HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil 08/01/2011AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
August 1, 2011
Monday, 7 p.m.
1.CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2.ROLL CALL
3.PROCLAMATIONS
a. Renton Welcomes Seahawks Fans to Training Camp Month ‐ August 2011
b. National Night Out 2011 ‐ August 2, 2011
4.PUBLIC MEETING
a. Consider supporting or opposing King County Proposition No. 1 ‐ Veterans and Human Services
Levy
5.PUBLIC HEARING
a. Six‐Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP 2012 ‐ 2017)
6.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
7.AUDIENCE COMMENT
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comment period will be limited to one‐half hour. The second audience comment period later on in
the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please
walk to the podium and state your name and city of residence for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST
NAME.
NOTICE to all participants: pursuant to state law, RCW 42.17.130, campaigning for any ballot
measure or candidate in City Hall and/or during any portion of the council meeting, including
the audience comment portion of the meeting, is PROHIBITED.
8.CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 7/18/2011. Council concur.
b. City Clerk reports bid opening on 7/19/2011 for CAG‐11‐091, Street Patch Overlay with Curb
Ramps Project; three bids; engineer's estimate $1,138,738.35; and submits staff
recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Lakeridge Paving Company, in the
amount of $1,127,855.93. Council concur.
c. City Clerk reports bid opening on 7/26/2011 for CAG‐11‐125, Maplewood Creek and Madsen
Creek Sediment Basin Cleaning Project 2011; three bids; engineer's estimate $82,480.88; and
submits staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Sierra Pacific
Construction, LLC, in the amount of $69,905.90. Council concur.
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d. Court Case filed by the United States v. the City of Renton and the City of Vancouver,
represented by Jonathan D. Carroll, Trial Attorney, seeking relief and refund of allegedly
wrongully paid stormwater charges. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services.
e. Court Case filed by Maureen P. Richter, Molly Richter, and Megan McKee v. the City of Renton
et al, represented by Jennifer Forbes, Attorney for Plaintiffs, alleging violation of rights and
other cause of actions regarding a police action that occured on or about 5/6/2008. Refer to
City Attorney and Insurance Services.
f. City Attorney Department recommends adopting an ordinance to amend City Code by adopting
by reference State law regarding various vehicle and traffic regulations. Refer to Public Safety
Committee.
g. Community Services Department requests approval to waive picnic shelter fees in the amount
of $240 for the annual WAVE Foundation's "Cycle the Wave Bike Ride" event on 9/18/2011.
Refer to Finance Committee.
h. Community Services Department recommends approval of an interlocal agreement with King
County for 2012 ‐ 2014 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Refer to
Community Services Committee.
i. Community Services Department recommends approval of an interlocal cooperation agreement
with King County for 2012 ‐ 2014 Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) grant funds.
Refer to Community Services Committee.
j. Community Services Department recommends approval of an interlocal cooperation agreement
with King County for 2012 ‐ 2014 Regional Affordable Housing Program (RAHP) grant funds.
Refer to Community Services Committee.
k. Finance and Information Technology Department submits request from Talbot Professional
Center for a utility bill adjustment due to a water leak and recommends granting the
adjustment in the amount of $16,550.36. Refer to Finance Committee.
l. Finance and Information Technology Department submits request from Legato, Inc. for a utility
bill adjustment due to a water leak and recommends granting the adjustment in the amount of
$4,245.93. Refer to Finance Committee.
m. Finance and Information Technology Department submits request from Sarinta Som for a utility
bill adjustment due to a water leak and recommends granting the adjustment in the amount of
$6,128.66. Refer to Finance Committee.
n. Finance and Information Technology Department requests authorization to hire an
Administrative Assistant at Step D of the salary range, effective 7/29/2011. Council concur.
o. Finance and Information Technology Department recommends approval of a contract with King
County for Institutional Network (I‐Net) service and support in the amount of $1,071 per month
(plus taxes) through 12/31/2013. Refer to Finance Committee.
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9.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics
marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held
by the Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Finance Committee: Vouchers; May Creek Property Acquisition
b. Planning & Development Committee: Comprehensive Plan Amendments*
c. Utilities Committee: Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as SeaTac Disposal*; Allied
Republic Franchise Collection Contract as Kent‐Meridian Disposal*
10.RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Resolutions:
a. King County Proposition No. 1 ‐ Veterans and Human Services Levy (See 4.a.)
b. Six‐Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP 2012 ‐ 2017) (See 5.a.)
Ordinances for first reading:
a. 2011 Comprehensive Plan Amendments (See 9.b.)
b. 2011 Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment (See 9.b.)
c. Rezone of certain properties (Vantage Glen Mobile Home Park) to RM‐F (See 9.b.)
d. Rezone of certain properties (Duvall Ave. NE) to R‐8 and CA (See 9.b.)
e. Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as SeaTac Disposal (See 9.c.)
f. Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as Kent‐Meridian Disposal (See 9.c.)
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. 2011 2nd Quarter Budget Amendment (1st reading 7/18/2011)
b. Waived Fees Housing Incentive Code Amendment (1st reading 7/18/2011)
11.NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425‐430‐6512 for recorded information.)
12.AUDIENCE COMMENT
13.ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA
(Preceding Council Meeting)
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
August 1, 2011
Monday, 5:30 p.m.
Community Survey Update; PRO (Parks, Recreation & Open Space) Plan
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3a. ‐ Renton Welcomes Seahawks Fans to Training Camp Month ‐ August
2011 Page 4 of 608
3b. ‐ National Night Out 2011 ‐ August 2, 2011 Page 5 of 608
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
Bid Opening on 7/19/2011, for CAG-11-091, Street
Patch Overlay with Curb Ramps Project
Meeting:
Regular Council - 01 Aug 2011
Exhibits:
Staff Recommendation
Bid Tabulation Sheet (three bids)
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Executive
Staff Contact:
Bonnie Walton, City Clerk ext. 6502
Recommended Action:
Council Concur
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ 1,127,855.93 Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ Revenue Generated: $
Total Project Budget: $ 1,128,603.00 City Share Total Project: $
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Engineer's Estimate: $1,138,738.35
In accordance with Council procedure, bids submitted at the subject bid opening met the following three
criteria: There was more than one bid, there were no irregularities with the low bid, and the low bid
was within the project budget. Therefore, staff recommends acceptance of the low bid submitted by
Lakeridge Paving Company in the amount of $1,127,855.93.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the low bid by Lakeridge Paving Company in the amount of $1,127,855.93.
8b. ‐ City Clerk reports bid opening on 7/19/2011 for CAG‐11‐091, Street
Patch Overlay with Curb Ramps Project; three bids; engineer's estimate Page 8 of 608
8b. ‐ City Clerk reports bid opening on 7/19/2011 for CAG‐11‐091, Street
Patch Overlay with Curb Ramps Project; three bids; engineer's estimate Page 9 of 608
8b. ‐ City Clerk reports bid opening on 7/19/2011 for CAG‐11‐091, Street
Patch Overlay with Curb Ramps Project; three bids; engineer's estimate Page 10 of 608
8b. ‐ City Clerk reports bid opening on 7/19/2011 for CAG‐11‐091, Street
Patch Overlay with Curb Ramps Project; three bids; engineer's estimate Page 11 of 608
8b. ‐ City Clerk reports bid opening on 7/19/2011 for CAG‐11‐091, Street
Patch Overlay with Curb Ramps Project; three bids; engineer's estimate Page 12 of 608
8b. ‐ City Clerk reports bid opening on 7/19/2011 for CAG‐11‐091, Street
Patch Overlay with Curb Ramps Project; three bids; engineer's estimate Page 13 of 608
CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
Bid Opening opening on 7/26/2011, for CAG-11-
125, Maplewood Creek & Madsen Creek Sediment
Basin Cleaning Project 2011
Meeting:
Regular Council - 01 Aug 2011
Exhibits:
Staff Recommendation
Bid Tabulation Sheet (three bids)
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Executive
Staff Contact:
Bonnie Walton, City Clerk ext. 6502
Recommended Action:
Council Concur
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ 69,905.90 Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ Revenue Generated: $
Total Project Budget: $ 185,000 City Share Total Project: $
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Engineer's Estimate: $82,480.88
In accordance with Council procedure, bids submitted at the subject bid opening met the following three
criteria: There was more than one bid, there were no major irregularities with the low bid, and the low
bid was within the project budget. Therefore, staff recommends acceptance of the low bid submitted by
Sierra Pacific Construction, LLC in the amount of $69,905.90.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the low bid submitted by Sierra Pacific Construction, LLC in the amount of $69,905.90.
8c. ‐ City Clerk reports bid opening on 7/26/2011 for CAG‐11‐125,
Maplewood Creek and Madsen Creek Sediment Basin Cleaning Project Page 14 of 608
8c. ‐ City Clerk reports bid opening on 7/26/2011 for CAG‐11‐125,
Maplewood Creek and Madsen Creek Sediment Basin Cleaning Project Page 15 of 608
8c. ‐ City Clerk reports bid opening on 7/26/2011 for CAG‐11‐125,
Maplewood Creek and Madsen Creek Sediment Basin Cleaning Project Page 16 of 608
8c. ‐ City Clerk reports bid opening on 7/26/2011 for CAG‐11‐125,
Maplewood Creek and Madsen Creek Sediment Basin Cleaning Project Page 17 of 608
8c. ‐ City Clerk reports bid opening on 7/26/2011 for CAG‐11‐125,
Maplewood Creek and Madsen Creek Sediment Basin Cleaning Project Page 18 of 608
8c. ‐ City Clerk reports bid opening on 7/26/2011 for CAG‐11‐125,
Maplewood Creek and Madsen Creek Sediment Basin Cleaning Project Page 19 of 608
CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
CRT-11-002; Court Case
United States v. City of Renton & City of
Vancouver
Meeting:
Regular Council - 01 Aug 2011
Exhibits:
Summons in a Civil Action
Complaint for Declaratory Relief and Refund
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Executive
Staff Contact:
Bonnie Walton, City Clerk ext. 6502
Recommended Action:
Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ Revenue Generated: $
Total Project Budget: $ City Share Total Project: $
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Summons in a Civil Action and Complaint for Declaratory Relief and Refund filed in United States
District Court - Western District of Washington by the United States, represented by Jonathon D. Carroll,
Trial Attorney, seeking relief and refund of allegedly wrongfully paid stormwater charges.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
8d. ‐ Court Case filed by the United States v. the City of Renton and the
City of Vancouver, represented by Jonathan D. Carroll, Trial Attorney, Page 20 of 608
8d. ‐ Court Case filed by the United States v. the City of Renton and the
City of Vancouver, represented by Jonathan D. Carroll, Trial Attorney, Page 21 of 608
8d. ‐ Court Case filed by the United States v. the City of Renton and the
City of Vancouver, represented by Jonathan D. Carroll, Trial Attorney, Page 22 of 608
8d. ‐ Court Case filed by the United States v. the City of Renton and the
City of Vancouver, represented by Jonathan D. Carroll, Trial Attorney, Page 23 of 608
8d. ‐ Court Case filed by the United States v. the City of Renton and the
City of Vancouver, represented by Jonathan D. Carroll, Trial Attorney, Page 24 of 608
8d. ‐ Court Case filed by the United States v. the City of Renton and the
City of Vancouver, represented by Jonathan D. Carroll, Trial Attorney, Page 25 of 608
8d. ‐ Court Case filed by the United States v. the City of Renton and the
City of Vancouver, represented by Jonathan D. Carroll, Trial Attorney, Page 26 of 608
8d. ‐ Court Case filed by the United States v. the City of Renton and the
City of Vancouver, represented by Jonathan D. Carroll, Trial Attorney, Page 27 of 608
8d. ‐ Court Case filed by the United States v. the City of Renton and the
City of Vancouver, represented by Jonathan D. Carroll, Trial Attorney, Page 28 of 608
8d. ‐ Court Case filed by the United States v. the City of Renton and the
City of Vancouver, represented by Jonathan D. Carroll, Trial Attorney, Page 29 of 608
CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
CRT-11-003; Court Case
Richter, Richter & McKee v. City of Renton et al
Meeting:
Regular Council - 01 Aug 2011
Exhibits:
Summons
Complaint
Order Setting Civil Case Schedule
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Executive
Staff Contact:
Bonnie Walton, City Clerk ext. 6502
Recommended Action:
Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ Revenue Generated: $
Total Project Budget: $ City Share Total Project: $
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Summons, Complaint, and Order Setting Civil Case Schedule filed in Washington State Superior Court -
County of King by Maureen P. Richter, Molly Richter, and Megan McKee, represented by Jennifer Forbes,
Attorney for Plaintiffs, v. City of Renton et al, alleging violation of rights and other cause of actions
regarding a police action that occurred on or about 5/6/2008.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
8e. ‐ Court Case filed by Maureen P. Richter, Molly Richter, and Megan
McKee v. the City of Renton et al, represented by Jennifer Forbes, Page 30 of 608
8e. ‐ Court Case filed by Maureen P. Richter, Molly Richter, and Megan
McKee v. the City of Renton et al, represented by Jennifer Forbes, Page 31 of 608
8e. ‐ Court Case filed by Maureen P. Richter, Molly Richter, and Megan
McKee v. the City of Renton et al, represented by Jennifer Forbes, Page 32 of 608
8e. ‐ Court Case filed by Maureen P. Richter, Molly Richter, and Megan
McKee v. the City of Renton et al, represented by Jennifer Forbes, Page 33 of 608
8e. ‐ Court Case filed by Maureen P. Richter, Molly Richter, and Megan
McKee v. the City of Renton et al, represented by Jennifer Forbes, Page 34 of 608
8e. ‐ Court Case filed by Maureen P. Richter, Molly Richter, and Megan
McKee v. the City of Renton et al, represented by Jennifer Forbes, Page 35 of 608
8e. ‐ Court Case filed by Maureen P. Richter, Molly Richter, and Megan
McKee v. the City of Renton et al, represented by Jennifer Forbes, Page 36 of 608
8e. ‐ Court Case filed by Maureen P. Richter, Molly Richter, and Megan
McKee v. the City of Renton et al, represented by Jennifer Forbes, Page 37 of 608
8e. ‐ Court Case filed by Maureen P. Richter, Molly Richter, and Megan
McKee v. the City of Renton et al, represented by Jennifer Forbes, Page 38 of 608
8e. ‐ Court Case filed by Maureen P. Richter, Molly Richter, and Megan
McKee v. the City of Renton et al, represented by Jennifer Forbes, Page 39 of 608
8e. ‐ Court Case filed by Maureen P. Richter, Molly Richter, and Megan
McKee v. the City of Renton et al, represented by Jennifer Forbes, Page 40 of 608
8e. ‐ Court Case filed by Maureen P. Richter, Molly Richter, and Megan
McKee v. the City of Renton et al, represented by Jennifer Forbes, Page 41 of 608
8e. ‐ Court Case filed by Maureen P. Richter, Molly Richter, and Megan
McKee v. the City of Renton et al, represented by Jennifer Forbes, Page 42 of 608
8e. ‐ Court Case filed by Maureen P. Richter, Molly Richter, and Megan
McKee v. the City of Renton et al, represented by Jennifer Forbes, Page 43 of 608
8e. ‐ Court Case filed by Maureen P. Richter, Molly Richter, and Megan
McKee v. the City of Renton et al, represented by Jennifer Forbes, Page 44 of 608
8e. ‐ Court Case filed by Maureen P. Richter, Molly Richter, and Megan
McKee v. the City of Renton et al, represented by Jennifer Forbes, Page 45 of 608
8e. ‐ Court Case filed by Maureen P. Richter, Molly Richter, and Megan
McKee v. the City of Renton et al, represented by Jennifer Forbes, Page 46 of 608
8e. ‐ Court Case filed by Maureen P. Richter, Molly Richter, and Megan
McKee v. the City of Renton et al, represented by Jennifer Forbes, Page 47 of 608
8e. ‐ Court Case filed by Maureen P. Richter, Molly Richter, and Megan
McKee v. the City of Renton et al, represented by Jennifer Forbes, Page 48 of 608
8e. ‐ Court Case filed by Maureen P. Richter, Molly Richter, and Megan
McKee v. the City of Renton et al, represented by Jennifer Forbes, Page 49 of 608
8e. ‐ Court Case filed by Maureen P. Richter, Molly Richter, and Megan
McKee v. the City of Renton et al, represented by Jennifer Forbes, Page 50 of 608
8e. ‐ Court Case filed by Maureen P. Richter, Molly Richter, and Megan
McKee v. the City of Renton et al, represented by Jennifer Forbes, Page 51 of 608
8e. ‐ Court Case filed by Maureen P. Richter, Molly Richter, and Megan
McKee v. the City of Renton et al, represented by Jennifer Forbes, Page 52 of 608
8e. ‐ Court Case filed by Maureen P. Richter, Molly Richter, and Megan
McKee v. the City of Renton et al, represented by Jennifer Forbes, Page 53 of 608
8e. ‐ Court Case filed by Maureen P. Richter, Molly Richter, and Megan
McKee v. the City of Renton et al, represented by Jennifer Forbes, Page 54 of 608
8e. ‐ Court Case filed by Maureen P. Richter, Molly Richter, and Megan
McKee v. the City of Renton et al, represented by Jennifer Forbes, Page 55 of 608
8e. ‐ Court Case filed by Maureen P. Richter, Molly Richter, and Megan
McKee v. the City of Renton et al, represented by Jennifer Forbes, Page 56 of 608
8e. ‐ Court Case filed by Maureen P. Richter, Molly Richter, and Megan
McKee v. the City of Renton et al, represented by Jennifer Forbes, Page 57 of 608
8e. ‐ Court Case filed by Maureen P. Richter, Molly Richter, and Megan
McKee v. the City of Renton et al, represented by Jennifer Forbes, Page 58 of 608
CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
Ordinance Amending RMC 10-12-1, to Adopt by
Reference RCW 46.16A.030, 46.16A.070,
46.16A.200, 46.16A.455, 46.16A.530, and
46.19.050
Meeting:
Regular Council - 01 Aug 2011
Exhibits:
Ordinance Amending RMC 10-12-1
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
City Attorney
Staff Contact:
Zanetta Fontes, x6486
Recommended Action:
Refer to Public Safety Committee
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ Revenue Generated: $
Total Project Budget: $ City Share Total Project: $
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
The state legislature passed ESB 5061. This was a major housekeeping bill, intended to tie up a number
of loose ends left from the 2010 session. Within that bill, the legislature amended subsections of RCW
46.16A and RCW 46.19. Not all of the amended subsections are included in the Model Traffic Ordinance
(MTO). However, the amended subsections do identify unlawful conduct, such as improper display of
license plates, operating a vehicle with a cancelled registration, operating a vehicle for hire without the
proper license, and unauthorized use of disabled parking placards. Enactment of this ordinance will
allow the Renton Police to enforce those provisions, in the event the MTO is not amended to include
them.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the ordinance amending RMC 10-12-1
8f. ‐ City Attorney Department recommends adopting an ordinance to
amend City Code by adopting by reference State law regarding various Page 59 of 608
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. ________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION
10-12-1, OF CHAPTER 12, TRAFFIC CODE, OF TITLE X (TRAFFIC) OF ORDINANCE
NO. 4260 ENTITLED “CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON”, BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE RCW 46.16A.030, RCW
46.16A.070, RCW 46.16A.200, RCW 46.16A.455, RCW 46.16A.530, AND RCW
46.19.050.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The first sentence in section 10-12-1, Adopted by Reference, of Chapter 12,
Traffic Code, of Title X (Traffic) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled “Code of General Ordinances of
the City of Renton, Washington”, is hereby amended as shown below. All subsections shall
remain as currently codified.
The “Washington Model Traffic Ordinance, (MTO),” chapters 308-330 WAC,
RCW 46.16A.030, RCW 46.16A.070, RCW 46.16A.200, RCW 46.16A.455, RCW
46.16A.530, and RCW 46.19.050, as now or hereafter amended, and all other
statutes adopted by reference therein is are adopted by reference.
SECTION II. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and thirty
(30) days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this _______ day of _____________________, 2011.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
8f. ‐ City Attorney Department recommends adopting an ordinance to
amend City Code by adopting by reference State law regarding various Page 60 of 608
ORDINANCE NO. ________
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APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this _______ day of _____________________, 2011.
Denis Law, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
ORD:1723:7/19/11:scr
8f. ‐ City Attorney Department recommends adopting an ordinance to
amend City Code by adopting by reference State law regarding various Page 61 of 608
CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
Fee Waiver for Riverview Picnic Shelter
Meeting:
Regular Council - 01 Aug 2011
Exhibits:
Issue Paper
Fee Waiver Request Form and letter
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Community Services
Staff Contact:
Tim Williams, extension 6615
Recommended Action:
Refer to the Finance Committee
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ N/A Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ Revenue Generated: $
Total Project Budget: $ N/A City Share Total Project: $ N/A
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
The WAVE Foundation provides funding for the Eastside Domestic Violence Program. This program has
benefitted the Renton community for several years by providing shelters for the homeless and resources
to those who fall victim to domestic violence. The WAVE Foundation has provided a 24-hour Crisis
Hotline and has assisted in getting victims’ recovery and to get them back on their feet. The WAVE
Foundation’s “Cycle the Wave” bike ride fundraiser provides funding for these programs.
The Riverview Park Picnic Shelter will be the final rest stop along their fundraising bicycle ride. They
would like to set up starting at 9:30 a.m. and be cleaned up and gone by 4:00 p.m.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the Riverview Park Picnic Shelter fee waiver for the WAVE Foundation's "Cycle the Wave Bike
Ride" fundraising event.
8g. ‐ Community Services Department requests approval to waive picnic
shelter fees in the amount of $240 for the annual WAVE Foundation's Page 62 of 608
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:August 1, 2011
TO:Terri Briere, Council President
Members of City Council
VIA:Denis Law, Mayor
CC:Jay Covington, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM:Terry Higashiyama, Community Services Administrator
STAFF CONTACT:Tim Williams, Recreation Director, extension 6615
SUBJECT:Fee Waiver for Riverview Picnic Shelter
ISSUE:
Should Council authorize the Community Services Department to waive the picnic shelter fee for
the Wave Foundation’s “Cycle the Wave Bike Ride?” This fundraiser will generate funding for
domestic violence assistance programs.
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the Riverview Park Picnic Shelter fee waiver for the WAVE Foundation’s “Cycle the
Wave Bike Ride” fundraising event.
BACKGROUND SUMMARY:
The WAVE Foundation’s “Cycle the Wave Bike Ride” provides funding for the Eastside Domestic
Violence Program (EDVP). This program has benefitted the Renton community for several years by
providing shelters for the homeless and resources to those who fall victim to domestic violence.
The WAVE Foundation has provided a 24-Hour Crisis Hotline and has assisted in victims’ recovery
and to get them back on their feet. The WAVE Foundation’s “Cycle the Wave” bike ride fundraiser
provides funding for these programs.
CONCLUSION:
The WAVE Foundation has provided valuable resources to those who become victim to domestic
violence. In the past, they have answered over 211 calls on the 24-Hour Crisis Hotline, assisted 25
people in their confidential homeless shelter and provided 2,445 “bednights” in homeless shelters.
The Wave foundation plans to increase service to the Renton Community in future years.
8g. ‐ Community Services Department requests approval to waive picnic
shelter fees in the amount of $240 for the annual WAVE Foundation's Page 63 of 608
Terri Briere, Council President
Members of the Renton City Council
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cc:Terry Higashiyama, Community Services Administrator
Tim Williams, Parks and Recreation Director
Sandy Pilat, Community Services Administrative Assistant
8g. ‐ Community Services Department requests approval to waive picnic
shelter fees in the amount of $240 for the annual WAVE Foundation's Page 64 of 608
8g. ‐ Community Services Department requests approval to waive picnic
shelter fees in the amount of $240 for the annual WAVE Foundation's Page 65 of 608
8g. ‐ Community Services Department requests approval to waive picnic
shelter fees in the amount of $240 for the annual WAVE Foundation's Page 66 of 608
CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
Resolution to Execute Interlocal Agreement with
King County for Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG)
Meeting:
Regular Council - 01 Aug 2011
Exhibits:
CDBG Issue Paper
CDBG Interlocal Agreement
CDBG Exhibits
CDBG Resolution
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Community Services
Staff Contact:
Karen Bergsvik, Ext. 6652
Recommended Action:
Refer to Community Services Committee
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ $451,539.00 Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ $451,539.00 Revenue Generated: $$451,539.00
Total Project Budget: $ City Share Total Project: $
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
The City has an Interlocal Agreement with King County that will expire at the end of 2011. The
agreements are for continued participation in the King County Consortium for the administration of
federal and local funds for affordable housing and community development. They are: 1) Joint
Interlocal Agreement for Community Development Block Grants (CDBG); 2) Home Investments
Partnership Program (HOME) Interlocal Cooperation Agreement; and 3) Regional Affordable Housing
Program Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (RAHP). The total for all three Interlocal Agreements with
King County is $451,539.00.
The agreement for CDBG addresses the general distribution of housing and community development
funds for the benefit of very low to moderate income households, use of funds, and responsibilities of
the partners.
The CDBG joint agreement is for three years (2012-2014) and is for cities that have a population over
50,000 that choose to have the cities' portion of CDBG administered jointly with the rest of the
consortium's funds in a partnership between the city and county. It applies to Renton, Shoreline,
Redmond, and Kirkland.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Interlocal Agreement with King County for CDBG.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:July 25, 2011
TO:Terri Briere, Council President
Members of Renton City Council
VIA:Denis Law, Mayor
FROM:Terry Higashiyama, Community Services Administrator
STAFF CONTACT:Karen Bergsvik, Human Services Manager, Ext. 6652
SUBJECT:Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Community Development
Block Grants (CDBG)
ISSUE:
Should the City of Renton continue to participate in the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with
King County for Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)?
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the Mayor to execute the proposed Interlocal Cooperation Agreement.
BACKGROUND SUMMARY:
The City has three choices as to how to receive CDBG funds starting in 2012. The choices are as
follows:
1)Receive funds directly from Housing and Urban Development (HUD);
2)Receive funds as a member of the King County CDBG Consortium; or
3)Renew the Joint Agreement with King County.
In 2011, the CDBG allocation was cut 16% by Congress. It is not known what the 2012 CDBG
budget will be. There has been discussion from totally eliminating the program, to no cuts, to a
projected 14% cut. Given the uncertainty as to the future of CDBG, changing how the City
receives CDBG funds at this time is not recommended. It can be reanalyzed in three years when
this agreement expires. Exhibit A gives more details regarding the projected CDBG budget for
2012, and an analysis of the three options.
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Terri Briere, Council President
Members of Renton City Council
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CONCLUSION
The future of the CDBG Program is unknown; this agreement allows us to continue the existing
partnership with King County until 2014, when this agreement will be renewed.
cc:Jay Covington, Chief Administrative Officer
Larry Warren, City Attorney
Garmon Newson, Assistant City Attorney
Iwen Wang, Administrator Finance/IS
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JOINT INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
REGARDING THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between King County (hereinafter the “County”) and
the City of ________________________________________________, (hereinafter the “City”)
said parties to this Agreement each being a unit of general local government in the State of
Washington.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the federal government, through adoption and administration of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974 (the “Act”), as amended, will make available to King
County Community Development Block Grant funds, hereinafter referred to as “CDBG”, for
expenditure during the 2012-2014 funding years; and
WHEREAS, the area encompassed by unincorporated King County and all participating cities,
has been designated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
("HUD"), as an urban county for the purpose of receiving CDBG funds; and
WHEREAS, the Act directs HUD to distribute to each urban county a share of the annual
appropriation of CDBG funds based on formula, taking into consideration the social and
economic characteristics of the urban county; and
WHEREAS, the Act allows participation of units of general government within an urban county
in undertaking activities that further the goals of the CDBG program within the urban county;
and
WHEREAS, upon HUD approval of the joint request and cooperation agreement, a metropolitan
city becomes a part of the urban county for purposes of program planning and implementation
for the entire period of the urban county qualification, and for the CDBG program, will be treated
by HUD as any other unit of general local government that is a part of the urban county; and
WHEREAS, a metropolitan city or an urban county may be part of a consortium; and
WHEREAS, the County and the City agree that it is mutually desirable and beneficial to form a
consortium that includes other participating jurisdictions (“Consortium”) to implement the terms
of this Interlocal Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the CDBG Regulations require the acceptance of the consolidated housing and
community development plan (“Consolidated Plan”) by participating jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, the County shall undertake CDBG/HOME Program-funded activities in
participating incorporated jurisdictions as specified in the Consolidated Plan by granting funds to
those jurisdictions and to other qualifying entities to carry out such activities; and
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WHEREAS, the County is responsible to the federal government for all activities undertaken
with CDBG funds and shall ensure that all CDBG assurances and certifications King County is
required to submit to HUD with the Annual Action Plan are met; and
WHEREAS, the County and the participating jurisdictions agree that it is mutually desirable and
beneficial to enter into a consortium arrangement pursuant to and authorized by the National
Affordable Housing Act of 1990, as amended, 42 USC 12701 et. seq. and 24 CFR Part 92 for
purposes of the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, hereinafter referred to as “HOME
Program,” and to cooperate in undertaking HOME Program activities; and
WHEREAS, the County and the City are committed to targeting CDBG and HOME Program
funds to ensure benefit for very low to moderate-income persons as defined by HUD; and
WHEREAS, the County and the City recognize that needs of very low to moderate-income
persons may cross jurisdictional boundaries and therefore can be considered regional and
sub-regional needs as well as local needs; and
WHEREAS, the County, in conjunction with the participating jurisdictions, must submit an
Annual Action Plan to HUD, which is a requirement to receive CDBG funds; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this Joint Interlocal Agreement, entered into pursuant to and in
accordance with the State Interlocal Cooperation Act, RCW Chapter 39.34, is for planning the
distribution and administration of CDBG, HOME Program, and other federal funds received on
behalf of the Consortium from HUD, and for execution of activities in accordance with and
under authority of the Act:
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FOREGOING CIRCUMSTANCES
AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL PROMISES CONTAINED HEREIN, IT IS
AGREED THAT:
I.GENERAL AGREEMENT
The County and City agree to cooperate to undertake, or assist in undertaking, activities
which further the development of viable urban communities, including the provision of
decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities,
principally for persons of low-and-moderate income, through community renewal and
lower income housing assistance activities, funded from annual CDBG and HOME
Program funds from federal fiscal years 2012, 2013 and 2014 appropriations, from
recaptured funds and from any program income generated from the expenditure of such
funds.
II.DEFINITIONS
A.“JRC” means the inter-jurisdictional Joint Recommendations Committee as
described in Section V of this Agreement.
B.“Entitlement amount” means the amount of funds that a metropolitan city is
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entitled to receive under the Entitlement Grant Program as determined by formula
set forth in Section 106 of the Act.
C.“Program income” means gross income received by the City directly generated
from the use of City CDBG funds which includes income from the Housing
Repair Program projects within the City and a pro rata share of net income
generated from float loan activity. Pro rata calculations will use the amount in II
(B).
D.“Recaptured funds” means a fund balance that remains at the close of a project
activity, cancellation of an awarded project or a repayment of funds that is
required due to determination of ineligible activity by HUD, change of use from
original grant award or sale of property.
E.“New stand-alone capital project” means a project that requires the establishment
of a new HUD Integrated Disbursement & Information System (“IDIS”) activity
number as opposed to an existing project where supplemental funding is being
added.
F.“Stand-alone public service project” means a project that has not been funded by
the sub-regional process utilized by those non-entitlement consortium cities
signing the King County Consortium Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the
Community Development Block Grant Program in the applicable program year.
A City’s stand-alone public service project may consist of more than one contract
with more than one agency, as long as only one HUD IDIS activity number is
required for the project activity, and the City submits all information, reports and
invoices to the County as one project activity.
G.“Joint Agreement Cities” means CDBG entitlement cities that choose to
participate in the King County CDBG Consortium for administration of CDBG
funds as a party to this agreement.
III.GENERAL DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS
A.The County will retain an amount equal to 10% of the City’s CDBG entitlement
plus program income each year for administration and fund management. The
remaining 10% of the City’s CDBG entitlement plus program income available
for planning and administration will be allocated by the City and may be used to
plan and administer the City’s CDBG projects in accordance with this agreement.
B.The County will retain an amount equal to 2% of the City’s CDBG entitlement
plus program income each year for eligible project management related costs for
the implementation of capital projects funded by the City. This amount may not
be adequate to cover a subsequent capital project after recapture of funds from a
previous project, and will be negotiated between the City and the County, based
on the circumstances.
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C.Five percent of the funds available from the City’s CDBG entitlement plus
program income shall be retained for the Housing Stability Program, a public
service activity in support of homeless prevention and in support of the affordable
housing requirements under the implementation of the State Growth Management
Act (RCW Chapter 36.70A). The remaining 10% from the City’s entitlement plus
program income available for public services will be allocated by the City in
accordance with this agreement.
D.Twenty-five percent of the funds available from the City’s CDBG entitlement plus
program income shall be retained for the Consortium-wide Housing Repair
program. The JRC may periodically review and recommend increases or
decreases to this percentage if, in its judgment, there has been a substantial change
in the Consortium’s overall funding or in the need for housing repair that justifies
an increase or decrease. The remaining capital funds will be allocated by the City
in accordance with this agreement.
E.The balance of the City’s entitlement, plus program income, along with any
recaptured funds from city-funded projects, may be allocated to projects selected
by the City, provided they are consistent with the provisions of Section IV below.
IV.USE OF FUNDS: GENERAL PROVISIONS
A.Funds shall be used to support the goals and objectives of the King County
Consortium Consolidated Plan.
B.Funds shall be used in accordance with the CDBG regulations at 24 CFR Part 570,
HOME Program regulations at 24 CFR Part 92, and all other applicable federal
regulations.
C.The City agrees to a maximum of two new stand-alone capital projects per year
with a maximum of one project that may trigger Davis Bacon labor standards
annually. Capital funds not used for these stand alone capital projects may be
allocated to sub-regional projects by the City unless returned by City to the
sub-regional fund. The City may be allowed to do one additional stand-alone
capital project in a given year, if there is a compelling reason, and the City secures
agreement from another Joint Agreement City that is only doing one project in the
applicable year, to loan the City their capacity for a second project.
D.Public Service funds. The City agrees to a maximum of four stand-alone public
service projects, which each require only one HUD IDIS activity number per
project each year. The City may have as many contracts with agencies as desired
for each project activity. Funds contributed to a sub-regional public service
project would not count as part of the four stand-alone projects in this Agreement.
E.No project funding minimum is established in this agreement. Project minimums
that may be established by the JRC for the CDBG Consortium sub-regional
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funding shall not be binding on the Joint Agreement cities.
F.Section 108 Loans. The City may participate in Section 108 Loan activity of the
Regular CDBG Consortium, and may initiate a request for the CDBG Consortium
to consider a Section 108 Loan of an amount larger than six times 60 percent of
the City’s entitlement amount, but within the limits of JRC adopted CDBG
Guidelines, if the City participates in all other Section 108 Loans of the Regular
CDBG Consortium and pays an equitable percentage of any Section 108 Loans
that require repayment with CDBG funds. The Section 108 Loan request must be
reviewed and approved by the JRC.
If the City does not elect to participate with the Regular CDBG Consortium in
Section 108 Loans, then the City may approach the County to consider a Section
108 Loan of the limited amount of six times 60 percent of the City’s entitlement
amount, with any potential loan repayment to be exclusively the responsibility of
the City, and with the workload required to execute the Section 108 Loan to be
negotiated between the City and the County on a per loan basis.
V.JOINT RECOMMENDATIONS COMMITTEE
An inter-jurisdictional Joint Recommendations Committee (“JRC”) shall be established
through the 2012-2014 Consortium Interlocal Cooperation Agreement and is hereby
adopted as part of this agreement.
A.Composition—The JRC is composed of three county representatives and eight
cities representatives.
1.The three county representatives shall be King County Executive staff
with broad policy responsibilities and/or department directors. County
representatives shall be specified in writing and, where possible, shall be
consistently the same persons from meeting to meeting.
2.Four of the cities representatives shall be from those non-entitlement
consortium cities signing the King County Consortium Interlocal
Cooperation Agreement Regarding the Community Development Block
Grant Program, two from each subregion.
3.The remaining four cities representatives shall be from cities that qualify
to receive CDBG or entitlement funds directly from HUD that are signing
either a Joint Agreement or HOME Program Agreement. These latter four
representatives shall have no vote on matters specific to the jurisdictions of
the King County Consortium Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Regarding
the Community Development Block Grant Program.
4.Two of the eight cities representatives shall be rotated among the CDBG
Joint Agreement Cities. The two representatives will vote on issues
affecting Joint Agreement Cities that are specific to this agreement.
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5.For the two Joint Agreement City rotating positions, the Joint Agreement
Cities will notify the County by the end of the second week in February of
each year, who the two Joint Agreement City representatives will be for
that year.
6.The chairperson and vice-chairperson of the JRC shall be chosen from
among the members of the JRC by a majority vote of the members for a
term of one year beginning with the first meeting of the calendar year.
Attendance of five members shall constitute a quorum.
B.The King County Executive shall appoint the three county representatives. The
participating cities of the King County Consortium Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement shall provide for the appointment of their shared representatives in a
manner to be determined by those cities through the Suburban Cities Association
or other agreed-upon mechanism for the execution of shared appointing authority.
The Suburban Cities Association or other agreed mechanism will select four
jurisdictions of varying size from among those signing this agreement, two from
the north/east sub-region and two from the south sub-region. The cities
representatives shall be elected officials, chief administrative officers, or persons
who report directly to the chief administrative officer, who have broad policy
responsibilities; e.g., planning directors, department directors, etc. Members of
the JRC shall serve for two years, or at the pleasure of their respective appointing
authorities.
C.Powers and Duties—The JRC shall be empowered to:
1.Review and recommend to the King County Executive all policy matters
concerning the Consortium CDBG and HOME Programs, including but
not limited to the Consolidated Plan and related plans and policies.
2.Review and recommend to the King County Executive the projects and
programs to be undertaken with CDBG funds and HOME Program funds,
including the Administrative Set-aside.
3.Monitor and ensure that all geographic areas and participating jurisdictions
benefit fairly from CDBG and HOME Program funded activities over the
three-year agreement period, so far as is feasible and within the goals and
objectives of the Consolidated Plan.
D.Advisory Committees to JRC—In fulfilling its duty to review and recommend
projects and programs to be undertaken with CDBG and HOME Program funds,
the JRC shall consider the advice of inter-jurisdictional advisory committees.
Sub-regional advisory committees, made up of one representative from each
participating jurisdiction in a sub-region that wishes to participate, shall be
convened to assist in the review and recommendation of projects and programs to
be undertaken in that sub-region. The JRC may also solicit recommendations
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from other inter-jurisdictional housing and community development committees.
VI.RESPONSIBILITIES AND POWERS OF KING COUNTY
A.Notwithstanding any other provision contained in this Agreement, the County as
the applicant and grantee for CDBG and HOME Program funds has responsibility
for and assumes all obligations in the execution of the CDBG and HOME
Programs, including final responsibility for selecting and executing activities,
ensuring compliance with federal requirements and submitting to HUD the
Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and related plans. Nothing contained in
this Agreement shall be construed as an abdication of those responsibilities and
obligations.
The County will bear responsibility for:
1.the HUD-related portions of program planning
2.preparing and submitting the Annual Action Plan and application to HUD
3.preparing and submitting amendments to the Annual Action Plan
4.setting up the projects in the HUD IDIS system
5.preparing and submitting all other HUD-required planning documents
(Consolidated Plan and any amendments; the Analysis of Impediments to
Fair Housing Choice and the Fair Housing Action Plan; the Homeless
Continuum of Care Plan and the Homeless Management Information
System; the Lead Paint Hazard Reduction Plan; etc.)
6.working with Regular CDBG Consortium members and Joint Agreement
Consortium members to develop new common guidelines, operating
procedures and/or best practices that will help clarify consortium processes
and facilitate coordination and strong working relationships.
B.The Metropolitan King County Council shall have authority and responsibility for
all policy matters, including the Consolidated Plan, upon review and
recommendation by the JRC.
C.The Metropolitan King County Council shall have authority and responsibility for
all fund allocation matters, including approval of the annual CDBG and HOME
Program Administrative Set-asides and appropriation of all CDBG and HOME
Program funds.
D.The King County Executive, as administrator of the CDBG and HOME Program,
shall have authority and responsibility for all administrative requirements for
which the County is responsible to the federal government.
