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2010, 02-16 Study SessionAGENDA SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING STUDY SESSION FORMAT 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2010 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11707 East Sprague Avenue, First Floor (Please Silence Your Cell Phones During the Meeting) 4 e DISCUSSION LEADER SUBJECT /ACTIVITY GOAL 1. Robin Toth, GSI Greater Spokane, Inc 4 th Quarter Discussion/Information 2. Glenn Miles, Stan Schwartz 3. Neil Kersten/Bruce Rawls 4. Cary Driskell 5. Morgan Koudelka Spokane Regional Transportation Council Interlocal Agreement Wastewater Management Holcim Access Agreement Cable Advisory Board 6. Greg Bingaman/Morgan Koudelka Council Broadcasting 7. Neil Kersten Paveback 8. Mike Jackson Police Precinct Commander Position 9. Mayor Towey Advance Agenda 10. Information Only (will not be discussed or reported): (a) Triangle Property near 16608 Broadway (b) Capital Projects Future List (c) Community Service Program 11. Mayor Towey 12. Mike Jackson Council Check in Discussion/Information Discuss ion/Information Discussion/Information Discussion/Information Discussion/Information Discussion/Information Discussion/Information Discussion/Information Discussion/Information City Manager Comments Discussion/Information Proposed Amended Legislative Agenda 13. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pending Litigation [RCW 42.30.110(i)] ADJOURN Note: Unless otherwise noted above, there will be no public comments at Council Study Sessions. However, Council always reserves the right to request information from the public and staff as appropriate. During meetings held by the City of Spokane Valley Council, the Council reserves the right to take "action" on any item listed or subsequently added to the agenda The term "action" means to deliberate, discuss, review, consider, evaluate, or make a collective positive or negative decision. NOTICE: Individuals planning to attend the meeting who require special assistance to accommodate physical, hearing, or other impairments, please contact the City Clerk at (509) 921 -1000 as soon as possible so that arrangements may be made. Study Session Format Agenda February 16, 2010 Page 1 of 1 Greater Spokane Incorporated a,., February 10, 2010 Mayor Tom Towey Mr. Mike Jackson Spokane Valley City Council Members City of Spokane Valley 11707 East Sprague Avenue, Suite 106 Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Dear Mayor Towey, Mr. Jackson and Spokane Valley City Council Members: 801 W. Riverside I Suite 100 Spokane, Washington 99201 P: 509.624.1393 F: 509.747.0077 WW VV. greaterspokaneincorporated.org Greater Spokane Incorporated is pleased to submit to the City of Spokane Valley their fourth quarter report of activities. This report includes information on the following: ➢ Recruitment Activities ➢ Business Retention and Expansion Activities ➢ Industry Engagements ➢ Business Development Projects ➢ Strategic Engagements ➢ Workforce and Education Activities The report also includes copies of various marketing materials that were distributed during the quarter. I look forward to presenting this information to you on February 16` at the City Council Meeting. If you have questions in the meantime, please don't hesitate to contact our office. Sincerely, 6 a &i VP, Economic Development Greater Spokane Incorporated Attachment ThP Snnkane EDC and Chamber — Inteorated to accelerate regional economic prosperity regional economic prosperity' Greater pokdne R /e) I J �. v 1 vj# City of Spokane Valley Q4 Update October 1 to December 31, 2009 greaterspokane.org Strategic Engagements • GSI Board Priorities - Continued Federal, State and Regional presence - Transportation - Medical School - Fairchild Air Force Base - Aerospace - Clean and Green Strategic Engagements • Federal, State and Regional — Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy • Final document submitted December 2009 — Federal Legislative Agenda • Federal agenda currently in draft • Greater Spokane Valley Chamber is participating • DC trip planned for week of April 27 — State Legislative Agenda Preparation • State agenda has been completed and is in packet • Includes the following: — Transportation Benefit District (TBD) long -term bonding flexibility — Business climate issues — unemploy ins, workers' comp, health care, etc. — Bridging the Valley — Land acquisition for enhancements to Park Road Pool and park 7— — Community Empowerment Zones — permitting a DP6 • Olympia trip occurred week of January 11, 2010 Strategic Engagements 0 Fairchild Air Force Base — Tankers for Fairchild — Other New Missions — Prevent Encroach ment/JLUS • Healthcare Industry — Four Year Medical School • UW and WSU commitment to move forward • Visit to University of British Columbia to review medical school program and connection to local economy • Working on development of an economic impact statement Strategic Engagements 0 • Good contacts made with local manufacturers F1 In Tur L wcathcr J 25+ Spokane Valley aerospace companies /exhibited and attended Coordination and networking with Westside aerospace companies for supply chain needs and certification requirements Aerospace — Governor's Aerospace Summit • 200 attendees from across the US and Canada Clean and Green Economy — New www.cleennw.org website to launch Q1 — Catalyst Awards — Clean Tech Open 2010 Planning — Green Biz and Buzz 201 — Ten plus Spokane Valley clean energy compa Recruitment, Retention and Expansion 2001 to 2009 GSI Economic Impact Program Wins Direct Jobs Economic Impact Recruitment 40 1.425 $254.8 M Expansion and Retention 59 2 $356.6 M Community Empowerment Zone 50 1 $133 M Business Recruitment • One outbound recruitment trip — Chicago —Seven companies • Logistics, alternative energy, site selector, bio medical, insurance • Three inbound visits from existing leads — Alternative energy, bio- engineering and logistics • Newsletters to site selectors included articles on selectspokane.com and Copenhagen Summit • Advertisements in Trade & Industry, Expansion Solutions, Business Expansion, SAE Aero Tech • 45 new prospects — direct mail • 12 inbound proposals • One win in 2009 a a7 /M!a 7WW low faa W C Business Retention and Expansion Eight meetings with local businesses on business climate issues Big issues for local businesses are —State Budget Deficit — new taxes for business —Unemployment Insurance /Worker's Comp /Health Care — Access to capital r� • Working with 14 companies on business retention and growth issues /connections to resources • Two new Community Empowerment Zone applications in process • One win in 2009 — Novelis in Spokane Valley Business Retention &Expansion • BIZStreet — Eight workshops • Home -based Business Connection — 3 • BIZStreet Intensives — 2 • Stride Ahead — 2 • Healthy Working Professionals - 1 — 114 attendees, representing 71 businesses • PTAC S TRrET — Three events, 317 attendees — 14 new clients — $471 K in new contract awards • Four companies located in City of Spokane Valley — For 2010, 120 new clients - $7M in total awards — 64 PTAC clients are located in City of Spokane Valley EASTERN WASHINGTON Workforce Development • Teaching the Teachers — Three workshops for manufacturing, architecture and graphic design — 31 teachers participated — Lloyd Industries, Seven 2 and Madsen, Mitchell, Evenson and Conrad — Next workshops include healthcare, culinary arts, energy and film production • Career Awareness — Teachers received 345 packets of Career Awareness materials to distribute to students • Career Exploration Days — March 9 and 10, 2010 — National Guard Readiness Center — 1,441 students from 21 schools pre- registered • Governor's Workforce and Economic Development Conference — 500 Attendees from across the state — GSI hosted pre- conference sessions and tours, including healthcare, aerospace, manufacturing, engineering, utilities and higher ed sites Greater Spok5ne Incorporated TM 4 Quarter 2009 Report (October 1- December 31, 2009) Recruitment Activities: Recruitment Recruitment Activities New Prospects 009 204 009 132 009 182 2009 57 2009 YTD 575 New Unqualified Leads Generated 19 10 35 45 109 New Qualified Leads Generated 6 2 9 12 29 Hosted Visits in Spokane 7 4 4 3 18 Visits to a Recruitment Lead's Location 20 7 10 7 44 Recruitment Wins 0 1 0 0 1 Direct Jobs Created 0 5 0 0 5 Indirect Jobs Created 0 5 0 0 5 Dire Investment $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 F pct Annual wages $0 $200,000 $0 $0 $200,000 A, .iival Output $0 $1,335,759 $0 $0 $1,335,759 Local Annual Local Tax Revenue from Direct Jobs Only $0 $2,352 $0 $0 $2,352 Local Annual Local Tax Revenue from Total Output $0 $16,828 $0 $0 $16,828 One -Time Construction Direct /Indirect Jobs $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 One Time Construction Total Economic Impact $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Outbound Visits to a lead's location 1. Logistics, (October) 2. Logistics, (October) 3. Alternative Energy, (October) 4. Alternative Energy, (October) 5. Bio - Medical, (October) 6. Insurance, (October) 7. Site Selector, (October) Hosted leads' visits here in Spokane 1. Alternative Energy (November) 2. Bio- Engineering (December) 3. Logistics and Distribution (December) Recruitment Wins: A win is defined as a company that formally announces the selection of the Spokane Region as a place to site their business. There were no recruitment wins in Q4 2009. o One win in 02 2009- Site Crafting, who hired their third Spokane employee in September. Recruitment Losses: A loss is defined as a company who seriously considered the Spokane Region as a place to locate their business, but who ultimately located to another town/ city from their short -list. There was one recruitment loss in 04 2009. o A research and development company decided to move to Tri- Cities, rather than Spokane, due to the lower cost of electricity. The rate they would receive there would save them between $12,000- $15,000 more a month than local providers in the Spokane area. o 03- A back - office operation decided to stay in a locale with an existing operation and the appropriate time zone coverage. Outreach Activities: • Responded to 12 requests for proposals Lead Generation Aerospace/ Manufacturing Q4 2009 3 Health and Biomedical 1 IT and Digital Services 1 Clean Tech and Energy Efficiency 1 Other 6 Number of times local real estate was submitted in client proposals City of Cheney Q1 2009 0 Q2 2009* 0 Q3 2009 1 Q4 _j 2009 0 2009 YTD 1 Spokane County 16 3 22 2 43 City of Spokane 22 3 2 27 54 City of Spokane Valley 13 7 14 16 50 City of Liberty Lake 3 4 9 10 26 • Twice made contact with 2,203 site selection consultants : o Electronic mail pieces were sent to national and international site consultants and corporate real estate brokers. Articles highlighted: ■ Cheney Research and Industrial Park ■ www.SelectSpokane.com COP 15 Conference in Copenhagen, Ecowell, and Gibby Media • Generated 154 media hits in Q4 equaling over $27,370.24 in advertising equivalency. 2 etention & Expansion (BRE) Activities: Business Retention & Expansion Prospects: A business retention & expansion prospect is a local or regional company that has contacted GSI with a business climate, policy, expansion, or retention issue. Business Retention & Expansion Wins: There were no BR &E wins in 04 2009; however, there were two wins prior in the year Novelis- a worldwide leader in aluminum rolling and recycling located in the City of Spokane Valley o The company will hire ten employees from within the City of Spokane's Community Empowerment Zone. Confidential Client o The retention win is a confidential client in the Business and Professional Services Industry. 01 Q2 Q3 04 Retention & Ex ansion 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 YTD BIR&E Activities New Business Retention & Expansion Prospect Cases 15 26 9 6 56 Business Retention & Expansion Wins 1 0 1 1 0 2 Direct Jobs Created / Retained 425 0 10 0 435 Indirect Jobs Created / Retained 167 0 17 0 184 Direct Investment $0 $0 $10,200,000 $0 $10,200,000 Direct Annual wages $10,387,000 $0 $945,000 $0 $11,332,000 Annual Output $40,113,863 $0 $2,220,067 $0 $42,333,930 Local Annual Tax Revenue from Direct Jobs Only $176,680 $0 $110,967 $0 $287,647 Local Annual Tax Revenue from Total Output $951,080 $0 $136,456 $0 $1,087,536 One -Time Construction Impact $3,500,000/ $3,500,000/ Direct/IndirectJobs 0/0 0/0 $2,639,182 0/0 $2,639,182 ne -Time Construction Total Economic Impact $0 $0 $6,139,182 $0 $6,139,182 Business Retention & Expansion Prospects: A business retention & expansion prospect is a local or regional company that has contacted GSI with a business climate, policy, expansion, or retention issue. Business Retention & Expansion Wins: There were no BR &E wins in 04 2009; however, there were two wins prior in the year Novelis- a worldwide leader in aluminum rolling and recycling located in the City of Spokane Valley o The company will hire ten employees from within the City of Spokane's Community Empowerment Zone. Confidential Client o The retention win is a confidential client in the Business and Professional Services Industry. Industry Engagement: Clean Technology and Energy Efficiency o Placed advertisements focused on Spokane clean technology in publications such as Trade & Industry and Business Expansion Solutions. o "Green Biz and Buzz," electronic newsletter emailed to 500+ in the region interested in clean technology and energy efficiency news. The newsletter highlighted regional events and news. In addition, articles on the COP15 Conference in Copenhagen, and Inland Northwest businesses, Ecowell and Gibby Media. o Attended Catalyst Awards, sponsored by GSI, TechNet and Inland NW LaunchPad. Two of the six categories were designated for "green" companies by request of the CLEEN steering committee. o Working with CLEEN steering committee on scheduling a list of events for 2010. o Participated in planning of Clean Technology Open 2010 launch. 2010 contest will kick -off in February and continue with participation of CLEEN and GSI into early summer. Have held several conference calls with contest organizers and assisting in growing participation and awareness from previous year. o Continued to development on www.cleennw.org website with a local firm. Website to be launch sometime in March 2010. The site will highlight local events, news stories and provide a directory of local clean technology service providers. • Aerospace o Held Governor's Aerospace Summit on October 6 and 7 at the Davenport Hotel. Hosted for the first time in Eastern Washington, Spokane was able to draw 200 attendees from across all parts of Washington state, as well as California, Indiana, Canada, and as far away as Germany! Speakers included Gov. Chris Gregoire; Senators Lisa Brown, Jan6a Holmquist, and Chris Marr; Director of Department of Commerce, Rogers Weed; City of Spokane Mayor Mary Verner; U.S Consulate General- Montreal, Gina Bento, and many more. o Continued work with INWAC, Inland Northwest Aerospace Consortium, on business development and regional industry strengthening for Spokane aerospace manufacturers and suppliers. Top priorities still include Boeing certification and workers compensation rates. 4 BIZStreet Activities BIZStreet workshops and PTAC Services are open to all businesses irrespective of membership in Greater Spokane Incorporated and at no or nominal cost to businesses In the same period, the BIZStreet Resource Center assisted entrepreneurs with information and services referrals. Small business development workshops were attended by 114 individuals representing 71 local Spokane area companies. • The Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) reported contract awards totaling over $520K during the quarter. Business Development Projects University District Development o Attended IPZ, Innovation Partnership Zone, annual meeting at WSU Spokane. Focus of meeting was learning strength and weaknesses of other IPZ around the state. Q &A session was also dedicated to address the application deadline for IPZ projects around the state. Coordinated with the City of Spokane on completing Spokane's 2009 IPZ project application in November. Supported City's application in Olympia at the Department of Commerce. Provided testimony to verify the large economic impact of the University District and IPZ projects. o Attended dedication ceremony held in October, University District month, for the recently completed Riverpoint Campus Data Center. October's "University District" opening ceremony highlighted accomplishments and overall vision for the district. o Continued attendance at University District Development Alliance and University District MarCom Team meetings. • Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) o Submitted in December 2009 to Washington State Department of Commerce, signed by Spokane County Commissioners. This year's strategy included 10 additional pages on regional industry clusters and workforce availability. Catalyst Awards o Held on Friday, October 23 at the Lincoln Center, in conjunction with LaunchPad NW, Technet and Greater Spokane Incorporated. Awards were given to in the sectors of technology and innovation. This year's winners were: Company of the Year, Absolute Aviation; Organization of the Year, Institute for Systems Medicine; Mentor of the Year, Steve Salvatori; Innovator of the Year, Dr. Bassem Bejjani and Dr. Lisa Shaffer; Clean /Green Company of the Year, Avista; and Clean /Green Organization of the Year, City of Spokane. Governor's Workforce and Economic Development Conference o Held October 27 -29, 2009 in Spokane. GSI staff asked to host and present various sessions relating to our involvement in both economic development and workforce issues in the Spokane area. Great attendance and feedback from attendees. www.SelectSpokane.com o SelectSpokane.com partners are: Spokane County, City of Spokane, City of Spokane Valley, City of Liberty Lake, Avista Corp., and Greater Spokane Incorporated. In collaboration with WSU- Spokane, assisted in managing our regional site selector tool; the number of users was down from last quarter, but the length of each session and number of pages viewed has increased, indicating that visitors are spending more time to find detailed information. Other activity included: 1,046 user sessions 5.3 minutes avg. time spent on site 11.3 avg. daily users with 9.6 pages viewed per session Strategic Engagements Healthcare o Developed health care reform principles to be utilized in evaluating health care policies put forth by the state and federal governments. o Continued participation in the Eastern Washington planning and clerkship enhancement committees to develop a four year medical school. Provided input to final report. o Held a health care reform forum keynoted by American Hospital Association President Rich Umbdenstock (200 people in attendance.) ® Transportation o TIGER grant for the NSC project continues to be one of six stimulus - ready projects. o Transportation Benefit District- Expansion of state law in regards to funding and operations Legislative Issues Addressed o Planned and executed 2009 Legislative Forum & Reception held at the Davenport Hotel on Dec. 9 attended by 400 people. ■ Speakers- Senate Majority Leader, Lisa Brown; House Speaker, Frank Chopp; Senate Minority Leader, Linda Evans Parlette; House minority Leader, Doug Erickson. o Developed Regional State Agenda to be used for the 2010 Legislative Session in Olympia. • Planned annual regional trip to Olympia for 2010 legislative session to showcase regional projects and issues. • Planned annual regional Washington DC fly -in in April to showcase regional projects and issues to federal delegation. o Held presentations from community partners to vet regional projects and develop the Regional Federal Agenda. o Assembled a business roundtable to meet with Labor and Industries Director Judy Schurke to discuss L &I rate increases. Workforce and Education Activities Teaching the Teachers o Held 3 "Teaching the Teachers" workshops in 04 2009 for 31 teachers in the areas of manufacturing, architecture and graphic design. • Lloyd Industries & SCC Technical Education Program • Madsen, Mitchell, Evenson, and Conrad & WSU Design Institute o Seven 2 & SFCC School of Graphic Design o Prepared and distributed 345 career awareness packets for participants to distribute to their students. o Scheduled the following Spring 2010 workshops in the areas of Healthcare: ■ WSU Sleep and Performance Research Center & WSU School of Nursing; Shriners Hospital for Children & WSU School of Nursing; Inland Imaging & Spokane Falls Community College. o Working on scheduling additional workshops in 2010: ■ Culinary Arts— Anthony's Restaurant; Production— North by Northwest Productions; Energy— Avista. Career Exploration Days o Sent invitations to more than 500 schools and mailed hard copy invitations to 107 primary contacts from our school districts to participate in our March 9 th & 10 Career Exploration Days at the National Guard Readiness Center. ■ 1,441 students from 21 schools are currently registered. o Sent invitations to businesses to either contribute financially, or to participate by exhibiting at the event. • Governors Aerospace Summit- 2009 o Presented workshop - "Workforce and Economic Development- Working with the K -12 System to Increase the Pipelines to Aerospace Jobs" State Workforce and Economic Development Conference- 2009 o This event was attended by over 500 participants from workforce and economic development agencies across the state. State representatives, as well as private and non - profit organizations were also present. A key component of this conference were the pre- conference sessions, and tours of local facilities. Toured facilities were those that have been active participants in GSI's workforce and economic development efforts. o Pre - conference sessions /tours and number of attendees: • Wagstaff & Community Colleges' Technical Ed. Dept— 30 • Triumph & Community Colleges' Aviation Maintenance Dept -30 • INHS, St. Luke's, and WSU Nursing School— 20 • GeoEngineers and the Spokane Skills Center — 20 • Avista Lineman's School and G.U.'s School of Engineering— 20 • WSU & Sirti Research Laboratory — 30 • Other Activities: o Participated in revision discussions for the Spokane Area Skills Center. o Participate in the Washington State Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board's Workplace Based Learning initiative. o Worked with Mead school district to provide community outreach for the "Project- Lead the Way" program. o Hosted GSI's November member breakfast meeting on Workforce Development and the impact of education. Attended by 150 people, the keynoted speaker was Karen Elzey, V.P. and Executive Director of the Institute for a Competitive Workforce. o Signed on as 8 th partner on the Riverpoint Math - Science partnership supporting math and science curriculum review for the K -12 system o Continued participation on the Washington State Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board Interagency Committee to review workforce policy. y�w s , (� - � uu u • er Greater Spokane Incorporated's Economic Development team works to create vitality throughout the Spokane region by accelerating business investments, leading to well - paying jobs and a vibrant economy. We accomplish this through strong relationships with a number of local, regional and statewide economic development partners. Our staff assists companies with: • Cost comparisons and business operating costs • Corporate tax incentives and financing options • Real estate and site selection • Employee relocation assistance Treater Spokane Incorporated's business recruitment program targets companies in growth and - merging industries. These industries include: Logistics and Distribution Familiarization tours of the Spokane region Workforce hiring and training options Business planning and training Connections to resources and economic development partners Economic Growth'-Ptosperity Digital Technology Advanced Manufacturing Clean Technology Health Sciences Aerospace i 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Jops Lreatea py Kecruitment, Ketentlon or txpanslon 856 683 1455 2001 2002 2003 2004 ■ Recruit Direct ■ Recruit Supplier ® Recruit Consumer ■ BRE Direct ■ BRE Supolier ❑ BRE Comsumer 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 $0 Business Recruitment • 40 - Companies recruited to Spokane • 1,425 - Directjobs brought to Spokane • 486 - New supplier jobs created • 515 - New Consumer jobs created • $15.7M -One-time construction impact • $254.8 M - 2009 annual economic impact Examples of Recruitment Wins: ICT Group (2001- Longhoren, PA) Bumble Bar (2004- Tacoma, WA) Critical Logic (2006- Burlingame, CA) American Family Insurance (2007- Madison, WI) I Cascade Aerospace (2008- Abbottsford, B.C.) Site Crafting (2009- Tacoma, WA) Business Expansion and Retention Efforts 55 - Expansion wins 4 - Retention wins 2,108- New direct jobs created from expansions $356.6M- 2009 annual economic impact Examples of Expansion & Retention Wins: Leisure Concepts (2002) Triumph (2003) Pearson Packaging (2005) Hollister -Stier (2007) Spokane Packaging (2008) HOtStart (2008) Novelis (2009) $100,000,000 ommunity Empowerment Zone (CEZ) i 45 Local companies participated 1,241 New jobs created from CEZ expansioi z $133M -Capital dollars invested $11.8M in tax savings and cred its...�.��..____.____, $20,000,000 $40,000,000 $60,000,000 $80,000,000 ■ Recruited Companies ■ Retention & Expansion Companies 2010 C ANT A1lA *I* ,if t w r 6 714 J, S, f 2010 CAXTATlA .Is fit rj t r , 1 hr r . J, 4 � ` VV• �h MTV t_ - �� t r , 1 hr r . J, 4 GSI works to: Promote research and life science innovation to improve future access to ` health care including the creation of a full four -year medical school. Improve the economic vitality of Eastern Washington by working with small business to create jobs, increase wages, and expand workforce training programs. The membership of Greater Spokane Incorporated (GSI) recognizes the uncertainty of the current global, national and state economies and the effect on our state's budget. During these times, it is vitally important the 2010 Legislature focus on policies that expand the state and regional economy, improve educational opportunities for our workforce, and create new jobs and a more competitive climate in which to start and grow business. It is also important to protect and maintain state funding and investment for all community partners in the Spokane region that provide K -12 and higher education, health care, human services, transportation and cultural opportunities. Greater Spokd ne Incorporated Greater Spokane Incorporated www.greaterspokane.org 801 W Riverside, Ste. 100 Spokane, WA 99201 phone: 509.624.1393 Photography provided by Alan Sisson. BHW1, INHS, Peter Hassel, Jeff T. Green, and Gary Roberto Collaborate with community partners and agencies to fund our local infrastructure, regional transportation, community projects, and educational institutions. Promote initiatives to protect the environment, recreation and cultural opportunities to enhance our quality of life. Enhance the region's business climate by supporting policies that sustain and attract new businesses. greaterspokane,org The 1,400- strong small business members of Greater Spokane Incorporated (GSI) want legislative action to lower the cost of doing business in Washington. During the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression,' businesses in the Inland Northwest and across the state are falling beneath the weight of paying for burdensome state j regulatory, unemployment insurance, and workers' compensation systems, health care costs, and state business and occupation tax. GSI members expect leadership in the 2010 Legislative Session to approve reforms in worker's compensation, maintain the recent legislative victories for the business ® community in unemployment insurance and protect viability of our regional and state industries, including aerospace. This is a pivotal time in our state's history; outcomes from the 2010 Legislative Session will shape Washington's business climate for decades. GSI is committed to collaborating with its partners and holding leaders accountable. GSI advocates for solutions that reduce costs, create jobs and allow businesses to grow We recognize a healthy business climate is the real catalyst to economic recovery. GSI will pursue these objectives in the 2010 Legislative Session to LOWER the costs of doing business by: • Resisting attempts to impose new taxes upon Washington businesses; • Maintaining the two- quarter averaging, multiplier and voluntary quits provisions enacted by the 2009 Legislature in the state's Unemployment Insurance system; Ak • Resisting any attempt to enact the so- called Workers Protection Act restricting an employer's communication with their employees in the name of worker privacy; • Pursuing policies allowing small businesses to offer affordable health care benefit plans and create a competitive health care insurance market; • Amending the Energy Independence Act (voter - approved Initiative 937) to recognize hydro - power, existing biomass generation, and other developing sources of renewable energy sources including Waste to Energy that allow our regional power providers to keep cost competitive generation sources in our region for our businesses, residents, and commercial energy consumers; Other Positions: • Cap & Trade legislation is an issue that should be handled at the federal level. Addressing this issue at the regional and state level places our businesses at a competitive disadvantage against global competition; • Direct state workforce training funds through public/ private partnerships that can rapidly deploy state resources and train and retain our regional skills to meet business demand; • Enacting "Compromise and Release" legislation in • Investment in Research and Development (R &D) the state's Workers' Compensation system to allow that supports our state and regional industries including ® lump sum settlements between employers and injured clean energy, health sciences, and composites used workers, decreasing the average 266 days of work in aerospace manufacturing. missed by injured workers and reducing the amount of benefits paid by employers; Aw greaterspokane.org Y� 44 JC- �r North Spokane Corridor (NSC) - GSI's top regional transportation priority is funding for the North South Corridor (US -395) through continued work with community partners including the Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC), the City of Spokane, Spokane County, and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to protect and pursue future funding of the Corridor. GSI supports the efforts of Governor Chris Gregoire who submitted the NSC to the US Department of Transportation