2010, 09-07 Study SessionAGENDA
SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION FORMAT
Tuesday, September 7, 2010 6:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11707 East Sprague Avenue, First Floor
(Please Silence Your Cell Phones During the Meeting)
DISCUSSION LEADER SUBJECT /ACTIVITY GOAL
Ken Thompson Social Service Agencies, Outside Grants Presentations
a. Spokane Co. Animal Protection Services (SCRAPS) h. Project Access
b. Big Brothers, Big Sisters i. Spokane Soccer Club
c. Changepoint J. Spokane Valley Arts Council
d. Coalition of the Responsible Disabled k. Spokane Valley Heritage Museum
e. Community Minded Television 1. Spokane Valley Meals on Wheels
f. Eastpoint Church in. Spokane Valley Partners
g. Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council (GSSAC) n. Starlight Children's Foundation
2. Lori Barlow Zone Districts Code Text Amendments:
Gateway Commercial Avenue, and
Gateway Commercial Center
3. Mike Jackson Presentation of Preliminary Budget
4. Neil Kersten Public Works Enhancement Projects
5. Cary Driskell Water District Easement
6. Mayor Towey City Manager Contract
7. Mayor Towey Transportation Benefit District
8. Mayor Towey Ad Hoc Committee for Economic Development
9. Mayor Towey Advance Agenda
Discussion /Information
Discussion /Information
Discussion/Information
Discussion /Information
Discussion / Information
Discussion /Information
Discussion /Information
Discussion /Information
10 Information Only (will not be discussed or reported):
(a) Graffiti Abatement Program; (b) Legislative Agenda Item; (c) Park Road Grade Separation Project
11.
Mayor Towey
Council Check in
Discussion /Information
12.
Mike Jackson
City Manager Comments
Discussion/Information
ADJOURN
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: Sept 7, 2010 & Sept 14, 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: Outside Agency Requests for Funding
September 7, 2010
September 14, 2010
Outside Agency Presentations
Economic Development Agencies
a. Spokane Co. Animal Protection Services (SCRAPS)
1. Greater Spokane Valle- Chamber
b. Big Brothers, Big Sisters
2. Greater Spokane, Inc.
c. Changepoint
3. International Trade Alliance
d. Coalition of the Responsible Disabled
4. Global Trade Services PS
e. Community- Minded Television
5. HUB Sports Center
f. Eastpoint Church
g. Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council (GSSAC)
h. Project Access
i. Spokane Soccer Club
j. Spokane Valley Arts Council
k. Spokane Valley Heritage Museum
1. Spokane Valley Meals on Wheels
m.Spokane Vallev Partners
n. Starlight Children's' Foundation
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: City budgeting practices.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
economic development agencies, with a
requests from a total of nineteen agencies
development agencies.
Proposals were requested from social service and
due date of 4 p.m. August 6, 2010. We received
: fourteen social service agencies and five economic
BACKGROUND: The City has been providing partial funding for public services and economic
development agencies since the City's incorporation in 2003. The proposed budget for 2011
includes $159,000 for this purpose, which may be distributed as Council deems appropriate.
Each agency has been invited to make a five - minute presentation, with Social Service Agencies
presenting September 7, and Economic Development Agencies presenting September 14,
2010. The matter is set for a motion consideration at the September 28, 2010 council meeting.
OPTIONS: Council discretion concerning funding.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Councilmembers are asked to submit their funding
recommendations to Finance Director Ken Thompson no later than end of day Monday,
September 20; after which Mr. Thompson will present the combined information and allocation
averages at the September 28 Council meeting for Council's final funding allocation
determination.
BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
STAFF CONTACT: Ken Thompson
ATTACHMENTS:
Spreadsheets showing list of funding requests with history of funding allocations.
(See separate notebook for individual grant proposals)
Outside Agency Grant Applicants for 2011 Funding
SOCIAL SERVICES Amount Amount Funding
Requested for Recommended Allocated in
2011 2010
Big Brothers Big Sisters $ 9,522 $ $ 5,000
Changepoint
$
5,000
$
Coalition of the Responsible
$
13,472
$
Disabled
Community Minded Television '
$
50,133
$
Eastpoint Church
$
1,400
$
Greater Spokane Substance Abuse
$
10,000
$
Council (GSSAC)
Project Access
$
20,000
$ $
Spokane County Regional Animal
$
35,000
$
Protection Service (SCRAPS)
Spokane Soccer Club
$
50,000
$
Spokane Valley Arts Council
$
10,000
$ $
Spokane Valley Heritage Museum
$
2,190
Spokane Valley Partners
$
30,000
$ $
Starlight Childrens Foundation
Valley Meals on Wheels
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of $
Commerce
Greater Spokane Incorporated $
International Trade Alliance $
Global Trade Services PS $
The HUB Sport Center $
TOTAL
$ 14,500
7,500 $ $
19,000 $ $
60,000 $ $
25,000
$
18,000
$
14,500
$
395,217
20,000
Proposed use of funds
Mentor background checks & screenings, orientation & training, staff salaries, support services
to sustain matches beyond the 12 month period.
Educational advertising expenses: signs, brochures, posters, bill boards, press and media.
Staff salary, rent and utilities, phone /internet, mileage, and admin costs for the CORD program
To provide skills training workshops, housing assistance, financial education, basic health and
wellness education.
Cameras, office supplies, production equipment (cameras, micro phones),software.
2 laptops for the purposes of computer training, aiding single parents in creating resumes,
applying for jobs, checking their child's grades online and communicating with teachers
Advertising, supplies, and transportation for Spokane Valley Youth Leading Change Project
outreach program.
20,000 for pharmaceuticals, durable medical equipment, transportation services, translation
services and operation cost.
Rugged Vehicle Laptops for Animal Protection Vehicles
15,000 to provide scholarships for players having financial difficulties, 25,000 for marketing
SCC events including 2 major tournaments occurring in Spokane Valley, field improvements
and maintenance, and 10,000 to provide free parking for participants
6,000 700 for insurance, 3500 for artist showcase, 1000 for administrative support, 1500 for website
maintenance, 2300 for brochures, mailing, printing, and 1000 for bronze sculpture placement.
Office equipment: a computer able to support a large searchable data base, a scanner used to
add documents to the data base, external hard drive, disk, and a printer
25,000 Providing comprehensive social and emergency services to low income households, seniors in
need, and families facing temporary setbacks.
Hospital Happenings and Great Escapes which provide outings, entertainment programs, and
recreational activities for hospitalized children and their families.
6,500 2,000 meals to senior citizens of the City of Spokane Valley.
20,000 Advertising, creation of new resource materials, data analysis and consultant services,
continued membership in the National Business Incubator Association.
60,000 Recruitment, retention, and expansion actvities including mailings, marketing, communication,
visits to sites and Spokane Valley properties.
Assisting local businesses with market research and development, providing them guidance
with regard to import and export compliance issues.
Trade development advising and consulting services to Spokane Valley businesses.
12,000 for utlity cost and a basketball shot clock 2,500.
$ 142,500
Total amt requested for 2011 $ 395,217
Total available funds for 2011
Use Comcast $150,000?
Budget Requests from Outside Agencies
OUTSIDE AGENCIES
04 Apply 04 Funded 05 Apply
05 Funded 06 Apply
06 Funded 07 Apply
07 Funded 08 Apply 08 Funded 09 Apply
09 Funded 10 Apply
10 Fundec 11 Apply
11 Fundec Agency Totals
Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Wa.
25,000
0
0
Arc of Spokane
5,000
0
0
Arts Council, Spokane Valley
10,000
5,000
12,000
5,000
14,000
5,000
10,000
6,000
10,000
21,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters
8,500
7,000
2,500
9,974
3,000
10,280
4,000
10,184
5,000
9,522
14,500
Centennial Trail, Friends of
1,000
0
0
Center Pointe
1,500
0
0
Change point
5,000
Chase Youth Commission
60,000
2,000
10,000
1,000
3,000
3,000
Coalition of Responsible Disabled (CORD)
20,500
0
29,825
0
13,414
0
13,472
0
Community Minded Television
25,000
0
50,133
0
Daisy Girl Scouts
107
0
0
Eastpoint Church
1,400
Greater Spokane Substance Abuse
8,500
2,500
8,500
50o
10,000
3,000
Hearth Homes
150,000
0
10,000
0
0
Heritage Museum
2,190
Institute for Systems Medicine
100,000
0
0
Pet Savers
25,000
0
0
Project Access
102,000
25,000
25,000
25,000
35,000
30
30,000
30
25,000
15
25,000
20
20,000
145,000
SCRAPS
35,000
Spokane Soccer Club
50,000
Spokane Valley Meals on Wheels
8,200
1,000
2,500
2
5,000
5,500
5,400
5,500
6,500
6
7,500
21,000
Spokane Valley Partners (Community Center)
4,000
4,000
14,283
4,000
14,823
7
5,000
5
20,000
20
20,000
11
35,000
25
30,000
76,000
Starlight Children's Foundation
14,500
Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery
5,000
0
0
*Youth Activities (per the 2006 mtg, Big Bro.Chase)
2,000
2,000
OUTSIDE AGENCIES Economic Development
Connect Northwest
25,000
0
0
Economic Dev Commission
100,000
56,000
175,000
55,000
90,000
65,000
65,000
65,000
12,000
4,000
15,000
3,000
247,000
Global Trade Services, PS
18,000
Greater Spokane, Inc.
65,000
65,000
65,000
64,000
65,000
60,000
60,000
189,000
HUB Sports Center
14,500
Inland NW Women's Business Center
10,000
0
0
International Trade Alliance
35,000
14,000
35,000
14,000
35,000
16,000
35,000
20,000
35,000
25,000
40,000
26,000
25,000
115,000
Spokane Neighborhood Economic Dev.
0
Spokane Site Selector
21,000
21,000
17,662
16,500
37,500
Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce
15,500
5,500
30,000
20,000
19,000
25,500
TOTALS
302,000
100,000
267,483
100,000
186,430
120,000
289,500
130,000
233,974
151,000
446,167
156,000
236,598
142,500
395,217
899,500
Prepared by Chris Bainbridge 09/02/2010 Page 1
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: September 8, 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: Proposed Code Text amendments to the Sprague and Appleway
Corridors Subarea Plan (SARP) as follows:
Chapter 2.0.1 (Applicability). Add language that exempts accessory structures from meeting
frontage coverage requirements, minimum height requirements, or maximum setbacks, but
requires the accessory structure to meet architectural standards on existing developed sites.
Chapter 2.1.5 Gateway Commercial Avenue Zone. Modify the table to allow restricted office
uses, that include accounting, insurance, legal services, and other uses deemed by the
Community Development Director to be complementary to auto sales (Table section 2.2.2.
Building Use); modify the maximum front street setback along Sprague Avenue from 30' up to
100' (Table section 2.2.7 Front Street Setback); and eliminate the minimum percentage
coverage requirement (Table section 2.2.12 Frontage Coverage).
Chapter 2.1.6 Gateway Commercial Center Zone. Modify the table to allow restricted office
uses, that include accounting, insurance, legal services, and other uses deemed by the
Community Development Director to be complementary to auto sales (Table section 2.2.2.
Building Use).
Section 2.2.2(f) Gateway Commercial Center Retail (Building Use). Add language that exempts
vehicle sales uses from maximum front street setback and lot frontage coverage requirements,
and clarify that gas stations are exempt from those same requirements.
Section 2.6.1(2)(7) Standards (Signage Regulations). Modify the language to increase the area
allowed for Wall Signs from 15% up to 25% of the wall area and clarify that the sign area is
allowed per wall.
Section 2.6.2(3) Standards (Wall Signs). Retain the language that limits wall sign placement to
the area below the 2n floor.
Section 2.6.2(6) Standards (Freestanding Signs). Modify the language to allow freestanding
signs on sites other than those along Sprague Avenue, and allow dual frontage lots to have a
maximum of one free - standing sign per street frontage.
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: SVMC 19.30.040- Development Regulation Text Amendments
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: None
BACKGROUND: The Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan was adopted on June
16 2009 and became effective on October 15 2009. Earlier this year council directed staff to
conduct a zone by zone review of the Subarea Plan to determine if changes are necessary to
better serve the public interests. The review process for each zoning district included a study
session with the council, a public meeting with the property owners, and a follow -up meeting
with council to determine which changes staff should proceed with.
The first zoning districts reviewed were the Gateway Commercial Avenue and Gateway
Commercial Center Zones. Council review was conducted on May 18 2010, and a public
meeting was conducted on May 20 2010. Comments received at the meeting were forwarded
to the Council on June 8 th where Council directed staff to proceed with the formal code text
amendment process. A motion formalizing the direction was passed on June 15, 2010. The
code text amendments under consideration are a result of this process.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on August 26 and has recommended
that the amendments, with one exception, be approved either as proposed or with slight
modifications incorporated as indicated above and in the attached exhibits. The Commission
recommended that the amendment to Section 2.6.2(3) regarding wall sign location be denied.
ANALYSIS: See attached Staff Report
OPTIONS: Consensus to proceed to first reading of the ordinance or provide staff direction
regarding modifications.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Consensus to proceed with first reading of ordinance
BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS: None.
STAFF CONTACT: Lori Barlow, AICP, Associate Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Staff Report
2. SARP Chapter 2.0.1 (Applicability).
3. SARP Chapter 2.1.5 (Table 2.2.) Gateway Commercial Avenue Zone.
4. SARP Chapter 2.1.6 (Table 2.2) Gateway Commercial Center Zone.
5. SARP Section 2.2.2(1)(e) Gateway Commercial Center Retail (Building Use).
6. SARP Section 2.6.1(2)(7) Standards (Signage Regulations).
7. SARP Section 2.6.2(3) Standards (Wall Signs).
8. SARP Section 2.6.2(6) Standards (Freestanding Signs).
9. Power Point Presentation
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
S po ne
STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION TO THE
..;oO Valley PLANNING COMMISSION
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STAFF REPORT DATE: AUGUST 19, 2010
HEARING DATE AND LOCATION: August 26, 2010, beginning at 6:00 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall Council
Chambers, 11707 East Sprague Avenue, Suite 101, Spokane Valley, Washington 99206.
PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION: Zoning code text amendments to the following sections of the Sprague Appleway Corridors
Subarea Plan: 1) Chapter 2.0.1 (Applicability) Identify what regulations pertain to Accessory Structures; 2) Chapter 2.1.5
Gateway Commercial Avenue District Zone) Update table (Building Use) to allow limited office uses, eliminate the
maximum front street setback, and eliminate the minimum frontage coverage percentage; 3) Table 2.1.6 (Gateway
Commercial Center District Zone) Update table (Building Use) to allow limited office uses; 4) Chapter 2.2.2(e) (Gateway
commercial Avenue) to exempt vehicle sales from front street setback and frontage coverage requirements; and 5) Chapter
2.6 (Signage Regulations) increase wall mounted signage area allowed up to 25% of the wall area, allow wall signs to be
placed above the 1S floor of the building, and allow 1 freestanding sign per street frontage.
This proposal is considered a non - project action under RCW 43.21C.
PROPOSAL LOCATION: The proposal affects all properties located within the area regulated by the Sprague and
Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan.
APPLICANT: City of Spokane Valley
APPROVAL CRITERIA: Title 17 (General Provisions) and Title 21 (Environmental Controls) of the SVMC.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATION: No specific recommendation is provided. The Planning Division recommended
approval of the SARP and therefore is not providing a recommendation to approve or deny the city initiated proposed
text amendments. Instead the Planning Division recommends that the Planning Commission consider the outcome of
each code text amendment to determine if the desired result will be achieved through code implementation. However,
in the case of clarifying the regulations applicable to Accessory Structures, since it was not contemplated in the code,
staff recommends approval.
STAFF PLANNER: LORI BARLOw, AICP, Associate Planner, Community Development Department
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1: Draft Amendments
Exhibit 2: SEPA Determination
Exhibit 3: Comments received from the Community Meeting conducted on May 20, 2010
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A. BACKGROUND INFO
The Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan was adopted on June 16 2009 and became effective on October
15 2009. Earlier this year council directed staff to conduct a zone by zone review of the Subarea Plan to determine if
changes are necessary to better serve the public interests. The review process for each zoning district included a study
session with the council, a public meeting with the property owners, and a follow -up meeting with council to determine
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which changes staff should proceed with. The proposed changes will be processed in one of two ways. If the
amendment is consistent with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan (PLAN) it will be sent to the Planning
Commission as a code text amendment. If the proposed change conflicts with the Comprehensive Plan, then the issue
will be held until the city processes all the proposed changes to the Plan during the annual Comprehensive Plan
Amendment process. The Plan may not be changed more than once a year pursuant to state law.
The first zoning districts reviewed were the Gateway Commercial Avenue and Gateway Commercial Center Zones.
Since both zones were designed to support the auto sales and service industry, and contained similar regulations, they
were reviewed together. Council review was conducted on May 18 2010, and a public meeting was conducted on
May 20 2010. The meeting was attended by approximately 35 people. Comments received at the meeting were
forwarded to the Council on June 8"' where Council directed staff to proceed with the formal code text amendment
process. A motion formalizing the direction was passed on June 15, 2010. The code text amendments under
consideration are a result of this process.
B. APPLICATION PROCESSING
Chapter 17.80 Permit Processing Procedures in the SVMC. The following summarizes key application procedures for
the proposal.
Date of Published Notice of Public Hearing:
August 6, 2010
Issuance of a Determination of Non - Significance (DNS):
August 6, 2010
End of Appeal Period for DNS:
August 20, 2010
C. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS SPECIFIC TO SEPA
Findings:
Pursuant to Title 21 (Environmental Controls) of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC), the lead agency has
determined that this proposal does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030 (2) (c). The Planning Division issued
a Determination of Non - Significance (DNS) on August 6, 2010, for the proposal. This decision was made after
review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency.
Conclusion(s):
The procedural requirements of the State Environmental Policy Act and Title 21 of the SVMC have been fulfilled by
the submittal of the required SEPA Checklist, and the issuance of the City's threshold determination consisting of a
Determination of Non - Significance (DNS). No appeals have been received at the time of this report. The appeal
period will close August 20, 2010.
D. INTENT OF THE SPRAGUE AND APPLEWAY CORRIDORS SUBAREA PLAN (SARP)
Book L Community Intent
Book I sets forth what the community aspires to achieve and describes the physical outcomes that the SARP is
intended to orchestrate as new investment creates change. Book I is essentially the comprehensive plan policy
basis for the SARP and is considered a part of the PLAN.
Book IL Development Regulations
Book II is the implementation of the policy direction established in Book I and contains the Development
Regulations that govern all future public and private development actions in the area covered by the SARP.
Book III: City Actions
Book III outlines the City's role in the redevelopment of the Sprague and Appleway corridor by identifying
strategic public investments within the SARP area that will implement policy direction from Book I of the
SARP
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Prior to the adoption of SARP, a market analysis was conducted that concluded that the Sprague /Appleway corridor
had a surplus of commercial property. The SARP was developed with the intention to transform the corridor from the
linear commercial strip that has fallen out of favor with market trends to a pattern of centers, boulevard and avenue
segments consistent with contemporary consumer and investor preferences. The Centers and Segments have a
distinct market and focus. The City Center offers commercial goods and services that cater to the entire city in a
pedestrian oriented city center. Neighborhood Centers cater to neighborhood retail and services servicing areas only
within a short drive. Both centers are characterized by clusters of shops, activity, mix, and intensity. The segments
portion would be distinguished by cohesive building types, frontage landscaping and dominant uses. The Gateway
Commercial Segment is intended to continue to "enhance its position" as a regional Auto Row, and the Mixed Use
Avenue would focus on a mix of workplace, commercial and high density residential uses. The majority of the code
amendments in this report are proposed within the Gateway Commercial Avenue (GCA) and Gateway Commercial
Center (GCC) zone. The amendments regarding signage and accessory structures are SARP wide.
The intent of the Gateway Commercial Zones is to enhance and support auto sales and services. The GCA district
allows for vehicle display space between the building and sidewalk while keeping the buildings within 30' of the back
of sidewalk. Building Uses are limited to uses considered to be compatible with auto sales and services, and the car
oriented design of the streetscape such as medium box stores, and commercial sales and services. The GCC zone
supports and complements the Avenue district by fostering a pedestrian oriented environment for restaurants,
entertainment, and recreational uses. Physically the zone differs from the Avenue district in that the buildings are
situated closer to the sidewalks with a greater presence at the street due to a greater frontage coverage requirement.
Vehicle display is not allowed between the building and the sidewalk. The building form is established by the use of
minimum and maximum values. Maximum front setbacks and minimum frontage coverage requirements ensure that
buildings frame the Sprague street frontage. Office uses are not included in the Gateway Commercial Districts.
Office uses are generally considered compatible with high density residential development and are routinely used as
buffers between commercial uses and low density residential development. A broad range of office uses are allowed
within all other SARP zones.
The proposed amendment would eliminate the maximum front setback and minimum building frontage coverage
requirement in the GCA District Zone along Sprague Avenue, exempt the car sales uses from the minimum frontage
coverage requirements and maximum front setback requirements within the GCC Zone, and allow office uses that are
complementary to auto sales and services within both zoning districts. The amendment would not allow front
parking lots along Sprague Avenue.
Accessory structures were not specifically called out in the subarea plan, as it assumed that new development would
meet all requirements and that regulations applicable to existing development would be determined by the
applicability section of the code. The proposed amendment clarifies that accessory structures proposed on existing
developed sites are only required to meet applicable architectural codes.
The signage regulations in the SARP strengthened architectural standards and attempted to reduce visual clutter by
reducing the number of pole signs, monument signs, and wall signage areas allowed. The proposed amendment
would increase the number of pole signs, and the wall sign area, to be consistent with the current Spokane Valley
Municipal Code.
Comments from the public meeting indicated that car dealers utilize the area for display purposes and that the
maximum setback and minimum building frontage coverage requirements should be eliminated in any district where
car sales were allowed. Comments also indicated that signage limits may be an issue for car dealers when the dealers
are required to meet franchise requirements.
E. STAFF FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS SPECIFIC TO THE CODE TEXT AMENDMENT
1. COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE 17 (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF THE SPOKANE VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE
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Findings:
Section 17.80.150(F) of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) provides approval criteria that must be
considered when the City amends the SVMC or the Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan. The criteria are
listed below followed by staff comments.
1. The proposed text amendments are consistent with the applicable provisions of the Comprehensive Plan and
Book L Community Intent of the Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan.
Staff Response The City of Spokane Valley has adopted goals and policies consistent with the GMA and
the City of Spokane Valley's Comprehensive Plan. The proposed text amendments are consistent with the
City's adopted Comprehensive Plan and Book L Community Intent of the Sprague and Appleway
Corridors Subarea Plan. However, the outcome of each code text amendment should be considered to
ensure that the code text amendment is consistent with expectations. A brief discussion of the outcomes is
provided below following the identification of goals and policies. The applicable goals and policies are
listed:
SARP Goals and Policies
6) Protect and enhance Auto Row
a) Land Use and Development
Use land use and development policy to promote further clustering of new auto
sales and restricting used car sales to limit the dilution of the specialized Auto Row
segment with non auto -sales related uses. Support the development of
complementary destination uses that enhance the convenience and experience of
shopping for automobiles within Auto Row. Use transportation improvements to
unlock the potential of the northern frontage. Emphasize district gateways and
introduce shared parking lots to make way - finding and business access easier for
visitors.
b) Visibility and Identity
Strengthen architectural and signage standards to reduce visual clutter and promote
a coherent Auto Row identity. As resources allow, work with dealerships and other
Auto Row stakeholders to finance street improvements that enhance the visibility,
visual quality and convenience of Auto Row.
7) Employ "form- based" development regulations.
Establish development regulations that are composed to achieve the envisioned
physical form — the pattern of Centers and Segments described in earlier sections —
for the Corridors. Rather than using policy to separate land uses, focus development
regulations on physical specifications that permit a more hannonious mixture of
uses on neighboring properties and that foster the creation of a more attractive
public realm and city identity.
COSV Comprehensive Plan
a. Goal LUG -5: Identify appropriate locations for the Auto Row Overlay designation.
a. LUP -5.1 Identify other appropriate automobile related uses within the Auto Row
Overlay designation that are complementary to automobile dealerships
b. LUP -5.2 Develop appropriate development standards for permitted uses within the Auto
Row Overlay designated area.
b. Goal LUG -3: Transform various commercial business areas into vital, attractive, easily
accessible mixed use areas that appeal to investors, consumers and residents and enhance the
community image and economic vitality.
The amendment to eliminate the maximum front setback, minimum frontage coverage requirements within site
development standards for the Gateway Commercial Avenue Zone, and except Car Sales from meeting those
requirements in the Building Use Section, which will also eliminate the requirements from the Gateway Commercial
Center Zone District, is consistent with policy LUP -5.2 which indicates that development standards for permitted u ses
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should be appropriate. Auto inventory is generally displayed where it is visible to passing traffic in an open sales lot.
Display needs are an inherent component of the auto sales industry and therefore may reasonably be addressed by the
regulations.
The amendment to allow office uses that are related to automobile sales is consistent with LUP -5.1 and SARP Policy
6)a since it limits office uses to those that are supportive or complementary to auto sales. Office uses are contemplated
in the SARP plan as a broad category of uses ranging from professional offices, indoor veterinary clinics, and large
scale medical clinics and hospitals. Office uses are allowed in all other subarea districts. Limiting the office uses to
accounting, insurance, and other office uses determined to be complementary to automobile related uses creates an auto
sales support environment.
The amendment to clarify what regulations apply to accessory structures is consistent with SARP Goal 7, to employ
form based codes, since it doesn't change the regulations. The subarea plan did not call out specific structures within
the regulations, but contemplated what regulations would apply through the applicability section of the code. New
development must meet the code; existing sites are only required to meet the code requirements if certain criteria were
met. If the development were new, than the primary building is required to meet all applicable setbacks and frontage
coverage requirements; the placement of the accessory structure is dictated by the available remaining locations and
side and rear yard setbacks. If the site is developed and the accessory structure is an expansion, than regulations are
triggered if the value threshold is exceeded. Architectural regulations may apply depending on the location of the
structure.
The amendments to the sign regulations that increase the number of pole signs allowed, allows pole signs on all lots, not
just those with Sprague frontage, increases the wall sign area allowed, and allows walls signs to be placed above the 1s
floor of a building is consistent with SARP Policy 6)b in that signage enhances the visibility of the business.
Architectural signage standards remain that ensure visual quality is achieved. The code amendment implements the
changes to all zones that allow pole signs and wall signs; Free standing pole signs are allowed in the Gateway Zones
and the Mixed Use Avenue. At this time a code text amendment is under consideration to allow auto sales within the
Mixed Use Avenue zoning district. Auto sales advertise to passing traffic and thus a district that allows auto sales
should benefit equally to the Gateway zoning districts. Lots that have more than one frontage are generally large and
may not realize the full benefit from advertising on a single frontage. Wall signs are allowed in all zoning districts
within the subarea plan. Increasing the allowed wall signage area from 15% to 25% and removing the location limits
would make the regulations consistent with the City of Spokane Valley wall sign regulations. Since the regulations
represent the historical limits it will not lead to an increase in visual clutter, but rather maintain the existing conditions.
Outcome Consideration:
Accessory Structures: Excepting Accessory Structures added to existing developed sites from meeting
maximum setbacks, height regulations, and minimum frontage coverage requirements increases the assessed value of
the property and structures and makes it less likely that future expansions will exceed the applicability threshold of 50%
of the assessed values, which in turn makes change along the corridor less likely to occur. Existing conditions along the
corridor will likely be maintained.
Maximum Setbacks and Minimum Frontage Coverage Requirements: Eliminating the maximum
front setback and the minimum frontage coverage requirement within the Gateway Commercial Avenue Zone, and for
Auto Sales, will allow the developer to size the building as desired and place the building on the lot at will. However,
removing the requirements does not change the regulation that precludes front parking lots along Sprague Avenue.
While the area between the building and the back of sidewalk may be used for vehicle display, it may not be used for
customer parking. Redevelopment of the site becomes problematic for uses other than car sales.
Additionally, allowing buildings in the Gateway Commercial Avenue zone to be setback further from the street allows
existing conditions to be perpetuated within the Zone.
Office Uses in the Gateway Commercial Zones: Adding limited office uses as an allowed use within the
Gateway Zones may inadvertently allow additional office uses within the zoning districts. Current policy on non -
confonning office structures is that general office uses, which include the broad r of office uses, will be allowed to
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cycle in and out of the building. If an insurance office building were to be constructed as new development within the
zoning district, than additional office uses would likely be allowed should that insurance use be discontinued.
Restricting the reuse of vacant structure designed for insurance uses or accounting uses may not be practical and in
effect may lead to the development of a non - conforming use if the SARP remains.
Pole Signs and Wall Signs: Returning the provisions to be consistent with the current City of Spokane
Valley Sign Code will not result in a decrease of signage within the corridor, but will allow existing conditions to
remain within the Mixed Use Avenue, and Gateway Commercial Zones.
The proposed amendment bears a substantial relation to public health, safety, welfare, and protection of the
environment;
Staff Response: The amendments bear substantial relation to public health, safety, welfare and
protection of the environment. The proposed amendments will expand the uses within the Gateway
Commercial Avenue and Gateway Commercial Center Zone, allow business' more opportunity to advertise,
and gives greater flexibility to Auto sales uses to utilize their lot for vehicle display within the Sprague and
Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan.
Conclusion(s):
The proposed text amendments to the SVMC and the Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan are consistent with
the approval criteria contained in the SVMC.
F. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the amendment to clarify what regulations apply to accessory structures. No further staff
recommendation is provided. The Planning Division recommended approval of the SARP and therefore is not providing
a recommendation to approve or deny the city initiated proposed text amendments. Instead the Planning Division
recommends that the Planning Commission consider the outcome of each code text amendment to determine if the
desired result will be achieved through code implementation.
G. PLANNING COMMISSION FINDINGS
The Planning Commission is required to adopt findings of fact (Sections 17.80.140 & 17.80.150) when recommending
changes to the SVMC and the Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan. At the conclusion of the hearing for the
text amendments to the SVMC and the Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan, the Planning Commission, by
separate motion, should adopt findings of fact.
Background:
A. The Uniform Development Code was adopted in September 2007 and became effective on October 28,
2007.
B. The Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan was adopted on June 16 t1 ', 2009 and became effective
on October 15 2009.
C. Chapter 19.30.040 SVMC allows code text amendments to be submitted at any time.
D. Following the adoption of the code a number of items were found to be either incorrect, impractical, or
omitted.
E. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 26 th , 2010. The Planning Commission
recommended approval of the following amendments to the Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea
Plan:
Chapter 2.0.1 (Applicability). Add language that exempts accessory structures
from meeting frontage coverage requirements, height requirements, or maximum
setbacks, but requires the accessory structure to meet architectural standards on
existing developed sites.
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2. Chapter 2.1.5 Gateway Commercial Avenue Zone. Modify the table to allow
restricted office uses, that includes accounting, insurance, legal services, etc.
(Table section 2.2.2. Building Use); eliminate the maximum front street setback
along Sprague Avenue. (Table section 2.2.7 Front Street Setback); and eliminate
the minimum percentage coverage requirement (Table section 2.2.12 Frontage
Coverage).
3. Chapter 2.1.6 Gateway Commercial Center Zone. Modify the table to allow
restricted office uses, that includes accounting, insurance, legal services, etc.
(Table section 2.2.2. Building Use).
4. Section 2.2.2(f) Gateway Commercial Center Retail (Building Use). Add language
that exempts vehicle sales uses from front street setback and frontage coverage
requirements, and clarify that gas stations are exempt from those same
requirements.
5. Section 2.6.1(2)(7) Standards (Signage Regulations). Modify the language to
increase the area allowed for Wall Signs from 15% up to 25% of the wall area.