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E.The King County Executive shall have authority and responsibility for all fund
control and disbursements.
F.The King County Executive shall have the authority and responsibility to staff the
JRC and provide liaison between HUD and the Urban County Consortium.
County Executive staff shall prepare and present to the JRC evaluation reports or
recommendations concerning specific proposals or policies, and any other
material deemed necessary by the JRC to help it fulfill its powers and duties.
G.King County Executive staff shall have the authority and responsibility to
communicate and consult with the Joint Agreement City on CDBG and HOME
Program policy and program matters in a timely manner.
H.King County Executive staff shall provide periodic reports on clients served by
jurisdictions in the Housing Stability and Housing Repair programs and on the
status of CDBG and HOME Program funded projects and make them available to
all participating jurisdictions and the JRC.
I.King County Executive staff shall administer contracts and provide technical
assistance and monitoring, both in the development of viable CDBG and HOME
Program proposals and in complying with CDBG and HOME Program
contractual requirements.
J.King County Executive staff shall have environmental review responsibility for
purposes of fulfilling requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act,
under which King County may require the local incorporated jurisdiction or
contractor to furnish data, information, and assistance for King County's review
and assessment of whether preparation of an environmental impact statement is
required. Additional environmental review costs may be charged directly to
individual project activity and will be addressed in the proposed project
application.
K.King County Executive staff shall implement City funded capital projects, except
City administered projects as noted below.
VII.RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CITY
A.The City shall cooperate in the development of the Consolidated Plan and related
plans.
B.The City shall assign a staff person to be the primary contact for the County on
CDBG/HOME Program issues. The assigned CDBG/HOME Program contact
person is responsible for communicating relevant information to others at the city.
C.The City will bear all responsibility for local annual program planning, using
financial projections that will be provided by the County.
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The City will ensure:
1.that all selected projects (1) are an eligible activity, (2) meet a national
objective, and (3) are consistent with the Consolidated Plan and all
applicable JRC policies,
2.that the public participation requirements are met and documented and will
provide certification of such to the County,
3.that all requested information by the County will be submitted in a timely
manner that allows the County enough time to meet HUD timelines, and
4.changes to the local program that require the County to amend budget
amounts and/or submit an amendment to the Annual Action Plan after it
has been submitted to HUD will only be accepted November through
June. Budget amendments received by the 5th day of the month will be
effective on the 1st day of the next month.
D.The Joint Agreement city and/or their funded agencies owning community
facilities or other real property acquired or improved in whole or in part with
CDBG funds shall comply with use restrictions as required by HUD and as
required by any relevant policies adopted by the JRC.
1.During the period of the use restriction, the City shall notify County prior
to any modification or change in the use of real property acquired or
improved in whole or in part with CDBG funds. This includes any
modification or change in use from that planned at the time of the
acquisition or improvement, including disposition.
2.During the period of the use restriction, if the City property acquired or
improved with CDBG funds is sold or transferred for a use which does not
qualify under the applicable regulations, the City shall reimburse the
County in an amount equal to the current fair market value (less any
portion thereof attributable to expenditures of funds other than CDBG
funds).
3.The City will inform any agency awarded capital funding of the
requirement for security documents to be recorded for each capital project
activity in accordance with execution of a contract between the awarded
agency and the County, and will inform the agency that the County will
incorporate the security requirement into the contracting process.
E.City staff shall implement CDBG-funded projects within the program year and
submit both vouchers and required reports to the County in a complete and timely
manner. Prior to the first and last payment on capital projects exclusive of
Housing Repair, acquisition and Community Based Development Organization
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projects, pre-approval must be received from County staff that federal labor
requirements have been met.
F.City legislative bodies shall approve or disapprove via motion or resolution all
CDBG activities, locations, and allocations submitted by Joint Agreement City
staff.
G.The City will be responsible for subcontracting with third parties for services
provided by a Community Based Development Organization for employee
development services; and for public service and city managed projects, except
for labor standards and relocation where responsibility will be shared with the
County (see below). If federal requirements have an unforeseen budget
implication (for example, if the City has not foreseen the need for relocation) the
City will be responsible for the increased budget.
H.The City shall fulfill to the County's reasonable satisfaction all relevant
requirements of federal laws and regulations that apply to King County as
applicant, including assurances and certifications described below.
I.The City certifies that it has adopted and is enforcing:
1.a policy that prohibits the use of excessive force by law enforcement
agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in
non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and
2.a policy that enforces applicable state and local laws against physically
barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject
of non-violent civil rights demonstrations within jurisdiction.
J.Pursuant to 24 CFR 570.501(b), the City is subject to the same requirements
applicable to subrecipients when they receive CDBG funds to implement an
activity. The applicable requirements include, but are not limited to, a written
agreement with the County that complies with 24 CFR 570.503 and includes
provisions pertaining to: statement of work; records and reports; program income;
uniform administrative items; other program requirements; conditions for
religious organizations; suspension and termination; and reversion of assets.
K.The City understands that it may not apply for CDBG grant entitlement funds
from HUD for the period of participation in this Agreement.
L.The City in its participation in the CDBG urban county consortium through this
Interlocal Agreement understands that it is also part of the Urban County for the
HOME Program and that it may not participate in a HOME consortium except
through the Urban County, regardless of whether the Urban County receives a
HOME formula allocation.
M.When undertaking activities and/or projects with CDBG funds distributed under
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this Agreement, the City shall retain full civil and criminal liability as though
these funds were locally generated.
N.The City retains responsibility in fulfilling the requirements of the State
Environmental Policy Act under which County shall have review responsibility
only.
VIII.SHARED RESPONSIBILITY
A.Federal Labor Standards:
1.The County will determine appropriate wage rates for inclusion in the
construction bids and contracts, and hold preconstruction conferences with
contractors, which City staff will also be required to attend.
2.The County will be responsible for reviewing and approving weekly
certified contractor payrolls (wage rates, benefits, proper
apprentice-journey ratios, etc.). The County will complete a review of
initial payrolls submitted to County staff within 10 working business days
of receipt from the contractor or the City before payment will be made by
the contracting agency.
3.The County will enforce contractor compliance with federal labor
standards if the City waits to pay first and last construction draws until
after the County approves the certified payrolls. If the City pays before
the County approves, the City will be responsible for any compliance
problems.
4.The County will be responsible for submitting information for the
semi-annual contractor/subcontractor report and the Section 3 report to
HUD.
5.The County will provide technical assistance to identify Davis-Bacon
issues during the application process.
6.The County will handle non-compliance issues provided the above
requirements are met.
B.Uniform Relocation Act/Barney Frank:
1.The City is responsible for identifying proposed projects that may trigger
relocation and replacement housing requirements, and for budgeting
sufficient funds in the project up front to address these issues.
2.The County will provide advice and technical assistance if consulted ahead
of time and will handle any necessary relocation processes.
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3.The City and/or funded agency will be responsible for any unforeseen
relocation costs. Any unresolved relocation cost will be charged against
the City’s grant amount after due diligence is completed in collecting
payment of funds from the funded agency.
C.Financial/Fund Management:
The County will be responsible for contracting with HUD for the grant funds;
recording and tracking loan repayments and other program income; determining
funds available under the caps; setting up and drawing down from IDIS; paying
vouchers submitted by the city; doing budget revisions upon amendment;
reconciling balances, program income, and funds available for carry over or
reallocation at year’s end; tracking overall expenditure rate; financial reporting to
HUD, etc.
D.Reporting:
1.The City will report accomplishments to the County on each of their
public service and stand alone projects.
2.The County will prepare all required reports to HUD, including, but not
limited to: Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan,
Action Plan, Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
(“CAPER”), semi-annual reports on contracting/subcontracting, Section 3,
Davis Bacon and labor standards, Analysis of Impediments to Fair
Housing Choice and Fair Housing Action Plan, and quarterly Federal Cash
Transaction Reports.
3.The County will report quarterly on capital project status and on housing
repair activity. The Housing Stability Program report will be prepared and
reviewed twice a year, with updates provided, as warranted, on the
geographic location of clients served.
E.Monitoring:
1.The City will annually monitor the agencies with which it subcontracts to
ensure compliance with all federal, state and county requirements
associated with CDBG funding with an on-site monitoring visit not less
than every two years.
2.The County will monitor the City (and may monitor selected
subcontracting agencies). County will be monitored by HUD, the State
Auditor, and by the HUD Inspector General.
3.County staff will communicate with City staff at least quarterly to send
relevant reports, monitor, provide technical assistance, and discuss capital
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project status. County and City staff will determine, collectively, if a
face-to-face meeting is required from time to time.
F.The City will provide the County all information necessary from its application
process for contracting and implementation purposes for all other stand-alone
capital projects
G.City staff may participate in other Consortium-wide planning activities envisioned
in the Consolidated Plan such as Interjurisdictional Advisory Group meetings
regarding the HOME Program, Housing Stability Program, Regional Affordable
Housing Program (“RAHP”) and other regional and sub-regional processes.
VIII. GENERAL TERMS
A.This Agreement shall extend through the 2012, 2013 and 2014 program years, and
shall remain in effect until the CDBG funds, HOME Program funds and program
income received with respect to activities carried out during the three-year
qualification period are expended and the funded activities completed. This
Agreement shall be automatically renewed for participation in successive
three-year qualification periods, unless the County or the City provides written
notice that it wishes to amend this agreement or elects not to participate in the new
qualification period by the date set forth by HUD in subsequent Urban County
Qualification Notices. The County, as the official applicant, shall have the
authority and responsibility to ensure that any property acquired or assisted with
CDBG funds is disposed of or used in accordance with federal regulations.
B.Pursuant to 24 CFR Part 570.307(d)(2), during the period of qualification no
included unit of general local government may terminate or withdraw from the
cooperation agreement while it remains in effect.
C.It is understood that by signing this Agreement, the City shall accept and agree to
comply with the policies and implementation of the King County Consortium
Consolidated Plan.
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D.Parties to this Agreement must take all required actions necessary to assure
compliance with King County's certification required by Section 104(b) of Title I
of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, including
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, (Title III of the Civil Rights Act), the
Fair Housing Act as amended, Section 109 of Title I of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990, and other applicable laws.
E.City agrees to affirmatively further fair housing and will ensure that no CDBG or
HOME Program funds shall be expended for activities that do not affirmatively
further fair housing within its jurisdiction or that impede the County's actions to
comply with its fair housing certification. For purposes of this section,
"affirmatively furthering fair housing" includes participation in the process of
developing an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice and a Fair
Housing Action Plan. While King County has the primary responsibility for the
development of these reports to HUD pursuant to Section VI(A) of this
Agreement, upon request, the City shall provide assistance to the County in
preparing such reports.
F.Parties to this Agreement agree to negotiate in good faith any issues that may arise
that are not specifically addressed by this Agreement.
G.This Agreement shall be executed in three counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed an original, by the chief executive officers of the County and the City,
pursuant to the authority granted them by their respective governing bodies. One
of the signed Agreements shall be filed by the County with the Region X office of
HUD, one shall be filed with the City and one shall be filed with the County.
Prior to its taking effect, the fully executed Agreement shall be filed with the
County Auditor, or, alternatively, listed by subject on a public agency’s web site
or other electronically retrievable public source.
H.It is recognized that amendment to the provisions of this Agreement may be
appropriate, and such amendment shall take place when the parties to this
Agreement have executed a written amendment to this Agreement. The City and
the County also agree to adopt any amendments to the Agreement incorporating
changes necessary to meet the requirements for cooperation agreements set forth
in an Urban County Qualification Notice applicable for a subsequent three-year
qualification period, and to submit such amendment to the HUD. Failure to adopt
such required amendment shall void the automatic renewal of the Agreement for
the subsequent qualification period.
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I.This Agreement is made and entered into for the sole protection and benefit of the
parties hereto and their successors and assigns. No other person shall have any
right of action based on any provision of this Agreement.
KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON
CITY OF
________________________________
for King County Executive
Jackie MacLean
By: Signature
Printed Name
Director, Department of Community and
Human Services
Printed Name
Title
Title
Date Date
Approved as to Form:
OFFICE OF THE KING COUNTY
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Approved as to Form:
CITY OF ______________________________
CITY ATTORNEY
_________________________
City Attorney
ATTEST:
CITY OF ______________________________
_____________________________________
__________________________
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT II Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Analysis
Renton will receive $451,539 for its CDBG allocation in 2011. $45,154 is for public services; $45,154 for
planning and administration, and $171,584 for capital. This is a 16% cut from 2012.
Renton would get approximately $151,492 more in 2012 by becoming a direct entitlement city; the City
would not be required to set aside funds for the major Housing Repair Program (25%), the Housing Stability
Program (5%) or capital administration (2%). However, Renton residents are major users of these
programs that maintain housing stock and prevent homelessness.
The advantages, disadvantages and issues of the three options (Receiving funds directly from HUD; receive
funds as a member of King County Consortium; or renew joint agreement with King County) are outlined
below.
1.Receive funds directly from HUD (Direct Entitlement)
Advantages:
·Renton would control its CDBG program – and would have autonomy in decision-making, as
long as the federal regulations are followed.
·Funds are received several months sooner, as they do not need to flow through King County
prior to coming to Renton. This helps the agencies that receive CDBG funding. Agencies still
do not have 2011 contracts.
·The City would not have a direct working relationship with King County – there have been
audit findings for the County CDBG program, and staff shortages.
·Renton would decide whether to continue to fund the deferred home loan program or the
Housing Stability Program. Funding now comes off the top of the allocations, and Renton
doesn’t have a choice.
·The City can control the amount of staff work to be done, by its choice of projects to be
funded.
Disadvantages:
·The City has more planning responsibilities – a Consolidated Plan must be done every five
years and it is estimated to cost around $40,000. A plan would need to be in place and
approved by HUD, by November, 2011.
·The city has more administrative work – inputting data into HUD’s system, monitoring
projects, and reporting requirements.
·If funding from HUD decreases, the amount of funding Renton receives to administer the
programs will also decrease, but City would still have the same CDBG requirements.
·The City would need to contract separately with an agency for the Housing Stability Program
to be available to Renton residents.
2.Receive funds as a member of the King County Consortium
Advantage:
·Renton pools its CDBG funds with other cities in South King County – and the South King
County members of the Consortium make the funding recommendations for South King
County. The City will no longer be responsible for the allocation of CDBG funds.
Disadvantages:
·The City does not have funds to allocate. The Housing Repair Assistance Program would need
to apply for capital funds, and compete for that funding. It may or may not be
recommended for funding. All of the planning and administration funds would go to King
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County. Currently a CDBG contract specialist position is funded 60% with CDBG Planning and
Administration dollars and 40% by General Fund. Another source of funding would need to
be found, as a full time position is needed to monitor the 20 agencies that the city currently
funds out of the general fund.
3.Renew the Joint Agreement
Advantages:
·King County staff is responsible for compliance with federal regulations.
·No changes need to be made in Renton as to how CDBG operates.
·Renton gets to allocate Renton’s funding to projects – subject to the terms of the
agreement.1
1 Limited to funding four public service projects and two capital projects per year, of which one can trigger Davis-Bacon
(prevailing wages). Funds allocated to regional projects funded by the Consortium are exempt.
·King County has offered Renton the same favorable terms as the current agreement. The
joint agreement cities pay less than the other cities to King County for administering the
funds.
Disadvantages:
·The City does not have control over the CDBG program. King county staff decides what gets
done, and by whom.
·The city is subject to King County’s timing in terms of when contracts get done. Agencies still
do not have contracts for 2011.
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Renton’s Options for Participating in the
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Issues Direct Entitlement Joint Agreement King County CDBG
Consortium
Local Control §City selects eligible
projects. Other direct
entitlement cities in King
County have opted not to
fund certain types of
projects, to minimize the
impact on City staff.
§Projects must comply with
Renton Consolidated Plan
and policies
§City selects eligible
projects, within parameters
of agreement (four public
service agencies, and two
capital projects, of which
one can trigger
Davis-Bacon (prevailing
wages)
§Projects must comply with
King County CDBG
Consortium Consolidated
Plan and policies
§Funds are pooled and
allocated in two
subregions (North/East
and South)
§Priorities are set by two
subregional working
groups
§City can participate on the
working group
§Selection of projects done
by the Joint
Recommendations
Committee (JRC)
Overall
administration
§Renton staff administers
all projects.
§All CDBG capital
construction projects
receive funding from
numerous sources.
Renton’s responsibilities
in these projects are
negotiated with the other
funders. Our
responsibilities may
include:
1)Davis-Bacon:
Monitoring &
maintaining records
2)Affirmative action
3)Construction
monitoring
4)Identifying the
contractors that need
to hire low-income
persons
5)Relocation:
determining if
payment applies.
Calculating and
administering
payment
6)Environmental
Review – can include
preparation of maps,
special studies,
§King County administers
capital projects
§Renton staff administers
public service projects and
Housing Repair
Assistance Program
§Renton staff monitors for
compliance with City’s
Affirmative Action statutes
§King County administers
all projects.
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(Overall
administration
cont’d)
public notices
7) Compliance with
National
Environmental
Protection Act
(NEPA) and related
laws (Endangered
Species Act, Historic
Preservation, sole
source aquifers, flood
plain management,
environmental
justice, Clean Air Act
Staff
responsibilities
§City staff is responsible
for:
1)Consolidated Plan that
is done every five years.
HUD mandates it must
contain the following
elements:
ü Community profile
ü Citizen participation
plan
ü Needs Assessment
ü Resources available
ü Strategic Plan
2)Developing annual
action plan. It
requires citizen
participation, 2
hearings, review &
selection of projects,
preparation of written
plan, publish notices
in newspaper
3)Assessment of the
Impediments to Fair
Housing (AI)- needs
to be in the first 3
years, then updated
every 4-5 years
4)Review of projects for
eligibility
ü Financial feasibility
ü Potential regulatory
and contracting
issues
ü Housing
requirements
5)Monitoring
ü Quarterly
reports
ü Monitoring
visit every two
years
§City staff is responsible for:
1)Conducting a Needs
Assessment and
developing local
strategies to address
priority needs.
2)Submitting Renton
strategies to King
County and
participating in
development of
Consortium
strategies
3)Reviewing projects
for eligibility, with
assistance from King
County
4)Monitoring
ü Quarterly
reports
ü Monitoring
visit every two
years
§King County coordinates
with other funders
§King County staff has all
responsibility.
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6)Coordination with
other funders
Reporting
requirements
§The City is responsible for
collecting performance
data, compiling data into
correct format for HUD,
and inputting data to
HUD.
§The City submits
performance reports to
King County for the public
service agencies and the
Housing Repair
Assistance Program.
§King County is responsible
for reports.
Financial
requirements
(Financial
requirements
cont’d)
§The City is responsible for
all accounting and
financial management.
This includes:
1)Submitting quarterly
cash transaction
reports to HUD,
using the Integrated
Disbursement and
Information System
(IDIS)
2)Submitting annual
report on individual
projects, and
expenditures
3)Comply with OMB
A-122 audit
requirements
4)Monitor expenditures
5)Track program
income and
recaptured funds
§The City is responsible for:
1)Processing quarterly
payments to public
service agencies
2)Submitting vouchers
to King County for
payment
3)Submitting quarterly
reports and an
annual report to King
County
4)Monitor expenditures
5)Track program
income and
recaptured funds
6)Comply with OMB
A-122 audit
requirements
§King County is responsible
for accounting and
financial management
Audits §HUD conducts annual
performance and financial
review of CDBG program
§The City is responsible for
any state or federal audit
findings
§King County conducts
annual performance and
financial review of CDBG
program
§The County is responsible
for HUD audit findings
§The City is responsible for
any state audit findings
§King County is responsible
for HUD audit findings
Level of City
staffing
§Estimated to be 1 FTE
§.60 CDBG contract
specialist
§Would eliminate the City’s
.6 CDBG position
funding
Housing
Stability
Program –
move-in and
eviction
prevention
program that
provides
assistance to
renters and
homeowners in
§Renton can contract
directly with a non-profit
agency for this program.
§This comes off the top of
the Consortium allocation.
It is allocated and
administered by King
County. Renton residents
use this program
extensively. They access
the program by calling
211.
§Residents can access the
program by calling 211.
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danger of
losing their
housing
Deferred home
loan program:
Provides no-
interest loans
for major home
repairs to
low-moderate
income
homeowners
(Deferred home
loan program
cont’d)
§The City can contract with
another jurisdiction for
this service, or
implement its own
program.
§If the City opts to do its
own program it needs to
include:
1)Intakes and
inspections
2)Developing loan
agreements
3)Assistance in
obtaining contractors
4)Making payments to
contractors
5)Putting liens on
properties
6)Tracking program
income from when
loans are repaid
7)Obtaining release of
title when property
sold
§The funding for this
program comes off the top
of the King County
Consortium allocation.
Renton residents are big
users of this program,
because of the
coordination of the
Housing Repair
Assistance Program
(which is for minor health
and safety repairs).
§King County does all
intakes, processes
applications, loans, and
liens.
§Residents access the
program by calling the
King County Housing
Hotline.
§Residents access this
program by calling the
King County Housing
Hotline.
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
Resolution to Execute Interlocal Agreement with
King County for Home Investment Partnership
Program (HOME)
Meeting:
Regular Council - 01 Aug 2011
Exhibits:
HOME Issue Paper
HOME Interlocal Agreement
HOME Resolution
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Community Services
Staff Contact:
Karen Bergsvik, Ext. 6652
Recommended Action:
Refer to Community Services Committee
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ $451,539.00 Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ $451,539.00 Revenue Generated: $$451,539.00
Total Project Budget: $ City Share Total Project: $
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
The City has an Interlocal Agreement with King County that will expire at the end of 2011. The
agreements are for continued participation in the King County Consortium for the administration of
federal and local funds for affordable housing and community development. They are: 1) Joint
Interlocal Agreement for Community Development Block Grants (CDBG); 2) Home Investments
Partnership Program (HOME) Interlocal Cooperation Agreement; and 3) Regional Affordable Housing
Program Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (RAHP). The total for all three interlocal agreements with
King County is $451,539.00.
The agreement for HOME addresses the general distribution of housing and community development
funds for the benefit of very low to moderate income households, use of funds, and responsibilities of
the partners.
HOME is the largest block grant to local governments designed to create affordable housing for low
income households. The agreement covers all the cities in King County and will automatically renew if
there are no changes.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Interlocal Agreement with King County for HOME.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:July 25, 2011
TO:Terri Briere, Council President
Members of Renton City Council
VIA:Denis Law, Mayor
FROM:Terry Higashiyama, Community Services Administrator
STAFF CONTACT:Karen Bergsvik, Human Services Manager, Ext. 6652
SUBJECT:Interlocal Agreements with King County for Home Investment
Partnership Program (HOME)
ISSUE:
Should the City of Renton continue to participate in the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with
King County for Home Investments Partnership Program?
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the Mayor to execute the proposed Interlocal Cooperation Agreement.
BACKGROUND SUMMARY:
It is a Federal Block Grant to state and local governments to create affordable housing for low
income households, or provide direct rental assistance to low-income people. Program funds
are allocated on a formula that considers the relative inadequacy of each jurisdictions housing
supply, its incidence of poverty and other factors. Local jurisdictions eligible for at least
$500,000 can get their allocation directly. There are no cities in King County that meet that
threshold so this Agreement allows the cities to pool their funding with King County to meet the
threshold. The pooled funds in King County totaled $4,421,018 in 2011; Renton’s share was
$316,103. HOME holds a competitive application process in the fall to allocate HOME funds
along with Veteran and Human Services Levy funds, RAHP funds, and Housing Innovations for
Persons with Developmental Disabilities funds. In 2011 Renton Housing Authority was allocated
$1,750,000 funds from HOME for the Townhouse Project. La Fortuna, Habitat’s project in
Renton was allocated $500,000 in 2010. Wonderland Estates, owned by King County Housing
Authority, was allocated $1,830,000 in 2010.
CONCLUSION
Renton does not have the option of receiving HOME funds directly; it has to participate in the
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Members of Renton City Council
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King County Consortium. Renewing this Interlocal Agreement will allow that to happen.
cc:Jay Covington, Chief Administrative Officer
Larry Warren, City Attorney
Garmon Newson, Assistant City Attorney
Iwen Wang, Administrator Finance/IS
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HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM
INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into between King County, hereinafter referred to as the
"County," and the City of
hereinafter referred to as the "City," said parties to the Agreement each being a unit of general
local government of the State of Washington.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, King County is an urban county, as defined by 24 CFR 92.2 and 24 CFR
570.3; and
WHEREAS, a unit of general local government that is located within in an urban county
may be part of a HOME consortium only through the urban county; and
WHEREAS, the City and King County agree that it is mutually desirable and beneficial to
enter into a consortium arrangement for purposes of the HOME Investment Partnerships
Program, hereinafter referred to as "HOME Program";
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FOREGOING
CIRCUMSTANCES, AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL PROMISES
CONTAINED HEREIN, IT IS AGREED THAT:
1.This Agreement is made pursuant to the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, as
amended, 42 USC § 12701 et. seq. (the "Act") and RCW 39.34, the Intergovernmental
Cooperation Act.
2.The City and the County agree to cooperate to undertake or assist in undertaking HOME
Program housing assistance activities which are eligible under 24 CFR Part 92.
3.The County is hereby authorized to act as the representative member on behalf of the
Consortium for the purposes of the HOME Program. The County as the applicant and
grantee for the HOME Program funds has responsibility for and assumes all obligations in
the executing the HOME Program, including adding new members on behalf of the HOME
Consortium, final responsibility for selecting and executing activities, ensuring compliance
with federal requirements and submitting to HUD the Consolidated Housing and Community
Development Plan (Consolidated Plan), Annual Action Plans, and related plans and reports,
including the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice and the Fair Housing Action
Plan. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as an abdication of those
responsibilities and obligations.
The City agrees to cooperate fully with the County in the development and preparation of the
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Consolidated Plan and related plans, and to prepare and provide those elements specifically
pertaining to the City.
4.This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect for the period necessary to plan and
carry out all activities that will be funded from HOME funds awarded for the 2012, 2013 and
2014 federal fiscal years, the three-year qualification period that coincides with the
Agreement for the Distribution and Administration of the King County Consortium’s
Community Development Block Grant, or until the County's designation as a participating
HOME jurisdiction or an urban county is rescinded by the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development, whichever is shorter.
5.This Agreement will be automatically renewed for participation in successive three-year
qualification periods, unless the County or the City provides written notice it wishes to
amend or elects not to participate in the new qualification period. Such written notice shall
be given by the date set forth in an Urban County Qualification Notice applicable to
subsequent three-year qualification periods and provided by the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development.
6.The City and the County agree to adopt any amendments to this Agreement incorporating
changes necessary to meet the requirements for cooperation agreements set forth in an Urban
County Qualification Notice applicable for a subsequent three-year qualification period, and
to submit such amendments to the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development. Failure to adopt such amendments will void the automatic renewal of such
qualification period.
7.During the term of this Agreement, neither the County nor the City may withdraw from
participation from their respective obligations under this Agreement.
8.By executing the HOME Agreement, the City understands that it may not participate in a
HOME consortium except through the County, regardless of whether the County receives a
HOME formula allocation.
9.This Agreement shall be executed in three counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an
original, by the chief executive officers of the County and the City, pursuant to the authority
granted them by their respective governing bodies. One of the signed Agreements shall be
filed by the County with the Region X office of HUD, one shall be filed with the City and
one shall be filed with the County. Prior to its taking effect, the fully executed Agreement
shall be filed with the County Auditor, or, alternatively, listed by subject on a public agency’s
web site or other electronically retrievable public source.
10.The parties to this Agreement hereby agree to affirmatively further fair housing and to ensure
that no HOME funds are expended for activities that do not affirmatively further fair housing
within the boundaries of their jurisdiction or for activities that impede the County's actions to
comply with its fair housing certification. For purposes of this section, "affirmatively
furthering fair housing" includes participation in the process of developing an Analysis of
Impediments to Fair Housing Choice and a Fair Housing Action Plan. While King County
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has the primary responsibility for the development of these reports to HUD pursuant to
Section 3 of this Agreement, upon request, the City shall provide assistance to the County in
preparing such reports.
11. Joint Recommendations Committee Composition. An inter-jurisdictional Joint
Recommendations Committee (“JRC”) shall be established through the 2012-2014
Consortium Interlocal Cooperation Agreement.
The JRC shall be composed of three county representatives and eight cities representatives.
The three county representatives shall be King County Executive staff with broad policy
responsibilities and/or department directors. County representatives shall be specified in
writing and, where possible, shall be consistently the same persons from meeting to meeting.
Four of the cities representatives shall be from non-entitlement consortium cities signing the
King County Consortium Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Regarding the Community
Development Block Grant Program, two from each subregion.
The remaining four cities representatives shall be from cities that qualify to receive CDBG
funds directly from HUD that are signing either a Joint Agreement Regarding the Community
Development Block Grant Program or a HOME Program-only Agreement. These latter four
representatives shall have no vote on matters specific to the jurisdictions of the King County
Consortium Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Regarding the Community Development
Block Grant Program.
Two of the eight cities representatives shall be rotated among the HOME Program-only
Agreement Cities. The two representatives will vote on issues affecting HOME Program
Agreement Cities that are specific to this Agreement.
For the HOME Program-only Agreement Cities’ rotating positions, the HOME Program
Agreement Cities will notify the County by the end of the second week in February of each
year, who the two HOME Program-only Agreement City representatives will be for that year.
The chairperson and vice-chairperson of the JRC shall be chosen from among the members
of the JRC by a majority vote of the members for a term of one year beginning with the first
meeting of the calendar year. Attendance of five members shall constitute a quorum.
12. JRC Appointments. The King County Executive shall appoint the three county
representatives. The participating cities of the King County Consortium Interlocal
Cooperation Agreement for the Community Development Block Grant Program shall provide
for the appointment of their shared representatives in a manner to be determined by those
cities through the Suburban Cities Association or other agreed-upon mechanism for the
execution of shared appointing authority. The Suburban Cities Association or other agreed
mechanism will select four jurisdictions of varying size from among those signing this
agreement, two from the north/east sub-region and two from the south sub-region. The cities
representatives shall be elected officials, chief administrative officers, or persons who report
directly to the chief administrative officer and who have broad policy responsibilities; e.g.,
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planning directors, department directors, etc. Members of the JRC shall serve for two years,
or at the pleasure of their respective appointing authorities.
13.Powers and Duties of the JRC. The JRC shall be empowered to:
a.Review and recommend to the King County Executive all policy matters concerning the
King County CDBG Consortium and HOME Program Consortium, including but not
limited to the Consolidated Plan and related plans and policies.
b.Review and recommend to the King County Executive the projects and programs to be
undertaken with King County CDBG Consortium funds and HOME Program Consortium
funds, including the Administrative Set-aside.
c.Monitor and ensure that all geographic areas and participating jurisdictions benefit fairly
from King County CDBG Consortium and HOME Program Consortium funded activities
over the three-year agreement period, so far as is feasible and within the goals and
objectives of the Consolidated Plan.
14. Advisory Committees to the JRC. In fulfilling its duty to review and recommend projects
and programs to be undertaken with HOME Program funds, the JRC shall consider the advice
of inter-jurisdictional advisory committees. Sub-regional advisory committees, made up of
one representative from each participating jurisdiction in a sub-region that wishes to
participate, shall be convened to assist in the review and recommendation of projects and
programs to be undertaken in that sub-region. The JRC may also solicit recommendations
from other inter-jurisdictional housing and community development committees.
15.The City shall assist the County in developing the Consortium's HOME Program by
participating in development of the Consolidated Plan to accommodate both the collective
and individual housing objectives contained within local comprehensive plans or other
adopted plans of the City and the County.
16. The City and County shall each assign a staff person to serve as the primary contact for the
administration of this Agreement. The assigned contact person is responsible for
communicating relevant information to their respective jurisdiction.
17. This Agreement applies to the Consortium's acceptance of other federal housing-related funds
which may be allocated by formula to the Consortium. Allocation decisions for these funds
will be subject to policies and procedures developed by the advisory committees to the JRC
and adopted by the JRC.
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18. This Agreement is made and entered into for the sole protection and benefit of the parties
hereto and their successors and assigns. No other person shall have any right of action based
on any provision of this Agreement.
KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON
CITY OF
________________________________
for King County Executive
Jackie MacLean
By: Signature
Printed Name
Director, Department of Community and
Human Services
Printed Name
Title
Title
Date Date
Approved as to Form:
OFFICE OF THE KING COUNTY
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Approved as to Form:
CITY OF ______________________________
CITY ATTORNEY
_________________________
City Attorney
ATTEST:
CITY OF ______________________________
______________________________________
__________________________
City Clerk
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
Resolution to Execute Interlocal Agreement with
King County for Regional Affordable Housing
Program (RAHP)
Meeting:
Regular Council - 01 Aug 2011
Exhibits:
RAHP Issue Paper
RAHP Interlocal Agreement
RAHP Resolution
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Community Services
Staff Contact:
Karen Bergsvik, Ext. 6652
Recommended Action:
Refer to Community Services Committee
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ $451,539.00 Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ $451,539.00 Revenue Generated: $$451,539.00
Total Project Budget: $ City Share Total Project: $
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
The City has an Interlocal Agreement with King County that will expire at the end of 2011. The
agreements are for continued participation in the King County Consortium for the administration of
federal and local funds for affordable housing and community development. They are: 1) Joint
Interlocal Agreement for Community Development Block Grants (CDBG); 2) Home Investments
Partnership Program (HOME) Interlocal Cooperation Agreement; and 3) Regional Affordable Housing
Program Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (RAHP). The total for all three interlocal agreements with
King County is $451,539.00.
The RAHP agreement addresses the general distribution of housing and community development funds
for the benefit of very low to moderate income households, use of funds, and responsibilities of the
partners.
The RAHP agreement is the State authorized document recording fees for affordable housing. It will
automatically renew if there are no changes.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Interlocal Agreement King County for RAHP.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:July 25, 2011
TO:Terri Briere, Council President
Members of Renton City Council
VIA:Denis Law, Mayor
FROM:Terry Higashiyama, Community Services Administrator
STAFF CONTACT:Karen Bergsvik, Human Services Manager, Ext. 6652
SUBJECT:Interlocal Agreements with King County for Regional
Affordable Housing Program (RAHP)
ISSUE:
Should the City of Renton continue to participate in the Interlocal Agreements with King County
for Regional Affordable Housing Program (RAHP)?
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the Mayor to execute the proposed Interlocal Agreements.
BACKGROUND SUMMARY:
On June 13, 2002, the Legislature created a surcharge on the document recording fee to
support affordable housing projects at the State and local levels. These dollars are allocated to
affordable housing projects pursuant to an Interlocal Agreement between the County and
suburban cities. The current agreement expires in December 2011. The new agreement
automatically continues unless there are changes. Renton Housing Authority was allocated
$50,000 in RAHP funds for the Townhouse Project in 2010. Past Renton projects include:
Liberty Square, Compass Center, and Wonderland Estates.
RAHP allocations are targeted by subregional geographic areas. Renton is in the south
subregional area, which has a total target of 32.7%. The targets of the North/East and Seattle
subregions are 29.45 and 7.9%, respectively.
The breakdown of the RAHP funding allocations is as follows:
A.Fifty percent of the funds are allocated based on each subregion’s relative share of total
existing need for affordable housing, as determined by the percentage of low income
households paying more than 30% of their income for housing in the subregion.
B.Fifty percent of the funds are allocated based on the subregions’ growth targets for future
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need.
C.All units funded with RAHP funds must serve households at or below 50% of area median
income.
D.The funds are further allocated in descending priority order as follows:
·Capital funds for the acquisition, rehabilitation and/or new construction of units of
eligible housing types
·Operations and Maintenance funds for existing emergency shelters and licensed
overnight youth shelters
·Section 8 rental assistance vouchers
CONCLUSION
Renton does not have the option of receiving RAHP funds directly; it has to participate in the
King County Consortium. Renewing this Interlocal Agreement will allow that to happen.
cc:Jay Covington, Chief Administrative Officer
Larry Warren, City Attorney
Garmon Newson, Assistant City Attorney
Iwen Wang, Administrator Finance/IS
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REGIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM
INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
An Agreement for the use of SHB 2060 Local Low Income
Housing Funds in King County
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into between King County, a municipal corporation and
political subdivision of the State of Washington, hereinafter referred to as the “county”, and the
City of ____________________________, hereinafter referred to as the “city”, said parties to
the Agreement each being a unit of general local government of the State of Washington.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the King County Countywide Planning Policies, hereinafter referred to as
the “CPPs”, developed pursuant to the Washington State Growth Management Act, have
established standards for cities to plan for their share of regional growth and affordable housing;
and
WHEREAS, to implement the CPPs, the King County Growth Management Planning
Council appointed a public-private Housing Finance Task Force in 1994, hereinafter referred to
as the “HFTF,” to recommend potential fund sources for affordable housing for existing low
income residents and for meeting the affordable housing targets for future growth; and
WHEREAS the HFTF recommended a document recording fee as a source of regional
dollars for low-income housing development and support, and recommended that representatives
of the county, cities and the housing community work together to make decisions about the use
and administration of such a fund; and
WHEREAS RCW 36.22.178 provides, in pertinent part, that:
. . . [A] surcharge of ten dollars per instrument shall be charged by
the county auditor for each real property document recorded, which will be
in addition to any other charge authorized by law. The county may retain up
to five percent of these funds collected solely for the collection,
administration and local distribution of the funds. Of the remaining funds,
forty percent of the revenue generated through this surcharge will be
transmitted monthly to the state treasurer . . .
* * *
All of the remaining funds generated by this surcharge will be
retained by the county and deposited into a fund that must be used by the
county and its cities and towns for eligible housing projects or units within
housing projects that are affordable to very low-income households at or
below fifty percent of the area median income. The portion of the surcharge
retained by a county shall be allocated pursuant to eligible housing projects
or units within such housing projects that serve extremely low and very low
income households in the county and cities within the county, according to
an interlocal agreement between the county and the cities within the county,
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consistent with countywide and local housing needs and policies ... [and in
accordance with the eligible activities listed in the RCW 36.22.178].
and
WHEREAS, existing Interlocal Cooperation Agreements or Joint Agreements between
the county and cities in the King County Community Development Block Grant Consortium,
hereinafter referred to as the “CDBG Consortium Agreements,” and/or existing Interlocal
Cooperation Agreements between the county and cities in the King County HOME Investment
Partnerships Program Consortium, hereinafter referred to as the “HOME Consortium
Agreements,” are not modified by this Regional Affordable Housing Program Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the city and county agree that affordable housing is a regional issue, that
cooperation between the cities and the county is beneficial to the region, and that a regional
approach to utilizing the RCW 36.22.178 funds will allow those funds to be used in the most
productive manner; and
WHEREAS, it is mutually beneficial and desirable to enter into a cooperative agreement
in order to administer the RCW 36.22.178 revenue as a regional fund, as authorized by the
Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, RCW 39.34, and, as required by RCW 36.22.178 ;
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FOREGOING
CIRCUMSTANCES AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL PROMISES
CONTAINED HEREIN, THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
I.Definitions and Interpretation.
Capitalized terms used herein shall have the following meanings unless the context in
which they are used clearly requires otherwise.
“Joint Recommendations Committee” or “JRC” means the interjurisdictional body
developed pursuant to and the CDBG and HOME Consortia Agreements as described in
Section III of this Agreement.
“Interjurisdictional Advisory Committee” or “Advisory Committee” means the work
group consisting of representatives from cities eligible to participate in the Regional
Affordable Housing Program, and from the county. This group is advisory to the JRC.
“RAHP/2060 Planning Group” means the planning group consisting of representatives from
the cities, from the county, and from housing and human services agencies serving King County,
that will convene during the year the Regional Affordable Housing Program Guidelines expire to
review the program and the guidelines and to recommend any changes or updates to the
guidelines to the JRC.
II.General Agreement
The purpose of this Agreement is to establish the Regional Affordable Housing Program
(“RAHP”), to be administered by the county in cooperation with cities and towns within
the county that are eligible to participate in the program. The local portion of RCW
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36.22.178 revenue shall be administered as a regional fund by the King County Housing
and Community Development Program in a manner that is consistent with countywide
and local housing needs and policies. The city and the county agree to cooperate in
undertaking RAHP activities as set forth herein.
III.Administration, Distribution and Use of the RAHP.
A.Joint Recommendations Committee
An interjurisdictional Joint Recommendations Committee (JRC) has been established
through the CDBG and HOME Consortia Interlocal Cooperation Agreements and is
hereby adopted as part of this Agreement. Changes to the JRC that occur in the
CDBG and HOME Consortia Interlocal Agreements are incorporated by reference
into this Agreement.