as a state priority for federal "TIGER" grant funding. The $35 million grant application is for the construction of Francis Avenue to Farwell Road - Southbound Lanes. This project, when finished, will finalize the last piece of construction between Francis Avenue and US 395, completing over half of the North Spokane Corridor. Transportation Benefit District (TBD) - Expand existing state law to allow for long -term bonding of voter approved revenue sources beyond the current ten year constraint; flexibility to revise or make additions to the project list, including emergency repairs; identify a mechanism to deal with unanticipated cost overruns; and remove dissolution requirements of the TBD so maintenance and operation activities can continue. Bridging the Valley (Barker overpass) - This project will reconstruct Barker Road to pass over three Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) tracks and SR 290 Trent Avenue. Wellesley Avenue will be re- routed to connect to the new Barker Road, on the south side of the railroad tracks. SR 290 will be accessed with on- and off -ramps similar to the Sullivan Road interchange. US 195 (Partial Cheney- Spokane Interchange) As part of the National Highway System, US 195 is the primary transportation link for people and goods between Lewiston, Idaho and Spokane, Washington. Vehicles entering US 195 mix with the high -speed traffic causing congestion and safety concerns. This phase of the project constructs a portion (the east half and associated grade separation) of a new interchange at Cheney- Spokane Road. Keith Metcalf 1 (509) 324 -6010 metcalk @wsdot.wa.gov Fish Lake Trail (Phase III pedestrian /bike crossings) - Fish Lake Trail has been identified as an important link in the region's expanding trail system that will connect the Centennial Trail with the Columbia Plateau Trail, a Washington State Parks and Recreation facility. Phase III is the final section of the trail to be completed. The last section is 2.6 miles long and includes two pedestrian /bike bridges that need to be constructed over BNSF's main rail line. Sheila Collins 1 (509) 625 -6755 scollins @spokanecity.org X 4 nrPatPr,nokane.orq Community Empowerment Zones (CEZ's) are a vital part of GSI's regional business expansion strategy. GSI will continue to pursue changes to the state's CEZ tax incentives program to expand access to additional businesses and strengthen the existing program. CEZ's are urban geographic areas in the state where businesses are offered sales tax exemptions on certain business facilities and business and occupation tax credits for hiring residents within the zone. Stan Key 1509-321-3640 skey@greaterspokane.org Global Competitiveness (Commerce restructuring) — As outlined in the Commerce Department's recent report to the Governor, our state's ability to support and promote our businesses globally is critical to economic recovery. We encourage the Legislature, Governor, and Commerce Department to implement a strategy that will increase local capacity of trade promotion organizations like Spokane's International Trade Alliance, much like the successful ADO program, and take advantage of federal ± resources to increase our competitiveness in the global marketplace. Mark Peters 509 - 413 -1470 mpeters@intrade.org Spokane Public Facilities District is seeking state funding for initial design of a "Smart Hub" which will serve as a catalyst for many other development and community projects in east downtown Spokane. The "Smart Hub" would be immediately south of the Spokane Convention Center and the INB Performing Arts Center featuring a parking garage with commercial space at street level, bike parking, pedestrian amenities, and various transit - oriented connections. Kevin Twohig 1 (509) 279 -7000 kwohig@spokanepfd.org City of Spokane Waste -to- Energy Facility is seeking a renewable energy designation in state law that will restore the economic value of the electricity produced by the City's Waste -to- Energy facility. This facility burns solid waste to produce steam, which is then used to generate electricity. In 2011, the contract for the sale of electricity expires. The future market value of electricity has been diminished by recent changes in state law which no longer designates this energy source as "renewable." Sheila Collins 1 (509)625 -6755 scollins@spokanecity.org Renewable Energy Manufacturing Facilities are an integral part of the state's energy strategy to remain a national leader in renewable energy development and production. In conjunction with the Washington Economic Development Association, GSI will pursue tax incentives in the 2010 Legislative Session for companies that invest in renewable energy manufacturing. Spokane International Airport is seeking state funding to relocate the Spokane Community College Aviation Maintenance Technician program. The relocation from Felts Field to the Spokane Airport will allow the program to support state -wide aerospace initiatives, expand educational offerings, increase enrollment and support regional workforce and economic development initiatives. Todd Woodward 1 (509)455 -6470 todd.woodard@spokaneairports.net greaterspokane.org Greater Spokane Incorporated created the K -12 Education Roundtable in 2003 to convene the region's public school district superintenciants and collaborate on a unified legislative agenda for our region's public schools. The Greater Spokane Incorporated 2010 Legislative Agenda on behalf of its Spokane County School District partners includes: Funding Our Public Schools — to strengthen the educational experience of our youth and foster the growth of our future workforce, GSI will work closely ' - with the legislature to establish a system of finance for ►: K -12 schools as outlined in the recommendations of ' ESHB 2261. The maintenance of current funding levels with a long -term plan to implement the new definition of basic education funding is critical to maintaining Washington State's global competitiveness. Quality Education Council — GSI supports the Quality Education Council in determining, establishing, s and implementing a systematic and comprehensive plan for funding basic education. f To promote economic prosperity and global competitiveness, the state workforce system must tailor training programs to industry identified workforce demands. Because workforce development is a key component of economic development, GSI supports Governor Gregoire's efforts towards the integration of workforce and economic development. Spokane Area Workforce Development Council ( SAWDC) seeks legislative action to extend the deadline for flexible state training funds. SAWDC wants to ensure the funds are fully utilized by local WDC's and community colleges. These state funds, already appropriated, will allow for increased training capacity at our colleges that will better enable our communities to meet workforce education needs of local businesses. Matt Mattke 1 (509) 625 -6214 mmattke@wdcspokane.com Levy Equalization — GSI supports continuation of levy equalization to provide fair, equalized funding strategies to all school districts. The continued funding of levy equalization is crucial to provide learning opportunities to all children of our region. Maintenance of Levy Lid — GSI urges our legislators not to raise the levy lid, either as a temporary or permanent solution for funding education. School Construction — GSI supports funding for school construction to provide an enriched and modernized learning environment in which to prepare students for successful post- secondary pursuits. State Assessments and Accountability — GSI supports the accountability of our public K -12 system that provides efficiency and adequate funding, and does not detract from student learning. greaterspokane.org Greater Spokane Incorporated and its higher education partners will work towards eliminating the erosion of state funding to support higher education. GSI has a solid history of supporting regional higher education partners as they work to expand enrollment, develop graduate and professional -level degree programs, commercialize emerging technologies from start -up companies and participate actively in our region's workforce training initiatives. GSI has long recognized our higher education partners at Washington State University Spokane, Eastern Washington University, and the Community Colleges of Spokane as the most vital regional institutions to ensure future economic vitality of the region. These institutions provide access to educational opportunities for our region's citizens, enhance our workforce and bolster our business community. 2010 Spokane Higher Education Initiatives include: l Washington State University (WSU) requests funding to replace the core student computing system that supports critical functions such as admissions, registration, financial aid, degree audit, transcripts and enrollment management for students at all WSU campuses. WSU is currently in pre- design /design for a Biomedical & Health Sciences Building at the Riverpoint Campus. The building's initial program analysis, focused on health sciences programs and research, took place before launch of a feasibility study examining implementation of a four -year medical program in Spokane. With additional funding for design, the building's scope could accommodate the future expansion of a medical teaching and research program, including all four years of medical education. Barb Chamberlain 1509-358-7527 chamberlain @wsu.edu Eastern Washington University (EWU) requests funding for Phase II of the Patterson Hall construction project. EWU estimates the state could save approximately $7.5 million if the funding for Phase II is accelerated in the 2010 supplemental capital budget. David Buri 1509-359-4958 dburi @mail.ewu.edu ii Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) requests funding for two new buildings on the east side of the SFCC campus. A new general classroom building will provide classrooms, faculty offices, and a tutoring center. The early learning center will house the college's educational programs, as well as the campus Head Start Child Center - $21.4 million. Dr. Gary Livingston 1509-434-5006 glivingston @ccs.spokane.edu Sirti requests to maintain its current level of funding and structure as an independent state agency. Sirti's mission is to accelerate the growth and development of technology -based companies in the Inland Northwest and establish sustainable, globally competitive, technology -based businesses. Kim Zentz 1 (509) 358 -2030 kimz @sirti.org greaterspokane.org Spokane Low Income Housing Consortium will seek an increase in the Washington State Housing Trust Fund (HTF) appropriated amount to a minimum of $120 million in the 2010 legislative session. The HTF was funded at $100 million in the 2009 -11 biennial capital budget. Cindy Algeo 1 (509) 325 -3235 slihc @omnicast.net Excelsior Youth Center (EYC) will seek funding to resurface and pave their south parking lot. EYC is a multi - service agency serving adolescence across the state with chemical dependency, mental health, child welfare and two alternative high schools. Robert Faltermeyer 1 (509) 328 -7041 bob @4eyc.org Arc of Spokane is seeking a state capital grant to consolidate its program, which currently resides in two buildings, into one single facility. The grant is funded through the Building Communities Fund, which offers grants for non - residential community and social service projects. The Arc of Spokane provides advocacy and support services for people with developmental disabilities and their families. Greg Falk 1 (509) 328 -6326 gfalk @arc - spokane.org Catholic Charities of Spokane is seeking state capital funding through the state Building Communities Fund, which offers grants for non - residential community and social service projects, for a newly renovated Family Services Center building (5th and Division) that will offer one -stop shopping with eleven different service delivery programs serving over 40,000 clients a year. Dr. Robert J. McCann 1 (509) 358 -4250 rmccann @ccspokane.org Spokane Daybreak Secure Crisis Residential Center (SCRC) is being targeted for possible elimination in the 2010 state budget process. The Daybreak SCRC provides emergency placement for adolescents who run away from home and are at high risk of injuring themselves or others in a secure O facility. The Spokane Daybreak SCRC serves over 300 teens each year. Kathy Kramer 1 (509) 927 -1688 kkramer @daybreakinfo.org Northeast Community Center will seek state funding to supplement their federal and private contributions to expand their facility driven by the need for access to medical care; to locate critically needed child abuse prevention programs in the north east neighborhood; and to provide youth programs. Jean Farmer 1 (509) 487 -1603 jfarmer @aimcomm.net Inland Northwest Health Services (INNS) is requesting the Legislature promote the utilization of all tele- health networks by assuring that state - funded health insurance programs include reimbursement for all health care services that can be delivered via tele- health systems. Assuring that health care providers are reimbursed for services delivered via tele- health will increase utilization for health care services and improve the availability and quality of health care for rural residents. Nancy Vorhees 1 (509) 232 -8104 vorheen @inhs.org greaterspokane.org The Armed Forces & Aerospace Museum will use stories of courage and discovery to enrich and enhance public and private education. The museum will spur economic growth in our region. 2010 Funding Request: $1 million — capital budget. Catherine Brazil 1 (509) 459 -5219 catherineo@cowlescompany.com The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture (MAC) requests maintenance of its current level of state funding and its status as a stand -alone state agency. The state contemplated combining the Eastern Washington Historical Society with its sister organization in Western Washington which would have put private fundraising efforts in jeopardy, while losing focus on the Eastern Washington cultural programs offered by the MAC. Ron Rector 1 (509) 363 -5319 ronr @northwestmuseum.org Mobius Science Center is Phase II of the overall Mobius project. The vision of Mobius Science Center is "to be the hub of an energized community of lifelong learners inspired to explore the global connection of science and society." The Center will serve children and (adults with experimental learning in science, math, and technology. 2010 Funding Request: $4.85 million — capital budget. Sarah Beemer 1 (509) 953 -3777 sarah @beemer- mumma.com Spokane Public Radio broadcasts as KPBX radio. State funding would enable KPBX to purchase modern equipment for an enhanced studio. Broadcasting from such a studio will allow KPBX to launch talent from the Inland Northwest into the national spotlight. 2010 Funding Request: maintain $223,000 appropriated in the 2009 -11 biennial capital budget. Dick Kunkel 1 (509) 328 -5729 rkunkel @kpbx.org City of Spokane Valley — the City is seeking state funding for land acquisition of 2 acres of property adjacent to Centennial Middle School. The land acquisition would allow for enhancements to the Park Road Pool and allow the City to develop a much needed neighborhood park. Dave Mercier 1 (509) 688 -0200 dmercier @spokanevalley.org Mt. Spokane State Park is seeking state capital funds to make the needed repairs to the main lodge in the Alpine area of the park. To accommodate the increase in patronage, an additional 1,200 SF will be constructed to meet capacity for the next five to ten years. State funding will also provide for a new roof, new windows, and restrooms. This shovel ready project will increase State Park concession rent and income tax revenue; generating new jobs that will benefit the surrounding community. Brad McQuarrie 1 (509) 951 -4877 bradmcquarrie @mtspokane.com greaterspokane.org Lisa Brown, Ph.D. 3rd District Senator (D) 360- 786 -7604 brown.lisa @leg.wa.gov Timm Ormsby 3rd District Representative (D) 360- 786 -7946 ormsby.timm @leg.wa.gov Alex Wood 3rd District Representative (D) 360- 786 -7888 wood.alex @leg.wa.gov Bob McCaslin 4th District Senator (R) 360- 786 -7606 mccasl in. bob @leg.wa.gov Larry Crouse 4th District Representative (R) 360- 786 -7820 crouse.larry @leg.wa.gov Matt Shea 4th District Representative (R) 360 - 786 -7984 shea.matt@leg.wa.gov Chris Marr L'i 6t h District Senator (D) 360 - 786 -7610 marr.chris ®leg.wa.gov John Driscoll 360 - 786 -7962 6th District Representative (D) driscoll.john @leg.wa.gov If 7 greaterspokane.org Kevin Parker 6th District Representative (R) 360- 786 -7922 parker.kevin@leg.wa.gov Bob Morton 7th District Senator (R) 360 - 786 -7612 morton.bob@leg.wa.gov Joel Kretz 7th District Representative (R) 360- 786 -7988 kretz.joel ®leg.wa.gov Shelly Short 7th District Representative (R) 360- 786 -7908 short.shelly@leg.wa.gov Mark Schoesler 9th District Senator (R) 360- 786 -7620 schoesler.mark@leg.wa.gov Susan Fagan 9th District Representative (R) 360- 786 -7942 fagan.susan@leg.wa.gov Joe Schmick 9th District Representative (R) 360- 786 -7844 schmick.joe @leg.wa.gov Christine Gregoire Washington State Governor (D) PO Box 40002 Olympia, WA 98504 -0002 360- 902 -4111 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MAYORS Maria Cantwell Mayor Patrick D. Rushing U.S. Senator (D) City of Airway Heights Spokane: 509 - 353 -2507 1208 South Lundstrom, PO Box 969 Washington DC: 202 - 224 -3441 Airway Heights, WA 99001 -0969 maria_cantwell@cantwell.senate.gov 509- 244 -3413 www.cawh.org Patty Murray U.S. Senator (D) Mayor Tom Trulove Spokane: 509 - 624 -9515 City of Cheney Washington DC: 202 - 224 - 2621 609 Second Street senator _murray @murray.senate.gov Cheney, WA 99004 509- 498 -9200 Cathy McMorris Rodgers www.cityofcheney.org U.S. House of Representatives (R) Spokane: 509 - 353 -2374 Mayor Wendy Van Orman Washington DC: 202 - 225 -2006 City of Liberty Lake www.mcmorrisrodgers.house.gov 22710 East Country Vista Drive Liberty Lake, WA 99019 509 -755 -6701 www.libertylakewa.gov SPOKANE COUNTY Mayor John Higgins Office of the Spokane County Board City of Medical Lake of Commissioners PO Box 369 1116 West Broadway Avenue Medical Lake, WA 99022 16 Spokane, WA 99260 509- 565 -5000 509 - 477 -2265 www.medical- lake.org Bonnie Mager Mayor Mary Verner District 3 Commissioner City of Spokane bmager @spokanecounty.org 808 West Spokane Falls Boulevard Spokane, WA 99201 Todd Mielke 509 - 625 -6250 District 1 Commissioner www.spokanecity.org tmielke@spokanecounty.org Mayor Rich Munson Mark Richard City of Spokane Valley District 2 Commissioner 11707 East Sprague Avenue, Suite 106 mrichard @spokanecounty.org Spokane Valley, WA 99206 509 - 688 -0180 www.spokanevalley.org Mayor Daniel N. Mork City of Millwood 9103 East Frederick Spokane, WA 99206 509 - 924 -0960 www.cityofmillwood.org .die. W greaterspokane.org _ - . z Greater Spok5ne Incorporated e,. Greater Spokane Incorporated www.greaterspokane.org 801 W Riverside, Ste. 301 Spokane, WA 99201 phone: 509.624.1393 AGENDA Eastern Washington Governor's Aerospace Summit 2009 October 6 3:00 — 5:00 Set up of tables /booths 5:00 — 6:00 6:00 — 7:15 Grand Pennington Ballroom A and B /Hal/ of Doges for all evenin4 even ts Registration and Networking Welcoming Remarks and Introductions Todd Woodard, Spokane International Airport Brigadier General Kenneth Merchant, Director of Logistics Headquarters Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois Global Reach Challenges Addison Pemberton, President Scanivalve Corporation P. Boeing 40 Restoration 7:15 — 9:00 1 Reception October 7 8:00 — $:30 Registration - -- -- - - -- -- - - -_- — -- - - - - - -- Grand Pennington Ballroom A and B for all morning sessions 8:30 — 9:00 Welcoming remarks Mayor Mary Verner Introductions Todd Woodard, Spokane International Airport Opening remarks Michael tubovic, Chair, AFA Governor Chris Gregoire 9:00 — 9 :30 • Overview of Washington State's Aerospace industry . Aerospace Company of the Year Award Presentation 9:30 — 9:40 Senator Lisa Brown • Eastern Washington's Role /n Aerospace Senator Chris Marr 9:40 — 9:50 P. Your Legislature at York for Washington Aerospace 9:50 —10:35 ( Mr. Scott Hamilton, President and CEO Leeham Co LLC "Yes We can" Leeham Co. LLC is a consulting firm that provides news and analysis on aviation matters, principally about Airbus and Boeing, Competitive Intelligence 1 and market analysis for business opportunities. 10:35 —10:45 Ha// of Doges Networking Break 10:45 — 11:00 Mr. Troy Quick Lockheed Martin "Department of Defense ...An Offensive Strategy" 11:00 — 11:10 Senator Janea Holmquist • Saving Aerospace 11:10 —11:45 j Panel Discussions Issues of Aerospace — Panelists -Todd Banks, Kenmore Air - John Monroe, Retired, Boeing -Phil Busey, Seattle Chamber - Larry Brown, IAM 751 Washington Aerospace Training — Panelists .Linda Lanham, AFA -Todd Woodard, Spokane Int'I Airport 11:45 —12 :00 Aviation High School Aviation High School (AHS), Washington State 's first aviation- themed public school, provides a mechanism for implementing, improving upon, and documenting research-based practices and attributes that have been determined essential for reforming both the content and delivery of education. 12:00 —12:15 Ha// of Doges Nehvorking Break 12:15 — 12:30 Lunch Buffet Lunch setup in Hall of Doges,, Seating in Ballroom A and B 12:30 —1:30 Grand Penn/ngtnn Ballroom A and 8 Luncheon Speakers Aaron Reardon, Snohomish County Executive Aerospace of the Future- What comes Next? Dr. Firouz Naderi, Associate Director, Flight Projects and Mission Success- Jet Propulsion Laboratory NASA, JPL and Remote Earth Sensing... "Are we alone ? - 1:30 —1:45 Hall of Dom I Networking Break 1:45 — 2:45 Strategy Session Session A in Grand Pennington Bay Jerrilee Mosier, Vice President, Workforce Development and Training Edmonds Community College Sue Ambler, Workforce Development Council serving Snohomish County Sean Pelfrey, Business Solutions Associate WorkSource Spokane Statewide Aerospace Training Programs Session Bin Grand Pennington Ballroom C Rogers Weed, Commerce Director, Washington State Washington Aerospace Council Session C in the Elizabethan Room Shelly O'Quinn, Workforce Development Manager, Greater Spokane Incorporated Workforce and economic development working with the K -12 system to increase pipeline of aerospace jobs 2:45 — 3:00 Hall of Doves Networking Break 3:00 — 4:00 Strategy Session Session A in Grand Pennington Ballroom A & B Gina Bento, Commercial Specialist U.S. Commercial Service — U.S. Consulate General in Montreal . Leveraging Aerospace Activities Across the Border Se. s do B in Grand Pennington Ballroom C Laura Hopkins, Training Director Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee Aerospace Apprenticeship Training Programs in Washington mission C in Elizabethan Room Louise Fendrich, PTAC and BizStreet Manager Greater Spokane Incorporated Contracting with the Government Governor's Aerospace Summit 2009- Spokane, WA Speaker Biographies Sue Ambler, President and CEO Workforce Development Council Snohomish County Sue Ambler, President and CEO of Workforce Development Council Snohomish County, has 29 years experience in public and private industry throughout the greater Puget Sound area, including 16 years in public K -12 and higher education as both faculty and as a provider of career and academic advising, disability services coordination, outreach, recruitment, crisis management, youth advocacy, and curriculum and accreditation standards development. Ms. Ambler has an extensive background in project research and development as well as grant management. She has managed grants including The Healthcare Pipeline: A Smart Move to Collaboration, Washington State Alliance for Better Schools Readiness to Learn, AACC Bridges to Healthy Communities, and the H1 -B Healthcare Grant for the Snohomish County Workforce Development Council. Ms. Ambler holds a Master's degree in Education, for which her Practicum Project focused on "Comprehensive, Full - Service and One - Stop" systems for education and training. Todd Banks General Manager Kenmore Air Todd Banks is general manager and partner of Kenmore Air Harbor, Inc., a unique family -owned business that combines scheduled and charter airline service with certified aircraft repair and parts manufacturing operations. Founded in 1946, the company is headquartered in Kenmore, Washington, and maintains other locations in Seattle, Renton, Port Angeles and the San Juan Islands. Under its Part-135 Scheduled Air Carrier certificate, Kenmore Air operates both seaplanes and landplanes from three Seattle -area hubs to more than 50 destinations in Washington and British Columbia. It is the largest seaplane operator in the United States, with an active fleet of more than 20 seaplanes. Kenmore Air also holds FAA production certification for EDO floats and manufactures hundreds of EDO and de Havilland parts under PMA. The company employs more than 200 people. Todd has worked at Kenmore Air for seventeen years, starting at the ground level, working in the reservations and shipping /receiving departments following his graduation from the University of Oregon with a degree in economics. Todd has been instrumental in the company's expansion in the Pacific Northwest, particularly regarding its Kenmore Air Express wheeled -plane operation. Gina Rebelo Bento Aerospace Industry Specialist U.S. Department of Commerce Gina Rebelo Bento is the Aerospace Industry Specialist for the U.S. Department of Commerce in Canada. Gina serves on the front -lines of the Commercial Service to promote and protect U.S. commercial interests in Canada, particularly those of the aerospace sector. She functions as an international business analyst and consultant to U.S. government staff and business representatives in matters related to aerospace in Canada, and trade with Canada in general. Prior to joining the U.S. Commercial Service, Gina worked for the Government of Canada, New York's Empire State Economic Development agency and the Canadian International Council, holding positions in trade, marketing and business development. Gina holds a First Class Honors Bachelor of Arts degree from McGill University. She is fluent in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish, with basic knowledge of Italian, and beginner skills in Hebrew and Arabic. She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Canadian International Council in Montreal, a Canada -wide international affairs think tank and research institute. Larry Brown IAM 751 Larry Brown has been an active member of the Aerospace Machinists Union for over 25 years. As a Union activist, Brother Brown has been involved with most every aspect of our Union. He has served as a local lodge officer, delegate to the Martin Luther King County Central Labor Council and the Washington State Labor Council, AFL -CIO. Over the years, he has participated in our Union's political action, legislative, organizing, safety, community service and charitable fundraising activities. Graduating from the National Labor College in 2005 with his Bachelor of Arts in Labor Studies, Brother Brown currently serves as the Legislative and Political Director for District Lodge 751. He has shown a great deal of interest in education and serves on the Board of Trustees for Green River Community College. Senator Lisa Brown, PhD Sen. Lisa Brown, PhD, is the state Senate Majority Leader currently serving her fourth term, and an Associate Professor in the Master's of Organizational Leadership program at Gonzaga University. After serving two terms in the House, she successfully took on a long -time incumbent in the Senate, where she was quickly appointed to serve as chairwoman of the Ways and Means Committee in her very first term. She was charged with creating a budget in the wake of the September 11th attack and closing the largest deficit in state history. She rose to the challenge, and passed a bi- partisan budget by closing tax loop holes, while protecting the fundamental services for the needy. In 2002, she was elected by her colleagues as the leader of the Democratic Caucus. In 2005, she became the first woman Democratic Senate Majority Leader in state history. Some of her most important legislative accomplishments as Senate Majority Leader include championing legislation to establish a life sciences discovery fund, to insure all kids with health care by 2010, to cover mental illnesses in health insurance plans at parity with physical illnesses, establish a nonprofit foundation to assist uninsured people with low incomes obtain free or low -cost prescription drugs, to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation, to create domestic partnerships for same -sex couples, to allow school levies to pass with a simple majority rather than supermajority vote, to provide a sales tax credit for working Washington families, and to create a Rainy Day Fund in the state budget. These are some of the reasons why Fuse recognized her with a 'Sizzle' award in 2008 "for being a progressive rock star as the Senate Majority Leader." She also received the 2009 'Champion for Children' award from the Children's Alliance. Phil Busey President & CEO Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Phil is president & CEO of the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce. Phil joined the chamber in May 2009, bringing nearly 29 years of leadership experience in government affairs, community relations and communications for corporations associations. He is responsible for all chamber operations, including local, regional and statewide government relations, community relations, member services and programs. Phil's involvement with the chamber stretches back nearly 20 years and he most recently served as a member of the chamber's executive committee as well as the board of trustees. Prior to the chamber, Phil was senior vice president of Corporate Affairs for Puget Sound Energy, Washington state's largest and oldest energy utility. In this role, he oversaw the company's major business accounts, community relations, state government relations, corporate real estate and facilities. He also acted as chairman and president of the Puget Sound Energy Foundation. He has also served as president of the Washington Roundtable, and held communications and public affairs management positions for Rockwell International, Westinghouse Electric Corporation and the Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA). Phil is involved with many business and community organizations, and currently chairs the University of Washington's School of Business executive education advisory council. In addition, he serves on the boards of Group Health Foundation and the National Public Affairs Council. Phil is a graduate of Brigham Young University. He and his wife Cathy reside in