2005, 02-12 Special Retreat/Workshop
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5stnrday, F'ebruary 12, 2005 9:00 a.rn. - 3:00 p.m.
C1'tN' NAL1. AT RF.DWOOD PLA7-A
11707 Fast SprAguc Avenuc. First Floor
Cnuncil itrqucsts AH f:lrctronk Dcvlccs br 7urncd 011' Uur1ne Couaril Meetitl~
Noir: 'llur wiU bc a 15-minute brzaJ+ at 10- a.r.;., ;uid a half-Itt+ur lunch hreal. ,it 12:00 p.nl
w:oo -10:15 a.m. i. work rhw acvic%%,
' lTpdatcd Financial F~ar"ntit
? Stafling f'lan
4 [.)raR f3udget C alendAr
I0:15 - 10:30 Snnrk BrNUk
10:30-11:00 5. Strategic Pkanning - Linds Oicn, Busincss t'atlis
i 1:Ob - 12:00 G, Biuinatorming Coemeil Gunls/I'rojcct I.i:t t0r 2006
' CouncIl Mcctin., ti1;ltlarCttletlt
1 2:t1U - 12:30 Luneh Breok
12:3U - I:341 S. Ntun.ugcd Cumpc;tition
Public Infcxtnation Offli:cr
1:30-::311 i 0. l)ehninr- what i•: mcant h\ thr tenTi "hu~incis iricndl\..
1?. Defining ,vhat is mcant hy tiie tenn "custumer scr% icc',li a
prcludc In dcsiuning a c~itomcr scrvicc pmgrrurti
2:30 - 3:00 12 Adjuurn
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11707 E Sprague Ave Suice 106 ♦ Spokane Valley WA 99206
509.921.1000 ♦ Fax: 509.921.1008 ♦ cityhall@spokanevalley.org
Memorandum
To: Members of City Council
From: David Mercier, City Manager and Nina Regor, Deputy City Manager
Date: February 12, 2005
Re: Background Information for February 2005 Council Retreat
.4L,end.i Icem #1: llraft 2005 Wurl: I'l:in Review
The attaclied drafi. 2005 wark plan describes activi[ies associa[ed wieh 2005 Council
Goals, as well as operational accivities proposed by depamiieuts.
Agenda Item 42: Undated )+inancial :Morecast
The aetaehed sprc:adsh -r.ets show an update co ehe GenE.ral Fw1cl and Sh-eet Fund forccasts.
The 2005 estimaie has been LtpdfllE.d base.tl upon unaudited 2004 enti of year figures.
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Agenda Item #3: titaf'ting Ylan
Ctistomer service is a l:ey value of the City of Spolcane Valley. 1'lle. Cily's initial
organizacion chart claes noi provide, suFficient scaf(ing in certain arzas to meet citizeii
demand. The attached suminary describes some additinn,ai pnsitions. ror rcvicw
purF,o.ses_ ken Thompmn will prOVicle an uPcliited I`inancial (orecast incorporating this
staffing plan. Tlie total esrimated aulnual eo5t oi' this StaFf-ing p1an is about Sa50,000.
However; for 2005 an estinlate of $500;000 has beE.n usecl, because the Plan would not be
implemented for a full rivelve months in Ihe firsc year. Also attache.d is a merno from
7'om Scholtens on 2004 building insUection averages.
Agenda Item #4: Draft Rudget Caleudar
The attaChed ciraft budgec calendar provides an estimaied tinieline for the production of
tllc 2006 City budoei.
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February 2005 Comncil ketreat f3acl:gruund Informatipn, con(inucd
Fcbru9ry 12, 21)(I5
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Ap,encia ltem 45: StrateLir Planning
Linda Oien of'Business Paths \vill present inforniat:ion on a sM-ategie planning endeavhr.
Her biography is attachecl.
Agenda .Itcm #fi: BrainstortTiing Council Goals/I'rcijcct I..ist for 2006
The purpose of this agc:rida item is foi• Council to discuss the continuation of current
goals and t.he introduetion of potential new goals and proje.cts for 2006. Attached is a
copy of the 2005 Gaals, and a suggested refasluoning of a current goal.
Af!enda Ttem 97: Cuuncil Nqeetina, n'fanagemcnt
Tn the spirit of continuous improvement, the pul-pose of this agenda item is for Council to
explore other mechanisms for improving the process of their meeti.ngs.
Attendx item 98: Managed Competition
In 2004; thc Citv had a council ;aal to pursue a managed competition pilot project. The cit), selecled tw.o service are.as: parks maintenaiyce and iibrary services. Since the pilUc
prQjE,ct was itvtiated, the County natifitd [he- C~ity that it will noi parlicipate in a mEunager3
competition endeavor. Therefore, the City could use ils ctirri:nt agrcemcnt wiili ihe.
~ County in a givEn service are_a to establish a baseline; but Wauld noc receive a respoilse
' froin the Countv ta aii IZFP.
The purpose of this agenda itern is to diseuss paliey issuc;s affecling ruture mauiagecl
conipctition projec.ts. Some examples include:
• Should the City choc,ise areas that have at least two fcasible altcrnative proviclers?
• S1lauld the City analyze the c4si pf'pravitling a scrvice in-hausr as parf of ihe
ri'1111abeCl COmpClitiUn enClea~'Ut'`~
• Are there likehr eandidates for future mana~ed competitic~n pro .jects?
A,-encla .ltem 49: Puhlic Inf'orma[ion Officer
Since early .Ianuary, thc Cihl Iias been cliscussin- about how best to meet puhlic
infonnation needs. Four Cit)r CQUncil members provided their top priorities for a public
information proEram, whether tllat program is through a CitN~ emplqyee oi- through a
consultailt. Actached is a summary oPtllose priorities. ~
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February 2005 Council Retrent liael:rruunti Informatiun, cuntinued
February 12, 2005
P.ic 3 ul'3
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.►1gcnda Itcni #10: Clarif'vinll Defi»itions: 13usiness Fric.ndlNr
Since its creation, Spol(ane Valley has soucht to establish a business friendh=
environmcnt. Howcvcr; that term means dift°erenL ihings to different pcople. The
piirpose of'this agenda item is ck`) add clarity lo the tzrm "business ii•iendly." This cali
lead tq cJari(`ying ExpeCtation5 in the community of hoNN, a bltSineSS lriendly approach i5
incorporated into C;it)' v115117zSS. TO gznefale CIISCl15SIo[7, fOIIOwIIIg i1TE SoTtIe potE11113I
TOpICS:
• Wltai arc the attributes of a busincss frienclly vs. non-business iriendly
environment?
• IIow is a buSiness Friendly envirnntuent reflected in transactions and policy
determinations?
•What are the ledaL ethical and mora] limitations to actions in a business fi-iendly
envirolunent?
.4p,enda Item #11: Custc►mer SFrvicE
Just as the term "business friendly" should be clarified, the term "custoiner servicc" is
also opeil to multiplc inccrpi•etations. Attachcd is a clocumcnt on a customer care
program, as weli as some thouahts oenerated by emplUyees on customer service
behaviors and attributcs. '1'o gcncrate ciiscussion, followine are somc pocential topics:
• What would you add or delete from the att.-ched list7
• VJhat are the elemcnts of a formal customer servicc progi-am?
Agcnda ltcm 912: I..elzislutivc. lNsut_s
Next week, a majority of Council meilibers are att:endio_ the. .AWC legislative
confea•ence. 'l'his agenda item offc:i5 the opportunity to =ive thought to special issuLs
Cc,uncil membe.rs rtiay wish to i-aisg: wich state Icgislators. Attached is a copy of some
draft lederal legislativc agendas:
• Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce
• .Associatioii of Washington 13usinessLs
• Spokane Regional Chamber of Cnniiiierce
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prsft Aflende ~m
Public Wor..o,.005 Work Program
►D couNClt GoAL b• Cot~bonu wrni wa,e.waAV O+sd,arysrs d Srart FINN Dw~rfan o~~ ar ta a~ as a o~ !