1.Composition of the JRC. For RAHP purposes, the JRC shall be composed of
cities’ representatives and county representatives as specified in the CDBG and
HOME Consortia Agreements, with the addition of an appointment from the City
of Seattle. The Seattle JRC representative will only attend JRC meetings that
concern the RAHP funds and will be entitled to vote solely on RAHP issues and
not on other King County Consortium matters coming before the JRC. The Seattle
representative shall be an elected official, department director or comparable level
staff.
2.Powers and Duties of the JRC. The JRC shall be empowered to:
a.Review and adopt annual RAHP fund allocations.
b.Review and adopt RAHP allocation policies.
c.Review and adopt any subsequent updates to the RAHP Administrative
Guidelines, as needed (the most recent version of the RAHP
Administrative Guidelines are attached to this Agreement as Exhibit 1 for
illustrative purposes). A jurisdiction that is party to this Agreement may
dispute a JRC decision concerning the RAHP Guidelines by informing the
JRC Chair of the dispute, and the JRC Chair will schedule time on the JRC
agenda to discuss and resolve the disputed issue. In carrying out its duties,
the JRC shall make decisions that are consistent with the RCW 36.22.178,
the Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan of the King
County Consortium and the City of Seattle, the Ten Year Plan to End
Homelessness in King County and other local housing plans, as
applicable.
3.Interjurisdictional Advisory Committee to the JRC. In fulfilling its duties under
this Agreement, the JRC shall consider the advice of an Advisory Committee,
made up of representatives from those jurisdictions eligible to participate in the
RAHP that choose to send representation. The Advisory Committee will meet at
least once per year with county staff to recommend projects for RAHP funding to
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the JRC and may monitor the distribution of RAHP funds to the sub-regions and
make recommendations to the JRC concerning actions to achieve geographic
equity. If the Advisory Committee considers issues other than the RAHP, the staff
from the City of Seattle shall only participate for the purpose of making RAHP
recommendations.
B.Administration of RAHP Programs. The King County Housing and Community
Development Program (HCD) staff shall distribute RAHP funds pursuant to the
allocations adopted annually by the JRC, and shall administer the program pursuant to
the terms of this Agreement and the RAHP Administrative Guidelines.
County HCD staff shall provide the JRC and the Advisory Committee with an annual
report that provides information about the capital housing projects that were awarded
RAHP funds in that year, as well as the status of capital housing projects that were
awarded RAHP funds in a prior year(s).
County HCD staff shall invite the representatives of cities that are a party to this
Agreement to be involved in any work groups convened to update the RAHP
Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Fund policies, and to be on the review panel that
will recommend O&M funding awards to the JRC.
C.Administrative Costs. The county agrees to pay the costs of administering the RAHP
out of the five percent (5%) of the funds collected by the county for expenses related
to collection, administration and local distribution of the funds, pursuant to RCW
36.22.178. No portion of the sixty percent (60%) of the RCW 36.22.178 revenue
retained by the county in a fund for the RAHP shall be utilized for RAHP
administration.
D.Interest on the RAHP Fund. Interest accrued on the sixty percent (60%) of the RCW
36.22.178 revenue retained by the county in a fund for the RAHP shall remain with
the RAHP fund and will be distributed to projects according to the subregional
allocation target formula found in the RAHP Administrative Guidelines.
E.Sub-Regional Geographic Equity. The parties intend that the RAHP funds shall be
awarded to projects throughout the county in a fair and equitable manner over the
duration of this Agreement. Equity is to be achieved through sub-regional allocation
targets, as follows: A fixed percentage of RAHP local funds will be allocated to each
sub-region of the county identified in the RAHP Administrative Guidelines by the
expiration of this Agreement. The percentage goals for each sub-region set by the
formula in the RAHP Administrative Guidelines shall by updated by the JRC when
new data is available.
F.General Use of Funds. The local portion of the RCW 36.22.178 revenue shall be
utilized to meet regional housing priorities for households at or below fifty percent
(50%) of area median income, as established in the RAHP Administrative Guidelines.
G.Compliance with Fair Housing Laws. Parties to this Agreement must take actions
necessary to ensure compliance with the Federal Fair Housing Act, as amended, the
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Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other applicable state and local fair
housing laws.
IV.Effective Date
This Agreement shall be effective on January 1, 2012.
V.Agreement Duration
A.This Agreement shall extend for a three-year period, through the 2012, 2013 and 2014
calendar years, and shall remain in effect until the RAHP funds allocated in this three-year
period, including any recaptured funds received with respect to activities funded during this
three-year period, are expended, and the funded activities completed.
B.Renewal. In the final year of the three-year Agreement period, the county will initiate a
review of the Agreement no later than March 1st, through an invitation to all eligible cities in the
county, to determine whether a majority of cities favor automatic renewal without amendment
for a successive three-year period, or whether there are potential amendments. This Agreement
shall be automatically renewed for participation in a successive three-year Agreement period,
unless the city official empowered to sign the Agreement provides written notice to the county
that it elects not to participate in a new three-year Agreement period, or that it wishes to amend
the Agreement, by the date set forth by the County in a letter to the city following the review
process.
VI.General Matters and Recording
A.No separate legal or administrative entity is created by this Agreement. It is not
anticipated that the JRC, the Advisory Committee, nor the RAHP/2060 Planning
Group will acquire or to hold any real or personal property pursuant to this
Agreement. Any personal property utilized in the normal course of the work of
such bodies shall remain the property of the person, entity or city initially offering
such personal property for the use of any such body.
B.The county may terminate this Agreement if at least forty percent (40%) of the
jurisdictions in the county representing seventy-five percent (75%) of the
population of the county have not signed this Agreement by February 1, 2012, and
by February 1st of the first year of successive three-year periods.
C.The parties to this agreement agree to convene the King County RAHP
Consortium as rapidly as possible after a proclamation of a state of emergency by
the King County Executive or when the King County Emergency Coordination
Center activates Emergency Services Function 6 (ESF-6), which provides for
mass care, emergency assistance, housing and human services. The RAHP
Consortium will be convened through a meeting of the Joint Recommendations
Committee (JRC) and any representatives of Consortium Cities that desire to
attend. The meeting will be convened after the county has been able to gather
adequate information regarding housing displacement and potential interim
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housing needs as a result of the emergency. The purpose of the JRC meeting will
be to review the Post-Disaster Interim Housing Annex to the King County
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, and other available information
regarding the emergency, and to begin the process to acquire all federal, state,
private or other disaster funding assistance for housing and related needs available
to the Consortium. The JRC will also begin the process to determine if the
Consortium can commit any RAHP Consortium funds or other Consortium funds
(CDBG, Disaster CDBG, HOME or other federal funds that may be available to
the King County Consortium through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development) for disaster interim housing efforts.
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D.Recording - Pursuant to RCW 39.34.040, this Agreement shall be filed with King
County Records.
KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON CITY OF ___________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
For King County Executive By: Signature
Jackie MacLean, Director
Printed Name Printed Name
Department of Community and Human Services
Title
Date Date
Approved as to Form:Approved as to Form:
OFFICE OF THE KING COUNTY CITY OF ___________________________
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY CITY ATTORNEY
_____________________________________ ____________________________________
Michael Sinsky, King County Senior Deputy City Attorney
Prosecuting Attorney
ATTEST:
CITY OF ___________________________
___________________________________
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT 1
King County Regional Affordable Housing Program
Administrative Guidelines
I.Introduction
The provisions of Substitute House Bill (SHB) 2060 became effective in Washington
State on June 13, 2002.
SHB 2060 created a document recording fee on certain documents to be utilized for low
income housing. Administration of the fund is shared between local governments and the State.
The local portion of SHB 2060 funds is to be administered pursuant to a cooperative agreement
between the county and the cities and towns within King County.
The work of the Housing Finance Task Force (HFTF), appointed by the King County
Growth Management Planning Council in 1994, led to the passage of SHB 2060. In recognition
of the recommendations made by the HFTF, a Regional Affordable Housing Program
(RAHP)/2060 Planning Group convenes to plan for the use of King County SHB 2060 funds.
The King County RAHP/2060 Planning Group1 is made up of city representatives, county
representatives, and representatives from a variety of private housing and services organizations
in King County.
1 City representatives have included staff from the cities of: Burien, Tukwila, Kent, Federal Way, Redmond,
Kirkland, Issaquah, Shoreline, Covington, Seatac, Auburn, Seattle, Bellevue and ARCHHousing and services
organization representatives included staff from the following: Seattle-King County Housing Development
Consortium, Impact Capital, South King County Multi-Service Center, Hopelink, Fremont Public Association,
Seattle Habitat for Humanity, South King County Habitat for Humanity, Friends of Youth, the Salvation Army,
Community Psychiatric Clinic, Lifelong Aids Alliance, St. Andrews Housing Group, Housing Resource Group,
EDVP, YWCA, Mental Health Housing Foundation, Rental Housing Association, Highline-West Mental Health,
Valley Cities Counseling, Seattle Emergency Housing Service, Common Ground, and Vietnam Veterans. Leadership
Program, Compass Center, Catholic Community Services, the King County Housing Authority, Seattle Mental
Health, and the Committee to End Homelessness
The King County RAHP/2060 Planning Group has designed a regional low income
housing fund source, to be administered by the King County Housing and Community
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Development Program (HCD) in the Department of Community and Human Services.
II.Duration of the Guidelines
The RAHP Guidelines shall take effect on January 1, 2007, and shall remain in effect
until updated through the Joint Recommendations Committee.
III.Review and Update of the Guidelines
Beginning in 2010, the Guidelines may be updated through the interjurisdictional Joint
Recommendations Committee (JRC) pursuant to the RAHP Interlocal Cooperation Agreement,
hereinafter “RAHP Agreement”, as needed. The RAHP/2060 Planning Group will be convened
to recommend any proposed changes to the Guidelines for presentation to the JRC for adoption.
IV.Decision-Making Structure and Regional Allocation Method
A.Approving Body – Joint Recommendations Committee.
The interjurisdictional JRC, as defined in the RAHP Agreement, shall be the body that
reviews and updates the RAHP Guidelines beginning in 2010, and reviews and adopts annual
RAHP funding allocations and related allocation policies. The JRC will be expanded, pursuant
to the RAHP Agreement, to include representation from the City of Seattle on RAHP matters.
Allocations and related policies adopted by the JRC must be consistent with these RAHP
Guidelines, the Consolidated Plans of the King County Consortium and the City of Seattle, other
local housing plans, as applicable, and the Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness in King County.
1.Appeal Process for JRC Decisions
a.Cities – Adoption of Guidelines
Pursuant to the RAHP Interlocal Agreement, a participating jurisdiction
may appeal a JRC decision concerning the update of RAHP Guidelines. The
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jurisdiction must inform the Chair of the JRC, and the JRC chair will schedule
time on the JRC agenda to discuss the appeal issue.
b.Applicants – Annual Fund Allocations
Applicants for RAHP funds may appeal a JRC allocation decision if they
have grounds based on substantial violation of a fair allocation process, such as
bias, discrimination, conflict of interest, or failure to follow the RAHP Guidelines.
Appeals by applicants will receive initial review for adequate grounds by the
Director of the King County DCHS. If adequate grounds for an appeal are found,
the DCHS director will put the appeal on the JRC agenda for review.
B.Annual Fund Allocation Recommendations
An interjurisdictional advisory committee to the JRC, made up representatives from
participating jurisdictions in the RAHP Consortium, will work with the King County Housing
Finance Program (HFP) staff of King County HCD to make RAHP allocation recommendations
and related program policy recommendations to the JRC. While the advisory committee may
make recommendations concerning several fund sources for affordable housing in the King
County Consortium, the City of Seattle staff will participate on the committee solely for the
purpose of making RAHP recommendations.
The review process for RAHP allocations will proceed as follows:
·King County HCD staff will review all RAHP applications and make preliminary funding
recommendations.
·Cities’ staff will review applications for projects in their jurisdiction and make preliminary
recommendations on those applications.
·Cities’ staff will receive information on all RAHP applications to review prior to the advisory
committee meeting at which final funding recommendations are formulated for transmittal to
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the JRC.
·Advisory committee participants will meet together at least annually to decide upon RAHP
funding recommendations to the JRC, and may meet at other times during the year, as
necessary, to discuss RAHP issues and make recommendations to the JRC.
C.Subregional Allocation Targets
The RAHP Fund will be a flexible fund that can address regional and subregional housing
needs. The fund will use subregional allocation targets as a means to achieve geographic equity
in the distribution of SHB 2060 funds by December 31, 2010, the date that these guidelines
expire.
1.Subregional Areas:
a.City of Seattle Subregion
b.North/East Subregion – north and east urban and rural areas,
including 34 percent of unincorporated King County2
2 Percent of unincorporated King County attributed to the North/East and South Subregions is based on the 2000
census data for households in the unincorporated portions of the King County Community Planning Areas, as listed
in the 2002 Annual Growth Report.
c.South Subregion – south urban and rural areas, including 66
percent of unincorporated King County
2.Formula for Subregional Allocation Targets
Each subregion will have a targeted percentage of the RAHP funds, including the
interest on the RAHP funds, allocated to projects within the subregion over the period of
time that the RAHP Guidelines are in effect. Each subregion will receive allocations to
projects within the subregion that are equal to or greater than 95 percent, of the
subregions’ allocation target by December 31, 2010.
The formula for allocating RAHP funds to the subregions is as follows:
·One half of the RAHP funds shall be targeted for allocation among the three
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subregions based on each subregion’s relative share of total existing need for
affordable housing. Existing need shall be determined by the percentage of
low-income households paying more than 30 percent of their income for housing in
the subregion, according to the 2000 U.S. Census data.
·One half of the RAHP funds shall be targeted for allocation amongst the three
subregions based on the subregions' growth targets for future need, as established
through the Growth Management Planning Council. Future need shall be determined
by the subregions' relative share of total future need for affordable housing in the
County. A subregion’s relative share of future need is the percentage of the
subregion’s affordable housing target for low-income households relative to the
cumulative affordable housing target for low-income households of all jurisdictions in
the county, including unincorporated King County3. Based upon the RAHP formula,
the sub-regional allocation targets are as follows:
3 The percentage of a subregion’s target relative to the cumulative target is derived by averaging the target
percentages of the jurisdictions within that subregion. For each jurisdiction, the target percentage is calculated in the
following manner: the number of households that a jurisdiction must anticipate, per the 2002-2022 Countywide
Planning Policy (CPP) Growth Target, is multiplied by .24 or .20 (depending on the ratio of low wage jobs to low
cost housing for the jurisdiction in Appendix 3 of the CPPs); that number is divided by the cummulative affordable
housing target for low income households of all King County jurisdictions, including unincorporated King County.
City of Seattle:37.9 percent
South:32.7 percent
North/East:29.4 percent
3.Interjurisdictional Advisory Committee to Monitor Subregional Allocation
Targets
The advisory committee will monitor the subregional distribution of RAHP funds
every year, determining if any subregion(s) received allocations below 95 percent of the
subregion’s allocation target.
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If any subregion received allocations under 95 percent of the target allocation after
several funding cycles, the HCD staff will work with the advisory committee to adjust the
allocation targets of such subregion(s) in the subsequent funding cycles, as needed. In
addition, the advisory committee may propose strategies and actions, for review by the
JRC, that are designed to increase the percentage of RAHP funds spent in those
subregion(s). Staff of the jurisdictions that are parties to the RAHP Agreement will assist
in implementing actions that will aid in achieving geographic equity in RAHP allocations
by December 31, 2010.
V.Use of the RAHP Funds in King County
A.RAHP Priorities
1.Top Priority:
·Capital funds for the acquisition, rehabilitation and/or new construction of
units of eligible housing types. New construction is not eligible if the
low-income housing vacancy rate for all of King County exceeds 10
percent4.
4 The low income housing vacancy rate for each county will be established by the state, pursuant to the SHB 2060 legislation.
2.Second Priority:
·Operations & Maintenance (“O&M”) fund program for existing homeless
housing5. This program provides O&M funding for existing6 transitional housing
and transition in place7 units. The housing units must be eligible for the
Washington State Housing Trust Fund, and must show that they require RAHP
O&M funds in order to cover ongoing building operating expenses.
7 Transition in place units are permanent rental units where supportive services are provided for a period of time, as needed by a
household. Households do not need to move when the supportive services are phased out.
6 Existing housing is defined as housing that exists as of the date of an application for RAHP funds.
5 The O&M fund for the 2007-2010 guidelines is set at approximately 22 percent of $3,222,000 (the average of the RAHP
collections in 2004 and 2005), which is $700,000 per year for the four year period of the guidelines.
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Third Priority:
·O& M funds for existing emergency shelters and licensed overnight youth
shelters.
4.Last priority:
·Rental assistance vouchers to be administered by a local housing authority
in conformity with the Section 8 program.
B.RAHP Eligibility
1.Eligible Housing Types
a.Capital Funds
·Permanent rental housing units
·Transition in place and transitional housing units; units that are not
time-limited are encouraged.
·Emergency shelter and licensed overnight youth shelter8
8 RAHP funds are limited to 50 percent of the development cost of any project; consequently, if a shelter project cannot secure
adequate funding for the entire cost of development, the RAHP cannot prioritize the project.
·Ownership housing
b.O&M Funds:
·Existing transitional and transition in place housing units
·Existing emergency shelters and licensed overnight youth shelters
2.Eligible Populations Served by Housing Units
·All units funded with RAHP funds must serve households at or below 50
percent of area median income. Projects that include units for households
at or below 30 percent of area median income are encouraged.
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Homeless 9households, including youth.
9 Homeless households include: households that lack a fixed, regular and adequate residence; households that reside in a
publicly or privately operated shelter designed to provide temporary living accommodations; households that reside in
time-limited housing; and households that currently reside in an institution and will be exiting the institution without a fixed,
regular and adequate residence.
·Households at risk of homelessness.10
10 Households at risk of homelessness include: households paying 50 percent or more of their income for rent, households that
have a history of homelessness and are currently unstable, households living in overcrowded or substandard housing, households
that are substantially behind on their monthly housing payment or have a pending eviction, households with a disability whose
housing is at risk due to aging relatives or other factors.
·Disabled households or households with a disabled member.
·Families.
·Special needs populations, including seniors.
3.Eligible Applicants
·Nonprofit organizations
·Housing Authorities
·Local governments
·For-profit entities are only eligible for capital funds in the top priority.
This is due to the language of the SHB 2060 legislation, which restricts
building operations and maintenance funds to projects “eligible for the
Washington State Housing Trust Fund.” For-profit entities are not eligible
for the Washington State Housing Trust Fund.
4.Eligible use of RAHP Funds by Priority
a.Capital funds:
·Acquisition of land for eligible housing.
·New construction of eligible housing.
·Acquisition of building(s) for eligible housing.
·Rehabilitation of units of eligible housing or to create new units of
eligible housing.
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Capitalization of a replacement reserve in connection with a capital
investment for new or existing eligible housing units.
·Capitalization of O&M rent buy-down reserves for new eligible
housing units to serve households below 50 percent of AMI that
are primarily homeless11, or at risk of homelessness12. Capitalized
O&M reserves may only be used to write down rents to very
affordable rent levels, below 30 percent of AMI and below 50
percent of AMI (i.e. between 30 percent and 50 percent of AMI,)
for units that do not have debt service. Capitalized O&M reserves
must be used for expenses directly related to running the building
and may not be used for services to the tenants or to cover debt
service13. This eligible use may not exceed 20 percent of the
RAHP capital funds in any funding cycle.
13 Other requirements for capitalized O&M reserves include: 1) projects will not be eligible for these funds unless they have
either applied first to CTED for O&M and been denied, or have not received Housing Trust Fund capital dollars and are,
therefore, not eligible for O&M from CTED; 2) funds will be awarded only in appropriate amounts as neede,d pursuant to review
by the Housing Finance Program, and will be subject to negotiated modifications; and 3) capitalized reserves will be committed
for a maximum of five years’ rent buy-down subsidy.
12 See Note 7.
11 See Note 6.
b.O&M Funds:
·Existing transition in place or transitional housing units are eligible
for O&M for ongoing building operations and maintenance
expenses that cannot be covered by the rental income of the
project, and may not include the cost of services to tenants or debt
service.
·Existing emergency shelters and licensed, overnight youth shelters
are eligible for O&M for general operating expenses, including
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services.
c.Vouchers:
·Rental assistance vouchers must be administered by a local housing
authority in conformity with the Section 8 program.
VI.RAHP Administration
The RAHP funds shall be administered as a regional fund by the King County HCD
Program.
A.RAHP Capital Funds
RAHP capital funds, including capitalized O&M reserves for new projects and
maintenance reserves, will be administered by HFP in conjunction with other fund sources
administered by HFP.
The HFP will staff the interjurisdictional advisory committee and will work with the
committee to develop RAHP funding allocation recommendations and related policy
recommendations for JRC review and adoption.
The HFP will distribute RAHP funds through contracts pursuant to the allocations
adopted by the JRC, and will generate an annual RAHP report that provides information about
the projects that received funding in the current year, as well as the status of projects awarded
RAHP funds in prior year(s).
The terms of the King County Housing Opportunity Fund (HOF) will apply to RAHP
contracts, with the exception of the following:
·To the extent that there are differences between the HOF guidelines and RAHP
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guidelines, the RAHP guidelines will apply.
·A financial match by the local government where a housing project is to be
located is not required, but is encouraged.
·RAHP funds will have no maximum subsidy per unit, but the development portion
of the award (not including O&M rent buy-down reserves) will be limited to 50
percent of the total development cost of a project.
B.RAHP Operating and Maintenance Funds
The RAHP O&M funds will be administered through the King County HCD Program’s
Homeless Housing Programs (HHP) Section.
The priority for RAHP O&M funds is existing projects that have been unsuccessful in
receiving State 2060 O&M funds or ESAP funds.
HHP will work with the Committee to End Homelessness to ensure that the uses of
RAHP O&M funds are consistent with the priorities of the Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness.
HHP will invite city staff and other stakeholders to participate in updating the RFP
parameters for O&M funds, if and when updates are necessary, and will invite the same to
participate on the panel to review applications for the RAHP O&M funds. The review panel will
recommend O&M fund awards to the JRC for final adoption.
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
Utility Leak Adjustment - Talbot Professional
Center
Meeting:
Regular Council - 01 Aug 2011
Exhibits:
Issue Paper
Utility Adjustment Request Documents
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Finance & Information Technology
Staff Contact:
Gina Jarvis, Fiscal Services Director
Recommended Action:
Refer to Finance Committee
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ 16,550.36 Transfer Amendment: $N/A
Amount Budgeted: $ N/A Revenue Generated: $N/A
Total Project Budget: $ N/A City Share Total Project: $ N/A
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Talbot Professional Center, non-residential property owner, is requesting a water leak adjustment in the
amount of $16,550.36 for the billing period of December 2010 through March 2011 at the service
address of 4011 Talbot Road S. The leak that was detected was a water heater solenoid valve leaking
to the drain in the 1st floor mechanical room.
Due to the timing of the leak, repair and adjustment request all occurred prior to the effective date of
the new leak adjustment ordinance took effect, this adjustment is calculated based on Ordinance
No. 5210.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve utility bill adjustment in the amount of $16,550.36 in accordance with Ordinance #5210.
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FINANCE AND
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:July 19, 2011
TO:Terri Briere, Council President
Members of the Renton City Council
VIA:Denis Law, Mayor
FROM:Iwen Wang, Administrator
SUBJECT:Utility Bill Adjustment Request – Talbot Professional Center
ISSUE
Should an adjustment of $16,550.36 be made to Talbot Professional Center (Account
#005001-000) at the service address of 4011 Talbot Road S as a result of a water leak?
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the adjustment in the amount of $16,550.36 in accordance with
Ordinance #5210.
BACKGROUND
Finance received a request for a leak adjustment from Talbot Professional Center,
non-residential property owner, at the service address of 4011 Talbot Road S. Attached is the
written request and documentation of the leak along with the utility billing history. Valley
Medical Center Facility Engineering repaired the broken water line (see attached invoice).
The requested adjustment covers the billing period of December 2010 through March 2011 and
breaks down as follows:
Water $ 3,858.89
Sewer 4,282.30
Metro 8,409.17
Total $16,550.36
Ordinance #5210 provides that any adjustment greater than $2,000 will be submitted to the
Finance Committee for approval.
Cc: Jay Covington, CAO
Marty Wine, Assistant CAO
Lys Hornsby, Utility Systems Director
Terri Weishaupt, Utility Billing Supervisor
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
Utility Leak Adjustment - Legato Inc.
Meeting:
Regular Council - 01 Aug 2011
Exhibits:
Issue Paper
Utility Adjustment Request Documents
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Finance & Information Technology
Staff Contact:
Gina Jarvis, Fiscal Services Director
Recommended Action:
Refer to Finance Committee
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ 4,245.93 Transfer Amendment: $N/A
Amount Budgeted: $ N/A Revenue Generated: $N/A
Total Project Budget: $ N/A City Share Total Project: $ N/A
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Legato Inc. (Taco Time), non-residential property owner, is requesting a water leak adjustment in the
amount of $4,245.93 for the billing period of December 2010 at the service address of 4114 NE 4th
Street. The leak that was detected was a copper supply line break under the slab.
Due to the timing of the leak, repair and adjustment request all occurred prior to the effective date of
the new leak adjustment ordinance took effect, this adjustment is calculated based on Ordinance
No. 5210.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve utility bill adjustment in the amount of $4,245.93 in accordance with Ordinance #5210.
8l. ‐ Finance and Information Technology Department submits request
from Legato, Inc. for a utility bill adjustment due to a water leak and
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FINANCE AND
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:July 19, 2011
TO:Terri Briere, Council President
Members of the Renton City Council
VIA:Denis Law, Mayor
FROM:Iwen Wang, Administrator
SUBJECT:Utility Bill Adjustment Request – Legato Inc.
ISSUE
Should an adjustment of $4,245.93 be made to Legato Inc. (Taco Time) (Account #012584-000)
at the service address of 4114 NE 4th Street as a result of a water leak?
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the adjustment in the amount of $4,245.93 in accordance with
Ordinance #5210.
BACKGROUND
Finance received a request for a leak adjustment from Legato Inc., non-residential property
owner, at the service address of 4114 NE 4th Street. Attached is the written request and
documentation of the leak along with the utility billing history. Stop Inc. repaired the broken
water line (see attached invoice).
The requested adjustment covers the billing period of December 2010 and breaks down as
follows:
Water $ 838.53
Sewer 1,026.00
Metro 2,381.40
Total $ 4,245.93
Ordinance #5210 provides that any adjustment greater than $2,000 will be submitted to the
Finance Committee for approval.
Cc: Jay Covington, CAO
Marty Wine, Assistant CAO
Lys Hornsby, Utility Systems Director
Terri Weishaupt, Utility Billing Supervisor
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
Utility Leak Adjustment - Sarinta Som
Meeting:
Regular Council - 01 Aug 2011
Exhibits:
Issue Paper
Utility Adjustment Request Documents
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Finance & Information Technology
Staff Contact:
Gina Jarvis, Fiscal Services Director
Recommended Action:
Refer to Finance Committee
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ 6,128.66 Transfer Amendment: $N/A
Amount Budgeted: $ N/A Revenue Generated: $N/A
Total Project Budget: $ N/A City Share Total Project: $ N/A
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Sarinta Som, non-residential property owner, is requesting a water leak adjustment in the amount of
$6,128.66 for the billing period of October-November 2010 at the service address of 210 Wells Ave. S.
The leak that was detected was a 3/4" main water line inside the building.
Due to the timing of the leak, repair and adjustment request all occurred prior to the effective date of
the new leak adjustment ordinance took effect, this adjustment is calculated based on Ordinance
No. 5210.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve utility bill adjustment in the amount of $6,128.66 in accordance with Ordinance #5210.
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FINANCE AND
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:July 19, 2011
TO:Terri Briere, Council President
Members of the Renton City Council
VIA:Denis Law, Mayor
FROM:Iwen Wang, Administrator
SUBJECT:Utility Bill Adjustment Request – Sarinta Som
ISSUE
Should an adjustment of $6,128.66 be made to Sarinta Som (Account #040938-000) at the
service address of 210 Wells Ave S as a result of a water leak?
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the adjustment in the amount of $6,128.66 in accordance with
Ordinance #5210.
BACKGROUND
Finance received a request for a leak adjustment from Sarinta Som, non-residential property
owner, at the service address of 210 Wells Ave S. Attached is his written request and
documentation of the leak along with the utility billing history. The Center Line repaired the
broken water line (see attached invoice).
The requested adjustment covers the billing periods of October and November 2010 and breaks
down as follows:
Water $ 1,017.56
Sewer 1,539.00
Metro 3,572.10
Total $ 6,128.66
Ordinance #5210 provides that any adjustment greater than $2,000 will be submitted to the
Finance Committee for approval.
Cc: Jay Covington, CAO
Marty Wine, Assistant CAO
Lys Hornsby, Utility Systems Director
Terri Weishaupt, Utility Billing Supervisor
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
New Hire Step D Authorization
Meeting:
Regular Council - 01 Aug 2011
Exhibits:
None
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Finance & Information Technology
Staff Contact:
Iwen Wang, Administrator
Recommended Action:
Council Concur
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ N/A Transfer Amendment: $N/A
Amount Budgeted: $ N/A Revenue Generated: $N/A
Total Project Budget: $ N/A City Share Total Project: $ N/A
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
The FIT Department has completed recruitment for the position of Administrative Assistant and would
like to offer the position to the candidate selected at Step D based on her current compensation. City
Policy 300-41 requires that Council approve any starting wage rate higher than Step C.
By authorizing the proposed hiring of the Administrative Assistant at Step D, the City would be able to
benefit from the experience and expertise the candidate has to offer.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve hire of new FIT Administrative Assistant at Step D of the salary grade, effective 7/29/2011.
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
King County Institutional Network Agreement
Meeting:
Regular Council - 01 Aug 2011
Exhibits:
I-Net Agreement with King County
Resolution
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Finance & Information Technology
Staff Contact:
Mehdi Sadri
Recommended Action:
Refer to Finance Committee
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ $15,850 Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ $15,850 Revenue Generated: $
Total Project Budget: $ $15,850 City Share Total Project: $
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
This resolution/agreement authorizes the City to enter into an interlocal agreement between the City
and King County for Institutional Network service and support.
The services include 6Mbps with surge up to 20Mbps connection between City Network and King
County, 1.5Mbps with surge up to 20 Mbps Up/Dwn connection to Internet, T1 circuits capable of
connection PBX's and four (4) blocks of 16 IP addresses (64). Total cost of these services is $1,071 per
month plus taxes.
The City has been utilizing King county I-Net as primary internet service provider (ISP) and access to
Institutional Government Network (IGN). The total cost of services has increased by $200 per month and
the agreement extends the term of services through December of 2013.
The City utilizes Speakeasy as a secondary Internet Service Provider with a 3 Mbps upload and up to 14
Mbps download connection at $375 per month without access to IGN.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the agreement and authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement with King
County for institutional network services.
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Boilerplate Revised 09/24/10
Contract Between
King County, Washington
and
City of Renton
For Institutional Network Services
CONTRACT NO. 01COR11
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Preface 3
2. Recitals 3
3. Definitions 4
4. Use of the I-Net 4
5. Term of Contract 4
6. Notices 4
6.1 Notices to the County for Service Matters 5
6.2 Key Persons 5
7. Charges and Payment Procedures 5
7.1 Invoiced Charges 5
7.2 Installation and Monthly Fees 5
7.3 Invoicing and Payment 5
7.4 New Site Costs 5
7.5 Circuits: Types and Approvals 5
8. Reporting 6
9. Sub-Contracting 6
10. Insurance 6
11. Indemnification 7
11.1 Limitation of Liability 7
11.3 Survival 7
12. Change Orders 7
13. Force Majeure 7
14. Severability 8
15. Nondiscrimination 8
15.1 No Discrimination. 8
16. Termination 9
17. Applicable Law and Forum 9
17.1 Dispute Resolution and Mediation 9
17.2 Mediation and Arbitration 10
18. Services to be Provided by I-Net 10
18.1 Demarcation Points 10
18.2 Network Infrastructure Upgrade and Migration 10
19. Service Levels 11
20. Services Not Provided by I-Net 11
21. Service Requirements 11
22. Security 11
23. Entire Agreement 12
Attachment A-Thru 12/31/2013 - Site Locations Covered by this Contract 13
Attachment B – I-Net Connectivity Change Request Form 14
Attachment C - Appropriate Use Policy 15
Attachment D - Definitions 17
Attachment E - Key Persons 23
Attachment F - Termination 24
Attachment G - Service Offerings List through 12/31/2013 25
Attachment H –Service Levels 29
Attachment I – IP Address Space 32
Attachment J – Evidence of Insurance Coverage 33
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This Contract, made this _______________ by and between King County, Washington
(hereinafter “County”) and City of Renton, with its principal place of business at 1055 S.
Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055 ( hereinafter “Customer”), collectively the “Parties”.
1.Preface
This Contract includes these terms and conditions and the following attachments:
Attachment A Site locations covered by this Contract through
December 31, 2013
Attachment B Connectivity Change Request Form
Attachment C Appropriate Use Policy
Attachment D Definitions
Attachment E Key Persons
Attachment F Termination
Attachment G Service List
Attachment H Service Levels
Attachment I IP Address Space
Attachment J Evidence of Insurance Coverage
2.Recitals
WHEREAS, County has deployed the Institutional Network (hereinafter “I-Net”); and
WHEREAS, the County offers I-Net services to municipal, county, school, library and other
governmental and non-profit agencies; and
WHEREAS, the County acknowledges that the Customer has contracts to provide city
services, such as its boathouse contractor, to enable the Cutomer to carry out its government
functions and these contractors use access to the I-Net to enable it to fulfill its contractual
agreements with the Customer; and
WHEREAS, the Customer agrees that it will use I-Net facilities and services solely for
educational, public television channel access, County and government communication purposes,
and not for any for-profit commercial purposes by itself or third parties; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this Contract is to establish the Contractual, service and support
responsibilities between the County and the Customer.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of payments, covenants, and Contracts hereinafter
mentioned, to be made and performed by the County and Customer (hereinafter “Parties”), the
Parties covenant and do mutually agree as follows:
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3.Definitions
Words and terms Shall be given their ordinary and usual meanings. Where used in the Contract
documents, the words and terms Contained in Attachment D - Definitions Shall have the
meanings indicated therein. The meanings Shall be applicable to the singular, plural, masculine,
feminine and neuter of the words and terms.
4.Use of the I-Net
The I-Net services provided under this Contract are for the exclusive use of the Customer at the
authorized Sites. Use of I-Net services by organizations other than those listed in Attachment
A-Site locations covered by this Contract must be approved in advance in writing by the
County. Allowing any other Site or agency to connect to or use I-Net services is a material
breach of this Contract and may be cause to terminate service in whole or in part.
Customers may use the I-Net solely for educational, public television channel access and County
and government communication purposes and not for any for-profit commercial purposes.
Contrary use could result in the County losing the right to use most of the fibers that make up the
I-Net. Customer covenants that it will comply with this requirement, and will monitor and regulate
the traffic content it transports on the network to ensure its compliance with this requirement. This
requirement does not prevent the Customer from collecting fees to pay the direct costs of
providing non-commercial services, such as fees for video class instruction or charges to recover
the cost of special use equipment. See also, Attachment C – Appropriate Use Policy.
Customer agrees that it Shall not resell any of the services provided under this Contract without
the County’s prior written permission, and Shall comply with Attachment C – Appropriate
Use Policy.
5.Term of Contract
This Contract is effective upon execution by both Parties, and Shall remain in effect until
December 31, 2013. Thereafter, this Contract may be renewed upon execution of an amendment
that may include a revised Attachment A, Attachment C and Attachment H for (3) three (3) year
terms, subject to the terms and conditions of applicable franchise agreements as amended or the
lease agreement, as amended, or as set forth in the termination provisions herein.
6.Notices
Whenever this Contract provides for notice to be provided by one Party to another, such notice
Shall be in writing and sent certified or registered mail, return receipt requested. Any time within
which a Party must take some action Shall be computed from the date that said Party receives
the written notice.
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6.1 Notices to the County for Service Matters
Report I-Net Problems to:
I-Net Network Operations Center (County)
Voice: 206.263-7000
King County I-Net Operations Center
401 5th Ave., 7th Floor
Seattle, WA 98104
E-mail: inet.operations@kingcounty.gov
6.2 Key Persons
County and Customer have identified the persons listed in Attachment E – Key Persons
asessential to the successful completion of the tasks identified in this Contract. The roles
andauthority for each of these people Shall be as defined in Attachment E – Key Persons.
7.Charges and Payment Procedures
7.1 Invoiced Charges
A service cost summary applicable to Contract is provided in Attachment A-Site locations
covered by this Contract. I-Net charges will begin thirty (30) Days after this Contract is
signed by both Parties.
7.2 Installation and Monthly Fees
A table indicating Customer Sites, service levels and costs as provided by this Contract is shown
in Attachment A-Site locations covered by this Contract.
7.3 Invoicing and Payment
Charges will be invoiced monthly (12 invoice periods per year).
Payment is due within forty-five (45) Days of receipt of invoice. Thereafter, interest will be
charged as allowable by law but in no event more than 1.5% per Month on the balance due.
7.4 New Site Costs
Additional Sites may be added during the term of this Contract, upon execution of an amendment
to this Contract. Upon request, the County will prepare a written estimate of the costs necessary
to engineer, prepare, install and connect the new Site to the I-Net, and the service rate. See
Attachment H – Service Levels for further information. All requests for new Site connectivity
must come from the Primary Contact for the Customer.
7.5 Circuits: Types and Approvals
Circuits will not be activated until appropriate approvals have been received, as defined below.
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7.5.1 INTER-AGENCY CIRCUITS
There are two potential types of inter-agency circuits:
7.5.1.1 I-Net Site to I-Net Site
Inter-agency connection requests require the approval of the Primary Contact of
each customer involved in the circuit connection.
7.5.1.2 I-Net Site to External Agency
Connection requests between the customer and an external service provider or organization must
originate with the customer. The County will facilitate the connection between the two via the
I-Net NAP or as worked out with the customer and its provider.
7.5.2 CIRCUIT CHANGES
All requests for circuit additions or changes shall be in writing from the Customer. A work
order will be generated based on this request. A Connectivity Change Request Form is
provided in Attachment B. The change request will be evaluated to assess engineering
issues and to determine whether the change is a no-cost change or is an additional cost
item. If it is an additional cost item, it must be approved in writing by the Customer and
the cost will be added to Customer’s invoice in the next billing cycle. The County will
typically provision new ATM circuits within ten (10) days of receipt of a signed change
request order and I-Net engineering approval of the change.
7.5.3 NETWORK ACCESS POINT (NAP) POLICY
I-Net has a Network Access Point (NAP) that is the interconnection point between I-Net
customers, the connection point with our Internet Service Providers, and is a peering
point for local transit peering agreements in which we participate. Due to the criticality of
the NAP, a limited group of specially trained technical staff has the privileges to make
changes to these systems.
8.Reporting
The I-Net Network Operations Center will actively monitor the state of the network (e.g., alarms
and errors, bandwidth utilization, and trending). Reports on the Customer’s Circuits will be used
as part of the annual Contract review.
9.Sub-Contracting
The County may sub-contract for some or all of the services covered by this Contract.
10.Insurance
During the term of the Contract both Parties Shall maintain Commercial General Liability
insurance with limits of not less than $1 million combined single limit per occurrence, $2 million
aggregate. The above policies Shall cover or be endorsed to cover the other Party, its officers,
officials, employees and agents as an additional insured. If either Party is a municipal corporation
or an agency of the state of Washington and is self-insured or a member of the Washington Cities
Insurance Corporation for any of the above insurance requirements, a certificate of self-insurance
or a letter of coverage Shall be attached hereto as Attachment J – Evidence of Insurance
Coverage and be incorporated by reference and Shall constitute compliance with this section. By
requiring such minimum insurance, neither Party Shall be deemed or construed to have assessed
the risks that may be applicable to the other Party under this Contract. Each Party Shall assess
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its own risks and, if it deems appropriate and/or prudent, maintain greater limits and/or broader
coverage.
11.Indemnification
Each Party Shall protect, defend, indemnify, and save harmless the other Party, its officers,
employees, and agents from any and all costs, claims, judgments, and/or awards of damages, for
injuries to persons and/or damage to tangible property, arising out of or in any way resulting from
each Party’s own negligent acts or omissions associated with the I-Net services provided by the
Contract to the extent each Party is liable for such acts or omissions. In the event the indemnified
party incurs any costs including attorney fees to enforce the provisions of this paragraph, all such
costs and fees Shall be recoverable from the Indemnitor.
11.1 Limitation of Liability
Neither Party will be liable for any indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages, including
but not limited to lost data or profits, however arising, even if it has been advised of the possibility
of such damages.
11.2 Risk of Loss
I-Net Users Shall be responsible for loss of or damage to I-Net equipment provided to Customer
under the terms of this Contract however caused.
11.3 Survival
The provisions of this Section Shall survive the expiration or termination of this Contract with
respect to any event occurring prior to expiration or termination.
12.Change Orders
Either Party may request changes to this Contract. Proposed changes which are mutually agreed
upon Shall be incorporated by written amendment to this Contract. If any Change Order causes
an increase or decrease in the price (fees) for, or the time required for, performance of any part of
the Work under this Contract, the Parties Shall agree to an equitable adjustment in the Contract
Price, the delivery schedule, or both. The County Shall be responsible for preparing all
County-required documents associated with modifying the Contract to include the agreed upon
Change Order. No written request, oral order, or conduct by the County will constitute a binding
Change Order unless confirmed in writing by the Parties.
CUSTOMER SHALL PROVIDE A MINIMUM OFSIXTY (60) DAYS WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO
THE COUNTY OF PROPOSED DESIGN OR ARCHITECTURAL CHANGES TO ALLOW THE
COUNTY SUFFICIENT TIME TO REVIEW FOR COMPATIBILITY WITH I-NET EQUIPMENT
AND SERVICES. IF THE CHANGE IS COMPLEX IN NATURE, THE COUNTY MAY REQUEST
ADDITIONAL TIME TO PERFORM ITS REVIEW.
13.Force Majeure
The term “force majeure” Shall include, without limitation by the following enumeration: acts of
nature, acts of civil or military authorities, terrorism, fire, accidents, shutdowns for purpose of
emergency repairs, strikes and any other industrial, civil or public disturbances, causing the inability
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to perform the requirements of this Contract. If any Party is rendered unable, wholly or in part, by
Act of Nature or any other cause not within such Party’s reasonable control, to perform or comply
with any obligation or condition of this Contract, upon giving notice and full particulars to the other
Party, such obligation or condition Shall be suspended but only for the time and to the extent
necessary to restore normal operations.
14.Severability
Whenever possible, each provision of this Contract will be interpreted to be effective and valid
under applicable law. If any provision is found to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, then such
provision or portion thereof Will be modified to the extent necessary to render it legal, valid and
enforceable and have the intent and economic effect as close as possible to the invalid, illegal
and unenforceable provision. If it is not possible to modify the provision to render it legal, valid
and enforceable, then the provision will be severed from the rest of this Contract and ignored.
The invalidity, illegality or unenforceability of any provision will not affect the validity, legality or
enforceability of any other provision of this Contract, which will remain valid and binding.
15.Nondiscrimination
15.1 No Discrimination.
15.1.1 The Customer must comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws and
regulations prohibiting discrimination, including without limitation, laws and regulations
prohibiting discrimination in the provision of services or employment under this Contract.
These laws include, but are not limited to, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as
amended, Chapter 49.60 of the Revised Code of Washington, as amended, and Chapters
12.16 and 12.18 of the King County Code, as amended. If Customer engages in unfair
employment practices as defined in King County Code Chapter 12.18, as amended, the
remedies set forth in that Chapter, as amended Shall apply.
15.1.2 The Customer is specifically prohibited from discriminating or taking any retaliatory
action against a person because of that person's exercise of any right s\he may have under
federal, state, or local law, nor may the Customer require a person to waive such rights as a
condition of receiving service.
15.1.3 The Customer is specifically prohibited from denying access or levying different
rates and charges on any individual or group because of the income of the residents of the
local area in which such group resides.
15.1.4 To the extent the County may enforce such a requirement; the Customer is
specifically prohibited from discriminating in its rates or charges or from granting undue
preferences to any individual or group.
15.1.5 During the performance of this Contract, neither Customer nor any party
subcontracting under the authority of this Contract Shall discriminate on the basis of age,
ancestry, creed, color, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or
presence of any mental, physical or sensory handicap against any employee or applicant for
employment, unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification, or in the administration or
delivery of services or any other benefit under this Contract.
15.1.6 During the term of this Contract, the Customer Shall not create barriers to open
and fair opportunities to participate in the use of these services and Shall not discriminate
against any person on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, nationality, marital
status, sexual orientation or the presence of any mental or physical disability in an
otherwise qualified disabled person.
15.1.7 Any violation of the mandatory requirements of the provisions of this section Shall
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be a material breach of Contract for which the Customer may be subject to damages and
sanctions provided for by Contract and by applicable law.
16.Termination
This Contract may be terminated only in accordance with the provisions of Attachment F –
Termination.
17.Applicable Law and Forum
Except as hereinafter specifically provided, this Contract Shall be governed by and construed
according to the laws of the State of Washington. Any suit arising here from Shall be brought in
King County Superior Court, which Shall have sole and exclusive jurisdiction and venue. The
Parties Shall comply with all local, state and federal laws and regulations applicable to this Contract.
17.1 Dispute Resolution and Mediation
17.1.1.The Parties to this Contract may seek to resolve disputes pursuant to mediation
as set forth herein, but are not required to do so. Nothing in this Subsection precludes any
Party from seeking relief from the King County Superior Court.
17.1.2.Disputes. In the event that a dispute arises between the Parties which cannot be
resolved in the normal course and if the Parties choose to pursue mediation, the following
dispute resolution procedures Shall be followed:
17.1.2.1 If a dispute arises, then (i) within ten (10) business days of a written
request by either Party, County's designated project manager and Customer’s designated site
manager Shall meet and resolve the issue; if these Parties cannot resolve the issue within ten (10)
business days of the meeting, then (ii) the issue Shall be submitted to each Party’s designated
information systems manager; if these Parties cannot resolve the issue within fifteen (15) business
days of submission to them, then (iii) the issue Shall be submitted for resolution to the King County
Director of Information and Administrative Services and Customer’s business contact.
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17.2 Mediation and Arbitration
17.2.1 Nothing in this subsection precludes any party from seeking relief at any timefrom
King County Superior Court in Seattle, Washington. If a dispute arises out of orrelates to
this Contract, or the breach thereof, and if said dispute cannot be settled throughdirect
discussions, the parties agree to first endeavor to settle the dispute in an amicablemanner
by mediation. Thereafter, any unresolved controversy or claim arising out of orrelating to
this Contract, or breach thereof, may be resolved by arbitration but is notrequired to be
resolved by arbitration, and judgment upon the award rendered by thearbitrator may be
entered in King County Superior Court in Seattle, Washington.
18.Services to be Provided by I-Net
The specific services applicable to this Contract are listed in Attachment A-Site
locationscovered by this Contract. The Parties Shall conduct an annual joint review to
determine if theservices provided meet the Customer’s needs, and whether modifications or
changes in servicelevels should be made. The services Shall be selected from the Service List
contained in Attachment G – Service List.
18.1 Demarcation Points
The Demarcation Points for each of the Customer’s Site subject to this Contract are defined
andlisted in Attachment A-Site locations covered by this Contract.
18.2 Network Infrastructure Upgrade and Migration
Network Infrastructure Upgrade and Migration refers to projects that provide for the upgrade of
I-Net network equipment to take advantage of new technologies or architecture that is not the
result of an emergency or standard maintenance upgrade. Network Infrastructure Upgrade and
Migration activities may occur outside of the regularly scheduled maintenance.
Planned Network Infrastructure Upgrade and Migration notice will be given to the Customer when
such changes affect the Customer. If notification is applicable, the County will notify the
Customer in accordance with Attachment E, at least thirty (30) business days in advance. The
County will endeavor to notify the Customer of the: project scope; new network deployment and
architecture; benefits; migration plans; and provide County contacts that are not already identified
in Attachment E, if applicable.
The County will provide equipment specifications required for connectivity including equipment
that meets the County’s requirements. Installing specified equipment helps ensure ease of
maintenance and customer support. Equipment chosen by the Customer that meets the provided
specifications may be acceptable.
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The County may, at its option, set a migration schedule and require Customer migration by a
specified date. The County will work jointly with the Customer to set mutually agreeable migration
dates based on the migration schedule.
19.Service Levels
Service levels and corresponding prices Shall be provided in accordance with
AttachmentA-Site locations covered by this Contract and Attachment H – Service
Levels. Procedures for reporting and handling problems are also contained in this Attachment H.
20.Services Not Provided by I-Net
The following services are not covered by this Contract:
·Applications development or support.
·Customer LAN or desktop support services.
·Telephone support for Users not named in this Contract.
·Other non-transport Customer network design or support on the Customer side of
the I-Net Demarcation Point.
21.Service Requirements
The Customer agrees it will complete the items listed below throughout the Contract at no cost to
the County. Failure to do so Shall be grounds for and may result in the termination of I-Net
service or delay in the County’s installation.
·Provide the County with any contact person changes within five (5) Days of the change.
Failure to keep the Contact information current may result in delays in processing of
service requests.
·Provide County with access to the Sites.
·Provide, at no cost to the County, sufficient rack or wall space, sufficient cooling to
maintain a temperature no greater than 80 degrees Fahrenheit and one 20-amp isolated
ground electrical circuit.
·Keep the area around the I-Net equipment locked, dry, clean, and free of obstructions to
facilitate airflow and protect the equipment investment.
·Notify County of any damage or other apparent problems with the equipment or fibers.
·Keep the I-Net equipment in the place where the County has installed it, and do not
move, alter or use the equipment in any way without the written permission of the County.
22.Security
The Customer Shall ensure that all I-Net equipment is located inside secure, limited access
facilities, providing a high level of physical security. The Circuit-oriented nature of an ATM
network inherently provides a high level of data integrity. Physical security of the I-Net racks and
cabinets and fibers located at the Customer’s Sites will be the responsibility of the Customer. The
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Customer is responsible for securing its computer resources attached to the I-Net against all
unauthorized access or usage.
The County requires the installation of security measures as a condition of starting or continuing
to receive I-Net Service and may change those requirements from time to time
23.Entire Agreement
This Contract contains all of the agreements of the Parties with respect to any matter covered or
mentioned in this Contract. Failure of either Party to declare any breach or default immediately upon
the occurrence thereof, or delay in taking any action in connection with, shall not waive such breach
or default.
IN WITNESS, THEREOF, the Parties have executed this Contract.
KING COUNTY CITY OF RENTON
X x
King County Executive Title:
Print Name:Print Name:
Date:Date:
Approved as to form only by:
_________________________________
King County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Date: ________________________
Attest:
City Clerk:______________________
Date:__________________________
Approved as to form By: City Attorney
Date: __________________________
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Attachment A-Thru 12/31/2013 - Site Locations Covered by this Contract
All Site and contact data will be kept in a database maintained by I-Net Operations. Customer
agencies Shall report changes in contact personnel or location data to the I-Net Operations
Center. The table below Site ID (number), name, address, city, contact, Hub, Demarcation Point,
equipment owner, package, tier and cost for each Site covered under this Contract. See
Attachment G for details of the service offerings identified on the following page.
City of Renton Contract No.
01COR11
Provision Fees *Per Site
Additional Site Provisioning Cost(s)
(if needed)
Site Visit Required
Per Site
$ 150 per hour
Additional Services – No Site Visit Required $ 150 per hour Per hour
Service Provisioning $ 150 per hour Per hour
Total Non-Recurring Charges
I-Net reserves the right to use spare I-Net fiber that runs to customer sites for future I-Net uses.
* Provision Fees include $1,000 for Hardware and $400 for Provisioning Services
SERVICE OFFERING ABBREVIATIONS
See Attachment G for descriptions of the service offerings below:
Basic Service B1 Limited Basic Services L1
Bandwidth Only Service (King County)BOSKC Local Ethernet LE
Regional Video Conferencing Service RVCN Transparent LAN Service TLS
8X5 Support 24x7 KC/IGN IGN
T1 T1 Additional Internet Bandwidth AIB
Professional Support Services PSS Additional IP Addresses AIP
Other Services OS I-Net High Speed /GigE IHS/G
I-Net Internet Service IIS
Site ID Site Name Hub Name Street/City Site Access
Contact
Demarcation
Point
Equipment
Equipment
Owner
Specify
Service
Offering
Specify
Tier 1
or Tier
2
Monthly Cost
2027 Renton City Hall Kent Vista 1055 S. Grady
Way, Renton Ronald Hansen I-Net Switch I-Net
B-1
(includes 16
IP
addresses)
B2 24X7
N/A $971
3 addl
blocks of 16
IP
Addresses
($100)
Grandfather
ed from
previous
contract
N/A $100
Monthly Total
$1,071
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Attachment B – I-Net Connectivity Change Request Form
As specified in Section 7. Charges and Payment Procedures.
E-mail this form to inet.operations@KingCounty.gov.
Information Required Column to Provide Information
Date of Request:
Customer Agency:
Requestor’s Name:
Please indicate if you are the Primary or
Backup Contact for this Agency:
Primary Contact
Backup Contact
Please provide a brief description of the
request:
Sites involved in change (please include
site name and address and I-Net site
number if known):
Duration of Change:
Is change permanent? (check one)
____ Yes ____ No
Duration of Change:
Is change temporary?
If yes, specify the duration of the temporary
change.
____ Yes ____ No
Duration of Temporary Change: _________
All change requests must be submitted and signed by either the Customer Agency’s Primary
or the Backup Contact and will be implemented per the terms of Customer’s I-Net Contract.
X
Signature
Name:____________________________
Title” _____________________________
Dated: ___________________
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Attachment C - Appropriate Use Policy
v IMPORTANT: The County’s agreements with Comcast Corporation prohibits the
County from building or running a cable television network or any commercial
for-profit endeavor over the fiber optic cable. The restrictions in the franchises
flow down and apply to the Customer.
The County has formulated this Acceptable Use Policy (Policy) for the purposes of furthering the
responsible use of the I-Net and to enabling Users to receive reliable, high quality services.
In General.
I-Net must be used solely for lawful and intended purposes. No one Shall Use or aid anyone else
in Using it to transmit, distribute or store material: (1) in violation of any applicable law or
regulation, including export or encryption laws or regulations, or this Policy; or (2) that may
expose the County to criminal or civil liability. Customers and Users are further prohibited from
assisting any other person in violating any part of this Policy. Any Customer or User the County
determines has violated any element of this Policy may be subject to a temporary or permanent
suspension of service, including, if the County deems it necessary, immediate suspension or
termination of such Customer’s or User's service without notice. The County may temporarily
suspend the Customer or User, after providing the Customer with 72 hours advance notice and
without satisfactory resolution, if the County deems such action is required for the County to
comply with its franchise, lease or applicable laws.
The County will notify the Customer or User within five (5) Days of suspension if action to
permanently terminate the Customer or User’s service is deemed to be necessary. The County
may take such further action as it deems appropriate under the circumstances to eliminate or
preclude repeat violations. The Customer will protect, defend and indemnify the County from any
liability whatsoever arising out of any violation of the Appropriate Use of the I-Net and the County
Shall not be liable for any damages of any nature suffered by any Customer, User, or any third
party.
Responsibility for Content.
The County takes no responsibility for any material created or accessible on or through the I-Net.
No User or Customer should hold an expectation of privacy with respect to any matter transmitted
over or by the I-Net. By entering into this Contract with King County, Customer acknowledges
and accepts the absence of privacy in transmitting or using the I-Net. The County may monitor
the I-Net traffic for maintenance or repair or to determine usage of the I-Net. The County does not
plan to exercise any editorial control over material transmitted over or by the I-Net, but reserves
the right to do so consistent with applicable laws. If the County becomes aware that any material
may violate this Policy, the County reserves the right to block access to such material and to
suspend or terminate any User or Customer creating, storing or disseminating such material. The
County further reserves the right to cooperate with cable system representatives, legal authorities
and third parties in the investigation of alleged wrongdoing, including disclosing the identity of any
User or Customer.
Impermissible Content.
Customers and Users Shall not Use I-Net to transmit or distribute material not permitted under the
County’s franchise Contracts, permits, or other Contracts with or grants to cable television or
communications companies. Customers and Users Shall not Use I-Net to transmit or distribute
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unlawful material or information containing fraudulent material, or to make any offer containing
unlawful, false, deceptive, or misleading statements, claims, or representations. In addition,
Customers and Users are prohibited from submitting any unlawful, false or inaccurate information
regarding I-Net’s use to the County or any other Person.
Customers and Users Shall not Use I-Net to transmit, distribute or store material that is unlawful,
including but not limited to material that is indecent, obscene, pornographic defamatory, libelous,
or not Constitutionally protected. The Parties agree that law enforcement may intentionally
receive and store information or materials that may be indecent, obscene, pornographic,
defamatory or libelous. Such use by law enforcement, as part of its law enforcement activities
Shall not be considered a violation of this Appropriate Use Policy. Customers and Users Shall not
use material in any unlawful manner that would infringe, violate, dilute or misappropriate any
Person’s protection under privacy, publicity, or other personal rights or intellectual property rights,
including but not limited to, copyrights and laws protecting patents, trademarks, trade secrets or
other proprietary information. The use of a domain name in connection with any of the I-Net
services Shall not violate the trademark, service mark, or similar rights of any third party.
Customers and Users Shall not Use I-Net to transmit, distribute or store material that contains a
virus, worm, Trojan horse, or other component harmful to the I-Net, to any other network or
equipment, or to other Customers or Users.
Third Party Rules; Usenet.
Customers and Users may have access through I-Net to search engines, subscription Web
services, chat areas, bulletin boards, Web pages, USENET, or other services that promulgate
rules, guidelines or Contracts to govern their use. Users must adhere to any such rules,
guidelines, or Contracts. Users who post messages to Usenet news groups are responsible for
becoming familiar with any written charter or FAQ governing use of such news groups and
complying therewith.
System and Network Security.
Customers and Users Shall not Use I-Net to violate or attempt to violate the security of any
Person or network, including, without limitation, (a) accessing data not intended for such
Customer or User or logging into a server or account which such Customer or User is not
authorized to access, (b) impersonating County personnel, (c) attempting to probe, scan or test
the vulnerability of a system or network or to breach security or authentication measures without
proper authorization, (d) attempting to interfere with, disrupt or disable service to any User, host
or network, including, without limitation, via means of overloading, "flooding", "mailbombing",
"denial of service" attacks or "crashing", (e) forging any TCP/IP packet header or any part of the
header information in any e-mail or news group posting, (f) taking any action in order to obtain
services to which such User is not entitled, or (g) attempting to utilize another Customer’s or
User's account name or persona without that Person’s authorization. Customers and Users are
also prohibited from attempting any action designed to circumvent or alter any method of
measuring or billing for I-Net services. Security violations may result in civil or criminal liability.
The County will investigate occurrences which may include such violations and may involve, and
cooperate with, law enforcement authorities in prosecuting Customers and Users who are
involved in such violations.
Modification.
The County reserves the right to modify this Acceptable Use Policy in its discretion at any time.
Such modifications will be effective one hundred and eighty (90) Days after the Customer
receives notice from the County.
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Attachment D - Definitions
ASP or Application Service Provider
A business that allows another organization to use, lease, or license a Web-based service or
application which is hosted and/or managed by the business at an outside facility rather than at
the organization’s facility.
ATM
Asynchronous Transfer Mode: A very high-speed transmission technology. ATM is a high
bandwidth, low-delay Connection-oriented packet-like switching and multiplexing technique.
Usable capacity is segmented into 53-byte fixed-size cells, consisting of header and information
fields, allocated to services on demand.
AUP
Acceptable Use Policy:
The rules for running on the network.
Broadband
A WAN term. A transmission facility providing bandwidth greater than 45 Mbps (T3). Broadband
systems generally are fiber optic in nature.
Bandwidth Only Product
Bandwidth Only Product provides a Transparent LAN Service (TLS), or Asynchronous Transfer
Mode (ATM) technology. Maintenance can be included at an additional monthly fee based on the
number of Customer sites, and the hours of service required by the Customer.
Bandwidth Only Service
Bandwidth Only Service provides a Transparent LAN Service (TLS), or Asynchronous Transfer
Mode (ATM) technology.
Call
A Call is an association between two or more Users or between a User and a network entity that
is established by the use of network capabilities. This association may have zero or more
Connections.
Circuit
A point-to-point (Site-to-Site) ATM link with defined operational characteristics. It may include
various virtual Circuit types including T-1, TLS, or PVC.
CLR or Cell Loss Ratio
A negotiated QoS parameter wherein acceptable values are network specific. The objective is to
minimize CLR provided the end-system adapts the traffic to the changing ATM layer transfer
characteristics. The Cell Loss Ratio is defined for a Connection as: Lost Cells/Total Transmitted
Cells. The CLR parameter is the value of CLR that the network agrees to offer as an objective
over the lifetime of the Connection. It is expressed as an order of magnitude, having a range of
10-1 to 10-15 and unspecified.
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Connection
An ATM Connection consists of concatenation of ATM Layer links in order to provide an
end-to-end information transfer capability to access points. In switched virtual Connection (SVC)
environments the LAN Emulation Management entities set up Connections between each other
using UNI signaling.
Connectionless
Refers to ability of existing LANs to send data without previously establishing Connections.
CTD
Cell Transfer Delay: This is defined as the elapsed time between a cell exit event at the
measurement point 1 (e.g., at the source UNI) and the corresponding cell entry event at
measurement point 2 (e.g., the destination UNI) for a particular Connection. The cell transfer
delay between two measurement points is the sum of the total inter-ATM node transmission delay
and the total ATM node processing delay.
Customer or Customer Agency
A municipality, school district, college or other governmental or non-profit agency that is a
participant in the King County Institutional Network. See Attachment A-Site locations
covered by this Contract for the specific Site locations included in this Contract.
Day
Calendar Day unless otherwise specified.
Demarcation Point
The point of interconnection between the County’s I-Net fibers or Hardware and the Customer’s
fibers or Hardware.
DNS or Domain Name Services
Services which convert domain names into IP addresses.
DS-0
Digital Signal, Level 0: The 64 kbps rate that is the basic building block for both the North
American and European digital hierarchies; a worldwide standard.
DS-1
Digital Signal, Level 1: The North American Digital Hierarchy signaling standard for transmission
at 1.544 Mbps. This standard supports 24 simultaneous DS-0 signals. The term is often used
interchangeably with T1 carrier although DS-1 signals may be exchanged over other transmission
systems.
External Agency
An organization or ASP that is not a member of the Institutional Network, but that an I-Net Customer
has requested Connection to via the I-Net NAP.
Fee Basis
A service is provided on a Fee Basis if there is a charge, whether in money, in-kind service, or
otherwise, to those using the service or application. Customers using I-Net transport to charge
other agencies will be charged a fee.
Demarcation Point
The point in the Site where the ownership or control of the fibers or Equipment changes from the
Site owner or Customer to the I-Net.
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Hardware
The actual physical computing machinery, including the Firmware which is
combinationHardware/Software that is “burned into” a Programmable Read Only Memory
chip or chips asopposed to Software. An Integrated Access Device is an example of Hardware.
Hub
A switching location on Comcast’s primary ring or one of its secondary rings.
I-Net
The King County Institutional Network, a fiber optic based transport network shared by municipal,
county, school, library and other governmental and non-profit agencies in for the purpose of
supporting voice, video and data communication among the participants.
I-Net High Speed /GigE (IHS/G)
Provides high-speed transport connections between facilities. This service is available where
fiber optic strand availability permits.
I-Net Internet Service (IIS)
Provides a minimum of 10Mbps access (up/down) to the Internet via I-Net. Designed for
customers with a single location or deployment site and requires access to information outside of
their network via the internet. This service is available where fiber optic strand availability
permits.
Integrated Access Device or IAD
A physical device which is capable of forwarding packets between legacy interworking interfaces
(e.g., Ethernet, Token Ring, T-1, etc.) and ATM interfaces based on data-link and network layer
information but which does not participate in the running of any network layer routing protocol. An
Integrated Access Device obtains forwarding descriptions using the route distribution protocol.
IP
Internet Protocol: Part of the TCP/IP family of protocols describing Software that tracks the
Internet address of nodes, routes outgoing messages, and recognizes incoming messages.
ISP
Internet Service Provider.
King County
King County, Washington. A political subdivision of the State of Washington.
LAN
Local Area Network: A network designed to move data between stations within a campus.
Local Ethernet
Local Ethernet provides a means of extending a customer’s LAN between its facilities, but only
within the area served by the local service Hub and is subject to fiber availability. It provides
service at higher speeds of up to 1 Gbps.
Limited Basic Service
The Limited Basic Service (L1) provides a 1.5 Mbps connection served from an Ethernet port
and eight (8) IP addresses. A one (1) year contract term is available for this service, and no
additional options can be added without upgrading to “Basic” services.
MAN
Metropolitan Area Network: A network designed to carry data over an area larger than a campus
such as an entire city and its outlying area.
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Mbps
Million bits per second.
MMF
Multimode Fiber optic Cable: Fiber optic cable in which the signal or light propagates in multiple
modes or paths. Since these paths may have varying lengths, a transmitted pulse of light may be
received at different times and smeared to the point that pulses may interfere with surrounding
pulses. This may cause the signal to be difficult or impossible to receive. This pulse dispersion
sometimes limits the distance over which a MMF link can operate.
Month
The period commencing on the first calendar Day of a calendar Month and ending on and including
the last Day of that calendar Month.
Multicasting
The transmit operation of a single PDU by a source interface where the PDU reaches a group of
one or more destinations.
Multipoint-to-Multipoint Connection
A Multipoint-to-Multipoint Connection is a collection of associated ATM VC or VP links, and their
associated nodes, with the following properties:
All Nodes in the Connection, called endpoints, serve as a Root Node in a Point-to-Multipoint
Connection to all of the (N-1) remaining endpoints.
Each of the endpoints on the Connection can send information directly to any other endpoint, but
the receiving endpoint cannot distinguish which of the endpoints is sending information without
additional (e.g., higher layer) information.
NAP
Network Access Point. The County’s NAP is in the Westin Building in Downtown Seattle.
NMS or Network Management System
A system of Hardware and Software that is used to monitor, control and manage the County’s
INET Network. A NMS may manage one or more other Network Management Systems.
NOC or Network Operations Center
The administrative group within King County charged with the Day-to-Day operation of the I-Net.
OIRM or Office of Information Resource Management
An Office of the King County Executive Office within King County government.
OSI
Open Systems Interconnect. A network model developed by the International Standards
Organization.
PBX
Private Branch eXchange: PBX is the term given to a device which provides private local voice
switching and voice-related services within the private network. A PBX could have an ATM API to
utilize ATM services, for example Circuit Emulation Service.
Point-to-Point Connection
A connection with only two endpoints.
PRI
Primary Rate Interface: An ISDN standard for provisioning of 1.544 Mbit/s (DS1 - North America,
Japan, et al) or 2.048 Mbit/s (E1 - Europe) ISDN services. DS1 is 23 "B" channels of 64 kbit/s
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each and one signaling "D" channel of 64 kbit/s/ E1 is 30 "B" channels of 64 kbit/s each and one
signaling "D" channel of 64 kbit/s.
Provider
King County Institutional Network (I-Net), as managed and operated by King County Office of
Information Resource Management I-Net Operations.
PVC or Permanent Virtual Circuit
A link with a static route defined in advance, usually by manual setup.
QoS
Quality of Service: Quality of Service is defined on an end-to-end basis in terms of the following
attributes of the end-to-end ATM Connection:
Cell Loss Ratio
Cell Transfer Delay
Cell Delay Variation
Rate Card
The list of rates and charges for the provision of I-Net services.
Router
A physical device that is capable of forwarding packets based on network layer information and
that also participates in running one or more network layer routing protocols.
Shall or Will
Whenever used to stipulate anything, Shall or Will means that the action or inaction is mandatory by
either the Customer or the County, as applicable, and means that the Customer or the County, as
applicable, has thereby entered into a covenant with the other Party to do or perform the same.
Site
A single building or location. Each Site is counted as a unit for purposes of the Customer’s Use
Charge.
SM or Single Mode Fiber
Fiber optic cable in which the signal or light propagates in a Single Mode or path. Since all light
follows the same path or travels the same distance, a transmitted pulse is not dispersed and does
not interfere with adjacent pulses. SM fibers can support longer distances and are limited mainly
by the amount of attenuation. Refer to MMF.
Software
All or any portion of the binary computer programs and enhancements thereto, including source
code, localized versions of the binary computer programs and enhancements thereto, including
source code and documentation residing on County-owned Hardware. Software is the list of
instructions to operate the Hardware.
SVC
Switched Virtual Circuit: A Connection established via signaling. The User defines the endpoints
when the Call is initiated.
T-1
A dedicated phone Connection supporting data rates of 1.544Mbits per second. A T-1 line
actually consists of 24 individual or DS0’s, each of which supports 64Kbits per second. Each
64Kbit/second channel can be configured to carry voice or data traffic. Most telephone companies
allow you to buy just some of these individual channels, known as fractional T-1 access. T-1 lines
are sometimes referred to as DS1 lines.
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Testing
The process of confirming that the equipment and fiber provides the services to the Customer’s site
as described in this Contract.
Transparent LAN Service (TLS)
Transparent LAN Service is a LAN extension service. It uses reserved fiber and is available to
establish connections spanning the entire I-Net service area, if needed. TLS is typically delivered
as Ethernet over a 10/100BaseT connection. However, it may be delivered using either a fiber
optic pair running Ethernet or ATM, depending on other requirements of the Customer. The speed
is adjustable from 15 Mbps to 100 Mbps. This is a bridged LAN connection that conforms to RFC
1483, also known as Multi-protocol Encapsulation over ATM Adaptation Layer 5.
UNI
User-Network Interface: Specifications for the procedures and protocols between User equipment
and either an ATM or Frame Relay network. The UNI is the physical, electrical and functional
Demarcation Point between the User and the public network service Provider.
Use Charge
The amount the Customer owes for receipt of I-Net services. A Use Charge may include both
Monthly and non-Monthly costs.
User
An employee, client, or other person accessing the network or using I-Net services at a facility
controlled by a Customer.
WAN
Wide Area Network: This is a network which spans a large geographic area relative to office and
campus environment of LAN (Local Area Network). WAN is characterized by having much greater
transfer delays due to laws of physics.
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Attachment E - Key Persons
The Customer’s Primary Contact and the Backup Contact listed below Shall have authority, on
behalf of the Customer to request and approve all network Connections to other I-Net agencies or
external agencies and to add, delete or modify services and Sites, including both cost and no-cost
changes.
The Customer’s Backup Contact is granted complete authority in the absence of the Primary
Contact. All change requests must come from and be signed by either the Primary Contact or the
Backup Contact listed below, and no changes can be made to the Customer’s Circuit
configuration without a prior written request approval. The Customer Shall provide updated
written information to the County within five (5) business days should this contact change.
The Customer’s Technical Contact will be the lead on all technical and troubleshooting issues
regarding I-Net transport services. The Customer Shall provide updated information to the County
within five (5) business days should this contact change.
The Customer’s Site Access Contact will provide physical access to the I-Net equipment at an
individual Site. The contact is listed in Attachment A-Site locations covered by this
Contract.
The Customer Shall provide updated information to the County within five (5) business days
should this contact information change. Contact information updates, will not require an
amendment.
KING COUNTY CITY OF RENTON
I-Net Management Contact:
Darryl Hunt, Manager, KCIT Customer Services
401 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, 7th Fl
Phone: 206-263-7890
E-mail: darryl.hunt@kingcounty.gov
Primary Contact Name:
Mehdi Sadri, Information Technology Director
1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055
Phone: 425-430-6886
E-mail: msadri@rentonwa.gov
I-Net Technical Contact:
Fred Grannan, Manager, KC Communications
401 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, 7th Fl
Phone: 206-263-7935
E-mail: fred.grannan@kingcounty.gov
Back up Contact Name:
Ronald Hansen, Network Systems Supervisor
1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055
Phone: 425-430-6873
E-mail: rhansen@rentonwa.gov
Invoicing/Payments:
Junko Keesecker, Business and Finance Officer
401 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, 6th Fl
Phone: 206-263-7897
E-mail: junko.keesecker@kingcounty.gov
Technical Contact Name:
Ronald Hansen, Network Systems Supervisor
1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055
Phone: 425-430-6873
E-mail: rhansen@rentonwa.gov
For non-business hours emergencies, please
contact the City of Renton IS on-call pager
@206-300-0571
Contracts/Amendments:
Marilyn Pritchard, Sr. IT Contracts Specialist
401 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, 6th Fl
Phone: 206-263-7961
E-mail: Marilyn.pritchard@kingcounty.gov
Site Access Contact Name:
Ronald Hansen, Network Systems Supervisor
1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055
Phone: 425-430-6873
E-mail: rhansen@rentonwa.gov
For non-business hours emergencies, please contact
the City of Renton IS on-call pager @206-300-0571
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Attachment F - Termination
1.This Contract may be terminated by either Party without cause, in whole or in part, upon
providing the other Party one hundred eighty (180) Days advance written notice of the
termination.
If the Contract is terminated pursuant to this paragraph 1: (1) the Customer will be liable
only for payment in accordance with the terms of this Contract for services rendered prior
to the effective date of termination; and (2) the County Shall be released from any
obligation to provide further services pursuant to the Contract.
2.Either Party may terminate this Contract, in whole or in part, upon thirty (30) Days
advance written notice in the event: (1) a corrective action plan has not been accepted
by the non-breaching Party within thirty (30) Days; (2) the other Party materially breaches
any duty, obligation, or services required pursuant to this Contract which can not be
cured; (3) the duties, obligations, or services required herein become impossible, illegal,
or not feasible or (4) the Parties have agreed to a corrective action plan and the
breaching Party has not commanded or completed corrective action as specified in the
plan.
If the termination results from acts or omissions of the Customer, including but not limited
to, damage to fiber optic lines or to County-owned equipment, or the failure to pay
amounts due, the Customer Shall return to the County immediately any County-owned
equipment and pay all amounts due to the County, including replacement, e.g. costs for
fiber and equipment damaged as a result of the breach.
3.If expected or actual Customer or County funding is withdrawn, reduced or limited in any
way prior to the termination date set forth above or in any amendment hereto, the Party
without funding may, upon written notice to the other Party, terminate this Contract, in
whole or in part, as of the time funding will not be available. Either Party Shall provide
the other Party at least ninety (90) days notice of termination for non-appropriation.
If the Contract is terminated pursuant to this Section, paragraph 3: (1) the Customer will
be liable only for payment in accordance with the terms of this Contract for services
rendered prior to the effective date of termination; and (2) the County Shall be released
from any obligation to provide further services pursuant to the Contract.
County funding under this Contract beyond the current appropriation year is
conditional upon appropriation by the County Council of sufficient funds to
support the activities described in this Contract.
4.Nothing herein Shall limit, waive, or extinguish any right or remedy provided by this
Contract or law that either Party may have in the event that the obligations, terms and
conditions set forth in this Contract are breached by the other Party.
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Attachment G - Service Offerings List through 12/31/2013
The following abbreviations have been assigned to the service offerings to represent the offerings
below:
SERVICE OFFERING ABBREVIATIONS
See Attachment G & Attachment H for descriptions of the service offerings below:
Basic Service B1 Limited Basic Services L1
Bandwidth Only Service (King County)BOSKC Local Ethernet LE
Regional Video Conferencing Service RVCN Transparent LAN Service TLS
8X5 Support 24x7 KC/IGN IGN
T1 T1 Additional Internet Bandwidth AIB
Professional Support Services PSS Additional IP Addresses AIP
Other Services OS I-Net High Speed /GigE IHS/G
I-Net Internet Service IIS
1-A. Basic Service (B1):
The Basic Service (B1) provides 6Mbps with surge to 20Mbps Transparent LAN Service (TLS)
connection that bridges a Customer’s Ethernet LANs. The service also includes two T-1 circuits
capable of interconnecting two PBX’s, two routers and/or video conferencing equipment equipped
with a T-1 interface card and 16 IP addresses. It also includes a 1.5Mbps with surge to 20Mbps
connection to the Internet Network Access Point (INAP) and 1.5Mbps with 8Mbps surge
connectivity to the Internet.
2-A. Limited Basic Service (L1):
The Limited Basic Service (L1) provides a 1.5 Mbps connection served from an Ethernet port and
eight IP addresses. A one year contract term is available for this service, and no additional
options can be added without upgrading to “Basic” services.
3-A. I-Net Bandwidth Only Service (BOSKC):
The Bandwidth Only Service (BOSKC) provides a Transparent LAN Service (TLS), or
Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) technology. Bandwidth levels available for purchase are;
15, 30, 50 and 100Mbps. An option to purchase a separate maintenance service is available.
The monthly maintenance charge is calculated based on the number of Customer sites, and a
desired service hour duration.
4-A. Local Ethernet Service (LE):
This is a local area network (LAN) extension service. A Customer’s sites must use the same
(local) I-Net service hub. Sites are served based on the availability of spare fiber optic cable.
There must be an Ethernet switch installed in the service hub for which the Customer pays a
provisioning fee. Bandwidth use is not metered. Local Ethernet service is offered at 100 Mbps
and 1 Gbps.
All fiber optic site cable runs back to an I-Net Hub. All local Ethernet fiber usage is based on fiber
availability.
Customer must purchase either I-Net Basic Service for at least one site to be eligible for Local
Ethernet Service to the other sites fed out of that same Hub.
The County ensures that Ethernet frames are being forwarded without error. If a service
engineer is dispatched to solve an incident and the incident is determined to be that of the
Customer, a service call charge will be invoiced.
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5-A. Regional Video Conference Network Services (RVCN):
I-Net currently offers a Regional Video Conference Network Services (, typically through a
deployment of Marconi “Virtual Presence” (ViPr) equipment. This is high quality video and
audio communications currently offered over a secure private fiber network. The service
includes network transport (ATM) and gateway service permitting conferencing with video
terminals on other networks via IP, using SIP and H.323 protocols, or Integrated Services
Digital Network (ISDN), using H.320 protocol. Conferences supporting up to 100 simultaneous
terminals are possible with this service.
The Customer is required to purchase their videoconferencing terminal. The preferred and only
officially supported terminals for this service are Ericsson ViPr. A range of conferencing units are
available from individual desktop systems to larger group conferencing systems.
Video Hardware Maintenance: Agencies of King County may purchase hardware maintenance
at cost for specific models of video terminals.
6-A. Transparent LAN Service (TLS):
This is a LAN extension service. It provides wide area connectivity. Unlike Local Ethernet
Service, TLS uses reserved fiber and is available to establish connections spanning the entire
I-Net service area, if needed. TLS is typically delivered as Ethernet over a 10/100BaseT
connection. However, it may be delivered using either a fiber optic pair running Ethernet or
ATM, depending on other requirements of the Customer. The speed is adjustable from 15
Mbps to 100 Mbps. This is a bridged LAN connection that conforms to RFC 1483, also known
as Multi-protocol Encapsulation over ATM Adaptation Layer 5.
7-A. Additional Internet Bandwidth (AIB):
I-Net offers additional Internet bandwidth upon Customer’s request increments of 1.5 Mbps.
Separate monthly charge applies.
8-A 8X5, Regular business hours support service:
Support is provided Monday through Friday during regular daytime hours except on legal
holidays. The targeted initial response time will be 30 minutes. Problem resolution begins no
more than two (2) hours after the initial report. Work on problems will continue within these
regular business hours. It will only continue beyond these hours if escalated by the Customer
and with approval of I-Net service management. 8X5, Regular business hours support service is
included with video conferencing service and not available for any of I-Net’s other services.
8-B 24X7, Regular business hours support service:
Support is provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year. The targeted initial
response time will be 30 minutes. Problem resolution begins no more than two (2) hours after the
initial report. Problem resolution work will continue until resolved. 24X7, Regular business hours
support service is included with I-Net’s Basic and Limited Basic services; optional with Bandwidth
only and local Ethernet services; and not available for video conferencing services.