Issaquah, Washington and have three children. Louise Fendrich Manager BIZStreet R_ Eastern Washington PTAC Ms. Fendrich joined Greater Spokane Incorporated in November 1998 and currently serves as manager of BIZStreet, GSI's small business program, and the Eastern Washington Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC). As such, she concentrates on small business development throughout the region by providing education and information resources and fostering economic growth through relationships and networking. As the PTAC manager for the local 11 county area, she provides specialized and professional assistance to businesses seeking government contracting and sub - contracting opportunities within federal, state and local government agencies, with special emphasis on small businesses and other socioeconomic designated groups. Ms. Fendrich is a member of the National Organization of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), North Side Advisory Group, and Armed Services Committee. Governor Chris Gregoire As Washington's 22nd governor, Chris Gregoire has delivered real results to the people of Washington. Combining effective leadership with a tireless work ethic, she has shown time and again that she has the courage and independence to stand up and fight for individuals and families. Under her leadership, we are building a better future for Washington families. Facing a $2.2 billion budget shortfall when she took office in 2005, Governor Gregoire balanced the state's budget as she expanded health care coverage to low- income children, led an effort to make government more efficient and accountable, introduced a plan to create a world class education system, and launched a bold plan to save Puget Sound. In 2007, she proposed and the voters passed a constitutionally protected rainy day fund to help the state prepare for economic downturns like we face today. Governor Gregoire introduced and won approval for a landmark transportation package to create jobs and address critical challenges with our roads and bridges. She established a dedicated fund to reduce class sizes, helped increase enrollments at our colleges and universities, and protected vital social services for the state's most vulnerable individuals and families. Governor Gregoire is committed to promoting and expanding business and creating family -wage jobs in the state of Washington. The governor's "Next Washington" plan lays out strategies and initiatives to encourage business development and growth, and has helped lead to the creation of more than 200,000 jobs in Washington since she took office. Forbes magazine recently ranked Washington as the 3rd best state to do business. Fortune magazine recently ranked Washington in the top five to start a small business. Reelected overwhelmingly by Washington voters in 2008 and facing an historic $5.7 billion shortfall brought on by a deepening national recession, Governor Gregoire has held her promise to the people by proposing a balanced budget while maintaining her priorities of protecting families and kids the best we can. The Governor is also proposing broad government reform and "Washington JOBS now" legislation to get Washingtonians back to work and restore the economy. Chris O'Grady was raised in Auburn, Washington, by her mother, who worked as a short-order cook to support the family. She rode horses, picked blueberries and learned the value of hard work and a good education. After graduating from Auburn High School, Chris entered the University of Washington. She graduated with a teaching certificate and Bachelor of Arts degree in speech and sociology. She met her husband, Mike, in September 1971 when they both worked for the Washington Department of Social and Health Services. Chris received her law degree in 1977 from Gonzaga University. Chris and Mike have two daughters, Courtney and Michelle. Courtney, recently married to Scott Lindsay, is an attorney and Michelle works as a legislative assistant in Olympia. Scott Hamilton President Leeham Co. LLC Leeham Co LLC was formed in 1999 by Scott Hamilton, following the sale of the company he co- founded, co -owned and co- managed, Linkraven Ltd. Linkraven published the internationally - distributed Commercial Aviation Report and Commercial Aviation Value Report; and organized conferences in Asia, Europe and the Americas under the Commercial Aviation Events banner. Mr. Hamilton joined the airline management ranks in 1979. In 1989, he and a partner formed Linkraven in Britain. During the 10 years Mr. Hamilton and his partner owned and operated Linkraven, Commercial Aviation Report, Value Report and the Events became internationally recognized for their breaking news reporting and high - quality conferences. The influential publications regularly beat larger and more established magazines and newspapers with news about the airline industry. Mr. Hamilton is frequently called by broadcast and print media to offer expert analysis about the issues of the day. He is a regular contributing writer for Commercial Aviation Online (the successor to Commercial Aviation Report, which is now part of the Flight International family of publications) and Armed Forces Journal, a defense magazine. Senator Janea Holmquist At 31 years, Janea was elected the youngest female State Senator in Washington history after serving 3 terms as her district's State Representative. She serves on the Senate Early Learning and K -12 Education Committee and the Environment, Water & Energy Committee. Janea is also the ranking Republican on the Senate Labor, Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee. For her leadership on last session's business issues, Janea received the Association of General Contractors' "Legislator of the Year" award, a Legislative "Business Star Award" from the Business Institute of Washington for her leadership on last session's business issues. She was also named one of the Washington Restaurant Association's 2009 Legislative Heroes, particularly for her leadership in fighting to save Retro programs. Lastly, she was honored to be recognized this year for being one of only 11 House and Senate members who did not introduce a tax or fee bill. Laura Hopkins, M.A. Training Director Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee Laura was raised in Japan and came to the US to attend college where she received a degree in Sociology. After practicing social work she decided she would rather work with her hands where she could see the tangible results of her work. Reviewing her options she enrolled in A &P School. While at her first aircraft mechanics job Laura learned to fly helicopters, received her pilot's license and used her knowledge to support the helicopter development process. In 1997 Laura began working as an IAM 751 mechanic on the Boeing flight line. In this challenging, exciting and fulfilling position she expanded her skills to include working on large commercial aircraft. Fluent in Japanese culture and language, she was recruited from the flight line to Customer Quality Support rep which added a whole new dimension to her experience in the aerospace industry. Laura took advantage of every educational opportunity provided to her while at Boeing through QTfP and other resources. This led to a Master's degree in Applied Behavioral Science. Laura went on to become Dean of the Part 147 Aviation Maintenance program at South Seattle Community College and later transitioned to Dean of Transportation programs. This experience provided her with the knowledge and background necessary to work within educational systems and gave her the ideal qualities to be the Training Director for the Aerospace Machinist Joint Training Committee. As Training Director, Laura facilitates a state -wide aerospace apprenticeship program that brings together unions, workers, employers, government and community colleges to re- create one of the oldest and strongest training programs in the world. Senator Chris Marr Sen. Chris Marr is serving his first term as senator for the 6th District in Spokane, following 20 years of civic involvement in public policy and state and local politics. Following management positions at Ford Motor Company and McDonald's Corporation, Chris spent twenty years as managing partner of the Foothills Auto Group, which operates automotive dealerships in the Spokane area, before election to the State Senate in 2006. Chris also served on the Board of Regents of Washington State University and the Board of Governors of the W.S.U. Foundation. He formerly chaired the board or Lmpire Heaitn Services and Inland Northwest Health Services as well as the Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Washington State Transportation Commission (the governing board of the Washington State Department of Transportation). Sen. Marr is the vice chair of the Senate Transportation Committee and is Majority Whip . He also serves on the Environment, Water and Energy Committee and the Health and Long Term Care Committee. In addition, he sits on the Life Sciences Discovery Fund Board and the Group Health Foundation Board. He has been married for 30 years to his wife, Christine, and they have two grown children. In his spare time he is an avid runner and music collector. Brigadier General Kenneth D. Merchant U.S. air Force Brig. Gen. Kenneth D. Merchant is Director of Logistics, Headquarters Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, III. General Merchant provides policy and guidance to organize, train and equip aircraft maintenance, transportation, supply, and logistics plans units at 14 major active air installations in the U.S., and 17 en route locations around the world. He is responsible for 860 active aircraft, 8,200 vehicles and 24,000 people. He also assists in the readiness of more than 616 aircraft and 80,339 people in the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard, providing total force augmentation to support flexible, global General Merchant was commissioned in 1980 through the Air Force ROTC program at Grove City College, Pa., where he earned a bachelor's degree in engineering management. He has been a program manager on numerous weapon system development and production programs including the F -22, E -3, Air Force One, KC -10, E 4, Wind Corrected Munitions Dispenser, Sensor Fused Weapon, Joint Standoff Weapon, Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared System for Night, GBU -15 and the AGM -130. reach for America. The general has also served as Air Staff Program Element Monitor for the Advanced Medium Range Air - to -Air Missile and executive officer to the Commander, Pacific Air Forces. He directed an Area Attack Systems Program Office, Contractor Logistics Support Aircraft Materiel Systems Group, and Battle Management Command, Control and Computer Systems Wing. His commands include the Airborne Warning and Control System and Airborne Early Warning Control Systems Group as well as the 551st Electronic Systems Wing at Hanscom AFB, Mass. Prior to his current assignment, he was Vice Commander, Ogden Air Logistics Center, Hill AFB, Utah. Major Awards and Decorations: Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster; Defense Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster; Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster; 2001 General Bernard A. Schriever Program Management Award, Air Force Materiel Command John A. oysonroe Director 777, Program eb+anagement (;retired) Boeing Commercial airplane Group John Monroe retired in April 2003 as Director of 777 Program Management, a position he had held since September 1998. Monroe managed the program's planning and customer commitment processes, including production and delivery. In this capacity, he was responsible for all aspects of business operations, program and project management. He was also active in many Working Together relationships with 777 customers. In his previous assignment, Monroe was deputy program manager of the 777- 200X / -300X Programs, where he was responsible for integrating and coordinating the overall program plan for the airplanes and managing all future thrust - growth programs. Monroe was named to this position in June 1997 after serving as 777 Program Management senior manager. Monroe joined Boeing in 1965 and progressed through a number of engineering assignments, including management positions in New Airplane Development, Product Development (7J7), Boeing Support Services and Boeing Commercial Airplane Group Customer Support. A graduate of the University of Puget Sound, he holds bachelor's degrees in International Business and Finance. He was recently certified by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) in their Engineering Management Certification Professional (EMCP) Program. Monroe is serving his ninth year on the Board of Directors for the Economic Development Council of Snohomish County, third year on the Board of Directors for Diversified, a sheltered workshop and second year on the Board of Directors for the Aerospace Futures Alliance of Washington. Monroe and his wife Christy are lifelong residents of Everett, WA. They have one son, Jeff who also resides in Everett. Dr. Jerrilee Mosier !lice President for Workforce Development and Training Edmonds Community College Jerrilee Mosier has over twenty years of experience in community colleges, having held positions including faculty member and chief academic administrator. In her current position as Vice President for Workforce Development and Training at Edmonds Community College in Lynnwood, WA, her leadership has gained local, regional and national recognition for the college. Jerrilee was instrumental in the development of a new advanced materials science program focused on the workforce needs of aerospace and other manufacturing industries. This program and related activities has garnered over $10 million dollars in external grants and contracts. This work includes three Centers of Excellence, the National Resource Center for Materials Science Education (MatEd) funded by the National Science Foundation, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Center of Excellence AMTAS and the Materials and Process Development Center for Excellence (MPDC) funded by the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. She is also credited with the initial coordination of services and delivery of the Skills Assessment for entry level and incumbent workers for the new 787 Dreamliner. All services and assessment activities are located at the Employment Resource Center. Over the last 10 years during her tenure at Edmonds Community College, a variety of new professional technical degrees and certificates have been developed and implemented in targeted industry clusters i.e., Healthcare, Information Technology, and Manufacturing. Numerous short term training programs have also been developed to meet the needs of business and industry. Dr. Mosier earned a Bachelors of Science degree from Oklahoma State University, a Master of Arts degree from the University of Tulsa and a Doctorate from Oklahoma State University. Dr. Firouz iNladeri Associate Director, Flight Projects and Mission Success ]et Propulsion Laboratories Dr. Naderi is the Associate Director of NASA's JPL responsible for project formulation and strategy. He has spent most of the last decade managing programs in pursuit of a most fundamental question — are we alone in the universe? He led the Mars Exploration Program at JPL for five years — a period that saw successful launch of three missions to Mars including the much heralded twin Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity. This program has the goal of determining if Mars is, or if it ever was, a habitat for life. Prior to becoming the head of the Mars program he spent four years as the program manager of the Origins Program— NASA's ambitious plan to search for other Earths around other Suns. Dr. Naderi, who was borne in Shiraz Iran, received his Ph.D. from the University of Southern California (USC) and has been with JPL for 30 years a career which spans program and project management for satellite communications systems, Earth remote sensing observatories, astrophysical observatories and planetary systems. He is the recipient of a number of awards including NASA's Outstanding Leadership Medal, the Technology Hall of Fame medal and, NASA's highest award the Distinguished Service Medal. Other awards include the Liberal Prize in 2004 and the Ellis Island Medal of Honor and in 2005. Dr. Naderi is Fellow of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). Shelly O'Quinn Workforce Development Manager Greater Spokane Incorporated Shelly O'Quinn is the Workforce Development Manager at Greater Spokane Incorporated where she works with local education institutions at all levels, and local employers to create a thriving workforce for the greater Spokane community. As manager, she is highly experienced in grant writing and program management. Previously, Shelly held the dual position of Workforce Development Manager for GSI, and as Executive Director of The George Nethercutt Foundation. As the Executive Director of The George Nethercutt Foundation, Shelly oversaw all aspects of the Foundation's mission to equip college students with the civic education and leadership experience they need to make a difference in their community, our country, and the world. Shelly has also served as the Senior Program Officer for the Inland Northwest Community Foundation and the Family Services Director for Habitat for Humanity - Spokane. She is a board member for Junior Achievement of the Inland Northwest, the World Affairs Council of Spokane, and SNAP'S Financial Access, and is actively involved with Habitat for Humanity- Spokane and The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. A Spokane native, Shelly graduated from Whitworth University and received her Master's degree in Business Administration at the Monterey Institute of International Studies. Shelly and her husband, Sean have two children. Sean is an attorney with Winston and Cashatt, Lawyers. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, training for triathlons and reading. Sean Pelfrey Business Solutions WorkSource Spokane Sean Pelfrey is a member of the Business Solutions team at WorkSource Spokane, embedded in the Aerospace and Manufacturing communities. With over 10 years experience in retraining and labor, I Sean brings a strong background in federal and state training programs and job placement. Sean is a graduate for Eastern ( Washington University, has served in the United States Navy for over twenty years and is an active member of The Inland NorthWest Aerospace Consortium, Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce and Greater Spokane Incorporated. Addison Pemberton President Scanivalve Corp. Addison Pemberton finished college in 1976 and started work as an engineer in the family flight test, engine test and wind tunnel instrumentation business Scanivalve Corp. He bought Scanivalve from parents in 1982 with Brother Jim and now operates the business in Spokane, WA. Customers include a world wide list of aircraft engine and airframe manufactures and research facilities. "Old airplane" disease sunk deep and fast while growing up in San Diego California. The family airplane was based at Gillespie field filled with antique airplanes owned mostly by airline pilots. Addison started flight training in 1969 and soloed at 16 and worked up through Commercial, Flight Instructor and A &P ratings as fast as time and money would allow. Today, he has accumulated over 11,000 flying hours with over 5000 behind radial engine antique airplanes. Operates a fleet of 7 aircraft and a restoration facility as a side business at Felts Felid in Spokane Troy Quick Senior Manager- Strategic `weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPac) Lockheed Martin Troy Quick joined the Lockheed Martin team in July 1984. Troy is currently the Senior Manager of Operations Support and New Business at Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPac). Troy started his career at Lockheed as an associate Draftsperson with Fleet Ballistic Missile Program. He soon made Lead Engineer of the Electro- Mechanical Flight Controls Group. In 1988 Troy was promoted to Manager of the Electronics Production for the D5 electronic components of the Trident II Missile. He continued to take increasingly more responsibility going through Production Control, Quality, Logistics and Warehouse Operations. In 1996 Troy became Senior Manager of the Electronics Factory Management Team as well as the Cost Account Manager, managing a budget of $40M. He took a temporary assignment at SWFLANT, as the Production Manager, building Trident II for the Fleet and in 1998 Troy became the prime liaison to the Navy Customer in FBM for Facility Operations and Continuous Improvement utilizing Lean Improvement techniques. In 2001 Troy joined "Team SWFPac" to be closer to DS fleet operations and enjoy the quality of life only the Great Northwest can provide. Troy received his Bachelors degree in Mathematics with a Minor in Business from the San Jose State University in California. Proficient in Material Resource Planning Requirements (MRPII) and continued his Management education through Stanford and Santa Clara Universities. Troy and his wife, Marcia, currently reside in Kitsap County with their son, Travis. karon :Reardon Snohclmish icunty y:aecudve Aaron Reardon is serving his second term as Snohomish County Executive. Aaron's first term was highlighted with many successes, including instituting priority-based budgeting, developing an Agriculture Action Plan, creating an online performance measurement system for County services, and spearheading an innovative bonding proposal to deliver community infrastructure more quickly. This term, Aaron's priorities include improving the county's economic competitiveness, tackling housing and homelessness issues and creating a climate- change action plan for reducing greenhouse -gas emissions. Aaron recognizes the importance of maintaining a competitive edge so that multinational and homegrown businesses find Snohomish County and Washington the place to do business. Aaron worked hard to land the Boeing 787 and has not stopped creating opportunities to develop and improve the region's workforce and business environment. During 2009, he will host a series of summits geared toward improving business competiveness in a variety of industries, including startup companies and venture capital opportunities. Prior to taking office in 2004, he served five years in the Washington State Legislature as both a Senator and member of the House of Representatives. Before serving in the State Legislature, he worked as an economic development specialist with the Downtown Seattle Association — an economic development firm. His leadership ability and consensus approach to problem solving has earned him special appointments to the Democratic Leadership Council, the Washington Economic Development Finance Authority, the Western Congress of States and the Pacific Northwest Regional Economic Council. Aaron earned a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Public Administration with a minor in Economics from Central Washington University. He and his wife Kate have two children and make their home in Everett. Mayor diary Verner City of Spokane Mary Verner was sworn in as the 43rd Mayor of the City of Spokane on Nov. 27, 2007, following her election in early November. In Spokane, the Mayor is the City's Chief Executive Officer, directing the activities of the City's 2,000 employees and managing a $600 million annual budget. Mayor Verner's leadership philosophies include decisiveness, inclusion, transparency, and serving all the citizens of Spokane equally. Her initial goals as Mayor include: - Improved public safety. -Smart growth consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. - Promoting an open government business plan. - Implementing her Near Nature Quality of Life Initiative. Before being elected to the top post at the City, Mayor Verner served on the Spokane City Council for four years, representing Council District 2, south of the Spokane River. Until taking the job of Mayor, Mayor Verner served as Executive Director of the Upper Columbia United Tribes, which serves the five federally recognized Indian Tribes with reservations in Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho. The Mayor has a broad range of experience in business, law, planning, policy development, program design, and management. She has a law degree from Gonzaga University, a master's in environmental studies from Yale University, and a bachelor's from Davidson College. Mayor Verner was born and raised in the southeastern U.S. She settled as a young adult in the U.S. Virgin Islands, where she was a high school teacher, legal assistant, and eventually an Environmental Programs Manager in the Territorial Government. While completing her Master's Degree back on the mainland, Mary was offered a position in Natural Resources Management with the Spokane Tribe of Indians. Mary moved to the Spokane area in 1992, and immediately immersed herself in her community as an active citizen and volunteer. She attended Gonzaga Law School while working full -time, and achieved her law degree in 1999. Mary has two children: a daughter who is married and living in Spokane with her own small children; and, a son who attends Franklin Elementary School. Mary likes to spend her free time with family, friends and neighbors, enjoying the Spokane area's beautiful natural environment. Rogers 1 4 ,1eed Director eP .Iashington Department of Commerce Rogers Weed was appointed by Gov. Chris Gregoire as Director of the Department of Commerce in March 2009. In appointing him to this agency cabinet position, Gov. Gregoire said Rogers is a proven leader and innovator. As director, Rogers will fulfill the governor's clear mission to retain the jobs and companies that we have in our state today and attract new ones. His focus will be on forging effective partnerships with the business community, with other agencies in the public sector and with the legislature. Rogers attended Duke University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Computer Science. After college he worked for the management consulting firm, Bain and Company in Boston, focusing on strategy and planning for companies in the pharmaceutical, manufacturing and high tech industries. Rogers received his MBA in Marketing from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He came to Seattle in 1990 to work at Microsoft and managed teams in the Windows, Mobile Devices, On -line Content and Consumer Software Divisions over his 15 years with the company. He was promoted to Vice President in 2001. Rogers has been a board member and volunteer for regional organizations focused on climate change and social services. He lives in Seattle with his wife and three sons. 