HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil 02/14/2011AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
February 14, 2011
Monday, 7 p.m.
1.CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2.ROLL CALL
3.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
4.AUDIENCE COMMENT
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comment period will be limited to one‐half hour. The second audience comment period later on in
the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please
walk to the podium and state your name and city of residence for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST
NAME.
5.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 2/7/2011. Council concur.
b. Community and Economic Development Department submits 10% Notice of Intent to annex
petition for the proposed Gaile Annexation and recommends a public meeting be set on
2/28/2011 to consider the petition; 43.6 acres located in the vicinity of SE 160th Pl. and 131st
Pl. SE. Council concur.
c. Finance and Information Technology Department requests approval to write off bad debt in the
total amount of $23,054.41. Refer to Finance Committee.
d. Finance and Information Technology Department recommends adopting a resolution to set the
threshold and state sales tax rebate for 2011, related to the Benson Hill Communities
annexation. Refer to Finance Committee.
e. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of the 2011‐2012 One Card for All
(ORCA) Business Passport interlocal agreement with King County METRO, Pierce Transit,
Sound Transit, Community Transit, Kitsap Transit, and the Washington State Ferries Division in
the amount of $39,467.55 to continue the Commute Trip Reduction Program for City
employees. Council concur.
f. Utility Systems Division recommends approval of an addendum to CAG‐64‐764, with Soos
Creek Water and Sewer District, in the amount of $40,000 detailing certain responsibilities,
including cost sharing, pertaining to needed maintenance and rehabilitation of the sanitary
sewer line known as the Cascade Interceptor. Refer to Utilities Committee.
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6.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. Finance Committee: Golf Course Fee Waiver Request; CROPWALK Fee Waiver Request
b. Planning & Development Committee: Housing Opportunity Fund Award for Providence Renton
House; Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #5*
c. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: Rainier Ave. S. & SW 27th St. Funding Agreement with
WSDOT*
d. Utilities Committee: Classic Concepts Latecomer Agreement
7.RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolution:
a. Rainier Ave. S. & SW 27th St. interlocal funding agreement with Sound Transit (See 6.c.)
Ordinances for first reading:
a. Small Scale Scientific Research Facilities ‐ Title IV Docket #D‐50 (See 6.b.)
b. Evaluation of Residential Development Standards ‐ Title IV Docket #D‐52 (See 6.b.)
c. Fee‐In‐Lieu of Provision for Parks ‐ Title IV Docket #D‐53 (See 6.b.)
d. Cedar River Pipeline Zoning ‐ Title IV Docket #D‐56 (See 6.b.)
8.NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425‐430‐6512 for recorded information.)
9.AUDIENCE COMMENT
10.ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
February 14, 2011
Monday, 5:30 p.m.
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
Gaile Annexation - 10% Notice of Intent to Annex
Petition
Meeting:
Regular Council - 14 Feb 2011
Exhibits:
Issue Paper
Map
10% Petition
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Community and Economic Development
Staff Contact:
Angie Mathias x6576
Recommended Action:
Council Concur
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ Revenue Generated: $
Total Project Budget: $ City Share Total Project: $
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
The petitioners submitted this petition to the City Clerk on January 3, 2011. The proposed 43.6-
acre annexation site is located in Renton’s Fairwood Potential Annexation Area. The area is
abutting the current City limits at its northern and western boundaries. State law requires a
public meeting with the proponents within 60-days of their submittal to consider their request.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Set February 28, 2011 for a public meeting to consider the 10% Notice of Intention to Commence
Annexation Proceedings petition for the proposed Gaile Annexation.
5b. ‐ Community and Economic Development Department submits 10%
Notice of Intent to annex petition for the proposed Gaile Annexation and Page 3 of 95
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:February 7, 2011
TO:Terri Briere, Council President
City Councilmembers
VIA:Denis Law, Mayor
FROM:Alex Pietsch, Administrator
Department of Community & Economic Development
STAFF CONTACT:Angie Mathias, x6576
SUBJECT:Proposed Gaile Annexation – 10% Notice of Intent Petition
ISSUE:
The City is in receipt of a 10% Notice of Intent petition to annex a 43.6-acre area using
the direct petition method; the proposed annexation is called Gaile. State law requires
that the Council hold a public meeting with the annexation proponents within 60 days of
receipt of a 10% Notice of Intent petition. The purpose of the meeting is for Council to
decide whether to accept or reject the proposal and whether to require the
simultaneous adoption of City zoning consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, if the
proposed annexation is successful.
RECOMMENDATION:
On the basis of the following analysis, the Administration recommends that Council
accept the 10% Notice of Intent petition. If Council concurs, the Administration
recommends that it take the following actions (pursuant to RCW 35A.14.120):
·Accept the 10% Notice of Intent to Commence Annexation petition; and
·Authorize the circulation of a 60% Direct Petition of Annex for the 43.6-acre area;
and
·Require that property owners within the proposed annexation area accept City
of Renton zoning that is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan land use
designation.
BACKGROUND SUMMARY:
The proposed 43.6-acre Gaile Annexation is located at the southeastern portion of the
City limits in the Fairwood Potential Annexation Area. The area is bordered by the
existing City limits to the west. Parcel lines comprise the northern, eastern, and
southern boundaries. However, the northern boundary is in the vicinity of Southeast
160th Place, the eastern boundary is in the vicinity of 131st Place Southeast, and the
southern boundary is in the vicinity of Southeast 164th Street.
1.Location: The proposed 43.6-acre Gaile Annexation is bordered by the existing
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City limits at its north and west.
2.Assessed value: The 2010 assessed valuation of the subject annexation site is
$38,150,400.
3.Natural features: The area is generally topographically level with a very small
area that has greater than 25% slope.
4.Existing land uses: There are 154 single-family residences and vacant land
owned by Renton School District, King County, and City of Seattle.
5.Existing zoning: Existing King County zoning is R-6. This area was prezoned by the
City of Renton as part of Fairwood pre-zoning. City of Renton Ordinance #5561
prezoned the area with R-4 zoning; this zoning will become effective upon
annexation.
6.Comprehensive Plan: Renton’s Comprehensive Plan designates the subject
annexation site as Residential Low Density (RLD).
7.School District: The Gaile Annexation area is in the Renton School District.
8.Public services: All responding City of Renton departments and divisions noted
that the annexation represents a logical extension of their respective services
and systems and presents no foreseeable problems. Specific comments follow:
Water Utility. The subject site is located within the service area of Soos
Creek Water and Sewer District (SCWSD) and this would not change as a
result of annexation. A certificate of water availability from SCWSD will be
required prior to the issuance of development permits within the subject
area, following annexation to the City. The proposed area will not generate
need for additional City employees or responsibilities for the City because it
is within SCWSD.
Wastewater Utility. The area is served by Soos Creek Water and Sewer and
annexation will not change the service provider. The area will not create a
need for staff or present additional responsibilities for the City because it is
not within Renton’s wastewater service area.
Parks. The Community Services department indicated that the annexation
represents a logical extension of the services provided by their department.
When compared with current City of Renton standards, the area has a
shortfall of parks and recreation programming. Also, it was noted that the
cumulative effects of smaller scale annexations lead to the need for
additional staff and resources. If new parks were to be developed in the
future to serve the area, additional staffing and programming would be
necessary.
Police. The Police Department did not indicate any concerns regarding this
proposed annexation.
Fire. Renton Fire and Emergency Services currently provides fire and
emergency services to the area under a contract with Fire District #40. No
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additional staff would be required as a result of the annexation. Staff did not
indicate any concerns regarding this proposed annexation.
Surface Water. The area is located in the Lower Cedar River drainage basin.
Future development will be required to comply with the City’s Surface Water
Design Manual and the Flow Control Duration Matching Forested Site
Conditions should be applied, as well. The area consists of three plats that
were constructed in 1968, 1969, and 1978 and the age of these systems will
require inspections and repairs as necessary. King County IMAP’s identified
three instances of flooding that were related to ground water issues.
However, no drainage issues are attributed to system deficiencies. Upon
annexation City crews would perform maintenance to the system and there
may be identified a need for improvements. Although this annexation does
not create the need for additional staff, small incremental annexations over
time are will eventually create need for new staff. The area includes an
orphan facility that King County is in the process of inspecting and obtaining
easements for. Completion of this process should be confirmed before
annexation. Staff indicates the annexation is a logical extension of their
services.
Transportation Systems. The Transportation Systems staff has no concerns
regarding the proposed annexation. Staff indicated that additional
Transportation Systems staff would not be required and that the annexation
represents a logical extension of services. SE 164th Street is identified in the
Renton Trails and Bicycle Master Plan as a bicycle route; it has a 36-foot
roadway width with curb and gutter and sidewalks adjacent to the roadway.
If this street was to be redeveloped in the future to the current City of
Renton standards, it would require right-of-way acquisition. Staff noted 129th
Avenue SE, 130th Avenue SE, and SE 161st Place SE have no sidewalks. The
existing curb ramps on these streets are limited and they do not meet
current ADA standards. Also, the existing street lights, most likely, do not
meet current Renton standards. Energy costs associated with existing and
new street lighting, and costs associated with maintenance of existing and
new traffic control signage and pavement markings that may be incurred
should not be a financial burden. Staff indicated that the City would assume
ownership and responsibility for all existing and new streets in the area.
Public Works Maintenance. The annexation does not present any problems
for the Department and it represents a logical extension of their services.
Staff noted the surface water infrastructure was poorly installed and has not
been maintained well, if the infrastructure were to be replaced it would
represent a cost to the City. Repair work to this infrastructure may also
present a cost to the City. However, the City would not assume any
ownership or responsibility for any facilities within the area.
Building. The Building section did not indicate any concerns regarding the
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Proposed Gaile Annexation 10% Notice of Intent
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proposed annexation. The annexation does not present any increased need
for City staff.
Planning. The Planning section did not indicate any concerns regarding the
proposed annexation and stated that the annexation represents a logical
extension of their services. The annexation does not present any increased
need for City staff.
ANALYSIS OF THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION:
1.Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan:
Renton’s Comprehensive Plan annexation policies support this proposed
annexation. The subject site is within the City’s Potential Annexation Area, is
subject to development pressure that might benefit from City Development
Standards, and is land that is available for urbanization under the King County
Comprehensive Plan, zoning, and subdivision regulations (Policy LU-38).
Additionally, as Policy LU-36 states, the City recognizes “that it has an inherent
interest in future land use decisions affecting its Potential Annexation Area”.
2.Consistency with the Boundary Review Board Objectives:
(from RCW 36.93.180)
a.Preservation of natural neighborhoods and communities;
The proposed annexation would cause no disruption to the larger
community.
b.Use of physical boundaries, including but not limited to bodies of water,
highways, and land contours;
The subject site is bounded on its western portion by existing City limits
and uses streets or parcel lines for the other boundaries.
c.Creation and preservation of logical service areas;
Water and sewer service boundaries will not change as a result of this
annexation. The Gaile Annexation Area is in the Renton School District.
The school district boundaries will not change, the area will remain in the
Renton School District. Renton will take over police service for the
43.6-acres upon annexation; the King County Sheriff’s Department
currently provides police protection to the area. Renton Fire and
Emergency Services currently provide service under contract to Fire
District #40. Pursuant to state law, there will be no change in the garbage
service provider for at least seven years.
d.Prevention of abnormally irregular boundaries;
This annexation does not have irregular boundaries.
e.Discouragement of multiple incorporations of small cities and
encouragement of incorporations of cities in excess of ten thousand
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population in heavily populated urban areas;
Not applicable. No incorporations are proposed in this area.
f.Dissolution of inactive special purpose districts;
Not applicable. There are no inactive special purpose districts here.
g.Adjustment of impractical boundaries;
Not applicable.
h.Incorporation as cities or towns or annexation to cities or towns of
unincorporated areas which are urban in character;
King County has designated this area for urban development because of
its location within the Urban Growth Boundary. The County has also
indicated that it wants to divest itself from providing urban services to
these unincorporated urban areas by turning them over to cities as
quickly as possible. Because the subject annexation site is within Renton’s
PAA and not in an area under consideration for incorporation, annexation
is appropriate at this time.
i.Protection of agricultural and rural lands which are designated for long
term productive agricultural and resource use by a comprehensive plan
adopted by the county legislative authority.
Not applicable. No portions of the proposed annexation are rural or
designated for long term productive agricultural use in the King County or
Renton Comprehensive Plans.
3.A fiscal analysis for the proposed annexation is attached. The fiscal impact
analysis that is used for annexations considers costs on a per capita basis. The
fiscal analysis indicates that the proposed annexation would have an initial net
negative fiscal impact of $18,366 per year. A significant contributing factor to the
negative fiscal impact is the amount of roadway this proposed annexation
includes. Approximately 5,882 lineal feet of roadway is estimated to cost
approximately $13,117/year to maintain. This proposed annexation takes in
roadways that if not included would significantly diminish the negative fiscal
impact. However, it is in the City’s best interest, and is the preference of the
roads division, to assume maintenance of county roadways. Over a 10-year
period, it is estimated that the fiscal impact would become positive at $47,543
per year.
CONCLUSION:
The proposed Gaile Annexation is consistent with relevant County and City annexation
policies, as well as most Boundary Review Board objectives for annexation. The
proposed Annexation is consistent with relevant County and City annexation policies, as
well as applicable Boundary Review Board objectives for annexation. The staff that
reviewed the proposed annexation for each department did not identify any major
impediments to the provision of City services to the area or indicate that they feel the
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Proposed Gaile Annexation 10% Notice of Intent
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annexation is untimely.