6. Section 2.6.2(3) Standards (Wall Signs). Modify the language to allow wall signs
to be placed above the 1st floor.
7. Section 2.6.2(6) Standards (Freestanding Signs). Modify the language to allow
freestanding signs on sites other than those along Sprague Avenue, and allow dual
frontage lots to have a maximum of one free - standing sign per street frontage.
Findings: Staff has prepared the following findings for the Planning Commission in the event that the
Commission recommends approval.
1. The Planning Commission finds the proposed text amendments to be consistent with the applicable
provisions of the City's Comprehensive Plan and Book I. Community Intent of the Sprague and
Applewtiy Corridor Subarea Plan:
SARP Goals and Policies
6) Protect and enhance Auto Row
c) Land Use and Development
Use land use and development policy to promote further clustering of new auto
sales and restricting used car sales to limit the dilution of the specialized Auto Row
segment with non auto -sales related uses. Support the development of
complementary destination uses that enhance the convenience and experience of
shopping for automobiles within Auto Row. Use transportation improvements to
unlock the potential of the northern frontage. Emphasize district gateways and
introduce shared parking lots to make way - finding and business access easier for
visitors.
d) Visibility and Identity
Strengthen architectural and signage standards to reduce visual clutter and promote
a coherent Auto Row identity. As resources allow, work with dealerships and other
Auto Row stakeholders to finance street improvements that enhance the visibility,
visual quality and convenience of Auto Row.
7) Employ "form- based" development regulations.
Establish development regulations that are composed to achieve the envisioned
physical form — the pattern of Centers and Segments described in earlier sections —
for the Corridors. Rather than using policy to separate land uses, focus development
regulations on physical specifications that permit a more harmonious mixture of
uses on neighboring properties and that foster the creation of a more attractive
public realm and city identity.
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COSV Combrehensive Plan
c. Goal LUG -5: Identify appropriate locations for the Auto Row Overlay designation.
a. LUP -5.1 Identify other appropriate automobile related uses within the Auto Row
Overlay designation that are complementary to automobile dealerships
b. LUP -5.2 Develop appropriate development standards for perinitted uses within the Auto
Row Overlay designated area.
d. Goal LUG -3: Transform various commercial business areas into vital, attractive, easily
accessible mixed use areas that appeal to investors, consumers and residents and enhance the
community image and economic vitality.
(B) The Planning Commission finds the proposed text amendments benefits public health, safety, welfare,
and protection of the environment:
SUDDortlnS Statements
1. The amendments bear substantial relation to public health, safety, welfare and protection of the
environment. The proposed amendments will expand the uses within the Gateway Commercial
Avenue and Gateway Commercial Center Zone, allow business' more opportunity to advertise,
and provide greater flexibility to auto sales uses to utilize their lot for vehicle display within the
Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan while still maintaining the intent of the Subarea
Plan.
Proposed Motion: The Spokane Valley Planning Commission adopts the findings in the staff report and
recommends approval to City Council for the following code text amendments to the Sprague and Appleway
Corridor Subarea Plan:
Amendment 1: Chapter 2.0.1 (Applicability). Add language that exempts accessory
structures from meeting frontage coverage requirements, height requirements, or
maximum setbacks, but requires the accessory structure to meet architectural standards
on existing developed sites.
Amendment 2: Chapter 2.1.5 Gateway Commercial Avenue Zone. Modify the table to
allow restricted office uses, that includes accounting, insurance, legal services, etc.
(Table section 2.2.2. Building Use), eliminate the maximum front street setback along
Sprague Avenue. (Table section 2.2.7 Front Street Setback); and eliminate the
minimum percentage coverage requirement (Table section 2.2.12 Frontage Coverage).
Amendment 3: Chapter 2.1.6 Gateway Commercial Center Zone. Modify the table to
allow restricted office uses, that includes accounting, insurance, legal services, etc.
(Table section 2.2.2. Building Use).
Amendment 4: Section 2.2.2(f) Gateway Commercial Center Retail (Building Use).
Add language that exempts vehicle sales uses from front street setback and frontage
coverage requirements, and clarify that gas stations are exempt from those same
requirements.
Amendment 5: Section 2.6.1(2)(7) Standards (Signage Regulations). Modify the
language to increase the area allowed for Wall Signs from 15% up to 25% of the wall
area.
Amendment 6: Section 2.6.2(3) Standards (Wall Signs). Modify the language to allow
wall signs to be placed above the 1st floor.
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Amendment 7: Section 2.6.2(6) Standards (Freestanding Signs). Modify the language
to allow freestanding signs on sites other than those along Sprague Avenue, and allow
dual frontage lots to have a maximum of one free - standing sign per street frontage.
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Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan
Adopted August 2009
Book II — 2.2 Site Development Regulations Page 13 of 123
2.0.1. APPLICABILITY
1) City Center District Zone. These regulations shall apply to:
a) New construction.
b) Additions greater than 20% of the building floor area.
c) Exterior Improvements (`facelifts ") costing more than 20% of the assessed or appraised value of the building and
land. Such exterior regulations shall conform to the architectural regulations contained in Section 2.5.
2) All Other District Zones. These regulations shall apply to:
a) New construction.
b) Exterior Improvements (`facelifts ") costing more than 20% of the assessed or appraised value of the building and
land. Such exterior improvements shall conform to the architectural regulations contained in Section 2.5.
3) New Construction. New construction is defined as an entirely new structure or the reconstruction, remodel,
rehabilitation or expansion of a building costing more than 50% of the assessed or appraised value of the existing
structure and land.
4) Existing Buildings and Completed Applications. Nothing contained in this section shall require any change
to an existing building or structure for which a building permit has been previously issued or applied for in the
Community Development Department, and the application is deemed complete prior to the effective date of this
Subarea Plan.
5) Ownership /Tenant Changes. Changes in property ownership or tenants of existing uses shall likewise require
no change in any existing building or structure.
6) Limitations on Required Improvements. Where improvements and additions are made to existing buildings,
requirements for renovation or enlargements apply only to net new floor area. Improvements and additions to
existing buildings that increase non - conformities are not permitted. If regulations to be applied to net new floor area
are not specified in this Subarea Plan, then the Community Development Director/Designee shall determine which
regulations shall apply. Accessory structures proposed on developed sites shall not be required to meet frontage
coverage requirements, minimum height requirements, or maximum setbacks. Accessory structures shall meet all
applicable architectural standards in section 2.5.2 Height Massing and Composition.
7) Non - conforming uses shall be regulated by Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) Title 19.20.060, with the
exception that the lawful use of land at the time of passage of this code may be continued unless the use is
discontinued or abandoned for a period of 24 consecutive months.
8) Development regulations established in this Plan are specified as either Standards or Guidelines.
Standards address those aspects of development that are essential to achieve the goals of the Subarea Plan. They
include specifications for site development and building design, such as permitted land uses, building height and
setbacks. Conformance with standards is mandatory. Such provisions are indicated by use of the words "shall ",
"must ", or "is /is not permitted."
Guidelines provide guidance for new development in terns of aesthetics and other considerations such as district
character or design details. They're intended to direct building and site design in a way that results in the continuity
of the valued character of the City of Spokane Valley. Whereas conformance with the Standards is mandatory,
conformance with the Guidelines is recommended. Provisions that fall into this category are indicated by the use of
words "should," "may" or "are encouraged to." In various cases, the Guidelines provide a choice of treatments that
will achieve the desired effect.
Book II, Section 2.1.5 Development Regulations, page 24 of 123
Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan
Adopted August 2009
Le enU:
- -- :Not Pernutted G: Ground Floor Only Required: These are Required elements of all new development as indicated.
Permitted: These elements are allowed by right unless otherwise specified in * : Convnunity centers, senior centers, teen centers, childcare facilities, and educational
Limited: These fiontages may only be applied to access lobbies for upper floor uses that are different from the — : Lututed to office uses that are supportive of auto sales and services whichntclude:
grormd floor use accounting, uutuance, legal services, n,] otlter auto sales support office rues as detentwted by
2.2. Site Development Standards Category
Sprague Appleway Other
Ave. Blvd. Streets
2.2.1.Building Orientation to Streets and
Public Open Spaces
required
required or not required
required required required
2.2.2.Building Use
required
1 Retail
- --
- --
- --
a City Center Retail
- --
- --
- --
b Neighborhood Center Retail
- --
- --
- --
c Mixed -Use Avenue Retail
- --
- --
- --
d Corner Store Retail
- --
- --
- --
e Gateway Commercial Avenue Retail
penuitted
pennitted
pennitted
Gateway Commercial Center Retail
- --
- --
- --
2 Civic uasi -Civic & Cultural
pennitb,d -
pmnitWd -
pmiutb,d -
3 Office
restricted - **
restricted - **
restricted -
4 Light Industrial
p=itted
pe nnitted
venniAb,d
5) Lodging (w/common entry)
- --
- --
- --
6) Live -Work
- --
- --
- --
7) Residential
a) Multi- Family w/ Common Entry
- --
- --
- --
b Attached Sin le- Fanuly w/ Individual
- --
- --
- --
c) Detached Sin le- Family Housing-
--
- --
- --
2.2.3.Building Height
minimum height
1 floor' 20 ft
1 floor/ 20 ft
1 floor ?0 ft
maximum height
3 Ito— 42 ft
3 floors / 42 ft
3 floors 42 ft
2.2.4.Relation to Single Family Homes
required or not applicable
N/A N, N/A
2.2.5.Public Frontage Improvements
required or not required
required required notre(juned
2.2.6.Private Frontage
1) Shopfront
pennitted
pennitted
pennitted
2) Corner Entry
pannitted
pannitted
pannitted
3) Arcade
- --
- --
4) Grand Portico
- --
- --
- --
5) Forecourt
- --
- --
6) Grand Entry
pennittad
permitted
permitted
7) Common Lobby Entry
- --
- --
- --
S) Stoop
- --
- --
- --
9) Porch
10) Front Door
11) Parking Structure Entry
pannitted
pennitted
pennitted
12) Vehicle Display: Option 1
p=itted
permitted
- --
13) Vehicle Display: Option 2
pannitted
- --
74) Edge Treatment Fenced
- --
ted
Lennit
pennitted
13) Edge Treatment Terraced
pannitted
ted
pennitted
14) Edge Treatment Flush
ennitted
ted
ennitted
2.2. 7.Front Street Setback
minimum / maximum
Oft / 34-100 ft . 15 ft / no nrax 10 ft / no max
2.2.&.Side Street Setback
minimum / maximum
10 ft / no nrax 10 ft hno nrax 10 ft / no nrax
2.2.9.Side Yard Setback
minimum w/ living space tiindoc)•s
loft
10 ft
10 ft
minimum xi living space windows
5 ft
5 ft
5 ft
2.2.10.Rear Yard Setback
minimum setback
loft 10 ft 10 ft
2.2.11.Alley Setback
nunimum setback
5 ft 5 tl S ft
2.2.12.Fronta a Coverage
minimum percentage covered
no nun no nun.
2.2.13.Build -to- Corner
required or not required
not re uired notreruned notre uired
2.2.14.Maximum Building Length
2.3. Street and
Open Space Standards
2.3.1.Street Standards
Sprague Appleway Other
Ave. Blvd. Streets
I
1) Street Provision
required
required
required
2) Pre - Located Street
required
required
required
3) Maximum Block Size
s aces
5 acres
s acres
4) Street Configuration
required
required
required
5) Street Type
b) Wrapped- Ground Level pemritted
penmitted
permitted
a Core Street
- --
- --
- --
b) City Street
permitted
e) Underground Parking permitted
pennitted
c) Neighborhood Street
2.4.2.Parking Standards
See section 2.4.2.
(1) Neighborhood Green Street
e) Service Street
---
---
permitted
f) Alley
---
---
---
g) Passage
2.3.2.Open Space Standards
_
see section 2.3.3
2.4. Parking Standards Sprague Appleway Other
Ave. Blvd. Streets
2.4.1.Parking Types
1) Surface Parking_
Appleway Other
Blvd. Streets
a) Front lot
permitted
permitted
b) Side lot permitted
pmiutted
permitted
c) Rear lot permitted
pannitted
pannitted
2) Parking Structure
a) Exposed permitted
permitted
permitted
b) Wrapped- Ground Level pemritted
penmitted
permitted
c) Wrapped - All Levels p—itted
pannitted
permitted
(l) Partially Submerged Podium permitted
permitted
permitted
e) Underground Parking permitted
permitted
I pemritted
2.4.2.Parking Standards
See section 2.4.2.
2.5. Architectural Standards
Sprague
Ave.
Appleway Other
Blvd. Streets
SEEM
2.6. Signage Standards Sprague Appleway Other
Ave. Blvd. Streets
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Book II, Section 2.1.6 Development Regulations, page 25 of 123
Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan
Adopted August 2009
I Perrmtted U Ground Moor Unty Kequired: '1 hese me Required elements of all new development as indicated.
ed: These elements are allowed by right unless otherwise specified in * : Conununity centers, senior centers, teen centers, childcare facilities, and
2.2.2. Building Use educational facilities are not penrutted.
[:These frontages may only be applied to access lobbies for upper floor uses that are different from the ": Limited to office uses that are supportive of auto sales and services
floor use which include: accounting, insurance, legal services, and other auto sales
Street /Street Category
Sprague
Ave.
Appleway Other
Blvd. Streets
2.2.1.Building Orientation to Streets and
Public Open Spaces
3 Office
restricted - **
required or not required
required
required roquued
2.2.2.Building Use
- --
---
1 Retail
- --
- --
- --
a City Center Retail
- --
- --
- --
b Neighborhood Center Retail
- --
- --
- --
c Mixed -Use Avenue Retail
- --
- --
- --
a\ (`nn Ctn R.
- --
- --
- --
2 Civic uasi -Civic & Cultural
permitted - *
permitted - *
permitted -
3 Office
restricted - **
restricted - **
restricted - **
4 Li ht Industrial
- --
- --
---
5) Lodging (w/common entry
permitted
permitted
permitted-
6) Live -Work
- --
- --
- --
7) Residential
- --
- --
- --
a) Multi- Family w/ Common Entry
- --
- --
- --
b) Attached Single - Family w/ Individual
Entry
- --
- --
- --
c) Detached Single - Family Housing
- --
- --
- --
2.2.3.13uilding Height
- --
minimum height
1 floor' 10 It
1 floor/ 10 it
1 floor/ 10 fl
maximum height
3 floor. 41 ft
3 floor/ 42 ft
3 floors /41 ft
2.2.4.Relation to Single Family Homes
permitted
required or not applicable
N/A N/A N/A
2.2.5.Public Frontage Improvements
permitted
required or not required
regmired required not required
3) Arcade
- --
- --
- --
4) Grand Portico
- --
- --
- --
5) Forecourt
- --
- --
- --
6) Grand Entry
permitted
permitted
permitted
7) Common Lobby Entry
- --
- --
- --
S) Stoop
- --
- --
- --
9) Porch
- --
- --
---
10)Front Door
- --
- --
- --
11) Parking Structure Entry
permitted
permitted
permitted
12) Vehicle Display: Option 1
- --
- --
- --
13) Vehicle Display: Option 2
- --
- --
- --
14) Edge Treatment: Fenced
- --
permitted
permitted
13) Edge Treatment: Terraced
pennitted
permitted
permitted
14) Edge Treatment: Flush
permitted
permitted
permitted
72.7.Front Street Setback
minimum /maximum
(I ft /loft 5fl /nomav Oft no mav
2.2.3.Side Street Setback
minimum / maximum
O 11 / 10 ft O ft/ no may 0 ft no 11
Yard Setback
inimumw/ living space windows
10 ft
10 ft
10 ft
[ 2 . 2.9.Side
ininmm wlout living space windows
5 tt
5 tt
5 ft
2.10.Rear Yard Setback
inimum setback
10 it 10 it 10 tt
2.3. Street and
2.3.1. Street Standards
Sprague Appleway O ther
1) Street Provision
required
roquired
required
2) Pre - Located Street
required
required
required
3) Maximum Block Size
5 acres
5 acres
5 acres
4) Street Configuration
required
required
required
5) Street Type
b) Wrapped - Ground Level permitted
pennitted
permitted
a Core Street
- --
- --
- --
b) City Sheet
permitted
- --
permitted
c) Neighborhood Street
- --
I - --
I - --
d) Neighborhood Green Street
- --
- --
- --
e) Service Street
- --
permitted
f) alley
- --
- --
- --
g) Passage
---
---
---
2.3.2.Open Space Standards
ee , eefon 13.3
2.4. Parking Standards Sprague Appleway Other
Ave. Blvd. Streets
2.4.1.Parking Types
1) Surface Parking_
Other
Streets
a) Front lot - --
permitted
permitted
b) Side lot permitted
permitted
permitted
c) Rear lot permitted
permitted
permitted
2) Parking Structure
a) Exposed permitted
penmitted
permitted
b) Wrapped - Ground Level permitted
pennitted
permitted
c) Wrapped - All Levels I permitted
I permitted
permitted
d) Partially Submerged Podium! permitted
permitted
e) Underground Parking permitted
- pennitted
permitted
permitted
2.4.2.Parking Standards ::::t
see section 2. 2.
2.5. Architectural Sprague
Standards Ave.
2.5.2.Height Massing & Composition
Appleway
Blvd.
Other
Streets
2.6. Signage Standards Sprague
Ave.
Appleway
Blvd.
Other
Streets
i�
Iminimum percentage covered a I no rain- I no rain.
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Adopted August 2009
Book II — 2.2 Development Regulations Page 29 of 123
e) Gateway Commercial Avenue Retail
i) Permitted Uses:
(1) Vehicle Sales and Services, including automobiles, recreational vehicles, boats, motor sports vehicles, etc.
(Vehicle Sales are exempt from 2.2.7 Front Street Setback Regulations and 2.2.12 Frontage Coverage Regulations.)
(2) Vehicle repair, body and glass shops.
(3) Vehicle parts and accessories.
(4) Gas stations. (Gas station may 4e are exempt from 2.2.3. Minimum Building Height Regulations and 2.2.12.
Frontage Coverage Regulations.)
(5) Drive -in / Drive -up Fast Food Restaurants
(6) "Medium Box" Commercial Sales & Services including the following:
(a) Establishments selling or servicing Large Scale Goods such as party goods, art supplies, sporting goods,
electronics or appliances, outdoor accessories, furniture, home furnishings, hardware, and home improvements
stores.
(b) Commercial services such as miscellaneous Repair Service uses with no outdoor storage, including plumbing
services, laundry services, cleaning and janitorial service and supplies, vacuum cleaning and sewing repair and
rental shops, etc.
(c) Print and Graphics Supply and Service, including typesetting, lithography, graphics and art services, etc.
(d) Big Box and Medium Box Warehouse retail, restaurant supply retail, and warehouse -scale buying club retail.
ii) Prohihited Uses:
(1) Full service restaurants
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Book II — 2.6 Signage Regulations Page 67 of 123
2) STANDARDS
1) Sign types shall be permitted according to District Zone, as indicated in the Signage Regulations Chart -
Figure 2.6.
2) In the event that a sign falls under more than one sign definition found within this Section, the more
restrictive sign regulations shall apply.
3) Temporary Signs not listed in this section shall be permitted in the Plan Area per the requirements of the
SVMC Title 22.110.050.
4) "Prohibited Signs," noted in the SVMC Title 22.110.020 are not permitted, unless expressly indicated for
specific sign types and district zones indicated in this section.
5) "Permit Required" noted in the SVMC Title 22.110.030 indicates requirements for sign permits. Unless
otherwise noted, a sign permit is required for all types listed in this section.
6) Sign Area Calculation: unless otherwise noted, sign areas for single and multiple -sided signs shall be
calculated as described in the SVMC Sign Regulations Section 22.110.100, items 2, 3 and 4.
7) Sign Area Maximum — Building Mounted Signs:
(a) The total square footage of building mounted signs permitted in any Subarea Plan zone district
shall not exceed 2544% of the wall area ep r wall Tenant spaces shall be calculated individually.
Building mounted signs to be calculated include, Wall Signs, Roof Signs, Awning Valance Signs,
Above Awning Signs, Above Canopy Signs, Canopy Fascia Signs, Recessed Entry Signs and
Window Signs. See Section 2.6.2 for maximum size standards for individual signs.
8) Signs shall not display animation unless otherwise noted, except standard barber poles and time and
temperature signs.
9) Animated signs are permitted as follows:
(a) In the Gateway Commercial Center and Gateway Commercial Avenue Zones.
(b) Anywhere along Sprague Avenue EXCEPT in City Center District Zone (animated signs
are prohibited in the City Center District Zone).
10) Non - animated electronic signs are permitted in all district zones, including scrolling "alpha- numeric" signs,
time and temperature signs.
11) Commercial messages which identify, advertise, or attract attention to a business, product, service, or event
or activity sold, existing, or offered elsewhere than upon the same property where the sign is displayed are
expressly prohibited.
12) All issues not specifically addressed herein shall be addressed pursuant to the SVMC Title 22.110 Sign
Regulations.
13) In the event of a conflict between this Section and any other City code, the provisions of this Section shall
apply.
14) Monument and freestanding signs shall not obscure any fire fighting appliance, including but not limited to
fire hydrants, fire connections, etc.
15) Signs shall not obstruct the clear view triangle or points of ingress /egress.
16) Billboards shall be regulated by Section 22.110.130 SVMC, EXCEPT that relocated billboards are
prohibited within the City Center District Zone. Further, in all other zones within the Subarea Plan
billboards may be constructed only on Sprague Avenue.
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Adopted August 2009
Book II — 2.6 Signage Regulations Page 73 of 123
3) Wall Signs
Wall Signs are signs which are located on, and parallel to, a building wall.
a) Standards
i) Wall Signs shall only be permitted for non - residential uses with a dedicated ground floor entrance.
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Exception : Wall Signs may be mounted above the second floor level on an architectural tower
configured to display wall signs.
iii) No Wall Sign shall exceed 150 square feet - in size. Individual businesses are allowed a minimum
32 square foot sign.
iv) Only the following types of establishments are permitted to use animated Wall Signs, and only
below the second floor level: night clubs, movie theaters, and live performance theaters - capacity
of greater than 200 persons. When used, animation shall consist of flashing or chase lights only;
light sources shall be of incandescent, neon, or LED type only. Flashing xenon strobe lights and
rotating lights shall not be permitted.
V) Wall Signs shall project no more than 15 inches from the fagade of the building.
vi) Menu or Menu Case Wall Signs: discrete wall- mounted signs or sign cases containing restaurant
menus:
(1) Shall be mounted at the ground floor fagade of a restaurant or cafe with indoor or outdoor
seating.
(2) Shall be limited to the size of two (2) pages of the menu utilized by the restaurant plus the
frame.
(3) Shall not protrude more than three (3) inches from the fagade. Lettering shall not exceed
one (1) inch in height.
(4) Shall not exceed one sign or sign case per fagade.
(5) Shall not count towards the total sign area permitted based on the Linear Frontage Ratio.
(6) Shall be illuminated by indirect illumination only.
vii) Barber poles:
(1) Any barber shop shall be entitled to display one (1) barber pole in addition to other permitted
signs.
(2) Barber poles may be internally illuminated and may be mechanically rotated.
(3) Shall not count towards the total sign area permitted based on the Linear Frontage Ratio.
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Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan
Adopted August 2009
Book II - 2.6 Signage Regulations Page 75 of 123
6) Freestanding Signs
Freestanding Signs are permanently mounted signs not attached to a building, in which signs are constructed on or
are affixed to the ground by columns, poles, or similar structural components.
a) Standards
i) Freestanding Signs shall only be permitted ai„r c...-, gtw ^. °� for non - residential uses with a
dedicated ground floor entrance, within permitted District Zones indicated on the Signage
Regulation Chart 2.6.
ii) The maximum number of Freestanding Signs per parcel is one (1) street frontage. -.
iii) The maximum height of a Freestanding Sign for permitted District Zones shall be as follows:
(1) Mixed Use Avenue: 20 feet.
(2) Gateway Commercial Avenue: 30 feet (single business) or 40 feet (multi - business
complex).
(3) Gateway Commercial Center: 30 feet (single business) or 40 feet (multibusiness
complex) or 50 feet (parcels abutting I -90).
iv) The maximum area of a Freestanding Sign for permitted District Zones shall be as follows:
(1) Mixed Use Avenue: 100 square feet.
(2) Gateway Commercial Avenue: 100 square feet.
(3) Gateway Commercial Center: 100 square feet (single business) or 250 square feet (multi -
business complex, or parcels abutting I -90). Where three (3) or more businesses agree to
share a single sign structure, an additional 20 percent of sign area shall be allowed up to a
maximum of 250 square feet.
V) Sign location: Freestanding Signs with structural supports less than two (2) feet in width, with
copy area placed at a height of seven (7) feet or more above grade, may be located at the property
line, outside of the clear view triangle (SVMC 22.70). Freestanding signs with structural supports
of more than two (2) feet shall be set back not less than ten (10) feet from the front property line or
border easement.
vii) Signs shall be landscaped per SVMC 22.70.
viii) A single unornamented pole support design topped by a can sign typical of a commercial strip
shall not be used.
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File # CTA -06 -10
Text Amendments to the Sprague and Appleway
Corridors Subarea Plan
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Background
April 2010 — Council Directed Staff to review the Subarea
plan Zone by Zone
Overview by
Council
Property Owner
Public Meeting
Council Report
Issues and
Concerns
Summary
Refer to
Planning
Commission for
Recommendation
First Zones Reviewed:
Gateway Commercial Avenue and Gateway Commercial Centers
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Modify the Maximum Setbacks
Districts Modify Minimum Building Frontage Coverage
Requirement
Allow limited office uses to GCA & GCC zones
Exempt vehicle sales from max. front set back and
minimum building coverage reg's
Increase Wall sign area from 15% to 25%
Allow Wall signs above the 1 St floor -
Increase the # of Pole signs allowed for dual
frontage lots and allow on any street
Clarify regulations applicable to Accessory
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vehicle display -
not customer
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building reuse to
car sales
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existing conditions
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1) Retail - -- - --
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a) City Center Retail - -- - --
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b) Neighborhood Center Retail - -- - --
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c) Mixed -Use Avenue Retail - -- - --
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d) Corner Store Retail - -- - --
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e) Gateway Commercial
Avenue Retail Permitted Permitted
- Vehicle Sales /Services
Permitted
Modify Regulations to
exempt vehicle sales
from the maximum
front setback and
minimum frontage
coverage requirement
in the Building Use
Regulations
Note: Vehicle Sales Allowed in both Gateway Commercial
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(1) Vehicle Sales and Services, including automobiles,
recreational vehicles, boats, motor sports vehicles, etc.
(vehicle Sales are exempt from 2.2.7
Front Street Setback Regulations and
2.2.12 Frontage Coverage Regulations.)
(2) Vehicle repair, body and glass shops.
(3) Vehicle parts and accessories.
(4) Gas stations. (Gas station he are exempt from
2.2.3. Minimum Building Height Regulations and 2.2.12.
Frontage Coverage Regulations.)
(5) Drive -in / Drive -up Fast Food Restaurants
(6) "Medium Box" Commercial Sales & Services including the
following......
ii) Prohibited Uses:
Vehicle sales
exempt from
setback and lot
coverage
requirements in
GCC and GCA
zone
i. Inconsistent building
form at street front
in the GCC
❑ Clarify that gas
stations are exempt
(1) Full service restaurants
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Existing Re Ulation Pr oposed .
ateway Commercial Avenue and Gateway
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2.2. Site D evelopment Sta• . •
F I treet / Street Category Sprague I Appleway Other
Ave. Blvd. Streets
!.2.2.Buildin Use
) Retail - --
a) City Center Retail - --
b) Neighborhood Center Retail - --
c) Mixed -Use Avenue Retail - --
d) Corner Store Retail - --
e) Gateway Commercial Avenue Retail permitted
f) Gateway Commercial Center Retail - --
) Civic, Quasi- Civic, & Cultural per m 1 tteA
Office - --
Light Industrial p-
Lodging ( w /common entry) - --
Live -Work - --
Residential
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Not Permitted
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fied in Section 2.2.2. Building Use
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Required: These are Required elements of all new
development as indicated.
childcare facilities, and
educ * ci sties are not permitted.
: Limited to office uses that are
supportive of auto sales and services which
include: accounting, insurance, legal
services, and other auto sales support offic(
%ws as determined by the director.
lG ateway Commercial Avenue and Gateway Commercial Center
2.2. Site Development
treet / Street Category
District Zones
Sprague Ave. Appleway Blvd. Other Streets
.2.2.Building Use
Retail
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a) City Center Retail
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b) Neighborhood Center Retail
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- --
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c) Mixed -Use Avenue Retail
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- --
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d) Corner Store Retail
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- --
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e) Gateway Commercial Avenue Retail
permitted
permitted
permitted
f) Gateway Commercial Center Retail
Civic, Quasi- Civic, & Cultural
office
Light Industrial
Lodging (w /common entry)
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Applicable Regulations Description of
Amendment
Definition A building or structure which is
located on the same lot and
customarily, incidental and sub-
ordinate to the primary building or to
❑ Clarify that accessory
structures on
developed sites are
not required to meet
maximum front
setback requirements
or minimum frontage
coverage
requirements;
architectural standards
do apply.
the use of land such as a garage....
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1) City Center District Zone.... .
2) All Other District Zones....
3) New Construction....
4) Existing Buildings and Completed Applications......
5) Ownership /Tenant Changes....
6) Limitations on Required Improvements. Where improvements and additions are made to exis
buildings, requirements for renovation or enlargements apply only to net new floor area. Improve-
ments and additions to existing buildings that increase non - conformities are not permitted. If
regulations to be applied to net new floor area are not specified in this Subarea Plan, then the
Community Development Director /Designee shall determine which regulations shall apply.
Accessory structures proposed on developed sites
shall not be required to meet frontage coverage
requirements, minimum height requirements, or
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maximum setbacks. Accessory structures shall meet
all applicable architectural standards in section 2.5.2
Height Massing and Composition. °
7) Non - conforming uses shall be regulated by Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) Title
19.20.060, with the exception that the lawful use of land at the time of passage of this code may be
continued unless the use is discontinued or abandoned for a period of 24 consecutive months.
Accessory
structures will not
have to comply
with requirements
on existing
developed sites
Eliminates the
assessed value
threshold
requirement for
compliance with
code requirements
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Conditions
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Freestanding Signs are permanently mounted signs not attached to a
building, in which signs are constructed on or are affixed to the
ground by columns, poles, or similar structural components.
a) Standards
i) Freestanding Signs shall only be permitted
along Sprague Avenue for non - residential uses with a
dedicated ground floor entrance, within permitted District Zones
indicated on the Signage Regulation Chart 2.6.
ii) The maximum number of Free-
standing Signs per parcel is one (1).
iii) The maximum height of a Freestanding Sign for permitted
District Zones shall be as follows:
F Increase the
number of pole
signs allowed on
lots with dual
frontage and
allow on parcels
regardless of
whether or not it
has Sprague
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a) Standards
i) Freestanding Signs shall only be
permitted for
non - residential uses with a dedicated
ground floor entrance, within permitted District
Zones indicated on the Signage Regulation Chart 2.6.
ii) The maximum number of
Freestanding Signs per parcel is one (1)
per street frontage.
❑ Number of
freestanding signs
reverts to previous
regulations
Existing conditions
Maintained
iii) The maximum height of a Freestanding Sign for
permitted District Zones shall be as follows:
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7> Sign Area Maximum — Building Mounted w � Increase wall
Signs:
(a) The total square footage of building
signs permitted in any Subarea Plan
mounted
zone
district S hall not exceed 15% of the
wall area.
SARP 2.6.2(3) Wall Signs
a) Standards
ii) Wall Signs shall only be mounted on a
wall area below the second floor level.