'odd S. a Ifoodard Director of iviar.ceting and Public Relations Spokane International airport Todd Woodard is the Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Spokane International Airport, Felts Field Airport and the Airport Business Park. These facilities are jointly owned by the City and County of Spokane and are governed by the Spokane Airport Board. Woodard was hired in the position of Manager in January 1995 and was promoted to Director in June 2000. Woodard's marketing responsibilities include development of passenger and cargo service; writing and implementation of business plans; grant writing for infrastructure enhancements; commercial development of the Board's properties; providing support for the community's business organizations, recruitment and tourism efforts; creation and management of Internet homepage; and generating brochures, newsletters and other materials. He is also the author of the Spokane Airports Foreign -Trade Zone application and is the principal in- charge of bringing that program forward. Prior to working for Spokane International Airport, Woodard lived in Washington, D.C. and served as Press and Legislative Assistant to the Honorable Thomas S. Foley, Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives from July of 1987 to December of 1994. Previous to that he worked as a Legislative Assistant to the Honorable Lois J. Stratton, Washington State Senate. Prior to working for Senator Stratton, Woodard was employed by Washington State University- Spokane as a research assistant. Woodard received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Washington State University. He is married to Elizabeth A. Burton and they have two children. ooiichael ubovic ®!ice - President of Finance, ITS, and Supply Chain A _Fiation Technical Sere °ices, Inc (Formerly Goodrich Corporation A- iation Technical Sere ±ices) Michael Zubovic is the Vice - President of Finance, ITS, and Supply Chain for Aviation Technical Services, Inc (formerly Goodrich Corporation Aviation Technical Services), which is located on Paine Field in Everett WA. Aviation Technical Services is one of the largest maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities in North America, with over 1,000,000 sq. ft. of hangar space on Paine Field. The company performs maintenance and repair, modifications, and component repair and overhaul for major North American airlines and cargo carriers, and employs approximately 1,400 people. A graduate of the University of Akron, where he earned both a bachelor's and master's degree in accounting, Zubovic is a veteran of over 20 years in the aerospace industry. He has held senior financial and marketing positions in Goodrich Corporation's De -Icing and Landing Gear business, and has been in his present capacity at ATS for almost 13 years. He also worked for the international public accounting firm of KPMG for approximately three and a half years, during which he earned his CPA certificate in the state of Ohio. He is an active board member of the Aerospace Futures Alliance, has served as past Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the YMCA of Snohomish County, and serves on the board of the Economic Development Council of Snohomish County. He has also been active in the political arena, as he has testified on Goodrich's behalf in Olympia on several bills to provide incentives for growth to aerospace businesses in the state. He and his wife Mary reside in the area and have three grown children. T itanium Sponsor Or f Composites Sponsors 0 AVIATION TECHNICAL SERVICES A f- _10RUS AEROSPACE JROUP COMP3 ,ti Department of Commerce Innovation is in our nature. Spokane International Airport GEG - GENERATING ECONOMIC GROWTH Start -Up Business Workshops The Home -Based Business Connection Date: October, November, December &A. The Mission of the Home -Based Business Connection is to provide a place for home -based businesses to come together for education, mutual support, and networking. The group meets once a month, and each session includes time for introductions and networking, a presentation from a guest speaker, and a round table discussion. �■ BIZStreet Intensive: Customers First, Investors Second Date: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009 Attracting and keeping customers has never been more critical —nor more complex. Take this opportunity to clarify their understanding of marketing strategy and how it can work for them and their company. Healthy Working Professionals TREET I Date: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 7:30am 9:30pm Staying well and taking care of business should not be conflicting propositions. Rockwood Clinic experts will present strategies from their own lives and practical tools for maintaining balance and relieving the stressors that pile on as we manage business, care for family, and live life. This seminar will remind you that taking care of self is a good thing - and necessary for success in your business and personal life. - Presented by BIZStreet and The Inland Northwest Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners. Stride Ahead: Preventing Employment Lawsuits Date: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009 Maybe you are one of those model employers that made a diligent effort to thoroughly address changes in your employment process and have kept up with all the accumulated changes in the law and administrative regulations. On the other hand, maybe you have not. What new employment legislation will impact your business this year? What are the red flags of employment law that lead to litigation that you need to be aware of? BIZStreet Intensive: Face It — How to Look a TV Opportunity in the Eye Date: Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2009 This workshop brings together some of the regions most experienced communicators to show -and- tell what works and what doesn't work on camera - -based on real -world experiences. Part of the workshop will be your own interview, on camera, followed by a friendly critique by the panel and your classmates. Recommended for those who speak officially for a business and those who hope to some day. Stride Ahead: Creating a Customer Focused Organization Date: Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2009 The foundation of a customer service organization is understanding expectations, going the extra mile and becoming a customer service advocate. In this workshop, we will: • Assess customer service attitude and set goals for improvement • Incorporate the Four Drivers of Customer Service to build customer relationships ye 91 n. w �b Greater Sp ok5ne Incorporated 601 West Rivemide, Suite 100 Spokane, WA 99201 Robin Toth Business Development rtot h (q_�greaterspok an e.org 1-800-SPOKANE CIRCLE 9 ON READER SERVICE CARD • Educated Wo to • Business -Fri • Affordable I OUSHI • Named one of t Best Places for and careers by Fort • On the cutting edge Green Technologiel Cities for New Jobs Spring 2009 with a net employment outlook of +19 percent. Efficient air, water, rail and ground transportation, stable business environ- ment, solid IT infrastructure, advanced healthcare technology, excellent educa- tional system and abundant recreation op- portunities are just a few reasons why Kennewick is a great place to work, play and live. Learn more at wv% w.kennewickmeansbusiness.com FOUR LAKE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF TENNESSEE The notion that necessity is the mother of invention was never proven as true as in the case of the Four Lake Regional In- dustrial Development Authority ( FLRDA) of Tennessee. The FLRIDA was created after pro- gressive cutbacks halted construction of what was initially intended to be the world's largest nuclear power plant at Hartsville, Tennessee and eliminated em- ployment at the nuclear site by 1982, re- sulting in significant economic dislocations in the regional economy. The purpose of The Four Lake Authority was i Gallatir to focus its activity toward economic de- velopment and improving employment opportunities in the region, as well as to develop the resources of the region, which embraces both the Greater Nashville Regional Area ( Sumner, Trous- dale and Wilson counties) and the Upper Cumberland Development District (Ma- con and Smith counties) in the state of Tennessee. In 2002, the Tennessee Valley Au- thoriry sold 554 acres of the mothballed nuclear site to the FLRIDA for regional economic developrricat, enabling The PowerCom Industrial Center to become a reality. It is a large- acreage site with navigable river access and available warehousing space. A 54,000 square foot speculative building was designed and completed in 2008, and a Business Incu- bator Program, owned and operated by FLRIDA, currently leases 10 buildings to eight businesses. Learn more at %%ww.fourlake.ora SOUTHERN CARO Southern Carolina makes it easy for businesses to make it big. "Our ability to meet workforce needs is the number -one reason we have landed , �52 -_.. S �l 61 70Nt " Le Lafayette r� our last three or four major projects," said Danny Black, CEO, Southern Carolina Alliance. '`Through our Certified Business Ready® program, we can provide skilled employees who meet the profile of each position needed in the facility." As pan of the Certified Business Ready program, the Alliance examines and �' tifies that the program elements — mclu- ing labor, site, approval, incentives, acceptance and assistance — meet strict standards, are readily available, reliable and comprehensive. Southern Carolina prepares the 200,000 -plus workforce to meet local in- dustries' needs through various pilot train- ing programs and apprenticeships. The South Carolina Technical College system serves the area with facilities throughout the region, and last year the Alliance implemented a regional orkKeys�& testing acrd cetuilcation pro- gram. using the nationally recognized WorkKeys program to ensure that the Southern Carolina workforce is Certified Business Ready. The four -county region offers a multi- county incentive and has strategically de- veloped industrial parks with rail throughout ,among those parks are lU South Carolina Department of Cotrunercc Certified parks, which include extensive in�'estigation and preparation, mak ir! them truly shovel -ready. Learn more at w.SouthernCarolina.org T&11 Four Lake AuMority Finuuriui rimes. Jul, 29. 2009 Danny Black, Southern Carolina s n on are the state's way of recognizing that change comes from the ground up, from creative, timely collaboration of like- minded business partners. Innovation Partnership Zones aim to spur creativity and fuel healthy competition to keep the state's diverse economic engine moving forward. the .30 most broadband - connected cities in the iT.S. High marks in broadband access and wi -ft hot spots helped Seattle beat out Atlanta and Washington. D.C., to clinch the top spot A Visit httpJ/ w% w. expmisionsolutionsniagazine .com/washin6tton_ ed for local economic development office directory listings. World Trade Center Ma mill 0 Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) - Since 1982, CERB has committed more than $144 million to counties across the state, an investment generating nearly 36,000 jobs. As Washington's strategic economic development resource, CERB is focused on creating private sector jobs in partnership with local governments by financing infrastructure improvements. These improvements encourage new business development and expan- sion. In addition to funding construction projects. CERB provides limited funding for studies that evaluate high- priority economic development projects. Ranldngs In Sept. 2009. Forbes published its "Best States For Business" rankings and Washington won the number two spot up from num- ber three last year. Gov. Chris Gregoire said. "I am delighted that Washington increased its position in the Forbes.com rankings. Our high ranking is a testament to Washington's strong work- force training programs, our schools, the irgenuity of the state's companies, our superior global ties and our desirable quality of life." The Kauffn►an Foundation and Information Technology & Innovation Foundation named Washington 2nd in its 2008 State New Economy Index recognizing Washington for an entrepreneur- ial and knowledge- and innovation -based New Economy. The Milken Institute recognized Washington's Bellevue- Everett- Seattle region as the second most influential high -tech center in the world. The region earned the ranking based on its ability to r - cruit. grow and sustain thriving high -tech industries. Washington's high -tech industry added jobs for the fourth year in a row according to a report by 'TeehAmerica. based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 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The 'j t direarns, of humankind g ay, yet ; s 0 t I le cl s to fulfill a o do the challenges to fulfilling That is why at Boeing we are proud to sponsor the SAE AeroTech Congress and Exhibition. By sharing great ideas and working together, we can change the world. �BOE //VG F #� 19 1 A o M r. W A Greater Spokane Incorporated 801 West Riverside, Suite 100 Spokane. WA 99201 Robin Toth Business Development rtoth ; c;reaterspokane.org 1-800-SPOKANE REGULARS 04 NOTEBOOK 0 11 v u , all W OF 09 L mRa !,1i :�j)S'fFtY "FttSl'Ft:�'IV'E: RNATIVF ENERC;Y; SG1. Let The Sunshine In As solar industry companies blaze new trails, learn why locations in the Southwest are emerging among the ideal business destinations. 25 02 www.bxjmag.com For Biopharmas, Collaboration Means Success Companies outline the benefits and advantages by doing business where they do. 4- 1r,aIt'1 VNIT IL`� re_F�t7r�,rF$ Incentives' New Look While states are busily passing new inrentives u) counter the down economy, don't overlook and miss out on updates being made to existing programs. 06 THE BUZZ QUALITY PLACES 30 DELAWARE Businesses Achieve Economic Grn%vth And vitality 34 FLORIDA Research Strengths Fuel Growth Of Innovation 36 MINNESOTA Minnesota's Bio Industries Nurture Its Economy 40 OREGON 'Green' !leans Gold For Oregon's Economy 44 WASHINGTON 1 , Innovation Is In Washington's Nature .... _ ................_ __ .._....._... , >COMMENTARY ..... ._ ... ... .... .1-.1 ............. _... . 48 SOUNDING BOARD Corporate Site Selection R.I.P.? No — But There's A Twist Find out why Forbes Magazine ranked Spokane One of the Best Places to do Business The Spokane, Washington, region is the primary transportation and distribution hub of the Inland Northwest and supports manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and service providers across a wide range of industries. A Location Alternative: Providing the ideal balance of economic success and recreational bliss r Greater Spokane Incorporat SPOKANE Near nature. Near perfect. CIRCLE 6 ON READER SERVICE CARD 1- 800 - SPOKANE www.GreaterSpokaneincorporated.org 0 AATA r%A s w Greater Spokane Incorporat SPOKANE Near nature. Near perfect. CIRCLE 6 ON READER SERVICE CARD 1- 800 - SPOKANE www.GreaterSpokaneincorporated.org 0 AATA r%A L ogistics (Continued from page 26) Infrastructure - Today Today, infrastructure permeates every aspect of one's daily life and while it ap- pears to be in a mature state of develop- ment in this country, it is not necessarily in good repair. According to an annual study con- ducted by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) on the state of America's infrastructure, ASCE has concluded that the U.S. infrastructure is in serious need of attention. Part of the study involved grading the state of the infrastructure on an A -F scale. America's Infrastructure received a D average for 2009, with no category re- ceiving higher than a C+ ( www .infrastructurereportcard.orgn. ASCE has estimated that a five year in- vestment totaling $2.2 trillion is needed to put the nation's infrastructure in a state of good repair. So the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) passed in early 2009 devoting a total of $80.9 bil- lion to infrastructure — a good idea and one that could create jobs. The infrastruc- ture link to economic development seemed straightforward but the concept's implementation has been slow going. A look at the federal government's. website which tracks ARRA performance ( www.revovery.gov) provides some in- sight. According to the Department of Transportation's (DOT) agency data, $2.88 billion has been paid out of the $28.5 billion available as of September 11, 2009. When the Department of Homeland curity and Department of Housing and Ur- ban Development agency sites are reviewed, a similar threshold (approxi- mately 10 percent) of funds paid out is ob- served. It should be noted that contracts with entities that provide the necessary skill and tools to complete a project are executed months in advance of the actual funds flowing because 'grants' awarded by government are based on a reimburse- ment model instead of up front cash flow. Factoring in the cash flow lag period helps to explain the relatively low pay out but the picture is incomplete. While she ARRA bill was being nego tiated in Congress, each state put together a list of "shovel ready" projects and iden- tified specific programs that required ad- ditional funding. Armed with their respective needs list, the process of ne- gotiation began. The reader of this arti- cle may recall that some states elected to not accept. or hesitated to accept, ate al- location because performance require - m°nts and potential claw backs were stipulated in the agreements between the Federal government and the respecti states. Each state had to assess the ne and medium -term benel its against the long -term risks of Failing to meet goal deadlines, or inability to provide sus- tained funding. (Continued on page 30) CIRCLE 64 ON READER SERVICE CARD 28 1 TRADE F?' IMDustxY DEVELOPMENT - NovEmBPR /DECEMBER 2009 Sp(? kadnh'e r §D . K=porat I111ilis ou to ade11d• 2009 LEGISLATIVE: FORUM & RECEPTION D ECEMBER 9, 2009 LEGISLATIVE FORUM, 3:00 — 5:00 p.m. LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION, 5:15 - 7:00 p.m. 1 0° THE DA�`EN P(-)RT H < aTEL Grand Pennington Ballrooms Greater Spokane Incorporated :Members • $50.00 /person Non - members • $80.00 /person Elected Officials • No charge Register at: wwwgreaterspokane.org by clicking on the " l Fvents" tab The Legislative Forum features a panel of le��islators from across the state moderated by Denny Heck, Retired T \Xl President, known for his distinguished career, humor, and insighr into the challenges we face. Panelirtr include: Senator Lisa Brown, Scnate Majority Leader Marty Brown, Legislative Director, Governor's Office Representative Frank Chopp, Speaker of the House Representative Doug E:ricksen, Republican Floor Leader Senator Linda Evans Parlerte, Republican Caucus Chair The Legislative Reception follows with fine hors d' ueul - res, cocktails and a unique opportunity to make contact with elected officials and network with business and civic leaders from across the region. Sponsored by: PEARSON `"`�III,�;Ir,sl,�► �� ►,k��l� P,SCMAGIHG S►SYEMS -- \�`� , CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: February 16, 2010 City Manager Sign -off: Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information ® admin. report ❑ pending legislation AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Spokane Regional Transportation Council Interlocal Agreement GOVERNING LEGISLATION: PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: BACKGROUND: SRTC Transportation Manager Glenn Miles; and Attorney Stanley Schwartz of Witherspoon, Kelly, Davenport & Toole, will discuss the draft Interlocal Agreement OPTIONS: RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS: STAFF CONTACT: ATTACHMENTS: Draft Interlocal r 1 OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY 808 W. SPOKANE FALLS BLVD SPOKANE, WASHINGTON 99201 -3326 (509) 625 -6225 TELEPHONE (509) 625 -6277 FACSIMILE HowARD F. DELANEY CITY ATTORNEY PATRICK J. DALTON SENIOR ASSISTANT ATTORNEY PRACTICE GROUPS Administrative BARBARA A. BURNS MICHAEL J. PICCOLO TIMOTHY E. SZAMBELAN JIM A. BLEDSOE Environmental/ Utilities ROBERT G. BEAUMIER, JR. CARRIE E. HOLTAN l 4 or Relations ICK J. DALTON ERIN A. JACOBSON Land Use/ Real Estate JAMES A. RICHMAN Litigation Rocco N. TREPPIEDI SALVATORE J. FAGGIANO ELLEN M. O'HARA BRUCE E. Cox February 2, 2010 Stanley M. Schwartz Witherspoon Kelly Davenport & Toole, P.S. 422 W. Riverside Avenue, Suite 1100 Spokane, WA 99201 -0300 Re: Revised SRTC Interlocal Agreement Dear Stan: The City Council reviewed the revised SRTC Interlocal Agreement at its January 28 study session. Based on its discussion, the City has the following revisions and comments to the agreement. Section 5 : Governing Body and Officers The City believes further discussion by the Board is necessary in regards to the makeup of the membership. As revised, the Board membership is increased to an even number. The City is concerned that the larger number of board members will create a cumbersome process and that the even number of members will create a situation where decisions cannot be made because of a tie vote. One solution to reducing the number of board members and eliminating an even number of members is to change the private sector representative to a non - voting ex official position. In addition, the City will want to discuss the potential of including, as either a voting member or non- voting ex official member, a person representing a multi -modal interest in transportation. Section 7 : Staff and Support The City believes additional language is appropriate to clarify the duties and functions of the Executive Director, including the authority to make financial expenditures on behalf of the Board. The duties and functions would be set forth in separate policies and procedures adopted by the Board. A suggested policy regarding financial expenditures would be to impose a dollar amount limitation on expenditure made by the Executive Director. Proposed language has been inserted in the revised agreement. Stanley M. Schwartz Witherspoon Kelley Davenport & Toole, P.S. February 2, 2010 Page 2 Section 8 : Work Program and Annual Budget The City believes that it is appropriate to provide an explanation of the financial allocation of the SRTC annual budget so that the methodology for determining the allocation of costs, appropriations and expenditures is established and understood by each member agency.. Proposed language has been inserted in the revised agreement. Section 9 : Allocation of Costs, Appropriations and Expenditures Additional language has been added to reflect the previous revisions in Section 7 regarding the authority of the Executive Director to make expenditures. Proposed language has been inserted in the revised agreement. Section 10 : Real and Personal Property The City recognizes that the interlocal agreement must comply with the requirement of RCW 39.34.030(4)(b) by explaining the manner by which SRTC shall acquire, hold and dispose of real and personal property used in the joint or cooperative undertaking. However, the City believes further discussion with the SRTC Board is appropriate to specifically resolve the issue of SRTC purchasing real property. will forward to you by e -mail an electronic. copy of the revised agreement with the changes discussed above. The revisions were made to the revised copy generated by Laura McAloon so that only one revised draft will be created. Please let me know if you have any questions. Sincerely, Michael J. Piccolo Assistant City Attorney Enclosure via email c: Laura D. McAloon James Emacio K & L Gates Chief Civil Prosecuting Attorney 618 W. Riverside Avenue, Suite 300 1115 W. Broadway Avenue Spokane, WA 99201 Spokane, WA 99260 H:\MJP \SRTC \Feb. 2 Ur Re Revised SRTC ILA.doc Return To: Spokane Regional Transportation Council 221 W. First Avenue, Suite 310 Spokane, WA 99201 AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AMONG SPOKANE COUNTY, CITY OF SPOKANE, WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, SPOKANE TRANSIT AUTHORITY, AND OTHER CITIES AND TOWNS WITHIN SPOKANE COUNTY, TO FORM A SPOKANE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL, DEFINE ITS ORGANIZATION AND POWERS, AND ESTABLISH A REGIONAL COUNCIL JURISDICTIONAL AREA. THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into t his d , among the County of Spokane, a political subdivision of the State of Washington, hereinafter referred to as the "County," the City of Spokane, a municipal corporation of the State of Washington, the Washington State Department of Transportation, an agency of the State of Washington, hereinafter referred to as " WSDOT," the Washington State Transportation Commission, hereinafter referred to as "WSTC ", the Spokane Transit Authority, a municipal corporation of the State of Washington, hereinafter referred to as "STA," and c-& afn- other_!' incorporated towns and cities located within Spokane County, hereinafter referred to as "Other Members," jointly, along with the County, City of Spokane STA and WSDOT referred to as the "Members." WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of chapter 39.34 RCW, two or more public entities may jointly cooperate between each other to perform functions which each may individually perform; and WHEREAS, on August 10, 2005, the President of the United States signed the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Efficiency Act: a Legacy for Users (SAFETEA -LU), which provided authorization for highways, highway safety, and mass transportation and enunciated a policy statement "[t]o develop a National Intermodal Transportation System that is economically efficient, environmentally sound, provide the foundation for the nation to {S0096387; I } compete in the global economy and will move people and goods in an energy efficient manner;" and WHEREAS, in 1962, Federal transportation legislation required the establishment, by agreement between the Governor of the State of Washington and units of general purpose local government, of a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), which in cooperation with the State of Washington, shall develop transportation plans and programs for urbanized areas of Washington State; and WHEREAS, Ch. 47.80 RCW authorizes the formation of a Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) by voluntary association of local governments within a county; provided each RTPO shall have as members the county and at least sixty percent of the cities and towns within the RTPO's boundaries, representing a minimum of seventy -five percent of the cities' and towns' population; and WHEREAS, each RTPO formed by local governments shall create a transportation policy board to provide policy advice to the RTPO and shall allow representatives of major employers within the region, the department of transportation, transit districts, port districts, and member cities, towns, and counties within the region to participate in policy making; and WHEREAS, among other duties, each RTPO shallLo develop and periodically update a regional transportation plan in cooperation with the State department of transportation, providers of public transportation and high capacity transportation, ports, and local governments within the region and shall ii designate a lead planning agency to coordinate preparation of said regional transportation plan and carry out the other responsibilities of the organization; and WHEREAS, RCW 47.80.020 provides that the RTPO in an urbanized area shall be the same as the MPO designated for federal transportation planning purposes; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the above referenced state and federal laws, the Members are desirous of establishing a regional transportation council ( "Council ") to carry out those responsibilities of the MPO as provided for in Federal Transportation legislation as well as other responsibilities determined by the Council. {S0096387; I ) NOW, THEREFORE, it is specifically agreed among the Members hereto as follows: Section 1: NAME /ORGANIZATION A Feg oluntary association and joint board comprising representatives of the County, City of Spokane, City of Spokane Valley, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC), Spokane Transit Authority (STA), and Other Members is hereby created and shall be known as the Spokane Regional Transportation Council, referred to hereinafter as the "Council." Section 2: PURPOSE Recognizing that coordinated transportation planning of the County, Cities and Towns, WSDOT, WSTC, STA and Other Members are necessarily interwoven and interdependent and that the interests of all citizens will best be served by coordinated, cooperative, and comprehensive transportation planning, this Council is established to facilitate such appropriate coordination and cooperation and provide for continuing area wide transportation planning program in accordance with Section 3, herein The Council is not authorized to in any way supersede the authority vested in the County, Cities and Towns, WSDOT, WSTC, STA or Other Members, but is intended to meet the prerequisites of U nited :S tates . Code Titles 23 and 49, and RCW Chapter 47.80. Section 3: POWERS AND FUNCTIONS The functions, responsibilities, and powers of Council shall be as follows: {S0096387; 1 } I WL �IMIZWW W. Section 2: PURPOSE Recognizing that coordinated transportation planning of the County, Cities and Towns, WSDOT, WSTC, STA and Other Members are necessarily interwoven and interdependent and that the interests of all citizens will best be served by coordinated, cooperative, and comprehensive transportation planning, this Council is established to facilitate such appropriate coordination and cooperation and provide for continuing area wide transportation planning program in accordance with Section 3, herein The Council is not authorized to in any way supersede the authority vested in the County, Cities and Towns, WSDOT, WSTC, STA or Other Members, but is intended to meet the prerequisites of U nited :S tates . Code Titles 23 and 49, and RCW Chapter 47.80. Section 3: POWERS AND FUNCTIONS The functions, responsibilities, and powers of Council shall be as follows: {S0096387; 1 } (a) To perform the functions of a Transportation Management Area (TMA) for the metropolitan area, which includes those functions set forth in the SAFETEA -LU legislation of August 10, 2005, and related rules, as amended to implement SAFETEA -LU as well as those functions, which may be required hereinafter by subsequent Federal Transportation legislation. (b) To perform the functions of a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) as set forth in Title 23 United States Code and Title 49 United States Code as currently adopted or as amended, and 23 CFR Parts 450 and 500 and 40 CFR Part 613, as currently adopted or as amended. (c) To perform the functions of a Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) as set forth in Ch. 47.80 RCW, as currently adopted or as amended, and Ch. 468 -86 WAC, as currently adopted or as amended. (d) To prepare and update a Metropolitan Transportation Plan pursuant to 23 CFR Parts 450 and 500 and 49 CFR Part 613. (e) To engage in regional transportation planning as set forth in RCW 47.82.030. (f) To administer regional transportation funding programs and consider those projects which have been approved by the governing bodies of the sponsoring members and which are incorporated within the adopted Metropolitan Transportation Plan. (g) To participate in the development and maintenance of transportation related information necessary to support the functions and responsibilities of the Council. (h) To promote the regional transportation interests, plans and projects to local, state and federal public and private entities. (i) To contract with the WSDOT or other appropriate entities in order to meet requirements of State and /or Federal Transportation legislation. Q) To create committees as necessary, to advise the Board on regional transportation related matters brought before the Board. At a minimum this shall include: a. the Transportation Advisory Council (TAC) whose composition and responsibilities shall be defined by the Council. 