5b. ‐ Community and Economic Development Department submits 10%
Notice of Intent to annex petition for the proposed Gaile Annexation and Page 9 of 95
GAILE ANNEXATION FISCAL IMPACT ANALYSIS
Units Population TV
Existing dev. 154 354 $38,150,400
Full dev. 154 354 $77,000,000
Assumptions: 2.3 persons / new SF household
$247,730 TV / existing unit (actual)
$500,000 TV / new SF home
Revenues Total revenues
Existing Full Rate Existing $174,251.04
Regular levy $110,025.75 $222,068.00 2.884 Full $288,722.17
Excess levy $2,385.16 $4,814.04 0.06252
State Shared Revenues
Rate (per cap) Existing Full
Liquor tax $3.23 $1,143.25 $1,143.25
Liquor Board profits $7.31 $2,590.24 $2,590.24
Gas tax - unrestricted $14.14 $5,008.37 $5,008.37
MVET $0.19 $65.69 $65.69
Camper excise $0.75 $265.65 $265.65
Criminal justice $0.73 $259.33 $259.33
Total $9,332.53 $9,332.53
Miscellaneous Revenues
Rate Existing Full
Real estate excise* $75.35 $26,688.47 $26,688.47
Utility tax** $133.20 $20,512.80 $20,512.80
Fines & forfeits* $14.98 $5,306.33 $5,306.33
Total $52,507.60 $52,507.60
* Per capita
Revised 8-29 per Finance Memo
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** Per housing unit - based on $2,220 annual utility billing @ 6% tax rate
Costs Total ongoing costs
Per capita Existing Full Existing $192,616.85
Contracted Services Full $241,178.85
Alcohol $0.19 $67.30 $67.30
Public Defender $4.68 $1,657.66 $1,657.66
Jail $8.56 $3,031.95 $3,031.95
Subtotal $4,756.91 $4,756.91
Court/legal/admin. $66.92 $23,703.06 $23,703.06
Parks maintenance* $14.90 $5,277.58 $5,277.58
Police $276.89 $98,074.44 $98,074.44
Road maintenance** N/A $13,116.86 $13,116.86
Fire*** $1.25 $47,688.00 $96,250.00
Total $192,616.85 $241,178.85
* See Sheet Parks FIA
** See Sheet Roads FIA
*** Rate per $1,000 of assessed valuation (FD#25 contract)
Net fiscal impact
Existing -$18,365.80
Full $47,543.32
Revised 8-29 per Finance Memo
5b. ‐ Community and Economic Development Department submits 10%
Notice of Intent to annex petition for the proposed Gaile Annexation and Page 10 of 95
Needs:
Maintenance of neighborhood & community parks
Assumptions:
$6,000 per acre to maintain neighborhood parks
$7,000 per acre to maintain community parks
1.2 acres/1,000 for neighborhood park (LOS in Comprehensive Park Plan)
1.1 acres/1,000 for community park (LOS in Comprehensive Park Plan)
354 Population after 10 years (projected growth)
Per capita annual costs:
Ongoing costs : (1 * 1.2/1,000 * $6,000) + (1 * 1.1/1,000 * $7,000) = $14.90
(park maintenance)
Ongoing costs Maintenance Cost :$5,277.58
PARKS ACQUISTION AND MAINTENANCE COST CALCULATION SHEET
GAILE ANNEXATION
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New Roadway:
Zone Acres Linear Feet
R-4 0 (assumes 155 linear ft/ac)
R-8 0 (assumes 145 linear ft/ac)
R-10 0 (assumes 140 linear ft/ac)
0.0 Estimated total linear feet of new roadway
0.00 Estimated total linear miles of new roadway
Existing Roadway:
Zone Acres Linear Feet
n/a 5,882 Linear feet of existing roadway
1.11 Linear miles of existing roadway
Total Roadway:
Zone Acres Linear Feet
5,882 Estimated linear feet of roadway at full development
1.11 Estimated linear miles of roadway at full development
Estimated Costs:
(Assumes cost of $2.23/linear foot of roadway to maintain)
Annual cost for existing roadways:$13,116.86
Annual roadway maintenance cost at full development:$13,116.86
ROADS MAINTENANCE CALCULATION SHEET
GAILE ANNEXATION
Revised 8-29-03 per Finance Memo
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Gaile Annexation Petition
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO COMMENCE
ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS
UNDER RCW 35A.14.120
(Direct Petition Method)
(10% PETITION – GAILE ANNEXATION)
TO: THE CITY COUNCIL OF SUBMITTED BY:
THE CITY OF RENTON ADDRESS: _____________________
City Hall, c/o City Clerk _____________________
1055 South Grady Way PHONE: _________________________
Renton, WA 98057
The undersigned are property owners in the proposed annexation area who represent
not less than ten percent (10%) of the area’s estimated assessed value who desire to
annex to the City of Renton.
We hereby advise the City Council of the City of Renton that it is our desire to commence
annexation proceedings under the provisions of RCW 35A.14.120, of all or any part of the area
described below.
The territory proposed to be annexed is within King County, Washington, and is contiguous to
the City of Renton. A map (Exhibit 1) and legal description (Exhibit 2) are included as part of
this petition.
The City Council is requested to set a date not later than sixty days after the filing of this
request for a public meeting with the undersigned.
1. At such meeting, the City Council will decide whether the City will accept, reject or
geographically modify the proposed annexation;
2. The City Council will decide whether to require simultaneous adoption of a
proposed zoning regulation; and
3. The City Council will decide whether to require the assumption of a proportional
share of existing city indebtedness by the area to be annexed.
This page is the first of a group of pages containing identical text material. It is intended by the
signers that such multiple pages of the Notice of Intention be presented and considered as one
Notice of Intention. It may be filed with other pages containing additional signatures which
cumulatively may be considered as a single Notice of Intention.
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Gaile Annexation
WARNING: Every person who signs this petition with any other than his or her true name, or who
knowingly signs more than one of these petitions, or signs a petition seeking to annex when he or she is
not the owner of record of property within the annexation area, or signs a petition when he or she is
otherwise not qualified to sign, or who makes herein any false statement, shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor.
The undersigned have read the above petition and consent to the filing of this petition.
(Names of petitioners should be in identical form as the name that appears on record in the title to the
real estate.)
Date
Signed
Signature and
Printed Name of Owner of
Record of Property
Mailing Address
of Owner of Property
Tax Lot Legal
No.
Description
(Lot, Block, Plat,
Assessor's No. or other)
Property’s
Assessed Value
in Annexation
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
Bad Debt Write Off
Meeting:
Regular Council - 14 Feb 2011
Exhibits:
Issue Paper
Bad Debt Over $100 Summary
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Finance & Information Technology
Staff Contact:
Iwen Wang, Administrator
Recommended Action:
Refer to Finance Committee
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ Revenue Generated: $-23,054.41
Total Project Budget: $ City Share Total Project: $
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
In accordance with Policy & Procedure 220-03, Finance staff submits to the Council's Finance
Committee a detailed list of outstanding debts totaling $23,054.41. These debts have been deemed
uncollectible.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve write off of listed bad debt accounts totaling $23,054.41.
5c. ‐ Finance and Information Technology Department requests approval
to write off bad debt in the total amount of $23,054.41. Refer to Finance Page 16 of 95
FINANCE AND
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:February 1, 2011
TO:Terri Briere, Council President
Members of the Renton City Council
VIA:Denis Law, Mayor
FROM:Iwen Wang, Administrator
SUBJECT:Bad Debt Write Off
ISSUE
The Finance staff hereby submits its request to write off the current annual bad debt totaling
$23,054.41. Detailed spreadsheets of this debt are attached. A summary of the bad debt totals
follow:
Government General $8,654.44
Community Services $1,801.00
Risk Management $12,598.97
Total Bad Debt $23,054.41
BACKGROUND:
Annually, the Finance staff reviews all outstanding debt and then turns these debt obligations
over to a collection agency. During a 12-month period, the collection agency attempts to collect
this debt. At the end of 12 months, the Finance staff reviews the uncollected outstanding debt
with the collection agency to identify the debt obligations that cannot be collected for a variety
of reasons. In accordance with City Policy & Procedures 220-03, bad debt over $100.00 that has
been deemed uncollectible can only be written off from the City’s accounting records after
approval from the City Council’s Finance Committee.
RECOMMENDATION:
Finance requests the Finance Committee’s approval to write off the listed total bad debt from
the City’s accounting records.
Attachments, as stated
cc:Jay Covington, Chief Administrative Officer
Marty Wine, Assistant to the CAO
Gina Jarvis, Fiscal Services Director
Cindy Zinck, Financial Services Manager
Sue Olson, Accounting Assistant, A/R
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
Annexation Sales Tax Credit
Meeting:
Regular Council - 14 Feb 2011
Exhibits:
Resolution
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Finance & Information Technology
Staff Contact:
Iwen Wang, Administrator
Recommended Action:
Refer to Finance Committee.
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ Revenue Generated: $
Total Project Budget: $ City Share Total Project: $
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Each year by March 1st, the City of Renton must certify to the Department of Revenue the annexation-
related costs that exceed annexation related revenues to obtain state sales tax credit funding to assist
with annexation. This resolution certifies the actual net costs to serve the Benson Hill Annexation area
for the previous state fiscal year, sets the funding threshold for the state's next fiscal year starting July
1, 2011, and that the sales tax credit of one-tenth of one percent (0.1%) be continued during this period.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a resolution identifying the net cost threshold and setting sales tax rate for 2011.
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
2011-2012 ORCA Business Passport Interlocal
with KC Metro Transit
Meeting:
Regular Council - 14 Feb 2011
Exhibits:
Issue Paper
2011-2012 ORCA Business Passport Contract
Resolution
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Public Works
Staff Contact:
Nathan Jones, Transportation Planner, extension
7217
Recommended Action:
Council Concur
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ $39,467.55 Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ $40,000 Revenue Generated: $
Total Project Budget: $ $39,467.55 City Share Total Project: $ $39,467.55
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
The ORCA Business Passport Program is a core element of the City’s Commute Trip Reduction (CTR)
Program provided for regular benefits eligible City employees. This contract will continue Renton’s
participation in all elements for 2011-2012.
The ORCA Business Passport is a program, which allows employers to buy annual passes in bulk at an
extreme discount over the retail pricing. The pricing for 2011-2012 includes a one-time subsidy by
King County Metro of $85.92 per ORCA card.
Included in the 2011-2012 ORCA Business Passport Program are:
1.Unlimited rides by card holders on bus, light rail, and commuter rail services provided by King
County Metro, Pierce Transit, Sound Transit, and others.
2.100 percent VanPool and VanShare subsidies.
3.Guaranteed Ride Home Program for all registered participants. Guaranteed Ride Home provides a
free taxi ride home in the event of an emergency or illness up to eight times per year.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve an interlocal agreement with King County Metro Transit for the 2011-2012 ORCA Business Passport
and adopt the Resolution.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
M E M 0 R A N D U M
DATE:
TO:
February 14, 2011
Terri Briere, Council President
Members of the Renton City Council
VIA:
FROM:
STAFF
CONTACT:
SUBJECT:
Dennis Law, Mayor
Gregg Zimmerma,&.l:'inistrator
Nathan Jones, Transportation Planner (extension 7217)
2011-2012 ORCA Business Passport Contract
ISSUE:
Should the Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into the 2011-2012
ORCA Business Passport contract?
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the 2011-2012 ORCA Business
Passport agreement.
BACKGROUND:
In order to reduce congestion and improve air quality, Washington State passed a
Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Law in the early 1990s. The CTR Law requires
employers with 100 or more employees arriving to work between the hours of 6:00 and
9:00a.m. to have transportation programs for their employees that encourage the use of
alternatives to single occupancy vehicles (SOVs). Under the CTR Law, the City of Renton
is classified as a CTR affected employer.
For more than a decade, the City of Renton has entered into annual agreements with
transit agencies to purchase bus passes in bulk at a reduced rate to provide to each
regular City of Renton employee as a core fundamental piece of the City's CTR Program.
This program is paid for out ofthe general fund.
The ORCA Business Passport offers unlimited rides on Sound Transit, King County Metro
Transit, Pierce Transit, and others. It covers travel on buses, light rail, and commuter
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rail. It also features 100 percent subsidies for VanPool and VanShare participants on
King County Metro Transit, Community Transit, Kitsap Transit, and Pierce Transit
vehicles, as well as a Guaranteed Ride Home Program (free emergency taxi).
The cost for 2011-2012 is $269.49 per year, per pass. This is a significant savings over
buying the passes through King County Metro Transit outside of its ORCA Business
Passport Program. If passes were purchased in lesser quantities, each equivalent pass
could cost as much as $2,052 per year, per pass. Additionally, these passes would not
include other benefits of the FlexPass Program, such as guaranteed ride home (free
emergency taxi rides home for employees) or the 100 percent VanPool subsidies.
For this year only, King County Metro is offering an incentive to subsidize the cost of our
passes, reducing the cost of each pass by $85.92. The cost per pass after subsidy is
applied is $183.57.
This agreement purchases 215 passes for use by regular CTR affected benefits
eligible employees.
Attachment: Resolution 4035
cc:Jim Seitz, Transportation Planning & Programming Supervisor
Connie Brundage, Transportation Administrative Secretary File
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AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF ORCA BUSINESS
CARDS AND ORCA BUSINESS PASSPORT
PRODUCTS
THIS AGREEMENT (hereinafter, "Agreement") is made and entered into by and among City of Renton
("Business Account") and King County Metro Transit ("Lead Agency") on behalf of the following Agencies
(collectively referred to as the "Agency" or "Agencies").
The Snohomish County Public Transportation Benefit Area ("Community Transit")
The City of Everett ("Everett Transit")
King County Department of Transportation, Metro Transit Division ("King County")
The Kitsap County Public Transportation Benefit Area ("Kitsap Transit")
The Pierce County Public Transportation Benefit Area Corporation ("Pierce Transit")
The Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority ("Sound Transit")
The State of Washington acting through the Washington State Department of Transportation,
Washington State Ferries Division ("WSF")
IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants contained herein, the sufficiency of which is hereby
acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
1.0 PURPOSE
1.1 This Agreement establishes the terms under which certain fare payment-related services,
referred to herein as "ORCA Services," will be provided to the Business Account, including but
not limited to the prices and terms under which the Business Account may purchase and
distribute ORCA Business Cards loaded with a Business Passport Product to its Eligible Business
Cardholders. Such ORCA Business Cards may be used to access certain Transportation
Services of the Agencies. The specific ridership privileges applicable to the Business Passport
Product provided under this Agreement are specified in Attachment 1, Products, Pricing and
Terms, which is incorporated in this Agreement by this reference, and are subject to Sections 6
and 16 below.
1.2 Attachment 1 also establishes the terms under which specific optional products and services (e.g.
use of an ORCA Business Card on vanpool; a guaranteed ride home program), if any, shall be
provided by one or more individual Agencies.
1.3 This Agreement also enables the Business Account to purchase Business Choice Products from
the Agencies, via the Business Account Website, at the prices and terms in effect at the time of
purchase.
1.4 The Business Account understands and agrees that this Agreement applies to its use of ORCA
Services including, but not limited to, its purchase of ORCA Business Cards and ORCA Products.
This Agreement does not constitute a contract for transportation services. The Agencies have no
obligation to the Business Account or any other entity or person to provide any particular level,
frequency or routing of transportation service.
2.0 TERM OF AGREEMENT AND CONTACT PERSONS
2.1 This Agreement shall take effect upon the effective date specified in Attachment 1. Unless
terminated in accordance with Section 12, this Agreement shall continue in effect for one (1) year,
or such other term as may be specified in said Attachment 1.
2.2 The Business Account shall designate a Primary Contact Person in Attachment 2, Designated
Representatives, which is incorporated in this Agreement by this reference. This Primary Contact
Person shall be responsible for managing the Business Account's roles and responsibilities under
this Agreement. A Secondary Contact Person shall also be designated in Attachment 2. The Lead
Agency may communicate with and rely upon either the Primary or Secondary Contact Person on
matters relating to this Agreement.
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3.0 DEFINITIONS
3.1 Agency(ies). The following public transportation agencies that are participating in this Agreement
to the extent provided herein:
A. The Snohomish County Public Transportation Benefit Area ("Community Transit")
B. The City of Everett ("Everett Transit")
C. King County Department of Transportation, Metro Transit Division ("King County")
D. The Kitsap County Public Transportation Benefit Area ("Kitsap Transit")
E. The Pierce County Public Transportation Benefit Area Corporation ("Pierce Transit")
F. The Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority ("Sound Transit")
G. The State of Washington acting through the Washington State Department of
Transportation, Washington State Ferries Division ("WSF")
3.2 Business Account. The employer, educational or human services institution, government agency
or other entity that has entered into this Agreement enabling it to purchase ORCA Business Cards
and ORCA Products for distribution to their employees, students, clients or other constituency.
3.3 Business Account Website. The website used by the Business Account to manage its account,
currently at www.orcacard.biz.
3.4 Business Choice Products. The ORCA Products that may be purchased at retail prices to
supplement the ORCA Business Passport Product for one or more Business Cardholders (e.g. a
WSF monthly pass)
3.5 Business Cardholder(s) or Cardholder(s). The individual(s) who are eligible to receive an ORCA
Business Card from the Business Account. The eligibility requirements for Business Cardholders
are more fully defined in Attachment 3, Eligible Business Cardholders, which is incorporated in this
Agreement by this reference.
3.6 Business Passport Product. The ORCA Product loaded on the Business Account's ORCA
Business Cards under this Agreement that provides the Business Cardholders an unlimited right-
to-ride the regularly scheduled Transportation Services of, or operated by, certain Agencies to
the extent specified in Attachment 1.
