (35 spoces, 1 of which is accessible),
restroom building, playground areo, sand volleyball court, open turf area,
site amenities (park sign, drinking fovntain, 14 trash receptacles, 13 picnic
iables)
Condition: Overall, the site is in good condition
Daficiendes/Problems: Lack of street improvements (e.g., curbs,
sidewalks, streel trees) along Main and Balfour Streets; deterioroting edge
restraint oround playground ond volleyball courts; no permanently affixed
picnic tables; no ADA access (ramp) to the playground area; parking
surfacing is showing signs of oge; perimeter fencing limits access to sife;
absence of typical neighborhood park facilities (e.g., internal pathways,
shelter, permanent picnic tobles and sport courts for basketball) ond
absence of park signage (rules and regulations).
Plonned Improvements: Water ployground area, new park signage
CommeMs: Park lies adjacent to Fire Station. Some consideration should
be given to expanding the site to the west on currenHy vacont (and.
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BROWNS PARK
Address: 3019 S. Pines Road
Size: 8.2 Acres
Ownenhip: City of Spokane Valley
Staius: Developed
ExistinA Fadlities: Paricing orea (83 spaces), sofiball field, restroom building,
shdter builcling, playground area, sond wlleyball courts (4', open hxf area, site
amenilies (paric sign, dinking fouMain, 7 trosh receptacles, 15 pianic bbles-6 of
which are permanent on c.onaete pad, 2 borbeques)
Condition: Overall, the site is in good condition
Deficiencies/Problems: Lock of sireet improvements (e.g. curbs, sidewalks,
street trees) along Cherry Streei; troffic and congestion associated with
parking along adjacent residential neighborhood streets; porking surfocing
is showing signs of oge; picnic shelter is old and showing signs of age;
playground area is old; playground safety material is gravel; no accessible
routes to the playground area, picnic areas or restrooms; property damage
from fiy balls associated with softball play; poor ball field drainage;
deteriorating edge restraint around playground and volleyball courts;
picnic tables are old and showing signs of wear; perimeter fencing limits
access to site; absence of ypical neighborhood park facilifies (e.g., iniernal
pathways and sport courts for basketboll) and absence of park signage
(rules and regulations).
Planned Improvements: New pork signage
Commenis: The site is located across 32'd Aver,ue from Universiy High School
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CASfLE PARK
Address: 3415 S. University Road
Size: 2.7 Acres
Ownership: Ci1y of Spokane Volley
Status: Developed (minimally)
Existing Facilities: Parking area (undetermined size), open iurf orea,
storage building, site omenities (3 picnic tables, 2 trash receptacles)
Condifion: Overall, the site is in good condition
Deficiencies/Problems: General absence of neighborhood park facilities
(playground, picnic shelters, sports courts, pathways, etc.), drainoge
problems, no permanently o4fixed picnic tobles, porking is not clearly
defined or improved and absence of park signage (rules and regulafions).
Planned Improvements: New park signoge
Commenls: This site provides a nice setting.
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CENTERPtACE
Address: 2426 N Discovery Place
Size: 13.6 Acres
Ownership: City of Spokane Volley
Stalus: Completed in September 2005
Planned Improvemenls: 54,000 square foot building (includes senior
center, meeting spoce, classrooms, auditorium, great hall, student lounge)
CommeMs: This siie lies adjacent to Mirabeau Park, close to the
Centenniol Trail ond the Spokone River.
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EDGECLIFF PARK
Address: 800 S. Park Road
Size: 4.8 Acres I
Ownership: City of Spokane Valley
Status: Developed
Existing Facilities: Parking area (35 spaces), softball field, reslroom
building, tennis courts (2), basketboll court on tennis court, shelter building,
playground area, open turf area, storage building, site amenities (park
sign, 2 drinking fountains, 13 trash receptacles, 25 picnic tables - 9 which
ore on a permanenf toncrete pad)
Condition: Overall, the site is in good condition
Deficiencies/Problems: Lack of street improvements (e.g., curbs,
sidewalks, street trees) along 6'h Street, Pork Avenue and 8' Street; parking
surfacing areas showing signs of age; concrete areo behind softball field is
deterioraied; restroom is old and is showing signs of age; playground
safely material is gravel; picnic shelter is old; picnic tables are showing
signs of wear; tennis courts surfocing is completely worn; fencing around
tennis courts is too low and damaged; ployground area is old; no
accessible routes to the playground area; restroom building; softball fields
and tennis courts; perimeter fencing limits access to site; obsence of typical
neighborhood park facilities (e.g., internol pathways and sport couris for
basketball) ond obsence of park signage (rules and regulations).
Planned Improvements: New park signage
Commenis: This site provides a nice setting.
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MIRABEAU POINT PARK
Address: 13500 E. Mirabeau Porkwoy
Size: 41.9 Acres
Ownership: City of Spokane Valley
Siatus: Developed
6dsfing Facilifies: Parking area (81 spaces), restroom building, shelter
building (2), stage, site amenities (park sign, 15 trash receptocles, 18
picnic tables - 3 which are on a permanent concrete pad; 5 benches, bike
rock)
Mirabeau Meadows: Large shelter with utilities
Mirobeau Springs: Small shelter, viewing platform, boardwalk, pond,
waterfall, Centennial Trailhead
Condifion: Overall, the site is in excellent condition
Deficiendes/Problems: None
Planned Improvements: Playground orea
Commenfs: This is the newest the park facility developed in the Ci1y of
Spokane Valley.
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MYRTLE P41NT PARK
A[Idress: 123017 E. 4Jp river briue ~
5ize: 311.0 Acres
Ovrrsership: City of Spokane Vcalley
Stail+.rs: 1.1 n devel oped
Existing Fcrcilities: hJcane
Condition- Noi applicable
CeficienciesJProblerns; Nca veF,icUlar ❑cress
Plar,ned Errrprovemen#s: N'one at this 1ime
Comments: This site is only accessible frorn 1he Centennia! Traii. It is
bcardered by the $pokane River on one side afld undeuelnped lond on thc
pthpr_ The adjateni prtoperly pre5Pnts an extellertt opportunuty to develop
a greenbell u1oN the Spol~ane River_
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PARc RoAD PooL
Address: 906 N. Park Road
Size: 2.0 Acres
Ownership: Ciry of Spokane Valley
Stafus: Developed
Existing Facilities: Parking area (50 spaces), restroom building, swimming
pool (25 yard x 6 lone), bathhouse, site amenities (park sign, 2 picnic
tables, trash receptocles, drinking fountoin)
Condition: Overoll, the site is in fair condition
Deficiencies/Problems: Parking suhacing is old and showing signs of
repair; fencing and decking is showing sign of age
Planned Improvemenis: New park signage
Commenis: Site lies adjacent to Centennial Middle School and offers
some opportunity for expansion.
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SIJLLIVAN PHRIC
Address: 190} K Sull;van RoQd
Size: 1 0.D Acres
OrrnefsCnip: Crty of Spokarre Valleyr (Parfion leased to privaie corrzessiayaire)
Staius: Developed
Existing FQci1ities: Parking areo (37 spaces, of which 2 areADA
veeessible), restroom building, shelier buildir,g (3), gaxebv (2), pIayground
orea, open tvrF area, Western Dance Hall, caretaker, radio eontrol car
co+xrse, site a menities (park sign, 9 trash receptacles, 12 picnic tabCes, 3
drinking fountains, barbeciue)
Condition: Overall, fhe Fite is in fair condition
DeficiencieslProblerns. Lnck of street improvernents (eeg., curbs,
siderral4cs, street trees) along Sullivan Road; laclc o4 parking area
improvemenis (tree, Iandscaped areas, eic.); Parking surfacing is showing
signs of age; siira is not current connected to the city's infrastructure (e_g.,
sewer, woter); no accessible routes to canned pnrk facilities; shelters are
oId and deterMOroting; irrigation system is ontiqvaled; ployground is aId
anc3 lacks diveesity; obsence of externnl restroom building, internol
pathways and spart courfs far bosketbalf, Iack o# oceess io the river front;
and absence of pa rk signage (rules and regulotions).
Plunned Improvetrnents: Naw pork signage,
CprnmeMs: This site affer river occess to the Spolcone River
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TERRACE VIEW PARK
Address: 13525 E. 24"' Avenue
Size: 9.0 Acres
Ownership: City of Spokane Volley
Status: Developed
Existing Facilities: Parking areo (100 spaces), softball field, resNoom
building, playground area, open turf area, basketball court in parking lot,
horseshoe pits, swimming pool (25 yard x 6 lane), baihhouse, site
amenities (park sign, 10 trash receptocles, 31 picnic tables - 8 of which are
permanent on concrete pod, 3 drinking fountains, 3 barbeques)
Condi6on: Overoll, the site is in fair condition
Deficiencies/Problems: Lack of street improvements (e.g., curbs,
sidewalks, street trees) along 24' and Blake Streets; parking surfacing is
showing signs of age; shelters are old and deteriorating; playground area
is old; playground safety material is gravel; no accessible routes to the
playground area, resiroom, softball field; deteriorating edge restraint
around playground; absence of iypical neighborhood park facilities (e.g.,
internal pathways; shelters and sport courts for bosketball); pool fencing
and decking is showing sign of age;, perimeter fencing limits access to site;
and absence of park signage (rules and regulations).
Planned Improvemenis: New pork signage
Comments: None
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CHAPrER 3
VALLEY A+'LISSION PAR,K
Address: 11123 E. Mission Avenue
Size: 17.0 Acres
Ownership: City of Spakone VoIIey (portion feased ?o pnvate tantessic,noire)
$#flius: Developed
Existing FceiAities: Parking areo (225 spaces)f saftball fieid, resiroarn
buildong (2), tsnnis tourls (2), baskeibaV4 court, shelter bu+lcling,
playgTOUnd brea, open turf area, swimrreirrg poral (25 yard' x 6 Mane),
b❑:thhouse, riding arer,o, woterslide, site amenities (pdrk sign, 37 trosh
recepiacles. 38 picnic tables - 10 of whic h care p-erm,aneert rn concre#e pnd,
2 drinking {oi.rntairts)
Candif on: Overoll, the site is in fair condition
Deficieneaes/Froblems: Lack crf straet irrwprovements (e.g., curbs,
sidewalks, straet trees) o9ang Mission Avenue and Bowdish Street, Iack of
parking orea improvements (tree, Candscaped areas, etc,), Pcirking
surfacing (ireos showring signs of (ige, resfroam is oId and is showing siyns
o6 aga. Playground areo is old, no 4c€eSSibIe rouies to pcsrk facilities (e,g,,
pIayground area, sheltees+ restracams); plciyground safety materiol is grnvel;
pi[nie sheIter is oId artd shovring signs of pge; picnGC tables are showing
signs of wear„ tennis courts and basketball cvurt surfacing is completely
worn; irrigaFiran system is antiquated, absence o# infiernal pnthways and
❑bsence of pcark sbgn❑ge (ru9es and regu9ations),
Planned Irnproverr+ents: New park signage
Comrraents: A rkevr reosler plan should be prepared pnar to any additionvl
publ ic invesm,ert in his siie. As port of this sk*r some cnnsideration shcxdd ke
given to removing ihe horse arena a nd converYing if tc3 anaiher L~~, t-itional use.
Splashadowro, o private water piarlt, is Ixate+d wiih.in Ihis parEc_
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VALLEY MISSION PARK (SOUTH)
Address: E. Mission Avenue
Size: 10.0 Acres
Ownership: City of Spokane Valley
Status: Undeveloped
Existing Facilifies: None
Condition: Not applicable
Defidencies/Problems: Not applicable
Plonned Improvemenh: None at this time
Commenis: This site lies across Mission Avenue from Volley Mission Park.
Due to its size it ofFers a number of opportunities for future development
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3.4 SUh+VMARY UF RECREATION FACILCfIES
The follo+xing key find ings ernerged #rom the ev4lua#ian of existirtig
recreation facillties;
• The Caty of Spok4ne 1{alley provides comparatively few sporfs
facilities. Wi#h the exteption of four ball fields, four tennis cvurFs
and 9,900 square feet csf autdooe swimming pool 4rea, rnost
facilities in 4he planning eareo are provided by the school dis'fricts or
by private recred#ion providers. Some facilitwes are highly
developed and rneet the design standards for their individual
sports, while others drte minimally develaped and are only suitcable
for proc#ice. Individlial facilities ranga frorn good to poor
conditiarr.
•TabIe 3.6 presents the in+rentory of spvrhs facilities within the
Spokarre Valley Plpnning Are4.
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5ummary of Recreotionnl Fncilifies (AI1 A,gencies)
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Snccar Fields ~ 29 2 27
Faoiboil Fields ~ 16 I
Tennis Courts ~ 76
Yymn45ium5 I 47
Pool Spaee (sq. ft.) 13,200 sq.
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CHAPTER 4
CHAPTER 4:
EXISTING OPERATIONS
This chapter reviews the existing operations and '
management of the Spokane Valley Parks and
Recreation Department. The review includes an analysis
of the Department's organizational structure, staffing
levels, ond operations, including the operating budget,
revenue and expenditures, and maintenance costs. The chapter also discusses current program participation. -
Key Findings The following key findings emerged from the analysis of ~
pprk and recreation operations and management.
• Park and recreation services in Spokane Valley are ---%:;,s :;:.'~r`
grouped within one department, the Parks and ~ -
Recreation Department. Withinthe department, aquatics and park maintenance operations are privatel y
contracted.
• For its first full operating year, The City budgeted four full time
positions. With the completion of CenterPlace, this number was
increased to seven positions in 2005.
• In 2004, park and recreation services accounted for 6.2°Yo of the
City's General Fund. For 2005, expenditures will increase to 7.1%.
For most cities studied by MIG, the average amount spent for park
and recreation services is about 10-1296 of the General Fund.
• The ratio of cost to revenue for park and recreation services in
Spokane Valley is 7.6%. Based on comparisons of more than SO
cities studied by MIG, this ratio ranges from a low of 25% to a high
of 7596. The reason for the low ratio for Spokane Valley is that few
facilities or programs are offered that generate revenue.
• Spokane Valley spends approximately $5,822 per acre of
developed parkland for maintenance. Based on comparisons of
more than SO cities studied by MIG, this amount is slightly above
average for cities east of the Cascades but low for cities on the
western side of the State_
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4.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
The organizationol structure of the Parks ond Recreation Department,
along with its position within the government of the City of Spokane
, A ~ Valley, affects the management and provision of park and recreation
services.
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t In Spokane Valley, there are six separate departments that provide
municipal services to Spokane Valley residents: Executive and
Legislative Support, Community Development, Police, Public Works,
Operations and Administration, and Porks and Recreation. Each of
these departments reports to the City Manger/CEO, who in turn
transmits information to the Mayor and City Counci) and ultimotely the
citizens of the community. Currently, several City services are
controcted out to privote businesses or agencies. These include street
maintenance, park maintenance, and oquatic operations.
Figure 4-1 presents the organization of the City of Spokane Valley.
Parks and Recreation Department
Within the Parks and Recreation Department there are six primary
areas of responsibility: Park Administration, Parks Maintenance,
Recreation, Aquatics, Senior Services, and CenterPlace. Each of these
areas is managed and/or supervised by the Parks and Recreation
Di rector.
• Parlc Adminiislrntion: The Paric Administration divisian is responsible for
implementir►g the City CounaPs goals and objec.fives for providing paric
ond recreation serviaes.
• Poric MaiMenanoe: This division is primarily responsible for monitoring the
general upkeep of parks and public areas throughout tfie Ci1y, consistent
with the goals and objectives set forth by the City Counal. Cumently, park
maintenance servioes are conhacted with a private operator.
• Rea'wtion: The Recreation Division is responsible for coordinating and/or
providing park and recneation services wiihin the Ciiy. CuRently, progroms
include a summer day oamp, indoor gym for tiny tais, free playground
programs, and lirriited special evenls.
• Aquatics: This division is responsible fior the operation and maiMenance af
the Ciiy/s three swimming pools. The City of Spokane Valley controcted
with the YMCA io operate vnd maintain the three pools starting in 2005.
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Spokane Valley
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Code Compliance and Transportation aabndnlrtrotlcn
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• Senior Servioas: The Senior Services Division is responsible for coordinafing
services at the Spokane Valley Senior Center. The Senior Center progroms
and services was maved from i15 original building to CentefPlace.
• CenterPlaoe: This division is responsible for the operotion and
manogement o# the CenterPlace corrxnuniiy building.
Figure 4.2 illustrates the organization of the Parks and Recreation
Department.
Parks & Administratlve
Recreatian _ Assistant
Director (1 FTE) (1 FTE)
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Orgonizaliono) Strudure
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4.25TAFFiNG LEVELS
In ard ert to rneet fhe dernand far paek a n d reereation services, the Ci#y
hds budge#ed for a staff of seren ful] time positicans. Table 4.1 beiow
shows the nurnber of employees (full t+me equivalents) since the City's
incorporation in 20(}3.
Tobls 4.1
Sia#fing Levels since Erirorpora titsn
City of Spokone 1Inl1ey
6#.a &A Par4. + + om.
Department 6 .',c.
+4003 44.90 4_0 47.7%
2004 46.95 5_0 10.796
2005 bp_OU 7.0 1 1_b%
9 Manth ActuoJ
rsl Amerided 8udgrt
8udgeted
The #4ble abova illustrates 4 low r4tio of employees for p-crrk and
recrteation services. This is primarily atfributed #o the lack of a
developed recreation prograrrti and #he focf that the City contraets out
park mdin#enance and aquatics operations.
Based on Fhe 2004 arnend;ed kxudget, the ratio of FTE°s to popuJation is
I erriployee per 16,7$0 population. This is up sligh#ly from 2003
where there was 1 park and recraativn employee per 20,541
population (Table 4-2)-
In comnnunities with an extens3ve park sys#ern and an established
recrecstion progr4m, it is cor'nmpn to see a ra#io of park and rtetrea'feon
employees to popula#ion in the 5,000-7,000 ronge_ While Spokan~ ~
Valley"s ratio is muth Iower,'the Caty was incoepor4ted irt 2003 and
has yet tv expand is current range af services.
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Toble 4,2
Ratio af FTE to Ropulation
Crty of Spokane Valfey
Populaflon O . .
a. .
2003 $2,005 4.0 2(],501
2004(21 83,950 5.0 16,790
2005(31 fest.) 85,900 7,0 12,271
rri 9 Month ,4rtcal
Amended 8udget
Sudge#ed
4.30PERATlON5
Fu11 Time, Part Time and Seasoncal Employees
Stuffing in Spokane 1+'oIley for fiscal year 2004 included four full-time
employees and some seasonaIJhourly employees.
Mony communifiies are increcasingly utiliaing seosona l employees to
meet peak demand needs ond reduce operating eosts. The City of
Spokane Vplley utilizes seasonal emplayees for recreafion programs
and CenterPlace vperations.
Cay Operarting Budget
Table 4e3 shows the City's General Fund budget 4nd the budget for
parks 4nd recreation services. Recognizing #hat the 2003 budget
. represented a start-up bUdget when the Oty was incorporated, there is
littfe da#a availabPe t# provitle a historical perspecti:ve on budget4ry
items.
In 2003, park ond recreation servites accounted for a smaIN froction cs#
the +City"s over41I C.xener4l Fund budget. For the 2004 year, 6,2% of
the City's General Fund was ailocated for park and recreution services.
For 2005, the figUre is expected tca irrcrease slightly to 7, 1
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Table 4.3
Budget Allocations - 2003 - 2005
City of Spokone Valley
2003 $13,892,900 $921,770 6.6%
2004 $25,804,125 $1,601,780 6.296
2005 $27,187,186 $1,932,186 7.196
Excludes Capitol Ouffay
Excludes Oebf Service
9 Monfh Aclua!
Amended 8udget
Budgefed
Table 4.4 below illustrates the comparisons of General Fund and Park
and Recreation Fund for selected cities.
Table 4.4
General Fund and Park and Recreation
Fund
Seleded Communities - 2004
CilyofSpokaneValley $25,804,125 $1,601,780 6.296
City of Coeur d'Alene, ID $19,445,214 $1,752,575 9.0%
City of Kennewick, WA $31,200,000 $2,862,000 9.1%
CiN of Spokane, WA $122,107,903 $13,300,000 11.996
City of Yakimo, WA $48,335,133 $4,200,000 8.7%
' Excludes Capifol Outloy ond Debl Services
`Adopted Budget
In communities that offer a full range of pork and recreation services,
MIG has found that the ratio of General Fund to Park and Recreation
Fund ranges from 10-12%.
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When compared to other communities in the region (Table 4.4), the
total share of resources aliocated to park and recreation services in
Spokane Valley (2004) is below average of the selected communities.
However, because the City is newly incorporated, it has yet to develop
a comprehensive park and recreation program.
Departmental Expenditures
Table 4.5 illustrates Departmental expenditures for eoch area of
service. In 2004, Administration and Park Maintenance received a
majority of the budget. This was because expenditures were attributed
to the maintenance contract for the park system and swimming pools.
In 2005 these budget items were separated to better reflect cost
centers.
Table 4.5
Park and Recreation Services Budget Breakdown
City of Spokane Valley
Division 2004 Percent of 2005
Porks Administrotion'' $215,425 111"b
Park Maintanance $980,262 61.296 $854,837 44.296
Reasation $103,433 6.596 ~ $158,215 8.246
Aquafics I'l $263,074 16.496 ~ E255,818 13.296
$enior Center $129,371 8.1 % ~ b 126,592 6.596
CoMerPloce $125,640 7.896 ~ $321,299 16 696
9 Monih Actual
Amended Budget
gudgeted
Excludes copifal ouNay
~51 Prior to 2005, parks odminlstrotion and maintenonce were combined as one buclget.
In most communities, park maintenance (excluding administration)
receives about 40%-50% of the total operating budget for park and
recreation services. Similorly, administration usually accounts for
roughly 10% and the remaining budget is divided among other
recreation programs and services.
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Based on the 2005 budget information, the various divisions in
Spokane Valley appear to receive an appropriate omount relative to
the overall allocation of resources.
Department Revenues
Aside from local taxes (property tax, retails sales and use tax, excise ~tax), some parks and recreation services can generate a considerable
amount of revenue through fees and charges associated with
recreation programs and facility rentals.
-
When compared to the total budget, revenues from park ond -
recreation services in Spokane Valley account for only 9.3% of the total "
operating budget (Table 4.6). For most communities, studied by MIG,
the rate of return for services range from a low of 2596 to a high of
75%. Some of the revenue sources for the various areas of service
include:
• Park Administration can generate revenue through grants and
donations. The colledion of park impact fees is also another
source of revenue.
• Park Facilities can generate revenue through reservations and
facility rentals. However, at the present time, this potential is
minimal due to the lack of facilities in the existing parks.
• Retreation Progroms can generate significant revenues from class
fees and services. Currently, this revenue source is very limited due
to the lack of classes ofFered. However, much of the cost can be
recovered through the registration fee.
• Aqualic operations generate revenue through admission fees and
swim (essons. Revenues from this operation could be increased by
adding facilities and activities that generate more usage.
• Senior Services operations generate revenues from user fees
associated with programs ond services.
• CenterPlace, once fully operational, will generate revenue through
admissions, lease of space, rentals and sale of concession items.
One means of analyzing revenue production is to compare operating
cosis on a per capita basis. The gross cost per capita is the total cost
of the services divided by the number of persons in the service area.
However, this is not necessarily the true cost to the taxpayer because it
does not reflect the net cost after revenue is deducted.
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Since parks and recreation services in Spokane Valley generate very
little revenue, the gross and net cost of services is fairly similor.
However, in some communities, the difference can be more than
twofold due to the amount of revenue generated from fees and
charges.
Table 4.6 shows the comparison of revenue and costs for the various
service areas of the Department. Table 4.7 compares Spokane Valley
with other communities.
Table 4.6
Revenue/Expenditures 2004 & OS
City of Spokane Volley
Porks Adm~nislrolion
$16,6?5 5960,961 1.7%
Park Maintenoece
Recreofion $25,379 E77,332 32,8"b
Aquatia $74,930 $249,547 30 0%
SeniorCeMer $12,100 $77,726 15.69b
CenterPlxe $O $14,675 0 0°,c,
Amended bvdget
Table 4.7
Cost Per Capita -Selected Cities 2004
City of Spokone Vplley
•
Cilyof5pokoneVollsy 83,950 $1,601,780 $19.08 $17.63 9.39G "
Ciry of Coeur d'Alene, IO 36,259 51,752,575 E48.33 $44.66 7.69b
Ciy of Kennewick, WA 58,970 $2,862,000 $48.53 NA NA
City of Spokone, WA 197,400 E 13,300,000 $67.38 E49.64 26.396
City o4 Yakimo, WA 79,480 S4,200,000 $52.84 _
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4.4 MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
Table 4.8 compares the cost of maintenance for selected cities.
Table 4.8
Maintenance Cost Per Acre - 2004
City of Spokane Volley
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City of Spolaane Volby P) E649,539 111.56 $5,822
City of Coeur d'Alene, ID 5841,180 156.30 55,382
Ciiy of Kennewick, WA 51,456,000 312,00 54,667
Ci1y of Spokone, WA 01 $7,500,000 1,035.20 57,245
Ci1y of Yakima, WA $1,300,000 330.38 $3,935
Excfudes capitaf outlay
Excludes open space ond undeveloped pork land
Park mointenonce services controct
Excludes golf course mainfenance
In communities throughout the
Northwest, cities spend on average
$6,000-$7000 per acre for parks
maintenance. Some Northwest cities and -
park districts spend as much as $8,000-
10,000 per acre.
SpokoneVolleyspendsapproximately
$5,822 per acre of developed parkland
for maintenance. Based on comparisons of more ihan 50 cities
studied by MIG, this amount is slightly above average for cities east of
the Cascades but (ow for cities on the western side of the State.
4.5 RECREATION PARTICIPATION
Listed below is a summary of the recreation pragrams and services
offered by the Spokane Valley Parks and Recreation Department.
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Table 4.9
Participotion in Ciry Sponsored Recreation Progroms - 2004
• . Participants Hours
I
Recreation Division
Day Camp 258 11,610
Indoor Playground 29 580
Ploy Camp 14 210
Supervised Playgrounds 135 1,626
Subtotvl 436 14,026
Aquatics Division
Swimming Lesson 1,012 5,060
Recreaiion Swim 16,083 32,166
Subtofal 17,095 37,226
Senior Center
Health Services 204 72
Lecfures 142 342
Wellness 64 2,136
Arts and Crafts 132 352
Trips/Tours 481 4,192
Subtotol 1,023 7,094
TOTAL'.; ' +~18,556h~
Participant Hours represents the total hours of attendance for the class
or activity. For example, if a class is offered 3 times a week for an
hour for 10 weeks, then there are 30 participant hours per person.
Based on the statistics above, fhere are 0.69 participations per capita
for the City of Spokane Valley sponsored programs. Typically,
communities with an average participation level that offer a full range
of program and services have per capita participation ranging from
2.5 to 4.0. Some communities with high levels of participation have
per capito porticipation (evels of 6.5 or higher.
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CHAPTER 5:
NEEDS ASSESSMENT
This chapter discusses the need for parks, facilifies and
other recreation services within the city. It contains a
summary of the findings from the household survey, the .,r
public visioning workshop, focus group meetings, an earlier
city-wide telephone survey, and an organized sports
questionnaire. From this information, Table 5.1
summarizes park and facility needs. A more detailed
analysis of the survey pracess and results is found in
Appendix C and the qvantificotion of park and facility
needs in Discussion Paper #5 (Needs Assessment).
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5.1 HOUSEHOLD RECREATION SURVEY
A survey of public attitudes, recreation interests and
recreation participation charaderistics was made in the City
of Spokane Valley during Winter of 2004 and Spring of
2005. Questionnaires were distributed to randomly seleded
households within the City limits of Spokane Valley. Each member of
the household age 10 and over was asked to fill out a separate
questionnaire.
The survey resulfs refiect resident opinions city-wide within a margin of
error of plus or minus 59'6 at a 9596 confidence level. In other words, it
is 9596 certain ifiat these results should vary no more than 596 from the
results if everyone in the city had been surveyed. A tota) of 398 surveys
were returned.
Key findings from the recreation survey include:
• Overall, school recreation areas receive the most usoge by
Spokane Volley residents with "a park near my home" as second
highest. Centennial Trail was third.
• When asked by residenls who do not use Spokane Volley parks,
31% stated that they had no desire to use the facilities. "Don't
have facilifies I'm interested in" was the second rated reason.
• The mosi common reason residents traveled outside the Ci1y of
Spokane Valley to participate in recreation activities was for
organized sports.
• Residenfs indicated that acquiring additional land along ihe
5pokane River was very important.
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• When osked if more porkland wos needed, slightly less than half
(4696) supported the idea.
• When asked what projects should hove the highest priority, an
indoor swimming pool, the development of a city-wide trail
system and ocquisition of riverfront property were ciled most
ofien.
• Over 3796 of respondents cited a multi-tank, indoor swimming
pool as the preferred option for meeting future swimming needs.
• When asked what programs should be offered, "after-school
activifies for youth", and "summer youth activities" received the
most support.
• Over 81% of 1he respondents indicated there are not adequate
progroms for the teenage yovth in Spokane Valley.
• Roughly 7896 of the residents indicated there is a need for before
and after school programs.
• When asked whot cultural arts programs are most needed,
"performances or conceris in the porks" ond "community art
festivals and special events" received the most support.
• When askad where the Ciy should place its emphasis in park
services, the most frequently cited response was "upgrading
existing park facilifies". "Acquire new parks sites and open space
areos" olso received strong supporf.
• 7296 of the respondents indicated they would support some type
of tox measure for additional park and recreation facilities.
However, ihis support would depend on the amount and fype of
projects.
• Porticipation in 40 idenlified recreation octivities by Spokane
Volley residents is roughly 58% higher than the MIG average.
• The activities with the highest latent demond (defined as activities
they would like to parficipate in if the facilities were more
available) were:
o Arts
Drama {attending}
o Doncing (social)
o Arts (Painting/Skelching)
o Crafls (Poftery/Ceramics)
o Basketball
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o Tennis
o Concerts (aHend)
o Museums/Galleries
o Swimming In a laka or river
5.2 PUBLIC VISIONING WORKSHOP
In November, 2004, a Public Visioning Workshop was held.
Approximately 33 residents participated in the meeting, which was held
at the Spokane Valley Church of the Nazarene.
The following key findings emerged from the visioning workshop:
. Ysion for Ciiy: Provide a balanced and dispersed network of
parks (large and small) and troils. Integrote with other public
facilities.
• Most Needed Facilities: Participants identified o need for
indoor facilities (recreation center, aquafic center and outdoor
focilities (troils, skate parks, sport fields and river frontage).
. Improvements to 6dsting Parks: Improvements are needed to
existing faciliiies including the horse arena and more park
amenities.
• Emphasis on Park and Recreation Sarvioes: Participants felt
the Parks ond Recreation Department should place on
emphasis on the acquisition of land, trail development, pork
improvements and program development.
. Role of City in Progroms/Services: The City should coordinate
and support existing service providers and provide additional
programs and services in areas of identified need.
5.3 FOCUS GROUP MEEfINGS
Several focus group meetings were held to obtain additional input from
special interest groups. Specific groups included youth sports, adult
sports, cultural arts, SCOPE, trails/open space, seniors, Green Acres
Neighborhood, Ponderosa Neighborhood, and planning
representatives (Planning Department and Planning Commission).
The following key findings emerged from the focus group meetings: ~
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•Vision for City: The City should offer a wide range of programs
and services. Responsibility should be shifted away from the
schools to the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Role of City in Programs/Services: The role of the City should be to
provide parks and facilities and coordinate programs and services.
• Issues: Participants noted several issues, including priority of park
and recreation services relative to other City services; partnerships;
funding for park and recreation services; land acquisition; and the
development of park impact fees.
• Needs: Identified needs included indoor facilities (community
center space, day care space) and outdoor areas (local parks, sport
fields, trails/bike lanes, pool, gardens, garden plots, equestrian
facilities, etc).
5.4 TELEPHONE SURVEY
A citywide telephone survey was conducted in the Spring of 2004. All
totaled, 409 responses were received from 3,775 attempted calls. The
survey addressed many City services, including a few questions
regarding the delivery of park and recreation services.
The following pertinent findings emerged from the citywide telephone
survey:
• New Parks: Only 14% of the respondents indicated that building
new parks was a high priority, but 4296 felt that it was a medium
priority.
• Qualify of Recreation Facilities: On a 5-point rating scale, 7196 of
the respondenis rated facilities as good, very good, or excellent.
• Proximify to Recreotion Facilities: Only 5996 of the respondents
indicated that there were park/recreation facilities in close proximity
to their neighborhood.
5.5 ORGANIZED SPORTS QUESTIONNAIRE
During the Fall of 2004, organized sport questionnaires viere sent to
all organized sport groups providing services within Spokane Valley.
Key findings include:
• Overall, a majority of the sport groups indicated there are sufficient
fields to meet the demand of their leagues. However, field
condition in some cases is an issue.
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5.6 SUMMARY OF PARK LAND NEEDS
The detailed methodology for assessing park and facility needs is
found in Discussion Paper #5. Stated below is a summary of the
findings stated in quantifiable terms. These needs are based on the
vision set forth by the community and the demand for recreation
opportunities measured in vprious public involvement venues.
The Needs Assessment provides the information necessary to make
informed decisions on how many acres of parks and number of
facilities are needed to meet current and future needs. However, not
all needs can be or should be provided by the City. Some community
needs can be met by other agencies, schools, the County, private
organizations and public service organizations such as the YMCA. The
communiiy needs identified in this chapter were used to develop
recommendations for the park system presented in Chapter 7.
Methodology
Developing a statement of need for parks ond open space areas
depends on localized values, availability of land, financiol resources,
and desired service levels. To determine specific park land needs for
the Spokane Valley Planning Area, several analytical methods were
used. These include:
• Recreation demand (measured through public involvement
adivities)
• National trends and standards
• Land availabiliiy
• Geographical deficiencies for parks and open space areas
In synthesizing this information, park land standards were developed
for each park classification. These standards are based on a ratio of
park acreage to population, expressed in terms of number of acres per
1,000 people. The standard indicates a level of service necessary to
meet the park and recreation needs of all residents in Spokane Valley.
The level of service standard developed in this Plan is based on local
conditions and does not reflect national standards. As a result, they
vary somewhat from the standards developed in the Comprehensive
Plan.
The analysis looks at the existing ratio of park land in comparison to
the city's existing population. By establishing a recommended level of
service, a demand standard can be calculated based on a model
developed by MIG. Applying the demand standard to the existing and
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future population forecast, existing and future parkland needs can be
determined.
Adopted Level of Service Standards
The following level of service standards (LOS) were used to calculate
park needs:
• Mini-Parks (no LOS was established since this type of park is
not recommended.
• Neighborhood Parks - Service area of'/z mile radius
• Community Parks - Service area of 1 mile radius
Summary of Parkland Needs
Toble 5.1 summarizes existing and forecasted park land needs for the
$pokane Valley Planning Area. These needs are based on an adopted
level of service standard based on a service area, density or other
factor adopted by the City. The following terms are used in the
analysis:
• Existir►8 rafio is the omount of existing park land divided by the existing
population. The existing ratio is expressed in terms of acres per 1,000
people.
• Propased demand standard is the desired amount of park land based on
an adopted level of service. If is olso expressed in terms of acres per
1,000 people. The standord is derived by calculating the total amount of
park land or facilities needed and divided by the build-out population of
the planning area.
• Total need (year 2005) is the number of acres needed in Spokane Valley
to meet todoy's needs of oll Ci1y residents.
• Net need (year 2005) tokes into occount Spokane Valley's existing park
sites and determines if more acreage is needed to meet current
communify needs. If additional porks are needed, the number of acres
and sites needed are noted in the table.
• Total need (year 2025) is the park acreage that will be needed in
Spokane Valley at build-out (the year 2025) to serve the Ciiy's future
population.
• Net need (year 2025) is the amount of park acreage that will be needed
at build-out in addition to existing sites.
Based on the analysis, there is a need for additional park lond in al)
categories, particularly for neighborhood and community parks.
Figures 5.1 and 5.2 illustrate the underserved areas for neighborhood
parks and community parks respectively. However, meeting park
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needs in some of the neighborhoods will be difficult because of the
lack of available land. Chapter Six addresses this issue and suggests
wdys fho5e needs might be met.
Table 5.1
Summary of Park Land Needs
Sccknr,~ `Jallcy Plonninq Area
DemoM Year Year 2005 Year Year 2025
005 Von fin Acm) 20
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Nei9hborhood Parks 27.58 0.33 1 1.39 116.69 89.11 177.78 150.20
Community Parks 21.91 0.26 1 1.74 146.07 124.16 222.55 200.64
Large Urban Parks 41.91 0.50 ~ 0.72 60.44 18_53 92.09 50.18
Special Use Areas 20.16 0.24 ~ 1.64 137.68 117.52 209J6 189.60
Linear Parks 113.48 1.35 ~ 1.36 114.18 0.70 173.94 60.46
Naturol Open Space 260.94 3.11 ~ 3.21 269.48 8.54 410.56 149.62
Undeveloped Land 54.30 ~
1
TOTAL 543.00 6.47 ~ 10.06 844.54 358.56 1,286.68 800.70
(1) Ratio of park land b an existing population of 83,950 persons
(2) Expressed in acres per 1,000 populoiion
(3) Based on forecasted population of 127,900 persons
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CHAPTER 5
5.7 SUMhAARY OF RECREATION FACIUN NEEDS
Similar to the discussion of park land needs, community needs for
recreation facilities such as sport fields, trails, etc., are described in
terms of an existing ratio and suggested demand standard based on
an adopted level of service.
Methodology
The need for sport fields, pools, and trnils was calculated using several
analytical approaches. Methodology included an analysis of present
recreation participation levels derived from the surveys, facility needs
expressed in the public involvement processes, play and proctice time
requirements for sports leagues as indicated in a sport group survey,
and mathematical models developed over the years from other studies.
To determine the need for sport fields, a demand model was created
that compared the supply of fields against the demand created by the
number of teams using them. Within this demand model, there are
many variables (or service levels) that will affect the eventua) need
statement. These variables include:
• Demand variables: These include ihe number of teams in the
community, along wiih the number of gomes and practices
permitted per teom per week.
• Supply voriobles: These include ihe number of fields, number
of games ond practices permitted per field per week, and the
existence of lighted or unlighted fields. Fadors such os
weather, playing season, and field consiraints affect the
supply of fields.
For most sporfs in Spokane Valley, teams r
come from both within and outside the The facility needs described
city limits. As a result, it was difficult to in this document represeni a
determine the exact number of players or der"and based on the
populotion of Spokane Valfey. II
teams generated within ihe community. However, ;t;s recognized that
To forecast the number of teams mony teams in the area are
generated by the population of Spokane fwmed by both resident ond o
Valley, MIG relied on a database of non•residents players.
team-generating data collected from 79
different communities over the years. The
assessment of need presented in this report is for Spokane Valley only,
as if the Ciiy was completely separated from other communities. In this
manner, facility needs are forecasted based on the demand created by
city residents only.
