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CITY OF RENTON
AGENDA - Utilities Committee Meeting
2:45 PM - Monday, June 16, 2025
7th Floor Council Conference Room/Videoconference
1. AGREEMENT WITH SKYWAY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT FOR THE
TEMPORARY TRANSFER OF SEWER SERVICE AREA
a) AB - 3846 Public Works Utility Systems Division recommends execution of the Agreement
on the Temporary Transfer of Sewer Service Area, with Skyway Water and Sewer District,
for the purpose of serving two properties located at 12804 and 12836 80th Ave S which
are within the city's wastewater service area but outside current city limits.
2. AMENDMENT 4 WITH WSP USA FOR THE HARDIE AVENUE SW/SW 7TH
STREET STORM SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT - PHASE 3 PROJECT
a) AB - 3848 Public Works Utility Systems Division recommends execution of Amendment
No. 4 to CAG-22-072, contractor WSP USA, Inc., in the amount of $479,256 for
engineering services related to the Hardie Ave SW - SW 7th St Storm System
Improvement Project - Phase 3.
3. EMERGING ISSUES IN UTILITIES
a) Zero Waste Plan
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AB - 3846
City Council Regular Meeting - 02 Jun 2025
SUBJECT/TITLE: Agreement with Skyway Water and Sewer District for the Temporary
Transfer of Sewer Service Area
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Refer to Utilities Committee
DEPARTMENT: Public Works Utility Systems Division
STAFF CONTACT: Ron Straka, Director
EXT.: 7239
FISCAL IMPACT SUMMARY:
The proposed action temporarily transfers the responsibility for sewer service for two properties, currently on
septic systems, from the City of Renton Wastewater Service Area to the Skyway Water and Sewer District
(SWSD) service area. Per the Agreement for Conveyance of Wastewater (CAG-06-170), the district will pay the
City's System Development Charge (SDC) for these connections upon connection. SWSD will be responsible for
collecting its Local Facilities Charge and future bi-monthly sewer service bills directly from the property
owners. There is no immediate fiscal impact related to the transfer.
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Skyway Water and Sewer District has recently installed a new sewer main in 80th Avenue S adjacent to the
City's sewer service area. This new sewer main can serve two properties located at 12804 and 12836 80th
Avenue S, which are currently within the City's wastewater service area but are on septic systems, cannot
currently be served by the City and are outside the current city limits. SWSD is ready, willing, and able to
provide service via their new main.
This action is to approve an agreement for the temporary transfer of sewer service responsibility for these two
properties (detailed in Exhibit A of the Agreement) from the City to SWSD. This allows the properties to
connect to the new SWSD main. SWSD will install the side sewer laterals and handle septic system
abandonment.
The City and SWSD agree this temporary measure are in the best interest of the properties. The parties intend
to pursue a permanent service area boundary adjustment and revise existing agreements (CAG-03-197 and
CAG-06-170) during the next comprehensive sewer system plan update cycle. This temporary agreement
facilitates immediate connection while the permanent transfer process is undertaken. The Wastewater Utility
supports this temporary transfer as it provides service to properties currently lacking it, without negatively
impacting existing City ratepayers or service capabilities.
SWSD’s sewer system connects to the City’s sewer system, which conveys the sewer to the King County
Wastewater Treatment Divisions sewer system. This is allowed per the Agreement for Conveyance of
Wastewater (CAG-06-170), which requires SWSD to pay the City’s Wastewater System Development Charge
for each new connection.
EXHIBITS:
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
A. Renton – Skyway Water and Sewer District Agreement on the Temporary Transfer of Sewer Service Area
B. Renton – Skyway Temporary Sewer Service Transfer Final – Exhibit A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement on the Temporary Transfer of Sewer Service
Area with Skyway Water and Sewer District.
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Skyway Water & Sewer District
Temporary Transfer of Sewer
Service Area Agreement
UTILITIES COMMITTEE – JUNE 16, 2025
JOE STOWELL, WASTEWATER UTILITY ENGINEERING MANAGER
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Need for Temporary Transfer
Two properties are within the City's wastewater service area currently on
septic systems
The City is currently unable to provide sewer service to these properties
The properties are outside current city limits and adjacent to 80th Ave S
SWSD recently installed a new sewer main in 80th Ave S using grant funding
The properties can be served by the new sewer main
The agreement is needed to allow SWSD to connect both homes using the
funding from the grant
When we and SWSD update our sewer system plans for approval by the
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Existing Agreements with SWSD
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System Plans are
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City Limits
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Temporary Service Agreement
What the agreement does –
Temporarily transfers service to SWSD
Allows SWSD to connect both homes
to public sewer using the grant
Fiscal impact –
No immediate fiscal impact to the City
SWSD will pay the City’s SDC for
these connections ($8,050 for both)
SWSD will collect their Local Facilities
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Staff Recommendation:
Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
Agreement on the Temporary Transfer of Sewer
Service Area with Skyway Water and Sewer District.