Exception: Wall Signs may be mounted above the
second floor level on an architectural tower
configured to display wall signs.
signage area
up to 25% of
wall area and
eliminate limits
on wall
location
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Mounted Signs:
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(a) The total square footage of building
mounted signs permitted in any Subarea
Plan zone district s hall not exceed
X25% of the wall area.
SARP 2.6.2(3) Wall Signs
a) Standards
ii) Wall Signs shall only be mounted on a
wall area below the second floor level.
Exception: Wall Signs may be mounted above the
second floor level on an architectural tower
configured to display wall signs®
regulations revert
to prior area limits
Consistent with
SVMC
Existing Conditions
are maintained
Wall sign location
regulations
unchanged — PC
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❑ No action Required —Study Session Item
Consensus to move forward; or
Provide staff with other direction
❑ 1 5 t Reading of Ordinance
September I A
❑ 2nd Reading of Ordinance
September 28
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: September, 7, 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: Preliminary 2011 Budget
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
BACKGROUND: As part of the ongoing budget process, and in keeping with the requirements
of RCW 35A.33.052, City Manager Jackson will present the 2011 Preliminary Budget for
Council review and discussion.
OPTIONS:
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION:
BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
STAFF CONTACT: Mike Jackson
ATTACHMENTS: 2011 Preliminary Budget
(Councilmembers and certain members of staff will receive the 2011 Preliminary Budget under
separate cover.)
City of Spokane Valley
PRELIMINARY BUDGET
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City Council Members
Thomas Towey, Mayor
Position #7
Gary Schimmels, Deputy Mayor
♦ Position 94
i Brenda Grassel Dean Grafos i
Position #1 Position 92
Rose Dempsey Bob McCaslin
Position 93 Position #5
William Gothmann
♦ Position 46
i Staff
Mike Jackson, City Manager
Vacant, Deputy City Manager
Ken Thompson, Finance Director
Kathy McClung, Community Development Director
Mike Stone, Parks & Recreation Director
Neil Kersten, Public Works Director
Vacant, City Attorney
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
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jUalley
9/1/2010
City Manager's Budget Message
Annual Budget For
Fiscal Year 2011
Dear Citizens, Mayor and City Council of Spokane Valley:
In the midst of economic decline and uncertainty, I know the City Council and our citizens are
concerned about the ability of Spokane Valley to balance the 2011 Budget. I am also keenly
aware that our citizens seek financial stability and long -term sustainability for our City. The
bottom line is the City can balance its budget through 2014 and into the foreseeable future.
Achieving this in a down - trending economy requires the judicious use of reserves coupled with
reductions in expenditures. The spending plan proposed in this budget provides a solid fiscal
foundation for the City with a wide margin of financial safety for the community.
On Tuesday, July 13, 2010, the Council devoted an entire day to a budget workshop. The city's
draft general fund budget was reviewed line by line and the impacts of proposed reductions were
discussed in detail. The staff and Council solidified the basic fiscal policies which will determine
the 2011 Budget and guide future spending practices.
The fiscal policies are not to be taken lightly; they will ensure that the City can continue to
balance the General Fund Budget indefinitely. If the economy does not improve and revenues
decline or remain flat, adherence to the fiscal policies will trigger additional budget reductions.
Fiscal Policies
Financial Management — The City proposes to:
1. Maintain basic service levels with reduced resources
2. Minimize personnel costs /overhead by continuing to contract for many services
3. Continue the 6 -year Business Plan process
4. Leverage City funds with grant opportunities
5. Minimize City debt with pay as you go philosophy.
• The State of Washington sets the maximum level of allowable debt for cities
based on assessed value of property. The City of Spokane Valley currently
utilizes only 1.63% of its allowable debt capacity — which is extremely low debt.
Financial Objectives - The City's financial objectives through 2014 are:
1. Maintain a minimum general fund ending balance of 15% of revenues through 2014
2. Maintain the Service Level Stabilization Fund at the current level of $5.4 million
through 2014.
Commitment — By committing to these objectives, the City will ensure financial sustainability
through 2014 and into the future. The City can achieve this by:
1. Reducing 2010 General Fund Expenditures by 3 %.
2. Cutting future (beginning in 2011) General Fund expenditures by at least 3%
Challenges — Beyond the General Fund, the City of Spokane Valley has three primary financial
concerns:
1. Funding Street Capital projects
2. Funding the Street Preservation Plan to maintain City streets
3. Funding Parks Capital projects
As noted in the Multiyear Financial Forecast included in this budget, the City is relying on
ending fund balance /reserves to offset the projected decline in revenues through 2014. During
each budget cycle, the City will review the reserve balance and determine if additional budget
cuts will be more judicious than subsidizing the general fund through reserves.
Budget Highlights
The 2011 Budget recognizes the economic realities of our times and the necessity to continue to
operate within its financial means. The budget process has been used to reinforce the City's
commitment to delivering its core services in a cost effective manner. A summary of key budget
highlights for review by the Council and community follows:
Budget Reductions: Our 2011 General Fund budget is 5% less than the February
of 2010 multiyear projections for the 2011 General Fund; and about 1.1%
($385,000) less than the 2010 General Fund budget. The combined savings
resulting from curtailed spending in 2010 (estimated at $1 million) and reductions
to the 2011 budget (estimated at $1.8 million) total about $2.8 million.
Staff Reductions
Staffing levels are reduced by 7.5 full -time and 2 temporary unfilled positions.
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Breakdown by Department and position is as follows:
a. Finance — Accounting Technician (1)
b. Deputy City Manager — Administrative Assistant (1)
c. City Manager — Temporary Intern (1)
d. Legal — Temporary Intern (1)
e. Engineering Technician — (1) Assistant Planner ( 5)
f Building Inspector 11 Construction Inspector (1)
g. Public Works Street Fund — Assistant Engineer — Traffic (1)
h. Parks and Recreation — Custodian (2) (Positions removed but cost
remains due to contracted janitorial services)
Street Reserves: A $500,000 transfer from the Civic Facilities Fund to a
construction fund for street preservation projects is included in the 2011 budget.
This is a reserve fund to initiate savings for street projects and would require
council action for future expenditure.
Property Tax Reduction: The City of Spokane Valley will reduce its property
Tax levy by $100,000 in 2011. This decrease in the City's property tax levy is in
recognition that the City understands the difficult financial times faced by our
citizens.
Decline and Flat Growth Horizon: Revenue projections for the 2011 fiscal year
have identified an ongoing decrease in sales tax receipts estimated at a $400,000
decrease from 2010 budgeted. Sales tax is the city's most significant source of
revenue. The City's six -year financial forecast shows flat or slow revenue
growth beyond 2011; however, those estimates will fluctuate according to
changing trends in the economy. There was also a decline in Real Estate Excise
Tax (REET) which the City has used to match grant projects in streets and parks.
Moderate Growth in Current Operational Expenses: Investing in the essential
core services identified by the Council and community creates baseline costs.
Similar to the trend in most jurisdictions, costs and demands for service are
growing while tax revenues are decreasing. Even with a relatively small city
staff, quality service delivery requires ongoing investment in basic capacity to
provide efficient operations. Moderate as it may be, operational expenses cannot
continue to increase during declining or flat revenue. The City can either
subsidize operational expenses with reserves, or husband their reserves and make
additional budget reductions.
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Notable 2011 Budget Items Include:
• The creation /construction of Greenacres park at Long and Boone.
• The addition of a Maintenance and Construction Inspection position to be
shared by the Street and Storm Water Funds (Even though the focus was on
reducing the number of positions, this position is considered critical to snow
removal and other construction and storm water functions.)
• Setting aside $100,000 for future public employee retirement costs in
anticipation of increasing state retirement fund charges to public employers.
• Continued Shoreline Master Program work as required by state law.
Public Safety Costs: In 2011, Police, Court and Jail related services will cost
$22,179,879an amount equal to 204% of anticipated property tax
collections for the entire year. Council has made a commitment not to
reduce public safety service levels and associated costs in 2011.
Challenges:
Declining Grants and Declining Matching Funds: City staff actively pursues
funding commitments from other sources to help pay the cost of needed capital
improvements— roads, bridges and parks —that benefit the community. The 2010
capital construction program totaled $27,524,084 with $22,109,142 (80 %) coming
from outside sources. The 2011 budget projects a total capital construction
budget of $11,937,143 with $6,042,643 (51 %) coming from outside sources. The
difference is primarily due to less state and federal money being available for
street projects.
When the City applies for state and federal grants, the City must provide its share
(match) for these projects. In the past, Real Estate Excise Tax was used for most
of the City match. However, during the last three years, this tax has declined
from $2.2 million to $1 million, leaving a shortage of local match on these
projects. Depending on availability of Federal, State and Local grants, the City
anticipates a shortfall of matching funds in the $1.5 - $3.0 million range.
Local Street Maintenance Combination of Funding: This fund derives its
revenues from an allocation of the State Motor Fuel Tax distributed to cities and
towns, and a 6% city tax on telephone use, estimated in 2011 at $1,875,000 and
$3,000,000 respectively. There is also an anticipated $2,155,000 Beginning Fund
Balance that will carry over into 2011. Therefore, the combination of Fuel Tax
and Telephone Utility Tax is able to meet the ongoing need for these funds to pay
for street maintenance activities like snow plowing, pothole repair, resurfacing
eroded lanes, sweeping, weed control, street lighting, traffic signals and a variety
of other repairs /improvements.
While Fuel Tax and Telephone Utility Tax cover annual street maintenance, they
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do not provide for implementation of the Street Master Plan and therein lies the
challenge.
In an attempt to determine how best to keep the surfaces and bases (underground
support) of roads in proper condition, a Street Master Plan was prepared that
itemizes the positive and negative conditions of our city street system, and
identifies the repair needs and costs associated with maintaining our 437 miles of
roadway. The report details the need for an additional annual investment of
$4.3 million in street preservation work to keep the street system from
deteriorating and triggering much more expensive repair work in the future.
The Current Fiscal Year in Review
The City experienced a significant change in elected leadership with four new council members.
With assistance from the local business community, the City began televising Council meetings.
Residents and business people continue to provide city officials with their views on the broad
range of issues related to economic development and land use regulations. A series of public
meetings, Planning Commission meetings and Council actions were set in motion to review the
Sprague /Appleway Revitalization Plan (SAPP). A number of Text Amendments were made and
the entire SARP plan was placed on the annual Comprehensive Plan Review docket for further
consideration. A new City website was launched with significantly improved features including
public access to a searchable electronic database of records such as council agendas and minutes,
city contracts and other City documents. A new Citizen Request System was also implemented
to track citizen input and provide a tracking number so the public can check on the progress of
their request or issue.
The City Council welcomes public comments and works to balance the various interests
expressed when enacting ordinances intended for the protection and enhancement of the quality
of life in Spokane Valley. City representatives embrace continuous public participation, attend
to a heavy workload, and take pleasure in achieving results that affect the community in positive
ways. A review of the major events and accomplishments of 2010 reveals the following:
• Four new City Council members took office in 2010.
• Discovery Playground at Mirabeau Point Park was completed.
• Council, with local business support, began televising council meetings.
• Funds were utilized from the Civic Facilities Fund to pay for full width paving and paving
of gravel roads in conjunction with the County sewer projects in Spokane Valley.
• Council approved the purchase of a new snowplow and a loader for the snow removal
program. Council also requested that staff fully explore the options for a city -owned street
and storm water facility.
• Construction of a picnic shelter was started in Terrace View Park.
• A new Law Enforcement Interlocal Agreement with Spokane County was approved.
• The Barker Bridge rehabilitation was completed at a cost of $11.6 million.
• The Sprague /Sullivan intersection was reconstructed and reopened in only three weeks.
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• A systematic review of the Sprague /Appleway Revitalization Plan was initiated.
• Spokane Valley agreed to assist Airway Heights, for a fee, with plan reviews.
• Spokane Valley resident Peggy Doering was named Citizen of the Year by Washington
Recreation and Park Association.
• Several new businesses located in Spokane Valley in 2010.
• The 2010 summer Council /Staff Retreat was devoted entirely to the 2011 budget.
The Budlgel for Fiscal Year 2011
Balanced Budget Adopted:
One of the most important tests of fiscal management is the ability of a municipal enterprise to
maintain basic services during an economic downturn. The creation and maintenance of financial
reserves since incorporation have served their intended purpose and provided the opportunity for
Spokane Valley to sustain critical public services during the turbulent economic conditions of
2010. The 2011 budget reflects a continuation of service delivery capabilities during difficult
and uncertain economic times.
The 2011 budget is in balance. Expenses have been balanced with known or reasonably
predictable revenues. The budget is designed to maintain the healthy, positive fund balance at
year end that provides for the city's cash flow needs without costly borrowing. In pursuit of
fiscal responsibility, special attention was given to limiting the growth in new programs and
financial commitments while City revenue and expenditure patterns further fluctuate with the
economy. This approach allows available resources to be put toward sustaining services that are
consistent with the City Council's priorities for 2011 and beyond.
Since incorporation, this City has taken a conservative approach to adding new staff. Spokane
Valley continues to have the lowest employee count of any Washington city with 100,000 or less
in population. A 2010 Work Force Comparison chart is included in the budget document. As we
approach the new fiscal year, the provision made for additional new employees is minimal at one
fulltime equivalent position in the 2011 budget (as noted in the Budget Highlights). By all
comparisons, the City of Spokane Valley is a lean, productive City government.
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Major Goal Statements or 2011:
The 2011 budget reflects the distribution of resources consistent with the Council's core services
priorities. The following goals, some of which are continued from 2010, represent broad areas of
concentration important to the well being of the community:
Council Budget Goals for 2011
1. Continue monitoring wastewater issues including governance of wastewater facilities, and
pursuit of the most efficient and economical methods to ensure the continuation of wastewater
discharge licenses.
2. Re- evaluate regulations specified in the Sprague /Appleway Revitalization Plan as adopted
and amended by City Council.
3. Develop a Shoreline Master Program to provide appropriate regulatory protection for waters
of statewide significance as required by state statute.
4. Pursue a legislative capital budget request for state funding for the acquisition of parkland
adjacent to the Park Street Pool.
5. Develop and implement a multi -year winter roads maintenance plan including
availability, costs and effects of private sector vendors performing winter road maintenance for
the City.
6. Pursue state funding of a demonstration proiect that constructs a city hall in accordance
with "living building" standards.
Future Concepts:
The budget process is not static and Council, the citizens, and staff must remain vigilant to watch
for economic trends that impact current forecasts. Even as we adopt a 2011 budget, we must
keep in mind the future economic opportunities and threats that may impact our multi -year
forecast. An example of potential impacts and adaptive future concepts are as follows:
A commitment by Management to review all vacant positions prior to filling them. (In
some cases, positions must be filled quickly due to workload.)
By all indications, the economic recovery of the U.S. and its collective states, counties
and cities will be a slow and deliberate process. The City of Spokane Valley's Multi -Year
Financial Forecast does not predict measureable growth in property tax or sales tax
revenues through 2014.
• In order to balance the budget, the Multi -Year Forecast predicts an annual reliance on
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spending down our "savings" in the form of General Fund Carry Over. As currently
depicted, the Carry Over would increase slightly in 2011 and then decrease by about $2.8
million each year through 2014 leaving a balance at that time of $16.1 million. However,
ongoing reliance on savings to pay for day to day operations is not sound fiscal policy. It
is anticipated that reliance on Carry Over will be reduced in future years which will
require the City to more closely balance current year revenues with current year
expenses. If future revenues do not increase, this may result in additional reductions to
programs and services.
• Because they represent about 63% of the General Fund budget, achieving future budget
reductions without impacting Law Enforcement and other Public Safety services will be
challenging.
• The City anticipates $1.67 million in State Shared Revenues for 2011. Two ballot
initiatives related to State liquor store sales are proposed in 2010. If passed, these
initiatives could significantly reduce State Shared Revenues. If this were to occur, the
City would likely make adjustments in the 2012 budget process to compensate for the
reduction.
Acknowledgments:
I would like to acknowledge the City Council and the Staff for a long history of conservative
spending and prudent fiscal planning. The City of Spokane Valley is in an enviable position in
relation to other Federal, State and local entities. We are not facing 2011 budget shortfalls.
Although we must continue to budget and spend wisely, we do not have to make drastic cuts in
services to balance our 2011 budget. By saving and conserving the taxpayers' money, and by
adopting prudent long -term fiscal policies, the City can balance its budget for many years to
come. This is something which is easy to say, but hard to do. Even harder is to reduce property
taxes in the face of declining revenues, an unprecedented action for this City. However, the City
Council felt this reduction was important to reflect to the citizens' that we are a City that
understands and appreciates the difficult economic times we all face together.
Finally, I would like to say how rewarding it has been to work with the City Council and the staff
in developing the budget — and achieving substantial reductions. The City Council and the
Finance Committee has set a path to ensure the long -term financial sustainability of the City. The
management staff and employees have worked together to develop Business Plans and 2011
budget recommendations that achieve Council's goal of sustainability. We have shown that even
in difficult financial times, we can work together as an organization in the best interest of the
citizens.
Respectfully,
Mike Jackson
City Manager
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FROM:
DATE:
11707 E Sprague Ave Suite 106 ♦ Spokane Valley WA 99206
509.921.1000 ♦ Fax: 509.921.1008 ♦ cityhatt@spokanevalley.org
City Manager and Members of Council
Ken Thompson, Finance & Administrative Services Director
July 30, 2010
SUBJECT: About the Budget and the Budget Process
The budget includes the financial planning and legal authority to obligate public funds. Additionally, the
budget provides significant policy direction by the City Council to the staff and community. As a result,
the City Council, staff and public are involved in establishing the budget for the City of Spokane Valley.
The budget provides four functions:
1. A Policy Document
The budget functions as a policy document in that the decisions made within the budget will reflect the
general principles or plans that guide the actions taken for the future. As a policy document, the budget
makes specific attempts to link desired goals and policy direction to the actual day -to -day activities of
the City staff.
2. An Operational Guide
The budget of the City reflects its operation. Activities of each City function and organization have been
planned, debated, formalized, and described in the following sections. This process will help to maintain
an understanding of the various operations of the City and how they relate to each other and to the
attainment of the policy issues and goals of the City Council.
3. A Link with the General Public
The budget provides a unique opportunity to allow and encourage public review of City operations. The
budget describes the activities of the City, the reason or cause for those activities, future implications,
and the direct relationship to the citizenry.
4. A Legally Required Financial Planning Tool
The budget is a financial planning tool, which has been its most traditional use. In this light, preparing
and adopting a budget is a State law requirement of all cities as stated in Title 35A of the Revised Code
of Washington (RCW). The budget must be adopted as a balanced budget and must be in place prior to
the beginning of the City's fiscal year. The budget is the legal authority to expend public moneys and
controls those expenditures by limiting the amount of the appropriation at the fund level. The revenues
of the City are estimated, along with available cash carry - forward, to indicate funds available. The
budget takes into account unforeseen contingencies and provides for the need for periodic adjustments.
Year 2011 Budget Process
The City of Spokane Valley operates on a calendar year basis. It utilizes an incremental budgeting
approach that assumes, for most functions of government, that the current year's budget is indicative of
the base required for the following year. Any increases are incremental and based on need defined by
the organization's budget policies, emerging issues, Council goals, and available resources.
The formal budget planning begins in 2010 with discussions between the City Manager and City
Council during a retreat. Following the retreat, the City Manager and the Department Directors prepare
the preliminary budget based upon the City Council priorities. The City Council reviews the preliminary
budget beginning in August.
In June, departments prepare requests for new staff, programs, or significant increases to their current
year budget that will address emerging issues and other operational needs. In their requests, the
departments identify the problem that they are trying to address, the recommended solution,
implementation plan, projected cost and expected outcomes. The Finance Department and City
Manager conduct an analysis of the departmental base budgets and the revenue outlook for the coming
year to determine the availability of funds for any new initiatives. During May and June, the
departments also develop their budgets. These budget requests are submitted to the Finance Department
by the middle of May.
In early July, the City Manager reviews each department's budget requests and develops a preliminary
budget recommendation.
As mandated by RCW 35A.33.135, the first requirement is that the Finance Director submit estimated
revenues and expenditures to the City Council on or before the first Monday in October. The
preliminary budget is presented to the City Council in September. Public hearings are held to obtain
taxpayers' comments, and revisions as applicable, are made. The Council snakes its adjustments to the
preliminary budget and adopts by ordinance a final balanced budget no later than December 31. The
final operating budget as adopted is published, distributed, and made available to the public during the
first three months of the following year.
After the budget is adopted, the City enters a budget implementation and monitoring stage. Throughout
the year, expenditures are monitored by the Finance Department and department directors to ensure that
funds are within the approved budget. Finance provides financial updates to the City Council to keep
them current with the City's financial condition. Any budget amendments made during the year are
adopted by City Council ordinance.
The City Manager is authorized to transfer budgeted amounts within a fund; however, any revisions that
alter the total expenditures of a fund, or that affect the number of authorized employee positions, salary
ranges or other conditions of employment must be approved by the City Council.
When the City Council determines that it is in the best interest of the City to increase or decrease the
appropriation for a particular fund, it may do so by ordinance adopted by Council after holding one
public hearing.
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Significant Changes to the 2011 Budget
A review of the 2011 preliminary budget reveals the following significant changes:
Revenues
1. Sales Tax receipts for 2011 have been estimated at $16.2 Million, a reduction of about $400,000
from 2010 budgeted receipts. Citizens are tightening their financial belts as concerns relating to
jobs, retirement plans, and home equity have slowed the economy.
2. A slowing of real estate sales has reduced Real Estate Excise Tax receipts to
$1,000,000 /year which are used for capital projects.
3. While not a "significant" change, it is important to note the City of Spokane
Valley property tax rate is expected to be near $1.54/$1,000 of assessed value.
This is the second lowest rate of all cities in Spokane County.
4. Fines/Forfeitures and state shared revenue have been increased $200,000 each.
5. A small decrease in the property tax levy ($100,000) has been proposed.
Expenditures
1. The 2011 budget anticipates the following for winter street maintenance in the street fund:
• Operation/Maintenance of 7 plows /trucks
• Lease and improve Street /Stormwater maintenance facility $65,000
• One additional employee (Construction Inspector) shared by the Street and
Stormwater funds.
2. A serious shortage of funds to use as match on federal and state grants for parks and street capital
projects may reduce the amount of improvements made in these areas during 2011. A new
revenue source would help capture these state and federal dollars for local capital improvements.
3. $100,000 has been set aside for a possible increase in state retirement costs. This set aside will
offset future rate increase.
4. The addition of a half -time administrative position in community development will help keep up
with administrative duties.
5. Approved but unfilled positions have been deleted from the budget as a cost saving measure.
6. Departments were asked to reduce their 2010 budget by 3% and to propose 3% reductions in
projected 2011 expenditures. These approaches are intended to slow growth in expenditures to
preserve a more stable financial future. This has resulted in a 2011 budget that is expected to be
$400,000 less than the 2010 budget.
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City of Spokane Valley
Budget Principles
Department directors have primary responsibility for formulating budget
proposals in line with City Council and City Manager priority direction, and for
implementing them once they are approved.
The Finance Department is responsible for coordinating the overall preparation
and administration of the City's budget. This function is fulfilled in compliance
with applicable State of Washington statutes governing local government
budgeting practices.
The Finance Department assists department staff in identifying budget problems,
formulating solutions and alternatives, and implementing any necessary corrective
actions.
Interfund charges will be based on recovery of costs associated with providing
those services.
Budget adjustments requiring City Council approval will occur through the
ordinance process at the fund level prior to fiscal year end.
The City's budget presentation will be directed at displaying the City's services
plan in a Council /constituent- friendly format.
The City will strive to maintain equipment replacement funds in an amount
necessary to replace the equipment at the end of its useful life. Life cycle
assumptions and required contributions will be reviewed annually as part of the
budget process. New operations in difficult economic times may make it difficult
to fund this principle in some years.
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BASIS OF ACCOUNTING AND BUDGETING
Accounting
Accounting records for the City are maintained in accordance with methods prescribed
by the State Auditor under the authority of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW),
Chapter 43.09.20, and in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles as
set forth by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.
Basis of Presentation - Fund Accounting
The accounts of the City of Spokane Valley are organized on the basis of funds, each of
which is considered a separate accounting entity. Each fund is accounted for with a
separate set of double -entry accounts that comprise its assets, liabilities, fund equity,
revenues and expenditures or expenses, as appropriate. The City's resources are
allocated to and accounted for in individual funds depending on their intended purpose.
The following are the fund types used by the City of Spokane Valley:
Governmental Fund Types
Governmental funds are used to account for activities typically associated with state
and local government operations. All governmental fund types are accounted for on a
spending or "financial flows" measurement focus, which means that typically only
current assets and current liabilities are included on related balance sheets. The
operating statements of governmental funds measure changes in financial position,
rather than net income. They present increases (revenues and other financing sources)
and decreases (expenditures and other financing uses) in net current assets. There are
four governmental fund types used by the City of Spokane Valley:
General Fund
This fund is the primary fund of the City of Spokane Valley. It accounts for all financial
resources except those required or elected to be accounted for in another fund.
Special Revenue Funds
These funds account for revenues that are legally restricted or designated to finance
particular activities of the City of Spokane Valley. Special Revenue funds include the
Street Fund, Arterial Street Fund, Trails & Paths Fund, Hotel /Motel Fund, CenterPlace
Operating Reserve Fund, Service Level Reserve Fund, Civic Facilities Reserve Fund,
and Winter Weather Reserve Fund.
Debt Service Funds
These funds account for financial resources which are designated for the retirement of
debt. Debt Service Funds are comprised of the Debt Service LTGO 03.
Capital Project Funds
These funds account for financial resources, which are designated for the acquisition or
construction of general government capital projects. Capital Project Funds include the
Capital Project Fund, Special Capital Projects Fund, Streets Capital Projects Fund,
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CDBG Fund, Capital Grants Fund, Barker Bridge Federal Grant Fund, and Parks
Capital Projects Fund.
Proprietary Fund Types
Proprietary funds are used to account for activities similar to those found in the
private sector where the intent of the governing body is to finance the full cost of
providing services, including depreciation, which based on the commercial model
uses a flow of economic resources approach. Under this approach, the operating
statements for the proprietary funds focus on a measurement of net income
(revenues and expenses) and both current and non - current assets and liabilities are
reported on related balance sheets. Their reported fund equity (net total assets) is
segregated into contributed capital and retained earnings components. As described
below, there are two generic fund types in this category:
Enterprise Funds
These funds account for operations that provide goods or services to the general
public and are supported primarily by user charges. The Stormwater Management
Fund is included in this group of funds.
Internal Service Funds
These funds account for operations that provide goods or services to other
departments or funds of the City. The Equipment Rental and Replacement Fund and
Risk Management Fund are included in this group of funds.
Basis of Accounting
Basis of accounting refers to when revenues and expenditures are recognized in the
accounts and reported in the financial statements. The City of Spokane Valley uses
a modified accrual basis of accounting. Modified accrual recognizes revenues when
they become both measurable and available to finance expenditures of the current
period. The basis of accounting for enterprise and internal service funds is full
accrual. The appropriate basis is used throughout the budgeting, accounting, and
reporting processes. Full accrual is a method of accounting that matches revenues
and expenses with the period to which they relate, rather than focusing on actual
cash flows.
In this method, for example, an asset is depreciated as it is "used up," and the
expense is recognized in periodic increments, rather than assuming the asset holds
its value until it is actually disposed of. However, since the focus of budgeting is on
the revenues and expenditure accounts, depreciation and amortization are not
considered budgetary accounts, and are excluded from the budgeting system.
Budgets and Budgetary Accounting
Annual appropriated budgets are adopted for all funds. These funds are budgeted on
the modified cash basis of accounting. The financial statements include budgetary
compari sons for those funds.
Budgets are adopted at the fund level that constitutes the legal authority for
expenditures. Annual appropriations for all funds lapse at the fiscal period end.
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EXPLANATION OF MAJOR REVENUE SOURCES
GENERAL FUND REVENUES
Property Tax Revenue
Property taxes play an essential role in the finances of the municipal budget. State law limits the
City to a $3.60 levy per $1,000 assessed valuation, deducting from there the levy of $1.50 by the
Spokane County Fire Districts #1 and #8, along with deducting $0.50 for library levies, which
leaves the City with the authority to levy $1.60 for its own purposes. The levy amount must be
established by ordinance by November 30th prior to the levy year.
Local Retail Sales and Use Tax
The local retail sales and use tax is comprised of two separate .5% options with the County
receiving 15% of each .5 %. After deducting .01% as a County administrative fee, the City's
effective rate is .84 %.
Local Criminal Justice Sales Tax
Local Sales Tax for Criminal Justice funding is to be used solely for criminal justice purposes,
such as the City's law enforcement contract. This tax is authorized at 1 /10 of 1% of retail sales
transacted in the County. Of the total amount collected, the State distributes 10% to the County,
with the remainder being distributed by population to the cities and the unincorporated areas of
the County.
Local Public Safety Sales Tax
Beginning in 2005, an additional .1% voter approved increase in sales tax was devoted to public
safety purposes. This final .1% was approved by the voters again in August 2009.
Gambling Tax Revenues
Gambling tax revenues must be spent primarily on law enforcement purposes pertaining to
gambling. Funds remaining after necessary expenditures for such enforcement purposes may be
used for any general government purpose.
Gambling taxes are to be paid quarterly to the City, no later than the last day of January, April,
July and October. The City imposes a tax on the following forms of gambling at the following
rates: Bingo (5% gross, less prizes); Raffles (5% gross, less prizes); Games (2% gross, less
prizes); Card playing (10% gross).
Leasehold Excise Tax
Taxes on property owned by state or local governments and leased to private parties (City's
share).
Franchise Fees
Cable TV is the only franchise fee levied in the City at a rate of 5% of gross revenues. This is a
fee levied on private utilities for the right to use city streets, alleys, and other public properties.
State - Shared Revenues
State - shared revenues are received from liquor sales, and motor vehicle excise taxes. These
taxes are collected by the State of Washington and shared with local governments based on
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population. State - shared revenues are distributed on either a monthly or quarterly basis,
although not all quarterly revenues are distributed in the same month of the quarter.
The 2010 population figure used in the 2011 Preliminary Budget is 90,210 as determined by the
Office of Financial Management for Washington State. This figure is important when
determining distribution of State shared revenues on a per capita basis.
Liquor Board Profits and Liquor Excise Tax
Cities receive a share of both liquor board profits and liquor excise tax receipts. The profits are
distributed on the last day of March, June, September, and December. The excise portion is
distributed on the last day of January, April, July, and October. To be eligible to receive these
revenues, a city must devote at least two percent of the distribution to support an approved
alcoholism or drug addiction program. Initiatives, scheduled to appear on the ballot in
November of 2010, may significantly reduce these revenues to the City.
Service Revenues
Fees are charged for services rendered by the City of Spokane Valley. Most of the fees in the
General Fund are construction inspections and permits related to services such as planning,
zoning and building.
Fines and Forfeitures
Fines and penalties are collected as a result of Municipal Court rulings and other miscellaneous
rule infractions. All court fines and penalties are shared with the State, with the City, on
average, retaining less than 50% of the amount collected.
Recreation Program Fees
The Parks and Recreation Department charges fees for selected recreation programs. These fees
offset direct costs related to providing the program.
CenterPlace Fees
The Parks and Recreation Department charges fees for use of CenterPlace. Uses include
regional meetings, weddings, receptions and banquets. Rental rooms include classrooms, the
great room and dining rooms.
Investment Interest
The City earns investment interest on sales tax, property tax, and fund investments.
OTHER FUND REVENUES
STREET FUND
Motor Vehicle Fuel Excise Tax (gas tax)
The City receives gas tax based on population. Gas tax must be spent on streets. The City
expects to receive approximately $21 per capita in motor vehicle fuel excise tax (gas tax) in
2011. The gas tax has decreased each year for several years. The higher cost of gasoline has
resulted in users cutting back on the amount they buy which ultimately reduces the tax received
by the City.
