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AGENDA
City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, June 18, 2018
Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
3. PROCLAMATION
a) Judy Clibborn Proclamation - June 18, 2018
b) Juneteenth Proclamation - June 19, 2018
4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
5. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
• Speakers must sign-up prior to the Council meeting.
• Each speaker is allowed five minutes.
• When recognized, please state your name & city of residence for the record.
NOTICE to all participants: Pursuant to state law, RCW 42.17A.555, campaigning for any
ballot measure or candidate in City Hall and/or during any portion of the council meeting,
including the audience comment portion of the meeting, is PROHIBITED.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and
the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for
further discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of June 4, 2018.
Council Concur
b) AB - 2157 Community Services Department recommends approval of an interlocal
agreement with King Conservation District to accept $10,512 in grant funds to support
the 2018 Renton Farmers Market.
Refer to Finance Committee
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics
marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be
held by the Chair if further review is necessary.
a) Transportation Committee: Amendment to Boeing Lease Agreement
b) Utilities Committee: Temporary Easement and Agreement for Surface Water Drainage
Overflow
8. LEGISLATION
Ordinance for second and final reading:
a) Ordinance No. 5856: Amending & Clarifying RMC 10-5 - Impoundment & Redemption of
Vehicle Regulations (Vehicle Impound Code) (First Reading 6/4/2018)
9. NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more
information.)
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a) Labor Negotiations - RCW 42.30.140(4)(b) - approximately 30 minutes
11. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
5:30 p.m. - 7th Floor - Council Chambers
Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 21
To view Council Meetings online, please visit rentonwa.gov/councilmeetings
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June 11, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MINUTES
City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM ‐ Monday, June 11, 2018
Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order at 7:00 PM and led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present:
Ed Prince, Council President
Randy Corman
Ryan McIrvin
Ruth Pérez
Armondo Pavone
Don Persson
Carol Ann Witschi
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT
Denis Law, Mayor
Robert Harrison, Chief Administrative Officer
Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator
Cheryl Beyer, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Megan Gregor, Deputy City Clerk
Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator
Dave Neubert, Communications Manager
Commander Chad Karlewicz, Police Department
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
a) City's Website Update: Deputy Public Affairs Administrator Preeti Shridhar provided an
introduction to the team that contributed to the development and implementation of the
new website. Additionally, Ms. Shridhar introduced Communications Manager Dave Newbert
who provided a brief presentation on improvements and updates.
AGENDA ITEM #6. a)
June 11, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Chief Administrative Officer Robert Harrison reviewed a written administrative report
summarizing the City’s recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of
its business plan for 2018 and beyond. Items noted were:
The Renton Farmers Market welcomes back its partners at Kaiser Permanente
Washington, who will host ‘National Call Your Doctor Day’ tomorrow, Tuesday, June
12th. The market will take place every Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. through
September 25th in the Piazza Park, located in Downtown Renton at the corner of
South 3rd Street and Burnett Avenue South. In addition to market fare, shoppers can
enjoy live music, tips from Master Gardeners, cooking demonstrations, and children’s
activities.
Saturday, June 16th Renton will hold its first Juneteenth Celebration. The celebration
will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and will include a 3‐on‐3 basketball
tournament, music, food trucks, workshops, and more. Join us again on Tuesday, June
19th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Carco Theatre for our Juneteenth Concert. For more
information, please visit rentonwa.gov/Juneteenth.
A Department of Ecology grant in the amount of $2,075,095 was received for the NE
16th Street Jefferson Avenue NE Stormwater Green Connections Project. This grant
amount is $565,649 more than what was originally anticipated. The project will be
funded by this grant, plus city matching funds of $608,365.
Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in
occasional street closures.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing.
a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of June 4, 2018. Council Concur.
b) AB ‐ 2148 Mayor Law appointed Bruce McIntyre to the City Center Community Plan Advisory
Board for a five‐year term expiring on 4/30/2023. Refer to Planning & Development
Committee.
c) AB ‐ 2159 Utility Systems Division submitted CAG‐16‐160, Highlands Generator Replacement
and Radio Equipment Relocation, contractor Colvico, Inc., and requested acceptance of the
project and release of the retainage bond after 60 days, once all the required releases are
obtained. Council Concur.
d) AB ‐ 2160 Utility Systems Division recommended approval of the Fourth Amendment to
Temporary Easement for Surface Water Drainage Overflow and Agreement with Segale
Properties, LLC, which renews the City's temporary easement for an additional five years in
exchange for declaring the monetary value of service provided by temporary easement to the
City is equal to the amount of the Surface Water Utility fees to the Segale property, located
on Monroe Ave NE just south of NE 4th St. Refer to Utilities Committee.
e) AB ‐ 2161 Utility Systems Division recommended adoption of a resolution declaring an
emergency for the purpose of completing necessary improvements to the Kennydale Lakeline
sewer system to prevent potential substantial sanitary sewer overflows into Lake Washington
and the adjacent properties served by the system. Council Concur.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
AGENDA ITEM #6. a)
June 11, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
approve the following voucher payments:
1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $12,087,362.73 for vouchers 51418, 51518, 52518,
365226‐365230, 365242‐365622, 365636‐365858; payroll benefit withholding vouchers
5805‐5824, and 365231‐365241, 365623‐365635; and eleven wire transfers.
2. Payroll – total payment of $2,842,504.89 for payroll vouchers which includes 1,352 direct
deposits and 26 checks (April 16‐30 20108 and May 1‐15 2018 pay periods).
3. Kidder Mathews – total payment of $34,971.85 for vouchers 1331‐1332 and 5637‐5651.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PÉREZ, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
b) Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to
enter into an agreement with the Washington Department of Ecology to accept $30,000 in grant
funding for the mandatory 2018 periodic review of Renton’s Shoreline Master Program. The
Committee recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the
agreement. The Committee further recommended that the budget be adjusted to reflect the
receipt of grant funding and that funds be reallocated back to the Department of Community and
Economic Development.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
c) Public Safety Committee Chair Corman presented a report concurring in the staff
recommendation to approve amending Renton Municipal Code 10‐5 Impoundment and
Redemption of Vehicles to conform the RMC to state law, clarify when notice is required prior to
impoundments, and confer jurisdiction of impoundment hearings from the City Hearing
Examiner to the Renton Municipal Court.
MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
LEGISLATION
Resolution:
a) Resolution No. 4345: A resolution was read declaring an emergency for the purposes of
replacing/repairing the Kennydale Lakeline Sewer System.
MOVED BY WITSCHI, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION
AS READ. CARRIED.
Ordinance for first reading:
b) Ordinance No. 5856: An ordinance was read amending Chapter 10‐5 of the Renton Municipal
Code, clarifying impoundment and redemption of vehicle regulations, designating the Renton
Municipal Court as the post impoundment hearing venue, and providing for severability and
establishing an effective date.
MOVED BY PAVONE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
AGENDA ITEM #6. a)
June 11, 2018 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NEW BUSINESS
Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar.
The following topics were listed by Councilmember Persson as items he would like to see
specifically discussed during the 2019‐2020 budget deliberations:
1. Additional funding for police body cameras (This item was referred into Committee of
the Whole by Mayor Law).
2. Additional funding for Public Safety/Code Enforcement.
3. Funding to purchase [better] leaf machines for parks employees.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME:
7:27 P.M.
Jason A. Seth, CMC, City Clerk
Megan Gregor, Recorder
Monday, June 11, 2018
AGENDA ITEM #6. a)
Council Committee Meeting Calendar
June 11, 2018
June 14, 2018
Thursday
CANCELLED Planning & Development Committee, Chair McIrvin
June 18, 2018
Monday
3:30 PM Transportation Committee, Chair Corman – Council Conference Room
1. Amendment to Boeing Lease Agreement
2. Regional Transit Planning Discussion
3. Emerging Issues in Transportation
4:15 PM Utilities Committee, Chair Witschi – Council Conference Room
1. Temporary Easement and Agreement for Surface Water Drainage Overflow
4:30 PM Community Services Committee, Chair Pérez – Council Conference Room
1. Parks Planning Update
2. Museum Update
3. Emerging Issues in Community Services
5:30 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Prince – Council Chambers
1. Police Training Space
2. Regional Issues
6:30 PM Judy Clibborn Reception – Conferencing Center
AGENDA ITEM #6. a)
AB - 2157
City Council Regular Meeting - 18 Jun 2018
SUBJECT/TITLE: 2018 Renton Farmers Market King Conservation District Grant-
Marketing and Advertising
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Refer to Finance Committee
DEPARTMENT: Community Services
STAFF CONTACT: Carrie Olson, Farmers Market Coordinator
EXT.: 7214
FISCAL IMPACT SUMMARY:
Requesting approval to allow $10,512.00 grant funding as reimbursements from King Conservation District for
the 2018 market season.
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
For the fourth year in a row, the City has been awarded a grant from the King Conservation District Member Jurisdiction
& WRIA Forum; the amount we have been granted for the 2018 Farmers Market season is $10,512.00. These funds will
be used to offset this year’s marketing, advertising, and associated costs as outlined in the grant application.
EXHIBITS:
A. AGREEMENT packet-2018 Farmers Market
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into the interlocal agreement with King Conservation District to
accept $10,512.00 in grant funds with spending authority for the 2018 Renton Farmers Market.
AGENDA ITEM #6. b)
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AGREEMENT FOR AWARD
OF KING CONSERVATION DISTRICT MEMBER JURISDICTION GRANT
City of Renton
This Agreement is made between the King Conservation District Number 9, a municipal corporation in
King County, Washington, located at 1107 SW Grady Way, Suite 130, Renton, WA 98057 (referred to herein as
“District”), and the City of Renton, a municipal corporation in King County, Washington, located at 1055 S.
Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 (referred to herein as “Recipient”), for the purposes set forth herein.
SECTION 1. RECITALS
1.1 Whereas, the District is a special purpose district organized and existing under authority of Chapter
89.08 RCW which engages in certain activities and programs to conserve natural resources, including soil and
water, which activities are declared to protect and promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the people
of the state of Washington; and
1.2 Whereas, pursuant to RCW 89.08.400 and/or RCW 89.08.405, King County has authorized and
imposed a system of assessments and/or a system of rates and charges to finance the activities and programs of
the District; and
1.3 Whereas, pursuant to RCW 89.08.220 and RCW 89.08.341 the District is authorized to enter into
agreements with, or to furnish financial or other aid to, municipal entities and agencies (governmental or
otherwise), or their designees, or any occupier of lands within the District, in order to carry out and facilitate the
activities and programs of the District to conserve natural resources; and
1.4 Whereas, the District has reviewed the grant application submitted by Recipient and has
determined that the application meets the requirements of Chapter 89.08 RCW and the District's policies and
procedures for awarding grants; and
1.5 Whereas, the District and Recipient desire to enter into this Agreement for the purpose of
establishing the terms and conditions relating to the District's award of a grant to Recipient.
SECTION 2. AGREEMENT
2.1 The District agrees to award Recipient a grant in the total amount of Ten Thousand Five Hundred
Twelve and No/100 Dollars ($10,512.00) from KCD-Renton 2015-16 Collections. Grant funds shall be used by
Recipient solely for the performance of the work described in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated
herein by this reference. The District shall pay the grant funds to Recipient in accordance with the District’s
policies and procedures, or as otherwise provided herein, including but not limited to, the policies and procedures
contained in the grant program guidelines, provided that such funds have been collected and received by the
District.
2.2 Recipient represents and warrants that it will only use the grant funds for the work described in
Exhibit A, which may be amended by the parties pursuant to Paragraph 3.3 of the Agreement. Recipient shall
be required to refund to the District that portion of any grant funds which are used for unauthorized work. Further,
Recipient agrees to return to the District any grant funds that are not expended or remain after completion of the
work covered by this Agreement.
