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L fiReport:�slave 1995 Loan Priorities
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of the Public Works Trust Fund
Robert C.Anderson,Chair,Public Works Board
Pete A.Butkus,Manager,Public Works Trust Fund
October 1994
' WASHINGTON STATE
COMMUNITY, TRADE AND
' ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Building Foundations for the Future
Mike Fitzgerald,Director
Jeff Robinson,Assistant Director
Local Development Assistance
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PO Box 48300
Recycled/Recyclable Olympia,Washington 98504-8300
WASHINGTON STATE PUBLIC WORKS BOARD
' Mr. Robert C. Anderson, International Trade Consultant, Board Chair, Marysville
Mr. John Woodworth, President, Woodworth & Company, Tacoma
Mr. Moe R. Batra Projects and Marketing Manager, RH2 Engineering, Seattle
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Ms. Mary Jo Briggs, Budget Manager, Vancouver
The Honorable Cheryl Chow, Seattle City Council Member
Mr. Peter E. Hahn, Public Works Director, Snohomish County
The Honorable Nora Mae Keifer, Whitman County Commissioner
Mr. Ken Kukuk, Manager, Asotin County Public Utility District
Mr. Terry J. Matelich, Manager, Val Vue Sewer District, Seattle
' The Honorable Allen E. Ogdon, Mayor of Cheney
Mr. Yoshio Ohno, President, Ohno Construction Company, Seattle
The Honorable Laura E. Porter, Mason County Commissioner
The Honorable Travis Reed, Commissioner, North Perry Water District, Bremerton
PUBLIC WORKS TRUST FUND STAFF
Pete A. Butkus, Public Works Manager
' Cecilia Asher
Terry Dale
Isaac Huang
Betty Lochner
Beth Rockwell
Denise Van Housen
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STATE OF WASHINGTON ,
PUBLIC WORKS BOARD '
Post Office Box 48319 • Olympia, Washington 98504-8319 • (206) 753-:3158
November 30, 1994 ,
The Honorable Nina Rinehart, Chair The Honorable Val Ogden, Vice-Chair
Senate Ways and Means Committee House Capital Budget Committee
300 John A. Cherberg Building 203 John L. O'Brien Building
Olympia, Washington 98504 Olympia, Washington 98504
Dear Senator Rinehart and Representative Ogden:
The Public Works Board submits for review and approval its tenth annual list of projects
recommended for funding from the Public Works Trust Fund. The Board continues in its
mission to assist Washington's local governments in meeting their public works needs to ,
sustain livable communities.
For the 1995 construction loan cycle, the Public Works Board received 95 applications from
counties, cities, and special purpose districts requesting over $98 million in infrastructure
financing. The Board recommends funding 55 of those applications, amounting to $60.3
million in state loans. The Board further recommends a $494,266 set-aside for emergency
loan needs.
With the assistance of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED), the Public ,
Works Trust Fund has become exactly what the Legislature intended: a financial assistance
program designed to meet locally determined needs. Further, the Board and CTED have put
in place management systems designed to reward good management and to encourage
thinking of public -works systems in a comprehensive manner. Our clients frequently praise
the easy-to-access process, as well as the open and straightforward manner in which
programs are designed and delivered.
The Board is pleased to participate in this productive partnership with the Legislature, CTED,
and Washington's local governments. As always, I look forward to working with you and
members of the Legislature in the upcoming session. ,
Sincerely, A
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Robert C. Anderson
Chair
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Enclosure
Management Services provided by the Department of Community,Trade and Economic Development
ACRONYMS USED IN PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS
' CDBG Community Development Block Grant
CERB Community Economic Revitalization Board
CESF Community Economic Strategies Fund
CFP Capital Facilities Plan
CTED Community, Trade and Economic Development
DOE Department of Ecology
DOH Department of Health
DOT Department of Transportation
GMA Growth Management Act
ISTEA Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991
L&I Washington Department of Labor and Industries
LID Local Improvement District
NPDES National Pollution Discharge Effluent System
PWTF Public Works Trust Fund
SRF State Revolving Fund
' STP Surface Transportation Program
TIB Transportation Improvement Board
' ULID Utility Local Improvement District
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Acronyms Used in Project Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i '
Public Works Trust Fund Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
II Capital Facilities Planning Loan Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
III Emergency Public Works Loan Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
IV Timber Public Works Trust Fund Loan Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
V Public Works Construction Loan Program ,
Summary Statistics on Projects Recommended
for 1995 Financing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Table 1: Projects Recommended by the Public Works Board
for Financing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1995 Construction Loan Application Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1995 Construction Projects Recommended for Funding . . . . . . . . . . . 19 ,
VI Measures of Local Fiscal Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Table 2: Local Option Sales Tax and
Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Table 3: Current and Maximum Property Taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 '
Table 4: Utility Taxes and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Table 5: Water and Sewer Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 ,
Appendix A. Table 6: Alphabetical Listing of 1995 Applications
Appendix B. Public Works Trust Fund Enabling Leg ilti s a on
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PUBLIC WORKS TRUST FUND OVERVIEW
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PUBLIC WORKS TRUST FUND OVERVIEW
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' The Public Works Trust Fund is a be a local government entity (but not a
revolving loan fund designed to help local school or port district) and have a long-
governments finance critical public works term plan for financing its public works
projects. Established in 1985 by needs. If the applicant is a county or city,
legislative action, the program provides it must be imposing the optional one-
low-interest loans and technical quarter of one percent real estate excise
' assistance to eligible local governments in tax dedicated to capital purposes. The
Washington State. systems which are eligible for funding by
a Public Works Trust Fund loan include
In a program acclaimed nationally, a bridge, road, domestic water, sanitary
13-member Public Works Board offers sewer, and storm sewer systems.
loans substantially below market rates
' payable over periods ranging up to 20 Programs
years. Repayments are recycled to fund
subsequent public works improvements. The Public Works Board has established
Staff support for lending functions, policy four program offerings from the Public
development, and technical assistance is Works Trust Fund. The oldest, the
provided through Community, Trade and Construction Program, is also the largest
Economic Development (CTED). and the sole remaining program
mandated to obtain legislative approval
The Trust Fund is capitalized with prior to commitment of financial
' dedicated revenues from utility and sales assistance.
taxes on local water, sewer, and garbage
collection and from a portion of the real The Capital Facilities Planning (CFP),
estate excise tax. These taxes are Emergency, and Timber programs are
collected and deposited into the Public operated in the same manner as other
Works Assistance Account which is state infrastructure assistance programs.
L managed by the State Treasurer. While Once the Legislature has appropriated
the Fund is still relatively new, annual funds, the Board may then designate
collections are estimated to provide recipients of those funds.
approximately $60 million in financing for
the repair or replacement of eligible public This annual Legislative Report serves
works systems. The amount available dual purposes. It provides the
annually will grow as loans are repaid. mechanism to transmit to the Legislature
the annual list of construction projects
Eligibility recommended for approval, and it
provides the Legislature with updates on
To be eligible to receive Public Works program activities of the past year in the
Trust Fund financing, an applicant must CFP, Emergency, and Timber programs.
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The Process ,
Applications for the CFP,Emergency, and
Timber programs are taken throughout ,
the year, either on a totally open basis or
by scheduled, but frequent, loan
application periods. Construction loan
applications are taken once a year to
conform to the need for development of
an annual list of projects recommended to
the Legislature for funding.
The Results
Loans for CFP, Emergency, and Timber
programs are made to the recipient local ,
government soon after the Public Works
Board makes an affirmative decision on
the jurisdiction's application. Construction '
Program loan recipients are offered a loan
agreement after legislative approval of the
list of recommended projects and
approval of that legislative action by the
Governor.
Interest rates for the various loan
programs vary and are noted in the
project descriptions.
While many factors make the programs
offered bythe Public Works Board unique,
of special importance is the focus on
capital planning and good management
practices.
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CAPITAL FACILITIES PLANNING LOAN PROGRAM
History (DCD) and Trade and Economic
Development (DTED) merged to form a
Since the inception of the Public Works new agency on March 1, 1994: the
Trust Fund program in 1985, emphasis Department of Community, Trade and
has been placed on the importance of Economic Development (CTED).
' advance planning as an effective Included in the legislation was language
management tool. which directed these agencies to integrate
and coordinate their economic
Over time, the Trust Fund has gradually development programs and activities. As
phased in the current requirement that a first step towards implementing this
each applying jurisdiction have a Capital concept, staff developed a single
1 Facilities Plan for all Public Works Trust application to access funds from three
Fund eligible systems that they own and separate planning or planning-related
operate. To help clients meet this funding programs within CTED. The
requirement, the Trust Fund developed programs included were the federally
the Capital Improvement Plan loan funded Community Development Block
program. Grant-Planning Only program, the state-
funded PWTF Capital Facilities Plan
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planning loans were made available. Community Economic Strategies Fund
These were zero-interest loans of up to (CESF).
$15,000. This lid was later increased to
$30,000. In 1992,the program name was Although at this time the funding sources
changed to the Capital Facilities Plan remain separate, coordination and
program to be consistent with language in integration of these programs have
the Growth Management Act. resulted in single-point program access,
identical funding cycles, multi-disciplinary
During the 1993 session, legislation review and rating of the applications, and
passed which authorized the Public several program policies a n d
1 Works Board to make Capital Facilities requirements which are shared by all
Plan loans available year round, without three programs. An additional bonus has
annual legislative approval of the projects. been the ability for the programs to share
This change has made the program more in a more cost-effective, productive
attractive to Trust Fund clients, marketing.
particularly those in counties affected by
the Growth Management Act. This approach has been found to be
beneficial to the client base, and more
By legislative action in 1993, the programs and funding sources may be
iDepartments of Community Development' - folded,in over time.
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1994 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN PROJECTS
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Entice Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plan
This loan will be used to update Entiat's 1984 Water Plan to a
Comprehensive Water Plan that meets requirements of the Department
of Health (DOH) and the Growth Management Act. It will also develop
a Comprehensive Sewer Plan that will meet the requirements of the
Department of Ecology and the Growth Management Act. ,
PWTF CFP Loan: $21,600 County: Chelan
Local Match: 7.200
Project Total: $28,800
Mattawa Capita/Facilities Plan
This loan will be used to an complete engineering report on a municipal '
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sanitary sewer system for the town of Mattawa. Emphasis will be placed
on selecting an appropriately sized system, preparing a general layout
of the system, and preparation of a budget and five-year implementation
schedule.
PWTF CFP Loan: $30 000 County: Grant
Local Match: 31.000
Project Total: $61,000
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Naches Capita/Facilities Pan
This loan will be used to initialize a Capital Facilities Plan for the town's '
water and sewer services. The plan will identify future service area and
system requirements. It will include capital improvement needs and
financing plans.
PWTF CFP Loan: $30,000 County: Yakima
Local Match: 7,500
Project Total: $37,500
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Odessa Wastewater Facility Plan
The project is for completion of a Wastewater Facility Plan. The town of
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Odessa does not have a wastewater system. All residents and
businesses are on individual on-site disposal systems. The completion
of the plan is the first step in constructing a municipal system for the
town.
PWTF CFP Loan: $ 9,647 County: Lincoln
Other Funds: 77.715
Project Total: $87,362
Startup Water District Comprehensive Plan
This PWTF loan will allow the Startup Water District to complete a
comprehensive plan. Implementation of this plan will bring the district
into compliance with state law. Startup Water District is currently out of
compliance with state law, and is unable to add any new hook-ups to its
system.
PWTF CFP Loan: $10,000 County: Snohomish
Local Match: 2,500
Project Total: $12,500
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Warden Comprehensive Water Facilities Plan
This loan will provide planning and engineering services for preparation
1 of a Comprehensive Water Facilities Plan for the city of Warden and it's
urban growth area. It will fulfill DOH and Growth Management Act
requirements. The project includes short- and long-term system
improvement plans, financing plan, and a water conservation plan.
PWTF CFP Loan: $27,000 County: Grant
Local Match: 20.040
Project Total: $47,040
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Wilkeson Sewer Capital Facilities Plan
The loan will provide funds to develop a plan that addresses an
expansion and upgrade of the sewage treatment plant for the town of
Wilkeson. It will identify needed improvements and growth related t
projects. The CFP will meet Growth Management Act requirements.