4 {S0096387; 1 } b. the Transportation Technical Committee (TTC) whose composition and responsibilities shall be defined by the Council. (k) To comply with the Transportation Planning requirements set forth in the Washington State Growth Management Act, and Ch. 47.80 RCW, consistent with Spokane County County -wide Planning Policies. (1) To perform such other transportation planning and program related functions as the Board may hereinafter determine to be in the best interests of the Council and the members thereof which are consistent with the terms of this Agreement and related federal and state law The Council, or any of the Members hereto, may receive grants -in -aid from the State or Federal Government or any other department or agency and may accept gifts from public or private entities for the purposes authorized in this Agreement. Section 4 : JURISDICTIONAL AND METROPOLITAN AREA DEFINED The Council's jurisdictional area shall consist of all incorporated and unincorporated areas of Spokane County, Washington, and may include contiguous areas across county or state boundaries as deemed appropriate and which meet the criteria of State and /or Federal Transportation legislation. Section 5 : GOVERNING BODY AND OFFICERS The governing body (the "Board ") of the Council shall be established by the following thresholds: Jurisdictions under 50,000 people - One (1) person jointly selected by jurisdictions with populations between 50,000 and 5,000 people plus one (1) person jointly selected by jurisdictions with populations fewer than 5,000 people. The person selected shall be an elected official from a small town /city; Jurisdictions 50,000 to 100,000 people — one (1) person appointed by each respective governing body, who shall be an elected official; Jurisdictions over 100,000 people— two (2) persons appointed by each respective governing body, who shall be elected officials; (The population of Spokane County includes the population of its cities and towns); One (1) Board Member of STA, who shall be appointed by the STA Board; {S0096387; 1 } Two (2) State Transportation representatives, one (1) from the Washington State Department of Transportation and appointed by the Secretary of Transportation, and one (1) from the Washington State Transportation Commission appointed by the Chair of the Commission; One (1) person with private sector transportation provider experience who shall be appointed by a majority vote of the other Council representatives; and One (1) person who is Chair of the Transportation Advisory Council provided such person resides within the jurisdiction of the MPO- -Ss�la i . There shall be four (4) ex officio, non - voting members serving on the Board representing different modes of transportation, which shall include: One (1) person representing STA, who shall be appointed by the STA Board; One (1) person representing Rail; who shall be appointed by ; the . One (1) person representing Airports; who shall be appointed by the Airport Board; and The Chair of the TTC Pursuant to RCW 47.80.040 all legislators whose districts are wholly or partly? within the designated boundaries of the Council, are considered ex officio (non- voting) members of the Board. All Board appointments shall be for a term of three (3) years or the tenure of office of the representative in his /her respective jurisdiction, whichever is the lesser time. Alternate Board representatives may serve in the absence of the designated representative so long as the alternate representative is an elected or appointed official of the appointing Member's parent agency (or governing body, as appropriate) and whose name has been placed on record with the Council. All alternate Board representatives must serve in the same capacity as the regularly designated representative as defined hereinabove. The Board shall elect a Chair and Vice -Chair ( "Officers ") by majority vote of the Board. Only representatives who are elected officials may be Officers. The term for Officers may be up to two (2) years in each office. Ex officio members may not serve as Officers. Section 6: MEETINGS 6 {S0096387; 1 } The Council shall hold regular monthly Board meetings. The Chair may call a special meeting or executive session or shall call a special meeting at the request of a majority of the Board. The Board shall adopt rules for the conduct of its business consistent with this Agreement and such rules shall prescribe the place of meetings, the method of providing reasonable notice to Members thereof, the form of the agenda, the regular meeting date and such other matters that relate to the conduct of the Council's business. Such rules shall be adopted and may be amended by a seventy -five percent (75 %) positive vote of the Board, or by amendment to this Agreement as provided herein. All meetings of the Board shall be open to the public as required by chapter 42.30 RCW. A quorum for the purpose of transacting business shall consist of a simple majority of the Board. All recommendations, motions, or other actions of the Board shall be adopted by a favorable vote of a majority of those present. Voting Board members shall be entitled to one vote. Provided, however, that the following enumerated actions shall take an affirmative vote of a maioritv of the total membership of the Board: (1) Appointment or dismissal of the Executive Director; and (2) Approval of the annual budget expenditure division among the Members Section 7 : STAFF AND SUPPORT The Board shall determine the positions, duties and working conditions of employees as necessary to conduct the work programs of the Council consistent with this Agreement. An Executive Director shall be appointed by and serve solely at the pleasure of the Board. The Board shall adopt policies and procedures to establish the duties and authorizes of the Executive Director, including authority to make financial expenditures on behalf of the Board. The Board shall approve application(s) for or acceptance of any grants to carry out those functions set forth in Section 3 hereinabove. Provided, however, in instances where a grant application must be submitted prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board so that timely Board approval cannot be obtained, the grant application may still be submitted with mutual approval of the Chair and Vice - Chair. Unless otherwise determined by the Board, employees are at -will and shall be hired and discharged by and work under the direction of the Executive Director. 7 {50096387; 1 } The Board may arrange for support services such as requisitioning and purchasing, payment of expenditures, accounting, payroll, computer processing, legal counsel, and others as deemed necessary. Pay schedules shall be set by the Board consistent with responsibilities performed and the demand for such personnel in public and private industry, with due consideration to pay schedules for like positions in Member agencies. Section 8: WORK PROGRAM AND ANNUAL BUDGET The Board shall prepare and adopt a proposed work program and budget for each calendar year. The detailed annual work program shall list specific work projects to be undertaken by the Council. The Executive Director or designee shall confer with and inform Members concerning the preparation of and progress on the technical areas of work programs and projects. The proposed annual budget shall set forth the methodology for determining the allocation of costs, appropriations and expenditures to each member. The Board shall submit the proposed work program and budget to the Members by August 1 of the preceding year. Approval or rejection of such budget by each Member shall be submitted to the Council by November 1 of each year. Members that have not previously been required to contribute funds toward the annual budget shall be given written notice one (1) year in advance of a proposed budget assessment. The annual budget and /or work program of the Council may be amended by vote of the Board, provided such amendment does not require additional budget appropriation, by the Members. After approval of the Council budget, no Member may terminate or withhold its share during the year for which it was allocated. Section 9 : ALLOCATION OF COSTS, APPROPRIATIONS, EXPENDITURES It is anticipated that most projects and programs of the Council will involve mutual benefit to its Members. Costs of the annual budget expenditures shall be divided among the Members as recommended by the Board and approved by the Members in the budget approval process. Any additional agency joining the Council as a Member, shall contribute as agreed with the Board. Additional contributions to the Council budget may be made to 8 {S0096387; 1 } accomplish projects and programs deemed to be of particular pertinence or benefit to one or more of the Member agencies. Each funding Member approving the proposed Council budget shall submit its payment on or before January 20 of the budget year that it has approved. The funds of such joint operation shall be deposited in the public treasury of the City of Spokane or the public treasury of any other Member as so agreed upon by the Members; and such deposit shall be subject to the same audit and fiscal controls as the public treasury where the funds are so deposited. The funds shall be used in accordance with the adopted budget and work plan. The Executive Director may make expenditures in accordance with the approved Council budget —an work plan and approved policies and procedures, and shall maintain records of expenditures and report monthly to the Board on budget activity. Payment of all claims shall be signed by the Executive Director or designee, and approved monthly by the Board. Such claims, with proper affidavits required by law, shall then be certified for payment by the City of Spokane or as arranged by the Board. Section 10: REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY The Council may, through gift, devise, purchase, lease or other form of conveyance, acquire, hold, manage, use and dispose of real and personal property necessary for the joint undertaking set forth herein with such property acquisition upon such terms and conditions as agreed by the Board. It is recognized that any public or private entity may appropriate funds and may sell, lease, give or otherwise supply real and personal property, personnel and services to the Council or other legal or administrative entity for the purpose of operating the joint or cooperative undertaking. The Council may not acquire or use real property to operate a transportation system except as may be specifically authorized by law. Real Property acquired by the Council shall be titled in the name of Spokane County, Washington and shall be restricted by deed to use for transportation related purposes only. Section 11 : INSURANCE 9 {S0096387; 1 } The Council shall obtain property and liability insurance for the matters set forth in this Agreement with coverages and limits reasonably determined by the Council, provided, insurance coverage for comprehensive general liability, auto liability, employment practices liability, public officials errors and omissions liability, shall not be less than $10,000,000 in the aggregate. Section 12 : INTER - RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COUNCIL, CITIES AND COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSIONS Cities and County Planning Commissions shall continue their respective functions as provided by charter and /or State law, including preparation of Cities' and County Comprehensive Plans, to which the Metropolitan Transportation Plan and Regional Transportation Improvement Plan shall be coordinated, and administering the zoning, subdivision and similar implementing controls as may be assigned them by their respective legislative bodies. The successful execution of Council duties and responsibilities in preparing a Metropolitan Transportation Plan and Regional Transportation Improvement Plan, in coordination with state and local plans, , requires comprehensive plans be prepared and kept up -to -date by the City, County, and Other Members for their respective jurisdictions. Section 13: AMENDMENTS This Agreement may be amended by u ani-n s n MembTconsent of the County and sixty percent (60 %) of the cities and towns that represent seventy -five percent (75 %) of the cities' and towns' population Section 14 : TERMINATION The Cities, County, STA, WSDOT, WSTC, or Other Members of the Council may terminate membership in the Council by giving written notice to the Council prior to August 1 of any year for the following year. Section 15: PRIOR WRITTEN AGREEMENTS This Agreement shall supersede the following Agreements: Agreement creating the Spokane Regional Planning Conference, Spokane, Washington, dated December 15, 1966. 10 {S0096387; 1 } An Amended Agreement between Spokane County, Washington, and City of Spokane, Washington, to form a Spokane Regional Planning Conference, Define its Organization and Powers, and Establish its Regional Planning District, dated August 31, 1972. An Amended Agreement between Spokane County, Washington, and the City of Spokane, Washington, and other municipalities, to form Spokane Regional Council, Define its Organization and Powers, and Establish Regional Council Jurisdiction Area, dated August 15, 1984. An Interlocal Agreement among Spokane County, City of Spokane, Washington State Department of Transportation, Spokane Transit Authority, and Other Cities and Towns within Spokane County, to form a Regional Transportation Council, Define its Organization and Powers, and Establish a Regional Council Jurisdictional Area dated October 12, 1993. An Interlocal Agreement among Spokane County, City of Spokane, Washington State Department of Transportation, Spokane Transit Authority, and other Cities and Towns within Spokane County to form a Spokane Regional Transportation Council, Define its Organization and Powers, and Establish a Regional Council Jurisdictional Area dated April 28, 2003. Section 16 : EFFECTIVE DATE The effective date of this Agreement shall be upon ratification of this Agreement by all of the mernbe,-s the County and, at least, sixty percent (60 %) of the cities and towns within the council area that represent seventy- five percent (75 %) of the cities' and towns' population Section 17 : METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) DESIGNATION The execution of this Agreement by the Members is not intended to act as a revocation of the MPO or constitute a substantial change in authority or responsibility of the MPO and shall not be interpreted to require the redesignation of the MPO under 23 CFR § 450.310. Section 18 : SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST The Council, as provided for herein, shall be the successor in interest to all grants, contracts, and other documents entered into by the Council's predecessor, the Spokane Regional Council. 11 {S0096387; 1 } Section 19: DEFAULT Failure by any Member to perform, observe or comply with the covenants agreements or conditions on its part contained in this Agreement where that failure continues for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice from the Council to the defaulting Member shall constitute an "Event of Default." Section 20: REMEDIES In the event of any Event of Default, the Council may at any time, without waiving or limiting any other right or remedy, pursue any remedy allowed by law including by way of example and without limitation, specific performance, declaratory judgment and other equitable remedies, and recovery of attorney's fees and other costs for such enforcement action. Section 21: GENERAL TERMS This Agreement contains terms and conditions agreed upon by the Members. The Members agree that there are not other understandings, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this Agreement. This Agreement shall be binding upon the Members hereto, their successors and assigns. In the event any portion of this Agreement should become invalid: or unenforceable the rest of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of Washington State. Any action at law, suit in equity or iudicial proceeding regarding this Agreement or any provision hereto shall be institute ed 4t only in courts of competent jurisdiction within Spokane County. Washington. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered, shall be an original, but such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to give, or shall give, whether directly or indirectly, any benefit or right, greater than that enjoyed by the general public, to third persons. 12 {S0096387;1} The section headings in this Agreement have been in= serted solely for the purpose of convenience and ready reference. In no way do they purport to and shall not be deemed to define, limit or extend the scope or intent of the sections to which they pertain. Section 22 ` RCW CHAPTER 39.34 REQUIRED CLAUSES A. PURPOSE See Section No. 2 above. Alff This Agreement is perpetual until the joint and comprehensive undertaking is either voluntarily dissolved or discontinued pursuant to RCW 47.80.020. C. ORGANIZATION OF SEPARATE ENTITY AND ITS POWERS Sce S6GL-Eieas N1,8 5 �� 10 and 1 a The Board shall administer the joint and cooperative undertakings set forth herein. D. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES See provisions above. E. AGREEMENT TO BE FILED This Agreement may be filed with the County Auditor or published on the Members' websites, as available. F. FINANCING See Section Nos. 8 and 9 above. G. TERMINATION See Section No. 14 above. H. PROPERTY UPON TERMINATION 13 {50096387; 1 } Any Member terminating its membership in the Council as provided for in Section 14 hereinabove shall forfeit any ownership interest in any personal or real property owned or held by the Council. Personal property acquired by the Council in the performance of this Agreement shall re m aip wit "be disposed of by the Council upon termination of the Agreement. Unless otherwise required by law or agreement, cash and cash proceeds from sale of personal property shall be disbursed to the Members according to the contribution made by the Member as set forth in this Agreement. Reap gran all be Piyeyed /dispesed as cot forth in this `^ 1 t n r inc+riimon+ .,r deed reservatien - a xisT Real property shall be conveyed /disposed as set forth in this Agreement in the same manner as personal property except where a separate instrument or deed reservation exists with reaard to anv real property in which instance it shall control.; IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Members hereto have entered into this Agreement on the day and year set nGre;p abeof their respective signature ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County, Washington this day of ATTEST: DANIELA ERICKSON Chair CLERK OF THE BOARD IN Mark RichardR^nnie Ma W, Chair Mask -RiG.h.-4 ' Bonnie Mager Vice- Gi,-,Ra Vasq4e -z aniela Erickson, D eput 14 —Todd Mielke, {S0096387; 1 1 Clerk of the Board Commissioner ATTEST: CITY OF SPOKANE By City Clerk Mayor Date: Approved as to form: WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Secretary of Transportation WASHINGTON STATE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION hair ate: CITY OF AIRWAY HTS., WASHINGTON Assistant City Attorney SPOKANE TRANSIT AUTHORITY Chair Date: CITY OF CHENEY, WASHINGTON Mayor Mayor bate Date: CITY OF DEER PARK, WASHINGTON CITY OF FAIRFIELD, WASHINGTON 15 {S0096387;1 } Mayor Mayor CITY OF LATAH, WASHINGTON CITY OF LIBERTY LK., WASHINGTON Mayor Mayor pate: Date: CITY OF MEDICAL LAKE, CITY OF MILLWOOD, WASHINGTON WASHINGTON Mayor Mayor pate: Date: CITY OF ROCKFORD, WASHINGTON CITY OF SPANGLE, WASHINGTON Mayor Mayor pate: Date: CITY OF WAVERLY, WASHINGTON CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, WASHINGTON Mayor Mayor pate: Date: {so096387; 1 ) 16 �ty of Spokane Va ey Wastewater Management oosoussion By Spokane County DMsion of Ut0R0es February 16 2010 Discussion Topics Spokane County's Septic Tank Elimination Program (STEP) 1960's1 Utilities was Subsection to Division of Engineering and Roads. • 1 9 7C's Studies Concluded Growing impacts to SoBe Source Aquifer From Use Early 1980's County Purchased 10 MGD of Treatment Capacity and Grant Funding to Construct Spokane V/aHey interceptor Mid 1980's First ULOs Permed to Construct Sewers in the V/aHey jp!r 1111 11 1! 1090 North Valley Interceptor (NV�) Constructed Early 990 Continuation of ULO Process to Expand Sever System. Concerns by Regulatory ,agencies Regarding &ow face. #CY 1990 ys County SeCUres Extended Grant for STEP through Ecology. Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan Updated. Capital Facilities [date (CFR) Financing Approach Established. 1997 to Presence Curran: stem and Remaining STEP Projects In County currently operates and maintains about 540 miles of so —wersa Approximatoiy 420 miDes in Spokane Valley — 120 miles in North Spokane. ID STEP w�fl be compMed �n 2011 under current schedule. 2010 Projects in Va�leyo West Farms, south Green Acres, Corbin, and Cronk -- $18.1 rn 80ion 2011 Projects in Vaiioya Green Haven, Nflcavieyv and Belle Terre -- $11.9 rnil9ion 7 lb Spokane Talley Sewers Six Year Capital Improvement Progra EUCL Re Lepnd UOA Botridery Ai*Jfmr finnsOn Am MY of spobnal Won Cwjyty Suvim Bound" I&T Sewer Project P&TWes Smiad PrOwN IThmugh 26O61 SeptIc Tonk Elmingtion PrDgmm (20101 Saptic Tink Elminglion Progmm (Mlll City of WWI vary Minidpal Aram October, 2009 UNW , I -, ---------------- -- ------ ---------- a� � t Y � �is "I V , N Mth Further Eni Him ■ successful collaboration on 28 STEP projects to date since incorporation. City pays additional cost for "duH width" paving nd other roadway improvements. ® Modest investment yie9ds comps ete new road system in project area. MOU for 2010 STEP will be considered by city council on February 24th. ■ Utilities has requested continuation of historica9 practices re: minimum road restoration section. Rua TOtal Maximum Daily Loaif 7 h as iz e apac� W 1980-Flurchased 10 m'�Hbn gaflons per day at C'�ty of Spokane Fac'�Hty u 1999-projected to exceed ava'HaNe capauty as ear�y as 2007 • City advised Countv to seek new solutions • 50-year planning hori7on-Expandable to 24 mgd TMDL • Spokane Rives Hsted as ompaored for Oxygen • Primary cause of umpaurment os Phosphorus • 55 %point sources; 45 % non- poant sources Treatment plants will need to acNeve 99 % removal efficiency Ow"°"°" Spokane County R Water Reclamation egional Facility Dave Moss, PE —Water Reclamation 1 Manager i • will Today's Presentation Topics • Background • Spokane County Regional Water Reclamation Facility • Pumping Stations and Pipelines • Schedule /Costs • Potential Uses for Class A Reclaimed Water A Spokane County Regional Water Reclamation Facility Visualization Spokane Area —Sewer Service RP RF _ _ �■ i lie New Spokane County Regional R ater Reclarnatio y IOWntOW Facilit n lr Spokane In 1999, Spokane says: "need more t reatment capacity at new location" H • Prior Facilities Planning 2002/03 — Summary of Recommendations • New State -of -Art Treatment Facility of Stockyards Site Selected • Spokane River Water Quality Issues Pla — Dissolved Oxygen TMDL — Revised Phosphorus Discharge Requirements t o Da FINAL ■ 2006 Facilities Plan Amendment (appr 2008 , ■ Additional Effluent Phosphorus Removal • Treatment Technology ""`°� NASTr.NATP.R F � +h • Septic Tank Elimination::;, • Water Conservation Ht N VW r ucrACwncaruv .,,tL�9�, - F • Environmental Documents including Addenda ~` • Non -Point Source Management for P Reduction • Reclaimed Water Use Study and Environmental Analysis Spokane County Regional Water Reclamation Facility will Incorporate State -of- the -Art Treatment Technology Suspended Solids & Phosphorus Removal Organic, Ammonia & Nitrate Removal Removal of all Particles Larger than 0.2 Microns Inactivates Protozoa, Bacteria and Viruses 100 %Meets Washington Class A Reclaimed Standards The facility will provide a higher level of treatment than any existing municipal facility in the State of Washington Site Layout Plan I ti A BUMMI P101101114,111 czffftm-� / 1 MWOM CLM"It Kawft FUTURF it At"ATION MAN CUM AM FUTIM jj OLMeR, Tr AWK7M -------- AMKIALI 4VNCREX UNA GONT"L FACILITY ----- -------- r M&AIIIIAME FACILITY ------ ------ F AY PUTURF I tom PORM (2 STALLS) 011 "M FACILITY 1 1 --- ---------- ; ME • 0 --------- -- 1 0 ------ ---- 100% Class A -- ----------- ----------------- — KX" F DeMONSTFIATM sp�� I' PAO JOS It4ogrAto Reclaimed Water 15 00-ISG FACILITY LEGEND TWATMEKT OMMTIMM FAGXIFTY Mwwopm OM MG FRWARY CLAMPM" AMTM M" mrwmw FActrT• 9OWS FACILITY I# AMOM 0191!STPM GM ITOM49C FACkM ANAPMR05MM OIDlSTlle p o" cawmm rA*Lrry COOM FACILI TY FILAKT MAIN ftW STATION MMKTUVS40 rjRDM WATER F1116OURCE CVfrVM Stockyards Site 8mgd (expandable to 24 mgd) ,;� I� Headworks Building Membrane Building Solids Building [knaerob Diaeste Mm i uj ti Im al � •Jt �� ti, I 4 1 ) v, ti ji jv �1 a._. 1 .?..!s��- 11 /24/2009 49.23 AM Ilk RAW T;, � I i 1 go . ti a /'�; \� 1� •.1I5i1I� • :: i I I i MAW // /AMk\ • II / /�, .17" a� ? \►�••►.� _ _ • ��.,�rn. 1 a •�., n ��y v , ri ML I ^� 11 /25/2009 11:38 AM Ah �;?esourcF Am..■.AM Treatment 4-11, 6154 Operations F _ a 1/20/2009 1-1:23 AM Conveyance System Stockyards Inflow,. i -- -- - -- _ _ Euclid AV — _ —_ - NVI — E Trent Av Route _ ---- - Julia St Route N Jul - - - Or �y Trent A .--+ Option 'M1SSIOrB AV I c 1 Broadwav Av o s Cn - a CD Trent v Q- - - — _ -- — - --'- '. CD �- 4 NVI Flaw Y .�:_---- r` ----`� - �:� ----— N Havana e - , --- SVI Flow --- -'°'`- -- ---- -- - S pump Stations Conveyance System Stockyards Outfall Amde Outfall Options Stockyards Site Stockyards Uutfall Railroad _ .-- -- � � — — - -- - -- _---_ Arterials Rebecca St 4utfall Spokane River Euclid A . — — -- City of Spokane i City of Spokane Valley N Rebecca St Route Up i s ver_Dr. Trent Av - - - -- Mission Av — - ;0 -, 1z CL 0 Bfoadway - m —\— Trent -A _ = 4th Av -- _. .— Anticipated Project Schedule 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Facilities Plan Approved Permi Pro osal Phas New Spokane ' County Regional n Phase ase Water Reclamation Ne o iation Phase Facility Desi n & Permi s Cons ruction and Sta -up ELI' MM Conveyance Sy tem —Design, Pnlrmits, R / W, Co struction, Start-tip Currently Anticipated Costs Al2-proved y Board of County Commissioners: • Regional Water Reclamation Facility 145 M • Pumping Stations and Pipelines $25M Pending Feasibility Studies and Board Approval: ■ Reclaimed Water Distribution System $ 42 M Hotentiai Uses - uiaSS H F<eciairnea Water �i v� 4 / Urban Irrigation J *Parks, Schools, Fairgrounds 0 Industrial Reuse *Paper Mill, Rock Crushing, Concrete 0- Q Groundwater Recharge e g • Surface Percolation Wetlands Restoration Creation, Restoration, Enhancement Other *Agricultural Land, Poplar Farms Oft P lantes 'Ferry Park , + Esmeralda Golf Course,s,,,� alp ll.l pokan FaIr Expo y�tnrr% a Jl ♦ 4 s � a . S.. Y � w.�.P• Tilt '.I.Y � 'f'. -o - _ . , ��. ... _ . •... �� 4 i.,�r� �•`� x s:k Painted Hills Golf Course •¢' , T k ♦ ,. r zoA s F C ( �L as uva olalt r©lobo c Potential Sites for Reclaimed Water Use County Fairgrounds I Inland Empire Paper Potential Sites tc JFii�t' w i = ,y � , �Y�r• FGANT£� ftRR.ti'.pt%Rk w, P. 90CCF.R FSFG JL r yk� • .,+ �.. ,R� It ,:; i� • d r tti i_ 0:,%b Potential Sites for Reclaimed Water Use — Painted Hills Golf Course — Potential Sites for Reclaimed S Fl Wetl « - i.:5�w�.c+t + �• �� fr.. -- ,.. -� ,Pry:. n � ._ r rr i rc� r r � a co" - ir7- &. I� °i° S en FSrca) tab o, Saltese Flats Wetland Project • Saltese watershed — 14,000 acres • Saltese Flats — 1,200 acres • Saltese Creek • Shelley Lake • Steen Pit recl Allowing for possb�e future application of Class A water Feasibility Study •Option A — 342 acres • Option B — 512 acres • Option C — 1200 acres • Natural water • Reclaimed water Study Site topography F Soil conditions Existing wetland areas Surface water and groundwater Water Quality Water budget Feasibility Study Conclusions • Area — Wetland restoration is feasible on options A and B • Water — Wetland restoration is feasible with natural water — Wetland restoration is feasible with reclaimed water additions • Wetland restoration is feasible for a variety of conceptual designs Concept Designs: Wetland enhancements With access trails s .n ]YYYYYr•Y�r '' .r y .. —7 .L? 2 � Y f 1 . Y �• r`• ```..._, • _ ' ..a' �.yj l� {'��r. � , {lam ► ! li •„�'y�e - •. _,., s .n ]YYYYYr•Y�r '' .r y .. —7 .L? �1 Natural Water ® Less control over site hydrology ® Less inundation in dry periods and dry years Greater fluctuation in water depths ® Greater potential for invasive species problems ® Greater potential for mosq Otoes ® Greater maintenance costs for invasive species and mosquito control Less potential for increased flows to Shelly Lake Reclaimed Water ® More control over site hydrology CD More inundation in dry periods and dry years Mess - fluctuation in water depths Less potential for invasive species problems Less potential for mosquitoes Less maintenance costs for invasive species and mosquito control • Greater potential for increased flows to Shelly Lake • Feasb'Hoty study is complete • On-going meetings with state agencies • Considering Band purchases • Need to preserve Steen P and channel Project Ul I ma s! Ben • 509-477-7521 bbrattebo@spokanecounty.oal Created b Interlocal Agreement 2 Council Members, 2 Commissioners, 1 Citizen at Large Establishe P 2009 Purposes: — Review annual sewer budgets — Review sewer charges — Provide input to the BoCC F� I'haH �k You Any add�'tbna� Quastbns or 11 DDDDD CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: February 16, 2010 City Manager Sign -off: Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information ® admin. report ❑ pending legislation AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Amendment to access agreement — soils testing on park property at Myrtle Point. GOVERNING LEGISLATION: PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Approval by Council December 8, 2009. BACKGROUND: The City inherited park property at Myrtle Point along the Spokane River when the City incorporated. Approximately one acre of the property in contaminated with cement kiln dust (CKD) as a result of the cement factory that was operated on the property immediately south of the site, owned by Holcim (US) Inc. Holcim acknowledges its responsibility to address the off -site contamination, and is working actively with the City and the Washington State Department of Ecology to do so. One of potential options for dealing with the contamination is a pilot project Holcim is working with Waste Management on. Waste Management is testing the use of such soils (high alkaline) to keep heavy metals from migrating in landfills. Holcim has requested the ability to take a suitable size sample to a Waste Management landfill site in Oregon for the test (10 truck loads). Based on this, the City entered into an access agreement so Holcim and Waste Management can take the sample. The proposed access agreement was to end no later than March 1, 2010. *Updated information - Holcim has been tryinq to work with the property owner between the City's property and the public road to get the last access agreement, but has unable to do so to date This process is apparently close to finalizing though. Holcim has requested some additional time to complete getting access then collecting the soil samples for the test, discussed above. In the event the soils are not suitable for the intended purpose, the City will continue to work with DOE and Holcim to determine what actions should be taken in the future. OPTIONS: Authorize staff to enter into an amended access agreement; request changes to amendment to the agreement. RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Consensus to place on February 23 consent agenda for motion consideration authorizing the Acting City Manager or designee to execute the amendment to the agreement. BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS: None STAFF CONTACT: Cary Driskell, Deputy City Attorney ATTACHMENTS: Proposed amendment to the access agreement for Myrtle Point The following is an Amendment to the December 9, 2009 Access and Indemnity Agreement ( "Agreement ") made and entered into by and between Holcim (US) Inc. ( "Holcim" or "Licensee ") and the City of Spokane Valley ( "City" or "Licensor "). See Agreement, attached hereto as Appendix A. RECITALS WHEREAS Holcim and the City have entered into an Agreement to allow Holcim to access the City's Property (as defined in the Agreement) for the purpose of conducting certain cement kiln dust ( "CKD ") excavation and investigation activities; and WHEREAS weather conditions have delayed, and may continue to affect, the completion of such excavation and investigation activities; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements described herein and in the Agreement, and for good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, it is agreed that the Agreement shall be amended to extend the expiration of the license from March 1, 2010 until July 31, 2010 such that Paragraph C.1.1 of the Agreement shall be amended to read as follows: C. THE CITY'S PERFORMANCE OBLIGATIONS 1.1 The City hereby grants Holcim and Holcim's Representatives a reasonable, non - exclusive, non - revocable license to access the City's Property for the sole purpose of allowing Holcim, and Holcim's Representatives: (a) to conduct CKD excavation and investigation activities, and (b) to repair, rebuild, or replace damaged fencing. This license shall expire no later than July 31, 2010. AMENDMENT TO ACCESS AND INDENINITY AGREEMENT All other terms of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. Dated this day of 2010. City of Spokane Valley (Licensor) L Name: Title: Holcim (US) Inc, (Licensee) C Name: Title: Amendment to Access and Indemnity Agreement Page 1 of 1 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: February 16, 2010 City Manager Sign -off: Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information ® admin. report ❑ pending legislation AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Withdrawal from the Regional Cable Advisory Board GOVERNING LEGISLATION: N/A PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: N/A BACKGROUND: The Regional Cable Advisory Board ( "Board ") was created via a Memorandum of Understanding entered into by Spokane County, the City of Spokane, and the City of Spokane Valley on September 13, 2003. There are 11 board members, three of which are appointed by the City, six by the City of Spokane, and two by Spokane County. According to the Memorandum of Understanding, the purpose of the board is to: 1. Consider unresolved complaints and disagreements between franchisees and subscribers. 