3.7 Card Block. An ORCA system process that culminates in invalidating an ORCA Business Card.
3.8 Lead Agency. The Agency that entered into this Agreement on behalf of itself and the other
Agencies and that is responsible for administration of this Agreement on behalf of the Agencies,
including invoicing, contract modifications and renewals, and ORCA system support.
3.9 ORCA. The trademarked name of the system that enables use of a common fare card (One
Regional Card for All) on the public transportation services provided by any of the Agencies.
3.10 ORCA Business Card (or "Business Card'?. An ORCA fare card issued to a Business Account to
enable the loading of ORCA Products for use by a Cardholder to whom it was distributed by the
Business Account to access Transportation Services as specified in Attachment 1.
3.11 ORCA Products. Any transit fare payment mechanism or electronic voucher offered for sale
within the ORCA system by any of the Agencies. Examples include, but are not limited to,
monthly or period pass, E-purse, and electronic voucher.
3.12 ORCA Services. The materials and services that may be provided, from time to time, under the
ORCA program, including but not limited to the ORCA Business Cards, ORCA Products, ORCA
Websites, data, information, and any equipment, systems and services related to the ORCA
program.
3.13 Parties. The Business Account and the Agencies (which include the Lead Agency) may be
collectively referred to as "Parties."
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3.14 Primary Contact Person. The individuals identified as the primary contact points for the Lead
Agency and the Business Account, as listed in Attachment 2 or as modified from time to time.
3.15 Product Block. An ORCA system process that culminates in invalidating an ORCA
Product without invalidating the card on which it is loaded.
3.16 Transportation Services are those public transportation services provided by the Agencies that
are specified in Attachment 1.
4.0 PRICES AND PAYMENT TERMS
4.1 The prices and payment terms applicable to this Agreement are specified in Attachment 1,
Products, Pricing and Terms. Such terms shall include: (a) the amounts due for the Business
Cards, Business Passport Product, and any other products, services and fees; (b) the timing of
payments, and (c) the acceptable method of payment. Each order submitted by the Business
Account for ORCA Business Cards and/or any ORCA Products will be subject to the provisions of
this Agreement.
4.2 The Business Account's purchase of any Business Choice Products via the Business Account
Website will be at the prices and terms in effect at the time of order. The Business Account is
responsible for reviewing the prices in effect before submitting each order and shall be deemed to
have agreed to the then-applicable prices by submitting the order.
4.3 Payment in full is due as specified in Attachment 1.
4.4 If for any reason payment in full is not received by the date due, if a payment is not honored due
to non-sufficient funds (NSF) or if for any reason a payment is negated or reversed, the Lead
Agency will notify the Business Account of the payment problem and, if full and clear payment is
not received within ten (10) calendar days of such notification, the Lead Agency may:
A.refuse to process new orders for ORCA Business Cards and block the loading of new
ORCA Products by or for the Business Account;
B. assess any late payment, NSF and collection fees to the maximum amount permitted by
law;
C. initiate a Card Block or Product Block on the Business Cards issued to the Business
Account, rendering them ineffective for use by the Cardholders, until such time as the
Business Account pays the full amount due, including any late payment, NSF and
collection fees, in a manner acceptable to the Lead Agency; and
D. suspend or terminate access rights to the Business Account's secured area of the
website.
4.5 In addition to any other obligations it may have under this Agreement and at law, the Business
Account agrees to pay to the Lead Agency any reasonable collection fees incurred in collecting
amounts due from the Business Account.
5.0 PURCHASE, OWNERSHIP, DISTRIBUTION AND REPLACEMENT OF ORCA BUSINESS
CARDS
5.1 Ordering ORCA Business Cards. The Business Account shall order ORCA Business Cards via
the ORCA Business Accounts Website, in accordance with the directions provided on that
website, and shall make payment as provided in Attachment 1. If additional cards are required,
the Business Account shall be required to pay both the standard card fee and the pro rata price
for loading the Passport Product on such additional cards for the remaining months of this
Agreement, as specified in Attachment 1.
5.2 Receipt and Ownership of ORCA Business Cards. Upon actual or constructive receipt of the
ORCA Business Cards it has ordered, the Business Account shall become the owner of the ORCA
Business Cards. The Business Account shall be deemed to have constructively received all
ordered ORCA Business Cards unless it notifies the Lead Agency of any non-delivery or incorrect
delivery within thirty (30) days after the order was placed. If the Business Account
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notifies the Lead Agency that it has not received the ordered cards, the Lead Agency will ship a
replacement order. If the Business Account subsequently receives the cards reported as
missing, the Business Account is responsible for returnin!;} them to the Lead Agency.
5.3 Storage and Risk of Loss. The Business Account is responsible for the storage, distribution and
use of the ORCA Business Cards issued to it. The Business Account bears the sole risk of any
loss, damage, theft or unauthorized use of one of its cards, whether such card is held in its
inventory or has been distributed for use. The Business Account is responsible for the cost of any
use of its Business Cards until the effective date of a Card Block that may be initiated as provided
below.
5.4 Distribution of ORCA Business Cards. The Business Account is responsible for distributing its
Business Cards for use by its Eligible Business Cardholders. The Business Account remains the
owner of all Business Cards it distributes but a cardholder may also purchase and load individual
ORCA products on a Business Card and individually register the card. To enable Cardholders to
register Business Cards as provided in Section 6 below, the Business Account may not register, or
allow anyone other than the Cardholder to register, the Business Cards that are issued under this
Agreement. The Business Account shall require, as a condition of receiving a Business Card, that
the Cardholder sign the written Cardholder Rules of Use in the form of Attachment 4,
which is incorporated in this Agreement by this reference, or such other form as may be approved
by the Lead Agency, provided it includes the following at a minimum:
A. a prohibition on the sale or transfer of the Business Card;
B. notice that the Cardholder is required to pay any difference between a required fare and
the value of the ORCA Product loaded onto the Business Card;
C. notice that any ORCA Products purchased by the Cardholder with his/her own funds and
loaded on the Business Card, including but not limited to the E-purse, will become the
property of the Business Account and any subsequent refund to the Cardholder would be
the responsibility of the Business Account in accordance with its own refund policy.
Individuals are encouraged to purchase an individual card if they have concerns about
refund policies.
D. notice that the ORCA System will record data each time the Cardholder presents a
Business Card to an ORCA device to prove fare payment, to load a product on it, or to
review the amount and type of product on it. Such data will include, but not be limited to,
the date, time and route or other location related to the card being presented. Such data
is owned by the Agencies but accessible to the ORCA System contractor(s) that operate
it, the Business Account, and the Agencies.
E. notice that use of an ORCA Business Card to ride an Agency Transportation Service
requires more than showing the card to a driver or fare enforcement officer. The
Cardholder must actually tap a valid ORCA Business Card on an ORCA card reader
when boarding, deboarding or both, as required by the Agency's rules. For example, to
show proof of payment of the required fare, riders on Sound Transit's Link light rail or
Sounder train service must tap the ORCA card to an ORCA reader device before
boarding and after deboarding (even if the rider boarded in a ride-free area).
F. notice that proof of fare payment must be made by tapping the ORCA Card on the card
reader in the manner required by each Agency; otherwise, the Cardholder may be
subject to a fine if the ORCA Card is not tapped, and the Cardholder will be personally
responsible for any fines that may be imposed.
The Business Account understands and agrees that it is solely responsible for implementation
and enforcement of the Cardholder Rules of Use.
5.5 Business Account Access to Personally Identifying Information. If an individual Cardholder opts
to register one of the Business Cards issued to the Business Account, any personally identifying
information provided to the ORCA System (e.g. name, address, telephone number, and credit
card number) will not be accessible by the Business Account. If the Business Account collects
any personally identifying information about individuals to whom it has distributed Business
Cards, the Business Account is solely responsible for its collection, use, storage and disclosure of
such information.
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5.6 Card Blocks. In the event a Business Card is determined to be lost or stolen or if a Cardholder is
determined by the Business Account to be no longer eligible to use the card, the Business Account
may initiate a Card Block via the Business Account Website to invalidate the subject Business
Card. The Lead Agency may also initiate a Card Block or a Product Block as to any of the
Business Account's Business Cards at the request of the Business Account, or at the sole
discretion of the Lead Agency in accordance with Section 4.4, or if it is suspected that a card has
been altered, duplicated, counterfeited, stolen or used by an ineligible Cardholder. Once initiated, a
Card Block must be processed in the ORCA system and downloaded to all reader devices
throughout the region. Until that occurs, there is the potential that the Business Passport Product
and any e-purse value or other ORCA Products on the subject card will continue to be used. The
Business Account, not the Agencies, remains responsible for all transactions, and any loss or costs
arising there from, for forty-eight (48) hours after the Card Block was initiated.
5.7 Restoration of Value After Card Block. Following a Card Block, the Business Account may request
the Lead Agency to restore value on a replacement of the blocked Business Card. An E- purse on
a blocked card will be restored on the replacement card in approximately ten (10) calendar days
after the replacement card is issued. TheE-purse amount that remained on the lost or stolen card,
forty-eight (48) hours after the Card Block was initiated in the ORCA system, will be restored to the
replacement card via a remote revalue function.
5.8 Card Replacement. The Business Account is responsible for ordering and paying for any new
cards needed to replace Business Cards that for any reason cease to be available or suitable for
use by the Cardholders under the program of the Business Account, including but not limited to, if
the unavailability or unsuitability is caused by damage, abuse, loss, theft, Card Block, and end of
useful life. Provided, however, and notwithstanding the exclusion of warranties in Section 13, if a
Business Card malfunctions within twelve (12) months after it was delivered to the Business
Account, it shall be replaced by the Lead Agency without additional charge to the Business Account
if the malfunction was caused by a defect in design, material or workmanship and was
not caused by misuse, an intentional act, negligence or damage, reasonable wear and tear
excepted. The Business Account understands and agrees that to avoid the disruption and
inconvenience caused by sporadic failures as its cards are used, it must plan for replacement of
its Business Cards on a regular basis. As a condition of continuing under the Business Passport
program, the Business Account agrees that: (a) it will retire all of its ORCA Business Cards at
some time within four years after they are issued by the Lead Agency to the Business Account;
and (b) purchase replacement Business Cards at the then-applicable rate.
6.0 CARDHOLDER USE OF ORCA BUSINESS CARDS
Cardholder Privileges. The Business Account understands and agrees that, although it remains the
owner of ORCA Business Cards after distribution, the Cardholder has the following privileges in
connection with the use of an ORCA Business Card.
A. The Cardholder may present an ORCA Business Card, loaded with a valid, applicable
Business Passport or Business Choice Product, to an ORCA fare transaction processor
as proof of payment of all or a portion of a required fare on a regular transportation
service operated by one or more of the Agencies. (Provided, however, an ORCA Product
that is not sufficient to fully pay a fare will not be accepted as partial payment by the
Washington State Ferries.) In all cases, a Cardholder will be required to make other
payment to the extent a fare is not covered by an ORCA Product.
B. The Cardholder may individually purchase ORCA Products and load them on the
Business Card in addition to any ORCA Product loaded by the Business Account.
Individual ORCA Products may be used to pay all or a portion of a required fare on a
transportation service not covered by a Business Passport Product or Business Choice
Product. (Provided, however, an ORCA Product that is not sufficient to fully pay a fare will
not be accepted as partial payment by the Washington State Ferries.) In all cases, a
Cardholder will be required to make other payment to the extent a fare is not covered by
an ORCA Product.
C. The Cardholder may register his/her name and other contact information with the ORCA
System and link such personal information to the serial number of the Business Card
provided to him/her. Such registration does not give the Cardholder any ownership rights
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Website to view the card's transaction history and current stored value, to modify travel
zone preferences, and to add retail products.
7.0 NO RETURNS OR REFUNDS
Except as otherwise provided herein or in Section 12.2, the Business Account understands and
agrees that its purchases of Business Cards, and Business Passport Products and Business
Choice Products purchased for such cards, are final and it is not entitled to any refunds.
Provided, however, the Business Account may request a refund of the E-purse value remaining
on a Business Card if the card is surrendered by the Business Account to the Lead Agency.
Upon surrender of the subject Business Card, the Lead Agency shall initiate a Card Block and the
refund processed approximately ten (10) calendar days after the Card Block was initiated. The E-
purse amount refunded will be that which remained on the surrendered card forty-eight (48) hours
after the Card Block was initiated in the ORCA system. A processing fee of ten dollars ($10) shall
be payable by the Business Account to the Lead Agency for each such E-purse refund that is
processed, regardless of E-purse value refunded. The Business Account, not the Lead Agency,
is responsible for the refunding of such E-purse value, if any, to the individual Cardholder to
whom the Business Card had been distributed.
8.0 BUSINESS ACCOUNT WEBSITE
8.1 The Business Account Website is the primary means by which the Business Account shall
purchase ORCA Business Cards, Business Passport and Business Choice Products, manage its
Business Cards and obtain information about the use of said cards. As a condition of participation
in the Business Passport program, the Business Account agrees that it will use the Business
Account Website when it is available and that each access and use of said website shall be
subject to the Terms of Use and Privacy Statement that are in effect and posted on the Business
Account Website at the time of such access and use.
8.2 The Business Account understands and agrees that uninterrupted access to and use of the
Business Account website is not guaranteed and agrees that it will contact its representative at
the Lead Agency by email or telephone if the website is not available.
8.3 At the time the Business Account enters into the ORCA program, the Lead Agency will provide a
single password to the Business Account's Primary Contact (as specified in Attachment 2) to
enable user access to the Business Account's secured area of the Business Account Website. The
Business Account is required to change the temporary password to one of its own creation. The
Business Account shall be solely responsible for the number and identity of those employees with
whom the Business Account's password is shared. The Business Account is also solely
responsible for complying with the security standards (specified in Attachment 5 Security
Standards), which is incorporated in this Agreement by this reference.
9.0 INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE AGENCIES AND THE ORCA SYSTEM
9.1 The Business Account understands and agrees that the data, reports or any information provided
to it via the Business Account Website or otherwise, is and remains the sole property of the
Agencies and nothing shall be construed as a transfer or grant of any copyright or other property
interest in such data, reports or information. The Agencies hereby grant to the Business Account a
non-exclusive license to use any data, reports or information provided by the Agencies, via the
Business Account Website or otherwise, for any lawful purpose related to the administration of
the transportation benefits program of the Business Account.
9.2 The ORCA System will record data each time an ORCA Business Card is presented to an ORCA
device for fare payment and to load a product. Such transaction data includes, but is not limited
to, the date, time, and location (or route) of the transaction. The Business Account may routinely
access such transaction data related to its Business Cards to the extent provided via the Business
Account Website. Said website and its reports do not provide the Business Account Business
Card transaction data linked to card serial numbers. For the purpose of preventing fraud, the
Primary Contact Person of the Business Account may submit a written request to the Lead Agency
for transaction data related to a specific card number or for a card number linked to a specific
transaction. The written request shall include the following:
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A. card number or the date, time and other known details about the specific transaction for
which a card serial number is being requested;
B. a statement as to why the information is germane to the prevention of fraud; and
C. the signature of the Primary Contact Person.
If the Lead Agency determines that the subject transaction(s) is linked to a Business Card issued
to the Business Account, the Lead Agency will provide the Business Account with the card serial
number linked to the requested transaction(s). The Business Account agrees that it will use such
card serial number information only for purposes of enforcing its Rules of Use or other lawful
business purposes. The Business Account must maintain its own records if it wishes to identify the
card serial number issued to an individual.