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Telephone Utili . Tax
The City of Spokane Valley levies a 6% telephone utility tax. Companies providing this service
pay this tax to the City monthly. Telephone tax has been estimated at $3 million for 2011.
TRAILS & PATH FUND
A small percentage of the City's gas tax must be set aside for capital expenditures on trails and
paths. This money will likely accumulate for several years until adequate dollars are available
for a project.
HOTEL/MOTEL FUND
This fund receives all revenue resulting from the Hotel/Motel Tax levied upon charges made for
the furnishing of lodging by a hotel, rooming house, tourist court, motel, trailer camp and other
transient accommodations in the City. The tax rate is 2 percent of the selling price or charge
made for the lodging. It is collected and administered by the Washington State Department of
Revenue. State law requires that these taxes be credited to a special fund with limitations on use,
principally to generate tourism /convention activities that bring new visitors to our area, as
prescribed by RCW 67.28.310.
DEBT SERVICE FUND — LTGO 03
The Public Facilities District will provide funding for the debt service on CenterPlace Bonds.
The City's Capital Projects and Special Capital Projects Funds will provide funding for the debt
service on street bonds.
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
Under Washington State Law, RCW 82.46.010, the City is allowed to impose an excise tax on
each sale of real property at the rate of one - quarter of one percent of the selling price.
The revenue generated is used for financing capital projects as specified in the capital facilities
plan under the Growth Management Act.
SPECIAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
Under Washington State Law, RCW 82.46.010, the City is allowed to impose an additional
excise tax on each sale of real property at the rate of one - quarter of one percent of the selling
price. The revenue generated is used for financing public works capital projects as specified in
the capital facilities plan under the Growth Management Act.
INTERFUND TRANSFERS
Many funds receive their revenues from other funds in the form of an interfund transfer. These
transfers may represent payments for service, an operating transfer, or a concentration of
revenues for a specific project. The following funds receive transfers from other funds.
General Fund is budgeted to receive transfers from the Street Fund and Stormwater
Management Fund in the amounts of $25,000 and $15,000, respectively.
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Trails & Paths Fund is budgeted to receive a transfer from the Street Fund in the amount
of $8,000 which represents .42% of gas tax allocated to the City.
Street Capital Projects Fund (303) is budgeted to receive transfers from Stormwater
Management Fund, Special Capital Projects Fund (3 02) and Capital Projects Fund (301).
Debt Service Fund is budgeted to receive transfers from the Real Estate Excise 1 Tax
(301) and the Real Estate Excise 2 Tax (302) of $112,500 each.
Parks Capital Fund (3 09) will receive a $100,000 transfer from the general fund.
Risk Management Fund is budgeted to receive $319,000 from the General Fund for
employment security payments and City insurance premiums.
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FEE:
This fee is imposed upon every developed parcel of property within the City and is an annual
charge of $21 for each single family unit and $21.00 per 3,160 square feet of impervious surface
for all other properties. These charges are uniform for the same class of customers and service
facilities. These fees are estimated to be $1,600,000 for 2011.
AOUIFER PROTECTION AREA FEES:
These are voter approved fees to assist the City in protecting the aquifer. The City expects to
receive $500,000 in 2011.
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2011 BUDGET
Major Revenue Assumptions
1. The 2010 population figure used in the 2011 Preliminary Budget is 90,210 as
determined by the Office of Financial Management for the State of Washington.
This figure is important when determining distribution of State shared revenues on
per capita basis.
2. The 2011 estimated assessed valuation (AV) is $7.1 billion. The City's actual
assessed value will be assigned by the Spokane County Assessor.
3. Property taxes are levied based on assessed value and the City's authorized levy
rate. A rate of $1.54 per thousand dollars of assessed value is anticipated. The City
expects to collect 95% of taxes levied in 2011 realizing the remaining 5% will be
collected in the following years.
4. Franchise fees and business registrations are based on projected receipts in 2010.
5. Liquor excise taxes and liquor profits are based upon City estimates. Initiatives
scheduled for the ballot in November of 2010 may reduce these estimates significantly.
6. Fines & Forfeits are based on projected collections in 2010.
7. Building permit and land use fees are estimated by the City of Spokane Valley,
based on expected 2010 collections.
8. Real estate excise taxes are based on projected collections by the City in 2010.
9. Gas tax revenues are based on estimates by the City of Spokane Valley.
10. The Stormwater Management fee is based on an Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU)
rate of $21.
11. Aquifer Protection Fees were estimated by the City at $500,000 for 2011.
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2011 BUDGET
Major Expenditure Assumptions
1. Service levels are the same or greater than provided in 2010.
2. Positions and salary ranges are based on the City's compensation and classification
plan.
3. Benefit amounts are based on the employee benefits plan.
4. The contract costs for public safety, park maintenance, aquatics and street
maintenance are based on estimates by City staff.
5. State required retirement (PERS) costs have been included. Additionally the City has set
aside $100,000 to offset future State required increases.
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City of Spokane Valley
2011 Budget Summary
Total Resources $ 97,119,985
PAI
Estimated Beg.
Fund
Fund Balance
001 General Fund
$ 24,600,000
101 Street Fund
2,155,050
103 Trails & Paths Fund
40,000
105 Hotel /Motel Fund
19,000
120 CenterPlace Operating Reserve Fund
350,000
121 Service Level Stabilization Fund
5,410,000
122 Winter Weather Reserve Fund
500,000
123 City Facilities Repair & Replacement
1,210,000
204 Debt Service LTGO 03
-
301 Capital Projects Fund
598,598
302 Special Capital Projects
606,069
303 Street Capital Projects
-
306 CD Block Grant Fund
-
307 Capital Grants Fund
-
309 Parks Capital Projects Fund
1,346,036
310 Civic Facilities Capital Projects Fund
4,000,000
311 Street Capital 2011+ Fund
-
402 Stormwater Management
1,900,000
501 Equipment Rental & Replacement Fund
900,000
502 Risk Management Fund
8,438,107
$ 43,634,753
Total Resources $ 97,119,985
PAI
Anticipated
Fund Balance
Revenues
Expenditures
12/31/2011
$ 34,487,125
$ 34,992,118
$ 24,095,007
4,887,000
5,383,327
1,658,723
8,000
20,000
28,000
401,000
420,000
-
3,000
-
353,000
54,000
5,464,000
-
5,000
505,000
-
419,000
-
1,629,000
685,000
685,000
-
415,000
1,013,595
415,000
1,021,069
8,438,107
8,438,107
55,000
55,000
613,000
1,959,036
-
40,000
-
4,040,000
500,000
500,000
-
1,732,000
2,325,745
1,306,255
9,000
209,000
700,000
319,000
319,000
$ 53,485,232
$ 63,309,998
$ 33,809,984
$ 43,634,753
Total Resources $ 97,119,985
PAI
City of Spokane Valley
2011 Budget
Resources by Type
General Fund
Beginning Balance
Property Tax
Sales Tax
Gambling Tax
Franchise Fees /Business Registration
State Shared Revenues
Service Revenues
Fines and Forfeitures
Recreation Program Fees
Miscellaneous, Investment Int. ,Transfers
Total General Fund
Other Funds
101 Street Fund
103 Trails & Paths Fund
105 Hotel /Motel Fund
120 CenterPlace Operating Reserve Fund
121 Service Level Reserve Fund
122 Winter Weather Reserve Fund
123 City Facilities Repair & Replacement
204 Debt Service LTGO 03
301 Capital Projects Fund
302 Special Capital Projects Fund
303 Street Capitial Projects Fund
307 Capital Grants Fund
309 Parks Capital Fund
310 Civic Facilities Capital Fund
311 Street Capital Improvement Fund
402 Stormwater Management Fund
501 Equipment Rental & Replacement Fund
502 Risk Management Fund
Total Other Funds
Total All Funds
$ 24,600,000
10,875,000
16,200,000
425,000
1,111,000
1,665,625
1,600,000
1,800,000
555,500
255,000
59,087,125
7,042,050
48,000
420,000
353,000
5,464,000
505,000
1,629,000
685,000
1,013,598
1,021,069
8,438,107
55,000
1,959,036
4,040,000
500,000
3,632,000
909,000
319,000
38,032,860
$ 97,119,985
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Property Tax
18.4%
City of Spokane Valley
2011 General Fund Resources
$ 59,087,125
Sales Tax
27.4%
vice Revenues
2.7%
Fines & Forfeitures
3.0%
Miscellaneous
4.0%
Beginning Balance
41.6%
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State Shared Revenues
2.8%
City of Spokane Valley
2011 City Wide Resources
$ 97,119,985
Capital Projects Fund
17.5 %
Debt Service Fund
0.7%
Other Misc. Funds
8.7%
Street Fund------'
7.3%
General Fund
35.5%
Stormwater Management Fund
I 3.7%
- Internal Service Funds
1.3%
Beginning Balance
25.3%
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City of Spokane Valley
2011 Budget
Detail Revenues by Type
General Fund Revenues
Beginning Fund Balance
Property Tax
Property Tax
Property Tax - Delinquent
Sales Taxes
Sales Tax
Sales Tax - Criminal Justice
Sales Tax - Public Safety
Gambling Taxes
Punch Boards & Pull Tabs
Amusement Games
Card Games
Interest on Gambling Tax
Licenses & Permits
Business Licenses
Franchise Fees
State Shared Revenues
City Assistance State Revenue
Payment in Lieu of Taxes - DNR
Streamline Mitigation of Sales Tax
MVET Criminal Justice - Population
Criminal Justice Area #4
Criminal Justice Special Programs
DUI - Cities
Liquor Board Excise Tax
False Alarm Srvs
Liquor Board Profits
Work Study Reimbursement
Service Revenues
Building Permits
Plumbing Permits
Grading Permits
Mechanical Permits
Demolition Permits
Misc. Permits & Fees
Plans Check Fees
Service Rev. (Cry Wolf)
Planning Fees
Fines and Forfeitures
Fines & Forfeits - Traffic
Other Criminal Non - Traffic Fines
Recreation Program Charges
Activity Fees (To use a recreational facility)
Program Fees (To participate in a program)
Other
Miscellaneous
Investment Interest
Sales Tax Interest
Property Tax Interest
Police Precinct Rent
Office of Public Def -Re- Licensing Grant
Miscellaneous Revenue & Grant
Transfers
Transfer from Street Fund - Overhead
Transfer from Stormwater - Facility
Transfer from Stormwater - Overhead
Transfer from Street Fund - Membership
Repayment from St. Fund
Transfer from Hotel /Motel - CenterPlace
Total General Fund Revenue
Total General Fund Revenue and
Beginning Fund Balance
$ 56,796,074 $ 54,540,850 $ 59,087,125
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2011
2009
2010
Proposed
Actual
Budget
Budget
$ 21,600,000
$ 19,375,000
$ 24,600,000
$ 10,282,555
$ 10,799,500
$ 10,700,000
193,196
170,000
175,000
10, 475, 751
10, 969, 500
10, 875, 000
14, 337, 595
14, 410, 000
14, 210, 000
1,260,923
1,400,000
1,200,000
724,031
790,000
790,000
16, 322, 549
16, 600, 000
16, 200, 000
92,908
70,000
70,000
9,560
2,000
2,000
624,535
343,000
343,000
8,708
10,000
10,000
735,711
425,000
425,000
86,285
80,000
90,000
967,990
1,020,000
1,021,000
1,054,275
1,100, 000
1,111, 000
10,266
10,000
3,966
-
3,500
372,374
90,000
372,000
19,449
19,000
19,000
129,618
124,000
130,000
74,061
71,000
74,000
29,311
16,000
29,000
438,277
430,000
410,000
865
-
-
611,859
696,600
611,859
6,207
3,400
6,266
1,696,253
1,450,000
1,665,625
819,313
722,800
722,800
33,554
35,000
35,000
1,311
5,000
5,000
80,252
92,000
92,000
5,052
5,200
5,200
117,394
100,000
100,000
274,288
250,000
250,000
-
-
100,000
317,480
290,000
290,000
1,648,644
1,500,000
1,600,000
979,779
620,000
820,000
812,851
980,000
980,000
1,792,630
1,600,000
1,800,000
205,022
584,000
205,000
423,936
66,000
350,500
628,958
650,000
555,500
137,935
300,000
100,000
49,117
60,000
50,000
51,564
51,564
50,000
30,855
-
-
55,570
149,786
-
325,041
561,350
200,000
25,000
25,000
25,000
15,000
15,000
-
34,300
30,000
30,000
355,000
150,000
-
86,963
90,000
-
516,263
310,000
55,000
$ 35,196,074
$ 35,165,850
$ 34,487,125
$ 56,796,074 $ 54,540,850 $ 59,087,125
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City of Spokane Valley
2011 Budget
Detail Revenues by Type
Other Fund Revenues
101 Street Fund
Beginning Fund Balance
Property Taxes
Motor Fuel (Gas) Tax
Investment Interest
Loan from General Fund
Utility Tax
Insurance Premiums & Recoveries
Transfer From Stormwater Fund - Facility
Miscellaneous Revenue & Grant
102 Arterial Street Fund
Beginning Fund Balance
Investment Interest
103 Trails & Paths Fund
Beginning Fund Balance
Motor Fuel (Gas) Tax
Investment Interest
Transfer from Street Fund
105 Hotel /Motel Fund
Beginning Fund Balance
Hotel /Motel Tax
Investment Interest
120 CenterPlace Operating Reserve
Beginning Fund Balance
Investment Interest
121 Service Level Stabilization Reserve
Beginning Fund Balance
Investment Interest
122 Winter Weather Reserve
Beginning Fund Balance
Interfund Transfer
Investment Interest
123 City Facilities Repair & Replacement
Beginning Fund Balance
Investment Interest
Interfund Transfer
2009
2011
Actual
2010
Proposed
Budget
Budget
Budget
1,617,254
1,777,000
2,155,050
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-
-
2,018,694
1,900,000
1,875,000
10,895
10,000
12,000
3,054,472
2,800,000
3,000,000
200,000
122,076
712,050
-
6,823,427
7,399,050
7,042,050
360,806
-
-
360,806
-
32,420
40,000
8,246
-
-
8,000
8,000
40,666
8,000
48,000
258,891
19,000
19,000
423,978
380,000
400,000
1,893
1,000
1,000
684,762
400,000
420,000
346,794
347,000
350,000
2,391
3,000
3,000
349,185
350,000
353,000
5,369,979
5,350,000
5,410,000
37,022
50,000
54,000
5,407,001
5,400,000
5,464,000
145,037
-
500,000
355,000
500,000
-
5,000
5,000
500,037
505,000
505,000
807,983
825,000
1,210,000
3,065
8,000
12,000
397,000
407,000
407,000
1,208,048
1,240,000
1,629,000
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City of Spokane Valley
2011 Budget
Detail Revenues by Type
Other Fund Revenues
Other Fund Revenues
204 Debt Service - LTGO 03
Beginning Fund Balance
Facilities District Revenue
and Special Capital Projects
301 Capital Projects Fund
Beginning Fund Balance
REET 1 - 1st .25 Percent
Investment Interest
302 Special Capital Projects Fund
Beginning Fund Balance
REET 2 - 2nd .25 Percent
Investment Interest
303 Street Capital Projects
Beginning Fund Balance
Developer Contributions
Grant Proceeds
Transfer from Block Grant
Transfer from Capital Proj. Fund 301 /REET1
Transfer from General Fund
Transfer from Arterial Street Fund
Transfer from Stormwater Management Fund
Transfer from Civic Facilities
Transfer from Special Capital Proj. 302 /REET2
304 Mirabeau Project
Beginning Fund Balance
Investment Interest
306 CD Block Grant Fund
Beginning Fund Balance
CDBG Grant Proceeds
307 Capital Grants Fund
Beginning Fund Balance
Capital Grant Proceeds
Transfer from Streets & Paths
Transfers from Arterial Street Fund
Transfers from Special Capital Projects Fund
Transfers from Capital Projects Fund
Miscellaneous /Private Development
2009
2011
Actual
2010
Proposed
Budget
Budget
Budget
419,670
440,000
460,000
186,503
210,000
225,000
606,173
650,000
685,000
2,553,389
1,553,000
598,598
544,303
380,000
400,000
15,144
15,000
15,000
3,112,836
1,948,000
1,013,598
4,787,253
230,000
606,069
543,919
380,000
400,000
16,886
2,000
15,000
5,348,058
612,000
1,021,069
73,456
-
-
45,519
200,000
-
6,947,312
7,779,000
4,738,819
-
300,000
300,000
3,937,369
1,843,000
901,095
-
50,000
-
200,000
100,000
-
1,500,800
-
200,000
897,393
11,003,656
10,572,000
8,438,107
405,370
-
-
2,655
408,025
300,000
300,000
50
-
1,103,772
1,749,000
328,490
-
68,000
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City of Spokane Valley
2011 Budget
Detail Revenues by Type
Other Fund Revenues
308 Barker Bridae Reconstruction - Fed Grant
Private Development
Federal Grant Proceeds
Transfer from Special Capital Projects Fund
309 Parks Capital Projects
Beginning Balance
Investment Interest
State Rec & Conservation Grant Rev
Transfer from the General Fund
310 Civic Facilities Capital Projects
Beginning Balance
Investment Interest
2009
900,000
2011
Actual
2010
Proposed
Budget
Budget
Budget
28,000
107
-
58,000
8,000
6,631,363
1,470,000
286,370
239,000
6,917,733
1,767,000
1,346,036
518,000
1,346,036
716
5,000
13,000
790,000
200,000
500,000
1,618,562
97,000
100,000
3,755,314
820,000
1,959,036
5,792,118
5,770,000
4,000,000
39,845
57,000
40,000
5,831,963
5,827,000
4,040,000
311 Street Capital Improvement 2011+
Beginning Balance
Transfer from Civic Facility Fund 310
402 Stormwater Management Fund
Beginning Fund Balance
State Grants
Stormwater Management Fee
Investment Interest
501 Equipment Rental & Replacement Fund
Beginning Fund Balance
Investment Interest
Transfer from General Fund
502 Risk Management Fund
Beginning Fund Balance
Investment Interest
Employment Security Transfers
Transfer from General Fund
Total Revenue & Beginning Fund Balance
All Other Funds
Total Revenues
2,381,156 2,771,015
26,586 -
1,706,429 1,600,000
900,805
900,000
5,273
9,000
-
10,000
906,078
919,000
16,734
28,000
107
-
-
8,000
246,841
59,071,387
258,000
45,838,065
b6,/96,U/4
b4,b4U,8bU
500,000
500,000
1,900,000
1,710,000
900,000
• 000
319,000
38,032,860
b9,U8 /,125
115,867,461 100,378,915 97,119,985
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City of Spokane Valley
2011 Budget
Expenditures by Department
General Fund
Legislative Branch
$ 324,298
Legislative & Executive Services
1,020,031
Public Safety
22,179,880
Operations & Administrative
Deputy City Manager
559,942
Finance
1,023,765
Human Resources
240,500
Public Works
936,758
Planning & Community Development
Ad mi n
324,550
Planning
1,028,258
Building
1,219,845
Development Engineering
672,270
Library
-
Parks & Recreation
Administration & Maintenance
951,829
Recreation
246,628
Aquatics
429,250
Senior Center
89,653
CenterPlace
1,098,911
General Government
2,645,750
Total General Fund
34,992,118
Other Funds
101 Street Fund
5,383,327
103 Trails and Paths Fund
20,000
105 Hotel /Motel Fund
420,000
120 CenterPlace Operating Reserve Fund
-
121 Service Level Stablization Fund
5,464,000
122 Winter Weather Reserve Fund
505,000
123 Civic Facility Replacement Fund
-
204 Debt Service - LTGO 03
685,000
301 Capital Projects Fund
1,013,595
302 Special Capital Projects Fund
1,021,069
303 Street Capitial Projects Fund
8,438,107
307 Capital Grants Fund
55,000
309 Parks Capital Projects Fund
1,959,036
311 Street Capital Improvement 2011+
500,000
402 Stormwater Management Fund
2,325,745
501 Equipment Rental & Replacement
209,000
502 Risk Management Fund
319,000
Total All Funds
$ 63,309,998
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City of Spokane Valley
2011 Budget
General Fund Expenditures by Department by Type
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Wages &
Capital
Benefits
Supplies
Services
Intergovernmental
Interfund
Expenditures
Total
General Fund
Legislative Branch
$ 143,718
$ 7,000
$ 173,580
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ 324,298
Legislative & Executive
864,496
17,400
138,135
-
-
-
1,020,031
Public Safety
-
-
-
22,179,880
-
-
22,179,880
Operations & Administrative
Deputy City Manager
507,410
2,800
49,732
-
-
-
559,942
Finance
954,415
6,700
62,650
-
-
-
1,023,765
Human Resources
186,354
1,967
52,179
-
-
-
240,500
Public Works
749,695
48,988
134,955
-
-
3,120
936,758
Planning & Community Development
Admin
283,035
4,256
22,259
15,000
-
-
324,550
Planning
801,570
10,588
141,100
75,000
-
-
1,028,258
Building
1,004,525
40,479
101,441
65,000
8,400
-
1,219,845
Development Engineering
547,690
8,304
71,276
45,000
-
-
672,270
Library
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Parks & Recreation
Parks Administration
202,279
59,100
677,250
10,000
3,200
-
951,829
Recreation
145,365
10,943
82,720
-
7,600
-
246,628
Aquatics
-
3,000
426,250
-
-
-
429,250
Senior Center
74,953
5,100
9,600
-
-
-
89,653
CenterPlace
367,082
70,952
336,877
-
324,000
-
1,098,911
General Government
-
52,000
602,000
883,000
1,108,750
-
2,645,750
Total General Fund
$ 6,832,587
$ 349,577
$ 3,082,004
$ 23,272,880
$ 1,451,950
$ 3,120
$ 34,992,118
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City of Spokane Valley
2011 General Fund Expenditures
$ 34,992,118
Public Safety
63.4%
Operation & Administrative
9.1%
Public Works
2.7%
Planning & Community
Development
9.3%
7.6%
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General Government
City of Spokane Valley
2011 City Wide Expenditures
$ 63,309,998
Gen.Gov., Risk Mgmt, Equip
5.0%
Capital Projects
21.6%
Reserves, Tourism
10.1%
Street Fund
8.5%
Operations & Administrative
6.5%
Stormwater Management
Fund
[ 3,7%
Public Safety
35.0%
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Parks & Recreation Development
4.4% 5.1%
Fund: 001 General Fund Spokane Valley
Dept: 011 Legislative Branch 2011 Budget
011 -Council
This department accounts for the cost of providing effective elected representation of the citizenry in the
governing body. The Council makes policy decisions for the City and is accountable to Spokane Valley
citizens by making decisions regarding how resources are allocated, the appropriate levels of service,
and establishing goals and policies for the organization.
Accomplishments for 2010
• Continue monitoring significant wastewater issues, including governance of wastewater facilities,
enhanced citizen awareness of options for the future and pursuit of the most efficient and economical use
of allowed wastewater discharges.
On August 23rd, a DO TMDL implementation meeting was held with directors from the Washington
Department of Ecology, Idaho Department of Environmental Quality and EPA Region 10 to providing
guidance to stakeholders on the status of the process. Wastwater permits are scheduled to be issued
in draft form Summer of 2010 and become final by Spring 2011. Meeting information is available at
DOE's website.
• Implement records indexing and phase in a document imaging system City
department by City department with the goal of achieving city -wide implementation in 2010.
As of 2010, our Laserfiche Repository now includes documents from every department. There are an
estimated 21,412 documents, for a total of 421,071 pages.
• Implement and evaluate regulations specified in the Sprague /Appleway Revitalization Plan as
adopted and amended by the City Council.
Staff conducted 6 public meetings and collected comments regarding zoning and comprehensive
plan changes to the Plan. Several code amendments have resulted from the meeetings.
• Develop a Shoreline Master Program to provide appropriate regulatory protection for waters
of statewide significance as required by state statute.
The Shoreline Inventory was completed and reviewed by City Council. Progress on the Shoreline regulations
was made in 2010 with adoption scheduled in 2011.
• Pursue a legislative capital budget request for state funding for the acquisition of parkland
adjacent to Park Street Pool
• The City did not receive funding in 2010 but this item is included in the Legislative Agenda 2011
• Develop and implement a multi -year winter roads maintenance plan including availaiblity, costs
and effects of private sector vendors performing witner road maintenance for the City
Council approved conintuing with the current plan and implemented the following items:
• RFP selection process for a long -term contractor will be conducted in early 2011
• Hire one additional full -time Mechanic /Operator
• Monitor future years to see if additional full -tome or part -time staff are needed
• Purchase the Waste Management Facility or other similar facility for street maintenance operations
• Purchase one additional surpluss WSDOT truck/plw /sander and one new truck/plow /sander in
2010
• Pursue state funding of a demonstration project that constructs a city hall in accordance with
"living building" standards
• No progress on this goal but will carry over into 2011
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)ept: 011 Legislative Branch 2011 Budges
011 -Council
Goals for 2011
• Continue monitoring wastewater issues including governance of wastewater facilities,
and pursuit of the most efficient and economical methods to ensure the continuation
of wastewater discharges licenses.
• Implement and Evaluate regulations specified in the Sprague /Appleway Revitalization Plan
as adopted and amended by City Council.
• Develop a Shoreline Master Program to provide appropriate regulatory protection for waters
of statewide significance as required by state statute.
• Pursue a legislative capital budget request for state funding for the acquisition of parkland
adjacent to the Park Street Pool.
• Develop and implement a multi -year winter roads maintenance plan including
availability, costs and effects of private sector vendors performing winter road maintenance for
the City.
• Pursue state funding of a demonstration project that constructs a city hall in accordance
with "living building" standards.
Budget Summary
2011
2009 2010 Proposed
Actual Budget Budget
Personnel - FTE Equivalents
Mayor 1.0 1.0 1.0
Council 6.0 6.0 6.0
Total FTEs 7.0 7.0 7.0
Budget Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits $ 126,896 $ 126,978 $ 143,718
Supplies 14,435 19,500 7,000
Services & Charges 154,061 175,642 173,580
Interfund Charges - - -
Total Legislative Branch $ 295,392 $ 322,120 $ 324,298
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Dept: 013 Executive & Legislative Support 2011 Budget
013 - City Manager
This department is accountable to the City Council for the operational results of the organization,
effective support of elected officials in achieving their goals; fulfillment of the statutory requirements
of the City Manager, implementation of City Council policies, and provision of a communication
linkage between citizens, the City Council, City departments, and other government agencies.
Accomplishments for 2010
• Continue monitoring significant wastewater issues, including governance of wastewater facilities,
enhanced citizen awareness of options for the future and pursuit of the most efficient and economical use
of allowed wastewater discharges.
On August 23rd, a DO TMDL implementation meeting was held with directors from the Washington
Department of Ecology, Idaho Department of Environmental Quality and EPA Region 10 to providing
guidance to stakeholders on the status of the process. Wastwater permits are scheduled to be issued
in draft form Summer of 2010 and become final by Spring 2011. Meeting information is available at
DOE's website.
• Implement records indexing and phase in a document imaging system City
department by City department with the goal of achieving city -wide implementation in 2010.
As of 2010, our Laserfiche Repository now includes documents from every department. There are an
estimated 21,412 documents, for a total of 421,071 pages.
• Implement and evaluate regulations specified in the Sprague /Appleway Revitalization Plan as
adopted and amended by the City Council.
Staff conducted 6 public meetings and collected comments regarding zoning and comprehensive
plan changes to the Plan. Several code amendments have resulted from the meeetings.
• Develop a Shoreline Master Program to provide appropriate regulatory protection for
of statewide significance as required by state statute.
The Shoreline Inventory was completed and reviewed by City Council. Progress on the Shoreline regulations
was made in 2010 with adoption scheduled in 2011.
• Pursue a legislative capital budget request for state funding for the acquisition of parkland
adjacent to Park Street Pool
• Develop and implement a multi -year winter roads maintenance plan including availaiblity, costs
and effects of private sector vendors performing witner road maintenance for the City
• The City did not receive funding in 2010 but this item is included in the Legislative Agenda for 2011
Council approved conintuing with the current plan and implemented the following items:
• RFP selection process for a long -term contractor will be conducted in early 2011
• Hire one additional full -time Mechanic /Operator
• Monitor future years to see if additional full -tome or part -time staff are needed
• Purchase the Waste Management Facility or other similar facility for street maintenance operations
• Purchase one additional surpluss WSDOT truck /plw /sander and one new truck /plow /sander in
2010
• Pursue state funding of a demonstration project that constructs a city hall in accordance with
"living building" standards
• No progress on this goal but will carry over into 2011
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013 - City Manager
Goals for 2011
• Continue monitoring wastewater issues including governance of wastewater facilities,
and pursuit of the most efficient and economical methods to ensure the continuation
of wastewater discharges licenses.
• Implement and Evaluate regulations specified in the Sprague /Appleway Revitalization Plan as
adopted and amended by City Council.
• Develop a Shoreline Master Program to provide appropriate regulatory protection for waters of
statewide significance as required by state statute.
• Pursue a legislative capital budget request for state funding for the acquisition of parkland
adjacent to the Park Road Pool.
• Develop and implement a multi -year winter roads maintenance plan including availability, costs
and effects of private sector vendors performing winter road maintenance for the City.
• Pursue state funding of a demonstration project that constructs a city hall in accordance with
"living building" standards.
Budget Summary
2011
2009 2010 Proposed
Actual Budget Budget
Personnel - FTE Equivalents
City Manager 1.0 1.0 1.0
City Attorney 1.0 1.0 1.0
City Clerk 1.0 1.0 1.0
Deputy City Attorney 1.0 1.0 1.0
Deputy City Clerk 1.0 1.0 1.0
Administrative Assistant - Legal 1.0 1.0 1.0
Administrative Assistant (CC) 1.0 1.0 1.0
Administrative Assistant (CM) 1_0 1_0 0_0
Total FTEs 8.0 8.0 7.0
Interns 3.0 3.5 2.0
Budget Detail (')
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits $ 815,061 $ 922,152 $ 864,496
Supplies 3,907 17,400 17,400
Services & Charges 150,609 124,290 138,135
Capital Outlay - - -
Interfund Charges - - -
Total Executive & Legislative Support $ 969,577 $ 1,063,842 $ 1,020,031
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Dept: 016 Public Safety 2011 Budget
016 - Public Safety
The Public Safety department budget provides funds for the
protection of persons and property in the city. The City contracts
with Spokane County for law enforcement, district court,
prosecutor services, public defender services, probation
services, jail and animal control services. See following page for
detail information on each budgeted section.
Judicial System - The Spokane County District Court is contracted
to provide municipal court services. The contract provides for
the services of judge and court commissioner with related support
staff. Budgeted amount also includes jury management fees.
Budgeted contract amount: $ 1,826,274
Law Enforcement - The Spokane County Sheriff's Office is
responsible for maintaining law and order and providing police
services to the community under the direction of the Police Chief.
The office provides for the preservation of life, protection of
property, and reduction of crime.
Budgeted contract amount: $ 17,980,558
Jail System - Spokane County provides jail and probation
services for persons sentenced by any City of Spokane Valley
Municipal Court Judge for violating laws of the city or state.
Budgeted contract amount: $ 837,661
Animal Control - Spokane County will provide animal control
services to include licensing, care and treatment of lost
or stray animals, and response to potentially dangerous animal
confrontations.