2. Advise on the regulation of rates in accordance with the provisions of any other applicable laws. 3. Advise regarding general policy relating to the cable services provided to subscribers and the use of access and leased access channels with a view to maximizing the diversity and usefulness of programs and services to subscribers. 4. Assist in the consideration of applications for new, transfer, and renewal franchises. 5. Perform other advisory functions as the executive or legislative branches of participating jurisdictions may request. The Board had a quorum only once in 2009. Since the formation of the City of Spokane Valley, there has been little interest and input from the public and the City has had difficulty keeping its three appointments filled. The Board's role is advisory in nature but the City has yet to be advised on any relevant matters. Moreover, the Board's ability to address unresolved subscriber complaints has gone unused by the public and has been superseded by a City of Spokane Valley process which is accessible via a phone number printed on every subscriber's monthly bill. In addition to the concerns above, Spokane County's staff liaison has indicated that she will be recommending to the Board of County Commissioners that the county withdraw from the Board. The Regional Cable Advisory Board is addressed in the adopted Comcast Cable Franchise Agreement as follows: "City reserves the right to maintain a Cable Advisory Board over the term of this Franchise Agreement for advisory purposes only. The Grantee agrees to cooperate with reasonable requests for information, through the designated City representative, to support the Cable Advisory Board." The agreement does not require participation in the Board. OPTIONS: The City can withdraw from the Regional Cable Advisory Board or remain as a party. RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Advise staff on desire to proceed to resolution consideration. BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Revenue neutral. STAFF CONTACT: Cary Driskell, Deputy City Attorney ATTACHMENTS: Draft Resolution for withdrawing from the Regional Cable Advisory Board Original Memorandum of Understanding DRAFT CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO. 10 - * ** A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON, WITHDRAWING FROM THE REGIONAL CABLE ADVISORY BOARD AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO. WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley is a party to the Regional Cable Advisory Board ( "Board ") as defined by the Memorandum of Understanding ( "Memorandum ") summarizing the terms and conditions upon which the parties agree to participate in the Board, dated and entered into on September 18, 2003; and WHEREAS, the Memorandum allows for the City of Spokane Valley to voluntarily withdraw from the Board by Resolution of the City Council and by providing notice of such Resolution to the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners and the mayor of the City of Spokane; and WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley's voluntary withdrawal from the Board is effective 60 days from the date that written notice of the Resolution is given to the parties listed above, and if desired, notice may be withdrawn within 30 days prior to the expiration of the 60 day period; and WHEREAS, due to lack of public interest and input, the inability to keep its three Board appointments filled, lack of advisement by the Board on relevant matters, and the existence of its own process in place for addressing subscriber complaints, the City's participation in the Board is no longer necessary. NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Spokane County, Washington as follows: Section 1. Withdrawal from the Regional Cable Advisory Board. The City of Spokane Valley hereby withdraws from the Regional Cable Advisory Board pursuant to the provisions set forth above. Section 2. Written Notice. The City Manager of the City of Spokane Valley is authorized to provide written notice of this Resolution to the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners and the mayor of the City of Spokane. Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon adoption. Adopted this _day of , 2010. ATTEST: Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Thomas E. Towey, Mayor Approved as to form: Office of the City Attorney Resolution 10- Cable Advisory Board NO. 4 0043 BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHTNGTON III THE MATTER OF EXECUTING A ) MEMORANDUM: OF UNDERSTANDING ) BETWEEN THE CITY OF SPOKANE, ) CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY AND ) RESOLUTION SPOICANTE COUNTY CONCERNTWG THE ) ESTABLISHMENT OF A REGIONAL ) CABLE ADVISORY BOARD AND ) OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO ) WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of RCW 36.32.1.20(6), the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County has the care of County property and the management of County funds and business; and VPHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of RCW 36.32.120(7), the Board of County Commissioners of Spokanc County may enact ordinances not in conflict with state law to be effective within the unincorporated area of Spokane County; and 1VELEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of chapter 39.34 RCW two or more public entities may jointly cooperate between each other to perform functions which each may individually perform; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions referenced above the Board of County Commissions adopted Spokane County Code Section 7.40.025 wherein it established an optional City /County Cable Advisory Board with the City of Spokane. The City of Spokane Valley is desirous of participating with Spokane County and the City of Spolcane in a Regional Cable Advisory Board having the same responsibilities as a consolidated City /County Cable Advisory Board; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions referenced above the Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing in August 19, 2003, to consider amendments to Spokane County code section 7.40.025 which would delete referenced therein to a consolidated City /County Cable Advisory Board with the City of Spokane and instead authorize the establishment of a Regional Cable Advisory Board among Spokane County, City of Spokane, and City of Spokane Valley; and WHEREAS, on August 19, 2003 the Board of County Commissioncts amended Spokane County code section 7.40.025 to provide for a consolidated City/County Cable Advisory Board. The City of Spokane Valley has proposed the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding S Pa ;e 1 of 2 4 0043 M. KATE MCCASLIN, Vice Chair between the City of Spokane, the City of Spokane Valley and Spokane County wherein the parties would jointly recognize the amendments to the City of Spokane's and County of Spokane's respective codes it relates to a consolidated City /County Cable Advisory Board. This MOU would alleviate the City of Spokane Valley amending its own code. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RES by the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County, pursuant to the provisions of RCW 36.32.120(6), 36.32.120(7) and chapter 39.34 RCW, that the Board does hereby authorize execution of that document entitled "MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING" pursuant to which under certain terms and conditions the City of Spokane, the City of Spokane Valley and Spokane County will jointly recognize the amendments to the City of Spokane's and County of Spokane's respective codes as it relates to the establishment of a consolidated City /County Cable Advisory Board. PASSED AND ADOPTED this o:?[� day of , 2004 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 0 of coM�,,� OIL SPOKANE, COUNTY, WASHINGTON `� '.,SEAL •'' 4� ATTEST: VICKY M. DALTON CLERK OF THE BOARD D. HARRIS, Chair ABSENT B / Daniela Erickson, Deputy J ROSKELLEY Page 2 of 2 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING 4 0043 This Memorandum of Understanding is entered into by and between the City of Spokane (hereinafter Spokane) the City of Valley (hereina.fter Spokane Valley), and Spokane County (hereinafter County), jointly referred to as "Parties ". This Memorandum of Understanding will summarize the terms and conditions upon which the Parties agree to participate in the Regional Cable Advisory Board (hereuiafter "the Board "). Spokane adopted a code provision (SCC 10.27.905) pertaining to the formation and participation on die Board. The Parties are in agreement that the terms of Spokane's City Code section 10.27.905, shall provide the basis for this Meno rand um of Understanding. I. Parties The parties to this agreement are the City of Spokane (hereinafter Spokane), the City of Spokane Valley (hereinafter Spokane Valley), and Spokane County (hereinafter County), jointly referred to as "Parties ". 2. Purpose The purpose of this memorandum is to establish the terms by which the Parties shall form and participate in the Board. 3. Te.rnis of the Memorandum of Understandine - The Parties agree to establish and participate in the Board as specified in Spokane City Code Section 10.27.905, as adopted September 2, 2003. (Spokane City Code section 10.27.905 is attached as Exhibit A.) Spokane County PIPWA ABSENT City of Spokane Valley C" By: Michael DeVlemin �layor Date: An Attest: City Clerk, C< of Spokane Approved as to form: & Assistant City Att n-gy VSV -FS 11User kbainbridgakbsinbridgclContiocts & A;recmcouTtiblt. Advisory iioord MOU finstdoe tiM City of Spokane r MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING 4 0043 This Memorandum of Understanding is entered into by and between the City of Spokane (hereinafter Spokane) the City of Valley (hereina.fter Spokane Valley), and Spokane County (hereinafter County), jointly referred to as "Parties ". This Memorandum of Understanding will summarize the terms and conditions upon which the Parties agree to participate in the Regional Cable Advisory Board (hereuiafter "the Board "). Spokane adopted a code provision (SCC 10.27.905) pertaining to the formation and participation on die Board. The Parties are in agreement that the terms of Spokane's City Code section 10.27.905, shall provide the basis for this Meno rand um of Understanding. I. Parties The parties to this agreement are the City of Spokane (hereinafter Spokane), the City of Spokane Valley (hereinafter Spokane Valley), and Spokane County (hereinafter County), jointly referred to as "Parties ". 2. Purpose The purpose of this memorandum is to establish the terms by which the Parties shall form and participate in the Board. 3. Te.rnis of the Memorandum of Understandine - The Parties agree to establish and participate in the Board as specified in Spokane City Code Section 10.27.905, as adopted September 2, 2003. (Spokane City Code section 10.27.905 is attached as Exhibit A.) Spokane County PIPWA ABSENT City of Spokane Valley C" By: Michael DeVlemin �layor Date: An Attest: City Clerk, C< of Spokane Approved as to form: & Assistant City Att n-gy VSV -FS 11User kbainbridgakbsinbridgclContiocts & A;recmcouTtiblt. Advisory iioord MOU finstdoe tiM City of Spokane 812 0.5 bc,b rat) ORDINANCE No. C- C 3 3 U An ordinance creating a regional cable advisory board; and adding a new SMC 10.2.7,905. The City of Spokane does ordain: Section 1. That there is added to SMC chapter 10.27 a new section, designated 10.27.905, to read as follows: 10.27.905 Regional Cable Advisory 13oard A. In lieu of a board under SMC section 10.27.900, the City of Spokane, City of 8pok.3ne Valley and Spokane County may establish a regional cable advisory board, to be effective upon joint approval by ordinance or resolution by the legislative bodies of the three jurisdictions of a measure the same or equivalent to this section. The regional cable advisory board shall consist of eleven members, of whom six members may be appointed by the City of Spokane, three by the City of Spokane Valley and two by Spokane County. Members shall be appointed by the mayors of participating cities and confirmed by maiority vote of their city councils, and by the Spokane County Board of Commissioners for County appointees. Members shall be appointed for staggered three year terms. B. . As of the effective date of this suction, there is already a current City - County Gable advisory board for the City of Spokane and Spokane County of eleven members. The three positions transferred to Spokane Valley by this action shall continue for their existing terms and be those positions with the shortest remaining unexpired terms, selected in reverse order of member seniority, or as designated by the appointing authority in the event of equal status. Any members replaced by Spokane Valley appointments may also continue to serve as ex officio board members until expiration of lhoir terms or may continue in service as a voting member if approved to do so by Spokane Valley, C. Regional cable advisory board members shall serve without compensation or per diem. They shall be broadly representative of the appointing Jurisdiction's population, with diverso backgrounds and a reasonable knowledge of cable communications. The regional cable advisory board shall appoint from its members a chairperson and a vice chair to serve in absence of the chair. No regional cable advisory board member shall be affiliated with a local cable franchisoo in any way. EXHIBIT A Page I of 3 +^33301 003301 D. Reasonable Expenses of the regional cable advisory board, Including any necessary suppoli staff, shall be provided by the participating jurisdictions through an approved annual budget, but each participating jurisdiction retains full authority over its staff and expenditures except also as may be otherwise addressed by a separately approved interlocal agreement. I-. The Regional Cable Advisory Board has discretion to act and support the participating local governments in the following areas: 1. Consider unresolved complaints and disagreements between franchisees -ind subscribors or users of the cable communications system and Issue rulings thereon. 2, Advise on the regulation of rates in accordance with the provisions of any other applicable ordinance requirements or laws. 3. Adviso regarding gonoral policy relating to the cable services provided subscribers and the operation and use of access and leased access channels (ff any), with a view to maximizing the diversity and usefulness of programs and services to subscribers. 4. Assist in consideration of applications for new, transfer, and renewal franchises. 5. Perform such other advisory functions as the executive or legislative branches of participating jurisdictions may from time to time request, but any functions requested by one jurisdiction which concern areas of another jurisdictions) shall require the concurrence of the other jurisdiction(s). C. Any of the participating jurisdictions may withdraw from the regional cable advisory board by resolution of its legislative body, to take effect upon sixty (60) days written notice. The Wthdrawing jurisdiction shall give notice to the non withdrawing Jurisdictions as follovds: the chair of the Board of County Commissioners, the city manager of the City of Spokane Valley and the mayor of the City of Spokane as the case may be. A withdrawing jurisdiction may revoke Its notice of withdrawal to the same m zmner up to thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the sixty (60) day period. Upon the effective date of withdrawal, the terms of board members of the withdrawing jurisdiction expire and their positions no longer exist. Passed the City Council on SFP 0 2 2003 �d2 g"- Council President EXHIBIT A Page 2 of 3 C C 3 33O� Most: City Clerk 1G �yor Approved as to form: Assistant "ft s SEP 0 8 2003 Date •O 7 .O 5 EFFECT[Vt' TWE EXHIBIT A page 3 of 3 V,:3 3 3 0 1 j 11707 E Sprague Ave Suite 106 ♦ Spokane Valley WA 99206 509.921.1000 ♦ Fax: 509.921.1008 ♦ cityhatt@spokanevalley.org Cr. Memorandum To: Mayor and City Council Mike Jackson, Acting City Manager From: Greg Bingaman Date: February 9, 2010 Re: Council meeting broadcasting options At the council request I have put together some information about options for broadcasting city council meetings. The first consideration is what would the council like to accomplish with broadcasting of council meetings? Would you like to just broadcast the meetings or provide a more information channel similar to Spokane's City cable 5? Option 1 — Continue with delayed broadcast only. We could continue delayed broadcasts similar to what the SVBA has arranged with Community Minded Television. The current arrangement provides for one taped and post edited replay of the Tuesday night council meeting on the following Monday at 7:30 pm on the public access channel 14 on Comcast cable. The cost of the current production is approximately $1400 / month; this provides one camera operator, some post editing and one hour of replay. If we wanted to cover meetings up to 3 hours in length the cost would be approximately $2000 / month. Option 2 - Broadcast meetings live. We could chose to broadcast the council meetings live using one or more of the following outlets. If you would like to explore one of these options we would be able to provide more in -depth analysis at your request. 1. Negotiate with City Channel 5 for broadcasting 2. Use the multi - jurisdictional channel the Comcast has reserved but is not active currently; this channel would be shared with the City of Spokane Valley, the City of Spokane and Spokane County. 3. Negotiate with Community Minded TV to broadcast on public access channel 14 4. Replace Spokane's City Channel 5 with our own Spokane Valley channel 5. 5. Broadcast on the internet Option 3 — Do not broadcast at all SOO]Sn'e j 11707 E Sprague Ave Suite 106 ♦ Spokane Valley WA 99206 509.921.1000 ♦ Fax: 509.921.1008 ♦ cityhaii@spokanevalley.org Memorandum To: Mayor and City Council Mike Jackson, Acting City Manager From: Morgan Koudelka Date: February 9, 2010 Re: Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) Funding The Spokane Valley City Council approved the cable franchise agreement with Comcast on December 1, 2009. As part of this agreement, Comcast agrees to provide funding for capital expenditures associated with public, educational, and governmental programming (PEG) programming provided to the citizens of Spokane Valley broadcast through the Comcast system. Amount The amount of funding will be the equivalent of $35 per subscriber per month. There are approximately 22,000 Comcast subscribers in Spokane valley, resulting in a PEG contribution of $7,700 per month or $92,400 per year. Comcast has agreed to provide an up -front contribution of $150,000 (within 90 days of approval of the franchise agreement). This contribution will be paid back by means of Comcast withholding $.25 of the monthly $.35 contribution until the $150,000 is recouped. At the current subscriber number it would take 27 months for Comcast to recoup the upfront payment. In addition to the $150,000 payment, Comcast will remit the equivalent of $.10 per subscriber per month until the upfront payment is recouped. This scenario will repeat itself if the agreement is continued for the second five -year term. City of Spokane Valley PEG Funding February 9, 2010 Page 2 of 5 The PEG contributions will be as follows. Year 1 - $150,000 + $20,000 (9 months @ $2,200) Year 2 - $26,000 (12 months @2,200) Year 3 - $13,000 (6 months @ $2,200) + $46,000 (6 months @ $7,700) Years 4 & 5 - $92,000 per year Total 5 year contribution - $440,000 - Rounded to the nearest thousand -Not adjusted for inflation or present value Qualifying Expenditures Capital items, such as equipment and construction costs that would be utilized to provide public access, educational, and governmental programming that is broadcast on Comcast channels are acceptable uses of the PEG funds. Operational costs such as staffing costs are unacceptable uses. Comcast has indicated that should the City contract for PEG services, the portion of the invoice that goes toward capital items would qualify an allowable expense as long it is clearly indicated on the invoices. Additional Revenue Comcast pays the City 5% of its gross revenues as a franchise fee in return for utilizing the public right -of -way. We have budget approximately $1 million dollars in the 2010 budget for franchise fee revenues. This is unrestricted general fund revenue. Comcast passes this fee along to its customers through a franchise fee line item charge. Comcast has also agreed to provide a $10,000 upfront payment to help the City defray costs for auditing Comcast should the City choose to do so. The funds, however, are unrestricted. If the agreement continues into the second five -year option, Comcast will provide another payment of $10,000 at the beginning of that term. Requests for PEG Funds The Cable Advisory Board for Learning and Education (CABLE) currently prepares and broadcasts educational programming on five cable channels. CABLE requested $63,000 in annual capital contributions from the City of Spokane Valley in 2006 in anticipation of a Comcast PEG contribution to the City. Community Minded Television (CMTV) is the operator for public access programming on one local access cable channel. In 2007 CMTV requested $74,000 in annual capital contributions from the City in anticipation of a Comcast PEG contribution to the City. City of Spokane Valley PEG Funding February 9, 2010 Page 3 of 5 Comcast has indicated that it will pass on the PEG reimbursement to its subscribers in the form of a line item fee on the monthly invoice. Staff recommends the Council determine the governmental broadcasting needs associated with the PEG capital funds before considering any public and educational distributions. Community Interest in PEG The City conducted a community survey in 2009. The results below show that 21% attended a local public meeting while 40% watched a local public meeting on cable television. Both results are below the benchmark of like -sized cities that also had the survey performed. FICGiEb7: PARTIGPAT0,NINCiNicENC+IG=_v!N- TOPPORTV!il-k ".S Attended a meeting of brat elected officials or aher local public meeting Watched a meeting of local elected officials or other local public meeting or, cable wlevisio .. Volunteered your tine io some group or activity in Spokane Valley participated in a club or chic group in Spokane Valley provided help to a friend or neighbor Ira percent of respondents who did each at least once in last 12 months How well utilized are the current City information outlets? The results below show that nearly a quarter of the respondents utilize the City's "Hot Topic" newsletter and/or the City's website. Both results are below the national benchmarks. FIGURE 71: USE OF INFOX10AT1ON SOURCES Read Spokane Valley's -Hot Topic Newsletter Visited the CITJ of Spokane Valley Web site Foxert of respondents svfro did each at least once in last 12 mon*d 0% 20% 40% 60% 50% 100% 0% 201% 40% 60% LOX 100% City of Spokane Valley PEG Funding February 9, 2010 Page 4 of 5 The majority of respondents rated local government's information disseminated through cable television and through public information services good or excellent. The cable TV result surpassed the national benchmark while the public information result was below the national benchmark. FICI,RE 73: RATINGS Of LOCAL GOVERNMENT MEDIA S°_RVICE3 AND INFORMATION DISS_°MUWTION Cable television Public information se vices As part of the cable franchise renewal process, the City conducted a survey of Spokane Valley citizens to assess the performance of the current cable operator and to determine the future cable - related needs of the community. The following information comes from that survey. 32% of respondents felt that PEG is important or very important, 33% felt PEG is somewhat important while 34% felt it is not at all important. Importance of PEG Very Important Important Somewhat Important Not At All Important CM 25`.. 50% 75'4 100% Foment Wspoodents 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 13 % Imp City of Spokane Valley PEG Funding February 9, 2010 Page 5 of 5 When respondents were asked what type of programs they would like to see broadcast on local PEG channels, most did not know, but those that did preferred to see programs about Spokane Valley and City government meetings. Programs Respondents Would Like to See on Local Access Channels Prograr Arts/1- City G K -12 Activities Public Safety In 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% % Responses Only 2% of respondents indicated they had used the public access channel studio and equipment. Local Public Access Studio Usage Yes 2% No /u I 53% Don't Know is About SPV 10% IIst.]Culture ov't Meetings 8% /instructional 8 % & Emergency 7% ro 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% % Responses Only 2% of respondents indicated they had used the public access channel studio and equipment. Local Public Access Studio Usage Yes 2% No /u ki•*N . M --r_.- n - - - - February 16, 2,010 Greg Bingaman, IT Specialist Morgan Koudelka, Senior Administrative Analyst r 3 t Plic Educational, Governmental (PEG) Capital Funding from Comcast Council adopted the Comcast cable franchise in December, 2009. Comcast agreed to pay the equivalent of x.35 per subscriber per month. There are approximately 22,000 Comcast subscribers in Spokane valley, resulting in a PEG contribution of $7,700 per month or $92,400 per year. Comcast will provide $150,000 to City in early 20110 Comcast will then continue to collect x•35 /subscriber /month but will divert x.25 to pay back the lump sum payment. The remaining $.10 will go to the City on a quarterly basis Total 5 Year,PEG Contribution • Year 1 - $150,000 +$20,000 (9 months @$2,200) • Year 2 - $26,000 (1-2months@2,200) • Year 3 - $ 13,000 (6 months @$2,200) + $46,000 (6 months @ $7,700) • Years 4 & 5 - $ 92,000 per year • Total 5 year contribution - $ 44.o,000 - Rounded to nearest thousand - Not adjusted for inflation (does not reflect present value for future years) - Based on static subscriber total Expenditures o Capital items, such as equipment and construction costs that would be utilized to provide public access, educational, and governmental programming that is broadcast on Comcast channels are acceptable uses of the PEG funds. � Operational costs such as staffing costs are unacceptable uses. Comcast has indicated that should the City contract for PEG services, the portion of the invoice that goes toward capital items would qualify an allowable expense as long it is clearly indicated on the invoices. Additional Revenue from Comcast • Comcast pays the City 5% of its gross revenues as a franchise fee in return for utilizing the public right -of -way. We have budget approximately $i million dollars in the Zoio budget for franchise fee revenues. This is unrestricted general fund revenue. Comcast passes this fee along to its customers through a franchise fee line item charge. 0 ® Comcast has also agreed to provide a sio payment to help the City defray costs for auditing Comcast should the City choose to do so. The funds, however, are unrestricted. If the agreement continues into the second five -year option, Comcast will provide another payment of $lo,000 at the beginning of that term. Requests for PEG Capital Funding The Cable Advisory Board for Learning and Education (CABLE) currently prepares and broadcasts educational programming on five cable channels. CABLE requested $63,000 in annual capital contributions from the City of Spokane Valley in 20o6 in anticipation of a Comcast PEG contribution to the City. * Community Minded Television (CMTV) is the operator for public access programming on one local access cable channel. In 2007 CMTV requested s74,000 in annual capital contributions from the City in anticipation of a Comcast PEG contribution to the City. * Staff recommends the Council determine the governmental broadcasting needs associated with the PEG capital funds before considering any public and educational distributions. Community Survey • The City conducted a community survey in 2009. The results of this survey are incorporated as performance measurements into the City Business Plan. The following slides are show the results specific to communication with the public. The results below show that zl% attended a local public meeting while 40% watched a local public meeting on cable television. Both results are below the benchmark of like -sized cities that also had the survey performed. E1CLP,E 67: PAP.71 — ZTPATrON I%1 CIS. ^.0 ENCAMV =hT OPPOP7U MZ5 kre^ded a T eetine af" Ixai elected official, or the- "cczl public r!eetin; ;atched a neetin; or local elected official, or o:110* local" publ is rnee ing On- cable televisio°j Vol;:ntee "p au- t me to some group or actin it'. in spokzr,e','alley ?artitipzted in a Club or ci•,nc OUP in Spokane V Provided 'help to a. friend c- ceignbar Percent of resrondent. who did each ct le=. once in last 12 months Community Interest in PEG 0% "'. 40% GO% 60:: 100: Communicating with the Public The results below show that nearly a quarter of the respondents utilize the City's "Hot Topic" newsletter and /or the City's website. Both results are below the national benchmarks. Z ad 'Spokam `Hot - oplc Ne ?wslebe- '-air i Nd.re CiNx s{ ?,G':• 1011. Re resporide^ irho d1d eec`Iti a: Ieast once it I=,12 monlIN.