HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil 08/06/2012AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
August 6, 2012
Monday, 7 p.m.
*REVISED*
1.CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2.ROLL CALL
3.PROCLAMATIONS
a. Farmers Market Week ‐ August 5 to 11, 2012
b. National Night Out ‐ August 7, 2012
4.SPECIAL PRESENTATION
a. Fire & Emergency Services Department ‐ Citizen Recognition
5.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
6.AUDIENCE COMMENT
(Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The
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.
NOTICE to all participants: pursuant to state law, RCW 42.17A.555, campaigning for any ballot
measure or candidate in City Hall and/or during any portion of the council meeting, including
the audience comment portion of the meeting, is PROHIBITED.
7.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 7/16/2012. Council concur.
b. Mayor Law appoints Lynne M. King to the Library Advisory Board for an unexpired term
expiring 9/1/2014 (position previously held by Amy Pieper). Refer to Community Services
Committee.
c. Mayor Law reappoints Nancy Osborn to the Planning Commission for a three‐year term
expiring 6/30/2015. Council concur.
d. City Clerk submits Council proposed revisions to Council Policy & Procedure #800‐03, Order of
Business, Preparation and Approval of the Minutes, to eliminate the 30 minute time‐limit on
the first audience comment period, and reduce the time allotted for individual comments
during City Council meetings. Refer to Committee of the Whole.
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e. City Clerk reports bid opening on 6/28/2012 for CAG‐12‐089; NE 3rd/4th Corridor
Improvements: Phase I Intersection Improvements (Whitman Ave. NE Intersection); engineer's
estimate $2,137,902.99; and submits staff recommendation to award the contract to the low
bidder, Sanders General Construction, in the amount of $2,129,217.63. Council concur.
f. Court Case filed by David Wayne Reed, represented by Bruce A. Wolf, Attorney for Plaintiff, vs.
the City of Renton, et al, seeking special and general damages for losses allegedly caused by
a collision with a City vehicle on 4/27/2009. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services.
g. Court Case filed by Christopher L. Mandapat, represented by Charles B. McNeese, McNeese &
Trotsky, PLLC, vs. the City of Renton, et al, claiming ownership of $14,481, and requesting
removal of forfeiture proceedings and a trial within 90 days. Refer to City Attorney.
h. Administrative Services Department submits a request from River's Edge Condominiums for a
utility bill adjustment due to a water leak and recommends granting the adjustment in the
amount of $6,986.75. Refer to Finance Committee.
i. Community and Economic Development Department recommends approval to extend the
sunset clause to 12/31/2015 for accepting applications for the Multi‐Family Housing Property
Tax Exemption Program. Refer to Planning & Development Committee.
j. Community and Economic Development Department recommends approval to extend the
sunset clause to 12/31/2015 for accepting applications for the Owner‐Occupied and Rental
Housing Incentive Programs. Refer to Planning & Development Committee.
k. Community Services Department submits the Human Services Division General Fund funding
recommendations for 2013/2014 in the total amount of $469,654. Refer to Committee of the
Whole.
l. Community Services Department submits the Human Services Division Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding recommendations for 2013/2014 in the total amount
of $457,768. Refer to Committee of the Whole; set public hearing on 8/20/2012.
m. Executive Department recommends adopting the City of Renton's 2013 ‐ 2018 Business Plan.
Council concur. (See 9.a. for resolution.)
n. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of an interlocal agreement with the
Washington State Department of Enterprise Services for Energy Conservation for provision of
energy conservation project management and monitoring services to convert high pressure
sodium street lights to light emitting diode (LED) lamps. Refer to Transportation (Aviation)
Committee.
o. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of a Utilities Cooperation Agreement
with King County Water District No. 90 in the amount of $392,122 for construction
management services and cost reimbursement of the District's water main
improvements related to the NE 3rd/NE 4th Corridor Improvements project. Refer to
Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
p. Utility Systems Division recommends adoption of the 2012 Water System Plan Update, and
requests authorization to forward the approved plan to the Washington State Department of
Health for approval. Refer to Utilities Committee.
q. Utility Systems Division recommends adoption of a resolution declaring an emergency
for repair of a damaged water main at the West Hill Pump Station, 615 West Perimeter Rd.,
and approval of the hiring of contractors under the emergency procedure. Council concur.
(See 9.b. for resolution.)
r. Utilities Systems Division submits CAG‐11‐030, Lake Washington Blvd. N. Storm & Water
System Improvements project; and requests approval of the project, authorization for final pay
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estimate in the amount of $14,724.70, commencement of a 60‐day lien period, and release of
retained amount of $46,561.53 to KC Equipment, LLC, contractor, if all required releases are
obtained. Council concur.
8.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: Vouchers
b. Public Safety Committee: Police Department Social Media Policy
9.RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions:
a. Adopting the 2013‐2018 Business Plan (See 7.m.)
b. Declaring an emergency regarding repair of the West HIll Pump Station (See 7.q.)
10.NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425‐430‐6512 for recorded information.)
11.AUDIENCE COMMENT
12.ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
7TH FLOOR CONFERENCING CENTER
August 6, 2012
Monday, 5:30 p.m.
2012 Mid‐Year Financial Review & Preliminary Discussion on 2013‐2014 Budget
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
Library Advisory Board Appointment - Ms. Lynne
M. King
Meeting:
Regular Council - 06 Aug 2012
Exhibits:
Email to Mayor Law, Subject: Appointment to
Library Advisory Board
Application for Boards/Commissions/Committees-
Lynne M. King
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Executive
Staff Contact:
April Alexander, Executive Assistant, x6520
Recommended Action:
Refer to Community Services Committee
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ N/A Transfer Amendment: $N/A
Amount Budgeted: $ N/A Revenue Generated: $N/A
Total Project Budget: $ N/A City Share Total Project: $ N/A
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Mayor Law appoints the following to the Library Advisory Board:
Ms. Lynne M. King, 4503 NE 24th Street, Renton, 98059, for an unexpired term expiring on 9/1/2014
(previously held by Amy Pieper).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Confirm Mayor Law's appointment of Ms. King to the Library Advisory Board.
7b. ‐ Mayor Law appoints Lynne M. King to the Library Advisory Board for
an unexpired term expiring 9/1/2014 (position previously held by Amy Page 6 of 164
7b. ‐ Mayor Law appoints Lynne M. King to the Library Advisory Board for
an unexpired term expiring 9/1/2014 (position previously held by Amy Page 7 of 164
7b. ‐ Mayor Law appoints Lynne M. King to the Library Advisory Board for
an unexpired term expiring 9/1/2014 (position previously held by Amy Page 8 of 164
7b. ‐ Mayor Law appoints Lynne M. King to the Library Advisory Board for
an unexpired term expiring 9/1/2014 (position previously held by Amy Page 9 of 164
CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
Reappointment to Planning Commission - Nancy
Osborn
Meeting:
Regular Council - 06 Aug 2012
Exhibits:
None
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Executive
Staff Contact:
April Alexander, Executive Assistant, x6520
Recommended Action:
Council Concur
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ N/A Transfer Amendment: $N/A
Amount Budgeted: $ N/A Revenue Generated: $N/A
Total Project Budget: $ N/A City Share Total Project: $ N/A
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Mayor Law reappoints the following to the Planning Commission:
Ms. Nancy Osborn, 4635 Morris Avenue S, #F, Renton WA 98055, for a term that expires on June 30,
2015.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Concur with Mayor Law's reappointment of Ms. Nancy Osborn to the Planning Commission.
7c. ‐ Mayor Law reappoints Nancy Osborn to the Planning Commission
for a three‐year term expiring 6/30/2015. Council concur.
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
Council Meeting Order of Business Policy
Revision; Revise Audience Comment; #800-03
Meeting:
Regular Council - 06 Aug 2012
Exhibits:
Issue Paper
Council Policy & Procedure #800-03 markup
(Order of Business, Preparation and Approval of
the Minutes)
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
City Clerk
Staff Contact:
Bonnie Walton, City Clerk, x6502
Recommended Action:
Refer to Committee of the Whole
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ Revenue Generated: $
Total Project Budget: $ City Share Total Project: $
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
At the Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday, July 23, 2012, under the meeting topic of Council
Communications, a proposal was brought forward for Committee consideration that would eliminate the
30 minute time limit on the first audience comment period, and reduce the amount of time allotted for
individual audience comments during City Council meetings. Such action would require a change to
City Council Policy & Procedure #800-03, Order of Business, Preparation and Approval of the Minutes.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Committee of the Whole recommendation for Council Policy & Procedure #800-03 revisions as
presented.
7d. ‐ City Clerk submits Council proposed revisions to Council Policy &
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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPT.
City Clerk Office
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:July 30, 2012
TO:Rich Zwicker, President and
Members, Renton City Council
VIA:
FROM:
STAFF CONTACT:
Denis Law, Mayor
Jay Covington, CAO
Bonnie Walton, City Clerk
SUBJECT:Proposed Revision to Council Policy 800-03;
Change Audience Comment Time Periods
ISSUE:
Should Council make a revision to their meeting Order of Business in order to change the
amount of time members of the public are allowed to speak to Council during the City
Council meetings?
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
No staff recommendation. (This is a Council policy decision only.)
BACKGROUND:
At the Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday, July 23, 2012, under the meeting
topic of Council Communications, Council President Rich Zwicker brought forward for
Committee consideration a proposal to reduce the amount of time allotted for individual
audience comment and change overall time allotted at City Council meetings.