AGENDA ITEM #6. b)
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2.3 Recipient acknowledges and agrees that the grant funds may only be expended on work which
shall be entirely within the District's jurisdictional boundaries. The following municipal entities are not within
the District's jurisdictional boundaries: Enumclaw, Federal Way, Milton, Pacific, and Skykomish. Recipient
shall be required to refund to the District that portion of any grant funds which are used for work performed
outside the District's jurisdictional boundaries.
2.4 In the event the scope of work authorized by this Agreement includes the use of grant funds to
purchase houses located on real property within a flood hazard area, Recipient acknowledges and agrees that grant
funds may only be used for such purposes if the houses to be purchased were constructed before floodplain
mapping or sensitive areas regulations were in place for that area. Recipient shall be required to refund to the
District that portion of any grant funds which are used for unauthorized purposes.
2.5 Recipient shall be required to provide the District with regular financial and project progress
reports for the duration of the project. Grant funds are remitted to the Recipient on a reimbursement payment
basis. Project progress reports must be submitted with each reimbursement request. Project progress and financial
reports, along with the final narrative and financial summary reports shall be submitted through the District’s
online grant portal. The Recipient shall be required to submit to the District a final report which documents the
Recipient’s completion of the work in conformance with this Agreement within thirty (30) days after the
completion of the work. The final report shall, among other things, summarize the project’s successes and shall
address the regional benefits accomplished by the work. The final report shall also identify any obstacles or
challenges which were encountered during the work, along with general recommendations regarding ways to
avoid such obstacles or challenges in the future. If requested, Recipient agrees to provide the District with
additional financial or progress reports from time to time, at reasonable intervals.
2.6 Recipient's expenditures of grant funds shall be separately identified in the Recipient's accounting
records. If requested, Recipient shall comply with other reasonable requests made by the District with respect to
the manner in which project expenditures are tracked and accounted for in Recipient's accounting books and
records. Recipient shall maintain such records of expenditures as may be necessary to conform to generally
accepted accounting principles and to meet the requirements of all applicable state and federal laws.
2.7 If the Recipient is a Washington municipal agency, Recipient shall be required to track project
expenses using the Budget Accounting and Reporting System for the State of Washington ("BARS").
2.8 The District or its representative shall have the right from time to time, at reasonable intervals, to
audit the Recipient's books and records in order to verify compliance with the terms of this Agreement. Recipient
shall cooperate with the District in any such audit.
2.9 Recipient shall retain all accounting records and project files relating to this Agreement in
accordance with criteria established in the Revised Code of Washington and the Washington State Archivist.
2.10 Recipient shall ensure that all work performed by Recipient or its employees, agents, contractors
or subcontractors is performed in a manner which protects and safeguards the environment and natural resources
and which is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations. Recipient shall implement an
appropriate monitoring system or program to ensure compliance with this provision.
2.11 Recipient agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the District, its elected or appointed
officials, employees and agents, from all claims, alleged liability, damages, losses to or death of person or damage
to property allegedly resulting from the negligent or intentional acts of the Recipient or any of its employees,
agents, contractors or subcontractors in connection with this Agreement.
AGENDA ITEM #6. b)
AGENDA ITEM #6. b)
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Exhibit A
AGENDA ITEM #6. b)
Carrie Olson Renton
Printed On: 18 April 2018 Member Jurisdiction Grant Program 1
2018 Renton Farmers Market - Marketing and
Advertising
Member Jurisdiction Grant Program
Renton
1055 S. Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
Ms. Carrie Olson
1055 South Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057-3232
CLOlson@Rentonwa.gov
O: 425-430-7214
AGENDA ITEM #6. b)
Carrie Olson Renton
Printed On: 18 April 2018 Member Jurisdiction Grant Program 2
Application Form
Summary Information
Project Title*
2018 Renton Farmers Market - Marketing and Advertising
Project Description - Short
Provide a short, concise description of the project no more than two or three sentences.
Utilizing a combination of marketing, advertising and onsite programming to raise awareness about the
market and the healthy, local foods that are available to everyone.
Principal Partners (if any)
Amount of KCD Funding Requested*
You will need to upload a detailed budget document before you submit your application. Please make sure the
amount requested and total project cost amounts you list here match the amounts in the uploaded budget
document.
$10,512.00
Total Project Cost*
$83,164.00
Total Matching Funds (optional)
$72,652.00
Project Start Date*
01/01/2018
Project End Date*
12/31/2018
AGENDA ITEM #6. b)
Carrie Olson Renton
Printed On: 18 April 2018 Member Jurisdiction Grant Program 3
Close Date
Project Location*
Address, Parcel #, OR L&L Points, for site specific projects only.
If more than two locations, state “multiple” and explain.
Piazza Park, Renton
South 3rd Street & Burnett Avenue South
Jurisdiction
If the applicant is not a city or jurisdiction, please type in the city or jurisdiction this project is located in.
Is your project on public or private land?*
Public
State Legislative District #*
Click here to find it on the web. If your project resides in more than one district, type in the primary district or type
in zero.
37
King County District #*
Click here to find it on the web. If your project resides in more than one district, type in the primary district or type
in zero.
5
Natural Resource Improvement Actions- Criteria Checklist
Please only select "yes" below the action that your project directly addresses
Direct Improvement of Natural Resource Conditions*
To improve landscape and natural resource conditions as a result of direct action that enhances water quality,
protects and conserves soils, implements ecosystem restoration and preservation projects (examples include
supporting private property owners with land stewardship, water quality, aquatic and wildlife habitat resources,
removal of invasive weeds, stewardship on public land)
Does your project directly address this issue?
No
AGENDA ITEM #6. b)
Carrie Olson Renton
Printed On: 18 April 2018 Member Jurisdiction Grant Program 4
Education and Outreach*
To raise awareness, deepen knowledge, and change behaviors of residents, landowners, and other land managers
and organizations to practice exemplary stewardship of natural resources (examples include education about
stormwater management; the value of farmland, local farms and food systems, shorelines, salmon habitat, forests
and other ecosystems)
Does your project directly address this issue?
