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CITY OF RENTON
AGENDA - Committee of the Whole Meeting
4:45 PM - Monday, October 14, 2024
7th Floor Council Chambers/Videoconference
1. 2025/2026 BIENNIUM BUDGET, DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS
a) Presentation
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2025-2026
Preliminary Budget
Department Presentations
Committee of the Whole
October 14, 2024
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25-26 Biennium Council Workshops
October 7:
Committee of the Whole
•Mayor delivers budget
message
•Proposed budget presented to
council
October 14:
Committee of the Whole
•Department presentations
➢Public works, Parks & Recreation, Police
•Council deliberation
October 14:
Regular Council Meeting
•Public Hearing #2: Revenue
sources & proposed budget as
required by RCW 35A.34
October 21:
Committee of the Whole
•Department presentations
•Council deliberation
October 21:
Regular Council Meeting
•Public Hearing #3
October 28:
Committee of the Whole
•Department presentations (if
needed)
•Council deliberation/consider
draft committee report
November 4:
Regular Council Meeting
•Adopt committee report
•1st reading of budget-related
legislation
November 18:
Regular Council Meeting
•2nd reading and enactment of
all budget-related legislation
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Public Works
2025-2026 Budget
See Department Details Starting on Page 3-83 of the
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Mission Statement
Mission Statement
The public works department manages and maintains the City of Renton’s utility,
transportation systems, and municipal facilities in a skillful, professional, and caring
manner to improve the lives of our residents and business customers.
Core Services
The department is responsible for developing, constructing, and maintaining streets,
sidewalks, water and wastewater systems, surface water management, the airport, and
public building infrastructure.Oversees recycling and refuse collection, as well as the
procurement and maintenance of the city's vehicle fleet.
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Public Works
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Statistics
Airport –What we maintain
Area (in acres)170
Runway Length (in feet)5,382
Total Based Aircraft (including 7 based
jets)
269
Total takeoff and landings 119,984
Number of Boeing 737 Commercial
Aircraft Operations
362
Commercial (large leases)17
City tie-downs 22
City hangars 31
Total number of leases 70
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Statistics
Transportation –Maintaining our Transportation Assets
Traffic Signals 144
Streetlights 5,624
Flashing School Beacons 93
Radar Speed Feedback Signs 56
Crosswalk Flashers 38
Traffic Street Signs 20,442
Channelization Lines (centerline,
crosswalk, edge, stop)
1.8M linear feet/345 miles
Thermoplastic Paint Arrows 3,781
Traffic Surveillance Cameras 35
Vehicle Radios 1,729
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Statistics
Streets –What we maintain
Street Center Lines Miles 318
Lane Miles 753
Lane Miles of Pavement
Markings
450
Alley Miles 8
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Statistics
•Pavement Condition Ratings will be updated
in 2025
•Current Citywide Pavement Condition Rating
is 73
•2020 Pavement Condition Index by Planning Area
•Comparison of pavement condition inventory of city-maintained streets
•Total centerline miles = 319
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Statistics
Solid Waste 2021 2022*2023 2024**
Customer Count***26,127 26,258 26,385 26,336
Service Area (square miles)25.23 25.23 25.23 25.23
Garbage Tons Collected 43,575 45,240 45,699 45,093
Recycle Tons Collected 13,702 13,808 13,312 12,937
Organics Tons Collected 15,444 14,587 13,936 14,702
*status updated from earlier projections used in the proposed 23/24 COR Budget presentation
**projected tons collected
***customer count based on August each year
Note: All tonnage date provided by Republic Services
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Statistics
Utilities - What we inspect, maintain and operate
Statistic Water Wastewater Surface Water
Number of
Customer Accounts
18,533 19,174 24,761
Service area
(square miles)
17 18.8 (inside city)
3.3 (outside city)
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2023 Total Water
Sales (gallons)
2,754,296,000
Infrastructure 318 miles of pipe
9 wells, 1 spring
10 reservoirs and
elevated tanks
2 treatment facilities
18 pump stations
38 pumps
50 PRV stations
3,893 hydrants
12,345 valves
5,020 backflow test
reports
235 miles of pipe
20 lift stations
5.13 miles of force
main
6,300 maintenance
access structures
294 miles of pipe
479 facilities
17,690 catch basins &
maintenance access structures
3 pump stations
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Statistics Facilities - What we maintain
Total Square Footage
Maintained by Facilities 878,110 sq. ft.
Contracted Services: 200-Mill
and Landing Parking Garage 237,057 sq. ft
In-House Maintenance 641,053 sq. ft.
Average Area Per Technician,
Per Day: 91,579 sq. ft.