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AB - 3848
City Council Regular Meeting - 09 Jun 2025
SUBJECT/TITLE: Agreement 4 with WSP USA Inc. for the Hardie Avenue SW - SW 7th
St Storm System Improvement Project – Phase 3
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Refer to Utilities Committee
DEPARTMENT: Public Works Utility Systems Division
STAFF CONTACT: Casey Jeszeck, Civil Engineer 2
EXT.: 7323
FISCAL IMPACT SUMMARY:
The total cost of Amendment No. 4 to the contract agreement CAG-22-072 with WSP USA Inc. is $479,256. The
approved adjusted 2025 Surface Water Utility Capital Improvement Program budget for this project account
(427.475475.015.594.31.63.000) is $2,129,220.00. There is sufficient funding for the proposed contract
amendment No. 4.
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
The SW 7thSt Storm System has been improved in phases starting in 2014. Phase 1 extended from Powell Ave
SW to the outfall on Naches Ave SW to the Black River Riparian Forest wetland. Phase 2 extended from Lind
Ave SW to Powell Ave SW. The third phase of this project is required to reduce the risk of flooding on Hardie
Ave SW where it passes under the BNSF railroad that runs through downtown Renton. The low point formed
in the road as it passes under the railroad tracks floods during major storm events. The drainage system on
Hardie Ave SW discharges to a capacity constrained storm system that consists of a 48-inch concrete and
60”x36” corrugated metal pipes that extends across private properties that include the Bob Bridge Toyota
dealership lot, the Kohwles Education Center lot, and the DHSH Community Service lot, before connecting to a
storm system in SW 7thstreet, which includes an existing 54-inch and 60-inch concretestorm systems.
Hydraulic modeling evaluated two alternatives which determinedsignificant flood risk reduction can be
achieved by either:
1. Upsizing the existing system through the private properties to a 72-inch pipe, or by
2. Continuing to utilize the existing storm system across the private properties andadding an additional flow
path consisting of approximately 600 lineal feet of 48-inch Storm system within the Hardie Ave SW right-of-
wayextending south to SW 7th Street and connecting to the existing 60-inch and 24-inch storm systemsin SW
7thStreet, whichconveys stormwater to the west.This proposed storm system is shown on Exhibit A.
During the 25-year storm event, hydraulic modeling showed flooding of up to 3.16 feet for a duration of 30
minutes. By installing the 48-inch pipe within Hardie Ave SW, and by providing an additional flow path for
stormwater from the low point under the railroad tracks to SW 7th St, this level of flooding is reduced to 4-
inches for a duration of less than 20 minutes. Additional flood risk reduction will be achieved by the fourth
phase of the project that will consist of lining the interior of the existing corrugated metal storm system
extending through private properties, which will reduce the roughness of the existing system and increase
hydraulic capacity.
AGENDA ITEM #2. a)
WSP was selected followinga consultant selection process in accordance with policy 250-02. Surface Water
Engineering staff reviewedStatements of Qualifications (SOQs) of qualified consultants on the city’s MRSC
Roster and conducted interviews with the three highest-scoring firms were conducted, resulting in the
selection of WSP based on their experience and technical expertise on similar projects.The initial contract with
WSP was executed in 2022 and was below the threshold for council authorization as this was involved preliminary
project study. In the planning phase of this project covered by the initial contract and first three amendments,
WSP completed the alternatives analysis for the proposed system alignment and necessary hydraulic modeling
to inform the alternatives analysis.The planning phase helped to identify the alignment and size of the
proposed system, assess design challenges, and define thelevel of effort requiredto complete the design.
Significant time and effort in the planning phase wasdedicated to evaluating the original concept for this
phase of the project consisting of replacing the existing storm system within private property. Ultimately, it
was concluded that a new storm system on Hardie Ave SW is a more cost-effective solution that avoids
significant operational impacts to the private properties during construction, and the need to acquire
construction easements from the private properties.
This contract amendment adds the professional services associated with the design of the selected option
consisting of the 48-inch storm system in Hardie Ave SW and construction support services needed during
construction. These services consist of surveying and base mapping, groundwater monitoring, final hydrologic
and hydraulic modeling, geotechnical borings, design report, permitting (SEPA),development of 30%, 60%,
90% and final construction plans, specifications, cost estimating, and construction management services.The
design effort is anticipated to extend from July 2025 to the fourth quarter of 2026. Construction is
anticipatedto begin in the second quarter of 2027.
EXHIBITS:
A. Site Map
B. Agreement
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 4 to CAG-22-072 with WSP USA Inc.in the
amount of $479,256for engineering servicesassociated with theHardie Avenue SW - SW 7th St. Storm System
Improvement Project – Phase 3.