PWTF CFP Loan: $28,000 County: Pierce
Local Match: 7,000
Project Total: $35,000
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EMERGENCY PUBLIC WORKS LOAN PROGRAM
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EMERGENCY PUBLIC WORKS LOAN PROGRAM
H1so Existing language, which required annual
legislative approval of projects, was seen
In 1987, the Public Works Board became as a hindrance.
aware of an increasing need of its local
government clients to have access to The Legislature reviewed a formal
financial assistance for public works proposal for statutory modification in
emergencies-emergencies that were not 1988. As a result of public input, the draft
' of the magnitude to qualify for legislation was modified to provide for a
federal/state disaster assistance. After "cap" on emergency loan funds. The
review of the needs, discussion of modified legislation was passed and
alternatives, and identification of the approved by the Governor.
preferred solution, the Board proceeded
to initiate a change In its statutory The Board has defined an emergency as:
language to permit an emergency loan
program. "A public works project made
necessary by a natural disaster,
The Department supported the Board in or an immediate and emergent
its efforts and worked to obtain executive threat to the public health safety
branch support for the legislation needed. dueto unforeseen or unavoidable
The key element of the requested circumstances."
emergency authority was that the Board
needed the ability to make timely
decisions on financial requests.
Years 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994'
Number of
Projects 3 6 6 0 2 4
$250,000 $ 95,000 $ 142,022 $ 93,257 $ 12,300
I $210,000 $ 31,461 $170,000 $ 18,833 $ 140,000
$250,000 $170,715 $183,000 $ 250,000
$ 53,685 $ 176,149 $ 21,750
$140,000 $ 84,779
$ 60,000 $205,000
Totals $710,000 $550,861 $960,950 $112,090 $ 424,050
$2,757,951
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1994 EMERGENCY LOAN PROJECTS
Emergency loans made by the Public Works Board between October 1, 1993 and t
September 30, 1994, are described below.
Cowlitz County Diking Improvement District No. 15 Storm Sewer
The District utilizes two stormwater drainage pumps to pump interior
runoff and seepage through flood control levees. While performing
maintenance on Pump No. 1 , the District discovered the need for
additional repairs. The remaining pump was insufficient to protect ,
property in the District during a flooding event. An emergency was
declared by Cowlitz County in February 1994. PWTF monies reimbursed
the district for repairs to the pump.
PWTF Loan: $12,300 County: Cowlitz
Local Funds: 381 ,
Project Total: $12,681
Harrington Domestic Water
Well No. 2 for the town of Harrington tested positive for fecal coliform in
May 1993, contaminating the entire potable water system. When this
was discovered, residents were instructed to boil water. The well was
taken off-line. The town was forced to rely on a 78-year-old well, which
produced half the water of Well No. 2. This PWTF loan will permit the
town to drill another well at a different site.
PWTF Loan: $140,000 County: Lincoln
Local Funds: 8,000
Project Total: $148,000
Mattawa Domestic Water
The primary pump for the town of Mattawa broke down on July 5, 1994.
During a structure fire, the townspeople discovered the remaining pump
was inadequate to meet fire flow requirements. An emergency was
declared, allowing immediate repair of the pump. PWTF loan funds
replaced municipal monies used to repair and replace pump ,
components.
PWTF Loan: $21,750 County: Grant
Project Total: $21,750
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Valley Water District Domestic Water
The Valley Water District was recently formed to purchase the system
from a private owner. The District consists of five non-contiguous
drinking water systems. The water system for Chinook Estates had
deteriorated badly, and the source wells were producing only 10 gpm.
Residents were required to either purchase drinking water or rely on
water that was trucked in. This loan will allow the District to develop a
new well, construct a booster station and 6,600 lineal feet of water main.
PWTF Loan: $250,000 County: Pierce
Local Funds: 73.3QQ
Project Total: $323,300
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TIMBER PUBLIC WORKS TRUST FUND LOAN PROGRAM
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The Timber program is the most recent complement each other. A single
development in the evolution of the Public application is used for both programs, and
Works Trust Fund. Legislation passed funding cycles have been coordinated to
during the 1991 session authorized the encourage joint funding of projects.
establishment of this new program
specifically targeted to timber impacted The Timber PWTF can allow the deferral
areas. The Timber PWTF also differs of loan repayment for up to five years.
from the regular construction program in This provides start-up time for new
that it is specifically intended to fund new developments and gives the local
and expanded infrastructure for industrial, jurisdictions some time in which to collect
commercial/mixed-use and tourism the revenues needed for loan repayment.
projects. Similar authorization was
provided under the Community Economic The Timber PWTF program was
Revitalization Board (CERB) also legislatively extended through the 1993-
administered by CTED. 1995 Biennium due to continuing demand.
Sixteen projects totalling over$11.8 have
Staff and Boards of these two programs been funded to date. Estimates are that
work together to ensure that policies, these projects will retain and/or create
guidelines, and requirements over 6,830 jobs.
1994 TIMBER PWTF PROJECTS
Aberdeen Domestic
s c Water
This timber loan funds the first phase of the rehabilitation of a 54-inch
diameter industrial pipeline that is in poor condition. The first priority for
repair will be 387 feet of liner for the pipe crossing under the Wishkah
River. The line provides water to the city's industrial area, and will retain
230 timber jobs.
Timber PWTF Loan: $648,000 County: Grays Harbor
Project Total: $648,000 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 0%
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Ilwaco Domestic Water
This Timber PWTF loan finances the purchase and installation of a
1 ,000,000-gallon-per-day water filtration plant, and a 500,000-gallon
water storage reservoir. The project will help retain 100 full-time and 60
seasonal jobs at a major fish-processing plant and provide increased fire-
flow protection to the community.
Timber PWTF Loan: : Pacific 75 000 Count fic
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CERB Grant: 500,000 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 2%
Project Total: $575,000 ,
Lewis County Domestic Water/Sanitary Sewer
Timber PWTF funds were used to install water and sewer improvements, ,
and construct a road to serve 270 acres of the 420-acre Chehalis
Industrial Park. The site is zoned for heavy industrial uses. This project
was Phase I of infrastructure expansion enabling construction of a
350,000 square foot distribution center for a major retailing firm. It is
estimated that this project will create over 1 ,200 jobs.
Timber PWTF Loan: $ 960,954 County: Lewis '
CERB Loan/Grant: 500,000 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 1%
Port Reserves: 360,721
Project Total: $1,821,675
Port Angeles Road
This project involves reconstruction of approximately 5,500 lineal feet of
sidewalk in the central business district to correct distorted, unsightly and
dangerous sidewalk surfaces that pose liability problems. It also involves
the replacement of approximately 4,500 lineal feet of failing water main
located beneath the sidewalks. It is in a deteriorated condition due to
age and settling. These systems were originally installed in the early
19OO's. The project is part of a community-wide effort to enhance the
downtown area, improve pedestrian safety, reduce maintenance costs,
attract visitors, and retain existing businesses.
Timber PWTF Loan: $750,000 County: Clallam
Project Total: $750,000 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 1%
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light industrial park. A large machine-tooling firm specializing in state-of-
the-art timber mill equipment for export and domestic use plans to
consolidate its Oregon and Woodland, Washington headquarters onto 15
acres of the site. Private interests and the Port of Woodland own the
remainder of the property to be served by the project. Timber PWTF,
Timber CERB, CERB (regular) funds, LID/ULID bonds, and private funds
will be used to design and construct approximately 6,000 lineal feet of
44-foot wide street with curbs and gutters. Anticipated job retention is
128 plus creation of an additional 62 jobs for the expansion of the
machine works.
Timber PWTF Loan: $1,162,875 County: Cowlitz
CERB Timber Loan: 500,000 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 2%
CERB Loan: 407,680
LID/ULID Bonds: 1,170,600
Property Owner
Contribution: 94.674
Project Total: $3,335,829
Woodland
Road
This project involves approximately 1 ,000 lineal feet of roadway with
curbs and gutters, drainage improvements, signing and striping for
Guild Road. This phase of the project will complete work begun in a
previous Timber PWTF Loan at the 265-acre light industrial park site.
Trust Fund monies will help retain 128 jobs and create an additional
62 jobs.'
Timber PWTF Loan: $ 337,125 County: Cowlitz
Trust Fund Interest Rate: 2%
PWTF Timber Loan:** 1,162,875
CERB Timber Loan:** 500,000
CERB Loan:** 407,680
LID/ULID Bonds: 1,494,858
Project Total: $3,902,538
' Note: Job totals are inclusive of project described above.
" Note: Financial assistance provided as a part of project described above.
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Timber PWTF funds will be used for the extension of water, sewer and
road utilities to serve a proposed 75-acre business/industrial park. A
major food processing company will expand its facilities on the site, and
convert seasonal activity to year-round production. This will help retain
120 - 1 ,100 jobs (depending upon the time of year and products being
produced), and add an estimated 500-750 jobs. ,
Timber PWTF Loan: $1,500,000 County: Yakima
Local Capital Funds: 530,000 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 2%
County Road Fund: 339,000
Private Investment: 1,330,000
Terrace Heights Sewer
District Reserves: 48,000
Project Total: $3,747,000
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1995 SUMMARY STATISTICS ON PROJECTS RECOMMENDED FOR FINANCING
Distribution of Projects by Jurisdiction Type and East/West Designation
Est West Total
Counties 3 2 5 9%
Cities 11 16 27 49%
Districts 1 22 23 42%
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By Project Type and East/West Designation
Ea.52 West Total
Bridge 1 2 3
Road/Streets 1 3 4
Sewer 6 14 20
Storm 1 4 5
Water 6 17 23
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DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS
Emergency Loan Fund $ 494,266
Recommended Allocation $ 59,789,990
Local Participation $ 32,602,906
Funds From Other Sources $ 15,800,490
To.a Al#;Sc�urces $148,193,386
By Jurisdiction Type and East/West Designation
Est West Total
Counties $ 3,496,800 $ 1,464,450 $ 4,961,250
Cities $12,739,925 $16,418,248 $29,158,173
Districts $ 123,550 $25,547,017 $25,670,567
Total 1 ,36�,27 .: $43, 2975. $59,78 ,994.'
By Project Type Designation
Bridge $4,768,800
Road/Streets $3,004,000
Sewer $25,739,911
Storm $2,381,800
Water
$23 895,479
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Table 1: Projects Recommended By The Public Works Board For Financing
PROJECT LOAN LOCAL OTHER
JURISDICTION COUNTY TYPE -_REQUEST-----.-MATCH------.FUNDS ---TOTAL
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Emergency Loan 494,266
Admiral's Cove Wtr. Dist. Island Water 252,800 63,200 0 316,000
Bainbridge Island Kitsap Road 594,000 260,000 439,800 1,293,800
Centralia Lewis ' Sewer 753,912 83,768 837,680 1,675,360
Duvall King Water 938,604 104,290 0 1,042,294
Eatonville Pierce Water 164,000 41,000 0 205,000
Everett Snohomish Storm 532,000 228,000 0 760,000
Hangman Hills Wtr. Dist. #15 Spokane Water 123,550 52,950 0 176,4100
Hazel Dell Sewer Dist. Clark Sewer 2,186,520 937,080 0 3,123,600
Highline Water Dist. King Water 2,016,000 864,000 0 2,380,000
Kalama Cowlitz Water 284,600 31,600 0 316,200
King Co. Wtr. Dist. #107 King Water 577,500 247,500 0 825,000
King Co. Wtr. Dist. #111 King Water 1,290,800 553,200 0 1,344,000
King Co. Wtr. Dist. #90 King Water 1,715,000 735,100 0 2,450,100
Kirkland King Sewer 794,850 340,650 0 1,135,500
Kitsap Co. PUD #1 Kitsap Water 1,947,190 834,510 0 2,781,700
Klickitat County Klickitat ' Bridge 268,800 67,200 224,000 560,000
Manchester Water Dist. Kitsap Water 757,845 128,202 0 886,347
NE Sammamish Swr/Wtr Dist. King Sewer 784,000 351,000 0 1,135,000
NE Sammamish Sur/Wtr Dist. King Water 325,500 139,500 0 4.65,000
Northshore Utility Dist. King Sewer 661,138 283,346 0 9",484
Pasco Franklin ' Water 2,687,300 1,151,700 0 3,839,000
Pasco Franklin Sewer 812,700 6,940,800 0 7,753,500
Penn Cove Park Wtr. Dist. Island Water 543,600 60,400 0 604,000
Port Angeles Clallam Road 240,000 60,000 0 300,000
Poulsbo Kitsap Sewer 953,247 105,916 0 1,059,163
Rainier Vista Swr. Dist. King Sewer 771,470 330,630 0 1,102,100
Redmond King Road 1,170,000 130,000 0 1,300,000
Renton King Sewer 1,231,485 803,550 643,460 2,678,495
Renton King Storm 731,000 440,000 0 1,171,000
Seattle King Bridge 3,500,000 1,798,000 1,252,800 6,550,800
Shoreline Wastewater Mgmt. Dist. Snohomish Sewer 414,000 46,000 0 460,000
Silverdale Water Dist. #16 Kitsap Water 1,002,870 111,430 0 1,114,300
Snohomish County Snohomish Bridge 1,000,000 429,000 5,716,000 7,145,000
Snohomish County Snohomish Storm 464,450 199,050 0 663,500
Soos Creek Wtr/Sur Dist. King Sewer 3,500,000 1,799,000 0 5,299,000
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PROJECT LOAN LOCAL OTHER
JURISDICTION -- - - COUNTY TYPE-- - -- ---REQUEST - - -MATCH FUNDS 7CTAL
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Spokane Spokane Water 1,140,000 285,000 0 1,4.25,C00
Spokane Spokane Sewer 298,080 33,120 0 331,200
Spokane County Spokane Sewer 2,500,000 2,810,000 3,690,000 9,000,000
Stanwood - Snohomish Water 736,200 81,800 0 311,000
Steilacoom Pierce Storm 294,350 126,150 0 420,500
Val Vue Swr. Dist. King Sewer 584,584 250,536 0 335,120
Whatcom Co. Wtr. Dist. #12 Whatcom Water 3,500,000 1,509,000 130,000 5,139,000
Woodinville Water Dist. King Sewer 634,000 273,000 0 907,000
Woodinville Water Dist. King Water 753,000 324,000 0 1,077,000
Yakima Yakima Sewer 209,367 89,729 0 299,096
Yakima Yakima Sewer 3,030,558 1,298,811 0 4,329,369
Yakima Yakima Road (n) 1,000,000 1,135,058 0 2,135,058
Yakima County Yakima Water 728,000 182,000 0 910,000
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Subtotal 51,893,136 29,149,776 12,933,740 93,=E2,386
The following projects are also recommended for funding by the Public Works Board. inclusion of these --rojects
in the final list of the projects approved by the Legislature is dependent upon a supplemental budget
appropriation of S7,680,700 from the Public t:crks Assistance Account.