Security Systems
346 cameras, 30 panic buttons,
19 fire alarm systems, and 172
badge readers
Restroom fixtures cleaned
daily
197 sinks, 226 toilets, and 73
urinals
Completed work orders
2023: 5,976 work orders
2024: 992
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PW Administration
Accomplishments
for 2023-2024
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Accomplishments
for 2023-2024
Airport
•Completed Airport Office Relocation
•Added Hangar and Tie-down Rates to Fee
Schedule
•Repainted taxiway alpha and bravo and
boundary line on bravo
•Awarded a $1.6M grant to design the taxiway
alpha rehabilitation project
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Accomplishments for 2023-2024
Maintenance Acquired a used concrete truck
Maintained a pavement condition index (PCI) rating of 73
•2023: 2,892 tons of asphalt
•2024-present: 2,134.86 tons of asphalt
Repaired and cleaned city rights-of-way
Provided high-quality water
Ensured security and quality of water distribution system
Complied with regulatory requirements
Maintained water, wastewater and surface water infrastructure
Created a replacement and repair plan for existing infrastructure
Ensured smooth operations of our vehicles and equipment
Maintained a fleet replacement plan
•27 vehicles purchased and received in 2023
•17 vehicles purchased and received in 2024
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Accomplishments for
2023-2024
Sustainability & Solid waste
•Commercial Organics & Recycling Waste
Prevention Program
•Special Recycling Events
•Shift Green Oil & Oil Filter Recycling
•Electric Vehicle Implementation Plan
•Water Quality Reporting
•Natural Yard Care & Water Conservation
•Envision
•Litter Prevention
•First Halloween Costume Swap in collaboration
with Community and Economic Department
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Accomplishments for
2023-2024
Transportation
Lake Washington Blvd N Speed Cushions
•Total Construction cost: $131,143.61
Park Ave North Extension
•Total Project Costs: $11.2M
Transportation Benefit District (TBD)
•$2.0M annually for new sidewalk infrastructure
•$1.5M for pavement maintenance
Rainier Ave South Corridor Improvements – Phase 4 Project
•Anticipated to finish in Winter of 2025
Developed a Comprehensive Walkway Plan
Developed a 10-year Pavement Preservation Plan
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Accomplishments for 2023-2024 Utility Systems
Plans, Programs and Regulatory Requirements:
•Awarded "Envision Verified"rating for the NE 16th St and
Jefferson Ave NE Green Stormwater Infrastructure project
•Launched the Source Control Inspection program
•Developed a Stormwater Management Action Plan for the
Johns Creek basin
•Updated the Water System Risk and Resilience Assessment
and Emergency Response Plan
•Publication of annual Water Quality Report
•Completed testing for PFAS in drinking water
•Completed Lead Service Line Inspection and Reporting
required by EPA
•Maintained the highest-level of compliance with the
Department of Health Water System Operating Permit
requirements
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Accomplishments for 2023-2024 Utility
Systems Projects:
•Monroe Avenue NE Infiltration Facility ($21.5 Million, grant funded $13.23 Million)
•2014- 2024 Stormwater Pond Fencing Program (2023-2024 costs $117,468)
•Thunder Hills Sewer Interceptor Rehabilitation ($3,131,449)
•Sunset Gardens Offsite Water System Improvement ($933,170)
•Maplewood Water Treatment Plant Filter Media Replacement ($643,942)
•Burnett Avenue S Sidewalk & Utilities Replacement ($1,002,536)
•Aberdeen Ave NE and S 26th St Storm Pipe Replacement and Rehabilitation ($383,000)
•Sanitary Sewer Lift Station and Force Main Improvement Projects Phase 2 and Phase 3,12 lift stations
upgraded,($1,403,529)
•West Hill Booster Pump Station Improvement and Standby Emergency Power,50% completion,
($3,371,703)
•Rainier Avenue South Phase 4 - Water System and Sewer System Improvements,60%
completion,($628,325)
•Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project Phase 1,construction started, ($210,267)
•Windsor Hills Utility Improvements Project,construction started, ($394,627)
•Burnett Ave S and Williams Ave S Storm System Improvement,construction started, ($262,000)
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Accomplishments
2023-2024 CIP and Grant Funding expenditures
Section 2023-2024
Total Expenditures
Grant Funded
(Percent)
Water Utility $7,803,666 23%
Wastewater Utility $6,051,925 4%
Surface Water Utility $20,492,322 36%
Total CIP Expenditures $34,347,913
Grant Funded $9,369,156 27%
As of September 30, 2024
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Accomplishments
for 2023-2024
Family First Community Center $14,967,326.63 (contracted amount)
•A welcoming and inclusive environment where individuals and
families of all background can access services and program that
support their physical, emotional, and social well-being. Project was
spearheaded by the City of Renton and Doug Baldwin Jr.
Energy Service Companies (ESCO) Phase 3 Project $2,022,666
•Focused on executing strategic infrastructure enhancements at the
City of Renton Community Center and Public Works Building
Implementation of 14 On-Call Contracts for Emergency Repair Services
•Emergency repair services using the Department of Enterprise
Services (DES) Master Contracts and Municipal Research and Services
Center (MRSC) Roster.