ROQ~~twY /4Qendes in anaytmp dada naMted tv fh~ sysAm
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1 1. Racene scquMicn dots hom Spodcane Countyr 1117r1005 2111/2005 4w ~
2 2. Hbv conwltant 3I1ROOb bl30J2005 13w -
3 3. Revlew snd eyalua0e acquhitlon daU 81120Q5 12130l200S 30.6w
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!D STi1FFGUALS Varroua Start Fi►r~ah Ow~aDoor,
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1 1. DeMvlop Pubik WoOm 8tmsoe Ptan 11312006 ~ 1113Qt2005 52w
2 Dsvniap acope ot rawonsblities 3 aWvRfes 1/3120Q5 5130J2005 21.2w
' 3 Prepare drrrt Plan 61112005 8/302005 13w -
4 qeview draR wifh Adminlatntiun 91112005 121302005 17 tw
5 Z Update Sl:-Ysar Tranaporfatlon Pfsn for Artertsl Rosdvrnls 11312006 9130/2006 39vr
8 Identlfy 3 recomrtiand ncw prajeds 1/3/2005 3l'90IZD05 12.9w
7 Pubfic Hearbnq on OrsR Plan 5r2r200b 5l30F2005 41w ~
e Counoi approva a wan 611 R005 6/30R006 4.Iw
9 Submit STP, T18 & ather qrar►t roquesls 611R005 M0R006 13rv -
10 3. bavelcp 81x Yw 8trat Proervatlon Plan 1I30J2005 1213012006 39.9w
11 Hirn pavement management enpmeer 3r3W2005 5130l2905 8.8w -
12 Review roaidential atrsel canditiora 612005 913012005 17.6w
13 Develop Pro)ecb and eeNrtrta coft 1 V312005 S 7J30120Q5 13w
144. Develop Six Year Storrnwebr Capkal hnprwsnmwk Plan 51?J2006 12130f2006 36w
15 IdentMy 3 recommnnd nsw prqeds 512R005 9I30R005 22w
16 Orr}t Shc yeu P1an 10r31 r2005 t?/3t1I20M aw
Page 1 - Public Wortcs
Public Works 2005 Work Program
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!D 2008 GPITAL PROJECTS Start F~r~fah Duratfon
W ~eC Uir a.r tl~~ :a+ ~v kp :~o O~t AW ?n
1 Evergreen Road - 16th Ave to 2nd Ave - Punch List 3/1 12005 4/2Sil'2005 8.8w ~ p
2 18tfi Ave - Dhhman Mip to P9nes Rd - Conslrudion 3/1ROQ5 M2012006 A owr Q
3 Piirk Rd - Mh Ava to Applewray Ave - Canatrudbn 311I2005 7rt9J2006 21 .8w
I PinearMansfleW Irrieisecbon - Design 3 ROW Aoqulsroion 31112005 12130r20D5 43.8w -
5 Barker Rd UVldeninq - Boone Ave to Spakana Rhier - Oeapn. RQW 8 Caratrudion 1l3►2005 10/282005 43w
8 8arker Rd Bndqe - Desipn t13/2005 12f30R005 52w
7 Appkway Ave ReoonsVudion - Tschkky Rd W Modpes Rd - Oesqn 6 ROW 6R120Q5 123002005 35w
8 Oishman Mice RehsbNltatlon - t st Ave to Sprapue Ava - Design 3 Canstrucbon 612l1005 729J2005 13w ~
9 Argonne Rd Dvertay - Indiena Ave to Mont9omery - Oesign d ConsUudion 8t1/2005 aI30R005 13w ~
10 Broedwsy Ave Oaertay - BNes Rd to Sutlh►an Rd - desgn 3 ConOucbon 711 Q005 9r30R005 13.2w ~
11 Montparary AMe OveAay - Unhrasfty Rd to Pinaa Rd - Design b Gonstruction 81112005 t 028RD05 13w -
12 Camaban Sanltary 8ewer Pmjed 04- Construdlom 3/112005 6I3412005 17.8w
13 Sherwood FaeatMGn PorkNohruton Sanlbry 6errar Wood 05 -DMn a 1f3F2005 8/3N2005 34 4w
Construdion
14 InWd Sanihry Sewer Project 05 - Design 3 Canshnuflon 113ROOS 71l9R005 30w
15 Parb Rd Sanksry Sewer Projed 05 - Design d Constructlon V40005 8I30R006 34.4w
16 Ed9eRcn 8en4ary Sewer Projsd 05 - Design 3 Construetbn 1/3l2005 1 0R81T005 43w
17 Orchoro Ava Sanltery Seww ProKW 06 - Design & Construdon tIY2005 10/28r2906 43w
18 ContorAwe - Carstrudion 113120Q5 N30r2005 34 Mv
19 &neM Wprks Projeds - Desipn a Construction 311 ROQ6 10R8/2005 34.8w
20 Wpey Corrfdor - Environmenbl Aseesanent and Praiimmary Enpneering tl312005 12I30R006 52w
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Community Developm 005 Work Program
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!D COUNGL GOAL 1: ComphMr thv Compnl►atshn Pfatr Stari FinieA Dwntlm
ar i~L wv 1r+ Wq' Efi +wv uP Qt +~p+ Aw
1 t. Camplete Final drofl and puDtic heannga 1132005 513012005 21 2w
1[ 2 2. Updata 5horeine Management Pro9ram 1/Y1Q05 11l15l2005 45.4w
!D COIINGL OOAL 2: Canplwir tlto Spakam VNhy lMMonn StaA fknh Qlatelion of e! ~s a w nt u oS
Davelapnont Code Rss w. +w wh ~u- ,n~ •.s sea oa ~r. arc
1 1. Schsdulm d PertnAted Usen ond Definibons 1r28/2005 819/2005 19w
2 2 Administrative Rogubtions 91112005 7115/Z005 19.8w
3 3. Subdivislm Reyulalions 5►2/2005 711/2005 9w -
a 4 Zoninp RegulrHons 4/1512005 1211512006 35w
5 5 Dasign Standsrds 5r21'Z005 t 2115R005 32.Sw
8 6_ Razor►!nq adions Eo Impkmsnt the C.omprehansNe Plan 8/112005 11l15r2005 15.4w
7 7. Irttepnte nuiuncs enfnroement Woviiions to msnage ROW • 8/112005 1 Q28I2006 13w
Code CompRonae -
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ID COUMCJL QQAL 4: Adwrxe the lnte+eate o/ Spokens vaAey SYirf Frnlah Durabon Q' as cr a, cti aa 0e 06
fhrouph efllo-ctiva bcternal Ralationa sea rw AW w, UO* rv t++p :c ov +rnw crc
1 1 Work wlth EOgedMt Weed 'n Seed of Spnnp dsan-up i=2005 4129R005 17w
2 2. Famatize cooQdMuGon with Fke. lAlster Dlstrkts. SRHD & DOE 1lY2005 11/t/2005 43 4w
3 3. EltrNnsW krtsmal boKlenedcs in develaprt+eM re+rww prooesses 1!3l2D05 311/2005 8.1w
4 4 QuafttEy custOrrier wrvey to idatrtlfy ww for irrprovwrwtt 1/312006 1?.13012006 62w
5 5. PaRlaipft in prvbesaional und trs0e orpentzstionveymposia 1=0.5 12130rM 52w
6 6. NeOMOrk wIM local Juttadretbru to develop unilwm atwWards 1/32pQ5 11 l30/2ppS 47.8w
7 7_ InkWe Inter~ctFre GtS rtsappiny Wnuqh ARCIMS 8l3/2005 12190riOQS 30.2w
a a Pueiw, poin a,tomatt«, on rne wee, wdannw weeW I Moo5 1v=rloos 52w
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Community Development 2006 Work Program
~ ID COUMClt GOAL 6 Eatatgksh # IwrnW dty-wnde aislamer aatvios Ib Star! FiYyb,h Ot/Mlbn agea wub os W 0409
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1 1. J1tlvanoe noboe to oontrtttors ot updatea m Coda rsquiretnents t 1 ,'3JZ005 12/3012005 52w
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2 2. PubW ai least Ihree additionel tdortnabonal pomphkts 2 61112045 12rM005 30.ew
3 3. Intepnte Coundl dltectlves into aperalianal polioes 3 211412005 3N br1005 4 Aw ~
u~ ~~~°0~V °f C0d°/ 4 11312005 3/1/2005 8,4w
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5 5. Egablish a singis pdM of oontacUCa►dinator fat each prooc! 5 1512005 411 Sr2D05 16w
cr 4s am o~ e6 a w
ro srnFF Goats ve,~ous Slsrr Fmien Du..non
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~ 1. Imprws Irter- and Intra Depmrtrnenhl Canrnunkxitlon 1J312006 1213012006 62w
2 PLUS/PR15M Updstlnp 3 Utli¢abon 1 l312006 19J30R005 52w
3 Contnctorlpro}ed coordmadon 113t2005 613W005 25.Bw
4 2 CDBO Progrom Impiweentotlon 61112006 613002008 66.2w
5 AdministralioNoontrad foNowiny OFil10JC4uncil daection 8l14005 11 r3012005 26_2w
8 Oevebp Conadidalsd Housinq Asaistanca Plan 911 r1005 85012008 62w
7 Ear1y soibitation ol fundtnp requeW (N eppficaWe) 7112005 8115l2006 6.4w _
8 Eahbihh ropoAmp onC accauntabdfty stsndards 6I112005 9130rz005 17.6w
9,. Compbb Hmrd IIWiqmtion Plan 117J2006 S/Yf2005 18.2w
10 Hazard Identification 6 Vulneradilty Msysts 1/3J2006 2R8M05 B.Zw
11 Coortfinstlon of Pfan paAnerships t/3/20QS 31152005 t0.4vn