9.3 The Business Account understands and agrees that all records related to its participation in the
ORCA System are public records under the Washington Public Records Act (Chapter 42.56
RCW) ("Act"), including but not limited to: (a) this Agreement and the sales activity hereunder; (b)
the orders, communications, and any other information provided by the Business Account to the
Lead Agency, the other Agencies or the ORCA System, whether provided via this website or
otherwise and whether provided in hard copy or electronic form; (c) any communications,
responses, requests, reports or information of any kind provided to the Business Account from
the Lead Agency, the other Agencies or the ORCA System; and (d) all data, reports and
information of any kind related to the loading of products on, and the use of, the Business Cards
issued to the Business Account. As public records, these records will be made available for
public inspection and copying upon request, unless the Lead Agency determines they are exempt
from disclosure.
10.0 INDIVIDUAL USE OF BUSINESS CARD AFTER LEAVING A BUSINESS ACCOUNT
The Business Account is encouraged to collect Business Cards from Cardholders who are no longer
eligible for the Business Account's transportation benefits program. In any case, the Business Account is
solely responsible for initiating a Card Block or Product Block in accordance with this Agreement to prevent
any continued use of, and financial liability for, a card that had been distributed to a person who is no
longer eligible.
11.0 ORCA SERVICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
The Agencies seek to continually improve and enhance the ORCA Services. With thousands of employers,
schools, and other entities entering into business account agreements at varying dates in the year, the
Agencies are unable to guarantee to each business account that the ORCA Services will not change during
the term of its agreement. The Business Account understands and agrees that one or more ORCA
Services may be changed, suspended or terminated from time to time without prior notice to, or agreement
by, the Business Account, including but not limited to changes in the look, feel, content and functions of the
Business Account Website. If the Business Account is dissatisfied with a change in the ORCA Services,
however, it may terminate this Agreement for its convenience in accordance with the provisions of Section
12.2.
12.0 TERMINATION
12.1 The Lead Agency may at any time terminate this Agreement if the Business Account fails to make
timely and effective payment of all amounts due, or otherwise materially breaches the Agreement,
or acts in manner indicating that it intends to not comply, or is unable to comply, with the
Agreement. To effect such a termination for cause, the Lead Agency shall send email notice to
the last known email address for the last known primary contact person of the Business Account
describing the manner in which the Business Account is in default and the effective date of
termination. If the basis for termination is a failure to perform that can be cured, the termination
shall not take effect so long as the Contractor cures the default within ten (10) calendar days of
the sending of the email notice. Upon the effective date of such termination, the Lead Agency
may immediately terminate the website access privileges of the Business Account, block the
Business Cards issued to the Business Account and decline to accept and fulfill any pending or
new orders from the Business Account. In the event of such a termination for cause, the
Business Account shall not be entitled to any refund of any amounts paid.
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12.2 Either the Business Account or the Lead Agency may terminate the Agreement without cause and
for its own convenience by sending the other party written or email notice at least thirty (30) days in
advance of the effective date of the termination. Upon receipt of a notice of termination for
convenience from the Business Account, the Lead Agency may, in its sole discretion, waive the
advance notice period and immediately terminate the website access privileges of the Business
Account, initiate a Card Block on the Business Cards issued to the Business Account, and decline
to accept and fulfill any pending or new orders from the Business Account. In the event of such a
termination for convenience and not cause, the amounts due under this Agreement shall be
calculated by the Lead Agency. (The amounts due for the ORCA Passport Product and any
optional products listed in Attachment 1 shall be the annual amounts due prorated for the number
of months during which the Passport Product and optional products were valid for at least one
day.) If the Business Account has not paid in full all of the amounts due under this Agreement as
of the termination date, the Business Account shall immediately pay the
remaining amount due. If the Business Account has paid more than all of the amounts due under
this Agreement as of the termination date, the Business Account shall be entitled to a refund of
the excess it has paid.
12.3 Notwithstanding any termination of the Agreement, the Business Account shall remain liable to
satisfy and comply with all of its obligations under this Agreement and at law with regard to, or
arising out of, any orders submitted or any of its acts or omissions occurring prior to the effective
date of the termination, including but not limited to paying all amounts due or incurred prior to the
effective date of the termination and any fees, charges, collection costs or other costs arising
from a failure to make timely and effective payment.
13.0 EXCLUSION OF WARRANTIES
13.1 ALL ORCA SERVICES PROVIDED ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE"
BASIS. ANY USE OF THE ORCA SERVICES IS AT THE BUSINESS ACCOUNT'S SOLE
DISCRETION AND RISK.
13.2 BY WAY OF EXAMPLE, AND NOT LIMITATION, THE LEAD AGENCY AND EACH OF THE
OTHER AGENCIES SPECIFICALLY DO NOT REPRESENT AND WARRANT THAT:
A. THE BUSINESS ACCOUNT'S USE OF THE ORCA SERVICES WILL BE
UNITERRUPTED, TIMELY, FREE FROM ERROR AND OTHERWISE MEETING ITS
REQUIREMENTS;
B. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY THE BUSINESS ACCOUNT AS A RESULT OF
USING THE ORCA SERVICES WILL BE ACCURATE AND RELIABLE; AND
C. ANY USE OF THE ORCA WEBSITES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE
CONTENT OR MATERIAL DOWNLOADED FROM SAID WEBSITES, WILL BE FREE
OF DEFECTS, VIRUSES, MALWARE, HACKS OR POTENTIALLY HARMFUL
INTRUSIONS.
13.3 TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE LEAD AGENCY AND EACH OF THE OTHER
AGENCIES DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO: ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE; ANY WARRANTIES OF QUIET ENJOYMENT OR
NON-INFRINGEMENT; AND ANY WARRANTIES CREATED BY TRADE USAGE, COURSE OF
DEALING, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.
13.4 NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED FROM THE
AGENCIES OR THE ORCA SYSTEM SHALL REVISE OR CREATE ANY WARRANTY.
14.0 NOTICES
14.1 Any notice required to be given under the terms of this Agreement shall be directed either by
email or regular mail to the Parties' Designated Representatives, as specified in Attachment 2, or
to the last person and address provided by a Party in accordance with Section 14.2.
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14.2 Each Party shall immediately notify the other Parties of any changes to its Designated
Representatives' contact information. The Business Account shall also immediately notify the
Lead Agency of any changes in any other information provided in its application.
15.0 FORCE MAJEURE
The Agencies and each of them shall be relieved of any obligations under this Agreement to the extent
they are rendered unable to perform, or comply with such obligations as a direct or indirect result of a
force majeure event, or any other circumstance not within such party's control, including, but not limited
to, acts of nature, acts of civil or military authorities, terrorism, fire or water damage, accidents, labor
disputes or actions, shutdowns for purpose of emergency repairs, or industrial, civil or public
disturbances.
16.0 APPLICATION OF AGENCY FARES AND OTHER POLICIES
The purchase, distribution and use of Business Cards and ORCA Products by the Business Account and
its Cardholders, and access to and use of the ORCA websites, shall be subject to all applicable federal,
state and local law, regulations, ordinances, codes and policies, including but not limited to the ORCA
Terms of Use and Privacy Statement (posted on the ORCA websites and available in printed form upon
request to the Lead Agency), and the Agencies' respective fares, transfer rules, codes of conduct and
other operating policies and procedures.
17.0 PROHIBITED DISCRIMINATION
The Business Account shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, nationality, creed,
marital status, sexual orientation, age, or presence of any sensory, mental, or physical handicap in the
administration of its transportation benefits program, the provision of ORCA Business Cards and ORCA
Products, or the performance of any acts under this Agreement. The Business Account shall comply fully
with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, executive orders and regulations which prohibit
such discrimination.
18.0 COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW
The Business Account shall be solely responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state and
local laws, regulations, resolutions and ordinances, including, but not limited to, any provisions relating to
the Business Account's provision of compensation, benefits or services to employees or others (e.g.
including, but not limited to, transportation fringe benefits) and any reporting, tax withholding, or other
obligations related thereto. The Business Account expressly acknowledges and agrees that it has not
relied on any representations or statements by the Agencies and will not rely on them to provide any legal,
accounting, tax or other advice with regard to the Business Account's provision of compensation, benefits
or services to employees or others (e.g. including, but not limited to, transportation fringe benefits) and any
reporting, withholding or other obligations related thereto.
19.0 LEGAL RELATIONS
19.1 No Partnership, Agency or Employment Relationship Formed. The Business Account and the
Agencies are independent parties and nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as creating
any joint venture, partnership, agency or employment relationship between and among them or
their respective employees. Without limiting the foregoing, the Business Account understands and
agrees that none of its employees or agents shall be deemed employees or agent, for any
purpose, of any of the Agencies and the Business Account is solely responsible for the acts of its
agents and employees and their compensation, wages, withholdings and benefits.
19.2 LIMITATION ON LIABILITY
A. THE LEAD AGENCY AND EACH OF THE OTHER AGENCIES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR, AND THE BUSINESS ACCOUNT HOLDS EACH AGENCY HARMLESS FROM,
ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO:
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1. ANY RELIANCE PLACED BY THE BUSINESS ACCOUNT ON THE
COMPLETENESS, ACCURACY OR EXISTENCE OF ANY INFORMATION
PROVIDED TO THE BUSINESS ACCOUNT BY OR THROUGH THE ORCA
SERVICES;
2. ANY CHANGES TO THE ORCA SERVICES OR THE TEMPORARY OR
PERMANENT CESSATION OF ANY SUCH SERVICES (OR FEATURES
WITHIN A SERVICE);
3. THE DELETION OF, CORRUPTION OF, OR FAILURE TO STORE, ANY
INFORMATION MADE AVAILABLE TO THE BUSINESS ACCOUNT, OR
GENERATED BY THE USE OF THE ORCA SERVICES UNDER THIS
AGREEMENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE USE OF THE ORCA
BUSINESS CARDS ISSUED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT;
4. THE BUSINESS ACCOUNT'S FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE LEAD AGENCY
WITH ACCURATE ACCOUNT INFORMATION; AND
5. THE BUSINESS ACCOUNT'S FAILURE TO KEEP PASSWORD AND
ACCOUNT INFORMATION SECURE AND CONFIDENTIAL.
B. THE LEAD AGENCY AND EACH OF THE OTHER AGENCIES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR, AND THE BUSINESS ACCOUNT HOLDS EACH OF THE AGENCIES HARMLESS
FROM, ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY
DAMAGES INCURRED BY THE BUSINESS ACCOUNT UNDER ANY THEORY OF
LIAIBILITY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF TIME, LOSS
OF PROFITS, LOSS OF PRIVACY, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF GOODWILL OR
BUSINESS REPUTATION, WHEN SUCH DAMAGES ARISE OUT OF, OR ARE RELATED
TO, THIS AGREEMENT OR THE ORCA SERVICES, WHETHER OR NOT ONE OR
MORE AGENCIES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF, OR SHOULD HAVE BEEN AWARE OF,
THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES ARISING.
C. To the extent one or more of the Agencies incurs any liability for a breach of this
Agreement, or any duty related to the ORCA Services, and such liability that is not
excluded under the terms of this Agreement, the exclusive, aggregate remedy against
the Lead Agency and each other Agency will be, at the option of the applicable Agencies:
(a) the correction, substitution or replacement of all or part of the ORCA Services giving
rise to the breach, or (b) a refund of the amount paid by the Business Account for the
ORCA Service causing the damage, the amount of which will not exceed the damages
(other than those excluded above) actually incurred by the Business Account in
reasonable reliance.
The damage exclusions and limitations on liability in the Agreement shall apply even if any
remedy fails for its essential purpose.
19.3 No Waiver. The Business Account agrees that if the Lead Agency does not exercise or enforce
any legal right or remedy which is contained in the Agreement or under applicable law, this will not
be taken to be deemed to be a waiver or modification of the Lead Agency's rights and remedies,
and that those rights or remedies will still be available to the Lead Agency.
19.4 Governing Law and Forum. This Agreement and all provisions hereof shall be interpreted and
enforced in accordance with, and governed by, the applicable law of the State of Washington and
of the United States of America without regard to its conflict of law's provisions. The exclusive
jurisdiction and venue for conducting any legal actions arising under this Agreement shall reside
in either the Federal District Court or the State of Washington Superior Court, as applicable, that
is located in the county in which the Lead Agency's primary administrative office is located. The
Business Account hereby consents to personal jurisdiction and venue in said courts and waives
any right which it might have to conduct legal actions involving the Agencies in other forums.
19.5 Attorneys' Fees and Costs. In the event of litigation between the parties related to this
Agreement, the Court is authorized to award the substantially prevailing party its costs, fees and
expenses including reasonable attorney fees to the extent authorized by the Court and permitted
by applicable law.
19.6 Survival. Sections 4, 5, 9, 13 and 19 shall survive and remain effective notwithstanding any
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19.7 Use of ORCA name and logos. The Business Account understands and agrees that the "ORCA"
name and logos are trademarked and that it will not copy or use them and any other trade
names, trademarks, service marks, logos, domain names, and other distinctive features or
intellectual property of the Agencies without written permission.
20.0 SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
This Agreement and all terms, provisions, conditions and covenants hereof shall be binding upon the
parties hereto, and their respective successors and assigns; provided, however, no Party may assign or
delegate the duties performed under this Agreement without the written agreement by the Lead Agency,
the Business Account and the assignee.
21.0 ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND WRITTEN AMENDMENTS
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Business Account and the Lead Agency, on
behalf of all Agencies, related to the Business Account's use of and access to ORCA Services (but
excluding any services which Lead Agency may provide under a separate written agreement), and
completely replaces and supersedes any prior oral or written representations or agreements in relation to
fare media consignment and sales or to ORCA Services. No oral agreements or modifications will be
binding on the parties and any changes shall be effective only upon a written amendment being signed by
the parties.
22.0 SEVERABILITY
In the event any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be
unenforceable or invalid, then the meaning of that provision shall be construed, to the extent feasible, to
render the provision enforceable, and if no feasible interpretation would save such provision, it shall be
severed from the remainder of the Agreement which shall remain in full force and effect unless the
provisions that are invalid and unenforceable substantially impair the value of the entire Agreement to any
party.
23.0 AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE
Each party to this Agreement represents and warrants that: (i) it has the legal power and authority to
execute and perform this Agreement and to grant the rights and assume its obligations herein; and (ii) the
person(s) executing this Agreement below on the party's behalf is/are duly authorized to do so, and that
the signatures of such person(s) is/are legally sufficient to bind the party hereunder.
24.0 COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in two (2) counterparts, each one of which shall be regarded for all
purposes as one original. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, by their duly authorized
representatives, have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
BUSINESS ACCOUNT LEAD TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
BY: -------- ---------------
Denis Law
Title: Mayor
Business Name:
City of Renton
BY: -------- -- ------------
Darwin Campbell
lfitle: Manager, Customer Services
gency: King County Metro Transit
Date: -----------------------------Date: -----------------------------
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ATTACHMENT 1
PRODUCTS, PRICING AND TERMS- BUSINESS PASSPORT FLAT RATE
Business Account: City of Renton
Business Account Federal Tax ID #: 177000094
ORCA Business ID#: 2480
Agreement Type: Passport-Renewal
Program Term: March 1, 2011 -February 29, 2012
Bus.mess passport Flat Rate Product s
• Access to regular bus services on Community Transit, Everett Transit, Kitsap Transit, Metro Transit,
Pierce Transit, and Sound Transit.
• Access to regular service on Sound Transit Link light rail.
• Access to regular service on Sound Transit Sounder commuter rail (including Rail Plus partnership
with Amtrak Cascades).
• Access to regular service on Seattle Lake Union Streetcar.
• Access ·to regular service on King County Water Taxi. (Vashon and West Seattle routes)
• Access to regular service on Kitsap Transit Foot Ferry. (Port Orchard and Annapolis routes)
• 100% vanpool fare subsidy on Community Transit, Kitsap Transit, Metro Transit, and Pierce Transit
vanpool vans.