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Public
Works
Preliminary
Budget Proposal
Additions:
•Add an asset management program - $390K
•Increase training budget - $65k per year
•Add professional services for restroom cleaning at city parks -
$500K per year
2023 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
(in millions)Adopted Actual Adopted Estimate Proposed Proposed
Operating Budget
Summary $107.5 $106.7 $111.6 $123.3 $118.8 $122.9
Position Summary 203.5 203.5 203.5 204.5 207.5 209.5
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Public
Works
Preliminary
Budget Proposal
•Position Changes:
•2 Asset Management positions – $375K per year
•Water quality/treatment plant operator - $160K per year
•Wastewater/surface water maintenance supervisor -
$200K per year
•Civil engineer III in 2026 - $200K in 2nd year
•Increase Transportation ITS part-time secretary I to full
time - $45K per year
•2 facilities technicians
•One added in 2025 by using open maintenance
custodian - $95K per year
•One in 2026 - $165K in 2nd year
•Convert existing lead maintenance custodian to custodial
supervisor - $30K per year
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Transportation
Capital
Requests
2025-2026
•$2.0M annually (TBD funded)
Walkway Program
•$1.5M annually (TBD funded)
Pavement Preservation Program
•$250,000 annually
ITS Program (fund 305 funded)
•$120,000 annually
Traffic Signal Preservation Program
•$50,000 annually
Project Development and Pre-design Program
•$81,000 annually
Arterial Circulation Program
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2023-2024 Grants Received $49M
•$750,000 from the State Transportation Budget in 2023. Work is being led by WSDOT with
coordination from City staff
Grady Way & Rainier Ave Intersection Improvements,
TIP #24-27
•$2,975,154 state Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) grant SW 43rd Street Improvements, TIP #24-03
•$790,000 from Sound Transit through the Stride Programs station access allowance Lake Washington Blvd HAWK Signal, TIP #24-08.4
•$2,500,000 federal Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Sunset Trail, TIP #24-17.1
•$3,196,076 federal Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Rainier Ave Corridor Improvements Phase 5, TIP #24-19
•$110,000 from Sound Transit through the Stride Programs station access allowanceSW 7th Street Corridor Safety Improvements, TIP #24-23
•$400,000 federal grant through PSRC via the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) ProgramCitywide Vision Zero Safety Action Plan, TIP #24-32.1
•$22,850,000 from Sound Transit NE 44th Street/I-405 Park and Ride, TIP #24-50
•$7,950,000 - EcologyMonroe Ave NE Infiltration Facility
• $2,975,000 -EcologySE 172nd St Green Stormwater Infrastructure Project
•$206,550 - EcologySpringbrook Terrace Water Quality Retrofit
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2023-2024 Grants Received $49M
•$927,000 – Ecology, $194,950 – King County Flood Control District (KCFCD) 2023 Opportunity FundBurnett Ave S and Williams Ave S Water Quality Retrofit
Project
•$250,000 – KCFCD, $297,500 - EcologyLind Ave SW Storm System Improvement Project
•$150,000 – KCFCD via WRIA 9 Watershed Ecosystem ForumSpringbrook Creek Restoration Action Plan
•$1,472,037 – Department of Commerce Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program (CHIP)Sunset Gardens Offsite Water System Improvement
Project Grant
•$490,000 – Department of Commerce Direct Appropriation Capital Projects ProgramBurnett Avenue S Sidewalk and Utility Replacement
Project
•$195,853 – KCFCD 2024 Opportunity Fund.Panther Creek Culvert at Talbot Road Slip-Lining Project
•$205,000Ecology NPDES Permit Compliance Capacity Grant
•$79,680 Early Implementation Climate Planning Grant
•$74,000 WA Electric Vehicle Charging Program Grant (EVCPG)WA State Dept of Commerce
•$15,000 Direct Pay Incentive for Electric Vehicle Purchase Federal Internal Revenue Service
•$157,700 Renton Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG)US Department of Energy
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2025-2026
Grants Received
$5.5M
•FAA Taxiway Alpha Design Grant $1,660,999Airport Improvement
Grant
•Siting study for new Air Traffic Control Tower:
$600,000
Bipartisan
Infrastructure Law
Grant
•Rebate (Match for EVCPG) $16,000Puget Sound Energy
•Community Development Block Grant (CDBG):
$403,000
•Covid Relief Fund: $483,000
Senior Center
Facility Improvement
Project
•Department of Commerce Grant: $267,676
Energy Service
Companies (ESCO)
Phase 4 Project
•King County Park Grant $1,004,000
Henry Moses
Aquatic Center
Renovation Project
•Small Business Association Grant $1.5M
Pavilion Conversion –
Renton Market
Project
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PW Administration
Goals for 2025-2026
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Airport
Mission Statement
To operate the City of Renton’s municipal airport in a
sustainable, innovative, safe, and fiscally responsible
manner in support of general, business, and
manufacturing aviation users. To administer leases, fees,
and user charges, and implement capital improvement
programs to maintain and improve infrastructure in
accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) polices and procedures.