12 Compbte i'lan drefl 1/312005 411520Q5 15w
13 PubBc PartidpaUan 2/92005 516/2005 12.8w -
1414. ItftpraEs ROW peomlttfnq i Inspeetlons 1r312005 3/4f2M 9w
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Parks & Recreation 2005 Work Program
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1 1. Dwolop Parks a Reereadon Wslrr Plsn 117f2006 W1br2005 36.8w
2 Mventory rowuroes 3 sovAca providers 1l3J2006 3J9/2005 S.Sw
3 Naeds AssesemeM. Set senrica sLndards 3 3lN2005 42712005 7.6w -
4 Compiete Mbt dnft 711I2005 7128120Q5 4w ~
6 Condua Countli b puWk mvisti►s 81112006 N15/2005 2_2w ~
6 Flr4ai'¢a Plan for Coundl adopticn. InMmte implernenmUOn. 8/t 5l2005 8l15lZOQS 4.ew -
o~~s orx a+as woa
10 DEPANTlNE71fTAL GQALS varioua Start FvWdr OurnfHOn
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1 1. Canplelfon d Mlrebsau PofntlCat+twPlace 1f312005 12J3012005 52w -
2 Ensuro oocupancy for oolbpt usa In July 2005 1f312008 711511005 28w
3 Coordinate future operatbn wlth ad hoc coimnMtea 1#78l2005 8I2/Z005 26 ft
4 Centerfnace Grand OpenMrg 217R005 1124IT005 41.8w
5 lldvarII e }ondorial RFP and award contrsd 212bl2005 512712005 13w -
8 Flnante opsrmUona plan 2/1R005 8I15r2005 29w
7 RaauN a hlro CertmrP4sae staR 2l112005 8I15J2005 28w
s ReoonswdiaNrepalr oi MMsbmv Springs Overbook 3112005 1213QI2005 43.8wr
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Parks & Recreation 2005 Woric Program
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1 2. Dobrmine Aqwtks Prcvider 1f312085 4129/2005 17w
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2 Review Statemant of Quallflcationa 1/3/2005 1R1200S 3w
3 taaue RFP 113R005 2l2Q12005 B.Zw
4 Proposals Oue 1R4r2006 3l3112005 BAw _
5 Seiect mrttrartor 211612D06 41M0d5 10,8w -
8 S. Upgrade Divinp Boards iw 8rNmminp Pools 112412006 d1112006 1e.6w
7 Detemmdoa teasiWiMy 1/2112005 311 52065 7.4w _
8 Ordet new squipmenl 113112005 41112005 9w _
9 Insiad 31W2005 6N12005 122w -
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Police 2005 Work Program
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IQ COUAfClL C,Ou1L J- AdnAT CannNenanaw Pftn Stut finhR QkraOOn
Aer wr ~nr W. ~1w ~.a bir t.d ar,. Qi~
~ 1 Devslop procm tor identi►lcation ot rrxaeurable servirr levela ' 11312045 Ey3U/2005 :i4 aw
bassd on popuWtlon, bwineas rnipaa ar►C trsfk
caun►cri. aoAL 4. aa,~►~oe u~. ►na~e.o,ta w svokmn. v.nsy a~ ar cra, oias ano
, fh/ouph o1hCfMt ExfeR~ Re/et~Oni ~ Fcne~l~ Ldns6~on wR r+ti wr A. Uw I a•• I ~v a.p S+v Ce. I ~n. O~s
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I I n~ 1 recopnRlOn, ►ndependence and t/3/2005 1N31/2006 43.2w
2. /1Chkve bpislstive rooopnition wqh tlhe YYeshinptvn S'f,tta
2 Crirrdnrl Justloe TninMp Carr*mseion ana Wash+nqtan Ststa Trafi t J312005 12I30R008 52w
Camrr"sion ft4iknQ-
' 3 J- Expsnd EMS ptsnnfnp 8 educatlon to expand Cky InvoNwnent 1 f3R005 1113012005 32w
4 4. Partlopate In reyimal ernsrQer►cy aommunlcstlona wiftssbucltm 1f32006 12/3012005 52w
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Police 2006 Woric Program
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rD ST,1FF GOALS Varhws 3tsrt Fb~ixh Derrrion
I Jp Fr Wr 4ar 14t ,up ~.e . td Mn Arc
1 1.Oveesso PollcaConer.a 11312005 10131r2006 4 3.2w
2 Evaluste oost eRadiveness and albcOm of 2004 oontroct and 1~ ~=OD6 34 4w
torocost impad for 2005
7 Exammir~+a and ssaass pro9loons ol olAer agency mntrKts 1132005 3I3012005 12.8w
. aevsbp arenne lonq-term oonaad appmaa, 711n005 1001rz005 17 4w
5 Evakmft ba+efits o1 grant-funded poaltions 1/Y20Q5 9f30J2005 38w
8 NeQotlata 2006 PaUoe contmcL 5/2/2006 B/31R005 17.9w
7 Analyzs and (orocast inhastructure eastt, mduding rsdb. I,M, 113J2005 911/'2005 34.9w
GPS monkoring 3 Boddn9.
8 2. ConMuousty hnprow wwail ccnvnurdcriian. 1lV2005 12l3012006 62w
9 Msunlsin d Inuease dtizsn w+wtvement on the Mvlsory 8oerd, 113R005 12Re/2005 51.Bw
SCOPE, Cadeta, etc.
10 l^a°ase awsrenesa d paronershlps wIM s~ook oa wb}ecb 1rS1Z005 12/30ROG5 52w
wfi ss Quna. dniys, Qangs and nmaway yoult►.
11 Expand overap nency fdentiliubon t/3l2005 12130I2005 52w
12 Inuaaeo puWic awarenen of akne stiWUCRs, reeponse 113/2005 12130@D05 STw
tkras throuph educstwn.
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Operations 8 Adminiatrative Services 2005 Worfc Program
ID C0+1NC1L f30AL 3 Retompow 5 Yesr Fkanctiaf FaecaFt inla s St.rr Flr~erA Owahon o~ as o~ oa as as a u~
S4r Yoer Strat~c Fvr~vtcad Ptart hc u. Aa► +wr .u. u+4Kr om Ima 0s
1 1. itevbw Coundl OoaWRtreat Momwtfon 2r12005 398r1005 7 Bw _
2 2 Estimab revenues 214n005 9=12006 71w -
3 1 Estirnate ExpendRures 3r2R005 5131112005 12.8w -
A 4 Identdy Financiel constrairtts 3l3l2005 81tQ005 21 6w
5 5. Identlty options ror oonaidmnnon 4tF2005 e1911200b 21.8w
6 6. Present to Coundi phR005 1112912005 12_!lw ~
7 7. Incorporsle Plan lnto 2006 Budqet 8112005 1112912005 17 4w
ID COUNClL CsO11L 4_ Atlvarroe Ma 1nEereaft of Spoksne VaNrtr Ster! Fbrlrf► Ow1wn Gr ns 0200 0390 0405
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I 1 Partidpae an i7aplonsl caWa Advmory 8osrd and c:an!:nue VW2005 t 2e:W00b 52w
neQatiotions tor a nb1e handiise
ID COtlNClL GOA(. fl- F~ a lomwel dy-a+die cuafor►~s~raM~oe St~r! Fb~iah L?~x~!!kM Q0 o~ oJ ds os c+E a oa
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1 t C1arlty orponliabonol values 1/3J2Q05 8130R005 34 dw
2 2 identiy oommon definitims I.e. 'CUdOrner seivios' and 1 r3t2005 N3Q2005 34 4w
'busmeas friendy
3 3. DevNop p►ognm aomponents mnd bagin knplemeMadon 712Ef2005 12MR005 22 4w
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t i. Conqrwowly Improvs Ovmll Communicatfon 11312005 ~ 1211212005 49.09w 21
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2 FuRher develop City webade tn enhance ofaan psrtfclpoticn 1/3IZ006 11R212006 46.22w
3 Evaluste PIO aptlons and Implement CouncH deciaian(s) 119r2005 611012006 22.93w
4 j PuWish Fads a Figurea - City at Spokane lo induda 711f2005 12112R005 2329w
! demographmcs. pemik satlvlly. City corrtad Iiftrtriatlnn, atc
5 2 Corittnue to develop tM Cky's orywiatloMl iramewwk 11312006 12J1712005 49.09w
B SystemstvaNy rewew and rovise City'sjab aescriptbns 1f3r2005 11R212005 46.22w
7 Flnslhe Cltys adminMrativs posdes. procedures, forms and 1/3J20Q5 1122ROOfi 46.22w
►eDorts
d Develop a stafinp ptm to meot serv" dert►and 1/312005 &10R005 22.93w
9 frtprcvs Mtemal mntriis 3/12005 6l11R005 23.47w
14 Oevebp an OM& A87 Cost /111ocotlw Plan 4112006 1 O/712005 27.42w
11 Devebop an empioyee rocopnftion proqram 711120D6 1211212005 23.28w
12 3. Orm" City Mrvioe conaaw 1l3R006 814l2006 30.7dw
13 Firrafine and exemfe model aproemenb for County servfoes 1/3f2005 6110R005 22.93w
14 ~ Mafyze the optfon of annexdng to the Ubrary DiRrici 1 r3/2005 8lI12003 30 TBw
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UPDATED FINANTCIAL l?ORECAST