The current and proposed Audience Comment time periods, as discussed, are indicated
in the following table:
Current Policy Proposed Policy Revision
1st Audience Comment 5 min/speaker; 30 min. total
duration
3 min/speaker; unlimited
total duration
2nd Audience Comment 5 min/speaker; unlimited
total duration
2 min/speaker; Comments
limited to topics not
previously addressed at
that meeting
Public Hearings/Meetings 5 min/speaker; unlimited
total duration
(not discussed)
7d. ‐ City Clerk submits Council proposed revisions to Council Policy &
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7d. ‐ City Clerk submits Council proposed revisions to Council Policy &
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
Bid Opening on 6/28/2012 for CAG-12-089; NE
3rd/4th Corridor Improvements: Phase I
Intersection Improvements (Whitman Ave. NE
Intersection)
Meeting:
Regular Council - 06 Aug 2012
Exhibits:
Staff Recommendation
Bid Tab (seven bids)
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
City Clerk
Staff Contact:
Bonnie Walton, City Clerk ext. 6504
Recommended Action:
Council concur.
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ 2,129,217.63 Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ Revenue Generated: $
Total Project Budget: $ 2,200,000 City Share Total Project: $
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Engineer's Estimate: $2,137,902.99
In accordance with Council procedure, bids submitted at the subject bid opening met the following three
criteria: There was more than one bid, the low bid was within the total project budget, and their were
no irregularities with the low bid. Therefore, staff recommends acceptance of the low bid from Sanders
General Construction, in the amount of $2,129,217.63.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the low bid by Sanders General Contruction in the amount of $2,129,217.63 for the NE 3rd/NE
4th Corridor Improvements: Phase I Intersection Improvements (Whitman Ave. NE Intersection)
7e. ‐ City Clerk reports bid opening on 6/28/2012 for CAG‐12‐089; NE
3rd/4th Corridor Improvements: Phase I Intersection Improvements Page 15 of 164
7e. ‐ City Clerk reports bid opening on 6/28/2012 for CAG‐12‐089; NE
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
CRT-12-005; Court Case -
David Wayne Reed vs. City of Renton, et al
Meeting:
Regular Council - 06 Aug 2012
Exhibits:
Summons
Complaint
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
City Clerk
Staff Contact:
Bonnie Walton, City Clerk, ext. 6502
Recommended Action:
Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ Revenue Generated: $
Total Project Budget: $ City Share Total Project: $
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Summons and Complaint filed by David Wayne Reed, represented by Bruce A. Wolf, Attorney for
Plaintiff, seeking special and general damages for losses allegedly caused from a collison with a City
vehicle.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
n/a
7f. ‐ Court Case filed by David Wayne Reed, represented by Bruce A.
Wolf, Attorney for Plaintiff, vs. the City of Renton, et al, seeking special
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7f. ‐ Court Case filed by David Wayne Reed, represented by Bruce A.
Wolf, Attorney for Plaintiff, vs. the City of Renton, et al, seeking special
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7f. ‐ Court Case filed by David Wayne Reed, represented by Bruce A.
Wolf, Attorney for Plaintiff, vs. the City of Renton, et al, seeking special
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7f. ‐ Court Case filed by David Wayne Reed, represented by Bruce A.
Wolf, Attorney for Plaintiff, vs. the City of Renton, et al, seeking special
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7f. ‐ Court Case filed by David Wayne Reed, represented by Bruce A.
Wolf, Attorney for Plaintiff, vs. the City of Renton, et al, seeking special
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7f. ‐ Court Case filed by David Wayne Reed, represented by Bruce A.
Wolf, Attorney for Plaintiff, vs. the City of Renton, et al, seeking special
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7f. ‐ Court Case filed by David Wayne Reed, represented by Bruce A.
Wolf, Attorney for Plaintiff, vs. the City of Renton, et al, seeking special
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7f. ‐ Court Case filed by David Wayne Reed, represented by Bruce A.
Wolf, Attorney for Plaintiff, vs. the City of Renton, et al, seeking special
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7f. ‐ Court Case filed by David Wayne Reed, represented by Bruce A.
Wolf, Attorney for Plaintiff, vs. the City of Renton, et al, seeking special
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7f. ‐ Court Case filed by David Wayne Reed, represented by Bruce A.
Wolf, Attorney for Plaintiff, vs. the City of Renton, et al, seeking special
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7f. ‐ Court Case filed by David Wayne Reed, represented by Bruce A.
Wolf, Attorney for Plaintiff, vs. the City of Renton, et al, seeking special
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7f. ‐ Court Case filed by David Wayne Reed, represented by Bruce A.
Wolf, Attorney for Plaintiff, vs. the City of Renton, et al, seeking special
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7f. ‐ Court Case filed by David Wayne Reed, represented by Bruce A.
Wolf, Attorney for Plaintiff, vs. the City of Renton, et al, seeking special
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7f. ‐ Court Case filed by David Wayne Reed, represented by Bruce A.
Wolf, Attorney for Plaintiff, vs. the City of Renton, et al, seeking special
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7f. ‐ Court Case filed by David Wayne Reed, represented by Bruce A.
Wolf, Attorney for Plaintiff, vs. the City of Renton, et al, seeking special
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
CRT-12-006; Court Case - Christopher L. Mandapat
vs. City of Renton, et al
Meeting:
Regular Council - 06 Aug 2012
Exhibits:
Summons
Petition for Removal and Request for Trial within
90 Days
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
City Clerk
Staff Contact:
Bonnie Walton, City Clerk, ext. 6502
Recommended Action:
Refer to City Attorney
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ Revenue Generated: $
Total Project Budget: $ City Share Total Project: $
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Summons and Petition for Removal and Request for Trial within 90 Days filed in King County District
Court - West Division, by Christopher L. Mandapat, represented by Charles B. McNeese, Counsel for
Claimant, versus the City of Renton, et al, claiming ownership of $14,881, and requesting removal of
forfeiture proceedings and a trial within 90 days.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
n/a
7g. ‐ Court Case filed by Christopher L. Mandapat, represented by
Charles B. McNeese, McNeese & Trotsky, PLLC, vs. the City of Renton,
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7g. ‐ Court Case filed by Christopher L. Mandapat, represented by
Charles B. McNeese, McNeese & Trotsky, PLLC, vs. the City of Renton,
Page 36 of 164
7g. ‐ Court Case filed by Christopher L. Mandapat, represented by
Charles B. McNeese, McNeese & Trotsky, PLLC, vs. the City of Renton,
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7g. ‐ Court Case filed by Christopher L. Mandapat, represented by
Charles B. McNeese, McNeese & Trotsky, PLLC, vs. the City of Renton,
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7g. ‐ Court Case filed by Christopher L. Mandapat, represented by
Charles B. McNeese, McNeese & Trotsky, PLLC, vs. the City of Renton,
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7g. ‐ Court Case filed by Christopher L. Mandapat, represented by
Charles B. McNeese, McNeese & Trotsky, PLLC, vs. the City of Renton,
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7g. ‐ Court Case filed by Christopher L. Mandapat, represented by
Charles B. McNeese, McNeese & Trotsky, PLLC, vs. the City of Renton,
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7g. ‐ Court Case filed by Christopher L. Mandapat, represented by
Charles B. McNeese, McNeese & Trotsky, PLLC, vs. the City of Renton,
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7g. ‐ Court Case filed by Christopher L. Mandapat, represented by
Charles B. McNeese, McNeese & Trotsky, PLLC, vs. the City of Renton,
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7g. ‐ Court Case filed by Christopher L. Mandapat, represented by
Charles B. McNeese, McNeese & Trotsky, PLLC, vs. the City of Renton,
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7g. ‐ Court Case filed by Christopher L. Mandapat, represented by
Charles B. McNeese, McNeese & Trotsky, PLLC, vs. the City of Renton,
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7g. ‐ Court Case filed by Christopher L. Mandapat, represented by
Charles B. McNeese, McNeese & Trotsky, PLLC, vs. the City of Renton,
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7g. ‐ Court Case filed by Christopher L. Mandapat, represented by
Charles B. McNeese, McNeese & Trotsky, PLLC, vs. the City of Renton,
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
Utility Leak Adjustment - Rivers Edge
Condominiums
Meeting:
Regular Council - 06 Aug 2012
Exhibits:
Issue Paper
Leak Request Documents
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Administrative Services
Staff Contact:
Jamie Thomas, Fiscal Services Director, x6929
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:
Rivers Edge Condominiums is requests a utility bill adjustment in the amount of $6,986.75 for the billing
period of April 2012 at the service address 440 Maple Ave SW. The leak was detected and in the main
water line and repaired by Mr Rooter plumbing.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the utility leak adjustment in the amount of $6,986.75 in accordance with City Code 8-4-46 and
8-5-23
7h. ‐ Administrative Services Department submits a request from River's
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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:August 6, 2012
TO:Rich Zwicker, Council President
Members of the Renton City Council
VIA:Denis Law, Mayor
FROM:Iwen Wang, Administrator
SUBJECT:Utility Bill Adjustment Request – River’s Edge Condominiums
ISSUE
Should the City Council grant the request for waiver of City water, sewer and King County sewer
treatment charges from a water leak at River’s Edge Condominium at the service address of 440 Maple
Ave SW?
BACKGROUND
On October 15, 2011 the fire department responded to a call from a unit owner who had water entering
her unit through the walls. A plumber was called to repair the leak and found an extensive leak in the
main service line. Subsequently, the condo’s Association filed a leak adjustment request for the October
and November bills. A leak adjustment in the amount of $1,975.66 was issued and applied to the
account on January 30, 2012.
On April 30, 2012 the Association received a bill for consumption seven times greater than their normal
average consumption. After researching the account, it was discovered that the meter reads October
2011 through February 2012 (bi-monthly reads) were based on estimates, not actual consumption.
Therefore, the January 2012 adjustment did not properly reflect and adjust for the total leaked
consumption. The total leaked consumption was not reflected on the customer’s bill until an actual read
was made in April 2012. The Association is asking for a leak adjustment using the April 2012
consumption, less the $1,975.66 adjustment that was already given to the account in January 2012.