• 100% vanshare fare subsidy on Community Transit, Kitsap Transit, Metro Transit and Pierce Transit
vanshare vans.
• Emergency guaranteed ride home service. (Up to eight rides per employee.) (See Attachment 6.)
Passport Zone and Worksite Location
Employees
Annual
Rate per
Employee
Cost
Mo Rate
for Add'l
Eligible
Employee
KING COUNTY SUBURBS
Renton, WA 98057
less: King County Incentive
215
215
$269.49
($85.92)
$57,940.35
. ($18,472.80)
$12.01
+
$5.00/card
New Card(s} JO I X I $5.00 $
Total 215 ·..$39,467.55 ,,':.
Business Pass ort Flat Rate Pa ment Terms
Net 60 days from start of program term
B invoice - do not send with contract
Additional Information
Amount of Eligible Employee contribution $0
(Note: employees may contribute up to 50% of the Annual
Rate per Employee)
Business Choice Products
Choice Products purchased by the Business Account will be prepaid by check or credit card,
at prevailing retail rates.
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ATTACHMENT 2
DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES
BUSINESS ACCOUNT - Primary Agreement Development
Name
Nathan Jones
ransportation Planner
ity of Renton- Public Works Department
ransportation Systems Division
Renton City Hall - 5 Floor
1055 South Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
Dave Hollar
Employer Transportation Representative
King County Metro Transit
00 Yesler Way, YES-TR-0650
eattle, WA 98104
25-430-7217 06-263-3492
E-Mail
25-430-7376 06-684-2058
njones@RentonWA.gov Dave.Hollar@kingcounty.gov
Name
elephone
ell Phone
Fax
E-Mail
Name
itle
ddress
BUSINESS ACCOUNT- Secondary
Denis Law
Renton, WA 98057
25-430-6500
Billing Information
If different from Primar
LEAD AGENCY- Technical Support
King County
Lead Agency Representative
201 S. Jackson St. KSC-TR-0326
Seattle, WA 98104
business.leadagent@kingcounty.gov
elephone
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ATTACHMENT 3
ELIGIBLE BUSINESS CARDHOLDERS
Definition and Number of Eligible Participants
Definition of
Eligible Participants
All CTR benefits-eligible employees
Number of
Eligible Participants
215
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ATTACHMENT 4
SAMPLE -ORCA BUSINESS CARDHOLDER RULES OF USE
As a Business Account Cardholder, I agree to the following:
1. I understand that the ORCA Business Card is owned by the employer that provided it to me and it
has been provided to me for my personal use only. I agree not to sell or transfer my assigned ORCA
Card to another person. If I violate these terms of use, my ORCA Card may be blocked from further
use.
2. I will keep my assigned ORCA Business Card secure and in good condition, and I will immediately
report a lost, stolen, or damaged ORCA Business Card to my company's Transportation Coordinator. I
understand a lost ORCA Business Card will be replaced only once per year at the current card fee
plus any additional fee charged by my company. A defective ORCA Business Card will be replaced
free of charge.
3. I will return my assigned ORCA Business Card upon request or when I leave my employment or
otherwise no longer meet the eligibility requirements of my company. If I do not return my ORCA
Business Card, I understand that it may be blocked for further use.
4. I understand that my ORCA Business Card is valid for the following provided by the listed
transportation Agencies.
a. 100% of fares on regularly scheduled transportation service on Everett Transit, Community
Transit, Kitsap Transit, Metro Transit, Pierce Transit, Sound Transit, Seattle Streetcar, King
County Water Taxi, and Kitsap Transit Foot Ferry.
b. 100% of vanpool and vanshare fares on vanpool services provided by Community Transit, Kitsap
Transit, Metro Transit, and Pierce Transit.
5. I understand that the ORCA Business Card is not valid for fare payment on transportation services
not specified in Section 4 and I am responsible for paying any additional fares required for services
not covered, or not fully covered, by my assigned ORCA Business Card.
6. I understand that any additional ORCA Products I load onto my assigned ORCA Card will become
the property of the company that owns my ORCA Business Card and the refund, if any, of such
products will be made by the company according to its refund policy.
7. I understand the ORCA system will record data each time I use my assigned ORCA Business Card.
Data will include the date, time and location of the card when it is presented. I understand this data is
owned by the transit Agencies and is accessible to the company that owns my ORCA Business Card.
8. I understand that the ORCA Card must be "tapped" on a card reader to show proof of fare payment
or issuance of a valid fare. Merely showing the ORCA Card on a bus, train, ferry or light rail vehicle
does not constitute proof of fare payment or issuance of a valid fare. I will be subject to a fine if the
ORCA Card is not "tapped," and I understand I will be personally responsible for any fines that may
be imposed.
9. I understand that for the correct fare to be recorded, I must "tap" off on a card reader when exiting
some transit systems. For example, I must "tap" off when exiting from a Sounder train, light rail, or a
bus that I have boarded in the Seattle downtown ride free area.
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ATTACHMENT 4
SAMPLE- ORCA BUSINESS CARDHOLDER RULES OF USE (continued)
I acknowledge the receipt of my ORCA Business Card, and understand and agree to the terms stated
above on using the ORCA Business Card.
Employee's Signature
Employee's Printed Name
Date
ORCA Card Serial #
Transportation Coordinator Use Only- ORCA Card returned:
Employee's Signature Date
ORCA Card Serial #
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ATTACHMENT 5
ORCA BUSINESS ACCOUNT SECURITY STANDARDS
1.0 Application Security
1.1 At the time the Business Account enters into the ORCA program, the Lead Agency will provide a
single Business Account user id and temporary password to the Business Account's Primary
Contact (as specified in Attachment 2- Designated Representatives) to enable access to the
Business Account's area of the Business Account Website.
1.2 The Business Account shall immediately change the temporary password to a strong password
that meets the following criteria:
a.Length - At least eight (8) characters in length or the maximum length permitted by the
ORCA system, whichever is shorter.
b. Elements- Contains one each of at least three (3) of the following four (4) elements.
1)English upper case letters (A, B, C...)
2)English lower case letters (a, b, c...)
3)Westernized Arabic numbers: 0, 1, 2...9
4)Special characters:(@,#,%...)
1.3 The Business Account shall restrict access to the ORCA Business Account Website by providing
its user id and password to only the employee(s) who have a business "need to know" and who
are authorized by the Business Account as "system user(s)".
1.4 Access to the ORCA Business Account Website is restricted to the purpose of authorized
administrative support for the ORCA Business Account program
1.5 The Business Account's password shall be changed at least quarterly but also immediately upon
(a) a system user leaving the Business Account's employment or otherwise losing his/her status
as an authorized user; and (b) the Business Account learning that the password has been
obtained by unauthorized persons or entities.
1.6 The Business Account's Primary Contact will review security policies and guidelines with system
users at least quarterly.
2.0 Physical Security
2.1 The Business Account shall require system users, when not at their workstations, to log off the
Business Account Website, or lock their screen using a password protected screen-saver in order
to prevent unauthorized access.
2.2 ORCA card stock shall be kept in a secure/locked location with access limited to those
administering the program.
2.3 The Business Account shall require its employees to keep printed reports containing account
information in a secure location.
3.0 Incident Management
3.1 The Business Account shall report any security incident or suspected incident immediately to the
Lead Agency. Examples of possible security incidents would be: introduction of computer
viruses, unauthorized transactions or blocked cards, or lost or stolen card stock.
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ORCA Passport Agreement
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City of Renton BA ID: 2480
March 1, 2011 - February 29, 2012
ORCA Passport Agreement
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ATTACHMENT 6
HOMEFREEGUARANTEEPROGRAM
Home Free Guarantee (hereinafter, "HFG") is a King County program that guarantees payment for taxi
fares incurred by Eligible Employees who meet the eligible criteria, as set forth below, and taken in
accordance with the terms set forth below. HFG is the emergency guaranteed ride home service
mentioned in Attachment 1 of the ORCA Business Passport Agreement.
1 DEFINITIONS
1.1 Approved Commute Modes
Eligible Employees must have commuted from their principal residence, transit center, or park & ride lot to
the Business Account's worksite by one of the following modes: bus, train, carpool, vanpool, walk-on or
bicycle-on ferry, bicycle, or walk.
1.2 Eligible Reasons for Using HFG
The following are the only eligible reasons for using HFG:
a. Eligible Employee's or family member's unexpected illness or emergency.
b. Unexpected schedule change such that the normal commute mode is not available for the return
commute to the starting place of their commute. Unexpected means the employee learns of the
schedule change that day.
c. Missing the employee's normal return commute to the starting place of their commute for
reasons, other than weather or acts of nature which are beyond the employee's control, and of
which they had no prior knowledge. For example, the employee's carpool driver left work or
worked late unexpectedly.
1.3 Non-Eligible Reasons For Using HFG
Reasons which are not eligible for HFG use include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Pre-scheduled medical or other appointments.
b. To transport individuals who have incurred injury or illness related to their occupation. An HFG
ride should NEVER be used where an ambulance is appropriate, nor should an HFG ride replace
Business Account's legal responsibility under workers' compensation laws and regulations.
c. Other situations where, in the opinion of the Business Account's Program Coordinator, alternate
transportation could have been arranged ahead of time.
1.4 Eligible Destinations for an HFG Ride
a. From the Business Account's worksite to the Eligible Employee's principal place of residence. b.
From the Business Account's worksite to the Eligible Employee's personal vehicle, e.g. vehicle
located at a transit center or park & ride lot.
c. From the Business Account's worksite to the Eligible Employee's usual commute ferry terminal on
the east side of Puget Sound.
1.5 Intermediate Stops
Intermediate stops are permitted only if they are of an emergency nature and are requested in advance by
the Eligible Employee and are authorized in advance of the HFG ride by the Business Account's Program
Coordinator (i.e. pick up a necessary prescription at a pharmacy; pick up a sick child at school).
2 BUSINESS ACCOUNT RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1 HFG Program Payment
Business Account's payment for HFG services is accounted for in the base price of the ORCA Business
Passport Agreement, as indicated in Attachment 1. If the Business Account's fare costs exceed amount
listed in Attachment 1 at the end of 6 months, a sliding scale charge will be applied as follows:
a. If total fare costs average between $1.00 and $1.25/employee, Business may be charged
$1.25/employee for second six months of the agreement period.
b. If total fare costs average between $1.25 and $1.50/employee, Business may be charged
$1.50/employee for second six months of the agreement period.
c. and so on incrementally without limit.
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ORCA Passport Agreement
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City of Renton BA ID: 2480
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ATIACHMENT6
HOME FREE GUARANTEE PROGRAM (continued)
2.2 Program Coordinator
Business Account shall designate as many Program Coordinators as necessary to administer and
perform the necessary HFG program tasks as set forth in this Attachment.
2.3 Number of HFG Rides per Eligible Employee
Business Account shall ensure that each Eligible Employee does not exceed eight (8) HFG rides per
twelve (12) month period.
3 HFG Program Tasks
3.1 Process
To access HFG rides, Eligible Employees shall contact the Program Coordinator. The Program
Coordinator shall call directly an answering service provider, contracted for by King County. The phone
number shall be supplied to Business Account by King County. Business Account agrees to make
information about how to access HFG rides available to all Eligible Employees. Program Coordinator
shall obtain the following information from the Eligible Employee, and provide the information to the
answering service provider:
a. Verify the Eligible Employee has commuted to the worksite by an eligible mode.
b. Verify the Eligible Employee has an eligible reason and eligible destination for an HFG ride.
c. Ensure the Eligible Employee has valid identification to show the taxi driver.
d. Once an Eligible Employee takes the emergency taxi ride, obtain from the Eligible Employee a
receipt of the taxi trip.
e. Business Account's Program Coordinator shall forward copies of such receipts to King County at
the end of each month for record keeping and accounting purposes.
f. The answering service provider will arrange taxi rides for the Eligible Employee.
4 KING COUNTY RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1 Participating Taxi Business Account(s)
Business Account agrees that neither King County nor answering service provider is responsible for
providing transportation services under the HFG program. Business Account further agrees that King
County makes no guarantee or warranty as to the availability, quality or reliability of taxi service, and that
King County's sole obligation under the program is to make payment of the taxi provider for trips actually
taken in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Business Account agrees it shall make no claims
of any kind or bring any suits of any kind against King County for damages or injuries of any kind arising
out of or in any way related to the HFG program. Without limiting the foregoing and by way of example
only, the Business Account agrees that King County shall not be liable for any injuries or damages caused
by negligence or intentional acts occurring before, during or after a taxi ride or for any injuries or
damages caused by failure of a taxi to provide a ride due to negligence, intentional acts or causes beyond
the taxi's control, including but not limited to incidence of fire, flood, snow, earthquake or other acts of
nature, riots, insurrection, accident, order of any court or civil authority, and strikes or other labor actions.
4.2 Payment of Authorized HFG Taxi Fares
King County shall pay the metered fare amount of a Business Account's Program Coordinator-authorized
HFG ride, as defined in the DEFINITIONS section above, for a one-way distance of up to sixty (60) miles.
Business Account or Eligible Employee taking the HFG ride shall pay any fare for a one-way distance in
excess of sixty (60) miles. King County shall not pay any taxi driver gratuity. Taxi driver gratuity will be at
the sole discretion of Business Account or the Eligible Employee taking the HFG ride.
4.3 Reporting
King County shall keep a complete record of all authorized HFG ride requests and provide a copy of this
record to Business Account's designated Contact Person if requested.
4.4 Program Abuse
King County reserves the right to investigate and recover costs from the Business Account of intentional
abuse of the HFG program by Eligible Employees. Program abuse is defined as, but not limited to, taking
trips for inappropriate reasons, unauthorized destinations and intermediate stops, and pre-scheduled
appointments not defined in the DEFINITIONS section above.
5e. ‐ Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of the 2011‐
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 4035
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
KING COUNTY METRO TRANSIT REGARDING PURCHASE OF ORCA BUSINESS
CARDS AND ORCA BUSINESS PASSPORT PRODUCTS.
WHEREAS, the City of Renton, King County, and other area transportation agencies
share the desire to provide a transportation management program that will reduce single-
occupant vehicle travel and improve the mobility of employees to the City's worksites; and
WHEREAS, collectively, the area transportation agencies provide buses, vanpools, van
shares, light rail, commuter rail, streetcars, water taxis, and the Home Free Guarantee
program; and
WHEREAS, the area transportation agencies, through those programs, are authorized to
promote alternatives to single occupant vehicle commuting in King County; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to provide incentives to its employees which promote non-
single-occupant vehicle commuting to its worksites; and
WHEREAS, the City and area transportation agencies desire to utilize ORCA Business
Cards and ORCA Business Passport products which can be used to access a variety of services
and benefits which enable the City's employees to commute by non-single occupant vehicles;
and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to memorialize the terms and conditions under which such
program will be provided to the City;
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RESOLUTION NO. 4035
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The above recitals are found to be true and correct in all respects.
SECTION II. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into an
interlocal agreement with King County Metro Transit entitled "Agreement for Purchase of ORCA
Business Cards and ORCA Business Products" and all subsequent agreements regarding
purchasing ORCA Business Cards and ORCA Business Passport Products that do not materially
change the terms of the agreement and are without budget parameters.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this lst day of February , 2010.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 1st day of February 2010.