9-A KC/IGN Connection:
The KC/IGN is the common data network used to connect to state agencies, counties, and cities
with known end points, managed gateways, and applications. I-Net provides network transport to
gain access to this network. Municipalities, public health agencies, and law enforcement
agencies are able to access applications and share data with other state and local government
agencies statewide. Customers connecting to the IGN must adhere to security guidelines
published by Washington State Department of Information Systems (DIS) that pertain to this
network. This service is bundled with both I-Net Basic and Limited Basic Services. The existing
KC/IGN is maintained by King County Network Services and is connected to the Washington
State Department of Information Systems (DIS) state-wide Inter-Governmental Network (IGN).
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10-A Additional T1 Connection:
A dedicated connection supporting legacy data and voice applications at a fixed rate of 1.544
Mbps. This offering is usually for multiple-site agencies that have legacy T1 line ports between
their facilities used to serve voice applications such as PBXs. T1 line ports can also be provided
that connect between two participating agencies. Fractional T1 service is also available where
individual channels may be directed to different sites. The interface is an RJ-48X connector from
the I-Net edge equipment.
11-A. Additional IP Addresses Option (AIP):
Customers have the option of purchasing additional blocks of non-portable IP addresses from
King County’s Class B address space 146.129.x.x. The blocks come in quantities of 16.
12-A Professional Support Services (PSS):
Professional Services is meant to be a range of specialized services oriented toward helping
Customers make the best use of I-Net. The scope, duration, and rates, will vary as will the skill
sets of professionals involved. Here are some examples:
1.Network Engineering Service: This is work developing specialized network solutions
to fit the Customer’s needs related to I-Net services. Rates will vary depending upon the
duration of the work, hourly or per job. The typical rate for in-house staff is $80/hr.
Outside resources will normally demand a higher rate up to $150/hr. This service is
subject to staff availability.
2.Solution Architecture: This architecture work is to aid in adapting and scaling
applications to operate optimally in an I-Net enabled network environment. The hourly
consultation is at the market rate. This may entail using in-house staff or may require
outsourcing to obtain the resources with the correct skill set.
3.Project Management Service: This service will provide overall management of work
performed by multiple third parties for a Customer that may be needed prior to installation
of I-Net services. This service has traditionally focused on managing construction tasks
necessary to deliver fiber optic media. Other related project management tasks may be
considered. Charges for the service will be a fixed percentage of the estimated total
project cost.
13 - I-Net High Speed /GigE (IHS/G): Provides high-speed transport connections between
facilities. This service is available where fiber optic strand availability permits.
1.Only Customers with at least one Basic service Site or at least a minimum bandwidth
purchased of 15 Mbs will be eligible to acquire I-Net High Speed services.
2.Equipment connected to I-Net fiber will be controlled by the County.
3.A design will be developed for the service requested. Both the Customer and County
Shall approve this design in writing and it must be included on ATTACHMENT A—Site
Locations Covered by this Contract.
4.The cost for Customer required hardware will be pro-rated over the contract term for
Customers that purchase this service with or without hardware.
5.I-Net High Speed /GigE (1GigE or 10GigE) include the following: Speeds of 1GigE or
10GigE.
6.8-B 24X7, Regular business hours support service: The Customer will be able to call
the I-Net NOC for technical support or to initiate a trouble ticket at any hour of the day or
night.
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14 - I-Net Internet Service (IIS): Provides a minimum of 10Mbps access (up/down) to the
Internet via I-Net. Designed for customers with a single location or deployment site and requires
access to information outside of their network via the internet. This service is available only
where fiber optic strand availability permits.
1.Only Customers with existing connections to I-Net will be eligible to acquire I-Net Internet
Service. Use of INAP for PTP site communications is not a feature of IIS.
2.Equipment connected to I-Net fiber will be controlled by the County.
3.This bandwidth will be delivered over the connection to the INAP.
4.Customers will receive the use of 4 non-portable IP address from King County’s Class B
address space 146.129.X.X.
5.8 x 5 support standard. The Customer will be able to call the I-Net NOC for technical
support or to initiate a trouble ticket Monday – Friday from 8Am thru 5PM.
6.A design will be developed for the service requested. Both the Customer and County
Shall approve this design in writing and it must be included on ATTACHMENT A—Site
Locations Covered by this Contract.
7.Customers may purchase add-on services:
a.24 x 7 support can be purchased as an add-on service. Available. The Customer
will be able to call the I-Net NOC for technical support or to initiate a trouble ticket
at any hour of the day or night.
b.With subscription to IIS, LBO, or Basic services, additional bandwidth can be
purchased from the minimum 6Mbps up to 100Mbps.
c.
8.IIS does not include: bandwidth surging, structured or un-structured t1 lines, 24x7
support service, KC/IGN access, or access to other I-Net agencies via I-Net's INAP.
County engineers will work with the Customer’s Technical Contact to design the Circuits and
provisioning for the Customer’s Sites. Typically the device installed at a Site will be an Integrated
Access Device providing a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Connection; T-1 interfaces will be available on
the same Integrated Access Device. All installed Equipment remains the sole property of the
County.
The County provides initial configuration and installation of County equipment and service,
including customization of Circuits. All County-installed equipment whether at a Customer’s Site
or not, remains the sole property of the County.
I-Net will only provide transport from suburban cities to KC/IGN and will not be involved with
application incidents and issues.
If a service engineer is dispatched to solve an incident and the incident is determined to be that of
the Customer, a service call charge will be invoiced.
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Attachment H –Service Levels
1.Network Latency
The end-to-end network latency will not be greater than an average of nine (9) milliseconds.
2.System Availability
Customer circuits will be up and operating satisfactorily at least 99.9% of the time, as
measured over each billing period. Scheduled maintenance time is not included in this
calculation.
3.Maintenance Window
Regularly scheduled maintenance refers to upgrades and non-emergency repairs that are not the
result of an emergency. Scheduled maintenance procedures may be performed on Sunday
mornings between 06:00 and 09:00.
Notice will be given to the Customer of planned network outages when such an outage will
affect Customer. An I-Net Outage Notification list, comprised of the Customer’s designated
Technical Contact, will be maintained for this purpose. The County will notify customer of
scheduled outages at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance. The County will endeavor to
notify Customer of emergency outages as soon as possible.
4.Reliability
The I-Net network core is a redundant, failover network. Recovery due to a network break in the
primary ring should not be greater than three (3) seconds under worst case conditions, with
detection and rerouting typically occurring in approximately one (1) second. I-Net has
connections at sites for redundant connections to the border environment that connects with the
internet.
5.Problem Reporting and Escalation Procedure
End users will initially report problems to their agency’s Information Technology (IT) organizations
per their existing internal policies.
·The Customer’s IT personnel shall troubleshoot the problem to eliminate application, user
platform, or other potential problem sources within its internal network.
·If the Customer then believes it is an I-Net circuit problem, the Customer’s designated
Technical Contact(s) shall contact the OIRM Network Operations Center.
·A work order (trouble ticket) will be created based on the trouble call and the I-Net
troubleshooting process and time clock will begin.
·OIRM Operations will provide a Problem Reporting and Escalation Procedure to the
Customer and provide the Customer with progress and status information on trouble
calls. The Customer should receive an initial callback regarding the status of the problem
within thirty (30) minutes of the initial trouble report.
6.Problem Escalation
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I-Net Operations will attempt to begin resolution of most problems within two (2) hours of the
problem report initially being logged and a trouble ticket being generated. The NOC will notify the
Customer regarding the status of the reported problem and the estimated time to repair
completion. The estimated time to repair will depend on the determination of whether or not the
issue is outside the control of OIRM, such as a fiber or power outage, or within the control of
OIRM.
·If, after two (2) additional hours, the problem has not been resolved (within the
parameters of the support window and problem severity), the Customer may contact
the OIRM Operations Manager to escalate the problem priority. At this point, the
Operations Manager will assess the internal or external situation, escalate the trouble
ticket’s priority as necessary, and provide a best estimate of time to repair completion.
7.Support Services
Levels of support vary when purchasing bundled services. The section on offerings, or service
bundles, shows the levels of support available for each. Here is more general information on the
support levels.
8 x 5 Support: This is the default level of support provided for all services unless otherwise
specified. Support is provided Monday through Friday during regular daytime hours except on
legal holidays. The targeted initial response time will be 30 minutes. Problem resolution begins
no more than two (2) hours after the initial report. Work on problems will continue within these
regular business hours. It will only continue beyond these hours if escalated by the Customer
and with approval of I-Net service management
24 x 7 x 365 Support: Support is provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the
year. The targeted initial response time will be 30 minutes. Problem resolution begins no more
than two (2) hours after the initial report. Problem resolution work will continue until resolved.
Support Surcharge: This is a fee charged when a trouble call results in the dispatch of support
staff to a Customer site and the cause of trouble is found to be the responsibility of the Customer.
The charge is hourly with a one hour minimum.
Professional Services: Professional Services is meant to be a range of specialized services
oriented toward helping Customers make the best use of I-Net. The scope, duration, and rates,
will vary as will the skill sets of professionals involved. Here are some examples:
·Network Engineering Service: This is work developing specialized network solutions
to fit the Customer’s needs related to I-Net services. Rates will vary depending upon the
duration of the work, hourly or per job. The typical rate for in-house staff is $80/hr.
Outside resources will normally demand a higher rate up to $150/hr. This service is
subject to staff availability.
·Solution Architecture: This architecture work is to aid in adapting and scaling
applications to operate optimally in an I-Net enabled network environment. The hourly
consultation is at the market rate. This may entail using in-house staff or may require
outsourcing to obtain the resources with the correct skill set.
·Project Management Service: This service will provide overall management of work
performed by multiple third parties for a Customer that may be needed prior to installation
of I-Net services. This service has traditionally focused on managing construction tasks
necessary to deliver fiber optic media. Other related project management tasks may be
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considered. Charges for the service will be a fixed percentage of the estimated total
project cost.
If an I-Net technician is required to visit a Site to repair or troubleshoot a problem, Customer may
be charged for this service. There will be no charge if the problem necessitating the visit is due to
a failure with the County's equipment or network that was not the result of Customer activity, or is
caused by the County. In all other situations, Customer will be charged for the visit. The charge
for this service will be $150 per hour, including travel time, with a minimum 2-hour charge. This
charge will be added to Customer’s Monthly invoice.
8.New Service Requests
The workflow and timing for service requests varies depending on the nature of the service being
requested and constraints imposed by the Customer’s status as an existing or new customer.
·For sites already receiving I-Net service, I-Net will add new services requiring only a
software change within ten (10) business days from the receipt of a written request for the
additional service from the Customer and I-Net engineering approval of the change.
Services requiring hardware changes will be scheduled with the Customer. Upon
receiving I-Net engineering and the Customer’s approval, I-Net will complete a work order
and obtain written approval from the Customer. This approved work order will be
processed by the County for Customer billing.
·For new I-Net service, I-Net’s ability to provide requested service will be dependent upon
the availability of existing fiber provisioning and integration with the Customer’s other
existing sites on I-Net. This design will require the participation of both Parties.
·The County will generally add service to a new site, where minimal facilities engineering
and provisioning tasks are required, within sixty (60) business days from receipt of a
written request for the service from the Customer’s Primary Contact. The County
requires a minimum of ninety (90) business days to construct a typical installation when
new fiber installation is required. When more than minimal facilities engineering and
provisioning tasks are required, the installation of service will be negotiated with the
Customer. All new services require a signed amendment and will be activated as mutually
agreed upon.
For all services provided to Customer that requires engineering, design, or installation services by
the County, an hourly fee will be charged as specified in Attachment A.
Service cannot be activated without a fully executed Contract in place. OIRM Contract
Administration is responsible for managing the contract development process with the active
support of OIRM marketing and NSO management staff as required.
9.Tier 1 and 2 Support
Tier 1 Support: I-Net Customer will be the first level support responsible for; managing,
monitoring, maintaining, and supporting equipment and maintenance agreements that have been
transferred to County ownership. Customers with tier responsibility will have the rights to make
changes to the switch.
Tier 2 Support: I-Net will have access to switches with privilege access to enable and disable
(control) ports on the switch. Once Tier 1 identifies and escalates the issue, I-Net will verify the
Customer issue; fix the switch or if the fiber appears down, I-Net engineer will schedule a time
and date with Comcast dispatch for repair.
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Attachment I – IP Address Space
IMPORTANT: IP ADDRESS SPACE IS OWNED BY THE COUNTY AND REMAINS THE
PROPERTY OF KING COUNTY. THE CUSTOMER HAS THE USE OF THIS ADDRESS
SPACE ONLY WHILE THIS CONTRACT IS IN PLACE. THE COUNTY CAN NOT
GUARANTEE CONTIGUOUS IP ADDRESSES WHEN CUSTOMER IS PURCHASING
ADDITIONAL IP ADDRESSES, UNLESS AGREED TO IN WRITING BY THE COUNTY.
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Attachment J – Evidence of Insurance Coverage
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, STATING THE CITY COUNCIL'S SUPPORT
FOR KING COUNTY PROPOSITION NO.l, THE VETERANS AND HUMAN SERVICES
LEVY.
WHEREAS, on August 16, 2011, voters in King County will decide whether or not to
approve King County Proposition No. 1, to renew and replace an expiring levy providing funding
for regional veterans, for health and human services; and
WHEREAS, in November 2005, a veterans and human services levy passed with nearly fifty-
eight percent approval, generating much needed funding to help veterans, military personnel and
their families and other individuals and families in need across the county through a variety of
regional health and human services; and
WHEREAS, the veterans and human services levy has generated an average of $14.6
million per year, with one-half of these revenues dedicated exclusively for veterans and their
families and one-half dedicated to other King County residents in need of health and human
services. This levy expires December 31, 2011; and
WHEREAS, all activities supported by the levy advance one or more of three overarching
policy goals: 1. Reducing homelessness, 2. Reducing emergency medical and criminal justice
involvement, or 3. Increasing self-sufficiency for veterans, military personnel, their families and
other individuals in need; and
WHEREAS, since 2006, activities supported by the veterans and human services levy met
these policy goals through a broad array of services and programs; and
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RESOLUTION NO.
WHEREAS, the need for veterans and human services remains high, with approximately
one hundred thirty-nine thousand veterans living in King County, representing over twenty
percent of the state's veterans; and
WHEREAS, King County continues to have a large homeless population, estimated to be as
many as eight thousand five hundred on any given night; and
WHEREAS, the current recession continues to challenge individuals and families
throughout the region, as high unemployment and foreclosure rates increase the need for housing
and supportive health and human services; and
WHEREAS, state and local resources continue to be strained, challenging the ability to
meet the demand for services; and
WHEREAS, given the positive outcomes of the veterans and human services levy on the
lives of veterans, military personnel, their families and other individuals and families in need, and
the projected need for sustained veterans and human services funding in the future, it is
appropriate to ask the voters to renew and replace the expiring veterans and human services levy;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to show its support for King County Proposition No. 1,
authorizing King County to levy an additional property tax of five cents per one-thousand dollars of
assessed valuation for collection in 2012 and annual increases by the percentage increase in the
consumer price index or one percent, whichever is greater, with a maximum increase of three
percent, for the five succeeding years; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
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RESOLUTION NO.
SECTION I. The above recitals are found to be true and correct in all respects.
SECTION II. The City Council hereby supports King County Proposition No. 1, providing
funding for regional veterans, health and human services.
SECTION III. The City Council hereby urges Renton voters to support King County
Proposition No. 1, the veterans and human services levy, to ensure continued programs and
services to benefit our community and our quality of life.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2011.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2011.
Denis Law, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, UPDATING THE CITY'S
SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 2012-2017.
WHEREAS, the City of Renton has heretofore adopted a "Six-Year Transportation
Improvement Program" pursuant to RCW 35.77.010, and the plan and program having been
amended and modified from time to time as authorized by law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, after recommendation of the Public Works Department,
held a public hearing on August 1, 2011, after notice to the public as provided by law for the
purpose of considering adoption, modification, and amendments of the plan and program; and
WHEREAS, at the public hearing held on August 1, 2011, due consideration was given to
the proposed changes and amendments for the purpose of updating the plan and program;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The above findings are true and correct in all respects.
SECTION II. The City's "Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program" and the City's
"Arterial Street Plan" are hereby further amended and modified, all as more particularly shown
on the attached Exhibits "A", "B" and "C" incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
SECTION III. The plan and program, as evidenced by said Exhibits, shall be and
constitute the City's "Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program" and the City's "Arterial
Street Plan", and shall remain in full force and effect until further revised, amended, and
modified as provided by law.
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RESOLUTION NO.
SECTION IV. The Administrator of the Public Works Department and the City Clerk are
hereby authorized and directed to file this Resolution, together with the Exhibits, with the
Director of Highways for the State of Washington and as otherwise provided by law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2011.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2011.
Denis Law, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
RES.1510:6/23/ll:scr
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City of Renton
Washington
2012-2017
Six-Year
Transportation Improvement Program
Lake Washington Trail (AKA Sam Chastain)
Hearing: August 1, 2011 (tentative)
Adopted: August 2011
Resolution:
Mayor Denis Law
Gregg Zimmerman
Public Works Administrator
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SECTION ONE
PURPOSE OF SIX-YEAR TIP PROGRAM
Purpose of Six-Year TIP 1-1
Vision Statement 1-2
Mission Statement 1-2
City Business Plan 1 -2
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CITY OF RENTON
SIX-YEAR
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
2012-2017
PURPOSE
• Reflects involvement by citizens and elected officials.
• Implements the City of Renton Mission Statement.
• Used to coordinate transportation projects and programs
with other jurisdictions and agencies.
• Multi-year planning tool for the development of the
transportation facilities within the City.
• Required for State and Federal funding programs.
• Vital part of planning under the Growth Management
Act.
• Mandated by State Law.
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CITY OF RENTON
Vision Statement
Renton: The center of opportunity in the Puget Sound Region where
families and business thrive.
Mission Statement
The City of Renton, in partnership and communication with residents,
businesses, and schools, is dedicated to:
• Providing a healthy, welcoming atmosphere where citizens choose to
live, raise families, and take pride in their community.
• Promoting planned growth and economic vitality.
• Valuing our diversity of language, housing, culture, backgrounds and
choices.
• Capitalize on the diversity of the community to build stronger
neighborhoods and ensure the availability of city services to all.
• Creating a positive work environment.
• Meeting service demands through innovation and commitment to
excellence.
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City of Renton Business Plan Goals
Meet the service demands that contribute to the livability of the community.
• Prioritize services at levels that can be sustained by revenue.
• Plan, develop and maintain quality services, infrastructure, and
amenities.
• Respond to growing service demands while meeting the unique
requirements of a diverse population through partnerships,
innovation, and outcome management.
• Retain a skilled workforce by making Renton the municipal
employer of choice.
• Balance development with environmental protection.
Manage growth through sound urban planning.
• Foster development of vibrant, sustainable, attractive, mixed use
neighborhoods in established urban centers.
» Uphold a high standard of design and property maintenance
throughout the city.
• Provide a balance between housing and high-quality jobs.
• Maintain services to current residents while welcoming annexation
areas that desire to become part of Renton.
Influence decisions that impact the city.
• Demonstrate leadership by developing and maintaining
partnerships and investment strategies with other jurisdictions that
improve services.
• Aggressively pursue transportation and other regional
improvements and services that improve quality of life.
• Advocate Renton's interests through state and federal lobbying
efforts.
Promote strong neighborhoods.
• Support the vitality and positive appearance of neighborhoods
through community involvement.
• Encourage and partner in the development of quality housing
choices for people of all ages and income levels.
• Ensure the safety, health and security of citizens through effective
service delivery.
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• Promote pedestrian and bicycle linkages between neighborhoods
and community focal points.
Promote citywide economic development.
• Promote Renton as the progressive, opportunity-rich city in the
Puget Sound region.
• Capitalize on growth opportunities through bold and creative
economic development strategies.
• Recruit and retain businesses to ensure a dynamic, diversified
employee base.
• Continue redevelopment efforts downtown, in the Highlands, and
South Lake Washington.
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SECTION TWO
SIX-YEAR TIP MAP
TIP Map, Exhibit A
Map Index, Exhibit B
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EXHIBIT "A"
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EXHIBIT 'B'
City of Renton
2012 - 2017 Transportation Improvement Program
Map Index
TIP No. Project Title
1 Street Overlay Program
2 Arterial Rehabilitation Program
3 Rainier Avenue - Grady Way to S 2nd
4 SW 27th St/Strander Blvd Connection
5 NE 3rd/NE 4th Corridor
6 Duval Ave NE - NE 7th to Sunset Blvd NE
7 Lake Washington Roadway Improvements (Garden Ave)
8 Park Ave North Extension
9 116th Ave SE/Edmonds Ave SE Improvements
10 Carr Road Improvements
11 Sunset Blvd Corridor Improvements
12 Oakesdale Ave SW - Monster Road to SR 900
13 South 7th Street - Rainier Ave S to Talbot Road S
14 NE 31st St Culvert Repair
15 Highlands to Landing Pedestrian Connection Project
16 Lake to Sound (L2S) Trail
17 Walkway Program
18 Sidewalk Rehabilitation and Replacement
19 Bridge Inspection and Repair
20 Roadway Safety and Guardrail Program
21 Intersection Safety and Mobility
22 Traffic Safety Program
23 Preservation of Traffic Operation Devices Program
24 Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Program
25 Transit Program
26 TDM Program
27 Bicycle Route Development Program
28 Barrier Free Transition Plan Implementation
29 City Center Community Plan
30 Project Development & Predesign Program
31 Arterial Circulation Program
32 Transportation Concurrency
33 Environmental Monitoring
34 WSDOT Coordination Program
35 GIS Needs Assessment
36 1% for the Arts Program
37 Lake Washington Boulevard - Park Avenue N to Coulon Park
38 Lind Avenue -SW 16th to SW 43rd
39 Logan Avenue Concrete Panel Repair
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SECTION THREE
DEVELOPMENT & PRIORITIZATION
OF THE SIX- YEAR TIP
General Programming Criteria 3-1
Specific TIP Development Activities 3-3
Summary Table of Projects and Programs: 3-5
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DEVELOPMENT AND PRIORITIZATION OF THE SIX-YEAR TIP
I. General Programming Criteria
The yearly update of the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is part of
an ongoing process intrinsically linked with the development of the City's Capital
Improvement Program. The Six-Year TIP is also linked with various state and federal
funding programs, regional/inter-jurisdictional planning and coordination processes and
the City's Growth Management Act Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
Projects are developed and prioritized based on both specific goals to be achieved by the
program and on general programming considerations. Those general programming
considerations are:
Planning. How, at a local and regional level, a project fits with, or addresses identified
future transportation goals, demands and planning processes must be evaluated. This is
strongly influenced by ongoing land use decisions and by regional highway and transit
system plans.
Financing. Many projects are dependent on outside grants, formation of LID's or the
receipt of mitigation funds. Prioritization has to take into account the peculiarities of
each of the various fund sources and the probabilities of when, and how much, money
will be available.
Scheduling. If a project is interconnected with, or interdependent on, other projects
taking place, this is reflected in their relative priorities.
Past Commitment. The level of previous commitment made by the City in terms of
resources, legislative actions or inter-local agreements also must be taken into
consideration in prioritizing TIP projects.
In addition to the general considerations discussed above, there are five specific project
categories through which the TIP is evaluated and analyzed. They are:
• Preservation of Existing Infrastructure
• Multi-Modal and Transportation Demand Management
• Community Livability and Enhancement
• Economic Development
• Operations and Safety
These categories provide a useful analysis tool and represent goals developed through an
evaluation of the City's transportation program in response to input from citizens and
local officials and to State and Federal legislation.
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II. Specific TIP Development Activities
TIP project and financial development activities are intricately intertwined and involve
interactions with many groups and agencies at the local, regional, state and federal levels.
Within the Transportation Systems Division of the City of Renton, project development
involves year-around coordination among the Maintenance and Operations Section, the
Planning and Program Section and the Design Section.
The Transportation Maintenance and Operations Section compiles accident and traffic
count data, performs level-of-service calculations needed to identify
operational/congestion problems and tracks all transportation-related complaints,
suggestions and requests that come into the City.
The Transportation Design Section, through the TIP's Overlay Program and Bridge
Inspection and Repair Program, works closely with the Maintenance Services Division
and with its Pavement Management Systems to establish structural ratings for the City's
roads and bridges.
These and other data are being used by the Planning and Programming Section to develop
transportation improvement projects, prepare grant applications, interface with ongoing
state and federal transportation programs, and develop a TIP that supports the goals of the
City's long- range Comprehensive Plan and short-range business plan.
The Transportation Planning Section works with Metro Transit, the Puget Sound
Regional Council, Sound Transit, and other groups and agencies to assure consistency
between Renton's transportation policies and programs and those of the region. Such
consistency is required by the Growth Management Act and related legislation and by
federal and state grant programs.
Ongoing transportation planning activities, such as updating the Transportation Element
and traffic model, coordinating with the City's Comprehensive Plan and the development
of sub-area plans, such as the City Center, Benson, Cedar River, East Plateau, Fairwood,
Highlands, Kennydale, Talbot, Valley and West Hill Community Areas play an important
part in identifying and prioritizing transportation improvement projects. State and
regional transportation projects also play an important role such as those involving Sound
Transit, the Metropolitan Transportation Plan and the State Systems Plan.
Within the City of Renton, there are actions and interactions involving other departments
and divisions, the private sector, the City Council and Administration, which strongly
influence the direction of the transportation program.
For example, the transportation system is significantly impacted by land use decisions,
private development proposals and by public water and sewer extensions which increase
transportation demand by making possible higher density and/or intensity of land uses.
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CITY OF RENTON - PUBLIC WORKS - TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS DIVISION - 2012-2017 TIP
Six-Year Total Project
Type TIP Project Title 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Period Total Funded Unfunded
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23 Preservation of Traffic Operation De 62,000 62,000 62,000 62,000 62,000 62,000 372,000 372,000
3 Rainier Ave Improvements - Grady V 12,156,852 5,210,079 17,366,931 17,366,931
4 SW 27th Street/Strander Boulevard ( 5,630,000 6,095,760 1,535,000 7,665,000 6,765,000 4,561,000 32,251,760 16,725,760 15,526,000
4-A SW 27th Street - Loan Repayment 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 750,000 750,000
5 NE 3rd/NE 4th Corridor Improvemen 1,560,000 470,000 400,000 2,220,000 4,440,000 555,000 9,645,000 2,912,000 6,733,000
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13 South 7th Street - Rainier Ave S to T 80,000 520,000 200,000 800,000 600,000 2,300,000 4,500,000 600,000 3,900,000
37 Lake Washington Blvd N - Park Ave 60,000 230,000 330,000 620,000 60,000 560,000
38 Lind Ave SW - SW 16th St to SW 43r 250,000 1,350,000 1,900,000 3,500,000 3,500,000
39 Logan Ave N Concrete Panel Repair 50,000 725,000 725,000 1,500,000 50,000 1,450,000
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21 Intersection Safety & Mobility Progr 10,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,260,000 1,260,000
CO 22 Traffic Safety Program 20,000 50,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 230,000 206,000 24,000
_N 15 Highlands to The Landing Pedestria 1,140,000 560,000 1,700,000 1,700,000
o 16 Lake to Sound (L2S) Trail 500,000 750,000 1,250,000 1,250,000
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c 27 Bicycle Route Development Prograr 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 80,000 360,000 200,000 160,000
z 28 Barrier-Free Transition Plan Implem 15,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 265,000 202,000 63,000
is 25 Transit Program 6,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 40,000 146,000 146,000
u * 26 Transportation Demand Managemei 55,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 380,000 380,000
24 Intelligent Transportation Systems ( 50,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 200,000 200,000
29 City Center Community Plan 50,000 50,000 50,000
30 Project Development & Pre-Design 1 60,000 135,000 135,000 135,000 135,000 150,000 750,000 650,000 100,000
i_ 31 Arterial Circulation Program 90,000 235,000 235,000 235,000 235,000 250,000 1,280,000 ' 1,030,000 250,000
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34 WSDOT Coordination Program 20,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 40,000 180,000 180,000
35 Geographic Information System - Tr 5,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 80,000 80,000
36 1 % for the Arts Program 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 90,000 90,000
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EXPENDITURES & REVENUES
Total Project Expenditure Summary 4-1
City of Renton Funds 4-2
Summary of Funding Sources 4-3
Itemized Funding Sources:
• Vehicle Fuel Tax 4-4
• Business License Fee 4-5
• Proposed Fund Balance 4-6
• Grants In-hand 4-7
• Mitigation In-Hand 4-8
- Other In-Hand 4-9
* Grants Proposed 4-10
• Other Proposed 4-11
• Undetermined 4-12
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SIX-YEAR PROJECT COST SUMMARY *
CITY OF RENTON - 2012 - 2017 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
TIP Project Title 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Period
Total
1 Street Overlay 756,000 794,000 833,000 876,000 920,000 997,000 5,176,000
2 Arterial Rehabilitation Program 348,000 366,000 385,000 404,000 425,000 455,000 2,383,000
3 Rainier Ave Improvements - Grady Wa] 12,156,852 5,210,079 17,366,931
4 SW 27th Street/Strander Boulevard Co 5,630,000 6,095,760 1,535,000 7,665,000 6,765,000 4,561,000 32,251,760
4-A SW 27th Street - Loan Repayment 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 750,000
5 NE 3rd/NE 4th Corridor Improvements 1,560,000 470,000 400,000 2,220,000 4,440,000 555,000 9,645,000
6 Duvall Ave NE - NE 7th St to Sunset Bl 100,000 660,000 2,800,000 2,120,000 445,000 6,125,000
7 S. Lake Washington Roadway Improve 2,200,000 2,200,000
8 Park Avenue North Extension 2,400,000 2,600,000 5,000,000
9 116th Ave SE Improvements 820,000 2,754,000 3,760,000 1,600,000 5,351,000 14,285,000
10 Carr Road Improvements 200,000 200,000
11 NE Sunset Boulevard Corridor Improve 10,000 1,000,000 2,700,000 1,100,000 2,220,000 7,030,000
12 Oakesdale Ave SW - Monster Road to J 50,000 5,300,000 5,350,000
13 South 7th Street - Rainier Ave S to Talt 80,000 520,000 200,000 800,000 600,000 2,300,000 4,500,000
14 NE 31st Street Culvert Repair
15 Highlands to The Landing Pedestrian C 1,140,000 560,000 1,700,000
16 Lake to Sound (L2S) Trail 500,000 750,000 1,250,000
17 Walkway Program 120,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 280,000 1,400,000
18 Sidewalk Rehabilitation and Replacem 50,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,300,000
19 Bridge Inspection & Repair Program 55,000 75,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 25,000 215,000
20 Roadway Safety and Guardrail Prograr 10,000 40,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 25,000 120,000
21 Intersection Safety & Mobility Program 10,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,260,000
22 Traffic Safety Program 20,000 50,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 230,000
23 Preservation of Traffic Operation Devic 62,000 62,000 62,000 62,000 62,000 62,000 372,000
24 Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS 50,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 200,000
25 Transit Program 6,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 40,000 146,000
26 Transportation Demand Management ( 55,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 380,000
27 Bicycle Route Development Program 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 80,000 360,000
28 Barrier-Free Transition Plan Implement 15,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 265,000
29 City Center Community Plan 50,000 50,000
30 Project Development & Pre-Design Pro 60,000 135,000 135,000 135,000 135,000 150,000 750,000
31 Arterial Circulation Program 90,000 235,000 235,000 235,000 235,000 250,000 1,280,000
32 Transportation Concurrency/LOS Prog 30,000 20,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 170,000
33 Environmental Monitoring Program 20,000 20,000 40,000
34 WSDOT Coordination Program 20,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 40,000 180,000
35 Geographic Information System - Tran 5,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 80,000
36 1% for the Arts Program 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 90,000
37 Lake Washington Blvd N - Park Ave N 1 60,000 230,000 330,000 620,000
38 Lind Ave SW - SW 16th St to SW 43rd 5 250,000 1,350,000 1,900,000 3,500,000
39 Logan Ave N Concrete Panel Repair 50,000 725,000 725,000 1,500,000
Total Expenditures 23,743,852 21,177,839 14,619,000 24,642,000 21,657,000 23,881,000 129,720,691
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SUMMARY OF FUNDING SOURCES
2012 - 2017 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Period
ITEM 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Period Total
SIX-YEAR PROJECT COSTS:
Planning 546,000 868,000 688,000 668,000 718,000 573,000 4,061,000
Design 332,352 2,074,808 4,383,500 2,379,500 749,500 3,449,500 13,369,160
R-O-W (includes Admin) 927,000 500,000 2,400,000 1,600,000 2,300,000 7,727,000
Construction Contract 19,926,982 15,390,381 8,303,500 17,389,500 16,754,500 15,938,500 93,703,363
Construction Management 2,918,518 1,882,650 734,000 1,795,000 1,825,000 1,605,000 10,760,168
Other/ Post Const. Services 20,000 35,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 15,000 100,000
Sub - TOTAL SIX-YEAR COST 23,743,852 21,177,839 14,619,000 24,642,000 21,657,000 23,881,000 129,720,691
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
Vehicle Fuel Tax 630,000 640,000 650,000 660,000 670,000 680,000 3,930,000
Business License Fee 1,670,000 1,700,000 1,740,000 1,780,000 1,820,000 1,860,000 10,570,000
Proposed Fund Balance 60,672 60,672
Grants In-Hand 13,255,887 7,585,079 1,870,000 1,870,000 1,260,000 25,840,965
Mitigation In-Hand 525,000 260,000 270,000 300,000 300,000 350,000 2,005,000
Other In-Hand 5,842,294 4,283,760 43,000 43,000 43,000 43,000 10,298,054
Sub - TOTAL SIX-YEAR FUNDED 21,983,852 14,468,839 2,703,000 4,653,000 4,703,000 4,193,000 52,704,691
Grants Proposed 1,760,000 1,760,000
Undetermined 6,709,000 11,916,000 19,989,000 16,954,000 19,688,000 75,256,000
Sub - TOTAL SIX-YEAR UNFUNDED 1,760,000 6,709,000 11,916,000 19,989,000 16,954,000 19,688,000 77,016,000
TOTAL SOURCES - FUNDED & UNFUNDED 23,743,852 21,177,839 14,619,000 24,642,000 21,657,000 23,881,000 129,720,691
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2012 -2017 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
TIP Project Title 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Period
Total
1 Street Overlay 126,000 104,000 75,000 56,000 85,000 125,000 571,000
2 Arterial Rehabilitation Program 348,000 366,000 385,000 404,000 425,000 455,000 2,383,000
3 Rainier Ave Improvements - Grady
4 SW 27th Street/Strander Boulevard
4-A SW 27th Street - Loan Repayment 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 750,000
5 NE 3rd/NE 4th Corridor Improveme 376,000 61,000 35,000 46,000 35,000 45,000 598,000
6 Duvall Ave NE - NE 7th St to Sunse
7 S. Lake Washington Roadway Impr
8 Park Avenue North Extension
9 116th Ave SE Improvements
10 Carr Road Improvements 30,000 30,000
11 NE Sunset Boulevard Corridor Impi
12 Oakesdale Ave SW - Monster Road
13 South 7th Street - Rainier Ave S to "
14 NE 31st Street Culvert Repair
15 Highlands to The Landing Pedestri;
16 Lake to Sound (L2S) Trail
17 Walkway Program 70,000 140,000 140,000 140,000 150,000 180,000 820,000
18 Sidewalk Rehabilitation and Replac 50,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 250,000
19 Bridge Inspection & Repair Prograr 55,000 25,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 25,000 165,000
20 Roadway Safety and Guardrail Proj 10,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 25,000 95,000
21 Intersection Safety & Mobility Progi 10,000 150,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,160,000
22 Traffic Safety Program 20,000 30,000 36,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 206,000
23 Preservation of Traffic Operation D 62,000 62,000 62,000 62,000 62,000 62,000 372,000
24 Intelligent Transportation Systems 50,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 200,000
25 Transit Program 6,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 40,000 146,000
26 Transportation Demand Manageme 12,000 22,000 22,000 22,000 22,000 22,000 122,000
27 Bicycle Route Development Progra 30,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 50,000 200,000
28 Barrier-Free Transition Plan Implen 15,000 30,000 25,000 50,000 41,000 41,000 202,000
29 City Center Community Plan 50,000 50,000
30 Project Development & Pre-Design 60,000 115,000 115,000 115,000 115,000 130,000 650,000
31 Arterial Circulation Program 90,000 185,000 185,000 185,000 185,000 200,000 1,030,000
32 Transportation Concurrency/LOS P 30,000 10,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 160,000
33 Environmental Monitoring Program 20,000 20,000 40,000
34 WSDOT Coordination Program 20,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 40,000 180,000
35 Geographic Information System - T 5,000 15,000 15,000 .15,000 15,000 15,000 80,000
36 1 % for the Arts Program 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 90,000
37 Lake Washington Blvd N - Park Ave
38 Lind Ave SW - SW 16th St to SW 43
39 Logan Ave N Concrete Panel Repai 20,000 20,000
Total Sources 1,670,000 1,700,000 1,740,000 1,780,000 1,820,000 1,860,000 10,570,000
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GRANTS IN-HAND
2012 - 2017 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
TIP Project Title 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Period
Total
1 Street Overlay
2 Arterial Rehabilitation Program
3 Rainier Ave Improvements - Grady 7,889,887 3,785,079 11,674,965
4 SW 27th Street/Strander Boulevard 4,430,000 5,090,000 1,870,000 1,870,000 1,260,000 14,520,000
4-A SW 27th Street - Loan Repayment
5 NE 3rd/NE 4th Corridor Improveme 936,000 936,000
6 Duvall Ave NE - NE 7th St to Sunse
7 S. Lake Washington Roadway Impr
8 Park Avenue North Extension
9 116th Ave SE Improvements
10 Carr Road Improvements
11 NE Sunset Boulevard Corridor Impr
12 Oakesdale Ave SW - Monster Road
13 South 7th Street - Rainier Ave S to 1
14 NE 31st Street Culvert Repair
15 Highlands to The Landing Pedestri;
16 Lake to Sound (L2S) Trail
17 Walkway Program
18 Sidewalk Rehabilitation and Replac
19 Bridge Inspection & Repair Progran
20 Roadway Safety and Guardrail Prog
21 Intersection Safety & Mobility Progi1
22 Traffic Safety Program
23 Preservation of Traffic Operation D
24 Intelligent Transportation Systems
25 Transit Program
26 Transportation Demand Manageme
27 Bicycle Route Development Progra
28 Barrier-Free Transition Plan Implerr
29 City Center Community Plan
30 Project Development & Pre-Design
31 Arterial Circulation Program
32 Transportation Concurrency/LOS P
33 Environmental Monitoring Program
34 WSDOT Coordination Program
35 Geographic Information System - T
36 1% for the Arts Program
37 Lake Washington Blvd N - Park Ave
38 Lind Ave SW - SW 16th St to SW 43
39 Logan Ave N Concrete Panel Repai
Total Sources 13,255,887 8,875,079 1,870,000 1,870,000 1,260,000 27,130,965
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OTHER IN-HAND (INCLUDES: CITY UTILITIES, SOUND TRANSIT & WSDOT AGREEMENTS)
2012-2017 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
TIP Project Title 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Period
Total
1 Street Overlay
2 Arterial Rehabilitation Program
3 Rainier Ave Improvements - Grady 4,219,294 1,425,000 5,644,294
4 SW 27th Street/Strander Boulevard 1,200,000 1,005,760 2,205,760
4-A SW 27th Street - Loan Repayment
5 NE 3rd/NE 4th Corridor Improveme
6 Duvall Ave NE - NE 7th St to Sunse
7 S. Lake Washington Roadway Impr 300,000 300,000
8 Park Avenue North Extension
9 116th Ave SE Improvements
10 Carr Road Improvements
11 NE Sunset Boulevard Corridor Imp
12 Oakesdale Ave SW - Monster Road
13 South 7th Street - Rainier Ave S to 80,000 520,000 600,000
14 NE 31st Street Culvert Repair
15 Highlands to The Landing Pedestri
16 Lake to Sound (L2S) Trail
17 Walkway Program
18 Sidewalk Rehabilitation and Replac
19 Bridge Inspection & Repair Prograrj
20 Roadway Safety and Guardrail Pros
21 Intersection Safety & Mobility Prog
22 Traffic Safety Program
23 Preservation of Traffic Operation D
24 Intelligent Transportation Systems
25 Transit Program
26 Transportation Demand Manageme 43,000 43,000 43,000 43,000 43,000 43,000 258,000
27 Bicycle Route Development Progra
28 Barrier-Free Transition Plan Implen
29 City Center Community Plan
30 Project Development & Pre-Design
31 Arterial Circulation Program
32 Transportation Concurrency/LOS P
33 Environmental Monitoring Program
34 WSDOT Coordination Program
35 Geographic Information System - T
36 1 % for the Arts Program
37 Lake Washington Blvd N - Park Ave
38 Lind Ave SW - SW 16th St to SW 43
39 Logan Ave N Concrete Panel Repai
Total Sources 5,842,294 2,993,760 43,000 43,000 43,000 43,000 9,008,054
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2012 - 2017 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
TIP Project Title 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Period
Total
1 Street Overlay 50,000 108,000 160,000 165,000 192,000 675,000
2 Arterial Rehabilitation Program
3 Rainier Ave Improvements - Grady
4 SW 27th Street/Strander Boulevard 1,535,000 5,795,000 4,895,000 3,301,000 15,526,000
4-A SW 27th Street - Loan Repayment
5 NE 3rd/NE 4th Corridor Improveme 299,000 145,000 1,924,000 4,155,000 210,000 6,733,000
6 Duvall Ave NE - NE 7th St to Sunse 100,000 660,000 2,800,000 2,120,000 445,000 6,125,000
7 S. Lake Washington Roadway Impr
8 Park Avenue North Extension 2,400,000 2,600,000 5,000,000
9 116th Ave SE Improvements 820,000 2,754,000 3,760,000 1,600,000 5,351,000 14,285,000
10 Carr Road Improvements 170,000 170,000
11 NE Sunset Boulevard Corridor Imp 1,000,000 2,700,000 1,100,000 2,220,000 7,020,000
12 Oakesdale Ave SW - Monster Road 50,000 5,300,000 5,350,000
13 South 7th Street - Rainier Ave S to 200,000 800,000 600,000 2,300,000 3,900,000
14 NE 31st Street Culvert Repair
15 Highlands to The Landing Pedestri 1,140,000 560,000 1,700,000
16 Lake to Sound (L2S) Trail 500,000 750,000 1,250,000
17 Walkway Program 60,000 60,000 60,000 50,000 50,000 280,000
18 Sidewalk Rehabilitation and Replac 210,000 210,000 210,000 210,000 210,000 1,050,000
19 Bridge Inspection & Repair Prograr 50,000 50,000
20 Roadway Safety and Guardrail Pros 25,000 25,000
21 Intersection Safety & Mobility Prog
22 Traffic Safety Program 20,000 4,000 24,000
23 Preservation of Traffic Operation D
24 Intelligent Transportation Systems
25 Transit Program
26 Transportation Demand Manageme
27 Bicycle Route Development Progra 40,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 160,000
28 Barrier-Free Transition Plan Impleri 20,000 25,000 9,000 9,000 63,000
29 City Center Community Plan
30 Project Development & Pre-Design 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 100,000
31 Arterial Circulation Program 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 250,000
32 Transportation Concurrency/LOS P 10,000 10,000
33 Environmental Monitoring Program
34 WSDOT Coordination Program
35 Geographic Information System - T
36 1% for the Arts Program
37 Lake Washington Blvd N - Park Av< 230,000 330,000 560,000
38 Lind Ave SW - SW 16th St to SW 43 250,000 1,350,000 1,900,000 3,500,000
39 Logan Ave N Concrete Panel Repai 725,000 725,000 1,450,000
Total Undetermined 6,709,000 11,916,000 19,989,000 16,954,000 19,688,000 75,256,000
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PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS
Summary of TIP Proj ects & Costs 5 -1 a
Detailed Project Descriptions 5-1 to 5-41
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CITY OF RENTON - PUBLIC WORKS TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS DIVISION 2012-2017 SIX-YEAR TIP
Total Project Costs
TIP Project Title 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Six-Year
Period Total
Total
Funded
Total
Unfunded
1 Street Overlay 756,000 794,000 833,000 876,000 920,000 997,000 5,176,000 4,501,000 675,000
2 Arterial Rehabilitation Program 348,000 366,000 385,000 404,000 425,000 455,000 2,383,000 2,383,000
3 Rainier Ave Improvements - Grady W 12,156,852 5,210,079 17,366,931 17,366,931
4 SW 27th Street/Strander Boulevard C 5,630,000 6,095,760 1,535,000 7,665,000 6,765,000 4,561,000 32,251,760 16,725,760 15,526,000
4-A SW 27th Street - Loan Repayment 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 750,000 750,000
5 NE 3rd/NE 4th Corridor Improvement 1,560,000 470,000 400,000 2,220,000 4,440,000 555,000 9,645,000 2,912,000 6,733,000
6 Duvall Ave NE - NE 7th St to Sunset I 100,000 660,000 2,800,000 2,120,000 445,000 6,125,000 6,125,000
7 S. Lake Washington Roadway lmpro> 2,200,000 2,200,000 440,000 1,760,000
8 Park Avenue North Extension 2,400,000 2,600,000 5,000,000 5,000,000
9 116th Ave SE Improvements 820,000 2,754,000 3,760,000 1,600,000 5,351,000 14,285,000 14,285,000
10 Carr Road Improvements 200,000 200,000 30,000 170,000
11 NE Sunset Boulevard Corridor Impro 10,000 1,000,000 2,700,000 1,100,000 2,220,000 7,030,000 10,000 7,020,000
12 Oakesdale Ave SW - Monster Road tc 50,000 5,300,000 5,350,000 5,350,000
13 South 7th Street - Rainier Ave S to Ta 80,000 520,000 200,000 800,000 600,000 2,300,000 4,500,000 600,000 3,900,000
14 NE 31st Street Culvert Repair
15 Highlands to The Landing Pedestriar 1,140,000 560,000 1,700,000 1,700,000
16 Lake to Sound (L2S) Trail 500,000 750,000 1,250,000 1,250,000
17 Walkway Program 120,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 280,000 1,400,000 1,120,000 280,000
18 Sidewalk Rehabilitation and Replace 50,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,300,000 250,000 1,050,000
19 Bridge Inspection & Repair Program 55,000 75,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 25,000 215,000 165,000 50,000
20 Roadway Safety and Guardrail Progr 10,000 40,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 25,000 120,000 95,000 25,000
21 Intersection Safety & Mobility Progra 10,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 . 1,260,000 1,260,000
22 Traffic Safety Program 20,000 50,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 230,000 206,000 24,000
23 Preservation of Traffic Operation Dev 62,000 62,000 62,000 62,000 62,000 62,000 372,000 372,000
24 Intelligent Transportation Systems (I' 50,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 200,000 200,000
25 Transit Program 6,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 40,000 146,000 146,000
26 Transportation Demand Managemen 55,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 380,000 380,000
27 Bicycle Route Development Program 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 80,000 360,000 200,000 160,000
28 Barrier-Free Transition Plan Impleme 15,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 265,000 202,000 63,000
29 City Center Community Plan 50,000 50,000 50,000
30 Project Development & Pre-Design P 60,000 135,000 135,000 135,000 135,000 150,000 750,000 650,000 100,000
31 Arterial Circulation Program 90,000 235,000 235,000 235,000 235,000 250,000 1,280,000 1,030,000 250,000
32 Transportation Concurrency/LOS Pre 30,000 20,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 170,000 160,000 10,000
33 Environmental Monitoring Program 20,000 20,000 40,000 40,000
34 WSDOT Coordination Program 20,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 40,000 180,000 180,000
35 Geographic Information System - Tra 5,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 80,000 80,000
36 1 % for the Arts Program 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 90,000 90,000
37 Lake Washington Blvd N - Park Ave I> 60,000 230,000 330,000 620,000 60,000 560,000
38 Lind Ave SW - SW 16th St to SW 43rd -250,000 1,350,000 1,900,000 3,500,000 3,500,000
39 Logan Ave N Concrete Panel Repair 50,000 725,000 725,000 1,500,000 50,000 1,450,000
Total Sources 23,743,852 21,177,839 14,619,000 24,642,000 21,657,000 23,881,000 129,720,691 52,704,691 77,016,000
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PUBLIC WORKS
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS DIVISION
2012 - 2017 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Street Overlay Functional Classification: N/A
Proj. Length: N/A Proj: 122108
Community Planning Area: N/A TIP No. 1 CONTACT: Bill Wressell 425.430.7400
DESCRIPTION:
Annual program for repairing and resurfacing existing roadways, operating the City's Pavement
Management System and providing data for deficiency ratings.