- Quality of Information The majority of respondents rated local government's information disseminated through cable television and through public information services good or excellent. The cable TV result surpassed the national benchmark while the public information result was below the national benchmark. FUGL:.?E 73: F :A - n OS OF LOr -,;._ G ME131A RFVICES ANC _ + F1D F " -•. '% D 35 i'ANAT;ION o . Excellent. Cmd Cable *IE- i5io i- 39% Pub lic information s&ndces 33% 2 5% r % Re7cel a d re:;ponde6-tJ- Cable Survey o As part of the cable franchise renewal process, the City conducted a survey of Spokane Valley citizens to assess the performance of the current cable operator and to determine the future cable - related needs of the community. The following information comes from that survey. Importance of PEG to Citizens 3z% of respondents felt that PEG is important or very important, 33% felt PEG is somewhat important while 34% felt it is not at all important. Importance of PEG Very Important Important Somewhat Important Not At All important O% 5 0 /6 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% ® % Importance Preferred PEG Programming When respondents were asked what type of programs they would like to see broadcast on local PEG channels, most did not know, but those that did preferred to see programs about Spokane Valley and City government meetings. Programs Respondents Would Like to See on Local Access Channels Don't Know Programs About SPV Arts /H ist. /C uiture City Gov't Meetings K -12 Activities /Instructional Public Safety & Emergency Info 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% % Responses and Equipment Only Z% of respondents indicated they had used the public access channel studio and equipment. Local Public Access Studio Usage Yes 2% No --7qj /a Broadcasting Considerations • What would the council like to accomplish with the broadcasting of council meetings? � Would you like to only broadcast the meetings or provide a more information channel similar to Spokane's City cable 5? Options: • Option 1- Continue with delayed broadcast only. • We could continue delayed broadcasts similar to what the SVBA has arranged with Community Minded Television. The current arrangement provides for one taped and post- edited replay of the Tuesday night council meeting on the following Monday at 7:30 pm on the public access channel 14 on Comcast cable. The cost of the current production is approximately $1400 / month; this provides one camera operator, some post editing and one hour of replay. If we wanted to cover meetings up to 3 hours in length the cost would be approximately $Z000 / month. Option Z - Broadcast meetings live. We could chose to broadcast the council meetings live using one or more of the following outlets. If you would like to explore one of these options we would be able to provide more in -depth analysis at your request • Negotiate with City Channel 5 for broadcasting • Use the multi jurisdictional channel the Comcast has reserved but is not active currently; this channel would be shared with the City of Spokane Valley, the City of Spokane and Spokane County. • Negotiate with Community Minded TV to broadcast on public access channel 14 • Replace Spokane's City Channel 5 with our own Spokane Valley channel 5. • Broadcast on the internet Options: (con • Option 3 - Do not broadcast at all CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: February 16, 2010 City Manager Sign -off: Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information ® admin. report ❑ pending legislation AGENDA ITEM TITLE: 2010 Sewer Paveback Program GOVERNING LEGISLATION: PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Adopted 2010 -2015 Six Year TIP which includes the 2010 STEP paveback program. BACKGROUND: For the past seven years the city of Spokane Valley has participated with Spokane County in the full width repaving of all streets associated with the county's Septic Tank Elimination Program (STEP). The county paid for paving over the trenches where sewer /side sewer lines and manholes were installed; the city paid for any remaining paving beyond the sewer trenches. See schematic below. Ir PA1+E BRCK r f The cost to the city for the full width paveback has typically been estimated for each sewer project area and then included in the city's annual budget. A list of the sewer projects and paveback costs for the past seven years is attached. The current draft of the 2010 Budget does not include funds for full -width street paving associated with Spokane County's 2010 Sewer Construction Program. As has been done in previous years city staff has been working with Spokane County staff on estimates for the city's portion of paving the roads in the 2010 sewer project areas. Spokane CITY SEViER PA'a'E BACK PROJECT County's 2010 Septic Tank Elimination Program includes four projects within the city of Spokane Valley: Corbin Project This basin includes the area north of Sprague Avenue and south of the Appleway Ave. between Greenacres Road to the west and Hodges Road to the east. Cronk. Project This basin includes the area north of Cataldo Avenue and south of the Mission Ave. between Barker Road to the west and Hodges Road to the east. South Green Acres Project This basin includes the area north of Wellesley Avenue and south of Sanson Ave. between McDonald Road to the west and Barker Road to the east. West Farms Project This basin includes the area north of 1 -90 Avenue and south of the Spokane River between Flora Road to the west and Barker Road to the east. Paveback costs which determine the city's cost to provide full -width paving and drainage improvements for the four sewer basins are summarized below: City of Spokane Valley Share Lu iu csumatea Koaa improvement 2010 Projects Corbin Losts Estimated -... Improvement Costs $675,000 Cronk $295,000 South Green Acres (Ph 3 & 4) $405,000 West Farms $300,000 Road Design Costs 140,000 Total Estimated Cost $1,815,000 Below are a few comments on the above estimates: 1. A Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application has been submitted to Spokane County for $310,000 to assist with the road paveback for the Corbin sewer project. 2. The South Green Acres and West Farms sewer basins include several gravel roads. The city pays 100% of the cost to pave existing gravel roads. This added approximately $285,000 to the paveback cost estimates. 3. The estimates are based on the road sections used on all previous sewer projects (Local Access Streets: 2" Asphalt over 4" of Base Rock).The estimates do not include the cost to meet the new city Street Standards (Local Access Streets: 3" Asphalt over 6" Base Rock). The additional cost to the city to meet the new Street Standards is approximately $760,000. 4. The county's estimate for their increased paving costs to meet the city's new Street Standards is approximately $900,000. The county is proposing to add a $950 surcharge to the Capital Facilities Rate (CFR) for each Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) to cover this increase. This would raise the total sewer connection fee for each homeowner from the currently adopted $5,780 per ERU to $6,730 per ERU. 5. These are preliminary estimates. Staff will be reviewing them in more detail with Spokane County as designs of each sewer basins are completed. 6. As has been done with past projects stormwater improvements will also be included in the sewer projects to address existing drainage /flooding concerns. These additional costs are not included in the above estimates. The planning level cost estimate for stormwater improvements is $350,000 and will be paid for from the Stormwater Utility Fund. OPTIONS: Discussion RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Discussion BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Currently the 2010 Budget does not include funds for the 2010 STEP paveback. Current Reserve levels are as follows: Service Level Stabilization Reserve $ 5,400,000 Winter Weather Reserve $ 500,000 Civic F=acilities Replacement $ 810,000 Civic F=acilities $ 5,800,000 STAFF CONTACT: Neil Kersten, Public Works Director Steve M. Worley, Senior Capital Projects Engineer ATTACHMENTS 1) List of previous sewer paveback projects; 2) Draft MOU; 3) Comments from Spokane County regarding new Street Standards Sanitary Sewer Project Paving Costs Sewer Project Paving Year Total Paving Cost City Paving Cost County Paving C ost Harrington 2003 $ 837,147 $ 258,920 $ 578,227 Hillview Acres 2003 $ 924,642 $ 463,955 $ 460,687 Pinecroft /Mansfield 2003 $ 344,300 $ 165,550 $ 178,750 Totals 2004 $ 2,106,089 $ 888,425 $ 1,217,664 Sewer Project Paving Year Total Paving Cost City Paving Cost County Paving C ost Carnahan 2004 $ 596,724 $ 149,694 $ 447,030 Sipple 2004 $ 694,234 $ 95,173 $ 599,061 Veradale 2004 $ 807,825 $ 326,206 $ 481,619 Weatherwood /Owens 2004 $ 1,299,502 $ 397,835 $ 901,667 Totals 2005 $ 3,398,285 1 $ 968,908 1 $ 2,429,377 Sewer Project Paving Year Total Paving Cost City Paving Cost County Paving Cos Edgerton 2005 $ 583,625 $ 67,533 $ 516,092 Inland 2005 $ 148,580 $ - $ 148,580 Orchard Avenue 2005 $ 602,827 $ 97,604 $ 505,223 Parks Road 2005 $ 557,894 $ 110,368 $ 447,526 Sherwood Forest /Mica 2005 $ 832,354 $ 225,210 $ 607,144 Totals 1 $ 2,725,280 $ 500,715 1 $ 2,224,565 Sewer Project Paving Year Total Paving Cost City Paving Cost County Paving C ost Electric RR 2006 $ 662,155 $ 118,365 $ 543,790 Veradale Heights 2006 $ 1,303,806 $ 430,256 $ 873,550 Vera Terrace 2006 $ 1,003,018 $ 280,845 $ 722,173 Totals $ 2,968,979 $ 829,466 $ 2,139,513 Sewer Project Paving Year Total Paving City Paving County Paving Grandview Acres 2007 $ 1,182,881 $ 173,987 $ 1,008,894 5paldings 2007 $ 46,316 $ 15,817 $ 30,499 Trentwood 2007 $ 934,927 $ 128,098 $ 806,829 Totals 2008 $ 2,164,124 $ 317,902 $ 1,846,222 Sewer Project Paving Year Total Paving City Paving County Paving Rockwell 2008 $ 806,420 $ 260,544 $ 545,876 Rockwell- Sumrrerfield Ph I 2008 $ 401,091 $ 53,154 $ 347,937 Summerfield 2008 $ 742,107 $ 139,258 $ 602,849 Sutters 2008 $ 999,347 $ 255,941 $ 743,406 White Birch 2008 $ 528,402 $ 132,873 $ 395,529 Totals $ 3,477,367 1 $ 841,770 1 $ 2,635,597 Sewer Project Paving Year Total Paving City Paving County Paving Clement 2009 $ 1,441,722 $ 648,722 $ 793,000 Rotchford Acres 2009 $ 971,858 $ 390,858 $ 581,000 Valleyview 2009 $ 1,078,208 $ 137,208 $ 941,000 West Ponderosa Ph I 2009 $ 1,653,722 $ 648,722 $ 1,005,000 West Ponderosa Ph II 2009 $ 1,226,081 $ 321,081 $ 905,000 Totals $ 6,371,591 $ 2,146,591 $ 4,225,000 2003 -2009 Totals $ 23,211,715 $ 6,493,777 $ 16,717,938 DRAFT Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Spokane Valley and Spokane County Pavement Replacement Cost Sharing and Drainage Improvement Costs For the 2010 Sewer Construction Program WHEREAS the City of Spokane Valley (the CITY) and Spokane County (the COUNTY) desire to work collaboratively to construct portions of the COUNTY's 2010 Sewer Construction Program together with CITY paving and drainage improvement projects; and WHEREAS the CITY desires that the roads impacted by the construction of sewers in the 2010 Sewer Construction Program be reconstructed to the full preconstruction width for an improved roadway surface; and WHEREAS the CITY also desires that pavement replacement work be extended in some areas beyond the limits of sewer construction; and WHEREAS the CITY also desires that certain drainage improvements be constructed in areas that will be impacted by the COUNTY's 2010 Sewer Construction Program; and WHEREAS the costs of such full width repaving, additional length of road reconstruction, and miscellaneous drainage improvements are not funded by the COUNTY's Sewer Construction Program, and said costs will need to be paid by the CITY; and WHEREAS the 2010 Sewer Construction Program includes the West Farms, South Green Acres Phase 3, South Green Acres Phase 4, Corbin, and Cronk Sewer Projects within the limits of the CITY, as identified in the COUNTY's adopted Six -Year Sewer Capital Improvement Program 2010 -2015. NOW THEREFORE, the CITY and the COUNTY do hereby agree as follows: 1. Prior to the bid of each project, the COUNTY shall provide the CITY with a set of project plans, together with a cost estimate indicating the extent of pavement removal and replacement to be paid for by the COUNTY as a part of the sewer project. The CITY shall review the plans and estimate, and shall advise the COUNTY regarding the extent to which the CITY desires to add pavement removal and replacement, as well as the specific drainage improvements that the CITY would like to make in conjunction with the project. 2. The CITY has requested that the COUNTY, through the Division of Engineering and Roads, prepare road designs for the paving of certain segments of gravel roadways located within the 2010 Sewer Construction Program. The CITY intends to include the associated work in the construction contracts for the sewer projects. The scope of work DRAFT Memorandum of Understanding 2010 Sewer Constructio Program Page 2 of 3 and design cost estimates for these roadways are presented in Attachment A to this Memorandum of Understanding. The CITY will coordinate this design work directly with the Road Design Engineer in the Division of Engineering and Roads. The Division of Engineering and Roads shall invoice the CITY on a monthly basis for this road design work. 3. The COUNTY shall include the additional road and drainage work outlined in Paragraphs 1 and 2 above in the bid documents for the applicable sewer project area. 4. After the bids for a project are opened, the COUNTY shall prepare the bid tabulation and provide a copy to the CITY, typically within 24 hours, together with an estimate of the CITY's share of the project cost based upon the unit prices submitted by the lowest responsive budder. The calculation of the CITY's share will include a representative credit for the COUNTY's avoided cost of crack sealing and surface sealing that would be associated with partial road width removal and replacement. If the CITY then decides to proceed with the desired improvements, the CITY shall provide a written notice to the COUNTY within two days of the receipt of the bid tabulation. 5. The CITY and COUNTY agree that the minimum pavement section for local access roads in the 2.010 Sewer Construction Program shall consist of two (2) inches of hot mix asphalt overlying four (4) inches of crushed rock, which has been the historical practice for the Septic Tank Elimination Program, and which is an exemption from the new road paving standards adopted for the CITY. 6. The CITY's total estimated share of the construction and design costs are presented in Table 1 bellow. The estimates in Table 1 are based on a minimum pavement section for local access roads consisting of two (2) inches of hot mix asphalt overlying four (4) inches of crushed rock. 7. The CITY and the COUNTY recognize that the estimated costs shown in Table 1 are for planning purposes, and that the actual costs billed to the CITY will be based upon final quantities and actual contract prices. The CITY's maximum cost for the 2010 projects shall not exceed $ without written authorization by the CITY. The COUNTY shall not proceed with any work that would increase the CITY's cost to an amount greater than the total amount authorized. 8. If the CITY subsequently elects to make additions to the scope of any project, the CITY shall request such additional work in writing. A corresponding adjustment shall then be made to the CITY's share of the cost based upon the resulting increase in pay quantities and the associated contract bid prices. For work items requested by the CITY that are not covered by the contract bid prices, the COUNTY shall prepare a change order for the CITY's review and acceptance prior to work items being constructed. 9. As paving operations are undertaken for each project, the COUNTY will send progress invoices (no more than one per month) to the CITY for the CITY's portion of DRAFT Memorandum of Understanding 2010 Sewer Construction Proaram Page 3 of 3 the cost of roadway and drainage improvements. When all paving and drainage work is completed on a project, the COUNTY will send a final invoice to the CITY for the remainder of the CITY's portion of the project costs. For each project that is not completed by the close of the 2010 construction season, the COUNTY will send a progress invoice to the CITY prior to December 31, 2010. TABLE 1 City of Spokane Valley Share 2010 Estimated Road and Drainage Improvement Costs SPOKANE COUNTY: in N. Bruce Rawls, County Utilities Director CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY: Date: By: Date: City Manager Estimated Road Improvement Costs Estimated Drainage Improvement Costs Total Costs $1,815,000 $ 350,000 SPOKANE COUNTY: in N. Bruce Rawls, County Utilities Director CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY: Date: By: Date: City Manager COMMENTS TO THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL REGARDING PROPOSED ROAD STANDARDS Presented By Spokane County Division of Utilities November 17, 2009 Dear Mayor Munson and Council Members, The Spokane County Division of Utilities appreciates the opportunity to provide comments relative to the proposed new road standards that are currently under consideration by the City of Spokane Valley, particularly with regard to the potential impact of those new standards on the County's Septic Tank Elimination Program (STEP). The proposed new standards would increase the minimum pavement section for new roadways to 3 inches of hot mix asphalt (HMA) overlying 6 inches of crushed rock (CSTC). It is our understanding from our discussions with City staff, that this new standard would also apply to those roadways removed and replaced in conjunction with the 2010 and 2011 STEP projects. The cost of these changes are a great concern to us, and we would offer the following observations: Historically, the road replacement specifications for the STEP have been designed to replace the existing roadways to a condition equal to or better than the road section that was in place prior to construction. This has included the reconstruction of neighborhood streets with a1: least 2 inches of HMA and 4 inches of CSTC, even in those areas where the existing section is 1.5 to 2 inches of HMA placed on native material. It has never been the goal of the STEP to absorb the cost of reconstructing all roadways to updated standards. The Division of Utilities is working very hard to minimize the annual increases in the Capital Facilities Rate for owners of property in the final years of the STEP (2010 and 2011). However, the reserves in our sewer funds are running out in these final years. We anticipate that with the available sewer fund reserves and APA reserves, we will be able to complete the program without any large increases to the Capital Facilities Rate. This assumes, however, that there is not a substantial change in the standards employed in the reconstruction of the roads. The 2010 STEP projects in the City of Spokane Valley include West Farms, South Green Acres, Corbin, and Cronk. These projects include the following approximate lengths of sever main construction: November 17, 2009 West Farms 22,600 LF South Green Acres 38,900 LF Corbin 16.000 LF Cronk 8,600 LF TOTAL_ 86,100 LF = 16.3 miles The 2011 STEP projects within the City of Spokane Valley include the Green Haven Sewer Project and a portion of the Micaview Sewer Project, with an approximate total length of sewer main of 36,000 LF (6.8 miles). The impact of the increased road section on the total cost of the 2010 STEP projects is substantial. We estimate that the total increase in pavement and rock costs, based on average 2009 bid prices and our preliminary designs, would be approximately $900,000 for the four projects. (This added cost does not address other impacts of the increased section, including the need to haul off and dispose of additional material displaced by the deeper section.) The Division of Utilities does not have the additional funds to support this increase in construction cost, and the cost would need to be distributed to the property owners within the project areas. The total number of Equivalent Residential Units (ERUs) within the four projects in the City of Spokane Valley is estimated to be 1,280. The surcharge on the Capital Facilities Rate for these property owners would therefore be approximately $700 per ERU, raising the cost from the currently adopted $5,780 per ERU to $6,480 per ERU. City Participation ( "Paveback ") Considerations: Since its formation, the City has participated in the repaving of streets impacted by the sewer prograrn. The City has provided the funding for the incremental additional cost of replacing the entire width of impacted roadways, as well as the intermittent "gaps" in short sections of roadway where no sewer installation in required. This has been a very successful and cost - effective approach to roadway replacement, resulting in new streets throughout each project area. If the City elects to go forward with the "paveback" program on the 2010 STEP, we estimate that the City's share of the HMA and CSTC will increase by approximately $630,000, assuming that all roads in the project areas must be reconstructed to the proposed new standards. (This is a preliminary estimate, but clearly the additional cost will be substantial.) We urge the City Council to exempt the STEP from the proposed standards for new road construction, and allow the successful historical approach to roadway reconstruction within the program to continue to its completion. November 17, 2009 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMENTS TO THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL REGARDING PROPOSED ROAD STANDARDS Prepared By Spokane County Division of Utilities November 25, 2009 Dear Mayor Munson and Council Members, The Spokane County Division of Utilities appreciates the opportunity to provide these supplemental comments relative to the proposed new road standards currently under consideration by the City of Spokane Valley. These supplemental comments have been prepared as a result of additional conversation between City staff and County staff. The 2010 Septic Tank Elimination Program (STEP) projects in the City of Spokane Valley include West Farms, South Green Acres, Corbin, and Cronk. These four projects will add approximately 16.3 miles of sewer mains within the City. The 2011 STEP projects within the City include the Green Haven Sewer Project and a portion of the Micaview Sewer Project, with an approximate total length of 6.8 miles. On November 17 ", we provided written comments and testimony to the Council regarding the financial impacts that the proposed new standards would have on the STEP. The proposed new minimum pavement section for local access roadways is 3 inches of hot mix asphalt (HMA) overlying 6 inches of crushed rock (CSTC). It is our understanding from our discussions with City staff that this new standard, as currently proposed, would also apply to those roadways removed and replaced in conjunction with the 2010 and 2011 STEP projects. Historically, the road replacement specifications for the STEP have been designed to replace the existing roadways to a condition equal to or better than the road section that was in place prior to construction. Neighborhood streets have been reconstructed with at least 2 inches of HMA and 4 inches of CSTC, even in those areas where the existing section is 1.:5 to 2 inches of HMA placed on native material. It has never been the goal of the STEP to absorb the cost of reconstructing all roadways to updated standards. The past practice has been to reconstruct the roads to meet the pre- existing road section, or to a minimum section of 2 inches asphalt over 4 inches gravel. When a decision was made by the County Road Department or the City to upgrade a road design, the additional cost was provided to the Utilities Division. The Division of Utilities is working very hard to keep the Capital Facilities Rate (CFR) for owners of properties in the final years of the STEP 2010 and 2011) in line with the CFR for prior years. As we testified on November 17 , we have estimated that the total increase in pavement and rock costs, based on average 2009 bid prices and our preliminary designs, would be approximately $900,000 for the four projects. (This added cost does not address other impacts of the increased section, including the need to haul off and dispose of surplus material displaced by the deeper section.) November 25, 2009 The Division of Utilities does not have the additional funds to support this increase in construction cost. In order to fund this additional cost, a surcharge would need to be applied to the CFR billed to many of the property owners within the project areas, or funding for the road upgrades could be provided by the City. On November 17 we provided a preliminary estimate of the surcharge that could result from the need to cover these additional paving costs. The estimate was $700 per Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU), and that was based on a total preliminary count of 1,280 ERUs within the four projects in the City of Spokane Valley. However, that total count of 1,280 ERUs included properties that are located on gravel roads, as well as properties already served by sewer extensions that were constructed as an advanced phase of the associated STEP project. These property owners should not be subject to any surcharge established for road upgrades, as no road upgrades will be undertaken adjacent to their property. (Gravel roads will be replaced with six inches of crushed rock, in keeping with past practice. For those properties that already have sewer service as a result of a previous sewer extension, no further construction is needed.) Since November 17 we have refined our ERU counts in each of the four project areas, and we now estimate that approximately 949 ERUs would be affected if a "paving surcharge" is established. The following tabulation presents the revised estimates for the number of ERUs in 2010 project areas that would be subject to a surcharge: West Farms 200 South Green Acres 403 Corbin 285 Cronk 61 TOTAL 949 Using the previous estimate of the increased construction cost of $900,000, the resulting surcharge on the CFR for these property owners would be approximately $950 per ERU, raising the cost from the currently adopted $5,780 per ERU to $6,730 per ERU. We request that the City Council either provide the funding to upgrade the local access roads affected by the STEP to the proposed new standards, or provide an exception for the STEP with regard to the proposed new standards, and allow the successful historical approach to the reconstruction of local access roads within the program to continue to its completion. Thank you for your consideration of these comments. November 25, 2009 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: February 16, 2010 City Manager Sign -off: Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information ® admin. report ❑ pending legislation AGENDA ITEM TITLE : Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Services — Precinct Commander GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Law Enforcement Contract PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Presentation given to Council on February 2, 2010. BACKGROUND: Chief VanLeuven has requested to add the position of Precinct Commander to the Valley Precinct. This position will be appointed by the Chief of Police (in consultation with the City Manager) and serve at the Chief's discretion. City staff has met with Chief VanLeuven and the Sheriff's Department and reviewed various options to shift resources within the Spokane Valley Police Department to fund the position. However, it appears that direct funding of the position is the most viable option. If Council desires to fund the Precinct Commander position, funds are currently available in the Public Safety 2010 Budget. If authorized, staff will draft a temporary Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to the Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Services to be in effect until such time as a new contract is authorized. This MOU will require Council approval. OPTIONS: Options are: 1). Fund the position at annual salary of $152,706/yr. including base salary, other pay, benefits and indirect cost. 2). Do not fund the position or 3). Provide other direction to staff RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Draft a temporary Memorandum of Understanding for Council consideration. BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Annual salary of $152,706/yr. STAFF CONTACT: Mike Jackson ATTACHMENTS: 2010 Payroll Costs c� 0 fC N O � F T Q) CO cQ r r G m in L in N w � C � d O N O = O N O C N U- LL C) LO W J LO v c c LO O U J d O J L o0 O a N C a � o � O N � N O d r- J A CO O � r CD r- 0 J � O R � CL t L m s O r- co O m O ,^ = c = O � s = U N d V1 J as ` U O m Fn 0 0 U U L . 0 U 0 U C O C U m 0 n DRAFT ADVANCE AGENDA For Planning Discussion Purposes Only as of February 11, 2010; 9:45 a.m. Please note this is a work in progress; items are tentative To: Council & Staff From: City Clerk, by direction of Acting City Manager Re: Draft Schedule for Upcoming Council Meetings February 23, 2010, Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m. [due date Tues, Feb 161 1. Consent Agenda: Claims, Payroll, Minutes, Holcim Agreement (5 minutes) 2. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance 10 -003 Alarm Regulations — C.Driskell/R.VanLeuven (10 minutes) 3. Second Read Proposed Ordinance 10 -004 UDC, Dev Agrmnt (Ord 9- 015)- C.Janssen/M.Connelly (10 mins) 4. Proposed resolution: Cable Advisory Board — Morgan Koudelka (10 minutes) 5. Motion Consideration: Paveback Financing— Ken Thompson (10 minutes) 6. Motion Consideration: Paveback Interlocal Agreement — Steve Worley (10 minutes) 7. Motion Consideration: City Hall Negotiations — Mike Connelly (15 minutes) 8. Admin Report: Uniform Development Code Amendment CTA 08 -09 — Marty Palaniuk (15 minutes) 9. Admin Report: Uniform Development Code Amendment CTA 01 -10 — Karen Kendall (15 minutes) 10. Admin Report: Property Tax — Ken Thompson (15 minutes) 11. Admin Report: Surplus Property: 16608 E Broadway — Steve Worley (10 minutes) 12. Admin Report: Panhandling — Cary Driskell (15 minutes) 13. Advance Agenda (5 minutes) 14. Info Only: (a) Department Reports; (b) crosswalks; Executive Session [*estimated meeting: 145 minutes] CONFIRMED: March 2, 2010, 6:00 p.m. [due date Mon, Feb 22] Joint Meeting Council and Spokane Valley Planning Commission Topic: Shoreline Masterplan [ *estimated meeting: 120 minutes] CONFIRMED: Monday, March 8, 2010, 1- 4 p.m. Spokane Valley City Hall Council Chambers Joint Meeting with Spokane County Board of County Commissioners [due date Mon March 11 Tentative Topics: Milwaukee Right -of -way March 9, 2010 Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m. [due date Mon, March 11 1. Consent Agenda: Claims, Payroll, Minutes (5 minutes) 2. First Reading Proposed Ordinance UDC Amendment CTA 08 -09 — Marty Palaniuk (10 minutes) 3. First Reading Proposed Ordinance UDC Amendment CTA 01 -10 — Karen Kendall (10 minutes) 4. Proposed Resolution Declaring Area Near 16608 E Broadway Surplus— Steve Worley (10 minutes) 5. Admin Report: Judge Vance Peterson & Virginia Rockwood, Dist Court (confirmed) (10 minutes) 6. Admin report Jail presentation — Lt Sparber confirmed (15 minutes) 7. Admin Report: Accomplishments Report — Mike Jackson (30 minutes) 8. Admin Report: Review of Land Use regulations — Mike Connelly/Kathy McClung (60 minutes) 9. Adult Entertainment Code Revision — Cary Driskell (10 minutes) 10. Admin Report: Fee resolution Amendments — Adult Entertainment Appeal Process — C.Driskell (10 min) 11. Admin Report: Proposed Amended 2010 TIP — Steve Worley (15 minutes) 12. Admin Report: Advance Agenda (5 minutes) Executive Session: [ *estimated meeting: 190 minutes] March 13 -17, 2010: National League of Cities, Congressional City Conference, Washington, D.C. Draft Advance Agenda 2/11/2010 9:48:09 AM Page 1 of 3 March 16, 2010 NO COUNCIL MEETING March 23, 2010, Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m. [ due date Mon. March 151 1. PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed Amended 2010 TIP — Steve Worley (15 minutes) 2. Consent Agenda: Claims, Payroll, Minutes (5 minutes) 3. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance UDC Amendment CTA 08 -09 — Marty Palaniuk (15 minutes) 4. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance UDC Amendment CTA 01 -10 — Karen Kendall (15 minutes) 5. First Reading Proposed Ordinance Regarding Adult Entertainment — Cary Driskell (20 minutes) 6. Admin Report: Advance Agenda (5 minutes) 7. Info Only: Department Reports Executive Session [*estimated meeting: 75 minutes] CONFIRMED: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 2:00 p.m: 4:30 p.m. Joint Meeting with City of Spokane Mayor and Council Tentative Topics: Animal Control March 30, 2010, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. 1. Code Enforcement Update — Kathy McClung 2. Advance Agenda Executive Session April 6, 2010, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. 1. Comp Plan Update — Greg McCormick 2. Advance Agenda Executive Session: Spokane Valley Council Chambers [due date Mon March 221 [due date Mon, March 22] (20 minutes) [due date Mon, March 291 (15 minutes) (5 minutes) April 13, 2010 Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m. jdue date Mon, April 51 1. Consent Agenda: Claims, Payroll, Minutes (5 minutes) 2. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance Adult Entertainment Appeal Process — Cary Driskell (10 minutes) 3. Proposed Amended Fee Resolution, Adult entertainment Appeal Process — Cary Driskell (10 minutes) 4. Proposed Resolution Adopting Amended 2010 TIP — Steve Worley (10 minutes) 5. Admin Report: Advance Agenda Executive Session: [ *estimated meeting: minutes] April 20, 2010, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. 1. Advance Agenda Executive Session April 27. 2010. Format MeetinL Format. 6:00 D.M. 1. Consent Agenda: Claims, Payroll, Minutes 2. Admin Report: Advance Agenda 3. Info Only: Department Reports Executive Session May 4, 2010, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. 1. Six -Year 2011 -2016 Transp. Improvement Plan — Steve Worley 2. Advance Agenda Executive Session May 11, 2010 Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m. 1. Consent Agenda: Claims, Payroll, Minutes 2. Admin Report: Advance Agenda Executive Session: [ due date Mon, April 191 [ due date Mon, April 191 (5 minutes) [due date Mon, April 261 (20 minutes) jdue date Mon, May 3] (5 minutes) [ *estimated meeting: minutes] Draft Advance Agenda 2/11/2010 9:48:09 AM Page 2 of 3 May 18, 2010, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. [ due date Mon, Mal 101 1. Advance Agenda Executive Session May 25, 2010, Format Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m. [ due date Mon, May 171 1. PUBLIC HEARING: Six -Year 2011 -2016 Transp. Improvement Plan (10 minutes) 2. Consent Agenda: Claims, Payroll, Minutes (5 minutes) 3. Admin Report: Advance Agenda 4. Info Only: Department Reports Executive Session June 1, 2010, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. [due date Mon, May 241 1. Advance Agenda (5 minutes) Executive Session June 8, 2010 Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m. [due date Mon, May 311 1. Consent Agenda: Claims, Payroll, Minutes (5 minutes) 2. Proposed Resolution Adopting Six -Year 2011 -2016 TIP — Steve Worley (10 minutes) 3. Admin Report: Advance Agenda Executive Session OTHER PENDING AND /OR UPCOMING ISSUES/MEETINGS ADA Plan Affordable Housing Participation Alternative Analysis (contracts) Bidding Contracts (SVMC 3. — bidding exceptions) Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan Budget 2011 (fall 2010) Community Development Block Grant (Fall 20 10) Concurrency Council Remote Voting: Governance Manual East Gateway Monument Structure # Hotel/Motel Grant Proposals for 2011 (Nov 20 10) Jail Project tour Law Enforcement Contract ■ Lobbyist Presentation (Gordon, Thomas, Honeywell) Outside Agencies Presentation (August) Overweight/over size vehicle ordinance Planned Action Ordinance Police Department Position Retreat, summer (June, July ?) Sheriff Office Request, Emergency Mgmt Update ■ Solid Waste Board/Govemance ■ Sprague Appleway Corridor Environ. Assessment Transportation Benefit District: (a). Establish ord.; (b) set public hearing; (c) draft resolution; (d) ballot language Transportation Impacts W1R.A, Water Protection Commitment, public education ■ = request for Council's early consideration # = Awaiting action by others * = doesn't include time for public or council comments Draft Advance Agenda 2/11/2010 9:48:09 AM Page 3 of 3 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: February 16, 2010 City Manager Sign -off: Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing ® information ® admin. report ❑ pending legislation AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Surplus Triangular Parcel 43132 adjacent to 16608 E. Broadway — Broadway Avenue Reconstruction — Moore to Flora Project ( #0088) GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Spokane Valley Municipal Code Section 3.40.070 PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Authorized Mayor to sign Fuel Tax Grant Distribution Agreement with the Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) for the design and construction of the Broadway Avenue Reconstruction — Moore to Flora Project on January 22, 2008; Adopted the 2010 -2015 Six Year TIP, Resolution 09 -009 on June 16, 2009 which included the Broadway Avenue Reconstruction — Moore to Flora Project BACKGROUND: While acquiring right -of -way (ROW) for the Broadway Avenue Reconstruction — Moore to Flora Project, ( #0088) a triangular piece of old railroad property was discovered that had not been properly transferred when adjacent property had subsequently been sold. As a result, the legal owner, Shelly White, an heir of the original owner, was unaware she owned the triangular piece until the City contacted her requesting purchase. See the attached exhibit, Surplus of Parcel 43132 The City purchased the entire triangular parcel from Ms. White on December 14, 2009 as two separate parcels: a 771 SF parcel (43B1) to be used as future Broadway Avenue ROW and the remainder 1,300 SF parcel (43132). The ten foot strip of ROW on the north edge of the property required by the street improvement project leaves a remainder too small for any future city use. The City is also purchasing ROW and drainage easements from J. Brent McKinley the owner of the adjoining property at 16608 E. Broadway. Public Works staff believes the triangular piece of old railroad ROW (parcel 43132) has no value to the city as public ROW and proposes to trade this piece to Mr. McKinley to help offset the cost of ROW being purchased from Mr. McKinley for the road project. To complete this transaction in accordance with the city's Municipal Code, Council action is required to surplus the triangular piece of property and approve trading it to Mr. McKinley. OPTIONS: Information only. RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Information only. BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Surplus and trade of the triangular parcel will help reduce the total project ROW costs. STAFF CONTACT: Steve Worley, Senior Capital Projects Engineer ATTACHMENTS: RCA Exhibit — Surplus of Parcel 43132 PARCEL 43B1, 771 S.F. I TO BE INCORPORATED INTO 77.73' BROADWAY R.O.W. PURCHASED FROM SHELLY WHITE DEC, 14, 2009 PARCEL 43132, 1,300 S.F. TO BE SURPLUSED PURCHASED FROM SHELLY WHITE 1 DEC. 14, 2009 II�G''rIRE FEf:G - - - -- 10' R.O.W. TAKE, 2,595 S.F. 15' DRAINAGE EASEMENT "A" A= 4,299.13 SQ. FT. � OWNER: J. BRENT MCKINLEY 16608 BROADWAY AVE � 45134.0307 139.50' c W N CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: February 16, 2010 City Manager Sign -off: Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing ® information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Upcoming 2010 Public Works Project Council Actions GOVERNING LEGISLATION: PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Adopted 2010 -2015 Six Year TIP on June 16, 2009, Resolution #09 -009. BACKGROUND: Attached is a list of projects Public Works staff is working on this year. This list includes projects planned to be bid for construction along with projects that will be designed this year. These projects may require future Council action in the form of bid awards, consultant agreement approvals, memorandums of understandings, etc. This project information has been posted on the city's website along with a map showing the locations of this year's construction projects. See http: / /www.spokanevalley.org /uploads /Public Works /Images/ Maps /Construction ProiectsMap.pdf OPTIONS: Information only. RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Information only. BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Budget and financial impacts will be addressed on an individual project basis. STAFF CONTACT: Steve M. Worley, Senior Capital Projects Engineer Neil Kersten, Public Works Director ATTACHMENTS: 2010 Public Works Capital Improvement Projects S 6Rane ,;,olOValley 11707 E Sprague Ave Suite 106 ♦Spokane Valley WA 99206 509.921.1000 ♦ Fax: 509.921.1008 ♦ cityhatt@spokanevalley.org CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY 2010 ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Barker Road Bridge Replacement - #0003 This on -going project that reconstructs and widens the Barker Road Bridge over the Spokane River should be completed by Spring 2010, Broadway Avenue Safety Project — (Pines (SR -27) to Park Rd.) - #0063 This project will provide safety improvements by restriping the roadway to a three -lane section with two travel lanes and a center turn lane, Sidewalk handicap ramps will be retrofitted to meet current ADA standards. This project is partially funded through a grant from TIB. Complete: Summer 2010. Sprague /Sullivan Concrete Intersection - #0065 This project will reconstruct the intersection with concrete. No widening of the roadway is proposed. The purpose of the project is to address severe rutting and deterioration of the asphalt. Sidewalk handicap ramps will be retrofitted to meet current ADA standards. This project is partially funded through a federal STP(U) grant. Complete: Summer 2010 Broadway Avenue Reconstruction (Moore Rd. to Flora Rd.) - #0088 This project will reconstruct and widen Broadway to a three -lane section (two travel lanes and a center left -turn lane) with bike lanes and sidewalks on both sides. A sanitary sewer line will be constructed at the same time to serve the surrounding residents. Curb, gutter, and stormwater facilities will also be constructed. A roundabout is proposed at the intersection of Broadway & Flora Rd. This project is partially funded through a grant from TI and should be completed by Summer 2010. Indiana Avenue Extension (3600 ft. East of Sullivan Rd. to Flora Rd.) - #0112 This project will extend Indiana to the intersection of Flora Rd and Mission Ave. The new roadway will have two travel lanes with bike lanes and a meandering pathway on both sides. A roundabout is proposed at the intersection of Mission Ave. & Flora Rd. The project is partially funded with a TIB Urban Corridor Program grant and developer contributions. Complete: Summer 2010. Broadway /Sullivan Concrete Intersection - #0114 This project will reconstruct the intersection with concrete. No widening of the roadway is proposed. The purpose of the project is to address severe rutting of the asphalt. Sidewalk handicap ramps will be retrofitted to meet current ADA standards. This project is partially funded through a grant from STA and should be complete by Summer 2010. Sprague Avenue ITS - #0133 Install fiber optic cable and signal interconnect on Sprague Ave. between University and Evergreen. Complete: Fall 2010. 44th Avenue Pathway- Woodruff Rd. to Sands Rd. - #0054 Under staff design. The project will add a pedestrian path and two bike lanes from Woodruff Road to Sands Rd. The project is partially funded by a Federal SAFETEA -LU Transportation Enhancement Program grant. Complete: Summer 2010. ROAD DESGN PROJECTS: Argonne Road ITS (1 -90 to Trent) — #0060 This project will provide improvements to the traffic signals, add a northbound Right Turn Lane at Montgomery, and make minor modifications to the Argonne /Knox Intersection to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion. The project is partially funded by a Federal CMAQ grant. Park Rd Reconstruction — Broadway Ave to Indiana Ave - #0069 This project will reconstruct and widen Park Road to a three -lane urban street with sidewalks, bike lanes, curbs, gutters and associated drainage systems. This project is partially funded through a federal STP(U) grant. 2009 ADA Sidewalk Ramp Improvements - #0127 This project will improve the sidewalk curb cuts to meet ADA requirements in three various locations: Dishman -Mica Road (8 to Appleway), Montgomery Road (Argonne Road to Carlisle Road) and Euclid Road (Sullivan to Flora). Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program will fund the projects. Complete: Summer 2010. ECONOMIC STIMULUS PROJECTS: Sprague Avenue Resurfacing Project — Phase II - Evergreen to Sullivan - #0115 The design is complete for this project. A 2" grind and inlay will be completed on the entire roadway surface from Evergreen to Sullivan. The project is being designed in anticipation that additional Federal economic stimulus funding will be available for construction. SPOKANE COUNTY 2010 SEWER PROJECTS IN SPOKANE VALLEY: Corbin: This basin includes the area north of Sprague Avenue and south of the Appleway Ave. between Greenacres Road to the west and Hodges Road to the east. Cronk: This basin includes the area north of Cataldo Avenue and south of the Mission Ave. between Barker Road to the west and Hodges Road to the east. South Greenacres: This basin includes the area north of Wellesley Avenue and south of Sanson Ave. between McDonald Road to the west and Barker Road to the east. West Farms: This basin includes the area north of 1 -90 Avenue and south of the Spokane River between Flora Road to the west and Barker Road to the east. CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: 2 -16 -10 City Manager Sign -off: Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing ® information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Information Only — Sheriff's Community Service Program GOVERNING LEGISLATION: PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: None BACKGROUND: Before 2010, Spokane County and the Sheriff's Office provided several options to sitting in jail for inmates awaiting trial or after sentencing, including work release for those who had jobs, in- custody work crew for those inmates without jobs who wanted to work, and electronic home monitoring (ankle GPS unit). Additionally, there were other programs designed to reduce inmate recidivism by providing drug /alcohol treatment and life skills training (how to effectively seek employment, anger management, time management, parenting, etc) Due to severe budget constraints recently, Spokane County eliminated or suspended all of these programs except Geiger work crews. The County utilizes these work crews for many jobs, such as cleaning Avista Baseball stadium at the Fairgrounds, cleaning the Fairgrounds, picking up trash and weed - whacking along rights -of -way, maintaining the grounds at the County Courthouse co nplex, and similar uses. Because the programs listed above were good alternatives to incarceration, and because of the effects of some other programs recently implemented (early case resolution for example), the average daily population at the jail dropped from around 1,100 at Geiger and the jail to around 900 at the end of 2009. The budget issues also forced Spokane County to close one of the buildings at Geiger, which reduced their capacity even further. The jail /Geiger population on February 4, 2010 was around 775. The Sheriff's Office recognizes it needs to work hard to keep the population down with the elimination of so many effective programs, and any new efforts have to have zero to minimal cost to even be considered. With that in mind, the Sheriff's Office drafted a new community service program that is scheduled to begin February 16, 2010 for qualifying misdemeanor inmates from Spokane County and Spokane Valley. A person is qualified to participate based on their criminal history and the seriousness of the crime for which they have been recently convicted. The program is based closely on when in use in Clark County for many years, and which is considered to be very successful. As part of sentencing, the judge would have to determine if somebody is qualified for the program, then authorize the inmate to participate in it, and it is not mandatory. There is a $40 fee that must be paid at the intake. This is anticipated to be the first step in a several step process of implementing new programs. The next step, if this is successful, would be to potentially implement an out -of- custody work crew program to work off fines, perhaps at an hourly rate similar to minimum wage. The type of work would likely be similar to what in- custody work crews perform, as outlined in the second paragraph, above. Staff will update the Council in the future when new information is gained about the program. OPTIONS: N/A RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: N/A BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Anticipated to be revenue neutral. STAFF CONTACT: Cary P. Driskell, Deputy City Attorney ATTACHMENTS: Sheriff's Community Service Program Proposal Spokane County Sheriffs Office Detention Services Sheriffs Community Service Program Proposal Background: Incarcerating convicted offenders in jails and prisons serves many community goals: While in custody defendants can't continue to victimize the community. Defendants are held accountable for their criminal conduct, and this punishment, in theory, deters future criminal behavior. Nevertheless, the economic costs to build and maintain new jails and other incarceration facilities have caused the Spokane County criminal justice leadership to investigate other non - custodial sentencing alternatives that are consistent with the goals of community safety, offender accountability, and rehabilitation of the offender. Proposal Presently, when defendants are adjudicated, guilty sentences are imposed by judges. These sentences include the following components: fines and costs, jail and sometimes rehabilitation programming such as alcohol and drug counseling, and domestic violence perpetrator treatment programming. Today, only the judges have the discretion to authorize a defendant enrollment in a program in lieu of incarceration, to serve his or her sentence in electronic monitoring, work crew, or work - release. The primary objectives of this proposal are twofold: first, to design and implement an additional sentencing alternative, specifically, an out of custody 'community service program. Second, to authorize the Spokane County Sheriff's Office, with judicially established objective standards and parameters, to convert a defendant's jail sentence to one or more sentencing alternatives (pending). The following are the current sentencing alternatives in Spokane County: • Incarceration in either detention facility • In- custody work crew Sheriff's Community Service Program: Offenders may enter the program from an out -of- custody status' as instructed . by the sentencing court. These offenders will be given a specific date to report to the Sheriffs Community Service Program (SCSP) (Located at Geiger Corrections). •The. sentencing court will send a copy of offender information electronically to the SCSP. Contact Information: Rose Wing — STAR RMWingna spokanecounty.org Office: 477 -1532 Fax: 477 -1524 Mail: Attention: Sheriff s Community Service Program P.O. Box 19202 Spokane, WA 99219 Offenders will receive court paper work ordering them to contact the SCSP within 48 hours to arrange an intake.. The offender will call the SCSP' to arrange their report date /time. Once the offender reports, a brief orientation and intake will be conducted. If the offender fails to contact SCSP within 48 hours of the court referral, SCSP will issue a letter to the courts notifying them of the failure to comply. Offenders will be notified of their community service obligations and the timeline for its completion. Offenders will be referred into the community for volunteer work. Work locations will consist of local non - profit organizations and government agencies qualifying under the 501(c) (3), (4) designation. It will be the offender's responsibility to locate a qualifying community service agency within two weeks 'of placement on the program. It will be the offender's responsibility to ensure that their community service time is completed by the court ordered date. It will be the offender's responsibility to ensure that verification of completed community service hours is received by the SCSP administrator. Offenders will be required to supply verification from the non -profit agency to confirm, the completed community service hours. This will require a written notification on official letterhead from that agency. This can be sent electronically, through the mail or fax. The SCSP will monitor offenders in completing their community service sanction, and any failures to report or other rule violations. If an offender fails to complete.the court ordered community service, the SCSP will issue a letter to the courts notifying them of the failure to comply. Offenders must pay an initial administrative fee of $40 per charge at intake. Please note: Failure to contact SCSP within 48 hours of court referral will result in SCSP sending notification back to the sentencing court. Failure to complete the required community service hours by the court ordered date will result in notification to the court for non- compliance. Adjustments in report dates or extensions can only be granted by the sentencing court. SPOKANE COUNTY SHERIFFS COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM COURTESY REFERRAL FORM TO: ANY NON - PROFIT AGENCY FROM: SPOKANE COUNTY SHERIFF COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM MUST BE A NOT FOR PROFIT P.O. BOX 19202 ORGANIZATION THAT USES TAX CODE: SPOKANE, WA 99219 501(c) (3) (4) PHONE: 509 - 477 -1532 FAX: 509- 477 -1524 EMAIL: RMWing(a spokanecounty.orQ Referral Date: Total Hours Due: Client: Program Fee Collected: DOB: CHARGE (S) CASE # OBLIGATED HOURS DEADLINE DATE EXAMPLES OF NOT FOR PROFIT AGENCIES: HOMELESS SHELTERS, FOOD BANK, RED CROSS, ANIMAL, SHELTERS, CHURCH GROUPS, CHARITY ORGANIZATIONS VERIFICATION OF COMPLETED HOURS MUST BE PROVIDED ON LETTERHEAD OF YOUR CHOSEN AGENCY AND SUBMITTED TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM BY THE DEADLINE LISTED ABOVE. THIS MAY BE SUBMITTED BY MAIL, FAX OR E -MAIL. FAILURE TO COMPLETE HOURS BY THE DEADLINE PROVIDED WILL RESULT IN A NOTIFICATION TO THE COURT FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY. PARTICIPANT SIGNATURE DATE WITNESS SIGNATURE DATE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action 16, 2010 City Manager Sign -off: ly: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation ❑ executive session AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Council Check -in GOVERNING LEGISLATION: PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: BACKGROUND: This is an opportunity for Councilmembers to mention topics of general interest, and as a mechanism to improve communications among council and staff. OPTIONS: RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS: STAFF CONTACT: /_ ar_Ty:hT11:11►116y1 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: February 16, 2010 City Manager Sign -off: Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information ® admin. report ❑ pending legislation AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Amended 2010 Legislative Agenda GOVERNING LEGISLATION: PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Council adopted the 2010 Legislative Agenda on October 13, 2010. BACKGROUND: Annually, the Council considers various legislative topics to determine how best to protect and promote the interests of the City. A motion to adopt the 2010 Legislative Agenda was brought before Council on October 13, 2010 and was passed. Council members attended the Legislative Conference in Olympia in January 2010 and the Legislative Agenda was discussed with the lobbyist at the Winter Retreat on February 9, 2010. Revisions to the Legislative Agenda have been made as per Council request. OPTIONS: 1. Provide the revised agenda to the lobbyist. 2. Provide the agenda with additional revisions. 3. Take no action. RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Consensus to provide the amended 2010 Legislative Agenda to our lobbyist (Gordon, Thomas, Honeywell). BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS: No direct impact. If the bill passes it could result in lower cost in responding to public records requests. STAFF CONTACT: Mike Jackson ATTACHMENTS: Amended 2010 Legislative Agenda S m 000,*�, p6laike ,,;0 W IN The following is the draft amended legislative agenda for consideration of Council adoption: Princiule Items of Interest: 1.) Street utility enabling legislation: Council has seen several presentations regarding Spokane City Councilman Al French's proposed street utility legislation and has previously shown support of the legislation. The proposal enables legislation to allow local control and determination by city councils and local electorates to decide if it is a tool they want to use in their community to attend to street maintenance functions. 2.) Increased state funding for the 911 system: Rates applied to telephone and other bills that generate revenue for the 911 systems are set by state legislature and have not been revised for a long time. Many 911 centers are advising their constituents that they are not able to hold a budget below the current revenues and have expressed a need for state relief. 3.) Seek $300,000 for the acquisition of park land adjacent to the Park Road pool and Centennial Middle School. Spokane Valley has a population of 89,440 people but only 172 acres of public parks — drastically below the 6.25 - 10.5 acres /1,OOOpopulation (559 – 938 acres) specified in the Parks Master Plan. Spokane Valley has successfully partnered with the State Legislature in the acquisition and development of Greenacres Park, adjacent to Central Valley School District's future elementary school. We want to ask the Capital Budget Committee for support in replicating our success in co- locating public assets in under - served and economically distressed neighborhoods. 4.) Law Enforcement District enabling legislation: Law enforcement needs and resources vary in jurisdictions across the state like those for fire prevention and suppression. More tools are needed to best consolidate, deploy and pay for law enforcement services. Use of fire districts has proven to be a viable system for the provision of essential public services and many jurisdictions may derive benefit from providing law enforcement services under a similar system. 5) Securing state funding for statewide communications interoperability infrastructure: Locally the citizens have approved a sales tax increase that includes 1 /10 of 1% for communication equipment; however, the revenue is insufficient to fund all five items within that initiative. Interoperability is a statewide concern and according to the Association of Washington Cities, there is a $400 million problem to be resolved. 6) Reasonable legislation related to the "cap and trade" provisions of climate control regulations under consideration: Council has heard repeated reports on the climate control and change regulations being discussed in Olympia as well as Washington D.C., using the term "cap and trade" in reference to efforts to reduce our carbon footprint. We want to be aware of the options under consideration for regulatory enactment. 7) Access to enhanced state fuel purchasing power. We have a desire to determine if there is a way to access enhanced state fuel purchasing power related to the large amount of fuel purchased by state, county and city organizations to operate government vehicles. Exploration of methods that aggregate governmental purchasing power that may drive down the cost of the fuel purchases is warranted. 8.) Provide support for the Association of Washington Cities' legislative agenda items that serve the best interests of the City of Spokane Valley. Nnnknna Vnllov 9010 Amended T,ecislative Agenda Page 1 of2 9.) Support Public Records Request legislation. This legislation would allow the citizens who make public records requests to be directed to an internet address where the responsive records can be found on the City's website while making provisions for citizens without internet access. The legislation would provide for a voluntary conference between the City and its citizens to clarify the request, which could be considered by the court in any subsequent litigation. Spokane Valley 2010 Amended Legislative Agenda Page 2 of 2 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date;; February 16, 2010 City Manager Sign -off: Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation ® executive session AGENDA ITEM TITLE: EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pending Litigation [RCW 42.30.110(i)] GOVERNING LEGISLATION: PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: BACKGROUND: OPTIONS: RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to adjourn into executive session for approximately minutes to discuss Pending Litigation; and that no action is anticipated thereafter. BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS: STAFF CONTACT: ATTACHMENTS: