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CITY OF RENTON
AGENDA Committee of the Whole Meeting
5:30 PM - Monday, October 7, 2019
Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way
1. Budget Adjustments
a) AB - 2473 Administrative Services Department submits the 2019/2020 Budget
Amendment Calendar, and requests public hearings be set on October 21, 2019 and
November 4, 2019 to consider the proposed 2020 Property Tax Levy, 2019/2020 Mid-
Biennium Budget adjustment, and proposed Fee Schedule changes; and requests
adoption of all related budget legislation.
b) Presentation
c) Updated Long-range Financial Projection
d) Amendment Detail
2. Proposed Property Tax Levy
3. Fee Schedule Adjustments
a) Red-lined Fee Schedule
4. Emerging Issues
AB - 2473
City Council Regular Meeting - 07 Oct 2019
SUBJECT/TITLE: 2019/2020 Mid-Biennium Budget Amendment Calendar
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Refer to Committee of the Whole
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services Department
STAFF CONTACT: Jan Hawn, Administrative Services Administrator
EXT.: 6858
FISCAL IMPACT SUMMARY:
This agenda bill sets the required public hearings and presents the Budget calendar to Council. No fiscal
impact.
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Incompliancewith
RCW35A.34,thisagendabillsetsthefollowingdatesandtimesforallordinances/resolutionsrelatedtothepropose
d2019/2020mid-bienniumadjustment:
1. Submissionoftheproposedbudgetto the CityClerk and presentedto the CityCouncil at theOctober 7,
2019 CommitteeoftheWhole.
2. Establishpublichearings for October 21, 2019 and November 4, 2019which includes a
discussionofrevenuesources and theproposedmid-bienniumbudgetadjustment.
Thefollowingordinances/resolutions will bepresented as part of the publichearingprocess:
a. 2020 Property Tax Levy(revenuesources)
b. ProposedMid-BienniumBudgetAdjustment
c. ProposedFeeScheduleAdjustments
EXHIBITS:
A. 2019/2020 Mid-Biennium Budget Amendment Agenda
B. 2019/2020 Mid-Biennium Budget Amendment Calendar
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
SetpublichearingdatesofOctober21,2019 and November 4,
2019toconsidertheproposed2020PropertyTaxLevy(revenue sources),theproposed2019/2020Mid-
BienniumBudgetAdjustment,proposedfeescheduleadjustments,andaproposedadoptionofallrelated
ordinances/resolutionsbyNovember18,2019.
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
AB - 1991
City Council Regular Meeting - 23 Sep 2019
SUBJECT/TITLE:2019/2020 Mid-Biennium Budget Amendment
RECOMMENDED ACTION:Refer to Committee of the Whole
DEPARTMENT:Administrative Services Department
STAFF CONTACT:Jan Hawn, Administrative Services Administrator
EXT.:6858
FISCAL IMPACT SUMMARY:
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
In compliance with RCW 35A.34, this agenda bill sets the following dates and times for all
ordinances/resolutions related to the proposed 2019/2020 mid-biennium adjustment:
1. Submission of the proposed budget to the City Clerk and presented to the City Council at the
October 7, 2019 Committee of the Whole.
2. Establish public hearings for October 21, 2019 and November 4, 2019 which includes a discussion
of revenue sources and the proposed mid-biennium budget adjustment. The following
ordinances/resolutions will be presented as part of the public hearing process:
a. 2020 Property Tax Levy (revenue sources)
b. Proposed Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustment
c. Proposed Fee Schedule Adjustments
EXHIBITS:
A. Mid-Biennium Budget Amendment Calendar
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Set public hearing dates of October 21, 2019 and November 4, 2019 to consider the proposed
2020 Property Tax Levy (revenue sources), the proposed 2019/2020 Mid-Biennium Budget
Adjustment, proposed fee schedule adjustments, and a proposed adoption of all related
ordinances/resolutions by November 18, 2019.
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
CITY OF RENTON
PRELIMINARY
2019-2020 MID-BIENNIUM BUDGET AMENDMENT
CALENDAR
Unless otherwise specified, all meetings will be held at City Hall, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, Washington 98057.
October 7, 2019 – Committee of the Whole – 6:00 p.m.
Council budget workshop:
Proposed Mid-Biennium Adjustments (ordinance)
Proposed Property Tax Levy (ordinance)
Proposed Fee Schedule Adjustments (resolution)
October 21, 2019 – Regular Council Meeting – 7:00 p.m.
Public hearing as required by RCW 35A.34:
Proposed 2020 Property Tax Levy (revenue sources)
Proposed Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustment
Proposed Fee Schedule Adjustments
November 4, 2019 – Committee of the Whole (if needed) – 6:00 p.m.
Council budget workshop:
Follow up to Council questions
Deliberation
Finalize Committee Report
November 4, 2019 – Regular Council Meeting – 7:00 p.m.
Public hearing as required by RCW 35A.34:
Proposed 2020 Property Tax Levy (revenue sources)
Proposed Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustment
Proposed Fee Schedule Adjustments
Adopt Committee Report
1st reading of 2019/2020 Mid-Biennium Budget Amendment ordinance
1st reading of the 2020 Property Tax Levy ordinances
November 18, 2019 – Regular Council Meeting – 7:00 p.m.
2nd reading and adoption of all ordinances
Adoption of the Fee Schedule Resolution
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
MID-BIENNIAL BUDGET
ADJUSTMENT OVERVIEW
OCTOBER 7, 2019
AGENDA ITEM #1. b)
MID-BIENNIUM BUDGET
AMENDMENT
Update General Fund revenue projections with changed
conditions
Make housekeeping adjustments to incorporate prior Council
actions
Make adjustments for unexpected costs and proposed
department changes
Actions required:
•Set property tax levy for 2020
•Adopt budget amendments
•Update fee schedule 2 AGENDA ITEM #1. b)
MID-BIENNIUM REVIEW PROCESS
3
October 7 (Committee of the Whole)Revenue Update and Proposed 2019-2020
Adjustments
October 21 (Regular Council Meeting)Public Hearing:
2019 Revenue and Property Tax Levy
Mid-biennium Budget Adjustments
November 4 (Committee of the Whole)Follow up to Council questions,as needed
Council Deliberation
Finalize Committee Report
November 4 (Regular Council Meeting)Public Hearing:
2019 Revenue and Property Tax Levy
Mid-biennium Budget Adjustments
Committee Report Adoption
Ordinances -First Reading
November 18 (Regular Council
Meeting)
Ordinances/Resolution -Final
Reading/Adoption AGENDA ITEM #1. b)
PROPERTY TAX
4
State law allows cities to increase base property tax levy by lower of
inflation (September IPD) or 1%
State law also allows cities to increase the base property tax levy for new
construction
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Proj.MillionsPast and Projected Property Tax
AGENDA ITEM #1. b)
PRELIMINARY 2020 PROPERTY TAX LEVY
5
Property Tax Worksheet Amount
2019 Base Levy 38,092,431$
Limit Factor (the lesser of 1% or CPI)380,924
2020 Property Tax Base Levy 38,473,355
2020 Maximum Statutory Levy 52,653,110
2020 Preliminary Allowable Tax Rate per $1000 AV 2.67917$
2019 Actual Levy 21,300,000$
Prior Year Refunds -
Limit Factor (the lesser of 1% or CPI)380,924
New Construction 132,425
Annexation -
2020 Levy 21,813,349
2020 Estimated Levy Rate 1.10994$ AGENDA ITEM #1. b)
SALES TAX
6
2019 collections year to date are on track with budget
Last annexation sales tax credit was in mid-2018
Local Revitalization Funding sales tax credit started in 2019
-10%
-5%
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5%
10%
15%
$-
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BudgetMillionsBase Sales Tax Annexation Credit/LRF % change
AGENDA ITEM #1. b)
COMPOSITION OF SALES TAX
Retail –28%
Services –24%
Auto/Fuel Sales –18%
Construction –15%
Manufacturing –7%
Wholesaling –6%
Miscellaneous –2%
7
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Retail Services Auto Construction Manufacturing Wholesale MiscellaneousMillionsSales Tax by Category
2017 Actual 2018 Actual 2019 Estimate AGENDA ITEM #1. b)
UTILITY TAXES
8
Utility taxes
underperforming original
budget
Most significant reduction
is cell phone utility taxes
($900,000 per year) due to
exemption for data
services
Decreases in electric and
natural gas utility taxes of
approximately $400,000
per year due to a colder
winter compared to recent
years
Recommendation
$650,000 (4%) in both
2019 2020
-6%
-4%
-2%
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
$13
$14
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Budget
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BudgetMillionsUtility Tax Collections
Actual/Projected % Change AGENDA ITEM #1. b)
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$2
$4
$6
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$10
$12
$14
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Budget
2020
BudgetMillionsBusiness License and B&O Tax Collections
Business License B&O
BUSINESS AND OCCUPATION TAX AND LICENSES
Business and Occupation (B&O)
Tax implemented in 2016
2017 and 2018 included one-
time collections
2019 B&O taxes expected to
outperform original budget by
$1.5 million (19%) in 2019 and
$1.2 million (15%) in 2020
2019 Business License revenue
outperforming original budget
by approximately $250,000 –
adjustment also proposed for
2019
9 AGENDA ITEM #1. b)
DEVELOPMENT FEES
10
Development fees expected to underperform original budget by
approximately $800,000 per year in 2019 and 2020 (15%)
-20%
-10%
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30%
40%
$-
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BudgetMillionsBuilding Permits Plan Review % Change
AGENDA ITEM #1. b)
REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX (REET)
11
2019 collections expected to outperform original 2019 budget by $800,000
No additional budget adjustment proposed for 2020.
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-40%
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$-
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2020
BudgetMillionsActual/Projected % Change
AGENDA ITEM #1. b)
STATE SHARED REVENUES
12
Includes State shares
liquor profits, liquor
excise tax, fuel tax,
criminal justice sales
tax, and other
miscellaneous
revenues
Overall, projected
revenue for 2019 on
track with original
budget; no proposed
adjustments
-4%
-2%
0%
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4%
6%
8%
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$-
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BudgetMillionsOther Programs Liquor Excise Tax
Liquor Profits Fuel Tax
Criminal Justice ST % Change
AGENDA ITEM #1. b)
OTHER REVENUE ADJUSTMENTS
13
Increases
Increase in Gambling Tax of approximately $800,000 more per year
(40%)
Fines & Forfeits outperforming original budget by approximately
$500,000 per year (12%)
Public Safety revenue approximately $200,000 higher (15%)
Interest earnings projected at approximately $300,000 more in 2019
Decreases
Reduction for Admissions Tax running approximately $100,000 less
per year
Parks and Recreation Fees underperforming by approximately
$200,000 per year (6%)AGENDA ITEM #1. b)
SUMMARY OF GENERAL FUND ADJUSTMENT –
REVENUE
14
General Fund
2019
Adjustment
2020
Adjustment
Revenue
Fund Closings/Shiftings 1,113,671$ 1,210,000$
Utility Tax (650,000) (650,000)
Business and Occupation Tax 1,500,000 1,220,000
Business License 200,000 -
REET 400,000 -
Admissions Tax (100,000) (100,000)
Gambling Tax 500,000 500,000
Building Permits/Development Service Fees (800,000) (800,000)
Public Safety Fees 200,000 200,000
Recreation Fees (200,000) (200,000)
Fines/Forfeit 500,000 500,000
Interest 300,000 -
Miscellaneous Grants 120,990 58,013
Miscellaneous Community Services Sponsorships 73,213 -
Total Revenue Adjustment 3,157,875$ 1,938,013$ AGENDA ITEM #1. b)
SUMMARY OF GENERAL FUND ADJUSTMENT –
EXPENDITURES
15
General Fund
2019
Adjustment
2020
Adjustment
Expenditures
Summary of Position Adjustments 21,962$ 397,482$
Internal Service Fund Costs for New FTEs 31,791 9,030
COLA Adjustment for AFSCME/Non Rep 148,436 328,092
Public Defense Services 50,000 73,000
Fund Closings/Shiftings 1,113,671 1,210,000
Correct Parks/Facilities CIP Funding (2,698,000) (450,000)
Williams & Wells CIP Contribution 2,449,738 -
Grant Funded Expense 137,786 58,013
General Debt Service Reserve Requirement 889,148 -
Police Overtime 600,000 600,000
Updated City Arts Program - 15,000
Sponsorship Funded Programs 79,379 -
Transit Oriented Development Subarea Plan 150,000 -
REACH Center Match/Adendum 74,000 -
Total Expenditure Adjustment 3,047,912$ 2,240,617$ AGENDA ITEM #1. b)
SUMMARY OF POSITION CHANGES
16
2019-20 Mid Year Budget Adjustment Position Changes
Dept Division FTE Proposed Previous 2019 2020 Funding source Status
GF
Impact
EXE Communications 1.00 Census Program Manager LT NEW $ 24,980 $ 80,270 Internal
Service Approved $ -
EXE Communications - Print & Mail Assistant (a03)Print & Mail Assistant (a01) 3,400 3,518 Internal
Service Approved -
MC Admin 1.00 Judge NEW 19,376 251,010 General Fund New Request 270,386
ASD Finance - Tax & Licensing Manager Tax & Licensing Program Manager 1,455 2,940 General Fund Approved 4,395
ASD Finance - Tax & License Auditor 3 Finance Analyst 3 - - General Fund Approved -
CED Building - Permit Services Manager Permit Center Supervisor - 10,938 General Fund Approved 10,938
CED Planning - Assistant Development
Engineering Manager Construction Inspector Supervisor - 14,438 General Fund Approved 14,438
CED Planning - Housing Programs Manager Assistant Planner - 29,460 General Fund Approved 29,460
CED Econ Dev. - Sr. Economic Development
Manager Economic Development Manager - 6,134 General Fund Approved 6,134
CS Parks Planning - Parks Planning Manager Capital Project Coordinator 1,131 11,055 General Fund Approved 12,186
CS Golf Course - Head Golf Professional Golf Professional 2,287 7,083 User Fees Approved -
PW Transportation 0.50 Secretary 2 NEW - 71,507 General Fund New Request 71,507 AGENDA ITEM #1. b)
SUMMARY OF POSITION CHANGES (CONT.)