AGENllA ITEM 92
FFl3RUARY 12; 2005
A. General Funa balance;d tlirouLxh 2009
B. Street Fund balanced through 2008
C. Segevated reserves fundcd in 2005
• l. Centerplace $300,000
2. Service level $500,000
3. Winter weather $500,000
D. Capital needs for 2005, 2006 met E. Par}; and Street capital needs remai.n beyond 2006 .
F. Appleway extensian; county couimunicatians faciliues and ciry halJ reserve
have not bccn addressed
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City of Spokane Valley
Muttiyear Financial Plan - General Fund - Problem Statement #1
21812005
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Estimate Estimate Estimate EsUmate Estimate Estimate
Goneral Fund Rovenues:
Sales 7ax $ 15,394,636 $ 15,702,733 S 16,016,788 $ 16,337,124 $ 16,663,866 $ 16,997,143
Property 7ax 9,555,798 9,751,356 9,948.870 10,148,359 10,349,843 10,553,341
Gambling Tax 851,731 851,731 851,731 851,731 851,731 851,731
Leasehold Excise l'ax 4,449 4,449 4,449 4,449 4,449 4,449
Franchise Fees 649,211 655,703 662,260 668,883 675,572 682,328
State Shared Revenues 1,124,985 1,153,110 1,181,938 1,211,486 1,241,773 1,272,817
Service Fees 1,795,305 1.795,305 1,795,305 1,795,305 1,795,305 1,795,305 '
Fines & Forieitures 1,261,955 1,261,955 1,261,955 1,261,955 1,261,955 1,261,955
Recrealion Program Fees 129,038 129.038 129,038 129,03$ 129,038 129,038
Interfund Transfers 287,000 247,000 247,000 247,000 247,000 247,000
Investment Interest 70,000 70,700 71,407 72,121 72,842 73,570
Total General Fund 31,124,308 31,623,080 32,170,741 32,727,451 33,293,374 33,868,677
General Fund Expendituros:
Legislative $ 288,226 $ 296,469 5 314,758 $ 335,949 $ 360,592 $ 389,342
Executive 8 LegislaGve 442,667 454,305 486,499 519,971 554.400 592,890
Public Safety 15,711,424 16,760,415 17,890,827 19,100,359 20,394,552 21,779.328
Deputy City Manager 266.942 277,930 292,104 305,953 . 318,932 332,542
Finance 436,969 466,954 492,636 518,145 543,656 572,661
Legal 202,307 226,223 238,132 248,495 259,876 271,925
Human Resources 119,383 120,180 125,140 130,446 136,144 142.287
Public Wor9cs 723,990 791,332 836,965 881,073 929,337 979,211
Planning 934,006 902,315 955,410 1,01i,618 1,064,641 1,121,674
(3uilding 696,559 733,260 776,826 825,507 872,862 923,427
Library 2,270,000 2,338,100 2,408.243 2,480,490 2,554,905 2,631.552
Parks Atlrriin 1,070,262 858,571 869,946 923,316 958,106 994,504
Recreation 158,215 158,098 159,909 165,126 • 170,799 174,826
Aquatics 255,818 270,634 288,768 308,138 328,831 354,938
Senior Center 126,592 91,337 98,810 102,877 107,496 112.735
ContarPlaCe 321,299 368,623 392,975 418,295 444,748 472,411
TransEer to Street Fund 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 - -
Tr'ansfer to Capital 1,150,000 1,175,000 400,000 - -
General Govemment 3 133,668 1,895,171 1,859,863 1,927,916 11999,511 2,074,838
7otal Genoral Fund 30,310,527 30,184,917 30,905,811 31,704,074 31,999,A08 33,917,091
Surplusf(Deticit) 813,781 1,438,163 1,264,930 1,023,377 1,293,966 (48,414)
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Street Fund - Problem Statement #2
Capital Needs - Problem Statement #3
218/05
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Estimate Estimate Estimate Estimate Estimate Estimate
Street Fund -#2 Forrnat is differEnt
Beginning Fund Bal $ 3,300,000 $ 3,300,000 $ 3,044,000 $ 2,511,520 $ 1,180,442 $(1,973,123)
Transfer from General Fund $ 2,000,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 1,500,000 $ - $ -
Motor Fuel 7ax $ 1,200,000 $ 1,200,000 $ 1,200,000 $ 1,200,000 $ 1,200,000 $ 1,200,000
' $ 6,500,000 $ 6,500,000 $ 6,244,000 $ 5,211,520 $ 2,380,442 $ (773,123)
Expenditures $ 3,200,000 $ 3,456,000 $ 3,732,480 $ 4,031,078 $ 4,353,565 $ 4,701,850
Ending Fund Bal. $ 3,3001000 $ 3,044,000 $ 2,511,520 $ 1,180,442 $ 1,973,123 $ 5,474,973 _
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Estimate Estimato Estimate Estimate Estimate Estimate
Capitat needs in excess of budget: #3
Parks ' $ - $ - $ (100,000) $ (225,000) $ (250,000) $ (350,000)
Streets * - - (600,000) (900,000) (900,000) (950,000)
Other - - (100,000) (100,000) _ 10~ 0,000) _ (100,000)
$ - $ - $ 800,000 $ 1,225,000 $ 1,250,000 $ 1 4( , 00,000)
'Needs are greater
Agenda Item #3: SfaffinR Plan
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Cuscomer service is a ke.y value of the City of Spokane Valley. The City's initial
orDanization ehart doES not provide sufficient staffing in certain areas to meet citizen
demand, znd staff ha.s identified some additional positions to make improvements. The
City's organization continues to evalve. As staff continues to e.valuate and vnprove
processes, additional staffing changes may come forward for fiiture consideration.
The projected cost for cach position includes an additional 35% for associatEd capenses
- such as insurance, retu•ement, etc.
%~=?Public Workt The City continuausl_y evaluates and improves its work flow. (1.00) s0
Superiutcndent AS the Cih+'s role in adminiscerina the stree_t i-naintenanGe
agreement with Spol(ane County ha,s i-nature•d; it has become
clear that the intergovernmental activities are best directl),
handled b), the SeniAr Lngineer for Development. That
individual can better coordinate tlie street activities with other
devclopi-tient- and starmwater-related respansibilities. As a
result, the PW Superintendent position can be eliminated. The
~-City continues to evaluate the other responsibilities within thc
department, and will make further recomiiiendations in ihe
future.
Se.nior Engineer - The City currently has a .4 FTE Sr. Engineer for traffic; witli .60 s0
Traffic adclitional traffic enDineerinp services provicied b?, Spol:ane
Countv. The County has notified ihe City that it ean no longer '
provide those traffic engineering services. Given the level of
demand in development, stafF recommcnds inci-easin- the
pasition to 1.0 FTE. The Ciry's enoineering contract with
Spokane Count'y coulcf bc decre.a.5ed by the ainount necessary
to cnver the additional employeE costs. This position is
revenue neutral.
I;ngineer The City currently has one Assistam: Engineer to review 1.00 $76,000
ctevelopment appfications for compliance with Lity code and
stmndards. ']"he volume, pace and cornpleairy of permit:
applici►tions has been consist.ently higher than anticipated,
Nvith no abatcmcn[ in sight:. If staff ng cantinues at the current
level, review time may increa-qe, or the comprehensivene.ss af
the reviev,, may deeline. An enaineer is required to have a
II.E. license; which is more appropriatc i►t the direct
interaction Nvitfi the enginecr consultants hired by thc
developer. Uevelopment-related fees have beeri
correspondingly higher, and would fully fund this position.
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Fcbru,ar), 12, 2005
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13uildinb The Lity eurrently has nNJo t3uilding lnspector Ils. We 1.00 $65,000
lnspeetur T.I instituted an on-call prqgrarn to use susonal staff on an as-
needed basis. However, the level of de.mand has remained
consistently high enough to fully utilize three FTE.
Deveiopi-nent fee revenues would fully fund this position.
Accountant/ The City current:ly has one .accountanUBudgct Analyst. This 1.00 $65,000
T3udget Aoalyst is not enou-h to provide adequatc; internal financial controls.
In addition, the Cicy's capital improvement program includes
several projet;ts leveraged b_y state and federal grants. f:ach
grant probram lias a different set of'reportina and
reimburseme.nt requirements. An additional accountant is
needed to oversee project costing and reimbursement.
1'ersonnel The Cih, has over fifty employees. A professional hLnnan 1.00 $68,000
Analyst resources emplayee is needed to move the City forward in
pei•sonnel-related arEas, sucli as review of job tlescriptions,
manayemEnt of the recruinnent process, oversight of the
City's benefit pro~.*ram, cievelopment of an employee training
program and clevelopment of procedures to ensure_ compliancc.
with state and federal regulations such as Family Vtedical
Leave Aet (Fiv1LA) and Fitir Labor S[andards Act (FLSA).
Adrniriistrative AI! City departments have additional clerical support needs, 1.00 $44,000
Assistant (floaler) on both an ongoing aiid a project basis. .An AA floaEei• would
. alio«< the City to target staf-f as needed.
IT Suppnrt The City currently has a.5 FTE 17' Support Specialist. .50 S34,000
Sneeialist $pokane Valley places a hig1i value on the use of tcchnology
tu trtiake service as efficient and effiec.tive as possible. The
City is continuously improving its web site, is making greater
use ofan inteUrt3ted pennit s>>stem, and is eapanding ies use of
G1S and incorporating ihe use of equipmcnt such as field-
reporting computers. ln adclition, the Center]'lace regiona)
' center will be opening later this year; ancl ineludcs a high tecll
conference room. As a result; the City has an increasecl
tfernand in 1"1' supporc neecls. We perce.ive our nee.ds may
extend to 2.0 r['E, but are anly requesting an additional S
FTE at this time.
Yublic The City is currently disciassing the best way to meet its 1.00 $65,000
Tnformation public infonnacion needs. A full-time I'10 emplayee would
Officer cnst approximately $65;000. This amota►rc c4uid be uscd for a
consultant insteacl of an P`CF.. 'Chis item is scheduled for
adc4itional discussion under ajejida item #9.
FebruarY 20f1, C'nuncil ReireAt Aeenda ltem M3: Slaffing Plan, conlinued
February 12, 200-5
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City At:turney Our cont:ract City Al1orney eosts in 2004 came io about 1.00 $35,000
S88,000 for a 10'/~ moiir.h period. On an annualized ba.sis, this
would have equated to $100,800. The annualized 720 hours
of contract City Attomey time this purchased fior the Cit),
equates to about 35% ofthe time that a iull-time employee
could provide. "1°he 2005 budget includes fundin- fior a
contract City Attorney. The cost of an in-house. Cit), Attomey
Nvould be partially offset by that budgeted contract amount, A resuliinu in a net Hdcliiioiial cost of $35,000 for over 1,300
additional work haurs.
Additional Costs Ot.her cos[s associated widi this staffing plan include ongoino 0.00 $95.000
employee, iraining, supplies and space costs; one-time Cit_y
Attorney recruikmcni costs; and die i3morlizi3tinn of computers
and two vehicles.
'1'otal: . 7.10 S547;000.
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509.921.1000 4 Fax: 509.921.1008 ♦ cityhallpspokanevaltey.org
Memorandum
To: David Mercier
From: Tom Scholtens, Building Official
Date: February 4, 2005
Re: 2004 Inspection Averages, labor breakdown
Following are the daily inspection averages for 04, rounded of~ for eacli inspector, by month. ] did n4t
account for sick days or annual leave.