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SW 7H ST - HARDIE AVE SW - HARDIE AVE ALTERNATIVE OPTION
Hardie Ave SW
Alternative - Install new
storm pipes in Hardie Ave
SW from railroad
underpass to SW 7th St.
Future lining of existing
storm pipes on private
property. (No excavation,
access only needed at
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Excavation for Hardie Ave SW Alternative will be
limited to public R.O.W. and no excavation is
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AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO CAG-22-072 - AGREEMENT FOR HARDIE
AVENUE SW – SW 7TH STREET STORM SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PHASE 3
THIS AMENDMENT, dated for reference purposes only as June 9, 2025, is by and between the
City of Renton (the “City”), a Washington municipal corporation, and WSP USA Inc.
(“Consultant”), A New York corporation. The City and the Consultant are referred to collectively
in this Amendment as the “Parties.” Once fully executed by the Parties, this Amendment is
effective as of the last date signed by both parties.
Whereas, the City engaged the services of the Consultant under Agreement CAG-22-072, dated
February 15, 2022, to provide necessary services for the Hardie Avenue SW – SW 7th Street Storm
System Improvement Project (referred to herein as the “Agreement”);
Whereas, the Parties wish to amend the Agreement to change the scope of work, change the
time for performance, and change the compensation in order to design and produce construction
documents for a new storm main within Hardie Ave SW.
NOW THEREFORE, It is mutually agreed upon that CAG-22-072 is amended as follows:
1. Scope of Work: Section 1, Scope of Work, is amended to add work as specified in Exhibit
A-4, which is attached and incorporated herein.
2. Time of Performance: Section 3, Time of Performance, is amended pursuant to the
schedule(s) set forth in Exhibit B-4. All Work shall be performed by no later than
December 31, 2027.
3. Compensation: Section 4, Compensation, is amended so that the maximum amount of
compensation payable to Consultant is increased by $479,256 from $52,325 to $531,581,
plus any applicable state and local sales taxes. The additional compensation shall be paid
based upon Work actually performed according to the rate(s) or amounts specified in
Exhibit C-4, which is attached and incorporated herein.
4. All terms of the Agreement not explicitly modified herein shall remain in full force and
effect and such terms shall apply to Work performed according to this Amendment as if
fully set forth herein.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have voluntarily entered into this Amendment as of the date
last signed by the Parties below.
CITY OF RENTON
By:_____________________________
CONSULTANT
By:____________________________
Armondo Pavone
Mayor, City of Renton
Ginette Lalonde
Senior Director, Seattle Water
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Attest
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Jason A. Seth
City Clerk
Approved as to Legal Form
By: __________________________
Cheryl Beyer
Renton City Attorney
Contract Template Updated 06/17/2021
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Zero Waste Plan
UTILITIES COMMITTEE, JUNE 16, 2025
MEARA HEUBACH, SOLID WASTE PROGRAM MANAGER
Roadmap for reducing waste through 2035
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Clean Economy Strategy 2.0
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Plan Contents
Executive Summary
Renton’s Current Efforts
Waste Generation in Renton
Goals and Strategies
Tracking Progress
Appendices
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1. Ensure sustainable funding for waste
prevention and management programs
2. Lead by example
3. Maximize waste prevention and reuse
4. Ensure clean and marketable recyclables
and organic waste
5. Maximize participation in curbside
recycling and organics collection programs
6. Increase recycling of non-standard
recyclable items
7. Minimize and mitigate emissions
associated with waste collection
8. Manage programs using high-quality data
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1.03: Use grant funding for discrete one-time or time-limited
activities and pilot programs.
1. Ensure sustainable funding for waste
prevention and management programs
2.03: Implement and enhance the sustainable purchasing
policy for the city.
2. Lead by example
3.01: Support equitable reuse, repair, and sharing
opportunities for residents.
3. Maximize waste prevention and reuse
4.04: Ensure recyclables are going to responsible end
markets.
4. Ensure clean and marketable recyclables
and organic waste
5.09: Provide technical assistance to schools for recycling,
organics collection, and waste reduction
5. Maximize participation in curbside
recycling and organics collection programs
6.01: Expand and support collection opportunities of non-
standard recyclables for residents.
6. Increase recycling of non-standard
recyclable items
7.01: Reduce vehicle emissions from waste collection.7. Minimize and mitigate emissions
associated with waste collection
8.01. Require independent waste collector registration and
reporting.
8. Manage programs using high-quality data
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Community Engagement
Civic Academy (3/20)
State of the City (3/26)
This Week in Renton (4/3)
Trivia at The Brewmaster’s Taproom (4/9)
Arbor/Earth Day (4/26)
Youth Council (5/12)
What’s Brewing with Ed (5/14)
Our Renton (June)
Farmers Market (7/1)
River Days (7/26-7/27)
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