17
2019-20 Mid Year Budget Adjustment Position Changes
Dept Division FTE Proposed Previous 2019 2020 Funding source Status
GF
Impact
ASD Finance - Financial Services Manager (m33)Financial Services Manager (m30) $ 9,754 $ 10,047 General Fund Previously
Adjusted $ 19,801
ASD Finance - Tax & Licensing Program Manager
(m27)
Tax & Licensing Program Manager
(m25) 4,834 4,979 General Fund Previously
Adjusted 9,813
CED Planning - Property Techinical Services
Manager (m33)
Property Techinical Services
Manager (m29) 6,237 6,424 General Fund Previously
Adjusted 12,661
PD Admin - Deputy Chiefs (m46)Deputy Chiefs (m45) 9,234 9,511 General Fund Previously
Adjusted 18,745
PD Various - Commanders (m38)Commanders (m37) 25,230 25,988 General Fund Previously
Adjusted 51,218
HR Admin - Sr HR Analysts (m25)Sr HR Analysts (m22) 23,922 24,640
General
Fund/Internal
Service
Previously
Adjusted 40,306
HR Admin - HR Analysts (m23)HR Analysts (m20) 21,245 21,882
General
Fund/Internal
Service
Previously
Adjusted 14,232 AGENDA ITEM #1. b)
SUMMARY OF POSITION CHANGES (CONT.)
18
2019-20 Mid Year Budget Adjustment Position Changes
Dept Division FTE Proposed Previous 2019 2020 Funding source Status
GF
Impact
CS Rec/Neigh 0.25 Program Assistant NEW - - General Fund Previously
Adjusted -
CS Rec/Neigh 0.25 Recreation Specialist NEW 13,033 - General Fund Previously
Adjusted 13,033
CS Parks Planning 2.00 Capital Project Coordinators NEW 296,805 314,312 CIP Previously
Adjusted -
CS Parks Planning 1.00 Capital Project Manager NEW 174,446 182,467 CIP Previously
Adjusted -
CS Human Services 0.50 Admin Secretary Admin Secretary 62,523 67,817 General Fund Previously
Adjusted 130,340
CS Facilities (0.50)Admin Secretary Admin Secretary (62,523) (67,817) Internal
Service
Previously
Adjusted -
Total adjustments in 2019 6.00 637,369$ 1,088,603$ 729,593$
Total this adjustment 2.50 52,629$ 488,353$ 419,444$ AGENDA ITEM #1. b)
GENERAL FUND BALANCE
19
General Fund Summary 2019 2020
Biennial
Total
General Fund Revenue before Adjustment 122.4$ 123.5$ 245.9$
2019-2020 Mid Biennial Budget Adjustment 3.2$ 1.9$ 5.1$
Adjusted GF Revenue Sources 125.6$ 125.4$ 250.9$
General Fund Expenditure and Uses 130.7$ 128.6$ 259.4$
2019-2020 Mid Biennial Budget Adjustment 3.0$ 2.2$ 5.3$
Adjusted GF Expenditure & Uses 133.8$ 130.9$ 264.7$
Net Budgeted Income(Loss)(8.2)$ (5.5)$ (13.7)$
Beginning Fund Balance 44.5$ 36.3$ 44.5$
Ending Fund Balance 36.3$ 30.8$ 30.8$ AGENDA ITEM #1. b)
GENERAL FUND BALANCE
20
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Summary ($ in Million)Actual Actual Actual Actual Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected
Beginning Fund Balance 12.3$ 14.8$ 24.4$ 31.5$ 44.5$ 36.3$ 30.8$ 26.3$ 19.9$ 11.7$
Operating Revenue 104.3$ 114.8$ 104.1$ 105.7$ 123.0$ 123.9$ 125.7$ 127.8$ 129.9$ 132.0$
Base Operating Expenditure 1 (107.9) (104.8) (86.3) (89.7) (123.6) (128.5) (131.1) (135.0) (138.9) (143.0)
Operating Surplus (Deficit)(3.7)$ 10.0$ 17.8$ 16.1$ (0.6)$ (4.6)$ (5.4)$ (7.2)$ (9.0)$ (11.0)$
1X Sources2 10.3$ 5.3$ 0.6$ 0.0$ 2.5$ 1.5$ 1.3$ 1.2$ 1.2$ 1.1$
1X Uses3 (4.1) (9.7) (11.3) (3.1) (10.2) (2.4) (0.4) (0.4) (0.4) (0.4)
Net Resources - Uses 2.5$ 5.7$ 7.1$ 13.0$ (8.2)$ (5.5)$ (4.5)$ (6.4)$ (8.2)$ (10.3)$
Ending Fund Balance 14.8$ 20.5$ 31.5$ 44.5$ 36.3$ 30.8$ 26.3$ 19.9$ 11.7$ 1.5$
$-
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2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Operating Revenue Base Operating Expenditure Ending Fund Balance
AGENDA ITEM #1. b)
NON-GENERAL FUND ADJUSTMENT -HIGHLIGHTS
Adjustment for debt service and projects related to Local
Revitalization Funding bonds and Parks Bonds issued in
2019
Transfer to provide full funding for Williams & Wells
Adjustment to provide funding for Duvall Avenue NE
Proposes to consolidate City Arts Program into a newly
named Municipal Arts Fund
21 AGENDA ITEM #1. b)
TOTAL ADJUSTED APPROPRIATION
22
All Other Funds Summary 2019 2020
Biennial
Total
All Other Funds Revenue before Adjustment 205.2$ 157.1$ 362.3$
2019-2020 Mid Biennial Budget Adjustment 0.2$ 0.4$ 0.5$
Adjusted Revenue Sources 205.4$ 157.4$ 362.8$
All Other Funds Expenditure and Uses 283.5$ 156.9$ 440.4$
2019-2020 Mid Biennial Budget Adjustment 0.9$ 0.4$ 1.2$
Adjusted Expenditure & Uses 284.4$ 157.3$ 441.6$
Net Budgeted Income(Loss)(79.0)$ 0.2$ (78.8)$
Beginning Fund Balance 187.4$ 108.4$ 187.4$
Ending Fund Balance 108.4$ 108.6$ 108.6$ AGENDA ITEM #1. b)
UPDATED FEE SCHEDULE
23
Correct “Street Naming (Honorary)” installation
cost ($250)
Update 2020 School Impact Fees as per current
legislation
AGENDA ITEM #1. b)
MID-BIENNIAL BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
24
Actions required:
•Set property tax levy for 2020
•Adopt budget amendments
•Update fee schedule
Questions?AGENDA ITEM #1. b)
Long Range Financial Projection, Adopted 2019-2024
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Summary ($ in Million)Actual Actual Actual Actual Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected
Beginning Fund Balance 12.3$ 14.8$ 24.4$ 31.5$ 44.5$ 36.3$ 30.8$ 26.3$ 19.9$ 11.7$
Operating Revenue 104.3$ 114.8$ 104.1$ 105.7$ 123.0$ 123.9$ 125.7$ 127.8$ 129.9$ 132.0$
Base Operating Expenditure1 (107.9) (104.8) (86.3) (89.7) (123.6) (128.5) (131.1) (135.0) (138.9) (143.0)
Operating Surplus (Deficit)(3.7)$ 10.0$ 17.8$ 16.1$ (0.6)$ (4.6)$ (5.4)$ (7.2)$ (9.0)$ (11.0)$
1X Sources2 10.3$ 5.3$ 0.6$ 0.0$ 2.5$ 1.5$ 1.3$ 1.2$ 1.2$ 1.1$
1X Uses3 (4.1) (9.7) (11.3) (3.1) (10.2) (2.4) (0.4) (0.4) (0.4) (0.4)
Net Resources - Uses 2.5$ 5.7$ 7.1$ 13.0$ (8.2)$ (5.5)$ (4.5)$ (6.4)$ (8.2)$ (10.3)$
Ending Fund Balance 14.8$ 20.5$ 31.5$ 44.5$ 36.3$ 30.8$ 26.3$ 19.9$ 11.7$ 1.5$
Ending Bal as % of Opr Budget (Target=12%)13.74%19.55%36.52%49.68%29.37%23.99%20.07%14.76%8.44%1.02%
Key Revenue Assumptions:2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Sales Tax Growth4 9.0%12.1%0.3%2.7%-2.4%5.2%3.0%3.0%3.0%3.0%
Property Tax1 13.0%2.5%-41.6%-9.5%45.3%22.4%2.0%2.0%2.0%2.0%
B&O/Business License 2.0%0.0%2.0%2.0%2.0%2.0%2.0%2.0%2.0%2.0%
Overall Operating Revenue Growth 4.1%10.1%-9.3%1.5%16.4%0.7%1.5%1.7%1.7%1.6%
Wage Increase 2.5%2.0%2.5%2.5%3.5%-3.75%3.25%-3.5%3.0%3.0%3.0%3.0%
Medical Cost Growth Rate 10.0%5.5%0.0%5.0%8.0%8.0%8.0%8.0%8.0%8.0%
PERS (Pension) Contribution Rate 12.5%12.5%12.9%12.9%13.9%13.9%14.9%14.9%14.9%14.9%
Overall Operating Expense Growth 7.5%-2.9%-17.6%3.8%37.9%3.9%2.0%3.0%2.9%2.9%
$-
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2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Operating Revenue Base Operating Expenditure Ending Fund Balance
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FUND Adopted 2019 Adjustment 2020 Adjustment Amended CF or NEW Prior Council Approval?
GENERAL FUND (Fund 0XX)
Beginning Fund Balance 44,542,987 ‐ ‐ 44,542,987
REVENUES 245,853,573
CW Shift LRF funding to GF w/trsf 250,000 500,000 New N
CW Updated Utility Tax Projections (650,000)(650,000)New N
CW Updated B&O Tax Projections 1,500,000 1,220,000 New N
CW Updated Business License Projections 200,000 ‐ New N
CW Updated REET Projections 400,000 ‐ New N
CW Updated Admissions Tax Projections (100,000)(100,000)New N
CW Updated Gambling Tax Projections 500,000 500,000 New N
CW Updated Development Svcs Fees Projections (800,000)(800,000)New N
CW Updated Public Safety Fees Projections 200,000 200,000 New N
CW Updated Recreation Fees Projections (200,000)(200,000)New N
CW Updated Fines & Forfeits Projections 500,000 500,000 New N
CW Updated Interest Projections 300,000 ‐ New N
EXE 2019 EMPG grant ‐ 58,013 New N
CS HRAP Renton Gives Contribution 325 ‐ New N
CS Temporary Construction Easement ‐ Park Property 1,000 ‐ New N
CS Hyatt Regency Sponsorship ‐ 4th of July 15,000 ‐ New N
CS Senior Center Donations 6,335 ‐ New N
CS Arbor & Earth Day Event ‐ Donation 1,000 ‐ New N
CS REI Donation for Volunteer Project 1,000 ‐ New N
CS Wizards of the Coast Sponsorship ‐ DnD 7,500 ‐ New N
CS Land o Frost Sponsorship ‐ Youth Sports 12,075 ‐ New N
CS The Landing Sponsorship ‐ Best Star Properties 2,500 ‐ New N
CS 2170 AFSCME Sponsorship 400 ‐ New N
CS LTAC Cruz the Loop 5,000 ‐ New N
CS LTAC Multicultural Festival 10,000 ‐ New N
CS LTAC Sponsorships 5,000 ‐ New N
CS LTAC Holiday Lights 2,500 ‐ New N
CS Best Start for Kids Grant Budget Realignment 0 ‐ CF Y
CS King Count Senior Hub Grant 90,000 ‐ New N
CS Farmer's Market KCD Grant 16,896 ‐ New Y
CS Farmer's Market FINI Grant ‐ Reimbursement 10,068 ‐ New Y
CS Farmer's Market FINI Grant ‐ Market Support 4,026 ‐ New Y
CS United Way Grant ‐ Awarded Supplies 3,578 ‐ New Y
PW Close Fund 102 to Fund 003 863,671 710,000 New N
Total Revenue Adjustment 245,853,573 3,157,875 1,938,013 250,949,461
EXPENDITURES 259,382,579
41,490 156,904 New Y
106,946 171,188 New Y
19,376 251,010 New N
5,950 ‐ New N
11,660 ‐ New N
50,000 73,000 New N
1,455 2,940 New Y
‐ ‐ New Y
(2,202,000)‐ New N
946,000 ‐ New N
(496,000)(450,000)New N
250,000 500,000 New N
889,148 ‐ New N
243,163 ‐ New N
‐ 10,938 New Y
‐ 14,438 New Y
‐ 29,460 New Y
150,000 ‐ New Y
‐ 6,134 New Y
‐ 15,000 New Y
600,000 600,000 New N
9,300 6,150 New N
4,881 2,880 New N
CW Non Represented COLA Adjustment
CW AFSCME 2170 COLA Adjustment
MC Add 1.0 FTE Judge (e11)
MC IT Equip For 1.0 FTE Judge
MC Facility Equip For 1.0 FTE Judge
EXE Public Defense Services
AS Reclass Tax & Licensing Prog Mgr (m27) to Tax & Licensing Mgr (m28)
AS Reclass Finance Analyst 3 (n16) to Tax & License Auditor 2 (n16)
CW Remove transfer to 316 from General Fund
CW Williams Ave S & Wells Ave S ‐ Excess REET
CW Reduce REET 1&2 Transfer to 316
CW Shift LRF funding to GF w/trsf
CW Fully fund debt service reserve requirement
CW Williams Ave S & Wells Ave S ‐ Fund Balance
CED Reclass Permit Center Supervisor (m22) to Permit Services Manager (m28)
CED Reclass Construction Inspector Supervisor (a26) to Assistant Development Engineering
CED Reclass Assistant Planner (n16) to Housing Programs Manager (m27)
CED MAKERS contract for TOD plan
CED Reclass Economic Development Manager (m32) to Sr. Economic Development Manage
CED Updated City Arts Program
PD Projected Overtime Increase
PD IT Equip For 3.0 FTE PD
PD Facility Equip For 3.0 FTE PD
EXE 2019 EMPG grant ‐ 58,013 New N
CS CAG‐19‐045 REACH MATCH 24,000 ‐ New N
CS LAG‐13‐002 REACH FUNDS ADENDUM#4 50,000 ‐ New N
CS HRAP Renton Gives Contribution 325 ‐ New N
CS Senior Center Donations ‐ Small Tools for New Tables 6,335 ‐ New N
CS Senior Center ‐ Fitness Room Donation Carryforward 7,166 ‐ CF N
CS Capital Project Coordinator Conversion to Parks Planning Manager (a28 to m32) ‐ Salar 1,131 11,055 New Y
CS Land o Frost Sponsorship ‐ Youth Sports 12,075 ‐ New N
GENERAL FUND (Fund 0XX) continued
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CS Wizards of the Coast Sponsorship ‐ DnD 7,500 ‐ New N
CS Best Start for Kids Grant Budget Realignment 16,796 ‐ CF Y
CS Hyatt Regency Sponsorship ‐ 4th of July 15,000 ‐ New N
CS The Landing Sponsorship ‐ Best Star Properties 2,500 ‐ New N
CS 2170 AFSCME Sponsorship 400 ‐ New N
CS LTAC Cruz the Loop 5,000 ‐ New N
CS LTAC Multicultural Festival 10,000 ‐ New N
CS LTAC Sponsorships 5,000 ‐ New N
CS LTAC Holiday Lights 2,500 ‐ New N
CS Arbor & Earth Day Event ‐ Donation 1,000 ‐ New N
CS REI Donation for Volunteer Project 1,000 ‐ New N
CS King Count Senior Hub Grant 90,000 ‐ New N
CS Farmer's Market KCD Grant 16,896 ‐ New Y
CS Farmer's Market FINI Grant ‐ Reimbursement 10,068 ‐ New Y
CS Farmer's Market FINI Grant ‐ Market Support 4,026 ‐ New Y
CS United Way Grant ‐ Awarded Supplies 3,578 ‐ New Y
PW Convert 0.5 FTE Sec 2 to 1.0 FTE ‐ 71,507 New N
PW Williams Ave S & Wells Ave S ‐ Fund Balance 1,260,575 ‐ New N
PW Close Fund 102 to Fund 003 863,671 710,000 New N
Total Expenditure Adjustment 259,382,579 3,047,912 2,240,617 264,671,107
Ending Fund Balance 31,013,981 109,963 (302,604) 30,821,340
ARTERIAL STREET FUND (Fund 102)
Adopted 2019 Adjustment 2020 Adjustment Amended
Beginning Fund Balance 163,671 ‐ ‐ 163,671
REVENUES 1,410,000
PW Close Fund 102 to Fund 003 (596,635) (710,000) New N
Total Revenue Adjustment 1,410,000 (596,635) (710,000) 103,365
EXPENDITURES 1,410,000
PW Close Fund 102 to Fund 003 (432,964) (710,000) New N
Total Expenditure Adjustment 1,410,000 (432,964) (710,000) 267,036
Ending Fund Balance 163,671 (163,671) ‐ ‐
HOTEL/MOTEL TAX (Fund 110)
Adopted 2019 Adjustment 2020 Adjustment Amended
Beginning Fund Balance 722,387 ‐ ‐ 722,387
REVENUES 425,000
Total Revenue Adjustment 425,000 ‐ ‐ 425,000
EXPENDITURES 406,547
EXE Additional LTAC Allocations 38,100 ‐ New Y
Total Expenditure Adjustment 406,547 38,100 ‐ 444,647
Ending Fund Balance 740,840 (38,100) ‐ 702,740
ONE PERCENT FOR MUNICIPAL ARTS (Fund 125)
Adopted 2019 Adjustment 2020 Adjustment Amended
Beginning Fund Balance 119,446 ‐ ‐ 119,446
REVENUES 113,000
CED Updated City Arts Program ‐ 102,900 New Y
CED Main Ave S Artwork 4,000 ‐ New N
Total Revenue Adjustment 113,000 4,000 102,900 219,900
EXPENDITURES 215,683
CED Main Ave S Artwork 4,000 ‐ New N
CED Updated City Arts Program ‐ 102,900 New Y
Total Expenditure Adjustment 215,683 4,000 102,900 322,583
Ending Fund Balance 16,764 ‐ ‐ 16,764
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FUND Adopted 2019 Adjustment 2020 Adjustment Amended CF or NEW Prior Council Approval?
GENERAL GOVERNMENT MISC DEBT SVC FUND (Fund 201)
Adopted 2019 Adjustment 2020 Adjustment Amended
Beginning Fund Balance 2,307,173 ‐ ‐ 2,307,173
REVENUES 15,948,576
CW Shift LRF funding to GF w/trsf (250,000) ‐ New N
CW Fully fund debt service reserve requirement 889,148 ‐ New N
Total Revenue Adjustment 15,948,576 639,148 ‐ 16,587,724
EXPENDITURES 16,177,322
Total Expenditure Adjustment 16,177,322 ‐ ‐ 16,177,322
Ending Fund Balance 2,078,427 639,148 ‐ 2,717,575
IMPACT MITIGATION FUNDS (Fund 303, 304, 305)
Adopted 2019 Adjustment 2020 Adjustment Amended
Beginning Fund Balance 7,366,449 ‐ ‐ 7,366,449
REVENUES 2,826,875
Total Revenue Adjustment 2,826,875 ‐ ‐ 2,826,875
EXPENDITURES 6,811,746
CS Keep Mitigation Money in Fund 303 (429,000) ‐ New N
PW Duvall Ave NE, NE 7th St to Sunset Blvd NE 1,074,200 ‐ New N
PW Williams Ave S & Wells Ave S Conversion (1,450,000) (300,000) New N
Total Expenditure Adjustment 6,811,746 (804,800) (300,000) 5,706,946
Ending Fund Balance 3,381,578 804,800 300,000 4,486,378
MUNICIPAL CIP FUND (Fund 316)
Adopted 2019 Adjustment 2020 Adjustment Amended
Beginning Fund Balance 20,675,238 ‐ ‐ 20,675,238
REVENUES 27,700,625
CS Remove transfer to 316 from General Fund (2,202,000) ‐ New N
CS Reduce REET Transfer to 316 (496,000) (450,000) New N
CS Keep Mitigation Money in Fund 303 (429,000) ‐ New N
CS 2020 Direct Appropriation Grant for Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park Play Equipmen ‐ 605,640 New N
CS KC County Levy Prop 1 2019 Funds 242,655 ‐ New N
Total Revenue Adjustment 27,700,625 (2,884,345) 155,640 24,971,920
EXPENDITURES 46,328,768
CED Sunset Park Art 250,000 ‐ New Y
CS KC Fees on Sale of Park Property 10,000 ‐ New N
CS Shift Bonds Funds out to Various Projects (12,444,011) ‐ New N
CS Sign Shop Improvements 25,000 ‐ New N
CS City Hall Major HVAC 106,109 ‐ New N
CS 4th Floor Remodel Budget ‐ Bid + Owner Costs 1,500,000 ‐ New N
CS Police Simulator Equipment 250,000 ‐ New N
CS Boathouse 159,000 ‐ New N
CS Transfer from PPNR Pathway, Sidewalk, Patio, and Boardwalk Replacement to Boathou 100,000 ‐ New N
CS Increase to Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 10,000 ‐ New N
CS Transfer to Boathouse from PPNR Pathway, Sidewalk, Patio, and Boardwalk Replaceme (100,000) ‐ New N
CS Transfer to Phillip Arnold Park Improvements from Parks MM ‐ Playgrounds, Kiosks and (9,607) ‐ New N
CS 2020 Direct Appropriation Grant for Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park Play Equipmen ‐ 205,640 New N
CS Shifting Bond Project Priority ‐ Coulon Parking Lot Repairs (300,000) (200,000) New N
CS Coulon Park Lighting Repairs 26,465 ‐ New N
CS Shifting Bond Project Priority ‐ Coulon Swim Beach 170,000 (250,000) New N
CS KC County Levy Prop 1 2019 Funds 242,655 ‐ New N
CS Transfer Out to Surface Water Rain Garden ‐ Irrigation Design at NE 16th and Jefferson (6,378) ‐ New N
CS Transfer Out to Surface Water Rain Garden ‐ Irrigation Design at NE 16th and Jefferson 6,378 ‐ New N
CS Transfer to Phillip Arnold Park Improvements from Parks MM ‐ Playgrounds, Kiosks and 9,607 ‐ New N
CS Phillip Arnold Park Improvements 275,000 ‐ New N
CS COULON ‐ ROSEWALL 110,000 ‐ New N
CS COULON ‐ SHORELINE EROISION 100,000 ‐ New N
CS KIWANIS PARK 2,000,000 ‐ New N
CS COULON ‐ WATERWALK 4,100,000 ‐ New N
CS COULON ‐ TRESTLE BRIDGE 1,705,000 ‐ New N
Total Expenditure Adjustment 46,328,768 (1,704,782) (244,360) 44,379,626
Ending Fund Balance 2,047,094 (1,179,563) 400,000 1,267,531
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FUND Adopted 2019 Adjustment 2020 Adjustment Amended CF or NEW Prior Council Approval?
TRANSPORTATION CIP FUND (Fund 317)
Adopted 2019 Adjustment 2020 Adjustment Amended
Beginning Fund Balance 5,492,313 ‐ 5,492,313
REVENUES 54,088,892
PW Recognize Multimodal Transportation SSR 140,000 140,000 New N
PW Close Fund 102 to Fund 003 ‐ ‐ New N
PW Park Ave Extension ‐ Bond Proceeds (300,000) ‐ New N
PW Duvall Ave NE, NE 7th St to Sunset Blvd NE 1,074,200 ‐ New N
PW Highlands to Landing ‐ Bond Proceeds 300,000 ‐ New N
PW Williams & Wells ‐ 000 Fund Balance 243,163 ‐ New N
PW Transfer in frm 305 ‐ Williams & Wells (1,450,000) (300,000) New N
PW Williams & Wells ‐ 102 Fund Balance 163,671 ‐ New N
PW Williams & Wells ‐ 003 Fund Balance 1,260,575 ‐ New N
PW Williams & Wells ‐ 336 Fund Balance 445,591 ‐ New N
PW Williams & Wells ‐ REET (316/000) 946,000 ‐ New N
Total Revenue Adjustment 54,088,892 2,823,200 (160,000) 56,752,092
EXPENDITURES 58,665,746
PW Catch Basin Repair ‐ Design 100,000 ‐ New N
PW 1% For Arts Program ‐ Transfer Out to 125 4,000 ‐ New N
PW Updated City Arts Program ‐ (15,000) New N
PW Arterial Rehab ‐ SW Grady Way Preservation ‐ Construction 150,000 ‐ New N
PW Park Ave Extension ‐ Construction (300,000) ‐ New N
PW Duvall Ave NE, NE 7th St to Sunset Blvd NE ‐ ROW 74,200 ‐ New N
PW Highlands to Landing Ped Connection ‐ Design 300,000 ‐ New N
PW Main Ave S Conversion ‐ Construction (4,000) ‐ New N
PW Williams Ave S & Wells Ave S Conversion ‐ Construction 2,299,000 ‐ New N
PW Renton Elementary and Middle School Crossings ‐ Design 53,000 ‐ New N
Total Expenditure Adjustment 58,665,746 2,676,200 (15,000) 61,326,946
Ending Fund Balance 915,459 147,000 (145,000) 917,459
HOUSING OPPORTUNITY FUND (Fund 326)
Adopted 2019 Adjustment 2020 Adjustment Amended
Beginning Fund Balance 2,582,203 ‐ ‐ 2,582,203
REVENUES ‐
CED 2019 Interest Income 21,500 ‐ New N
Total Revenue Adjustment ‐ 21,500 ‐ 21,500
EXPENDITURES 47,400
CED Surveys ‐ 200 Mill Building Sale 21,500 ‐ New N
Total Expenditure Adjustment 47,400 21,500 ‐ 68,900
Ending Fund Balance 2,534,803 ‐ ‐ 2,534,803
NEW LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT FUND (Fund 336)
Adopted 2019 Adjustment 2020 Adjustment Amended
Beginning Fund Balance 456,591 ‐ ‐ 456,591
REVENUES ‐
Total Revenue Adjustment ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
EXPENDITURES ‐
CS Williams Ave S & Wells Ave S ‐ Fund Balance 445,591 ‐ New N
Total Expenditure Adjustment ‐ 445,591 ‐ 445,591
Ending Fund Balance 456,591 (445,591) ‐ 11,000
AIRPORT FUND (Fund 402/422)
Adopted 2019 Adjustment 2020 Adjustment Amended
Beginning Fund Balance 4,985,377 ‐ ‐ 4,985,377
REVENUES 6,350,452
Total Revenue Adjustment 6,350,452 ‐ ‐ 6,350,452
EXPENDITURES 10,337,269
CW Non Represented COLA Adjustment 468 1,765 New Y
CW AFSCME 2170 COLA Adjustment 4,950 7,904 New Y
Total Expenditure Adjustment 10,337,269 5,418 9,669 10,352,356
Ending Fund Balance 998,560 (5,418) (9,669) 983,473
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FUND Adopted 2019 Adjustment 2020 Adjustment Amended CF or NEW Prior Council Approval?
SOLID WASTE UTILITY FUND (Fund 403)
Adopted 2019 Adjustment 2020 Adjustment Amended
Beginning Fund Balance 2,276,333 ‐ ‐ 2,276,333
REVENUES 39,017,739
Total Revenue Adjustment 39,017,739 ‐ ‐ 39,017,739
EXPENDITURES 38,796,215
CW AFSCME 2170 COLA Adjustment 2,366 3,783 New Y
CW Non Represented COLA Adjustment 610 2,314 New Y
Total Expenditure Adjustment 38,796,215 2,976 6,097 38,805,288
Ending Fund Balance 2,497,857 (2,976) (6,097) 2,488,784
GOLF COURSE FUND (Fund 404/424)
Adopted 2019 Adjustment 2020 Adjustment Amended
Beginning Fund Balance 110,812 ‐ ‐ 110,812
REVENUES 4,978,343
CS Golf Course Lessons 2,287 7,083 New Y
Total Revenue Adjustment 4,978,343 2,287 7,083 4,987,713
EXPENDITURES 4,761,803
CW Non Represented COLA Adjustment 1,568 5,933 New Y
CW AFSCME 2170 COLA Adjustment 3,651 5,836 New Y
CS Regrade Golf Course Head Professional 2,287 7,083 New Y
Total Expenditure Adjustment 4,761,803 7,506 18,852 4,788,161
Ending Fund Balance 327,352 (5,219) (11,769) 310,364
WATER UTILITY FUND (Fund 405/425 & etc)
Adopted 2019 Adjustment 2020 Adjustment Amended
Beginning Fund Balance 38,002,973 ‐ ‐ 38,002,973
REVENUES 38,357,843
Total Revenue Adjustment 38,357,843 ‐ ‐ 38,357,843
EXPENDITURES 69,708,553
CW AFSCME 2170 COLA Adjustment 22,550 36,092 New Y
CW Non Represented COLA Adjustment 1,713 6,465 New Y
PW Laserfiche Scanning Program ‐ 15,000 New N
PW Water Conservation Supply Block Cost ‐ 25,515 New N
Total Expenditure Adjustment 69,708,553 24,263 83,072 69,815,888
Ending Fund Balance 6,652,263 (24,263) (83,072) 6,544,928
WASTEWATER UTILITY FUND (Fund 406/416/426)
Adopted 2019 Adjustment 2020 Adjustment Amended
Beginning Fund Balance 24,391,619 ‐ ‐ 24,391,619
REVENUES 57,143,238
Total Revenue Adjustment 57,143,238 ‐ ‐ 57,143,238
EXPENDITURES 70,563,676
CW AFSCME 2170 COLA Adjustment 12,225 19,559 New Y
CW Non Represented COLA Adjustment 263 998 New Y
PW Laserfiche Scanning Program ‐ 15,000 New N
Total Expenditure Adjustment 70,563,676 12,488 35,557 70,611,721
Ending Fund Balance 10,971,181 (12,488) (35,557) 10,923,136
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FUND Adopted 2019 Adjustment 2020 Adjustment Amended CF or NEW Prior Council Approval?
SURFACEWATER UTILITY FUND (Fund 407/427)
Adopted 2019 Adjustment 2020 Adjustment Amended
Beginning Fund Balance 16,356,030 ‐ ‐ 16,356,030
REVENUES 36,653,167
PW Surface Water Pipe Inspection Software ‐ NPDES 50,000 ‐ New N
PW Transfer Out to Surface Water Rain Garden ‐ Irrigation Design at NE 16th and Jefferson 6,378 ‐ New N
PW Cedar River Flood Risk Reduction Feasibility Study ‐ 499,658 New N
PW Stormwater Facility Retrofit Study ‐ 187,500 New N
PW Burnett Ave S/Williams Ave S Water Quality Retrofit ‐ 277,500 New N
Total Revenue Adjustment 36,653,167 56,378 964,658 37,674,203
EXPENDITURES 40,081,948
CW AFSCME 2170 COLA Adjustment 18,048 28,895 New Y
CW Non Represented COLA Adjustment 239 908 New Y
PW Laserfiche Scanning Program ‐ 15,000 New N
PW WRIA ‐ Contract Services ‐ 3,200 New N
PW Segale Bill Credit Drainage Easement 25,616 26,128 New Y
PW Surface Water Pipe Inspection Software ‐ NPDES 50,000 ‐ New N
PW Small Drainage Program (155,000) ‐ New N
PW Cedar River Flood Risk Reduction Feasibility Study ‐ 499,658 New N
PW Stormwater Facility Retrofit Study 62,500 187,500 New N
PW Burnett Ave S/Williams Ave S Water Quality Retrofit 92,500 277,500 New N
Total Expenditure Adjustment 40,081,948 93,903 1,038,789 41,214,640
Ending Fund Balance 12,927,249 (37,525) (74,131) 12,815,593
EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND (Fund 501)
Adopted 2019 Adjustment 2020 Adjustment Amended
Beginning Fund Balance 6,493,018 ‐ ‐ 6,493,018
REVENUES 13,357,714
PW Util Veh Comp B199 (POOL27) 10,000 ‐ New N
Total Revenue Adjustment 13,357,714 10,000 ‐ 13,367,714
EXPENDITURES 13,692,656
CW Non Represented COLA Adjustment 497 1,904 New Y
CW AFSCME 2170 COLA Adjustment 5,676 9,092 New Y
PW ProGator P130 (POOL31) 7,000 ‐ New N
PW Police pursuit B182 (POOL08) 70,000 ‐ New N
PW Police pursuit B235 (POOL08) 70,000 ‐ New N
PW Police pursuit B113 (POOL04) 30,000 ‐ New N
PW Util Veh Comp B199 (POOL27) 36,000 ‐ New N
Total Expenditure Adjustment 13,692,656 219,173 10,996 13,922,825
Ending Fund Balance 6,158,076 (209,173) (10,996) 5,937,907
INSURANCE FUND (Fund 502)
Adopted 2019 Adjustment 2020 Adjustment Amended
Beginning Fund Balance 18,522,154 ‐ ‐ 18,522,154
REVENUES 6,734,105
Total Revenue Adjustment 6,734,105 ‐ ‐ 6,734,105
EXPENDITURES 8,459,040
CW Non Represented COLA Adjustment 1,367 5,161 New Y
Total Expenditure Adjustment 8,459,040 1,367 5,161 8,465,568
Ending Fund Balance 16,797,219 (1,367) (5,161) 16,790,691
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INFORMATION SERVICES FUND (Fund 503)
Adopted 2019 Adjustment 2020 Adjustment Amended
Beginning Fund Balance 3,934,408 ‐ ‐ 3,934,408
REVENUES 11,973,311
AS IT Equip For 3.0 FTE PD 9,300 6,150 New N
AS Surface Water Pipe Inspection Software ‐ NPDES 50,000 ‐ New N
AS Best Start for Kids Grant Budget Realignment 3,000 ‐ CF Y
AS IT Equip For 1.0 FTE Judge 5,950 ‐ New N
Total Revenue Adjustment 11,973,311 68,250 6,150 12,047,711
13,758,166
1,898 7,171 New Y
12,120 19,366 New Y
23,000 23,000 New N
8,500 8,500 New N
6,500 6,500 New N
4,100 4,100 New N
5,500 5,500 New N
15,000 15,000 New N
990 990 New N
11,000 11,000 New N
2,800 2,800 New N
15,000 33,500 New N
‐ 2,600 New N
9,350 9,350 New Y
7,008 7,008 New N
9,300 ‐ New N
3,900 ‐ New N
3,000 ‐ CF Y
11,500 11,500 New N
‐ 27,000 New N
EXPENDITURES
CW Non Represented COLA Adjustment
CW AFSCME 2170 COLA Adjustment
AS Dude Solutions: Asset Management
AS LexisNexis: LEAPS Annual SW/Maint
AS Accela: Springbrook Utility Billing System
AS EnPointe: Adobe Cloud Lic Renewal
AS NetMotion: NetMotion Mobility
AS Storage Systems, Security, and Other System Maint.
AS Astral: AirVantage Mgmt Sierra Wireless
AS CDW‐ G: Mobile Iron Management
AS AV Capture All: Court Recording System
AS Laserfiche
AS GraniteNet
AS Law Enforcement Automated Personnel System (LEAPS)
AS PageFreezer
AS IT Equip For 3.0 FTE PD
AS IT Equip For 1.0 FTE Judge
AS Best Start for Kids Grant Budget Realignment
AS SeeClickFix CRM
AS NeoGov
AS Surface Water Pipe Inspection Software ‐ NPDES 50,000 ‐ New N
Total Expenditure Adjustment 13,758,166 200,466 194,885 14,153,517
Ending Fund Balance 2,149,553 (132,216)(188,735) 1,828,602
FACILITIES SERVICES FUND (Fund 504)
Adopted 2019 Adjustment 2020 Adjustment Amended
Beginning Fund Balance 1,376,859 ‐ ‐ 1,376,859
REVENUES 10,627,688
CS Facility Equip For 3.0 FTE PD 4,881 2,880 New N
CS Facility Equip For 1.0 FTE Judge 11,660 ‐ New N
Total Revenue Adjustment 10,627,688 16,541 2,880 10,647,109
EXPENDITURES 11,019,223
CW Non Represented COLA Adjustment 816 3,084 New Y
CW AFSCME 2170 COLA Adjustment 13,766 22,055 New Y
CS Facility Equip For 3.0 FTE PD 4,881 ‐ New N
CS Facility Equip For 1.0 FTE Judge 10,700 ‐ New N
CS Updated City Arts Program ‐ 10,000 New N
Total Expenditure Adjustment 11,019,223 30,163 35,139 11,084,525
Ending Fund Balance 985,324 (13,622)(32,259) 939,443
COMMUNICATIONS FUND (Fund 505)
Adopted 2019 Adjustment 2020 Adjustment Amended
Beginning Fund Balance 685,593 ‐ ‐ 685,593
REVENUES 2,240,257
Total Revenue Adjustment 2,240,257 ‐ ‐ 2,240,257
EXPENDITURES 2,229,872
CW Non Represented COLA Adjustment 1,102 4,164 New Y
CW AFSCME 2170 COLA Adjustment 2,311 3,695 New Y
EXE Reclass Print & Mail Assistant (a01 to a03)3,400 3,518 New Y
EXE 1.0 Census Program Manager LT 24,980 80,270 NEW Y
Total Expenditure Adjustment 2,229,872 31,793 91,647 2,353,312
Ending Fund Balance 695,978 (31,793)(91,647) 572,538
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FUND Adopted 2019 Adjustment 2020 Adjustment Amended CF or NEW Prior Council Approval?
EMPLOYEE HEALTHCARE INSURANCE FUND (Fund 512)
Adopted 2019 Adjustment 2020 Adjustment Amended
Beginning Fund Balance 4,259,511 ‐ ‐ 4,259,511
REVENUES 23,677,456
Total Revenue Adjustment 23,677,456 ‐ ‐ 23,677,456
EXPENDITURES 24,179,016
CW Non Represented COLA Adjustment 755 2,851 New Y
Total Expenditure Adjustment 24,179,016 755 2,851 24,182,622
Ending Fund Balance 3,757,951 (755) (2,851) 3,754,345
RETIREE HEALTHCARE INSURANCE FUND (Fund 522)
Adopted 2019 Adjustment 2020 Adjustment Amended
Beginning Fund Balance 13,876,628 ‐ ‐ 13,876,628
REVENUES 2,485,735
Total Revenue Adjustment 2,485,735 ‐ ‐ 2,485,735
EXPENDITURES 2,010,117
CW Non Represented COLA Adjustment 81 307 New Y
Total Expenditure Adjustment 2,010,117 81 307 2,010,505
Ending Fund Balance 14,352,246 (81) (307) 14,351,858
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AGENDA ITEM #1. d)
Rev. November 2019
AGENDA ITEM #3. a)
Table of Contents Page
SECTION I. MISCELLANEOUS FEES 1
SECTION II. MAPLEWOOD GOLF COURSE 2
SECTION III. City CENTER PARKING FEES 3
SECTION IV. AQUATIC FEES 3
SECTION V. CARCO THEATER (REPEALED) 3
SECTION VI. PARKS AND FACILITIES USE AND RENTAL 3
SECTION VII. COMMUNITY CENTER PASS CARD & FEES 5
SECTION VIII. AIRPORT CHARGES 5
SECTION IX. ANIMAL LICENSES FEES* ‐ RMC 5‐4‐25
SECTION X. BUSINESS LICENSES 5
SECTION XI. ADULT ENTERTAINMENT LICENSES 5
SECTION XII. DEVELOPMENT FEES 5
Building Fees:5
Land Use Review Fees:7
Public Works Fees: 9
Technology Surcharge Fee 13
Impact Fees: 13
SECTION XIII. FIRE DEPARMENT FIRE MARSHALL FEES (RFA) 14
AGENDA ITEM #3. a)
City of Renton Fee Schedule
2019‐2020
SECTION I. MISCELLANEOUS FEES 2019 2020
1. Maps:
a. Zoning maps ‐ standard 11 x 17 $4 $4
b. Zoning maps ‐ large 24 x 36 $12 $12
c. Comprehensive Plan map ‐ standard 11 x 17 $4 $4
d. Comprehensive Plan map ‐ large 24 x 36 $12 $12
e. Precinct maps $5 $5
2. Plat:
a. First page $2 $2
b. Each additional page $1 $1
3. Photocopies:
a. Each 8.5" x 11" or 8.5" x 14"$0.15 $0.15
b. Each 11" x 17"$0.20 $0.20
c. Each 8.5" x 11" or 8.5" x 14" color $0.25 $0.25
4. Budget:
a. City's Budget $10 $10
b. N/C N/C
5. Audio or Video Recording Copies:
a.Audio recording, each copy $2 $2
b.Video recording, each copy $2 $2
6. Regulations and Plans:
a.Comprehensive Plan and Map $30 $30
b.Title IV, Development Regulations:
(i) Text and Zoning Map $110 $110
(ii) Text only $100 $100
c.Individual Chapters of Development Regulations $10 $10
d. Renton Municipal Code (two volumes)$400 $400
e.Code Supplements, per year:
(i) Titles I ‐ III and VI ‐ X $70 $70
(ii) Title IV $70 $70
7. Miscellaneous Services:
a.Certification and Notary Fees ‐ Clerk's Certification $10 $10
b.Notary Public Attestation or Acknowledgement or as $10 $10
otherwise provided for in RCW 42.28.090, per signature
c.Hold Harmless Agreements and other similar documents $20 $20
not otherwise provided for
d.Lamination of licenses, pictures $6 $6
e.Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Loan Program:
(i) Application Fee $200 $200
(ii) Loan Origination Fee $150 or 0.25% of
loan amount,
whichever is
greater
$150 or 0.25% of
loan amount,
whichever is
greater
(iii) Closing Costs (including any legal fees)50% of total actual
costs
50% of total actual
costs
8.Miscellaneous Charges for Police Services:
a.Police Reports per page $0.15 $0.15
b.Record Checks (Written Response) $5 $5
c.Photographs ‐ Digital on CD $2 $2
d.Photographs ‐ black & white or color ‐ Cost of developing film Cost Cost
e.Fingerprint Cards $5 $5
(i) Each additional card $1 $1
9. Charges for Fire Documents:
a.Fire reports per page $0.15 $0.15
b.Fire investigative report on CD $2 $2
c.First copy ‐ black & white or color ‐ Cost of developing film Cost Cost
d.Additional copy ‐ black & white or color ‐ Cost of developing film Cost Cost
10. Computer Listings:
a.City of Renton new business list $10 $10
b.List of all business licenses $20 $20
c.Copies requested to be faxed, local number $3 $3
d.Copies requested to be faxed, long distance number
(i)One (1) ‐ five (5) pages $10 $10
(ii) Six (6) or more pages (ten (10) page limit)$20 $20
11. Utility Fee:
a.Special Request Water Meter Reading $30 $30
b.Utility New Account Setup $25 $25
c.Utility Billing Account Transfer (tenant billing form)$5 $5
d.Water utility outstanding balance search requested by $25 $25
fax, messenger, or letter
12. Schedule of Fines for False Alarms ‐ Security/Burglar: (effective February 1, 2019)
a.One‐time Registration Fee $25 $25
b.Annual Registration Renewal N/C N/C
c.First False Alarm in a registration year*N/C N/C
City's Budget to other municipality or quasi‐municipal corporation or other nonprofit charitable or education organization
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d.Second False Alarm in a registration year*$100 $100
e.Third or more False Alarm in a registration year*$250 $250
f.Late Payment Fee $25 $25
g.Unregistered Alarm System Fee $50 $50
*A registration year shall mean January 1 thru December 31 each year.
13. NSF Check Fees $25 $25
14. Veteran Park Tile: Three lines $75 $75
15. Electronic Records:
a.Photocopies or printed copies of electronic records, per page $0.15 $0.15
b.Scanning paper records, per page $0.10 $0.10
c.Electronic files or attachments uploaded for electronic delivery (email, cloud‐based data storage service, or $0.05 $0.05
other means of electronic delivery), for each four (4) files
d.Transmission of records in an electronic format or for the use of agency equipment to send the records $0.10 $0.10
electronically, per gigabyte (GB)
16. Document Recording Fees:
Actual Costs Actual Costs
17. School Impact Fee Administration 5% x School Impact
Fee
5% x School Impact
Fee
SECTION II. MAPLEWOOD GOLF COURSE 2019 2020
1.
a.Weekday:
(i) 18 Hole $37 $37
(ii) 9 Hole $27 $27
(iii) 18 Hole, Senior $28 $28
(iv) 9 Hole, Senior $20 $20
(v) 18 Hole, Junior $19 $19
(vi) 9 Hole, Junior $15 $15
b.Weekend:
(i) 18 Hole $44 $44
(ii) 9 Hole $27 $27
2. Club Rental*$18 $18
3. Golf Cart Fees*:
a.18 Hole $30 $32
b.18 Hole Single Rider $22 $24
c.9 Hole $18 $19
d.9 Hole Single Rider $12 $14
e.Trail Fee $10 $10
4. Driving Range Fees*:
a.Large Bucket $9 $9
b.Small Bucket $6 $6
c.Warm‐up Bucket $4 $4
5. Lesson Fees:
a.1/2 Hour Private $45 $45
b.1 Hour Private $65 $65
c.1/2 Hour Series Private $160 $160
d.1 Hour Series Private $240 $240
e.Group Series $100 $100
f.1/2 Hour Private, Junior $25 $25
g.Playing Lesson(3‐hole minimum/9‐hole maximum) per hole $15 $15
* Rates include Washington State Sales Tax (WSST)
Green Fees*:
For purposes of this section, "weekend" shall mean Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. "Weekday" shall mean the remaining
four days of the week. "Junior" shall mean ages 17 and under, "Senior" shall mean ages 62 and over.
Off‐season and promotional rates determined by management; posted on website.
*The charges identified in RCW 42.56.120(3)(b) (and referenced above) may be combined to the extent that more than one
type of charge applies to copies produced in response to a particular request. The actual cost of any digital storage media or
device provided by the agency. Alternatively, the City may charge a flat fee of up to $2 for the entire request as long as the
cost of uploading and transmitting the electronic records is reasonably estimated to equal or exceed that amount. Only one
$2 flat fee per request is authorized for electronic records produced in installments. When records are provided electronically
on a CD, DVD, thumb drive, flash drive, or other electronic device, the requestor will be charged for the cost of the electronic
storage device. The City may charge an actual‐cost service charge for requests that require use of IT expertise to prepare data
comilations or provide customized electronic access services when not used by the City for other purposes. A cost estimate
and explanation will be provided to the requestor before incurring the costs.
Option to waive charges. The City may waive charges associated with fulfilling a request. The decision will be based on
various factors, including the volume and format of the responsive documents. The decision to assess fees for fulfilling a
public records request shall be made on a consistent and equitable basis, dependent primarily upon the amount of staff time
required for copying, scanning, shipping, uploading, and/or transmitting the records associated with fulfilling a request.
Certified copies. If the requestor is seeking a certified copy of a City record, an additional charge of $1.00 per each complete
document may be applied to cover the additional expense and time required for certification.
The applicant shall pay all document recording fees charged by King county and all administrative fees charged by the title
company for processing. Payment in full shall by submitted to the City before documents are sent for recording.
Note: Should Section I fees due total less than $4.00 and no other fee is due to the City at the same time, the department
administrator may authorize to waive the entire amount due at their discretion.
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SECTION III. City CENTER PARKING FEES 2019 2020
1. City Center Parking Garage Fees:
Parking rates for retail parking will be as follows:
a.Zero (0) ‐ two (2) hours N/C N/C
b.Two (2) ‐ four (4) hours $2 $2
c.Four (4) ‐ six (6) hours $4 $4
d.Six (6) ‐ (10) hours $6 $6
e. 10 hours or more $10 $10
f.Monthly pass‐holders, tax included $35 $35
SECTION IV. AQUATIC FEES 2019 2020
1. Admission for the Aquatic Center shall be as follows:
a.Regular Session:
(i) Resident infants ‐ under 1 year N/C N/C
(ii) Non‐resident infants ‐ under 1 year N/C N/C
(iii) Resident youth ‐ 1 to 4 years $4.50 $4.50
(iv) Non‐resident youth ‐ 1 to 4 years $8.50 $8.50
(v) Resident ages 5 and up $8.50 $8.50
(vi) Non‐resident ages 5 and up $15 $15
(vii) Resident lap swim ‐ water walking only $3 $3
(viii) Non‐resident lap swim ‐ water walking only $4.50 $4.50
b.Season Pass:
(i) Resident infants ‐ under 1 year N/C N/C
(ii) Non‐resident infants ‐ under 1 year N/C N/C
(iii) Resident ages 1 and up $60 $60
(iv) Non‐resident ages 1 and up $120 $120
c.Miscellaneous Rates:
(i) Resident regular session per person rate (group rates)*$10 $10
(ii) Non‐resident regular session per person rate $16 $16
(iii) Locker Rental $0.25 $0.25
d.Canopy Rental Fees*: (includes canopy and admission for one leisure swim session):
(i)Henry Moses Party Tent #1
(10' x 20' for up to twenty‐five (25) guests):
(1) Resident Rate, per session $310 $310
(2) Non‐resident Rate, per session $475 $475
(ii) Henry Moses Party Tent #2
(10' x 10' for up to fifteen (15) guests):
(1) Resident Rate $200 $200
(2) Non‐Resident Rate $300 $300
e.Resident Rate all inclusive*$1,800 $1,800
f.Non‐resident Rate all inclusive*$2,300 $2,300
*Sales tax not included in the rental fee
g.Swim Lesson Program: Fees and associated descriptions are published in the "What's Happening " Renton Activities Guide
h.End‐of‐year School Party Rentals:
(i) Renton School District
(1) 001 ‐ 299 students $1,900 $1,900
(2) 300 ‐ 399 students $2,250 $2,250
(3) 400 ‐ 499 students $2,400 $2,400
(4) 500 ‐ 599 students $2,550 $2,550
(ii) Other Schools and Districts
(1) 001 ‐ 299 students $2,450 $2,450
(2) 300 ‐ 399 students $2,850 $2,850
(3) 400 ‐ 499 students $3,150 $3,150
(4) 500 ‐ 599 students $3,360 $3,360
2. Boat Launch Rates:
a.Daily resident ‐ 7 days a week $10 $10
b.Daily Non‐resident ‐ 7 days a week $20 $20
c.Overnight resident ‐ 7 days a week $20 $20
d.Overnight Non‐resident ‐ 7 days a week $40 $40
e.Annual parking permit ‐ resident $60 $60
f.Annual parking permit ‐ non‐resident $120 $120
g.Additional sticker (launching permit)$5 $5
h.$50 $50
SECTION V. CARCO THEATER (REPEALED)2019 2020
SECTION VI. PARKS AND FACILITIES USE AND RENTAL 2019 2020
1. Outlying Picnic Shelters (Cedar River Trail, Liberty Park, Phillip Arnold Park, Teasdale Park and Heritage Park) Maximum of 50 people:
a.Resident 8:30am‐1:30pm/3:30pm‐8:30pm $90 $90
b.Non‐resident 8:30am‐1:30pm/3:30pm‐8:30pm $180 $180
2. Gene Coulon Beach Park Shelters (South #1, South #2 and Creekside) Maximum of 75 people:
a.Resident 8:30am‐1:30pm/3:30pm‐8:30pm $100 $100
*Group Rates: Group rates offer guaranteed admission for the group. In order to qualify for a group rate, the group must consist
of ten (10) or more persons, and the session must be scheduled in advance. Please note that the number of groups may be
limited each day. Staff has the authority to offer discounted daily rates for partial sessions or Renton‐only events.
Fishing Tournaments at Coulon Beach (additional rental fee if using the Pavilion area for weigh in and or electricity at the current
rental rate) per event
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b.Non‐resident 8:30am‐1:30pm/3:30pm‐8:30pm $180 $180
e.South Shelters 1 & 2 Resident rate $300 $300
f.South Shelters 1 & 2 Non‐resident rate $600 $600
3. Gene Coulon Beach Park Shelters (North Shelter):
a.Resident 8:30am‐1:30pm/3:30pm‐8:30pm $120 $120
b.Non‐resident 8:30am‐1:30pm/3:30pm‐8:30pm $240 $240
c.Full day resident 8:30am‐sunset under 75 people $160 $160
e.Full day non‐resident 8:30am‐sunset under 75 people $320 $320
4. Tennis, Basketball and Sand Volleyball court rate per hour (Tournament Play Only):
a.Tennis court $10 $10
b.Park basketball court $10 $10
c.Sand volleyball court $10 $10
5. Catering and Event Rate (All city parks apply):
a.Resident half day $200 $200
b.Resident full day $350 $350
c.Non‐resident half day $400 $400
d.Non‐resident full day $700 $700
6.
a.Each $50 $50
7.
a.Resident rate per hour $10 $10
b.Non‐resident rate per hour $25 $25
c.Special Event Permit Fee $85 $85
8. Piazza Park Open Space Event Rental
a.Full day rental 10am ‐ 7pm $500 $500
9. Photo Shoots per hour:
a.Commercial Film and Photo Shoots per hour $300 $300
10. Electrical Spider Box rental:
a. Electrical spider box rental per box, per event, with special event approval $100 $100
11. Athletic Field Rental, Lights and Prep Fees:
a.Sports field rental per hour ‐ resident $25 $25
b.Sports field rental per hour ‐ non‐resident $30 $30
c.Renton Area Youth Sports Agencies, per hour $6 $6
d.Field prep for softball/baseball ‐ resident per occurrence $30 $30
e.Field prep for soccer ‐ resident per occurrence $45 $45
f.Custom Field prep ‐ resident per occurrence $100 $100
g.Field prep for softball/baseball ‐ non‐resident per occurrence $35 $35
h.Field prep for soccer ‐ non‐resident per occurrence $50 $50
i.Custom Field prep ‐ non‐resident per occurrence $100 $100
j.Field lights all sports ‐ resident per hour $25 $25
k.Field lights all sports ‐ non‐resident per hour $30 $30
12. Banquet & Classroom Rental ‐ Community Center & Senior Activity Center:
a.Friday evening 5 hour minimum ‐ resident $650 $650
b.Weekend Rates 10 hour minimum ‐ resident $1,300 $1,300
c.Extra hours ‐ per hour ‐ resident $130 $130
d.Friday 5 hour minimum ‐ non‐resident $750 $750
e.Weekend Rates 10 hour minimum ‐ non‐resident $1,500 $1,500
f.Extra hours ‐ per hour ‐ non‐resident $150 $150
g.Kitchen charge ‐ per hour $100 $100
h.Banquet Room ‐ Mon ‐ Fri ‐ daytime ‐ resident/hr 3 hour min $85 $85
i.Banquet Room ‐ Mon ‐ Fri ‐ daytime ‐ non‐resident/hr 3 hour min $90 $90
j.Damage deposit $550 $550
k.Contract violation fee ‐ per hour $200 $200
l.Cancellation Fee ‐ Less than 90 days $550 $550
13. Classroom and Gymnasium Rental ‐ Renton Community Center:
a.Resident single gym athletic ‐ per hour $45 $45
b.Non‐resident single gym athletic ‐ per hour $50 $50
c.Resident double gym athletic ‐ per hour $90 $90
d.Non‐resident double gym athletic ‐ per hour $100 $100
e.Resident single gym non‐athletic $550 $550
f.Non‐resident single gym non‐athletic $675 $675
g.Resident double gym non‐athletic $1,100 $1,100
h.Non‐resident double gym non‐athletic $1,350 $1,350
i.Carpet fee single gym ‐ resident & non‐resident $325 $325
j.Carpet fee double gym ‐ resident & non‐resident $650 $650
k.Classroom resident $35 $35
l.Classroom Non‐resident $40 $40
14. Birthday Party Packages:
a.Party package ‐ resident $65 $65
b.Party package ‐ non‐resident $75 $75
Inflatable and big toy rate:
Note: Along with rental fee for the use of City facility for each inflatable or big toy, Applicant or Renter shall provide proof of
insurance naming the City of Renton as additional insured.
Open Space Area in the Parks (Cascade, Teasdale, Phillip Arnold, Cedar River, Earlington, Gene Coulon, Glencoe, Kennydale Lions,
Sunset, and Riverview Parks):
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15. Facility Rental ‐ Neighborhood Center:
a.Meeting room ‐ resident $35 $35
b.Gymnasium ‐ resident $35 $35
c.Meeting room ‐ non‐resident $40 $40
d.Gymnasium ‐ non‐resident $40 $40
16. Farmer's Market
a.10x10 Lot $40 $40
b.Half Lot $20 $20
c.Application fee $30 $30
d.Electrical fee $5 $5
SECTION VII. COMMUNITY CENTER PASS CARD & FEES 2019 2020
Fees and associated descriptions are published in the "What's Happening " Renton Activities Guide
SECTION VIII. AIRPORT CHARGES 2019 2020
1.Airport Fuel Flow Charge: per gallon $0.08 $0.08
2.JetA Fuel Flow Charge: per gallon $0.10 $0.10
3.Transient airplane parking daily $8 $8
4.Hangar wait list, one time fee $100 $100
5.Tie‐down wait list, one time fee $25 $25
6.Lost gate card fee per occurrence $50 $50
7.T‐Hangar, Non‐Refundable Move‐in Fee $250 $250
8.Penalty for violation of Minimum Standards/Airport Rules & Regulations (each occurrence)$500 $500
9.Penalty for Movement Area Incursions (each occurrence), assessed to sponsor/tenant $500 $500
SECTION IX. ANIMAL LICENSES FEES* ‐ RMC 5‐4‐2 2019 2020
1.Altered Animal Annual License $30 $30
2.Unaltered Animal Annual License $50 $50
3.Economically Qualified Resident Special Lifetime License $0 $0
4.Duplicate Tag $10 $10
5.Late Charge $30 $30
SECTION X. BUSINESS LICENSES 2019 2020
1. General Business License:
a.Registration Fee $150 $150
b.Appeal of Business License Decision $250 $250
2. Penalties:
a.The penalty to reinstate an expired business license $50 $50
b.The penalty for failure to obtain a business license $250 $250
c.
SECTION XI. ADULT ENTERTAINMENT LICENSES 2019 2020
1. Every person applying for a adult entertainment license shall pay the applicable nonrefundable application fee:
a.Adult Entertainment Business License $750 $750
b.Entertainer $75 $75
c.Manager $75 $75
d.License Replacement $10 $10
2. Penalties:
a.Civil Penalty, per violation $1,000 $1,000
SECTION XII. DEVELOPMENT FEES 2019 2020
1. Building Fees:
a.Building Permit Fees:1
(i) Base Fee/Valuation $1.00 to $500.00 $28 $28
(ii) Valuation $501.00 to $2,000.00 $28 + $3.65 x each
$100 value
$28 + $3.65 x each
$100 value
(iii) Valuation $2001.00 to 25,000.00 $82.75 + $16.75 x
each $1,000 value
$82.75 + $16.75 x
each $1,000 value
(iv) Valuation $25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $468 + $12 x each
$1,000 value
$468 + $12 x each
$1,000 value
(v)Valuation $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $768 + $8.35 x each
$1,000 value
$768 + $8.35 x each
$1,000 value
(vi) Valuation $100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $1,185.50 + $6.70 x
each $1,000 value
$1,185.50 + $6.70 x
each $1,000 value
(vii) Valuation $500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 $3,865.50 + $5.65 x
each $1,000 value
$3,865.50 + $5.65 x
each $1,000 value
5%‐15%5%‐15%
*Please note, impounded animals are subject to license fees, microchipping costs, and other out‐of‐pocket costs as specified in
RMC 6‐6‐2.
Failure to pay the license fee within one day after the day on which it is due and payable pursuant to subsection C7 of
Chapter 5 of the RMC shall render the business enterprise subject to a penalty of (5%) of the amount of the license fee for the
first month of the delinquency and an additional penalty of (5%) for each succeeding month of delinquency, but not
exceeding a total penalty of (15%) of the amount of such license fee.
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1. Building Fees: (continued)
(viii) Valuation $1,000,001.00 and up $6,690.50 + $4.35 x
each $1,000 value
$6,690.50 + $4.35 x
each $1,000 value
b.Combination Building Permit Fees*1
(i) Plumbing up to 3,000 sq ft $250 $250
(ii) Plumbing over 3,000 sq ft $275 $275
(iii) Mechanical up to 3,000 sq ft $200 $200
(iv) Mechanical over 3,000 sq ft $225 $225
(v) Electrical up to 3,000 sq ft $225 $225
(vi) Electrical over 3,000 sq ft $275 $275
* Combination Building Permit fees are required for each new single family residential structure
c.Building Plan Check Fee 1
(i) Initial Building Plan Check Fee*65% of permit fee 65% of permit fee
(ii) Additional Building Plan Check Fee 50% of initial plan
Check Fee
50% of initial plan
Check Fee
d.Demolition Permit Fee:
(i) Residential $122 $122
(ii) Commercial $265 $265
e.State Building Code Fee:
(i) Non‐residential projects:$25 $25
(ii) Residential projects:$6.50 $6.50
(1) Each additional unit after first unit:$2 $2
f.Electrical Permit Fees:
(i) Residential Fees ‐ Single ‐Family and Duplex
(1)New Service ‐ Single Family and Duplex 1
(a) Up to 200 AMP $212 $212
(b) Over 200 AMP $225 $225
(2) Service Changes/New Circuits ‐ Single Family and Duplex:
(a) Change up to 200 AMP $165 $165
(b) Change over 200 AMP $175 $175
(c) Any new circuits added to above price is per each up to a maximum of $80.00 $20 $20
(d) Minimum fee for remodel/addition of new circuits without a service charge $165 $165
(ii) Multi‐Family, Commercial and Industrial Fees:
(1)Value of work:
$1.00 to $500.00 $63 $63
$500.01 to $1,000.00 $47 + 3.5% of
value
$47 + 3.5% of
value
$1,000.01 to 5,000.00 $82 + 3.05% of
value
$82 + 3.05% of
value
$5,000.01 to $50,000.00 $234 + 1.8% of
value
$234 + 1.8% of
value
$50,000.01 to $250,000.00 $1,127 + 1.05% of
value
$1,127 + 1.05% of
value
$250,000.01 to $1,000,000.00 $3,752 + 0.85% of
value
$3,752 + 0.85% of
value
$1,000,000.01 and up $12,152 + 0.47% of
value
$12,152 + 0.47% of
value
(iii)Temporary Electrical Services $165 $165
(iv) Miscellaneous Electrical Fees
(1) Job Trailers $165 $165
(2) Signs per each $165 $165
(3) Mobile Homes $165 $165
(4)50% of commercial
fees Minimum $165
50% of commercial
fees Minimum $165
g.House Moving* ‐ minimum per hour Inspection Fee:$150 $150
h.Inspection Fee For Condominium Conversions $150 on 1st unit /
$20 each add'l unit
$150 on 1st unit /
$20 each add'l unit
i.Manufactured/Mobile Home Installation Fees*:
(i)Within a manufactured home park $150 $150
(ii) Outside of a manufactured home park Building Permit
Fees
Building Permit
Fees
* Building Plan Check Fee is in addition to the building permit fees and combination building permit fees. The plan check
fee is equal to 65% of the building permit fee or the combination building permit fee. Includes three (3) review cycles.
Low Voltage Work (e.g., alarm systems; thermostats; computer, data, or phone lines; fiber optics, cable
television, etc.)
Exemption: Residential telephone communication systems, thermostats, security systems, and cable television installations
are exempt from fees
*This covers only the Building Section inspection of the structure prior to move. There is a separate additional fee charged
by the Public Works Department to cover the actual house move permit. A building permit is also required in order to site
the structure on the new site.
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1. Building Fees: (continued)
j.Mechanical Permit Fees:1
(i) Residential ‐ Mechanical Permit base fee plus itemized fees below:$52 $52
(1)$20 $20
(2) Boiler or Compressor $20 $20
(3)$20 $20
(4) Ventilation/exhaust fan $20 $20
(5) Fuel Gas Piping (each gas piping system up to 6 outlets)$20 $20
(ii) Commercial or Multi‐Family ‐ Mechanical Permit base fee plus itemized fees below:$75 $75
(1)$35 $35
(2) Boiler or Compressor $75 $75
(3) Refrigeration System $75 $75
(4)$75 $75
(5) Incinerator: Installation or relocation of each $100 $100
(6)$35 $35
(7) Fuel Gas Piping (each gas piping system up to 6 outlets)$35 $35
k.Plumbing Permit Fees:1
(i) Residential ‐ Plumbing Permit base fee plus itemized fees below:$52 $52
(1)$10 $10
(2) Water Service: For meter to house $10 $10
(3) Per fixture for repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping $10 $10
(4) Per drain for rainwater systems $10 $10
(5) Per lawn sprinkler system, includes backflow prevention $10 $10
(6) Per vacuum breaker or backflow protection device on tanks, vats, etc.$10 $10
(7) Per interceptor for industrial waste pretreatment $10 $10
(8) Fuel Gas Piping: (each gas piping system up to 6 outlets)$20 $20
(ii) Commercial or Multi‐Family: Plumbing Permit base fee plus itemized fees below:$75 $75
(1)Per plumbing fixture (e.g., sink, shower, toilet, dishwasher, tub, etc.) or set of fixtures on one trap $15 $15
(2) Water Service: For meter to building $15 $15
(3) Per fixture for repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping $15 $15
(4) Per drain for rainwater systems $15 $15
(5) Per lawn sprinkler system, includes backflow prevention $15 $15
(6) Per vacuum breaker or backflow protection device on tanks, vats, etc.$15 $15
(7) Per interceptor for industrial waste pretreatment $15 $15
(8) Fuel Gas Piping: (each gas piping system up to 6 outlets)$25 $25
(9) Medical Gas Piping: (each gas piping system up to 6 outlets)$75 $75
l.Sign Permit Fees:
(i) Permanent Signs:
(1) Roof, projecting, awning, canopy, marquee, and wall signs $250 $250
(2) Freestanding ground and pole signs $250 $250
(ii) Temporary and Portable Signs:
(1) Real Estate Directional Signs, pursuant to RMC 4‐4‐100J2, permit valid for a 12‐months period $75 $75
(2) Grand Opening Event Signs, pursuant to RMC 4‐4‐100J6d(i) $75 $75
(3) Event Signs, pursuant to RMC 4‐4‐100J6d(ii) and (iii) per sign, per promotion $50 $50
(4)$125 $125
(5) Commercial Property Real Estate Banner each sign permit is valid for 12 months.$75 $75
(6) Decorative Flags fee is per entrance and valid until flag(s) are removed $75 $75
(iii) Request for Administrative Modifications of City Center Sign Regulations per RMC 4‐4‐100H9:$250 $250
m.Miscellaneous Fees:
(i) Inspection Fees:
(1) Minimum Housing Inspection $125 $125
(2) WABO ‐ Adult Family Home; Misc building inspection $125 $125
(3) Reinspection Fee; Misc building inspection $125 $125
(ii) Plan Review Fees:
(1) Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical Permits (percentage of permit fee)40%40%
(2) Additional Plan Review Fees: Over three review cycles (percentage of plan review fee)50%50%
(3) Miscellaneous Plan Review: hourly fee.$125/hr $125/hr
(iii)2 X Permit Fee 2 X Permit Fee
2. Land Use Review Fees:
a.General Land Use Review:
(i) Additional Animals Permit $50 $50
(ii) Address Change $100 $100
(iii) Annexation:
(1) Less than 10 acres $5,000 $5,000
Heating system (furnace, heat pump, suspended heater, fireplace, wood stove, etc.). A/C system (air
conditioner, chiller or Air Handling Unit (VAV) including ducts and vents)
Commercial Hood: Installation of each served by a mechanical exhaust, including the ducts for such hood each
Appliance or piece of equipment regulated by this code but not classed in other appliance categories, or for
which no other fee is listed in this code
Per plumbing fixture (e.g., sink, shower, toilet, dishwasher, tub, etc.) or set of fixtures on one trap
A‐Frame Signs, pursuant to RMC 4‐4‐100J5 Charge is for the first sign, all subsequent signs are $50.00
Work commencing before permit Issuance: Where work for which the permit is required is started prior to
obtaining the permit, a special investigation fee in an amount equal to twice the permit fee shall be charged. The
special investigation fee shall be paid in addition to the required permit fees.
* Includes plan review and inspection fees for the foundation (electrical, plumbing, mechanical, sewer and water
connection fees are in addition to the below amounts).
Heating system (furnace, heat pump, suspended heater, fireplace, wood stove, etc.). A/C system (air
conditioner, chiller or Air Handling Unit (VAV) including ducts and vents)
Appliance or piece of equipment regulated by this code but not classed in other appliance categories, or for
which no other fee is listed in this code
1Per Resolution 4359, fees for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) will be assessed at 50%; fees will be waived for every third ADU created within a subdivision of ten or more
lots and vested as of the adoption date of Res. 4359, through December 31, 2020.
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2. Land Use Review Fees: (Continued)
(2) 10 acres or more $5,000 $5,000
(iv) Appeal (or reconsideration) of:
(1) Hearing Examiner's Decision $500 $500
(2) Administrative Decision $500 $500
(3) Environmental Decision $500 $500
(v) Binding Site Plan (total fee for both preliminary and final phases)$5,140 $5,280
(vi) Code Text Amendment N/C N/C
(vii) Comprehensive Plan Map or Text Amendment (each)$5,000 $5,000
(viii) Conditional Use Permit:
(1) HEX $3,080 $3,170
(2) Administrative
3 $1,540 $1,580
(ix) Critical Areas Exemption N/C N/C
(x) Critical Areas Permit $1,200 $1,200
(xi)100% of 100% of
contract cost contract cost
(xii) Development Agreement $10,000 $10,000
(xiii)100% of cost 100% of cost
(xiv) Environmental Checklist Review $1,540 $1,580
(xv) Environmental (SEPA) Addendum $1,540 $1,580
(xvi) Fence Permit (special)$150 $150
(xvii) Grading and Filling Permit (Hearing Examiner)$5,140 $5,280
(xviii) Landscape Review Fee $150 $150
(xix) Legal Lot Segregation N/C N/C
(xx) Lot Consolidation $500 $500
(xxi) Lot Line Adjustment $1,030 $1,060
(xxii)Manufactured/Mobile Home Park:
(1) Tentative $1,030 $1,060
(2) Preliminary $3,080 $3,170
(3) Final $1,540 $1,580
(xxiii)Open Space Classification Request $150 $150
(xxiv) Plats:
(1) Short Plat (total fee for both preliminary and final phases)$5,140 $5,280
(2) Preliminary $10,280 $10,570
(3) Final Plat $5,140 $5,280
(xxv) Planned Urban Development:
(1) Preliminary Plan $5,140 $5,280
(2) Final Plan $2,570 $2,640
(3) Reasonable Use Exception:
(a) In conjunction with land use permit $500 $500
(b) Stand alone $1,500 $1,500
(xxvi) Public Arts Exemption N/C N/C
(xxvii) Rezone $5,000 $5,000
(xxix) Routine Vegetation Management Permit without Critical Areas $100 $100
(xxx) Shoreline‐Related Permits:
(1) Shoreline Permit Exemption N/C N/C
(2) Substantial Development Permit $2,570 $2,640
(3) Conditional Use Permit $3,080 $3,170
(4) Variance $3,080 $3,170
(xxxi) Site Development Plan (Site Plan or Master Plan
which includes design review fee for projects subject to RMC 4‐3‐100):
(1)Hearing Examiner Review $3,600 $3,700
(2) Administrative Review $2,570 $2,640
(3) Modification (minor, administrative) $250 $250
(4)Application Application
Fees Fees
(xxxii) Small Cell Permit, per site 4 $500 $500
(xxxiii) Special Permit (Hearing Examiner) $2,570 $2,640
(xxxiv) Street Naming (Honorary)$250 $250
(1) Application $250 $250
(2) Installation $250 $250
(xxxv) Temporary Use Permits:
(1) Tier 1 $100 $100
(2) Tier 2 $200 $200
(xxxvi) Variance (per each variance requested) Administrative or Hearing Examiner $1,300 $1,300
(xxxvii) Waiver or Modification of Code Requirements cost is per request $250 $250
(xxxviii) Zoning Compliance Letter $460 $470
b.
Critical Areas Review Fee: for those projects that propose impacts to critical areas and will be billed at the cost of
contract biologist’s review.1
Environmental Impact Statement Cost include the coordination, review and appeal. Draft and Final 2
Modification (major) required new application and repayment of fee required
Exception for Projects Vested in the County: For those projects that have vested to a land use permit under the development
regulations of King County, the King County Land Use Review Fee Schedule shall apply, and is hereby adopted by reference. A
copy of that fee schedule has been filed with the City Clerk and is available at the City Clerk’s office for public review.
1Per RMC 4‐3‐050F7, the City may charge and collect fees from any applicant to cover costs incurred by the City in review of plans, studies, monitoring reports and other
documents related to evaluation of impacts to or hazards from critical areas and subsequent code‐required monitoring.
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2. Land Use Review Fees: (Continued)
3. Public Works Fees:
a.Franchise Application Fee*$5,000 $5,000
b.Franchise Permit Fees: 1,2
(i) Small work, including trenching less than 60 linear feet or installation of 6 or less utility poles $600 $600
(ii) All other work permit fee plus $60 per hour of inspection.$600 $600
1Bond required pursuant to RMC 9‐10‐5
c.Latecomers' Agreement Application Fees:
(i) Processing fee* (Nonrefundable)
(1) If amount covered by latecomers’ is $50,000 or less $1,000 $1,000
(2) If amount covered by latecomers' is between $50,000 and $200,000 $2,000 $2,000
(3) If amount covered by latecomers' is greater than $200,000 $4,000 $4,000
(ii) Latecomers' Agreement – Administration and collection fee
(1) if amount covered by latecomers' is $50,000 or less 15% of total 15% of total
(2) If amount covered by latecomers' is between $50,000 and $200,000 10% of total 10% of total
(3) If amount covered by latecomers' is greater than $200,000 5% of total 5% of total
(iii) Segregation processing fee, if applicable $750 $750
d.System Development Charge Tables:
(i) Water and Wastewater System Development Charges:
(1)5/8 x 3/4 inch and 1 inch:
(a) Water service fee3 $4,050 $4,400
(b) Fire service fee 1,2 $518 $563
(c) Wastewater fee3 $3,100 $3,400
(2) 1‐1/2 inch:
(a) Water service fee3 $20,250 $22,000
(b) Fire service fee 1,2 $2,591 $2,815
(c) Wastewater fee3 $15,500 $17,000
(3) 2 inch:
(a) Water service fee3 $32,400 $35,200
(b) Fire service fee 1,2 $4,146 $4,504
(c) Wastewater fee3 $24,800 $27,200
(4) 3 inch:
(a) Water service fee3 $64,800 $70,400
(b) Fire service fee 1,2 $8,292 $9,008
(c) Wastewater fee3 $49,600 $54,400
(5) 4 inch:
(a) Water service fee3 $101,250 $110,000
(b) Fire service fee 1,2 $12,956 $14,075
(c) Wastewater fee3 $77,500 $85,000
(6) 6 inch:
(a) Water service fee3 $202,500 $220,000
(b) Fire service fee 1,2 $25,911 $28,150
(c) Wastewater fee3 $155,000 $170,000
(7) 8 inch:
(a) Water service fee3 $324,000 $352,000
(b) Fire service fee 1,2 $41,458 $45,041
2When the City is the lead agency for a proposal requiring an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) determines that the EIS
shall be prepared, the City may charge and collect a reasonable fee from any applicant to cover costs incurred by the City in preparing the EIS. The ERC shall advise the
applicant(s) of the projected costs for the EIS prior to actual preparation; the applicant shall post bond or otherwise ensure payment of such costs. The ERC may determine
that the City will contract directly with a consultant for preparation of an EIS, or a portion of the EIS, and may bill such costs and expenses directly to the applicant. Such
consultants shall be selected by mutual agreement of the City and applicant after a call for proposals. If a proposal is modified so that an EIS is no longer required, the ERC
shall refund any fees collected under this subsection which remain after incurred costs are paid. The City may collect a reasonable fee from an applicant to cover the cost of
meeting the public notice requirements of this Title relating to the applicant’s proposal. The City shall not collect a fee for performing its duties as a consulted agency. The
City may charge any person for copies of any document prepared under this Title, and for mailing the document, in a manner provided by chapter 42.17 RCW.
3Per Resolution 4359, fees for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) will be assessed at 50%; fees will be waived for every third ADU created within a subdivision of ten or more
lots and vested as of the adoption date of Res. 4359, through December 31, 2020.
4Prior to issuance of a small cell permit, the applicant shall pay the actual administrative expenses incurred by the City that are directly related to the City's review of the
application, including plan inspection, and approval, as authorized by RCW 35.21.860(1)(b), as may be amended.
*The fixed application fee established herein is intended to cover the City’s internal administrative costs in processing and
administering the franchise. In addition to the fixed application fee, the City may require applicants to either directly pay
or reimburse the City for external costs reasonably incurred to process the application and/or administer the franchise
agreement. The City may require applicants to deposit funds in advance to cover legal and/or other professional services
fees as they are incurred.
If a franchise agreement does not specify the fee amount, the generic fee, as identified in the following table, shall be collected:
2The City may decide to contract with a consultant to perform plan reviews and inspections and may bill such costs and
expenses directly to the applicant.
*The administration and collection fee is deducted from each individual latecomer fee payment and the balance forwarded
to the holder of the latecomer’s agreement pursuant to RMC 9‐5, Tender of Fee.
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3. Public Works Fees: (continued)
(c) Wastewater fee3 $248,000 $272,000
(ii) Storm Water System Development Charges:
(1) New single family residence (including mobile/manufactured homes)3 $1,800 $1,900
(2)
(3)$0.720 $0.760
per sq foot per sq foot
e.Administrative Fees for SDC Segregation Request* $750 +
administrative costs
$750 +
administrative costs
f.
(i) Water Construction Permit Fees:1
(1) Water meter tests for 3/4” to 2" meter $50 $50
(a) Water meter tests on meters 2" or larger $60 deposit + time
and materials
$60 deposit + time
and materials
(b) Open and close fire hydrants for fire flow tests conducted by others. Time and materials Time and materials
(c) Water service disconnection (cut at main)$275 $275
(d) Meter resets $95 $95
(e) Repair of damage to service $250 $250
(f) Water main connections $560 $560
(g) Water main cut and cap $1,025 $1,025
(h) Water quality/inspection/purity tests $80 $80
(i) Specialty water tests (lead, copper, etc)Cost of test + $70
processing fee
Cost of test + $70
processing fee
(j) Water turn ons/offs after hours $185 $185
(k) Installation of isolation valve. $2,000 deposit +
time and materials
$2,000 deposit +
time and materials
(l)$250 + $0.15 $250 + $0.15
per lineal per lineal
foot foot
(m) Miscellaneous water installation fees. Time and materials Time and materials
(n) Service size reductions $50 $50
(o) Installation fees for ring and cover castings $200 $200
(2) Water meter installation fees – City installed:
(a) 3/4” meter installed by City within City limits. Installation of stub service and meter setter only.$2,875 $2,875
(i) 3/4" meter drop in only $400 $400
(b) 3/4” meter installed by City outside City limits. Installation of stub service and meter setter only.$2,935 $2,935
(i) 3/4" meter drop in only $400 $400
(c) 1” meter installed by the City. Installation of stub service and meter setter only.$2,875 $2,875
(i) 1" meter drop in only $460 $460
(d) 1‐1/2" meter installed by the City. Installation of stub service and meter setter only.$4,605 $4,605
(i) 1‐1/2” meter drop in only $750 $750
(e) 2” meter installed by the City. Installation of stub service and meter setter only.$4,735 $4,735
(i) 2" meter drop in only $950 $950
(3)$220 $220
(4) Hydrant Meter fees:
(a) Hydrant meter permit fee $50 $50
(b) Deposits:
(i)3/4” meter and backflow prevention assembly.$500 $500
(ii) 3” meter and backflow prevention assembly.$2,000 $2,000
(iii) Deposit processing charge, nonrefundable.$25 $25
(c) Meter rental (begins on day of pickup):
(i) 3/4” meter and backflow prevention assembly. Per month.$50 $50
(ii) 3” meter and backflow prevention assembly. Per month.$250 $250
(ii) Wastewater and Surface Water Construction Permit Fees:1
(1) Residential:
(a) Wastewater permit fee $350 $375
(b) Surface water permit fee $350 $375
(2) Commercial:
(a) Wastewater permit fee $350 $375
(b) Surface water permit fee $350 $375
$0.760 per sq foot
All other uses charge per square foot of new impervious surface, but not less than $1,800 (2019) or $1,900
(2020)
1 Based upon the size of the fire service (NOT detector bypass meter)
2 Unless a separate fire service is provided, the system development charge(s) shall be based upon the size of the meter installed and a separate fire service fee will not
be charged.
3Per Resolution 4359, fees for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) will be assessed at 50%; fees will be waived for every third ADU created within a subdivision of ten or
more lots and vested as of the adoption date of Res. 4359, through December 31, 2020.
*The applicant shall pay the City’s administrative costs for the preparation, processing and recording of the partial payment
of the fee(s). If the same segregation is used for more than one utility’s special assessment district, and/or latecomer’s
charge, then only one administrative fee is collected.
Addition to existing single family residence greater than 500 square feet (including mobile/manufactured
homes) Fee not to exceed $1,800 (2019) or $1,900 (2020)
$0.720 per sq foot
Public Works Construction Permit Fees:
New water line chlorination fee. Fee plus $0.15 per lineal foot for any footage after
the first two hundred fifty (250) lineal feet
Water meter processing fees – Applicant installed: For meters larger than 2”, the applicant must provide materials
and installs.
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3. Public Works Fees: (continued)
(3) Industrial:
(a) Wastewater permit fee $350 $375
(b) Surface water permit fee $350 $375
f.
(ii) Wastewater and Surface Water Construction Permit Fees:1 (continued)
(4) Repair of any of the above
(a) Wastewater permit fee $350 $375
(b) Surface water permit fee $350 $375
(5) Cut and cap/Demolition permit:
(a) Wastewater permit fee $350 $375
(b) Surface water permit fee $350 $375
(6)$350 $375
(7)$350 $375
plus King County plus King County
sewer rate sewer rate
on discharged on discharged
amount amount
(iii) Right‐of‐way Permit Fees:
(1) Single family residence $325 $325
(2) All other uses, excluding those listed $625 $625
(3) Wastewater or storm water service $350 $375
(4) King County ROW Permits/Inspections:
(a) Service Installation Only $1,025 $1,025
(b) Utility Extension per 100' of Length (Min 200' Length)$1,025 $1,025
(iv)$525 $525
(v)
(1) Standard locate $500 $500
(2) Large project locate $1,000 $1,000
g.
(i)
(1) $150,000.00 or less 6% of cost 6% of cost
(2) Over $150,000.00 but less than $300,000.00. $9,000 + 5% over
$150,000
$9,000 + 5% over
$150,000
(3) $300,000.00 and over. $16,500 + 4% over
$300,000
$16,500 + 4% over
$300,000
(ii)Standard or minor drainage adjustment review $550 $550
h.Grade and Fill License Fees: Fees shall be based on Tier.
Grade and Fill Quantity
New or Replaced
Hard Surface
Tier
< 50 cy < 2,000 sf 0
50 cy ‐ 499 cy 2,000 sf ‐ 4,999 sf 1
500 cy ‐ 4,999 cy 5,000 sf ‐ < 1 ac 2
5,000 cy ‐ 49,999 cy 1 ac ‐ < 2.5 ac 3
50,000 cy ‐ 99,999 cy 2.5 ac ‐ < 5 ac 4
100,000 cy and larger 5 ac and larger 5
(i) Review/Intake Fee:
(1) Tier 0 N/A N/A
(2) Tier 1 $466 $466
(3) Tier 2 $621 $621
(4) Tier 3 $932 $932
(5) Tier 4 $1,242 $1,242
(6) Tier 5 $1,553 $1,553
Ground water discharge (temporary connection to wastewater system for discharge of contaminated ground
water over 50,000 gallons) Rate plus billed for current Renton and King County sewer rate on discharged
amount (meter provided by property owner)
Work in right‐of‐way – construction permit: Utility and street/sidewalk improvements: A bond is required, as
stipulated in RMC 9‐10‐5, Street Excavation Bond.
Street light system fee, per new connection to power system
Exception: No permit fee shall be charged for individual homeowners for work in street rights‐of‐way for street tree or parking strip irrigation systems. No permit fee
shall be charged for moving pods or moving trucks in the right‐of‐way provided that they are in the right‐of‐way for no more than three (3) days.
1Per Resolution 4359, fees for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) will be assessed at 50%; fees will be waived for every third ADU created within a subdivision of ten or
more lots and vested as of the adoption date of Res. 4359, through December 31, 2020.
Utility Locate Refresh Fee (Fee is due each time excavator calls in for locate refresh during 45‐day locate ticket)
Public Works Construction Permit Fees: (continued)
Reinspection for Wastewater or Surface Water Permits
< 7,000 sf
7,000 sf ‐ < 3/4 acre
3/4 ac ‐ < 1 ac
1 ac ‐ < 2.5 ac
2.5 ac ‐ < 5 ac
5 ac and larger
Public works plan review and inspection fees 1,3: All developers, municipal or quasi‐municipal entities, or utility corporations or
companies, except those specifically exempted, shall pay fees under this Section. Exempted entities include City‐franchised
cable TV, cable modem, natural gas, telecommunications, and electrical power. The fee will be based upon percentages of the
estimated cost of improvements using the following formula.