Month hevin Bagy Nik Ochers (total) Work Davs in month
Jan li ll 12 21
Feb 15 13 98 19
Nlarch 16 12 102 23
npril 21 17 68 22
Mav 17 19 138 20
' June 20 21 27 22
July 17 13 12 21
August 11 9 13 201 22
September 17 16 11 53 21
Oct 17 16 11 84 21
November 13 13 14 23 20
Dec 16 14 13 12 21
I Figured 253 days were Nvorked in 2004. Totalitig the "other" inspections and dividiug the total cqually
by the number of days worked, fu1 additinnal 3.2 inspcctions per day werc ac:complished. Au-ust had
larger "odiei" numbers zccounting for vacation time bp FTF insPectors.
We h<<ve split die City into dif-ferent inspeetion areas. Barry is north Af Sprague and has more complex
buildings that may inherentiy consume more time per inspection than less complicated structures.
Similarly, 'Nlik is assigned the Spokane Industrial Park. Kevin has a lot Qf single family structures Tnd
may have repeat inspections to verify eorrections for the same property on the same day.
CITY UF SYOK.A.NE VALLEY
D}2AFT 2006 BCJiaGET CA:LFNTa.AR
FE]3RU A17Y 12, 2005
Februdry 12, 2005 Council Annual 1'lann.i.ng Session
April 16 Request to departments For dctailed
revenue and expense estimates for 2006
June 3 Departments submit esti.matcs to Finance
June I 1 Council Atid-Year Flanni.ng Session (IIalf-Day)
.iune 11 Council identifies budget goals for 2006
July 13 Management review- doss budgEt refleci 2006 work plans?
July 25 First review by Cit), Manager
August s k'relimi.nary Budget to Ciry Manager
August 16 Outside agencies present to City Council.
August 23 Finance l7irector subnuts eslimates on 2005 revenues and
preliminary 2006 revenues/expenditures to Council-(adm.in. rpt.)
August 26 Revenue hearing notice iu newspaper (Sept. 13 bearuiLT)
September 2 Financc Director updaLes budget information for Cit), Managcr
September 8 Finance Committee R.eviews 2006 Budget
September 13 Council holds public hearing on revenues for 2006 i.ncluding
increases i.n property taxes
Septcmber 20 City iManager fJes prcliminary budget and message
1Arit6 City Clcrk and Council
Council sets preliminary budget he.aring for Oct. 11 and
final public bearing for Oct. 25
September 20 City Clerk publishes first notice Uf fil'u1g of preliminary budDet and
. notice of public hearings
Septe.mber 20 Depts. present higlilights of 2006 budget
September 26 Cit), Clerk publishes second notice of filing of prelimi.nary budget -
and notices of public hearings (Oct 11 & 25)
October 5 Ciry Clerk publishes notice of hearings (October 11, 25)
Oclober 10 Copies of preliminary budget available
October 11 First rEadi.ng of property tax ardinance
Public he,aring on budget
October 25 Final 13udget Hearing
First reading of ordinance to adopi budget
Fee Rcsolution adopted
Second reading of prop. taac ordinance
November 8 Second reading of ordinance to adopt budget
Budget adoptEd
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- LINDA OIEN
- Biograph}T
Uncla is the Fo«nde.r of Business Paths, a managcment consulring practice
. located .i.n Spoltane. Busin.ess 1'aths hclps clients get eve.r.yonc in the baat
r.owing the same dircction by pro-6ding soluzions to leadersliip teams,
individuals and woik «nits that shape arganizat7.ona.l success.
l3-usiness Paths focuses an:
■ Assessing Onerational Needs
■ Sett:ing Clear Direction
■ Creating Ot:gan.iiational Aliglunent
■ Str.engnhcnuig Leadershi.p
■ T:ng~ a~ng and De~Telol~irig P~~o].~lc
■ Building ui Accountability
A former F-ortunc 500 etecutive, Lincla has extensive cross-f.unct7onal
leadcxship expeuerice. ShE spent years develoUing inclividuals u7d groups to
achi.eve thcix Eull potential.. During her 25-year c:o.rpor,a.tc caxcez, she led
Orga.nizat-ions of over 200 employces ihat successf.u]ly del.iver,cd a$42 Lnillion
dollar business.
:l.,incla lias wo.r_l;ed wit:h organizarions Facingsriff competition, high gro-,vcll.,
mergex or c:onso[idat,ion and change. FT.aving scrved clients in the pr.iva.te,
pulalic and non-pxofir, seccais, hei esper.ience allows her to adapt and apply her
knowlcdge and skills t:o a variety of erivironments.
Bor.n and raised in Spokanc, Linda lef.t to puzsuE her career. She retuined after
twenty yeizs, bringing a L7cli ara:ay of lcadexslup expeuence and a pr.ovcn r.r.aclc
r,ec;ord to her client:s antl the consulting comrntariiCy. She enjops p1aying golf, is
tLri acLivc member and f.or.mcr I3oard member of the RoCazy Club 21, Co-chair
for the 2005 Rotary District Confererlcc, and a member of the Par.tne.r.s i.n
Ct7.me ].'reven6on Boa.cd.
924 W. Windei Lanc, Spc:)kane, WA 99224 (509) 4$2-3019 lindao@busuiesspaths.nec
~ D1tAAf~~1' Cl1'Y COUNCIL GOA-LS FOR FY 2005
'I'he six (6) specifc goals for Cinr Council and staff rocus and accomplishment in 2005
are:
Adopt Spokane Vallev's First Comnrchensive Plan in cArnpliance with die
requirement-s of the Grovvth iVlanagcmEnt Act, including an accepted vision statement,
clvcumentation of land use goals in supporl of that vision and identification ofsignificant
h-wlsportation system goals linl:ed to implementation of ihe Plan.
Fnact a Uniforin Develonment Cade that collates all of tlle City developme_nt related
regulations into a single, understandable i-eference that streamlines che perinitting proce:ss
and Pacilitates custoiner service and business deveJopment.
Rccomnose the N~ive-Year Financial Forecast iuto a Six-Year Stratepic .Financial
Plan that forecasts revenues and expenses; identifies fiscal consiraints; and, formulates
for Council cnnsiderarion a btidget-balancing plan that proposes necessary service
reductions or increased revenues or a combination thereof.
Advance the lnterests of Spokane Vallev throuah Effective External Rclations
such as building a coustructivc relationship with tlie newly-composed Board of County
Commissioners; pareicipating as full members of regional and stacewide boards and
r~1 Cpminissions whvse work affects the quality of life. in the conununity, and by advocating
city issues with neighbaring jurisdietions, municipal organizations, the Legislaturc and
Congress.
Collahorate with VI'astewater Dischxrgcrti aod Reuulatory AQencics in analyzing data
related tu system acquisicion options and in pursuit of interun and long-term resolutions to
water quality az1d wastewater treatment capacity concerns so that econonuc development
and naniral resources cQniinue to support the vitality of the region.
Establisli ~ forinal city-Nvide cutitomer scrvice nrograrn with empllasis on timely
response; a user-friendly atmosphere, and an attinide of facilitation and accoirunodation
wittun the bounds of responsibility, intesrity; ancl financial cApability af the City,
including arganizaCional and job dcscription documents vvhile ptirsuing "best praciices"
in custpmer service.
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Praposed Revision of Principal 2005 i3udget Goal_number thrcc (3)
Tdcntify the Clements.of a Six-]'ear btrategic Financial ]?lan relying on th'e increasung-
bodv of cuii•znt firiancial' iiiiohnation mld accnm~ianyirie~revisecl forecasrs ofrevenues
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~ flgenda Irem ##9: Public Information Officer
Since earl}' J:lt7llaI'y, the City has been considei•ing il I1101'e ~.ll'OflCllVe pUhI1C
inlormation program. Belo4v is the lisc Af the tc>p priorilies ide.ntified by fottr Cit.y
Council members. Staff has attenipted to c:raup similar sug~estions. The. list
appears in no particular order.
Convev the Corporate Messaae
* ]7iscei•n the iinportant and complicated isstiies tllat we are dcaling xvith <<c
atiy gi>>en time, aiid use multiple media sources to inform the puhlic in
lantu~~~e Lhat is Llnderscandable to as man)r ~~s possihle.
• Help craft and cpmmunicate the council's aiid city's corporate messaue
within the Spokane Valley and regional communities oiice ihat. policy has
been decided Li}j the legislative aiid chief executive authorities. Work on a
SCI'3IegIC It.VE:I ,VliI1 CO1111C1I apCI Manzeer in fi.ndinp- wzys to be.st
comnIunicate COuiici) goals and agenda.
0 Provide expert advice to staffand council on how bESt to pi•esent icieas to
the public, such as new or controversial ordinanees or policies. Maintaiit a
networlc of contacts amonr event clubs or users of city-o,,aqied asscts.
• Correct a»y misinfarmation that circulatcs ori sensitive issttes.
Protnote CommunitN, Tnvohlement
• f-lelp in settiiiD the stage for public coritacts for the council flnd staff in
venues that attract the conununity.
• Coordinate a public awarencss anci feeclbacl: sysrem. Lscablish a systerii
tha1 allows the pul.ilic to tell us how we are doing aiid insures we are
providing positive teedback to :folks providing us witli tlleir commenis.
• Maincain aiid culcivate a broacl-based cadre af citizens willing io serve on
ad hor cammittees.
'»ElI) Promot:e attendance at communicy meet:ings and invoJvemcnt ir► city
ho:U'CIS; C0111II11SSl0IlS; aiid 1CI IlOC COI11I111TZEE5.
Promotr Access to and Knowli.fte of Citv Services
• F'rodtice pamphlels, hrochures and odier pieces for departments «7ithin the
city, explaining process, fiinction, etc. so the public can EF.t'ect.ively dea]
~ with dhe cinr.