Budgeted contract amount:
Fines & Forfeitures State Remittance
Budgeted contract amount:
Communications
Budgeted contract amount:
Interfund Transfers
Budgeted contract amount:
Total
$ 311,783
$ 873,000
$ 273,004
$ 77,600
$ 22,179,880
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City of Spokane Valley
2011 Budget
016 - Public Safety
Other:
Capital Outlays /Communications
258,515
320,119
2011
Fines & Forfeitures State Remittance
2009
2010
Proposed
Animal Control Contract
Actual
Budget
Budget
Judicial System:
13,101
District Court Contract
899,817
982,937
819,345
Jury Management Contract
-
-
-
Intergovernmental Payments
34,367
-
-
Public Defender Contract
434,756
468,172
510,476
Prosecutor Contract
479,294
503,152
400,342
Pretrial Services Contract
61,860
69,125
96,111
Subtotal Judicial System
1,910,094
2,023,386
1,826,274
Law Enforcement System:
Sheriff Contract
15,732,581
16,261,741
16,797,534
Emergency Management Contract
90,538
101,402
90,233
Wages & Benefits
3,560
-
-
Operating Supplies
1,496
5,000
2,425
Repair & Maintenance. Supplies
1,954
5,000
2,425
Gas, Oil, & Tires
405
-
-
SmaII Tools & Minor Equipment
-
2,000
970
Electricity /Gas
31,736
32,000
33,213
Water
3,118
2,400
2,491
Sewer
669
800
830
Waste Disposal
3,423
2,800
2,906
Copier Maintenance
-
500
519
Law Enf. Bldg Maintenance Contract
15,239
74,200
77,012
Contingency
38,849
1,000,000
970,000
Crywolf Charges & Fees
296
-
-
ICMA Consultant Srvs
88,820
-
-
Subtotal Law Enforcement System:
16,012,684
17,487,843
17,980,558
Jail System:
Jail Contract
428,145
400,000
437,661
Jail - Geiger Corrections Center
509,490
500,000
400,000
Subtotal Jail System:
937,635
900,000
837,661
Other:
Capital Outlays /Communications
258,515
320,119
273,004
Fines & Forfeitures State Remittance
964,841
900,000
873,000
Animal Control Contract
335,537
350,920
311,783
Equip. Purchased w JAG Funds
13,101
Building & Structures
24,005
Building Replacement Costs
-
80,000
77,600
IF Transfer:Civic Facil. Replacement
80,000
-
-
Subtotal Other:
1,675,998
1,651, 039
1,535,387
Total Public Safety 20,536,411 22,062,268 22,179,880
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18,000,000
16,000,000
14,000,000
12,000,000
10,000,000
8,000,000
6,000,000
4,000,000
2,000,000
City of Spokane Valley
2011 Budgeted Contract Expenditures
16,797,534
819,345 510,476
400,342
96,111 90,233 77,012 437,661 311,783
District Court Public Prosecutor
Pretrial
Sheriff Emergency
Law Enf. Bldg Jail Contract
Animal
Contract Defender Contract
Services
Contract Management
Maintenance
Control
Contract
Contract
Contract
Contract
Contract
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Fund: 001 General Fund Spokane Valley
Dept: 018 Operations & Administrative Services 2011 Budget
018 - Operations & Administrative Services
The Operations & Administrative Services Department is composed of three
divisions, the Deputy City Manager Division, the Finance Division, and the
Human Resources Division. As of 2007, the Legal Division costs will be included in
the Executive and Legislative Support Division.
013 - Deputy City Manager Division
The Deputy City Manager (DCM) supervises the Operations & Administrative
Services Department, assists the City Manager in organizing and directing the
other operations of the City and assumes the duties of the City Manager
in his /her absence.
Accomplishments for 2010
• Facilitated transition to new Council
• Increased communication with citizens
• Facilitated a day -long Budget workshop
• Negotiated and executed new Law Enforcement Interlocal Agreement with Spokane
County and Spokane County Sheriff
• Drafted comparative analysis of City services
• Completed revenue analysis
• Negotiated newjail contract
• Established and implemented plan for public, educational and governmental
broadcasting
• Launched new website with expanded information, online customer service features,
and improved usability
• Drafted comprehensive citywide communications plan
• Gained local, regional and national media exposure for Discovery Playground
resulting in usage by hundreds of visitors each day
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013 - Deputy City Manager Division
Goals for 2011
• Draft and implement a comprehensive Public Information Plan
• Provide media training for authorized spokespersons
• Explore opportunities for economic development
• Involve all departments in implementation of a citywide comprehensive customer
service request and communications plan
• Help complete contract and purchasing procedures
• Propose service contract amendments to eas adminstration and allow control of costs
• Conduct biannual community survey
• Develop social media policy and train key staff toward implementaion
Budget Summary
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2011
2009
2010
Proposed
Actual
Budget
Budget
Personnel - FTE Equivalents
Deputy City Manager
1.0
1.0
1.0
Senior Administrative Analyst
1.0
1.0
1.0
Public Information Officer
1.0
1.0
1.0
Administrative Analyst
1.0
1.0
1.0
Administrative Assistant
2.0
2.0
1.0
Office Assistant 1
1.0
1.0
1.0
Office Assistant 11
1.0
1.0
1.0
Total FTEs
8.0
8.0
7.0
Budget Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits
$ 521,980
$ 547,874
$ 507,410
Supplies
2,134
6,000
2,800
Services & Charges
18,041
66,700
49,732
Capital Outlay
-
-
-
Interfund Charges
32,500
-
-
Total Deputy City Manager Division
$ 574,655
$ 620,574
$ 559,942
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014 - Finance Division
The Finance Division provides financial management services for all City departments
Programs include accounting and reporting, payroll, accounts payable,
purchasing, budgeting and financial planning, treasury, information technology
and investments. The division is also responsible for generating and analyzing
data related to the City's operations. The department prepares monthly, quarterly,
and annual financial reports and budgets to ensure compliance with state laws.
Accomplishments for 2010
• Implemented additional State Auditor suggestions
• Considered Washington Cities Insurance Authority suggestions
• Improved financial statement process and accuracy
• Considered enhanced accounts receivable system to include code enforcement
liens attached to parcels
Goals for 2011
• Consider 2010 audit recommendations
• Improve financial statement process & accuracy
• Fine -tune code enforcement liens as a segment of accounts receivable system
• Review Wa. Cities Ins. Authority suggestions
Budqet Summary
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2011
2009
2010
Proposed
Actual
Budget
Budget
Personnel - FTE Equivalents
Finance & Admin Services Director
1.0
1.0
1.0
Financial Report Specialist
0.0
1.0
0.0
Accounting Manager
1.0
1.0
1.0
Accountant /Budget Analyst
3.0
3.0
4.0
Accounting Technician
1.0
3.0
2.0
IT Specialist
2.0
2.0
2.0
GIS /Database Administrator
1.0
1.0
1.0
Total FTEs
9.0
12.0
11.0
Intern
1.0
1.0
1.0
Budget Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits
$ 758,665
$ 966,473
$ 954,415
Supplies
4,543
11,000
6,700
Services & Charges
48,418
45,900
62,650
Capital Outlay
-
-
-
Interfund Charges
-
-
-
Total Finance Division
$ 811,626
$ 1,023,373
$ 1,023,765
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Fund: 001 General Fund Spokane Valle)
dept: 018 Operations & Administrative Services 2011 Budges
016 - Human Resources Division
Human Resources (HR) is administered through the Deputy City Manager (DCM).
The HR operation provides services in compensation, benefits, training and
organizational development, staffing, employee relations, and communications.
Accomplishments for 2010
• Implemented HR section of City Intranet
• Implemented Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Developed and implemented Employee Training Guidelines
• Planned for and implemented required steps to achieve the AWC WellCity Award
• Prepared for the 2010 WCIA Personnel Audit and Implement Required Changes
• Assumed additional responsibilities in Risk Management and ADA Coordination
Goals for 2011
• Provide support for the City's ADA Self Evaluation and Plan
• Evaluate the City's Unemployment and Labor and Industries programs to reduce labor costs
• Provide City -Wide saftey related training as identified in the Accident Prevention Program
• Implement an On -Line Employment Application Process for the City
Budget Summary
Total Human Resources Division
$ 179,963 $ 248,435 $ 240,500
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2011
2009
2010
Proposed
Actual
Budget
Budget
Personnel - FTE Equivalents
Human Resource Manager
1.0
1.0
1.0
Human Resources Technician
1.0
1.0
1.0
Total FTEs
2.0
2.0
2.0
Budget Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits
$ 166,074
$ 180,835
$ 186,354
Supplies
1,229
3,500
1,967
Services & Charges
12,660
64,100
52,179
Capital Outlay
-
-
-
Interfund Charges
-
-
-
Total Human Resources Division
$ 179,963 $ 248,435 $ 240,500
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)ept: 032 Public Works 2011 Budgel
032 - Public Works
The Public Works Department provides overall planning and oversight of public works
projects in the City of Spokane Valley. The department provides engineering plan
review, inspection, coordination of major Public Works Capital Improvement Projects,
long -range transportation planning and neighborhood traffic management. The Public
Works Street Maintenance Section is responsible for maintenance of streets.
Accomplishments for 2010
• Designed and constructed funded capital projects.
• Developed the 2011 -2016 Six Year Transporation Improvement Plan.
• Submitted grants for various capital projects
• Worked with the County and DOE on final phases of TMDL
Goals for 2011
• Implement approved capital projects.
• Provide planning for development of update Transportation Improvement Plan.
• Prepare and submit grant applications for capital projects.
Budget Summary
Personnel - FTE Equivalents
Public Works Director
Administrative Assistant
Senior Engineer (CIP)
Senior Engineer
Assistant Engineer (CIP)
Limited Term Construction Inspector- Bridge
Maint. /Construction Inspector (ROW)
Engineering Technician I
Engineering Technician II
Total FTEs
Budget Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits
Supplies
Services & Charges
Intergovernmental Payments
Capital Outlay
Interfund Charges
Total Public Works
2011
2009 2010 Proposed
Actual Budget Budget
1.0
1.0
1.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.0
0.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
2_0
2_0
2_0
11.0
11.0
11.0
$ 590,131
$ 696,230
$ 749,695
11,424
50,988
48,988
70,715
143,455
134,955
-
3,120
3,120
$ 672,270
$ 893,793
$ 936,758
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Fund: 001 General Fund Spokane Vallej
Dept: 050 Community Development - Administrative 2011 Budgel
Administrative Division
The Administrative Division provides overall management and oversite of the Community
Development Department including the permitting operation, long -range planning, development
engineering, and code compliance and provides staff support through administration of the
department's budget, provides administrative support and department training.
Accomplishments for 2010
• Continued to provide department wide training to facilitate teamwork and efficiency.
• Provided staff support to the Planning Commission.
Goals for 2011
• Prepare and implement customer service training program
• Cross train admin staff to cover Planning Commission
• Keep department website pages up -to -date
• Continue to archive old files
Budget Summary
2011
2009 2010
Proposed
Actual Budget
Budget
Personnel - FTE Equivalents
Community Development Director 1.0 1.0
1.0
Administrative Assistant 1.0 1.0
1.0
Office Assistant 1 1.0 1.0
1.0
Total FTEs 3.0 3.0
3.0
Budget Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits 272,123 282,145
283,035
Supplies 3,374 4,100
4,256
Services & Charges 3,236 21,960
22,259
Intergovernmental Payments 26,937 15,000
15,000
Capital Outlay - -
-
Interfund Charges - -
-
Total Building Division $ 305,670 $ 323,205 $
324,550
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Community Development
Engineering Division
Development Engineering provides the review and inspection for stormwater, access
management and other public works improvements in development applications and
provide policy recommendations for public works issues.
Accomplishments for 2010
• Completed sidewalk priority plan
• Cross train within division to increase knowledge base and provide better staff coverage.
• Implemented the public education piece of the adoption of new street standards.
• Completed Local Access Street Connection map
Goals for 2011
• Complete Forker Draw floodplain restudy
• Develop revised hydrology for the Glenrose Creek floodplain
• Complete review of acquired right -of -way and border easement documents and develop GIS
layer to graphically display the acquisitions.
Budget Summary
2011
2009
2010
Proposed
Actual
Budget
Budget
Personnel - FTE Equivalents
Senior Engineer 1.0
1.0
1.0
Engineer 3.0
1.5
1.5
Assistant Engineer 2.0
1.0
1.0
Engineering Technician 2.0
2.5
1.5
Construction Inspector 0.0
1.0
1.0
Office Assistant 1 3.0
1.0
1.0
Total FTEs 11.0
8.00
7.00
Budget Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits $ 503,640
$ 668,219
$ 547,690
Supplies 8,403
8,000
8,304
Services & Charges 66,700
70,500
71,276
Intergovernmental Payments 82,504
45,000
45,000
Capital Outlay 1,966
-
-
Interfund Charges -
-
-
Total Building Division $ 663,213
$ 791,719
$ 672,270
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Fund: 001 General Fund Spokane Valley
Dept: 056 Community Development - Planning Division 2011 Budget
Community Development
Planning Division
The Planning Division is responsible for providing professional policy guidance on land use
issues to the City Council and Planning Commission. Planning staff participate at a regional level
on issues such as annexations, growth targets, water quality, etc. It is also responsible for
processing land use permits, reviewing enviromentally sensitive areas, administering the State
Enviromental Protection Act and reviewing home occupation licenses.
Accomplishments for 2010
• Worked on revisions to the Sprague /Appleway Subarea Plan per City Council direction.
• Planned Action Ordinance for the City Center - On hold .
Waiting for Council direction
• Worked with regional staff on Urban Growth Area Boundaries and complete Joint
Planning Agreements.
• Began the Shoreline Master Program update.
• Began the Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan.
• Completed the annexation process forms for the City of Spokane Valley
in Spokane County.
• Began the ADA Inventory and Plan.
• 2010 Annual Comprehensive Plan amendments
Goals for 2011
• Complete the Shoreline Master Program update
• Complete the Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan
• Complete 2011 Comprehensive Plan updates - including a review of the intent of the
Sprague and Appleway Subarea Plan
• Complete the regional UGA update process in conjunction with Spokane County and
other jurisdictions
• Complete the ADA Inventory and Plan
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Dept: 056 Community Development - Planning Division
Spokane Valley
2011 Budget
Community
Development Services - Planning
Division
Budget Summary
2011
2009
2010
Proposed
Actual
Budget
Budget
Personnel - FTE Equivalents
Senior Planner
2.0
2.0
2.0
Planning Manager
1.0
1.0
1.0
Associate Planner
2.0
2.0
2.0
Assistant Planner
3.0
3.0
2.5
Planning Technician
1_0
1_0
1_0
Total FTEs
9.0
9.0
8.5
Budget Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits
$ 763,131 $
799,406
$ 801,570
Supplies
12,985
10,200
10,588
Services & Charges
200,000
239,600
141,100
Intergovernmental Services
50,344
75,000
75,000
Capital Outlay
-
-
-
Interfund Charges
-
-
-
Total Planning Division
$ 1,026,460 $
1,124,206
$ 1,028,258
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Fund: 001 General Fund Spokane Valley
Dept: 057 Community Development - Building Division 2011 Budget
Community Development
Building Division
The Building Division implements the Washington State Building Code. It is responsible for
ensuring that buildings and structures comply with adopted building codes through technical
plan review and inspection services. The Permit Center receives applications and coordinates
the review and processing of permits. Code compliance staff enforce zoning and building
regulations on a complaint- driven basis. ROW inspection program provides inspection
services to assure the compliance with the RPCP and the durability and safety of work
done in the public ROW.
Accomplishments for 2010
• Worked to finalize cross connection control inter -local agreements
• Began survey of City sidewalks and facilities for compliance with ADA
• Reviewed and implemented the State Building Code
• Completed major abatements, brought 262 properties into compliance (half yr)
• Reviewed, issued and inspected 2198 (half yr) permits
Goals for 2011
• Complete cross - connection inter -local agreement with all water districts serving the City
complete survey of City ROW for ADA compliance
• Evaluate and adjust permitting processes for maximum efficiency and effectiveness
• Complete one abatement not funded in 2010
• Identify and implement regional partnering opportunities with Spokane and Spokane
County
• Work with local builders and building departments to influence state processes impacting
the construction sector
Budget Summary
2011
2009 2010 Proposed
Actual Budget Budget
Personnel - FTE Equivalents
Building Official 1.0 1.0 1.0
Building Inspector II 3.0 4.0 3.0
Code Enforcement Officer BP 2.0 2.0 2.0
Construction Inspector 2.0 1.0 0.0
Senior Permit Specialist 1.0 1.0 1.0
Permit Specialist 3.0 2.0 2.0
Senior Plans Examiner 1.0 1.0 1.0
Plans Examiner 0.0 0.75 0.75
Maint /Const Inspector (ROW) 2.0 1.0 1.0
Office Assistant II 0.0 1.0 1.0
Total FTEs 15.0 14.75 12.75
Budget Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits $ 952,045 $ 1,100,070 $ 1,004,525
Supplies 24,213 39,000 40,479
Services & Charges 40,172 98,650 101,441
Intergovernmental Payments 42,275 65,000 65,000
Capital Outlay - - -
Interfund Charges - 4,000 8,400
Total Building Division $ 1,058,705 $ 1,306,720 $ 1,219,845
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Fund: 001 General Fund Spokane Vallel
Dept: 076 Parks & Recreation 2011 Budgel
076 - Parks & Recreation
The Parks and Recreation Department is composed of five divisions, the Administration and Park
Maintenance Division, Recreation, Aquatics, Senior Center, and the CenterPlace Division.
The overall goal of the department is to provide quality recreation programs and acquisition,
renovation, development, operation, and maintenance of parks and recreation facilities.
000 - Parks Administration & Maintenance Division
The Administration Division provides direction and leadership for the Parks and Recreation
Department in implementing the goals and objectives of the City Council and facilitates the
general upkeep of parks and public areas of the City.
Accomplishments for 2010
• Completed construction of Discovery Playground.
• Completed design for Greenacres Park
• Implemented new customer reservation software program
• Developed maintenance agreement to add Discovery Playground to existing contract
• Began working with State Parks on revised Centennial Trail maintenance agreement
Goals for 2011
• Complete construction of Greenacres Park
• Construct new picnic shelter at Terrace View Park
• Renovate turf & irrigation at south Mirabeau Point Park
• Begin development of a dog park
• Develop and finalize Centennial Trail maintenance agreement
Budget Summary
2011
2009 2010 Proposed
Actual Budget Budget
Personnel - FTE Equivalents
Parks & Recreation Director 1.0 1.0 1.0
Administrative Assistant 1.0 1.0 1.0
Total FTEs 2.0 2.0 2.0
Budget Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits $ 172,408 $ 180,704 $ 202,279
Supplies 7,877 62,000 59,100
Services & Charges 710,771 731,652 677,250
Intergovernmental Services 8,796 10,000 10,000
Capital Outlay - - -
Interfund Charges - 3,200 3,200
Total Parks Administration $ 899,852 $ 987,556 $ 951,829
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Fund: 001 General Fund Spokane Valley
Dept: 076 Parks & Recreation 2011 Budgel
301 - Recreation Division
The Recreation Division coordinates and facilitates the delivery of recreation programs
and services throughout the City and the City's park system.
AccomDlishments for 2010
• Continued to provide Recreation Programs for a variety of ages
• Developed Recreation Programming interlocal agreement with City of Spokane and Spokane County
• Hosted Environmental Special Event "Spring into Action" at Valley Mission Park
• Facilitated developed of new Parks & Recreation website
e Expanded program marketing
. Developed partnerships with surrounding school districts to promote student volunteerism with our
Department
Goals for 2011
• Expand program marketing to social media sites
• Increase partner programs with Liberty Lake, Spokane County and the City of Spokane
• Hold a summer theatre camp
e Solicit sponsorships for the summer outdoor movies
Budget Summary
Total Recreation Division
$ 181,218 $ 237,846 $ 246,628
611
2011
2009
2010
Proposed
Actual
Budget
Budget
Personnel - FTE Equivalents
Recreation Coordinator
1.0
1.0
1.0
Budget Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits
129,226
$ 132,452
$ 145,365
Supplies
4,177
11,490
10,943
Services & Charges
41,909
86,352
82,720
Interfund Charges
5,906
7,552
7,600
Capital Outlay
-
-
-
Total Recreation Division
$ 181,218 $ 237,846 $ 246,628
611
- und: 001 General Fund Spokane Valle)
)ept: 076 Parks & Recreation 2011 Budge
302 - Aquatics Division
The City of Spokane Valley owns three pools: Park Road Pool, Terrace View Pool, and
Valley Mission Pool. Services include open swim, swim lessons, swim team and
facility rentals. In addition, the City leases a portion of Valley Mission Park to Splashdown
Inc. for a water park.
The City currently is contracting with the YMCA for all aquatic activities within the
City. The YMCA provides the lifeguards and maintains the pools during the season.
Accomplishments for 2010
• Worked with the "Make a Splash" campaign to increase scholarship funding
• Developed rental package for swimming pools
Goals for 2011
• Continue to seek increased funding for scholarships for open swim and swimming lessons
• Maintain full summer swimming program
Budget Summary
2011
2009 2010 Proposed
Actual Budget Budget
Budget Detail
Supplies
Services & Charges
Intergovernmental Services
$ 837 $ 500 $ 3,000
351,681 422,050 426,250
$ 352,518 $ 422,550 $ 429,250
Total Aquatics Division
I.A
=und: 001 General Fund Spokane Valle
)ept: 076 Parks & Recreation 2011 Budge
304 - Senior Center Division
The City of Spokane Valley Parks and Recreation Department assumed operational control
of the Valley Senior Center in 2003.
Accomplishments for 2010
• Continued to enhance resource and referral information for seniors in the community by hosting a
resource fair in March
• Expanded the use of the Wellness Center
• Continued to be a host agency for WSU Nursing students who offer health screenings
Goals for 2011
• Offer resource and referral Fair to provide information to the senior population
• Provide training options for front desk volunteers
• Offer day bus trips in conjunction with area senior centers
• Advertise and offer activities and trips through other senior centers
• Continue to work with the Board of Directors regarding their training and educational opportunities
Budget Summary
Personnel - FTE Eauivalents
Senior Center Supervisor
Budget Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits
Supplies
Services & Charges
Capital Outlay
Total Senior Center Division
2011
2009 2010 Proposed
Actual Budget Budget
1.0 1.0 1.0
$ 65,769 $ 69,903 $ 74,953
2,615 6,600 5,100
6,519 8,300 9,600
- 700 -
$ 74,903 $ 85,503 $ 89,653
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Fund: 001 General Fund Spokane Valley
Dept: 076 Parks & Recreation 2011 Budget
305 - CenterPlace Division
Construction of Mirabeau Point CenterPlace began in late 2003, and was completed mid -year 2005.
The project represents the culmination of eight years of planning and fundraising by Mirabeau Point Inc.
and the joint involvement of the City and Spokane County.
The approximately 54,000 square foot facility houses the City of Spokane Valley Senior Center, a great
room (banquet facility), numerous meeting rooms, multi - purpose rooms, and a high tech lecture hall.
The facility combines with Mirabeau Meadows Parks and Mirabeau Springs to form a regional focal
point for Northeast Washington and Northern Idaho.
Accomplishments for 2010
• Created outside facilities for wedding packages which included a wedding gazebo and courtyard area
outside the Great room
• Continued to develop relationship with Spokane Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau and local
hotels and motels to assist in meeting tourism objectives
• Entered into a nonexclusive food services contact with Red Rock catering in order to become full service
for our corporate customers
Goal for 2011
• Create an updated marketing plan for the next five years. This marketing plan will help create name
recognition for CenterPlace and develop more corporate reservations
• Develop a list of meeting planners to promote CenterPlace through target marketing
• Utilize CenterPlace marketing materials to promote tourism to Spokane Valley
Budget Summary
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2011
2009
2010
Proposed
Actual
Budget
Budget
Personnel - FTE Equivalents
Customer Relations /Facilities Coordinator
1.0
1.0
1.0
Administrative Assistant
2.0
2.0
2.0
Custodian
0.0
2.0
0.0
Maintenance Worker
2.0
2.0
2.0
Total FTEs
5.0
7.0
5.0
Budget Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits
$ 323,573
$ 358,575
$ 367,082
Supplies
58,853
90,540
70,952
Services & Charges
394,488
389,463
336,877
Interfund Charges
358,911
354,000
324,000
Total CenterPlace Division
$ 1,135,826
$ 1,192,578
$ 1,098,911
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- und: 001 General Fund Spokane Valley
)ept: 090 General Government 2011 Budgel
090 - General Government
The General Government Department comprises activities that encompass services
to multiple departments. Included in this department are the costs of City Hall and
related utilities, management information services, insurance costs, miscellaneous
city intergovernmental costs and capital equipment costs that benefit more than
one department, and outside agency funding. Outside agencies provide needed public
services on behalf of the City. The outside agencies must provide an annual report of how
the money was spent.
Budget Summary
2009 2010 2011
Actual Budget Budget
Budget Detail
General Citywide Costs
Accounting & Audit Services
$ 90,135
$ 130,000
$ 95,000
Advertising
-
30,000
-
Merchant Charges (Bankcard Fees)
24,707
-
25,000
Business Registrations
-
5,000
-
Copier
25,907
40,000
20,000
Economic Development - Site Selector
-
15,000
15,000
Election Costs
26,843
80,000
30,000
Employee Recognition Safety & Bicycle Safety
5,447
10,000
8,000
Equiment Repair & Maintenance
-
5,000
30,000
Gas, Oil, & Tires
-
4,000
-
General Operating Leases: Computers
26,159
33,000
60,000
IT Support - Network
152,239
100,000
160,000
Miscellaneous
29,442
20,000
15,000
Office and Operating Supplies
20,687
15,000
20,000
Office Supplies
-
11,000
-
Other Governmental Services
1,520
-
5,000
Postage
18,886
18,000
20,000
Printing and Binding
1,632
7,500
5,000
Registrations
1,135
-
2,000
Small Tools and Minor Equipment
-
60,000
-
Software Licenses and Maintenance
98,753
44,500
100,000
Telephone /DSL Charges
21,985
45,000
25,000
Vehicle Rental
10,106
10,000
12,000
Taxes & assessments
6,589
-
7,000
Web Site Services
-
10,000
-
Interfund
Interfund Risk Management Payment
230,000
275,000
319,000
Interfund Loan to Street Fund (winter weather reserve)
355,000
-
-
Interfund Transfer to Parks Capital Fund
123,000
100,000
100,000
Facilities
Facility Repairs & Maintenance
Computer Software /Hardware
Office Furniture & Equipment
Energy Conservation Improvement
ADA Inventory
City Hall Leasing Costs:
City Hall Rent
Leasehold Improvements
960 5,000 5,000
- 100,000 -
72,884 25,000 65,000
- 111,350 50,000
50,000 -
451,268 462,000 465,000
- 12,000 -
610
Fund: 001 General Fund Spokane Valley)
Dept: 090 General Government 2011 Budget
090 - General Government
Budget Summary - continued
Outside Services
Alcohol Treatment
21,003
26,000
23,000
City Economic Development
1,625
10,000
3,000
Community Survey
-
10,000
-
Memberships - SRTC
-
34,300
-
Records Management
93,624
300,000
100,000
Requests from Outside Agencies- Economic Development
100,580
80,000
114,000
Requests from Outside Agencies - Social Services
42,074
62,500
45,000
Spokane County Air Pollution Authority
115,998
120,000
117,000
Voter Registrations
61,171
60,000
62,000
Contingency & Reserves
Reserve for Revenue Adjustments
-
192,000
-
Estimated Ending Fund Balance
18,599,813
-
Broadcasting Council meetings
-
46,000
PERS Set Aside
-
100,000
Contingency
-
500,000
377,750
$ 2,231,359
$ 21,827,963
$ 2,645,750
61p,
Fund: 101 Street Fund Spokane Valley
Dept: 042 2011 Budget
101 -Street Fund
The Street Operating Program is established to provide efficient and safe movement
of both motorized and non - motorized vehicles, as well as pedestrians within the limits
of the City, and coordinate convenient interconnect to the regional transportation
syste m.
The transportation networks, under this program, are designed, constructed, and
maintained to improve the quality of life while providing the efficient movement of
commerce.
Accomplishments for 2010
• Updated the 2009 Street Master Plan.
• Optimized traffic signals on selected corridors .
• Applied for grants and work with various schools to install flashing beacons at crosswalks.
• Renewed Contracts with private contractors for street maintenance services.
• Developed and implemented a Bridge Maintenance program.
• Completed LED traffic signal upgrades supported by funds from Federal Energy Efficiency
and Conservation Block Grant Program.
• Implemented an emergency winter operations program for snow and ice removal.
Goals for 2011
• Update the 2010 Street Master Plan.
• Optimize traffic signals on selected corridors .
• Apply for grants and work with various schools to install flashing beacons at crosswalks.
• Renew Contracts with private contractors for street maintenance services.
• Continue with the development and implementation of a winter operations program.
Budget Summary
Budget Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits
Supplies
Services & Charges
Capital Outlay
Intergovernmental Payments
Interfund Charges and End Fund Bal
$ 349,813 $ 455,868
45,939
69,200
2,411,807
2011
203,405
2009
2010
Proposed
Actual
Budget
Budget
Personnel - FTE Equivalents
Senior Engineer - Traffic
1.0
1.0
1.0
Public Works Superintendent
1.0
1.0
1.0
Maintenance /Construction Inspector
1.0
1.0
1.5
Assistant Engineer - Traffic /Planning
1.0
2.0
1.0
Senior Engineer (Planning /Grants)
0_4
0_0
0_0
Total FTEs
4.4
5.0
4.5
Budget Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits
Supplies
Services & Charges
Capital Outlay
Intergovernmental Payments
Interfund Charges and End Fund Bal
$ 349,813 $ 455,868
45,939
69,200
2,411,807
3,670,792
203,405
762,050
188,479
947,000
$ 433,931
72,200
3,805,792
45,000
947,000
79,404
Total Street Fund
1,713,420 1,494,140
$ 4,912,863 $ 7
$ 5,383,3271
Ending fund balance was added to this page.
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Fund: 103 Trails & Paths Fund Spokane Valley
Dept: 103 2011 Budget
103 - Trails & Paths Fund
The Trails & Paths Fund accounts for the receipt and expenditure of the State - Levied
Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax distributed to the City in accordance with State RCW 47.30.050.
These revenues originate from .42% of Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax attributable to Street
Maintenance. These funds are restricted for constructing new trails and
paths throughout the City.
$20,000
Fund: 105 Hotel /Motel Fund Spokane Valley
Dept: 105 2011 Budget
105 - Hotel /Motel Fund
The Hotel /Motel Fund accounts for the receipt and expenditure of a special excise tax of
two percent on the sale or charge made for the furnishing of lodging under RCW 82.08.
These funds will be used solely for the purpose of paying all or any part of the cost of tourist
promotion, acquisition or operation of tourism - related facilities, and marketing of special
events and festivals designed to attract tourists.
Budget Summary
2009
Actual
Budget Detail
Tourism Promotion
Interfund Transfers
Total Hotel /Motel Fund
2011
2010 Proposed
Budget Budget
$ 462,165 $ 380,000 $ 400,000
- 20,000 20,000
$ 462,165 $ 400,000 $ 420,000
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Fund: 120 CenterPlace Operating Reserve Fund Spokane Valley
Dept: 120 2011 Budget
120 - CenterPlace Operating Reserve Fund
The CenterPlace Operating Reserve Fund was established to provide an emergency
revenue source for the recently completed facility.
Budget Summary
2009
Actual
Budget Detail
Reserve for CenterPlace Operations $ -
2010
Amended 2011
Budget Budget
$ 350,000 $ -
Fund: 121 Service Level Stabilization Reserve Fund Spokane Valley
Dept: 121 2011 Budget
121 - Service Level Stabilization Reserve Fund
The Service Level Stabilization Reserve Fund was established to provide an emergency
revenue source to maintain service levels in the event of a downturn in the local economy.
Budget Summary
2009
Actual
Budget Detail
Reserve For Service Level Stabilization $ -
2010
Amended 2011
Budget Budget
$ 5,400,000 $ 5,464,000
6M
Fund: 122 Winter Weather Reserve Fund Spokane Valley
Dept: 122 2011 Budget
122 - Winter Weather Reserve Fund
The Winter Weather Reserve Fund was established to provide emergency services
during an unusually harsh winter. Loan from General Fund, repaid from Street Fund.
Budget Summary
2009
Actual
Budget Detail
Reserve for Winter Weather
2011
2010 Proposed
Budget Budget
$ 505,000 $ 505,000
Fund: 123 Civic Facility Replacement Fund Spokane Valley
Dept: 122 2011 Budget
123 - Civic Facility Replacement Fund
This fund was created to collect dollars for the eventual replacement of CenterPlace and
the Police Precinct Building on E. Sprague.
Budget Summary
2009
Actual
2011
2010 Proposed
Budget Budget
Budget Detail
Reserve for Facility Replacement $ - $ 1,240,000 $ -
:xt
Fund: 204 Limited Tax General Obligation - Debt Service Fund Spokane Valley
Dept: 204 2011 Budget
204 - Limited Tax General Obligation - Debt Service Fund
The LTGO - Debt Service Fund collects and distributes monies received and paid for
long -term debt obligations. Revenue to this fund consists of money received from the
Public Facility District and City revenue, which will be used to pay annual debt obligations
on outstanding bonds.
Budget Summary
F'Yd
2011
2009
2010
Proposed
Actual
Budget
Budget
Budget Detail
Debt Service on Mirabeau Bonds
$ 419,824
$ 440,000
$ 460,000
Debt Service on Street Bonds
186,253
210,000
225,000
Total Debt Service Fund
$ 606,077
$ 650,000
$ 685,000
F'Yd
Fund: 301/302 Capital Projects & Special Capital Projects Funds Spokane Valley
2011 Budges
301/302 - Capital Projects & Special Capital Projects Funds
These funds account for the collection and expenditure of the real estate excise tax levied
on all sales of real estate. The tax is levied in two phases of a quarter of a percent each.
The first quarter percent of the real estate excise tax (REET 1) must be spent on capital
improvements identified in a capital improvements plan. This REET 1 tax is accounted for
in the Capital Projects Fund 301.
The second quarter percent (REET 2) may only be levied by cities that are planning under
the Growth Management Act. These funds must be used for a capital project.
The REET 2 tax is accounted for in the Special Capital Projects Fund 302.
Revenues accumulated in these funds will be used as matching funds for construction
projects and will be transferred to other Capital Project Funds.
Budget Summary
2009
Actual
301 - Capital Projects Fund
2011
2010 Proposed
Budget Budget
Transfer to Capital Grants Projects (303) $ 1,001,137 $ 1,843,000 $ 901,095
Transfer to Debt Service (204) 101,533 105,000 112,500
Transfer to Parks (309) - - -
Transfer to Capital Grants (307) - - -
Transfer to Barker Bridge Fund (308) - - -
Total Capital Projects Fund
302 - Soecial Caoital Proiects Fund
Transfer to Capital Grants Fund (307)
Transfer to Barker Bridge Fund
Transfer to Street Capital Projects (303)
Transfer to Debt Service (204)
$ 1,102,670 $ 1,948,000 $ 1,013,595
985,625
114,264
Total Special Capital Projects Fund
$ 68,000
239,000
200,000
105,000
$ 11,176
897,393
112,500
$ 1,099,889 $ 612,000 $ 1,021,069
I
°und: 303 Street Capital Projects Fund Spokane Valle)
2011 Budge
303 -Street Capital Proiects Fund
The Street Capital Projects Fund accounts for monies used to finance the 6 -year Transportation Improvement
Plan. Revenues are transfers from the Capital Projects Fund, Special Capital Projects Fund, and the
Stormwater Fund. Expenditures are often for matching funds for Transportation Improvement Board and other
g ra nts.
Budget Summary
Budget Detail
Road Design & Construction Projects
16th Avenue - Project 2
24th Ave - Sullivan to 22nd
Argonne Road - 190 to Trent
Broadway Ave Rehabilitation Proj # 2
Broadway @ Argonne & Mullan PCC, (PE, Rb
Broadway Avenue Safety Project Pines- Park
Broadway /Sullivan Intersection PCC
STEP Projects
Evergreen /Sprague Intersection PCC
Indiana /Sullivan Intersection PCC
Indiana Avenue Extension - 3600' e/o Sullivar
Mission -Flora to Barker PE
Park Road - #2 - 8th to Appleway
Park Road - #2 (PE Only) - Broadway to India
Pines (SR27) ITS Improvement SRTC 06 -26
Pines /Mansfield, Wilbur Rd. to Pines
Pines /Sprague Intersection PCC
Rockwell 11
Sprague Resurface - E'green to Sull. ADA
Sprague Resurface - E'green to University
Sprague /Conklin Signal
Sprague /McDonald PCCP Intersection
Sullivan Euclid PCC PE, ROW
Misc. Road Projects
Sullivan /Sprague PCC
WSDOT Urban Ramp Projects
Contingency
Road Preservation Projects
Other Preservation Projects
Road Paveback (Septic Elimination)
Misc. Road Paveback Projects
Total Street Capital Projects Fund
22,243 - -
$ 10,930,200 $ 10,572,000 $ 8,438,107
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2011
2009
2010
Proposed
Actual
Budget
Budget
$ 13,885
$ -
$ -
$ 8,461
$ -
$ -
797
576,000
581,886
637,149
-
-
-
-
271,000
857
834,000
834,000
39,555
1,230,000
-
2,877,287
300,000
1,900,800
700,613
-
-
3,262
1,342,000
1,171,200
61,641
1,874,000
200,000
-
-
488,000
39,743
-
-
123,639
246,000
35,000
841
-
1,843,221
1,581,541
-
450,000
881,570
-
-
234,681
-
-
56,021
1,944,000
-
2,610,279
-
-
5,255
-
-
659,716
-
-
-
-
163,000
11,495
298,000
-
36,220
1,678,000
-
323,449
-
-
-
250,000
500,000
22,243 - -
$ 10,930,200 $ 10,572,000 $ 8,438,107
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Fund: 304 Mirabeau Point Capital Project Fund Spokane Valley
Dept: 304 2011 Budget
304 - Mirabeau Point Capital Project Fund
Mirabeau Point is a multi -use regional project located at 2426 Discovery Place which
will be operated by the City. The bond sale proceeds were spent in 2003, 2004, and 2005.
CenterPlace provides space for a Conference Center Wing, Senior Center Wing and
a Great Room Wing. The portion of CenterPlace used for the Conference Center
Wing and Great Room Wing is being developed as a "regional facility" as defined
in RCW 36.100 and 35.57.020.
Budget Summary
2009 2010 2011
Actual Budget Budget
Budget Detail
Transfer to Civic Facility Replacement Fund $ 363,722 $ - $ -
Reserve for Replacement - - -
Construction in Progress - - -
Total Mirabeau Point Project Fund $ 363,722 $ - $ -
Fund: 306 CD Block Grant Fund Spokane Valley
Dept: 306 2011 Budget
306 - CD Block Grant Fund
Budget Summary
2009
Actual
Budget Detail
Transfer to Street Capital Projects (303) $ -
Transfer to Capital Grant Fund -
Total CD Block Grant Fund $ -
2010 2011
Budget Budget
$ 300,000 $ -
$ 300,000 $ -
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=und: 307 Capital Grants Fund Spokane Valle
)ept: 307 2011 Budge'
307 - Capital Grants Fund
The Capital Grants Fund accounts for capital improvement projects funded partially by grant
proceeds from other governmental agencies, such as Transportation Improvement Board,
Spokane Transit Authority, Surface Transportation Program, and Community Development
Block Grant. Revenues to this fund are from grant proceeds and transfers from other special
revenue funds.
Budget Summary
Budget Detail
44th Ave Pathway: Woodruff Rd. to Sands Rd.
Appleway Blvd - Tschirley Road to Hodges
Appleway /Sprague / Dishman ITS 190 - Dishman -066
Argonne Road Overlay - Indiana to Montgomery
Broadway Avenue Inlay: 1 -90 EB Ramps to Park Rd
Broadway Fancher PCC -067
Broadway Ave - Moore to Flora
Contingency
Signal Controller Upgrades (SRTC 06 -22)
Sprague Ave ADA
Sprague /Bowdish PCC Intersection
Sullivan Road PCC: Mission to 1 -90 EB Ramps
Total Capital Grants Fund
2011
2009 2010 Proposed
Actual Budget Budget
$ 29,932 $ - $ 5,000
129,736 - -
155,916 - -
59,364 - 634,979 - -
319,790 2,465,000 50,000
46,950 - 55,930 - -
(415) - -
$ 1,432,182 $ 2,465,000 $ 55,000
=und: 308 Barker Bridge - Federal Grant Fund Spokane Valle
)ept: 308 2011 Budget
308 - Barker Bridae - Federal Grant Fund
The Barker Bridge - Federal Grant Fund was created to account for the revenues and
expenditures associated with the Barker Road Bridge Replacement Project. This project
was funded by BRAC grant proceeds and City match cost approximately $11,600,000 over the
course of the several years.
Budget Summary
Budget Detail
Barker Road Bridge Reconstruction
2011
2009 2010 Proposed
Actual Budget Budget
$ 6,917,733 $ 1,767,000 $ -
[sV
=und: 309 Parks Capital Projects Fund Spokane Valle;
)ept: 309 2011 Budge
309 - Parks Capital Projects Fund
The Parks Capital Projects Fund is specifically designated for Parks and Recreation Capital
improvements.
Budget Summary
Budget Detail
Park Land Acquisition
Terrace View Shelter
Greenacres
Contingency
Swimming Pools
Various Improvements
Valley Mission Park
Discovery (Universal) Park
Total Parks Capital Project Fund
2009
Actual
2011
2010 Proposed
Budget Budget
$ - $ 225,000 $ -
- 80,000 -
- 300,000 1,959,036
- 15,000 -
706,792 - -
5,409 - -
232,857 - -
1,463,504 200,000 -
2,408,562 820,000 1,959,036
=und: 310 Civic Facilities Capital Projects Fund Spokane Valle;
)ept: 310 2011 Budge
310 -Civic Facilities Capital Proiects Fund
The Civic Buildings Capital Projects Fund is an allocated reserve of monies specifically
designated for future construction of Civic Facilities. The 2011 costs are for full width paveback
above newly installed county sewer lines.
Budget Summary
2011
2009 2010 Proposed
Actual Budget Budget
Total Civic Buildings Capital Fund $ 3,363 $ 5,827,000 $ -
Fund: 311 Street Capital Improvement 2011+ Spokane valley
Dept: 311 2011 Budget
311 -Street Capital Improvement 2011+
This Fund will be used only with specific authorization from City Council.
Budget Detail
Street Capital Improvement
Total Parks Capital Project Fund
Budget Summary
2009
Actual
- 500,000
2011
2010 Proposed
Budget Budget
$ - $ 500,000
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Fund: 402 Stormwater Management Fund Spokane Valley
Dept: 402 2011 Budget
402 - Stormwater Management Fund
The Stormwater Management fund accounts for receipt and expenditure of the Stormwater fee. This fee
is levied on an annual basis based upon a number of equivalent residential units attached to the parcel.
The expenditures are used for stormwater construction and management through both
the Street Department and Spokane County.
Accomplishments for 2010
• Continue work on the ( NPDES) Phase II Stormwater Permit (completion in 2012).
• Continue work on the Department Of Ecology Underground Injection Control Program (completion in 2013).
• Determine location and establish cost for a treatment facility for the discharging of vactoring liquids.
• Complete stormwater assessment rolls, update the commercial impervious surfaces map.
• Develop criteria to assess city -owned Underground Injection Control (UIC) wells for retrofit or abandonment.
Goals for 2011
• Comply with all applicable NPDES Phase II Stormwater Permit requirements for 2011.
• Begin Underground Injection Control (UIC) Assessment and Testing Program (Must be completed by 2013).
• Develop multi -year Stormwater CIP and Retrofit Program.
• Design and seek property acquisition of a vactor liquid decant facility, possibly start construction.
• Provide input to Ecology's Stormwater permit renewal for the City 2012.
Budget Summary
Total Stormwater Fund
$ 1,868,421 $ 4,398,015 $ 2,325,745
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2011
2009
2010
Proposed
Actual
Budget
Budget
Personnel - FTE Equivalents
Engineer
1.0
1.0
1.0
Engineering Technician II
1.0
1.0
1.0
Assistant Engineer
1.0
1.0
1.0
Maintenance /Construction Inspector
1_0
1_0
1_5
Total FTEs
4.0
4.0
4.5
Budget Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits
$ 291,003
$ 402,590
$ 418,000
Supplies
22,131
29,980
43,100
Services & Charges
747,262
1,498,405
1,341,905
Intergovernmental Services
27,676
46,640
46,640
Capital Outlays
20,355
403,600
361,100
Interfund Transfers & Ending Balance
759,994
2,016,800
115,000
Total Stormwater Fund
$ 1,868,421 $ 4,398,015 $ 2,325,745
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Fund: 501 Equipment Rental & Replacement Fund Spokane Valley
2011 Budget
501 - Equipment Rental & Replacement Fund
The Equipment Rental & Replacement Fund (ER &R) accounts for the cost of maintaining
and replacing City vehicles and equipment for all City departments. The ER &R fund is an
Internal Service fund.
The fund accumulates the resources for vehicle and equipment replacements in the fund.
The funds or departments using the vehicle or equipment pay the scheduled
replacement fee.
Replacement funds are being collected on the telephone system, computer network
system, desktop computers, and vehicles. Maintenance and service charges for copiers,
telephones, and the internet are also charged to funds through this department.
The fund also finances and administers a fleet of pool cars for use by City departments.
Goals for 2011
• Combine this fund in the General Fund with funding intact.
Budget Summary
Budget Detail
Computer replacement lease
Software /Hardware replacement
Vehicle Replacement
All other
Total ER &R Fund
2011
2009 2010 Proposed
Actual Budget Budget
$ - $ 35,000 $ -
- 37,000 -
- 22,000 -
- 825,000 209,000
$ - $ 919,000 $ 209,000
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Fund: 502 Risk Management Fund Spokane Valley
Dept: 502 2011 Budget
502 - Risk Management Fund
The City of Spokane Valley Risk Management Fund is established to account for
insurance costs, claims settlement and administration of a Risk Management Safety
Program.
This fund also accounts for the funding of unemployment claims through the
State of Washington.
Budget Summary
2011
2009 2010 Proposed
Actual Budget Budget
Budget Detail
Services & Charges $ 234,748 $ 258,000 $ 319,000
Total Risk Management Fund $ 234,748 $ 258,000 $ 319,000
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City of Spokane Valley
Capital Expenditures for 2011
City of Spokane Valley
Capital Expenditures for 2011
001 301 302 310 402 Surface Congestion Spokane Developer Public Greenacres
Project General Real Estate Real Estate 309 Civic Stormvwater Transportation Management Transit Private/ Facilities State
Department Capital Outlay Description Expenses 2010 Fund Excise Tax 1 Excise Tax 2 Parks Capital Facilities Fund Program CDBG Air Quality Authority contributions TB: UAP TB: UCP District Grant
City Funds I Grants
303 Street Capital Fund
CIP # Road Design & Construction Proiects
0005 Pines Mansfield
$ 450,000
$ 450,000
0060 Argonne Road - 190 to Trent
$ 581.,886
13,460
568,426
0061 Pines (SR27) ITS Improvements
$ 1,843,221
248,835
1,594,386
0063 Broadway Avenue Safety Project
$ 834,000
166,800
667,200
0069 Park Road - #2 (PE Only) - Broadway to Indiana
$ 35,000
-
4,725
30,275
0112 Indiana Avenue Extension - 3600' e/o Sullivan
$ 200,000
-
49,468
150,532
0113 Indiana /Sullivan Intersection PCC
$ 1,171,200
-
240,200
931,000
0123 Mission Ave- Flora to Barker (PE & RW)' '
$ 488,000.
-
66,000
422,000
0129 South greenacres (STEP)
$ -
Broadway @ Argonne & Mullen PCC int, (PE /RW) r
$ 271,000
-
37,000
234,000
Sullivan Rd /Euclid PCC (PE /RW) 2
$ 163,000
22,000
141,000
Misc. Road Preservation Projects
Contingency
$ 500,000
500,000
Road Paveback (Seotic Tank Elimination Program)
STEP Paveback (s)
$ 1,900,800
1,500,800
100,000
300,000
Road Preservation Proiects
Other Preservation Projects
$
901,095
897,393
1,500,800
100,000
827,275
300,000 2,162,812 931,000
667,200 150,532
303 Street Capital Fund Subtotal
$ 8,438,107
307 Capital Grants Fund
Road Design & Construction Proiects
0054 44th Ave Pathway - Woodruff Rd to Sands
$ 5,000
5,000
0088 Broadway Avenue 180 ft E. of Moore to Flora
$ 50,000
6,176
43,824
11,176
43,824
307 Capital Grants Fund Subtotal
$ 55,000
460,000
204 Debt Service $ 460,000
$ 225,000
112,500
112,500
$ 685,000
309 Parks Capital Projects
0079 Greenacres Park
$ 1,959,036
100,000
1,359,036
500,000
Contingency
$
100,000 112,500
112,500
1,359,036
460,000 500,000
309 Parks Capital Projects
$ 1,959,036
311 Street Capital Improvement
Street Capital Improvement 2011+
$ 500,000
500,000
$ 500,000
402 Stormwater
402 Stormwater
$ 300,000
300,000
402 Stormwater Fund
$
$ 300,000
500,000
300,000
$ 100,000 $ 1,013,595 $
1,021,069
$ 1,359,036 $ 2,000,800 $
400,000
$ 827,275 $
300,000 $ 2,162,812 $ 931,000 $
$ 667,200 $ 194,356 $ 460,000 $ 500,000
Total Capital Expenditures $ 11,937,143
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City of Spokane Valley
FTE Count by Year
2011 Budget
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2010
2011 Budget
2011 Budget
Authorized
Changesto
Proposed
Interns
Department
FTEs
FTEs
FTEs
for 2011
Executive & Legislative Support
City Manager
5.0
5.0
-
Legal
3.0
3.0
2.0
Operations & Administrative Services:
Deputy City Manager
8.0
(1.0)
7.0
1.0
Finance
12.0
(1.0)
11.0
1.0
Human Resources
2.0
2.0
-
Public Works
11.0
11.0
Planning & Community Development:
Admin
3
3.00
Engineering
8
(1.0)
7.00
Planning
9
(0.5)
8.50
Building
14.75
(2.0)
12.75
Parks & Recreation:
Parks Admin
2.0
2.0
Recreation
1.0
1.0
-
Senior Center
1.0
1.0
1.0
CenterPlace
7.0
(2.0)
5.0
-
Street Fund
5.0
(0.5)
4.5
1.0
Stormwater Fund
4.0
0.5
4.5
2.0
TOTAL
95.75
(7.50)
88.25
8.00
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2010 Work Force Comparison:
29 Washington Communities with Population of
100,000 or less
CITY
POPULATION
FULL -TIME
PART -TIME
Kent
88,760
768
29
Bellingham
77,550
763
32
Yakima
85,040
706
15
Renton
86,230
669
16
Redmond
53,680
622
24
Kennewick
68,570
318
7
Olympia
45,500
515
18
Richland
48,580
464
30
Kirkland
49,620
414
40
Auburn
68,270
408
3
Lynnwood
36,160
365
21
Bremerton
36,190
356
21
Federal Way
88,760
310
22
Pasco
56,300
280
10
Marysville
58,040
249
10
Lakewood
58,840
234
9
Shoreline
54,580
128
15
Longview
36,100
287
11
Puyallup
38,900
285
18
Bothell
33,430
269
11
Walla Walla
31,770
267
11
Edmonds
40,900
205
6
Lacey
40,130
244
7
Mount Vernon
31,020
197
49
Wenatchee
31,120
184
3
Spokane Valley*
90,210
88
19
Sammamish
41,070
74
6
Burien
31,730
49
12
University Place
1 31,550
44
5
AVERAGE
1
337
17
Source: Association of Washington Cities Survey: 2010 Full Time
8/24/2010
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Spokane
Valley
COMMUNITY PROFILE AND HISTORY
"You cannot look to the future if you do not know the past. "
On May 21, 2002, voters within the City approved incorporation of the City of Spokane
Valley, which is the second largest city in the County and the seventh largest city in the
State, with approximately 88,920 residents. The City incorporated as of March 31, 2003.
The assessed valuation of real property within the boundaries of the City for taxation
purposes is estimated for 2011 tax collection to be approximately $7.1 Billion. Spokane
Valley encompasses approximately 38.2 square miles of land area. It has an extensive
retail tax base and is home to several major auto dealerships and the Spokane Valley
Mall, which includes over 700,000 square feet of gross leasable floor area. There are an
estimated 4,000 businesses in Spokane Valley with estimated retail sales of $1.9 billion.
The first permanent settler in the Spokane Valley was Antoine Plante, a retired French -
Canadian trapper. Mr. Plante built a cabin near the Spokane River in 1849, from which
he operated a small Hudson's Bay Company trading post. Other settlers began arriving
in this area between 1865 and 1882. "Firsts" to occur in Spokane Valley include the first
settler in 1849, first business and ferry in 1850, the first store and bridge in 1862, the first
house in 1866, and the first post office in 1867. All of these "firsts" occurred before the
arrival in 1873 of James Glover who was considered the "Father of Spokane."
In 1883, the Northern Pacific Railroad opened the west up with the transcontinental
railroad. The new railroad, coupled with the discovery of silver in north Idaho, created
an influx of people to the Spokane Valley area. Within a few years the Spokane area was
connected to the rest of the country by five transcontinental railroads.
The next major innovation to Spokane Valley was the introduction of irrigation to the
area. Within 20 years 30,000 acres of dry land had been converted into fertile farm land.
The first irrigation systems were constructed between 1899 and 1905. The Valley
population grew from 1,000 residents at the turn of the century to nearly 10,000 by 1922.
During this time apple growing became the predominant agricultural crop with nearly 2
million apple trees being planted by 1912. As the population of the Valley increased,
small communities with churches, schools, businesses, community clubs, and other
organizations thrived.
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Prior to World War II, the federal government made a decision to build an aluminum
plant in Spokane Valley along the Spokane River. Additionally, the federal government
identified a need for warehouse space and facilities to support coastal activities during the
war. In 1942, Spokane Valley was chosen as a site for one of theses Inland Supply
Depots. The Naval Storage Yards are now the Valley Industrial Park that has 5,000,000
square feet of gross leasable floor area.
Rapid growth continued in Spokane Valley throughout the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. Along
with this continued growth came concerns regarding the impact of the development on
the Valley environment. Citizens' concerns were related to impacts to lakes in the area as
well as the aquifer underlying a majority of the Spokane Valley. No protections were put
into place to address these issues; sanitary sewers were not required for new construction.
Steady residential and commercial growth continued in the Spokane Valley throughout
the 80s and 90s. High tech companies followed Hewlett Packard into the Liberty Lake
area. Later, some high tech companies moved into the Industrial Park. The State Board
of Health threatened to enact a moratorium on new development in 1983, unless sewering
of the Valley began. In response, Spokane County developed a wastewater management
plan that put into motion construction of a sewer trunk line and a sanitary sewer system
was made available to the citizens of Spokane Valley.
MAJOR PUBLIC FACILITIES AND PARKS IN SPOKANE VALLEY
There are public facilities and a number of parks in the City of Spokane Valley. The
Spokane Indians, a minor league baseball team, plays its home games at Avista Stadium,
located just inside the city limits on the east side of Havana Street. This stadium is one of
the finest facilities in the Northwest League and can seat 7,200 spectators. Situated next
door to Avista Stadium is the Spokane County Fair and Exposition Center. The
Fairgrounds was expanded in 2003 with the construction of a new covered grandstand
that was opened at the 2003 Interstate Fair. Various other shows and events are held
throughout the year at the Fairgrounds.
Mirabeau Point Park, situated on 54.5 acres of land, located between Pines Road and
Evergreen Road interchanges (north of I -90), along the south bank of the Spokane River,
is the home of CenterPlace.
CenterPlace, a 54,000 square foot facility, was built to accommodate a regional senior
center, education and business center, and a cultural and performing arts center.
Mirabeau Meadows is a 15 -acre parcel of land providing another area for community
activities, such as family get - togethers and games, outdoor music, corporate outings,
farmers markets, arts and crafts, and other special events in Mirabeau Point Park.
Valleyfest, an annual community event that is sponsored by individuals and businesses in
our City, was held in this park in 2004.
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The City of Spokane Valley operates a number of parks within the City. Below is a
summary of these parks:
Park Name
Park Classification
Park Size
Balfour
Community Park
2.8 acres
Brown's
Community Park
8.2 acres
Castle
Community Park
2.7 acres
Edgecliff
Community Park
4.8 acres
Mirabeau Point Park
Community /Regional Park
54.5 acres
Myrtle Point
Natural Area
31.0 acres
Park Road Pool
Special Use
2.0 acres
Sullivan
Community Park
10.3 acres
Terrace View
Community Park
9.1 acres
Valley Mission and Valley
Mission South & Pool
Community Park
27.2 acres
Valley Senior Center
Special Use
2.0 acres
Centennial Trail
Trail
7 linear miles
THE FUTURE OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Spokane Valley: a community of opportunity where individuals and families can grow
and play, and business will flourish and prosper.
The potential of Spokane Valley is tremendous, with an adequate tax base and room for
expansion of residential, commercial, and industrial growth. Spokane Valley rivals other
cities in Eastern Washington in terms of population and significance in the region.
The City is committed to planning for the future. It has adopted its first Comprehensive
Plan, and its first Parks and Recreation Master Plan. It is in the process of creating a
Sprague /Appleway revitalization plan to promote redevelopment of the major east -west
corridor. The City is also creating a street master plan.
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Appendix A
EMPLOYEE POSITION CLASSIFICATION
MONTHLY SALARY SCHEDULE
2011 Salary Schedule
Effective 1/1/2011
Position Title
Grade
2011 Range
City Manager
Unclassified
Deputy City Manager
21 -22
8,671.50 - 12,352.28
City Attorney
21
8,671.50 - 11,117.15
Community Development Director
21
8,671.50 - 11,117.15
Finance Director
21
8,671.50 - 11,117.15
Public Works Director
21
8,671.50 - 11,117.15
Parks and Recreation Director
19
7,023.77 - 9,005.65
Human Resources Manager
18
6,322.20 - 8,104.68
Planning Manager
18
6,322.20 - 8,104.68
Building Official
18
6,322.20 - 8,104.68
Senior Engineer - Capital Projects, Development
18
6,322.20 - 8,104.68
Deputy City Attorney
18
6,322.20 - 8,104.68
Senior Engineer - Traffic, CIP Planning/Grants
17
5,689.67 - 7,293.90
Accounting Manager
17
5,689.67 - 7,293.90
City Clerk
16
5,120.19 - 6,564.10
Engineer
16
5,120.19 - 6,564.10
Senior Plans Examiner
16
5,120.19 - 6,564.10
Public Works Superintendent
16
5,120.19 - 6,564.10
Senior Administrative Analyst
16
5,120.19 - 6,564.10
Senior Planner
16
5,120.19 - 6,564.10
Associate Planner
15
4,608.80 - 5,908.10
CenterPlace Coordinator
15
4,608.80 - 5,908.10
Assistant Engineer
15
4,608.80 - 5,908.10
ITSpecialist
15
4,608.80 - 5,908.10
Enqineerinq Technician II
15
4,608.80 - 5,908.10
GIS /Database Administrator
15
4,608.80 - 5,908.10
Human Resource Analyst
14
4,148.18 - 5,317.70
Accountant/Budget Analyst
14
4,148.18 - 5,317.70
Administrative Analyst
14
4,148.18 - 5,317.70
Assistant Planner
14
4,148.18 - 5,317.70
Building Inspector II
14
4,148.18 - 5,317.70
Plans Examiner
14
4,148.18 - 5,317.70
Public Information Officer
14
4,148.18 - 5,317.70
Engineering Technician I
14
4,148.18 - 5,317.70
Senior Permit Specialist
14
4,148.18 - 5,317.70
Maintenance /Construction Ins ector
13 -14
3,733.05 - 5,317.70
Recreation Coordinator
13 -14
3,733.05 - 5,317.70
Customer Relations /Facilities Coordinator
13
3,733.05 - 4,785.73
Code Enforcement Officer
13
3,733.05 - 4,785.73
Building Inspector I
13
3,733.05 - 4,785.73
Planning Technician
13
3,733.05 - 4,785.73
Deputy City Clerk
12 -13
3,360.98 - 4,785.73
Senior Center Specialist
12 -13
3,360.98 - 4,785.73
Human Resources Technician
12 -13
3,360.98 - 4,785.73
Administrative Assistant
11 -12
3,023.95 - 4,307.05
Permit Specialist
11 -12
3,023.95 - 4,307.05
Accounting Technician
11 -12
3,023.95 - 4,307.05
Maintenance Worker
11 -12
3,023.95 - 4,307.05
Office Assistant II
10 -11
2,721.38 - 3,876.55
Custodian
1 10
1 2,721.38 - 3,488.08
Office Assistant I
1 9 -10
1 2,449.55 - 3,140.06
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City of Spokane Valley
Street Fund - Multiyear Financial Forecast
8 -25 -10
* Buy truck, loader
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2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Estimate
Estimate
Estimate
Estimate
Estimate
Beginning Fund Bal
$
1,900,000
$
2,155,050
$
1,658,723
$
1,145,723
$
657,723
Interest Income
$
18,000
$
12,000
$
12,000
$
12,000
$
9,000
Utility tax - telephones
$
3,000,000
$
3,000,000
$
3,000,000
$
3,050,000
$
3,050,000
Storm Wat. Share facility
$
150,000
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
FEMA Grant
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
Grant
$
712,050
Motor fuel tx & misc
$
1,900,000
$
1,875,000
$
1,875,000
$
1,850,000
$
1,850,000
$
7,680,050
$
7,042,050
$
6,545,723
$
6,057,723
$
5,566,723
Expenditures
$
5,225,000
$
5,383,327
$
5,400,000
$
5,400,000
$
5,400,000
*
$
300,000
$
2,155,050
$
1,658,723
$
1,145,723
$
657,723
$
166,723
* Buy truck, loader
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City of Spokane Valley
Multiyear Financial forecast - General Fund - Problem Statement #1
8 -18 -10
General Fund Expenditures:
2010
2011
2012
2013
Legislative
2014
322,120
$ 324,298
Estimate
$
Estimate
$
Estimate
Executive & Legislative
Estimate
1,063,842
Estimate
General Fund Revenues:
$
1,103,266
$
1,180,494
Public Safety
$
22,062,268
$ 22,179,880
$ 23,067,075
$
Sales Tax
$
16,100,000
$
16,200,000
$
16,300,000
$
16,400,000
$
16,400,000
Property Tax
$
10,969,500
$
10,875,000
$
10,900,000
$
10,950,000
$
11,000,000
Gambling Tax
$
425,000
$
425,000
$
425,000
$
425,000
$
425,000
Franchise Fees /Bus. Reg.
$
1,100,000
$
1,111,000
$
1,122,110
$
1,144,664
$
1,156,111
State Shared Revenues
$
1,625,000
$
1,665,625
$
1,707,266
$
1,793,697
$
1,838,539
Service Fees
$
1,600,000
$
1,600,000
$
1,600,000
$
1,600,000
$
1,600,000
Fines & Forfeitures
$
1,800,000
$
1,800,000
$
1,800,000
$
1,800,000
$
1,800,000
Recreation Program Fees
$
550,000
$
555,500
$
560,000
$
565,000
$
570,650
Interfund Transfers
$
165,000
$
55,000
$
55,000
$
55,000
$
55,000
Investment Int. & Misc.