PROJECT LOAN LOCAL OTHER
JURISDICTION COUNTY TYPE REQUEST MATCH FUNDS TOTAL
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Bremerton Kitsap Sewer 3,500,000 1,968,250 1,296,750 6,765,000
Cross Valley Wtr. Dist. Snohomish Water 249,200 106,800 0 356,000
Lake Stevens Sewer Dist. Snohomish Sewer 1,080,000 600,000 720,000 2,400,000
Moses Lake Grant Water 1,500,000 170,000 0 1,670,000
Spokane Spokane Storm 360,000 40,000 0 400,000
Spokane Spokane Sewer 1,040,000 260,000 850,000 2,150,000
Spokane Spokane Water 661,920 308-080 -- - 0 970,000
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Subtotal 8,391,120 3,453,130 2,866,750 14,711,000
Total Funding 60,284,256 32,602,906 15,800,490 108,193,386
* Indicates applicant determined to be economically distressed according to program guidelines
(n) Special Demonstration Project by the Public Works Board to encourage community investments
in Neighborhood Reinvestment Areas as defined in RCW 43.63A.700
10/19/94
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1995 CONSTRUCTION LOAN APPLICATION OVERVIEW
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The Public Works Board has refined the conditions and supplied information such
project eligibility and prioritization policies as the incidence of local plant closures
for the 1995 loan cycle. Local and local demographic data.
jurisdictions could submit two applications
of up to $3.5 million per eligible system in The Public Works Board determined
this loan cycle. This resulted in a again that the following types of projects
maximum often projects per jurisdiction in would not be eligible for Trust Fund
those cases in which a local government financing: projects effecting an upgrade
provides services in all eligible system of wastewater treatment facilities from
categories: bridge, road, domestic water, primary to secondary; projects effecting
sanitary sewer and storm sewer. In an upgrade of wastewater treatment
addition, $3.5 million has been set as the facilities from secondary to tertiary,except
maximum amount available to a that creation of wetlands is permitted; and
jurisdiction from the loan fund during each projects for routine maintenance and
loan cycle. operation activities. Eligible activities are
those that repair, reconstruct, replace, ,
Assistance to local governments to rehabilitate, or improve activities
maximize efficient use of the fund is a undertaken to serve current users.
high priority of the Public Works Board
and the staff. In the current cycle, The Board expanded its program offerings
regional workshops were offered to assist to include water conservation projects as
local applicants in responding to the loan well as water re-use projects, including
application. One-on-one sessions were the purchase and installation of low-use
offered to all potential applicants to fixtures.
reduce errors or misinterpretation of
application forms and briefings on In a related service area, the Board
unsuccessful applications of previous loan mandated water meters as a condition for
cycles were held. loan eligibility for water system projects.
Provisions for a timed phase-in were
The Board primarily based its made for water systems with 1,000 or
consideration of economic distress on more service connections.
three-year average county unemployment
rates. However, because of limits In order to encourage re-development of
presented to some local governments by existing neighborhoods, the Board
the exclusive use of these statistics, the initiated a two-year demonstration project.
Board also encouraged applicants to The project will provide additional financial
present other information relevant to a assistance to those areas of the state
determination of economic distress. designated as "Community Empowerment
Applicants described local economic Zones" under RCW 43.63A.700. The
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Board set aside $3 million for projects in
this category for the 1995 loan cycle.
Proposals submitted to the Trust Fund
were evaluated on the basis of both the
need for the project and the local effort in
' meeting public works management needs.
The measurement of need focused on the
severity of the problem. Key elements
considered included contamination,
flooding, the potential loss of a system,
substandard system components and
accident hazards. The assessment of
local effort involved four major elements:
implementation of a Capital Facilities
Plan, system maintenance, revenue
acquisition and financial management.
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1995 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
RECOMMENDED FOR FINANCING
Admirals Cove Water District Domestic Water
This project will install meters and remove a steel storage tank that has
been condemned by the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) as a
threat to public safety and health. It will also replace failing pumping and ,
distribution facilities in order to a avoid a reinstatement of a Department
of Health (DOH) moratorium. The district was formed to acquire a
privately owned system. It has been working to improve deficiencies in
water pressure, storage and distribution capacity.
Public Works Trust Fund: $252,800 County: Island
Local General Fund: 63.2.00 Local Participation: 20%
Project Total: $316,000 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 2%
Bainbridge Island Road '
Public Works Trust Fund (PWTF) monies will be used for street
reconstruction, sidewalk improvements, bike lanes, and the necessary
utilities. An increase in vehicle accidents, concerns about traffic
congestion, pedestrian safety, and frequent emergency repairs have
prompted the city to improve road and related utilities along Madison
Ave., Brien/Bjune and Shannon Drives.
Public Works Trust Fund: $ 594,000 County: Kitsap
Federal Grant: Local Participation: 30%
ISTEA/WSDOT 439,800 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 1%
Capital Reserves:
for Growth: 10,500
for Project: 249,500
Project Total: $1,293,800
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Bremerton Sanitary Sewer
This PWTF loan provides funds for improvements at the wastewater
treatment plant for the control of odors, and to reduce the residual
chlorine in the: plant effluent that is discharged into Puget Sound. The
project will bring the plant into compliance with a settlement agreement
concerned with the plant odor and the National Pollution Discharge
Effluent System (NPDES) permit concern with residual chlorine.
Public Works Trust Fund: $3,500,000 County: Kitsap
Other Funds: 1,296,750 Local Participation: 36%
Local Revenue: 1,968,250 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 1%
Project Total: $6,765,000
Centralia Sanitary Sewer
This project will reduce hydraulic loading at the city's wastewater
treatment plant, save energy at some pump stations and reduce
chemical use in treating wastewater. The city is replacing leaking
sanitary sewer system components and reducing the number of
crossings of China Creek from six to three. Significant infiltration and
inflow into the city sanitary sewer system is the problem being addressed
by this loan. A Department of Ecology (DOE) Consent Decree requires
that this be accomplished by 1996.
Public Works Trust Fund: $ 753,912 County: Lewis
Rates: 83,768 Local Participation: 10%
Grant: Centennial Clean Trust Fund Interest Rate: 3%
Water Fund 837,680
Project Total: $1,675,360
Cross Valley Water District Domestic Water
This water main relocation and replacement project will increase fireflow
to an industrial area and a branch campus of the University of
Washington. It will also move water mains out of the right-of-way in order
to facilitate a Washington State road widening project.
Public Works Trust Fund: $249,200 County: Snohomish
Rates: 106,800 Local Participation: 30%
Project Total: $356,000 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 1%
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Duvall Domestic Water
Installation of a 2.2 million gallon storage reservoir, booster pump station,
and 2,900 lineal feet of 12-inch transmission main will be accomplished
with a loan from the PWTF. Duvall's only source of potable water is
through two connections to the Seattle Water Department's Tolt pipeline.
The city has no other independent source of drinking water. The existing
500,000 gallon water storage reservoir has been the only storage facility
serving the present population. Currently, Duvall has a deficiency of
800,000 gallons of water storage available to meet peak and fire flow
demands according to DOH guidelines. This project will allow the city to
meet present and future needs
Public Works Trust Fund: $ 938,604 County: King
Local Taxes: 104,290 Local Participation: 10%
Project Total: $1,042,894 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 3%
Eatonville Domestic Water
This PWTF loan will be used to construct a pond to provide cleaner water
to the filtration system and storage capacity of the city's water system.
This project includes the necessary improvements in the chlorine system
to meet safety requirements. During the rainy season, Eatonville's water
source is heavily impacted by mud and high turbidity in the river. This
clogs the sand filters. The result is high maintenance costs, reduced
water quantity and forces the town to use inferior water wells to
supplement water supply. The town's chlorination system is inadequate
and must be upgraded to meet DOH requirements.
Public Works Trust Fund: $164,000 County: Pierce
Capital Reserves: 41,000 Local Participation: 20%
Project Total: $205,000 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 2%
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Everett Storm Sewer
Funds from this PWTF loan will be used to bore and jack a new 260 foot
long 36-inch culvert through an existing roadway embankment. An
existing culvert on a parallel alignment will be slip-lined. The project also
includes upstream construction of a weir to optimize flow conditions for
fish migration. A fish ladder will be installed downstream. A viewing
platform and interpretive sign will be added to allow public viewing and
public environmental education. In the 1930's, a fill was placed over
Pidgeon Creek No. 1 to provide a roadway. The road is being weakened
by the existing deteriorated concrete culvert. Failure of the road would
impact public safety, impede traffic flow and harm the environment.
Components of the project will allow a nearby school to continue its
salmon enhancement program.
Public Works Trust Fund: $532,000 County: Snohomish
Local Revenue: 228,000 Local Participation: 30%
Project Total: $760,000 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 1%
Hangman Hills Water District No. 15 Domestic Water
This project provides for a new well, pump house, and transmission
mains to obtain the necessary water supply for district homeowners. Due
to a lowering water table, the District is only able to produce 61 percent
of its daily need from existing wells for domestic use and fire protection.
Only two of its five wells are currently producing water.
Public Works Trust Fund: $123,550 County: Spokane
Capital Projects Fund: 52,950 Local Participation: 30%
Project Total: $176,500 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 1%
Hazel Dell Sewer District Sanitary Sewer
PWTF monies will be used to replace three existing um stations with
P 9p p
one new pump and forcemain. Odorous, hazardous and corrosive gas
production will be controlled in the new pump station. Since 1993,
emergency maintenance and repair costs have been over$25,000. The
existing pumps and force mains are under capacity for the approximately
400 existing homes within one mile of the pump station. This project will
eliminate the raw sewage overflow potential at the existing Padden Pump
Station and significantly decrease maintenance and repair costs.
Public Works Trust Fund: $2,186,520 County: Clark
Local Revenue: 937,080 Local Participation: 30%
Project Total: $3,123,600 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 1%
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Highline Water District Domestic Water
With this loan from the PWTF, the District will rehabilitate five aging
pumping stations. The purpose of the project is to provide reliable ,
supplies for improved fire flow and to meet current seismic standards,
install new telemetry equipment for problem identification, and increase
the efficiency and useful life of the system. This district uses water from
the regional system and its own groundwater wells to serve some 16,000
customers. Because of it's topography and hydraulics, it is dependent
upon six pumping stations to provide water for the sysiom.