Denis Law, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
Addendum to Agreement with Soos Creek Water
and Sewer District Relating to Maintenance and
Operation of the Cascade Interceptor
Meeting:
Regular Council - 14 Feb 2011
Exhibits:
Issue Paper
Addendum to Agreement
Resolution
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Public Works
Staff Contact:
Mike Benoit, Utility Systems/Wastewater, x7206
Recommended Action:
Refer to Utilities Committee
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ $40,000 Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ $125,000 Revenue Generated: $$160,000
Total Project Budget: $ $200,000 City Share Total Project: $ 20%
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
The City of Renton and Soos Creek Water and Sewer District (operating as Cascade Sewer District)
entered into an agreement dated March 27, 1964, pertaining to the construction, operation and
maintenance of a sanitary sewer interceptor known as the Cascade Interceptor. Under the terms of the
1964 agreement, maintenance and repair costs related to this interceptor are to be proportional based
upon the ratio of users served by Renton and the District. At this time, the agreed upon proportional
flows utilizing the Cascade Interceptor are 20% from Renton customers and 80% from District
customers.
The Cascade Interceptor is a 46-year old concrete line. It has high flows and is also subject to hydrogen-
sulfide corrosion. There are portions of the interceptor that are in immediate need of rehabilitation. We
are currently planning to rehabilitate those sections by utilizing “no dig” technology to line the sewers
and refurbish the manholes.
Renton and the District agree that the City would design, bid, and manage the project. At the conclusion
of the project, Renton would invoice the District for 80% of the actual costs. Total cost for the
rehabilitation is estimated to be approximately $200,000. Renton would be responsible for $40,000 and
the District would be responsible for $160,000. Funding for this project is included in the Wastewater
Utility’s approved 2011 CIP budget (#426.465498).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the addendum to the Soos Creek Water and Sewer District agreement detailing certain
responsibilities, including cost sharing, pertaining to needed maintenance and rehabilitation of the
sanitary sewer line known as the Cascade Interceptor and adopt the resolution
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:January 25, 2011
TO:Terri Briere, Council President
Members of Renton City Council
VIA:Denis Law, Mayor
FROM:Gregg Zimmerman, Administrator
STAFF CONTACT:Mike Benoit, Wastewater Utility, x7206
SUBJECT:Addendum to Agreement between Renton and Soos Creek
Water and Sewer District Relating to Maintenance and
Operation of the Cascade Interceptor
ISSUE:
Should Council approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an
addendum to the agreement between Renton and Soos Creek Water and Sewer District
detailing certain responsibilities, including cost sharing, pertaining to necessary
maintenance and rehabilitation of the sanitary sewer line known as the Cascade
Interceptor?
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the addendum to the agreement between Renton and Soos Creek Water and
Sewer District detailing certain responsibilities, including cost sharing, pertaining to
needed maintenance and rehabilitation of the sanitary sewer line known as the Cascade
Interceptor and adopt the resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
the agreement.
BACKGROUND SUMMARY:
The City of Renton and Soos Creek Water and Sewer District (operating as Cascade
Sewer District) entered into an agreement dated March 27, 1964, pertaining to the
construction, operation and maintenance of a sanitary sewer interceptor known as the
Cascade Interceptor.
The Cascade Interceptor is a sewer main jointly owned by the City of Renton and Soos
Creek Water and Sewer District (District). The interceptor is located in the Tiffany Park /
Royal Hills area. This is the main trunk sewer that transports the sewage from the
collector sewers in that portion of Renton’s Sanitary Sewer Service Area and routes it to
the King County sewer in Maple Valley Highway. The District has their sewer system
connected to the end of the Cascade Interceptor and utilizes the line to move sewage
from portions of their service area to King County.
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Terri Briere, Council President
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Under the terms of the 1964 agreement, maintenance and repair costs related to this
interceptor are to be proportional based upon the ratio of users served by Renton and
the District. Renton and the District have determined that, at this time, the proportional
flows utilizing the Cascade Interceptor are 20% from Renton customers and 80% from
District customers.
The Cascade Interceptor is a 46-year old concrete line. It has high flows and is also
subject to hydrogen-sulfide corrosion. It was a section of this interceptor that failed,
causing the sink hole in Royal Hills in 2010. Renton and the District have met to discuss
the condition of the sewer and have agreed on what both utilities believe is the best
course of action at this time.
There are portions of the interceptor that are in immediate need of rehabilitation. We
are currently planning to rehabilitate those sections by utilizing “no dig” technology to
line the sewers and refurbish the manholes. Renton and the District agree that the City
would design, bid, and manage the project. At the conclusion of the project, Renton
would invoice the District for 80% of the actual costs. Funding for this project is included
in the Wastewater Utility’s 2011 CIP budget (#426.465498).
Total cost for the rehabilitation is estimated to be approximately $200,000. Renton
would be responsible for $40,000 and the District would be responsible for $160,000.
The remaining portions of the interceptor are subject to the same conditions that have
deteriorated the failing portions of this sewer. Renton and the District agree that, by
performing additional maintenance and operation on the interceptor, we can delay the
need to rehabilitate or replace the remaining sections of the sewer.
Recognizing that hydrogen-sulfide (H2S) is a problem in this system and is accelerating
the degradation of the Cascade Interceptor, Renton and the District will use a chemical
treatment to reduce the H2S in the interceptor. The District will introduce the chemical
at their Lift Station #5. The District will invoice Renton every six months for 22% of the
invoiced cost of the chemical. (The additional 2% is calculated to approximately cover
the District’s staff time involved with maintaining the chemical feed system.)
Renton will also perform more frequent television inspection of the interceptor. We will
rent pumps to bypass flows as necessary and inspect the line approximately every two
years. Renton will invoice the District for 80% of the cost of the inspection(s) when
completed.
CONCLUSION:
Renton and the District have prepared an addendum to the original agreement
documenting the agreed to work and cost sharing. We are presenting this addendum to
Council for approval. We request Council approve the addendum and adoption of the
resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the addendum.
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Terri Briere, Council President
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cc: Lys Hornsby, Utility Systems Director
Dave Christensen, Wastewater Utility Supervisor
JoAnn Wykpisz, PW Principal and Financial Analyst
Hai Nguyen, Finance Budget Analyst
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CITY OF RENTON & SOOS CREEK WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
ADDENDUM TO THE MARCH 27, 1964 CASCADE INTERCEPTOR AGREEMENT
SUBJECT: REHABILITATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CASCADE INTERCEPTOR
THIS ADDENDUM is entered into this _____ day of _________________, 20___, by and
between SOOS CREEK WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT, a Washington municipal corporation,
hereinafter referred to as “SOOS CREEK”, and the CITY OF RENTON, a Washington municipal
corporation, hereinafter referred to as “RENTON”, both being duly organized and existing under
and by virtue of the laws of the State of Washington,
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, RENTON and SOOS CREEK (operating as Cascade Sewer District) entered into
an agreement March 27, 1964 pertaining to the construction, operation and maintenance of a
certain interceptor sewer line, hereinafter referred to as “Cascade Interceptor”; and
WHEREAS, Some parts of the Cascade Interceptor are in need of immediate
rehabilitation while other parts will potentially need rehabilitation in the near future; and
WHEREAS, It is in the best interest of RENTON and SOOS CREEK to rehabilitate those
portions of the Cascade Interceptor in immediate need and to perform additional maintenance
and inspection on the Cascade Interceptor in order to extend the useful life of those portions
not in immediate need of rehabilitation; now, therefore,
IT IS HEREBY AGREED by and between the parties hereto as follows:
1.Rehabilitation of Portions of the Cascade Interceptor. RENTON will design, permit, bid
and manage a project to rehabilitate the structures and sewer mains between manhole
5321-009 and 5321-015, as shown on “Exhibit A”, an approximate distance of twelve
hundred lineal feet. Rehabilitation will exclude that portion of the sewer main replaced
during the emergency repair in 2010.
The total cost of the rehabilitation (including design, construction, etc) is estimated at
$200,000. The total cost shall be divided such that RENTON will pay twenty percent
(20%) of the cost and SOOS CREEK will pay eighty percent (80%) of the cost. RENTON
will invoice SOOS CREEK, at the conclusion of the project, eighty percent (80%) of the
actual costs incurred by RENTON for the construction contract, staff costs for design and
construction management.
It is understood that RENTON may rehabilitate some sewer mains and / or manholes
adjacent to the Cascade Interceptor. If done as part of the same project, the additional
work will be identified as a separate schedule in the project and SOOS CREEK will not be
responsible for participation in this work.
2.Additional Maintenance to Extend the Life of the Cascade Interceptor. Recognizing that
hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a problem within this system and is accelerating the
degradation of the Cascade Interceptor, SOOS CREEK will introduce a chemical
treatment at their Lift Station #5. The treatment will involve the use of BIOXIDE solution
from Siemens. Alternate treatment product(s) may be utilized under agreement of both
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parties.
SOOS CREEK will occasionally access the Cascade Interceptor, utilizing proper
maintenance and safety procedures, at RENTON manhole 5321-013, 5321-014, or
5321-015 to monitor H2S levels in the system to ensure proper dosing is occurring.
The estimated cost of chemical for treatment is estimated to be $60,000 per year.
RENTON will pay twenty-two percent (22%) of the invoiced cost of the chemical as
RENTON’s share of all costs incurred by SOOS CREEK. SOOS CREEK will invoice RENTON
every six months.
3.Monitoring the condition of the Cascade Interceptor. RENTON will perform television
inspection of the Cascade Interceptor approximately every two years. SOOS CREEK will
pay eighty percent (80%) of the cost of the television inspection including the use of
RENTON’s television inspection equipment, staff, and any required equipment or
methodology for reducing flow in the interceptor to allow proper visual inspection.
RENTON will invoice SOOS CREEK at the conclusion of the inspection.
4.Obligations Intact. Nothing herein shall be construed to alter the rights, responsibilities,
liabilities, or obligations of either RENTON or SOOS CREEK regarding provisions of
sanitary sewer services to their customers pursuant to any agreements previously
executed by the parties, except as specifically set forth herein.
DATED this ________ day of _________________, 20____.
Authorized by Resolution No. ______ of the City Council of the City of Renton,
Washington, at its regular meeting held on _______ day of ________________, 20____.
CITY OF RENTON
Denis Law, Mayor Date
ATTEST:
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk Date
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Approved by Resolution No. ______/_____ of the Board of Commissioners of SOOS
CREEK WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT of King County, Washington, adopted at its regular
meeting held on the ______ day of ____________, 20____.
SOOS CREEK WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
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CAG‐64‐764, with Soos Creek Water and Sewer District, in the amount of Page 56 of 95
XXXXXXXXXXXX, President of Board Date
ATTEST:
XXXXXXXXXXXX, Secretary of Board Date
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
CENTRAL PUGET SOUND REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY REGARDING THE
STRANDER BOULEVARD PROJECT AND THE RAINIER AVENUE PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the City is a municipal corporation with all powers necessary to construct
public improvements within its jurisdiction;
WHEREAS, the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority (hereinafter "Sound
Transit") is a governmental entity vested with all powers necessary to implement a high
capacity transportation system within its boundaries in King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties as
provided in RCW 81.104 and 81.112; and
WHEREAS, Sound Transit and the City recognize the need to collaborate on the design
and development of transit improvements to effectively and efficiently provide bus service to
the City of Renton and the surrounding area; and
WHEREAS, constructing and operating transit improvements within the region is a
complex task, requiring maximum cooperation and efficient utilization of resources between
the parties, and the parties recognize the efficiencies and economies inherent in jointly
designing and constructing the transit improvements funded by Sound Transit
contemporaneously with general purpose improvements funded by the City; and
WHEREAS, the City and Sound Transit have committed to work together in partnership
since 2005 toward successful completion of the Tukwila Sounder Station project and certain
7a. ‐ Rainier Ave. S. & SW 27th St. interlocal funding agreement with
Sound Transit (See 6.c.)Page 60 of 95
RESOLUTION NO.
City street improvement projects as evidenced by letters, an interlocal cooperative agreement
and three amendments to that agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City, in partnership with Sound Transit, has been moving forward with its
Strander Boulevard street project, however, the City and Union Pacific Railroad ("UP") were
unable to reach agreement for the relocation of the UP track to the east alongside Burlington
Northern Santa Fe tracks which would have allowed Strander Boulevard to cross over the
combined tracks, and therefore the City has altered the design to include undercrossing of the
railroads and will provide direct access from Strander Boulevard to the Tukwila Sounder
Station; and
WHEREAS, the Rainier Avenue project will provide Sound Transit and King County Metro
express bus service to improve travel times through the heavily congested Rainier Avenue and
achieve a significant time saving in both the northbound and southbound directions; and
WHEREAS, the City will serve as the lead agency for environmental review, design and
construction of the two street improvement projects described above, including that portion of
the Strander Boulevard project located within the City of Tukwila; and
WHEREAS, the transit and general purpose improvements in both of the City's street
improvement projects are supported by the Renton City Council and endorsed by Sound
Transit; and
WHEREAS, Sound Transit previously committed to provide funding for the two City
street projects described above and reaffirms its commitment to provide funding through the
interlocal agreement which is intended to replace all prior agreements;
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RESOLUTION NO.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The above recitals are found to be true and correct in all respects.
SECTION II. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into an
interlocal agreement with Sound Transit regarding the Strander Boulevard project and the
Rainier Avenue project.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2011.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2011.
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
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Denis Law, Mayor
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Sound Transit (See 6.c.)Page 62 of 95
CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
SUBSECTION 4-2-060A, AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES, OF CHAPTER
2, ZONING DISTRICTS - USES AND STANDARDS, AND SECTION 4-11-180,
DEFINITIONS R, OF CHAPTER 11, DEFINITIONS, OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON", AMENDING THE
ZONING USE REGULATIONS REGARDING AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL
RESOURCES BY ADDING A USE TO THE ZONING USE TABLE SPECIFYING WHICH
ZONES ALLOW FOR SMALL-SCALE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ACTIVITIES OR USES,
AND ADDING A DEFINITION FOR "RESEARCH - SCIENTIFIC (SMALL SCALE)".
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WHEREAS, the City recognizes that the gathering of data, information, and facts for the
advancement of scientific knowledge is valuable; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that certain scientific research projects or activities were
not previously anticipated in the context of allowed uses in certain zoning designations; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to set standards that are consistent with the established
environmental principles; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to allow small scale scientific research activities or
experiments which do not create an undue impact on the underlying use of the site or the
environment; and
WHEREAS, this matter was referred to the Planning Commission for investigation, study,
and the matter having been considered by the Planning Commission, and the zoning text
amendment request being in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan, as amended; and
7a. ‐ Small Scale Scientific Research Facilities ‐ Title IV Docket #D‐50
(See 6.b.)Page 63 of 95
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on October 20, 2010, having
considered all matters relevant thereto, and all parties having been heard appearing in support
or opposition;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Subsection 4-2-060A, Agriculture and Natural Resources, of Chapter 2,
Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No.
4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby
amended as follows:
ZONING USE TABLE
USES:
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DESIGNATIONS
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SECTION II. Section 4-11-180, Definitions R, of Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to include a definition for "Research -
Scientific (Small Scale)" to read as follows:
RESEARCH - SCIENTIFIC (SMALL SCALE): The gathering of data, information.
and facts for the advancement of knowledge. Small-scale research is generally
7a. ‐ Small Scale Scientific Research Facilities ‐ Title IV Docket #D‐50
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sponsored by an organization or government agency. Facilities may consist of
temporary offices, sheds, or structures that have a small footprint. The uses
have only limited impact on the underlying use of the site or environment as
determined by the Administrator of the Department of Community and
Economic Development or designee. Such scientific research may be conducted
in a building or in the field, may include investigation, testing or experimentation
for study, research education, mitigation, and demonstration of scientific
principles and may be temporary in nature.
SECTION III. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five (5)
days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of. _, 2011.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of _ _, 2011.