$
200,000
$
200,000
$
180,000
$
100,000
$
50,000
Carryover from prior yr
x $
24,400,000
$
24,600,000
$
21,095,007
$
19,304,160
$
16,076,690
Total General Fund
$
58,934,500
$
59,087,125
$
55,744,383
$
54,137,521
$
50,971,990
General Fund Expenditures:
Legislative
$
322,120
$ 324,298
$ 337,270
$
350,761
$
364,791
Executive & Legislative
$
1,063,842
$ 1,020,031
$ 1,060,832
$
1,103,266
$
1,180,494
Public Safety
$
22,062,268
$ 22,179,880
$ 23,067,075
$
23,989,758
$
25,669,041
Deputy City Manager
$
620,574
$ 559,942
$ 582,340
$
605,633
$
648,028
Finance
$
1,023,373
$ 1,023,765
$ 1,064,716
$
1,107,304
$
1,184,816
Human Resources
$
248,435
$ 240,500
$ 250,120
$
260,125
$
278,334
Public Works
$
893,793
$ 936,758
$ 974,228
$
1,013,197
$
1,084,121
Com Dev Admin
$
323,205
$ 324,550
$ 337,532
$
351,033
$
375,606
Dev. Engineering
$
791,719
$ 672,270
$ 699,161
$
727,127
$
778,026
Planning
$
1,124,206
$ 1,028,258
$ 1,069,388
$
1,112,164
$
1,190,015
Building
$
1,313,320
$ 1,219,845
$ 1,268,639
$
1,319,384
$
1,411,741
Parks Admin
$
987,556
$ 951,829
$ 989,902
$
1,029,498
$
1,101,563
Recreation
$
237,846
$ 246,628
$ 256,493
$
266,753
$
285,426
Aquatics
$
422,550
$ 429,250
$ 446,420
$
464,277
$
496,776
Senior Center
$
85,503
$ 89,653
$ 93,239
$
96,969
$
103,756
CenterPlace
$
1,192,578
$ 1,098,911
$ 1,142,867
$
1,188,582
$
1,236,125
Transfer to Capital
$
100,000
$ 100,000
$ 100,000
$
100,000
$
100,000
Spending less than budget
$
(1,000,000)
$ -
$ -
$
-
$
-
General Government
$
2,302,150
$ 2,545,750
$ 2,700,000
$
2,975,000
$
3,100,000
Total General Fund
34,115,038
34,992,118
$ 36,440,223
$
38,060,832
$
40,588,660
Net
24,819,462
24,095,007
19,304,160
16,076,690
10,383,330
Less cash flow reserve
(3,000,000)
Carryover to next yr
24,819,462
21,095,007
19,304,160
16,076,690
10,383,330
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: Sept 7, 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: Projects for Transportation Enhancement Grants
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: discussion at 8/24/10 meeting
BACKGROUND:
The call for projects allocates $2.5 million for the 2010 -2012 funding cycle. Projects under this
program are funded 100% - no local match is required. Applications are due September 10
Applicants can apply for Preliminary Engineering and Construction funding at the same time, if
the project is guaranteed to move forward quickly. After reviewing a list of potential projects and
evaluating them against the scoring criteria, we expect to move forward with the following
applications.
Spokane Valley- Millwood Trail (PE). In our TIP, shown on MTP (Metropolitan
Transportation Plan) map but not listed as a project. We could apply for funding to go
through the preliminary engineering and environmental approvals. This could be a joint
project with Millwood and maybe Spokane. The trail would be built on county -owned
rail /sewer right -of -way. It would connect Spokane Community College, Orchard Center
Elementary, West Valley High, Apollo College, Alpine College, ITT Tech, downtown
Millwood, the Indiana Park and Ride, and possibly the Valley Mall.
Greenacres Trail (PE). In our TIP, shown on MTP map but not listed as a project. This
trail project is also in our Parks and Recreation Master Plan. If we received design
money for this it could probably be built shortly after construction of the Greenacres Park
Phase I. This would build a trail on county -owned rail /sewer right -of -way connecting the
Centennial Trail, the east Indiana business area, the new Greenacres Park, the new
Central Valley elementary school, and possibly extend to Liberty Lake.
Myrtle Point Centennial Trailhead (PE & CN). This is listed in our Parks and
Recreation Master Plan. It would complete the design and construction of a new
trailhead on the Centennial Trail at Myrtle Point. It would create a new public access to
the trail through the Coyote Rock subdivision and provide a trailhead on the south side
of the river. The Coyote Rock developer is interested in partnering on this project.
Eventually the trailhead could possibly be expanded onto city -owned property to provide
a take -out for small, non - motorized watercraft.
- Sidewalk Infill (PE & CN). In our TIP. This would construct miscellaneous sidewalk
infill projects throughout the City. The projects could focus on improvements within the
walking radius of schools, high density housing and transit facilities. Staff would select
projects with minimal or no right -of -way required to ensure the project moves forward
quickly.
OPTIONS: Please let us know if you have questions or would like additional information.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: None.
BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS: None.
STAFF CONTACT: Neil Kersten, Public Works Director; Steve Worley, Capital Projects
Manager; Inga Note, Senior Traffic Engineer
ATTACHMENTS: None.
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: September 7, 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: Easement — East Spokane Water District 1 — Center Road
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: None
BACKGROUND: The City owns right -of -way in the Hollywood Hills area of west Spokane Valley
that is platted as a road, but which is too steep and rocky to use as roadway. (See Attachment
1) It is designated as part of Center Road. (See Attachment 2) Because it is unusable as
roadway, and due to a long history of stormwater flooding issues in that area, the City built a
zigzag shaped ditch to slow down and help absorb stormwater on that stretch of right -of -way.
East Spokane Water District 1 (ESWD1) is the water district serving that portion of the City.
ESWD 1 would like to boost its pump capacity in that area due to low water pressure. Rather
than buying land, which would cost thousands of dollars, a cost that would be passed on to their
customers who are also Spokane Valley residents, ESWD 1 approached the City to inquire
whether the City would allow the pump station on unused City property. Nearly all of the facility
would be located underground, with two small outbuildings being visible. (See Attachment 3)
City staff has no objection to granting an easement for this purpose, but included language in
the proposed easement document setting forth conditions that in the event the facilities need to
be moved for repair, maintenance or upgrade of the City's stormwater facilities that are also on
the unbuilt portion of Center Road, that ESWD 1 would pay those costs. These conditions
ensure that the City would not be financially impacted by granting the easement.
A copy of the proposed easement is included. (See Attachment 4)
OPTIONS: Consensus that staff draft a resolution and place it on a future agenda for approval
consideration; do nothing.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Consensus that staff draft a resolution and place it on
a future agenda for approval consideration.
BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS: NA
STAFF CONTACT: Cary P. Driskell, Acting City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Map of region
2. Map of neighborhood
3. Mock up of proposed outbuildings
4. Proposed easement
5. Proposed Resolution
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Filed at the Request of
City of Spokane Valley, Washington
11707 East Sprague, Suite 106
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
GRANT OF EASEMENT
FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE ACTUAL BENEFITS HEREIN DERIVED
by the parties, the undersigned Grantor hereby grants an easement to Grantee for the
placement of a sanitary sewer pipe in Grantor's right -of -way.
The easement for placement, construction, operation and maintenance of a
waterline pump facility to be Imow as East Spokane Water District No. 1 Beverly
Booster Station is described as follows:
Commencing at the center of the intersection of S. Highland Drive and S. Center
Drive; thence in a generally southeasterly direction along the centerline of the S.
Center Drive right of way a distance of 50 feet to the point where the easement
begins; thence the easement shall extend the full width of the right of way of S.
Highland Drive and for a distance continuing in a generally southeasterly
direction a distance of 60 feet where the easement shall terminate. The easement
will be rectangular in shape and have dimensions the width of which will be the
width of the right of way of S. Center Drive and the length of which will be 60
feet.
Situated in the County of Spokane, City of Spokane Valley, State of Washington.
Said easement shall be subject to the following conditions:
I . Recovery of Costs. Grantee shall be subject to all permit fees associated with
activities undertaken through the authority granted in this Easement or under City
Code. Where the City incurs costs and expenses for review or inspection of
activities undertaken through the authority granted in this Easement or City Code
relating to the subject for which a permit fee is not established, Grantee shall pay
such costs and expenses directly to the City. In addition to the above, Grantee
shall promptly reimburse the City for any and all costs it reasonably incurs in
response to any emergency involving Grantee's facilities.
2. Non - Exclusivity. This Easement shall in no way, prevent or prohibit the
City from using any of its rights -of -way, roads, streets or other public properties or
affect its jurisdiction over them or any part of them. The City hereby retains full
power to make all changes, relocations, repairs, maintenance, establishments,
improvements, dedications or vacation of same as the City may deem fit, including
the dedication, establishment, maintenance, and improvement of all new rights -of-
way, streets, avenues, thoroughfares and other public properties of every type and
description.
3. Non - Interference with Existing Facilities The City shall have prior and
superior right to the use of its roads, streets, alleys, and public properties for
installation and maintenance of its facilities and other governmental purposes, and
should in the sole discretion of the City a conflict arise with the Grantee's
facilities, the Grantee shall, at its own expense and cost, conform to the City's
facilities and other government purposes of the City.
The owners of all utilities, public or private, installed in or on such public
properties prior to the installation of the lines and facilities of the Grantee, shall
have preference as to the positioning and location of such utilities so installed with
respect to the Grantee. Such preference shall continue in the event of the necessity
of relocating or changing the grade of any such public properties.
Grantee's system shall be constructed and maintained in such manner as not
to interfere with any public use, or with any other pipes, wires, conduits or other
facilities that may have been laid in the rights -of -way by or under the City's
authority.
4. Right to Roads Not Superseded The City, in the granting of this Easement,
does not waive any rights which it now holds or may hereafter acquire, and this
Easement shall not be construed so as to deprive the City of any powers, rights, or
privileges which it now has, or may hereafter acquire, including the right of
eminent domain, to regulate the use and control of its roads covered by this
Easement, or to go upon any and all City roads and highways for any purpose
including constructing, repairing, or improving the same in any such manner as the
City, or its representatives may elect. The City shall retain full authoritative power
in the same and like manner as though this Easement had never been granted.
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Nothing in this Easement shall be construed to prevent the City from
constructing facilities, grading, paving, repairing and /or altering any street, or
laying down, repairing or removing facilities or constructing or establishing any
other public work or improvement. All such work shall be done, insofar as
practicable, so as to not obstruct, injure or prevent the unrestricted use and
operation of the facilities of the Grantee under this Easement. Grantee agrees to
construct, operate and maintain its pump station such that the pump station does
not impair the functionality of the Grantor's drainage and flood control facilities
which are also located in the subject right of way. If, however, Grantee's pump
station interferes with City drainage and flood control facilities and /or City's
maintenance or improvement of its drainage and flood control facilities, and
Grantee fails to remedy such interference to City's satisfaction, Grantee's facilities
shall be moved, removed or replaced. Any and all such moving, removal or
replacement shall be at the sole expense of the Grantee. Should Grantee fail to
remove, adjust or relocate its pump station by the date established through written
notice to Grantee, the City may cause and /or effect such removal, adjustment or
relocation, and the expense thereof shall be paid by Grantee.
5. Restoration After Construction. Grantee shall, after installation, construction,
relocation, maintenance, or repair of facilities within the area of this Easement,
restore the surface of the right -of -way or public property to at least the currently
adopted City standards or as reasonably required by the City Public Works
Department through a right -of -way permit, depending upon special circumstances.
Grantee agrees to promptly complete all restoration work and to promptly repair
any damage caused by such work within the area of this Easement or other affected
area at its sole cost and expense.
6. Damage and Non - Compliance Any and all damage or injury, done or
caused to City right -of -way, City facilities, or any portion thereof in the
construction, operation, maintenance or repair of Grantee's facilities shall be
immediately repaired and reconstructed to the satisfaction of the City Public Works
Department as set forth in Section 5, above; and in the event the Grantee shall fail,
neglect, or refuse to immediately repair and reconstruct said damage or injury to
said City right -of -way or facilities, the same may be done by the City and the cost
and expense shall be immediately paid by the Grantee to the City.
If it is discovered by the City that Grantee has damaged, injured, or failed to
restore the right -of -way in accordance with this Easement, the City shall provide
the Grantee with written notice including a description of actions the City believes
necessary to restore the right -of -way. If the right -of -way is not restored within ten
days from written notice, the City, or its authorized agent, may restore the right -of-
way and facilities. The Grantee is responsible for all costs and expenses incurred
by the City to repair and restore the right -of -way and facilities in accordance with
this Easement.
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7. Inspections and Fees. All work performed by Grantee shall be subject to
inspection by and approval of the City as required in City Code.
8. City Ordinances and Regulations. Nothing herein shall be deemed to direct or
restrict the City's ability to adopt and enforce all necessary and appropriate
ordinances regulating the performance of the conditions of this Easement,
including any reasonable ordinances made in the exercise of its police powers in
the interest of public safety and for the welfare of the public. The City shall have
the authority at all times to control by appropriate regulations the location,
elevation, and manner of construction and maintenance of any facilities by
Grantee, and Grantee shall promptly conform with all such regulations, unless
compliance would cause Grantee to violate other requirements of law.
Dated this day of , 2010.
Grantor:
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY:
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Mike Jackson, City Manager
STATE OF WASHINGTON )
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County of Spokane )
On this day of , 2010, before me, the undersigned, a
Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, personally appeared Mike
Jackson, to me known to be the individuals who executed the within and foregoing
instrument, and acknowledged the said instrument to be their free and voluntary act
and deed for the uses and purposes therein mentioned.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal the
day and year first above written.
Notary Public in and for the State of
Washington, residing at
My commission expires
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Grantee:
EAST SPOKANE WATER DISTRICT NO. 1
Rick Scott, Chairperson Board of Commissioners
Ed Peck, Secretary Board of Commissioners
STATE OF WASHINGTON )
ss.
County of Spokane )
On this day of , 2010, before me, the undersigned, a
Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, personally appeared Rick Scott,
Chairperson Board of Commissioners for East Spokane Water District No. 1 and
Ed Peck, Secretary, Board of Commissioners for East Spokane Water District No.
1, to me known to be the individuals who executed the within and foregoing
instrument in their capacity as Commissioners for said Water District, and
acknowledged the said instrument to be the free and voluntary act and deed of said
Water District for the uses and purposes therein mentioned.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal the
day and year first above written.
Notary Public in and for the State of
Washington, residing at
My commission expires
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 10-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY,
WASHINGTON, GRANTING AN EASEMENT TO EAST SPOKANE WATER DISTRICT 1
FOR PLACEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF WATER FACILITIES.
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley, Washington is the owner of right -of -way known as
Center Road in that area of the City known as Hollywood Hills. A portion of that right -of -way is not
usable as roadway due to the steep grade; and
WHEREAS, East Spokane Water District 1 (ESWD 1) is the water purveyor for the Hollywood
Hills area, and
WHEREAS, ESWD 1 would like to increase the water pressure in that area, and has requested
that the City grant an easement for placement of the necessary water pump facilities and outbuildings on
an unused portion of Center Road; and
WHEREAS, City staff has analyzed the proposed placement and determined there is no conflict
between this request and the existing stone water facilities currently occupying another portion of this
right -of -way; and
WHEREAS, the proposed easement language specifies that in the event the City storm water
facilities need to be maintained, repaired, replaced or otherwise modified, the ESWD lfacilities will be
moved at the District's cost, and
WHEREAS, granting this easement is in the best interest of customers of ESWD 1, who are also
residents of the City.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Spokane
County, Washington, as follows:
Section 1. Grant of Easement For Placement and Maintenance of Water Facilities
The City Council of the City of Spokane Valley hereby grants an easement for the placement and
maintenance of water facilities as set forth in the proposed Easement, attached as Exhibit "A" to this
Resolution, and subject to the conditions therein.
Section 2. Authorization for City Manager to SiEn Easement The City Council of the
City of Spokane Valley authorizes the City Manager to execute the Grant of Easement for placement and
maintenance of water facilities.
Resolution 10- Grant of Easement, Water Facilities Page 1 of 2
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Section 3. Effective Date This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon adoption.
Adopted this day of September, 2010.
ATTEST:
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
Office of the City Attorney
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Thomas E. Towey, Mayor
Resolution 10- Grant of Easement, Water Facilities Page 2 of 2
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: September 7, 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: City Manager Contract
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: On August 10, 2010, City Council authorized Mayor
Towey to enter into contract negotiations with Mike Jackson to fill the position of City Manager.
The Mayor and Mr. Jackson have negotiated a contract, which is attached for Council review.
This item is next scheduled as a motion consideration at the September 21, 2010 council
meeting.
BACKGROUND:
OPTIONS: Provide Mayor with input for further negotiations /discussion.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION:
BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
STAFF /COUNCIL CONTACT: Mayor Towey
ATTACHMENTS:
Employment Agreement
Between
The City of Spokane Valley and
Mike Jackson, City Manager
Introduction and Recital
This Employment Agreement, made and entered into this day of September
2010, by and between the City of Spokane Valley Washington, a municipal corporation,
(hereinafter called "Employer ") and Mike Jackson (hereinafter called "Employee ") an
individual who has the desire, education, training and experience in local government
management - including experience in Spokane Valley - and who, as a member of
International City /County Management Association (ICMA), is subject to the ICMA Code
of Ethics, to be the City Manager of Spokane Valley, Washington.
Both the Employee and the Employer desire to establish terms and conditions which
provide a clear understanding as to expectations, compensation, benefits and other
matters pertinent to a mutually productive and positive Employer /Employee relationship.
In consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
Section 1: Term
This agreement shall remain in full force in effect from September 2010 retroactive
to August 10, 2010 (date of appointment by City Council) until terminated by the
Employer or Employee as provided in this agreement.
Section 2: Duties and Authority
Employer agrees to employ Mike Jackson as City Manager to perform the functions and
duties specified in Title 2, Chapter 2.15 of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code, RCW
35A.050 -.150, and to perform other legally permissible and proper duties and functions.
Section 3: Residency
Per the Spokane Valley Municipal Code Title 2.15.070 Residency, the city manager is
not required to be a resident of the City on the date of City Council appointment but
shall reside in Spokane County within six months of such appointment unless otherwise
waived by the city council. This section releases the Employee from any obligation to
live within the City limits of Spokane Valley. (Employee currently resides within Spokane
County and has done so since June 2003.)
Section 4: Compensation
1. Base Salary Having previously established a hiring salary range of 10% less to 10%
more than the 2010 Interim City Manager salary of $144,000, Employer agrees to pay
Employee a base annual salary of $151,200, which is 5% more than Interim Salary.
Employer agrees that upon a satisfactory six -month review of Employee (February
2011), salary will be increased to $158,400, which is 10% more than Interim Salary,
City Manager Contract Page 1 of 8
which new salary shall be considered the Employee's Base Salary. Base salary shall
not be reduced during the term of this agreement.
Employee is eligible for a 2.5% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) on January 1, 2011. In
consideration of the proposed Base Salary as outlined above, the 2011, 2.5% COLA will
be considered inclusive in the amount of $158,400.
Salary to be payable in installments at the same time that the other management
employees of the Employer are paid.
2. Social Security Replacement Account Employer has elected to utilize the ICMA
401(a) Money Purchase Plan in lieu of participation in the Social Security Administration
Program. Employer and Employee shall make their required payments of 6.2% of the
Employee's base annual salary (as continuation of Employee /Employer existing
practice) into said replacement plan toward social security replacement, as well as the
required contributions at the federally determined percentage for Medicare Program
participation.
3. Annual Performance Evaluation and Salary Adjustments. The Employer agrees to
increase the Base Salary and /or benefits of Employee on an annual basis compatible
with the Employee's performance, and no lower than in the manner and amount/
percentage as customary with other City employees. The initial six -month and
subsequent annual facilitated reviews shall include the following:
With the assistance of a mutually agreed facilitator, Employer and Employee shall
evaluate the performance of the Employee after six months employment (February
2011), and after one year (July 2011) and at least once annually thereafter to
coincide with Employee's anniversary date of August 10 and prior to development
of the annual Preliminary Budget. The review and evaluation will be in accordance
with specific criteria developed jointly by the Employer and the Employee. The
process at a minimum shall include the opportunity for both parties to: (1) prepare a
written evaluation, (2) meet and discuss the evaluation, and (3) present a written
summary of the evaluation results. The final written evaluation should be completed
and delivered to the Employee within 30 days of the evaluation meeting.
As part of the evaluation process, both parties will define the goals and
performance objectives which they consider important to City and Employee.
This agreement shall be automatically amended to reflect any salary adjustments that
are provided or required by the Employer's compensation policies.
Section 5: Health, Disability and Life Insurance Benefits
1. The Employer agrees to continue to provide with no lapse in service: health, life,
dental, and vision insurance coverage for Employee, his spouse and dependents under
programs and cost allocation methods applicable to all City employees.
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2. Employer agrees to execute all necessary agreements provided by ICMA for
Employee's participation at Employee's own expense, in the ICMA Retirement Health
Savings Plan, in accordance with the voluntary opt -in regulations of a non-
discriminatory plan.
3. Employer agrees to put into force and make required premium payments for long-
term disability coverage for the Employee. The policy will pay a minimum of 60% of
Employee's salary, with a maximum ninety -day elimination period, should Employee
become disabled or otherwise unable to perform his duties due to sickness, accident,
injury, mental incapacitation or health.
4. The Employer shall pay the amount of premium due for term life insurance in the
amount of $500,000 for a term(s) of 10 years. The Employee shall name the beneficiary
of the life insurance policy. The plan shall be portable if the employee elects to pay the
coverage. The plan shall also be expandable if the employee opts for greater coverage
or longer term but the City's contribution shall be limited to $500,000 for a term of 10
years.
Section 6: Vacation, Sick, and Military Leave
1. Employee will maintain existing accrual bank of vacation, administrative leave and
sick leave.
2. Employee shall accrue 25 days of vacation annually. Vacation to be credited equally
on each pay period and available to employee as it accrues.
3. Sick leave will be accrued at 12 days annually and to be credited equally at each pay
period and available to employee as it accrues.
4. Employee accrues 40 hours of Administrative Leave as provided to other overtime
exempt employees of the City. This amount is credited in January of each year and
available to employee at time of credit.
5. The Employee is entitled to accrue all unused leave, without limit, and in the event
the Employee's employment is terminated, either voluntarily or involuntarily, the
Employee shall be compensated for all accrued vacation time, all paid holidays,
Administrative leave and other leave benefits to date at 100 %. Sick leave shall be
compensated at 50% of accrual.
6. Notwithstanding Employee's actual accrual of sick leave, the Employee shall have
access to a bank of 90 sick days to be used in the case of serious medical conditions.
This leave can only be used to provide coverage during the waiting period between the
onset of illness or disability and the point at which short or long -term disability coverage
takes effect, and will be renewed with each occurrence.
7. The Employee shall be entitled to military reserve leave time pursuant to state law.
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Section 7: Automobile - Monthly Vehicle Allowance
The Employer agrees to pay to the Employee, during the term of this Agreement and in
addition to other salary and benefits herein provided, the sum of $300 per month to be
credited at the first of each month, as a vehicle allowance to be used to purchase,
lease, own, operate, insure and maintain a vehicle.
The Employer will reimburse the Employee at the IRS standard mileage rate for any
business use of the vehicle beyond the greater Spokane County area.
Section 8: Retirement
1. The Employee will remain in Washington Public Employees Retirement System
(PERS) and Employer and Employee will make all the appropriate contributions to
maintain this plan.
2. In addition to the Employer's payment to PERS as referenced above, Employer shall
contribute, effective August 10, 2010, sixteen percent (16 %) of base annual salary into
the International City /County Management Association Retirement Corporation (ICMA-
RC) 401A Plan, and 8.33% of base salary into ICMA -RC 457 Plan. Employee is
immediately fully vested in these plans /contributions and Employer agrees to transfer
ownership /holdings to succeeding employers as may be requested by employee at
cessation of employment.
Section 9: General Business Expenses
1. Employer agrees to budget for and to pay for professional dues and subscriptions of
the Employee necessary for continuation and full participation in national, regional,
state, and local associations and organizations necessary and desirable for the
Employee's continued professional participation, growth, and advancement, and for the
good of the Employer.
2. Employer agrees to budget for and to pay for travel and subsistence expenses of
Employee for professional and official travel, meetings, and occasions to adequately
continue the professional development of Employee and to pursue necessary official
functions for Employer, including but not limited to the ICMA Annual Conference, the
state league of municipalities, and such other national, regional, state, and local
governmental groups and committees in which Employee serves as a member.
3. Employer also agrees to budget for and to pay for travel and subsistence expenses of
Employee for short courses, institutes, and seminars that are necessary for the
Employee's professional development and for the good of the Employer.
4. Employer recognizes that certain expenses of a non - personal but job related nature
are incurred by Employee, and agrees to reimburse or to pay said general expenses.
The finance director is authorized to disburse such moneys upon receipt of duly
executed expense or petty cash vouchers, receipts, statements or personal affidavits.
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5. The Employer acknowledges the value of having Employee participate and be
directly involved in local civic clubs or organizations. Accordingly, Employer shall pay for
the reasonable membership fees and /or dues to enable the Employee to become an
active member in local civic clubs or organizations.
6. The Employer shall provide Employee with a computer, software, fax /modem, cell
phone (or allowance for same) and pager required for Employee to perform the job and
to maintain communication.
Section 10: Termination
For the purpose of this agreement, termination shall occur when:
1. The majority of the governing body votes to terminate the Employee at a duly
authorized public meeting.
2. If the Employer, citizens or legislature acts to amend any provisions of the Municipal
Code pertaining to the role, powers, duties, authority, responsibilities of the Employee's
position that substantially changes the form of government, the Employee shall have the
right to declare that such amendments constitute termination.
3. If the Employee resigns following an offer to accept resignation, whether formal or
informal, by the Employer as representative of the majority of the governing body that
the Employee resign, then the Employee may declare a termination as of the date of the
suggestion.
4. Breach of contract declared by either party with a 30 -day cure period for either
Employee or Employer. Written notice of a breach of contract shall be provided in
accordance with the provisions of Section 20.
Section 11: Severance
Severance shall be paid to the Employee when employment is terminated as defined in
Section 10.
If the Employee is terminated, the Employer shall provide a minimum severance
payment equal to six months' salary at the current rate of pay. This severance shall be
paid in a lump sum unless otherwise agreed to by the Employer and the Employee. The
Employee shall also be compensated for all accrued sick leave, vacation time, all paid
holidays, and administrative leave. The Employer agrees to make a contribution to the
Employee's deferred compensation account on the value of this compensation
calculated using the rate ordinarily contributed on regular compensation.
For a minimum period of six months following termination, the Employer shall pay the
cost to continue the following benefits:
1. Health insurance for the employee and all dependents as provided in Section 5
2. Life insurance as provided in Section 5
3. Long -term disability as provided in Section 5
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If the Employee is terminated because of a conviction of a felony, then the Employer is
not obligated to pay severance under this section.
Section 12: Resignation
In the event that the Employee voluntarily resigns his /her position with the Employer,
the Employee shall provide a minimum of 30 days notice unless the parties agree
otherwise.
Section 13: Hours of Work
It is recognized that the Employee must devote a great deal of time outside the normal
office hours on business for the Employer, and to that end, Employee shall be allowed
to establish an appropriate work schedule. Employee will communicate work schedule
to the Mayor in a mutually agreed manner.
Section 14: Outside Activities
The employment provided for by this Agreement shall be the Employee's primary
Employment. Recognizing that certain outside teaching or other business opportunities
may occur which the Employee wishes to participate in, such activities shall be
permitted during employee's time off. Such activities, if any, shall not constitute
interference of any degree nor a conflict of interest with his or her responsibilities under
this Agreement.
Section 15: Moving and Relocation Expenses
No moving or relocation expenses are negotiated unless revisions are made to Section
3. Residency in this agreement.
Section 16: Home Sale and Purchase Expenses
No home sale or purchase expenses are negotiated unless revisions are made to
section 3. Residency in this agreement.
Section 17: Indemnification
Beyond that required under Federal, State or Local Law, Employer shall defend, save
harmless and indemnify Employee against any tort, professional liability claim or
demand or other legal action, whether groundless or otherwise, arising out of an alleged
act or omission occurring in the performance of Employee's duties as City Manager or
resulting from the exercise of judgment or discretion in connection with the performance
of program duties or responsibilities, unless the act or omission involved willful or
wanton conduct. The Employee may request and the Employer shall not unreasonably
refuse to provide independent legal representation at Employer's expense and
Employer may not unreasonably withhold approval. Legal representation, provided by
Employer for Employee, shall extend until final determination of the legal action,
including any appeals brought by either party. The Employer shall indemnify employee
against any and all losses, damages, judgments, interest, settlements, fines, court costs
and other reasonable costs and expenses of legal proceedings including attorneys fees,
and any other liabilities incurred by, imposed upon, or suffered by such Employee in
connection with or resulting from any claim, action, suit, or proceeding, actual or
City Manager Contract Page 6 of 8
threatened, arising out of or in connection with the performance of his duties. Any
settlement of any claim must be made with prior approval of the Employer in order for
indemnification, as provided in this Section, to be available.
Employee recognizes that Employer shall have the right to compromise, unless the
Employee is a party to a suit in which Employee shall have veto authority over the
settlement, claim or suit; or said compromise or settlement is of a personal nature to
Employee. Further, Employer agrees to pay all reasonable litigation expenses of
Employee throughout the pendency of any litigation to which the Employee is a party,
witness or advisor to the Employer. Such expense payments shall continue beyond
Employee's service to the Employer as long as litigation is pending. Further, Employer
agrees to pay Employee reasonable consulting fees and travel expenses when
Employee serves as a witness, advisor or consultant to Employer regarding pending
litigation.
Section 18: Bonding
Employer shall bear the full cost of any fidelity or other bonds required of the Employee
under any law or ordinance.
Section 19: Other Terms and Conditions of Employment
The Employer, only upon agreement with Employee, shall fix any such other terms and
conditions of employment, as it may determine from time to time, relating to the
performance of the Employee, provided such terms and conditions are not inconsistent
with or in conflict with the provisions of this Agreement, the City of Spokane Valley
Municipal Code or any other law.
Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Employee shall be entitled at a
minimum, to the highest level of benefits that are enjoyed by other officials, department
heads or general employees of the Employer as provided in the Charter, Code,
Personnel Rules and Regulations or by practice.
Section 20: Notices
Notice pursuant to this Agreement shall be given by depositing in the custody of the
United States Postal Service, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
(1) EMPLOYER:
City of Spokane Valley, Attn. Mayor
11707 East Sprague, Suite #106, Spokane Valley, WA 99206.
(2) EMPLOYEE:
Mike Jackson, 5118 South Cree Drive, Spokane, WA 99206.
Alternatively, notice required pursuant to this Agreement may be personally served in
the same manner as is applicable to civil judicial practice. Notice shall be deemed given
as of the date of personal service or as the date of deposit of such written notice in the
course of transmission in the United States Postal Service.
City Manager Contract Page 7 of 8
Section 21: Disclosure
Employee owns /has owned a rental home within the City of Spokane Valley city limits
since 2004.
Section 22: General Provisions
1. Integration. This Agreement sets forth and establishes the entire understanding
between the Employer and the Employee relating to the employment of the Employee
by the Employer. Any prior discussions or representations by or between the parties are
merged into and rendered null and void by this Agreement. The parties by mutual
written agreement may amend any provision of this agreement during the life of the
agreement. Such amendments shall be incorporated and made a part of this
agreement.
2. Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding on the Employer and the Employee
as well as their heirs, assigns, executors, personal representatives and successors in
interest.