Budget 2025 2026
Operations $2,737,523 $2,826,855
Capital $2,412,000 $1,588,000
Revenues $4,903,287 $4,903,287
Staff 10.5 10.5
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Capital Funding for
2025-2026
•Secure siting study grant for new control tower
$600,000
•FAA Taxiway Alpha Construction Phase 1 and
Phase 2 $17M
•Runway Fog Seal & Restripe Grant $1.5M
•Windsock Tie-down & 243 Apron Repave
Construction $1.5M
•Security Upgrade Project Construction $1.7M
•Seaplane Base Dredging Construction $3M
•Seaplane Base Dock and Ramp Construction $3M
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Maintenance Services
Mission
Provide high-quality customer service to our citizens by
maintaining and improving our city’s infrastructure. Support
the operating sections of the public works maintenance
division by advocating for the availability of adequate
resources and equipment. Work closely as a team by
planning, budgeting, goal setting, training, and managing
to provide the best services possible to our customers.
Provide purchasing and inventory support. Establish
effective liaison and project coordination with our
engineering departments, and perform administrative,
customer service contact, and record systems management
to insure efficient use of taxpayer funds.
Budget 2025 2026
Operations $48,900,940 $49,267,081
Capital $3,243,923 $3,755,923
Staff 95.75 95.75
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Goals for 2025-2026
•Street Maintenance
•Keep the City of Renton’s rights-of-ways well maintained and litter free.
•Use new concrete truck to more effectively perform street and sidewalk repairs.
•Perform routine preventative maintenance and yearly asphalt repairs in alignment
with pavement maintenance program.
•Acquire additional specialty equipment to increase cleaning and maintaining the
City of Renton’s rights-of-ways.
•Water Maintenance
•Minimize water loss from systems defects and implement strategies to
reduce water loss caused by future leaks, systems malfunctions,and other
operation issues.
•Wastewater and Surface Water Maintenance
•Comply with an attempt to exceed annual inspection and maintenance requests of
the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit.
•Fleet Maintenance
•Begin integration of electric vehicle into the city’s fleet.
•Continue to provide vehicles and equipment for city’s operations.
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Sustainability & Solid Waste
Budget 2025 2026
Operations $1,040,795 $1,062,755
Mission Statement
Provide leadership, planning,
resources, and programs that enable
the department to advance zero waste,
prevent pollution, reduce carbon
emission, and conserve natural
resources in a manner that is
responsive to the needs of customers
and the community, delivers value, and
is consistent with the city’s business
plan.
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Goals for 2023-2024
Grant Funding Implementation of city’s EV charging infrastructure
Solid Waste Utility Zero Waste
Plan
Adopt the Solid Waste Utility’s Zero Waste Plan, which provides a
roadmap and specific strategies to reduce waste
Solid Waste Collection Contract
Procurement
Lead and manage the procurement process for a new solid waste
collection contract in preparation for the city’s transition to improved
solid waste collection services in April 2027
COMMERCIAL WASTE
PREVENTION
Continue to provide waste prevention and recycling technical
support to Renton businesses to improve the overall quality of
materials composted and recycled and reduce the amount of solid
waste landfilled
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND
CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT
IMPLEMENTATION
Lead the transition of Public Works & Parks Maintenance two-stroke
landscape equipment from gas-powered to battery-electric to reduce
noise pollution and GHG emissions and improve air quality and
worker health and safety
ELECTRIFICATION INVESTMENT
STRATEGIC MASTER PLAN
Initiate phase one of a strategic electrification investment master plan
that provides technical and feasibility analyses for site specific fleet
and public EV charging infrastructure, solar and other sustainable
systems
GREEN TEAM Partner with Community and Economic Development to initiate and
support a City of Renton Green Team that activates and promotes the
implementation of Renton’s Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 and raises
awareness of sustainable practices to stimulate ideas and actions for
environmental and system improvements.
CITY ADVOCACY Represent the city’s interests through participation in regional forums
such as K4C, the Metropolitan Solid Waste Advisory Committee
(MSWAC), the RE+ task force, and other opportunities that arise.
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Transportation
Mission Statement
To plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain the
city’s transportation system to assure the health,
safety, and mobility of the public in a skillful and
professional manner. The division aggressively
pursues mobility improvements that benefit the City
of Renton, and the region, consistent with the city’s
business plan goals.