JUSTIFICATION:
Asphalt concrete pavement (ACP) overlay and slurry seal of streets provide for improved driving surface
and are highly cost-effective ways of avoiding expensive repairs and reconstruction. The computerized
Pavement Management System and yearly survey of roadway conditions greatly improve the efficiency of
the Overlay Program. The arterial streets are rated every year, while the residential streets are rated
every other year.
STATUS:
This program funds overlays on neighborhood streets and collector streets. The Arterial
Rehabilitation Program funds major and minor arterials. Installation of ADA compliant curb
ramps has been incorporated into the annual Street Overlay Program in accordance with
federal requirements. A 5% annual cost increase has been incorporated into this program.
CHANGES:
The Transportation/Aviation Committee recommended $100,000 be allocated in 2011 for
maintenance of existing alleyways. The budget is reflected in the Overlay Program
($50,000) and in the Arterial Rehabilitation Program ($50,000).
iFunded: 16,280,071 lUnfunded: I 675,000
Project Totals Programmed Pre-2012 Six-Year Program
ITEM Programmed Spent In 2010 2011 Total 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
EXPENSES:
Planning
Preliminary Engineering 102,402 2,102 13,000 87,300 13,000 14,300 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000
R-O-W (includes Admin)
Construction 6,528,075 916,265 766,110 4,845,700 703,000 739,700 778,000 820,000 864,000 941,000
Construction Services 324,594 41,594 40,000 243,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 41,000 41,000 41,000
Post Construction Services
TOTAL EXPENSES 6,955,071 959,961 819,110 5,176,000 756,000 794,000 833,000 876,000 920,000 997,000
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
Vehicle Fuel Tax 4,920,000 370,000 620,000 3,930,000 630,000 640,000 650,000 660,000 670,000 680,000
Business License Fee 952,000 250,000 131,000 571,000 126,000 104,000 ' 75,000 56,000 85,000 125,000
Proposed Fund Balance 408,071 339,961 68,110
Grants In-Hand (1)
Grants In-Hand (2)
Mitigation In-Hand
Other In-Hand (1)
Other In-Hand (2)
Undetermined 675,000 675,000 50,000 108,000 160,000 165,000 192,000
TOTAL PROG SOURCES 6,955,071 959,961 819,110 5,176,000 756,000 794,000 833,000 876,000 920,000 997,000
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TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS DIVISION
2012 - 2017 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Arterial Rehabilitation Program Functional classification: various
Proj. Length: N/A Proj: 122186
Community Planning Area: N/A TIP No. 2 CONTACT: Bill Wressel 425.430.7400
DESCRIPTION:
This program provides for the rehabilitation of arterial streets where the restoration requirements are
beyond that which can be accomplished through the annual Overlay Program. Installation of ADA-
compliant curb ramps has been incorporated, into the annual Arterial Rehabilitation and Overlay
programs according to new federal requirements.
JUSTIFICATION:
The Overlay Program concentrates to a great degree on maintaining residential streets, where relatively
small traffic volumes and less truck and bus traffic make standard asphalt overlays a long term means of
maintenance. Arterial streets can often deteriorate rather quickly and often require more costly
rehabilitation measures and/or costly temporary repairs to avoid more extensive deterioration. A number
of arterials identified as needing major rehabilitation are being addressed in this program and the
Overlay Program.
STATUS:
Proposed paving schedule: 2011: E Valley (SW 27th to SW 19th); 2012: Benson Rd (SR
515 to S 26th St); 2013: Benson Rd (S 26th St to I-405); 2014: N 3rd (Logan to Factory PI
N); 2015: N 4th PI (Burnett Av N to Factory Av N); 2016: Airport Way (Rainier Ave to
Logan). This order may change depending on future ratings. A 5% annual cost increase
has been incorporated into this program.
CHANGES:
The Transportation/Aviation Committee recommended $100,000 be allocated in 2011 for
maintenance of existing alleyways. The budget is reflected in the Overlay Program
($50,000) and in the Arterial Rehabilitation Program ($50,000).
IFunded: 13,075,500 lUnfunded: 1
Project Totals Programmed Pre-2012 Six-Year Program
ITEM Programmed Spent in 2010 2011 Total 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
EXPENSES:
Planning
Preliminary Engineering
R-O-W (includes Admin)
Construction 3,075,500 350,500 342,000 2,383,000 348,000 366,000 385,000 404,000 425,000 455,000
Construction Services
Post Construction Services
TOTAL EXPENSES 3,075,500 350,500 342,000 2,383,000 348,000 366,000 385,000 404,000 425,000 455,000
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
Vehicle Fuel Tax 250,000 250,000
Business License Fee 2,825,500 100,500 342,000 2,383,000 348,000 366,000 385,000 404,000 425,000 455,000
Proposed Fund Balance
Grants In-Hand (1)
Grants In-Hand (2)
Mitigation In-Hand
Other In-Hand (1)
Other In-Hand (2)
Undetermined
TOTAL PROG SOURCES 3,075,500 350,500 342,000 2,383,000 348,000 366,000 385,000 404,000 425,000 455,000
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PUBLIC WORKS
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS DIVISION
2012-2017 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Rainier Ave Improvements - Grady Way to S 2nd Street Functional Classification: principal & Minor
Proj. Length: 0.89 mi Proj: 122703
Community Planning Area: City Center TIP No. 3 CONTACT: Derek Akesson 425.430.7337
DESCRIPTION:
Improvements remove barriers, eliminate substandard conditions, consolidate access points to existing
major businesses, and provide an enhanced pedestrian environment. Project elements include adding
business access and transit (BAT) lanes north and southbound, removing the BNSF railroad bridge
support pier, adding left-turn lanes at intersections, widening sidewalks with streetscaping, adding
pedestrian-scale illumination, bollards (at crossings), transit facility improvements (shelters, benches,
information kiosks), planted buffer strips and landscaped medians.
JUSTIFICATION:
Rainier Ave is a critical corridor in central Renton with existing operational problems and in need of
infrastructure enhancements to provide greater ease of non-motorized and transit-based travel. Existing
high levels of traffic congestion and accidents. Improvements will enhance traffic flow and reduce
accidents. BAT lanes will be provided from S 2nd St to Grady Way southbound and from Grady Way to
S 3rd St northbound.
STATUS:
The ST agreement authorizes $14.9 million. Two State Ped and Bike Safety Grants have
been awarded: $200,000 (2006) and $230,000 (2007). TIB awarded grant funds of
$2,202,000 (2003); $1,906,200 (2006); and $2,831,500 (2008). A $2.0 million (2009)
ARRA grant was awarded for Phase 1 (Shattuck Ave). A $4.8 million STP/CMAQ grant
awarded for construction (2009). Dept of Commerce awarded a $500,000 grant (2009). A
$1.5 million Mobility grant award for construction (2011).
CHANGES:
Construction of the Phase 1 - Shattuck Ave Stormwater bypass system is complete.
Mitigation funds in the amount of $2,100,000 must be dedicated to fulfill grant
requirements to this project. City utility improvements will be funded by the respective
utilities and are not included in the TIP.
I Funded :l 42.094.067l Unfunded :|
Project Totals Programmed Pre-2012 Six Year Program
ITEM Programmed Spent Pre-2011 2011 Total 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
EXPENSES:
Planning
Preliminary Engineering 6,847,550 5,694,788 889,402 263,360 184,352 79,008
R-O-W (includes Admin) 6,225,000 292,370 5,932,630
Construction 16,132,885 1,631,482 14,501,403 10,150,982 4,350,421
Construction Services 3,150,375 548,207 2,602,168 1,821,518 780,650
BNSF Bridqe - work by others 10,449,031 10,449,031
TOTAL EXPENSES 42,804,841 18,615,878 6,822,032 17,366,931 12,156,852 5,210,079
SOURCES OF FUNDS:
Vehicle Fuel Tax
Business License Fee 207,487 187,487 20,000
Proposed Fund Balance 1,653,123 157,614 1,472,837 22,672 22,672
Grants In-Hand (TIB) 6,939,700 962,804 1,517,931 4,458,965 3,223,687 1,235,279
Grants (WSDOT+ARRA+STP+Mobiliti 9,170,828 1,991,828 13,000 7,166,000 4,666,200 2,499,800
Mitigation In-Hand 4,647,929 4,122,929 500,000 25,000 25,000
Grants In-Hand (Commerce) 500,000 151,749 298,251 50,000 50,000
Other In-Hand (Sound Tran.) 14,225,000 5,580,693 3,000,013 5,644,294 4,219,294 1,425,000
Other In-Hand (WSDOT bridge sa 4,750,000 4,750,000
Other (City Utilities) 710,774 710,774
Undetermined
TOTAL SOURCES 42,804,841 18,615,878 6,822,032 17,366,931 12,156,852 5,210,079
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PUBLIC WORKS
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS DIVISION
2012 - 2017 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
SW 27th Street/Strander Boulevard Connection Functional Classification: Minor Arterial
Proj. Length: 1.27 miles Proj: 122239,122240
Community Planning Area: Valley TIP No. 4 CONTACT: Rob Lochmiiier 425.430.7303
DESCRIPTION:
This project provides a critical four/five-lane arterial that will serve as a connector to West Valley
Highway (SR 181) and East Valley Road, as well as an arterial connector to SR 167 from the south. The
project will provide a grade-separated crossing at the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) and Burlington
Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad tracks. Right-of-way includes: City of Renton - $3.17 million, City of
Tukwila - $0.95 million.
JUSTIFICATION:
A new east-west arterial roadway will connect the cities of Renton and Tukwila and provide significant
congestion relief to existing arterials. The new road will provide access to the new Tukwila Station, a
multi-modal center being developed immediately north of the new alignment, and to the Boeing
Longacres site. By undercrossing the UPRR and BNSF railroads, the new arterial will provide significant
benefits to both freight mobility and general motorists.
STATUS:
$1,000,000 was received from the General Fund in 2003. Ph.1 Seg. 1 is complete and
has been paid with approximately $3M in bonds. Grants include: TEA-21 funds of
$745,563 (2003) and $2,398 (2005); federal discretionary (STP) of $737,946, STP-N of
$94,420, federal discretionary (HPP) of $719,921, Section 129 of $122,500. The City was
awarded $4.6 M of STP Regional funds. FMSIB awarded a $5M for construction of the
next phase, pending Legislature authorization.
CHANGES:
FMSIB is contributing $7.75M and Sound Transit is contributing $4 M to Phase 1 - Seg 2a.
The total project cost is estimated as $62M and completion anticipated for 2020. Costs
beyond 2017 not shown. An interfund loan in the amount of $700K was approved for the
current phase of this project. The loan repayment is reflected in a separate TIP (SW 27th
St/ Strander Blvd - Loan Repayment - TIP No. 4-A).
I Funded:! 31,477,9941 Unfunded:! 15,526,000
Project Totals Programmed Pre-2012 Six-Year Program
ITEM Programmed Spent Pre-2011 2011 Total 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
EXPENSES:
Planning
Preliminary Engineering 6,322,542 3,337,542 1,450,000 1,535,000 1,535,000
R-O-W (includes Admin) 4,635,500 3,172,500 .336,000 1,127,000 227,000 900,000
Construction 29,495,510 11,750 3,035,000 26,448,760 5,080,000 5,318,760 6,000,000 6,000,000 4,050,000
Construction Services 3,541,000 400,000 3,141,000 550,000 550,000 765,000 765,000 511,000
Phase 1, Seg 1 design and con: 3,009,442 3,009,442
TOTAL EXPENSES 47,003,994 9,531,234 5,221,000 32,251,760 5,630,000 6,095,760 1,535,000 7,665,000 6,765,000 4,561,000
SOURCES OF FUNDS:
Vehicle Fuel Tax
Loan for construction 700,000 700,000
Gen Fund & Prop.Fund Balance 2,084,591 2,084,591
Grants In-Hand (State & Fed) 2,422,748 2,077,988 344,760
Grants In-Hand (FMSIB) 12,750,000 448,000 1,322,000 10,980,000 2,180,000 3,800,000 1,870,000 1,870,000 1,260,000
Mitigation In-Hand 557,500 557,500
Bonds 2,799,500 2,799,500
Other: Sound Transit + FRB 4,563,655 563,655 1,794,240 2,205,760 1,200,000 1,005,760
Grants In-Hand (STP Grant) 4,600,000 1,060,000 3,540,000 2,250,000 1,290,000
City of Tukwila Reimb. 1,000,000 1,000,000
Undetermined 15,526,000 15,526,000 1,535,000 5,795,000 4,895,000 3,301,000
TOTAL SOURCES 47,003,994 9,531,234 5,221,000 32,251,760 5,630,000 6,095,760 1,535,000 7,665,000 6,765,000 4,561,000
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PUBLIC WORKS
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS DIVISION
2012-2017 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
SW 27th Street/Strander Boulevard Connection - Loan Repayment
Community Planning Area: Valley
Functional Classification:
Proj. Length:
TIP No. 4-A CONTACT:
Proj:
Rob Lochmiller 425.430.7303
DESCRIPTION:
This project will account for the SW 27th St/Strander Blvd Connection loan repayment. The loan was
approved by Council in May 2011 and will be amortized over a 5-year period, at a 2.25% interest rate.
The interest amount to be paid over the life of the loan is $50,000.
STATUS:
CHANGES:
Funded : 750,000 Unfunded :|
Project Totals Programmed Pre-2012 Six-Year Program
ITEM Programmed Spent Pre-2011 2011 Total 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
EXPENSES:
Loan repayment 750,000 750,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000
Preliminary Engineering
R-O-W (includes Admin)
Construction
Construction Services
Phase 1, Seq 1 desiqn and con
TOTAL EXPENSES 750,000 750,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000
SOURCES OF FUNDS:
Vehicle Fuel Tax
Business License Fee 750,000 750,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000
Gen Fund & Prop.Fund Balance
Grants In-Hand (State & Fed)
Grants In-Hand (FMSIB)
Mitigation In-Hand
Bonds
Other: Sound Transit + FRB
Grants In-Hand (STP Grant)
City of Tukwila Reimb.
Undetermined
TOTAL SOURCES 750,000 750,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000
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TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS DIVISION
2012 - 2017 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
NE 3rd/NE 4th Corridor Improvements Functional Classification: Principal
Proj. Length: N/A Proj: 122176
Community Planning Area: Highlands & East Plateau TIP No. 5 CONTACT: Rob Lochmiller 425.430.7303
DESCRIPTION:
This project involves a series of improvements in this corridor to improve traffic operations such as
rechannelization and traffic signal modifications, possible transit priority signal treatments and queue
jumps. This project will seek to meet pedestrian, transit and bicycle needs.
JUSTIFICATION:
This corridor has a strong potential for transit usage and is experiencing rapid residential and retail
growth. The NE 3rd/4th Corridor Study was adopted in May 2005. The study refined the corridor
transportation needs and costs, including pedestrian, transit, bicycle improvements, as well as
streetscape enhancement.
STATUS:
The estimated cost for design and construction for the corridor (from Sunset Blvd N to the
east City limits) is $40M. The project corridor has been phased. The project received a
$1,977,000 grant from TIB for Phase 1 improvements. Phase 1 is the design and
construction and improvements along NE 4th St and a traffic signal at NE 4th St &
Whitman Ave.
CHANGES:
Funds shown in 2011 and 2012 are for the Phase 1 improvements. The Phase 1
improvements are estimated at $3.3M.
IFunded: 14,925.992 lUnfunded : 16.733.000
Project Totals Programmed Pre-2012 Six-Year Program
ITEM Programmed Spent Pre-2011 2011 Total 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
EXPENSES:
Planning 218,420 218,420
Preliminary Engineering 1,005,572 5,572 430,000 570,000 370,000 200,000
R-O-W (includes Admin) 1,020,000 720,000 300,000 100,000 200,000
Construction 8,430,000 530,000 7,900,000 1,400,000 2,000,000 4,000,000 500,000
Construction Services 985,000 110,000 875,000 160,000 220,000 440,000 55,000
Post Construction Services
TOTAL EXPENSES 11,658,992 223,992 1,790,000 9,645,000 1,560,000 470,000 400,000 2,220,000 4,440,000 555,000
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
Vehicle Fuel Tax
Business License Fee 735,162 27,162 110,000 598,000 376,000 61,000 35,000 46,000 35,000 45,000
Proposed Fund Balance 287,130 3,130 276,000 8,000 8,000
Grants In-Hand (TIB) 1,977,000 1,041,000 936,000 936,000
Grants In-Hand (2)
Mitigation In-Hand 1,926,700 193,700 363,000 1,370,000 240,000 110,000 220,000 250,000 250,000 300,000
Other In-Hand (1)
Other In-Hand (1)
Grants Proposed
Other Proposed
Undetermined 6,733,000 6,733,000 299,000 145,000 1,924,000 4,155,000 210,000
TOTAL SOURCES 11,658,992 223,992 1,790,000 9,645,000 1,560,000 470,000 400,000 2,220,000 4,440,000 555,000
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2012 - 2017 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
TIP No.: 6 Duvall Ave NE-NE 7th St to Sunset Blvd NE
Widening roadway to five lanes, including new pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalk, street
lights, storm drainage, channelization and bike lanes from NE 7th St to the intersection
with NE Sunset Blvd.
DESCRIPTION: Complete a missing link of 5-lane roadway, bicycle lanes and sidewalks on Duvall Ave
NE, from NE 4th St to Sunset Blvd NE. Condition of the existing roadway pavement
requires total replacement.
Community Planning Area: Highlands & East Plateau
TOTAL PROJECT COST:
(2012-2017) Planning $ 10,000
Design $ 650,000
Right-of-Way $
Construction Contract $ 4,900,000
Construction Management $ 565,000
TOTAL $ 6,125,000
PROJECT EXPENSES:
YEAR
2012-2017 Program Funding Categories
YEAR Unfunded Secured 2012-2017 Funding YEAR Unfunded
Local1 Other2 Total Funded
Pre-2011 $ $ • $
2011 $ $ $
2012 $ $ $ $
2013 $ 100,000 $ $ $ •
2014 $ 660,000 $ $ $
2015 $ 2,800,000 $ • $ $
2016 $ 2,120,000 $ $ $
2017 $ 445,000 $ $ $
Total $ 6,125,000 $ $ $
PROGRAMMED FUNDING:
(2012-2017) City of Renton: $
Unfunded Need: $ 6,125,000
TOTAL $ 6,125,000
PROJECT STATUS: Construction pending outside funding. Project to enhance safe vehicle, bicycle and
pedestrian access along a minor arterial street.
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CITY OF RENTON
PUBLIC WORKS
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS DIVISION
2012 - 2017 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
S. Lake Washington Roadway Improvements (Garden Ave N Widening) Functional Classification: Minor Arterial Fund: 317
Proj. Length: 0.38 miles Proj: 122603
Community Planning Area: City Center TIP No. 7 CONTACT: Rob Lochmiller 425.430.7303
DESCRIPTION:
The project will determine necessary roadway, intersection and traffic route improvements on Garden
Ave N, Lake Washington Blvd N and Houser Way N to mediate the growing traffic demands in the area.
It includes widening a portion of Garden Ave N to accommodate additional traffic from existing and future
development plans in the area.
JUSTIFICATION:
With the additional development growth in the North Renton area, which includes The Landing, Lowe's,
and the Southport residential/office development, this project identified and will construct improvements
to improve traffic flows in the vicinity.
STATUS:
The North Renton Area Traffic Analysis has been completed. Design of Garden Ave N
has been completed. Refund to Fairfield Residential, LLC for improvements done beyond
City code in the amount of $90,224 were paid out of Fund 305.
CHANGES:
Construction estimated at $2.5M and will start once funds become availaibe.
I Funded:! 923,4921 Unfunded:! 1,760,000
Project Totals Programmed Pre-2012 Six-Year Program
ITEM Programmed Spent Pre-2011 2011 Total 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
EXPENSES:
Planning 6,781 6,781
Preliminary Engineering 375,692 315,692 60,000
R-O-W (includes Admin)
Construction 1,910,794 10,794 1,900,000 1,900,000
Construction Services 300,000 300,000 300,000
Developer Reimbursement 90,224 90,224
TOTAL EXPENSES 2,683,492 423,492 60,000 2,200,000 2,200,000
SOURCES OF FUNDS:
Vehicle Fuel Tax
Business License Fee 53,268 53,268
Proposed Fund Balance
Grants In-Hand (1)
Grants In-Hand (2)
Mitigation In-Hand 570,224 370,224 60,000 140,000 140,000
Other (Proposed general fund) 300,000 300,000 300,000
Other In-Hand (2)
Grants Proposed (JIB) 1,760,000 1,760,000 1,760,000
TOTAL SOURCES 2,683,492 423,492 60,000 2,200,000 2,200,000
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TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS DIVISION
2012 - 2017 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Park Avenue North Extension
Community Planning Area: City Center
Functional Classification:
Proj. Length:
TIP No. 8 CONTACT:
Fund:
Proj:
Rob Lochmiller
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425.430.7303
DESCRIPTION:
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STATUS:
Design and construction of Park Ave N extension and improvements on Houser Way N
are anticipated in 2013 and 2014 and are unfunded.
JUSTIFICATION:
With the additional development growth in the North Renton area, which includes The Landing and the
Southport residential/office development, this project will construct improvements to extend Park Ave N.
CHANGES:
Funds are needed for the improvements on Houser Way N and for the extension of Park
Ave N.
Funded : Unfunded : 5,000,000
Project Totals Programmed Pre-2012 Six-Year Program
ITEM Programmed Spent Pre-2011 2011 Total 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
EXPENSES:
Planning
Preliminary Engineering 630,000 630,000 580,000 50,000
R-O-W (includes Admin) 500,000 500,000 500,000
Construction 3,500,000 3,500,000 1,200,000 2,300,000
Construction Services 370,000 370,000 120,000 250,000
Post Construction Services
TOTAL EXPENSES 5,000,000 5,000,000 2,400,000 2,600,000
SOURCES OF FUNDS:
Vehicle Fuel Tax
Business License Fee
Proposed Fund Balance
Grants In-Hand (1)
Grants In-Hand (2)
Mitigation In-Hand
Other In-Hand (1)
Other In-Hand (2)
Undetermined 5,000,000 5,000,000 2,400,000 2,600,000
TOTAL SOURCES 5,000,000 5,000,000 2,400,000 2,600,000
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PUBLIC WORKS
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS DIVISION
2012-2017 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
116th Ave SE Improvements Functional Classification: Minor arterial Fund: 317
Proj. Length: 2.5 mi Proj:
Community Planning Area: Benson TIP No. 9 CONTACT: Jim Seitz 425.430.7245
DESCRIPTION:
Widen roadway to provide a 3-lane roadway with bike lanes along 116th Ave SE and Edmonds Ave SE,
including new pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalk, street lights, traffic signals, storm drainage,
channelization and landscaping from Puget Drive SE to south City limits.
JUSTIFICATION:
116th Ave SE was annexed to the City of Renton in 2008 and is classified as a minor arterial. It has
generally two lanes of traffic with left-turn lanes at signalized intersections and intermittent two-way-left-
turn-lane south of SE 168th. Short segments of sidewalk exist on both sides of the roadway.
Improvements will enhance vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian safety along this important north-south
transportation corridor.
STATUS:
New project in the Benson Hill annexation area. The priority, cost and schedule for
improvements will be determined through Arterial Circulation studies. Construction of
improvements between Puget Drive SE and SE 176th Street is anticipated as a first
phase.
CHANGES:
IFunded: I lUnfunded: 114,285,000
Project Totals Programmed Pre-2012 Six-Year Program
ITEM Programmed Spent in 2010 2011 Total 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
EXPENSES:
Planning 10,000 10,000 10,000
Preliminary Engineering 1,904,000 1,904,000 810,000 294,000 500,000 300,000
R-O-W (includes Admin) 300,000 300,000 300,000
Construction 11,177,000 11,177,000 2,000,000 3,500,000 1,000,000 4,677,000
Construction Services 894,000 894,000 160,000 260,000 100,000 374,000
Post Construction Services
TOTAL EXPENSES 14,285,000 14,285,000 820,000 2,754,000 3,760,000 1,600,000 5,351,000
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
Vehicle Fuel Tax
Business License Fee
Proposed Fund Balance
Grants In-Hand (1)
Grants In-Hand (2)
Mitigation In-Hand
Other In-Hand (1)
Other In-Hand (2)
Undetermined 14,285,000 14,285,000 820,000 2,754,000 3,760,000 1,600,000 5,351,000
TOTAL SOURCES 14,285,000 14,285,000 820,000 2,754,000 3,760,000 1,600,000 5,351,000
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TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS DIVISION
2012 - 2017 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Carr Road Improvements Functional Classification: Major Arterial Fund: 317
Proj. Length: Proj:
Community Planning Area: Talbot & Benson TIP No. 10 CONTACT: Jim Seitz 425.430.7245
DESCRIPTION:
Includes new pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalk, street lights, traffic signals from Benson Rd South (108th
Ave SE) to Talbot Rd So. Potential improvements vary from roadway realignment/widening at several
locations to address geometric deficiencies, widening to 5-lane roadway (2 lanes westbound, 3 lanes
eastbound), to a new 4-5 lane roadway on new alignment. This project includes intersection
improvements at Carr Road and Benson Rd S (108th Ave SE).
JUSTIFICATION:
Carr Road was recently annexed to the City of Renton and has been classified as a major arterial. It has
four lanes of traffic with left-turn lanes at intersections. King County has identified the need for
improvements to improve vehicle traffic capacity and enhance vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian safety
on this major east-west transportation corridor.
STATUS:
Roadway improvement options including spot safety improvements, roadway widening and
new roadway on new alignment have previously been investigated by King County.
Funding proposed in the TIP is for investigation of improvements and finalization of a
scope, cost and schedule of improvements. Corridor improvements will be developed in
phases.
CHANGES:
The total project cost is estimated as $72M. This project remains unfunded.
iFunded: 130,000 1 Unfunded: 1170.000
Project Totals Programmed Pre-2012 Six-Year Program
ITEM Programmed Spent In 2010 2011 Total 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
EXPENSES:
Planning 200,000 200,000 200,000
Preliminary Engineering
R-O-W (includes Admin)
Construction
Construction Services
Post Construction Services
TOTAL EXPENSES 200,000 200,000 200,000
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
Vehicle Fuel Tax
Business License Fee 30,000 30,000 30,000
Proposed Fund Balance
Grants In-Hand (1)
Grants In-Hand (2)
Mitigation In-Hand
Other In-Hand (1)
Other In-Hand (2)
Undetermined 170,000 170,000 170,000
TOTAL SOURCES 200,000 200,000 200,000
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TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS DIVISION
2012 - 2017 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
NE Sunset Boulevard Corridor Improvements Functional Classification: N/A Fund: 317
Proj. Length: N/A Proj:
Community Planning Area: City Center, Highlands & East Plateau TIP No. 11 CONTACT: Jim Seitz, 425.430.7245
DESCRIPTION:
This project involves a series of key improvements in this corridor to improve traffic operations. This
project will seek to meet pedestrian, transit and bicycle needs. The project limits are from I-405 on the
west to the east City limits. Phase 1 will construct multi-modal improvements identified in the Sunset
Area Community Planned Action Study. Roadways will be widened, extended and/or realigned to provide
for future traffic flows. Residential streets will be developed as "green connections" improving pedestrian
mobility and enhance the neighborhood.
JUSTIFICATION:
This corridor has strong potential for transit usage and is experiencing residential and retail growth.
Phase 1 is key to support the redevelopment of the Sunset Area Community in the Highlands area,
bounded by NE 21st St on the north, Edmonds Ave NE on the west, NE 7th St on the south, and Monroe
Ave NE on the east. The City in partnership with the Renton Housing Authority aspires to redevelop the
Sunset Terrace public housing community
STATUS:
The Sunset Area Planned Action EIS delineated transportation needs along Sunset Blvd
from Edmonds Ave NE to Monroe Ave NE (Phase 1). The cost for this first phase is
estimated at $44.3M, of which NE Sunset Blvd improvements estimate is $26M. NE
Sunset Blvd (SR 900) is a state route, therefore eligible for State and Federal grants.
Costs estimate, schedule and selection of future phases to be determined.
CHANGES:
Costs shown for design and ROW for Sunset Blvd only. Costs beyond 2017 are not
shown in the TIP.
I Funded:! 10.0001 Unfunded:! 7,020.000
Project Totals Programmed Pre-2012 Six Year Program
ITEM Programmed Spent Pre-2011 2011 Total 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
EXPENSES:
Planning 10,000 10,000 10,000
Preliminary Engineering 2,700,000 2,700,000 1,000,000 1,700,000
R-O-W (includes Admin) 2,100,000 2,100,000 1,000,000 1,100,000
Construction 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000
Construction Services 220,000 220,000 220,000
Post Construction Services
TOTAL EXPENSES 7,030,000 7,030,000 10,000 1,000,000 2,700,000 1,100,000 2,220,000
SOURCES OF FUNDS:
Vehicle Fuel Tax
Business License Fee
Proposed Fund Balance
Grants In-Hand (1)
Grants In-Hand (2)
Mitigation In-Hand 10,000 10,000 10,000
Other In-Hand (CED)
Other In-Hand
Undetermined 7,020,000 7,020,000 1,000,000 2,700,000 1,100,000 2,220,000
TOTAL SOURCES 7,030,000 7,030,000 10,000 1,000,000 2,700,000 1,100,000 2,220,000
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TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS DIVISION
2012 - 2017 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Oakesdale Ave SW - Monster Road to SR 900 Functional Classification: Fund: 317
Proj. Length: N/A Proj:
Community Planning Area: West Hill TIP No. 12 CONTACT: Bob Mann 425.430.7322
DESCRIPTION:
Widen existing roadway to four lanes plus two-way-left-turn-lane where needed and bike lanes. Realign
Beacon Coal Mine Road approach to intersection with the new Oakesdale Ave SW roadway. Includes
new roadway, curbs, sidewalk, drainage, street lighting, traffic signals, channelization, retaining walls and
widening the existing bridge.
JUSTIFICATION:
Will serve growing north-south traffic demand.
STATUS:
A preliminary design study was completed in 1999. Phase 1 of improvements will address
roadway deficiencies and drainage problems between the Monster Rd Bridge and Beacon
Coal Mine Rd. Scope, cost and implementation schedule to be determined. The project
cost.is estimated to be $25 million (a portion of the cost is within unincorporated KC), and
is shown to be programmed for future years.
CHANGES:
IFunded: I lUnfunded : 15,350,000
Project Totals Programmed Pre-2012 Six-Year Program
ITEM Programmed Spent Pre-2011 2011 Total 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
EXPENSES:
Planning 50,000 50,000 50,000
Preliminary Engineering 3,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000
R-O-W (includes Admin) 2,300,000 2,300,000 2,300,000
Construction
Construction Services
Post Construction Services
TOTAL EXPENSES 5,350,000 5,350,000 50,000 5,300,000
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
Vehicle Fuel Tax
Business License Fee
Proposed Fund Balance
Grants In-Hand (1)
Grants In-Hand (1)
Mitigation In-Hand
Other In-Hand (1)
Other In-Hand (1)
Undetermined 5,350,000 5,350,000 50,000 5,300,000
TOTAL SOURCES 5,350,000 5,350,000 50,000 5,300,000
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TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS DIVISION
2012 - 2017 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
South 7th Street - Rainier Ave S to Talbot Road South Functional Classification: Fund: 317
Proj. Length: N/A Proj: 122151
Community Planning Area: City Center TIP No. 13 CONTACT: Jim Seitz 425.430.7245
DESCRIPTION:
Widening the existing roadway to 3 lanes (2 lanes EB and 1 lane WB) and a separated multi-use trail.
Included will be new curb, gutter, wider sidewalks, streetlighting, channelization and landscaping,
including street trees. Also included is a new traffic signal at Shattuck Ave S and other signal
modifications.
JUSTIFICATION:
This segment of the S/SW 7th St corridor connects Talbot Rd S (SR 515) with Rainier Ave S (SR 167).
Increasing traffic demands resulting from the WSDOT l-405/Talbot Rd S interchange ramps will create
the need for increased capacity of S 7th St. This segment of S 7th St is part of a designated east-west
ped/bike route through the City's commercial core and an important link between regional trails. The
South Renton Neighborhood Study has identified S 7th St as needing streetscape improvements.
STATUS:
The S 7th St Improvements Project - Traffic Analysis Report provided alternatives for
improvement options. The planning level cost estimate for the improvements are $7M.