Public Works Trust Fund: $2,016,000 County: King
Capital Reserves: 432,000 Local Participation: 30%
General Funds: 432,000 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 1%
Project Total: $2,880,000
Kaiama Domestic Water
This project will replace water lines, a 100,000 gallon reservoir and add
air release valves where needed in the water system. At present in the ,
Cloverdale area, undersized water distribution facilities cause low water
pressure leading to pump failure. At times, peak water demand can not
be met. A locally imposed moratorium disallows additional connections
until conditions are improved.
Public Works Trust Fund: $284,600 County: Cowlitz
Rates: 31,600 Local Participation: 10%
Project Total: $316,200 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 3%
Kind County Water District No 90 Domestic Water
The district will replace water mains, add hydrants, and install a telemetry
system with this loan from the PWTF. Generators will be installed to r
improve system reliability during power outages. The district has about
146,000 feet of 40 to 50 year old water main that is in poor condition. In
the past, the system has suffered water losses of up to 35 percent.
Currently, the system is inadequate to meet fire flow needs, and some
lines are without the required number of hydrants.
Public Works Trust Fund: $1,715,000 County: King
Rates: 735,100 Local Participation: 30%
Project Total: $2,450,100 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 1%
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King County Water District No 107 Domestic Water
This project involves rehabilitation of three supply metering points from
the regional water system, the upgrade of five pressure reducing
stations, and replacernent of the Coal Creek water transmission main.
The district will replace pressure relief valves and improve vaults as
needed. In an area with a population of 15,000 and a commercial
district, this project will improve water quantity and fire flows that are
generally less than 350 gallons per minute. The current water lines are
30 year old asbestos water mains. These activities will be done in
conjunction with a road widening project in the City of Newcastle.
Public Works Trust Fund: $577,500 County: King
Capital Reserves: 247,500 Local Participation: 30%
Project Total: $825,000 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 1%
King County Water District No 1 1 1 Domestic Water
This PWTF loan funds implementation of a filtration treatment for the
District's sole source production wells. This equipment will remove
contaminants, improve water quality, and enable the district to intertie
with other systems for added system reliability. Currently, 60 percent of
the district's water supply is in violation of the Maximum Contaminant
Level standards set by DOH. This situation has resulted in many
complaints, damage claims, and the use of considerable amounts of
water to flush the system.
Public Works Trust Fund: $1,290,800 County: King
Capital Reserves: 553,200 Local Participation: 30%
Project Total: $1,844,000 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 1%
Kirkland Sanitary Sewer
PWTF monies will help finance a new wet well for emergency storage,
two dry wells for mechanical equipment and emergency power, a new
force main, sewer lines, and odor control equipment. The Lake Plaza lift
station is inadequate to handle peak wastewaterflow. It is unreliable and
has caused overflows into Lake Washington, including one estimated at
100,000 gallons. It is plagued with health, safety, and odor problems.
The current situation also involves operation and maintenance concerns.
Public Works Trust Fund: $ 794,850 County: King
Local Bond Revenues: 340,650 Local Participation: 30%
Project Total: $1,135,500 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 1%
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Kitsan County P.U.D. No. 1 Domestic Water
This project will provide a regional intertie and reserve capacity to solve
water source problems in the vicinity of Kingston. Three small systems
are impacted: Hansville, Jefferson Point, and Jefferson Beach. These
systems have inadequate water sources, sub-standard reservoirs, and
fire flow problems. They will be connected to the Kingston system which
has a substantial water supply. Three thousand water users will benefit
from these improvements. The project will result in optimum use of
available resources, shared-use facilities, and operational efficiencies.
Public Works Trust Fund: $1,947,190 County: Kitsap ,
Revenue Bonds: 834,510 Local Participation: 30%
Project Total: $2,781,700 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 1% ,
Klickitat County Bridge '
Monies from the PWTF and federal grants will be used to replace four
aging steel truss bridges with concrete flat slab bridges. The project also
involves installation of approach rail. These bridges, crossing Swale
Creek, are heavily travelled by trucks and farm equipment. Built in the
1940's and 1950's to standards of that time, they do not meet current
agricultural needs that require larger and heavier equipment. Current
use causes extreme stressing of the steel members and will eventually
result in bridge member failure. The bridges are also under design width,
restricting use by farmers.
Public Works Trust Fund: $268,800 County: Klickitat
Other Funds: 224,000 Local Participation: 20%
Local Revenue: 67.200 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 2%
Project Total: $560,000 r
Lake Stevens Sewer District Sanitary Sewer
A PWTF loan will be used by the District to build a new lift station and '
replace two others. These lift stations will redirect flows to a recently
completed gravity interceptor. Construction of the new pump station will
include: a wetwell, drywell, upper maintenance room, emergency
generator room, and record storage area. This project will set in place
the core infrastructure facilities needed to respond to the water quality
needs involved in replacing the existing 800 septic systems currently
impacting the Lake Stevens drain basin.
Public Works Trust Fund: $1,080,000 County: Snohomish ,
Other Funds: 720,000 Local Participation: 36%
Local Revenue: 600,000 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 1%
Project Total: $2,400,000 '
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' Manchester Water District Domestic Water
This project is to construct a new 1 .5 million gallon standpipe,
approximately 1 ,175 lineal feet of 8- and 10-inch water line, and
approximately 1 ,100 lineal feet of roadway shoulder reconstruction. The
District does not have the required water storage for the population it
serves, and does not meet current DOH standards for fire flow and
emergency needs. Increased storage will reduce the potential for public
' health hazards from contamination, ,low water pressure, and assure a
more reliable supply of water for domestic and emergency use.
Public Works Trust Fund: $757,845 County: Kitsap
Local Revenue: 12.8.202 Local Participation: 14%
Project Total: $886,047 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 3%
Moses Lake Domestic Water
By building a new 2.5 million gallon epoxy-coated steel reservoir,
replacing approximately 3,000 lineal feet of pipe, and installing telemetry,
the city of Moses Lake will meet current flow requirements per the
Uniform Fire Code and eliminate low water pressure problems. This
project will enhance fire safety for Moses Lake High School, the
surrounding residential area and businesses. It will also increase the
efficiencies and life of the well pumps.
Public Works Trust Fund: $1,500,000 County: Grant
Local Revenue: 170,000 Local Participation: 10%
Project Total: $1,670,000 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 3%
Northeast Sammamish Sewer and Water District Domestic Water
This project will replace 3,000 lineal feet of 8-inch steel transmission
main with 12-inch ductile iron pipe. The present pipeline consists of steel
' and welded joints which are subject to severe corrosion and subsequent
structural weakening. Sections of the replacement pipeline will be
designed to traverse steep slopes using restrained joint pipe, pipe
anchoring, and erosion protection and slope stabilization measures. The
new main will extend the useful life of the pipeline approximately 50
years.
Public Works Trust Fund: $325,500 County: King
Local Revenue: 139,500 Local Participation: 31%
Project Total: $465,000 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 1%
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Northeast Sammamish Sewer and Water District Sanitary Sewer
This project will relocate the Lift Station No. 3 to avoid flooding, install a
new wet well with adequate storage, and construct a dry well for
equipment. This lift station conveys wastewater from about 75 percent '
of the district's service area of 6,000 users. It is an essential facility that
is twenty years old and requires frequent maintenance. At times, it is
required to work at 13 percent over capacity. It has inadequate wet
storage and has overflowed, creating a safety hazard. The station is
located in a sensitive area containing a salmon stream and wetlands.
Public Works Trust Fund: $ 784,000 County: King ,
Rates: 336,000 Local Participation: 31%
Local Funds for Growth: 15,E Trust Fund Interest Rate: 1% ,
Project Total: $1,135,000
Northshore Utility District Sanitary Sewer
This project will fund the relocation of a large sewer line away from a
peat soil wetland area located near a creek and Lake Washington. In
1969, the district constructed a 15-inch sewer trunk in this marshland
area which has been impacted by development. This main carries about
270,000 gallons of raw sewerage per day. The subsequent addition of
heavy fill and construction of buildings has caused soil movement in the
peat bog area. Shifting soil has caused line failure, costly repairs, and
has the potential of contamination 'to the surrounding wetlands.
Public Works Trust Fund: $661,138 County: King
Rates: 28� Local Participation: 30%
Project Total: $944,484 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 1%
Pasco Domestic Water
This PWTF loan will finance the replacement of water mains, installation
of a standpipe for storage, and installation of the necessary water level
and computer controls on a newly acquired water system serving four '
square miles of unincorporated urban area outside the Pasco city limits.
While under private ownership, DOH had imposed a moratorium on the
system against further development due to lack of storage, transmission
capacity, and intermittent negative pressure. The city acquired the
system and connected its municipal system to the deteriorating one to
eliminate the moratorium, and provide relief from potential health and
safety problems. However, transmission and peak demand difficulties
remain. ,
Public Works Trust Fund: $2,687,300 County. Franklin
Rates: 1,151,700 Local Participation: 30%
Project Total: $3,839,000 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 1%
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Pasco Sanitary Sewer
The city's wastewater treatment plant upgrade is to be initiated with loans
from PWTF and the State Revolving Fund (SRF). The project is a multi-
year and multi-million dollar effort. It will include the use of high-
efficiency motors throughout the plant and methane gas for hot water
heating. The plant was built in 1954 and modified in 1970. Currently, it
does not meet the standards for secondary treatment and is in violation
of the water quality-based standards forthe Columbia River. This project
is being undertaken in order to correct that problem, to reduce septic tank
impacts on groundwater in the urban sewer service area, and to meet
safety and reliability standards.
Public Works Trust Fund: $ 812,700 County: Franklin
State Loans: Local Participation: 89%
State Revolving Fund Trust Fund Interest Rate: 1%
(SRF) Loan 1994 3,528,500
1995 3,412,300
' Project Total: $7,753,500
Penn Cove Park Water District Domestic Water
PWTF loan monies will be used to replace the District's water treatment
system and chlorination system, seal and line the reservoir, construct a
constant pressure pumping station, and replace approximately 5,600
lineal feet of water mains. Benefits to the District will include: increased
water quality, water conservation, reduced maintenance and operation
costs, elimination of obsolete equipment, and improvement of water
pressure flows to meet minimum fire flow requirements. The Penn Cove
Park water system currently serves 167 connections from two
groundwater wells, a storage reservoir and a network of 3/4-inch to 6-
inch water lines. The water system was constructed in the 195O's and
is, without exception, in need of replacement.
Public Works Trust Fund: $543,600 County: Island
Local Revenue: 60,400 Local Participation: 10%
Project Total: $604,000 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 3%
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Port Ange(e..6 Road
Funds from the PWTF will finance a project to replace approximately '
1 ,800 lineal feet of sidewalk and failing water main in the downtown area
of Port Angeles. During the late 1900's, sidewalks in the central ,
business district were built to span hollow areas between filled and raised
street areas and downtown buildings. Over the years there has been
differential settlement in these sidewalk slabs, creating pedestrian
hazards and public safety concerns. The effects of slab settling has
impacted the municipal water, sewer, and street light electrical lines
suspended beneath the failing sections of sidewalk. The City has '
received another loan from the Timber PWTF program to complete the
remaining downtown business district.
Public Works Trust Fund: $240,000 County: Clallam
Local Revenue: 60,000 Local Participation: 20%
Project Total: $300,000 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 2%
Pou Isbo Sanitary Sewer
This project will replace 21 ,000 lineal feet of 8- and 12-inch sewer, water,
and storm sewer line including: associated manholes, valves, catch '
basins, and repair of all roadway and sidewalks damaged during
construction. The sanitary sewer system existing along North Jensen
Way was installed as part of a Federal Housing Project in 1941 . The ,
system has outlived its life expectancy resulting in inflow and infiltration.
During heavy rainstorm events, the system is flooded and raw sewage
overflows into Liberty Bay. Sixty-six repairs have been made, but due to ,
the age of the system not all problem areas can be located.
Public Works Trust Fund: $ 953,247 County: Kitsap
Capital Reserves: 105,916 Local Participation: 10%
Project Total: $1,059,163 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 3%
Rainier Vista Sewer District Sanitary Sewer
To upgrade the systems for the estimated 100 homes and protect the
adjacent waters, a PWTF loan will help the District remove and replace
the sewer main, manholes, rehabilitate the pump station, and repair an
adjacent road as needed. The District has 35 year old sagging sewer
lines with structural damage, root intrusion and an antiquated pump
station. These facilities are adjacent to the Duwamish River and Hamms
Creek. Minor failures in the sewer lines have caused small amounts of
raw sewerage to overflow into these water resources. ,
Public Works Trust Fund: $ 771,470 County: King
General Funds: 330.630 Local Participation: 30%
Project Total: $1,102,100 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 1%
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Redmond Road
PWTF dollars will be used to add 4,300 linear feet of 12 foot two-way left
turn lane, five bus pullouts, and five walkways from bus stops to business
' driveways assuring safety for travelers on Willows Road. Willows Road
carries a high volume of traffic in the city of Redmond. Current use
includes 19,000 vehicles per day, 26 buses per day, and three
businesses employing over 900 people.