Febru.►ry 2005 Council Rctreat Agcnda Item PIO, continued
February IZ, 200-5
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• lmplement customer service 1)rogrami -
o Serve as liaison fc>r citizcns having. difTIculty in accessing city
services
o Ftespond to the zeneral emails and calls
•Wark witli senior s[alf tc~ crafl public reSponses 1o qtiestians.
• 1'romote_/puhlicize cit~y events. Examples include:
o Conversatidns with the Commiinity
O Pl"G"La- wil:h the IV11y01'
o I'ublic ]iearinos (hudget; zone clianges, planning comn~ission etc)
o Park proeratns
• Create a stronjer r~.lationship ~vich all c~'thc media i❑ our zrea.
• Insure that the city web page has not onl}, the cun-ent information
(upcominc, E.vcilts, communic), calendars; etc.) but is eiibanced as our
primaiy cOnvMunication tool.
• Coordinate a complete public information caiiiPai~n using all aspecis of
pubfic discourse, e.g., press; "CV; IZadio, web site, newsletter meeiings.
• Communicate messages lo all regional ntedia outlets, wriCe nGwS relcaSE.S,
create public in:formation materials, conduct news c.onf'erences, and
participate in inteiviews. Also help prcpare op-eds for mayor and cowlcil
Members.
Education
• PeriodicalJy 11o1d seminars and teach the council and st:af.f lio-vv to
coi-nniunicate wich the media and the genexal publie.
Lep_islativc Cuordination
• Solicit views aiid needs 1_rom Council; businzss comrnunity, tinc3 general
public for an.nual federal and state leoislati~rti. agcnda. Crafi appropriate
message ancl strategy for COuncil and n9ana~er t.o p~-em~~ie lhat ageilda.
I-Ielp lobby for issuE:s in O1ympia and WashinOan 17C with council.
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Customer Carc 101: Twelve S'leps i►i tlie Right Direction
Cus-tom-er 1 I: one who purchases a coulmodity or service
Care 1"1: to feel urterest or concern; 2: fo render aid and assisfance
As emp]oyees of the City of Spolcane Valley we need nAt labor undEr a cloud of
uncertainty about the quaJity of cu$iomer care eapected of us. Rather, the City Council
has set the tone whereby citi•r,ens will encounter respeccf,vl., i.nformative and responsive
treatment when tr►ey do business wi.lh their local government. To that encl, the fotlowing
guideli.nes should help orient our thunlang and. beha-,rior tow°ard genui.ne customer care.
l. Listen and seek to underSiand .;~hat customers are telli.ng us.
2. in the Jong-term, aur way of interacting Arith cusiomers is just as important as any
lransaction beYween us.
3. L,et's not take our "bad hair day" out on anyone we serve.
4. When we are feeling out-of-socls due to illness and it impai.rs ou.r ability to behave
aPPro riatel let's do a ood deed for ourselves and our customers b~~
. P } $ } „etting
well ai home.
_ 5. Help generate an understanding of pur inyuisitivcness by letting custoiners know
how they benefit from the iuformati.on we ask th.em for.
6. Act proactively by giving customers what i1ley necd, which may be differEnC 1:han
what they asked for. •
7. If you csan predict that custoniers will have dif.ficult}= navigating a governmental
process or procedure, be their navigator.
8. If your customer is having irouble completi.ng city paperworh, offez to work on it
wi.th them.
9. Let us not shift, the responsibility for quality servicc io others; give it your best
before personally connecking them with whocver may be of further a.ssistance.
10. If you are doing thinas that malce you feel like a"burcaucrat," ask for your
supen6sor's help in improving the process or procedure.
l~ 11. Tell and teach your co-warkers about the customer care successes you acluevc.
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1. Having a department struccurc and authority f5oures t.hat support suggestions
and innovation (e.g. time set aside at department meetings for ways in wluch
customer care can bc irnproved).
2. If there's a quicker way of doing it - finding a way and iniplenientizig ii.
3. F3eing lcnowledeeabie about the entir.e process ctutomers vvill have to go
tfuough, including costs, even whcn it uicludes other deparimcnts or agencies
and leituig custpmcrs know upfronl.
4. Having good relatiUnships with other ciepartmEnts and agencies.
5. Returning phone calJs i.n a timcly manner.
6. Serving customers at the counter in a timely manner.
7. Don't take out the last conversation you had with a eustomer on the next
cusiomer.
8. rhe Golden Rule. _ 9. Having a fun wrork environment.
10. Streamlining forms and processes to creatc less work Cor cusCOmers.
11. Whcn someone starts out hostile; respond with a relaaed approach; and have
genuinc concern as you try to get to the bottom of their problem.
12. Be friendly and talk slowly with people so they don't feel rushed or stressed.
13. Be receptive to people's feeciback,
14. Take a proactive approach when you don't have someone's ansNver the first
time, so the next tune you get that question, you have the answer.
15. Give people more than what they aslc for (and/or anticipate their need so they
don't have to drag informaiion out of you).
16. Pretend like you re. the customer and see if your forms/processes/infamiation
would make sense for people from outside }rour department - test it on
someonc.
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17. If you can handlc a problem without it having tU go io a liigher authority, try to
so your supcrvisor has lcss to act on.
18. Get back to someone right away with an answe.r.
19. Give individuals personal attention.
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On December 17, 2004, the Board of Directors of the Association of Washington Cities
adapted the following Legislative Priorities for 2005.
High Priorities
Direct Gas Tax Distribution to Cities: AWC will pursue several options for dirECt gas
tax distribufions to cities.
Local Transportation Options: AWC will pursue a variety of expanded local options
for transportation needs.
Street Light Authority: AWC will seek authority for cities to levy a fee to finance
construction & operation of street lights.
Municipal Court Issues: AIrdC will work to retain the authority to contract for court
services, and will not support a requirement to elect more judges.
Downtown Revitalization: HINC will work to secure state financial assistance for
downtown econamic development programs.
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GamblinglLocal Zoning: AWC will pursue legislaiion to clarify that local governments
have the ability to ban and zonE gambling activities.
Capital Facilities Investment: AWC will support state financial assistance for significant local capital projects designed to create jobs.
Other Priorities
Public Duty Doctrine and Liability Reform: AWC will support passage of legislation
codifying the Public Duty Doctrine and other liability reforms.
Six-Year Operation & Maintenance Excess Levies - Constitutional Amendment:
AWC will support a constitutional amendmen4 for voter-approved multi-year operation
and maintenance excess levies.
Sufficient Water/Water Rights for Growth: AWC will continue efforts fo ensure
adequate municipal water rights.
Pension Contribution Rates: AWC will suppart legislafion to phase in pension
contribution rate increases on an annual basis and establish a contribution rate iloor.
GMA Revisions: AWC will initiate and pursue a variety of changes to the Growth
Ivianagement Act: change the frequency of reviewlupdates; clarify state expectations
on best available science; clarify that cities may zone for residential uses at a variety of
densities; add additional authority regarding manufactured home siting; clarify autnorify
AWC Legislative Priorities for 2005
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On December 17, 2004, the Board of Directors of the Association of Washingfon Cities
adopted the following Legislative Priorities for 2005:
High Priorities
Direct Gas Tax Distribution to Cities
AWC will pursue a new gas tax distribution to cities. In addition, AVVC will pursue
increased grant funding from the Transportation Improvement Baard, WSDOT-
Highways and Local Programs Division, and other sources, and for freight
mobility.
Local Transportation Options
AWC will pursue a variety of locaf transportation options, including:
1. Fuel Efficiency Tax - taxing vehicles that are inefficient.
2. Local Option Fuel Tax - increasing the local option from 10% to 20% of
the state gas tax.
3. Street Utility Authority - pursue legislation to allow re-enactment of this
authority.
4. Vehicle License Fee - replacing funds lost due to Initiative 776.
5. Vehicle Weight Fee - imposing a weight fee on all vehicles (exempting
agricultural equipmenUvehicles). 6. Expand Regional Transportation Improvement District Authority to
Jurisdictions Outside of King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties.
Street Light Authority
AWC will seek revenue sources to replace lost street light utility funds, including
a broad Street Utility that would encompass street lights.
Municipal Court Issues
AWC will:
• Pursue state funding for municipal court judges' salaries, indigent defense,
increased juror fees, and increased filing fees, as contained in the Board
for Judicial Administration legislative package, ensuring that a local
jurisdiction maintains the option of whether or not to accept the money if
additional strings are attached.
• Pursue presenring local decisions regarding whether additional subject
matter is to be added to municipal court caseloads. .
• Continue to protect the authority for cities to contract together to provide
court services and the authority to appoint part-time municipal court
judges.
• Oppose the requirement to elect more judges, including those that serve
in the contracting cities.
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Pension Contribution Rates
The State Actuary is recommencfing significanf pension contribuiion rate
increases over the next six years. A1NC will advance legislation which raises
pension contribution rates gradually, makes annual rate adjustments, and
establishes a rate "floor" that the Pension Funding Council will not move below
during their rate-setting process. This phase-in would make it easier for cities
and other local governments to manage and budget for the increases.
GMA Revisions
AVI1C will initiate and pursue a variety of changes to the Growth Management Act
fo make sure it continues working in cities of various sizes that are characterized
by widely disparate rates of growth and infrastructure neecEs.
• Change the frequency of GMA review and update responsibilities from
every 7 years to every 10 years.
• Allow smaller and slower-growing cities to update less frequently than
larger and faster growing ones.
• Clariiy what the state expects when cities are mandated to consider
the use of best available science when reviewing and updafing local
environmental protection regulations.
• Clarify that ci#ies may zone for residential uses at a variety of densities
v✓ithin their communities, as long as their overall density is more than a
~ certain minimum density established either by the Legislature or
through some cflllaborative means within each county.