The requested remaining adjustment breaks down as follows:
Water $ 1,120.17
Sewer 2,144.05
Metro 3,722.53
Total $ 6,986.75
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends an adjustment to this customer’s account for a total of $6,986.75 in accordance with
City Code 8-4-46 and 8-5-23.
Cc: Jay Covington, CAO
Lys Hornsby, Utility Systems Director
Jamie Thomas, Fiscal Services Director
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
Multi-Family Housing Property Tax Exemption
Program - Extension
Meeting:
Regular Council - 06 Aug 2012
Exhibits:
Issue Paper
Ordinance
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Community and Economic Development
Staff Contact:
Mark Santos-Johnson, x 6584
Recommended Action:
Refer to Planning & Development Committee
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ Revenue Generated: $
Total Project Budget: $ City Share Total Project: $
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
In 2003, the Renton City Council established the Multi-Family Housing Property Tax Exemption Program
(Exemption) as codified in RMC 4-1-220 to encourage multi-family housing development in designated
residential targeted areas. The Exemption provision allows the value of qualified new housing
construction to be exempt from ad valorem property tax for eight to twelve years depending upon when
the project applied for the exemption and whether the project provides at least 20% of the units as
affordable housing. The Exemption is scheduled to sunset on December 31, 2012, unless extended by
City Council action. The City Council has approved nine multi-family housing projects to date with a
total of 1,795 housing units in the Downtown, South Lake Washington, and Sunset Area designated
residential targeted areas. Eight projects have been completed with 1,694 units and one project was
unable to secure financing and was cancelled last year. The Exemption currently includes two
designated residential targeted areas, Downtown and the Sunset Area. The Exemption currently allows
the value of qualified new housing construction to be exempt from ad valorem property tax for eight to
twelve years depending upon when the project applied for the exemption and whether the project
provides at least 20% of the units as affordable housing. The City has used the Exemption since 2003
to encourage increased residential opportunities within designated urban centers that lack sufficient,
desirable, and convenient residential housing. Staff believes that extending the Exemption through
December 31, 2015, will greatly enhance future redevelopment opportunities in the City’s two
designated residential targeted areas and help achieve the City’s vision and improve future prospects
for additional new multi-family housing. Extending the Exemption will encourage capital investment in
new multi-family housing development in the targeted areas and help stimulate revitalization and
commercial development in Downtown Renton and the Sunset Area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve extension of the sunset clause for accepting new applications for the multi-family housing
property tax exemption for three years to December 31, 2015, unless further extended by City Council
action, and adopt the Ordinance.
7i. ‐ Community and Economic Development Department recommends
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:July 27, 2012
TO:Council President Rich Zwicker
Members of the Renton City Council
VIA:Denis Law, Mayor
FROM:Chip Vincent, Administrator
STAFF CONTACT:Mark Santos-Johnson, Senior Economic Development Specialist - ext.
6584
SUBJECT:Multi-Family Housing Property Tax Exemption Program – Extension
ISSUE:
Should the City extend the Multi-Family Housing Property Tax Exemption Program (Exemption) provided for
in RMC 4-1-220 and currently scheduled to sunset on December 31, 2012.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt an ordinance to amend the Property Tax Exemption for Multi-Family Housing in Residential Targeted
Areas in RMC 4-1-220 to extend the sunset clause for accepting new applications for the multi-family
housing property tax exemption for three years to December 31, 2015, unless further extended by City
Council action.
BACKGROUND SUMMARY:
Overview of Current Exemption Program
As authorized by Chapter 84.14 RCW, the City Council established a property tax exemption incentive in
2003 (codified in RMC 4-1-220 as subsequently amended) to encourage multi-family housing development
currently in the following designated residential targeted areas1:
1 In August 2008, the City Council removed the South Lake Washington area as a designated residential targeted area
after the Exemption was used by three projects with a total of 1,075 housing units.
·Sunset Area: Within the Center Village Comprehensive Plan designation and in one of the following:
the Center Village (CV) zone, the Residential Multi-Family (RM-F) zone, or the Residential 14
Dwelling Units/Acre (R-14) zone; and
·Downtown: In the Center Downtown (CD) zone, Residential Multi-Family Urban Center (RM-U)
zone, or Residential Multi-Family Traditional (RM-T) zone.
In addition to being located in one of the designated residential targeted areas noted above, eligible
multi-family housing projects must, for example, be newly constructed and have a minimum of 30 attached
dwelling units if located in the CD, RM-U, or CV zones. Eligible projects must currently have a minimum of
ten attached dwelling units if located in one of the other zones noted above. The Exemption is scheduled to
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sunset on December 31, 2012, unless extended by City Council action.
As provided for in Chapter 84.14 RCW and RMC 4-1-220, the Exemption provision currently allows the value
of qualified new housing construction to be exempt from ad valorem property tax for eight to twelve years
depending upon when the project applied for the exemption and whether the project provides at least 20%
of the units as affordable housing. However, the exemption does not include the value of the land, existing
improvements, or non-housing-related improvements (e.g., commercial space). The exemption applies to
all levels of the ad valorem property tax, including the local jurisdiction, county, state, and all local taxing
districts. The exemption is in addition to any other tax credits, grants, or incentives provided by law for the
multi-family housing.
Example of Potential Exemption Savings
As noted above, the Exemption applies to all levels of the ad valorem property tax, including the local
jurisdiction, county, state, and all local taxing districts. For projects in Renton, this amounts to a total of
$13.23 per $1,000 of assessed value for 2012. The value of the property tax exemption will of course be
determined by the nature, quality, and cost of the multi-family housing (e.g., size, type, parking, and
amenities) and the future assessed value of the project and the future ad valorem property tax rates.
For example, the estimated property tax savings related to the Exemption approved in 2009 for the 92-unit
Liberty Square Apartments are approximately $95,193 per year ($1,142,321 total for the 12-year period2).
This equates to a potential property tax savings of approximately $1,035 per year per housing unit ($12,417
total per housing unit for the 12-year period). For reference purposes, the total development cost for the
land and all improvements for this workforce housing project was $18.4 million.
2 Since all 92 housing units at the Liberty Square Apartments are set aside for households at or below 60% of the King
county area median income, the project is eligible for the limited property tax exemption for twelve rather than eight
years.
The City of Renton’s portion of the above estimated potential property tax savings related to the Exemption
is approximately $22,984 per year ($275,810 total for the 12-year period) for the Liberty Square Apartments
project. Although the City will receive property tax revenue from the assessed value for the land, the City
will not receive property tax revenue from the residential improvements until after the 12-year property tax
exemption period.
Exemption Projects Approved to Date
As noted in Figure 1 below, the City has approved nine multi-family housing projects to date with a total of
1,795 housing units, including 1,745 rental apartments and 50 for-sale condominiums. The projects are
located in all three of the historical designated residential targeted areas, including five projects in
Downtown Renton (503 housing units), three projects in South Lake Washington (1,075 housing units), and
one project in the Sunset Area (217 housing units). The projects range in size from 50 housing units to 440
housing units with an average of 199 housing units per project.
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Figure 1 - Multi-Family Housing Property Tax Exemption – Approved Project Applications
Project Name
Number of
Housing
Units
Designated
Residential
Targeted Area
Type of
Housing
Application
Approval
Date Project Status
Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre 154 Downtown Rental 5/13/2005 Completed 2007
Parkside at 95 Burnett 106 Downtown Rental 5/13/2005 Completed 2007
The Bristol II at Southport 195 South Lake WA Rental 2/28/2006 Completed 2008
Chateau de Ville 50 Downtown For Sale 6/13/2006 Completed 2008
The Sanctuary 440 South Lake WA Rental 1/26/2007 Completed 2009
The Reserve 440 South Lake WA Rental 1/26/2007 Completed 2010
Harrington Square 217 Sunset Area Rental 9/27/2007 Completed 2011
Second & Main Apartments 101 Downtown Rental 7/21/2008 Cancelled 2011
Liberty Square Apartments 92 Downtown Rental 4/13/2009 Completed 2008
Total 1,795
PROPOSED EXTENSION:
To encourage additional multi-family housing in Downtown Renton and the Sunset Area, staff recommends
that the City Council extend the multi-family housing property tax exemption for an additional three years
to December 31, 2015, unless further extended by City Council action. Please refer to Attachment 2 for a
redline version of the proposed text amendments for RMC 4-1-220M.
As noted in figure 1 above, the City has approved nine multi-family housing projects to date with a total of
1,795 housing units. Eight projects have been completed (with 1,694 units – an average of 212 units per
project) and one project (Second & Main Apartments with 101 units) was unable to secure financing and
was cancelled last year.
Of the eight completed projects, four projects with 635 housing units are located Downtown and one
project, the Harrington Square Apartments with 217 housing units, is located in the Sunset Area; the
balance of the projects and housing units were located in South Lake Washington. The Exemption, if
extended, would continue to encourage developers to build new multi-family housing in Downtown Renton
and the Sunset Area.
Due primarily to changes in market conditions since the recession hit in late-2008, the City has not received
an Exemption application since the Liberty Square Apartments submitted an application in early-2009. With
limited financing available for new projects, most of the new multi-family development in King County the
past few years has been located in Seattle and Bellevue. However, staff believes that the Exemption is a
critical tool to support new multi-family development in Downtown Renton and the Sunset Area in the
future. In particular, the City expects the Colpitts Development Company to submit applications in the next
12 to 18 months to use the Exemption potentially for three market-rate housing projects with a total of
approximately 376 housing units in the Sunset Area as part of the Sunset Terrace redevelopment.