Yes
Pilot and Demonstration Projects*
To test and/or improve concepts and/or approaches in natural resource management that can be replicated by
others (examples include low impact development or green infrastructure demonstration projects, development of
new best management practices, distribution of local farm products, urban agriculture (e.g. farmers markets and
backyard food production to promote or support social economic independence and healthy living); technological
innovation for natural resource conservation)
Does your project directly address this issue?
Yes
Capacity Building*
To enhance the ability of organizations, agencies, residential landowners and other land owners and managers to
have knowledge, skills, tools, support systems and technical resources to implement exemplary best management
practices and deliver natural resource management actions on the ground (examples include urban agriculture
development, assistance to and inclusion of private property owners, preservation, restoration, and/or expansion of
urban and/or rural agricultural lands, rural and urban forest lands, riparian restoration and stewardship on private
and public lands)
Does your project directly address this issue?
Yes
Project Type
Agriculture, Urban
Education
AGENDA ITEM #6. b)
Carrie Olson Renton
Printed On: 18 April 2018 Member Jurisdiction Grant Program 5
Narratives, Budget, & Attachments
Project Description - Detailed*
Provide a description of the project that summarizes what you will do, how you will do it, and why you will do it.
Describe target audience, outcomes, objectives and general timelines.
The Renton Farmers Market (RFM) was established through grass root community efforts and dedicated
volunteers with startup funding provided by the City of Renton in 2002. Today, RFM is operated by the City
of Renton and continues to partner with these dedicated volunteers to provide local farmers the opportunity
to bring their fresh produce to our community. Our market runs June through September each Tuesday (17
weeks) at the Piazza Park in Downtown Renton from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 2018 marks our 17th year.
RFM is more than just a farmers market, each week features:
• Live entertainment with local artists.
• A “Kid’s Patch” with fun and educational activities for children and their parents or guardians.
• The TASTE of Renton featuring cooking demonstrations using market produce.
• WSU Master Gardener Clinics assists shoppers with gardening questions and provides information on
environmentally friendly gardening practices.
• A Community Booth (offered free of charge each week to non-profit groups) provides an opportunity
to reach our diverse population and educate them on the services
these groups provide in the Renton area.
• Space for educational opportunities that focus on farming, the environment, and healthy eating.
With an average attendance of 3,000 shoppers each week, the RFM serves as a community gathering spot
where people have a sense of belonging and connection.
Farmers Markets are critical to the survival of many small family farms and the preservation of farmland
in Washington. Selling directly to the consumer allows farmers to become more profitable by eliminating the
middleman and obtaining retail rather than wholesale pricing. In 2017, RFM had 21 farmers as vendors; with
9 of those farming over 51 acres of land in King County.
In 2015, RFM started an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) token program for Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients. This program was exercised to increase the availability of fresh local
foods for everyone in our community in conjunction with an increase in the potential revenue for our
farmers. In 2016 we expanded that program to include the Fresh Bucks Incentive, which matches those SNAP
benefits, dollar-for-dollar up to ten dollars each market day, to be used exclusively on fresh produce at the
market. Comparing the 2017 and 2016 seasons (16 weeks vs. 17 weeks), our market experienced increases
in several areas; 685 transactions (4% increase from 2016) of $7,458 in SNAP benefits for 375 unique
customers (11% increase over 2016) and provided those customers with an additional $8,336 in Fresh Bucks
incentives (26% increase over 2016). Furthermore, in 2017, our EBT/Fresh Buck program gave an additional
$3,179 in sales to our King County Farmers (a 17% increase in EBT/Fresh Bucks sales from 2016).
With almost 13,000 Renton residents seeking Basic Food benefits in 2016, our market is eager to expand
and promote these benefits for our shoppers. RFM views this as a huge opportunity to generate an increase in
revenue for our farmers.
As a result of a 2017 King Conservation District Grant, RFM expanded our marketing and educational
opportunities for the market with paid advertising, weekly emails, and regular website updates. Funding also
supported staff time, allowing us to program the expanded market footprint known as Market West. This
enabled RFM to invite additional vendors and host new educational activities. Additional staff time was used
to assist with staffing our EBT program.
For 2018, RFM is seeking funding through a KCD Member Jurisdictional Grant to continue and further
expand its successful marketing and educational efforts. This will also allow for increased staff time to
support our EBT program at the market which will provide an additional source of revenue for our farmers.
The funding will develop more robust market day events like Green Day, Farmers Market Week, Salmon Day,
and expand the footprint of Market West.
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What you will do:
1. Close Logan Avenue and program the space with several vendors to encourage shoppers to continue
their shopping over the entire layout of RFM. RFM has expanded to Gateway Park, but is challenged when
faced with getting shoppers to cross the street. By closing the street and placing several vendors and
activities in the street, shoppers will feel a natural transition between the two spaces.
2. Renton Farmers Market (RFM) has offered an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) token program for
those relying on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Fresh Bucks incentive; a
dollar-for-dollar matching benefits program that is now unlimited (2018 season removed the ten dollar limit)
as incentive to be used specifically for fresh produce for the past two seasons. This program saw a 17%
increase in EBT/Fresh Bucks sales in 2017 for King County Farmers. Yet, in 2017, 58% of EBT shoppers only
used their benefits one time at RFM. In 2018, we will focus efforts on working with first-time shoppers at
RFM to get feedback on their experiences and offer help with questions and solutions to barriers to shopping
at RFM.
How you will do it:
1. Work with internal departments at the City of Renton as well as Metro and Sound Transit to reroute
transit during market hours. Work with internal departments to close the streets during market hours.
Revise RFM vendor map to accommodate new footprint; work with vendor list to identify appropriate
vendors to place in the street locations (chosen by popularity and willingness to move from a regular
location). On Market Days, staff will assist closure of Logan Avenue and coordinate the placement of vendors
in that space as well as Market West.
2. During EBT transactions, talking with and encouraging 1st time EBT shoppers to return to the booth to
share their experience and ask questions in an effort to find out why the majority only shop at the market one
time. Offering staff assistance when shopping at the market to help educate 1st time EBT shoppers on how to
use their benefits at the market and what foods are eligible for EBT and Fresh Bucks programs.
Why you will do it:
1. Create a more natural flow for shoppers so that they will visit all areas of the market.
2. Try to identify barriers and answer questions of 1st time EBT shoppers so that they will return to shop
again.
Describe target audience:
Our target audience is shoppers at the market.
Outcomes:
The desired outcome for this work will be a more cohesive market expansion from Piazza Park, through
Logan Avenue and on into Gateway Park. RFM has reached capacity at Piazza Park, and by expanding we will
be able to offer more farmers opportunity to vend at RFM, and additional space for educational activities.
Creating returning EBT shoppers to create additional sources of income for our farmers.
Objectives:
The objective is to create additional income opportunities for King County Farmers by expanding the RFM
footprint and encouraging returning shoppers.
General timelines:
The majority of the work will be done during market season, June through the end of September.
Preparations for work will begin in April and season wrap up is anticipated to run through the end of October.
Project Activities and Measurable Results*
List specific project activities to be completed with KCD grant funds and the associated outcomes or measurable
results, and timeline.
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Paid advertising, focusing on social media;
Updating rentonfarmersmarket.com weekly to keep information current;
Sending weekly emails to remind shoppers about the market;
Providing paid appearances by recognized speakers on relevant farmers market topics;
Educational opportunities for our shoppers from partners such as WSU Food $ense, King Conservation
District, WSU Master Gardener, Sustainable Renton, and Tilth Alliance. Focus will be on how to shop at a
farmers market, making your food budget stretch, growing your own food, and reducing food waste;
Cooking demonstrations using produce available at the market and featuring budget-friendly recipes;
Running the EBT Program at the market and conducting outreach to educate shoppers and organizations
on how to use benefits at RFM;
EBT/SNAP processing – focusing additional attention on 1st time customers; and
Closing Logan Avenue/further expansion and programming
Associated outcomes/Measurable results:
More opportunities for King County Farmers to vend at RFM.
More money spent with King County Farmers.
Timeline:
The majority of the work will be done during market season, June through the end of September.
Preparations for work will begin in April and season wrap up is anticipated to run through the end of October.
Project Budget and Expenses*
Fill out and upload separate Application Budget Form also available on the KCD Member Jurisdiction Grant
Program website. Budget must be detailed with footnotes, appropriate and reasonable, meeting state
auditor/GAAP guidelines. Please do not use forms from previous applications. Please only upload the form linked
above. Thank you!
2018 grant-mj-application-budget-form for RFM.xlsx
Member Jurisdiction Authorization Letter
If you are a nonprofit organization seeking Member Jurisdiction funding, you must upload written authorization
from the Member Jurisdiction to apply for funding. This can be in the form of a letter or scanned copy of an email.
Additional Attachments
Upload any photos or maps of your project here. Only one file will be accepted. Please combine multiple files into
one if possible.
2018 KCD Grant Additional Info.pdf
KCD Acknowledgement and Signature
By signing below, the applicant agrees to acknowledge King Conservation District funding by placing the KCD-
provided logo on signs, materials, and documents produced as part of the above proposal. In addition, the
applicant will notify KCD of public events and activities funded by the KCD.
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Authorized Applicant Electronic Signature*
Please enter your full name to sign and agree to the above.
Carrie Olson
Title
Farmers Market Coordinator
Date*
04/04/2018
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File Attachment Summary
Applicant File Uploads
• 2018 grant-mj-application-budget-form for RFM.xlsx
• 2018 KCD Grant Additional Info.pdf
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Project Name 2017 Renton Farmers Market - Marketing and Promotion
Applicant City of Renton, WA
Contact Carrie Olson
Mailing Address 1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor
E-mail clolson@rentonwa.gov Project Start Date:1/1/2018
Phone 425-430-7214 Project End Date:12/31/2018
Please provide detailed budget information below. Itemize categories such as supplies, contracted services with
footnotes and detailed descriptions below
Budget Item KCD Funds Other Funds Other Funds Total
City of Renton
Salaries & Benefits $6,932 $60,047 $66,979
Travel/ Meals/ Mileage
(for - volunteers, staff)
$2,000 $2,000
$0
$0
$0
Office Supplies $400 $400
$0
$0
Field Supplies $0
Contracted/
Professional Services
$2,700 $6,050 $8,750
Permits $970 $970
Other: Supplies for
Resale
$1,200 $1,200
Other: Small
Tools/Minor Equipment
Repair
$435 $435
Other: Advertising $880 $1,000 $1,880
Other: Memberships &
Dues
$500 $500
Other: External Taxes $50 $50
TOTAL $10,512 $72,652 $0 $83,164
Total Project Cost $83,164
Total Match $72,652
Amount of KCD Funding
Requested $10,512
Match Percentage 87%
Footnotes: Contracted/Professional Services will include website updates, email list, speaker fees, and poster design
Member Jurisdiction Grant Program
Grant Application Project Budget Form
Promoting sustainable uses of natural resources through
responsible stewardship
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King Conservation District Member Jurisdiction Grant Program
EBT Token/Fresh Bucks Incentive Program
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Programming Market West
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Market West Expansion Barriers
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Educational Opportunities
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. ________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER
10‐5 OF THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE, CLARIFYING IMPOUNDMENT AND
REDEMPTION OF VEHICLE REGULATIONS, DESIGNATING THE RENTON
MUNICIPAL COURT AS THE POST IMPOUNDMENT HEARING VENUE, AND
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Chapter 10‐5 of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as follows:
CHAPTER 5
IMPOUNDMENT AND REDEMPTION OF VEHICLES
SECTION:
10‐5‐1: Definitions
10‐5‐2: Impoundment Of Vehicles, Notice
10‐5‐3: How Impoundment Is To Be Effected Purpose and Intent
10‐5‐4: Owner Of Impounded Vehicle To Be Notified
10‐5‐5: Redemption Of Impounded Vehicles
10‐5‐6: Cancellation Of Hearing Challenging the Impoundment –
Requirements
10‐5‐7: Post Impoundment Hearing Procedure
10‐5‐8: Abandoned Vehicles
10‐5‐9: Renton Police Department Record Of Impounded Vehicles
10‐5‐10: Approved Tow Company Duties And Records
10‐5‐11: Severability
10‐5‐12: Approved Tow Rates Required
10‐5‐13: Penalties For Violations By Approved Tow Agency
10‐5‐1 DEFINITIONS:
A. APPROVED TOW COMPANY: Any person, firm, partnership, tow operator,
association or corporation approved by the Renton Police Department that
engages in the impounding, transporting, or storage of vehicles, or the disposal of
abandoned vehicles. Approved tow companies must comply with all State laws,
County ordinances, and any Federal law including antitrust laws.
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B. HIGHWAY: The entire width between the boundary lines of every way
publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for
purposes of vehicular travel.
C. IMPOUNDMENT: As used in this Chapter, impoundment shall have the
definition set forth in RCW 46.55 for “impound” and, in addition, shall include the
removal of a vehicle to a storage facility either by an officer or authorized agent
of the Renton Police Department or by an approved towing company for towing
and storage in response to a request from an officer or authorized agent of the
Renton Police Department.
D. VEHICLES: As used in this Chapter, vehicle shall have the definition set
forth in RCW 46.04 and, in addition, shall include any vehicle hulk as the same is
defined in Renton Municipal Code Section RMC 6‐1‐1.
10‐5‐2 IMPOUNDMENT OF VEHICLES, NOTICE:
A. When A Vehicle May Be Impounded Without Prior Notice: A vehicle may
be impounded with or without citation and without prior notice to its owner for
any of the following reasons:
1. The vehicle is impeding or is likely to impede the normal flow of
vehicular or pedestrian traffic; or
2. The vehicle is illegally parked in a conspicuously posted restricted zone
where parking is limited to designated classes of vehicles or is prohibited during
certain hours, on designated days or at any time and where the vehicle is
interfering or likely to interfere with the intended use of such a zone; or
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3. When a vehicle without a special license plate, card, or decal
indicating that the vehicle is being used to transport a disabled person as defined
under Chapter 46.16 RCW is parked in a stall or space clearly and conspicuously
marked as provided in RMC Chapter 10‐10, whether the space is provided on
private property without charge or on public property; or
4. The vehicle poses an immediate danger to public safety; or
45. A police officer has information sufficient to form a reasonable belief
that the vehicle is stolen; or
56. A police officer has information sufficient to form a reasonable belief
that the vehicle constitutes evidence of a crime or contains evidence of a crime, if
impoundment is reasonably necessary to obtain or preserve such evidence; or.
6. The vehicle is parked without authorization on residential property.
7. The vehicle is parked on private, nonresidential City property or right
of way, properly posted under to the extent required by RCW 46.55.070; or.
8. The vehicle is parked on a Highway and its vehicle registration is
expired by more than forty‐five (45) days; or
9. The vehicle is a junk vehicle or vehicle hulk, as that term is defined by
RMC 6‐1, and is parked on a Highway, street, alley, or road open to the public or
on municipal or other public property; or
8.10. Impound without notice is otherwise authorized required by law.
Nothing in such this Section shall be construed to authorize seizure of a
vehicle without a warrant where a warrant would otherwise be required.
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B. When A Vehicle May Be Impounded After Notice: A vehicle not subject
to impoundment under Section RMC 10‐5‐2.A may be impounded after notice of
such proposed impoundment has been attached to and conspicuously displayed
on the vehicle for a period of twenty‐four (24) hours prior to such impoundment,
for the following reasons:
1. Such vehicle is left unattended on a public highway. When such
vehicle is parked and/or used in violation of any law, ordinance or regulation; or
2. Such vehicle is a junk or abandoned vehicle, as defined in Renton
Municipal Code Section RMC 6‐1‐1.; or
3. Such vehicle is left unattended without authorization on private City
owned non‐highway property not posted in accordance with RCW 46.55.070; or
4. When such vehicle is so mechanically defective as to be unsafe for
operation; provided, however, that this section shall not be construed to prevent
the operation of any such defective vehicle to a place for correction of
equipment defect in the manner directed by any police officer.
10‐5‐3 HOW IMPOUNDMENT IS TO BE EFFECTED: PURPOSE AND INTENT:
All impoundments authorized by the City shall be conducted in accordance with
state law, as prescribed by Chapter 46.55 RCW, which is hereby adopted by
reference and incorporated into this chapter. This Chapter is not intended to
replace or subvert the state law governing impoundments or apply to privately
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authorized impoundments. This ordinance is intended to supplement and
complement existing state law.
When impoundment is authorized by this Chapter, a vehicle may be impounded
by an approved towing company at the request of an officer or authorized agent
of the Renton Police Department.
10‐5‐4 OWNER OF IMPOUNDED VEHICLE TO BE NOTIFIED:
A. Not more than forty‐eight (48) twenty‐four (24) hours after impoundment
of any vehicle, the Renton Police Department shall mail a notice of impound,
hereinafter referred to as the impound report, and notice of redemption and
opportunity for a hearing shall be mailed to the registered owner and legal owner
of an impounded vehicle, as may be disclosed by the vehicle license number, or
vehicle identification number (VIN), if such be obtainable, unless the impound
report shall be mailed to the registered owner at the address provided by the
Washington State Department of Motor Vehicles Licensing, or the corresponding
government agency of any other state or province. If the officer person requesting
the impound has reason to believe that the registered owner is residing or is in
custody at some different address known to the officer requestor, a copy of the
impound report and notice of the right of redemption and opportunity for a
hearing shall be sent to that address. The impound report shall contain the
particulars of the impoundment, the name, phone number and address of the tow
company involved, and location of storage of the vehicle if not that company’s
address.
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B. Written notice of redemption and opportunity for a hearing as set forth
on a form provided by the Renton Police Department with information required
by Chapter 46.55 RCW and a copy of the tow and storage receipt shall be given by
the tow company to each person who seeks to redeem an impounded vehicle. The
tow company shall maintain a record evidenced by the redeeming person’s
signature that such notification was provided.