Budget 2025 2026
Operations $8,354,475 $8,651,804
Capital $6,876,000 $6,209,000
Staff 32.25 32.25
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Transportation
Capital Funding
•Increase funding for capital improvement projects for
Transportation by $13.1 million over the biennium. Projects
include:
•Arterial Circulation program
•Comprehensive Vision Zero safety action plan*
•Bridge Inspections and repair*
•Oakesdale Ave SW*
•Rainier Ave*
•Roadway Safety & Guardrail Program*
•Street overlay and sidewalk program
•Sunset Trail
•Traffic Calming Program*
•Traffic Safety Program*
•Traffic Signal Preservation
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Projects for
2025-2026
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Projects for 2025-2026
Traffic Safety Program
•Improves pedestrian crossing safety at marked crosswalks
•Proposed multiple small-scale RRFB projects located near
Honey Dew Elementary, and Hazen High School
•Capital Funding Requests: $500,000 (2025), $500,000 (2026)
Traffic Calming Program
•Reduces speeding and improves traffic safety on
neighborhood local and collector streets
•Proposed speed cushions on NE 12th St, between Olympia
Ave NE and Union Ave NE for 2025, and on SW 5th Pl,
between SW 5th Ct and Hardie Ave SW for 2026
•Capital Funding Request: $335,000 (2025), $335,000 (2026)
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Projects for 2025-2026
Roadway Safety & Guardrail Program
•Prevents roadway departure/object crashes
•Potential project locations currently being reviewed
•Capital Funding Request: $50,000 (2025), $50,000 (2026)
Oakesdale Ave SW Pavement Preservation
Project will resurface Oakesdale Ave SW 34th St to SW 16th, install bike
lanes, update channelization, and upgrade intersection ramps to current
ADA standards.
•Design Just Underway
•Construction for Late 2025
•Capital Funding Request: $1,500,000
Current 5-Lane Arterial
Boeing CEC
Alaska
Airlines
Seattle
Sounders Kaiser Permanente Federal Reserve Bank
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Project for 2025-2026
Rainier Ave S Corridor Phase 5 Project
•Improves excess roadway capacity, lack of
bicycle facilities, and substandard sidewalks
•Transition the number of lanes from 5 lanes at
NW 3rd Place to 3 lanes at the northern city limits
+ complete extension of the Lake Washington
Loop Trail
•Capital Funding Request: $499,000 (2025)AG
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Project for 2025-2026
Vision Zero Safety Action Plan
•Initiate the City’s first comprehensive Vision Zero
safety action plan
•Partnership with Puget Sound Regional Council
for $400,000 in grant funds, city will match with
$100,000
•Establishes a working group task force
comprised of city officials, enforcement, and
community members
•Completion of plan qualifies City for additional
federal and state funds for strategic projects
and programming
•Compete plan by Spring 2026
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Projects Under Construction in 2025
Rainier Ave Corridor Improvements – Phase 4
7th Street Corridor Improvement
SW 43rd St Improvements
Oakesdale Ave SW Preservation Project
South 116th Sidewalk Project
Street Overlay (pavement preservation)
Maplewood Sidewalk Rehabilitation
Houser Way Bridge – Seismic Retrofit and Painting
Williams Ave Bridge – Seismic Retrofit and Painting
Sunset Trail along Sunset
NE 44th Park and Ride
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Mission Statement:
Dedicated to performing the planning, engineering,
capital construction, regulatory compliance programs
and asset management functions for the city’s water,
wastewater, and surface water utilities, in a
sustainable manner that ensures public health and
safety, superior customer service, meets all regulatory
requirements, protects environmental resources, is
financially sound, and supports the city’s business
plan.
Budget 2025 2026
Operations $44,636,970 $46,242,268
Capital $9,616,000 $10,384,000
Staff 26 27
Utility Systems Division
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Water Utility CIP Budget, Fund 425
Project Name 2025 Budget
Request
2026 Budget
Request
Total 2025-2026 Budget
Request
Emergency Power to Water Facilities $ 300 $ 300 $ 600
Emergency Response Projects $ 100 $ 100 $ 200
Highlands Water Main Improvements $ 233 $ 200 $ 433
Minor (small) Water Capital
Improvement Projects
$ 200 $ 200 $ 400
Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV)
Replacement
$ 300 $ 300 $ 600
Reservoir Recoating and Seismic
Upgrade
$ 200 $ 200 $ 400
Telemetry Improvements $ 100 $ 100 $ 200
Water Main Oversizing $ 100 $ 100 $ 200
Water Main Replacement $ 1,500 $ 1,500 $ 3,000
Water Pump Station Rehabilitation $ 700 $ 500 $ 1,200
Water System Security $ 50 $ 50 $ 100
WSDOT I-405 Water Relocations $ 113 $ - $ 113
TOTAL BUDGET $ 3,896 $ 3,550 $ 7,446
Rounded to nearest $1K
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Water Utility
CIP Map
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Highland 435-Zone Reservoir
•Objective
•Replace existing reservoir that is seismically vulnerable,
leaks, and to increase storage for future growth.