When the City established the Exemption in 2003, it was the first city in South King County to utilize the
incentive. However, in subsequent years almost all of the other eligible cities in South King County
(including Kent, Federal Way, Auburn, Burien, Des Moines, SeaTac, and Covington) now have an Exemption
program with one or more designated residential targeted areas. Consequently, it is even more important
for Renton to maintain the Exemption in order to market opportunities for additional multi-family housing
development and capital investment in Downtown Renton and the Sunset Area given the competition for
new developments and other opportunities available in South King County.
SUMMARY:
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The proposed extension supports the City’s vision as the center of opportunity in the Puget Sound Region
where businesses and families thrive and the following draft 2013-2018 Business Plan Goals:
·Encourage and partner in the development of quality housing choices for people of all ages and
income levels; and
·Capitalize on opportunities through bold and creative economic development strategies; and
· Foster development of vibrant, sustainable, attractive, mixed-use neighborhoods in urban centers.
The Exemption also supports affordable workforce housing development so that Renton employees can live
in the community where they work to help combat transportation congestion and related environmental
impacts.
CONCLUSION:
The City has used the Multi-Family Housing Property Tax Exemption Program since 2003 to encourage
increased residential opportunities within designated urban centers that lack sufficient, desirable, and
convenient residential housing. Staff believes that extending the Exemption through December 31, 2015,
will greatly enhance future redevelopment opportunities in the City’s two designated residential targeted
areas. In particular, the proposed extension will help achieve the City’s vision and improve future prospects
for additional new multi-family housing in Downtown Renton and the Sunset Area.
Attachments:
1)Draft Ordinance
2)Redline Version of Proposed Amendments to RMC 4-1-220M
cc:Jay Covington, CAO
Bonnie Walton, City Clerk
Iwen Wang, Finance & IS Administrator
Terry Higashiyama, Community Services Administrator
Suzanne Dale Estey, Economic Development Director
Neil Watts, Development Services Director
Jennifer Henning, Current Planning Manager
Karen Bergsvik, Human Services Manager
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
Owner-Occupied Housing Incentive and Rental
Housing Incentive - Extensions
Meeting:
Regular Council - 06 Aug 2012
Exhibits:
Issue Paper
Ordinance
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Community and Economic Development
Staff Contact:
Mark Santos-Johnson, x 6584
Recommended Action:
Refer to the Planning & Development Committee
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ Revenue Generated: $
Total Project Budget: $ City Share Total Project: $
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
In 2001, the Renton City Council approved the Owner-Occupied Housing Incentive as codified in RMC 4-
1-210B to encourage new multi-family owner-occupied housing in Downtown Renton. In 2010, the City
Council extended the incentive to include new multi-family owner-occupied housing in the Sunset
Area. In 2011, the City Council approved the Rental Housing Incentive as codified in RMC 4-1-210C to
encourage new multi-family rental housing in the Sunset Area (but not Downtown Renton – where only
owner-occupied housing continues to be eligible for the incentive). The incentives allow certain
development and mitigation fees to be waived by the City Council to encourage new capital investment
and multi-family development in Downtown Renton and the Sunset Area. The Owner-Occupied Housing
Incentive and the Rental Housing Incentive are both scheduled to sunset on December 31, 2012, unless
extended by City Council action. The Owner-Occupied Housing Incentive has been used by two projects
since 2001, both in Downtown Renton. The Rental Housing Incentive has been used by one project
since 2011 in the Sunset Area. The City has used the Owner-Occupied Housing Incentive and the Rental
Housing Incentive to encourage increased residential opportunities within designated urban centers
that lack sufficient, desirable, and convenient residential housing. Staff believes that extending the
Owner-Occupied Housing Incentive and the Rental Housing Incentive through December 31, 2015, will
greatly enhance future redevelopment opportunities for both Downtown Renton and the Sunset Area. In
particular, the proposed extensions will help achieve the City’s vision and improve future prospects for
additional new owner-occupied housing in Downtown Renton and additional new owner-occupied
housing and rental housing in the Sunset Area. The incentives will encourage capital investment in new
multi-family housing development in the targeted areas and help stimulate additional revitalization and
commercial development in Downtown Renton and the Sunset Area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt an ordinance to amend the Owner-Occupied Housing Incentive in RMC 4-1-210B and the Rental
Housing Incentive in RMC 4-1-210C to extend the sunset clauses for three years to December 31, 2015,
unless further extended by City Council action
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:July 27, 2012
TO:Council President Rich Zwicker
Members of the Renton City Council
VIA:Denis Law, Mayor
FROM:Chip Vincent, Administrator
STAFF CONTACT:Mark Santos-Johnson, Senior Economic Development Specialist - ext.
6584
SUBJECT:Owner-Occupied Housing Incentive and Rental Housing Incentive –
Extensions
ISSUE:
Should the City extend the Owner-Occupied Housing Incentive and the Rental Housing Incentive provided
for in RMC 4-1-210B and 4-1-210C, respectively, and both currently scheduled to sunset on December 31,
2012?
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt an ordinance to amend the Owner-Occupied Housing Incentive in RMC 4-1-210B and the Rental
Housing Incentive in RMC 4-1-210C to extend the sunset clauses for three years to December 31, 2015,
unless further extended by City Council action.
BACKGROUND SUMMARY:
Owner-Occupied Housing Incentive Background
In August 2001, the Renton City Council approved Ordinance No. 4913 (codified in RMC 4-1-210B as
subsequently amended) to allow certain development and mitigation fees for “For Sale” housing to be
waived to encourage owner-occupied housing in Downtown Renton. In February 2010, the City Council
extended the incentive to include eligible owner-occupied housing in the Sunset Area.
The Owner-Occupied Housing Incentive currently applies to eligible new construction projects with 100% of
the housing units platted or condominium “For Sale” housing in the Center Downtown (CD) zone, the
Residential Multi-Family Urban (RM-U) zone, or Residential Multi-Family Traditional (RM-T) zone of the
Urban Center Comprehensive Plan designation and the Center Village (CV) zone, the Residential
Multi-Family (RM-F) zone, and the Residential 14 Dwelling Units/Acre (R-14) zone within the Center Village
Comprehensive Plan designation.
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housing projects must, for example, be newly constructed and have a minimum of 30 attached dwelling
units if located in the CD, RM-U, or CV zones. Eligible owner-occupied housing projects must currently have
a minimum of ten attached dwelling units if located in one of the other zones noted above. The
Owner-Occupied Housing Incentive is scheduled to sunset on December 31, 2012, unless extended by City
Council action.1
1 The Owner-Occupied Housing Incentive was initially scheduled to sunset in October 2004, but the City Council
subsequently extended the sunset to October 1, 2007, then December 31, 2009, and, most recently, to December 31,
2012.
To date, the Owner-Occupied Housing Incentive was instrumental in helping construct two projects in
Downtown Renton, the 37 condos at 55 Williams and the 50 condos at the Chateau de Ville. Thus far, no
projects in the Sunset Area have used the Owner-Occupied Housing Incentive.
Rental Housing Incentive Background
In August 2011, the Renton City Council approved Ordinance 5617 (codified in RMC 4-1-210C) to allow
certain development and mitigation fees for rental housing to be waived to encourage new multi-family
rental housing in the Sunset Area (but not Downtown Renton – where only owner-occupied housing
continues to be eligible for waived fees). The incentive applies to eligible new multi-family rental housing in
the CV, RM-F, and R-14 zones within the Center Village Comprehensive Plan designation. Eligible new
affordable multi-family rental housing projects in the Sunset Area receive a 100% fee waiver and eligible
new market-rate multi-family rental housing projects receive a 50% fee waiver.
In addition to being located in the Sunset Area, eligible multi-family rental housing projects must, for
example, be newly constructed and have a minimum of 30 attached dwelling units if located in the CV zone
or a minimum of eight attached dwelling units if located in the RM-F or R-14 zones. The Rental Housing
Incentive is scheduled to sunset on December 31, 2012, unless extended by City Council action.
To date, the Rental Housing Incentive was instrumental in helping construct one project in the Sunset Area,
the eight apartments at the Glennwood Avenue Townhomes – part of the Renton Housing Authority’s
replacement housing for the Sunset Terrace redevelopment.
Example of Potential Development and Mitigation Savings
Based on the analysis completed at the time, the 55 Williams project with 37 units was expected to receive a
total savings of approximately $118,994 from the Owner-Occupied Housing Incentive, including $43,748 in
fire, transportation and parks mitigation fees, $41,440 in water and wastewater system development
charges, and $33,806 in building permit fees. (There were no surface water system development charges
since 100% of the site was already an impervious surface from the prior use.) The incentive worked out to a
savings of approximately $3,216 per unit.
The Chateau de Ville project with 50 units was expected to receive a total savings of approximately
$169,485 from the Owner-Occupied Housing Incentive, including $59,100 in fire, transportation and parks
mitigation fees, $73,465 in water, wastewater, and surface water system development charges, and $36,919
in building permit fees. The incentive worked out to a savings of approximately $3,390 per unit.
The Glennwood Avenue Townhomes with eight units was expected to receive a total savings of
approximately $52,916 from the Rental Housing Incentive, including $28,609 in water, wastewater, and
surface water system development charges, and $24,307 in building permit and plan review and inspection
fees. (There were no mitigation fees since the project included eight replacement housing units.) The
incentive worked out to a savings of approximately $6,615 per unit.
PROPOSED EXTENSIONS:
To encourage additional new owner-occupied housing in Downtown Renton and the Sunset Area and
additional new rental housing in the Sunset Area, staff recommends that the City Council extend both the
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Owner-Occupied Housing Incentive and the Rental Housing Incentive for an additional three years to
December 31, 2015. Please refer to Attachment 2 for a redline version of the proposed text amendments
for RMC 4-1-210B and 4-1-210C.