3. Effective Date. This Agreement shall become effective on August 10, 2010.
4. Severability. The invalidity or partial invalidity of any portion of this Agreement will not
affect the validity of any other provision. In the event that any provision of this
Agreement is held to be invalid, the remaining provisions shall be deemed to be in full
force and effect as if they have been executed by both parties subsequent to the
expungement or judicial modification of the invalid provision.
ATTEST:
Name and Title
Thomas E. Towey, Mayor
ATTEST:
Name and Title
Mike D. Jackson
City Manager Contract Page 8 of 8
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: September 7, 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: Transportation Benefit District (TBD)
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
BACKGROUND: City Council has been discussing the TBD for some time. At the August 24
council meeting, Council directed staff to provide a motion for council to encourage the Spokane
County Board of Commissioners to proceed with the Interlocal on the TBD so Council would
know exactly what they would be deciding on in the future. Also it was requested that staff draft
a letter for Council review. However, as per the attached meeting notice, there is a Spokane
Regional Council of Governments meeting that will include this topic on Friday, September 10,
2010. Also, the attached letter from Commissioner Mielke goes into additional detail as to the
support that is requested from the various jurisdictions in Spokane County.
Because of this new information, the City Manager and the Mayor conferred and determined
that it would be best to defer the motion consideration and the letter to the Commissioners until
after the September 10 meeting.
OPTIONS:
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION:
BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
STAFF CONTACT: Mayor Towey, Mike Jackson
ATTACHMENTS:
(1) August 26, 2010 letter from Todd Mielke, Spokane County Commissioners RE:
Transportation Benefit Districts.
(2) Meeting notice Spokane Regional Council of Governments Friday September 10, 2010
Sp
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OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
TODD MIEI.KE, 1ST DISTINCT • MARK RICHARD, 2ND DISTRICT • BONNIE A. MAGER, 3RD DISTRICT
August 26, 2010
Dear Elected Colleagues:
On Friday, September 10'', the Spokane Council of Governments will be once again
meeting at the Spokane County Fair & Expo Center to discuss mutual issues of concern
facing local governments in our region. One issue that will be prominently on the
agenda is the topic of Transportation Benefit Districts. (TBD's), specifically the concept of
forming a regional TBD.
As a number of city councils in the region have initiated discussions on this topic, a
number of you have asked for clarification on what exact information the Board of
County Commissioners is requesting from each of the cities and towns.
The purpose of this e-mail is to reiterate the position the BOCC has had on this topic for
the past couple of years. Our hope is that attendees of the Council of Governments'
meeting might be better prepared to offer some direction on behalf of their respective
jurisdictions.
The BOCC knows area residents believe maintaining our transportation system is one of
the most basic functions of local government. We also strongly believe those same
citizens prefer local governments in this area work together to form a single
transportation plan /solution, as opposed to each jurisdiction developing its own plan.
With that being said, the BOCC supports pursuing the formation of a regional
transportation benefit district and working with area residents to identify the appropriate
funding source(s) to address the continued challenge faced by all jurisdictions to
address this region's transportation infrastructure. Most, if not all jurisdictions have
experienced reductions in gas tax revenues and reductions in funding from state and
federal transportation programs. However, we want to go forward with the support of a
majority of the jurisdictions that stand to benefit from such an effort.
Prior to scheduling the statutorily required public hearing for the formation of such a
district, we have consistently asked jurisdictions within Spokane County for responses to
two items. First, we have asked that each jurisdiction clearly state a position of support
for moving forward either through a signed letter or adopted resolution. Moving forward
means having the hearing to adopt an ordinance, forming the TBD and negotiating an
Inter -local Agreement.
1 1 16 WEST BROADWAY AVENUE • SPOKANE, WASHINGTON 99260 --0100
(509) 477 -2265
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Letter to Elected Colleagues
August 26, 2010
Second, we have asked for written responses /input to the "draft" inter -local agreement
on this subject that is also required under the law. While these requests have been
made in presentations to city councils, at "Big Tent" transportation meetings, at previous
Council of Governments' presentations, and in individual discussions with local elected
officials, we have yet to receive a single written response to either of these requests.
While I have received individual observations from some individual elected officials, it is
not the same as knowing the `official' position of the jurisdiction. In fact, there have been
instances where i have heard contradicting views from officials on the same city council
and am left wondering about the position of the jurisdiction.
I hope this clarifies the request for information being made by the BOCC. If jurisdictions
in this region would like us to move forward on this subject, we would again request that
some formal statement of support and response to the draft inter -local agreement be
forwarded as soon as possible. It is only through those formal communication channels
that public policy issues important to the region can be pursued with confidence that the
jurisdictions have the same goals in mind.
Please know that I also stand ready to meet with any of the jurisdictions to share more
in -depth information on this topic including: an overview of the relevant state statutes, a
description of the process to form such a district, a recap of how jurisdictions might
financially be impacted by the formation of such a district, and some recent polling to
measure public attitudes about the transportation system and possible funding.
Thank you for your consideration of our request. We look forward to a timely response
and continued dialogue on this matter.
Sincerely, 4
Todd felke
Spokane County Commissioner
District 1
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OFFICE OF COUNTY COM131JUSIONERS
TODD MIELTCR, 1 DISTRICT • MARK RI CHARD, 2ND DISTRICT • BONN MAGER, 3RD DISTRICT
Spokane Regional Council of Governments
Please join us for the next Spokane Regional Council of Governments
Date. Friday, September 10th, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Spokane County Fair & Expo Center,
Conference Facility located in Expo Complex
40.4 N. Havana Street
Commissioner Mark Richard cordially invites you to attend the next
Spokane Regional Council of Governments, The Council of Governments (COG)
brings together elected officials and public policy administrators from
throughout Spokane County to discuss issues of regional importance. If there
are topics you would like considered for the agenda, please let me know via e-
mail at the address listed below.
This meeting will be preceded by the opening ceremony of the 2010
Spokane County Interstate Fair. We wish to invite you to the ceremony which
will begin promptly @ 9:45 A.M. Please join us at the Main Entrance to the
Fair and Expo Center, just north of Avista Stadium and at the east end of the
main parking lot. After the opening ceremony, the Council of Governments will
meet at 10 :00 A.M, in the Conference Facility. See you thereI
RSVP to Jaynes Bromi 477 -2742 or ivbrotivy&pokrurecowity.oi
1116 WEST BROADWAY AVENUE • SPOKANE, WASHINGTON 99260 -0100 • (5 09) 477 -2265
September 10 2010
Council of Governments
Agenda
1. Homeless Issues — Brett Sheckler
2. Jail Update — Mike Sparber
3. Veterans Services — Chuck Elmore
4. Transportation Benefit Districts - Todd Mielke
5. Round table discussion
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: September 7, 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: Ad Hoc Committee for Economic Development
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
At the August 10, 2010 council meeting, Mayor Towey suggested forming an ad hoc committee to study
what can be done to help the businesses in Sprague; he said the plan to turn Sprague into a two -way won't
happen in the near future, and he voiced concern about the businesses and suggested this committee to
study the situation to determine what can be done now. He suggested the committee be comprised of one
member from the Planning Commission, one member from staff, four citizens, and one Councilmember,
and to give the committee a mandate to get some suggestions and ideas. Councilmember Gothmann
suggested we get citizens who are involved with businesses. The specific area was discussed and Mayor
Towey said he did not want to include the entire six -mile corridor, but perhaps focus on University to
Argonne. Councilmember Dempsey suggested extending that to the freeway; and Councilmember Grafos
said he is not in favor of such committee as if we do that, we should have similar committees to discuss
the Industrial Park, or the businesses on Trent, or those east of Sullivan, and Councilmember Grassel
agreed. After discussing the pros and cons of such a committee, at least three councilmembers agreed to
have this as an upcoming agenda item for further discussion.
BACKGROUND:
OPTIONS: Council discretion.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION:
BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
STAFF CONTACT:
ATTACHMENTS:
DRAFT
ADVANCE AGENDA
For Planning Discussion Purposes Only
as of September 1, 2010; 1:30 p.m.
Please note this is a work in progress; items are tentative
To: Council & Staff
From: City Clerk, by direction of City Manager
Re: Draft Schedule for Upcoming Council Meetings
September 14, 2010 Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m. jdue date Tues, Sept 71
Proclamation: Tobacco Free Teen Back to School Week
1. PUBLIC HEARING: 2011 Budget — Ken Thompson (5 minutes)
2. Second Read Ordinance CTA -07 -10 Code Text Amdmnt (Vehicle Sales in Mixed Use Zone) — C. Janssen (15 minutes)
3. First Reading Ordinance Code Text Amendments (GCA & GCC Zone) — Lori Barlow (15 minutes)
4. First Reading Proposed Ordinance, Pre - Treatment — Cary Driskell (10 minutes)
5. Proposed Resolution Accepting Shoreline Inventory Report — Scott Kuhta (15 minutes)
6. Proposed resolution, Water District Easement — Cary Driskell (10 minutes)
7. Outside Agency Presentations: Economic Development — Ken Thompson (30 minutes)
8. Subarea Plan (SARP) Plan), City Center— Update to Council — Scott Kuhta (30 minutes)
9. Info Only: Community Dev Monthly Report
*estimated meeting: 130 minutes
September 21, 2010, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. [due date Mon, Sept 13]
ACTION ITEM:
1. Motion Consideration: City Manager Contract Approval — Mayor Towey (10 minutes)
a. Oath of Of Police Chief Rick VanLeuven, and City Manager Mike Jackson
Non - Action Items
2. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)— Greg McCormick (15 minutes)
3. Poe Winter Contract — Neil Kersten (15 minutes)
4. SRTC Public Works Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Projects — Neil Kersten (10 minutes)
5. SCRAPS, Proposed Animal License Fee Increase — Morgan Koudelka (15 minutes)
6. CenterPlace Leases — Mike Stone (10 minutes)
7. Code Revision, Assessment Reimbursement District — Cary Driskell (15 minutes)
8. Advance Agenda (5 minutes)
[estimated meeting: 95 minutes]
September 28, 2010, Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m. [due date Mon, Sept 20]
1. PUBLIC HEARING: 2011 budget — Ken Thompson (5 minutes)
2. Second Reading Ordinance Code Text Amendments (GCA & GCC Zone) — Lori Barlow (10 minutes)
3. Second Reading Ordinance adopting 2011 Property tax Levy — Ken Thompson (15 minutes)
4. Second Reading Ordinance property tax confirmation — Ken Thompson (5 minutes)
5. Second Reading Ordinance Pre - Treatment — Cary Driskell (10 minutes)
6. First Reading Ordinance to adopt 2011 Budget — Ken Thompson (15 minutes)
7. Motion Consideration: Allocation of Funds to Outside Agencies — Ken Thompson (25 minutes)
8. Motion Consideration: Poe Winter Contract — Neil Kersten (10 minutes)
9. Motion Consideration: Interlocal, Pre - Treatment— Cary Driskell (10 minutes)
10. Motion Consideration: Lease Agreement with Community Colleges of Spokane — Mike Stone (10 minutes)
11. Motion Consideration: Lease Agreement with Central Valley School District — Mike Stone (10 minutes)
12. Admin report: Subarea Plan (SARP) Zone Comm. Blvd — Lori Barlow (45 minutes)
13. Info Only: Department Reports [ *estimated meeting: 170 minutes]
Draft Advance Agenda 9/3/2010 8:06:08 AM Page 1 of 3
October 5, 2010, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m.
1. Advance Agenda
2. Spokane Transit Authority Presentation - Susan Meyer
3. Business License Amendments - Cary Driskell
4. Public Record Ordinance Amendments - Cary Driskell
5. Comp Plan Review /Update - Greg McCormick
6. Legislative Agenda Update - Mayor Towey
October 12, 2010 Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m.
1. Consent Agenda (Claims, minutes, payroll)
2. Second Reading Ordinance to adopt 2011 Budget - Ken Thompson
3. Admin Report: Fee Resolution Proposed Changes - Ken Thompson
4. Admin Report: Code Text Amendment CTA 08 -10 - Micki Harnois
5. Advance Agenda
[due date Mon, Sept 27]
(5 minutes)
(30 minutes)
(10 minutes)
(10 minutes)
(10 minutes)
(15 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: 80 minutes]
jdue date Mon Oct 4]
(5 minutes)
(30 minutes)
(15 minutes)
(20 minutes)
(5 minutes)
[ *estimated meeting: 75 minutes]
(A WC Regional Meeting, Spokane: October 13, 2010, 6 -8 p. m. CenterPlace))
October 19, 2010, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. [due date Mon, Oct 11]
1. Report Back to Council: Community Blvd - Lori Barlow (30 minutes)
2. Law Enforcement Police Forensics - Rick VanLeuven /Carrie Johnson (20 minutes)
3. Advance Agenda [ *estimated meeting: minutes]
October 26, 2010, Formal Meeting Format. 6:00 mm.
1. Consent Agenda (Claims, minutes, payroll)
2. First Reading Proposed Ordinance, CTA 08 -10 - Micki Harnois
3. First Reading Public Record Amendments - Cary Driskell
4. First Reading Business License Amendments - Cary Driskell
5. Proposed Resolution Amending Fee Resolution - Ken Thompson
6. Advance Agenda
7. Info Only: Department Reports
November 2, 2010, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m.
1. SARP Report to Council - Kathy McClung
2. Broadcasting Options - Mayor Towey
3. Advance Agenda
November 9, 2010 Formal Meeting Format. 6:00 D.M.
1. Consent Agenda (Claims, minutes, payroll)
2. Second Reading, Proposed Ordinance, CTA 08 -10 - Micki Harnois
3. Second Reading Public Record Amendments - Cary Driskell
4. Second Reading Business License Amendments - Cary Driskell
5. Advance Agenda
November 16, 2010, Study Session Format, 6:00 mm.
1. Advance Agenda
2. Hotel /Motel Grant Proposals for 2011
[due date Mon, Oct 18]
(5 minutes)
(15 minutes)
(15 minutes)
(10 minutes)
(15 minutes)
(5 minutes)
[ *estimated meeting: 65 minutes]
[due date Mon, Oct 25]
(45 minutes)
(20 minutes)
(5 minutes)
[ *estimated meeting: 70 minutes]
jdue date Mon Nov 1]
(5 minutes)
(15 minutes)
(15 minutes)
(10 minutes)
(5 minutes)
[ *estimated meeting: 50 minutes]
[due date Mon, Nov 8]
[ *estimated meeting: minutes]
Draft Advance Agenda 9/3/2010 8:06:08 AM Page 2 of 3
November 23, 2010 Thanksgiving Week (tentative, no meeting)
November 30, 2010, Tentative No Meeting: Council attends NLC in Colorado (Nov 30 -Dec 4)
December 7, 2010, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. [due date Mon, Nov 29]
1. Advance Agenda
2. Info Only: Department Reports (normally for the Nov 23 meeting)
December 14, 2010, Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m [due date Mon, Dec 6]
1. Consent Agenda: Minutes, Claims, Payroll (5 minutes)
2. Motion Consideration: Allocation of Hotel/Motel Grant Proposals for 2011 — Ken Thompson (15 min)
3. Motion Consideration: Mayoral Appointments (Planning Commission, etc.) (15 minutes)
[ *estimated meeting: minutes]
December 21, 2010, Christmas Week (tentative, no meeting)
December 28, 2010, Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m. [due date Mon, Dec 20]
1. Consent Agenda: Minutes, Claims, Payroll (5 minutes)
2. Info Only: Department Reports
January 4, 2011, Studv Session Format, 6:00 p.m. [due date Mon, Dec 27]
OTHER PENDING AND /OR UPCOMING ISSUES /N
Affordable Housing Participation
Alternative Analysis (contracts)
Area Agency on Aging
Bidding Contracts (SVMC 3. — bidding exceptions)
Capital Projects Funding
Clean Air Agency
Collaborative Planning
Concurrency
East Gateway Monument Structure 4
Jail Update
Milwaukee Right -of -way ■
Overweight/over size vehicle ordinance
Parking/Paving Options (Development paving
options for driveways, etc.)
Planned Action Ordinance
Solid Waste Amended hlterlocal
Speed Limits
Sprague Appleway Corridor Environ. Assessment
Sprague Avenue: One -way vs. two -way
Street Maintenance Facility
Transportation Benefit District Interlocal
[EETINGS:
Transportation Benefit District: (a). Establish ord.;
(b) set public hearing; (c) draft resolution; (d) ballot
language
Transportation Impacts
Wastewater Treatment Plant
WIRA, Water Protection Commitment, public
education
■ = request for Council's early consideration
4 = Awaiting action by others
* = doesn't include time for public or council
comments
Draft Advance Agenda 9/3/2010 8:06:08 AM Page 3 of 3
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: September 7, 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: Graffiti Abatement Program — Information only
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: SVMC 7.05.040
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Presentation to and approval by Council in August,
2008 of abatement program.
BACKGROUND: In searching for a solution to fight graffiti in our City, staff in 2008 became
aware of the Paint Over Graffiti (POG) program run by the Spokane County Sheriff's Office
through grant funds. POG partners with the Spokane County Juvenile Court Community Service
Program to utilize the labor of juvenile offenders who need to perform community service. As
part of getting their charge adjudicated, these juveniles often are assigned some community
service to help "pay their debt to society." The Juvenile Court Community Service Program is
operated by Spokane County, and also operates a graffiti abatement program in the City of
Spokane through the COPS offices. They have all of the equipment and paint (donated), as well
as supervision by the Work Crew Officers. They state that they have several colors to choose
from.
The City was recently informed that SCOPE lost its grant money and discontinued POG. Upon
discussion with Eric Walker, the POG coordinator, the program is in fact still up and running in
the same fashion that it was previously. Eric Walker informed us that there has been no change
to the POG program or the procedure through which it operates.
In originally crafting this program, the Council directed staff to do so in a way that does not re-
victimize property owners whose property has been vandalized, but to also require responsibility
in ultimately getting the graffiti abated. In an effort to best utilize the services offered by the
Juvenile Court Community Service Program, to minimize the work load for our staff, and to
avoid re- victimizing property owners, the following process for graffiti abatement was
established:
1. SCOPE is made aware of graffiti either through proactive means or by referral (either from
private citizens or City employees).
2. SCOPE contacts the property owner to discuss abatement with them, first seeking to have
the property owner abate it themselves. If so, the problem is solved.
3. If the property owner will not abate the graffiti, or cannot due to age or physical limitations, the
SCOPE volunteer would ask them to review and sign the release /waiver form authorizing
Community Service Program to enter their property and paint it over. If so, the Community
Service staff would schedule it and the problem is solved.
4. If they do not agree to either abate it themselves or to allow the Community Service Program
to do it, then it would be referred by SCOPE to our Code Compliance officers, at which time it
would be treated as any other nuisance violation. This process would allow ample opportunity
for a property owner to either abate the graffiti themselves, or have the Community Service
Program do it for free. The refusal to engage in one of these would result in the City taking
action.
Eric Walker also informed us that property owners may contact Crime Check upon discovery of
graffiti on their property. If they meet the eligibility requirements of the POG program, Crime
Check can refer them into the program. Eric Walker also stated that private citizens may call
him directly to receive a referral into the program at (509) 835 -4517.
OPTIONS:
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: NA
BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS: NA
STAFF CONTACT: Cary P. Driskell, Acting City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Anti - graffiti brochure by City of Spokane Valley
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Prevent it!
• Learn more about graffiti and
its negative effects.
• Contactyour local S.C.O.P.E. station
for tips on how to keep your
neighborhood graffiti free.
• Arrange a special presentation on
graffiti for your classroom or
community organization.
/see the back of this brochure
fora list of resources)
Report it!
• Report graffiti by calling
Crime Check at 456 -2233
Remove it!
• Don't let graffiti attract more graffiti,
vandalism or crime.
• Remove or paint over it after it's
been reported and photographed.
• Contact your local S.C.O.P.E. station
for tips on removing graffiti.
• Search the internet for "graffiti
removal tips."
• Keep Spokane Valley graffiti -free!
Under Spokane Valley Municipal Code
7.05.040, graffiti is defined as a nuisance.
Failure to remove graffiti is a violation of the
Municipal Code and may result in a $500 fine.
To report graffiti, call
Crime Check 456 -2233
For more information on
graffiti and graffiti removal,
call your local S.C.O.P.E. station.
Central Valley
928 -3807
Edgediff
477 -6345
Trentwood
927 -9490
University
477 -2582
For presentations on graffiti
for your classroom or
community organization, call-
S.C.O.P.E./Paint Over Graffiti
Eric Walker
509- 835 -4517
emwalker @spokanesheriff.org
Spokane
Valley'
City of Spokane Valley
11707 E. Sprague Avenue, Suite 101
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
PH 509 - 921 -1000
FAX 509 - 921 -1008
www.spokanevalley.org
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A community guide
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What is graffiti?
Graffiti is any type of unauthorized
marking on public or private property. It
may include words, figures, designs or
other inscriptions on any type of property
that can be seen by the public.
It may be applied using paint, ink, dye
or other substances that can be used to
mark property.
Isn't graffiti illegal?
Yes. Those who are responsible for
applying graffiti can be convicted of
malicious mischief, a crime that is
punishable by a fine up to $5000 and /or
up to one year in jail.
And, because we are determined to
defeat graffiti's negative effects, it has
been added to Spokane Valley's list of
prohibited nuisances* so that our
community can be graffiti -free.
Why be graffiti-free?
A scourge in communities across the
nation, graffiti mars public and private
property. It can lower property value and
discourage investment in the community.
Graffiti negatively affects people's
feelings of safety, and can encourage
more vandalism and gang activity.
Uncontrolled graffiti projects a poor
image of our community, and worst of all,
destroys community pride.
You can help keep Spokane Valley free
of graffiti and its harmful effects. Call
Crime Check at 456 -2233.
Be ready to provide:
• Your name,
• A phone number where you can
be reached, and
• A description and location of the
graffiti.
You may also be asked to submit a
photograph of the graffiti if you can do so.
If graffiti shows up on your property,
report it right away by calling Crime
Check at 456 -2233.
After it has been reported and
photographed, remove graffiti promptly
and completely, otherwise it can attract
vandalism, crime and more graffiti.
How do I remove graffiti?
Most graffiti can be removed with
common products found at your local
hardware store. Some community
members keep extra paint handy just for
this purpose.
Ask for graffiti removal information
when you call Crime Check to report it,
contact your Focal SCOPE station, or
search the internet for "graffiti removal
tips."
Regardless of the removal method
you choose, be sure to remove graffiti as
soon as possible and help keep Spokane
Valley graffiti -free.
How can I
be graffiti-free?
Report graffiti
Crime Check 456 -2233
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: September 7, 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: 2011 DRAFT Legislative Agenda Item / Spokane Valley Partners
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
BACKGROUND: As Council considers their 2011 Washington State Legislative Agenda,
Spokane Valley Partners has provided the following information (totaling $315,000) for Council
consideration. Spokane Valley Partners has requested that Council support their request for a
direct appropriation from the Legislature.
• A fire suppression system to the food bank warehouse - $40,000
• Remodeling of the demonstration kitchen, classrooms, main floor restrooms and
lobby for health, safety and security - $215,000
• Replacement of the heating system boiler for health and safety - $30,000
• Resurfacing the parking lot for health and safety - $30,000
If Council wishes, Spokane Valley Partners is available to make a presentation at a Council
meeting to discuss their request.
OPTIONS:
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION:
BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
STAFF CONTACT: Mike Jackson / Mayor Towey
ATTACHMENTS: Spokane Valley Partners Informational Sheet Concerning 2011 Legislative
Agenda Item Request
Spokane Valley Partners
Providing comprehensive social and emergency services
Spokane Valley Partners (SVP) has a more than 20 year successful history of serving low income and
disadvantaged eastern Spokane County residents as the sole source of comprehensive social and
emergency services. SVP is a non - profit organization that converts a $480,000 annual operating budget
into more than $3 million in services. SVP `s mission is to provide basic life necessities, teach life skills that
promote self - reliance, address emotional and psychological needs, collaborate with other charitable and
government agencies to enrich the quality of community life.
Key Monthly Service Levels:
■ 1,000 families receive over 100,000 lbs. of food through the SVP Food Bank (the largest food bank
in Spokane County)
■ 700 families receive 1,000 lbs. of clothing, personal care items and household goods through the
SVP Clothing Bank
■ 80 families receive assistance with rent, prescriptions or utility payments
■ 90 families receive financial planning services
In addition:
■ 1,000 children receive new school supplies through SVP Smart Start
■ 2,000 clothing articles are distributed through SVP Coats for Kids'
■ 100 new mothers receive layettes full of supplies for their newborns
■ More than 27,000 hours are donated annually by volunteers
Spokane Valley Partners building also serves as the home campus for branch offices of Spokane
Neighborhood Action Program (SNAP), Spokane Regional Health District programs, Lutheran Community
Services, Hearth Homes, Theatre Arts for Children, ValleyFest, and a children's dental practice.
Spokane Valley Partners acquired and moved into its current location — a previous church building — in
2001. Using a $260,000 Capital Facilities grant from the State of Washington and more than $355,000 in
private donations, a 4,400 sq. ft. addition along with substantial remodeling of the existing facility was
completed in 2009 to improve the capacity, efficiency and safety of our Emergency Food program. Our
main building is now over 50 years old and is showing signs of considerable wear and tear, particularly in
the main entry lobby, restrooms and demonstration kitchen areas. Current facility needs include:
• Addition of a fire suppression system to the food bank warehouse for increased capacity, health
and safety concerns- $40,000
• Remodeling of the demonstration kitchen, classrooms, main floor restrooms, and reconfiguring of
the main floor lobby for health, safety, security and increased efficiency concerns, as well as an
enhanced ability to serve those in need - $215,000
• Replacement the heating system boiler for health and safety concerns - $30,000
• Resurfacing the parking lot for safety and health concerns - $30,000
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: September 7, 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: Park Rd Grade Separation Project — TIB Funding Letter
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Council approved the submittal of a TIB application
in 2006 for the Park Rd Grade Separation Project; Council has approved numerous Six Year
TIPs that included the Park Rd Grade Separation Project.
BACKGROUND: The Park Road Grade Separation Project is one of several projects identified
in the larger Bridging the Valley Project (BTV). The purpose of the BTV project is to eliminate
the existing at -grade crossings along the BNSF rail line by constructing overpasses or
underpasses. Spokane County and the SRTC began the BTV project prior to city incorporation.
Spokane County received $5 million from the Freight Mobility and Strategic Investment Board
(FMSB) for this project before the city incorporated and the city has since received $2 million in
TIB funding for this project. The remaining $16.8 million needed for the project was anticipated
to come mostly from federal funding. The city would need to provide some local match and the
BNSF would provide up to 5% of the total project cost.
Since the federal government has delayed the authorization of a new six year transportation bill,
funding for this project has been delayed and we are not able to move ahead.
If projects are not able to moving ahead towards construction, TIB will typically cancel their
funding for that project and reallocate their funds to other projects.
Attached is a copy of a letter from TIB regarding the delayed status of the Park Road Grade
Separation project. Also attached is a draft response to TIB's letter.
OPTIONS: Info only.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Info only.
BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Since the Park Road Grade Separation project is not
moving forward due to a lack of complete funding, there is no budget or financial impact to the
city at this point.
STAFF CONTACT: Steve M. Worley or Neil Kersten
ATTACHMENTS: Letter from TIB, Draft response
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Public Works Department
Capital Improvement Program
11707 E Sprague Ave Suite 106 ♦ Spokane Valley WA 99206
509.921.1000 ♦ Fax: 509.921.1008 ♦ cityhatt@spokanevalley.org
August 31, 2010
Tom Ballard
Interim Executive Director
Transportation Improvement Board
P.O Box 40901
Olympia, WA 98504 -0901
Subject: TIB Project Number: 8 -3- 208(002) -1
Park Road Grade Separation — BNSF Railroad Crossing
Dear Mr. Ballard:
This letter is in response to Steve Gorcester's June 28, 2010 letter to us regarding the
delay of the above project.
EXPLAIN THE REASON(S) FOR THE DELAY
Due to the large expense of this project we have been waiting for additional federal
funding. Because congress has not developed a new six year transportation bill, which
would likely proved the additional funding we are seeking, the project has been delayed.
DESCRIBE YOUR PLANS TO REACH CONSTRUCTION
As soon as funding becomes available we will hire an engineering consultant to complete
the design of the project (currently 30% of the design is complete), purchase the
necessary right -of -way, and begin construction.
IDENTIFY A FINANCIAL PLAN THAT FULLY FUNDS THE PROJECT
Currently we have $5 million in FMSIB funding and $2 million in TIB funding. We also
anticipate a 5% match from the BNSF Railroad. A majority of the remaining project
funds will need to come from federal sources.
PROVIDE A REVISED PROJECT COMPLETION SCHEDULE
We are unable to provide a revised schedule since it is unknown as to when congress will
reauthorize a new six year transportation bill. Without federal funds we are unable to
move ahead with this project.
Mr. Tom Ballard August 31, 2010
Park Road Grade Separation — BNSF Railroad Crossing Project Page 2 of 2
We understand TIB's desire to allocate funds to projects that are moving forward towards
construction. Because we are unsure of when we will be able to move ahead with this
project, we would accept TIB's decision to withdraw the $2 million allocated to this
proj ect.
We appreciate TIB's partnership in funding several of the city's transportation projects in
the past. We also appreciate TM's support of the Park Road Grade Separation Project. It
is our hope that when we are able to move ahead with the final design, right -of -way, and
construction of this project in the near future TM would be favorable to financially
supporting this much needed project once again.
Please contact me at (509) 720 -5014 should you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Steve M. Worley, P.E.
Senior Capital Projects Engineer
Cc: Neil Kersten, Public Works Director
Glenn Miles, SRTC
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TIB Members June 28, 2010
Commissioner Greg Partch
Chat, Whdman County
Mayor James Irish
Vice Chair, C#y of La Cen ter Mr. Neil Kersten
Councifinerrber Jeanne Burbidge Public Works Director
Crlyof Federal Way City of Spokane Valley
Todd Coleman, P.E.
Port of Vancouver 11707 E Sprague Avenue, Suite 106
G9unciE member Sarn Crawford Spokane Valley, WA 99206
Whetoom County
Kathleen Dav1s Dear Mr. Kersten:
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Subject: l ect: TIB Pro j ect Number: 8-3-208
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City of Spokane Valley
Secretary Paula Hammond, P.E. The Park Road Grade Separation project referenced above is delayed beyond TIB's
WSOOT performance standards for this program. TIB established the delayed projects process
Paul In
Office ofFOancralManageme t to effectively manage cashflow and optimize the effectiveness of TIB funds. The
Dick McKimay process that addresses delayed projects can be found in WAC 479 -05 -250, which is
CftyofTacoma summarized below. Please follow these steps to ensure continued funding from TIB.
Dave Nelson
Grant County 1 Reply to the TIB Executive Director in writing and address the following issues:
Heidi Stamm
HSPubficAffairs • Explain the reason(s) for the delay
Harold Taniguchi
Wng County Metro Transit ' Describe your plans to reach construction
St e ven m�co P.E. ' Identify a financial plan that fully funds the project
John Vodopich • Provide a revised project completion schedule
City of Bonney Lake
Jay Weber ~
County Road AdmOWration Board 2. We must receive this letter by ugust 31, 20
Ralph Wassels, P.E.
f3fcycfeAlianceofWashington If a satisfactory written response is not received by August 31, you may need to appear
Commissioner Mike Wilson before the Board at the September 23 -24 meeting in Walla Walla for a review of this
Grays Harbor County
project and passible cancellation.
For questions regarding this process, please contact Gloria Bennett, TIB Project
Engineer, at (360) 586 -1143 or via e-mail at GloriaB @tib,wa.gov.
Stevan Gorcesler rely,
Executive Dfrerfor
P.O. Box 40901
Olympia, WA 9
Phone: 350- 586.1140
Fax: 360 -586 -1165 Stevan Gorcester
vvrw.tib.via.gov
Executive Director
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