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Table 5.2 summarizes the existing and future needs for recreation
facilities. These needs are basetl on an adopted level of service
standard previously described.
Table 5.2
Summary of 6cisting and Future Facility Needs
Spokane Valley Planning Area
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r. 005 Need Year2025
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BoseboU Fields 70 1,200 ~ 1,200 70 0 91 21
SoHboll Fields 26 3,230 ~ 1,300 63 (Si 37 98 72
Soccer Fields 83161 1,011 ~ 1,900 44 <39> 68 0
Pathways/Trails m 9.8 miles 0.12 miles 0.38 miles 31.6 21.8 48.5 17.0
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(1) CurreM number of people sened per facility, based on an existing population of
83,950 persons
(2) Suggested guideline for number of people served per facilily
(3) Based on forecasfed 2025 populafion of 127,900 persons
(4) Includes 12 adult ond 4 youth fields, along with 54 multi-use fields.
(5) While the need appean to be high for softball fields, many of the multi-vse fields
which ore in poor condilion are presenfly being used. Also, il is anticipated thot
much of Ihe adult softball program is played a1 County sites and at Ihe site in Post
Folls. As o resuli, the overoll need presented in ihis toble for softball felds may
nol be os great os the table indicates.
(6) Includes 29 fields, along with 54 mulfi-use fields.
(7) Includes the Centenniol Trail
Some of these multi-use fields should be considered for upgrades, and
others that are unused may be considered to address the shortage of
softball fields.
Currently the City does not have some of the recreation resources
found in many communities such as recreation centers, indoor aquatic
facilities, teen centers, arts center and a comprehensive range of
recreation programs. The development of these types of facilities and
services will generate more interest and participation in recreation
activities. In the next plan update (in 4-6 years), a new assessment
should be made to determine if the above standards are still valid.
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CHAPTER 6
CHAPTER s:
RECOMMENDATIONS
This chapter provides recommendations for developing and
managing a park and recreation program in the City of
Spokane Volley. These recommendations were developed
from stafF input, public input, a community survey, ond a .
comprehensive analysis of park land conditions and current
maintenance operations.
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Recommendations are organized into the following sections: ' ~
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Secfion 6.1 presents recommendations for parkland
including a summary of the planning concept that
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underlies the proposed Facility Plan. ~
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Secfion 6.2 presents a trails plan, along with specific
recommendations for trails, pathways, and bikewoys. -
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Secfion 6.3 summarizes recommendations for administration ana
management of a park ❑nd recreation pragram.
Secfion 6.4 presents preliminary recommendations for park
maintenance
Secfion 6.5 offers recommendotions for recreation programs and
services.
6.1 PARKLAND
Plonning Concept
Spokane Valley has a park system that was inherited from Spokane
County and consists of neighborhood parks, special use areos and
larger day-use parks. However, much of the community is not served
by any public park or open space area. The following is a description
of o pork system for Spokane Valley.
The ideal park system for Spokane Valley should be one made up of a
hierarchy of various park types, each offering certain types of
recreation and/or open space opportunities. Separptely, each park
type may serve a primary function, 6ut collectively, they will meet the
needs of the eniire community. By recognizing this concept, Spokane
Valley can develop an efficient, cost effective, and comprehensive park
system.
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The basic concept of the park system for Spokane Valley is to provide
park and open space areas within convenient walking distance of most
neighborhoods. This will be a challenge because much of the
community is already developed. To achieve this goal, the City should
seek partnerships with the school distrids to provide playground and
park amenities that can be available to residents during non-school
hours. Depending upon the level of development proposed, the
concept may mean that the Ci1y should assist in funding improvements
and maintenance of the outdoor play areas. In order to achieve the
goal of a park within convenient walking distance of most residents, a
total of 12 additional parks will be needed, of which six could be
located on school playgrounds.
Because of the developed nature of the community, locoting suitable
land for some of the remaining six neighborhood parks will be a
challenge. One option is to develop small mini-parks consisting of one
traditional residentia) lot. This type of park provides very limited
recreational opportunity (usually a smoll playground and an open
gross area) and caters primarily to small children. They are expensive
to maintain on a per-acre basis. The issue the City must address is
whether this type of park is more suitable than no park at all.
In addition to neighborhood parks, three community parks should be
developed to provide space for sports fields and other adive uses.
The Plan also suggests that neighborhood and community parks be
supplemented with other recreational resources, such as special use
sites, linear parks, and natural open space areas.
With the City mostly developed, additional populotion growth will
primarily come fiom infill and conversion to higher density housing.
The traditional neighborhood park recommended in the plan will
provide recreation resources and open space charader to a population
of 5,000-10,000 people. However, if the City chooses to permit some
neighborhoods to exceed housing densities of 15 units per acre or
more, additional parkland will be needed. Under these situations, it is
recommended in the Plan that developers provide additional recreation
resources and open space for their specific projeds.
One approach to acquiring parkland and open space is to permit
reduced lot sizes and compensate with additional park space. This
concept is often utilized under the provisions of a Planned Unit
Development (PUD).
The planning concept also includes a comprehensive recreation trails
system utilizing the Centennial Trail along the Spokane River as the
backbone element. A loop trail is proposed that would encircle the
outer portions of the community. In total, it represents obout 21.5
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miles of trail including off-street trails, on-street trails, and trails
through parks and open space areas.
The planning concept is designed, in part, to provide facilities that will
accommodate new programs and services, as the City expands its role
in providing recreation programs and services to the community.
Park Layout Plan
The Park Layout Plan is a graphic representation of the proposed park
system for Spokane Valley. Figure 6.1 illustrates the conceptual
location and routing of proposed park sites and trails, along with the
Iocation of existing facilities. The map does not pinpoint specific
locations for future parks. ExacF locations will come at a later time
when actual acquisition occurs. Some important notes about the
Facility Plan include:
1. Each site is coded with letters and numbers (such as NP-12). The
letter represents the park type such as Neighborhood Park. The
number is for site identification only and refers to a specific
discussion in the text of the report. The letter code is as follows:
NP Neighborhood Park
CP Community Park
LU Large Urban Park
RP RegionalPark
SU Special Use Area
OS Natural Open Space
T Trail
2. On the Proposed Park Layout Plan map, colored asterisks indicate
proposed parks and open space areas. The symbols show a
general location for each proposed park or recreation area. The
final location of pork sites will be determined later in the
development of City plans and will be influenced by land
availabiliry, acquisition costs, and property ownership.
3. Names for proposed sites are for reference only and have not been
approved by City staff or the City Council.
Major Park Decisions
Two decisions on park location and their function will be determined by
outside conditions not directly related to the park itself. These two
parks are discussed on the next page with the options presented later
in ihis section.
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Valley Mission Park: The swimming pool option discussed in
Chapter 7 will didate how this park should be developed. The
two options are:
• If the Valley Mission Pool is developed into a major
outdoor aquatic center, some or all of the existing
Valley Mission Park located on the northwest side of
Mission Avenue should be developed for additional
parking. All of the ten acre site locoted directly
south of Mission Avenue including the existing
parking area should then be developed into a small
community park.
• If the decision is made to make only minor
improvements to Volley Mission Pool, the existing
park site located on the northwest side of Mission
Avenue should remain as it is. The undeveloped
area on the south side of Mission Avenue should be
developed into a neighborhood park.
North Green Acres Park: Recently, the School Distrid
purchased a ten acre site for an elementary school in this
area. Approximately five additional ocres are available that
could be used for park use. The Park Layout Plan has
identified a need for both a 20 acre community park and a
five acre neighborhaod park in this area. Acquiring the five
acres of parkland and combining it with a portion of the
school playground would create a small community park.
While not desirable, this may be the better option than
searching for a larger community park site,
Design Guidelines
Detailed design guidelines for each park type recommended in the
Plan are found in Appendix D.
Park and Facility Recommendations I
Preliminary recommendations for park land are listed by park
classification. Both existing and proposed parks are listed by park
number (e.g., NP-12). Table 6.1 and 6.2 are provided to quickly
locate the page number where a specific park or open space area is
discussed.
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Table 6.1
Index of 6dsfing Park Recommendations
City of Spokane Valley
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I NP-14 Outside ~ Orchard Avenue Park ~ j 6-1 1
NP-17 CL ~ Edgecliff Park 6-11
NP-19 ~ CL Park Road Pool 6•11
NP-22 j CL Balfour Park 6-12
NP-25 ~ CL~ ~ Castle Porlc 6-12
, NP-28 ~ CL ~ Browns Park ~ 6-13 _
NP-29 ~ CL Terroce View Pork 6•14
LU-12 ~ CL Mirabeau Point Poric 6-18
CP•20 ~ CL Valley Mission Park 6-1 S_
RP-2 Ouhide ~ Plantes Ferry Park ~ 6-20
SU-5 Cl ~ Sullivan Park ~ 6-20
~ SU-11 ~ CL i CenterPlace 6-21 ' SU-13 CL i Myrtle Point Park ~ 6-22
(1) CL Inside Ci1y Limits
Outside Outside 1he Urban Growth Boundary
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Table 6.2
Index of Proposed Park Recommendations
Ciry of Spokane Valley
Site
Number
~ NP-1 West Valley Park ~ NW ~ 6-10
~ NP-4 ~ Trenlwood School/Park ~ NE 6-10
i NP-6 ~ Donwood Park NE 6-10
; NP-8 ~ North Barker Park NE ~ 6-10 ~
NP-14 Orchard Avenue Park ~ NW 6-10
NP•26 ~ Chester Creek Pork SW_ ~ 6-13
NP•27 I Pointed Hills Pork SE ~ 6-13
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NP-30 ~ Keystone School/Park ~ SE ~ 6-15
NP-31 M Summit School/Park ~ SE ~ 6-15 ~
NP-32 ~ Progress School/Park ~ SE ~ 6-15
~ NP-33 ( Greenocres School/Pork ~ SE ~ 6-15
NP-34 j South Barker Park ~ SE ~ 6-16
NP-37 ~ 32"d Avenue Park ~ SE ~ 6-16
I CP-9 ' Green Acres Community Park NE 6-16
i CP-16 , Southwest Hills Park SW ~ 6-18 ~
~ CP-36 Shelly Lake Park SE _ 6-20
~ SU-10 ~ Mission Avenue Trailhead NE 6-21
~ SU-18 Comp Caro SW 6-22
~ SU•21 ~ Volley Mission South ~ SW 6-23
~ SU-23 ~ Town Center Site T SW 6-24
OS-3 Progress Rodd Open Spoce NE ~ 6-24 I
OS-7 Spokone River Open Space NE ~ 6-24 ~
OS• 1 S ~ Broadway Open Space NE 6-24
OS-24 Chester Creek Open Space SW 6-24
05•35 Shelly Loke Open Spoce ~ SE 6-24
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Mini-Parks
Currently the City does not own any mini-parks. The acquisition of
mini parks requires careful consideration. These smal) parks typicolly
have a greater maintenance cost per area, and their size limits their
recreational value. Since their size limits facilities and activities that can
be offered, they usually contain only a smoll children's playground.
However, in the case of the City of Spokane Valley, where parkland is
needed but larger parcels will be difficult to obtain, small mini-porks
may ofFer the best alternative. Before embarking on this approach, the
City should seriously consider the maintenance ramifications.
This is not to say that mini-parks should not be considered in
developments where private porties build and maintain them. In
addition, where high density projeds will over-impact the capacity of a
neighborhood park, developers should be required to provide their
own park and recreation facilities.
At the current time, no recommendations are made for developing
future mini porks.
Neighborhood Parks
The Neighborhood Park should be central to the City's paric system. It
should provide most of the open space and passive use within local
neighborhoods. If possible, they should be located within easy walking
distance without crossing major bamers or arteria) streefs.
The optimum size for neighborhood parks should be about 5 acres. In
Spokane Valley, the average size is 5.5 acres. However, in cases
where the optimum size is not available because of current
development or where land costs prohibit acquisition of large sites,
smaller parcels may be considered.
The Neighborhood Park Service Area Analysis identified in Figure 5.1 in
Chapter S identifies current neighborhoods that are served by a
neighborfiood park. This drawing illustrates the need for additional park
land. The P1an recognizes the difficuHy the Ciiy will have in meeting the goal
of a park in every neighborhood of the City. As a resuk, the Plan proposes a
compromise beiween need, and the City's ability to acquire land.
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In some cases, the best option is for the City to partner with the school
districts and upgrade school playgrounds to offer recreational facilifies
that will also serve the local neighborhood. Starting below is a
discussion on neighborhood park sites
~ West Valley Park (Proposed) S+te NP-1 ~
This site is proposed in the northwest segment of ihe city in the vicinity
of Pasadena Pork Elementary School. It should be designed to serve
all of the residents north of the River. A site of 3-5 acres is proposed
and should contain the facilifies typical of a neighborhood park.
' Trenfwood School/Park (Propased) Site NP-4 ~
This proposed park site is loooted to serve central Spokane Valley north of
TrerYt Avenue. Because very little undeveloped and available land exisfs in
this area, it is proposed that additional recreoiion facilities be added to the
existing Trentwood Elementary School. As an alternative, a school/park
could be developed at East Valley Ntiddle or East Valley High School.
Improvements to the school playground should include an additional
children's playground, upgrade of the play fields and addition of a
small picnic shelter and picnic area.
~ Dornvood Park (Proposed) . Site NP-6 . ~
This propased parc site is locoted in the small neighborhood just north aF the
Spokane River in the vicinify of Dornvood Road. Because it is antiapated fhat
lfiis pork will serve a limited population, the size could be reduced to an area ~
as small as ihree acres and oontain many of ihe facilifies of a typical
neighborhood park.
~ Barker Porlc (Proposed) Site NP-8 ~
This site is proposed in the general vicinity of the Barker Community
Learning Center. This site should contain all of the facilifies typically
found in a neighborhood park.
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~ Orchard Avenue Park Site NP-14 ~
Orchard Avenue Park is a County owned site locoted adjacent to but
outside ihe City's incorporated boundary. It is located north of
Orchard Center Elementary School at the intersection of Bridgeport
and Park Avenues. The site is five acres in size and contains a
children's playground and ball field. Since it is not owned or managed
by the City, no recommendations are made for the site.
~ Edgecliff Park S'rte NP-17 ~
• Replace picnic
tables
• Color coat the
tennis courts
; r„ ` • Add Basketball
court
< • Add pathways
! ~ • Upgrade the
dugouts in the
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Replace tennis
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court fence
• Replace playground and safety surfacing
• Upgrade or replace restroom building
. Park needs better ADA occess
~ Park Road Pool/Park (6cpansion) Site NP-19
A park is needed in this area .
to serve the neighborhood.
While some orea exists within the site to add park facilities,
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nearby land for park ~
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the site should be developed
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to offer typical neighborhood
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I Balfour Park Site NP-22 ~
Vacant land • . -
exists to the west that could
be used for park
purposes. Should this land
be aoquired, this _
site could be
developed for -
many purposes.
For the
immediate
future, the
following
improvements
should be made:
• Replace deteriorating edge restraint oround the playground and
volleyball court
• Provide an ADA occess (ramp) to the playground
• Resurface the parking lot
• Add addifional recreotional facilities, i.e., shelter, basketball court
ond signage
• Replace picnic tables
~ Castle Park Site NP- 25 ~
Castle Park is a
maintained open
space area without
recreational facilities.
To support the local
neighborhood needs,
additional
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should indude:
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• Provide typical neighborhood park facilities, i.e., children's
playground, small shelter, paved pathways, picnic sites, etc.
• Develop and formalize the parking areas.
• Address the drainage problems in portions of the park.
• Add signage.
• Replace picnic tables
~ Chester Creek Park (Proposed) Site NP-26 ~
The Plan recommends an open space corridor that runs along
Dishman Road. A park site is proposed within this corridor that is
located west of the Painted Hills Golf Course. Because of the wetlands
in this orea, the proposed park could be pdrt of a larger open space
corridor and a trailhead for a proposed trai) system.
~ Painted Hills Park (Propoeed) Site NP-2754-;,~~{'
This park site should be located south or southeast of the Painted Hills
Golf Course. The hilly terrain in this area may only permit a small
portion of the site for park development. Based on site cvnstraints, an
open grass areo, playground and a small picnic area may be the only
suitable focilities.
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• Meet with
representatives
of the local
Kiwanis to .
determine
their interest in
upgrading the
site.
• Replace small
picnic shelter
with one
suitable for
large groups
(150 persons
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• Replace the playground.
• Pave area within the dugouts and replace benches.
• Upgrade volleyball court; needs edging.
• Develop large paved areas to support the picnic shelter and locol
neighborhood functions.
• Replace picnic tables
~ Terrace View Park Slte NP-29 ~
Terrace Vew Park contains the iypical neighborhood park facilities
including a softbalt field and an outdoor swimming pool. With over 100
parking spaces, there is much more parking than is needed. It is
recommended lfiat the east bay of parking be removed and converted into
a reserved area for group picnics. Other improvements should indude:
• Remove east
bay of
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• Replace
playground including safety surfacing.
• Provide ADA access to the playground.
• Add paved pathways throughout the park.
• Add a sport court for basketball pnd other park adivities.
• Recommendations for swimming pool improvements are found in
Chapter 7.
• Consider removing some portions of the exterior fencing to provide
more direct access.
• Add pork signage.
• Replace picnic tables
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~ Keysbne School/Park (Proposed) S'rte NP-30 ~
This proposed school/park is intended to serve central Spokane Valley
south of Broadway Avenue. Because very little, if any undeveloped
suilable land exists in this area, it is proposed that additional recreation
facilities be added to the existing Keystone Elementary School.
Improvements to the school playground should include on additional
children's playground, upgrade of the play fields and addition of a
small picnic shelter and picnic area.
I Summit School/Park (Proposed) S'rte NP-31 !
This proposed school/park is intended to serve centra) Spokane Valley
north of Broadway Avenue. Because very little, if ony undeveloped
suitable land exists in this area, it is proposed that additional recreation
facilities be added to the existing Summit Elementary School.
Improvements to the school playground should include an additional
children's playground, upgrade of the play fields and addition of a
small picnic shelter and picnic area.
~ Progress School/Paric (Proposed) S'rte NP-32
This proposed school/park is also intended to serve central Spokane
Volley south of Broadway Avenue. Because very little, if any
undeveloped suitable land exists in this area, it is proposed that
additional recreation facilities be added to the existing Progress
Elementary School. Improvements to the school playground should
include an additional children's playground, upgrade of tha play fields
and addition of a small picnic shelter and picnic area.
~ Greenacres School/Park (Proposed) Site NP-33 !
This proposed school/park is intended to serve east central Spokane
Valley south of Broadway Avenue. Because very little, if any
undeveloped suitable land exists in this area, it is proposed that
additional recreation facilities be added to the existing Greenacres
Junior High School. Improvements to the school playground should
include an additional children's playground, upgrade of the play fields
and addition of a small picnic shelter and picnic area.
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~ South Barker Park (Proposed) Site NP-34
This site is proposed south of Sprague Avenue in the vicinity of Barker
Road. This site should contain all of the facilities typically found in a
neighborhood park.
~ 32"d Avenue Park (Proposed) Site NP-37 ~
This proposed site is located in the Hills north of 32nd avenue between
Sullivan Road and the extension of Flora Road. The proposed site is
currently located outside the Ciiy Limits but within the Urban Growth
6oundary. A 40-acre parcel of Department of Natural Resources
(DNR) property exists nearby and it may be possible to locate the two
sites next to each other. This site should contain all of the facilities
typically found in a neighborhood park.
Community Parks
While the neighborhood park system is designed to provide convenient
passive recreation - ~ ~
areas for local
neighborhoods,
additional park sites ~
are needed for the ,
more structured `
adivities such as
orgonized sports, (arge
group gatherings,
outdoor concerts and
other facilities that draw
large groups of people.
The proposed
communily park system recommended in the Plan is designed to
provide these facilities that attract users from throughout the
community.
Recommendations for community parks include:
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l Green Acres Community Park (Propased) Site CP-9 ~
Currently no parks are located between the Spokane River and the
Freeway in 1he eastern part of the community. Acquiring a larger
multi-use community park in this area will be important for providing
sporf fields and other strudured activities. This could also be a park
where speciol recreation uses could be accommodated. This is one of
the few areas in Spokane Valley where land exists to acquire a suitable
site. Because of the overall community needs for this kind of park, a
site of 30 acres or more should be considered. The general
recommended location is in the vicinity of Mission Avenue between
Flora Road and Barker Road. Recently the School District purchased a
site for an elementary school in this general area. Two options exist for
developing a park in this area:
Option A
Develop a small community park in conjunction with the
elementary school. Maximum size of tfie park including the
school playground would be no more than 10 acres. This size is
less than recommended but may be more realistic than acquiring
a 30 acre site. Under this condition, recommended facilities
would include:
0 2-3 Sport fields
• Small group picnic area with shelters
• Typical neighborhood park facilities
• Large multi-use open play area
• Restroom
• Parking for 100 cars
Option B
Develop the site as a neighborhood pork and acquire a large 30
acre community park in the vicinity. Potential facilities could
include:
• Sport field complex of 4-6 fields
9 Large group picnic area with shelters
• Typical neighborhood park facilities
• BMX Track
• Large multi-use open play areo for large group
gatherings and activities
• Restroom
• Parking for approximately 300 cars
• Speciol use facilities
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~ Southwest Hills Park (Proposed) Site CP-16 ~
A community park is needed to serve the southwest porfion of the
community. While flot developable land is difficult to find, suitable
sites appear in the area around 15th Avenue between the extensions of
Camahan Road and David Street. If possible a suitable site should
contain enough land to develop 2-3 sport fields.
' Valley Mission Parlc Site CP-20 ~
Splashdown is a
privately managed ~
water park located in -
Valley Mission Park.
Splashdown leases the
site from the City that is
in effect until 2012. It
has its own entrance • r--=~ ' t
but visitors often use - -
the parking lot in front
of the Valley Mission
Pool. The Splashdown
parking lot is (ocated
diredly south across
Mission Avenue.
Two improvement options exist for Valley Mission Park and Valley
Mission Pool depending upon how the City's Valley Mission Pool will be
developed.
Opfion A
Option A assumes that Volley Mission Pool will be developed into a
small outdoor aquotic complex utilizing the majority of the $1.6 million
Counfy allocation. Because the Water Park is nearby, The City should
consider merging the operation of these two focilities together and ~
create one entrance.
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One of the current problems with the Water park is parking. Visitors to
the park either use the parking lot in front of Valley Mission Pool or are
required to use the parking lot on the opposite side of Mission Avenue.
To reduce the amount of pedestrian crossings, it is recommended with
this option to expand the parking on the north side where the
recreation facilities now exist and develop a new park on the south side
of Mission Avenue. With this option, the following improvements are
recommended:
• Create a single entrance to Valley Mission Pool and the Water
Park.
• Expand parking to the west to accommodate the parking
needs of both the Water Park and Valley Mission Pool
• Remove the parking lot on the south side of Mission Park and
develop the entire 10 acre site into a park as described in SU
21.
• Create a dog park between the arena and the senior center.
• Consider community gardens in the lower portion near the
arena.
• Develop a viewpoints and gazebo at the top of the slope
• Create some small intimate picnic areas below the senior
center
• Develop a paved trail that starts at the arena and ends on top
of the slope.
• Consider moving the radio controlled car club to the flat area
above the arena.
Option B
Option B assumes that Valley Mission Pool will remain as it now exists
with the $1.6 million County allocation, equally divided between the
three pools. As a result, only minor improvements ore needed to the
Park. These include:
• No improvements are needed to the pork west of the parking
lot.
• Develop the improvements suggested above for the area
between the swimming pool and the orena.
• The parking lot on the south side of Mission Avenue would
remain to occommodate parking for Splashdown.
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~ Sheliy Lake Park (Proposed) Site CP-36 ~
Currently a drainage corridor exists that runs from Shelly Lake up into
the hills. An open space corridor is proposed along this drainage way
that protects the wetlands areas. On the south side of the wetlands
area in the vicinity of the extension of Flora Road is a proposed
community park. Depending upon site conditions, this proposed park
should contain 3-4 sport fields, a large group picnic area and the
normal neighborhood park facilities.
Large Urban Parks
Large urban parks are park areas designed to serve the entire
community ond differ primarily from community in their size.
~.Mirabeou Point Park Site LU-12 ~
Mirabeau Point .
, - -7-
Park is a new
54 acre site that '
includes The
Meadows,
which is a ten
acre fully
developed park -
site; Mirabeau
Springs which is
a waterFall,
pond, ond
picnic area; and
CenterPlace
which is a new
event center. The entire Mirabeau complex is linked with paved trails
and includes an abundance of natural open space. Recommendations
include:
The Meadows
• Add children's playground
• Add a band shell to existing stage
• Add lighting to the stage and parking lot
• Develop o parking plan for large events Mirabeau Springs
• Renovate or replace boardwalk
• Construct universal playground
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Natural Open Space Area
• Prepare an open space management plan
Regional Parks
Regional Parks are large day-use parks designed to serve the entire
region. There are no regionttl parks in the Ci1y, although Plante's
Ferry Park is located on the edge of the City limits.
~ Plantes Ferry Park . Site RP-2
This park is owned and managed by Spokane Counfy. While the pork
has significant importance to the community, Spokane Valley has no
jurisdiction over its operation.
Special Use Areas
Special use areas typically are single-purpose areas or sites occupied
by specialized facilities. Because they can vary in charader and use,
specific site requirements and facilities offered will vary.
~ Sullivon Park , - , ~Site SU-5 ~
While Sullivan Park meets
local neighborhood pork
, naeds, its major focus is the
~ Dance Hall. Currently the
Dance Hall is leased to The
Western Donce Association
who pays for its use and
maintains the focility.
Under the current
dgreement, the City is also
entitled to use the facility. A
portion of the Park by the River that contains the shelter is owned by
the State. A formal agreement should be made for City use of this
property.
By written agreement, the Ciiy also provides space to a radio-
controlled car club. A discussion on these leases can be found on
page 6-39.
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This site also provides direct access to the Spokane River. The s;te is
connec+ed to the Oiy's sonitory ~ewer sysfern bu# poiable water is
provided by a'welL The Cityr should seek to connect to a more reliabl+e
water source. lmprovernents to the park itself should incl+ude:
• Add trees and landscaping ta the parking Iot
• Resurfcace the parking lat
*Add paved pathways tc+ cvnne# the parking lot to the facilities
* Connect ta a perblic water source
* Replace c+ndlor upgrade the `rrr~gotion system
* Fteplace the chilcfren's plc,yground
.Cons#rucF a res#roarn building for park users
;Add a sport court for basketbcill 4nd general public use
* Provide betFer dtcess tand a viewpoint to the River
• Add park sagnage
* Replace picnic tables and bencl,es
* Replace the two existing picnic shelters wrth a large one
~ AAission Avenue Trailhoad (Prvpvsed) si#e SU-1 0 ~
An informa l and undevelo ped traifhead now exists a# fhe west end of
Missdon Avenue near the Spo!kane River. It is recomn,ended thafi a site
be aequired in this IoeQtion and formally developed into a traiiheod.
Impravemen#s shouid incfude:
+ !Parking for approxamately 25 cars
.Small st4ging 4re4 with a srnall shelter 4nd grass crea
* fnfarmativnal kiosk
CanterPlflce si#e 5U-1 l ~
Centerplace is a new regional cnmrnunify center opened in the FaEI of
2005. Since the site has no autdoor recreation areas, no
recommendafions ctre made for this srte_
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~ Myrrle Point ~ark site su-13 ~
This site os located on the south side of the Spokane River and is only
aecessible from the Centennial Troi1. The larga rvr-ks in this poriion of
the river aitract swiTnmers and sun-bathers who prefer a rr7ore natural
setting. An uplands areta olong the south bank of the river in the
viciniiy of these rocks could of#er a pleasant nrea for picnickGng dnd
genernl passive use. This are❑ has tho potential to flood during high
wcater conditivns Qnd thvs irrtiprovemerits should recognize t:his
[pndition_
. Qevelop a
rnaster plan
for this pork.
• Search for an
access from
the south
i Corrsider a
boat Ia unch
on the south
side o# #he
rdver
■ Clear and n"
grade an n~ ~
apen ,areQ far picniCkirig
ar}d gerreral p❑ssive use
• Develop a paved trail from the Cantenni4l Trail into the siie
■ Constn3cF a snnall reirc3om buildirro if a site can be four+ci aEove the
poterrtidE flood Ie.el. hfote: ihe design should reflet# the poterrtial #or
vondalism
~ Camp Carv (F'roposed) Site SU-1$ ~
C7-isfirnan Hills is o 518 acre pcsrk site owned and marraged by the
Dishrt-ran HiIfs Conserv❑ncy and Spokane County. Camq Caro is a small
developed portio n of the sate #hat co ntains ❑ lodge, srncalE apen grass ared
and playground.
The site, and parficularly the lodge, is si#uated in a quget cind peoceful
setkirrg tha# offers o reldx:ing re5pite fram the develnpment n.earby-
Currently with an ogreernerit with the County, ihe Ci#y of Spokane
1lrxlley hps c+ccess tc+ the lodge frr programs,
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In exchange, the City offers Spokane Counry access to its sports fields.
A City sponsored summer camp was offered in summer of 2005.
Since the site is found adjacent to the City of Spokane Valley, the City
should open talks with the County to discuss other possible
partnerships.
~ Valley Mission Park - South (Proposed) Site SU-21 ~
This existing site
located across the
street from Mission
Park, has been used
as overflow parking
for the Water Park in
the past. This has
caused safety
concerns because of
pedestrians crossing
Mission Avenue.
Development of this
site is dependent
upon the
development of
Valley Mission Park to the north (Site CP-20. Under Option A of Valley
Mission Park (North), the existing parking on Valley Mission Park South
would be removed. With Option B, the parking lot would remain.
Optivn A
• Add one softball field, 1 baseball field and 2-3 soccer fields
• Develop a group picnic areo with two shelters
• Add a skate park (Note: If the Senior Center is converted to a
teen center, the skate park should be located next to it
• Construd a restroom building
• Develop o large children's playground
• Develop a small community center building
• Add parking for approximately 100 cars
Option B
• Develop a small children's playground
• Develop a multi-purpose soccer baseball field
• Create an multi-use open play areo
• Develop approximately 10 picnic sites
• Construct a small picnic shclter
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• Add parking for approximately 25 cars
~ Town Center Site (Proposed) S'rte SU-23 ~
An indoor aquatic center and recreation center is recommended to be
included within the proposed Town Center site. See tfie discussion on
aquatic facilities (in Chapter 7) and the recreation center (page 6-26).
Natural Open Space Areas
i R•. - While natural open space
opportunities are somewhat
limited in the City, some
• ~ opportunities still exist. The
Spokane River corridor offers
•'tl the greatest opportunity
although minor drainage
~;-yI' ' corridors exist.
C l~'fi`ry~ ! - •:T.
The extent of development in
K~''~' the open space areas should
be limited to irails and
trailheads. The City should ossume responsibility of these areas with
management to include reducing fire hazards, control of invasive
vegetation, and removal of safety hazords. When the City has
acquired several open space sites, an open space management plan
should be developed.
Recommended open space sites include:
Table 6.3
Recommended Open Space Sites
Spokane Volley Planning Area
Site# .
OS-3 Progress Road Open Currendy a wetlands area
Space
OS-7 Spokane River Open Located on the south side of the Spokone
Space River
OS-15 Broadway Open
Space
OS-24 Chester Creek Open A small droinage corridor wilh several
Space small ponds
OS•35 Shelly Lake Open Located from Shelly Loke up into the hills
Space to the south
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Specialized Facilities
~ Aquartic Facilifies ~
See Chapter 7 for a discussion on swimming needs and
recommendations.
~ Waier Playgrounds } . ~ ~ . . , . ~.'r ; " ~
The Plan recommends the
placement of woter ploygrounds in
some or all of the existing city-
owned outdoor pools. In addition, the City should consider `
developing several small self-
administered water playgrounds. .
Suggested sites are the proposed s
community park (site CP-9) located
in the North Green Acres
Neighborhood; just south of the Spokane River; the proposed
neighborhood park (site NP-34) locoted in the easterly portion of the
city south of Sprague Avenue; and Balfour Park, if it can be expanded
(site NP-22)).
~ Youth Activify CeMer . . , ~ ; . . . . ~ ; ~
The recreotion survey and the workshop meeting indicated interest in
providing more services for the youth. While some youth services will
be provided in the new CenterPlace facility, MIG has found that the
youth prefer their own facility away from adults.
A potential site is the old senior center. The senior activities were
recently moved to CenterPlace. While the old building is larger ihan
needed for youth activities, the upper floor would be ideal for the
youth. The lower level, which shows signs of significant settling, could
then be used For storage. If youth activities can be accommodated
within this building, a skatepark on the site should be considered.
If the entire building is condemned and removed, a new youth activity
center should be built on the site.
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~ Indoor Recreation Center ~
In the long term, the City should consider developing an indoor
recreation center. Currently the City does not offer indoor sport
adivities such as basketball and volleyball. These sports are conduded
in ihe schools through the private youth sport organizotions. Adult
indoor sports are offered by the City of Spokane and by a private club.
While the City does not offer sporf or other indoor recreation
programs, this is on activify that the City should consider in the future.
While access to school facilities is often available, MIG has found that
City-sponsored programs are often bumped from the school's schedule
at the last minute. This tendency makes it difficult to manage a
program.
CenterPlace will provide space for meetings and (orge group
gatherings but is not ideally suited for the more adive uses. The YMCA
is the primary faciliiy in the community that provides space for
gymnasium activities, health and fitness programs, swimming and
other active activities. Because of the above conditions, it is
recommended the City examine the feasibility of developing a new
multi-purpose indoor recreation center. The ideol (ocation would be
within the proposed Town Center {site SU-23}. The proposed
recreation cenier could help support tfie Town Center concept ond be
located within a retail and high density residential areo. This location
would also provide convenient indoor recreation space in the southem
portion of the City.
Recommended spaces and facilities for a recreation center in Spokane
VQlley include:
• Indoor 25 yard (American Short Course) swimming pool ond water
park
• Gymnasium spoce for basketball, volleyball and other similar
adivities and organized sports
• Fitness space (exercise/aerobics areas and weight training rooms)
• Small meeting rooms and classrooms
• Specialized activity areas
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~ Public Restrooms
Public restrooms in parks are expensive to construct and maintain, yet
they provide a convenience to the park user. Currently, there are no
policies in place as to where and which type of park restrooms should
be developed. Most of the larger neighborhood parks in Spokane
Valley contain restrooms, although they are old ond need upgraded.
There are several options the City could take in meeting restroom
needs:
• Provide no new restrooms in any of the parks.
• Provide a full-service restroom in only the larger, heavily used
parks.
• Provide a full-service restroom in most city parks.
• Provide seasonal and portoble restrooms in most of the parks.
In terms of type of restrooms, several options are available:
• The typical restroom with
one gender located on > s Y
each side of the building.
• Single occupancy unit .."•i~+ ' \7T~. ~
contained within a t . building of 4-8 units. ~y u n ~
• Porfa PoHies. If these - ~ - -
were to be provided, they
should be enclosed
within a permanent shell.
Based on the above options, the following policies are retommended:
• Provide permonent resfrooms in all community parks.
• Provide permanent or portable restrooms in neighborhood parks of
high use.
• Provide permanent restrooms in specialized parks where high use
is expected.
• Discourage restrooms of any type in remote sites, small parks or
linear parks.
• Restrooms should be of the single occupancy unit type
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~ Sports Fields 1
The need for sport fields in Spokane Valley is not great at this time
because the City of Spokane, Spokane County, and a private sports
complex is meeting the need for most types of sport fields in the
region. However, as the community grows, there will be a greater
need for additional sport fields. This is noted in Table 5.2 on poge 5-
11.
Youth sports utilize school
fields and private spvrt
groups and the YMCA manage youth sports.
The following
recommendations and
policies are recommended for
the development and
management of sports fields:
. . . .s .
Generol Role and
Responsibilities
• The City and schools should be the provider of sport fields.
The City should develop the quality fields suitable for games
and tournaments and school fields should be primarily used
for practice.
• The City should not become involved in monaging sport
programs except for the offering of sport camps and
introductory level play instruction_
• The City in conjunction with the sport groups should
schedule field use including those on school playgrounds.
Fiefd Development
• The City should work with partner agencies, especially
schools, to help meet demand for indoor and outdaor
sports focilities. Develop and maintain inventories and
evaluations of shared sports facilities.
• The City should construct sport fields in all of the proposed
community parks. Develop fields for multi-use.
• The City should assess existing and proposed sites for the
feasibility of developing additional sports fields,
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particularly adult softball fields, youth baseball/softball fields,
and adult and youth soccer fields.
Monagement and Operafions '
• Consider a 3-tier maintenance schedule for sport fields with
tournoment fields receiving the highest level of maintenance
and pradice fields receiving the lowest level of
maintenance.
• Create a field scheduling committee to maintain the most
efficient use of fields. This committee should be headed by
City staff, but include representatives of the user groups and
school ofFicials. The procedure for scheduling should follow
the methodology created in tfie Needs Assessment.
• To maintain the fields for quality playing conditions, a rest
and rotation schedule should be developed and followed.
~ BMX Traclc • ~
The Needs Assessment revealed some interest in a bicycle (BMX) trock.
If an organized group expresses interest in this type of faciliiy, the City
should provide the space but require the group to develop and
maintain it. Potential sites include any of the proposed community
parks
~ Valley Mission Horse Arena
The Valley Mission Horse Area consists of a riding arena and a number
of covered stalls. Currently the stalls and the arena are only in
marginal condition. Several riding groups rent the site about 11 times I
a year. Currently the two primary issues with the site are: who should
pay for the repairs and how it should be managed.
The following policies are recommended for this site:
• User fees should be increased to refiect the cost of maintenance
and cusfodial needs. (The A-frame building and the stalls need
major improvements).
• A surcharge should be initiated with the user groups. The
funds should be dedicated to improvements to the facility.
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~ Radio Confrolled Car Track ~
CurrenNy the Spokane Radio Control Car Club has o temporary
agreement with the City for a site in Sullivon Park to operate their track.
While the site is managed and maintained by the Club, its condition
and oppearance is substandard. Recommended policies for this facility
are as follows:
• A formal lease should be developed with the provisions
identified 6elow.
• Site improvements should be made based on a plan approved
by the City.
• The site should be open and made availoble to the general
public.
• Camping may occur for special events based on the polities
described in "Camping in Parks" on page 6-38.
~ Westem Dance Hall
The Western Dance Hall is located in Sullivan Park and is (eased to the
Western Dance Association. The Association maintains the facility.
Under the current agreement, the City is also entiNed to use the facility.
It is recommended that as long as the two above conditions are met
the use should continue.
6.2 TRAILS, PATHWAYS, AND BIKEWAYS
Trail Linkage Concept
The proposed troil system described
below is primarily an off-street I
recreation trails system allhough it
will also serve as a mode of
transporfation throu9hout the
community and to regions beyond.