Owner-Occupied Housing Incentive Extension
To date, the City has had limited success at encouraging new owner-occupied housing development in
Downtown Renton. Both projects that utilized the Owner-Occupied Housing Incentive since 2001, the 55
Williams condo project (completed in 2002) and the Chateau de Ville condo project (completed in 2008),
had significant challenges selling units when constructed. The Chateau de Ville was completed in late-2008
at the beginning of the current economic recession and had major problems selling units given the cost to
construct the project and the significant decrease in housing values and sale prices given the economy. As a
result, the project was foreclosed and is currently a banked-owned property. Many of the project’s condo
units have been rented to generate some income for the property and it currently is unclear when the
remaining condo units will be sold.
As part of the City’s efforts to implement the recommendations of the Highlands Phase II Task Force, the
Department of Community & Economic Development was charged with developing a package of
redevelopment incentives for the Highlands or Sunset Area. The modification of the Owner-Occupied
Housing Incentive to include the Sunset Area in February 2010 was part of this effort.
For developers who are building new condos or converting apartments to condominiums, there are other
stronger market areas for them to develop their projects than Downtown Renton or the Sunset Area.
Consequently, it is a major challenge to promote new owner-occupied housing in Downtown Renton and
the Sunset Area. Consequently, staff believes that the Owner-Occupied Housing Incentive is an essential
incentive to help stimulate and encourage new owner-occupied housing development in Downtown Renton
and the Sunset Area as the economy improves and developers pursue new opportunities.
Rental Housing Incentive Extension
Redevelopment of the Highlands or Sunset Area has been a priority business plan goal for the City since the
1990’s. Unfortunately, capital investment in the Sunset Area (particularly for residential construction) has
been very limited, in part due to significant development costs for builders to compensate for the limited
utility infrastructure in the area. The Rental Housing Incentive was established to provide an additional
catalyst for redevelopment in the Sunset Area to help stimulate and support additional new multi-family
rental housing in the community.
The Renton Housing Authority (RHA) used the Rental Housing Incentive to help construct the 8-unit
Glennwood Avenue Townhomes as replacement housing for the Sunset Terrace redevelopment. RHA also
plans to use the incentive for the 18-unit Kirkland Avenue Townhomes scheduled for construction next
year, along with other Sunset Terrace replacement housing projects in the future. Likewise, the Colpitts
Development Company and Providence Health & Services both plan to use the incentive in the future for
market-rate housing development and affordable housing development, respectively, in the Sunset Area
when they have secured project financing. Maintaining the Rental Housing Incentive is a central part of the
City’s efforts to support the Sunset Area Community Investment Strategy and, in particular, the Sunset
Terrace redevelopment project.
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SUMMARY:
The proposed extensions support the City’s vision as the center of opportunity in the Puget Sound Region
where businesses and families thrive and the following draft 2013-2018 Business Plan Goals:
·Encourage and partner in the development of quality housing choices for people of all ages and
income levels; and
·Capitalize on opportunities through bold and creative economic development strategies; and
· Foster development of vibrant, sustainable, attractive, mixed-use neighborhoods in urban centers.
In addition, the incentives for new owner-occupied housing and new multi-family rental housing in the
Sunset Area supports the Sunset Area Community Investment Strategy adopted by the City Council in
November 2009, and the Sunset Area EIS (including, in particular, the Sunset Terrace redevelopment
preferred alternative).
CONCLUSION:
The City has used the Owner-Occupied Housing Incentive and the Rental Housing Incentive to encourage
increased residential opportunities within designated urban centers that lack sufficient, desirable, and
convenient residential housing. Staff believes that extending the Owner-Occupied Housing Incentive and
the Rental Housing Incentive through December 31, 2015, will greatly enhance future redevelopment
opportunities for both Downtown Renton and the Sunset Area. In particular, the proposed extensions will
help achieve the City’s vision and improve future prospects for additional new owner-occupied housing in
Downtown Renton and additional new owner-occupied housing and rental housing in the Sunset Area. The
incentives will encourage capital investment in new multi-family housing development in the targeted areas
and help stimulate additional revitalization and commercial development in Downtown Renton and the
Sunset Area.
Attachments:
1.Draft Ordinance
2.Redline Version of Proposed Amendments to RMC 4-1-210B and 4-1-210C
cc.Jay Covington, CAO
Bonnie Walton, City Clerk
Iwen Wang, Finance & IS Administrator
Terry Higashiyama, Community Services Administrator
Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator
Mark Peterson, Fire Chief
David Pargas, Assistant Fire Marshall
Suzanne Dale Estey, Economic Development Director
Neil Watts, Development Services Director
Jennifer Henning, Current Planning Manager
Karen Bergsvik, Human Services Manager
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
2013/2014 Human Services General Fund funding
recommendations
Meeting:
Regular Council - 06 Aug 2012
Exhibits:
Issue Paper
Funding Recommendations
Summary of Funding
Rating Tool
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Community Services
Staff Contact:
Karen Bergsvik, ext. 6652
Recommended Action:
Refer to Community of the Whole
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ 469,654 Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ 469,654 Revenue Generated: $
Total Project Budget: $ City Share Total Project: $
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Applications for the 2013/2014 funding allocations were read and scored by the Human Services
Advisory Committee. They recommended that the attached agencies and programs be funded at the
current general fund level of $466,547. An additional $3107 will be used to continue the capacity
building project, to help agencies improve their operations and skills. This totals $469,654 the same
level of funding as 2012. The General Fund recommendations will be considered for adoption as part of
the City's budget process. There will be two public hearings for the budget, and agencies will be invited
to give comments.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the 2013/2014 general fund human services funding recommendations as part of the 2013-2014
City budget.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:July 30, 2012
TO:Rich Zwicker, Council President
Renton City Councilmembers
VIA:Denis Law, Mayor
FROM:Terry Higashiyama, Community Services Administrator
STAFF CONTACT:Karen Bergsvik, Human Services Manager, x6652
SUBJECT:2013-2014 General Fund Human Services Funding
Recommendations
ISSUE:
Should the highest ranked applications, by Result category, for human services funding for
2013/2014 be funded?
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the 2013/2014 General Fund Funding Recommendations that total $469,654 as part of
the budget process and establish the level of funding as the same allocations as for 2012.
BACKGROUND:
Renton participates with 17 other cities in an electronic application administered by E-Gov
Alliance. The process saves agencies time by having to submit only one application to apply to
any of the participating cities.
Two funding workshops were held for agencies in East and South King County. Extensive help
was made available to agencies to complete the application both regionally and locally, with
additional outreach to local Renton agencies identified by staff.
Renton began a capacity building program in 2011 and provided four workshops, including
grant writing, as well as individual technical assistance to agencies. In 2012, a consultant was
available to assist individual agencies in the writing of their grants. $3107 is included in the
2013/2014 funding recommendations to continue the capacity building project.
Facing increased human services needs with requests of $1,248,678 (an increase of $71,000
over 2010), and limited funds to allocate ($515,431 which includes Community Development
Block Grant Public Service funds of $45,777), the Committee had to make some very difficult
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decisions in a highly competitive funding cycle.
Funding is allocated by Renton Result area. The nine Result areas are:
1.All children and youth are ready for educational success, work and life
2.Individuals have adequate clothing, food, housing and healthcare
3.All individuals become as self-sufficient as possible
4.Residents know about domestic violence and how to keep safe
5.All residents are proactive to issues of sexual assault and sexual violence
6.All residents are healthy and safe
7.All residents identify with and contribute to their community
8.End homelessness in Renton
9.Connect People to Services.
Each Result has a specific dollar amount to allocate. The Human Services Advisory Committee
(HSAC) set the funding target amounts for each result area, based on the current human service
needs in Renton. An increase in funds went to basic needs, with a small reduction in
homelessness prevention. Agencies choose their own Result area.
An open and transparent review process was used by the HSAC that was thorough and
equitable. Applications were read and scored by teams of Advisory Committee members using
a rating tool developed by members and staff. Training was provided on how to rate the
applications and each group was supported by a team lead.
Funding recommendations were based on the points each application received from the scoring
process. Applications in a Result area were ranked from highest to lowest based on the average
score of the HSAC raters. Staff rated the accuracy of the financial tables included in the
applications using criteria established by the Human Services Advisory Committee.
HSAC members divided into four groups to review all the applications in their assigned result
areas. Each group read, rated, and made funding recommendations for their results. Funding
recommendations by the four groups were reviewed, discussed, and adopted by entire HSAC.
HSAC decided that each result would receive funding and that the top ranked program within
each Result would be funded, at a minimum, to its 2012 funding level. Programs were funded
in the order they were ranked, and programs could not be skipped to fund a lower ranked
program.
General Fund funding recommendations are informational only. The recommendations will be
adopted through the budget process. Agencies wishing to give public input may do so at the
public hearings held during the budget process.
LONG-TERM RESPONSE:
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The regional electronic funding process continues to improve. In 2013, the cities will use the
same performance reporting forms. To evaluate the process regionally, focus groups will be
held.
Locally, the Human Services Advisory Committee continues to refine the process, and rating
tool. This year, a Community Impacts section was added to the rating tool which allowed a
committee member to award additional points for a variety of factors. For example, programs
that are easily accessible to Renton residents; programs that address an unmet or emerging
need; or, programs that utilize volunteers effectively to reduce program delivery costs.
In Renton, a survey will be done of the agencies that applied for funding to measure satisfaction
with the process and to get input on how it might be improved.
CONCLUSION:
Human Services funds are allocated by a clearly defined, equitable process. The top rated
applications are recommended for General Fund and CDBG public services funding.
Attachments
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
Community Development Block Grant Human
Services Funding Recommendations
Meeting:
Regular Council - 06 Aug 2012
Exhibits:
Issue Paper
Funding Recommendations
Summary of funding
Contingency Funding Plan
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Community Services
Staff Contact:
Karen Bergsvik, ext. 6652
Recommended Action:
Refer to Committee of the Whole and set a public
hearing on 08/20/2012.
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ 457,768 Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ Revenue Generated: $457,768
Total Project Budget: $ 457,768 City Share Total Project: $
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
It is estimated that Renton will receive $457,768 in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) in
2013. This is the same level as funding as 2012, and is the best case scenario. The CDBG funding
recommendations must be adopted after a public hearing, separate from the budget process. As a
member of the King County Consortium, Renton must adopt the CDBG funding recommendations
separately to meet the deadlines set by King County. We are also required to adopt a Contingency Plan
to cover any changes in funding.
Applications for the 2013/2014 funding process were read and scored by the Human Services Advisory
Committee. The funds were allocated by a clearly defined, equitable process. The top ranked
applications are recommended for general fund and CDBG funding.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the 2013/2014 Community Development Block Grant funding recommendations and
Contingency Plan.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:July 30, 2012
TO:Rich Zwicker, Council President
Renton City Councilmembers
VIA:Denis Law, Mayor
FROM:Terry Higashiyama, Community Services Administrator
STAFF CONTACT:Karen Bergsvik, Human Services Manager, x6652
SUBJECT:Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Funding Recommendations for Human Services
ISSUE:
Should the highest ranked applications, by Result category, known as the 2013/2014
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding Recommendations and the funding
Contingency Plan for human services funds for 2013/2014 be approved?
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the 2013/2014 Community Development Block Grant Funding Recommendations and
Contingency Plan.
BACKGROUND SUMMARY:
Renton participates with 17 others cities in an electronic application administered by E-Gov
Alliance. This process saves agencies time by having to submit only one application to apply to
any of the participating cities. This also increased the number of applications received.
Two funding workshops were held for agencies in East and South King County. Extensive help
was made available to agencies to complete the application, both regionally and locally, with
additional outreach to local Renton agencies identified by staff.
Renton began a capacity building program in 2011 and provided four workshops including grant
writing, as well as individual technical assistance to agencies. In 2012, a consultant was
available to assist individual agencies in the writing of their grants.
Facing increased human services needs with requests of $1,248,678 (an increase of $71,000
over 2010) and limited funds to allocate ($515,431), the Committee had to make some very
difficult decisions in a highly competitive funding cycle.
Funding is allocated by Renton Result area (category). The nine Result areas are:
1.All children and youth are ready for educational success, work, and life.
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Individuals have adequate clothing, food, housing, and healthcare.
3.All individuals become as self-sufficient as possible.
4.Residents know about domestic violence and how to keep safe.
5.All residents are proactive to issues of sexual assault and sexual violence.
6.All residents are healthy and safe.
7.All residents identify with and contribute to their community.
8.End homelessness in Renton.
9.Connect people to Services.
Each Result has a specific dollar amount to allocate. The Human Services Advisory Committee
(HSAC) set the funding target amounts for each result area based on the current human service
needs in Renton. An increase in funds went to basic needs, with a small reduction in
homelessness prevention. Two result areas (all residents are healthy and safe, and all residents
identify and contribute to their community) received no applications. Agencies choose their
own result area where they wish to apply for funding.
An open and transparent review process was used by the HSAC that was thorough and
equitable. Applications were read and scored by teams of Advisory Committee members using
a rating tool developed by members and staff. Training was provided on how to rate the
applications.
Funding recommendations are based on the points each application received from the scoring
process. Applications in a Result area are ranked from highest to lowest, based on the average
score of the HSAC raters. Staff rated the accuracy of the financial tables included in the
applications, using criteria established by the Human Services Advisory Committee.
HSAC members divided into four groups to review all the applications in their assigned Result
areas. Each group read, rated, and made funding recommendations for their Results. Funding
recommendations by the four groups were reviewed, discussed, and adopted by the entire
HSAC.
HSAC decided that each result would receive funding and that the top ranked program within
each result would be funded, at a minimum, to its 2012 funding level. Programs were funded in
the order they were ranked, and programs could not be skipped to fund a lower ranked
program. The minimum level of funding is $5,000 and the group also decided that new
programs would be allocated the minimum amount.
The programs recommended for CDBG funding are determined by staff after the HSAC made
their funding recommendations. The agencies need to meet strict CDBG eligibility and reporting
requirements.
CDBG Public Services funding is recommended for two years, with the second year dependent
upon funding and performance.
A public hearing for only the CDBG Funding Recommendations is scheduled before the Renton
City Council on August 20, 2012.
King County requires a contingency plan in case CDBG funding differs from the original
estimate. The City of Renton funding Contingency Plan is attached.
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LONG-TERM RESPONSE:
The electronic funding application continues to improve with each two-year funding cycle. The
Human Services Advisory Committee continues to refine the local process and rating tool.
This year, a Community Impacts section was added to the rating tool that allowed a committee
member to award additional points for a variety of factors. For example, programs that are
easily accessible to Renton residents; programs that address an unmet or emerging need; or,
programs that utilize volunteers effectively to reduce program delivery costs.
To evaluate the process, focus groups with agencies will be done regionally. In Renton, a survey
will be done of the agencies that applied for funding to measure satisfaction with the process
and receive input on how it might be improved.
CONCLUSION:
Human Services funds are allocated by clearly defined, equitable process. At the current level
of funding, the top rated applications are recommended for General Fund and CDBG public
services funding.
Allocations of the estimated CDBG Capital funding of $457,768 would be as follows:
1.$173,947 will be allocated to the City of Renton Housing Repair Assistance Program.
2.The $45,777 in Public Services will be allocated to:
Multi-Service Center for $25,683;
Domestic Abuse Women’s Network (DAWN) for $14,000, and,
Refugee Women’s Alliance for $6,000.
3.The estimated amount Renton will receive for Planning and Administration is $45,777. This
is applied to the cost of the CDBG contract specialist’s salary and benefits.
4.The remainder is for the Housing Stability Program, deferred home loan program, and King
County administrative costs. These programs get a percentage of funding off the top of our
allocation. All of the cities in the King County Consortium agree to this and it is in our
contract with King County.
Attachments: 2013/2014 Contingency Plan
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CITY OF RENTON
2013/2014 Community Development Block Grant Contingency Plan for Funding
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding
Public Services Programs
Increase in CDBG Public Service Funds:
·Increase will be applied proportionately to Multi Service Center and any other funded agencies
with the exception of Institute for Family Development PACT program.
Decrease in CDBG Public Services Funds:
·Decreased funding will be applied proportionately to any funded CDBG public service programs.
Capital Projects
Increase in capital funding:
·Additional funds will go to Renton Unallocated Fund.
Decrease in capital funding:
·Decrease Renton Housing Repair Assistance Program
Planning and Administration
Planning and Administration covers administrative costs for Renton’s CDBG program. CDBG covers
approximately 51% of the salary and benefit costs of the Contract Specialist and the General Fund the
remaining 49%.
Increase in funding:
·Increase Planning and Administration to cover CDBG administrative activities and additional
planning activities which might include needs assessments or continued capacity building.
Decrease in funding
·Decrease funding first to additional planning activities, then to CDBG administrative and
planning activities.
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
Adopting the City of Renton's 2013-2018 Business
Plan
Meeting:
Regular Council - 06 Aug 2012
Exhibits:
Draft 2013-2018 Business Plan
Resolution
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Executive
Staff Contact:
Preeti Shridhar, x6569
Recommended Action:
Council Concur
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ N/A Transfer Amendment: $N/A
Amount Budgeted: $ N/A Revenue Generated: $N/A
Total Project Budget: $ N/A City Share Total Project: $ N/A
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Renton's business plan represents the areas of strategic focus over a six-year planning window. In
annual workshops, the City Administration and Council review the city's Vision, Mission, Goals and
Objectives for the city's six-year business plan. The Vision and Mission are high-level statements of
what the city aims to achieve; the Objectives outline the specific initiatives that the city will undertake
during the six-year window to carry out the Goals and meet the Mission and Vision. During this year's
annual workshops, the Administration and Council discussed and proposed changes to objectives that
reflect an emphasis on safety and health, continued focus on economic vitality and planning, and
providing quality services and high levels of customer service, plus a new goal to emphasize Renton’s
commitment to being an inclusive city.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the 2013-2018 Business Plan and adopt the Resolution.