Phase 1 of the project is the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of S 7th St and
Shattuck Ave S. Funding for the signal will be provided by KC Metro as part of the Rapid
Ride Line F.
CHANGES:
Costs beyond 2017 not shown. This project is mostly unfunded.
iFunded: 1632,270 1 Unfunded : 13.900.000
Project Totals Programmed Pre-2012 Six-Year Program
ITEM Programmed Spent Pre-2011 2011 Total 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
EXPENSES:
Planning 32,270 32,270
Preliminary Engineering 700,000 700,000 80,000 20,000 200,000 300,000 100,000
R-O-W (includes Admin) 1,100,000 1,100,000 100,000 500,000 500,000
Construction 2,350,000 2,350,000 350,000 2,000,000
Construction Services 350,000 350,000 50,000 300,000
Post Construction Services
TOTAL EXPENSES 4,532,270 32,270 4,500,000 80,000 520,000 200,000 800,000 600,000 2,300,000
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
Vehicle Fuel Tax
Business License Fee
Proposed Fund Balance 32,270 32,270
Grants In-Hand (1)
Grants In-Hand (1)
Mitigation In-Hand
Other (proposed KC Metro) 600,000 600,000 80,000 520,000
Other In-Hand (1)
Undetermined 3,900,000 3,900,000 200,000 800,000 600,000 2,300,000
TOTAL SOURCES 4,532,270 32,270 4,500,000 80,000 520,000 200,000 800,000 600,000 2,300,000
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TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS DIVISION
2012-2017 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
NE 31st Street Culvert Repair Functional Classification: N/A Fund: 317
Proj. Length: N/A Proj: 120026
Community Planning Area: N/A TIP No. 14 CONTACT: Derek Akesson 425.430.7337
DESCRIPTION:
The 2009 flooding on May Creek caused damage to NE 31st St. Settlement of the asphalt roadway
above an existing culvert occured after the high creek flows. Evidence of piping has occurred above the
culvert during the high flows that came close to the top of the culvert pipe. The gabion headwail is
starting to collapse, which may cause the culvert to completely fail. The existing gabion headwall and
culvert pipe need to be replaced.
JUSTIFICATION:
NE 31st St is the only public access to six homes. Failure of the culvert will result in elimination of
general and emergency access, thus the importance of the repair.
STATUS:
This project was awarded a FEMA grant in the amount of $ $101,961, State share of
$16,993, and City share of $16,994 for repair to the existing culvert.
CHANGES:
iFunded: 1137,354 I Unfunded: I
Project Totals Programmed Pre-2012 Six-Year Program
Programmed Spent Pre-2011 2011 Total 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
EXPENSES:
Planning
Preliminary Engineering 7,354 7,354
R-O-W (includes Admin)
Construction 110,000 110,000
Construction Services 20,000 20,000
Post Construction Services
TOTAL EXPENSES 137,354 7,354 130,000
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
Vehicle Fuel Tax
Business License Fee
Proposed Fund Balance 18,400 7,354 11,046
Grants In-Hand (FEMA) 101,961 101,961
Grants In-Hand (State share) 16,993 16,993
Mitigation In-Hand
Other In-Hand (1)
Other In-Hand (2)
Undetermined
TOTAL SOURCES 137,354 7,354 130,000
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PUBLIC WORKS
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS DIVISION
2012 - 2017 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Highlands to The Landing Pedestrian Connection Project Functional classification: N/A Fund: 317
Proj. Length: N/A Proj: 122901
Community Planning Area: Highlands TIP No. 15 CONTACT: Keith Woolley 425.430.7303
DESCRIPTION:
This project will provide a continuous barrier-free pedestrian connection between the Highlands and The
Landing/Gene Coulon Park. The project was conceived by the Highlands Task Force Committee that
included residents, businesses and elected officials from the Renton Highlands. Preliminary planning
and conceptual drawings have been completed.
JUSTIFICATION:
Ever since the construction of 1-405 there has been a physical barrier preventing the pedestrian
connection along Park Ave North between the Highlands and Gene Coulon Park. This project will
complete the pedestrian connection between the Highlands Urban Center and the Downtown North
Urban Center.
STATUS:
The City was awarded a federal grant in the amount of $240,000 for design of the
pedestrian connection. Project design will be completed in 2011.
CHANGES:
I Funded: 1299,418 I Unfunded: 11,700.000
Project Totals Programmed Pre-2012 Six-Year Program
ITEM Programmed Spent in 2010 2011 Total 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
EXPENSES:
Planning 418 418
Preliminary Engineering 299,000 299,000
R-O-W (includes Admin)
Construction 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,000,000 500,000
Construction Services 200,000 200,000 140,000 60,000
Post Construction Services
TOTAL EXPENSES 1,999,418 418 299,000 1,700,000 1,140,000 560,000
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
Vehicle Fuel Tax
Business License Fee 59,000 59,000
Proposed Fund Balance 418 418
Grants In-Hand (CMAQ) 240,000 240,000
Grants In-Hand (2)
Mitigation In-Hand
Other In-Hand
Other In-Hand (2)
Undetermined 1,700,000 1,700,000 1,140,000 560,000
TOTAL SOURCES 1,999,418 418 299,000 1,700,000 1,140,000 560,000
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TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS DIVISION
2012 - 2017 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Lake to Sound (L2S) Trail Functional Classification: N/A Fund: 317
Proj. Length: N/A Proj: 122903
Community Planning Area: City Center & Valley TIP No. 16 CONTACT: Jim Seitz 425.430.7245
DESCRIPTION:
The Lake to Sound (L2S) Trail is a joint partnership between the cities of SeaTac, Renton, Tukwila,
Burien and Des Moines, in coordination with King County. The 17-mile L2S Trail will provide an east-
west connection between the shoreline of Lake Washington (Renton) and the shoreline of Puget Sound
(Des Moines).
JUSTIFICATION:
Segment A will connect Fort Dent (Tukwila) to the larger system of regional trails in South King County,
including the Green River Trail, the Interurban Trail and the Cedar River Trail. Segment A goes from
Naches Ave SW in Renton to Fort Dent in Tukwila.
STATUS:
This project was awarded a federal grant in the amount of $800,125 for design and
environmental documentation of Segments: A - Naches Ave SW (Renton) to Fort Dent
Park (Tukwila), and B - Des Moines Memorial Drive S (SeaTac and Burien). Segment A
(Renton) portion of the grant amount is estimated to be $300,000. King County is leading
the design.
CHANGES:
Design of the Fort Dent Park Connection is 30% complete. Design to be completed in
2012. Construction of Segment A (through Renton) estimated at$1.25M, and anticipated
to start in 2013, pending new grant funding.
I Funded: I I Unfunded: 11,250,000
Project Totals Programmed Pre-2012 Six-Year Program
ITEM Programmed Spent in 2010 2011 Total 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
EXPENSES:
Planning
Preliminary Engineering
R-O-W (includes Admin)
Construction 1,125,000 1,125,000 450,000 675,000
Construction Services 125,000 125,000 50,000 75,000
Post Construction Services
TOTAL EXPENSES 1,250,000 1,250,000 500,000 750,000
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
Vehicle Fuel Tax
Business License Fee •
Proposed Fund Balance
Grants In-Hand (1)
Grants In-Hand (2)
Mitigation In-Hand
Other
Other In-Hand
Undetermined 1,250,000 1,250,000 500,000 750,000
TOTAL SOURCES 1,250,000 1,250,000 500,000 750,000
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PUBLIC WORKS
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS DIVISION
2012 - 2017 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Walkway Program Functional Classification: N/A Fund: 317
Proj. Length: N/A Proj: 120009
Community Planning Area: Citywide TIP No. 17 CONTACT: James Wilhoit 425.430.7319
DESCRIPTION:
This program provides for the design and construction of high priority non-motorized transportation
facilities for pedestrians and missing links. Projects are identified and prioritized using criteria from the
Comprehensive Citywide Walkway Study, Council direction, and through coordination with the City's
Neighborhood Program.
JUSTIFICATION:
Providing safe and convenient non-motorized facilities is an integral part of a complete transportation
network. Specific improvements will respond to the needs of school children, the aged and persons with
disabilities, and support increased use of transit.
STATUS:
The Comprehensive Citywide Walkway Study was completed in 2009 and is being used to
select projects that move into the design and construction phases.
CHANGES:
Walkway schedule is: 2011 - Burnett Ave N, near the Senior Center; Taylor Ave
NW/Taylor PI NW at NW 4th St; 2013 - NE 24th St (near Jones Ave NE) and Lake Ave S
(from S 2nd St to S Tobin St).
I Funded : 11,599.952 I Unfunded : 1280,000
Project Totals Programmed Pre-2012 Six-Year Program
ITEM Programmed Spent in 2010 2011 Total 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
EXPENSES:
Planning 30,000 5,000 25,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
Preliminary Engineering 209,393 9,393 50,000 150,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000
R-O-W (includes Admin)
Construction 1,490,000 380,000 1,110,000 80,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 230,000
Construction Services 150,559 559 35,000 115,000 15,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
Post Construction Services
TOTAL EXPENSES 1,879,952 9,952 470,000 1,400,000 120,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 280,000
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
Vehicle Fuel Tax
Business License Fee 930,000 110,000 820,000 70,000 140,000 140,000 140,000 150,000 180,000
Proposed Fund Balance 310,000 310,000
Grants In-Hand (1)
Grants In-Hand (2)
Mitigation In-Hand (sidewalk mit) 359,952 9,952 50,000 300,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000
Other In-Hand (1)
Other In-Hand (2)
Undetermined 280,000 280,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 50,000 50,000
TOTAL SOURCES 1,879,952 9,952 470,000 1,400,000 120,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 280,000
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TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS DIVISION
2012 - 2017 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Sidewalk Rehabilitation and Replacement Program Functional classification: N/A Fund: 317
Proj. Length: N/A Proj: 122801
Community Planning Area: Citywide TIP No. 18 CONTACT: Bill Wressell 425.430.7400
DESCRIPTION:
This program provides for the removal and replacement of existing curb and gutter, sidewalks, and curb
ramps where such facilities have deteriorated or have been damaged.
JUSTIFICATION:
This program will address deficiencies and provide safe and convenient non-motorized facilities for
pedestrians in neighborhoods with damaged or deteriorated curb and gutter, sidewalks, and curb ramps.
There are some places where curb ramps do not exist or are not to current ADA Standards.
STATUS:
In 2010, this program replaced sidewalks in the Highlands and Maplewood Glenn areas,
including ADA ramps. The 2011 program will include sidewalk rehabilitation at S 4th PI
(between Rainier Ave S and Shattuck Ave S) and continue work in the Maplewood Glen
Neighborhood.
CHANGES:
This ongoing program replaces deteriorated and damaged sidewalks as funds become
available.
I Funded:! 989,7841 Unfunded:! 1.050.000
Project Totals Programmed Pre-2012 Six-Year Program
ITEM Programmed Spent in 2010 2011 Total 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
EXPENSES:
Planning
Preliminary Engineering 59,998 12,998 47,000
R-O-W (includes Admin)
Construction 1,968,509 348,509 320,000 1,300,000 50,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000
Construction Services 11,277 1,277 10,000
Post Construction Services
TOTAL EXPENSES 2,039,784 362,784 377,000 1,300,000 50,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
Vehicle Fuel Tax
Business License Fee 450,000 200,000 250,000 50,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000
Proposed Fund Balance 419,784 42,784 377,000
Grants In-Hand (1)
Grants In-Hand (2)
Mitigation In-Hand
Other In-Hand (transfer from CED) 120,000 120,000
Other In-Hand (2)
Undetermined 1,050,000 1,050,000 210,000 210,000 210,000 210,000 210,000
TOTAL SOURCES 2,039,784 362,784 377,000 1,300,000 50,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000
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TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS DIVISION
2012 - 2017 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Bridge Inspection & Repair Program
Community Planning Area: Citywide
Functional Classification: N/A
Proj. Length: N/A
TIP No. 19 CONTACT:
Fund:
Proj:
Derek Akesson
317
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425.430.7337
DESCRIPTION:
Inspect all roadway bridges owned by the City every two years to determine bridge sufficiency and load
ratings, seismic retrofit needs. Undertake minor repairs and preventative maintenance as needed.
STATUS:
Biennial bridge inspections occur in 2011 and 2013. The Monster Road Bridge repairs
require an annual inspection frequency for the next three inspection cycles.
JUSTIFICATION:
Inspection program must be done for safety and funding purposes and as part of WSBIS Program to
determine structural deficiencies, physical deterioration, or functional obsolescence and to qualify for
federal bridge replacement grant funding. Repair funding is provided to accomplish improvements,
identified through the inspection program, that will increase the safety and extend the longevity of the
structures.
CHANGES:
Funded: 405,506 Unfunded : 50,000
Project Totals Programmed Pre-2012 Six-Year Program
ITEM Programmed Spent in 2010 2011 Total 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
EXPENSES:
Planning
Preliminary Engineering 158,936 18,936 80,000 60,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
R-O-W (includes Admin)
Construction 151,570 1,570 100,000 50,000 20,000 30,000
Construction Services 10,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
Post Construction Services/Other 135,000 35,000 100,000 20,000 35,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 15,000
TOTAL EXPENSES 455,506 20,506 220,000 215,000 55,000 75,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 25,000
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
Vehicle Fuel Tax
Business License Fee 275,000 110,000 165,000 55,000 25,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 25,000
Proposed Fund Balance 117,417 7,417 110,000
Grants In-Hand (FEMA) 11,219 11,219
Grants In-Hand (State Share) 1,870 1,870
Mitigation In-Hand
Other In-Hand
Other In-Hand
Undetermined 50,000 50,000 50,000
TOTAL SOURCES 455,506 20,506 220,000 215,000 55,000 75,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 25,000
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TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS DIVISION
2012 - 2017 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Roadway Safety and Guardrail Program
Community Planning Area: Citywide
Functional Classification: N/A
Proj. Length: N/A
TIP No. 20 CONTACT:
Fund:
Proj:
Derek Akesson
317
425.430.7337
DESCRIPTION:
This program will make miscellaneous guardrail improvements each year and improve the safety of the
roadside environment.
STATUS:
New program
JUSTIFICATION:
This program will implement roadside safety improvements including barrier systems and hazardous
object removal.
CHANGES:
Funded : 145,000 Unfunded : 25,000
Project Totals Programmed Pre-2012 Six-Year Program
ITEM Programmed Spent in 2010 2011 Total 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
EXPENSES:
Planning
Preliminary Engineering 28,000 6,000 22,000 5,000 5,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
R-O-W (includes Admin)
Construction 125,000 40,000 85,000 5,000 30,000, 10,000 10,000 10,000 20,000
Construction Services 17,000 4,000 13,000 5,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Post Construction Services/Other
TOTAL EXPENSES 170,000 50,000 120,000 10,000 40,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 25,000
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
Vehicle Fuel Tax
Business License Fee 95,000 95,000 10,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 25,000
Proposed Fund Balance 50,000 50,000
Grants In-Hand (1)
Grants In-Hand (2)
Mitigation In-Hand
Other In-Hand
Other In-Hand
Grants Proposed
Other Proposed
Undetermined 25,000 25,000 25,000
TOTAL SOURCES 170,000 50,000 120,000 10,000 40,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 25,000
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2012-2017 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Intersection Safety & Mobility Program Functional Classification: N/A Fund: 317
Proj. Length: N/A Proj: 122601
Community Planning Area: N/A TIP No. 21 CONTACT: Chris Barnes 425.430.7220
DESCRIPTION:
This program will design and construct traffic signals identified by the Transportation Systems' Traffic
Signal Priority List, including intersection improvements. Intersections without signalized traffic control
will be evaluated.
JUSTIFICATION:
Historically, on the average, one traffic signal is designed and constructed every two years to meet safety
and mobility needs. This program budgets for projects needed to meet increasing demand, and the need
for signalized traffic control. Elements used to prioritize project intersections may include vehicular
approach volumes, accident analysis, signal-warrant analysis, and pedestrian volume.
STATUS:
The priorities and schedules for new traffic signals will be set by the Transportation
Systems' Traffic Signal Priority List. The list is determined by citizen concerns,
intersection safety, mobility needs, and intersections that meet MUTCD traffic signal
warrants.
CHANGES:
Traffic signals high on the warrant priority list include NE 4th St & Whitman (installation in
2011), SW 41st St & Oakesdale Ave SW, S Carr Road & Mill Ave S, and SW 34th St &
Lind Ave SW.
IFunded: 11,281.847 lUnfunded: I
Project Totals Programmed Pre-2012 Six-Year Program
ITEM Programmed Spent in 2010 2011 Total 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
EXPENSES:
Planning
Preliminary Engineering 150,613 613 10,000 140,000 10,000 26,000 26,000 26,000 26,000 26,000
R-O-W (includes Admin)
Construction 1,017,945 7,945 1,010,000 202,000 202,000 202,000 202,000 202,000
Construction Services 113,289 3,289 110,000 22,000 22,000 22,000 22,000 22,000
Post Construction Services
TOTAL EXPENSES 1,281,847 11,847 10,000 1,260,000 10,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
Vehicle Fuel Tax
Business License Fee 1,170,000 10,000 1,160,000 10,000 150,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000
Proposed Fund Balance 11,847 11,847
Grants In-Hand (1)
Grants In-Hand (2)
Mitigation In-Hand 100,000 100,000 100,000
Other In-Hand
Other In-Hand
Grants Proposed
Other Proposed
Undetermined
TOTAL SOURCES 1,281,847 11,847 10,000 1,260,000 10,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000
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Traffic Safety Program Functional Classification: N/A Fund: 317
Proj. Length: N/A Proj: 122115
Community Planning Area: N/A TIP No. 22 CONTACT: Dave Whitmarsh 425.430.7423
DESCRIPTION:
This ongoing yearly program provides for special small-scale traffic safety improvements that are
identified and require materials, labor or equipment beyond the normal scope of City operations and
maintenance crews. This program includes providing materials for railroad crossing upgrades and
converting school zone signs to electronic operation.
JUSTIFICATION:
Historically, this level of traffic safety improvements are required on an annual basis. This program
budgets for safety projects to address these needs. Projects are typically identified through citizen
concerns, analysis of accident records or observation by City Traffic Operations and Maintenance
personnel. The Traffic Operations Section identifies and prioritizes locations.
STATUS:
Uninterruptable power supply/battery backup systems (UPS/BBS) project is approximately
20% completed. Program goal is to install UPS at three critical intersections per year (all
years), pending sufficient funding. LED Replacement Program is part of the Intelligent
Transportation System (ITS) Program.
CHANGES:
IFunded: 1503,400 1 Unfunded: 124,000
Project Totals Programmed Pre-2012 Six-Year Program
ITEM Programmed Spent in 2010 2011 Total 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
EXPENSES:
Planning
Preliminary Engineering 59,000 24,500 34,500 2,000 14,500 4,500 4,500 4,500 4,500
R-O-W (includes Admin)
Construction 427,400 249,900 177,500 15,000 32,500 32,500 32,500 32,500 32,500
Construction Services 41,000 23,000 18,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Post Construction Services
TOTAL EXPENSES 527,400 297,400 230,000 20,000 50,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
Vehicle Fuel Tax
Business License Fee 246,000 40,000 206,000 20,000 30,000 36,000 40,000 40,000 40,000
Proposed Fund Balance 80,000 80,000
Grants In-Hand (WSDOT) 150,000 150,000
Grants In-Hand (WTSC) 27,400 27,400
Mitigation In-Hand
Other In-Hand (1)
Other In-Hand (2)
Undetermined 24,000 24,000 20,000 4,000
TOTAL SOURCES 527,400 297,400 230,000 20,000 50,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000
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Preservation of Traffic Operation Devices Program Functional Classification: N/A Fund: 317
Proj. Length: N/A Proj: 122904
Community Planning Area: Citywide TIP No. 23 CONTACT: Dave Whitmarsh 425.430.7423
DESCRIPTION:
Replace failed or failing traffic signal vehicle detection loops and repair pavement as required to achieve
proper installation and assure reliability. This program also provides for the replacement and/or
relocation of signs that are obsolete, faded, poorly located or no longer appropriate, and replacement of
damaged luminaire and signal poles. These poles have been damaged in unknown incidents where
reimbursement through normal channels is impossible.
JUSTIFICATION:
Most of Renton's signals require extensive vehicle detection systems to provide traffic count data needed
for the intersection controllers and ACTRA signal coordination system to operate effectively. The
detection loops in the pavement must be properly maintained; their failure results in highly inefficient
operation. Pavement deterioriation due to heavy traffic volumes, trucks, and adverse weather has
increased the need for replacement.
STATUS:
Ongoing yearly program. Replacement of traffic signal detection loops, traffic signs, traffic
signal, street lighting poles and pavement markings is dependent upon yearly inspections.
CHANGES:
iFunded: 1516,445 lUnfunded: I
Project Totals Programmed Pre-2012 Six-Year Program
ITEM Programmed Spent In 2010 2011 Total 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
EXPENSES:
Planning
Preliminary Engineering
R-O-W (includes Admin)
Construction 481,233 27,233 82,000 372,000 62,000 62,000 62,000 62,000 62,000 62,000
Construction Services 35,212 35,212
Post Construction Services
TOTAL EXPENSES 516,445 62,445 82,000 372,000 62,000 62,000 62,000 62,000 62,000 62,000
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
Vehicle Fuel Tax
Business License Fee 484,000 50,000 62,000 372,000 62,000 62,000 62,000 62,000 62,000 62,000
Proposed Fund Balance 32,445 12,445 20,000
Grants In-Hand (1)
Grants In-Hand (2)
Mitigation In-Hand
Other In-Hand (1)
Other In-Hand (2)
Undetermined
TOTAL SOURCES 516,445 62,445 82,000 372,000 62,000 62,000 62,000 62,000 62,000 62,000
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2012 - 2017 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Program Functional classification: N/A Fund: 317
Proj. Length: N/A Proj: 122162
Community Planning Area: ' N/A TIP No. 24 CONTACT: Chris Barnes 425.430.7220
DESCRIPTION:
Provides for improvements to the operational efficiency of the roadway system, including development
and implementation of signal coordination programs, signing and channelization improvements,
surveillance control and driver information system (SC & Dl), transit signal priority, Intelligent Traffic
Systems (ITS) Master Plan, signal improvements such as protective/permissive phasing and LED signal
indications upgrade; and matching funds for possible grants to upgrade the central traffic control system.
JUSTIFICATION:
Improving the capacity and efficiency of the existing roadway system is a very cost effective element of
the transportation program.
STATUS:
Upgrading of all signal controllers to be compatible with the new central system has been
completed.
CHANGES:
IFunded: 1320,000 1 Unfunded: 1
Project Totals Programmed Pre-2012 Six-Year Program
ITEM Programmed Spent in 2010 2011 Total 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
EXPENSES:
Planning
Preliminary Engineering 31,000 3,000 28,000 3,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
R-O-W (includes Admin)
Construction 256,000 113,000 143,000 43,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
Construction Services 33,000 4,000 29,000 4,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
Post Construction Services/Other
TOTAL EXPENSES 320,000 120,000 200,000 50,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
Vehicle Fuel Tax
Business License Fee 250,000 50,000 200,000 50,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
Proposed Fund Balance 70,000 70,000
Grants In-Hand (1)
Grants In-Hand (2)
Mitigation In-Hand
Other In-Hand (1)
Other In-Hand (2)
Undetermined
TOTAL SOURCES 320,000 120,000 200,000 50,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
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2012-2017 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Transit Program Functional Classification: N/A Fund: 317
Proj. Length: N/A Proj: 122706
Community Planning Area: N/A TIP No. 25 CONTACT: Dan Hasty 425.430.7217
DESCRIPTION:
This program funds planning activities for short and long-range transit services and facilities, including
park-and-ride lots, bus shelters, and arterial high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes required to facilitate
transit speed and reliability. This program also supports staffing to coordinate with transit agencies,
serve as a liaison to the transit-using community, and advocate for service implementation to serve
business needs.
JUSTIFICATION:
Transit improvements are a vital component of the transportation system's ability to absorb future traffic
demand and meet level-of-service standards. The City and private developers have invested millions of
dollars in capital improvements in support of transit-oriented development and services. Transit will be
one key in meeting the goals of the downtown area as well as development in other parts of the City.
Coordination with Metro and Sound Transit projects and programs will help leverage these funds and
increase benefits to Renton.
STATUS:
Staff continues to attend regional coordination meetings with transit agencies, monitor
service and capital facility improvements within Renton, pursue and advocate for better-
timed arrivals and departures at major Renton transit facilities. Coordinates with King
County Metro the implementation of the Rapid Transit Ride.
CHANGES:
iFunded: 1238,403 |Unfunded: 1
Project Totals Programmed Pre-2012 Six-Year Program
ITEM Programmed Spent in 2010 2011 Total 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
EXPENSES:
Planning 238,403 52,403 40,000 146,000 6,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 40,000
Preliminary Engineering
R-O-W (includes Admin)
Construction
Construction Services
Post Construction Services
TOTAL EXPENSES 238,403 52,403 40,000 146,000 6,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 40,000
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
Vehicle Fuel Tax
Business License Fee 236,000 50,000 40,000 146,000 6,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 40,000
Proposed Fund Balance 2,403 2,403
Grants In-Hand (1)
Grants In-Hand (1)
Mitigation In-Hand
Other In-Hand (General Fund)
Other In-Hand (2)
Undetermined
TOTAL SOURCES 238,403 52,403 40,000 146,000 6,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 40,000
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2012 - 2017 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program Functional Classification: N/A Fund: 317
Proj. Length: N/A Proj: 122135
Community Planning Area: N/A TIP No. 26 CONTACT: Dan Hasty 425.430.7217
DESCRIPTION:
Renton's TDM program implements the State's Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Act (the Act) by
encouraging a reduction in the use of single occupancy vehicles (SOV). Incentives are offered to
employees at businesses with 100 or more employees arriving to work between 6 and 9 a.m. The City
has two CTR programs: 1) The Citywide program, and 2) the City Hall CTR program (see note below).
The TIP funds the Citywide CTR Program and offers technical assistance to Renton businesses affected
by the Act.
JUSTIFICATION:
The City is required by 1991 State Legislation to develop and implement a CTR program. This law
applies to areas of the State with continuing air quality problems. TDM is an important element in
achieving desired transportation, environmental, and land use goals. Note: Renton City Hall is an
affected CTR site and must implement its own CTR program for City employees. It is funded outside of
the TIP program.
STATUS:
It is expected that technical assistance to employers for the Citywide program will continue
at current levels in future years (provided State funds in support of this program continue).
Renton receives a State allotment every two years to help fund the Citywide CTR program.
The actual amount is determined by the number of CTR-affected worksites. The City is
also pursuing opportunities for additional funding via a Growth and Transportation
Efficiency Center (GTEC) program.
CHANGES:
iFunded: 1511,603 lUnfunded : I
Project Totals Programmed Pre-2012 Six-Year Program
ITEM Programmed Spent in 2010 2011 Total 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
EXPENSES:
Planning 486,603 66,603 40,000 380,000 55,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000
Preliminary Engineering 25,000 25,000
R-O-W (includes Admin)
Construction
Construction Services
Post Construction Services
TOTAL EXPENSES 511,603 66,603 65,000 380,000 55,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
Vehicle Fuel Tax
Business License Fee 169,000 25,000 22,000 122,000 12,000 22,000 22,000 22,000 22,000 22,000
Proposed Fund Balance 3,836 3,836
Grants In-Hand (1)
Grants In-Hand (2)
Mitigation In-Hand
Other In-Hand (CTR allot.) 338,767 37,767 43,000 258,000 43,000 43,000 43,000 43,000 43,000 43,000
Other In-Hand (2)
Undetermined
TOTAL SOURCES 511,603 66,603 65,000 380,000 55,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000
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2012-2017 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Bicycle Route Development Program Functional Classification: N/A Fund: 317
Proj. Length: N/A Proj: 122173
Community Planning Area: Citywide TIP No. 27 CONTACT: Dan Hasty 425.430.7217
DESCRIPTION:
Partner with other City departments to further develop the City's non-motorized facilities. Sign bicycle
routes along preferred corridors. Construct missing links in the bicycle route system. Construct site-
specific improvements. Upgrade routes as needed to safely accommodate bicycle traffic. Publicize the
Renton bicycle network and educate citizens about safe bicycling. Provides funding to match grant
requests for bicycle planning and construction improvements.
JUSTIFICATION:
This program will complete an integrated system of bicycle routes and trails and upgrade streets to better
accommodate bicycles. There is a strong demand for better developed non-motorized facilities in
Renton.
STATUS:
The City was awarded a $100,000 Federal Enhancement Grant to develop and produce a
map that identified a bicycle network with connections leading into and out of the City of
Renton. The product of this project, the Trails and Bicycle Master Plan was adopted in
May 2009, and distribution of the Bicycle Guide Map started in the summer of 2009.
CHANGES:
The Bicycle Route Program is coordinating with the Street Overlay Program manager to
identify opportunities for developing, repairing, or enhancing bicycle facilities within the
City as the overlay repairs are made. Additionally, an assessment of signage needs and
upgraded pavement markings is ongoing. Planning cost estimates and a prioritization list
are underway.
IFunded : 1289,603 1 Unfunded: 1160,000
Project Totals Programmed Pre-2012 Six-Year Program
ITEM Programmed Spent Pre-2011 2011 Total 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
EXPENSES:
Planning 1,328 1,328
Preliminary Engineering 65,000 10,000 55,000 11,000 11,000 11,000 11,000 11,000
R-O-W (includes Admin)
Construction 348,275 18,275 50,000 280,000 54,000 54,000 54,000 54,000 64,000
Construction Services 35,000 10,000 25,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
Post Construction Services
TOTAL EXPENSES 449,603 19,603 70,000 360,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 80,000
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
Vehicle Fuel Tax
Business License Fee 285,000 15,000 70,000 200,000 30,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 50,000
Proposed Fund Balance 4,603 4,603
Grants In-Hand (1)
Grants In-Hand (2)
Mitigation In-Hand
Other In-Hand (1)
Other In-Hand (2)
Undetermined 160,000 160,000 40,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
TOTAL SOURCES 449,603 19,603 70,000 360,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 80,000
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Barrier-Free Transition Plan Implementation Functional Classification: N/A Fund: 317
Proj. Length: N/A Proj: 122705
Community Planning Area: Citywide TIP No. 28 CONTACT: James Wilhoit 425.430.7319
DESCRIPTION:
This program implements projects that support the City's effort to transition pedestrian facilities within the
right-of-way into conformity with provisions contained in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Guidelines. This program provides funding for designing and building features on an "as needed" basis
in response to individual requests to improve access for individuals with special needs.
JUSTIFICATION:
A programatic approach is now recognized as being required to ensure compliance with federal law.
STATUS:
An annual project list will be developed based upon sites identified in the Transition Plan
section of the City of Renton Comprehensive Citywide Sidewalk Study. This "project" will
have a target budget of $25,000. The remaining $20,000 will be set aside to respond to
requests to address barriers to movement for individuals with special needs.
CHANGES:
In 2011 this program retrofitted pedestrian islands and sidewalks along S 2nd Street.
I Funded:! 328,6231 Unfunded:! 63,000
Project Totals Programmed Pre-2012 Six Year Program
ITEM Programmed Spent in 2010 2011 Total 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
EXPENSES:
Planning 83,849 849 13,000 70,000 5,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000
Preliminary Engineering
R-O-W (includes Admin)
Construction 295,774 50,774 60,000 185,000 10,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000
Construction Services 12,000 2,000 10,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Post Construction Services
TOTAL EXPENSES 391,623 51,623 75,000 265,000 15,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000
SOURCES OF FUNDS:
Vehicle Fuel Tax
Business License Fee 292,000 40,000 50,000 202,000 15,000 30,000 25,000 50,000 41,000 41,000
Proposed Fund Balance 36,623 11,623 25,000
Grants In-Hand (1)
Grants In-Hand (1)
Mitigation In-Hand
Other In-Hand (1)
Other In-Hand (2)
Undetermined 63,000 63,000 20,000 25,000 9,000 9,000
TOTAL SOURCES 391,623 51,623 75,000 265,000 15,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000
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2012-2017 SIX YEAR TIP
City Center Community Plan Functional Classification: N/A Fund: 317
Proj. Length: N/A Proj: 122194
Community Planning Area: City Center TIP No. 29 CONTACT: Jim Seitz 425.430.7245
DESCRIPTION:
The City Center Community Plan will provide traffic operation and circulation improvements and
strategies such as pedestrian enhancement (sidewalks, landscaping, wayfinding, public art) on major
streets, connection improvements to provide multiple circulation routes, evaluation of benefits of one-
way streets, "road-diet" and traffic awareness to reduce right-of-way to vehicular traffic and provide
enhanced space for other modes of transportation.
JUSTIFICATION:
The City Center Plan intends to provide better transportation connections for the full range of
transportation modes to improve access to and from the City and overall safety within. The City
Center Community Plan was adopted by the council on June 6, 2011.
STATUS:
New project. The scope and cost of the City Center Plan improvements and strategies has
yet to be determined. Improvements on S 7th St and Park Ave N extension identified in the
City Center Plan are included in the TIP as separate projects. Funding shown in 2012 is
for City staff to conduct a feasibility study on the conversion of the one way couplets to two-
way streets.
CHANGES:
IFunded: 150,000 lUnfunded: |
Project Totals Programmed Pre-2012 Six-Year Program
ITEM Programmed Spent Pre-2011 2011 Total 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
EXPENSES:
Planning 50,000 50,000 50,000
Preliminary Engineering
R-O-W (includes Admin)
Construction
Construction Services
Post Construction Services
TOTAL EXPENSES 50,000 50,000 50,000
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
Vehicle Fuel Tax
Business License Fee 50,000 50,000 50,000
Prop. Fund Bal.
Grants In-Hand (1)
Grants In-Hand (2)
Mitigation In-Hand
Other In-Hand - Metro Mitig.
Other In-Hand (2)
Undetermined
TOTAL SOURCES 50,000 50,000 50,000
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2012-2017 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Project Development & Pre-Design Program Functional Classification: N/A Fund: 317
Proj. Length: N/A Proj: 122150
Community Planning Area: N/A TIP No. 30 CONTACT: Jim Seitz 425.430.7245
DESCRIPTION:
Perform critical activities needed for the development of future CIP projects and for grant applications,
including scoping, cost estimates, pre-design, interlocal agreements and deficiency analysis. Also
provides for the monitoring of active grant projects for compliance with State and Federal laws,
regulations and specifications.
JUSTIFICATION:
Analyses of existing and projected transportation operation problems, infrastructure maintenance needs,
local and regional mobility goals and revenues/costs are vital to the development of transportation
projects that will best serve the needs of Renton and compete well for grants. Also, to maintain eligibility
for grant funding, the City must assure that project specifications and management comply with current
State and Federal standards.
STATUS:
Ongoing yearly program. This program includes small studies funding and funds required
to match new grants.
CHANGES:
Funding to this program has been reduced due to funding constraints.
iFunded: 1945,384 1 Unfunded : 1100,000
Project Totals Programmed Pre-2012 Six-Year Program
ITEM Programmed Spent in 2010 2011 Total 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
EXPENSES:
Planning 656,584 56,584 100,000 500,000 60,000 85,000 85,000 85,000 85,000 100,000
Preliminary Engineering 388,800 18,800 120,000 250,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000
R-O-W (includes Admin)
Construction
Construction Services
Post Construction Services
TOTAL EXPENSES 1,045,384 75,384 220,000 750,000 60,000 135,000 135,000 135,000 135,000 150,000
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
Vehicle Fuel Tax
Business License Fee 900,000 70,000 180,000 650,000 60,000 115,000 115,000 115,000 115,000 130,000
Proposed Fund Balance 45,384 5,384 40,000
Grants In-Hand (1)
Grants In-Hand (2)
Mitigation In-Hand
Other In-Hand
Other In-Hand (2)
Undetermined 100,000 100,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
TOTAL SOURCES 1,045,384 75,384 220,000 750,000 60,000 135,000 135,000 135,000 135,000 150,000
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Arterial Circulation Program Functional Classification: N/A Fund: 317
Proj. Length: N/A Proj: 120029
Community Planning Area: N/A TIP No. 31 CONTACT: Keith Woolley 425.430.7318
DESCRIPTION:
This program provides for the short and long-range planning and traffic analyses required to evaluate
and update the Transportation Element in relation to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan to assess the
impacts of new development proposals, and to recommend local and regional transportation system
improvements for all modes of travel. Funding for hardware, software and employee hours required to
operate the computer model is also included under this program.
JUSTIFICATION:
Combined State and Federal Clean Air legislation, the Growth Management Act, and the increasing
importance of making sure that local and regional transportation plans are coordinated to the benefit of
Renton make ongoing multi-modal planning a high priority need.
STATUS:
This project will fund the ongoing planning work which will lead to refinement and/or
adjustment of the of improvement projects on the arterial network identified in the
Transportation Element. An update to the City's travel demand model will commence in
2011. Also Renton's Street Development Guidelines will be developed.
CHANGES:
IFunded: 11.408.489 lUnfunded: I250.000
Project Totals Programmed Pre-2012 Six-Year Program
ITEM Programmed Spent In 2010 2011 Total 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
EXPENSES:
Planning 1,658,489 68,489 310,000 1,280,000 90,000 235,000 235,000 235,000 235,000 250,000
Preliminary Engineering
R-O-W (includes Admin)
Construction
Construction Services
Post Construction Services
TOTAL EXPENSES 1,658,489 68,489 310,000 1,280,000 90,000 235,000 235,000 235,000 235,000 250,000
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
Vehicle Fuel Tax
Business License Fee 1,250,000 60,000 160,000 1,030,000 90,000 185,000 185,000 185,000 185,000 200,000
Proposed Fund Balance 158,489 8,489 150,000
Grants In-Hand (1)
Grants In-Hand (2)
Mitigation In-Hand
Other In-Hand (1)
Other In-Hand (2)
Undetermined 250,000 250,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000
TOTAL SOURCES 1,658,489 68,489 310,000 1,280,000 90,000 235,000 235,000 235,000 235,000 250,000
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TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS DIVISION
2012 - 2017 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Transportation Concurrency/LOS Program Functional Classification: N/A Fund: 317
Proj. Length: N/A Proj: 122107
Community Planning Area: N/A TIP No. 32 CONTACT: Jim Seitz 425.430.7245
DESCRIPTION:
The City is creating a Transportation Mitigation Fee as part of the Growth Management Act (GMA)
Comprehensive Plan's Transportation Concurrency requirements to provide funds for transportation
improvements necessary to support new development. This project supports the planning effort to
determine appropriate mitigation fees, to adjust the fee due to transportation plan changes, a funding
source and to monitor the funds collected.
JUSTIFICATION:
Management of the transportation concurrency and mitigation programs is an integral part of planning
transportation improvements, ensuring that new development pays a fair share of the cost, and in
maintaining a level of service required under GMA to allow new development to be approved and take
place.
STATUS:
Ongoing yearly program. The City is completing an analysis of the transportation mitigation
fees for a possible adjustment of the fees compatible with the City's 20-year
Transportation Plan.
CHANGES:
The City mitigation fee may be revised from a SEPA base to a GMA base. As a result the
City may also need to review and update the level of Service (LOS) standards.
IFunded : 1237,667 lUnfunded: 110,000
Project Totals Programmed Pre-2012 Six-Year Program
ITEM Programmed Spent in 2010 2011 Total 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
EXPENSES:
Planning 247,667 52,667 25,000 170,000 30,000 20,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
Preliminary Engineering
R-O-W (includes Admin)
Construction
Construction Services
Post Construction Services
TOTAL EXPENSES 247,667 52,667 25,000 170,000 30,000 20,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
Vehicle Fuel Tax
Business License Fee 220,000 50,000 10,000 160,000 30,000 10,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
Proposed Fund Balance 17,667 2,667 15,000
Grants In-Hand (1)
Grants In-Hand (2)
Mitigation In-Hand
Other In-Hand (1)
Other In-Hand (2)
Undetermined 10,000 10,000 10,000
TOTAL SOURCES 247,667 52,667 25,000 170,000 30,000 20,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
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2012-2017 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Environmental Monitoring Program
Community Planning Area: N/A
Functional Classification: N/A
Proj. Length: N/A
TIP No. 33 CONTACT:
Fund:
Proj:
James Wilhoit
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425.430.7319
DESCRIPTION:
Monitoring of wetland mitigation installed as an environmental requirement for a project and to perform
biological assessments as required by the Endangered Species Act.