•Scope/Schedule
•Construct the transmission mains from Edmonds Ave NE to
Queen Ave NE in 2025-2026. Estimated Cost: $8,000,000
•Construct 6.2 MG reservoir in 2027-2028.
•Budget
•2023 – 2024 budget: $20.637 Million
•Total Estimated Project cost: $26.5 Million
•Request for approval of additional funding to be submitted
to Council before construction of new reservoir in the
2027-2028 budget cycle.
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Wastewater Utility CIP Budget, Fund 426
Project Name 2025 Budget
Request
2026 Budget
Request
Total 2025-2026
Budget Request
Force Main Rehab-Replacement $ 500 $ 500 $ 1,000
Kennydale Lakeline Sewer Upgrade $ 5,138 * $ - $ 638
Lift Station Rehabilitation $ 500 $ 500 $ 1,000
Miscellaneous/Emergency Projects $ 200 $ 200 $ 400
Sanitary Sewer Rehab-Replacement $ 2,000 $ 2,000 $ 4,000
Septic To Sewer Program **$ 500 $ 500 $ 1,000
TOTAL BUDGET $ 4,338 $ 3,700 $ 8,038
Rounded to nearest $1K
*Anticipated grant funding of $4.5 million, not
included in the total budget
**New program for 2025-2026
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Kennydale Lakeline
Sewer Upgrade
•Objective
•Replace the lakeline and install individual grinder pumps for 57 homes
and Kennydale Beach Park. Decommission the existing 50-year-old
lakeline.
•Pursue grants through Community Project Funding and
Congressionally Directed Spending programs.
•Scope/Schedule
•$12.6 million total project cost including design and construction
estimated at $9.1 million.
•Final design is expected to be completed in 2025 with the construction
contract awarded in late 2025.
•New Funding Request
•2025 budget: $638,000, $4.5 Million (anticipated grant funding)
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Septic to Sewer Program
•Objective
•Assist and encourage property owners with existing septic
systems in the City of Renton wastewater service area to
connect to the public sewer system.
•Reduce health risks and improve water quality by transitioning
from septic systems to a reliable public sewer system.
•Allows homeowners to avoid costly septic system repairs.
•Facilitates additional development on lots in line with zoning
and growth management requirements, increases housing
availability, and stimulates economic growth in the city.
•Staff will return to City Council with recommended funding
options and incentive programs in 2025.
•New Funding Request
•2025 budget: $500,000
•2026 budget: $500,000
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Surface Water Utility CIP Budget, Fund 427
Project Name 2025 Budget
Request
2026 Budget
Request
Total 2025-2026 Budget
Request
Big Soos Creek at 116th Ave SE Improvement
Project **
$ - $ 500 $ 500
Cedar River Gravel Removal (Maintenance
Dredge) Project
$ - $ 500 *
Copper Ridge Storm System Improvement **$ - $ 400 $ 400
East Valley Road Storm System
Improvements
$ 102 $ 104 $ 206
Sedimentation Facility Cleaning $ - $ 150 $ 150
Small Scale Stormwater Projects $ 600 $ 400 $ 1,000
Stevens Ave NW to Lind Ave NW Storm
System **
$ 350 $ 500 $ 850
SW 23rd Street Drainage and Fish Passage
Improvements
$ 250 $ 500 $ 750
Talbot Hill Area Mosquito Abatement
Program
$ 80 $ 80 $ 160
Taylor Ave Phase 2 Drainage Improvement **$ - $ 500 $ 500
TOTAL BUDGET $ 1,382 $ 3,134 $ 4,516
Rounded to nearest $1K
* Anticipated grant funding, not included in
the total budget
** New projects for 2025-2026
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Copper Ridge Storm
System
Improvement
•Objective
•Replace sections of 50-years old corrugated metal
pipes extending from Davis Avenue S on the north
side of the Copper Ridge development.
•Reduce flood and landslide risk due to pipe failure.
•Scope/Schedule
•A design contract is anticipated to be executed in
2026 with construction anticipated in 2028.
•New Funding Request
•2025 budget: $0
•2026 budget: $400,000
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Facilities
Mission Statement
Maintaining and enhancing the infrastructure
of our community through effective
management, maintenance, and development
of municipal buildings and facilities. We strive
to provide safe, functional, and efficient
environments that support the diverse needs
of our residents, employees, and visitors. Our
team is committed to sustainability, innovation,
and excellence in service delivery, ensuring
that our facilities contribute to the overall well-
being and vibrancy of our city.
Budget 2025 2026
Operations $8,698,087 $9,067,320
Capital $3,550,000 $4
Staff 35.5 36.5
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Funding
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Projects for 2025-2026
Senior Center Facility Improvement Project
HVAC System Replacement, Roof Rehabilitation and Building Envelope Refurbishment.
Energy Service Companies (ESCO) Phase 4 Project
Exterior Lighting Retrofit & City Hall HVAC Control Optimization.
City Hall Customer Service Counter Project
Relocation & Reconfiguration, Security upgrades, Centralized Customer Service Hub and Future Space
Planning.
Henry Moses Aquatic Center Renovation Project
Activity Pool Renovations, Splash Pad Removal and Area Reconfiguration, Concessions & Office Upgrades
and locker room enhancements.
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Renton Historical Museum – 6,000 sf
Hazardous material abatement and comprehensive
renovation of the Renton Historical Museum to ensure safety
and modernize the facility.
Pavilion Conversion – Renton Market Project
Convert existing Renton Pavilion into a dynamic, enclosed
market featuring vendor stalls and anchor tenant spaces.
200 Mill Building Compliance and Modernization Project
Multi-phased initiative designed to ensure full compliance
with the Washington Clean Air Act while enhancing the
building’s operational efficiency and sustainability.
City Hall Structural Repairs Project
Critical infrastructure initiative aimed at addressing
unexpected deterioration in the roof structure and surface
parking lots of Renton City Hall
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Public Works Shops Improvements Project
Address critical infrastructure deficiencies within the Public Works facilities, focusing on
major repairs and upgrades to the restrooms and shower areas.
Carco Theater Building Repairs and Upgrades Project
Preserving and modernizing the 11,095 sf, 300 seat theater. Repairing the exterior
masonry to prevent further water intrusion and freeze-thaw damage. Verifying the
adequacy of past seismic repairs and upgrading the HVAC system.
Boathouse Improvements Project
Upgrades to enhance the safety, security, and operation efficiency.
Renton Community Center Upgrades and Repairs
Upgrades to the security system, repairs to interior and exterior surfaces, and
replacement of high-traffic flooring to maintain the facilities functionality and appeal.
Highlands Neighborhood Center Gym Floor Replacement
Replace the existing gym floor with a new, high-quality surface that meets modern safety
and performance standards, supporting the diverse recreational needs of the
community.
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Proposed
2025-2026
Utility
Rates
Average
monthly
single-
family bill
2023 2024 2025 2026
Water $37.56 $37.56 $38.31 $38.31
(average = 5/8" meter and 650 cf usage)Increase $0 0 $0.75 0
Increase %0 0 2% 0%
Wastewater $32.69 $33.67 $33.67 $34.34
Increase $$0.95 $0.98 0 $0.67
Increase %3%3%0 2%
King County Rate Stabilization Fee 0 0 0 0
Surface Water $16.39 $17.05 $17.64 $18.25
Increase $$0.63 $0.66 $0.60 $0.62
Increase %4%4%3.5%3.5%
TOTAL $86.64 $88.28 $89.62 $90.91
Increase $$1.58 $1.64 $1.35 $1.29
Increase %1.86%1.89%1.53%1.44%
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Proposed
System
Development
Charges
Fees for a typical new single-family home
connection
2023-2024 2025-2026
Water $4,850 $5,025
Increase $$350 $175
Increase %7.78%3.6%
Wastewater $3,650 $4,025
Increase $$150 $375
Increase %4.29%10.3%
Surface Water $2,300 $2,350
Increase $$200 $50
Increase %9.52%2.2%
Total $10,800 $11,400
Total Increase Increase $$700 $600
Total Percentage Increase Increase %6.93%5.6%
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Utility Rates
vs. Inflation
2015-2024
Historical Rate Increases Historical Inflation Rate (CPI-
U)*
Year Water Wastewater Surface Water June-to-June
2015 0%0%4%1.6%
2016 0%0%4%1.8%
2017 0%4%4%3.0%
2018 0%4%4%3.3%
2019 0%0%0%2.3%
2020 2%2%2%0.9%
2021 2%2%2%5.5%
2022 2%2%2%10.1%
2023 0%3%4%4.6%
2024 0%3%4%3.8%
Totals 6%20%30%37%
10-year Average 0.6%2.0%3.0%3.7%
* S E A T T L E -T A C O M A -B E L L E V U E W A
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Monthly
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Rates &changes
Solid Waste/Recycling/Composting
Customer
Class 2025 2026
Single-Family 6.0%6.0%
Commercial
&Multifamily 3.9%3.9%
Roll-off 2.3%2.3%
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Single Family Residential Commercial and Multifamily Commercial Roll Off TOTAL
2023 7.75%6.90%5.70%7.20%
2024 7.75%6.80%5.00%7.10%
Proposed 2025 6.00%3.90%2.30%4.70%
Proposed 2026 6.00%3.90%2.30%4.70%
0.00%
1.00%
2.00%
3.00%
4.00%
5.00%
6.00%
7.00%
8.00%
9.00%
Solid Waste Rates
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Parks and
Recreation
2025-2026 Budget
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Parks and Recreation
Preliminary Departmental Budget Proposal
Position changes:
o Reclassify 3 parks Maintenance positions added
for encampment clean up - $20K per year
o Add a Capital Project Manager - $180K per year
o Remove vacant Parks, Planning & Natural
Resources Director reallocating salary savings and
utilize existing budget for the following new
positions
▪Recreation Supervisor
▪Associate Planner
2023 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
(in millions)Adopted Actual Adopted Estimate Proposed Proposed
Operating
Budget
Summary $21.6 $22.3 $22.1 $25.2 $24.5 $25.2
Position
Summary 83.5 84.5 82.5 83.5 85.5 85.5
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Preliminary Budget Proposed – CIP Projects
Proposed
Capital
Improvement
Projects (CIP)
Increase funding for Capital Improvement Projects
(CIP) by $7.6M over the biennium.