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Renton Business Plan
Vision:
Renton: The center of opportunity in the Puget Sound Region where families and
businesses thrive
Mission:
The City of Renton, in partnership and communication with residents, businesses, and
schools, is dedicated to:
·Providing a safe, healthy, welcoming atmosphere where people choose to live
·Promoting economic vitality and strategically positioning Renton for the future
·Supporting planned growth and influencing decisions that impact the city
·Building an inclusive city with opportunities for all
·Meeting service demands through high quality customer service, innovation, a positive work
environment, and a commitment to excellence
2013-2018 Goals
Provide a safe, healthy, vibrant community
·Promote safety, health, and security through effective communication and service delivery
·Facilitate successful neighborhoods through community involvement
·Encourage and partner in the development of quality housing choices for people of all ages and
income levels
·Promote a walkable, pedestrian and bicycle-friendly city with complete streets, trails, and
connections between neighborhoods and community focal points
·Provide opportunities for communities to be better prepared for emergencies
Promote economic vitality and strategically position Renton for the future
·Promote Renton as the progressive, opportunity-rich city in the Puget Sound region
·Capitalize on opportunities through bold and creative economic development strategies
·Recruit and retain businesses to ensure a dynamic, diversified employment base
·Nurture entrepreneurship and foster successful partnerships with businesses and community
leaders
·Leverage public/private resources to focus development on economic centers
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Support planned growth and influence decisions that impact the city
·Foster development of vibrant, sustainable, attractive, mixed-use neighborhoods in urban
centers
·Uphold a high standard of design and property maintenance
·Advocate Renton’s interests through state and federal lobbying efforts, regional partnerships
and other organizations
·Pursue transportation and other regional improvements and services that improve quality of
life
·Balance development with environmental protection
Building an inclusive city with opportunities for all
·Improve access to city services and programs and make residents and businesses aware of
opportunities to be involved with their community
·Build connections with ALL communities that reflect the breadth and richness of the diversity
·Promote understanding and appreciation of our diversity through celebrations and festivals
·Provide critical and relevant information on a timely basis and facilitate two-way dialogue
between city government and the community
·Encourage volunteerism, participation and civic engagement
Meet service demands and provide high quality customer service
·Plan, develop, and maintain quality services, infrastructure, and amenities
·Prioritize services at levels that can be sustained by revenue
·Retain a skilled workforce by making Renton the municipal employer of choice
·Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships and investment strategies that improve
services
·Respond to growing service demands through partnerships, innovation, and outcome
management
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE 2013-
2018 BUSINESS PLAN.
WHEREAS, the City Council annually adopts a six-year business plan; and
WHEREAS, at the City Council-Staff Retreat held April 30, 2012, the Council
reviewed the 2013-2018 Business Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Council reviewed the Administration's objectives to carry out the 2013-
2018 Business Plan at its June 4, 2012 Committee of the Whole; and
WHEREAS, the Council made the changes it believed were advisable to the 2013-2018
Business Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The above findings are true and correct in all respects.
SECTION II. The 2013-2018 Business Plan, a copy of which is attached hereto, is
hereby adopted by the City Council, subject to later amendment as the City Council sees fit.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2012.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2012.
Denis Law, Mayor
RESOLUTION NO.
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Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
Interlocal Agreement with the State Department of
Enterprise Services for Energy Conservation
Project Management and Monitoring Services
(LED Streetlights)
Meeting:
Regular Council - 06 Aug 2012
Exhibits:
Issue Paper
Interlocal Agreement
Resolution
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Public Works
Staff Contact:
Chris Barnes, ext. 7220
Recommended Action:
Refer to Transportation/Aviation Committee
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ Revenue Generated: $
Total Project Budget: $ City Share Total Project: $
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
The City is interested in replacing high pressure sodium (HPS) lamps in the city streetlights with light
emitting diode (LED) lamps. There would be a significant reduction in power costs and an increase in
the service life of the lamps if this conversion were to be accomplished. The RCW establishes a process
that enables public agencies to select an Energy Services Company (ESCO) through the Department of
Enterprise Services (DES) to design, implement, and commission energy conservation measures in
public facilities. This interlocal agreement with DES will enable DES to assist the City in selecting an
Energy Services Company to help identify potential energy conservation measures, negotiate scope of
work for the ESCO audit of the City’s facilities, and assist with identifying funding sources for a project
to convert street lights to the use of LED lamps. There will be no cost to the City until an energy
conservation project is agreed upon and authorized through an addendum to this Agreement, subject to
Council approval.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve an interlocal agreement with the State Department of Enterprise Services to allow them to
provide energy conservation project management and monitoring services to the City and adopt
the resolution
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:August 6, 2012
TO:
VIA:
Rich Zwicker, Council President
Members of the Renton City Council
Denis Law, Mayor
FROM:
STAFF CONTACT:
Gregg Zimmerman, Public Works Administrator
Chris Barnes, Transportation Operations Manager (x-7220)
SUBJECT:Energy Conservation Project (Street Lights): Interlocal
Agreement Between the State Department of Enterprise
Services and City of Renton
ISSUE:
Should the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an interlocal
agreement with the State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) to allow DES to
provide energy conservation project management and monitoring services to the City,
and to authorize the development of an energy services proposal?
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the interlocal agreement with the State Department of Enterprise Services
(DES) to allow DES to provide energy conservation project management and monitoring
services to the City. Adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the subject
Agreement.
BACKGROUND:
The City is interested in replacing high pressure sodium (HPS) lamps in the City
streetlights with light emitting diode (LED) lamps. The current street light power bill for
the City exceeds $1,000,000 per year. Use of energy-efficient LED lamps could result in a
reduction of as much as 50% of the power bill for the converted streetlights. Use of LED
lamps would also reduce maintenance costs by substituting lamps with a 150,000 hour
life for the current HPS lamps with a 25,000 to 30,000 hour life.
RCW 39.35C.020 establishes a process that enables public agencies to select an Energy
Services Company (ESCO) through the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) managed
program to design, implement, and commission energy conservation measures in public
facilities.
After the interlocal agreement with DES is executed, DES will provide services included
in Attachment A to the Agreement, Scope of Work. DES will assist the City in selecting
an Energy Services Company (ESCO), help identify potential energy conservation
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measures, negotiate scope of work for the ESCO audit of the City’s facilities, assist with
identifying funding sources, revise/approve the ESCO energy audits and energy services
proposal, and provide related services.
DES project management fees are dependent on the size of the project, and are listed in
Attachment B to the Agreement, as are termination fees if the City decides not to
proceed with the project with DES. DES has clarified that the DES Energy Program will
not charge a project management fee, and the ESCO will not charge an audit fee for the
preliminary audit. Charges are only assessed for projects authorized by the City, which
would be accomplished by Amendment to this Agreement. Each Amendment to the
Agreement will include a payment schedule for the specific project covered pursuant to
Attachment B. Execution of this Agreement will therefore not result in any charges
being assessed to the City.
Attachment C provides a scope of work for Energy Conservation Projects Monitoring
Services.
Once an Energy Services Company has been selected, the ESCO will perform a no-cost
preliminary energy audit, which will include a utility cost analysis, develop a scope of
work for the energy conservation project, and develop an approach to implementing the
project. The energy conservation project under consideration for the City involves
converting street lights to the use of LED lamps.
When an energy conservation project has been selected, a large part of the costs would
be paid for by PSE through their efficiency incentive program. PSE incentives are
currently $0.25/kWh of first year savings up to 60% of the replacement costs for street
lights. Through its power bills, the City has been contributing to PSE’s Electric
Conservation Program Charge. Other funding options such as Certification of
Participation loans from the State Treasurer with 10, 12 and 15-year terms and below
market rates are available. An incentive for the City to develop an energy conservation
project is to become eligible for a 2012 Department of Commerce Energy Efficiency
Grant for Local Governments. The legislature has appropriated $18M to local
governments, and maximum grant amounts are $500,000. Grant applications are due
by December 31, 2012.
cc:Doug Jacobson, Deputy PW Administrator, Transportation
Chris Barnes, Transportation Operations Manager
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
Utilities Cooperation Agreement with King County
Water District No. 90 for Water Main
Improvements with the NE 3rd/4th Street Corridor
Improvements Project
Meeting:
Regular Council - 06 Aug 2012
Exhibits:
Utilities Cooperation Agrement
Resolution
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Public Works
Staff Contact:
Keith Woolley, Project Manager, x7318
Recommended Action:
Refer to Transportation Committee
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ Revenue Generated: $$392,122
Total Project Budget: $ City Share Total Project: $
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
The Transportation Division plans to begin construction of roadway improvements along the NE 3rd/4th
Street corridor in the fall of 2012. The improvements include a new traffic signal, bike lane, sidewalk,
landscaping and street lighting on NE 4th Street from Union Avenue NE to Whitman Avenue NE.
The District would like to replace, at its cost, an old 12-inch water main along the north curb line of NE
4th Street along with an extension of a City’s 8-inch water line located within the Safeway parking lot to
the District pump station on NE 4th Street. The new 8-inch line will be used for a future emergency
water intertie with the City’s water system.
King County Water District No. 90 would like to have its water mains installed, through an interlocal
agreement, by the City’s contractor as part of the City’s roadway improvements project. Under the
agreement the District will reimburse the City for the actual costs related to the construction cost of the
water mains and for the District’s share of the costs for the design, construction, and construction
management costs. The total estimated cost for the District’s water main improvements and shared
costs are $392,122.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Utilities Cooperation
Agreement with King County Water District No. 90 for the construction of the District’s water lines with
the City’s NE 3rd/4th Street Corridor Improvement Project.
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Cooperation Agreement with King County Water District No. 90 in the
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7o. ‐ Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of a Utilities
Cooperation Agreement with King County Water District No. 90 in the
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7o. ‐ Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of a Utilities
Cooperation Agreement with King County Water District No. 90 in the
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
2012 Water System Plan Update
Meeting:
Regular Council - 06 Aug 2012
Exhibits:
2012 Water System Plan Update
Resolution
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Public Works
Staff Contact:
Abdoul Gafour, x7210, J. D. Wilson, x7295
Recommended Action:
Refer to Utilities Committee
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ NA Transfer Amendment: $NA
Amount Budgeted: $ NA Revenue Generated: $NA
Total Project Budget: $ NA City Share Total Project: $ NA
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) requires that each water purveyor update its water
system plan every six years. The last plan update was approved by DOH in 2006. The City has updated
its plan and completed the SEPA process for the plan, which included coordinating the plan with the City
staff, the adjacent water purveyors and the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. Only Seattle Public Utilities (SPU)
commented on the plan and these were minor comments.
The most significant change in the plan is to purchase water from SPU in the future to meet demands,
as necessary. The City has a sixty year wholesale water contract with SPU. Beginning in 2012, as part of
that contract, the City pays SPU to administer a water efficiency program for the City.