• If nat allowable under current law, initiate and pursue an amendment to
last year's legislative pre-emption of city and town authority to disallow
siting of manufactured homes on individual lots in single-family zones
that would let them apply a dollar value criteria, requiring that the
manufactured home be valued at least as much as the average house
on the block. In addition, AWC will aggressively block state efforts to
control what neighborhoods look like.
• Ensure that cities have discretion tv exempt some developrnent from
transportation "concurrency" requirements.
• Expand the list of capital projects eligible for use of locally imposed
Real Estate Excise Taxes (REET) and make the list the same for both
the first and second'/4% REET. Eliminate the restriction on using them
for operations or maintenance costs in the smallest cities - those
under 1500 in population. Review support of legislation that authorizes
GMA Fire Service Impact Fees in cities served by Fire Districts, if fire
districts support annexation reforms. Oppose changes to current GMA
Impact Fee authorities fhat restrict the timing of collection.
City & County Economic Development Authority
AWC will advance legislation clarifying the ability of cities and counties to enter
1 into economic development projects with other public and private entifies, not just
nonprofit corporations.
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The Water Quality Joint Development Act of 1986 authorizes local governments
to enter into service agreements for the design, financing, construction and operation of wastewater facilities. AWC will pursue legislation to update and
clarify some provisions based on actual field experience and is seeking expansion of these procedures to include drinking water supply and treatment
systems. ,
Gas Tax Distributions for All Street Transportation Purposes
AWC will seek changes to existing law to remove restrictions on how cities
allocate their gas tax on city streets proceeds, to provide more flexibility. Current
law requires existing gas tax distributions to be allocated for construction and/or
maintenance purposes, depending on the size of the jurisdiction.
Cost of Providing Transportation Infrastructure on State
Highways (cities over 22,500 population)
Cities over population 22,500 are required to assurne the costs for maintenance,
signalization, ADA and most traffic control functions on managed access state
highways (non-Interstate) that go through their respective jurisdictions. AWC will
propose a study to determine the fiscal c4sts of maintaining state highways, and
seek legislative funding to offset those transportation responsibilities and costs.
Other Issues \
Streamlined Sales Tax
The AWC Board appreciates the work of the AWC Streamlined Sales Tax
. Committee and their efforts to reach agreement on a mitigation formula. The
Committee did agree on a number of issues associated with taxation of remote
sales but could not agree on a specific mitigation formula and recommended that
AWC "take no position on the issue." The AWC Board recognizes the sensitivity
of this issue and believes it is in the best interest of the city family for the
Association to "at this time, remain engaged but take no position."
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Joint Chambers State Agenda
The following is a compendium of many of the highfy criticai projects and initia#ives being sought by the
Eastem Washington Regional Chamber Alliancs's business community in an effort to strengthen our
region's eoonomy and improve the standard of living far all residents of the Inland Northarest.
Business Climate - Preserve and enhance the state's and region's cflmpetitive advanfages. Promote a
business aggressive environment including tax and fiscal poficies that encourage investment, and a
regulatory environment that empowers business grotivth vwhil2 preserving our Quality of life. Issues include:
• Oppose and reduce Labor & Industry rate Increases (average 3.9% proposed)
• Promote tax and fiscal policies that encourage investment
• Advocate for a reduction in unnecessary regulations that lnhibit business growth while preserving
quality of life
• Preserve incentives that foster economlc expansion including the manufacturers excise tax credit
and R&D tax credit
Economic and Workforce Development - Expand the presence of and capacity for basic research and
tech transfer activibes in the Inland Northwest as a key economic develflpment strategy. Ensure that the
r-~ Inland Northwast region has the necessary econamic development resources and tools are available to
effectively oompete with the rest of the state and nation for quality business gro►:lh. Ensure a skilled and
producbve vrorkforce by matching programs and degrees vrith industry needs, and by facilitating
collaboration among educational institutions. Issues include:
• Secure permanent funding for economic development (.08 sales tax hold back)
• Support revisfons to tax increment financing legislation
Healthcare Priorities - For severaf years the industry laaders of our regional healthcare sysiem have been
waming that a cnsis situati4n is developing in Spokane. The cost of health insurance has been rising
stsadily for the past thres years. The cost of providing healthcare servicss and the cost of practicing
medicine in this state are consistently rising. State-funded poRions of our healthcare system are being cUt
back, resutGng in a grovAng number of uninsured patients making their way into the emergency rooms of our
regional hospi#als, State reimburssmsnt formulas are not adequate to cover the cost of this growing
segment of indigent care. Specialty physicians are leaving the state to practice in states with a more
'business fiendty' enviranment, which may lead to less access to quality healthcare services in our region.
This financial cnsis is als4 making it difficult to recruit an adequate healtticare workiorce. The priority issues
that v;e tivill address this year include:
• Advocate for affordable health insurance for small business
• Promote medical liabilfty reform and Medicald reimbursement equity to retain a positive business
climate for madical practice Transaortation Infrastructure - EnsUre adequate transporta6on facilities to promote tfie efficient
movement of goods and people to, through and from our region, and to accommodatz growth while
~ preserving our quality of I'rfe. Promote innovation, efficaencies, accfluntability and greater investment in the
s#ate's transportation system to reduc,e traffic cAngestion, improve the movement of people and goods and
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suppod a healthy economy. The Chamber tvill work to protect state funding for projects that were earmarlced .
' in the 5-cent gas tax package, and seek addiFaonal state and federal funding for the five priority projects '
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listed below:
• North Spokane Corridor
• I•90 widening to State Line
• US 195 - Hatch Road to I-90
• Bridging the Valley
• Geiger Spur Project
Hiaher Education Capltal Budqet Priorities - Build and improve thoss public facilities and infrastructure
that enhance the region's economy, its quality of lifie and the ability to deliver necessary services.
Historically, the state's community colfeges have developed a pri4riry listing of projects to be funded each
biennium. For the first Ume ever, a netiv lawr passed in the 2004 legislative session required four-year
institutions to develop a similar priority listing of projects for each biennium budget. That has aeen done and
the Chamber's top pnority, the College of Nursing at Riverpaint, is ranked at $487 million on a list that totals
$504 million alflrth of projects. Therefore, several profects avill have to be supported in order to accomplish
our top priority., The community college and four-year university projects that impact the Spokane region
include:
• Washington State University-- College of Nursing at Riverpolnt ($31.6 million); Biotechnology
Life Sciences Building ($57.1 million); Tri-Citles BioProducts Bullding ($13,1 million)
• Eastern Washington University--Restoration Phase 1($1 million); Patterson Hall design & pre-design
($2 million); Preservation Minor project ($18.7 million); Program Minor proJect ($7 million); Campus
Sscurity upgrades ($2 millfon); Washington Street Boulevard ($S million); Campus netvrork upgrades
($1.5 million)
• Community Colleges of Spokane-Spokane Falls Business and Soclal Science replacement ($18.5 -
~ million) and new classroomlEarly Learning Center ($100,000); Spokane Communiry replacement of
West Wing of Old Main Building ($22.1 million) and transfer of Intercollegiate School of Nursing (Cost "
Neutral)
• The MAC • Facility Preservatlon ($250,000)
• The MAC • History and American Indian Education C{asses ($156,000)
Civic Proiect Capital Budqet Requests - The Spokane Chamber has cAnvened a community aased
group callsd the Inland Northvrest LegislaUva Goalition to revievr capital budget requests from a number of
civic organfzations in our region: These projects have been ranked on a master list in the order that they have been proposed for funding. This year the list includes a total of $12,581,000 in projects. Listed below
are the projects in the order they appear on the list:
• Fox Theater ($4.5 million) • West Central Community Center ($500,000)
• Chewelah Peak Learning Center ($2.85 million)
• Great Spokane River Gorge Project- Kayak Park ($425,000)
• Inland Northwest Science 8 Technology Center ($1.5 million)
• Armed Forces 8 Aerospace Museum ($2 million)
• Emmanuel Center ($400,000)
• Playfair Regional Sports Complex (TBD)
• Avista Stadium ($6 million)
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2005 Legislative Proposals on Workers'
Compensation Reform
BUSINESS COMMUNITY GOALS
Wage Simplification (2SSB 5378 from 2004 sessron)
• Addresses Cockle & Avundes by restoring historic definition of wage to exclude fringe benefrts, implement
a flat rate of 65.5% and the use of four-quarter averaging.
• Prevents further litigation through opening of cases for "change of circumstance" by closing a loophole
created by the Cockle decision that allows claims to be reopened to seek the inclusion of the value of
health care in the benefit calculation.
• Changes Cost of Living Adjustment to the Implicit Price Deflator from the state monthly average wage.
Cost of Living Adjustments (1VEW- Sfand aloae bill from SB 5378)
• Changes Cost of Living Adjustment to the Implicit Price Deflator from the state monthly average wage to
more accurately track inflation.
C h a ng e of C i rc u msta n ce (NEW - Stand alone bi!l from SB 5378)
• Prevents further litigation through opening of cases for "change of circumstance" by closing a loophole
created by the Cockle decision that allows claims to be reopened to seek the inclusion of the value of
health care in the benefit calculation.
State Auditor Independent Audit (SB 6414 from 2004 session as originallyintroduced)
• Require that the Washington State Auditor contract for an annual independent audit to assess the L&I rate'
setting and resenring practices.
Self-Insured Expanded Authority (SB 6317 from 2004 session with changes)
• Requires self-insured employers to write all initial orders on claims, while preserving injured worker appeal
rights.
Compromise & Release/Final Settlement Agreements (SB 6394 from 2004 session
vlith changes)
• Allows employers, employees and L&I to use final settlement agreement to settle claims.
• All parties must agree to a final settlement agreement before it can be issued.
Employer Notification (SB 6395 from 2004 sessian with changES)
• Require treatment providers to transmit a copy of the claim form to the employer and inform the
worker of the duty to notify the employer.