C. Similar written notice and record of notification for redemption and
opportunity for a hearing as set forth on a form provided by the Renton Police
Department shall likewise be given by the tow company at the time of releasing a
vehicle impounded for investigatory purposes pursuant to Section 10‐5‐2A.
Renton Police Department shall notify the tow company of the authorization to
release such vehicle.
10‐5‐5 REDEMPTION OF IMPOUNDED VEHICLES:
Vehicles impounded by the City shall be redeemed only under the following
circumstances:
A. Only the registered owner, a person authorized by the registered owner,
or one who has purchased a vehicle from the registered owner, who produces
proof of ownership or authorization and signs a receipt therefor, may redeem an
impounded vehicle.
B. Any person so redeeming a vehicle impounded by the City shall pay to the
towing company the costs of impoundment (towing and storage) prior to
redeeming such vehicle.
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C. Any person seeking to redeem an impounded vehicle has a right to a
hearing, conducted in accordance with this Chapter, to contest the validity of the
impoundment or the amount of towing and storage charges, except no appeal
shall be had permitted when:
1. The appeal is to the tow company rates and the rates do not exceed
those approved by the City.
2. The vehicle was impounded because it was stolen or used in the
commission of a felony.
10‐5‐6 CANCELLATION OF HEARING: CHALLENGING THE IMPOUNDMENT –
REQUIREMENTS:
A. Statute Of Limitations: Pursuant to RCW 46.55.120, any person seeking to
challenge the validity of an impoundment authorized by the City of Renton
pursuant to this chapter or the amount of towing and storage charges therefore
shall request a hearing by paying a filing fee and filing a request for hearing with
the Renton Municipal Court no later than ten (10) days after receiving written
notice of the right of redemption and opportunity for hearing and no less than six
(6) days prior to the date the vehicle is schedule to be sold at auction.
B. Waiver Of Hearing: If the hearing request or the applicable filing fee is not
received by the Renton Municipal Court within the prescribed time, the right to a
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hearing is waived, and the registered owner (or entity) shall be liable for the
charged towing, storage, or other impoundment fees.
Any person redeeming an impounded vehicle in accordance with Section 10‐
5‐5C shall have until ten (10) days after the date of the request to cancel the
hearing. If a hearing is cancelled more than ten (10) days after its request, then a
ten dollar ($10.00) cancellation fee must be paid to the City.
10‐5‐7 POST IMPOUNDMENT HEARING PROCEDURE:
A. The Renton Municipal Court is vested with jurisdiction over any hHearings
requested pursuant to Section 10‐5‐4 this chapter or applicable state law
governing impoundments authorized by the City of Renton or its authorized
agents hereof shall be held by the City Hearing Examiner.
B. The Hearing Examiner Renton Municipal Court shall, within ten five (510)
days after the request for a hearing, notify the registered tow truck operator, the
person requesting the hearing if not the owner, the registered and legal owners
of the vehicle or other item of personal property registered or titled with the
department, and the person or agency authorizing the impound shall notify the
motor vehicle owner in writing of:
1. The hearing date and time; and
2. If the owner of the motor vehicle desires to have the police officer
responsible for the impoundment or a representative of the towing company
present at the hearing, a written request on a document provided by the Hearing
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Examiner must be returned to the Hearing Examiner Renton Municipal Court no
later than ten (10) days prior to the hearing date;
3. In absence of such a request, the officer’s impound report and/or tow
company’s tow and storage receipt shall be received in evidence.
C. At the hearing, the Police Department may produce any relevant evidence
to show that the impound was proper. In absence of a request by the vehicle
owner pursuant to Section RMC 10‐5‐7.B and Section RMC 10‐5‐7.D of this
Section, the officer’s impound report and/or tow company’s tow and storage
receipt shall be received in evidence. In determining whether the fees charged
were proper, the Hearing Examiner Judge may take notice of the tow company’s
rates which shall be filed with the Hearing Examiner Renton Municipal Court and
available for public inspection.
D. At the hearing, the owner of the motor vehicle impounded may produce
any relevant evidence to show that the impound and/or towing and/or storage
fees charged were not proper.
E. In lieu of a personal appearance, the owner of the motor vehicle
impounded may provide the Hearing Examiner with a written statement of
position which the Hearing Examiner may consider in the same manner as the
officer’s impound report and the tow company’s tow and storage receipt.
F.E. At the conclusion of the hearing, and within no later than thirty (30) days
following the hearing, the Hearing Examiner Judge shall determine whether the
impoundment, and/or towing, and/or storage any fees charged for towing and/or
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storage were proper and who is responsible for payment of the fees. The court
may not adjust fees or charges that are in compliance with the posted or
contracted rates and provide both parties with a copy of his decision setting forth
in writing the reasons for the determination reached. Should the Hearing
Examiner Judge determine that the towing and/or storage fees charged were not
proper, then the Hearing Examiner Judge shall determine the proper amount.
After each hearing, the court shall provide both parties with a copy of the court’s
decision setting forth in writing the reasons for the determination reached, and
provide a copy of his the decision to the tow company and the Renton Police
Department.
G.F. If the impoundment is found proper, any unpaid impoundment, towing,
and storage fees as permitted under this chapter together with any applicable
court costs shall be assessed against the person(s) or entity requesting the
hearing, and no refund shall be granted. the expense of the hearing shall be
assessed as a civil penalty against the owner of the vehicle impounded. The
appearance cost of an approved tow company’s representative if requested shall
be a cost assessed, Section 10‐5‐7J of this Section notwithstanding.
H.G. If the City’s authorization to impound is not found determined to be
proper in violation of this Chapter, the owner of the vehicle shall bear no costs,
and the City shall refund to the owner any expenses incurred for the cost of towing
and storage.
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H. If the impoundment is determined to be in violation of this Chapter due to
an error or omission of the tow company, or if the tow company is found to have
charged excessive fees, the owner of the vehicle shall bear no costs, and the tow
company shall refund any expenses incurred for the cost of towing and storage.