Public Works Trust Fund: $1,170,000 County: King
Local General Funds: 130,000 Local Participation: 10%
Project Total: $1,300,000 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 3%
' Renton Sanitary Sewer
' The city of Renton will replace sewer lines, install manholes, slipline a
small portion of line and repair impacted alleys with this PWTF loan.
Non-gasketed concrete sewer lines installed in the 194O's are the focus
of this project. These lines are located in the city's Zone 1 aquifer
protection zone, and there is currently some exfiltration of sewage into
the ground. Recycled products will be used in this project as required by
city policy.
Public Works Trust Fund: $1,231,485 County: King
Local Utility Rates: 803,550 Local Participation: 39%
Prior PWTF Loan: 643,460 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 1%
Project Total: $2,678,495
' Renton Storm Sewer
The project consists of the design and construction of approximately
2,800 feet of new 18 or 24-inch stormwater pipe. The project includes
manholes, catch basins, control structures, relocation of conflicting
utilities, pavement patching and overlay, and restoration of areas
disturbed by construction. Approximately 150 to 160 residences are
within the 65 acre drainage basin. The basin is not currently served by
a City stormwater system and forms a local depression without a
discharge point. Stormwater runoff flows overland to the low point in the
basin where it ponds in roadside ditches and front yards of homes.
During prolonged rainfall, the ponds incrase in size and partially cover
Aberdeen Avenue, creating a problem for local traffic. This project will
eliminate the inadvertent pumping of stormwater from the existing
sanitary sewer lift station.
Public Works Trust Fund: $ 731,000 County: King
' Local Rates: 440,000 Local Participation: 38%
Project Total: $1,171,000 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 1%
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Seattle Bridge
Using money loaned from the PWTF, Seattle will renovate six bridges ,
that serve on lifeline routes to medical facilities, carry high traffic volumes
and contain seismically prone structural components. The city Bridge ,
Seismic Retrofit Program was established in 1990 to strengthen bridges
to reduce potential earthquake damage. This project has involved a
"Peer Review Group" approach involving experts from California, the
University of Washington, and other construction fields to analyze
alternative designs and make recommendations.
Public Works Trust Fund: $3,500,000 County: King
Federal Grant: 1,252,800 Local Participation: 34%
Street Utility Funds: 1,798,000 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 1% ,
Project Total: $6,550,800
Shoreline Wastewater Management District Sanitary Sewer
This project will upgrade Lift Station No. 13 by replacing pumps,
replacing a 4-inch force main with a 6-inch line, improving the existing
wet well, adding a new dry well, and replacing electrical and mechanical
equipment. The lift station was constructed in the 196O's to receive flows
from an industrial facility. Current plant capacity is only half the amount
needed to serve the current population, and poses a risk if the power
were to fail in the district. Such a failure would endanger a nearby
beach. Ventilation systems and other safety features are not present in
the facility. The district placed a moratorium on new connections on the
facility in 1988.
Public Works Trust Fund: $414,000 County: Snohomish
Local Funds: 46,000 Local Participation: 10%
Project Total: $460,000 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 1%
Silverdale Water District No. 16 Domestic Water
With this PWTF loan, the district will install mains, hydrants, service ■
connections and restore the streets where construction occurs. The '
district serves four areas that experience low flow and pressure, reduced
ability to provide for emergencies, and high friction losses due to
undersized water lines. Aging connections that contain lead and
asbestos are a public health and safety concern.
Public Works Trust Fund: $1,002,870 County: Kitsap ,
Capital Reserves: _ 111,430 Local Participation: 10%
Project Total: $1,114,300 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 1%
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Snohomish County Bridge
PWTF monies will be used to finance replacement of five aging
functionally obsolete and structurally deficient bridges. This project is
' Phase III of the county's ongoing Bridge Replacement Program. All
bridges will be widened to current standards for the type and volume of
traffic carried by the bridge, reducing the potential for traffic accidents.
' The new bridges will provide the county with a more efficient
transportation network. The current bridges are 40-60 years old, narrow,
and fail to meet current national bridge standards.
' Public Works Trust Fund: $1,000,000 County: Snohomish
Federal Grant: 5,716,000 Local Participation: 30%
Local Revenue: 429,000 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 1%
Project Total: $7,145,000
Snohomish County Storm Sewer
A PWTF loan will finance installation of 2,800 linear feet of concrete pipe
to divert peak flows during a flooding event in the Dry Creek
neighborhood. Occasional flooding of a county road and adjacent
properties is the result of an inadequate drainage system in the area.
Public Works Trust Fund: $464,450 County: Snohomish
Local Assessments: 199,050 Local Participation: 30%
Project Total: $663,500 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 1%
' Soos Creek Water and Sewer District Sanitary Sewer
PWTF funds will be used to make repairs and improvements to six lift
stations, construct new relief sewers and interceptors, and replace or
repair lift stations and force mains that serve 25,000 customers. The
' existing 24 year old system is deteriorating and has experienced line
failures since 1978. Two recent line failures endangered sensitive areas,
including Big Soos Creek and Jenkins Creek. The conveyance system
is composed of aging techite pipe which is likely to experience further
failure. It is located within a variety of sensitive areas including water
wells, wetlands, and creeks that are important to salmon spawning and
rearing.
Public Works Trust Fund: $3,500,000 County: King
Revenue Bonds: 1,231,000 Local Participation: 34%
Other Funds: Trust Fund Interest Rate: 1%
Kent School District 568,000
Project Total: $5,299,000
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Spokane Domestic Water '
City funds and a PWTF loan will be utilized to replace approximately
4,000 lineal feet of parallel 24- and 30-inch riveted steel water ,
transmission mains with one 36-inch ductile iron pipe. Pipe replacement
will reduce the potential for rupture, along with maintenance and damage
costs. The water transmission mains along Division Streetfrom Spokane ,
Falls Boulevard to 8th Avenue were built between 1905 and 1915. The
pipe age, material, and record of failure present both a public safety
hazard and an operating concern. The 30-inch line ruptured on May 26,
1993, flooding a downtown intersection with four feet of water and
damaging 16 businesses. The potential for more frequent ruptures
increases as the pipe ages.
Public Works Trust Fund: $1,140,000 County: Spokane
Local Revenue: 285.000 Local Participation: 20%
Project Total: $1,425,000 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 2%
Spokane Domestic Water
PWTF monies will be used to finance the installation of 4,300 lineal feet '
of 30-inch ductile iron water transmission main along Spokane's Fifth
Avenue. The new construction will decrease the potential for ruptures,
increase public safety, and reduce maintenance costs. The 30-inch
riveted steel water transmission mains currently in place were
constructed in 1930. Loss of this line during a period of high demand
would reduce transmission capability, causing water shortages and
impairing the city's fire fighting capability to the hospital district.
Potential failure of a riveted steel pipe is of particular concern since this
pipe material can "unzip" and fail catastrophically as successive rivets
give way. '
Public Works Trust Fund: $661,920 County: Spokane
Local Revenue: 308,080 Local Participation: 31%
Project Total: $970,000 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 1%
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Spokane Sanitary Sewer
' A PWTF loan and local monies will be used to replace the current three-
pump lift station with a new five-pump lift station in the same vicinity. The
' new station will utilize the existing three pumps and include an
emergency generator for standby power. Forty year old 14-inch force
main will also be replaced by a 20-inch main. The Clarke Avenue lift
' station pumps combined wastewater and stormwater from the West
Plains and Latah Creek area, including Fairchild Air Force Base and
Airway Heights, across the Spokane River north to the North River
Interceptor. The pump station was built around 1953, and no longer
meets the present or future capacity needs of the area. The potential for
discharge of raw sewage into the Spokane River due to lack of backup
' power at the location and the age of the station and force main will be
eliminated by this project.
' Public Works Trust Fund: $1,040,000 County: Spokane
Local Revenue: 1,110,000 Local Participation: 51%
Project Total: $2,150,000 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 2%
Spokane Sanitary Sewer
A PWTF loan will be used to fund repainting two clarifiers at Spokane's
Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant, extending the life of the steel
components for 20 years, reducing maintenance, and meeting water
quality standards. When the clarifiers and secondary treatment were
added to the plant in 1977, it was acceptable to use lead based paint.
Lead based paint was used in the primer coat of the clarifiers' original
steel components. Removing existing rust-preventative coatings and
providing coatings that meet current standards will reduce severe water
quality problems.
Public Works Trust Fund: $298,080 County: Spokane
' Local Revenue: 33,120 Local Participation: 10%
Project Total: $331,200 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 3%
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Spokane Storm Sewer
This PWTF loan will be used to replace undersized pipe, modify inlets '
and construct a spillway to prevent the accumulation of storm runoff at
the corner of Oak and Riverside streets. The relief spillway will act as a '
safety valve to prevent flooding from intense rainfall or plugged storm
inlets. A history of flooding at this intersection, and limited opportunities
for implementing source control in this highly developed basin led the city '
to focus on eliminating the flood potential. This project will alleviate the
public safety hazard and reduce financial impacts caused by flooding at
this site. '
Public Works Trust Fund: $360,000 County: Spokane
Local Revenue: 40.000 Local Participation:
Project Total: $400,000 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 3%
Spokane County Sanitary Sewer
A PWTF loan will help the county provide interceptor capacity for 6,360 '
parcels in unincorporated areas of the county. These improvements are
part of Spokane County's 200 Plan and 201 Comprehensive Wastewater
Management Plan. Approximately 59 percent of the parcels either have
installed on-site systems or have plat approval for on-site disposal. The
proposed interceptor is the backbone for regional sewage service to the '
North Spokane area and will remove septic systems from above the
North Spokane aquifer and along the Little Spokane River.
Public Works Trust Fund: $2,500,000 County: Spokane
Local Revenue: 2,810,000 Local Participation: 52%
Local Funds for Growth: 3,690,000 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 1%
Project Total: $9,000,000
Stanwood Domestic Water
The PWTF monies will be used to construct a one million gallon reservoir
and pressure reducing valve station, and replace approximately 4,350
lineal feet of transmission and distribution lines. The City of Stanwood '
has experienced a loss of approximately 20 percent of water due to
severe leaks in an old waterline. The city also fails to meet current
standards for water storage.
Public Works Trust Fund: $736,200 County: Snohomish
Capital Reserves: 81,800 Local Participation: 10% '
Project Total: $818,000 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 3%
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Steilacoom Storm Sewer
PWTF funding will be used to increase existing 12-inch storm drain to 18-
inch pipe, widen and regrade 950 lineal feet of ditch on Union Avenue
and Gove Street. The project will also help provide bioengineered
streambank stabilization and habitat enhancement of 1 ,000 lineal feet of
5th Street Waterway. The Town of Steilacoom has severe streambank
erosion and bank failure occurring on approximately 1 ,000 feet of the 5th
Street Waterway due to unstable soils, adjacent land use activities, and
increased flows from upstream development. This problem is causing a
threat to adjoining roadways and aquatic habitat within the stream
system and Puget Sound.
Public Works Trust Fund: $294,350 County: Pierce
Capital Reserves: 126,150 Local Participation: 30%
Project Total: $420,500 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 1%
Val Vue Sewer District Sanitary Sewer
This PWTF loan will fund rehabilitation of approximately 4,900 linear feet
of gravity sewer lines and 6,500 linear feet of side sewers. Rehabilitation
of these facilities is to be accomplished by relining pipelines utilizing
trenchless technology. This project will replace deteriorating sewer lines
that are over 50 years old, resulting in infiltration and inflow that is
' estimated between 40 and 60 percent of the total flow from the area.
High maintenance costs, and health and safety concerns regarding
overloading give this project the highest priority in the Sewer
1 Comprehensive Plan. It is in an area recently annexed by the City of
Tukwila. Both jurisdictions are cooperating in this project.