A major communify system of
pathways is proposed to pravide -
linkages between parks, community
facilities, residential areas, schools, and open space areas. The system
utilizes the Centennial Trail as its centerpiece.
I
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From this segment, a loop trpil system encircles the entire community
utilizing park and open space areas, and streets where no public land
exists. Since much of the community is developed, an aggressive
approach will be needed to conned individual segments.
In the public workshop, the community expressed a preference for off-
street, paved pathways for pedestrian and bicycle use. However,
where trail segments cannot pass through public land, it may be
necessary to construct on-street bike lanes to complete specific
segments. It also will be necessary to coordinate with adjoining cities
and the County to make connections to their trail systems.
Potential Trail Types
The purpose of the proposed trails plan is to connect residential areas
with parks, open space and other recreational areas. The proposed
plan identifies conceptual routes for pathways and trails. A more
specific trails plan will be needed later to locate specific routes and
design requirements.
Paths within Pubfic Street Rights-of-Wvy
These are the easiest to build because they are located within the
public street rights-of-way. These paths include three types:
• Sidewalks and on-street bicycle lanes: Pedestrian/bicycle ways
within public street rights-of-way are typically sidewalks and on-
street bicycle lanes. All new streets must have sidewalks and all
new major streets must have bicycle lanes.
• Paths within street rights-of-way but separated: Paths that are
witfiin street rights-of-way but separated by a curb or painted line
have two major concerns: (1) the bicycle rider or pedestrian is not
safely separated from automobile traffic, and (2) these pathwoys
require a much wider right-of-way. The separated paths are also
undesirable because they are not perceived as a sidewalk, yet they
cross many driveway and street intersections. These paths require
very detoiled design for even minimal safely. Pathways that are
along a continuous road or street can be safer since there are few
crossings. These routes are ideal within linear parkways. However,
they are unsafe for cyclists because they do not have suitable
locations fo enter or exit from the street without causing the cyclist
to ride against trafFic. Addifional on-street bicycle lanes are
needed when o path abuts a major street to avoid conflids between
walkers and faster cyclists. This results in the need for a very wide
right-of-way that can be nearly impossible to acquire in a
developed area. A separated path along a street,
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if necessary, can be accommodated more easily in undeveloped areas
and would have to be coordinated very closely with street design
engineers.
• Accessways: Accessways are short public paths that serve as
connections for non-vehicular travel. Accessways are sometimes
used to connect a cul-de-sac with an adjoining street or where
there are overly long blocks. They are also useful to provide access
to parks and schools if they do not abut o street.
Paths Oufside o Street Righh-of-Wvy
Rights-of-ways for paths that are not within streets are very difficult to
acquire unless done at the time of initial land planning and
development. Property owners are usually reludant to grant or sell
easements of land and often object to the public near their property if
not on a street. These issues can be reduced if a detoiled trail plan is
adopted prior to any development. Studies have shown that properties
near paths and trails have higher values. Paths should not be crossed
frequently by at-grade intersections, so the best locations are along
linear features that have few access points or crossings such as creeks,
freeways, airports, railroads, etc.
Since most of Spokone Valley is developed, obtaining significant
portions of trail segments of this type will be difficult to ocquire.
Pv1hs in Open Spooe Corridors
Pathways within open space corridors are ideal because in addition to
a transportotion route, they provide a passive and peaceful setting. At
the same time, most of the proposed open space sites recommended
in the Plan contain wetlands or have other environmentally sensitive
conditions. Specific design opproaches need to be addressed under
these conditions.
Trails Plan
Figure 6.2 illustrates the proposed Trails Plan, including existing trails
and conceptual routes for proposed multi-use pathways, planned
sidewolks, and planned bitycle lanes. Note that bike lones not only
provide connettions where ofF-street pathways are not possible, but
they also support commuter bicycle travel.
Table 6.4 lists the proposed trails/pathways that are noted in the Trails
Plan. Each trail should be assessed for its suitability as part of the
overall trail system.
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Table 6.4
Proposed Trail System
City of Spokane Valley
. . Comments
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Troil is exisling and managed
T-1 Spokane River Centennial Trail ~ ~ 12 by a consortium of public and
miles
privote organizations
~ This is an obandoned roil line.
T-2 Burlington Northern Troil 2.9 miles It is unclear whether this is
owned by the Ciiy or Counry
T-3 I Spokone Loop - Easfern Segment 5.1 miles Beg'ns at the BN Trail and
trovels south to Sullivan Road
An east-west segment that
T-4 Spokane Loop - Soulfiern 3.3 miles starts ot Sullivan Rood ond
Segment ends at Dishman Road. Rouie
_ _q.enerally follows 32"davenue _
. A northerly segment thal lies
within the proposed Chesler
T 5 Spokane Loop - Soufhwestern 3.2 milas Creek Open Space corridor;
Segment ihen turn westerty through
Camp Caro ending at Por1c
Road.
A north-south segment that lies
mosfly within Park Road. Trail
eventually tums east to connecf
T-6 Spokane Loop - Wesiern 5egmenf 3.5 miles to Argonne Raod where it
trosses fhe River and connects
to the Spokane River
Centennial Troil
A segment connecfing the
T-7 Chester Creek Connection 1.1 miles Spokane loop a1 32id Avenve
i with Chester Creek Pork (Site
N P26 )
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T-8 Spokane River Trail Extension 1.0 mile and iravels along ihe norfh
bank of the Spokane River to
Plantes Ferry Park
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6.3 ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
With the City of Spokane Valley becoming an instant city of 84,000
people, the Parks and Recreation Department has been challenged to
develop policies and procedures and establish its role in providing
park and recreation services. The following recommendations are for
administering a program of leisure services.
Management and Services
• Consider the financial impact of offering park and recreation
services: The major factors that determine the efficiency of a park
and recreation program are 1(the ability to generate revenue from
services rendered and 2) the cost to maintain facilities. While good
design can help reduce operating costs, the greater impact usually
comes from facilities and adivities that generate revenue. The
chart below illustrates the potential revenue from three basic types
of leisure services:
Parks Only 5%,
Programs Only 90%
Major Facilities 50%
Financial Retum Ratio for Services
Figure 6.3 on the next page illustrates the overall cost impacts of
offering various levels of leisure services. Starting at the basic level
of maintaining parks only (Level 1), very little revenue, if any, is
created. At Level 5, which ofFers a comprehensive recreation
program, revenue is created to help ofFset the operating cost. As a
result, the net cost to the Ci1y is minimal. For example, the City of
Edmonds has a revenue rate for the entire Parks and Recreation
Department of 60%. This means that for every dollar budgeted, it
only costs the City approximately $0.40.
The question for Spokane Valley is: where does the City see itself in
the future in terms of offering park and recreation services?
Currently, the City is at a leve) 1. While the operating budget may
be higher at Level 4 than at Level 1, the net financial cost to the
taxpoyer may be nearly the same. This means that if the City were
to raise recreation services to a level 4, ihe nef cost may not be any
more than what is now being spent. With this in mind, there are
four basic approaches Spokane Valley could take in providing a
leisure services program:
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, ,OPf10N5 FOR A LEISURE SERVICES PROGRAM
1. Maintain the current ►evel of park development.
2. Develop a more elaborate system of parks, trails and
other recreational focilities.
3. Downgrade the importance of parks and place the
emphasis on recreotion progrvms.
4. Provide a balance between parks and recreation
programs.
RECREATION SERVICE COST MODEL
COST OF C'ost of Servlce
SERVICE
4
3 l~ Major and Programs Offered
\
lirnited Recreation Programs
Erpanded Park Sysiem
Additiona! Personne!
Limited Park Developmenl '
LF,VEL OF ~
SERVICE
Figure 6.3 Comporison of Cost af Service to Leve) of Service
• Reoommended roles and responsibilfies: Prior to incorporation,
Spokane County was the primary provider of parkland and adult
sports in the City. Youth sports were and continue to be offered and
managed by private sport groups and the YMCA. A private club in
the community provides space for additional indoor sports,
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although schools continue to be the primary provider of
gymnasiums for youth sports.
Currently the City of Spokane Valley has assumed ownership and
mointenance responsibilities for most of the parks in the City. The
City now offers a limited summer program.
In the long term, the Parks and Recreation Department should
establish a more dominant role in park and recreation services in
the community. In general, the Cifys role should include:
• Be responsible for assessing park and recreation needs in
the community, and help coordinote service delivery efforts
with the various organizations.
• Develop a quality park system.
• Provide a level of recreation programs and services that
meets needs not filled by other leisure service providers.
• Create an identity and improve visibility: In the post, the Parks and
Recreation Department has had a very low profile because the
Department offered few programs to the public and Spokane
County maintained the parks. The Department should make an
effort to become more visible and prominent in the community.
This in turn will create a following of supporfers for park and
recreation services. Some of the adions the Department should
take are:
• Offer special events that attract large numbers of
participants and promote City services.
• Offer recreation programs to both youth and adults.
• Publish articles in the City newsletFer and other forums
promoting the benefits of park and recreation.
• Advertise spetial events and programs in ihe media
• Offer sustained, year round programs
• Create a Park and Recreation Advisory Committee: Currently the
City Council acts on all park and recreation issues. Over time and
as the City grows in responsibility, the Council will find it more
difficult to devote adequate time to these issues. At that time a
parks and recreation advisory board should be created to develop
advisory policies related to park and recreation services, assess
park dnd recreation needs, and generally provide a forum for
public input.
I
• Promote park and recreation services: To help promote the park
and recreation program and make the Department more visible,
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promotionol and inforrn+otional brothures shvula be deveNoped. In
addifiien, [3epa rtmenl' s#trff should rrtipke p resentations to
neighborhood dnd service groups, display informdtion ot
comrnunity events, host speci❑I progroms dnd inforrr7ational events.
• Encourage volunteensm: Volunteers can not only provide much
needed dssistance bu# involve the pubGc in prograrns as we11.
Potential valunteer projects could include:
• Assist in ❑drrainis#rdtive tluties_
• Cond'ud maintenance tasks_
• Assist in speti€al everets.
• AssiSt in recre4tion progr4rns.
+ Offer internships #o college si`utlents
• Frepare a marketing plan; To effociently vffer services, the
Department s'hovld develop a morke#ing plan tha# describes hvv+r
services wil1 be provided and ho+x the servites will be rnariceted.
• Form partniersF+ips: The City cannat and shoultl not provide aII of
the park and recreation services needed in the community. As a
result, it should seek partnerships wrth crther providers to help meet
the needs trnd distribute the responsibilities and r-osts.
. C?#Fer staff troining; To help manage 4 park and recrecation
program rnore effieiently, staff should be encouraget! #v aitend
special trainin.g clcrsses, schools and other technicaI seminars.
*Carnping in parks: When large m+jlti-doy events are heId qn apark
(the riding arent; i5 an example), p4rticipants often tcrmp on the
si#e. While this is a convenience tv the parti<ipant, rsone of the
parks in Spokane 'U'aEley are designed to accornmodate cornpers_
The problenn tdn become acute when trash is left on the site or
compers 4buse the privilege by staying extended periods vf time.
Because of these problems, it is fecomrnended that the City initiate
the following policy reloted fo earrtiping in parks.
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F-!:7ping wil) only be permitled in a City park when a special event i
is being held. A camping permit will be required of the event '
sponsor and can only be given under the following conditions:
• Adequate restroom facilities must be available. If it is found
thot the facilities are inadequate, the event sponsor will
provide portable resfiroom facilities.
• The campin9 area will be limited to a small areo so to not
disrupt other park users.
• Camping will only be permitted during ihe event and one j
, day prior to the event.
• Campers not associatad with the event will not be permifted
• The Porks ond Rscreation Diroctor will moke final decisions
on iuuing o camping permit.
• A campine fee should be imposed to cover the cost of
cleanup ond other expenses.
• Park Facilify leases: Currently three private user groups lease
space at city parks. This includes the radio car club and the
Western Dance Association at Sullivan Park and Splashdown at
Valley Mission Park. Leases assure access by private groups to a
specidlized facility. This is parficularly imporfant if the private
group has spent substantial money to develop the facility. On the
other hand, park facilities should be made available to all
residents. Sometimes, leaseholders tend to assume thot their
facility is only available to their members. Based on this
background, it is recommended that the following policy apply:
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I Privaie vser 8rouPs maY lease Park ProPertY under the following
I
condifions:
,
I • The use will meet a recreation need lhat is not provided
~ byihe Ciy.
i • The use should be a su'►table recroation use.
, • The use will not impact the enjoyment and use of the
! pork or nearby property owners,
' • The user group must pay for the construction,
management and maintenance of the fadliiy.
• The generol public will have access to the faciliy except
when the user group is hoafine a special event.
• The user eroup maintains the faciliiy in a wel) kepi
appearance comparoble to the rest of the park.
• The user 9roup w+ll post a deposit or some other means
of assuring that the fodlity will be removed and
reploced to the original condifion when the facilify is no
longer in use.
• The City may charge o fee for the lease.
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Financial Resources/Funding
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• Consider Park Dedication Requirements: Conceptually detlication
can be required to meet the needs of the community that are
attributable to new development. Dedication is not limited to the
dedication of land, but may also provide for money in lieu of land
or some combination of land and money. Where private
recreational focilities are provided, a system of credits can be
considered. While popular in most Washington cities, the City of
Spokane Valley does not currently colled tfiese fees. The issue is,
"Who should pay for park improvements; the residents who already
live in the community or the new residents moving into the
community?" The Cify should consider collecting this type of fee to
help pay for the cost of expanding the park system.
• Seek graMs: Adoption of the Park ond Recrecytion Plan will make
the City eligible for State and Federal park and recreation grants.
The City should actively seek grants to help leveroge local
contributions.
• Creote a foundation: the City should create a foundation for
donations of park and recreation facilities.
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6.4 MAINTENANCE
• Maintenance Management: Until recently, 1~f+
parks in Spokane Valley were maintained by
Spokane County under a contract with the
City. Recently, The City issued a contract to a
private conhador to maintain the park system.
While contrading out park mainienance
services may be a more efficient means of
maintaining parks and eliminates the cost of
purchasing equipment, there are other issues
that should be considered. Some of these ,~:~"~r~{ v ..~►Xr,:-:.
issues are:
• Contrading out maintenance still
requires some staff administrative time
to check on the work being performed.
• It is hard to forecast time requirements and address
emergency maintenance requirements
• Park maintenance personnel will be in more contact with
the public than anyone else in the City. Their actions and
relationships will reflect on the City.
On the positive side of contracting, it eliminates the front-end costs
of financing an extensive equipment inventory. Also, contract labor
costs are usually less than that of a city.
In the future, the Department should conduct a cost/benefit analysis
to determine the most appropriate way to maintain parks in
Spokane Valley.
• Maintenance Funding: The City should establish a maintenance-
funding goal calculated on a per-acre basis and define minimum
maintenance service levels.
Integrated Pest Management Plan: The Department should
develop an integrated pest management plan to define use of
herbicides and pesticides in parks and open spoce areas.
• Deferred Maintenance and Long-term Maintenance Requirements:
Deferred maintenance is a common and continual problem for
park operations. The Department should continue an assessment
of replacement and upgrade needs for all parks and facilities.
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Once completed, an annual budget should be prepared for addressing
the deferred maintendnce issue including irrigation and drainage, tree
pruning, dead tree removal, pathway repair and overlays, restroom
repairs, landscaping, and other deferred maintenance items.
6.5 RECREATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Currently, the Department offers a
limited recreation program. Many of
the special interest groups in the
communily are satisfied with
managing their own programs and
do not want the City involved.
' However, in the long term, the
Department should consider
expanding its range of recreation
programs ond services. In the short
term, the Department should be conservative in its approoch and build
a program based on past experiences. Some of the roles the City
should assume are:
• Program Coorclination: While recreation programs and classes
should be delivered by a number of agencies in the community,
Spokane Valley should serve as the overal) coordinator to assure
fhat communify needs are met. This could be done by creating a
city-wide task force representing the various recreation providers
and interest groups. The City's role should be to help establish this
group and provide administrative support.
• Short Term Recrreation Programs: The City should offer recreation
programs and classes in the following areas:
• Aquatics
• Summer playground programs
• Senior programs
• Youth programs
• Special events (limited)
• Cost Recovery: For the Recreation Program in general, the Parks
and Recreation Department should seek a 100% cost recovery
target based on direct costs only.
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0 Lony Term Recreation Program: i4s the recre€ation program is
established, the Ciiy shauld consider expanding the program to
include:
* Irustructianal elasses
* Special interest progrdms
* Outtloor/infierpretive prograrns
+ Special even#s (escpanded)
• Limited indoor adult sports
• Senivr Age P'rograexfs: The City of SpokaneValley is responsible
for the spoce used for senior programs, but the ipok4ne Valley
Se nFOr C i#izens Associa#ion offers specifi e progra ms from $ A.M to 4
PM Mondoy t'hrough Friday. The specific terms of this arrangement
4re spelled out in o wrrften agreernent. V'4fi#h #he move of the ssrrior
progr'am to CenterPface, additional senior progrums csnd services
s h o uld be cansidered. Sorne of #he p rogro ms a nd services to
consider are:
* Addition❑I ❑ctiue rec.reat«n programs and cctivities sur-h as
cerobics, health and fitness flnd senior eompetitiue sparts.
+ In#ergenerational activities +ond programs in 4ddit4on to #he
mvre fircaditional age-group oriented prcrgrcamrning-
+ Provide rnore special in#erest classes.
• Youth PrcgrQms: The Plan recvmmends that tha exist;ng senior
cenfer buildin,g be tonverted to a youth rtacEiviFy cen#er. If the
building is foun+d to be unsuitable, a new youth attivity cen#er
should be built on the site. With thcptr move, a youth and teen
program should be initiated. T+wo opticrns for managing youth
progra,ms are po55ible= the first wvul d be to par#ner wbth #he Bays
4nd Girls Club to manage a program. This has the advantage that
this agency has the experience and would not require involuemerut
of the City. The second option is for the City to run a youth
program. If this v,rere to occur, some of the progrcams shauld
include;
* Drop in progr4m for the youth ta just "hdng rut"
• Special interest pragrams and elasses
+ Life skil! classes
~ Limited rer-reotie,n level sporfis
. Tours and field trips
+ Job skill cInsses
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The City could pattern its program after the Boys and Girls Club
model as well as otfier yauth programs.
~ Arts and culture: The survey reveoled a significont latent
demand for orts, drama and doncing. The City hos initiated a
step in this diredion by providing a stage in the Great Room,
and an auditorium at CenterPlace. In addition, many of the
classrooms can be made available for art classes. The Ciy has
also construded an outdoor stage in Mirabeou Point Park. In
the future, the City's role in cultural arts could include:
• Provide space for cultural arts activities such as art in park,
theatre concerts, and art shows
• Provide smoll grants to cultura) oriented organizations far
specia) events, classes ond other adivities.
• Assist the Arts Council in grant applications ond other
administrative tasks.
• Partner with other local or regional art providers
• Compile an arfist/instructor resource list
6.6 RIYERFRONT ACCESS
The Spokane River offers a unique recreation resource to the City.
While some public land exists along the River, attempts should be
made to acquire additional property as it becomes available. Barker
Bridge is an example of a potential site that could offer a boating
access point.
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CHAPTER 7
CHAPTER 7:
AQUATIC FACILITIES
This chapter analyzes the need for indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities '
in Spokane Valley ond addresses how these needs might be met. -
Currently, the City owns and manages three American Short Course
pools (6-lane, 25-yard tank dimension). A recent evaluation of these
three pools by the ORB Organization revealed some minor
deficiencies. However, overall, ihey are in good operoting condition.
7.1 CURRENT SWIMMING OPPORTUNITIES Table 7.1 notes the five existing aquatic facilities in the City of Spokane
.
Valley: w
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Table 7.1 6cisting Aquatic Facilities ~ - a
Spokane Valley Planning Areo i".
• .
, Pork Road Pool ~ 6•lane x 25-yard outdoor pool City of Spokone Volley ;
! Terrace vew Pool ~ 6-lane x 25-yard outdoor pool i Ciy of Spokpne Volley ;
~ Valley Mission Pool ~ 6-lane x 25-yard outdoor pool f Cilr of Spokane Volley ~
Spokane Valley YMCA I Leisure and lap pools ~ YMCA
$plashdown Outdoor oquatic park ~ Privote/Leased
Within the region, but outside the City of Spokane Valley are five
ovtdoor pools in the City of Spokane and a number of private pools.
The Spokane River and nearby lakes also provide summer swimming
opportunities.
7.2 DEMAND FOR OUTDOOR POOLS
The following is a summary of the market demand model developed
by the ORB Organizafion ond refined over the years by MIG. Based
on the recreation survey recently completed by MIG, the outdoor
swimming rate in Spokane Valley is 2.98 occasions per person.
However, it is estimated that only 20% of those swimming occasions
will occur in a public pool. Based on an estimated population of
84,000 people in Spokane Valley, monthly swimming needs for public
pools can be calculoted as follows:
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2.98 x 84,000 x 20% 3 50,100 swims
It is a fact that 75% of all swims takes place in shallow water (water
(ess than 5 feet deep). Using this information, shallow water demand
and deep water demand can be determined:
Shollow Water Demond
Multiply 50,100 monThly swims by 75% = 37,575 shollow swims
Divide by 30 days per month = 12,535 doily swims
Multiply by 60% peak load factor = 752 peak swimmers
Mulfiply by 12 sq. R. per swimmer = 9,024 sq. R. water orea demand
Deep Water Demand
Multiply 50,100 monthly swims by 259b = 12,525 deep wafer swims
Divide by 30 days per month = 418 daily swimmers
Muliiply by 60% peak load fodor = 251 peak swimmers
Multiply by 27 sq. N. per swimmer = 6,777 sq. N woter area
demond
To1al Pool Area Demand: 15,801 sq. ft. woter area
Less Credit for 6asting Facilities: 13,900 sq. ft. water area'
Net Outdoor Pool Demand: 1,901 sq. ft. water areo2
There is currently not enough demand to warrant the development of
an additional outdoor pool.
7.3 THE LEISURE POOL CONCEPT
The difference between a Famify Leisure Pool and a Conventional
Swimming Pool is presented in the following definitions:
• A Family Leisure Pool is generally free-form in shape and often
varies from 0 to 5 or 6 feet in depth. These pools often include
moving water that may be in the form of waves or a current. They
usually contain a shallow area for small children, along with free
play area and special effects facilities, such as water slides, bubble
pool, rapids channel, swirl pool, or water playground. The family
leisure pool, as the name implies, is a place for fun and water play
rather than competitive swimming.
' Credit for existing facilities included 9,900 sq. ff. for the three Ci1y pools;
2,000 sq. h. credit for the YMCA pool; and, 2,000 sq. ft. for Splashdown. I
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a A stondard 6-lane, 25-yard pool has 3,300 sq. h. of water area.
• The Conventional Swimming Pool is usually rectangular in shape (although it may be'T" or "L"-shaped) and usually constructed in
lengths appropriate for competitive swimming. These pools range
in depth from 3.5-12 feet and often have a diving board. The true
competitive pool, such as the 50-meter pool, may have a shallow
depth of five feet.
The two types of pools attrad different interest groups and age profiles.
As a result, they have different operating requirements and user
capacities. For a conventional swimming pool, use is divided between
competitive swimming, lap swimming, and general recreation
swimming. The maximum capacity is about 30-40 annual swimmers
per square foot of surface water area.
A family leisure pool stresses the recreational swimming element and
has o majority of its pool area with depths of four feet or less. The
shallow water permits more people in the pool at one time and is more
conducive to ploy and general recreation swimming, rather than lap or
competitive swimming. Due to its shallow depth, this type of pool can
accommodate as much as 45-60 swimmers per square foot of surface
water area over the course of a day.
Surveys by the ORB Organization and MIG have shown that family
leisure pools draw from 2-3 times more annual swimmers than the
conventional pool. According to one of their recent surveys, the
average annual swims per capita was 2.5 for the indoor conventional
swimming pool. For the family leisure pool, this number increases to
about 6.5 swims per capita.
7.4 DEMAND FORAN INDOOR FAMILY LEISURE POOL
The primary market area for a swimming pool is the area generating
most of the paid admissions. For this analysis, the primary market
area is assumed to be the same, regordless of the specific design "-t
selected. The exception is a 50-meter competitive pool that would ~.L
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attrad competitive swimmers from the entire region. '
The primary market area includes all those residents living within an ,•h:•;',~
approximate five-mile radius or 15 minutes driving time. Using the
proposed Town Center as the center point of a radius, the primary " Lol ~~•'x--
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market area includes all of the City of Spokane Valley. The capture
rate is the expression of the market support generated by the
' population within that area. Wifhin the primary market area, the
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capture raTe wil) vary, because some portions of the primary market
area will be closer to a facility.
The secondary market area was considered to be all areas within a 20-
minute driving time of a pool facility. This included some portions to
the west of the City and the community of Liberty Lake to the east.
Attendance Potential
Comparisons made by ORB for family leisure pools in British Columbia
and the Northwest revealed an annual per capita usage ranging from
a high of 5.5 to a low of 3.2. Assuming some competition from the
YMCA family leisure pool, a factor of 3.7 occasions was used for the
primary morket area and 1.0 occasions for the secondary market area.
From the assumptions, the following usage is calculated:
25-yard pool configuration
Primory Mbrket ?uea (67,000 population) x 2.7 = 247,900 occosions
Secondary Market Area (33,000 population) x 1.0 = 33,000 occasions
Total = 280,900 occosions ~
50-meter pool configurotion
Primary Markef Areo (67,000 population) x 2.7 = 247,900 occosions
Secondory Mortcet Area (33,000 population) x 2.0 = 66,000 occasions
Tofol = 313,900 occasions
FiNANCwL ANALYSis
An analysis of potential operating costs and revenues has been
prepared for a family indoor leisure pool with two configurations: 1) a
standard 8-lane, 25-yard main tank; and 2) a 8-lane, 50-meter main
tank. History has shown that a family leisure poo) tends to have a high
initial level of participation but then decreases somewhat after the
unique qualities wear off. Therefore, the cosi/revenue analysis
described below is for the third year of operation. Excluded from the
cost is a building reserve fund, start-up costs, or any city overhead
applications. The intent of this financial analysis is to provide
parameter-based estimates from which a more detailed projection can
be made as the concept details become more final. The cost-revenue
assumptions are based on today's conditions, recognizing that a facility
will be developed at an undetermined point in the future.
Most of the cost and revenue data reflect operating characteristics of
similar projects. Most are located in the general Denver area and
include Brighton Recreation Center, Breckenridge Recreation Center,
East Boulder Community Center, Golden Community Center, Bob
Burger Recreation Center, Parker Reueation Cenfer, and the
Westminister City Park Center.
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Design Program
Two design programs ore presented in the cost/revenue analysis.
These are:
Alternative A (25-yard pool configuration): •
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• Leisure/wave pool
• Warm water pool (15'x30') 4.,~" ~kw
• Lary River t
• Woter slide
• Spa/Swid pool • Large multi-use deck -
• Sfeam room
• Sauna
• Multi-purpose room
• Two meeting rooms
• Dressing rooms
• Administrative space
• Total floor area: 38,800 square feet
Altemative B(S lans, 50-meter pool configuration)
• Same configuration except for the 50-meter main pool
• Total floor area: 48,400 square feet
Operating Income
Operating income includes ihe following:
• Paid Admissions: For this study, a per capita expenditure raie was
based on the population of the market areo. For the standard 25-
yard tank configuration, the 334,500 annual occasions noted
above was used. For the 50-meter tank configuration, total annual
occasions in the secondary market area was increased to reflect
added usage by competitive swimmers. Total annual occasions for
this configuration was set at 367,500. The assumed average paid
admission based on individual gate passes and annual
memberships is $3.5 per visit. This is based on 75% youth @
$3.00 and 2596 adult @ $5.00.
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• Conceuions: Revenue from concessions typically ranges from as
small as $8,000 to as high as $90,000 annually. The North
Clackamas Wave Pool in Portland collects nearly $200,000
annually. Ultimately the three factors that wil) determine gross
concessions revenue for the proposed project are the total number
of visitors, size of the concession area, and the hours of operation.
Total visitation includes aquatic and general recreation program
use.
• Swim Lessons: The City currently derives o significant portion of its
outdoor pool revenue from swim lessons. Revenue for swim
lessons at a traditional indoor pool in a large urban area ranges
from a low of $40,000 to as much as $100,000 annually.
Because of the existence of the YMCA pool and the three existing
outdoor pools, it is assumed that revenue from lessons for the
proposed family leisure pool would be approximately $40,000.
• Recreation Classes: This would include revenue from room rentals,
exercise classes, and general recreation classes.
• School Disirid Use: This assumes that the three school distrids in
the City would pay a flat fee for swim team use, intramural
swimming, and other uses. A flat fee of $10,000 for each district
was used.
• Swim Team Rentals: This revenue includes fees paid by private
swim clubs. For the 25-yard pool configuration, the amount is
based on a Hat fee of $10,000 annually. For the 50-meter pool
configuration, that amount has been raised to $20,000 annually.
• Warm Wpter Pool Rentals: It is assumed that in addition to general
public use, the facility will also be available for rental use by local
hospitals and physical therapists. Assumed use is an average of 8
hours per week at a rate of $120 per hour.
• Miscellaneous Income: This revenue is from rental of ineeting
rooms, aquatic facilities, and other spaces.
Operating 6cpenses
Pool operoting expenses include:
• Salaries and benefits
• Swim instructors
• Insurance (may be included under a city blanket policy) ~
• Professional services ond training
• Maintenance and repairs
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• Supplies and chemicals
• Concessions (includes non-food items)
• Utilities
• Miscellaneous items
• Building Reserve Fund (not included as a cost)
• City overhead cost (Not included as a cost but would include
charges applied to the facility from other departments)
Tables 7.2 and 7.3 present the estimated revenue and costs for 25-
yard and 50-meter pool configurations.
Table 7.2
Cost/Revenue Statement
25-Yard Pool Configuration
(3rd year of Operation)
Income . . Expenses .
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~ Paid Admissions (Aquotics) @ S3.50 per user $980,000 1
Concessions (280,900 onnual visits) @ $0.10 per visit $28,100 ~
Swim Lesscns ^ , $20,000 ~
Recreofion Classas I $5,000 1
School District Use ~ $30,000 ~
Swim Team ReMols (allowance) ~ a10,000 '
Worm Wafer Pool Rentol ~ b50,000
Miscellaneous Income I 55,000
TOTAL I $1,128,100
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~ Sa ones and Benefits Ca? $2.75 per visit ~ $772,500
~ Instrvctors @ 7096 of swim lesson income $14,000 ~
~ Insuronce (ollowance) $50,000 ~
Professional Services @ $0.43 per sQ. fi. floor areo (1) ~ $16,700 ~
Maintenonce and Repairs @$1.70 per sq. H. floor area ~ $66,000 ~
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Supplies and Chemicals @ $ 1.00 per sq. k. floor area ~ $38,800
Concession g 5096 of concession income ~ $14,050
Utililies @ $15.30 oer sq. H. water area ~2) I $149,300
~ Miscellaneous costs @ 50.45 per sq. ft. tloor area ~ E17,500
~ Buildinp Reserve Fund ~ NIC ~
~ City Overheod Cost NIC
~ Start-up Costs ~ NIC
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~ TOTAL ~ $1,138,850
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~ OPERATING DEFICIT ~ $10,750 ~
(1) Assumes a building size of 38,800 sq. R. of floor area
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(2) Assumes woter areo of 9,760 sq. ft.
Table 7.3
Cost/Revenue Statement
50-Meter Pool Configuration
(3rd year of Operation)
Income . . Expenses .
Operating Income ~
Paid Admissions (Aquatics) @ $3.50 per user ~$1,098,600 ~
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Concessions (313,900 annual visfis @$0,10 per visit ~ $31,400
Swim Lessons ~ $20,000
Recreation Classes ~ $5,000
School Distrid Use I $30,000
Swim Team Rentals (allowance) ~ $20,000
Worm Water Pool Rental ~ $50,000
Miscellaneous Income ~ $5,000
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TOTAL I $1,260,000
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I Expense: I
$olaries and Benefils @ 52.75 per visit ~ 5863,200
Instruciors Q 70% of swim lesson intome ~ $14,000
Insurance (allowance) ~ $50,000 ~
Professional Services @ $0.43 per sq. ft. floor oreo (1) ~ 520,800 ~
~ Maintenance ond Repoirs @ $1.70 Der sq ft. floor area ~ $82,300 ~
~ Supplies ond Chemicals @ b1.00 per sq. h. floor area ~ $48,400
~ Concession @ 5096 of concession incoma ~ $15,700
~ Utiliiias @$15.30 per sq. H. water area2} ~ $230,100
~ Miscellaneous cosh @$0.45 per sq. ft. loor area ~ $21,800
Building Reserva Fund ~ NIC
Ciry Overheod Cost I NIC
Sfart-up Costs ~ NIC ~
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TOTAL ~ $1,346,300
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OPERATING DEFICIT I $86,300
(1) Assumes a building size of 48,400 sq. ft. of floor area
(2) Assumes water area of 15,040 sq. ft.
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7.5 AQUATIC RECOMMENDATIONS
Currently the City has $1.6 million to spend on aquatic improvements.
This money is to be iransferred to the City from Spokane County.
Originally intended to be used to fund an indoor pool, the amount was
found to be inadequate for that purpose. It is assumed that the money s
could also be used for improvements to the existing outdoor pools.
However, odditional research is needed to confirm this assumption.
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For this study, outdoor and indoor concepts to meeting aquatic needs
were studied. Three concepis are depicted on the following pages.
The first fwo concepts are provided as short-term options and the third
concept is a long-term solution for development of an indoor aquatic
complex.
F Concept # T: Upgrade Qnd odd feisure component to three
existing outdoor pools
• Concept #2: Add large woter play component to one
existing outdoor pool ond perform basic upgrodes to fwo
existing outdoor pools
• Concept #3: lndoor aquatic complex
Concept #1: Outdoor Pool Upgrades and Small Leisure Component
For a short-term solution, several alternatives were studied. One
option was to develop a new fourth pool in the eastern quadrant of the
city. It was found that the available money for construction was not
adequate. In addition, the needs assessment did not reveal enough
demand to warrant another outdoor pool. For this reason, Concept
#1 was developed to divide the available $1.6 million belween the
three pools and use it to upgrade the facilities and odd a small leisure
component (such as a waterslide) to each (see illustration of Concept
# 1 on the following page).
Improvements to each of the three outdoor pools would be:
• Upgrade of existing facilities
• Add Lazy River
• Add large sun deck
Esfimated Cost of Improvements: $1,574,000
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Concept #2: Outdoor Pool Upgrades and Lorge Water
Play Component
Concept #2 has a higher cost than Concept #1. In this concept, the
City would upgrade two of the existing outdoor pools as shown in
Concept # 1, but use the majorify of the $1.6 million for a large water
play component at Valley Mission Pool. The improvements would be
located north of the bathhouse and require removal of the tennis
courts. Because the new revised Valley Mission Pool may compete with
the existing Splashdown, the City should consider a partnership with
the manager of that facility.
Specific facilities and improvements recommended for the Valley
Mission Pool include (sea illustration of Concept #2 on following
page):
• Upgrade existing facilities
• Add Lazy River
• Add zero depth entry pool
• Add spray park
• Add large sun deck
Cost of Improvements: $2,630,000
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Concept #3: Indoor Aquatic Complex
(n the long term, the Plan recommends tfie development of an indoor
aquafic complex to be located within the proposed City Center. A
specific site within this area has yet to be determined, and the
recommended design program will determine if the main pool will be
a 50-meter competitive pool or a 25-yord competitive/multi-use pool
(American Short Course Pool).
The recommended activiiy spaces for tfiis facility should contain the
following components:
• 25-yard, 8-lane pool (or 50-meter, 8-lane pool)
• Wave pool
• Water slide
• Steam room and sauna
• Spa or water swirl
• Lary river
• Warm water pool
• Multi-purpose room and fwo meeting rooms
• Dressing rooms
• Administration space
Total Floor Area: 38,800 sq. ft. (25-yard pool component)
Total Floar Area: 48,400 sq. ft. (50-meter component)
Cost of Improvements: $9,900,000 (25-yard pool)
Cost of Improvements: $12,400,000 (50-meter pool)
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According to the demand analysis conducted in Section 8.4, the Ciry
could exped annual visitation to a 25-yard configured (eisure pool to
be about 280,000 occasions. This is compared to about 100,000 to
140,000 visits for a standard 25-yard pool.
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CHAPTER 8
CHAPTER 8:
IMPLEMENTATION
This chapter discusses an implementation strategy for funding the
improvements recommended in the Park and Recreation Plan. It
includes a capital facilities plan, which identifies costs and revenue
sources for the next six years.
8.1 FUNDING SOURCES
The following are possible funding sources for acquiring, developing
and maintaining parks and otfier recreational areas in the City of
Spokane Valley.
1. Genet'al Fund: This is the City's primary source for operating
revenue. Most of this revenue comes from taxes levied on
properiy and the sale of inerchandise within the City's
boundary.
2. Municipal Copital Improvement Program Funding: This is a six
year financing program for major capital expenditures funded
from the General Fund. The current CIP amounts to
approximately $28.4 million for the period 2006 to 2012. Of
this amount, $5.7 million is allocated to parks.
3. General Obligation Bond: These are voter-approved bonds
with the assessment placed on real properfy. The money moy
only be used for capital improvements. This property tax is
levied for a specified period of time (usually 15-20 years).
Passage requires a two-third's majority approval with 50°i6 of
the voters voting. Major disadvantages of this funding option
are the high approval requirement and the interest costs.
4. Special Serial Levy: This is a properfy tax assessed for the
construction and/or operation of park facilities. This lype of
levy is established at a given rate for 3-5 years and requires a
simple majority for voter approval. The advantage of ihis type
of levy is that there are no interest charges.
5. Revenue Bonds: These bonds are sold and paid for from the
revenue produced from the operation of o facility. The City
does not have any recreational facilities funded in this manner.
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6. DonatEons. The donation of Iabor, Ipnd, car cash by ser4rice
agencies, priuate groups or individuols is a popular way to
rraise srriall amvu nts of maney f o r specifi c projects_ Se rvice
agencies, such as Kiw❑nis, Lions dncd Rotary C1ubs, often fun+d
sm411 proqects, such as playground irrrproverrren#s.
7. 6cchange of F'roperFy: If the City has on excess parcet of Iand
with some developmen# value, it could be traded #or private
6and more suita6le #csr p4rk usee
8. Joint Pub6iclPrivate Partnership: This concept has become
increasingly popular for park tind reereation agencies. The
64sic appr+aach is for a public agency to enter into a working
agreerr7ent witF, a private corporation to help flind, build,
and/o r operate a public fiacilify. General1y, the three primary
9ncerrtives o publie agency ean affer are free fand to pface a
facility (usually a park or other parcel vf public land), c,ert€ain
tax cadvantciges and accesa to the fncility. While the pubGic-
agency nnay ha've ta give up certain responsibilifoes or contFal+ it
is one way of obtaining publit fctcilities ct o lower cos#.
9. Lifetime Estai#es: This is an agreement betrrreen the City and o
Ion d owner, wh ere the C iiy g ives the owner the ri gFrt to live on
#he site after Mt is svld.
10. Pa rk Impaei' Fees: Park Impe ct Fees are fees imposed on new
development beeause of the impocts the prolects have on the
City`s infrpstructaare. WVhile cvmrnon in most'W'ashington cities,
Spokana Volley hQS not imposed this fee yet.
11. Certificates of PartEcipafion: This is a lease-purchase approoch.
where the City sells Certificates of Participation (COPs) to a
lending instita,tion. The CFty then pays the loan off from
revenu+e produced by the fdcilily or from its general operratin~
budget. The lending insti#utivn hold5 titCe to fihe properly unti9
the COPs are repaid. This proeedure does not require avote
. of the public.
Public/Govemment firant Programs..
12. H UD Community Deve lopment Blcrck Grant (C DBG): Theae
grants $rom the Federol Departmer,t of Housing and Urban
bevelapment are available for a wide varoety of projects, ru4ost
are distributed in the lov,rer incarrie ❑reas of tlae eommunity-
Gre nts can cover up to 10 Q% of prvqect eOsts.
13. L.and and Water Conservation Fund: Thds is o federal grant
progrom fihat receives its money frorrf offshore oil Iedses, The
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rnoney is distributed through the National Park Serviee and is
administered locally by the Washington S#4ta Interagency
C ornmaffee for 0 utdoor Recreation (lAC), In th e past, th is wos
one o# the mujor sources of grun# money for foccil agerrcies_ I n
the I 990s, fundirrg at tha federul leve l was severely cut, but on
recent limes more money hds becorne av4il4bie, In the current
proposed federal budget, psrrrall amount of rnoney hos been
akloca#ed to this prograrr-r. The funds ctin be used for
acqutsition and development of outdoor facilities and requires
a 509a match.
14, In#ermadal Sur#ace Transpofttion Effidency Act (ISTEA):
Tihrough the years,lWashington has reteived considerable
r$ve nue for tra il-related pro jects, 0 rpginnlly cafled The
Intermodal Surf ace Tre ns portaticsn E#ficiency Ad {15TE,A}, this
prog,ram funded a wide variety of trcansportpfion related
projeefis. In 1998, it was mvdified und is now refe rred to a s
TE.A21. These funds co n g enerally be used ftrr landsca pe and
amenily improvemen#s related to trail tind transportation
projects.
15, Y'out4u AtMletic Fund: TKe Youth AtFrletic Fund is a grant
program desRgned to provide func#ing $vr nev4r, improved, ond
befter mdintained oui'door athletit fa[ilities serving yoaa#h ond
camrr'runities. Th is progra m +wps estabI ished by State Stofute
(RC1N 74A,25.${30-$30} os partof the $tate Referendum 48,
which provided #unding #or the Seottle Seoh4+nrks $#adiu rn.
Applican#s rnust provide marching funds of at lea5i 50 percent.
16. Booting Fncilities Program•. This is a grant program funded
through the IAC. Projer:ts eligible under this program include
ocquisitian, deuekopment, planning, and renovotion projects
associated with Icivnching rc,rnps, transient moorage, end
upIand suppart fcptMiities. Grants are distributed on an annual
basis and require o 25 percant rnatch.
17. Aquntic Land Enhancernent Ace.ount: This progrom is
adrninistered by the IAC and is in#endecl #o provide support for
the purchase, improv'ement, of protection of aqvatic lands for
. public purposes and access to these resources. Applicants must
provide a minirrrum of a5(} percent match.
18. Washington Vllildli#e nnd Racrention Program; Th;s program is
adrninistered by the IAC. There are two 4ctounfs under this
program: 1) Habitat Conserva#ion; and 7~ Outdoor Recreat;on,
Projects eligible under #his program include e,cquisition and
developrnent of parks, wvdter access sites, trOils, triticcil wildlife
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habittat, nptural areas, and UfbGlfl wlldIlf$ hC7I31fat. AppIICC]f1tS
must provide a rr3inimum o# d5{} percent non-IAC m❑tch.
19. Exactions: Costs of necess4ry public irnprovements are passed
onto the atljpcent Icirrdowners.
20. Public Land Trvsts: Privrate land trusts, such as the Trust for
Public L4rrd, Inc. and the Nature Conservancy wil1 dcquire and
hold Iand fvr e+ren#ual acquisition by 4 public agency.
21. U.S. Fish and 11V'iIdlife Service (USFV~: U5F+11+ moy pravide
technical tsssistance and administer funding far progects reCcxted
#o water quality improvement #hrough debris and
habitat/vegetativn monegement, watershed m+andgernent and
stredrrt bank erosionr ond s:edimsnt d'eposi#ion projects.
Other Potential Soufces:
22. Furtnerships: The Ci#y is in a unique posiiicsn #o develap
additional partnerships with other jurisdicticrns or agenties to
implement projsti5 identified in #he plan. 5ome potential
partflers inclutle the 1''MCA, Boys 4nd Girls Club, private sport
groups, neighboncood organixdtions, Spokane County, and #he
Ciiy of Spokcane.
23 Priwate Grants and Founclations: Private granis and.
foundations peovide money for a wicle range of pro`ects. They
are sometimes di#fitulf to find and equally d'ifficuM# t~ secure
ksecause csf the vpen corr,petition. They usually fund vnique
projacts or ones caf extrerrtie need.
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8.2 CAPffAL PROJECTS
T4bPe $.l lists 411 prolecFs identified irt the PIan aEong with their
patential develapmen# tosts.
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CP-12 ~ 17.3 ~Mircibea+u Pork ~ 0
SU-18 ~ 5m0 ~ CampCaro ~ 0 SU-23 Ttwn Cenler Siie ~ b
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NF-19 I 2.0 ~ Fark Rood Pool Park I $375r000
NP-17 ~ 4.$ ~ EdgeCGff Pork ~ $374,€]04]
h1P-72 I 2.$ I Bplfovr Park ~ $8$,400
NP-29 9_0 ~ Terraea biskv Park ~ $516,000
1*IP-28 9.2 ~ 8rowr3's Park ~ $353,400
CP20 ~ 17,0 I Yal1ep Missian Pnrk ~ 190,004
511-5 ~ 10,0 I Sulliuon Park ~ $520,004
$2,541,000
Prark 17weIopment
NP•1 I 4,0 ~ Wesi Walle+y Pork ~ $750,000
NP-6 ~ 4_0 ~ [?onwoodl P4r{c ~ $750,090
NF'-8 ~ 4.0 ~ Narih Barker Road Park $750,000
NP-25 ~ 2.7 ~ Cusde Park $506,000
FJP-26 ~ 4.(7 ~ Chesfsr CYeek Park $750,004 -
NP-27 ~ 4_0 ~ Rainted hlills Fark ~ $750.000
I*9P-31 ~ 2_0 ~ SummitSchoolP4rk I 5+100.000
h3P-30 ~ 2.0 Keystcsne5chcxxl Park ~ $100,000
NP-32 ~ 2.10 ~ ProgressSchoolP4rk ~ $1{}0,000
CVP-33 ~ 2.0 ~ Greenacres School Park ~ $100,000
NP-34 ~ 4.0 ~ $outh Barker Pork ~ $750,000
NP-35 I- 4,0 I 32' Avertiue Park ~ $750„000
Pork crnd Recredtipn Plvn 8-5
CHAPTER 8
Table 8.1 (continued)
Park Development (con't)
CP-9 ~ 10.0 ~ Green Acres Pork ~ $1,875,000
~
CP-16 ~ 20.0 ~ Southwest Hills Park ~ $3,750,000
CP•36 ~ 20.0 ~ Shelly lake Park ~ $3,750,000
SU-10 I 2.0 ~ Mission Ave. Trailhead ~ E375,000
SU-13 ~ 31.0 ~ Myrtle PoiM Park ~ E469,000
SU•21 ~ 10.0 ~ VolleyMission5outh ~ 51,805,000
~ .
~ ( . ~ . . ~ $18,180,000
Acquisifion ,
NP-1 ~ 4.0 ~ West Volley Park ~ $250,000 ~
NP-6 ~ 4.0 ~ Donwood Parlc ~ $250,000
~ NP-8 ~ 4.0 ~ No►ih Borker Park ~ $250,000
NP•26 ~ 4.0 ~ Chester Creek Pork ~ $75,000
NP.27 ~ 4.0 ~ Pointed Hills Park ~ $250,000
NP-34 4.0 ~ South Barker Park ~ 5250,000
NP-35 4.0 ~ 321 Avenue Park ~ $250,000
CP-9 ( 10.0 Green Acres Park ~ $625,000
CP•16 ~ 20.0 Southwest Hills Park ~ $1,250,000
CP-36 ~ 20.0 ~ Shelly Lake Park ~ $875,000
SU-10 ~ 2.0 ~ Mission Avenue Trailhead ~ $125,000
OS-3 ~ 65.0 ~ Progress Road O.S. ~ $65,000
OS-7 ~ 27.0 ~ Spokane River O.S. ~ E27,000
OS-15 ~ 104.0 ~ Broadway O.S. ~ S104,000
OS-24 ~ 194A ~ Chester Creek O.S. ~ $194,000
OS-35 ~ 164.0 ~ Shaney Lake O.S. ~ $164,000
s5,004,000.
I Total 525,725,000
8.3 PRELIMINARY PROJECT PRIORRIES
The total cost for all the improvements identified in Table 8.1 is nearly
$26 million. This is more than the City can, or will, finance in the near
term. To be able to direct fundin9 toward the most significant projects
in terms of ineeting community needs, all projects recommended in the
Plan were prioritized. The recommended actions listed in priority order
are:
• Upgrade existing park facilities: The City should show some '
action. Since all of the parks need some improvements, this is a ,
place where immediate action could occur. Upgrading of park
sites should be a six year program.
8-6 Pcrrk antl Recreafion Pfan I
CHAPTER 8
• Make aquatic improvements: Since the money is available, these
improvements could occur immediately.
• Acquire park land: It is important to acquire park land while it is
available. The highesf acquisition should be the proposed
community park site in Green Acres.
• Upgrade sthool/park sites: This should be an on-going action.
• Acquire naturol open spaoe sites: Most or all of the land
designated in the Plan are environmentally sensitive parcels that
will probably not be developed in the near future. As d result,
these properties may be given to the City as dedications from
adjoining lond development.
8.4 BASIS FOR ESTIMATING COSTS
Development costs can vary widely depending on the location, facility
type, construdion method, off-site costs, quality of development, and
other constraints on the project. For purposes of estimating cost, the
following assumptions were made:
• Land Aoquisition: For development, land prices were estimated at
$50,000 per acre. In some areas of the City, land acquisition
could well exceed this amount. For open space acquisition, costs
were placed at $1,000 per acre. This assumes that most of the
land acquired will be undevelopable betause of environmental
constraints.
• Development: Potentiol costs were established for each element of
park development for each park site. These costs excluded street
improvements and any other ofF-site costs. For typical
neighborhood and community parks, an assumption of $150,000
per acre was used.
• School Park Improvements: An estimated cost of $100,000 per site
was used.
• Parc Upgrade: Each site was estimated individually. A separate
spreadsheet is available.
• Design: The figures assume a project designed by a professional
design firm and bid through a competitive public bidding process.
Design costs were estimated at 10% of construction cost.
• Contingency: A contingency of 15% was utilized.
Park and Recreotion Pfon 8-7
CHAPTER 8
8. 5 CAPfTAL C4S"f 5
• Table 8.2 summarizes prabrakaMe consfiruction costs of all the projects
listed ira the Plan.
Ta66e 8.2
- + ~I: - -
Surnrmary o# Prababtle Cost fnr Recorrarnended Irnprcvvertients
5pokflrre 1+'alfey Pcrrk and Recroatian Plan
- ~
.9 _ r~ w..
e~
Land Acquisitivn $5,004,000
Pork and Facaiaiy Upqrade $1.916,000
5chool Pork I.Ipqrade 5625.000
Park Deveferpment $18,180,000
Tt7TAL $25r725i000.{}(} I
$.6 GuRRENrr FUNUING AvA11.AsiurY
The City has an adopted C4pital Vrnpraverrient Progrom that will be
primarily funded through the General Fund. For parks, the funding
ollocc►tion is as fallvws:
Table 8.3
Funding AIlocation frxr Parks, Year 2006-2012
3pokarre Valley Purk and Recr$ation Plan
. . «
Year 2006 $1,300,070
Year 2007 $7,550.400
Yoar 2008 $500,4[}0
Year 2009 $504,000
Year 2010 $ 580r{700
Year 2011 $1 UO,DO{}
Year 2017 $200,000
Taial 35,J30,000
Even vri#h this Gevel of funding ($5,730,0(}0)r the Ci1y has ci signifitant
cleficit of fincancial re5ovrces to implement the irnprovemerats
recorr-rmended in the Plpn.
$-8 Prsrk anci' Recreofr€rai FtCrn
CHAPTER 8
8.7 FINANCING STRATEGY
It is recommended that the City embark on a conservative park copital
development plan. While community needs exist to warrant a more
aggressive financing strategy, the City should first demonstrate the
ability to develop several smaller pork projects before embarking on a
much larger one.
The short-term capital improvement plan presented below represents
the current City CIP plus some additional outside sources. However,
recognizing the magnitude of need, a more aggressive funding plan,
including a tax-supported measure, should be considered in
approximately year 4. This larger funding package would be used to
acquire land ond develop several of the large community parks.
Capita) Improvement Plan
Table 8.4 summarizes the recommended projeds and funding sources
for the first phase.
Toble 8.4
Summary of Funding and 6cpendiivres (First Phase of Seven Years)
Spokane Valley Park and Recreation Plan
' . - 006 007 2008 009 010 2011 2012 . .
6cpendilures
Pork Land Acquisition ~ S 1,000 $1,000
Pork Improvements ~ 5300 ~ 5950 I $500 1 $500 I S580 $100 ~ $200 I $3,130
Swimming Pool S 1,600 S 1,b00
Improvements
Tobi I $1,300 I s2,550 I $soo ( asoo I a580 I s100 ~ $zoo I s5,370
I I I I I I I I
rtevenue sources I I I I I I I I
General Fund ~ $1,300 ~ $300 ~ 1 $1,600
REET #1 5450 ~ $400 ~ $400 ~ $400 ~$100 ~ $200 ~ $1,950
G►ann I I s200 I$100 ~ $i oo I s180 I I I s580
Spokane Counly $1,600 $1,600
Total ~ $1,300 ~ $2,550 ~ $500 ~ E500 ~ $580 ~ $100 ~ E200 ~ E5,730
Note: Amounts are in 000's.
Park Qnd Recreotion Plnn 8-9
APPENDIX A
NOTE: Appendix A has been incorporated into Chapter 3.3 Park Site Analysis
APPENDIX A:
CITY PARK AND RECREATION AREAS
Beginning on the following page is a summary and site image of eacf,
existing park and recrention area under the jurisdic.tion of the City of
Spokane Valley. .'The summary descriptions contaln the follownng information for each
park:
■ Address
• Size (in acres)
■ Ownership
■ Status (developed, undeveloped, partially developed)
• Existing Facilities (based on a 2004 inventory)
■ Condition
`r •
■ Deficiencies/problems ~~;~--r~a_
e - =fr T -
• Planned Improvements -
■ Comments
Pnrk ond Recreofion Plon A- 1
APPENDIX B
APPENDIX B:
PARK LAND AND RECREATI4N
FACILITY INVENTORY
Appendix B presents the inventory of park land and
recreation facilities in the Spokane Valley Planning
Area. The City of Spokane Valley, the State of
Washington, and School Districts are major providers
of parks, open space, recreation areas, and recreation
facilities. See Chapter 3 for a summary of parkland by
classification and recreation facilities by type.
B.1 Park Land in Spokane Valley
The following public and private entities provide park
land within the Spokdne Valley Planning Area: ~
K~ ' • •
• City of Spokane Valley: Table B.1 summarizes the
park land provided by the Ciiy of Spokane Valley
by site, including the facilities provided at those •
(ocations. Table B.2 summarizes the acreage provided within eoch
park classificaTion.
• Spokane CourYty: Table B.3 summarizes the park land provided by
the Spokane County.
• State of Waahingbn: Table 6.4 summarizes the park land provided
by the State of Washington.
• School Districls: Schools are an important resource for recreation
facilities, such as sport fields, playgrounds, and gymnasiums.
Actess to these facilities is limited, however, when school is in
session. Table B.5 summarizes ihe park land provided by public
schools within the Spokane Valley Planning Area. The sites
represent 3 school disfrids: West Valley, Central Valley, and East
Vdlley.
• Privats Providers: Table B.6 summarizes privote park and
recreational facilities in the Spokane Valley Planning Area.
Pork and Recreotron Plan B- 1
APPENDIX B
Table B.1
Summary of Ci1y Parks, Open Space, and Recreation Areas
Spokane Vplley Planning Area
I
- . ~
:
Neighborhood Park Bolfour Park (2.86 acres) I I E 1 35 44 ~
Browns Park (8.03 oues) 1 83 I I
Costle Park (2.71 acres) Sforoge building
Edgediff Park (4J4 •~TM 1 35~ I Storogs building
acres)
Terroce V"iew Park (9.24 1 1001 Pod, bothhouse,
ocres) horseshoe pi1
Communily Porks I I I I ~ I I ~ 1 I
Volley Mission Pork 1~ • 2_~ 22 Pool, bothhovse,
J21.91 acres) 1fi riding arena
Large Urban Parks I I I I I I I
Mirabeau Point Park I i 2 1 81 ! Stage, viewing
,41.91 acres) I I plotforn,,
~
I trailheod
Sp«ial Use Areas ~ I I I ~ I I I I ~ ' I I
a~~Rood Pool 12.00 I I I ! ~ 1 - 50 ~ Pool, 6uthl,o~sr
i
Sullivon Park (16.07 I 1 37,1 Donce hall,
°Cfes) y ' rt gazebos, radio
I control cor orea
Vall Senior Cenfer Reception hall
(2.09 acres) Linear Pork Mws
None
Naturol Open Spoce Arws 1 1 1 I ! 1 I 1 1 1 i . ! k I i I
None
Undevelopsd Londs I ~ ~ ~ I ~ ~ I ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ • ~ ~ ~
n e~) pl«e (13.60 I I I I I I I ! ~ I ~ ~ I ' I I I
M rtle Pam Park (31.07 I I I I
ocres)
I i I i i i I ~ I I I I I ~ I
Valley Miuion Park I I { I I ' I ~ ~ ! I
South (7.22 acrez) ~
B-2 Park and Recreation Plon
APPENDIX B
Table B.2
Summary of Porks by Type (Cify Only)
Spokane Valley Planning Area
Neiphborhood Poria
Bolfour Park 2.86 Developed
Browns Park 8.03 DeveloQed
Cas11e Park 2.71 Minimally Developed
Edqecliff Park 4.74 Develoned
Terrace View Porlc 9.24 Develo
Communiy Parks
Valle Miss10r, Pc~~ 21.91 Develo ed
21F.
Larpe Urbon Parks
Mirpbeau Poinf Park 41.91 Develo d
Special Use Arsaa
Park Road Pool 2.00 DeveloQed
Sullivan Pork 16.07 Developed
Volley Semor Cenfer 2.09 Oevelo ed
Nafural Opan Spaos /lreas 0.0
None
uneor Porks 0.0
None
Undeveloped Parlc Land
Centerploce (fulure Special Use 13.60 Undeveloped
Area/Focilily) I
Myrtle Point Par1c 31.07 Undeveloced
Vall Mission Park South 7.22 Undevelo d
Park and Recrention Pfari $-3 I
APPENDIX B
Table B.3
Summary of Sites Owned by Spokane Couniy
Spokone Valley Plonning Area
a,
Linear Parks
Centennial Troil (See State 0.0 Managemeni Only
Londs)
Table B.4
Summary Staie Owned Sites
Spokane Valley Planning Area
Facilities
Linear Parks
Centennial Trail 113.48 Trailheads, pathway, viewpoints
Naturol Open Space
DNR - Green Acres Siie 120.76 Open Space
DNR - Mirabeau Site 100.26 Open Space
DNR - Posadena Park Site 39.92 Open Space
Undeveloped Land (Undesienofed)
Plantes Fer Pork South 5.13 Open Space
3
8-4 Park and Recreation Plan
APPENDIX B
Table 6.5
Summary of Public School Focilities
Spokone Valley Planning Area
.
Centrol Valley School Distrid
Central Valley High Baseball field (2), soNball field, multi-use
field, soccer field, football field (stadium
lighied), football/soccer field, track, tennis
courts 110, oll lighted~,~ym
Unrversiy Center Boseball field, sofibal ield, multi-use field,
fooiball field (stodium lighted),
football/s«cer field, hack (cinder), tennis
courts (5), basketball court (2 on tennis
courts, qym
Universiiy High Baseball field (2), softboll field (2), soccer
fields (2), footboll field (sladium lighted),
track, tennis courts (10, all lighted), gym
Eas1 Volley $chool District
East Valley High Baseball field, soccer fields (2), football
field (lighted), track, tennis courts (12),
basketball courts (2, 2-1/2 courts), qym
Wast Valley School District
West Volley High Baseball field, youth baseball field, soccer
field, football field {s1odium lighted}, trock,
tennis courts (8), gym
Spokone Valley Hiqh Basketball courts (l, 1• Ys court)
Cen~ I Voll School Distrid
Bowdish Midle Baseball field, muNi-use field,
foolboll/soccer field, tennis courts (4),
basketball cqurts (3 - Ya couNs), gym
Evergreen Middle Multi-use fielJs (2), football/soccer field,
trock (cinder), tennis courts (4~gym
Graenacres Middle Baseball field, softball field, mu '-use fields
(2), soccer field, football/soccer field, tennis
courft (6), basketball court (l - Ih court), n
Horizon Middle Baseball field, softball field (2),
football/socter field, tennis courts (5), gym
North Pines Middle Multi-use fields (3), football/soccer field,
iennis covris (4), pym
Pnrk and Rerreotion Pfon B-5 I
APPENDIX 6
~
Tvble B.5 (continued)
East Volley School District
East Volley Middle Boseboll field, sofiball fields (5), multi-use
fields (2), football/soccer fields (2),
basketball courts (4, 4-1/2 courls), gym
West Vplley Schooi Distnct
Centennial Middle Baseball field, youth soRball fields (2),
soccer/footboll field, tennis courts (4),
baskeiball courts (3, 3-1/2 courts), gym
West Volley City Middle Multi-use field, baskelball courts (5, 5-1/,2
courls), gym
Central Volley School Distrid
Adams Elementary Multi-use fields (2), soccer field (overlay),
basketball courts (5, 2 full & 3- 1/2 courts),
gym
Broadway Elemenlary Multi-use fields (4), soccer field (overloy),
baskelball couAs (5, 5- 1/2 courts), gym
Chester Elementary Multi-use fields (3), basketboll courts (5 , 2
full & 3 - courts), $ym
Greenacres Elementory Multi-use fields (2), basketball courts (2, 1
full 8 1 -'h court), gym
Keystone Elementary Multi-use fields (2), soccer field (overlay),
basketball courts (3, 3- 1/2 couris), gym
McDonald Elementary Multi•use ficld, basketball courts (4, 1 full
8 3-1/2courts , gym
Opportunify Elemenfary Multi-vse fiel~s (2), soccer field (overlay),
basketball 4ourts 15, 5-'h four~1,gym
Ponderosa Elementary Youth baseball field, mulh-use field, soccer
field(overlay), basketbal) courts (3, 1 full &
2- 'h courts), gym
Progress Elementary Multi-use fields (3), soccer field (overlay),
basketball courts (1, 1 Full), gym
South Pines Elementary Multi-use fields (3), soccer field (3, oll
overlays), basketboll courts (3, 1 full & 2-
`A courts) , qm
Summit Elementory Multi-use fields (2), soccer field (overlay),
basketball courts (2, 2- Y2 court), qym
Sunrise Elementary Multi-use fields (2), soccer field (overlay),
boskelboll courts (2, 1 fvll 8 1-'h court),
9Ym
University Elementary Mulfi-use fields (2), soccer field (overlay),
bosketball courts (4, 2 full & 2- 'h courh),
9Ym ,
8.6 Pnrk ond Recrentron Plon
APPENDIX B
Toble B.5 (continued)
. Facilities
East Vallay School Dislrici
Skyview Elementory Softball field, muMi-use field, baskeiball
courh (4, 4-1/4 courts), qym
Trent Elemenlory Multi-use fields (2), soccer field {overlay},
baskelbal) courts (4, 1 full 8 3-1/: courts),
aym
Trenlwood Elamentory Mulii-use fields (3), soccer field (overlay),
footboll/soccer field, basketball courts (3,
3-'h courts), gym
West Vqlle~( School District
5eth Woodord Elementory Sokball field, soccer field (2, bolh
overlays), baskeiball courts {5, 1 full & 4-
1/2 court}, pym
Pasadena Park Elementary Youth baseboll field, basketboll courl (2, 2
full{
Orchard Center Elementory Youlh boseball field, muiti-use field, soccer
field (overlay), basketball tourt (1, 1 full
courtl
Arthur B. Ness Elementary SoNball fields (2), soccer field (overlay),
basketball courts Ii , 1 full), gym
Millwood IGndergarten Softball fields {3}, muNi-use field, soccer
field (overlav), gym
Pork and Recreation Plon 8.7
APPENDIX B
Table 13.6
Summary of Privote Facilities
Spokane Valley Planning Area
Location A.: Facilities
7'h Day Advenfist Church/School NA Multi-aurpose field, youth soccer fields (2)
Curves NA Fitness
Fitness Surround for Her NA Fitness
Giorgio's NA Fitness
Jouercise NA Fitness
Knox & Sorgent Site NA Ooen turf area
Painled Hills GoIF Course NA Golf Course
Posadena Park Church of the NA Multi-purpose field, basketball couri (l, 1
Nazarene full)
Players and Spectators NA Bowlinq
Sit ond Be Fif NA Fitness
Splashdown NA Waterslides
Spokane Soccer Cenier NA Indoor soccer field
Sports USA NA Gymnasiums (5), weight room, fitness areo
St Paschal Church NA Multi-purpose field, soccer field (ove►lay),
baskeiball court (1, 1 full), playqround area
Stroh's NA Fifness
Volley Bowl NA BowlinQ
Valley Chrislian Church/School NA Multi-purpose fiefd, soccer field, bosketball
court (4, 2 full couris 8 2-'/2 courts on
oarking area, gym
Volley Fitness Center+ NA Fifiess
Vericleer 8 29' Site NA Oqen turf area
YMCA NA Indoor (6 lane) pool, recreation pool with
slide; gymnasium, outdoor baskatball
court, climbing woll, meetinq space
I
8-8 Park ond Retreafion Plon ~
j
APPEhJDIX B
B.2 Nearby F"arks and Facili#ies
Table B.7 sumrrtiarizes the significant parks ond recr+eation facibi#ies
neor Spokane'k+'aIley, which help meet tornmunity rer-reatiorr needs. In
parenfheses next fio e❑ch site is the Iocotion of #he recre4tion facilrfy.
Table B.7
avmrncsry o# PJearby Faeiliiaes
SpokaneV'allep Planrring Area
24-Hovr Fiiness (Spakflne)
AM Connon Park (5pokane~ 5wimming oool, tennis tourl'S
AflfIBF SpfYf1g5 G6I{ COUfSE (Sp4ICdne CQ,) Gelf course
Cornp Caro (Spokane Co,~ _ 7.23 Camp
Chegter Creek GoPf Ccurse (Sqokone Co.) C"aolf caurse
Cheweloh Gvlf Course (Spokane Co.) Golf course
Corr+stpck Park;Spokane) Swimming paal, lennis courfs
Ner Meadows .~`~olf Caurse iSpokone C0_1 Gal# course
[?eer Park C`aalf Caurse (Sookone Co_) Galf cesurse
Dishmcan Hills Conservaney fSpakflne Cer.~ 521.41 Open Sptice
Dominion Meadaws Golf Caurse f5pakane Co,) Golf caurse
Dowrrriver Gcslf Caurse {Spokane Co.} !Golf course
Dwighf Merkel Sporis Complex {SpakoneJ Spoets cornpiex
Eoqle Ridqs GoIf Caurse ~Spokane Co.) Galf course
East Ceniral CommunitY Conier (5pokane) Commun,iy cerifer
Esmeraada Golf CoUrse (Spokane Ca_} Golf coursa
Fairways aiWesf Terrace {5padca ne Co~'rnlf caurse
Frdnklin 5ports. Complex {5pakane) 5ports complex
G1o6u1 Fitness (Spokcane] Fiiness eenler
Go[d's Gym (Spokane) Fiiness centrer
Hangrnara Gcalf Caurse ;Spokone Co.) Galf course
Harrinqfcsn Go[f Course (Spokane Co,~ Golf course
Hillyard Park (Spokan¢) $wimming pc,o€, c€amrnuniiy €enter
Hcxli°nhurg Park (5pokane) 5wirrrming poal
Iller Conserrarrcy (Spokane Co,) 807.16 0 oen space
Indian Canyon Goif Course (5paicane Ca.) GpNf covrse
11 Figures {SpokdrieM Fi1ne5s Center
J9's Greater Fundions [Deer Por1c} Fitness tenter
Lodiss Fiiness Center (SpQkone) Fitness center _
Latxeriy Lake Golf Course (Spokane Co,) Colf coUrse ~
V6erty L4ke Poal (Liberiy Loke) Sx,rimming 0u01
Liberiy Pflrk (Spvkone) $wimrr+ing pnol
A+tiarr4wr CvnservanCY ~Spokone Ca.) 34,55 C3pen spoce
F'ark und ,Rr Cr4-cytrnn plan 8-9
,
APPENDIX 6
Talale B.7 (eoniinuec3)
Meadowwwao•d Golf Ccsurse (sqokone Co_} Golf course
Montega Ssy Troaning Compciny {Spok-one} Fifiness center
Neighl5orhood Fiiness for Wornsn ~Spokane) Fitness center
GFcI44fd Ave11u9 PaYk (SpCaIGGd9@ CO_) 3..83
Peaceful Vfllley Community Center ftokane) Communiiy cenler
Phytt Plus Health and Fitness (Sp*kcinel Fitness cerrter
Pirie Atres Golf Ceaurse (Spokane Co_} Golf toursp
P[enles Ferry Park (5pokane Co.) 9178 5 so#1FiaNl fields, 13 soccer fields,
re~lroomlconeession+`storuge buildang
G2ualcohn Golf Course (Spvkane Co.) Golf caurse
RenaFSSrance Fiinm #or Women's {5pakone} Fitness cenler
SaIvdiion Amty Comrnunily Cenier (Spokane) Swirnming pool, corrrrnunily cenfer
$erendipiiy+ Golf Cnurs$ {5pakane Co.} GaIf eourse
Shadle P4rk [Sp-okane] Swirnrnimg P4oa
Shietids P4rk (Spokane Co.) 12,64
Sintn Sonior Cenier {5pokone} 5eniar center
SautFrside 5ports Compfex [5pcrk:une} 5ports complex
Sauthside Coimmuniiy Center (~~~~ane.) Communily center
SRakane S~virrt Pool ($pvkoree) Skrrimrning pvol
SI. John Golf Course ~Spolcane Co_} Golf course
Sun Dance Golf Course 15pakane Co_p Golf c4urse
Tauthei'Jplley C"solF Course (Spnkane Co_) Golf tourse
Trpalheod Golf Course (Sp€akane Co.) Golf course
Veteran's Memoriul Golf Course (Spnk[ar,e Co_) Golf caurse
Wondeemere CzoY# Course (Spcpkont Cc.) Golf course
Wesf Cenirvl Cammuni+y Cen4er ~5pckarre)
VdhiFifer Park (Spokone) Swirrnming pool
ild Wafers Post Falls Waier rk
B- 10 Per& nr?d Recreuriori Ftorl
APPENDIX B
B.3 Recreation Facilities in Spokane Valley
Table 6.8 list the sports facilities provided in Spokane Valley Planning
Area by category. Facility categories include:
• Regulation baseball fields
• Youth baseball fields
• Aduft sofiball fields
• Youth softball fields
• Multi-use fields
• Soccer fields
• Footbdll fields
• Tennis courts
• Gymnasiums (indoor courts)
• Swimming pools
Table B.8
Summary of Recreation Facilities by Type
Spokane Volley Planning Area
Regulation Baseball Fields
Numb-er . . . Comments
1 Bowdish Middle Sthool
1 Centennial Middle School
2 Central Volley High School
1 East Valley High School
1 East Valley Middle School
1 Greenacras Middle School
1 Horizon Middle School
1 University Center
2 Universily High Sthool
1 West Valley High School
Pork nnd RecreoNon Plon B- 1 1
APPENDIX B
Youth Basebatl Fields
. . .
-Number 1 Orchard Center Elementorv
1 Pasadena Elementary School
1 Ponderosa Elementary
School
1 West Volley High School
Adult Softball Fields
Number . . . Comments
2 Arthur B. Ness Elementary School
1 Browns Park
1 Cenhal Valley High School
5 East Volley Middle School
1 Edgecliff Park
1 Greenacres Middle School
2 Horizon Middle School
1 Skyview Elementary School
1 Terrace View Park
1 Universify Cenfer
2 University High School
1 Valley Missian Park
2 West Valley High School
You1h Softball Fields
3 Millwood Kindergarten
2 Centenniol Middle School
B- 12 Park and RNCrenfion Plon
APPENDIX B
Multi-Use Fields
Number . . .
2 Adams Elementary School
1 Bowdish Middle School
4 Broadway Elementary School
1 Central Volley High School
3 Chester Elementary School
2 Easi Valley Middle School
2 Evergreen Middle School
2 Greenacres Elementary School
2 Greenacres Middle School
2 Kaystone Elementary School
1 McDonald Elementary
1 Millwood Kindergarten
3 North Pines Middle School
2 Opportunity Elementary $chool
1 Orchard Center Elementary
School
1 Posadena Pork Church of
Nazarene
1 Ponderoso Elementary School
3 Progress Elementary School
1 Skyview Elementary Sthool
3 South Pines Elementary School
1 St. Paschal Church
2 Summit Elementary Sthool
2 Sunrise Elemenfory School
2 Trenf Elementary School
3 Trenlwood Elementary School
1 UniversiTy Center
2 Universify Elementary School
1 Volley Christian Church/School
1 West Volley City Middle School
1 7' Day Adventisl Church
Park and Recrcation Plon S. 13
APPENDIX B
Soccer Fields
Number . . . Comments
1 Adoms Elementary School Overlay
1 Arthur B. Ness Elementary School Overlay
1 Broadway Elementary School Overlay
1 Ceniral Volley Hiph School
2 East Valley Hiph School
1 Keystone Elementary School Overlay
1 Millwood KinderQarten Overlay
1 Opportunity Elementary School Overlay
1 Orchord Center Elementary School Overlav
1 Ponderosa Elementary $chool Overlay
1 Progress Elementary School Overlay
2 Seth Woodward Elementary School Overlav; smoll
3 South Pines Elementary School Overlay
1 St. Poschal Church Overlay
1 Summit Elementary School Overlay
1 Sunrise Elementary School Overlay
1 Treni Elementary School Overlay
1 Tranhvood Elementary School Overlay
1 Wesi Valley Hiph School
1 University Elementary School Overlay
2 University HiQh School
1 Valley Christian Church/School
2 7'" Day Advenfist Church
B- 14 Park ond Recren►ion Plan
APPENDIX B
Football Fields
Number . . Comments
1 Bowdish Middle School Football/soccer
1 Centannial Middle 5chool Football/sotcer
2 Central Volley High School Lighfed stadium, oractice
1 Eost Valley High School Lighted stadium
2 Eost Volley Middle School Footboll/soccer
1 Evergreen Middle Scholl Football/soccer
1 Greenocres Middle School Footboll/socter
1 Horizon Middle School Football/soccer
1 North Pines Middle School Football/soccer
1 Trentwood Elementary Football/soccer
School
2 Universily Center Lighfed siadium;
football/soccer
1 University High School Lighted stadium
1 Wes1 Valley High School Lighted stadium
Tennis Courts
Number Comments
4 Bowdish Middle School
4 Centennial Middle School
10 Centrol Valley High School Lighted
12 East Volley High School
2 Edgecliff Park
4 Evergreen Middle Scholl
6 Greenacres Middle School
5 Horizon Middle School
4 Norih Pines Middle School
5 University Center No standards
10 Universiy High School Lighted
2 Volley Mission Pork
8 West Volley High School
Pork and RerrPation Plan 8- 1 5
APPENDIX B
Gymnasiums
Number .Locafion Comments
1 Adams Elementary
I Arthur B. Ness Elementary
2 Bowdish Middle
1 Broadway Elementary
2 Centennial Middle
2 Cenhal Volley High
1 Chester Elementary
2 Eost Valley High
2 Eost Volley Middle
2 Evergreen M;ddle
1 Greenacres Elementary
2 Greenocres Middle
2 Horizon Middle
I K stone Elementary
I Monold Elementary
I Millwood Kindergorfen
2 NoAh Pines Middle
1 Op ortunify Elementary
1 rd Cenlef Elementory
1 Pasadena Pork Elementary
1 Ponderosa Elementary
I Pro ress Elementary
1 Se Woodard Elementary
1 Skyview Elementary
1 $oufh Pines Elementary
1 Summd Elementary
1 Sunrise Elementary
1 Trent Elemeniory
1 Trentwood Elementary
2 University Center
I University Elementary
2 University High
g USA Sporis
2 West Valley City Middle
2 West Volley High
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APPENDIX B
Swimming Pools
. . . . . s
3,300 Park Road Pool Ovtdoor
3,300 Terrace View Park Outdoor
3,300 Valley Mission Park Ouldoor
3,300 Spokone Valley YMCA Indoor (6 lane), recreation pool
wiih slide
NA Splashdown Private
Park nnd Recreotion Plon B- 1 7
CRy of SPahane Valley Pdrk4 crnd Rcercertk+n Plrsn
APPE1'V Dl.X C:
RECREATI()N DEMANDANA~YSIS
Con#enfs;
Porl ,4 - Fiou sehoEd Recre*rion 5urrey
Resuks
■ SQrnp~e Desagn vnd Selet#ion
.
fJemogra,phrc Results ~ r
■ Opirrion Resutls (al! Qges) 4
■ Qpinican Rexutfis (age 50
17fad oYeF)
r Curr,ent Recreoirrn
`
Participo?resn
■ Preierred Recreatiarr ~
,
Parficipafran - ` x•, ~ ~
Parf B- Pvblic 1~'isioning tiNorkshop
P❑rt C - Fncus Csrou p Meeti ngs ~ ~ ~ -
Pci rt Cf - Ciiy Wide Telephone
Survey
P(7r# E - OfgC7F11Fed SpPfNJ
Qv$stionnai Ye
Introducflon
This repart surrrmorizes the resulls of ihe dernand analysis (which includes, househald survey and public
workshop). Eoch of fhese is discussed in detpif on the following pages:
ICey Fandings
Household Recr'eQtion Survev_
• OveraNlr school recreation areas receive the most usage by 5pokane Vcilleyr rpsidents with
+Centennial Trail reeewwang the second rr+ost use_
. When rasked by residents sxho d4 not use Spokane Val[ey parks, 31% stoted tihat they had no desire
Io use the facilities. "bon't have fociliiies I'rr inlerested in" vos the second roted reosorn.
* The most comman r$ason residerrts 1raveled outsic{e the Cit'y of Spnkcine Valley io partscipaEe in a
recreQtivn activity was #o r orgo nized sporls,.
* Residents inditoted that ncquiring s~~d"ptiorkal Iancl aIong the $pokane River ovas very iriipor1[tnt,
. 4`Jhen asked wi-iat projecis "type o( 1ru iI s" sh o u9d have the h i g hast priaroty, aff •sMreet #rraifs were
cited rrrost afteri.
■ When asked what projer.t- shnL,ld h❑ve the highest prio=iiy, an iridoor swimming paol, the
dev'eEopmpnt n# n city-wide trail s.ystem qnd acquiSiP,on of v-averfronfi property were cited rnosi often.
CJty of spQI-ne valle3+ Panc and RoaraadtFon Pkan
• Ovar 3796 c,ied a multi-tank, indoor swimrning pool as ihe preferred option far meeting fulure
swimrning needs.
• When asked vrhat progrnms SItiould be of'fered, "after-school oclivi#ies for yc'urh", and "surnrner
yvufh aciivi#ias" rec$iued the mosi support.
. Qver 81 % of the respondents 9ndicated tttiere vr$ not adequate programs for tf,e teenage yauth in
Spokane Vailey. .
• Raughly 7896 af the residenis indicated ihere is a need fvr before and affer schoal progr4ms.
. When osked whai cultural arts progroms ara most needed, "performances or concer#s in the
pnrks" and "cornrnunily art festivals and special everoW receEVed the mast support.
* When asked where tFra City should place is ennphosis in park seruites, ihe mos# frequenAy crted
response wos "upgroding existing park facilities". "Acquire new parks sites ond open spor-e areas'
also received stror,g suppori.
■72% of the respondent:25 indicc'ted ihey would support sorne lype of tax measure for vdditivnal park
and reereation faco6iiies. However, this support wauld depend on the arnount and type of projeets.
• Partdc.ipation in the 40 identified rer-reation aclivities by Spokane Vnlley residents is roughly 58%
higher thon the M9G r,verage.
+ The advities willh #he hig hest Inteni tleme nd (defined as octivities they v,rould IiCce ko participQte in if
the facikities were mare ovcail46fe) included:
* ArFs
* [7rama (4ttending) .
* D4ncing (sacinM)
* Arls (PaiMingl5ketc-hing) * Crq{#S (P4h@''y/C9FomiCS)
' B4skeib411
' Tennis
` Con[erfs (4ttend)
• MWSeumslGalleries
' Swimming in o lake or river
` Tennis
Publ'ic Yisioning 1Norkshaq:
• Yrsion for City; Provide a balanced and dispersed neiwork of p❑rks (Iarge and smaEl) Qnd trnils.
Infegrate with other public focilities and sysiems
• Most Needed Fveifities: Indvor Irecrc-oiion eenFer, aquafic spvice) and autdoar focilMtoes (trails,
gardensf skate Rarks, sport fieMds and river fronlage)
• Improvements to Existing Parks. Irnprovements to existing focilii;es (res#roomF horse areno) an~
more park ameniFies ~restrvvms, trees, parking}
~ Emphcisis on Park ond Recreation Services: AcquisiSion af iand, troil deveiapmeni, park
irnprovemenis and devefop prvgfarrES.
• Role of City in PresgrcimslServices: Coordincatic,n nnd suppori of exasting seruice prvviders and
provid$ some programs and services.
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Focus Group Meetins.
• Vision for City: Wide range of programs and services. ShiR responsibility oway from school I
districts to Parks and Recreation Department.
• Role of City in Progroms/Services: Provide parks and facilifies; and coordination of programs and
I
services.
• Issues: Prioriiy of park ond recreation services relative to other City services; partnerships; funding
for park ond recreation services; land acquisifion; and impact fees.
• Needs: Indoor (communiry center space, day care spoce) and outdoor areos (locol parks, sport
fields, trails/bike lanes, pool, gardens, garden plots, equestrian facilities, etc).
Qywide TeleQhone SurveC.
• New Porks: Only 1496 of the respondents indicated building of new porks wos a high priorify.
• Quality of Recreation Facilities: 7196 of the respondents indicated the parks were good or better.
• Proximity to Recreation Facilities: Only 59°Yo of the respondenis indicated there were
pork/recreation facilities in close proximity to their neighborhood.
Organized SDorts Quesfionnaire:
• Overall, a majoriy of the sport groups indicated there ore sufFicient fields to meet ihe demand of
their leagues.
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' OUSEHO E RECREATION
Samole Dessg,n and Selection
A surv+ey of pubiic altwtudes, recre(ition Fnterests and reereeatFOn participatiora eharacieristics was mode in the
City of 5pokane Va[ley during November of 2004. Questionnoires were distribuled tia selec#ed househtilds in ~
Ihe Cilly lirnits of Spokano Vci Iley_ Each me mbeK af ihe househvld aged 10 arrd ower was asked to fill out a
seporote questiqnnaira_
Based on the randrm sample metJ-rod used, eamrnuniiy-weide resulis are stQtistically accurate within on expected
maxirrium error ronge of appraximotely five-percent (95% confidence intervol). In other +words, if the sampl+e
were randorrsly selected 100 times, it would be expected thot for 45 times, ihe resuEts would vary na mare ih€zn
S pertent fram ihe rest.rEts if everyone in the Citywere surveyed. For this survey a tatal of 398 quesilonnaires
were returned which exceaded the minom:um amauni to achiev'e tFre p6ove d+esiretl resulls,
I
Household Survey Resvl1s by Area
Ciiy 4f Spokane'V'a lley
'vVest Valley 27 6.896
Millwmd 2$ 7,095
Gfeen A€res - North, 43 10.8
Trentv„o.od 21 5.390
Clishrnarn 23 5_896
Veradole - Nonb 39 9 2396
Opporlunihy - 1J4rth 1 (Y_146
Verodale - 5oulh 95 23-946
Crr€ren Aexas - 5ouib 14 3,596
Opporlunilhy . $outh 39 4.$%
5vutM HkIIs 56 4.1%
(p{}F5deF450)
Unknov+n Origin 12 3.0%
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Demo~raphic Results (General Population)
' QUFSTION 1. AGE OF RESPONDENT: !
This quesfion is used primarily as a means to cross-tob responses to other questions by age category or age
group.
Table C-1
Age Distnbution with Census Data
Ci1y of Spokone Volley
• .
10• 14 27 6.8% 8_2%
15-17 17 4.396 5.1 %
1 B-24 20 5.0% 12.296
25-34 58 14.6% 15.7%
35-44 79 19.89i 17.7%
45•54 78 19.69i 16.096
55-64 57 14.39i 9.3%
65+ 62 15.6% 15.696
`Z, ToW 398
Spck:are CCD; Exdudes aycs 9 urn:1 Under •
Observations of Toble C-1:
■ The highest percentage of responses was obtained from the "35-44" ond "45-54" age groups. The
results closely follow the Census information.
~ QUES710N 2. LENGTH OF RESIDFNGY: !
Typically, new residents bring new values and recreation interests into o communiiy. The intent of this question
is to use it as a cross-tob to measure responses to other questions related to length of residency.
Table C-2
Length of Residency
Ciy of Spokane Volley
3 years or less 52 13.196
4-6 Yeon 41 10.396
7• 10 Yean 46 1 1.6%
11 + Years 258 65.0%
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CW of SRotpone XJalley Potkt wnC9 Recreakican Pk3r1
OBSERYATroN~ oF TABLE C-2:
■ 65% of the re5pondents have lived in Spokane VaIIey "11 + ye❑rs". This indicates a foirNy stable populalaon
base of Icrng-ierm residents.
I QUFSTdON 3. GENDE$ OF RESli]ENT:
Ths inteni of this quesigon as to use it r sa eross-tab tv me¢sure responses to other questions relo#ed ta gender,
Toble C-3
Gertder oF Respondent
Ci1y df 5pok-one VaIley
*
Male 180 45_2'96 48.d"lo
Faanol* ^t1$ 5-439$ 51.6%
f
~ $pakone CCD
4.Ja7mmoNs oF TJBILF L.-;]:
■ About 55% of the responses originQ+red from female respondents. This rati.o of returns by gender cle,sely
follovvs ather MI~'a surveYs-
& 7he sample dosely follows census dOtQ, th$ s❑n;pling achieved a slightly hegher response rate fort fernQle
raspondenils and a lawer response r4te for mcsle respondent_
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Opinion Results (General Population)
~ QUESTfON 4. HOYV OFTEN DID YOU YISIT THE FOLLOWING PARKS OR FAGUTIES WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHSZ J
Table C-4
Visitation Rates
Ciiy of Spokane Volley
School recreation areos (ploy fields, 21.4 9.0
playgrounds, gyms, ett.)
A park nsor my home 11.8 4.6
Centennial Trail 13.5 3.5
Valley Missoon Horse Arena 10.9 ?.d
Sploshdown 2.27 1.5
Weslem Dance Hall 40.2 2.0
(1) Average nvmber of wsds
(2) Medion midpoiN of all responsea. This is a more reliahle number becouse the mean number refleded
some exfreme high numbefs of visitations.
OasERVAnoNS oF TaeLE C-4:
• Based on the results, "school recreation areos" receive the most usage. With a median of 9.0 visits per
yeor.l annual per capita visits, we would exped this facilify to receive roughly 1,083,795 visits annually.
• "Centennial Troil" also received a fair amount of usage. Four respondents indicated they used the trail
more thon 100 times a year.
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Q'UE,5nON 5. tF YO11 SELDOri OR DO iYOT LJSF FHE F,4RNC5 IN THE Cli'Y flF SPDiCAhdE VALLiEY, WNA7` ARE YOUR
MAlN REASONS? ,
Table C-5
Reosvns Eor Nor or Seldom Using Parks
0y nE SpokaneValley
No desrre to a,se 31
Don't hove Focililoas 1'rrE ipferesied in 16.396
Don'i knerw where the voeks are IotuYed 14, 7%
Fdc?r [4nvenienilyr localed 17.1 %
Focilifies. ore rakd ond uninieresfing 10,8"'k ~
Poarlyr rnainioined 5.8%
Fe?I5 urysafe 5.5% ~
Tob Crowdtx.i 3.9~'a
OasER'hIAi7oNS oF TA9tE C-5:
■ About 31 of the responder,ts indiea9ed they hQVe no desire to use parks ~n the City Spokone Voiley.
~ "Don"t hova fatilities I'm in#erested in", 'not eonveniently IacatedrFF and "d4n'i know where the pcirks ara
located" were adl cited cas reasons for r,ot using the City's parks.
■ The "feel unsafe" reason is foirly Iow when tonnpared to other MIG surveys.
QuurrcxN 6. WrAr° sPEc1FIc rMPRoVEMENrs, ~F ANY, ARE NEEDED I+v mE SPoWANE VALr.Er PARc rOU Us~
~OST FREMENTLr? .
fioble G-6
Improvemenls 1o Specific Parks
City crf Sp4kane Vnlley
Ba,Fovr Pctrk
None
6rc}wns Park srnngs 4
ioys for kids 3
beiier lighting 2
errc9ase€1 ploces 2
watee faunPOir` & Wplley6n91 to-urls
Balhresorr'is
~ elosaly w~t&ed jkids smoke pci her~l ~
~
~
OtY of $PolzorIB VoMey p€rrk caid RatreaRlon Rkr;iin
more trees & flawers
boiter main9enanea
C:osila Park
sbellter
Gentenniol Trnil
Ke.ep troil free af de6ris
Belier rnaintenflnce An fronP of reslro4rtit5
,h+ore qnd 6etler iraiEs to Nhe Rivgr
Need di-inking fountains
C+vncern for Fsersonal safeiy
Rleed vahide se[urwFy
Edget#iff Pork
cornrftiundy cenler
swinAs ~
more lighls
I^+1oI'e tables
needs vrater odiviiio5
Miroheau Pc,int Parl€
playgraund
more parlung -
drinkireg fountnins
Nlyrile PoinY Park
J+1orae
Pork k'octd Pacol
n~ shcade benches
$ullimn Forl€
more secure
needs wcrter oclivilies
graffiti remowol
Terrace 1+'iew Porlc
ilawers
sprinkler for kids
more ;wrings & seoling
sliding hill f rnQund
dif#eranr graund cover {grovel7
lapclafed plcxy equipment
open raskroorns
p{oyground fnr undar 3
Valley hAisaion Park
beIEer reslraoms 2
Beflef poaf mainferronce 2
qjpdate p4ol (moke biygerf
saf;r trosswcalks
f"ce for xofibails troining
toddler area
plap equipmenF for older children
plcrygroun€1 For 4~neler 3
mom ta6les
more swings
more toys
Valfey Sanior Conler
fV¢,ne
Gty of Spobane Valley Parh ond Reaeation Plon
Weslem Danoe Hall
Use for dancing only; it is NOT a gym
Wos buiif for dancers by dancers
QUESTION 7. H01N OfTEN !N THE LAST 12 MOMHS DID YOU LEAVE 7HE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY 70 VISl7
OTHER PARKS OR PARTIClPATE IN RECREATION PROGRAM$
Table C-7
Frequency of Visiting or Participaling in Progrom outside the Cify of Spokane
City of Spokone Volley
Gymnasiums; boskeiball/volleyball 14.5 1.8
programs
$poris fields, sports proprams 14.4 7.0
Swimming in a river or loke 10.0 5.1
Open Spoce Areas 8.73 4.7
Generol recreotion progroms or 9.1 4.5
closses
$wimming pools, swimming 5.9 4.1
progrnms
Parks 9.1 3.3
Trails 6.6 3.1
Cullurol odivelies 4.5 2.4
~ 1) Average number of visits '
12) Median midpoinf of oll responses. This is a more reliable number because the meon number reNecled
some exfreme high numbers of wsitations.
OBSERVATIONS OF TABLE C-7:
• Based on fhe results, organized sports (sporis programs, gymnasium adivities) were fhe most frequently
cited facilities people iraveled outside the City to participate in.
■ Open space areos ond pork were also cited as a facility residents travel outside the City to utilize. Trail and
cultural activities were the leost respondents.
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~~UMION 8. rN rOUR crNNIoNr ARE MO~ PARKS rvEEDED rrv rr~E CtTr OF SPaKANE vALtEr?
Table C-8
Need for Nlore Parks
City of'$pnkUrrp Valley
Yes db-i%
No 53-9%.
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OaSEWArrONs OF rABiE C-8:
■ 7k,e greatesi "Yes" response came frcrrn areen Acres hMJorfh (69.096) and Green Acres South (75,0°!4),
■ T6,e crreas shovring the least suppart were MiG1wood {71.4%} and opportuniiy (68,$%).
■ Areos suggested needing more parkS were:
o Green,eacres (7)
o Ponderosa areo south of the FreewaY (4)
o Dishman Hills mreo (d)
o Northeast Valley ~3)
o South areQ ~3)
a Spraque/Pines and south ~3)
o Beiween Baker anc3 5ullivan (3)
n Betveen Havonca and CQrnahan (2)
a Chester (2)
o $pokpne RivL-r area (2)
QUEsrrOr~r 9. Ncwv ~+v~r.D Y[~r~ r~a~ (Or~ A Sr~ oF X-S) TrrE 5ERrr~ oF rrtE P~tK Arr~ f~~~aTIOr~
r
~~PARrmENr rN rHE r-c~~~cww* ,aRw? .
Tvble C-9
E;ating of Services
C ity oE Spvknne'Vblley
.f
Pork FotiMifies I
Cartditi4n of purk grpsg and planiinqs 3_$ I 6$ 144 $9 14 7
Rernovrtal of graffdi 3.7 ~ $2 116 d;# 76 13 , .
f4eeping p€rrks tlean o# papqr ortd irosh ~ 3,7 ~ 5$ ] 44 103 79 $
Mkiintciiraingplayequipmenlandpo[nic 3,5 47 114 11$ 29 14
areas
Cleonliness of resirovntis ~ 3.0 I 23 79 117 54 29
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Gty of SpoMone Vollsy Partt ond Rscraction Plnn
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Aqualic faciliy Opsrotion
Cleanlineu of fouliy ~ 3.6 ~ 33 77 55 15 10
Availobiliry/qualify of lessons ~ 3.4 I 30 52 40 22 12
Proximily of focililies ~ 3.3 ~ 31 61 41 30 19
Hours of o rafion 3.2 30 54 48 34 18
OesFRVanorvs oF TAeLE C-9:
■ As a group, Park facilities received a slightly better rating than average.
• They were most satisfied with ihe "condition of park gross" and "keeping parks clean of paper and trash".
• For pork focilities, cleanliness of resirooms received the lowest rating although it was still at average.
• There appears to be a slightly higher response to "dissotisfied" when it comes to restroom cleanliness.
■ Aquafic focilily operations also received on above average rating.
QUESTION 10. ON A SG4LE OF 1-5, WITH 1 BElNG NOT UAPORTANT AND 5 BEING VERY lMPORTANT, HOW
1MPOfiTANT 1S 1T TO YOU FO RHTE ClTY Of SPOKANE VALLEY TO PRESERVE LAND ALONG TNE SPOK{WF RNER
FOR PUBCIC USE$
Table C-10
Importance of Acquiring Addifional Land Along The Spoknne River
City of Spokane Valley
Preservafion of land alon Spokone Rwer 4.4
OasFRrArrorrs oF TAaLE C-10:
■ Bosed on the information above, respondents indicated acquisition of additional land on Spokane River
had a high level of importance. The average rating was 4.4 on a scole of 5.
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~ QUESTfON 11. WHAT TYPE OF PATHWAY OR TRNL IS MOST NEEDED IN TNE CfTI' OF SPOKANE VALLEY$ I
Toble C•11
Type of Trail liAosl Needed
City of Spokane Volley
UFf-51r~*1 povrd I itnls ior hi ryilin9, wolking, in - 31.0%
line skating, efc.
On Streel bike trails or biks lanes 24.996
Unpaved trails for walkmg ond hiking 16.396
Oo not Wiave more trails ore needed 15.6%
Designated off-slreel trails for mouNain bikinA 7.9%
Un rned trails for uesirian use 4.2%
OBSERYATIONS OF TABLE C-1 1:
• About 3196 of the respondents indicated "off-street trails for biqcling, wolking, in-line skating, etc." were
the most needed lype of pathway or hail.
■ This was followed by "on-street bike trails or bike lanes".
• 15_6% indicated unpaved trails for equesnion use were the most needed.
■ About 15.6% of the respondents did not feel that additionol trails were needed.
QUESTION 12. OF ALL YOIIR RKREATION NEEDS AND DESJRES, PLEASE PR10R1TQE YOUR TOp 3 NEFDS FROM
THE LISTE BELOW BY WRITING A# 1 NIXT TO YOUR FIRST CHOfCE, A#2 NEXT 70 YOUR SECOND CHOICE, A
#3 NIXT 70 YOUR THfRD CHOICE.) .
Respondents to this question were osked to prioritize a list of projects. Listed below is a table showing the
number of times an action wos picked as the number one response.
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' Table C-12
Most Needed Projecfs (1" Choice)
Ci1y of Spokane Volley
Chaim
An indoor swimminG pool 106 56.4%
Developmenl of a city-wids lrail 51 38.146
nelwork
Acquisition of river(ronl properiy 38 28.196
Golf courss 29 45.3%
New pork developrronf 28 26.2%
Ofhar (please list) 25 46,3%
Acquisition of land for fufvre parks 21 19.196
Acquisition of open space 20 23.346
Another ovtdoor swimming pool 15 ~ ~.9%
J
Responses under the Other category include: Equestrian trails, area for horseback riding (4), basketball courts
(3), dog park (3), community center, multi-purpose, like Sports USA (2), park improvement 2), volleyball 2),
baseball, little league park, bike park, currently go outside the city for recreation, Dishman Hills, more Fishing
in river, football field, Lond acquisition for bike pork, Librory, keep open, safer wolking troils, shooting rang,
public, skate park
OBSERVATIONS OF TABLE C-12:
• Based on this method of analysis, "an indoor swimming pool" was the number one choice.
■ Another outdoor swirnming pool received ihe least support.
A debote ohen occurs over the appropriote method of analysis for questions that prioritize. Another analysis
method is to weigh the answers by giving more value to a# 1 response and less volue to the last response.
The following table shows the total score of eoch response after giving the responses a weighied value.
Responses were ranked occording to priority, with a first choice response assigned a score of "9,' a second
choice assigned a score of 'S," and third choice assigned o score of "7".
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Table C-13 ~
Mosl Needed Projeds (WeigMed)
Cily of Spokane Vnlley
An indoor swimming pool 1537
DevelopmeM of a city-wide trail network 1082
l4cquisition of riverfront propery 1065
Acquisifion of lond for futura porks 849
New poric development 822
Acquisition of open space 676
Anofher outdoor swimming pool 762
Golf course 504
Other iplease list) 436
Responses under the Other cotegory indude: No Comments
OssFRVAnorrs oF TaeLE C-13:
• Priority of projecfs appear similar when using the weighted approach.
~ QUFSTION 13. HOW SHOULD THE CfTY OF SPOKANE VALLEY MEET FUTUI?f SIMMMING NEEDS? ~
Table C-14
Meting Aquatic Needs
City of Spokone valley
Consirud a famdy aquafic center fealuriny a mulli-tank indoor 37.4%
swimmmg pool complex for recreotion swimmmg, lessons, etc.
Oevelop several small water playgrounds with spray equipment in 1 to 26.3%
2 parks
Develop a fomily aquatic center featuring a mulli-tark outdoor 19.4%
swimming pool complex for recreafion swimming, lessons, efc.
Develop a larys Olympio-sized pool primarily for competitive swimming 8.5%
Mare swimming facilities ore not needed 8.3%
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OBSERVATIONS OF TABLE C-14:
• A family indoor oquatic center received the most supporl with over one third of the responses.
■ The "development of several small water playgrounds with spray equipment in ihe parks" also received
strong support as a means of ineeting the future swimming needs.
■ Only 8.896 of ihe respondents indicated additional swimming focilities were not needed.
QUESTION 14. IN GENERA[„ ARF ADDITfON.4L RECREATlON AND SPORT PROGRAMS NFFDED IN THE C1TY OF
SPOxowE VnuFr?
Table C-15
Need for Additional Recreation Program
City of Spokane Volley
Yes 60.8%
No 32.9%
~ •
OBSERVATIONS OF TABLE C-15:
• 57.9% of the respondents indicated recreation and sport programs are needed in the City of Spokane
Valley.
■ While there did not appeor to be strong support for Park land, there does appear to be suppori for more
recreotion and sport programs.
QUE5T10N 15. IF YOU ANSWFRED "YES~ TO THE ABOVE Ql1NM0 SMQULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OfFERlNG THESE
PROGRAMS AND SFRYICES?
Table C-16
Responsibility for Offering Recreafion Programs ond Services
City of Spokane Volley
The Gy of $pokane Valley 27196
A portnership with the school distrids 17.896
Spokone Count 17.546
Communily volunteers 12 2%
POivote sporls groups 9.9%
A poAnenhip wiih other Cifies 8•9%
A'commerciol, for-profit orgonizotion 5.9°b
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08SFRVAnONS Of TABLE G 16:
• Bosed on 1he responses, neorly o third of the respondents indicated the City of Spokane Valley should be
the preferred ogency to provide recreation ond sport programs.
• "Spokane County" and "a portnership with school district (and the Ciy)" were also cited os agencies thot
could provide these services.
QUESTfON 16. 1F YOU FEEL THE CRY OF SPOKANE VALLEY SHOULD 8E RESPONSIBLE FOR OFFERING A FULL SFRVICE
RECREATION PROGRAM, WHAT TYPE OF ACTMTIES SHOULD BE OFFEREDZ
Table C-17
Type of Programs ond Activities Offered
Ciry of Spokane Valley
Afier-school adrvifias for the yovth 15.996
Summer youth actrvitiee 15_396
Youth organized sports 13_8%
Recreational ond inshudionol swimminy 10.996
Aduk orpanized spais 10.1 %
Educafion and special inlerest closses 9.1 %
Ouldoor sducalion and nature programs 8.5%
Pcrformmg and culfurol orts programs B a%
Outdoor acfventi.i(e/extreme spwrt rograma g 0%
..too %*W
OasERVATtoHS oF TAatE C-17:
■ The top three preferred programs ond activities are youth oriented.
■ By eontrast, there wos very little suppori far "outdoor education and nature programs" and "outdoor
adventure and exireme sports progroms".
QUESTfON 17. 1N YOUR OPINfON, ARE THERE ADEQUATE PROGRAMS FOR TEENAGE YOUTHS IN THE CfTY OF
SPOxOwE VauEr
Table C-18
Adequate Programs for the Teenage Youth
City of Spokane Vnlley
Yes 18 89,16
No 81 3%
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OBSERVATIONS OF TABLE C-18:
• Respondents overwhelrning indicated there are not enough programs for teenage youlh.
~ QUESTlON 18. IF NOT, WF1AT 7YPES OF TEEN PROGRAMS OR FAGUTIES ARF MOSTE NEEDfDZ
Table C-19
Needed Teen Programs or Facilities
City of Spokane VaIley
A place ior teens fo gafher or hanG out 20.0%
Job troining / Coreer plocement 14.4%
Orgonized sporls/leogues 14.346
SpeNal iMerest dasses 13.396
Donces, soaol ocfivifiea, special evenls 11.9y6
Drop•in sport odivifies 1 1.9?L
Outdoor educafion 7.5%
Heollh education programs 6.7%
OesErnrAnorvs oF TAecE C-19:
• The most frequently cited response was "a space for teens to gather or hangouY'. This was followed by
"job training" and "dances, social activities and spetial events".
• By comparison, there was very little support for "outdoor education".
QUESTION 19. IS THERE A NEED FOR BFFORE-SCHOOL AND AFTER-SCFi00l PROCrRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND I
TEEIYS JN THE CfTY FO SAOKANE VALLEY?
Table C-20
Need for Before and ANer 5chool Program
City of Spokane Valley
Yes 7 7.8%
, No 22.2% ,
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OasFRVAnoNS oF TAeiE G20:
• Respondents overwhelming (78.0%) indicoted there is a need for before and afier school programs for
children and teens in the City of Spokane Valley.
QUESTION 20. HOW SA7fSF7ED ARE YOU WITH ORGANIZED SPORTS (SOCCEIL SOFTwL, ETC.) 1N THE CITY OF
SPOKANE VALlEY IN TERM SOF THE QUALffYAND RANGE OF OFfER1NGS?
Table C-21
Satisfaction with the Organized Sports Program
Ciy of Spokane Valley
No opirnon 28.096
Neufrol 27.296
Somewlwt Sotisfied 20.996
Very Satisfied 12.896
Somewhwt Dissatisfiied 6.896
Diswtisfied 4.3%
OesFRVAnoNS of TAeLE G21:
• Over a third of the responses are very satisfied or somewhat satisfied with organized sports offerings in
Spokane Valley.
■ Slighily over 11% were somewhat or dissatisfied with organized sports.
QUESTION 21. WHAT DO YOU FEEL ARE TNE THREE (3) MOST NEEDED RKREATfON FACILfT1ES OR ACTMTiES !N
SPOKANF V,4uEr?
This was an open-ended question where respondents were asked to form their own list of facilities or
activities.
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Toble C-22
Most Needed Recreolion Fatilities or Activities
(Open-ended Question)
100 Pool, indoors; swimming, swimming areas;
aquotic center
58 Teen centsr/dub, a bee ploce
20 &ke park for rocing and trail
20 Trails ond pathways
17 Soccsr field
14 $kote pork
12 Basketball courls
1 1 Recnolion center
10 Baseball fields
10 Senior cenler
10 Sohball fields
8 Volleyball courts
7 More youth sporfs
7 Youth progroms
6 Ms
6 Golf course
6 Equestrian trails
b More porks
b On•slreel bike lanes
5 Water park
4 Healih 8 educotion proproms
4 Adult spoAs progroms
OssERrAnoNS oF TAeLE G22:
• By for, the most listed facility related to swimming. A place for the youih to hang out was setond.
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~ QUESTION 22. WHAT TYPES OF LOCAL CULTURAL ART PROGRAMS ARE Of MOST fNTERES7 TO YOU? ~
Table C-23
Types of Cultural Arts Programs
City of $pokane Valley
Patud
Performances or concerfs in fhe park 24.1%
Communiy ari fastivals and special events 18.1 %
Cullurai adivitiss for children 13.096
Performing arfs dosses (Music drama, doncel 12.0%
Visual onc class or instruction 1 1.596
Art in public places, such oa murols, aculplurs, stotues,
elc. 11.0%
tifsrory arts progroms 5.0%
CuUural aA progroms ore no1 of interest to me 3.696
Other (pleose list) 1.79b
Responses under the Other category include: Computer centers, flea markets, Librories
OesFRVAnoNS OF 7AeLE G23:
• The most frequently cifed response was "performances or conceris in the parks". This wos followed by
"community art festivals and special events".
• Only 1.7% of the respondents indicated thni "cultural art programs are not of interest to me".
~ QUFSTfON 23. WHERE SHOULD THE CRY PUICE 17 EMPHASIS 1N PARK SERNlCFS$ !
Respondents to this question were asked to prioritize a list of projetts. Listed below is a table
showing the number of times an action was picked os their number one resoonse.
Table C-24
Emphosis of Park Serv-ices
City of Spokane Valley
.
Upgrade ewsting park toalities 152 53.1 °b
Acquire new park sites and open space areos 105 42.396
Develop new park sifes ond focilities 43 18.2'lb
Emphasis park moinlenoncs only 34 21.0'96
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OBSERVATIONS OF TABLE C-24:
• Based on the count of 1" choices, "upgrade existing pork facilities" was the number one choice. This
choice was far ahead of the 2"d choice which was to acquire new park and open space sites.
Another analysis method is using the weighted method as described in Table 4-14
Table C-25
Most Needed Projects (Weighted)
Ci1y of Spokane Valley
.
Upgrode existinp pork faulities 940
Acquire new pork sites and open space areos 736
Develop new park sites ond focilities 656
Em hasis pork maintenanoe onl 390
OasERVAnorvs oF TABLE G25:
■ Using either method o4 analysis, "upgrode existing pork facilities" was the number one response.
QUESTIOfV 24. PLE4SE INDICATE WHAT PERCENTAGE OF THE TOTA1 PARK AND RKREATION BUOGET SHOLD GO TO
THE FOLL0IMNG SERVICES? ,
Table C-26
Desired Percentoge of Budget
Ci1y of Spokane Valley
Park moirnenonce 19.896
Youth services 15.496
Park and focility devslopmenl 15.29b
Reueation proArams 15.046
Land ocquisition 13.0?6
Aquatics 12_296
$enior services 10.396
City oF Spokarw Val{ey Parh and Recreation Plan
OasERVArioNs oF TAeLE C-26:
• Of all the services, respondents indicated "park maintenance" should receive the highest percentage of the
budget with 19.8%. Aquatics received tt,e least arnount of the budget.
QUESTION 25. WOULD YOU SUPPORT SOME 7YPE OF TAX MFASURE TO PAY FOR ADDITlONAL PARK AND
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES$
Table C-27
Support for Tax Measure to Pay for Park and Recreational Facilities
City of Spokane Valley
Yes 1 1-3 %
Yes, depending upon the projects 32.296
Yes, depending upon the amounl 28.5 %
No 28.0%
OBSERvAnoNs OF T.aBLE G27:
• Wiifi 28.096 stating the would not support a tax measure, it means ihat up to 72% could vote fovorably if
the amount and list of projects were suitable.
QUESTION 26. IF YOU AMNSERED "YES" TO TNE A80VE QUES7lOfJ, WHAT IS THE MOST YOU WOi1LD 8E WILtING
TO PAY?
Table C-28
Amount of Support
City of Spokane Vnlley
525 pef year per household 52.296
$50 per year per household 28.4 96
b 100 per yeor per hovsehold 10.896
$200 per yeor per hovsehold 3.4 %
Other (pleose list) 5_2%
Comments under the "other" cotegory include: No Comments
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OBSERVA710NS Of TABLE C-28:
■ The majorily of respondenis fovored a cap of $25 per year.
■ In order to solicit a voter-approved bond measure, the amount willing to pay would need to be between
$25 and $50.
QUESTfON 27. RECOGNIZING IT MAY INCREASE THE COiS? OF NEW HOUSING, SHWLD TNE CfTY CFL4RC'~E
DEVELOPERS A FEE TO PAY FOR NEW PAR AND RECREATION FACIUTIES?
Table C-29
Charge Developers a Fee to Pay for Park ond Recreation Focilities
City of Spokane Volley
Yes 71.2 96
No 28.896
OesERVArioNS oF TaeLE G29:
• It appears lhai the public supports the concepi.
Opinion Results (Papulation 50 Years and Older)
QUESTION 28. IN YOUR OP1NlON, ARE THE RECRFATfON NEEOS Of THE SFNIORS !N SPOKANE VALLEY
ADEQUATELY SERVEO $
Table C-30:Recreation Service Adequacy for Seniors
City of Spokane Valley
Yes 40.8 %
No 59.2 %
T t i W70%M
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OBSERVA7lONS OF TABLE C-30:
■ Opinion on whether Seniors are adequately served is mixed.
~ QUESTfON 29. HOW SHOULD SENIOR SERVICES IN THE CIIY Of SPOKANE VALLEY BE OFFERED? ~
Table C-31
Provision of Senior Services
City of Spokane Valley
The Cify should manoge the program ot the Senior CeMer 35.8"6
The Ci1y should finonce 1he progrom buf (eave the monagement to 0 36-4 '!6
prfvote grovp
The Ciy should nol be irnolvsd in o senior program 19.1 %
Other (pleose list) 8.6%
Comments under the "other" category include: City should provide income for Sr. Services, bu1 let thern run it,
community center, City should support, but not take full responsibility for program, county should manage
OBSERYATIONS OF TABLE C-3 ] :
■ Opinions are evenly split between the city and a private group managing the program.
QUESTION 30. IF YOU ATfEND THE SENIOR CENTER, HOW OFTEN HAVE YOiJ PARTICIPATED (N THE FOLLOWfNG
ACTNITIES IN THE PASf 12 MONTHS?
Toble C-32
Participation in Activities at the Senior Center
City of Spokane Volley
Cards and games 9 5-0
Pool table 5 13.0
BinAo 8 12,3
Exercise classes 4 16.8
Educational classes 5 5.0
Health services 8 7-9
Driviny dasses 3 5.0
5 ecial evenls 9 14.7
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' Uti6zes Base of 145 5enior Respondenls
oBsERvArioNS oF TAsLE c-32:
■ While approximately 169 survey respondents were oge 50 and older, only 14 responded to this question.
~ QUESTION 31. IF YOU DO NOT USE TNE SPOKANE VALLEY SENIOR CENTEIL WHAT ARE YOUR REASONS$ ~
Table C-33
Reasons for Not Using Senior Center
City of Spokane Valley
I do not consider myself a senior cihzen 33.9%
Too busy wilh other octivities 26.3 %
Not fomiliar with proyroms offered 14.3 %
Center is not convenianHy locatsd 8.4 %
They don'1 oHsr adivilies I om inferested in 4.096
Use programs offered by Iha other service providers 2.8 %
Don't have transporfation 1.2 46
Do not feel welcome 1.646
Other (please list) 7 6?6
OBSERVATIONS OF TABLE C-33:
• While over the age of 50, a third of the respondents do not consider themselves a senior citizen.
• The other major reason for not using the Senior Center is "Too busy with other activities" (26.39`0).
~ QUESTION 32. PtEASE NAME THREE NEW ACTMTIES THA7 Mf GHT ATTRACT YOU TO THE SENIOR CENTER ~
This was an open-ended question where respondents were asked to form their own list of facilities or
adivities.
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Toble C-34
Activities thot Attroct Users ot the $enior Cenfer
City of Spokone VQlley
S Att or craft lessons
Doy oufing in or ouf of town; excursions;
S oulside activities
S Exe►cise doss
4 Oance 8 stretch
3 Musit (fraining)
2 Hiking
2 Potlucks
2 Sociol eveMs
2 Swimming; indoors
Aclivitias
Aerobics
Bible stucfy clnsses
Bingo
BOnfOi DrOgfOm
Computer daues
Drwnng
EducaFion claues offered lhru community
college
Friendlier ploce - dont feel welcomo
Fun rvns 50+
Gomes played sitttng down
Heollh services
Horseshoes
Job fa,rs
Live music
Mistelloneous prrssentotions
Newslet•er
Performirg aris
Phofogrophy dub
P-inocfile
PoNery dass
Sewinp
5ports, mor9 adive
Tennis, mdoors
Things you can gef fnvolved in
W"kly sociol events
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Current Recreation Porticiqation
One element of ineasuring recreation demand is to identify current recreation participation patterns.
To help track this type of information, MIG began tracking participation levels in communities
throughout the western United States. An average level of participation for any one recreation
activity is called the MIG AVERAGE. This information gives us an idsa of whether the level of that
activity is above or below the norm. However, keep in mind that many factors influence participation
levels. These include:
• Populafion profib
• Lock or oondition of faalities
• Climale
• CurreM recroaiion tronds
• Fad or trond octivifies
• Co:t of using fadlfies and proeromc
. Prosent ewnomic conditions
. Lerel of reaeation proproma and aervioes offerod
Starting below are participotion rates for a variety of recreation activities now occurring in Spokane
Valley. The per capito occasion for a 30-day period refers to the average amount of participation
per person in 30 days, when the activily is in season. These activities are ranked so the most popular
octivities in the Ciiy of Spokane Valley appear first. The survey questionnaire listed 40 adivities.
Table C-35
Exisfing Recreation Porficipation Adivities
Ci of 5 okcine Volle
Rank Actlvity Spokana NW
Valley AVERAGE
1 Computers (Personal) 12,69 6.69
2 Walking for Pfeasure 7-52 5.39
3 ExerdshgfAerobics 6.62 3.94
4 Gardening 5.70 3.75
5 BlGyding for pleasure 4.87 2•81
6 Sw+mming (lake or river) 4.57 3,74
7 Willife WetChing 3.97 2.39
8 Playground (vlalUplaY) 3.93 2.63
9 CamDin9 3.91 2.58
10 Sports Events (attend) 3,62 3.07
11 Boetlnq (po+ver) 3.48 2.13
12 JoggingtRunning 329 2.43
13 Swknming (indoors) 3.20 2.07
14 Nalure Walks 3.14 2,04
15 Swimminq (outdoors) 2•98 2•55
16 Picnidci»g 2•92 1•95
17 Fishing (freshwater) 2.88 1.78
18 Photogtaphy 2.75 1•96
19 Concerts (Atlend) 2,35 1•94
20 Musical Instnuments (play) 2.35 1.80
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Rank Activity Spokane NW
Valley AVERAGE
21 Bicycling (unpaved) 2.33 1.35
22 GoH (PlaY) 2.24 1.55
23 Baseball 2.17 1.70
24 Hiking/Badcpadcing 2.16 2.10
25 Football 2.14 1•87
26 Basketball 2.07 1•96
27 Socoer 1.88 1.56
28 Softball 1_88 1.40
29 Cultural Arts (attend) 1.76 1•51
30 Craits (Pottery, Ceramlcs) 1.70 1•29
31 Arts and crafts 1.66 1.56
32 Golf (dMving range) 1.58 1.35
33 Museums/Galleries 1.49 1-53
34 Water skiing 1.38 1.38
35 Dandng (Social) 1.28 1.01
36 Hunting 1.28 1.62
37 Roller SkaGng/IM..ine Skate 1.2$ 1.09
38 Drama (attend) 1•24 1•09
39 Tennis 1•20 1.11
40 Group daY bbs 1.00 0.88
41 Dirt Blke/AN Riding 0.99 0.99
42 River Rafting 0.93 0.92
43 Horseback Riding 0.86 0•7
44 Volleybah (outdoorlsand) 0.88 0.91
45 Volleyball (indoor) 0.83 0.86
46 Horseshoes 0.75 0.58
47 Rodc Climbing 0.64 0.79
48 HandbalURacQUetball 0.53 0•44
49 Skateboarding 0.48 0.87
50 Drama (Participate) 0 30 69
OasERVAnONS OF T,4B1E C-35:
• Participation in Spokane Valley is higher (583'0) than the MIG averoge. 33 of the activities Iisted had a
higher participation average thon the MIG Average.
• With the exception of soccer, all of the competitive sports (e.g., baseball, basketball, sohball and footboll)
have a higher average porticipation.
Preferred Recreation Activities
Respondents were also asked to rank their top 10 preferred recreation activities, if facilities were
available. The activity rankings were then scored with o weighted value, by giving a first choice a
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value of ten, ❑ second choice a value of nine, etc. The total weighted score was then added up for
each activity. The 20 highest-ranking activities are shown below in Table C-36. The weighted score
is shown only for ranking purposes.
The last column lists the current participation ranking from Table 4-38. While not directly
comparable to the ranking of preferred activities, it does help to give an idea of activities showing
strong differences between desired participation and current participation. This difference between
what people are currently doing and what they would like to be doing is called latent demond. The
activities with the highest latent demand are screened.
Table C-36
Top 20 Preferred Recrecilion Adivities All Age Groups
aim''_ Arts(Painfin~/Sketchinp)
l:nrnni-iq 57 9,
3. Crohs (PoHery/Ceramics) 53 30.
4. Dancin social 53 35.`
5. Concerts (attend)_ 48 22•
6. G~rnu~r. ;Personoll 42 l.
7. Photo rn hy 36 16.1
WNW Droma (aHendl '
9. Excrricinn/Aero~ics 26 3.
10. Gordeninq 24 4.
11. Walkin for lensure 23 2
IPC
14. Swimmin Indoor 21 15.
V
16. i.viinm nq, 00ci-- 16 16
17lz=.'- Swimming, Lake or River 16 5• ~
18:''~ ' . Tennis 16 38.
19. Bicydmg for Plrasure 15 cl.
20. Culturol evenls fafland.) 15 29•
~ Screened activities ore those with o latent demand (difference of 1 to 9)
- Screened activities ore those with a latent demand (difference of 10 or more)
: VISIONING • O
On November 4''', 2004, the Cify of Spokane Valley Parks and Recreation Department held a Public
Visivning meeting. Approximotely 33 residents actively participated in the meeting, which was held
from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Spokane Valley Church of the Nazarene.
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The objedves of the meetir,g were to:
~ Begin to devefQp ti framework for thre Ciiy's PQrks and Recreation and Plan, using fee:ibaek from
rommunity members.
■ Gather residtnt opinions on the eurrer7t stote of Spokane Valley's Parks and Pecre❑tion, where
improvements are needed, and avhnt serviccs ❑nd programs should be emphasized or prioritized_
After a brief introdur-tion and discussion, resideetfs v+rere broken up in#a s~parafie groups for smdll
group tliscussivns. E4ch group had a fdr-i1itator and a recorder comprised af Park and Recreafiion
Commissioners and the consultcant team.
The purpose of the distussions was fo gather information and feedback from the r-ori°Ymunity on a
series of questions that wi91 help forrr-ralize recornrrteroda,tions #or the P4rks and Recreation Master
Plan. Each group h4d 4pproxirrta#eiy 70 minutes to discuss seven key questions. Af#er the
d`uscussivnd the facilitator of eoch group reported back to the attendees #he generol cori°rmen#s for
eocli que5lion to the ]arge group.
Follrwing is a detailed otcoun€ of the responses given by oII groups to the discussion questions.
Warkshov Resufts
k QUE57'ION 1. "IrYYhoit vision do you see for park and recrention s$rnices in the City?
~
Following is a tarnplete list of ideas generated by residents.
Table C-37
Vision for P'urk and Recrevllon ServiEes
Ciiy of 5pokQne Yalley
&alance of Ioryr pnd smeiller parks
Dispersed neh+raek of park9 orld trpils
Equiioble distritsution of facilities ciiy-wide
Fcscus csn €feveloRing naigkb4rhond #aciiities, Particularfy in nsw
C]Y~O&
MnrB+g Fora writh other public faciiilies
Mainioin and fully uti4i7e exisling focilidi~s
Pr4vide a balqlnced pragrarn
Tr~pcar o1hBF inpergst Ps well os golf is irerjit;d ...l sr CIoSs
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~ QUESTION2: What park and recreation facilities are most needed in the Spokane Valley areo? ~
Toble C-38
Most Needed Park and Retreotion Facilities
City of Spokane Volley
Aquafic facibties (SQ meter pool, ek.)
Community ceNer
Commuter and bicycle trails, porticulorly existinp recreotional fauldies
Din bike tr«ks
Equine facilities
Formol qordens
Indoor equesfrian focilifiea
Indoor spo►ts facilifies
Pvrchase Qond bankR propefies for fvture parks
Reserve old RR ROW for trails
ILver access
Safellite senior centers
$kofe park (e.g., south side)
Sports fields (e.g., (ootball, boseball, sohball, soccer, efc.l
Swimrning pools in close proximity to residenhpl areas (e.q., Green Acres)
Trail developmenl
~ QUESTION 3. What impravements are most needed in the existing parks? ,
Table C-39
Needed Park Improvements
City of Spokane Volley
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Cleoner restrooms
pevelop "adopt o pork" program
Improve Mission Par1c horse orena
Maintain and groom horse areno
More horse trails
More playground oreas ond spwls equipment
More reslrooms
More trees
Park secuny {e.g., lighting, e1c.j
Porking
Use volunleers for ass,slonce
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~ QUESTION 4. Where should the City emphosize ih park and recreation services?
Table C-40
Emphasize Park Services
City of Spokane Valley
Acquisition of land for future
Develop sports and recrealion proyrorns
Emphosize developer fees
Mainlenance
Retreotiw► center and progroms
Trail developmenl
Upqrode and/or renovation
~ QUESTION 5. Haw should local parks be developed in the City of Spokane Valley? ~
Table C-41
Approach to Local Park Development
Ciiy of Spokone Valley
Boom
Acquire 5-10 acres parks'h l0 1 mile aparf
Dwelop enisting park propery ond pursua alhcr available lands
Develop neighborhood porks with some notural areas
1oin1 vse in toordinoNon with school dislncts
Purchase land while it is sfill avoilable
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QuESnoN b. Should the Ci#y actively pursue the acqvisilon o# land alnng the Spokane Raver? k
Table C-42
Aequisition of Ihe L-and .41+ang Spokane River
C±iy af Spo[cane VolEey
Aiq4}iri- Innd nnd develop trailheaCfs
Ciiy should pvrsua
Inuestigofe lond availabilily
Need mare Irailhaoda
Nor iar ihaa ri,-ne
C]ihee prioritaes currenlly
River shoul+d be o eeDter piece of ihe City's ork syslem
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QUESPON 7, Whaf sitould the CiWs role be in recrecifion and sport proarams? ~
TQble C-43
City Role in Recreolion and 5ports ProgrQms
Ciiy of 5pokane Valley
Corriinue ia salacit inpuYfrom, rlld IoC4I fe6+denks
Caordina1e and supporf exisling service providers
CoerYdinoie wiih olher program prawiders
- aisperse irvf4rmplion on.ly
[?ffer uride ronqe of recrecrtian and spOris Programs
Strarrg recreotian ond spoYts prs3gfam {x'Ide 4ffering af programt
❑nt! s9rviCeSJ
Urilire existing prasFrorn pro++idBfs
Rarlcs cind Recreution Priorities
In ~rder to assess whieh ParkS and Recreation ser+rices 5pok:ane Valley residents would like to see
prioritized, fesidents at the meeting were asked #a examine a list of facilities on a farge chart and
plQee a dvt next tv the recrea tio n a rea or #a cili#y #f,ey felt the C ity should derrelop. Resid ents were
given #our dots and instrutted to place their dots on one facilily or a eombin4tion of #acilities.
The talfy #rom residen#s' votes, +C15 1WelI C75 thelY COr71f1'tiefkt5 Off.' IlsfeC~ on the n£:?CT p4ge.
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Table C-44
Types of Facilities Desared
City of Spokane valley
* f• Comnnents
04ssion Arena 30 Irnprowernents ta "SSiGn Arena
Addiiianad 10cct1 parE€s traeiqFrhorhaod porksy 79 Grq~.en acres a.reca
G eneral Re$eoiion Praqrarns 17
Indooe aqualir cenler flersure pool, w4ter play Cfrtea, B1f.1 ] 4
City-wide Irail s+Askem 13 Nariii ;QWnc conr,ec'ows
Anoiher ourdoor swimrning p6ol 12
Open Space 12 -
Otther (please specify) 8
Spert Fiald corrrplex (baoseball, soffboll and soccer) 7
. OCUS GRO .
Introduction
Severeal foeus group rneetings were held to obtaar, addiiional input for special in#erest grvups. Specific groups
included youth spQrts, ❑dult sporis, eullural arts, SCOPE, trailslopen space, seniors, Green Aeres
hJei,ghborhoad', Ponderoso Neighboncopd and plpnning representatives (PI'unning Deparfment and Planning
Corr,mission),
Comrnents received include the follcawing:
~ i'. VrSfOfU' FOit SEROCES: ~
• Sports oriented (yauth, fldult, etc-)
* SFri#F of responsibiliries from 5-ch4ol Qistrict to Porks l?epartments to provide sport pragr❑ms and
facifities.
+ Lack of progrorns for familios and the 5-1 2 oge group
. Wide range of culturol art nfferings
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. Caty to provide foeiliiies and par9cs
# Provide a rcange of focilities to accomrnodote prattace, Iemgue ar7d tournaments
• Coordinaiion. programs and services (Sp4ft5 {C]UnC9I)
• Raise Qwareness for porks ❑nd recreation ~
# 1uleet commvpity needs for progrr ms and serviees
• Be recept;ive to good idea sl
+ Cit,r support cuItural arEs programs
• Coot-dinQtion with schoaf d9stricts
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13. fssuES: ~
• Priority af park and recreation services relative to other services
. Awareness for park and recreation services
• Build community support/marketing and advertisemeni
• Economic benefits of park and recreation
• Consider charging impact fees
• Develop parlnerships
• Lack of funding for park und recreation services
• Transportation to/from facilities and/or progrom locotions
• Space for cultural orts programs and storage of moterials
• Lack of public support
• Ciiy support of senior center (advertising, promotion, etc)
• Ciiy's endorsement of neighborhood plans
• Land acquisition
• Land dedication requirements subdivision and multi-family developments
. Impod fees
• Urbon forestry
14. NFEDs: ~
• Local parks
• Sport fields/athletic facilities
• Indoor facilities
• Open space (general purpose)
• Summer programs
• Daycare
• "Entry" feeder programs for various sporfs
• Space for programs (e.g., Centerplace opporlunities)
• Picnic orea close to senior center
• Trail connections
• Senior programs
• Picnic povilion
• Communiiy cenier in Edgecliff area
• Bridal troils
• Bike lanes
• Dog or "bark" pork
. 50-meter pool
• Formal gardens (rose, botanical, etc.)
. Garden plots
• Signage program
D. CITYWID • SURVEY
Introduction ~
A City-wide telephone survey was conducted in the Spring of 2004. All totaled, 409 responses were received
3,775 ottempts. While this survey addressed many City services, a few dealt with the delivery of park and
recreation services.
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~ 1. P2IowTY LEVE1: Bl11LDING MORE PAR1C5: ~
low 44%
~.1udium 42%
High 14%
OBSFRVATfONS:
• Only 14% of the respondents indicated building more parks was a high priority.
12. QUALI7Y OF RFCREATIONAI FACILlTIES 1N SPOKANE VAILFN: ~
Excellent 6°W
Very Good 21%
Good 44%
Foir 24%
Poor 5%
llllucm~
■ 7 1 % of the respondents indicated the parks were good to excellent quality..
• Only 59'0 of the respondent indicoted the parks had poor quality
13. RECRFATION FAClUTIES IN OR CtOSF To NEIGiiBORHOOD: !
Yes 5996
No 41%
Tofal~ .;lOd.O
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OBSERVATlONS:
• Only 5996 of the respondents indicated there were parks in close proximiiy to iheir neighborhood.
14. PRIown LEVEL: BUILDING MORF RECREATJON FAGLlTIES: ,
Low 4490
Medium 4396
High 1 ?°6.
OBSERVATIONS:
■ Only 12% of the respondents indicated building more parks was ❑ high priority.
' • • • D QUESTIONNAIRES
Introdudion
During the Fall of 2004, organized sport questionnaires were sent to all organized spvrt groups
providing services within the Spokane Valley area.
Listed below is a summary of their comments.
Baseball: Inland Men's Baseball has 20 teams and plays at high schools and college fields throughout the
Spokone area. Currendy, only one field in Spokane Valley is used to focilitate this program. They have
indicated there is a need for a new regulation field not affiliated with the high school programs or
American Legion. No comments have been received from Spokane Volley Youth Baseball.
Sofiball: Spokane Couny offers the adult softball program. Currently, there area 296 adult (men's,
women's and coed) soffball teams originating from oll over Spokane County. Currently, the league utilizes
four fields in Spokone Valley. The county has indicated there are an adequate number of fields for this
league and the fields are in good condition. No comments hove been received from the Spokane's Girls
Softball organizotions.
Soccer: No comments have been received for any adult league in ihe Spokone Volley area. The Spokane
Valley Junior Soccer association has 188 boys and girls teams. 9096 of these teams originate from with in
the valley area. The league utili2es 16 fields in the Centra) Volley School Oistrict, S fields in the West Valley
School Distritt ond 5 fields within the East Valley School District. The leogue has indicated there are an
odequate number of fields.
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Footboll: No comments have been received for any football teams.
Bosketball: Spokone County offers the odult basketball program. Currently, there are 112 men's teoms
originating from al) over Spokone County. Currently, the league utilizes gyms in Spokane Valley. The
county hos indicaied tfiere are an adequate number of courts for this league. No comments have been
received from organizations providing youih basketball.
Volleyball: Similor to basketboll, Spokane County ofFers the adult coed volleyball program. Currently,
there area 160 teams originating from all over Spokane County. Currendy, tfie league utilizes gyms in
Spokone Volley. No comments have been received from organizations providing youth volleyball.
In general, it appears existing fields are sufficient to meet the demand for field space within the City.
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APPENDIX D:
DESIGN GUILDELINES
Contenis: - ~
Design Guidelines for porks, opsn spoce ond trails
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'~S',~'•..,._ti -~_..~..._..~-._..-~~:.The following design guidelines apply to the acqu+sition and/or development of parks within each
park classification. Eoch park classification includes a description of the park type, site seledion and
development guidelines, features to consider, and features to avoid. Mini parks, while not part of the
City's existing park classification system, are included to provide options in the event that
recommendations for neighborhood parks cannot be met.
Mini Parks
Descripfion:
• Mini parks are small one-lot parcels that provide a limited amount of open space and
recreation opportunity. Because of their cost to maintain, they are usually discouraged
unless developed and maintained by a private organizaTion.
In Spokane Valley, where most of the community is developed, providing porks in some
areas will be difficult. While it is recommended that neighborhood parks be combined
with a school playground, in some instances this will not be possible. Because of the high
cost of acquiring developed land for a typical neighborhood park of three acres or more,
the choices are to either not develop a park or build a small park on the scale of a mini-
park.
Park nnd Recreation P1an D-1
Gty of Spobarw VaMay Pork and Recreot;on P1an
Development Recommendations
• Where adequate land is not available, and development on a school playground is not
an option, the City may consider the development of a mini-park.
• Mini-parks are appropriate in private developments where homeowner associations or
others are responsible for their maintenance.
User Charocteristics
• The typical mini park user:
o Usuolly consisis of small children and a moiher.
o Comes from within a quarler mile to half mile of the park.
o Arrives on foot or by bicycle.
o Ysits the park on a short time basis.
Site Selection and Development Guidelines:
• Typical size is 1 to 2 acres.
• Access to the site should be provided via a local street with sidewalks. Mini parks fronting
on arterial streets should be discouraged.
• The site should hove a minimum of 100-150 feet of street frontage.
• Parking Requirements: On-street parking should be provided as street frontage allows.
Features and Amenrties b Consider:
• Open turF area for unstructured play
• General landscape improvements (including tree planting)
• Children's playground or tot-lot
• Pathwoy connecting park elements
• Picnic tables
Features ro Awid:
• Permanent restrooms
• Horticultural or annual plontings, unless sponsored and maintained by a neighborhood
or community group
• Indoor recreation facilities
• Basketball courts or other adivities that create noise
• Woding pools and similar types of amenities that require staff supervision or highly
specialized maintenance
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Neigh6oChood Parlcs
Deserrpkion:
. hleighborhood parks proeride nearby residents with
access to basic recreaiion opportunities. Thsse parks
should be designed to enhonce neighborhood
wdentity, preserve or pro+ride neighborhaod open
spocce, and improve the qtjaliiy of life of nearby
residents. They are designed far passive and
unstrucFuretl aci'i+rities.
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i]ewrelc>pmc,rrt Ree,arrornaMatons:
+ Neighborhood parks should 6e lac4ted wi#hin ensy walking distance o# most residents
(usualAy a half mile) without tros.sing mo[or s#reets or other bcirroers.
. Where neighborhoocl porks are needed and Ianc# is not a+voiloble, #he City should partner
with the schovV districf to develop recreation areas om schonk piaygrounds,
Uarer Chanxqedstics
. Yhe typical neighborhood park user-,
oComes from avithin one-haIf mile of the park,
o Arrdves on foot or by bicycle.
o Yisits ihe park an a short time 64sis.
Site 5eledion and Deyelopmen# Guidelines:
* Optimum size is 3 ta 7 otres, but ean vary dependin~ upon the availobiliiy of land.
~ At laast 50% of site should be relotively devei and usab9e, providing spoce for both advs
and pcisseve uses.
• The site shoWld have at le4st 200 feet of stree# fron#age.
.Access to the site shauld be provided uia a [ocal s#ree# with side+rralks. Neighbvrhoad
pafiks #ror,ting on arterial ritreets should be discouraged.
• F"arking Raquiremen#s: A, minimuGm of three spnces per utre o# us4ble active park area.
Geraerally, if on-street parking is auailable in front of the p4rk, this guideline can be
reduced by one co r per 25 fae# of street #ro ntage.
.Ac#ive and noise p+'oducing fotilities, such as tennis and basketball courts, should be
locflterii at teasfi 100 feet fram nea rby homes or property zoned for a residentia l tise.
Fertures and .4rrrerrities ttr Consider:
•Open turf area for unstruoured play .
• GBnerQI IandsCape Impf`ovemen#S (incGuding tree plc,nting)
# Children's pl4yground
• Baske+ball (full or half) court
+ PatFlway connectin9 pa rk elern e n#s .
■ Picnic tabfes
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City of Spohaw Valky Parh and Recraatbn Plan
• Small picnic shelter
• Volleyball court
• Multi-use fields for practice
• Interpretive signage
• Naturalarea/greenspace
• Restrooms (only for !he larger parks or parks that contain community-wide facilities)
Features to Awid:
• Horticultural or annual plantings, unless sponsored and maintoined by a neighborhood
or community group
• Indoor recreation facilities
• Wading pools and similar types of amenities that require staff supervision or highly
specialized maintenance
• Sports fields for league play
Community Parks
Description:
• Community parks pravide visitors with active and passive
recreation opportunities. These parks often accommodate
large group activifies and include major recreation facilities,
such as sports fields. Community parks should be designed ~
to enhance neighborhood and communiiy identity, preserve
open space, and enhance the qualify of life of communiy
residents.
Development Recommendotons:
• Community parks will be the most difficult to acquire in
Spokane Valley because of their size requirements. As o result, few community porks are
recommended and only in the more undeveloped portions of the community.
User Characieristics
• The typical community park user:
o Come from within one to iwo miles of the park.
o Arrive by auto, bus, bicycle or foot.
o Visit the park for 1 to 3 hours.
Site Selection ond Developmerrt Guidelines;
• Minimum site size should be 15 acres with the optimum at 20-30 acres.
• Whenever possible community parks should be located adjacent to middle or high
schools.
• At least two-thirds of the site should be avoilable for adive recreoiion use. Adequate
bufFers or natural open space areas should separate adive recreation areas from nearby
homes.
• The site should be visibfe from adjoining streets dnd have a minimum of 400 feet of stree
frontage.
Park and Recreotion Plon 0-4
City of Spolwna Valfey Parh and Recreat*n Plan
• Parking Requirements: Dependent upon facilities provided. Generally, 50 off-street
spaces per ball field are required, plus 5 spoces per acre of active use areas.
• Access to the site should be provided via a collector or arterial street with sidewalks and
bicycle lanes.
focilities and Amenities to Consider:
• Tot and youth playground
• Designated sports fields for baseball, softball, and soccer. Fields may be in a complex
within the park
• Open turf area for unstructured play
• General landscape improvements
• Looped pathway system
• Picnic shelters, including one for small groups (25-50 people) and a large group picnic
site capable of accommodating groups of 250 to 300 people
• Permanent resirooms
• Volleyball courts
• Tennis courts
• Basketball courts
• Horseshoe pits
• Other sporting facilities (lawn bowling, croquet, bocce court)
• Field lighting
• Community scale skate park
• Water playground
• Off-leash dog area or designated dog park
• Community gardens
• Concessions or vendor space
~ Interpretive signage
• Natural area/greenspace
• Indoar recreation center or other indoor recreation space
Special Use Areas
Desurption:
•$pecial use areas are unique sites often occupied by a
specialized facility. Some uses that fall into this category
include riverfront parks, boat ramps, botanicol gardens,
mernorials, communify gardens, single purpose sites used
for a particular field sport, or sites occupied by buildings.
Development Recommendotons:
• Requirements for special use parks vary considerably
because each have a unique set of conditions and facilities.
Because of their unique character, an impact analysis -
should be made for each park prior to its development.
User Charocteristics
• The typica) special use park user:
o May come from throughout the city or beyond (depends on site).
o Arrives by auto, bus, bicycle or foot.
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o Depend on site: May visit the park for one hour to more than three hours.
Site Sefection and Development Guidelirres:
• Site criteria depend on the types of facilities proposed.
• Size will depend upon the facilities provided.
• Site should front on a public street.
• Parking Requirements: Depends on facilities provided.
Focilities and Amenities to Considen
• Facilities and omenities will depend on the proposed adivities and site use.
Natural Open Spoce
Description:
• Natural open space is publicly owned or controlled
naturol resources that are managed for conservation,
tu.; : r ' .
environmental education, and passive recreational use,
such as walking and nature viewing. This type of land "
may include wetlands, steep hillsides, or other similar
,
spaces. Environmentally sensitive areas are considered
open space and can indude wildlife habitats, stream and - -
creek corridors, or areas with unique and/or
endangered plant species.
Development Recommendatons:
• Natural open space opportunities are limited in Spokane Valley. There are a number of
wetlands and environmentally sensitive lands that have been identified. When rnailable,
the Ciiy should assume management of tfiese areas if they are considered significant and
of suitable size. Acquisition of open space should not be considered for individual lots or
small areas where the primary objective is to prevent urbon development.
Uaer Chamcteristics
• The typical user of naturol open space areas:
o Comes from throughout the city.
o Arrives by auto, bus, bicycle or foot.
o Enjoys the orea for its vistas and open space charaderisfics.
o Visits the site to observe the wildlife and flora.
o Uses a trail within the open spoce corridor.
o Ysits the area for an extended time.
Site Selection and Devslopment Guidelines:
• Site size should be based on notural resource needs. Acreage should be sufficient to
preserve or protect the resource. No site designated as public open space to be
managed by the City should be less than five acres.
Park and Recreolion Plon D•6
Gty of Spokana Vaf{ey Park and Rareatlon Plan
• The City should consider alternative ways of preserving natural open space besides
outright purchase, such as acquiring conservation easements, encouraging donations of
land, land trades, etc.
• Emphasis for acquisition should be on lands offering unique features that have the
potential to be lost to development.
• Areas difficult or impossible to develop should have a lower priority for acquisition.
• An analysis should be made to determine if unique qualities and conditions exist to
warrant acquisition.
• Development and site improvements should be kept to a minimum, with the natural
environment, interpretive and educational features emphasized.
• Natural open space areas should be managed and maintained for a sense of solitude,
separation, or environmental protection.
• Parking and site use should be limited to the numbers and types of visitors the area can
accommodate while still retaining its natural character and the intended level of solitude.
• Where feasible, public access and use of these areas should be encouraged, but
environmentally sensitive areas should be protected from overuse.
Focilfies ond Amenities to Consider:
• lnterpretive signage
• Off-street parking if a trail is located within the site
• Small picnic shelter
• Limited picnic areas
• Troil and pathway system
• Trailhead or entry/ kiosk
• Viewpoints or viewing blinds
• Interpretive or educational facilities
Facilities ond,4menities to Aroid:
• Turf areas
• Ornamental plantings
• Active use areas
Recreation Pathways and Trails
Description:
• Recreation pathways and trails, as described here,
provide off-street bicycle and pedestrian links to parks,
with recreation emphasized. These include paths within
natural open space areas. Guidelines are not presented y
for on-street bikeways or trails intended mainly for •
transportation.
Park ord Reueohon Plan D-7
Clty of Spdbane Valley Park and Recreation Plan
Development Recommendotons:
• Development of a trails system in Spokane Volley will require the placement of trails
within street right-of-wpys in order to complete major segments.
User Characferistics
• The typical user of trails:
o Are local residents.
o Use the trail as a means of transportation from one part of the community to
the other.
o Enjoy the outdoors, wildlife and views.
o Enjoy walking and its health benefits.
o Desire the peaceful setting and solitude that open space con offer.
Site Selection:
• The primary purpose of recreation pathways and trails is to provide a recreation
experience. However, pathways many also provide important transportation links for
bicyclists.
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• Trails should be developed to provide linkages to parks, schools, and other destination
points.
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• Whenever possible, recreation pathways and trails should be located outside street rights-
of-ways.
• Paths that are within street rights-of-way but separated should be designed, when
possible, along continuous features, so that they do not pose hazards when crossing
driveways and intersections.
• Pathways and trails may need to utilize street rights-of-way in order to complete a
segment link.
• Since trails are so difficult to provide after an area has been developed, advanced
detailed trail planning for developing areas is essential.
Focilities ond Amenities to Consider:
• Staging areas for trail occess
• Picnic sites
• Seating areas
• Trailheod or entry/ kiosk
• Interpretive signoge
• Orientation and information signage
• Amenities should be site specific
Additional Tro+l Guidelines:
• Trail alignments should take into account soil conditions, steep slopes, surface drainoge
and other physical limitations that could increase construction and/or maintenance cosis.
• Trail alignments should avoid sensitive environmental areas such as wetlands, riparian
vegetation, large trees, etc.
Park and Recreoticn Plan D-8
City of SDOk+ane Vdley Parfi and Reereotion Plan
• Trails should be planned, sized, and designed for non-motorized multiple uses, except for
dedicated nature trails, and/or areas that cannot be developed to the standord necessary
to minimize potential user conHicts.
• Centralized and efFective staging areas should be provided for trai) access. Trailheads
should include parking, orientation and information, and any necessory specialized
unloading features.
• Trails should be looped and interconnected to provide a variety of trail lengths and
destinations. They should link various parts of the community, as well as existing park
sites.
• Trails should be located and designed to provide a diversity of challenges. Enhance
accessibility wherever possible.
• Linkages and trail location and orientotion should encourage users to walk or bicycle to
the trail, depending upon the expeded and desired level of use.
• If possible, recreation pathways should be separated from the street right-of-way. Where
routes use street rights-of-way, the street should be designed to minimize potential
conflicts between motorists and pedestrians and bicyclists. If possible, trail crossings by
streets should occur at signalized intersections.
• Developers should be encouraged to provide public pathways through their development
to connect to the main trail system.
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: April 18, 2006 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent p]C old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Replace Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) funds with Federal
Funds through Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC)
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
BACKGROUND: Attached is a letter from Glenn Miles, Transportation IUlanager, of the
Spokane Regional Transportation Council. The letter outlines the recent action•by the SRTC
~ Board regarding an offer to substitute Federal Surface Transportation Program Urban funds for
the current approved State Transportation Improvement Board funds for the Valley Corridor
project.
OPTIONS: Consider acceptance of the SRTC offer at tFie April 25 Council Meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION:
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
STAFF CONTACT: Neil Kersten
ATTACHMENTS SRTC letter dated March 20, 2006
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Covnci
jk~ ~ 0 ca K~ l F~10..
, Spokanc Revional "fransportation Council f '
221 W. First Avenue, Suite 3 10 • Spo4:anz, 1VA 99201-3613 ° l
5091343-6370 FAX:509/343-6400
March 20, 2005 RECE;v E u
VIAR 2 1 2006
Mr. Dave Mercier, City Administrator '
City of Spokane Vailey +Gity of Spokane Valley
11707 E. Sprague Avenue
Spokane Valfey, WA 99206 Subject: South Valley Corridor Funding Transfer '
Dear Mr. Mercier: As we are all aware, the City of Spokane Valley inherited an allocation of
approximately 4.2 million dollars in funding from the Transportation Improvement
- Board (TIB) to address perceived transportation deficiencies in the Sprague
AVenue corridor. This was based on a premise that the identified improvements
were contained in the adopted Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). In fact,
the only;corridor project in the adopted 20-year MTP east of University Road was
the development of a Light Rail corridor to Liberty1ake. - '
Nevertheless, the City of Spokane Valley for the past few years has been put on
- notice by T16 to either develop a project for the corridor that can be included in
the MTP or relinquish the funding back to the Transportation Improvement Board.
The City has pursued development of a project; while at the same time
recognized that in order to be placed in the MTP and subsequently become
eligible for federal aid funds (STP-U), the City must fulfill Federal planning and
environmental requirements. This has been difficult for a variety af reasons,
such as travel demand model differences; however fhe dominant challenge from
a regional and State perspective has been the establishment of a strong purpose
and need, which is based on credible and documented information.
Recently in a meeting with WSDOT, SRTC, and FHWA Washington Division, the
City of Spokane Valley was provided specific direction on what needed to be
accomplished in order to determine a purpose and need that would be accepted
by WSDOT and FHWA. Based on that direction, the City of Spokane Valley,
through their oonsultant analyzed the project for purpose and need. In an email
dated.FOruary 17th,-'City of Spokane Valley stated. ' . . ~ ~ t . • _ ' . ~ . . . _ . . . . ' . . . , .
°As expected, tvhen using the regional demand model capacities no'additional lane capacity' .
isYshawn to be needed within i-he corridor compared ta the anticipnted 2030 demnnd
volume. Therefore, at this time and from this limited analysis additionol cnpncity in the
corridor is not being considered in the developntent of alternatives.
Based on these results nnd cansiderina the other deficiencies identified within the
5 re ue/Ap,plewuv Corridor (emphasis added), eve hnve identified the following
nlternatives to be evaluated:
1. Crossover from Appleway/Universiiy to Sprague: mointain 2-way, 7-lone Spragu~
Avenue, improve intersections at Sprague/Pines and Sprague/Suliivan
2. MQintain 2-way, 7-lane Sprague, extend 2-lane Appleajny one-way eastbound within
old RR right-of-way
3. Reduce Sprague to 2-way, 5-Inne, extend Applmvny 2-tvay, 3-lanes .
• 4. Extend couplet; 4-tane Sprague one-way westbound, 3-lane Appleway one-:vay
eastbound
In addifion, a TSM/TDM nlternntive will also be developed and evaluated.°
The challenge before the City of Spokane Valley is that in order for a project to
be included in the MTP the proposed project must be sufficiently developed with
a design, concept, and scope by which to demonstrate that it meets the Federal
Air Quality Conformity requirements, at both the regional and project level.
SRTC has indicated that a 10% design solu6on would probably be sufficient,
~ while WSDOT has indicated more along the lines of 30% design solution.
Regardless of the design level, the proposed solution must first be identifieti in an
environmental document approved by FHUVA.
On March 24, 2006, City of Spokane Valley staff, WSDOT, and SRTC met to
discuss progress on the necessary studies. The topic was raised regarding the
timing af having a preferred alternative for inclusion in the MTP in advanGe of completing the draft environmental document. WSDOT agreed to consult wifh
FHWA to determine the level of comfort with this approach. The consultation
concluded that such an action would violate the spirit of the NEPA process, and if
the EA was challenged in court, could lead to the perception that a finaf solution
was pre-determined prior to completion of a full and open public involvement
process. We all recognized the environmental process has no ability to be completEd by the July deadline imposed by the TIB.
I presented an option to the City of Spokane Valley staff, that SRTC staff would
recommend to the Board that in consideration of the City of Spokane Valley,
relinquishing $4.2 million in TIB funds prior to the July deadline, SRTC allocate
$4.2 million in STP (U) funds to be used on the solution developed and approved
by the FHWA~at the completion of the environmental process and its inclusion in
the MTP. (n addition, this would nof preclude the City of Spokane Valley from
seeking additional funding through the normal call for projects or other State and
Federal program sources. This would allow the Cify of Spokane Valley to
develop a solution through the normal environmental process. . '
On March 9, 2006 at our regular monthly SRTC Board meeting, the Board was
briefed on your currenf funding stafus with fhe TIB as vrgll as the advice provided '
by WSDOT and Federal Highway AdminisEration. SRTC Staff made fhe following
recommendation:
"!n consrderation of the Cify of Spokane Valley relinquishing fhe currenfly
allocated Transporfation Improvement Board funding (approximately $4.2 mi!lion)
for the Appfeway Exfension, the SRTC Board authorize staff to allocate a like amount of STP (Urban) funds, to be used on the projecf(s) developed and
approved by the FHWA at the completion of the environmenfal process and its
inclusion in the fV1TP and TIP. In addifion, this a!location vvill nof preclude the City
of Spokane Valley from seeking additronal funding through the normal call for
projecfs or other State and Federal program sources.
The SRTC Board unanimously approved the recommendation. As result of the
Board action, the SRTC is prepared to subsfitute the TIB funding with STP Urban
funds if the City of Spokane Valley officially relinquishes fhe TIB funding, in
writing, prior to July 2006. At that time,.the SRTC will send a letter to the City of
Spokane Valley officially designating the allocation of STP funds.
Should you have questions, please feel free to contact me 343-6370.
Sincerely, -
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Glenn F. Miles Transportation Manager
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ADVANCE AGENDA
0 For Flanniiig Discussion Purposes Only
as of April 12, 2006 4:30 p.m.
Please note this is a work in progress; items are tentative
'Co: Council & Staff
From: City Manager
Re: Draft Schedule for Upcoming Council vleetiqgs ,
Auril 25, 2006. I2egvlar Meetine, 6:00 p.m. [due clate Thurs, April 131
1. PUBLIC HEARING: Continued Comp Plan Public Hearing . [15 minutes]
2. PUBLIC HEAR[NC: Aincnded 2006 TiP r10 minutes]
3. Consent Agenda: Minutes, Claims, Payroll, (5 minutes)
Resolution Sett:i.ng planning Commission Public 1-(earing for Street Vacation (STV 01-06)
4. Sccond Reading Proposed Ordinance Adopting Comp Plan - vlike Coiinelly [30 minutes]
5. Second Fteading Proposed Ordinance Adopting Crossover Matrix - Mike Connelly [20 minutesa
6. Sccond Reading Proposcd Ortlinance Amending Interim Zoning re Plastic Injection [10 minutes]
7. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance Amending Sign Ordinance (bus benches, etc.) [10 minutes] .
8. rirst Rcading, Amended Ordi.nance Tte Off=road Vehicles - Cuy Driskell (15 m.i.nutes] .
9. Proposed Resolution Adopting Amended 2006 TIP - Steve Woeley [15 minutes]
10. Proposed Resolution: Adoption of Parks & Recreation Ma„ster Plan - Mike Jackson [5 minutes]
11. Motion Consideratioii: Valley Corridor Project: TIB funds for Federal Funcis through
SRTC-Neil'Kersten , [S minutes] -
12. Motion Consideration: Washington Interagency Committee Parks & Rec Grairt- Mike Jackson [10 min]
13. Information Only: (a) Library Montbly report; (b) DepC Monthly Reports
. [estimated mccHng: 150 minutes*]
~ A'Iav 2, 2006, Studv Session. 6:00 p.m. [clue date Thurs, April 201
1. Proposed 2007-2012 TIP - Steve Worley (15 minutes)
2. Council Budget Iterns - Councilmembcrs - (25 minutes)
3. Property Maintenance Cocle Update - Cary Driskell (10 minutes)
4. Sig-n Cade Update - Mike Connel ly (15 minutes)
5. Anpeal Fees - Cary Driskell ►Mike Connelly (20 minutes)
6. Initial Draft Ordinance Regulating Use of City I.ogo - Mike Connelly (15 minutes)
7. Hazard Inventory Analysis Iteport - Tom Scholtens (10 m.i.nutes)
8. Rcport on Consultant Consideration foe Strcet Master Plail - Neil Kersten (20 minutes)
9. Advance Agencla - Mayor )
10. Council Check-in - Mayor ) 5minutes
11. City Manaaer Comments - DavE ?vfercier ) TOTAL M[NUTES: 135 minntes
A1av 9. 2006. Reeu(ar Mcetine, 6:00 n.m. [due date Thurs, Apri127[
1. Coiisent A.aenda: Alinutes, Claims, Pa}•TOII [5 minutes]
2. Second ReadinC, Arnended Ordinance Re Off-road Vehicles - Cary Driskell C15 minutesJ
3. First Reading, Proposed Ordinance tl.mending SVMC Tit1E 10, Construction Woric and Activity
Within Ri;ht-of way (SVMC Title 10.05.070-10.05.250 - Tom Scholtens/CaryDriskell C15.m. inutes]
4. Motion Consideration: Contract A-vvard for Sprague/Appleway Subarea Plan - vlarina Sukup/
Scott Kuhta • [15 minutes]
~ S. Motion Coasideration: Consultant Services Agrcement for the Street Ulaster Plan - Neil Kersten [S minutes]
6. Information Only: Storage Tank - Tom Scholtens
[estimxted meetiHg: 55 minutes*]
Drait Advancc Agenda 4112/2006 4.37 PM Pagc 1 of 3
iviav 16.2006. Stadv Session, 6:00 p.m. [duc date Thurs, May 4J
1. Community Emergency Response Team (CER'i) Program -$ruee Hamner, Fire District #1 (15 minutes) _
2. Report: Ad I-Toc R.ight-of-Way Cornmittee - Tom Scholtens (20 minute.s) '
TOTAL MYNUTES: minutes f
Mav 23, 2006. Retalar 17eetin?, 6:00 p.m. [due date Thurs, vlsy 11 ~
. 1. Consent Agenda: Minutes, Claims, Payroll [5 minutcs]
2. Second Reading, Proposed Ordinance Amending SVMC Title 10, Canstruction Work and Activity
`Vithin Righl•-of-way (SVMC Title 10.05.070-10.05250 - Tom Scholtcns/Cary Driskell [15 minutes]
3. Administrative Reports: Proposed 2007-2012 TTP (with public comment] [20 minutes]
4. Iriformation Only: Department Monthly Report:s (estimated meeting: minutes*l
Mav 30, 2006 - Dav A.fler Memorial dxv Holidav - NO MEETING
June 6, 2006, Studv Session. 6:00 n.m. [due date Thurs, May 25]
1. Advance Agenda - Mayor (5 minutes)
2. Council Check-in iMayor ' (5 minutes)
3. City Manager Comments - Dave Mercier (S minutes)
June 13. 2006.12egular Mceting, 6:00 p.m. [due datc Thurs, .Tune 11 1. YCT1iLTC IiEA12I3VG: 2007-2012 Transnortation Improvement Plan (11P) (I S minutcs]
2. FUBLIC TiEA .R.TNG: Cable Franehise - Tvlorgan Koudelka [15 minutes]
3. Cansent tlgenda: Minutes, Claims, Payroll . [5 minutes]
4. First Reading Proposed Ordinance for Street Vacadon STV 01-06 - Karen Kendall [5 minutes]
5. Proposed Resolution Adopting 2007-2012 TIP - Steve Worley (10 minutes] [estimated meetin~: minutes*]
Sat, Juue 17, 2006: 'Micl-Year CnunciUStaff Retreat (Counci(member Denenny's Cabin)[due `Churs, May 251
Tentutive agenda itenrs inclucle: '
Upclated Firiarrcial forecast Cotmcil Goal.s for 2006 (suh-area plcrnning?)
Coruzcil Coals for 2007 Annexution Approaches
$u.siness Plunnit7g Teinplate
(AWCAn►runl Conference, ,Ticne 20-23, 2006)
June 20.2006. Studv Session. 6:00 p.m. (possibrlrryofcar,cellution duE to.4WCjt9eeting) [due (late Thucs, June 81 ~
Dra$ Advanoc Agcnda 4/12/2006 4:37 PM Fage 2 of 3
June 27, 2006. Reeulf►r MeetinL-, 6:00 a.m. [due clale Thurs, June 151
1. Consent Agencla: Vfinutes, Claims, Payrnll - [5 minutes]
~ 2. First Reading f'roposed Ordinance for Street Vacation STV 01-46 - Karen 1Cendall [5 minutes]
3. Infornlation Only: Department Monthly Reports
Julv 4, 2006 -Holiday NO MEET1NG
,Tulv 11, 2006, Reeular Meetina, 6:00 n.m. [due date Thurs, June 291
1. Consent Agenda: h4inutes, Claims, Payroll [5 minutcs]
Julv 18. 2006. Studv Sessiun. 6:00 a.m. [due date Thurs, July 6]
1. Advance Agenda - iMayor (5 minuCes)
2. Cauncil Check-in Mayor (5 minutes)
3. City Manager Comments - Dave Mercier (5 minutes)
Julv 25. 2006. Reiulsir AZeetinL,, 6:00 p.m. [due date Thurs, July 13]
l. Consent Agenda: Nlinutes, Claims, Payrol) [5 minutes]
2. information Only: Deparlment Monthly Repores Aueust 1. 2006. Studv Session. 6:00 u.m. [due date Thurs, July 201
a Aueust 2006, Rep ialar Meetinf-,, 6:00 p.m. [due daee Thurs, July 271
Aueust 15,2006, Study Session, 6:00 p.m. [due date Tliurs, Aug 3]
Aueusl 22, 2006. Remular Meetin2, 6:00 a.m. [due date Thurs, Aug 101
1. lnformation Only: Department lViondily Reports
August 29, 2006, Studv Scssion, 6:00 p.m. [due datc rliurs, Aug 171
OTFIER PENDLI`G A\'D/OR Uf'CO~I~IING ISSUES/NIEETINGS:
Tnffic,.Traffic Liglrts, and Speed Limits Discussion - Neil Kersten
Joint BoCC and City Council Meeting Regarciing Joint Planning Ageement and Contricking
. Pandemic Response Strategies - Fire District Chief Mike Thompson
Prism/PluslFadal (Pvicel Data Locator) System - Chris 13erg
Central Valley School Diskrict Impact C'ee Request Proposed Sidewalk Ordinance
Sewer Collection Systems - iNei) Kersten
SEPA Mitigation Strategies - Cary DriskelUGreg V1cCornlickNeil Kersten
~ Iylanned Unit Development (1'UU) Policy Issues = Marina Sukup/Mike Connelly
Dale Siedman, Jerry Lindscy - to report on 1he North/SouFh Frceway
estimated meeting time does not include time for public couuuents]
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demorandum
To: City Council
From: Cary P. I7riskell, Deputy City Attorney
CC: Dave Mercier, C.ity Manager•
Date: April 1$, 2006
Re: Proposed draft ordinance an City logo usage
This memorandum is to provide a brief background on a proposed ordinance drafted by
staff that was drafted to provide clarity for the Council and othcrs regarding use of the official City logo. a Around the time of ils f.ormation, the City solicited designs from members of the public
for an official city logo. The current logo design was chosen from a large number of
submittals. The logo is lcgally the property of the City, and has value as a recognizable
symbol of the City.
To cnsure that membezs of the public did not use the logo impzoperly, the City registered
the logo with the Washington Secretary Af State. On July 1, 2003, the Secretary o:f State
. certified that accord'uig to the records filed in his o,ffice, the trademark "City oC Spokane
Va11ey wilh Design" was registcred to the City of Spokane Valley, filE number 31689,
issued June 23, 2003, and expiring June 23, 2009.
As a result of thcse actions, the City of Spokane Valley has exclusive right to use the
logo, or to designate who can use the logo. Since that time, if sornebody wanted to use
the logo, they have needed to ask the Council for permission to use it. This has creaced
sanie difficulties for those wanting ta use the logo because of timuig, and tlle Cotuicil in
accommodating thcm. In an cfforr to resolve some of these problems, staff drafted this
proposecl orclinanee for guidanee on those uses Nvhieh do not require permission, and
when permission is specifically nccessary from the Council. It also identifies several
prohibited uses, and provides a penalty provision for violations of the ordinance.
In summary, this proposed ordinance was drafted with the capectation t;hat the Council
could identify routine uses not speci:f.ically requiring Council approval.
If you have any questions, please let me lmow.
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CITY OF SPpKANF, VALLEY
C) SP4KA_NE COUN'TY, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 06-
AN pRDItNANCE OF TFTE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COiJPITY,
WASHINGTON, ESTABLISI~IC LiMiTATTONS ON TkIE USE OF THF OFFiCTAL CITY
I.OGO OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, WASHLNGTON.
WHEREAS, the City Council established by Trademark, the City of Spokane Valley Logo, whieh depiets a
mountain and river with the name ofthe City of Spokane Valley. The Trademark was filed with the Secretary
of State for the State of Washington on ]une 23, 2003; and
WHEREAS, Secretary of State Sam Reed certified July 1, 2003, tiiat according to records on file in his office,
the trademark "City_ of Spokane Vallcy wiCh Design", is now duly registered to the City of Spokane Valley, in
the State of Washington file #31689, issued June 23, 2003 and exniring June 23, 2009; and
N'VAERFAS, pursuant to RCW 19.77.010, as registered o«mer of said logo, the City of Spokane Valley has the exclusive right to thc use of the trademark; and
WHE.RrAS, it is thc desirc of the City Couneil to establish appropriate criteria to determine whether to grant
requests to use the logo. N()W, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCLL OF THF CTT'Y OF SPOKANE VALLEY,
WASHINGTON DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
~ Section 1. Leiislative findines. 'ilie City Council,finds diatthe logo ofthe City ofSpokane Valley is a
symbol of the autbority of the City and is a valuable asset of its population. It is die intent of the City Council
to ensure that only appropriate uses arc made of said City logo.
. Section 2. Definition. Unless the conCeYt clearly requires othenvise, the definition in this section ,
applics throughout [h.is ehapter. "City Logo" or "logo" means that logo eecoeded under State of Washington
trademark #31689, with "City of Spokane Valley" and depicting a mountain and river, as illustrated below:
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Section 3. OfCcial Use. Use of the City Iogo shall be for official purposes as specifically set t'orth
below.
A. The following uses have been explicitly and eYpressly approved without the need for further Council
consent:
' I. use of logo on any official City of Spokane Valley clocument, ineluding buti not limited to starionary,
letterhead, report and report covers, envelopes, memorajidums, faaces, employce ancl elected officials' business
cards, name tags, azid name plates;
2. use of logo on Student Advisory Council (SAC) letterhead;
3. use of logo by Spokane Area Economic Development Council for tfieir marketi.ng materials, on their
websife, and in their prinYed materials that are used in recruitment, expansion and retention efforts for
~ marketing for busines,s attraction and development;
4. use of logo by Spokane Valley Chamber of Commeree fnr City of Spokane Valley promotion
through thc Chamber's map; ancl promotion of and use during, the Mayor's State of the City address;
5. use of logo by those officially involved with and for the planning, promoting and decorating
connected with thc annual Mayor's Ball, including but not limited to event wine glasses, napkins, tickets,
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INITIAL DRA.F`L" invita[ions, and other promotional materials and decorations for the Ball.
6. use of logo by PurrfeCt Logos for apparel purchase by city employees and elected officials, provided
those purchases 3re transacted while those employaes and elected officials are still serving in t•heir City
capacities.
7. use of logo by those officially involved with and for the planning of Valleyfest and aceompanying
pamde, including but not limited ta evcnt <lecorations, promotional malerials, advertisements, posters, and
temporary signs.
13.. The logo may, with Council approval, be used for other specific events that bene.fit the City of Spokane
Valley comrnunity and are not pmhibited by Section C, below.
C. Tiie City logo shall not be used pn or in connection with any adverlising or promorion fvr atiy produet,
business, organization, service, ar article, whether offered for sale for profit or offered without charge, widiout
the express consent ofthe City Couneil. The logo shall not be used in connection with any election issue, or
campaign relaled thereto. D. It is a violation of this chapter tn use any symbol that imitates the logo or that is deceptively similar in
appearance nf the logo, or in any manner dhat would bE an improper use of the logo itself'.
E. Notliing in this chapter shall pmhibit the reprotlucrion ofthe Cityi,ogo for illustrative purposes by the news
media ifthe repeoduction by the news media is incidenttl to the publication or the broadcast. Nothing in this
chapter shall prohibit a characterizarinn of the city logo from being used in political cartoons.
Seceiun 4. Penaltv for violation. Any person who violates this chapter shall bc subject to any and all
remedies available to the City under the law, inchiding but not limited to a suit for damages and/or injunctive
relief.
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Section 5. Permission for tise. Any request for use oFthe City Logo shall be submitied in writing to
the Ciry Clerk (or designee), at least 15 days in advance of the date needed; that the City Clerk shall send
written response to the requestor within ten (10) work days, and tvith Council and City Manager approval,
place the matter on an upeoming Council agenda for consideration.
Sectinn 6. Severabilitv. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase oftliis ordinanee shall be held to
bc invalid or unconstitutional by a cnurt of competent jurisdiation, such invalidity or uneonstitutionality shall
not atfect the validity or constitutionaliry of any other section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance.
Sectiun 7. Effective Date. This Orclinance shall be in full force and effect five (5) days after
publication of this Ordinance or a summary thereof in the official neNvspaper of the City.
PASSE17 by the City Council this day of , 2006.
ATTEST:
Diana Wilhite, Mayor
Christine 13aitibridgc, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
Office of the City Elttorney ~
Date of I'ublication:
Effective Date:
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Memorandum To: David Mercier, City Manager and Members of City Council
From: Nina Regor, Deputy City Manager r`
CC: Marina Sukup, Community Development Director
Greg McCormick, Planning Manager
Date: April 18, 2006
Re: Temporary Assistance to Community Development - Planning
The long anticipated adoption of the City's first Comprchensive Plan is scheduled, for .
April 25, 2006. The adoption of the Plan will require the City to prepare the appropriate
zoiuog ancl dcvelopment regulations to implemcnt the policy direction of the Plan.
1n addition to the implementation work; one of the 2006 Council Goals is to uutiale the
f:irst phase of the Sprague Corridor Revitalizaxion Planning. Tlie City solicited proposals;
O azid Gouncil authorirecl staff to neootiate an agreement witli one of the firms. The
proposa.ls allow the City to makc signi Ccant progress on this higlil}r visible part of the City, which includes consideration of a City Center; as well as the existing area of Auto
12ow. .
A.11 of thcse efforts provide a uni.que professional opportuclity for our staf-f to be on the
. graund noor of creating a development codc, aiid staff is excitcd about the prospect.
However, the high levels of ongoing pla.nning activity continue. ThE City*s cun-ent
staffuig level is not su .fficienl lo support these Iwo major City endeavors in addition to
maintaininfa response to development clients aild the general public.
As a result, the Plaiuiing Division has requested tcmporary assistance in the Form of a
tempprary Adnulustrative tassistant, ancl a Alanner contracted through a private
consulting firm (if available). 1'he Adcni.nish-ative Assistant woulcl support the praject
coordination for the Subaiea Plan and Compr.ehensivc 1'lau implementation, and would
free up Plazuier cime by taking on routine administrativc tasks, such as notification
inailings. The c;oncract Plarzner wrould provide Planner-on-Duty services, and take on the
processing of some of the current planning applications. This assistance wrould frce up
the stafftime necESSary to devote to the major projccts.
This assista.nce would continue through the end of this year, Nvith an evaluation at a later
~date to cietermine if iC needs to continue into the first quarter of neYt year.
Tetnporsry Assistance for Coinmunity Development -Planning, continueti
April 18, 2006
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The Finance Committee considered tlus proposal at its April 11, 2006 meeting, and there was unanimous supporl for it.
The estunated 2006 cost of tlle proposal is appro;cimately $100,000. This is an adciitional
cost to the budget. The City expects to receive a 'Nlew City planning grant of $60,000
from the state Community Trade and Economic Taevelopinent Dcpartment (CTED),
whieh has nor been bud;etecl. ln adclition; a review froin Ken Thompson reveals aboirt a
$30,000 increase ui the estimatcd planning t'ee revenues for 2006. Tngether, these
essentially offset the cost of this proPosal. These adjustments 'would come forward in the
City's azinual budget amendment.
Unless we hear otherwisc from Council members, it is staF1's intention to move forward
with this proposal.
Please let mc know if you have any questions or concerns.
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Citizen Satisfaction Survey
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Comcast Corporation ~
Conducted as Part of the Ascertainment Phase
of the Cable Franchise Renewal Process
Date Issued: Aprii 18, 2006
Table of Contents
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Executive Summary '
Survey Overview 5
Section A- Characteristics of Respondents 7
Section B- Customer Service I 1
Section C- Community Needs and Inberests 16
Secdon D- Local Pubiic Access 19
Section E- Internet Usage 22
Conclusion and Recommendations 24
Appendix - I (Survey Questions) 28
Appendix - II (Open-ended Responses) 43
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Executive Summary
TFte first step in tfie cable franchise renewal process is the ascertainment phase, in
which the City evaluates the past performance of Comcast and assesses the future
cable-related needs of the cammunity of Spokane Valley_ As part of tfie ascertainment
phase a survey was conduded to evaluate Comcast's ability to provide cable related
services to our community. This survey was conduded in order to analy2e the
performance of the cable operator Comcast as well as some of the charaderistics and
needs of the community. Clearwater Research, Inc. ("Clearwater") conducied a random
telephone survey of City residents utilizing a survey instrument designed by City staff
with the assistanca of Clea[water. This telephons survey involved 454 randomly
selected Spokane Valley residents, both Comcast subscribers and non-subscribers and
occuRed over a three week period during May and June of 2005. The calls were made
at different times of the day, on different days of the week, and in all zip codes in tfie city
in an attempt to reach all segments of the papulabon in tfie City. The following survey
results have a margin of error of 4.596. This mangin of error indicates that if the study
were replicated city-wide, the resutts would fall within 4.9 points of the findings reported
in thfs namative 95 Gmes out of 100. The survey consisted of approximately 50
questions, depending on how a responcient answered, and it look approximatefy six to
seven minutes to administer the sunrey. The interviews took place on d'rfferent days of
the week and at different times ot the day in order to encompass all segments of the
population.
Based on the information gathered throughout this sunrey, certain impartant issues
regarding the cab{e service became apparent. The first is that the driving criGcism I
behind the majority of the respondents was the "casY of cable services in the area.
Several key areas of cable services were analyzed and tfie price charged for cable
related services was the primary area of dissatisfacdon among those surveyed
With regard to customer service, this report neveals that tfie majority of those surveyetl
(88°!0) thinks that Comcast {xovides good to excellent servic:e when visiting the Iacal
office. For those who called Comcast for a variety of reasons, 78% think that the service
was good to excellent as we{I. The ability of Comcast to provide a high level of customer
service is also seen in such areas as installation and repair service, with a satis(actian
rating of 95% for both categories. The averall satisfadian among those surveyed with
regard to sound quality►, picture quality, and system reliability is also highly rated at 97%,
96°r6, and 95% respectively. Dispute resolution, billing practices, and change
notfication also have a high level of satisfadiai, ranging from 84%-89% while 78% of
respondents were satisfied with the variety of programming. Only 38% were satisfied
with the cost of cable television
Most respondents (90%) felt that emergency broadcast and weather updates were
important while 47% placed a high degree of importance on having high definition
programming. Less impoKant to respondents was personal video recording (22''/0) and
video-on-demand (21%). Customized programming packages, often referred to as a la
carte programming, also received only mild support, as only 33% af respondents
supported this option.
Wrth respect to the local public access portion of this survey, this survey indicates that
nearly one-third of those surveyed find public, educational and govemment (PEG)
broadcasting to be either important or very important to our community. Programs such ~
as Spokane Valley arts, history and culture; city govemment meetings; K- 12 school
activities and instructional courses; public safety and courses; and special events from
local colleges and universities are the mast desired programs that subscribers would like
to see
Many residents are atso utilizing Comcast to supply mtemet service, with 26% of
respondents subscribing to Comcast high-speed intemet. Of those, mast respandents
spend 1-5 hours per day on the intemet. The cable system may also be supporting a
large number of phone service users in the future, as 29% of respondents thought that
intemet phone serviCe tfirough Comcast was either very important or important while
another 20% thought it was somewhat important
The following narrative analyses the results of the survey and concludes with a summary
and recommendations.
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Survey Overview
The City of Spokane Valley ("City") incorporated as a cdy on March 31, 2003. At the
time of incorporation the City inherited the cable franchise agreement betrnreen Spokane
County and the Comcast Corporation ('ComcasY). Comcast is the only provider of
cable television services in the City, and has approximately 22,000 subscribers in the
City. This franchise agreement expires on September 4, 2006. Comcast invoked the
new franchise process as established by the Federal Cable Act of 1984 and the Federal
Telecommunications Act of 1996. The first step in the cable franchise renewal process
is the ascertainment phase, in which the City evaluates the past performance of
Comcast and assesses tfie future cable-related needs of the community of Spokane
Valley. As part of the ascertainment phase, a survey was conducted to evaluate
Comcast's ability to provide cable related services to our community. The anelysis of
this data enables The City to consider whether
A. Comcast has substantially comptied with the material terms of the existing
franchise and with applicable law;
B. The quality of ComcasYs service has been reasonable in light of community
needs;
C. Camcast has the financial, legal, and technical abiiity to provide the services,
faalities, and equjpment set forth in the proposal;
D. Comcast's proposal is reasanable to meet the future cable-related community
needs and interests, taking into account the cost of ineeting such needs and
interests.
This survey was conducted in order to analyze the performance of the cable operator
Comcast as well as some of the charaderistics and needs of the cammunity.
Clearvwater Research, Inc. ("Cleaiwater") conduded a randam telephone survey of City
residents utilizing a survey instrument desigrved by City staff with the assistance of
Clearvvater. This telephone suroey invotved 454 randomly seleded Spokane Valley
residents, bath Comcast subscribers and non-subscribers, and occuRed over a three
week period during May and June of 2005. The calls were made at different times of the
day, on different days of the week, and in all zip codes in the c'rty in an attempt to reach
all segments of the population in the City. The following sun►ey results have a margin of
error of 4.9%, This margin of error indicates that if the study were replicated city-
wide, the resutts would fall +nnthin 4.9 points of the findings reported in this narrative 95
times out of 100. The survey consisted of approximately 50 questions, dependiRg on
how a respondent answered, and it took approximately six to seven minutes to
administer the survey
In some instances, a number of questions in the survey received a high level of "don't
know" (DK) responses. The proportion of respondents giving this reply is shown in the
full set of responses included in the appendix of this report. Hvwever, these DK
responses have been removed from some of the analyses (those requiring a satisfaction
rating or level of importance rating) presented in this report. In otfier words, some tables
and graphs may only display the responses from respondents who had an opinion about
a specific item. The questions that have had the DK responses removed are those that .
involve satisfadion responses or level of importance responses. Some questions
allowed respondents to select multiple answers. The analysis of these questions shows
the percentage of total respondents that were asked the question who selected each
answer The total percentage of these questions, therefore, will exceed 100%
The results of the survey fell into four categor►es. Section A of this report briefly
summarizes the characteristics af both the cuRent cable subscribers as well as the non-
subscribers in the Spokane Valley area. Section B examines the cable subscribers'
satisfaction with Comcast's customer service. Section C examines the cable-related
community needs and interests. Section D evaluates the lacal public access (PEG)
issue and examines the community's desire for future PEG programming_ Section E
briefly examines the community's intemet usage and the subsequent characteristics
surrounding those surveyed.
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Section A- Characteristics of Respondents
Of the 454 residents sunreyed, 75% (341) were currently cable subscribers, while 25%
(113) were not cabie subscribers.
Number of Subscribers and Non-subscrlbers Surveyed
Nort-
subscrlbera
25'h 3ubscribefs
" 75%
Non-Subscriber Analvsis
Non-subscribers were asked why they have never subscribed to cable TV (multiple
answers allowed). Forty-nine percertt (4996) of respondents selecied cost as a reason.
Twenty-six percent (26%) said it was because they either do not watch N at all, or do
not have the time to watch TV, while 21% said it was because they already subscnbe to
a satellite pfovider. Three peroern (3%) acknowledged that it was due to objectionable
programming that they had never subscnbed to cable.
RQaaona /or Never SubscnbiRg
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x R..pon..s
Those who were pr8viously cable subscnbers but had discontinued service were asked
why they stopped subscribing to cable (multiple answers allowed). The most cornmon
response (65%) was cost, wfiile changing to a satellite provider (15%) and service
i6sues (15%) were the next two most frequent reasons for canceling service. Sixteen
percent of the respanses (16%) indicated that service was cancelled due to either too
much objectionable programming or lack of interesting programming.
Roasons for Stopping Subscriptlon
Cost - , - - ,-r i ti 1 ~ 55X jap
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Satelllte Substrtber 15'yL
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Ob}nctionabde Progrsmmtrtg
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% Responses
Current Subscriber Analvsis I
When currant cable subscribers were asked wfiat level oi sennce they subscribed to,
54°k responded with the Bas[c Service Tier (lacal channels and 75 tatal channels) at a
current cost of $46_49 per month. A tatal oi 24% subscribe to the Digital Service Tiers
(incJuding local channels), which inGude the Digital Classic, Digital Plus, Silver, Gold,
and Platinum tiers, cunently $55.4$, $59.48, $75.48, $88.48, and $105.48 respectively
per month. Twenty percent (20°k) of those surveyed subscxibe to the Limited Basic
Service Tier (local channels 33 tatal channels), which costs $15.95 per month (as of
January 2006).
Current cable subscribers were also asked whether or not they subscnbe to any
premium channels, such as HBO or Showtime, in addition to their cuRent service
package. Only 15°k of respondents report having a premium channel.
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Those surveyed were asked how much television they watch each day, and the vast
majoRty (789G) watches between one and five hours.
Subsaibers were also asked how tong they had been cable TV subscribers. The length
of time subscribers have subscribed to cable in the Spokane Valley area ranges from
less than one year to over twenty years.
Length of tlme subscribara havQ had cabls service
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Fifty-five (55°r6) percent of subscribers reported having one or two Ns connected to
cabte, while 34% reported having three or more N's connected.
Subscribers werz questioned as to which programmmg they currently watch on cable
N. The top five answers given were news, major networks, sports, movies, and
science and documentary programming.
--Programs -CurtentJY_YYatruhad _ _
News - - 36%
tllapr Networts 15%
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ScbncolpocumenLrles 22% I I
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X Responses
The infomnation obtained indicates that the majority of cable subscnbers surveyed
subscnbes to the Basic Service tier, has one to two Ns linked to cable, watch 1 to 5
hours of N per day, has subscribed to cabfe N for 1 to 5 years and watch a wide
variety of programming. I
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Section B - Customer Service
The faliowing analysis examines the customer service of Comcast with the purpose of
determining if Camcast has been meeting the needs of the City's residents. Topics in
this secc;tion include local Comcast office visits, customer service calis made to Comcast,
and other customer service features.
Local Comeast Office Visits
Twenty-eight (28%) of those surveyed indicated that they had visited the local Comcast
office. Of that 28%, 56g6 did so to retum or pick-up equipment, while 24°rb did so to pay
a bill (muttiple answers allowed).
Reasorre for YaiUng Comeast Office
Rotum Pkk-up EQulpmc-1t 056%
i rPay Bin
Change tyye of Mnko 12%
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x Rasponses
Subscnbers were asked to rate the level af service they received when visiting the
Comeast otfice. Forty-seven percent (47°76) repated receiving excelfent sefvice, 41 %
reported receiving goad service. 696 reported reoeiving fair service, and 6% reported
receiving poor service.
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Servlce Satlsfaction
l3ood bsrvla
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Fair sx
ExcaimM
Servlce 17'G
Poor 6%
Those surveyed were asked which services they felt should be offered at a local
Comcast office The three most requested senrices were face-to-face customer service,
bill paying, and a place to retum equipment. Currently, no Comcast office exists in the
City, the closest offioe being located in Spokane, WA at 1717 East Buckeye Avenue,
which is 8.1 miles from the Spokane Valley City Hall (approximaisly a 20 minute dnve).
Customer Service Calls Made to Comcas! I
Fifty-one Rercent (51%) of those surveyed had called Comcast for ather reasons than
installation
Percentage of Subscribera that Called Comcast
- - - - - cmMd ca,r,.a.
91%
r,m na c.ai
cwewi
49%
Of tfie 51% of those who did call Comcast, 27% called in regards to signal quality
problems, 25% called in regards to loss of cable service, another 22% called in regards
to changing their type of service, and 20% called in regards to billing questions
Retaons for Calling Comcast
Signal Qudlty ProDlvns
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lasa d Servica 25%
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BMOnp Sfiwn - _ = 20~i
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other 18'!G
Oti. 6% 1091 16% 20'Y. tfX 30%
% RRlpOf1fM
Witfi regard to the response af customer service representatives, seventy-one percent
(7196) of those who calied report not receiving a busy signal, while 10q6 report receiving
a busy signal upon calling.
Seventy-two percent (72q6) of those who called report having to wait 1 to 5 minutes for a
representative, approximately 896 report having to wait 6 to 10 minutes for a
representative.
Seventy-eight percent (7896) report receiving good to excellertt service, 12% report fair
service while 1036 report poor service. This signifies that the vast majority of customers
were helped by the Comcast repxesentatives in a timety manner, and that they were
happy with the customer service provided.
LavM d SNfsbctfon Mnonq CaMrs
Good !o
Exutlent SKVtce
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1*40
pppr Fair
tOX 12%
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Problem Resolution
Of the 211 respondents surveyed who either called andlor visited the Comcast office
conceming a problem, 43% report receiving same day service while 10% report
receiving next business day service. Twenty-five percent (25%) did not recall how long it
took Comcast to begin working on the probiem
Subscnbers were asked fo give their opinion as to what action they would take if
Comcast was unable to resolve a problem. The top five answers given were that 35%
wauld choose to disconnect their service with Comcast, 2696 would switch to a satellite
provider, 15% would choose 'other metlhods, 5% would chaose to lodge a complaint
with Comcast, and 2% would ca(I the Federal Communications Commission. No
respondents reported that they would contact the City. The City's name and phone
number is listed as the local fraRChise authority on Comcast subscriber bills and is the
prefeRed next step after cantacting Comcast. This would indicate that the ciry needs to
better inform the citizens that this option exists to them
Customer Service Features I
Cable subscribers were asked about their degree of satisfaction in regard to a variety of
Comcast customer service features. Respondents were giving the option of choosing
one of four satisfaction levels: very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied,
and very dissatisfied. The overall satisfadion level was calculated by combming both
the very satisfied and somewhat satisfied responses
Overall Satisfaction
Instollatlon o/ $arvlca•
R"ll'Sefvltos ' - _ _ _ _ _ - -
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C ustornor Senlee Rep. -
KnowlMp•
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D4sputo Rewiutlon = - - -
Btlllnp Pncilces
NOttflcaqon of C11af1p* - - -
In 3ervlces
10% 2014 70'X 40K 0% 40X TO% dOiG BOX 100%
■ X SatlstacUon
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The average level of satisfaction among the six categories Iisted in the graph above was
9096 witfi all categories rating 84% or higher. This suggests that the overall level of
satisfadion among the cable subscribers was high and that the vast majority of cable
subscribers felt that Comcast was meeting their needs in these areas.
Qualitv and Value of Cabte Service
When asked to rate their level of satisfaction among cable service issues, again the
overwhelming majority were satisfied with issues such as sound quality, pidure quality,
system reliability, and the vanety of programming. However, the issue of the cable rates
that Comcast charges its customers was an area that saw Iittle satisfaction.
Overall Sadsfaction
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8ysbm Wlimbiijty
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Pmqrsmming
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X 3atlsfactfon
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Section C- Community Needs and Interests
Cable Senrice Features
Part of the ascertainment phase of the cable franchising process is to determine the
cable-related needs and interests of the community. Cable subscnbers were asked to
rate the importance of features available in tfie cable industry in various marfcets around
the country. Respondents were given the choices of very important, important,
somewhat importarit, or not at all important. Overall importance was calculated by
combining the very impartant and important responses. The overwhelming majonty
(90%) of thase surveyed be{ieved that it was important to have emergency broadcasting
and weather updates. Slightly less than half (47%) believed that high definition
programming was important, while personal (digital) video recording (22%) and video on
demand (21 were rated low as to their importance
Overall Importance of cable service foatures
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Emerpsncy 8rosdcaet ~Q
and Weather Updstas '
N►qh Definltbn Prog. - 47x
Personal Vltfoo jZx
Racwdlnp .
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:;104. sa% ,o% sow, so% 10% ao% eo-•~
■ X tmportanco
Customized Proaramminq Packaqe
Most respondents (67°r6) indicated that they would be either somewhat unHkely or very
unlikely to purchase a customized programming package that includes a minimum
monthly connection fes and an additional charge per selected channel
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Purchase ot Customized Package
Very IlkeFy
129L
3omewftri I{kNY
21%
Vary unllkoly
39% ~
Somr~
unUkely
IS%
Fu,ure Cabl,Decision
When considenng which of the following matters the most with regard to non-
subscribers' future decision to subscribe to cable N service, 35% responded with the
prioe that Comcast charges, 4% responded with availability of quality programming, 496
responded with the choice of channel packages that Camcast offers. 3% responded with
"don`t know", 19b responded with the level of customer service provided by Camcast,
and 1% responcied wgh Picture/Sound Quality. Forty percent (40%) responded with "all
are equally importarit'.
When asked wfiich of the follawing matters the most with regard to subscribers cable N
service, the majonty of respondents (59%) indicated that "all are equally important" with
respect to Pnce, Availability at Quallty Programming, Choice of Channel Packages.
Picture/Sound Quality, and Customer Senrice. Twenry-four peroent (24%) indicated that
price matters most.
ProarammingLPreferences
When asked which type of programming subscxibers would like to see more of, the top
five responses included mavies, family programming, science and documentary
programming, educational programming, and major networks. (This question received a
high level of DK responses - 110 total DK responses)
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Programs Respondents Would Llke to See More of
MIoYii-t ~ 21%
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Famlty Prvg►amminy 13% I
SclentelDocumentar+es
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% Responses I
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Section D- Local Public Access
Public, Educational Govqmment Program in PEG Access
The foltawing material covereci in this section will provicie an analysis of Public,
Education, and Govemment Channels, atso known as "PEG`. Pursuant to the Cable Act
of 1984 and the Telecommunications Act of 1996, franchising authorities may require
cabte operators to set aside channels for public, educational, or govemmental use.
Public access channels are available for use by the general public. The public can
produce their own program and broadcast it over the public access channeis. These
channels are usually administered either by the cable operator or by a third party
designated by the franchising authority.
Educational access channets are used by educational institutions for educational
programming. Time on these channeEs is typically allocated by either the franchising
authority or the cable operator among local schools, oolleges arxf universities.
Governmental access channels are used for programming by agencies of local
govemment. In most jurisdictions, the franchisirtg authority directly oonVols these
channels. A city, for example, may dhoose to broadcast city council meetings for greater
public access to important information
PEG channels are not mandated by federal law; rather they are a right given to the
franctiising authority, wfiich it may choose to exercise. The decision whether to require
the cable operator to carry PEG programming is up to the local franchising authority.
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Importance of PEG to Spokane Vailev Residents
Importance of PEG
very Important -
Imporunt ~ I
3omwvhat Important ~x
Not Al All Important - - - - -
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0'fL 6% tOX 16% 29°b 2S'N. 30% 369(.
■ % ImportanCo
Sixty-five percent (65%) belisve that PEG is a somewhat important to very important
aspect to the programming in our community. The remaining one-third thinks that it is
not important at all
Desired Proqramminq on Local Access Channels ~
When asked what types of programs subscribers would like to see on local access
chanrtels, the top five responses gfven were (1) programs about Spokane Valley arts.
history, and culture; (2) city govemment meetings; (3) K- 12 school activities and
instructional courses; (4) public safety and ernergency infomnation; and (5) courses and
special events from local colleges and universities.
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Programs Reapondents Would Uke to 8ee on Loca! Acceas Channwb
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Proqnna Atioul Scn' 1 Q%
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0'~, 10•l. 20X 30'. 101i. 50% 60'1y
% R!lp01f5B8
Those surveyed were asked if they had ever used the local public access N Studio,
portable equipment, or ever taken part in access (PEG) training. Ninety-eight percent
(98%) answered 'no,` while only 2% answered 'yes'.
Local PubHc Accesa Studfo Usage
Yes rlo
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No 98 ia
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Section E - Internet Usage
Comcast currenUy offers high speed intemet service to City residents_ This report bnefly
analyzes the intemet usage in this area in order to determine the capaciry demand on
the cabie system as a whole, as well as to see if tfie future cable related needs of the
commurnty could possibly be affected by an increased demand of intemet services in
our area
When asked how current cable TV subscribers connect to the internet, 33% indicated
that they currently use a dial-up modem, 26% indicated that they currently use
ComcasYs cable modem. 12% indicated that they use a digital subscriber line (DSL),
and 1% said they used wireless intemet services. Twenty-six percent (26°r6) indicated I
that they do not have any internet services in their homes, while 2°rG responded with a
"don't know" response.
Various Internot Connections
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Ulet•up Nlodom 331A
Comcest Cabia Modem
Ho Intornet Sorvices -
USL ~
Wlrnless IrHemal 1%
Survlces - - - - - - - -
0;4 5'X. 10% 15% 20% 259L 30'X 351f4
'R Paople
Next, those surveyed were asked how much time per day they spent on-line. Fffty
percen! (50%) indicated that they spend one hour or less per day. Another 21 °Io
indicated they spent two hours per day, while 20% indicated they spend three to five
hours per day on-line. The remaining 10% responded with six to fourteen hours per day_
AmouM ot Houra per Day on the Intemet
sax
aox .
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Subscribers were also asked about the importance of Corncast offering to provide
intemet phone servic8 in this area. Forty-one percent (4196) responded with Not At All
Impartarrt, 2096 responded with Somewhat Important, 17% responded with Very
Important, and 12% responded with Important.
Importance ot internet phone service
Vsry tmportAnt
ImpOrtent
Sorttewhtt Important -
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MotAtAlllmponenl 4'1%
0!G SY. 10% 16% IO% 25'f► 30X 35% 10'16 46X
SG Importanc•
With regard to the future use of the intemet by thase surveyed, the top five answers
given were (1) conduding financial transactions oniine; (2) shanng photos, music, or
videos; (3) telecommuting; (4) video games over the intemet; and (5) interactive
communication with government officials.
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ConCl11s1o11 aC1d Rect?m~endatIoI1S
Accvrding to the survey. 75% of eesportdents are sUbscribers to Comcast's cabEe
kelewasion services, dndicatirtg that a Cafge rttajority of households in the City utilize cab1e
televissort servioekse
The oost of cable serv'toe offered by Corncast was the prevasiing kheme in this survey
repart, with 49°r6 of thow uvho had never subs~chbed to cable indicating that cast was the
main reason, and 65% of those that stopped sutrscribing #o t-abFe statirag the price vw+as '
the reasarr, In addft9on. 83% of subscribers included priee as an item that mafters most ~
in regard to their cabie servsce and 75°l5 of nonasubscribers selecteti price as one of the
itern5 that maifiers rrrost in regard to their #uture dec"rsion ta subscrite ta r.abGe. The cost
of cable service also had the {owest satasfac:tion rating of all cabMe service topics at 3$'dI'o.
Whils Comcast has srnplemenked asenior and disabGed discount for qualifying
subscriters on theif Iirniteri basic kier, the cruerall perceptron in Ehe corrzmunity rernains
that cable television is #o4 expensive.
7wenty eight percent (28'~~) of subscribers have visrted the lvcaV Comcast oFfice prirryarily
for the purpose of dropping o#F equipmenk or paying a biU_ Currentiy, Comcas# has rto
offw in the Ci#y, nor do they have a paymerrt or drop-caff iacility. Several cornments
+rwere rer.eived from subscribers wco wrouEd li~~ a Corrrcast outlet in the City_ Most
subscnbers wvh+a visked the office in Spokane repc~~~d receiving excellent or good
service. It is recommended that efforts be made to ha've a Comcast payment ar,d
equipmerit drop-Off site an the Ciky.
Fifty-one perc+ent (51%) of subscrwbers have called Cameast for reasons other than
instaflation and rnost (72%) had ko wait f►re minutes or Ress, aIthough 10°+6 reported
rer.eiving a busy signal_ Seuenty-eight percmnt (78%) reported gocad to excellent service
vvhile 10% reported poor serviw. Comcast has main#ained acustomer serv'tce cen#er
with a toli-free telephone number accordong to the terms af the existing franchise
agreement. fl+#ost subscribers calling in are accommodafed iri a reasonable amoun# of
time. TwentyYfiue pefceni. (25%) of thase calling Corraeast did so ber.ause of a serv[ce
outage. Servi+ce oukages may conRribufe to a Frigh ualume of calls that rnay resuit Pn a
bijsy signa1, explainirrg the 'l0~'.~ of callers that received a busy signal_ Signal out~ges do
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not, however, appear to be a frequent occurrence according to other customer service
results.
4f tfiose respondeMs who could recall when Comcast worked on their problem, most
indicated that Comcast began woric on the same or next business day. Respondents
were aiso asked what they would do if Comcast was unable to resolve a problem. Most
indicated that they would cancel tfieir service or switch to satellite. No one said that they
would contact the City, and only eight respondeMs knew that contacting the FCC was an
option. Many cities have chosen to provide infocmation on their websites instructing
citizens how to proceed with cable service disputes
When asked about Comcast customer service and the quality of their cable service, the
vast majonty of respondents stated that they were very satisfied or somewtlat satisfied.
Vanety of programming had the lowest level of satisfadion at 78%. Comcast has begun
offering a family tier of programming as well as many video on demand shows to
increase programming options for subsuibers. When presented with the option of
se{eciing a customized programming package, only 33% of respondents indicated that
they would be very likely or somewhat likely to take advantage af this programming
option.
In regard to the future cable-related needs of the community, respondents answered that
pnce is the most important aspect ot caD4e, emergency broadcast notification, weather
updates, and high-definition programming are important features, and they would like to
see more moviss, family, and educational programming. In additian to the programming
features and cost discount mentioned earlier, Comcast is also providing high-deFnition
broadcests to meet the needs of the community.
Public, educational, and govemment (PEG) programming has been coupled with cable
television for mast of its existence. Public acxess has given residents a voice
throughout their community; educational access has allowed residents to participate in
distance leaming; and govemment programming can allow residents to have access to
their goveming bodies and allow the govemment agencies to be accountable to their
constituents. As a new city, Spokane Valley does not have govemment programming, is
served by the educational programming of ttie Cable Advisory Board for Lsaming and
Education, and its residents can conNnue to access ComcasYs public access facility
through the life of the current franchise agreement (through September 4, 2006). The
City is allowed to negotiate for PEG-related capital support from Comcast but the City
must provide aperational support. When asked about PEG, 65% of respondents
believed that PEG is somewhat important to very important. Thirty-four percent (34%)
thought that PEG was not at all important. The City is continuing to collect comments in
on PEG, as this appears to be ane the most difficutt choices facing the City during
franchise negotiations. Respondents were asked what type of programs they would like
to see on PEG channeis. While no type of programming received an overvvhelming
response, the two most popular responses refleded a desire by residents to see
programming specific to Spokane Valley (Programs about Spokane Valley arts, history,
and culture and govemment meetings). There was less interest in using the pubtic
access facility, with only 2% of respondents indicating that they had ever used the
current facility. If the City decides to continue providing public access, it may want to
consider examining ways to increase the public's knowledge about this service
Comcast currently provides internet service fo 26% of those surveyed, which suggests
that there is a moderate demand placed upon the system and that future increases will
certainly place an even greater demand upon the cable system as a whole. There was a
moderate amount of interest expressed in phone service offered by Comcast, with 29%
of respondents indicating that this service was important or very important and another
20°r6 indicating it is somewhat important Comcast rolled-out their phone service in the
City after this survey was completed
Comcast continues to upgrade their system to match demand and take advantage of
technological innovations. Comcast has upgraded their system state-wide, utilizing
fiber-optic lines. They have also added 200 customer service representatives in the
state of Washington to handle sales, billing, repair, artd intemet cal{s. Locally. Comcast
has is now offering high definition channels, digital video recording, video-on-demand.
and digital telephone service. The City is conducting a technical review of the local
Comcast system in April of 2006, and will be conducting another public hearing in June
of 2006
The results of the citizen satisfaction survey indicate that most subscnbers are satisfied
with the performance of Comcast. City residents could be additionally served by having
Comcast tist the basic service tier and associated price as an option on their website,
and to have customer service representatives include this option when asked to provide
a list of available service options. In addition, the added convenience of an equipment
drop-off and/or payment site in the City witl also benefit the City residents. It is also
recommended that the City gather additional infom►ation on PEG and alluw for the
possibility of capital funding and the utilization of PEG channels in the future.
Appendix - I (Survey Questions)
05-391 Spokanr Vallcy Cablr Sumey
:'11tcr ilhe introduction, alternaiives and general information gatlicri,ig (location ot
househald, 7iP cude, etc.), the substantive qucstions Txrtaining tci rahle television ser\ ire
actually begin with question #10.
Pereentnges rue rounded to the nearest whole numtkr (c►r tenth) and thrrrliorc atis~%ers to
somc questions may range from 99 tu 101°Jo.
(1uestiuns pcrtaining to lcvcls of satisfaction havc the "nK" :inci "Rrfusrd" respaiiscs
li;ted; however, they are nat calrulateri intt, the analysis in ordcr to accuratelv determine
the specific levels of satisfaction
( X ) = Number of responses
( N1A) = Multiple Answers Alluwrd ( Percentagcs shown arc: of total msponJents ,clec:ting
e.ach answer; totnl pcrc;cntages do nut cyual 100°0)
10) f)oe:s your household eurrcntly subscribe to cable teJrvision'?
i YES (341) - Skip to question 30 75%
? NO (113) - Un to question 15 25%
7 Dt)N'1' KNUW (0) 0%
9 REi=USED (0) A%
I~) I Lis %our houschulci r%cr suhticribrd t0 c3111e [CIC\ Itiil)I1 l[1 Sfh,kanc Vallcy.,
I YL:S (.52) - tikip I~) quctition ?i 46%,
? NU (58) - On tu question 20 51'%
7 DON'.1' KNUW (3) 3%
9 R1l FU5I:U (0) 0%
_'i)) T'or what n3sons havc you ncver subscribed to cable TV in tipokane Vallcy.' t h1:1 I
1 I 'N01- AV;111.:1131 f-: ( l ~
12 C'C)SI' (30) 49%
13 SATLLLITr Si1iiSCR[I3ER (13) 21 %
14 NU T1ML1llON'T WATCH N(16) 26%
15 POOR RLPUI'A'I'ION UF CABLE COMPANY (1) l%
16 LACk UF [NTFRES'I'ING PItC)GRAMS (U) 00/1,
17 'I'00 MANY 013JECTIONABI_E PROGRAtilS 3`yo
IR PRL-:FER LOCA1. ( IIANNCLS (0) 0%
19 UTHER (9) 15%
77 DON'T KNOW (1) 1%
99 REFLJSED (0) 0"/p
25) Why did you stop subsrribing to cable TV? (MA)
1 I MQVEU/NU't' AVAILABI.F. (1) 2%
12 COST (34) 65%
13 SAT'FI_L[7E SUE3SGItIBCR (8) 15%
14 NO TIMFJT)0N'1' WA'['C1-I T'V (I) 2°/p
IS SERV[CE ISSUE (8) IS%
16 LACK OF INTCRESTTNG PROGRAMS (4) S%
17 TOO MANY OBJCCTIONAIII.E PROCiRAMS (4) 8%
18 PREFL-'R L(?C AL Cf {ANNEI:S (1) 2%
19 0Tlf1=R (2) 4%
7 l)(►N'T KNOW' (I)) 0%
9 REFUSLD (U) 0"/0
iU) f low many ycars havc rlou subscritxd to cablc 'I'V in Spokane VaIlcy''
YEARS
606 I.FSS THAN UNE YEAR
777 DON'T ICNOW
999 RFFLISED
NOTE: ROLtND "f0 WFiOLE YT'.AR
Ycar(s) N O[ Subscribers Years N nf Subscriben Ycars N Of Subscribera
>1 30 11 ~ 2 I 22 ~ 2
1 19 i 12 I IA I 23 0
2 27 ~ 13 2 24 4
3 26 ~ 14 1 I 25 I 5
4 18 15 I 35 ~ 26 I t► 4 30 I 16 I 2 ~ 27 I 0
6 9 I 17 I 1 ~ 28 O
7 I 12 I 18 9 I 29 1
8 14 I 19 0 30 6
9 I 7 20 20 40 2
10 30 21 0 I
~ .
• =1 year - 30 subscribers
~ 1 ta 5 years - 120 subscribers
• G to 10 years - 72 subscribers
■ 11 ta 40 years - 102
■ 17 niused to answcr this yurstion
Which of the follawing levels of cable service da yau subscribe to: (Only it':t i~)= i -
~e's ) I
1 l.imited I3asic (69) 20%
2 Rasic ( 184) 44%
3 Digital Package (82) 24%
7 UvN"C KIvOW (6) 2°/p
9 RL•'FUSI:D (0) 0%
40) Do youu subscribe to any prcmium chanuiels, surh zs ! i13U or 5howlime. in addition to
vuur ,en-ice package:'
1 YLS (50) 15%
? Nn (29I ) 85%
7 bUN''1' KNOW (O) 0%
9 RLFLf 5L:D (0) 0"/0
45) On averagc, how many huurs a day do you watch teizvision?
IfOIJRS
66 > I HOUR 2%
77 DON'T KI`OW (7) 2°/a
99 RCFl1SED (0) 0%
NO"IZ: RUUNL) TU w11UI,FIf0l!tt5
_ _
~ tiours sQeat wstchina cabic TV
' No responses given for 13. 17, 19. ' 1-2 3
! lours # Subsc:ribers I{ours 9 Subscriticrs 1 iours # Subscriben
1 27 (7.9%) 7 4(1.2%) 14 2(.5%)
2 77 (22.6%) 8 l 1(3.2%) 15 3(.9%)
3 76 (22.2%) 9 2(.5%) 16 1(.3%)
4 52 ({S.2%) 10 3(.9%) 18 3(.9%)
5 35 (1U.2%) 11 1(3%) 20 1(3%)
G 22 (6.5°/a) 12 30%) 24 3(.9%)
-50) How many telcvision sets in your h(iu5chold are currently cc>nncctecl tu cable?
1 ONE (89) 26°/p
2 'CWO (132) 39%
i THRE.I. (74) 22%
4 FOIJR (32) 9%
5 FIVE (8) 2%
6 ti1X c")RN1ORE (5) 1%
7 UON'T K'vOW (1) 3%
y RI:f1JSED (0) 0%
How would you rate Picture Quality?
1 VERY SATISFIED (186) 55%
2 SOMI:WIiAT SATISFILD (14()) 41%
3 SUMEWTIAT DISSATISFIi•;U (11) 3"/0
4 VFRY DISSATISrIEll (3) .9%
7 DON'T KNOW (1) 3%
9 REFUSED (U) 0%
- ;i -
60) Iiow would you ratc Souod QualitN
I VERY SAT1Sf II:U (214) G3%0
? SOMEWHATSA-I-ISF[LU (117) .14%
3 S()MEWHAT DISSATISFIFD (h) 2%
-i VERY D1SSATISFIEn (i) 1%
7 DON'T KNOW ( I
9 REFUSEU (q) 0%
05) I IUw wauld you rate Kepair Serviccs
I VLRY SATISFIED (138) 63°/,
? SOMEWNAT SATISFIED (70) 32%
i SOMFWHAT DISSATISFIFD (7) i%
4 VT=R1' I)1SSATISr(I.-n
7 DON'T hN(_)W(I 14) "
9 lt1:FU5LU (7) * -
70) [iow would you rate Billing Practicer"'
I VERY 5AT151'-'1CU ( ibl ) 48%
2 SO;vIEWHt\TSATISFIL•'U (126)
38%
3 SOMEWHAT nISSl1'rISFlED (25) 7%
-l VI-R1' DISSATISFII:U (?O) 7%
• -
7 UON'T KVO«' (9)
(ZLiF'USED (0) ; -
75) I(uw would yuu rate Systcm Reliability:'
1 VERIr' SATISFIED (193) -5 K`%
? SOME:W} ]AT SATISFIED (120) 36%
3 SONtF.WHAT 171SSATISFIFn (17) S%
4'v'F.RY D(SS:1I-ISF1I=1) (5) 1"/u
7 1)ON'T Kh() ~ 6 i* -
ItEFUSED (U) ` -
KU) t iow w•ould you rate Cable Rates"
I VEkY SATISFIED (30) 90/0
2 SOMEWHAT SATISFIED (98) 29%
3 SnMFWHAT DISSAT(SFIF.D (89) 26%
4 VERY DI5SATISrIED (120) 35%
7 DON'T KNOW (4) * -
RFT 11 `f:.l) * -
85) E{ow would yau rate Customer Sen-ice ReprrseAtative t{nowiedge''
1 VERY SATISFIED (I a9) 52%
2 SONIEWHAT SATlSF[Fn (106) 39%
3 SOMEWtiAT nISSATISFIED (12) 5%
4 Vl_EtY D1SSATISF(T-:n 1 I?1
7 I)ON"TKNUW (71) ~ -
9 RFFUSED (1) *
90) Huw would you rate NoNficatiun of C6iaages fn Scrvicc ar Rstes.''
I VERY SATISFIED (115) 37%
2 SONiFWNAT SATISFIED (147) 47%
3 Sn;V1rWHAT DISSATISFIED (26) 8%
4 VFRY f)ISSATfSFil:n (2-5) R"/p
7 n(=)N'T KNOW (`_'R)' -
9 ltETUSED (0) * -
95) Huw w'OLLId y0U !"'d1C Inatallation of 5ervice?
1 VERY SATISFIED (217) 66%
2 SUVILWI-iAT SATISFIED (96) 29%
3 SO.\1GWI-iA'I' DISSATISI=(ED (R) 2°/d
4 Vfi[ZY I)1tiSA'C[tiFlE11 (G) 2"/n
7 DON'T KNOW (13) ` -
9 REFUSED (1)
100) [{ow would you rate V9riety o! Programming''
1 VIjRY SATISFIED (13 i) 40%
2 SOVIEWl-iAT SATISF'1E-D (130) 38%
3 SOMEWHAT DISSATISF(1~.D (47) 14%
4 VERY DISSATI5!'11:[) (29) 9"/0
7 DUN''I' KNOW (0) • -
y REFLISF.D (0) • -
105) 11u,,%, would },uu ratc Uivputc Resulutiun*.'
I VE:RY SATISFIF.D (84) 46%
? sOMLwIIAT sArlsr•trD (77) 43°ib
3 SOMEWHA'I' L)ISSATISFIFD (10) 6%
4 VER1' DI5SATISF1LL) (I0) 6%
7DOti'I-KNc)W(Ii 1)
" -
y Rl:FUSLll (9) #
110) What t}pes of prugrams do you currcntly w•atch on cable TV? ( ti1A )
01 AR1'S ANn GL1I,Tl1RF. (34) I(I'%
0? AUU[O PROGRAMMING (9) 3°10
03 CANAllIAIV PROGRAMMING (4) 1%
(}=1 CIIILURL•N'S PROG[tAMMTNG (48) 14%
OS EllUCA"CIONAI, PROGRAMMING (72) 21%
OC ENV[RUNM.L•:N'T'AL (38) 11%
07 FTI-iNTC AND MINURITY [N'I"CRESTS (7) 2%
08 I :AMII.Y PR(?GRAMMIhG (48) 14%
09 GL'NER11L ENTCRTI'11NMF..NT (5 7) 17%
Ill l,OCAL PRO(:,RAMti11NG (58) 17%
11 MA10R NE"1'WURKS (120) 35%
12 MOVIES (106) 31 %
13 NEWS (122) 36%
14 RLCREATION AND I_FISURI; (34) 10"/►
15 KLLIGIOUS (13) 4%
16 SCIENCE: AND UOC[3MFNTr1RY (75) 22%
17 SIiOPPING (6) 2%
18 SI'ORTS (113) 33%
77 DON'T hNOW (i) 2%
yy RFE.I :SL•1) ( I )
1 1~) «hat t}pcs ofprograms would you lil,c tk) ~,ct• nlorc ot'.' 1 \l:1 i
Ii l ,1 RTS AND CIiLTtfRL', ( i') 02 AUDIO PROGRAMMING ( t )
03 C'ANAD(AN PROGRAMMING (f)) 0%
04 CHILDREN'S PROCiRAMN•1fNG (10) 30%
05 EDtICAT[ONAl. PRUGRA.tiiMTNG (36) 11%
06 ENVIRONMLNTAI.. (7) 2%
07 E'n1NIC AND MINORITY iNTERt=.STs i°io
08 FAMII.Y PROGRAMMING (44) 13%
09 GCNERAL ENTFRTA(NMLN'1' ( I8) 5%
10 LOCAL PROGRAMMING (5) 2%
11 MAJOR N[i fW'ORKS (17) 5°/u
I? 410V1f S (70) 21%
_ _
13 NL:WS (9) 3"/0
14 RECRLA"I-ION ANU LEISURE (9) 3%
15 RELIGIOUS (7) 2°/a
16 SCIENCE ANU DOCUMLNTARY (38) il°/p
17 SHUPPING (1) .3%
18 SPOR I'S (1$) 5°/n
77 UC)N''1' KNUW ( l 10) 32%
99 REFUSLD (17) 5%
120) Have you visited the local Comcast office?
1 YFS (95) 27.8°/p
2 NO (sl:ip to # 135)- (244) 71.5%
7 DON'T KNOVv (2) .b%
9 RI:f (15I:Ia (0) 0%
125) For what reasoiis did you visit thc C'oliicast ot3icc:' (()cil} it'~I1_2U=I - ycs) ('10:1)
i LnSS C1F CABi_F SERVTC'E (i) 1%
2 RFTURN OR PICK-UP 6QUIPMFNT (53) 56%
3 S[GNAL QUALITY PRUBLEM (0) 0%
4 B1LL[NG QUES'I'IONS (9) 9%
> TO GHANGE "1'YPE OF 511KV[CE (11) l l°/n
b TO CHANGE 'I-HE NUMBER OF CONNLC'i'IONS (O) 0%
7`I'0 PAY A DIL.L (23) 24%
8 1'O LOUGE COMPLAIN7' (0) 0"/p
y UTl-{C.R (8) 8%
77 DUN"f KNOW (2) 2%
99 REFITSED (0) 0%
130) Haw would you rzite your experience? (Only if #120=1 - yes)
1 Exccllent (45) 47%
? Good (39) 41%
3 Puir (G) 6°/.
4 Poor (5) 6%
7 DUN'T KNOW (U) -
9 REFUSED (0) -
135.) What serviCes do you feel should be otTered at the local Comcast office? (ytA)
1 FACE-TO-FACF. CUSTOMFR SERVICE (43) 13%
2 EQUIPMEN't RETURN (30) 9%
3 E'AY HILLS (42) 12%
4 ACCESS TO TECHIvICAL ASSIST'ANCE (22) 6%
_5 nTi IL• R( 34) 10%
.
7 nON' 1- KNUw (237) 7o°ia
9 REFIISED (l2) 4'%
14(1) Uuring the past two }lcars have -~-ou callcd Cumcast fcir an}, rrutiun c+thrr t}iali
iiistallation?
1 YES(173 ) 50.7%
2 NU (skip to # 165) - (166) 48.7%
7 (?OI`'T KNUW .6°/6
9 REFIJSED (0) 0'%
1451 For «hat reasotu have you callecf C'omcast? (Unly if #14U-1 -yes) (NtA)
I l.OtiS OF C'ABLL SERVIC}: (43) 25°/n
? EQL►IPMENT RETURN U1t YICK-l_rP (8) 5% ~
3 SIGVAL QUAIJTY PRUB1_EM (47) 27%
4 I3ILLING QUL•STIONS (34) 2t1°/n
5 TO CHANGE "fYPE OF SF.RVICI: (38) 220/6
6 TU CI-{ANGETHE NIIMEiER OF C'ONNEC TIONS 2°/► ~
71'0 PAY A BII,I_ (8) 5%►
8 0'1'1ILR (32) 19%
77 DON'T KNOW (1) 1%
99 Rl:I~USED (A) -
1-5(1) When yuu ealled did you get a husy sibnal Eie.fore yuu got thn►ugh? (Unly if 4140=1
- yes)
I YGS (18) 10%
? NO(I?2) 71%
7 DON' I' KNOW (33) 19%
Q RI-:1=1'tiF (O) _
IiS) Qn average, hotv many minutes did it take a customer sen ice representative tu
answer your call? (Unly if tt 140=1 - ycs)
Minutes
777 UU,I"I- KNOW (31) 18%
999 ltl:FL;tiE'D (1) 1 %
:Ninutcs # Customers 1. Minutcs Customcn I Minutes I~ C'ustomcrs
1 33 3 (19",•'o) 5 333 (19°0) 9 1(101%)
2 ;g (229u) 6 ' (1%) lU 6 OR'a)
3 15 (9%) 7 2(1 15 I0 0/101
4 5(3%) 8 3(2%) 20 20%l
160) Iiow would you describe the ability of the custamer service npresentativc to
satisfactorily address your problem7 (Only if #I40=1 - yes)
1 EXCeIIenl (66) 39%
' Gand (67) 39%
3 Fair (20) 12%
4 Puur (17) 10%
7 DON' I' KNC)W (3) -
9 RL•FIiSL•U f0l -
165) lf yout cali ur visit was to report aprohlem, how long after y-our cantact did
Comcast bcgia working on thc prohlcm7 (()nly it #140=1 - ycs or ii #120=1 - ycs)
1 SAME [)AY (91) 43%
2 NF:X'T Bi1SINF.SS nAY (22) 10%
3 DAY S I.ATFR (16) 8%
4 WCEKS LA'1TR (4) 2%
5 MORE TfIAN A MONTEI (3) 2%
6 f'ItOBI.EM NCYf' BEING RLSULVED (I(.)) 5%
7 DUN"T KNUW (53) 25%
1) Rri•Z!SF.n (12) 5%
170) If you wcre dissaliiiicd with yuur sc:n ice aricl C'o►ticast wa5 unuble tu resol\c thr
rrohlem, what would you do'?
1 CUN'fACT THE CITY UFti1'UKANF VAI.[_[;Y (0) 0%
2 CAI_L AN EI_F.CTFD UFF1C1AL (1) .3%
3 CAI.L THL' FCDL-RAI. COVIMUNICATI4NS COMti11SSIUN (8) 2.3%
4 LODGF COMPLAINT WITIi CUMCAS"I' (18) 53'%
5 DISCONNECT SEkVICE (121) 35.4'%
6 CON7'AC'1' TIiL CAR1.E ADVISOkY IiOARD (4) 1.1%
7 SWTI'CH 'I'O SA'1'ELLITE (89) 26.1%
R OTI IER (51) 15"/a
77 DUN'T KNOW {49) 14.3%
99 REFUSL'D -
175) 1 Iu%v important do }•ou lecl it is tur C'utncast to provide liig6-Definitiun
Programming?
I VERY 1MPORTANT (92) 27%
2 IMPOR'I'AN"l- (69) 20%
3 SOMEWHAT [MPORTANT (85) 25%
4 NOT AT AI.I.. IMPUR"I'ANT (77) 23%
7 I3ON'T KNOW (18) 5%
1) f11.1: 11 `L•ll (0) (1%
180) f tow imjx)rtwit c1u N c;u 1'«1 it i; f'()r ('onicast to I,r)% iJ, Enncr;cncy Rrv►adcasts
and Wcathcr Updates"
1 VERY IMPC)R fAN C(2-46) 72%
? IMPUR'I'AN-r (61) 18°/,
3 SOMLWHA'f IMPORTAN'1'(2' ) 60%
4 hUT AT AI.T. 1ME'UR'!'AN'I' ( I o) 3'%
7 DON"T KNUW (2) .6%
9 REFiISEU (U) 0%
195) How important cio you feel il is far Comcast to provide Video nn nemand?
1 VERY tMPUR"1'ANT (28) 8.2'%,
? (MPOR'1'A1VT (46) 13.40/,
~ SOMEW`i-IA't" IMPORTANT (108) 31.7"/„
4 NO"I' AT ALL IMPOR'I'ANT(121) 35.5'%,
7 DON'T KN( ►\k' ) I(I"/0
9 REFUSFD (3)
.9%
190) Haw important do yuu teel it is I'or Camcast to providz Pcrsonal Video
Recording?
l VERY IMPURT'AN-T (36) 11%
2 tMPORTANT (38) 11%
3 SOVtEWNAT IMPORTANT (89) 26%
4 NOT AT A[.I. IMhOR1-AN-f (132) 39%
7 DON''r KNOW (43) 13%
9RCrusEn
195) How important do you ieel it is lor Comcast to provide Internet Phone Scrvice?
1 VERY IMPORTANT (59) 17%
2 i4(P()RTANT (40) 12%
3 SOVtT:WHAT IMPORTANT (68) 20%
4 NOT AT ALL IMPORTANT (140) 41%
7 DON'T KNOVIi (32) 9%
9 RLFI?SED .6%
i
200) How likely wauld you te to purchase a customusd pac:hage that included a
minimum monihly connectian fee and an additional charge per selected channcl?
1 VERY L[KELY (40) 12%
2 SOMEWIIAT I.IKELY (71) 21%
3 SOMEWIiAT UNI..(KELY (91) 27%
•4 VERY IJNL(KELY (130) 38%
7 DUN"I' KNOW (8) 2%
9 REFUSI:U (1) -3 %
205) City Cable 5 on Comcast is un example of a Icical access chunnel. These channels
provide governmental, educationul, and locally produceci progranuning. Examples ol'
Iocal accem programming are government mc3etings, job tistinss, a calendar ofc% rnts,
and instructionaJ courses. How importwt to you is this type of programming''
1 VERY [MYURTAN'I' (79) 23.2%
2 IMPORTANT (32) 9.3o/a
3 SOMEWFiAT IMPORTANT (I 11) 32.5%
4 NOT A7' f1LL IMYOR'I'ANT (1 l-5) 33.7%
7 n(7N''I' KNnW (3) .9%
9 RI:T'I:iSF.n (1) 3%
- ~ ? -
~ WI Vr'hat types ut prubrams would }'ou like to s+:c on lacal access channels'' ( Nt:\ )
01 AGRICUL'1-URL: AND GARDE1vTNG PROGEtAMS (9) i%
02 CALL-TN TALK SfIOWS (3) 1%
03 CAI;ENDAR UF GVGNTS (16) 5"/n
04 C[TY GQVERNMEN7'ML'E'f'INGS (28) 8%
OS CUURSES AND SPECIAL I:VL•'NTS IROM LOCAL CULLLGLS &
lINlVERS1'I'IES (18) 5°/p
06 FNVIRUNMLN'fr'1L [StiUES PROGRAIv(S (13) 4%
07 GED/HIGH SCHUUL C:QIItVA[.ENCY (7) 2%
08 JOB LISTTNGS (7) 2%
09 K-12 SCI InOL ACTIVI'I'ILS ANU fNSTRUCTIONAI_
COtJRSES (27) 8%
10 LOCAL SPORTS (12) 4%
11 PROGRAMS ABOUT SI'UKf1NL' VA[.[.FY AR'I'S,111S"I'U2Y, ANU
Cl►L"FURf; (34) 100/1
1? Y[tOGI2AMS FROM LOCAL CIlURCf[ES ANn RE[_IGlOU5
GRUUPS (11) 3°/p
13 P[JB[.IC SAFE-I'Y AND EMF.RGF.NCY INFURNlA7'IUN (24) 7%
14 ST'[JDEIYT PRODUCL'U I'ItOGRAMS (10) 3%
15 "1'14EA'TER AND M[ 1SIC {'k.RFOWMANCFS (15) 4"/o
77 D(,!"TKIvOW (182) 53"/0
91) It[.t-I 1 sF u 0 6) s'vo
215) I la~~~ N ou c%. er LLtied thc lucaf puhlir arce,; 1 VStudic,, purtaM< <yuipmcnt ur t:il:rn
part in access training?
1 YLS (6) 1.7%
? NO (334) 98%
7 DON'"I' KNOW (1) 3%
9 R[=riiSFD (0)
?2(1) ln your opinion. wtlich of the 1`011mvink rnattrrs- thc most vtiltii rcgard tu yc,ur cahle
1-V service? (only if # 10=1 - ye-s)
1 I'RIGE (81) 23.7%
2 CUST4NiER SERVICE (2) .6%
3 P1C"I'URE/50UNU QUALITY (7) 2%
4 AVAILABILTY OF QUALITY PROGRAMMING (26) 8%
5 CHOtCE OF CF-iANNEI. PACKAGF:S (15) 4%
G ALI. ARE FQUALLY IMl'ORTANT (201) 59%
7 O"I'HER (7) 2%
77 f)Oy'T KNUW (2) .6%
99 [t1_;1--[_1SFT_)
?25) Which ut'tlu fi)llu%N ing matters the most in votir fiiture ~lecisie~n tu sub5e;ribc'' (Onl}~
i f~ 1(}=2, 7, or 9) .
1 PR1CE (39) 34.5%
2 CUSTONiER SERVICE (l) .9'/0
.3 PICTl1RF/SOIJND QUALI'TY (1) .9%
4 AVAfI..ABII.TY OF Q(JALITY YR(?C;RAIViMING (5) 4.4%
i C1 IOIGE OP CI IANNEL PACKAGES (4) 3.5%
6 r1LL ARL EQUALLY IMPORTANT (45) 40°/n
70THER(14) 12.3%
77 UUN'"f KNOW (3) 3%
99 RL'FUSCU (1) .9%
230} How do you curmnUy access the intemet from home?
1 DIA[; UP M(7[)EM (149) 32.8%
2 DSL (54) 11.8'/0
3 COMCAST CAF3LE MOnEM (116) 25.5%
4 W IR-ELESS IN'1`L:RNET SERVICE (5) 1.1 %
5 DON'T HAVF., iNTI:RNET 5E:RVICG - SKIP TO CI.OSING (120) 26.4%
7 UON'T KNUW (10) 2.2%
9 REFUSED (1) .2%
235) On averagc, how much total time per dsiy dn you spt nd un-linc"
H()l; ft5
66 (=-1 f lour) - (96) 29%
77 UUN'"I'KNOW 2%
99 REFUSkU
Hours # Customers Nour:t 4 Customers Huun # Custnmec-s
, ~ 71c21%> ~ s (s%) 9 ~ 1c.3%►
, 2 69 (21%) 6 7(2%) I 10 I 6(1.5°'0)
i 3 27 (8°fo) ? 3(.9%) I 12 3(.90,10 )
' 4 20 (6i°.'o) 8 8(2°0;) I 14 ~ 10",0
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240) Wlvch 4-it thc fullowing intcrnet capubilitics do %ou now use or ,cc VOuru{I'using in
thr next ti%,e yc.ars`? (MA)
I VIDLO GAML'S OVL'K "I'I1E [Iv`TE;RN-F:T (89) 27%
2 SHARlNC'i PHO'1'OS, MliS1C OR VIDFOS (168) SU%
3 GONDUCTING FINANCIAL 'I'ItANSAC'I'IUNS ONLTNE (187) SCi%
4 'I'LLECOM?4'fLITfNG (109) 33%
5 WFB PAGL: llEVELUE'MENT (67) 20%
6 INTF.RACTIVr COMMUNICA'TIOh WITH GnVERNMEN'I'
OFFICIALS (71) 21 %
7 NONC. Or T1iC ABOVT (72) 22"/a
77 DUN"I' kNOW (5) 2°/p
99 RFFUSFI) (0) 0"/0
• Indicates the "DK" and "refused to answer' responses that are not calculated
into the analysis
Appendix - I! (Open-ended Resp~~~~~)
The foflowing is a Iist of the responses to the open--ended ~uestior~~ contained
wfthin lhe surrey:
204 Q125 l-ight.
339 Q125 Just to eh~.~k it ow.
223 Q125 +fa sign up for cab lc pacfage
1.221 Q 12 5 To tell lhem tc) slick it up their car.
347 Q125 Comparing prices.
'77 Q125 '1'o rmsn a cable bo x for a relativc:.
2316 Q325 Had lW, hroadcast an public televisitrn.
3-50 Q125 Had t,u update cabIe E?c)x.
118 Q135 Call `rn and requegt,
444 Q135 Chosc channe9s on ehann~l by chan.nel basis.
12 Q135 CIosed ivrmatteritly, with asigri in the windc,w,
467 Q 135 (.`ome pick up the digital rec€:iver instead of us t-A-in~ to tEaeiii,
218 Q13 4 Convenience. iome whcte c1ose.
463 Q135 Eventhing d-iat's needed.
44Q1 35 [ wouid like tu select a package lhat tits my family,
431 Q I35 [.ower discoun t for senior.s. Tacorna offr,~d bettot- dtScOunt fot senivrs_
46? Q l3-i (7ffcr papervr°ori€ in atTice as well as by mail
170 Q135 pragram Guide.
239 QI ~5 Sales.
435 Q135 ;atisfied with what they 1lave.
446 Qi35 5hould otTer ~ick ut'~~iannel packkLtes.
26 Q135 4ornec}ne ttat ~~oWd listen to yc~~ and 1 ix cab1e.
399 Q135 Ar'tything and every'th ing to solve grobIems that rrtight come up
406 Ql 35 Be abJe to pick up equip 1Or digital, nr broadband netwark stul'f, that you
could p~ick up and then sell'install
359 Q 135 13et#er access to technicimfi to get scmice
167 Cl 135 CIoser ofrice In+cation
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143 (1135 Cuurt 1V 1-iL3U CinCtn:L\
417 Q135 llispute resolution
'45 Q135 In.stallaiion type rc:lat«i ,er% iccs
30 Q135 Maintain service with no extra charge
zi7 Q13S Nont
374 Q135 None I
171 Q13S Pmgrarning and sugbestion b(,x
396 (2135 Rcgular customer service
415 Q 135 Should tie able to get mc►re channcis at an affordable rate
442 Q 135 Anything I necd dQne should bc: handled there.
?85 Q135 ANUTHLR I3R11NCI1 IN TIIE Vr1LLF.ti'. ~
242 Q135 Sepamte line for possible elderly pec>rle with a necd to speak %tiith somronc
immcdiatelv
•456 Q1 The picture quality ofchannels (e.g. AMC, 66, 67, etc.) went dowm AF't'EK
the channel numUers were re-assigned; this is a probltm.
453 Q135 ~Vant a reduction in rates 1ar 5eniar cicizens and handicnpped folks or people I
on aisani>;ty ana tnt tiNrials IitI1'l'f[Itied Stll)UId :]ppIy lU l'UrfClll tiuh,crihcrs
at leiLst onrc a vear.
413 Q 170 Live with i1.
78 Q170 Wait ta rest,lvc.
216 Q170 Let il sl idc.
;21 Q 170 111313 or call an atturne,,.
59 Q170 I3c surpriscd.
436 Q170 Call again.
209 Q 170 C all and cal I. I
2.33 Q 170 Complaint.
204 Q170 Cr).
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439 Q170 Cscalate it.
359 Q170 That depends an how much problem was casting - either live with it or
discc7nncct.
435 Q170 Go to [)irect "1'V
443 Q170 Hire someone else to fix it.
107 n170 !-lc,pe that they cc►uld resulvc it, and %+urk %tiith thcm tt, se: if«c can du
something.
! 1() (117U Hope they could fix it sometime scxm, tecause they an; the only cabEc
cvmpany we have_
437 Q170 I do have the problem with not being able tL) iiltrr VH1.
112 Q170 I think they w-uuld be uble to fix it.
37 Q170 I would cance)
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47 Q170 1 would go personally down lhere (to the ComcaSt o[iice).
448 Q170 l'd haund them until they fixed ii.
1-54 Q 170 1'd kty, depending on huw had ttic problcm «-as, atid the le% el of the
problrm...
153 Q 17U lf there's nothing else ( can get, t would stuy with it.
416 Q 170 lt would depend on the degme of the problem.
431 Q170 Just stick with it-
350 Q170 Keep after them till pmbtem w;is reuwlvecf I
35 Q170 Quit senicc with Comcast
127 Q 170 Scream.
279 Q170 Stuck.
414 Q 170 'There are no choices. We are internet people. We could take or leuve thc
tetcvisian part. We ha<<c it for intemet and t'or reception.
132 (117O Try to fix it.
yR Q170 Wait unti) they are available to fiY it.
314 Q170 Wait.
IS3 Q170 Call a different numher I
406 Q170 Call thcm back on onotliLr day
31 Q 170 Change services
39 Q 170 Change to a diffcrc:nt one if there was a choice
111 Q 170 Conunue to coatnct Comcast
393 Q 170 It depencis on the problem
171 Q 170 K~~p servicc
365 Q170 l.imi► the channcls, pay less for channcls
409 Q17Q Look to sec if then, was anyvvhere else that could get service Comcast offecs.
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:98Q I 7U IvotJtint:
99 Q17O No[hini:,,. %tir kion'I ~%aICIl cnuugh l t~~ ju~tit} a~ac~llit~ ~~r ~+c+ulJ
probably do nathing.
337 Q170 Yursue til) problem was n:solved
84 Q 170 Scriously considering switching to clisk
404 Q 17U Switch ta anatlicr scrvirc
,24 Q170 Switch to clsl
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?>fi Q 170 "falk to manager
193 Q170 Tum over prcahicm to i.tisistcd lix-inb p+:nple
367 Q170 Wait. w•hat clsc could yuu cic►
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'Gl Q170 Work with them
385 Q220 [ can't stnnd the whole box route, ha-, ing the ticix +vith the di.h.
87 Q220 Intemet Availability
66 Q220 No commercials. I'd likr to sec «•hat I'm paying for. Signed up for
commercial tiree. And it's not.
42 Q220 Reliability- it works when yuu mant it to wor4:.
242 Q220 All importan4 *es-pecially'` availubitity of programming
395 Q220 None of them - the price is protiably the close:5t, thev arc pricc: vuugine-
404 Q220 Yrice and channel choiccs
6 Q225 Nrver.
146 Q225 AvailabilitN
'15 Q225 Dvcs nut rent nothing.
300 Q225 Don't wish to bc: invol~cd with cahle
205 Q225 F saiJ would never gct cahle again
I?S Q225 T'm nut intcrestcd in cablr
53 Q225 If we had time t~i watch fV.
148 Q225 it's a hassle
346 (1225 No interzst in cshlc.
397 Q225 Yersonal decisian
218 Q225 Cetlain spx•cific programming
380 Q225 Dodt waich 'IV
34 Q225 t)on't watrh TV.
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288 Q225 Won't lx $ubticrihing
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