After the plan update has been adopted by the City Council, it will be submitted to King County for
approval. After the plan update has been approved by King County it will be submitted to DOH for final
approval.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the 2012 Water System Plan Update and forward the plan to King County and the Washington
State Department of Health for approval.
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
Emergency Repair of Water Main at West Hill
Pump Station, 615 West Perimeter Road
Meeting:
Regular Council - 06 Aug 2012
Exhibits:
Resolution
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Public Works
Staff Contact:
Abdoul Gafour, Water Utility Supervisor, x7210
Recommended Action:
Council concur
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ 35,000 to 50,000 Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ 50,000 Revenue Generated: $
Total Project Budget: $ 50,000 City Share Total Project: $ 50,000
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
State law requires that, in the event of an emergency when the person designated by the governing
body declares an emergency allowing the waiver of competitive bidding requirements, a written finding
of the existence of an emergency must be made by the governing body and entered into the record no
later than two weeks following the award of the contract. On July 23, 2012, Mayor Law made an
emergency declaration so that competitive bidding laws could be waived to allow immediate emergency
repair to the 12-inch water main at the West Hill Pump Station, located at 615 West Perimeter Road.
The broken water main under the pump building was causing damage to the pump station and has been
taken out of service interrupting water supply to the West Hill reservoir. Immediate corrective action
must be taken to repair the broken water main because this is a critical conveyance pipe between the
pump station and the City’s West Hill reservoir, which provides water storage for fire protection and for
domestic uses to the City’s West Hill area. The repair work includes the excavation through the floor of
the pump building in order to locate and repair the water line. The City has selected Gary Merlino
Construction to perform the repair work. Construction began on July 25 and is anticipated to be
completed by August 15, 2012. The preliminary cost estimate for this work is in the $35,000 to $50,000
range. This work will be funded through the approved Water Utility 2012 Capital Improvements Program
budget of $50,000 for Emergency Response Projects (425.455265). Additional funding, if required, will
be from other capital projects remaining fund balances and allocating this funding for the emergency
repair.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution declaring an emergency for purposes of repairing the water main at the City’s West
Hill Pump Station, located at 615 West Perimeter Road.
7q. ‐ Utility Systems Division recommends adoption of a resolution
declaring an emergency for repair of a damaged water main at the West
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7q. ‐ Utility Systems Division recommends adoption of a resolution
declaring an emergency for repair of a damaged water main at the West
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
Final Pay Estimate – CAG-11-030,
SWP-27-3531, Lake Washington
Boulevard North Storm and Water
System Improvement Project
Meeting:
Regular Council - 06 Aug 2012
Exhibits:
Issue Paper
Final Pay Estimate (Estimate #10)
Notice of Completion of Public
Works Contract
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Public Works
Staff Contact:
Ron Straka, Surface Water Utility Engineering Supervisor, x7248,
Steve Lee, Surface Water Engineer, x7205
Recommended Action:
Council Concur
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ 14,724.70 Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ 113,770 Revenue Generated: $
Total Project Budget: $ 1,300,000 City Share Total Project: $
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
The contractor for the Lake Washington Boulevard North Storm and Water System Improvement project
was KC Equipment, LLC. Construction started on May 2, 2011, and all work was completed by April 5,
2012. The original construction contract amount was $854,171.55 and the final contract amount is
$957,072.96. The contract increased by $102,901.40 primarily due to additional dewatering, poor soils
needing to be exported, increased gravel volume import, and increased asphalt restoration areas.
The total project budget included $100,000 of Surface Water Utility funds for project management and
$1,200,000 from a Washington State Public Works Board Direct Appropriation grant. The approved 2012
Surface Water Utility and Water Utility Capital Improvement Program budgets (427/475470 and
425/455575) have sufficient budget remaining to fund the final pay estimate.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the project, approve the final pay estimate in the amount of $14,724.70, and release the
retainage bond in the amount of $46,561.53 after 60 days, subject to the receipt of all required
authorizations.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:July 23, 2012
TO:Rich Zwicker, Council President
Members of the Renton City Council
VIA:Denis Law, Mayor
FROM:Gregg Zimmerman, Administrator
STAFF CONTACT:Ron Straka, Surface Water Utility Supervisor, x7248
Steve Lee, Surface Water Utility Engineer, x7205
SUBJECT:Final Pay Estimate – CAG-11-030, SWP-27-3531, Lake
Washington Boulevard North Storm and Water System
Improvement Project
ISSUE:
Should the City accept the project and approve the final pay estimate for the Lake
Washington Boulevard North Storm and Water System Improvement project?
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the project, approve the final pay estimate in the amount of $14,724.70, and
release the retainage bond in the amount of $46,561.53 after 60 days, subject to the
receipt of all required authorizations.
BACKGROUND SUMMARY:
The purpose of the Lake Washington Boulevard North Storm and Water System
Improvement project was to install a new storm system, irrigation system, street trees,
waterline extension, fire hydrants, curb, gutter, and sidewalk along Lake Washington
Boulevard North to meet the infrastructure needs for future developments in the vicinity
of the I-405 Exit 7 area. The installed project is intended to spur development activities
in this area that has for decades been used as industrial land and warehouse space. Most
recently it has been the site of Pan Abode Cedar Homes that departed due to development
interest by Hawks Landing, LLC to convert the 7.8 acre site into a mixed use
development to include a hotel, office space, and retail shops.
The project constructed the curb and gutter improvement extension on the east side of
Lake Washington Boulevard North from 600 feet south of the intersection with Seahawks
Way and continues south to the existing May Creek Bridge sidewalk. The project also
constructed approximately 260 feet of 12 foot wide porous concrete sidewalk
immediately to the north of May Creek Bridge.
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Mr. Zwicker, Council President
July 23, 2012
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The stormwater system improvements included collecting Lake Washington Boulevard
North roadway and sidewalk runoff, connecting to the upstream WSDOT storm main,
bypassing the existing private runoff around the bio-swale, and treating the stormwater
roadway runoff in the bio-swale prior to discharging into an existing storm pipe that
drains into May Creek. The constructed improvements also included a water quality
runoff treatment prior to discharging into May Creek.
The waterline extension constructed approximately 1,300 feet of 12-inch waterline within
Lake Washington Boulevard North from North 40th Street to NE 44th Street and added
new fire hydrants along the street to improve public safety. A portion of the waterline
was installed inside an existing 18-inch steel casing under May Creek Bridge and
connected with an existing system just to the south of Seahawks Way. The water system
improvements serve existing and future development in the area and improve fire flow
and water system redundancy.
In order to successfully construct the project, close cooperation was required from the
existing landowner (Vulcan NW, Inc.) due to the need to acquire additional easements
and frontage right-of-way dedications. In addition, constant coordination was needed
with the site developer, Hawks Landing, LLC, other internal City departments, King
County Metro, PSE/Potelco, and WSDOT. Challenges occurred along the permitting
phase including defense of the project against a local resident who appealed the City’s
Shoreline Management Substantial Development Permit through the state Shorelines
Hearings Board. The City successfully defended the issued permit and demonstrated
compliance with Renton’s Shoreline Master Program and the Shorelines Management
Act.
KC Equipment, LLC began construction of the Lake Washington Boulevard North Storm
and Water System Improvement project on May 2, 2011, and completed construction on
April 6, 2012. The difference between the awarded contract amount of $854,171.55 and
the final contract amount of $957,072.96 was due to the following factors:
·Increase in quantities of gravel imported due to un-usable
trench excavation soils for backfill.
·Increase in the net export from the water and storm trench
excavation.
·Extra piling depth required to embed building support
pilings next to the wall and compacted fill placed as part of the project.
·Extra asphalt material and roadway repair costs to smooth
out low elevations along Lake Washington Boulevard North and the existing north
access road impacted by slope movement.
·Changes to the new water system due to changed field
conditions.
·Changes to the new irrigation communication transmitter
and allowable PSE carrier pole load requirement that increased the designed
conduit length.
·Delays and contractor re-mobilizations were needed due to
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July 23, 2012
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PSE/Potelco and Hawks Landing, LLC pole location changes.
The majority of the change orders and subsequent time extensions were due to the poor
quality of excavated soils from the area being part of the old Lake Washington bottom
that caused extra dewatering during construction, increased excavation volumes, and
required extra import volumes and construction time. The Lake Washington Boulevard
North Storm and Water System Improvement project was constructed from the direct
appropriation 2009 to 2011 Washington State Public Works Board grant and from the
City of Renton Surface Water Utility budget. The majority of the construction costs were
paid by the Washington State Public Works Board’s $1,200,000 with an additional
$100,000 of Surface Water Utility funds for project management costs that are not
eligible for grant reimbursement. The 2012 Surface Water Utility Capital Improvement
Program (427/475470) and the 2012 Water Utility Capital Improvement Program
(425/455575) have sufficient budget remaining to fund the final pay estimate.
The successful construction of the Lake Washington Boulevard North Storm and Water
System Improvement project improved storm system infrastructure in Lake Washington
Boulevard, improved water quality discharges into May Creek, and provided additional
fire and water system improvements to Lake Washington Boulevard North.
CONCLUSION:
The Surface Water Utility recommends the City accept the project, approve the final pay
estimate in the amount of $14,724.70, and release the retainage bond in the amount of
$46,651.53 after 60 days, subject to the receipt of all required authorizations.
cc:Lys Hornsby, Utility Systems Director
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9a. ‐ Adopting the 2013‐2018 Business Plan (See 7.m.)Page 161 of 164
9a. ‐ Adopting the 2013‐2018 Business Plan (See 7.m.)Page 162 of 164
9b. ‐ Declaring an emergency regarding repair of the West HIll Pump
Station (See 7.q.)Page 163 of 164
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Station (See 7.q.)Page 164 of 164