Street and utility plan review and inspection fees; estimated construction cost 2: The applicant must submit
separate, itemized cost estimates for each item of improvement subject to the approval by the Public Works Plan
Review Section.
1Includes three (3) review cycles. Additional reviews will be charged $1,500 each.
2Construction cost shall be based on the City's bond quantity worksheet and shall include all project related improvements outside of the building envelopes, including,
but not limited to, all costs required to construct the following: paved parking lots, private sidewalks or walkways; private and public storm water management
facilities; temporary erosion and sedimentation control facilities; water quality facilities; public and private streets; public and private sanitary sewers; public water
main improvements; required off‐site street, bike and pedestrian improvements; street lighting improvements; required landscaping and street tree improvements;
and site grading and mobilization costs.
3If deemed necessary by the City in its sole discretion, the City will contract with one or more consultants to provide plan reviews and/or inspections with the related
costs and expenses payable by the applicant.
Cleared or
Disturbed Area
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3. Public Works Fees: (continued)
(ii) Inspection/Issuance Fee:
(1) Tier 0 N/A N/A
(2) Tier 1 $444 $444
(3) Tier 2 $887 $887
(4) Tier 3 $1,183 $1,183
(5) Tier 4 $2,366 $2,366
(6) Tier 5 $3,550 $3,550
h. Grade and Fill License Fees: Fees shall be based on Tier. (continued)
(iii) Solid Waste Fills:1.5 x plan 1.5 x plan
check fee check fee
(iv) Annual Licenses of Solid Waste Fills: 1.5 x plan 1.5 x plan
check fee check fee
i.
(i) Filing fee $250 $250
(ii) Processing fee $250 $250
j.
(i) Single family and two family uses annually, fee plus leasehold excise tax 1 if applicable $10.00 + LET1 $10.00 + LET1
(ii)0.5% x Value2 LET1 0.5% x Value2 LET1
(iii)
(iv) Insurance Required:
(v) Exception for Public Agencies:
2Right‐of‐way value shall be based on the assessed value of the land adjoining the property as established by the King County Assessor
k.
(i) Filing fee $500 $500
(ii)
Appraised Value of Vacated right‐of‐way:
(1) Less than $25,000 $750 $750
(2) $25,000 to $75,000 $1,250 $1,250
(3) Over $75,000 $2,000 $2,000
l.
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
m.Water or Sewer ‐ Redevelopment:
(i) Fee(s) based upon meter(s) proposed for final project minus fee(s) based upon meter existing on site.
n.Miscellaneous Fees:
(i) Re‐inspection Fee $125 $125
(ii) Plan Revision following Permit Issuance:
(1)$250 $250
(2)$1,500 $1,500
0.5% x Value2 LET1 0.5% x Value2 LET1
Public Liability and property damage insurance is also required pursuant to RMC 9‐2‐5B, Minimum Permit
Requirements for Excess Right‐of‐Way Use.
a no‐fee permit may be issued only when the applicant is a public agency and when the proposed use of the right‐
of‐way provides a direct service to the public (e.g., Metro applications for right‐of‐way for bus shelters).
1There is hereby levied and shall be collected a leasehold excise tax on that act or privilege of occupying or using public owned real or personal property through a
leasehold interest at the rate established by the State of Washington
Street and Alley vacation Fees: The imposition, collection, payment and other specifics concerning this charge are detailed in
chapter 9‐14 RMC, Vacations.
The plan check fee for solid waste fills shall be one and one‐half (1‐1/2) times the plan checking fees listed above.
The fee for a grading license authorizing additional work to that under a valid license shall be the difference
between the fee paid for the original license and the fee shown for the entire project.
The fee for annual licenses for solid waste fills shall be one and one‐half (1‐1/2) times the plan checking fees listed
above. The fee for a grading license authorizing additional work to that under a valid license shall be the difference
between the fee paid for the original license and the fee shown for the entire project. Any unused fee may be
carried forward to the next year. If any work is done before the license is issued, the grading license fee shall be
doubled.
Release of easement fees: The imposition, collection, payment and other specifics concerning this charge are detailed in
chapter 9‐1 RMC, Easements.
Revocable Right‐of‐way Permit Fees:
All uses without public benefit fee is a per month charge based on property value 2 of land to be utilized, plus
leasehold excise tax1, if applicable.
Uses with public benefit fee is a per year of assessed value of land adjoining the property, plus leasehold excise tax 1,
if applicable. In no case less than $10.00.
30% of system
development
charge
30% of system
development
charge
Wastewater Fee; Annual fee equal to thirty percent (30%) of the current system development charge applicable to
the size of the temporary domestic water meter(s).*
30% of system
development
charge
30% of system
development
charge
Processing and completion fee, payable upon Council approval of the vacation and upon administrative
determination of appraised value of vacated right‐of‐way.
Temporary connections to a City utility system may be granted for a one‐time, temporary, short‐term use of a portion of the
property for a period not to exceed three (3) consecutive years:
Storm Water Fee; Fee equal to thirty percent (30%) of the current system development charge applicable to that
portion of the property.*
*Fee shall be paid annually (non‐prorated), and shall be nonrefundable, nontransferable (from one portion of the property to another) and shall not constitute a credit
to the system development charge due at the time of permanent use of the utility system. The application for temporary connection shall consist of a detailed plan and
a boundary line of the proposed development service area for use in the fee determination.
Credit for existing water or sewer service: Any parcel that currently has water and or sewer service is eligible for a prorated
system development charge.
Minor (Results in a change 10% or less than the cost of construction based on the City's bond quantity
worksheet. Excludes minor adjustments that are approved by the City to be shown on record drawings.)
Major (Results in a change of greater than 10% of the cost of construction based on the City's bond quantity
worksheet.)
Water Fee; Annual fee equal to thirty percent (30%) of the current system development charge applicable to the
size of the temporary water meter(s).*
30% of system
development
charge
30% of system
development
charge
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3. Public Works Fees: (continued)
(iii) Street Frontage Improvements Fee‐In‐Lieu:
(1) Street with existing storm drainage main line $110/LF $113/LF
(2) Street with existing conveyance ditch $125/LF $128/LF
(iv)$125/hr $125/hr
(v)Actual cost Actual cost
4. Technology Surcharge Fee
5.0%5.0%
5. Impact Fees:
a. School Impact Fees:
(i) Issaquah School District
(1) Single Family Fee $15,276 $15,276$14,501
(2) Multi Family, Duplex, & Accessory Dwelling Fee (ADU)$4,399 $4,399$9,583
(ii) Kent School District
(1) Single Family Fee $5,397 $5,397$5,554
(2) Multi Family, Duplex, & Accessory Dwelling Fee (ADU)$2,279 $2,279$2,345
(iii) Renton School District
(1) Single Family Fee $6,877 $6,877$6,862
(2) Multi Family, Duplex, & Accessory Dwelling Fee (ADU)$2,455 $2,455$3,582
b. Transportation Impact Fees:1
(i) Light Industrial, per sq foot $6.84 $6.84
(ii)Apartment, per dwelling & Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)$4,836.31 $4,836.31
(iii) Church, per sq foot $3.86 $3.86
(iv)Coffee/Donut Shop, no drive up, per sq foot $159.19 $159.19
(v)Coffee/Donut Shop, with drive up, per sq foot $167.21 $167.21
(vi) Condominium & Duplexes per dwelling $4,064.56 $4,064.56
(vii)Convenience market ‐ 24 hour, per sq foot $159.71 $159.71
(viii)Daycare, per sq foot $70.39 $70.39
(ix)Drinking Place, per sq foot $44.31 $44.31
(x)Drive‐in bank, per sq foot $100.64 $100.64
(xi)Fast food, no drive‐up, per sq foot $102.14 $102.14
(xii) Fast food, with drive‐up, per sq foot $130.12 $130.12
(xiii)Gas station with convenience store, per pump $47,025.42 $47,025.42
(xiv)Gas station, per pump $62,872.06 $62,872.06
(xvi) General office, per sq foot $10.50 $10.50
(xvii)Health/fitness club, per sq foot $25.93 $25.93
(xviii) Hospital, per sq foot $5.62 $5.62
(xix)Hotel, per room $3,087.01 $3,087.01
(xx) Manufacturing, per sq foot $5.16 $5.16
(xxvi)Marina, per boat berth $1,646.41 $1,646.41
(xxi) Medical office, per sq foot $23.72 $23.72
(xxii) Mini‐warehouse, per sq foot $1.86 $1.86
(xxiii)Mobile home, per dwelling $4,630.52 $4,630.52
(xxiv) Motel, per room $2,829.76 $2,829.76
(xxv)Movie theater, per seat $463.06 $463.06
(xxvii)Nursing home, per bed $1,286.25 $1,286.25
(xxviii) Restaurant: sit‐down, per sq foot $43.89 $43.89
(xxix)Senior housing ‐ attached, per dwelling $2,109.46 $2,109.46
(xxx) Shopping center, per sq foot $19.14 $19.14
(xxxi)Single family house, per dwelling $7,820.42 $7,820.42
(xxxii) Supermarket, per sq foot $47.39 $47.39
c.Park Impact Fees:1
(i) Single family $3,945.70 $3,945.70
(ii) Multi‐family: 2 units, Duplexes, & Accessory Swelling Unit (ADU)$3,202.98 $3,202.98
(iii) Multi‐family: 3 or 4 units $3,048.25 $3,048.25
(iv) Multi‐family: 5 or more units $2,676.89 $2,676.89
(v) Mobile home $2,800.67 $2,800.67
d.Fire Impact Fees:
(i) Residential ‐ single family (detached dwellings & duplexes), per dwelling unit $829.77 $829.77
(ii) Residential ‐ multi family & Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), per dwelling unit $964.53 $964.53
(iii) Hotel/motel/resort, per sq foot $1.29 $1.29
(iv) Medical care facility, per sq foot $3.92 $3.92
(v) Office, per sq foot $0.26 $0.26
(vi) Medical/dental office, per sq foot $1.99 $1.99
(vii) Retail, per sq foot $1.25 $1.25
(viii) Leisure facilities, per sq foot $2.36 $2.36
(ix)Restaurant/lounge, per sq foot $5.92 $5.92
After hours inspection (applies to inspections performed on Saturdays, Sundays, observed City of Renton holidays,
and non‐holiday Monday‐Fridays outside the hours of 7:00am to 3:30pm)
Public Works Reimbursement (any work performed by City forces or under City contract on behalf of a permit
applicant to repair damage to the City infrastructure caused by the permit applicant or contractor under its control,
or any and all roadway or right‐of‐way cleanup efforts performed by City forces or under City contract that resulted
from the work performed by the permit applicant or contractors under its control.
An additional technology surcharge shall be required for all fees included in the following Subsections of Section XII, Development
Fees, of the City of Renton Fee Schedule Brochure: Subsection 1, Building Fees; Subsection 2, Land Use Review Fees, except for
appeals, critical areas review fee, and direct EIS costs; Subsections b, e, f, g and h of subsection 3, Public Works Fees; and Section
XIII, Fire Department Fire Marshall Fees
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SECTION XII. DEVELOPMENT FEES (CONTINUED)2019 2020
5. Impact Fees: (continued)
(x) Industrial/manufacturing, per sq foot $0.15 $0.15
(xi) Church, per sq foot $0.56 $0.56
(xii) Education, per sq foot $0.72 $0.72
(xiii) Special public facilities, per sq foot $4.48 $4.48
*(i)‐(ii) is per unit
*(iii)‐(xiii) is per square foot
SECTION XIII. FIRE DEPARMENT FIRE MARSHALL FEES (RFA)2019 2020
a.Fire plan review and inspection fees:
(i) $0 to $249.99 $35 $35
(ii) $250.00 to $999.99 $35 + 2%
of the cost
$35 + 2%
of the cost
(iii) $1,000.00 to $4,999.99 $60 + 2%
of the cost
$60 + 2%
of the cost
(iv) $5,000.00 to $49,999.99 $175 + 1.5%
of the cost
$175 + 1.5%
of the cost
(v)$50,000.00 to $99,999.99 $400 + 1.2%
of the cost
$400 + 1.2%
of the cost
(vi) $100,000.00 and above $900 + .75%
of the cost
$900 + .75%
of the cost
(vii)$125 $125
(viii)
(ix)
(x) Preventable Fire alarm fee:
(1) First, second, and third preventable alarms N/C N/C
(2) Fourth and fifth preventable alarms in a calendar year, fee is per each alarm.$75 $75
(3)$150 $150
(xi) Late Payment Penalty $35 $35
b.Fire Permit type:
(i)$100 $100
(ii) Hazardous materials and HPM facilities yearly $175 $175
(iii) Construction permit:
(iv) Replacement for lost permit, per each $35 $35
(v)
(vi) Underground tank removal permit (commercial)See Fire plan
review and
construction permit
fees
See Fire plan
review and
construction permit
fees
(vii) Underground tank removal or abandonment‐in‐ place permit (residential)$84 $84
(viii)$125 $125
(ix) NSF check fees $25 $25
(xi)3%3%
$250
1Per Resolution 4359, fees for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) will be assessed at 50%; fees will be waived for every third ADU created within a subdivision of ten or
more lots and vested as of the adoption date of Res. 4359, through December 31, 2020.
Construction Re‐inspection. Fee is per hour with a 2 hour minimum. The minimum may be assessed if the requested
inspection does not meet the approval of the inspector.
Violation/Second Re‐Inspection after 30‐day period (whenever 30 days or more have passed since Fire Department
notification of a violation, which required a first re‐inspection, and such violation has not been remedied or granted
an extension)
$150 $150
Sixth preventable alarm and successive preventable alarms in a calendar year, fee is per each alarm.
Operational fire code permit (issued in accordance with Section 105.6 of the IFC) fee is yearly (includes items such
as fire special events, covered stages, mobile food facilities, hot works, etc.)
20% of plan review
fee ‐ Min. $52
Third Re‐Inspection/Pre‐Citation Follow‐Up Inspection when re‐inspections are required beyond the first and
second re‐inspections
$250
Other requested inspection when not required by the fire code. Fee is per hour with a minimum 1 hr when
approved by the Fire Marshal, such as home daycares
RFA technology surcharge fee applied to Fire Department Fire Marshal Fees, subsection a. (i, ii, iii, iv, v, vi) and
subsection b. (iii)
20% of plan review
fee ‐ Min. $52
Hazardous production materials permit (for businesses storing, handling, or using hazardous production materials as
regulated in the fire code) permit is yearly
$175 $175
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