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
Denis Law, Mayor
ORD:1691:12/2/10:scr
7a. ‐ Small Scale Scientific Research Facilities ‐ Title IV Docket #D‐50
(See 6.b.)Page 65 of 95
CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
SUBSECTIONS 4-2-020C, RESIDENTIAL-1 DU/ACRE (R-l), 4-2-110A,
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS
(PRIMARY AND ATTACHED ACCESSORY STRUCTURES), 4-2-110B,
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (DETACHED
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS), AND 4-2-110D, CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS TABLE FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS,
OF CHAPTER 2, ZONING DISTRICTS - USES AND STANDARDS, OF TITLE IV
(DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON", CLARIFYING
THE REGULATIONS REGARDING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND CONDITIONS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE RESIDENTIAL-1 (R-l), RESIDENTIAL-4 (R-4),
RESIDENTIAL-8 (R-8), AND RESIDENTIAL-10 (R-10) ZONING DESIGNATIONS.
WHEREAS, existing development standards and conditions associated with the
Residential-1 (R-l), Residential-4 (R-4), Residential-8 (R-8), and Residential-10 (R-10) zoning
designations are unclear and inconsistent; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to amend the development standards to provide consistent
development regulations; and
WHEREAS, this matter was duly referred to the Planning Commission for investigation,
study, and the matter having been duly considered by the Planning Commission, and the zoning
text amendment request being in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan, as amended;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on October 6, 2010, having
duly considered all matters relevant thereto, and all parties having been heard appearing in
support or opposition;
7b. ‐ Evaluation of Residential Development Standards ‐ Title IV Docket
#D‐52 (See 6.b.)Page 66 of 95
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Subsection 4-2-020C, Residential-1 DU/Acre (R-l), of Chapter 2, Zoning
Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended
as follows:
C. RESIDENTIAL-1 DU/ACRE (R-l):
The Residential-1 Dwelling Unit Per Net Acre Zone (R-l) is established to
provide and protect suitable environments for residential development of lands
characterized by pervasive critical areas where limited residential development
will not compromise critical areas. It is intended to implement the Low Density
Residential Comprehensive Plan designation. The zone provides for suburban
estate single family and clustered single family residential dwellings, at a
maximum density of one dwelling unit per net acre, and allows for small scale
farming associated with residential use. Density bonus provisions, of up to
eighteen (18) dwelling units per acre, are intended to allow assisted living to
develop with higher densities within the zone. It is further intended to protect
critical areas, provide separation between neighboring jurisdictions through
designation of urban separators as adopted by the Countywide Policies, and
prohibit the development of incompatible uses that may be detrimental to the
residential or natural environment. No minimum density is required.
7b. ‐ Evaluation of Residential Development Standards ‐ Title IV Docket
#D‐52 (See 6.b.)Page 67 of 95
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SECTION II. The Density, Number of Dwelling Units Per Lot, Lot Dimensions and
Setback sections of subsection 4-2-110A, Development Standards for Residential Zoning
Designations (Primary and Attached Accessory Structures), of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses
and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", are hereby amended as shown on
Attachment A. All other portions of the subsection shall remain as currently codified.
SECTION III. Subsection 4-2-110B, Development Standards for Residential
Development (Detached Accessory Buildings), of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and
Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended as shown on
Attachment B.
SECTION IV. Subsections 4-2-110D.7, 4-2-110D.12, 4-2-110D.13, 4-2-110D.21, 4-2-
110D.27 and 4-2-110D.28 of subsection 4-2-110D, Conditions Associated with Development
Standards Table for Residential Zoning Designations, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and
Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", are hereby amended as follows:
7. For assisted living developments meeting the conditions of RMC 4-9-
065, Density Bonus Review, there is no maximum number of dwelling units per
lot. For pro existing legal lots hoving loss than tho minimum lot width roquirod
by this Section, tho following chart shall apply for dotormining tho required
minimum sido yard width along a strcot:
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WIDTH OF EXISTING
LEGAL LOT
MINIMUM SIDE
YARD WIDTH
ALONG A STREET
RCZONE
150 foot or loss 254
R1 ZONE
Loss than or equal to 50 ft. 404
50.1 to 51 ft. 114
51.1 to 52 ft. 434
52.1 to 53 ft. 434
53.1 to 51 ft. 444
51.lto55ft. 454
55.1 to 56 ft. 464
56.1 to 57 ft. 474
57.1 to 58 ft. 484
58.1 to 59 ft. 494
59.1 and groator 204
R 4 or R-8 ZONE
Loss than or oqual to 50 ft. 404
50.1 to 52 ft. 414
52.1to54ft. 4*4
51.lto56ft. 434
56.1 to 58 ft. 444
58.1 or groator 454
12. When lot size is reduced for the purpose of achieving maximum density,
setbacks may also be reduced by the Reviewing Official. Setback reductions shall
be limited to the following:
Front - twenty feet (20').
Side yard along a street - fifteen feet (15') primary structure, twenty feet
(20') attached garage with access from the side yard.
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—Side—Minimum sido yard combined setback - fifteen foot (15').
—Minimum for ono yard - fivo foot (51).
13. For properties vostod with a comploto plat application prior to
Novombor 10, 2004, and for tho Mosior II, Maplcwood East and Anthono
annexation aroas, the following standards apply. Vested plats must bo dovolopod
within fivo (5) years of preliminary plat approval and/or annexation.
—Maximum density—fivo (5) dwelling units por not aero.
—Minimum lot size—seven thousand two hundred (7,200) sq. ft.
—Minimum lot width - sixty foot (60') for interior lots, seventy foot (70') for
cornor lots.
—Minimum lot depth - seventy foot (70').
—Minimum front yard—fifteen foot (15') for tho primary structure, twonty
foot (20') for an attached or dotochod garage. For a unit with alloy access garage,
tho front yard sotback for tho primary structure may bo roducod to ton foot (10')
if all parking is provided in tho roar yard of tho lot with accoss from a public
right of way or alloy.
—Minimum sido yard along a stroct—fifteen foot (15').
—Minimum sido yard -five foot (51).
—Minimum roar yard-twenty fivo foot (25'). Reserved.
21. Rosorvod. The Administrator of the Department of Community and
Economic Development or designee may modify this provision through the site
development plan review process where it is determined that specific portions of
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the required on-site perimeter landscaping strip may be developed and
maintained as a usable public open space with an opening directly to a public
entrance.
27. Minimum density requirements shall not apply to tho renovation or
conversion of an existing structure. See RMC 4-3-100, Urban Design Regulations.
28. In ordor to moot tho variation requirements of RMC 4 2 115, lot
dimensions and setbacks arc allowed to bo decreased and/or incroasod;
provided, that when avoragod tho applicable lots standards of tho zono arc mot.
For lots created after November 10, 2004.
SECTION V. Subsection 4-2-110D, Conditions Associated with Development Standards
Table for Residential Zoning Designations, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards,
of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to add two new subsections
4-2-110D.30 and 4-2-110D.31, to read as follows:
30. Minimum density requirements shall not apply to the renovation or
conversion of an existing structure. Additionally, in the R-l zone only, minimum
density requirements shall not apply to the subdivision or development of a legal
lot one half VA) gross acre or less in size as of March 1,1995.
31. In order to meet the variation requirements of RMC 4-2-115, lot
dimensions and setbacks are allowed to be decreased and/or increased,
provided that when averaged the applicable lots standards of the zone are met.
7b. ‐ Evaluation of Residential Development Standards ‐ Title IV Docket
#D‐52 (See 6.b.)Page 71 of 95
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SECTION VI. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five (5)
days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2011.
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
ORD:1688:ll/23/10:scr
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2011.
Denis Law, Mayor
7b. ‐ Evaluation of Residential Development Standards ‐ Title IV Docket
#D‐52 (See 6.b.)Page 72 of 95
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4-2-llOA DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS (PRIMARY AND ATTACHED ACCESSORY
STRUCTURES)
DENSITY
Minimum Net Density (for proposed short plats or subdivisions)1'15
RC, R-l, and R-
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R-8
R-10
R-14
RM
none
4 dwelling units per net acre.
For parcels over 1/2 gross acre: 4 dwelling units per net acre30
10 dwelling units per net acre30
For any subdivision, and/or development:30
"U" suffix: 25 dwelling units per net acre.
"T" suffix: 14 dwelling units per net acre.
"F" suffix: 10 dwelling units per net acre.
Maximum Net Density2,14'15
RC
R-l
R-4
R-8
R-10
1 dwelling unit per 10 net acres.
1 dwelling unit per 1 net acre, except that in designated Urban Separators density of up to 1 unit per gross acre
may be permitted subject to conditions in RMC 4-3-110, Urban Separator Overlay Regulations.
Assisted living bonus: A maximum density of 18 units/acre, 1.5 timos tho maximum density may be allowed
subject to conditions of RMC 4-9-065, Density Bonus Review.
4 dwelling units per 1 net acre.43
8 dwelling units per 1 net acre.
10 dwelling units per net acre.
Assisted living bonus: A maximum density of 18 units/acre, for assisted living, 1.5 times tho maximum density
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conditions in RMC 4-9-065, Density Bonus Review.
Assisted living bonus: A maximum density of 18 units/acre, for assisted living, 1.5 timos tho maximum density
may be allowed subject to conditions of RMC 4-9-065, Density Bonus Review.
Affordable housing bonus: Up to 30 dwelling units per net acre may be permitted on parcels a minimum of two
acres in size if 50% or more of the proposed dwelling units are affordable to low income households with incomes
at or below 50% of the area median income.
RM "U" suffix: 75 dwelling units per net acre.26
"T" suffix: 35 dwelling units per net acre.
"F" suffix: 20 dwelling units per net acre.—
Assisted living bonus: 1.5 times the maximum density may be allowed subject to conditions of RMC 4-9-065,
Density Bonus Review.
NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS PER LOT
Maximum Number per legal lot
RC, R-l, R-4,
and R-8 1 dwelling with 1 accessory dwelling unit.-
R-10 and R-14 Detached single family dwellings: 1 dwelling with 1 accessory dwelling unit.
Attached dwellings: n/a
RM n/a
LOT DIMENSIONS (for proposed plats and line adjustments)
Minimum Lot Size
RC 28 10 acres
R-l 28 1 acre, except 10,000 sq. ft. for cluster development.
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8,000 sq. ft.117**, except for small lot clusters development10, where R-8 standards shall apply.
4,500 sq. ft. for parcels greater than 1 acre.
5,000 sq. ft. for parcels 1 acre or less.
No minimum lot size. However, small lot developments of greater than 9 single family dwellings shall incorporate
a variety of home sizes, lot sizes, and unit clusters.
n/a
Minimum Lot Width
RC
R-l
R-4
R-8
R-10 and R-14
RM
150 ft. for interior lots.
175 ft. for corner lots.
75 ft. for interior lots.
85 ft. for corner lots.
Except for clustered development within dosignatod Urban Separators, where R-4 standards shall apply for both
interior and corner lots.
70 ft. for interior lots.43
80 ft. for corner lots.11?i3
Except for small lot clusters development10, where R-8 standards shall apply.
50 ft. for interior lots.
60 ft. for corner lots.
No minimum lot width.
"T" suffix: 14 ft.
All other suffixes: 50 ft.
Minimum Lot Depth
RC
R-l
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85 ft., except for cluster development, where R-4 standards shall apply.3
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65 ft.
No minimum lot depth.
65 ft.
Lot Configuration
R-8, R-10, and
R-14 See RMC 4-2-115
SETBACKS4'31
Guidelines for R-10 and R-14: Building setbacks shall ensure separation of homes and private spaces while allowing high density.
Visual functional continuity shall be maintained between housing units through similar setbacks and/or landscape buffers. Structures
and parking areas may encroach into required setbacks if it can be shown that such encroachment allows significant trees or tree
clusters to be retained. Encroachment shall be the minimum encroachment necessary to protect specified trees. In no case shall the
yard be reduced to 50% or more of the required setback.
Minimum Front Yard6
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R-4
R-8
R-10 and R-14
30 ft.
30 ft.12743 except for small lot clusters development10, where R-8 standards shall apply.
Unit with Alley Access Garage: The front yard setback of the primary structure maybe reduced to 20ft. if all
parking is provided in the rear yard of the lot with access from a public right-of-way or alley.
15 ft.
Unit with Alley Access Garage: The front yard setback of the primary structure maybe reduced to 10 ft. if all
parking is provided in the rear yard of the lot with access from a public right-of-way or alley.
On a Residential Access Street: 8 ft. to building, 5 ft. to porch, or 7 ft. to a stoop. There shall be an 18 ft. setback
from the face of the garage to the back of the curb and/or to any sidewalk or pathway.
On a Limited Residential Access Street: 0 ft. to building, 5 ft. to porch, or 7 ft. to a stoop. There shall be an 18 ft.
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setback from the face of the garage to the back of the curb and/or to any sidewalk or pathway.
On a Pedestrian Easement or Common Open Space: 4 ft. to the building, or 1 ft. to porch or stoop.
RM "U" suffix: 5 ft.(18'19>
"T" suffix: 5 ft.
"F" suffix: 20 ft.
Minimum Side Yard
RC 25 ft.
R-l 15 ft.
R-4 •12- 13 . 15 combined ft. ' is allowed with a minimum of 5 ft. for any sido yard. 5 ft. is allowed in small lot clusters. 5 ft.
R-8 5 ft.
R-10 and R-14 Detached Units: 4 ft., except when located on a corner lot, then 8 ft. with an 18 ft. setback from the face of the
garage to the back of the curb and/or to any sidewalk or pathway.
Attached Units: 4 ft. for the unattached side(s) of the structure. 0 ft. for the attached side(s). 23
RM "T" suffix - Attached Units: A minimum of 3 ft. for the unattached side(s) of the structure. Oft. for the attached
side(s).
Standard Minimum Setbacks for all other suffixes: Minimum setbacks for side yards:24
Lot width: less than or equal to 50 ft. -Yard setback: 5 ft.
Lot width: 50.1 to 60 ft. - Yard setback: 6 ft.
Lot width: 60.1 to 70 ft. — Yard setback: 7 ft.
Lot width: 70.1 to 80 ft. - Yard setback: .8 ft.
Lot width: 80.1 to 90 ft. - Yard setback: 9 ft.
Lot width: 90.1 to 100 ft. - Yard setback: 10 ft.
Lot width: 100.1 to 110 ft. - Yard setback: 11 ft.
Lot width: 110.1+ ft. - Yard setback: 12 ft.
Additional setbacks for structures greater than 30 ft. in elevation: The entire structure shall be set back an
additional 1 ft. for each 10 ft. in excess of 30 ft. to a maximum cumulative setback of 20 ft.
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Additional setbacks for lots abutting Single Family Residential Zones RC, R-l, R-4, R-8, and R-10: 25 ft. along the
abutting side(s) of the property.
Side Yard Along a Street
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shall apply.
15 ft.7 for the primary structure
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All other suffixes with lots over 50 ft. in width: 20 ft.
Minimum Rear Yard
RC
R-l
R-4
R-8
R-10 and R-14
RM
35 ft.
25 ft.
25 ft.43, except 20 ft. is allowod in small lot clusters.40 for small lot cluster development10, where R-8 standards
shall apply.
20 ft.
12 ft., except when rear yard is abutting a common open space, then 4 ft.
"U" suffix: 5 ft.,18'19 unless lot abuts an RC, R-l, R-4, R-8, or R-10 zone, then 25 ft.
"T" suffix: 5 ft.
"F" suffix: 15 ft.
Minimum Freeway Frontage Setback
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Definitions C.
Reciprocal Use Easements
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and R-8 n/a
R-10, and R-14 In order to allow for opportunities that maximize space, reciprocal use easements are allowed. If used, all of the
following are required:
1. Reciprocal side and/or rear yard use easements shall be delineated on the site plan.
2. Residential walls facing a reciprocal side yard shall not have any windows within 5 feet of ground level or doors
entering into the yard space of the abutting home.