• Require that the employer be given a reasonable opportunity to comment on the claim before a
determination is made by the agency to accept the claim. • .
•If L&I determines that the worker intentionally failed to notify the employer, the agency could
impose a small fine or ask the worker to show that the injury occurred at work.
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Seasonal Employee (Avundes) Benefit Calculation - SB 5466
• Allows L&I to calculate seasonal employee benef'rts by averaging the wages earned.
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2005 FEDERAI. AGENDA
109`" Cougress; First Session - Fiscal Year 2006
Thc City of Spokane will pursuc a number of critical fundine issues, support projects sponsored
b}r other Spokaue regianal interests, anci monitor a wide ranoe of issues tha.t couid impact the
City and its citizens. Herein is the Ciry's 2003 Federal agencia. •
Transnortation
. Pursue frcnding for rhe University District Riverside Avenue Extensi.arl, Ph. 2& 3
• Picrsue fiinding jor Post Street .Aedestrian/Utilitv Britlge
• Pursue funding for the Hatch Road Bypass: Puliman Highway (SR 195) to Freya Screet
• Support continued funding for the US 395/North Spolcane Corridor
. • Support funding for Bridging the Valley project
Public Safetv .
• Pursue ficrtdii:g for Regional L:formation Sltaririg &.l.iifrastructure Sccpport
Supporl coniuiued fundung for Tloineland Security requizements that allow as rnuch 4
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flexibilitY asPossiblefor Iocal government agencies. -
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• Support continued fundinE for Local Law Enforcement Block Grants (LLEBG), '
Community Oriented polici.ng Services (COPS) and the Violence Aaaiust Women Act C4:~,
• Support continued funding for the Assistance to Firefighters grant (F1RE.Act) and for the
Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Firefighters 4ci (SAFER)
Economic Development _
• Ptcrsue fttndingfor I'1VW Gigapop Expansion to Ea.sterii FVasl:ingtorr
• Pursttefititding jor UnivErsity I)istrict .Pltase I.Infi'astrcicture .Projects
o Pedestriair Fnatbridge to SpragireAvenice
o Clniversity.District Ili.visi.on Street Gateway
o Uieiversin, District 11lain Street Streetscape
• Suppon University Iaistrict fundine for the Academic Center programs and College of
Nursing and otlier developmezlts on the Riverpoint Catnpiis
•Proleci Coinmunity Development Block Grants (CDBG) fiuidina,
• Support Bxov,,nsfields Economic Development funding
lyVater Infrastructure
• Support funding for comprehensive study of regional non-poiiit source loading to the
Spokane River. 0 Support fund'ang for the Rathdrurn I'rairie(Spokane Aquifer Study _ ~
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f 1 ' Defense
1`--1 • Suppori the retention and expansion ofFaircluld Air Force Base durine the Bl2AC
process, Fairchild military construction priorities and tbe l3oeing 767 r.efueling taiA:er
program
Health Care. Human Services & Housin~
• Support increased funding for mental health, mental health case manaeement and
stabstance abuse treatment
• Suppori Nledicaid relicf for tlie staies
• Suppart adequate finding for anti-hunger, hometessness assistance, and low inconie
heating assistance programs.
0 SuPpori fair and affordable housing and allow Sec. 8 hvusing in high poveriy
neighborhoods.
• Support job iraining pxograms
Education & Arts
• Support early chzldhood education, child care and after-school programs
• SupporL t11e rjo Child Left Behind Act
• Support Head Start
• Support the r'ational Endowment for the .arts, the National Endowmerit for the
FIumanitiES, the Insiitute of ivluseuin 8; Library Services and arts educaiion funding in the
Department of Education.
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City of Spol:ane Elected Officials
..Ta.:.cs L. 'WeS:, MwyL:•
Dennis IIession, Council President
Bob Apple
A1French
Cherie Rodgers
Joe Shogan
Brad Stac•k
Mary Verner
.For inforneutiai on tlic City's legisltttive prinr•itiES:
Susan Ashe Tirn Peclcinpaugh, Panncr
L7irPctoi• of Legislative & Public 4ff.airs Preston Gates Filis LLP
City of Spok:ane 1735 I~iew York Avenue, Suite 500
808 W Spokane Falls Boulevard Washington, D.C. 20006-3209
Spolcane, WA 99201 -3335 (202) 662-8465 .
(509) 625-6759
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Action Issues
Support Aquifer Study
> Advocate for $660,000 to compfete the Rathdrum/Spokane Aquifer study. The Regional
Chambers Alliance has successfully secured $2.8 million to study the capacity of our bi-state
aquifer, vvhich is the sole source of drinking water in our region. The additional funding tfnat
will be requested in the FY 06 budget would complete the project.
Support Coeur d'Alene Basin Cleanup funding
> Advocate for additional funding to expedite the $350 million Superfund cleanup of the Coeur
d'Alene River Basin, which inGudes $11 million worth of cleanup in Washington SFaEe. The
SuperFund, vrhich used to rely on taxes collected on the petrochemical industry, is now
dependent on direct appropriations from Congress and the president. Support Senator Crapo's Efforts to Reform Clean Water Act (Tentative)
> Support the Senator's efsorts to expand revolving loan fund for water ine'rastructure nesds.
Senator Crapo has stated that he will be seeking additional appropriations to this fund to help
small communities better afford the technology upgrades that will be needed ta meet the
Clean Water Acf standards.
: Advocate for scientifically based site-specific TMDL process- especially in border
communities. Currenfly states have the legal authority to establish water quality standards that `
are more stringen4 than #he federal "Gold Book" standards, but they are not required to study
or prove that their standards are attainable. This dynamic impacts upsUeam states that share
rivers with dawns#ream states, in that the upstream states are required by federal la+nr to meet
the downstream stafe's vrater quality sfandards - regardless of the upstream state's ability to
attain thflse standards. '
Protect and Enhance Small Business Administration's Services
~ Loosen FDIClSBA 7(a) loan rules to support startup businesses- Advocate ior the
preservation af the 7(a) loan program including the 75% to 85% loan guarantee component.
The Bush Administra#ion has made several attempts to raduce the federal guarantee an 7(a)
loans fo 54a/o. This would give an unfair advantage to more affluent communi4ies and small
businesses that can afford capitalize a larger percentage of their commercial loans. The
banking industry contends tliat this loan program does pay for itself in the creation of new jobs
- despite the default rate associated with the program.
~ Maintain SBA office in Spokane- The Spokane Regional SBA office has been conveRed to a
branch office of the Seattle Regional office. This has resulted in the loss af personnel due to
the Liquidation Loan Officer consolidation, and eliminated the decision making authority
Spokane has enjoyed since the 1960s. The future autonomy, service and size of the of the
Spokane SBA office is now in jeopardy.
Protect, enhance, and qrow Fairchild Air Force Base
i Support the military construction priorities detailed by Fairchild Air Force Base, and advocate
for the military construction funding io support the naiion's new Boeing 767 refueling tanker
program in Spokane. Advocate for base retention and expansion during the BRAC process.
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Support Issues
Affordability of Healthcare Services
: Medical Record Transfer-Support efforts across government and in the private sector to
develop the standards and infrastructure to allovr more effective use of informatian technology
to promote highsr quality care and reduce health care costs
9 Advocate for equaliry in the Medicare reimbursement formulas. CurrenUy our hospitals and
doctors are receiving less than adequate reimbursements for ths Medicare work they are
doing. Medtcare providers in many of our naiion's larger Metropolitan areas are actually
making a profit an the work they perform.
: Tort Reform- Support federal tort reform that encompasses statue of limitations, negligence,
joint & several liability, and vicarious liability reforms as well as the implementatian of damage
caps
Transportation efforts on the Snake and Columbia Rivers
> Advocate forfunding to dredge the Snake River-
: Oppose dam breaching- Preserve the existing hydropawer production an the Snake and
Calumbia river systems. Establish reasonable and attainable salmon restflration goals, which
include reasonable limtts on expenditures for studies and mitigation.
Efforts to Incentivize Alternative Sources of Energy
> Biodiesel production - Several groups are warking 4o establish biodiesel praduction facilities
in Spokane area. Biodiesel wauld be refined using vraste cooking oil or locally grown canola
or yellow mustard. Conservation benefits of biodiesel include the protection of water
resources, reduced exhaust emissions, and recycling of carbon. Economic benefits realized
from a biodiesel facility include the creafion of local jobs and increased prices for farm
commodities.
: Oilseed industry development - An oilseed crushing facility needs to be constructed to make it
possible to establish lacal production of crops used in the production of vegetable oil and seed
meal. Festi products and otganic fertilizers will be manufactured fram the meal. In addition to
feed products and organic fertilizers being produced at the facility, research is being
" conducted at the University of Idaho on the development of additional products, including soil
fumigants, herbicides and fertilizers.
i Fuel Crop Reserve Program (FCRP) - The ultimate goals of the FCRP is to provide a
guaranteed supply of feed stocks for altemative fuel production and continued environmental
protecfion of lands taken out of CRP. In 2007, contracts covering many millions of acres of
land currently enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) will expire. The FCRP
proposal would enroll part of these acres for alternative ftiel production.
: Gasification of agriculturat by-products - Biomass gasifiers operate by hea4ing biomass in an
environment arhere the solid biomass breaks down to form a flammable gas. The biogas can
be cleaned and fltered to remove problem chemical compounds. Creating a more efficient
power generation system called combined-cycles, which combine oas turbines and steam
turbines to produce electricity.
: Emerging t2chnologies - Support efforts to develop new technologies including hydrogen
vehicles, neighborhood electr+c vehicles, and production of fuel and high value chemicals from
lignocellulosic by-products.