Public Works Trust Fund: $584,584 County: King
Capital Reserves: 250,536 Local Participation: 30%
Project Total: $835,120 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 1%
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Whatcom County Water District No. 12 Domestic Water
PWTF will help finance installation of a new water system for domestic '
and fire fighting purposes for the existing population around Lake
Samish. The project includes ground water wells with disinfection '
systems, installation of approximately 75,800 lineal feetofwatermain,fire
hydrants, household service connections, construction of an 800,000-
gallon steel reservoir, and a flow meter station. It will provide a safe ,
long-term source of water for the inhabitants. Currently, a population of
over 1 ,000 persons is without a water system. Water is now taken from
the lake and shallow wells. The lake is adversely affected by animals,
the use of motor boats, herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers by the home
owners around its perimeter.
Public Works Trust Fund: $3,500,000 County: Whatcom
General Funds: 30,000 Local Participation: 30%
Hook-up charges: 275,000 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 1%
Assessments: 1,334,000
Project Total: $5,139,000
Woodinville Water District Domestic Water
PWTF monies will fund the construction of a 1 .1 million gallon steel
standpipe in the northeast corner of the Woodinville Water District,
providing new storage capacity for the eastern service zone of the District
and satisfying DOH requirements. The standpipe will allow construction
of a smaller tank in another area, and eliminate the need for a booster
pump station. All of the District's existing reservoirs are located in the
western 2/3 of the District. These reservoirs are unable to serve the
eastern area due to pressure zones and elevations. The entire eastern
one-third of the district has been forced to obtain all water through a
single tap and booster pump station from the Seattle Tolt River Pipeline.
Public Works Trust Fund: $ 753,000 County: King '
Local Revenue: 324,000 Local Participation: 30%
Project Total: $1,077,000 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 3% '
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Woodinville Water District Sanitary Sewer
' This project finances the replacement of approximately 3,300 feet of
substandard sewer line on N.E. 175th Street to eliminate overflow
potential and high maintenance costs. This project will also increase the
lifespan of the line to 50 years. Installed in the 197O's, the concrete pipe
was sufficient to serve the existing rural population. It was not sized to
' support the current city with a well developed downtown core and multi-
family high density housing developments. The lack of sufficient capacity
causes raw sewage overflows into buildings and downtown streets,
resulting in high maintenance costs.
Public Works Trust Fund: $ 634,000 County: King
Local Revenue: 273,000 Local Participation: 30%
Project Total: $ 907,000 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 1%
Yakima Neighborhood Reinvestment
Demonstration Project
' This project will reconstruct 1 ,900 linear feet of three lane paved street,
including sidewalk along one side and curbs along both sides, striping,
illumination, and necessary traffic control. This project is the first to be
■ funded by the Public Works Neighborhood Reinvestment program. In
j March of 1994, the city was informed that its application for designation
of a Community Empowerment Zone (formerly known as Neighborhood
Reinvestment Area) had been approved. This designation made the city
eligible for coordinated public and private investment in revitalizing older
neighborhoods in transition. The neighborhood served by these
proposed improvements is in transition from one of low income
residential to commercial and industrial uses. Street improvements are
required to handle the increased traffic load this area has already
experienced. An increase in passenger vehicle and heavy delivery truck
traffic is anticipated. The south side of Fair Avenue will remain
residential, therefore sidewalks and street lighting are required to insure
' the safety of the neighborhood residents.
Public Works Trust Fund County: Yakima
INeighborhood Local Participation: 53%
Reinvestment $ 1,000,000 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 1%
Local Revenue: 1,135,058
Project Total: $2,135,058
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Yakima Sanitary Sewer '
Financed in part by PWTF funds, the City of Yakima will replace,
rehabilitate or improve several existing wastewater treatment facility
components. As Phase Two of an on-going project, work includes the
installation of headworks barscreens to remove plastics and '
nonbiodegradable materials, biosolids shredders to shred solid materials,
variable frequency drives to increase the plant's efficiency, and
rehabilitation of the digesters and other improvements. In 1985, DOE ,
issued a compliance order to Yakima for violation of their NPDES permit.
The city has developed plans and carried out projects to remedy the
problems. Phase One, funded in part by the PWTF, consisted of design
and construction of the highest priority elements.
Public Works Trust Fund: $3,030,558 County: Yakima '
Local Revenue: 1,298,811 Local Participation: 30%
Project Total: $4,329,369 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 1%
Yakima Sanitary Sewer
With a loan from the PWTF, the city will install about 4,100 lineal feet of ,
collectors, 25 manholes and stubs to approximately 120 existing parcels.
This will extend sewer lines into unsewered areas and make other
repairs necessitated by construction. This project will assist local ,
residents with failing septic systems and protect the city's groundwater
from contamination.
Public Works Trust Fund: $209,367 County: Yakima
Capital Reserves: 89,729 Local Participation: 30%
Project Total: $299,096 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 1% ,
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Yakima County Domestic Water
' Recently, Yakima County acquired two deteriorating privately-owned
water systems. With help from the PWTF, the county will integrate and
intertie the systems, improve two wells, reconstruct and rehabilitate four
existing well houses and treatment facilities, install 2,500 linear feet of 8-
inch pipe and 1 ,350 linear feet of 16-inch pipe, install telemetry, and add
meters where needed. These two new systems serve 1000 residences.
One system was found to be inadequate due to use of low quality
materials. Two of the well house facilities don't meet current standards
and are susceptible to contamination. In addition, the facilities are
operationally deficient due to inadequate ventilation, heating, lighting,
drainage, operator safety and chemical storage. The other system has
poor well house structures and discharge piping, antiquated telemetry
equipment, low water pressure due to unreliable pumps, a water storage
shortage of 42,000 gallons, and inadequate fire protection due to small
1 piping and low water pressure.
Public Works Trust Fund: $728,000 County: Yakima
Capital Reserves: 45,000 Local Participation: 20%
Utility Development: 35,000 Trust Fund Interest Rate: 2%
Rates: 10000
' Project Total: $910,000
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SECTION VI
MEASURES OF LOCAL FISCAL CAPACITY
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MEASURES OF LOCAL FISCAL CAPACITY
RCW 43.155.070 directs the Public Works increment, one-half of one percent, may
Board to include a prioritized list of be imposed if the jurisdiction has not
projects and measures of fiscal capacity imposed any part of the second increment
for each jurisdiction recommended for of the sales tax.
funding in this report. These measures
are to be compared to "authorized limits Table 2 illustrates how the 19 cities and
and state averages." The measures four counties recommended by the Public
required by the law are local government Works Board for Trust Fund financing
sales taxes, real estate excise taxes, have levied these two taxes. Only five of
property taxes, and charges for or taxes the recommended jurisdictions have not
on sewer, water, garbage, and other achieved their taxing limits on sales and
utilities. A discussion of these measures real estate excise taxes. Because the
is presented below, followed by tables new taxing authorization under the
1 which list the jurisdictions' current levels, Growth Management Act does not apply
the authorized limits, and the statewide to the selection of the Trust Fund projects,
averages. it is not included in the calculation for
available taxing capacity.
Local Option Sales Tax and Real
Estate Excise Tax Properly Taxes
The local option sales tax and real estate Local property taxes are limited both
excise tax are linked at the local level and constitutionally and by statute. The
1 must be discussed in concert. The local current and maximum non-voter approved
option sales tax is composed of two half- property tax for each jurisdiction
percent increments. Cities and counties recommended for funding is found in
may levy the first increment at their own Table 3. Taxing limits in this category
discretion. However, if a jurisdiction have been achieved by seven
levies the second increment of the local jurisdictions. There is also a limit on the
option sales tax, either in full or in part, annual increase in property tax levies.
then it may not levy the third increment of All but five jurisdictions with non-rate-
the real estate excise tax. based projects have imposed the full 106
percent increase allowed by law.
The real estate excise tax is comprised of
three increments. The first increment is Utility Taxes/Fees
I the one-quarter of one percent dedicated
to capital purposes. This increment must Cities may levy taxes and/or fees on utility
be imposed by a jurisdiction in order to services. Counties are not authorized to
apply for a Public Works Trust Fund loan. levy such taxes, but may impose fees
The second increment is the one-quarter when a utility uses or crosses county
of one percent authorized for growth property. Utility taxes may be levied on
1 management purposes. The third water, sewer, garbage collection,
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telephone, natural gas, electricity, and ,cable television. All jurisdictions
recommended for funding have imposed
taxes and/or fees on one or more utility
services.
Taxes are limited to six percent on
telephone, electricity, and natural gas. As
noted on Table 4, one of the 19 cities will
have to reduce taxes in accordance with
a statutory formula. It should be noted
that utility taxes accrue to the
municipality's general fund, rather than to
utility enterprise funds.
Ultallity Rates
Water and sewer rates are reported in I
Table 5 for jurisdictions having a water or
sewer project recommended for funding.
For evaluation and reporting purposes,
rates were standardized to a single-family
residence using 1,000 cubic feet per
month. A statewide average, taken from
the Uti/ityRate Survey 1994, compiled by ,
the City Engineer Association of
Washington, is also shown in the table.
Since utility rates are not limited by the
state statute and system costs vary
considerably as a result of factors beyond
the control of local officials, comparing
rates with a statewide average or with one
another will provide little insight into the
quality of a jurisdiction's fiscal
management system.
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TABLE 2: LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX AND REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX (REET) FOR
CITIES AND COUNTIES WITH PROJECTS RECOMMENDED FOR FINANCING
Jurisdiction Project Sales REET Capacity
Type Tax Tax Available
Bainbridge Island Road 1.00 0.50 (0.25)
Bremerton Sewer 1.10 0.50 (0.35)
Centralia Sewer 1.00 0.25 0.00
Duvall Water 0.50 0.25 0.50
Eatonville Water 1.00 0.25 0.00
Everett Storm 0.95 0.50 (0.20)
1 Kalama Water 0.50 0.25 0.50
Kirkland Sewer 1.10 0.25 (0.10)
Klickitat County Bridge 0.50 0.25 0.50
Moses Lake Water 1.00 0.25 0.00
Pasco Sewer, Water 1.00 0.25 0.00
Port Angeles Road 1.00 0.25 0.00
Poulsbo Sewer 1.00 0.50 (0.25)
Redmond Road 1.00 0.50 (0.25)
Renton Sewer, Storm 1.00 0.50 (0.25)
Seattle Bridge 1.00 0.50 (0.25)
Snohomish County Bridge, Storm 1.00 0.50 (0.25)
rSpokane Sewer, Storm, Water 1.00 0.25 0.00
Spokane County Sewer 0.60 0.50 0.15
Stanwood Water 1.00 0.50 (0.25)
Steilacoom Storm 1.00 1.00 (0.75)
Yakima Road (n), Sewer 1.00 0.25 0.00
Yakima County Water 0.50 0.25 0.50
MAXIMUM TAX RATES: REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX= 1.00
LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX= 1.00
MAXIMUM COMBINED TAXES = 1.25
Note: Growth Management Act taxing authorization is not applicable in the calculation for available
capacity.
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TABLE 3: CURRENT AND MAXIMUM PROPERTY TAXES PER $1,000 VALUATION FOR
CITIES AND COUNTIES WITH PROJECTS RECOMMENDED FOR FINANCING
PROPERTY TAX PER$1,000 VALUA77ON
Jurisdiction Project Type Current Maximum "
Bainbridge Island Road $1.33 $2.14
Bremerton Sewer $3.06 $3.33
Centralia Sewer $3.15 $3.15
Duvall Water $1.20 $2.01
Eatonville Water $2.26 $3.38
Everett Storm $3.60 $3.60
Kalama Water $1.87 $3.38
Kirkland Sewer $1.70 $3.18
Klickitat County Bridge $4.05 $4.05
Moses Lake Water $2.99 $2.99
Pasco Sewer, Water $3.60 $3.60
Port Angeles Road $0.28 $2.53
Poulsbo Sewer $2.49 $3.60
Redmond Road $1.76 $3.14 '
Renton Sewer, Storm $3.48 $3.60
Seattle Bridge $2.96 $3.60
Snohomish County Bridge, Storm $1.54 $2.25
Spokane Sewer, Storm, Water $3.13 $3.13
Spokane County Sewer $1.59 $1.80
Stanwood Water $3.17 $3.38
Steilacoom Storm $2.36 $3.13
Yakima Road (n), Sewer $3.60 $3.60
Yakima County Water $3.72 $4.05
* Includes voter-approved overrides
** Maximum of non-voter approved levy
Note: All but five jurisdictions with non-rate-based projects have imposed the maximum tax based on ,
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TABLE 4: UTILITY TAXES AND FEES FOR CITIES AND COUNTIES WITH PROJECTS
RECOMMENDED FOR FINANCING
URL/TY TAX RATES
Natural Solid
Jurisdiction Electric Gas Phone Cable TV Water Sewer Storm Waste
Bainbridge 0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0 6.0 6.0 36.8 0.0
I Island
Bremerton 6.0 6.0 6.0 7.0 6.0 6.0 0.0 20.4
Centralia 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 0.0 5.0
Duvall 6.0 6.0 5.4 5.0 5.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Eatonville 0.0 0.0 0.0 5.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Everett 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 0.0
Kalama 6.0 6.0 6.0 5.0 6.0 6.0 0.0 0.0
Kirkland 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 0.0 5.0
Klickitat 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
County
Moses Lake 6.0 6.0 6.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0
Pasco 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.0 8.0 8.0 0.0 8.0
Port 6.0 0.0 5.5 5.0 7.0 7.0 0.0 6.0
Angeles
Poulsbo 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 18.0 18.0 18.0 10.0
Redmond 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 5.0
Renton 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0
Seattle 6.0 6.0 6.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 0.0 19.8
Snohomish 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 22.0 0.0
County
Spokane 6.0 4.0 6.0 0.0 1.7 17.0 0.0 17.0
Spokane 0.0 0.0 0.0 5.0 0.0 0.0 10.0 0.0
County
Stanwood 6.0 6.0 6.0 3.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0
Steilacoom 6.0 6.0 6.0 5.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0
Yakima 6.0 6.0 6.0 5.0 14.0 14.0 0.0 10.0
Yakima 0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
' County
MAXIMUM
LIMIT: 6.0% 6.0% 6.0% N/A N/A' N/A N/A N/A
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TABLE 5: WATER AND SEWER RATES FOR JURISDICTIONS WITH RATE-BASED
PROJECTS RECOMMENDED FOR FINANCING
(Per 1,000 C.F.)