3. The design of use easements should not negatively affect the building foundations.
4. The layout of each home should be such that privacy is maintained between abutting houses.
RM n/a
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4-2-llOB DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (DETACHED ACCESSORY BUILDINGS)^5
MAXIMUM NUMBER AND SIZE
General
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Accessory structures shall only be allowed on lots in conjunction with a primary use.
The total floor area of all accessory buildings shall not be greater than the floor area of the primary residential
uses.
The lot coverage of the primary residential structure along with all accessory buildings shall not exceed the
maximum lot coverage of the Zoning District.17
Accessory Dwelling Unit
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R-10 and R-14
1 unit per lot of record - 800 sq. ft 16
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Other Types of Accessory Structures Allowed in Addition to Accessory Dwelling Unit
RCand R-l 2 structures - max. 720 sq. ft. per structure, or
1 structure - max. 1,000 sq. ft.
In addition, 1 barn or stable - max. 2,000 sq. ft.; provided the lot is 5 acres or more.
R-4 and R-8 2 structures - max. 720 sq. ft. per structure, or
1 structure - max. 1,000 sq. ft.
R-10 and R-14 1 structure per residential unit - max. 400 sq. ft.; provided, that they are architecturally consistent with the
principal structure.
Except, greenhouses, sheds, or other similar accessory structures - max. 150 sq. ft. and no tailor than 12 ft.
HEIGHT
Maximum Building Height except for uses having a "Public Suffix" (P) designation 8,9
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RC Accessory building- 15 ft.
R-l, R-4 and R-8 Accessory building - 15 ft.
Accessory dwelling units - 30 ft.
Animal husbandry or agricultural related structures - 30 ft.
R-10 and R-14 Accessory building- 15 ft.
Accessory dwelling unit - 30 ft.
RM 25 ft., except in the RM-U District where the maximum height shall be determined through the site plan review
process.
LOCATION
General
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and R-10
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R-14 Garages and carports shall only have access from the alley when lots abut an alley. When lots do not abut an
alley, garages and carports shall be located in the rear yard or side yard and set back from the front of the
primary structure by a minimum of 6 feet.
RM "U" Suffix: Garages and carports shall only have access from the alley when lots abut an alley. When lots do not
abut an alley, garages and carports shall be located in the rear yard or side yard.
MINIMUM SETBACKS
General
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6 ft. from any residential structure. If sited closer than 6 ft., the structure will be considered to be attached.
Side Yards for Accessory Buildings
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RC and R-l 5 ft. unless located between the rear of the house and the rear property line, then 0 ft. side yard is allowed.
R-4, R-8, R-10,
R-14 and RM 3 ft. unless located between the rear of the house and the rear property line, then 0 ft. side yard is allowed.
Side Yards for Accessory Dwelling Units
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R-l 25 ft., except when along a street then 20 ft.
R-4 15 combined ft.12'13 is allowod with a minimum of 5 ft. for any sido yard, oxcopt when along a stroot then 20 ft.437
» i For small lot clusters 5 ft. is allowod oxcopt when along a stroot thon 20 5_ft.
R-8 5 ft.L except when along a street then 15 ft.7 or when part of an attached garage that accesses from the side yard
along a street then 20 ft.
R-10 and R-14 4 ft., except when located on a corner lot then, 8 ft. with an 18 ft. setback from the face of the garage to the back
of the curb and/or to any sidewalk or pathway.
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Rear Yards for Accessory Buildings
RC 5 ft.
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3 ft., unless located between the rear of the house and the rear property line, then 0 ft. rear yard is allowed.
Except for garages, in order to ensure that there is adequate vehicular turning radius, garages on alleys shall be
located as follows:
1. 9 ft. garage doors shall be at least 26 ft. from the back edge of the alley, or
2. 16 ft. garage doors shall be at least 24 ft. from the back edge of the alley.
Rear Yards for Accessory Dwelling Units
RC Determined through administrative review, to be no less than 10 ft. and no greater than 35 ft.
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R-8
R-10 and R-14
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Determined through administrative review, to be no less than 10 ft. and no greater than 25 ft.
Determined through administrative review, to be no less than 5 ft. and no greater than 20 ft.
Determined through administrative review, to be no less than 5 ft. and no greater than 10 ft.
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Front Yard/Side Yard Along Streets
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Accessory structures are not permitted within required front yards or side yards along streets.
Special Setbacks for Animal Husbandry or Agricultural Related Structures
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Agricultural related structures - 50 ft. from any property line.
Stables and other animal husbandry related structures, see RMC 4-4-010.
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Clear Vision Area
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In no case shall a structure over 42 in. in height intrude into the 20 ft. clear vision area defined in RMC 4-11-030.
PARKING
General
RC, R-l, R-4 and
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Garages and carports must provide a minimum of 24 ft. of back-out room, either on site or counting improved
alley surface or other improved right-of-way surface.
See RMC 4-4-080.
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R-10 and R-14 Garages shall be set back a minimum of 10 ft. from the front of the building facade or 7 ft. from the back of a
porch or stoop. Garages shall have a minimum 18-foot driveway length from the face of the garage to the back of
the sidewalk or access lane, unless accessed by an alleyway.
CRITICAL AREAS
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER
1, ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT, SUBSECTION 4-2-115F.2, OPEN
SPACE, OF CHAPTER 2, ZONING DISTRICTS - USES AND STANDARDS, AND
SUBSECTION 4-3-100E.4, RECREATION AREAS AND COMMON OPEN SPACE, OF
CHAPTER 3, ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS AND OVERLAY DISTRICTS, OF
TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED
"CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON", BY
ADDING A NEW SECTION 4-1-240, COMMON OPEN SPACE SUBSTITUTIONS,
AND AMENDING CURRENT REGULATIONS BY ADDING PROVISIONS
PERMITTING TRAIL AND/OR PARK DEDICATIONS OR A FEE-IN-LIEU FOR
COMMON OPEN SPACE STANDARDS REQUIRED IN THE R-10 AND R-14 ZONE,
DESIGN DISTRICTS A, C, AND D, AND KING COUNTY VESTED SUBDIVISIONS.
WHEREAS, the development standards for the R-10 and the R-14 zoning designations
require common open space or a park if new development exceeds four dwelling units; and
WHEREAS, Design Districts A, C, and D require common open space for any new multi-
family residential development that exceeds 10 dwelling units and/or any new non-residential
development that exceeds 30,000 square feet; and
WHEREAS, King County code requires tot lots to be developed as a part of the
subdivision process; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of common open space is to provide green space or recreation
areas in new developments; and
WHEREAS, the substitution of privately maintained open space for publicly maintained
open space would provide green space and/or recreation opportunities for development
residents to the same degree as common open space; and
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WHEREAS, the City seeks to amend Title IV to allow such substitutions to occur when
public open space would provide equal or better value to a new development as common open
space would provide; and
WHEREAS, this matter was referred to the Planning Commission for investigation, study,
and the matter having been considered by the Planning Commission, and the zoning text
amendment request being in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan, as amended; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on October 6, 2010, having
considered all matters relevant thereto, and all parties having been heard appearing in support
or opposition;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Chapter 1, Administration and Enforcement, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington", is hereby amended to add a new section, 4-1-240, entitled "Common Open Space
Substitutions", to read as follows:
4-1-240 COMMON OPEN SPACE SUBSTITUTIONS:
A. APPLICABILITY:
This section is applicable to any development where common open space or
a park is required by RMC 4-2-115, Residential Design and Open Space
Standards, or RMC 4-3-100, Urban Design Regulations, or King County vested
projects where tot lots or similar spaces are required.
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ORDINANCE NO.
B. PUBLIC TRAIL OR PARK IMPROVEMENTS OR FEE-IN-LIEU FOR COMMON
OPEN SPACE:
Improvements to public trails, public parks, or payment of a fee may occur to
reduce common open space requirements, if approval for such substitution is
accepted by the Community Services Department and granted by the
Administrator or designee.
1. Public Trail Improvement In Lieu of Common Open Space: The
requirements for open space may be reduced where public trail improvements
are being provided. On-site public trail improvements may occur as a substitute
to common open space requirements on a square footage basis provided the
trail has been identified in the Renton Trails and Bicycle Master Plan or The
Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Natural Resources Plan or an adopted
community plan. Trails shall be constructed by the developer to standards
specified by the Community Services Department and dedicated to and accepted
by the City of Renton as a public trail prior to final plat recording or short plat
recording, or building permit final occupancy for non-subdivision projects.
2. Public Park Improvement In Lieu of Common Open Space: The
requirements for open space may be reduced where public park improvements
are being provided. On-site public park improvements may occur as a
substitution to common open space requirements on a square footage basis
provided the park has been identified in The Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and
Natural Resources Plan or an adopted community plan. The park shall be
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constructed by the developer to standards specified by the Community Services
Department and dedicated to and accepted by the City of Renton as a public
park prior to final plat recording or short plat recording, or building permit final
occupancy for non-subdivision projects.
3. Fee-ln-Lieu of Common Open Space: A fee-in-lieu of may occur as a
substitute to common open space requirements provided that an off-site public
park is within one quarter (1/4) mile of the site proposed for development, safe
and easy pedestrian access is provided to such public park, and the public park
shall be an integral part of the design approach of the development.
a. Fee Calculation: The fee shall be the equivalent of the monetary
value of the required improvements for common open space plus the monetary
value of the land area required to be placed in common open space. The project
applicant shall provide the City with an estimate of the improvement value and
an appraisal for the value of the land for the identified intended use with utilities
and other non-structural improvements. The total monetary value of the fee-in-
lieu shall be approved by the Community Services Department.
b. The fee shall be paid prior to final plat recording or final short plat
recording or building permit issuance for non-subdivision projects.
SECTION II. Subsection 4-2-115F.2, Open Space, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses
and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended so the section
entitled "Public Trail Improvements Option in Lieu of Common Open Space" is to be entitled
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"Common Open Space or Park Substitutions", and as shown below. All other portions of the
subsection shall remain as currently codified.
Open space substitutions: Public Trail Improvements Option in Liou of Common Open
Common Open Space or Park Substitutions: Space: Tho requirements for open space may bo
roducod whoro public park or trail improvomonts arc being provided pursuant to this
subsection.
R-10
and
R-14
See RMC 4-1-240. On-site: On site public trail improvomonts may occur as a
substitute to common open space requirements on a squaro footago basis provided
tho trail can bo connected to a trail that is within tho Ronton Trails and Bicycle Mastor
Plan or an adopted community plan. Trails shall bo constructed to standards specified
by the Ronton Parks and Recreation Department and dedicated to and accepted by
tho City of Ronton as a public trail.
SECTION III. Subsection 4-3-100E.4, Recreation Areas and Common Open Space, of
Chapter 3, Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington", is hereby amended so the standards in the section for District A, C and D are as
shown below. All other portions of the subsection shall remain as currently codified.
Districts
A,C,
and D
Beth All of the following are required:
1. All mixed use residential and attached housing developments often (10) or more dwelling
units shall provide common opens space and/or recreation areas.
a. At minimum fifty (50) square feet per unit shall be provided.
b. The location, layout, and proposed type of common space or recreation area shall be
subject to approval by the Administrator of the Department of Community and Economic
Development or designee.
c. Open space or recreation areas shall be located to provide sun and light exposure to the
area and located so that they are aggregated to provide usable area(s) for residents.
d. At least one of the following shall be provided in each open space and/or recreation area
(the Administrator of the Department of Community and Economic Development or
designee may require more than one of the following elements for developments having
more than one hundred (100) units).
i. Courtyards, plazas, pea patches,_or multi-purpose open spaces;
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ii. Upper level common decks, patios, terraces, or roof gardens. Such spaces above the
street level must feature views or amenities that are unique to the site and are provided
as an asset to the development;
iii. Pedestrian corridors dedicated to passive recreation and separate from the public street
system;
iv. Recreation facilities including, but not limited to, tennis/sports courts, swimming pools,
exercise areas, game rooms, or other similar facilities; or
v. Children's play spaces that are centrally located near a majority of dwelling units and
visible from surrounding units. They shall also be located away from hazardous areas
such as garbage dumpsters, drainage facilities, and parking areas.
e. The following shall not be counted toward the common open space or recreation area
requirement:
i. Required landscaping, driveways, parking, or other vehicular use areas^
ii. Required yard setback areas. Except for areas that are developed as private or semi-
private (from abutting or adjacent properties) courtyards, plazas or passive use areas
containing landscaping and fencing sufficient to create a fully usable area accessible to
all residents of the development (illustration below)^
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iii. Private decks, balconies, and private ground floor open space; and^
iv. Other required landscaping and sensitive area buffers without common access links,
such as pedestrian trails.
2. All buildings and developments with over thirty thousand (30,000) square feet of
nonresidential uses (excludes parking garage floorplate areas) shall provide pedestrian-
oriented space.
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a. The pedestrian-oriented space shall be provided according to the following formula: 1% of
the site area + 1% of the gross building area, at minimum.
b. The pedestrian-oriented space shall include all of the following:
i. Visual and pedestrian access (including barrier-free access) to the abutting structures
from the public right-of-way or a nonvehicular courtyard; and
ii. Paved walking surfaces of either concrete or approved unit paving; and
iii. On-site or building-mounted lighting providing at least four (4) foot-candles (average) on
the ground; and
iv. At least three (3) lineal feet of seating area (bench, ledge, etc.) or one individual seat per
sixty (60) square feet of plaza area or open space.
c. The following areas shall not count as pedestrian-oriented space:
i. The minimum required walkway. However, where walkways are widened or enhanced
beyond minimum requirements, the area may count as pedestrian-oriented space if the
Administrator of the Department of Community and Economic Development or
designee determines such space meets the definition of pedestrian-oriented space.
ii. Areas that abut landscaped parking lots, chain link fences, blank walls, and/or dumpsters
or service areas.
d. Outdoor storage (shopping carts, potting soil bags, firewood, etc.) is prohibited within
pedestrian-oriented space.
3. Open Space Substitutions; see RMC 4-1-240.
SECTION IV. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five (5)
days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of. _, 2011.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this .day of. _, 2011.
Denis Law, Mayor
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Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication: „___
ORD:1689:ll/29/10:scr
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING THE
ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY ANNEXED WITHIN THE CITY
OF RENTON (GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF SOUTH 134™ STREET, EAST OF
OAKSDALE AVENUE SOUTHWEST, AND WEST OF HARDIE AVENUE SOUTHWEST)
TO R-8 (RESIDENTIAL 8 DU/AC; EIGHT DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) AND R-10
(RESIDENTIAL 10 DU/AC; TEN DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE).
WHEREAS, under Section 4-2-020 of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of
Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances
of the City of Renton, Washington", as amended, and the maps and reports adopted in
conjunction therewith, the property hereinbelow described has not been zoned in the City of
Renton; and
WHEREAS, the City having held a public hearing in the matter of zoning on October 6,
2010, and the zoning being in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan, as amended, and
the Planning Commission having duly considered all matters relevant thereto, and all parties
having been heard appearing in support or opposition to the proposed zoning;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The following described property in the City of Renton is hereby zoned to
R-8 and R-10. The ordinance adopting the maps of the City's zoning ordinance is hereby
amended to evidence the rezoning and the Administrator of the Community and Economic
Development Department is hereby authorized and directed to change the maps of the zoning
ordinance, as amended, to evidence the rezoning, to wit:
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See Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof as if fully set forth
herein.
[The subject property, approximately 4.8 acres, is generally located immediately
south of South 134th Street, east of Oaksdale Avenue Southwest, and west of Hardie
Avenue Southwest.]
SECTION II. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five (5)
days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of _ _, 2011.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of _ _, 2011.
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
Denis Law, Mayor
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Community & Economic Development
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