Projects include:
•Cedar River Trail Flood Repairs
•Earlington Park renovations
•Edlund-Carr Park development
•Liberty Park improvements
•NE Renton Park (May Creek Park)
•SW Renton Park (Cleveland Richardson)
•Springbrook Boardwalk
•World Cup Legacy Square
•Cedar River park Expansion
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Preliminary Budget Proposal –
Golf Course
•Increase golf course fees by 14% offset by an
increase in inflation, cost for services and
supplies.
2023 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
(in
millions)Adopted Actual Adopted Estimate Proposed Proposed
Operating
Budget
Summary $2.9 $3.9 $3.2 $3.7 $4.7 $4.9
Position
Summary 12 12 12 12 12 12
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Parks and
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Department
Realignment &
Delivery Model
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Departmental
Realignment
and Priorities
•2025/2026 Proposed Re-structure
Purpose is to align with the department with the City’s
Business Plan and the National Recreational and Park
Association’s “Three Pillars”:
•Conservation
•Equity
•Health & Wellness
Department Vision: To foster a vibrant, inclusive, and
sustainable community through the enhancement of
Renton's parks and recreational services, promoting health,
equity, and environmental stewardship.
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Health &
Human
Services
The Health & Human Services Division actively engages service providers
and community organizations to improve service systems that promote
safety, health, and security. Its five roles in community partnerships are:
Inspire: Highlight impactful programs and advocate for more funding.
Evaluate: Continuously assess community needs and agency outcomes.
Educate: Share information on community needs and available resources.
Connect: Build stakeholder networks and promote a systems approach.
Invest: Allocate public funds to address needs, focusing on prevention and
crisis stabilization.
The Health & Human Services Division distributes funds to local nonprofits
and partners with schools, businesses, and other entities to meet residents'
needs, while participating in regional human service efforts.
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System Integration Is The Direction for Health & Human Services
Government
Funding
Sources
Service
Providers
Systems
Engineers
Police
(Navigator Program)
Human Services Division
(Community Development Block Grants,
Housing Repair Program, and
46 Huma Services Contracts)
Opioid Settlement
Funds
HB 1590
Human Services
Funding
Renton Fire
Authority (FD Cares)
Additional
Coordinating Depts.
(Parks & Recreation, Public Works,
CED and our Municipal Court)
Project Be Free
Health Commons
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Preliminary Budget
Proposal – Student Health
Hub
•Expansion of Human Services:
•$3.5 million of 1590 funds spent over 26 months.
•“65-70% of respondents support using City tax
dollars to fund services that address mental &
behavioral health, food insecurity, and resource
connection. Respondents support the idea of
partnering with other agencies…to provide these
health and human services.” 2024 Budget Survey
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Preliminary Budget
Proposal – Human Services
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2025/2026
Goals
Business Operations
Pivot and host the 2025 Farmers
Market at an alternate site near
downtown.
Equity & Access*
Housing Repair program to
allocate $400 thousand grant for
heat pump installations in 20 to
25 eligible Renton households.
Health & Wellness*Partner with Police DET Unit to
activate the Cedar River Trail
Capital & Planning Overhaul Park, Recreation and
Natural Areas Plan to reflect
current community priorities.
Grants & Acquisitions*May Creek Trail, and East Rail
Operations &
Maintenance*
Complete the urban forest tree
canopy cover assessment and
leverage data to better target
tree planting efforts in low
canopy cover areas.
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2025-2026 Budget
See Department Details Starting on Page 3-54 of the
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Police Budget Overview
2023 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
(in millions)Adopted Actual Adopted Estimate Proposed Proposed
Operating
Budget Summary $49.3 $49.8 $51.3 $54.4 $54.2 $56.9
Position Summary 171 171 171 171 176 180
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Commissioned Officers
•Additional 8 commissioned full-
time employees
•4 in 2025 and 4 in 2026
•Reduced response time,
overtime costs
•Increase community & officer
safety
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Commissioned FTE
•One new non-commissioned
FTE in 2025
•Evidence Technician
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Adjustment
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and supplies
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Steps
Public Hearing #2:
14
OCT
21
OCT
Department Presentations:
CED
Executive
Legal
Finance
Human Resources
Court
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