Jurisdiction Water Rate Sewer Rate
Admiral's Cove Water District $16.25 N/A
Bremerton $9.48 $40.00
Centralia $15.50 $22.95 ,
Cross Valley Water District $16.78 N/A
Duvall $25.55 $41.60
Eatonville $19.98 $17.50
Hangman Hills Water $21.50 N/A ,
District No. 15
Hazel Dell Sewer District N/A $14.80
Highline Water District $20.90 N/A
Kalama $14.00 $29.00
King County Water District No. 90 $27.30 N/A
King County Water District No. 107 $23.00 $23.90
King County Water District No. 111 $22.90 NIA
Kirkland $17.86 $21.00
Kitsap County PUD No. 1 $20.40 N/A
Lake Stevens Sewer District $25.00 N/A '
Manchester Water District $12.38 N/A
Moses Lake $14.55 $17.15
Northeast Sammamish Sewer and $20.50 $28.20
Water District
Northshore Utility District $17.63 $23.25
Pasco $13.40 $19.60
Penn Cove Park Water District $28.20 N/A
Poulsbo $22.00 $27.00
Rainier Vista Sewer District N/A $20.75
Renton $26.80 $11.47
Shoreline Wastewater $13.80 N/A
Management District
Silverdale Water District No. 16 $10.95 N/A
Soos Creek Water and Sewer $18.50 $29.55
District
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TABLE 5: WATER AND SEWER RATES FOR JURISDICTIONS WITH RATE-BASED
PROJECTS RECOMMENDED FOR FINANCING
(Per f,000 C.F)
Jurisdiction Water Rate Sewer Rate
Spokane $10.65 $14.14
Spokane County N/A $16.50
Stanwood $17.44 $9.65
Val Vue Sewer District N/A $21.10
I Whatcom County Water District $15.00 $20.00
No.12
Woodinville Water District $22.30 $26.65
Yakima $9.72 $17.38
Yakima County $13.25 $17.00
1 R ge rate $16 63 $20.68
'Statewide. $20,08
t ** "The 1992 Public Works Trust Fund Loan Application"
Utility Rate Survey 1994, City Engineer Assocation of Washington
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TABLE 6: Alphabetical Listing of Applications Received
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TABLE 6: ALL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER
PROJECT OTHER LOCAL LOAN
JURISDICTION ----- - --- - TYPE COUNTY -- _------ ---FUNDS -----MATCH --- -REQUEST- TOTAL
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Admiral's Cove Wtr. Dist. Water Island 0 63,200 252,800 316,000
Arlington Water Snohomish 0 42,500 382,500 425,000
Bainbridge Island Road Kitsap 439,800 260,000 594,000 1,293,800
Bonney Lake Water Pierce 0 77,050 693,450 770,500
Bremerton Sewer Kitsap 0 5,565,000 3,500,000 5,565,000
Bremerton Sewer Kitsap 1,296,750 1,968,250 3,500,000 6,765,000
Buckley Sewer Pierce 0 137,300 1,235,700 1,373,000
Centralia Sewer Lewis * 837,680 83,768 753,912 1,675,360
Chelan Water Chelan * 0 1,453,000 3,388,000 4,941,000
Chelan Co. PUD #1 Water Chelan * 0 182,360 430,855 613,215
' Chelan Co. PUD #1 Water Chelan * 0 36,450 85,050 121,500
College Place Water Walla Walla 0 20,500 179,747 200,247
College Place Water Walla Walla 0 10,500 93,753 104,253
Cross Valley Wtr. Dist. Water Snohomish 0 106,800 249,200 356,000
Davenport Water Lincoln 0 160,000 200,000 360,000
Duvall Water King 0 104,290 938,604 1,042,894
Eatonville Water Pierce 0 41,000 164,000 205,000
Everett Storm Snohomish 0 228,000 532,000 760,000
Federal Way Wtr/Swr Dist. Sewer King 0 55,130 496,170 551,300
Federal Way Wtr/Swr Dist. Water King 0 57,380 516,420 573,800
Hangman Hills Wtr. Dist. #15 Water Spokane 0 52,950 123,550 176,500
Hazel Dell Sewer Dist. Sewer Clark 0 937,080 2,186,520 3,123,600
Highline Water Dist. Water King 0 864,000 2,016,000 2,880,000
Kalama Water Cowlitz * 0 31,600 284,600 316,200
Kennewick Water Benton 0 429,000 1,001,000 1,430,000
King Co. Wtr. Dist. #107 Water King 0 247,500 577,500 825,000
King Co. Wtr. Dist. #111 Water King 0 553,200 1,290,800 1,844,000
King Co. Wtr. Dist. #20 Water King 0 855,000 1,995,000 2,850,000
King Co. Wtr. Dist. #83 Water King 0 45,510 409,590 455,100
King Co. Wtr. Dist. #90 Water King 0 735,100 1,715,000 2,450,100
Kirkland Sewer King 0 340,650 794,850 1,135,500
Kitsap Co. PUD #1 Water Kitsap 0 132,420 308,970 441,390
Kitsap Co. PUD #1 Water Kitsap 0 834,510 1,947,190 2,781,700
Klickitat County Bridge Klickitat * 224,000 67,200 268,800 560,000
Lacey Water Thurston 0 84,150 196,350 280,500
Lake Stevens Sewer Dist. Sewer Snohomish 720,000 600,000 1,080,000 2,400,000
Manchester Water Dist. Water Kitsap 0 128,202 757,845 886,047
Marysville Road Snohomish 190,000 110,000 250,000 550,000
Mason County PUD #1 Water Mason * 0 15,040 135,360 150,400
Monroe Water Snohomish 0 133,500 1,201,500 1,335,000
Moses Lake Water Grant * 0 170,000 1,500,000 1,670,000
NE Sammamish Swr/Wtr Dist. Sewer King 0 351,000 784,000 1,135,000
NE Sammamish Sur/Wtr Dist. Water King 0 139,500 325,500 465,000
Northshore Utility Dist. Sewer King 0 283,346 661,138 944,484
Northshore Utility Dist. Water King 0 928,080 2,165,520 3,093,600
Pasco Sewer Franklin * 0 6,940,800 812,700 7,753,500
Pasco Water Franklin * 0 1,151,700 2,687,300 3,839,000
Penn Cove Park Wtr. Dist. Water Island 0 60,400 543,600 604,000
PROJECT OTHER LOCAL LOAN ,
JURISDICTION TYPE COUNTY FUNDS MATCH REQUEST TOTAL
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Port Angeles Road CLallam * 0 60,000 240,000 300,000
Port Townsend Water Jefferson 645,000 145,500 1,309,500 2,100,000
Port Townsend Water Jefferson 560,000 84,000 756,000 1,400,000
Poulsbo Sewer Kitsap 0 105,916 953,247 1,059,163
Rainier Vista Swr. Dist. Sewer King 0 330,630 771,470 1,102,100
Redmond Road King 0 130,000 1,170,000 1,300,000
Redmond Water King 0 110,000 965,000 1,075,000 ,
Renton Sewer King 643,460 803,550 1,231,485 2,678,495
Renton Storm King 0 440,000 731,000 1,171,000
Renton Water King 0 184,446 1,655,080 1,839,526
Scatchet Head Wtr. Dist. Water Island 0 17,850 160,650 178,500
Seattle Bridge King 0 2,675,000 3,500,000 6,175,000
Seattle Bridge King 1,252,800 1,798,000 3,500,000 6,550,800
Seattle Water King 0 1,845,000 3,500,000 5,345,000 ,
Shelton Road Mason * 0 83,264 749,376 832,640
Shelton Road Mason * 300,000 127,120 844,080 1,271,200
Shoreline Wastewater Mgmt. Dist. Sewer Snohomish 0 46,000 414,000 460,000
Shoreline Water Dist. Water King 0 54,219 487,967 542,186
Shoreline Water Dist. Water King 0 36,750 330,750 367,500
Silverdale Water Dist. #16 Water Kitsap 0 111,430 1,002,870 1,114,300
Snohomich Road Snohomish 0 40,000 264,000 304,000
Snohomish County Bridge Snohomish 5,716,000 429,000 1,000,000 7,145,000
Snohomish County Storm Snohomish 0 199,050 464,450 663,500
Soos Creek Wtr/Swr Dist. Sewer King 0 1,799,000 3,500,000 5,299,000
South Bend Water Pacific * 0 136,800 1,231,200 1,368,000
Spokane Sewer Spokane 850,000 260,000 1,040,000 2,150,000
Spokane Sewer Spokane 0 33,120 298,080 331,200
Spokane Storm Spokane 0 40,000 360,000 400,000
Spokane Water Spokane 0 285,000 1,140,000 1,425,000
Spokane Water Spokane 0 308,080 661,920 970,000
Spokane County Bridge Spokane 5,772,000 3,848,000 1,000,000 10,620,000
Spokane County Sewer Spokane 3,690,000 2,810,000 2,500,000 9,000,000
Stanwood Water Snohomish 0 81,800 736,200 818,000
Steilacoom Road Pierce 0 126,600 295,400 422,000
SteiLacoom Storm Pierce 0 126,150 294,350 420,500
Steilacoom Water Pierce 0 255,000 595,000 850,000
Tacoma Road Pierce 365,300 765,000 1,269,700 2,400,000
Tumwater Water Thurston 0 3,290,000 1,000,000 4,290,000
Val Vue Sur. Dist. Sewer King 0 250,536 584,584 835,120
Valley Water Dist. Water Pierce 0 36,000 324,000 360,000
Whatcom Co. Wtr. Dist. #12 Water Whatcom 130,000 1,509,000 3,500,000 5,139,000
Woodinville Water Dist. Sewer King 0 273,000 634,000 907,000
Woodinville Water Dist. Water King 0 324,000 753,000 1,077,000
Yakima Road (n)Yakima * 0 1,135,058 1,000,000 2,135,058
Yakima Sewer Yakima * 0 89,729 209,367 299,096
Yakima Sewer Yakima * 0 1,298,811 3,030,558 4,329,369
Yakima County -- -Water Yakima ----^----^--^0-^---^-182,000---^-- 728,000 --- - 910,000
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TOTAL 23,632,790 56,993,325 98,892,628 176,018,743
* ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED COUNTIES
APPENDIX B
Chapter 43.155 RCW
Public Works Trust Fund
Enabling Legislation
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PUBLIC WORKS TRUST FUND ENABLING LEGISLATION
CHAPTER 43.155 RCW
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS
Sections
43.155.010 Legislative findings and policy.
43.155.020 Definitions.
43.155.030 Public works board created.
43.155.040 General powers of the board.
43.155.050 Public works assistance account.
43.155.060 Public works financing powers.-Competitive bids on projects.
43.155.065 Emergency public works projects.
43.155.070 Eligibility and priority.
43.155.080 Records and audits.
43.155.090 Loan agreements.
RCW 43.155.010 Legislative findings and policy. The legislature finds that there exists in the state of
Washington over four billion dollars worth of critical projects for the planning,acquisition,construction,repair,
replacement,rehabilitation,or improvement of streets and roads,bridges,water systems,and storm and sanitary sewage
systems. The December, 1983 Washington state public works report prepared by the planning and community affairs
agency documented that local governments expect to be capable of financing over two billion dollars worth of the costs
of those critical projects but will not be able to fund nearly half of the documented needs. It is the policy of the state of
Washington to encourage self-reliance by local governments in meeting their public works needs and to assist in,the
financing of critical public works projects by making loans,financing guarantees, and technical assistance available to
local governments for these projects. [1985 c 446§7.]