I. Compensation for the hearing appearance of a representative of an
approved tow company shall be paid by the City at the rate of fifteen dollars
($15.00) for such person’s appearance. Decisions issued by the Renton Municipal
Court in accordance with this Chapter may be appealed by filing a petition in King
County Superior Court no later than thirty (30) days following the Renton
Municipal Court’s entry of the decision.
J. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to prevent the Hearing Examiner
Judge exercising discretion in assessing penalties, costs or arranging time
payments if justice so requires.
K. No attorneys’ fees shall be awarded to any party, except where required
by state or federal law.
10‐5‐8 ABANDONED VEHICLES:
Any impounded vehicle not redeemed within fifteen (15) days of mailing of the
notice required by Section 10‐5‐4 of this Chapter shall be deemed abandoned;
provided that, if the Police Department has reason to believe that the owner of
such impounded vehicle is in custody of the Police Department jail incarcerated,
it shall be presumed that the vehicle is not abandoned until after the prisoner has
had an opportunity to be heard regarding the propriety of the impoundment and
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circumstances giving rise to such impoundment; provided further that, in the case
of a vehicle impounded by order of a police officer and held pursuant to police
order, the fifteen (15) days shall not begin until forty‐eight (48) hours after the
Police Department shall have notified both the owner and the towing company in
accordance with Section RMC 10‐5‐4.C that it has authorized the release of the
vehicle. Any vehicle so determined to have been abandoned shall be deemed to
be in custody of the Chief of Police.
No tow truck operator shall sell or otherwise dispose of an abandoned vehicle
regardless of its age unless he has first complied with the provisions of
RCW 46.52.120 and 46.55.130 Chapter 46.55 RCW.
In the case of failure to redeem an abandoned vehicle under RCW 46.55.120 an
officer shall send a notice of infraction by certified mail to the last known address
of the registered owner of the vehicle.
10‐5‐9 RENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT RECORD OF IMPOUNDED VEHICLES:
The Police Department shall keep, and make available for inspection, a record of
all vehicles impounded under the provisions of this Chapter. The record shall
include at least the following information:
A. Vehicle make, year and model;
B. Vehicle license number and state of registration;
C. Vehicle identification number, if ascertainable;
D. Such other descriptive information as the Chief of Police deems useful for
purposes of vehicle identification;
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E. Name of impounding officer and serial number;
F. Reason for impoundment, and the time, date and location the approved
towing company took custody.; and
G. The written tow authorization form, if applicable.
10‐5‐10 APPROVED TOW COMPANY DUTIES AND RECORDS:
Each approved tow company as conditions of approval in addition to fully
complying with the standards set by the Police Department must:
A. File its towing and storage rates with the Police Department.
B. Mail within twenty‐four (24) hours of receipt thereof a fully completed
and signed copy of any requests for hearing and promissory note and copy of the
tow and storage receipt to the Hearing Examiner Renton Municipal Court.
C. Keep, and make available for Police Department inspection, a record of all
vehicles which it impounds under the provisions of this Chapter. The record shall
include:
1. A copy of each tow and storage receipt which shall contain at least the
following information:
a. Information on the person securing the release of a towed vehicle,
including the person’s name, relationship to owner (if not the owner), driver’s
license number, signature and address;
b. Vehicle make, year, license and identification numbers;
c. Any unusual circumstance of the tow;
d. Time, date, location of tow and distance towed;
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e. Name of tow truck driver and his signature.
2. A copy of each request for a hearing for all vehicles redeemed, signed
by the redeeming person.
3. A copy of each monthly notarized claim for reimbursement for towing,
storage and mailing costs.
4. Copies of any notices and/or forms the Approved Tow Company was
required to provide to the vehicle owner(s), pursuant to Chapter 46.55 RCW.
10‐5‐11 SEVERABILITY:
Should any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this
Chapter be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such decision shall
not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Chapter.
10‐5‐12 APPROVED TOW RATES REQUIRED:
Each approved tow company shall have its tow rates approved by the Police
Department, and an approved tow company shall not charge greater than its
approved tow rates. To the greatest extent possible, the approved tow rates shall
be equivalent to those approved by the State patrol for tows it initiates.
10‐5‐13 PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS BY APPROVED TOW AGENCY:
Should any approved tow agency violate any section of this Chapter, including
charging fees in excess of the approved tow rates, then it shall be subject to
progressive penalties. For the first violation of the Code this Chapter, the
offending tow agency shall be charged a civil penalty of not more than one two
hundred fifty dollars ($100250.00). For the second such violation within any
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calendar year, the tow agency shall be penalized up to five hundred dollars
($500.00). For the third and subsequent violations, the tow agency may be placed
on probation, temporarily removed from the list of tow agencies, or removed from
the list of approved tow agencies and not permitted to reapply for inclusion within
that list for a period of one (1) year. Each penalty shall be determined by the Police
Chief or his designee after reviewing the available information. Should the tow
agency be aggrieved by the decision of the Police Chief or his designee, then the
tow agency may appeal, within twenty (20) days of receipt of notification of any
penalty, to the Hearing Examiner. Such appeal shall be in writing and shall state
all reasons why the aggrieved agency is appealing. The Hearing Examiner’s
decision shall be rendered not more than thirty (30) days after an appeal hearing
to be established by the Hearing Examiner. Any appeal from the Hearing
Examiner’s appeal decision shall be to filed with the King County Superior Court
by Writ of Review brought within twenty (20) days of the Hearing Examiner’s
written decision.
SECTION II. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or work of this
ordinance should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court or competent jurisdiction,
such invalidity or unconstitutionality thereof shall not affect the constitutionality of any other
section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this ordinance.
SECTION III. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after
publication of a summary of this ordinance in the City’s official newspaper. The summary shall
consist of this ordinance’s title.
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this _______ day of ___________________, 2018.
Jason A. Seth, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this _______ day of _____________________, 2018.
Denis Law, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
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