RCW 43.155.020 Definitions. Unless the context clearly requires otherwise,the definitions in this section shall
apply throughout this chapter.
(1) "Board"means the public works board created in RCW.43.155.030.
(2) "Department"means the*department of community development.
(3) "Financing guarantees"means the pledge of money in the public works assistance account,or money to be
received by the public works assistance account,to the repayment of all or a portion of the principal of or interest on
obligations issued by local governments to finance public works projects.
(4) "Local governments"means cities,towns,counties,special purpose districts,and any other municipal
corporations or quasi-municipal corporations in the state excluding school districts and port districts.
(5) "Public works project"means a project of a local government for the planning,acquisition,construction,repair,
reconstruction,replacement,rehabilitation,or improvement of streets and roads,bridges,water systems,or storm and
sanitary sewage systems.
(6) "Technical assistance"means training and other services provided to local governments to: (a)Help such local
' governments plan,apply,and qualify for loans and financing guarantees from the board,and(b)help local governments
improve their ability to plan for,finance,acquire,construct,repair,replace,rehabilitate,and maintain public facilities.
[1985 c 446§8.]
*Reviser's note: Powers,duties,and functions of the department of community development and the department of trade and economic
development were transferred to the department of community,trade,and economic development by 1993 c280,effective July 1,1994.
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RCW 43.155.030 Public works board created. (1)The public works board is hereby created.
(2)The board shall be composed of thirteen members appointed by the governor for terms of four years,except
that five members initially shall be appointed for terms of two years. The board shall include: (a)Three members,two
of whom shall be elected officials and one shall be a public works manager,appointed from a list of at least six persons ,
nominated by the association of Washington cities or its successor; (b) three members,two of whom shall be elected
officials and one shall be a public works manager,appointed from a list of at least six persons nominated by the
Washington state association of counties or its successor; (c) three members appointed from a list of at least six persons
nominated jointly by the Washington state association of water districts,the Washington public utility districts
association, and the Washington state association of sewer districts or their successors; and(d)four members appointed
from the general public. In appointing the four general public members,the governor shall endeavor to balance the
geographical composition of the board and to include members with special expertise in relevant fields such as public
finance, architecture and civil engineering,and public works construction. The governor shall appoint one of the
general public members of the board as chair. The term of the chair shall coincide with the term of the governor.
(3)Staff support to the board shall be provided by the department.
(4)Members of the board shall receive no compensation but shall be reimbursed for travel expenses under RCW
43.03.050 and 43.03.060.
(5)If a vacancy on the board occurs by death,resignation, or otherwise, the governor shall fill the vacant position
for the unexpired term. Each vacancy in a position appointed from lists provided by the associations under subsection
(2) of this section shall be filled from a list of at least three persons nominated by the relevant association or
associations. Any members of the board,appointive or otherwise,may be removed by the governor for cause in
accordance with RCW 43.06.070 or 43.06.080. [1985 c 446§9.]
RCW 43.155.040 General powers of the board. The board may:
(1)Accept from any state or federal agency,loans or grants for the planning or financing of any public works
project and enter into agreements with any such agency concerning the loans or grants;
(2)Provide technical assistance to local governments;
(3)Accept any gifts,grants, or loans of funds, property,or financial or other aid in any form from any other source
on any terms and conditions which are not in conflict with this chapter;
(4)Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW as necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter;
(5)Do all acts and things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers expressly granted or implied under this
chapter. [1985 c 446§ 10.]
RCW 43.155.050 Public works assistance account. The public works assistance account is hereby established
in the state treasury. Money may be placed in the public works assistance account from the proceeds of bonds when
authorized by the legislature or from any other lawful source. Money in the public works assistance account shall be
used to make loans and to give financial guarantees to local governments for public works projects. During the 1993-95
fiscal biennium,moneys in the public works assistance account may be appropriated for flood control assistance
including grants under chapter 86.26 RCW. To the extent that moneys in the public works assistance account are not
appropriated during the 1993-95 fiscal biennium for public works or flood control assistance,the legislature may direct
their transfer to the state general fund. In awarding grants under chapter 86.26 RCW,the department of ecology shall
give strong preference to local governments that have: (1)Implemented,or are in the process of implementing,an
ordinance that establishes a flood plain policy that is substantially more stringent than minimum federal requirements;
(2)completed a comprehensive flood control plan meeting the requirements of RCW 86.12.200; or(3)constructed, or
are in the process of constructing,a system of overtopping dikes or levees that allow public access. [1993 sp.s. c 24§921;
1985 c 471 §8.]
Scverability--Effective dates—1993 sp.s.c 24: See notes following RCW 28A.165.070.
Scvcrability--Effective date--1985 c 471:See notes following RCW 82.04.260.
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IRCW 43.155.060 Public works financing powers--Competitive bids on projects. In order to aid the
financing of public works projects, the board may:
(1)Make low-interest or interest-free loans to local governments from the public works assistance account or other
funds and accounts for the purpose of assisting local governments in financing public works projects. The board may
require such terms and conditions and may charge such rates of interest on its loans as it deems necessary or convenient
to carry out the purposes of this chapter. Money received from local governments in repayment of loans made under
this section shall be paid into the public works assistance account for uses consistent with this chapter.
(2)Pledge money in the public works assistance account,or money to be received by the public works assistance
account,to the repayment of all or a portion of the principal of or interest on obligations issued by local governments to
finance public works projects. The board shall not pledge any amount greater than the sum of money in the public
works assistance account plus money to be received from the payment of the debt service on loans made from that
' account,nor shall the board pledge the faith and credit or the taxing power of the state or any agency or subdivision
thereof to the repayment of obligations issued by any local government.
(3) Create such subaccounts in the public works assistance account as the board deems necessary to carry out the
purposes of this chapter.
(4)Provide a method for the allocation of loans and financing guarantees and the provision of technical assistance
under this chapter.
All local public works projects aided in whole or in part under the provisions of this chapter shall be put out for
competitive bids,except for emergency public works under RCW 43.155.065 for which the recipient jurisdiction shall
comply with this requirement to the extent feasible and practicable. The competitive bids called for shall be
administered in the same manner as all other public works projects put out for competitive bidding by the local
governmental entity aided under this chapter. [1988 c 93§2;1985 c 446§ 11.]
RCW 43.155.065 Emergency public works projects. The board may make low-interest or interest-free loans to
local governments for emergency public works projects. Emergency public works projects shall include the
construction,repair,reconstruction,replacement,rehabilitation,or improvement of a public water system that is in
violation of health and safety standards and is being operated by as local government on a temporary basis. The loans
may be used to help fund all or part of an emergency public works project less any reimbursement from any of the
following sources: (1)Federal disaster or emergency funds,including funds from the federal emergency management
agency; (2) state disaster or emergency funds; (3)insurance settlements;or(4)litigation. Emergency loans may be made
only from those funds specifically appropriated from the public works assistance account for such purpose by the
legislature. The amount appropriated from the public works assistance account for emergency loan purposes shall not
exceed five percent of the total amount appropriated from this account in any biennium.[1990 c 133§7;1988 c 93§ 1.]
Findings--Severability-4990 c 133:See notes following RCW 36.94.140.
' RCW 43.155.070 Eligibility and priority. (1)To qualify for loans or pledges under this chapter the board must
determine that a local government meets all of the following conditions:
(a)The city or county must be imposing a tax under chapter 82.46 RCW at a rate of at least one-quarter of one
percent;
(b)The local government must have developed a long-term plan for financing public works needs;
(c)The local government must be using all local revenue sources which are reasonably available for funding public
works,taking into consideration local employment and economic factors; and
(d)A county,city,or town that is required or chooses to plan under RCW 36.70A.040 must have adopted a
comprehensive plan in conformance with the requirements of chapter 36.70A RCW,after it is required that the
comprehensive plan be adopted,and must have adopted development regulations in
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conformance with the requirements of chapter 36.70A RCW,after it is required that development regulations be
adopted.
(2)The board shall develop a priority process for public works projects as provided in this section. The intent of '
the priority process is to maximize the value of public works projects accomplished with assistance under this chapter.
The board shall attempt to assure a geographical balance in assigning priorities to projects. The board shall consider at
least the following factors in assigning a priority to a project:
(a)Whether,the local government receiving assistance has experienced severe fiscal distress resulting from natural ,
disaster or emergency public works needs:
(b)Whether the project is critical in nature and would affect the health and safety of a great number of citizens; '
(c)The cost of the project compared to the size of the local government and amount of loan money available;
(d)The number of communities served by or funding the project;
(e)Whether the project is located in an area of high unemployment,compared to the average state unemployment,
(f)Whether the project is the acquisition,expansion,improvement,or renovation by a local government of a public
water system that is in violation of health and safety standards,including the cost of extending existing service to such a
system; ,
(g)The relative benefit of the project to the community,considering the present level of economic activity in the
community and the existing local capacity to increase local economic activity in communities that have low economic
growth; and ,
(h)Other criteria that the board considers advisable.
(3)Existing debt or financial obligations of local governments shall not be refinanced under this chapter. Each
local government applicant shall provide documentation of attempts to secure additional local or other sources of
funding for each public works project for which financial assistance is sought under this chapter.
(4)Before November 1 of each year,the board shall develop and submit to the chairs of the ways and means
committees of the senate and house of representatives a description of the emergency loans made under RCW
43.155.065 during the preceding fiscal year and a prioritized list of projects which are recommended for funding by the
legislature,including one copy to the staff of each of the committees. The list shall include,but not be limited to,a
description of each project and recommended financing,the terms and conditions of the loan or financial guarantee, the '
local government jurisdiction and unemployment rate,demonstration of the jurisdiction's critical need for the project
and documentation of local funds being used to finance the public works project. The list shall also include measures of
fiscal capacity for each jurisdiction recommended for financial assistance,compared to authorized limits and state
averages, including local government sales taxes; real estate excise taxes; property taxes; and charges for or taxes on
sewerage,water,garbage,and other utilities.
(5)The board shall not sign contracts or otherwise financially obligate funds from the public works assistance
account before the legislature has appropriated funds for a specific list of public works projects. The legislature may
remove projects from the list recommended by the board. The legislature shall not change the order of the priorities
recommended for funding by the board.
(6)Subsections(4) and(5) of this section do not apply to loans made for emergency public works projects under
RCW 43.155.065. [1991 sp.s. c 32§23; 1990 1st ex.s. c 17§82; 1990 c 133§6; 1988 c 93§3; 1987 c 505§40; 1985 c 446§
(7)(a) Loans made for the purpose of capital facilities plans shall be exempted from subsections(4)and(5)of this
section. In no case shall the total amount of funds utilized for capital facilities plans and emergency loans exceed the
limitation in RCW 43.155.065.
(b)For the purposes of this section"capital facilities plan"means those plans required by the growth management
act,chapter 36.70A RCW,and plans required by the public works board for local governments not subject to the
growth management act. [1993 c 39§ 1; 1991 sp.s.c 32§23; 1990 1st ex.s. c 17§82; 1990 c 133§6; 1988 c 93 §3; 1987 c
505§40; 1985 c 446§ 12.]
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Effective date--1993 c 39: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace,health,or safety,or support of the state
government and its existing public institutions,and shall take effect July 1,1993." [1993 c 39§2.]
Section headings not law-1991 sp.s.c 32:See RCW 36.70A.902.
Intent--1990 1st ex.s.c 17:See note following RCW 43.210.010.
' Severabi lit y--Part,section headings not law--1990 1st ex.s.c 17:See RCW 36.70A.900 and 36.70A.901.
Findings--Severability--1990 c 133:See notes following RCW 36.94.140.
RCW 43.155.080 Records and audits. The board shall keep proper records of accounts and shall be subject to
audit by the state auditor. (1987 c 505§41; 1985 c 446§ 13.]
' RCW 43.155.090 Loan agreements. Loans from the public works assistance account under this chapter shall be
made by loan agreement under chapter 39.69 RCW. (1987 c 19§6.]
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