STATUS:
A consultant has been contracted to evaluate and maintain wetlands.
JUSTIFICATION:
Monitoring ensures that the wetland vegetation installed is properly established. Creates an account to
pay for unscheduled project environmental assessments.
CHANGES:
Attempts to get early acceptance for the Oakesdale Ave SW Phase 1 site were successful.
The Army Corps of Engineers has allowed the City to reduce the monitoring requirements
to match the site's success.
_ Funded : 104,982 Unfunded :
Project Totals Programmed Pre-2012 Six-Year Program
ITEM Programmed Spent in 2010 2011 Total 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
EXPENSES:
Planning
Preliminary Engineering 41,470 1,470 40,000
R-O-W (includes Admin)
Construction 280 280
Construction Services 63,232 3,232 20,000 40,000 20,000 20,000
Post Construction Services
TOTAL EXPENSES 104,982 4,982 60,000 40,000 20,000 20,000
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
Vehicle Fuel Tax
Business License Fee 90,000 50,000 40,000 20,000 20,000
Proposed Fund Balance 14,982 4,982 10,000
Grants In-Hand (1)
Grants In-Hand (2)
Mitigation In-Hand
Other In-Hand (1)
Other In-Hand (2)
Undetermined
TOTAL SOURCES 104,982 4,982 60,000 40,000 20,000 20,000
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WSDOT Coordination Program Functional Classification: N/A Fund: 317
Proj. Length: N/A Proj: 122146
Community Planning Area: N/A TIP No. 34 CONTACT: Keith Woolley 425.430.7318
DESCRIPTION:
Provide pre-design, design and construction coordination for WSDOT projects within or adjacent to
Renton to assure that those projects provide the maximum benefits and minimum problems for Renton's
transportation system.
JUSTIFICATION:
WSDOT projects can have signficant impacts within the City. The I-405/I-5 to SR 169 Widening Project •
is now broken into two stages. Coordination with the I-405 project team will have minimal activity until
future phases of I-405 are funded.
STATUS:
Ongoing yearly program. Staff coordination on grant-funded projects. Staff coordination
on the I-405 Corridor Improvements is included in "I-405 Improvements in Renton."
WSDOT agreements contributed towards a portion of City's staff time. I-405 Stage II
project has been completed in 2011.
CHANGES:
iFunded: 1291,366 [Unfunded: I
Project Totals Programmed Pre-2012 Six-Year Program
ITEM Programmed Spent in 2010 2011 Total 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
EXPENSES:
Planning 291,366 58,366 53,000 180,000 20,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 40,000
Preliminary Engineering
R-O-W (includes Admin)
Construction
Construction Services v
Post Construction Services
TOTAL EXPENSES 291,366 58,366 53,000 180,000 20,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 40,000
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
Vehicle Fuel Tax
Business License Fee 243,000 10,000 53,000 180,000 20,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 40,000
Proposed Fund Balance 5,681 5,681
Grants In-Hand (1)
Grants In-Hand (2)
Mitigation In-Hand
Other In-Hand (WSDOT agreemer 42,685 42,685
Other In-Hand (2)
Undetermined
TOTAL SOURCES 291,366 58,366 53,000 180,000 20,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 40,000
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2012-2017 SIX YEAR TIP
Geographic Information System - Transportation Data Development Functional Classification: N/A Fund: 317
Proj. Length: N/A Proj: 122206
Community Planning Area: N/A TIP No. 35 CONTACT: Dan Hasty 425.430.7217
DESCRIPTION:
Collect, analyze, and edit transportation geographic data.
JUSTIFICATION:
The Transportation Systems Division GIS technology, data, and applications support the City's
business needs.
STATUS:
The Transportation Systems Division is coordinating with the GIS section of Information
Technology to develop GIS data and participates in training opportunities and user's group
meetings.
CHANGES:
iFunded: 1100.187 I Unfunded : I
Project Totals Programmed Pre-2012 Six-Year Program
ITEM Programmed Spent in 2010 2011 Total 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
EXPENSES:
Planning 100,187 5,187 15,000 80,000 5,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000
Preliminary Engineering
R-O-W (includes Admin)
Construction
Construction Services
Post Construction Services
TOTAL EXPENSES 100,187 5,187 15,000 80,000 5,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
Vehicle Fuel Tax
Business License Fee 100,000 5,000 15,000 80,000 5,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000
Proposed Fund Balance 187 187
Grants In-Hand (1)
Grants In-Hand (2)
Mitigation In-Hand
Other In-Hand (1)
Other In-Hand (2)
Undetermined
TOTAL SOURCES 100,187 5,187 15,000 80,000 5,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000
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2012-2017 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
1% for the Arts Program Functional Classification: N/A Fund: 317
Proj. Length: N/A Proj: 122112
Community Planning Area: N/A TIP No. 36 CONTACT: Juliana Fries 425.430 7232
DESCRIPTION:
Funding is tied to the calculated share of eligible types of transportation projects and transportation
funding subject to the City's 1 % for the Arts Program. All gateway project proposals under this program
are subject to approval of the Arts Commission.
JUSTIFICATION:
STATUS:
Program is now based on actual design and construction costs. $60,000 was transferred in
2007 for 1% of 2006 expenditures (amount due: $22,483). Remaining credit ($37,517)
used for 1% of 2007 (amount due: $26,726). Remaining credit ($10,791) used for 1% of
2008 (amount due: $32,190). A transfer of $21,399 (credit deducted) was made in 2009
for 2008 Capital expenses. $13,261 was transferred in 2010 for 2009 expenditures.
CHANGES:
This program transfers funds to Fund 125, which is being managed by the Department of
Community and Economic Development.
I Funded: 1133,261 I Unfunded: I
Project Totals Programmed Pre-2012 Six-Year Program
ITEM Programmed Spent in 2010 2011 Total 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
EXPENSES:
Planning 133,261 13,261 30,000 90,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000
Preliminary Engineering
R-O-W (includes Admin)
Construction
Construction Services
Post Construction Services
TOTAL EXPENSES 133,261 13,261 30,000 90,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
Vehicle Fuel Tax
Business License Fee 118,261 13,261 15,000 90,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000
Proposed Fund Balance 15,000 15,000
Grants In-Hand (1)
Grants In-Hand (2)
Mitigation In-Hand
Other In-Hand (1)
Other In-Hand (2)
Undetermined
TOTAL SOURCES 133,261 13,261 30,000 90,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000
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TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS DIVISION
2012-2017 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Lake Washington Blvd N - Park Ave N to Gene Coulon Memorial Park Functional Classification: collector Fund: 317
Proj. Length: N/A Proj: 122121
Community Planning Area: City Center TIP No. 37 CONTACT: James Wilhoit 425.430.7319
DESCRIPTION:
This project includes road widening, traffic signals, railroad crossings, drainage, curb, gutter and
sidewalks. Developer to design and construct, and get credit toward mitigation contribution.
JUSTIFICATION:
This project will serve the development and access needs to Coulon Park and the Southport
Development. Agreement with developer to credit traffic mitigation towards the costs of certain
improvements.
STATUS:
Developer to design and construct, and get credit toward mitigation contribution. The
developer is completing the project in 3 phases. Project received a Railroad Crossing
Safety grant in 2001 for the signal and gates on Lake Washington Blvd. Railroad grade
crossing construction complete except for signal start-up requirements. Waiting for
developer to continue their construction.
CHANGES:
The costs shown below are for the estimated mitigation credit, per agreement with the
developer. Project awaiting developer's schedule to continue their construction.
iFunded: 1387,500 1 Unfunded: 1560,000
Project Totals Programmed Pre-2012 Six-Year Program
ITEM Programmed Spent Pre-2011 2011 Total 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
EXPENSES:
Planning 24,899 14,899 10,000 10,000
Preliminary Engineering
R-O-W (includes Admin)
Construction 854,579 294,579 560,000 60,000 200,000 300,000
Construction Services 54,800 4,800 50,000 20,000 30,000
Post Construction Services 13,222 13,222
TOTAL EXPENSES 947,500 327,500 620,000 60,000 230,000 330,000
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
Vehicle Fuel Tax 14,490 14,490
Business License Fee 2,362 2,362
Proposed Fund Balance . 5,720 5,720
Grants In-Hand (1) 106,575 106,575
Grants in-Hand (2)
Mitigation In-Hand 258,353 198,353 60,000 60,000
Other In-Hand (1)
Other In-Hand (2)
Undetermined 560,000 560,000 230,000 330,000
TOTAL SOURCES 947,500 327,500 620,000 60,000 230,000 330,000
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2012 - 2017 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Lind Ave SW - SW 16th St to SW 43rd St Functional Classification: Minor Arterial Fund: 317
Proj. Length: 1.69 miles Proj: 120024
Community Planning Area: Valley TIP No. 38 CONTACT: Keith Wooley 425.430.7318
DESCRIPTION:
Widen existing roadway to five lanes where required. Includes new roadway, curbs, sidewalks, drainage,
signals, lighting, signing and channelization.
JUSTIFICATION:
Increasing traffic demands in the Valley due in part to development will create the need for increasing the
capacity of this major north/south arterial. A potential project is a signal installation at the intersection at
Lind Ave SW and SW 34th St (currently unsignalized). Additionally, improvements may result from
future WSDOT I-405 plans which include an interchange at Lind Ave SW (currently unfunded).
STATUS:
The needs, priorities and schedules for improvements on Lind Ave SW will be determined
through Arterial Circulation studies (TIP No. 32).
CHANGES:
iFunded: I I Unfunded: 13,500,000
Project Totals Programmed Pre-2012 Six-Year Program
ITEM Programmed Spent Pre-2011 2011 Total 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
EXPENSES:
Planning
Preliminary Engineering 480,000 480,000 250,000 230,000
R-O-W (includes Admin)
Construction 2,700,000 2,700,000 1,000,000 1,700,000
Construction Services 320,000 320,000 120,000 200,000
Post Construction Services
TOTAL EXPENSES 3,500,000 3,500,000 250,000 1,350,000 - 1,900,000
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
Vehicle Fuel Tax
Business License Fee
Proposed Fund Balance
Grants In-Hand (1)
Grants In-Hand (2)
Mitigation In-Hand
Other In-Hand (1)
Other In-Hand (2)
Undetermined 3,500,000 3,500,000 250,000 1',350,000 1,900,000
TOTAL SOURCES 3,500,000 3,500,000 250,000 1,350,000 1,900,000
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PUBLIC WORKS
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS DIVISION
2012-2017 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Logan Ave N Concrete Panel Repair Functional Classification: Principal Arterial Fund: 317
Proj. Length: N/A Proj: 122303
Community Planning Area: City Center TIP No. 39 CONTACT: James Wilhoit 425.430.7319
DESCRIPTION:
Repair concrete panels under the asphalt to stop them from moving. Project limits are from the Logan
Ave Bridge north to N 6th Street.
JUSTIFICATION:
The concrete panels are moving, causing the asphalt overlay to severely spall at the joints.
STATUS:
Funding shown in 2012 is for a pavement assessment and evaluation of alternatives. If the
existing pavement can be rehabilitated (dowel bar retrofit), costs are estimated to be
$1.5M.
CHANGES:
Funding shown in 2013 and 2014 is for repair of the existing concrete pavement panels.
Project is largely unfunded.
iFunded: 150,000 |Unfunded: 11.450.000
Project Totals Programmed Pre-2012 Six-Year Program
ITEM Programmed Spent in 2010 2011 Total 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
EXPENSES:
Planning 50,000 50,000 50,000
Preliminary Engineering 110,000 110,000 55,000 55,000
R-O-W (includes Admin)
Construction 1,200,000 1,200,000 600,000 600,000
Construction Services 140,000 140,000 70,000 70,000
Post Construction Services
TOTAL EXPENSES 1,500,000 1,500,000 50,000 725,000 725,000
SOURCES OF FUNDS:
Vehicle Fuel Tax
Business License Fee 20,000 20,000 20,000
Proposed Fund Balance 30,000 30,000 30,000
Grants In-Hand (1)
Grants In-Hand (1)
Mitigation In-Hand
Other In-Hand (1)
Other In-Hand (2)
Undetermined 1,450,000 1,450,000 725,000 725,000
TOTAL SOURCES 1,500,000 1,500,000 50,000 725,000 725,000
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SECTION SIX
APPENDIX
Abbreviations & Acronyms
TIP Adopting Resolution
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ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
The following list defines the abbreviated words or acronyms used in the City of Renton's Six-Year
Transportation Improvement Plan.
ACP Asphalt Concrete Pavement
ADA American Disability Act
AIP Arterial Improvement Program (administered by TIB)
BAT Business Access Transit
BNSF Burlington Northern Sante Fe
BRAC Bridge Replacement Advisory Committee
CBD Central Business District
CIP Capital Improvement Program
CMAQ Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality
CTED Community, Trade and Economic Development
CTR Commute Trip Reduction (State Act)
DOE Department of Ecology
EB Eastbound
ECL East City Limits
EDA Economic Development Administration
EIS Environmental Impact Study
ER Emergency Relief
FAS Federal Aid Secondary Program
FAUS Federal Aid Urban System
FHWA Federal Highway Administration
FMSIB Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board
FTA Federal Transit Administration
GIS Geographic Information System
GMA Growth Management Act
HCT High Capacity Transit
HES Federal Aid Hazard Elimination and Safety Program
HOV High Occupancy Vehicles
I/C Interchange
ISTEA Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (Federal Highway Bill)
ITS Intelligent Transportation System
IVHS Intelligent Vehicle Highway Systems
LF Linear Feet
LID Local Improvement District
LOS Level of Service
METRO Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle
MOU Memorandum of Understanding
MUTCD Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
NCL North City Limits
NB Northbound
PMS Pavement Management System
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Precon Preconstruction Engineering/Administration (design phase of proj ec
PS&E Plans, Specifications, and Estimates
ROW Right-of-way
RTA Regional Transit Authority
RTID Regional Transportation Investment District
RUSH Renton Urban Shuttle
SB Southbound
SC&DI Surveillance Control and Driver Information
SCATBd South County Area Transportation Board
SCL South City Limits
SMA Structural Matrix Asphalt
sov Single Occupant Vehicle
ST Sound Transit
ST 2 Sound Transit 2
STP Surface Transportation Program
TDM Transportation Demand Management Program
TEA-21 Transportation Efficiency Act
TLA Transportation Improvement Account (previous TLB program)
TIB Transportation Improvement Board
TIP Transportation Improvement Plan
TOD Transit Oriented Development
TPA Transportation Partnership Act
TPP Transportation Partnership Program (administered by TIB)
UATA Urban Arterial Trust Account (previous TIB program)
UPRR Union Pacific Railroad
UPS Uriinterruptible Power Supple
VHS Vehicle Highway System
VMS Vehicle Master System
WB Westbound
WCL West City Limits
WSBIS Washington State Bridge Inventory System
WSDOT Washington State Department of Transportation
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, UPDATING THE CITY'S
SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 2012-2017.
WHEREAS, the City of Renton has heretofore adopted a "Six-Year Transportation
Improvement Program" pursuant to RCW 35.77.010, and the plan and program having been
amended and modified from time to time as authorized by law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, after recommendation of the Public Works Department,
held a public hearing on July 18, 2011, after notice to the public as provided by law for the
purpose of considering adoption, modification, and amendments of the plan and program; and
WHEREAS, at the public hearing held on July 18, 2011, due consideration was given to
the proposed changes and amendments for the purpose of updating the plan and program;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The above findings are true and correct in all respects.
SECTION II. The City's "Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program" and the City's
"Arterial Street Plan" are hereby further amended and modified, all as more particularly shown
on the attached Exhibits "A", "B" and "C" incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
SECTION III. The plan and program, as evidenced by said Exhibits, shall be and
constitute the City's "Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program" and the City's "Arterial
Street Plan", and shall remain in full force and effect until further revised, amended, and
modified as provided by law.
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RESOLUTION NO.
SECTION IV. The Administrator of the Public Works Department and the City Clerk are
hereby authorized and directed to file this Resolution, together with the Exhibits, with the
Director of Highways for the State of Washington and as otherwise provided by law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2011.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2011.
Denis Law, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING
AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S 2004 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
WHEREAS, the Council has heretofore adopted and filed a Comprehensive Plan and the
Council has implemented and amended the Comprehensive Plan from time to time, together
with the adoption of various codes, reports and records; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has heretofore fully recommended to the Council,
from time to time, certain amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, RCW 36.70A.130 allows routine amendments to the Comprehensive Plan
only once a year; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing on this matter on June 1,
2011; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has made certain findings and recommendations
to the Council; and
WHEREAS, the Council has duly determined after due consideration of the evidence
before it that it is advisable and appropriate to amend and modify the City's Comprehensive
Plan; and
WHEREAS, such modification and elements for the Comprehensive Plan being in the
best interest for the public benefit;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
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ORDINANCE NO.
SECTION I. The above findings and recitals are found to be true and correct in all
respects.
SECTION II. The following Comprehensive Plan elements are hereby modified,
amended and adopted in part: Introduction, Vision, Community Design Element, Economic
Development Element, Land Use Element, Transportation Element and Community Planning
Element, as shown on Attachments A-G, respectively, and incorporated herein as if fully set
forth.
SECTION III. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five (5)
days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2011.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2011.
Denis Law, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
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ORDINANCE NO.
ATTACHMENT A
AMENDMENTS TO THE INTRODUCTION TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
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CITY OF RENTON
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
INTRODUCTION
It is the City of Renton's primary responsibility to provide public services and facilities,
develop policies, and adopt regulations that ensure the public health, safety, and
welfare of its citizens. The City government is also charged with directing the growth of
the City so that quality of life of the community and opportunities for its citizens remain
high. The guide for Renton's growth and development is the Comprehensive Plan.
The Comprehensive Plan and the Growth Management Act
The City of Renton Comprehensive Plan (Plan) is in compliance with the Washington
State Growth Management Act of 1990 (GMA). The GMA requires cities and counties in
rapidly growing areas to adopt Comprehensive Plans that include policy direction for
land use, housing, capital facilities, utilities, and transportation. All parts of the Plan
must be consistent with each other and with adopted statewide, regional, and
countywide planning goals.
Statewide planning goals include provisions that discourage urban sprawl, support
affordable housing, protect the environment, and support provision of adequate urban
services. In addition to these requirements, plans must be designed to accommodate
20-year growth forecasts, determined by regional agencies and local jurisdictions, within
well-defined "urban growth areas."
Regional or countywide planning has defined "urban centers" in locations where
concentrations of people and uses that can be served by transit are desirable. Cities
and counties have worked cooperatively to identify where the provision of urban
services may be appropriate (the Urban Growth Areas), and where rural levels of
service, agriculture and low-density population and low intensity uses will be situated
(Rural Areas). Regional policy provides for "urban separators" between and within
urban areas to define and shape communities, to protect significant environmentally
constrained lands, and provide urban open space.
The Plan is a broad statement of community goals, objectives, and policies that directs
the orderly and coordinated physical development of the City. Renton's Plan anticipates
change and provides specific guidance for future legislative and administrative actions.
It is the result of citizen involvement, technical analysis, and the creativity and
experience of decision-makers in City government.
The vision, goals, objectives, policies, and maps of the Plan provide the foundation for
the regulations, programs, and services that implement the Plan. The Plan serves as a
guide for designating land uses, infrastructure development, and community services.
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The Plan is designed to be a functional document that guides Renton's future
development and fulfills the City's regional responsibilities toward state-mandated
growth management.
The Plan contains background information on Renton's history and profile, citywide
trends, and local and regional growth projections.
The Plan summarizes a Vision for Renton that has been endorsed by the community.
The chapters or "Elements" of the Plan contain goals, objectives, and policies that
further the evolution of the City toward attaining that Vision.
The Comprehensive Plan includes the following State mandated "Elements":
• Capital Facilities
• Housing
• Land Use
• Transportation
• Utilities
Renton also includes the following Optional Elements:
• Community Design
• Economic Development
• Environment
• Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails
• Human Services
Community Plans and Neighborhoods
The Comprehensive Plan is a citywide document that provides policy guidance for the
growth and the development of the City as a whole based on a community vision.
Beginning in 2009, the City will begin to work on a series of Community Plans that
establish a vision and for each geographical subarea within the City. The goal is to
include all of the neighborhoods of the City in a Community Plan. Community planning
will involve residents, businesses, and other stakeholders with a goal of developing a
policy document to provide focused direction on topics such as growth, land use, capital
improvements, urban design, and quality of life. Each plan will be unique to the
community that creates it, and will be updated at regular intervals to reflect the
changing needs and goals of the neighborhood.
The Planning Process
Renton residents, business owners, and City staff work together to shape the future of
the community through the ongoing development of the Plan. The planning process
provides an opportunity for individual citizens to contribute to this effort by attending
community meetings to identify, study, and resolve issues of concern or by serving on
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committees, task forces, boards, or commissions that function as citizen advisors to the
City Council (Council).
Because public input is vital to effective planning, community groups, businesses, and
individuals are invited and encouraged to work with City staff to identify and achieve
community goals. The following principles should guide the planning process:
• Encourage and facilitate public participation in all phases of the planning
process.
• Work to ensure that the planning process is accessible to all citizens, that it is
consistent, timely, and can be widely understood by all potential participants.
• Base land use decisions on the interests of the entire community and the goals
and policies of the Plan.
• Demonstrate that proposed land use change responds to the interests and needs
of the entire City and the neighborhoods directly impacted by the project, as
well as the property owner and the project proponent.
• Balance the interests of commercial and residential communities when
considering modifications to zoning or development regulations.
• Encourage and emphasize open communication between developers and
neighbors about land use issues.
• Strive for compatibility of land use within the City.
The primary responsibility for formulating the Plan rests with the Planning Commission
(Commission). The Commission is a committee of citizen volunteers, appointed by the
Mayor, to make recommendations to the Council for land use policy changes to the
Plan. Before making a recommendation, the Commission conducts public hearings on
behalf of the Council. The Commission weighs information and comments presented by
individual citizens and community organizations as it prepares Plan revision
recommendations to the Council.
The Council makes the final planning decisions. The Council is responsible for initiating
plan reviews, considering Commission recommendations, and adopting amendments to
the Plan. To implement the Plan, the Council is also responsible for adopting the City
budget, regulations and programs, levying taxes, and making appropriations.
Changing the Comprehensive Plan
Because the City is constantly evolving, it may be occasionally necessary to make
revisions to the Plan. These changes are in the form of amendments to the Plan. The
Council considers amendments to the Plan, based on recommendations made by the
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Commission, once a year (unless in the case of an emergency). The Mayor, Council,
Commission, or private parties may submit proposed amendments.
Implementing the Comprehensive Plan
After adoption of the Plan, the next step toward realizing the City's Vision is
implementation. The Plan is implemented through a variety of programs and functional
systems plans including water and sewer plan, parks, recreation and trails plan, transit
and transportation corridor studies, human services programs, the City's housing repair
program, and the Capital Improvement Plan. The City's subdivision and zoning
regulations also implement the plan. Figure 1 illustrates the Comprehensive Plan
Elements and implementing plans and programs.
Figure 1
Proposed
GMA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AND IMPLEMENTATING PLANS/REGULATIONS
CAPITAL
FACILITIES
COMMUNITY
DESIGN
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL
HOUSING/
HUMAN
SERVICES
PARKS/
RECREATIONAL
TRAILS
TRANSPORTATION
Implemented By:
[ Capital Facilities |
Plan '01-'06
Capital
Improvement
Program
Comprehensive
| Park, Recreation,
a Open Space
Plan
Fire Capital
Facilities
Plan
Surface Water
Utility Capital
Facilities Plan
Transportation
| Capita) Facilities |
Plan
Wastewater
I Capital Facilities I
Plan
Design Guidelines
Streets/
Subdivision
Parking
Regulations
Business
Recruitment
Programs
City Advertising
Campaign
Design Guidelines
Streets/
Subdivision
Parking
Regulations
ESA Action Plan
May Creek Basin
Plan
Streets/Subdivision
Parking Regulations
Housing
Repair
Program
King County
Housing
Consortium
Consolidated
Plan
Airport Land Use
Compatibility Plan
Design Guidelines
Historical
Inventory
OTAK Downtown
Plan
Streets/
Subdivision
Parking
Regulations
Sub Area Plans:
Downtown/ Cedar
Park
Highiands
South Renton
Capital
Improvement Plan
Comprehensive
Park, Recreation,
& Open Space
Plan
Design Guidelines
Trails Master Plar
Airport Master Plan
Update
Six Year
Transportation
Improvement
Program
Water Capital
Facilities Plan
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CITY OF RENTON BACKGROUND
Location and Physical Setting
Renton is located at the south end of Lake Washington on the edge of metropolitan and
rural King County. Renton covers more than 25 square miles of land and is bordered by
King County, Kent, Tukwila, Newcastle, and Bellevue with Seattle nearby.
Its location, approximately equidistant from the central business districts of Seattle and
Bellevue and within proximity to Tacoma, places Renton in the center of a region that is
the economic hub of the Northwest. The City is at the crossroads of a regional
transportation network where seven state and federal highways converge and is central
to regional, national, and international air travel.
The natural features that define the edges of the City and its neighborhoods include the
lake, hills, plateaus, stream corridors, and river valleys. While development over time
has changed the appearance of the community, the natural features have generally
remained constant.
Abundant, green wooded areas characterize the hillsides encircling the downtown and
along the Cedar River, May and Honey Creeks. The topography and location of the City
afford beautiful views of a variety of significant natural features including Mt. Rainier,
Lake Washington, and the Olympic and Cascade Mountains.
Renton's residential areas have traditionally been organized around schools, parks, and
other institutions. Both new and existing neighborhoods offer diverse housing stock
that is wide-ranging in unit size, style, type, and price. Although it is one of the older
cities within the region, Renton still has vacant and underused land in many
neighborhoods, including the downtown, that offer an opportunity for growth.
Renton's Past
Duwamish Native Americans were the earliest known people to live in what is now
Renton. The Duwamish had their village near the confluence of Lake Washington, the
Cedar and Black Rivers, at the base of Earlington Hill.
In 1853, east coast entrepreneur Henry Tobin arrived, and recognizing the advantages of
the physical location, laid claim to the area near where the Cedar entered the Black
River. Being at the confluence of two rivers near a large lake was thought to be ideal for
siting a future city for industrial and commercial growth, with the opportunity for
navigable transportation nearby. Officers of the Renton Coal Company formally
established the City of Renton in 1875 with the filing of a plat. That plat included what
is now the downtown core.
Early industries and businesses included coal mining, lumber harvesting, brick making,
and rail and freight transportation. Early grocery stores and other family-run stores
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were located in what is presently downtown Renton. Both the Walla Walla Railroad and
the Puget Sound Electric Railway linked the downtown core to other communities. In its
early days, Renton had many businesses including banking and drug, hardware, junk,
grocery, clothing, and home furnishings stores. In 1901, upon incorporation, the City
had a total area of one square mile. Since then, incremental annexations have
increased the size of the City to encompass approximately 17.3 square miles.
Employment in Renton was dominated by industry from when the City was first settled
in the mid 1800's. Because of the nearby forests and proximity to water for transport,
the first local industry was timber harvesting and processing. Beginning in the 1870's
and continuing through the 1940's, Renton was known for its coal mining and brick
making operations. Other industries included production and transport of lumber, and
the supply of steel, pig iron, and equipment to railroad companies. During this period,
the City established itself as an important industrial center.
The identification by the US Navy of Renton's location on Lake Washington as ideal for
production of a "flying boat," prior to the nation's entry into World War II, was a
significant turning point in the history of the City. Only one was actually produced, but
that project led to what became the home of future aircraft that changed the aviation
industry.
The Navy transferred the land to the US Army and The Boeing Company Renton Plant
subsequently produced the B-29 high-altitude bomber for the Army Air Corps.
Renton has also been the location of Pacific Car and Foundry (PACCAR) since the
beginning of the twentieth century. During World War II, PACCAR transitioned from
building railroad cars to Sherman tanks.
The Boeing Company's manufacturing and assembly plant at the south end of Lake
Washington dramatically influenced the City's future. Rapid growth of The Boeing
Company and PACCAR accelerated the City's rise as a regional industrial and
employment center. In the decade from 1940-1950, Renton was transformed from a
small town of 4,500 to a thriving city with a population of 16,039.
With the shift away from rail, toward automobile and truck transportation in the 1940s
and 1950's, a new type of regional transportation hub was created in Renton. Two
major freeways (Interstate 405 and SR 167) and three State highways (SR 900, 515, and
169) augmented and replaced the rail system. This road system was developed to
provide a regional network allowing access around Lake Washington to serve the
Renton industrial area. During this period, the transportation demand shifted from
exporting raw materials to importing a major work force.
The industrial employment centers developed at the same locations formerly occupied
by extractive industries-perhaps in part because the transportation network to serve
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these sites was already well established. This became important because the industrial
area remained in the heart of the City and was served by a transportation network that
converged on the downtown area.
As the twenty-first century begins, Renton is again experiencing transition of its
downtown industrial area, as the Boeing Renton Plant within Renton's Urban Center
becomes available for redevelopment as mixed-use residential, retail/commercial,
office, and light industrial uses. Once again, the transportation network will further the
transition.
Community Profile
Renton has grown from a single square mile on the shore of the lake, to over 25 square
miles spread across the Cedar and Green River Valley floors and onto the adjacent hills.
Once separated by rural areas and open space, Renton and its neighbor cities are
growing together and have become part of the larger Puget Sound metropolitan region.
Incorporated in 1901, Renton is fifth oldest of King County's 39 cities and ranks fifth in
the County in population size.2 Renton is the 11th most populous city in the state9 and
King County is the seventeenth most populous county in the nation.2
The 2000 U.S. Census indicated that Renton had a population increase over the previous
ten years of more than 20 percent. Only 1.5 percent of the increase is attributable to
annexations. Renton is currently home to 78,780 people, resulting in a growth rate of
over 57 percent between 2000 and 20089. However, in this period more than 34
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percent of the increase is attributable to annexations .
As the population of the City grows, it also becomes more diverse. The 2000 census
indicated that 68 percent of the population considers itself as white, a change from 84
percent from the previous census. Both the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic/Latino
populations more than doubled during the 1990s and the number of Hispanic students
in Renton schools increased by 379 percent3.
The median household income in 1990 of $32,393 increased almost 30 percent by 2000
to $45,8202. The average wealth of Renton households is $226,3955. Approximately 8.5
percent of the working age population (18 to 64) lives below the poverty level2. The
assessed value of Renton's land area (in thousands of dollars) is 6,272,632.6
Almost 52,000 people work for 2,312 employers5 and at 1,517 businesses in Renton.
These jobs are divided into sectors by type. Manufacturing, with almost 21,000 jobs,
remains Renton's largest sector. This indicates that The Boeing Company and PACCAR
remain major players in the local and regional economy. The next most significant
sector, with 11,413 employees, is the Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, and other Services
sector2.
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Additional information summarizing Renton population and household characteristics is
available in the document "The Changing Face of Renton" prepared by the City Human
Services Division of the Community Services Department. This document summarizes
the 2000 Census data for the population within Renton's year 2000 city boundaries and
is available on the City's website at www.ci.renton.wa.us. Additional information about
populations in the unincorporated areas surrounding the City is available from the King
County Annual Growth Report available on the County website at www.metrokc.gov.
TRENDS
Renton, historically, has been a small town and in many ways it still resembles a small
city. But several factors place it on the threshold of change: the continuing transition of
Renton's industrial sector; regional population growth; and its location at the crossroads
of local, national, and international transportation. These factors foreshadow a new
role for Renton as an important metropolitan center in the region.
Renton, along with the rest of the Northwest, has been experiencing an increase in
professional and service jobs over the past few years. Boeing's related research and
development facilities in and around Renton were a major factor in the development of
office parks south of the downtown and at the north end of the Green River Valley. At
the same time, there has been increased demand for goods and services as evidenced
by the number and types of commercial businesses in the City.
Vacant land remains scattered throughout Renton, but as infill development continues,
land will become an increasingly scarce resource. Some vacant land, located outside of
the Urban Center, may be environmentally sensitive and not suitable for full
development. As annexations occur, more undeveloped land will become available. In
2005, there are approximately 975 acres of vacant and developable land within the City
of Renton. Of this, the largest blocks of vacant land are generally found in Renton's
outlying areas. Smaller parcels that are available for development can be found in the
City's existing neighborhoods. [Note: For a discussion of trends in residential land use,
see the Housing Element of this Plan]
The challenge for Renton is to manage growth in a manner that maintains the desirable
features of the City while being flexible enough to take advantage of opportunities for
change.
Urban Center
As the twentieth century closed, development occurring outside of the City affected the
character of Renton. Regional shopping centers competing with Renton's downtown
retail core resulted in a shift in marketable goods in the downtown from general
merchandise to specialty items. In response, several significant developments were
made to begin the transition from a stagnant small town core to a new urban center.
City-initiated redevelopment of the Piazza area, including a central park, multi-story
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public parking garage, a transit center, and performing arts center enhanced several
privately initiated mixed-use residential/commercial developments.
In addition to this energetic infusion of creative energy and financing in the Urban
Center-Downtown, changes in The Boeing Company business plan resulted in a concept
for the Urban Center-North, comprised of almost 300 acres of the Boeing Renton Plant
site. This is the first step toward transition of an area used for industrial manufacturing
for over sixty years into an urban mixed-use neighborhood.
Within the next few years, as the first redevelopment of the Boeing Renton Plant area
occurs, it is anticipated that major national retailers will locate in Renton providing
additional economic development for the City, and a wide range of goods and services
within Renton's Urban Center. As this change occurs, it is anticipated that Renton's
historic downtown will be rejuvenated as a mixed-use specialty retail/residential area
while the Urban Center-North will become a new urban community incorporating
employment, retail, residential and entertainment sectors.
Commercial Corridors
Due to relatively low land cost, a number of low intensity, suburban-type commercial
areas exist along Renton's commercial corridors. This pattern of development will likely
continue until land values rise. Evidence of this development pattern can be seen along
Rainier Blvd and NE 4th Street. Strip commercial is another common result of low
intensity development, especially along principal and major arterial routes; one example
is along both sides of Benson Road, south of Carr/SE 176th. The Comprehensive Plan
Land Use Element sets a policy directing transition of these areas away from strip
commercial development patterns in the future. The objective is to use site planning
tools to connect businesses and residential areas as well as promote more attractive
vehicular corridors and parking areas. The City is undertaking several major corridor
studies anticipating boulevard treatments encompassing improvements in transit
accessibility, pedestrian use, traffic flow, efficient business access and corridor
landscaping. It is anticipated that the major commercial corridors will be evaluated for
boulevard treatments over the next several years.
Institution
The expansion of the Valley Medical Center is expected to continue, although like
Renton Technical College, available land is limited. As both of these institutional uses
grow to serve the region, they will need to expand beyond their current boundaries or
intensify land use within existing campuses.
Industrial
Industrial employment, especially manufacturing, is declining nation-wide. In the Puget
Sound region, while the proportion of jobs in the industrial sector is projected to
decline, the number of manufacturing jobs in this area is expected to remain relatively
stable, at least through the year 2020.
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In Renton, the most noticeable changes are occurring in the mix and type of industrial
activities within the City. Most noticeable is a trend away from heavy
industrial/manufacturing toward medium and light industrial uses. Although
manufacturing is expected to remain stable and industrial jobs are expected to decline,
the number of light and medium industrial jobs in
wholesale/transportation/communications/ utilities is projected to nearly double in the
Renton area through 2020. Renton sees itself as an ideal market area for uses based on
the biotechnology industry. In addition to Renton, several Puget Sound Region urban
areas are competing for this niche market.
Changes are expected to occur in Renton's heavy industrial employment incrementally
over a long period of time. Some heavy industrial areas, such as the Boeing Renton
Plant in North Renton, are being redeveloped into other uses that will largely replace
industrial employment with other types. Other City heavy industrial sites subject to
redevelopment may have inadequate infrastructure or high costs of hazardous material
cleanup that could limit redevelopment or delay it until land value and demand
increases. In other cases, viable heavy industrial uses exist and will continue to operate
for several years, but property owners may anticipate a change in use over the long
term. Although the rate of change in industrial lands is slow, it is significant because if
too much land is converted to non-industrial uses, it could have a detrimental effect on
retaining the industrial base. Within the Green River Valley, land use policy changed
over the last ten years to allow a market-driven transition from industrial and
warehousing uses to general commercial and retail. While existing industrial businesses
are encouraged to operate and expand, they are no longer protected by an industrial-
only protective zoning policy.
Office
In Renton, commercial uses and services were adversely affected by the downturn in
the information technology industry in the late 1990's. The biggest impact of this event
however, was on office vacancies, which rose significantly and at mid-decade, were just
starting to turn around. This situation slowed the demand for office and service uses,
which until then were healthy indicators of the regional and local shift from an industrial
base to a service base.
Another trend is a blurring of land use category descriptions as technology changes the
way work is done and more activities include office and computer components. This
change is manifested by an increase in the mixes of uses, either within one company or
within one building or complex. For example, many businesses are constellations of
light industrial, manufacturing, research and development, and office uses. The ideal
situation, in terms of regional needs (reduction of traffic on arterials for example), may
be to add residential uses to that mix.
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Annexation and City Boundary
As a requirement of the Growth Management Act, King County and the cities in King
County have jointly developed Countywide Planning Policies. One of those adopted
policies calls for the annexation of areas that are inside the Urban Growth Boundary but
outside of city limits. The policies also establish 2012 as the target year for that policy
to be fulfilled. As part of the review and ratification of the Countywide Planning
Policies, the City of Renton identified several unincorporated areas as places where the
City could logically provide services and designated them as Renton's Potential
Annexation Area (PAA). Renton's PAA includes: the East Renton Plateau, Fairwood, and
the West Hill.
It is anticipated that annexations within these PAA areas will significantly increase the
land area and population of Renton over the next ten years. As these areas become a
part of the City of Renton, the policies and land use designations of the Comprehensive
Plan will be applied upon annexation.
Schools
The City of Renton is presently served primarily by the Renton School District, although
a small area at the City's eastern boundary is within the Issaquah School District and a
small area at the City's southern boundary is within the Kent School District. The PAA is
served by Renton School District (West Hill), the Kent School District (Fairwood), and the
Issaquah School District (East Renton Plateau).
Following its peak in 1970, Renton School District enrollment declined at the rate of 15
percent during the 1970's and 10 percent during the 1980's. Enrollment increased,
however between 1990 and 2000, by 18 percent. Enrollment has continued to grow
and an increased need for facilities in the district is anticipated based on projected
population growth within the city and the PAA.
The proportion of Renton residents served by the Issaquah School District on the East
Renton Plateau and the Kent School District in the Fairwood area will increase as lands
within the PAA come into the City. Expected population growth in the area served by
the Issaquah School District is expected to support expansion of school facilities in this
area. Renton collected impact fees for the Renton School District, the Issaquah School
District, and the Kent School District and expects to continue doing so to keep pace with
growth.
Religious Centers
The trend over the past few decades has been for religious groups to provide a wider
range of services to their members and the public at large. Food banks, teen clubs,
adult day care, and K through 12 schools are a few of the faith-based functions now
offered by the religious community. These services require additional land and facilities
for classrooms, gymnasiums, offices, parking, and social services. Hours of worship,
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once primarily limited to the weekend, have expanded to include other activities on
weekdays and evenings. As a result, these facilities are having a greater impact on
adjacent neighborhoods and the existing infrastructure but are also providing local
based service and facilities serving a broader population.
Parks, Recreation and Open Space
Renton has a well-designed and maintained parks and recreation system serving the
needs of residents of the City and PAA. City facilities and programs are currently
planned to accommodate a mix of resident and non-resident participants. Additional
parks facilities are anticipated within the City to continue to provide neighborhood
parks in developing areas. At the present time, City recreation programs and facilities
are open to non-city residents on an increased fee basis. If growth occurs in the city
limits without annexation, existing facilities will be increasingly unavailable to non-
residents. The anticipated trend in parks services is for Renton to take over County
developed parks and undeveloped future park sites as annexation occurs. Expansion of
parks facilities will be required to keep pace with population growth. Renton supports
an ambitious open space/greenway acquisition program, preserving natural areas in an
urban environment, and ensuring public access to these areas with limited development
and disturbances. It is expected that many of the sites acquired will remain relatively
undisturbed, while wildlife and habitat areas that are less fragile will be more developed
with park and recreation facilities and allow greater public use.
Transportation
There is one unchanging transportation trend within the region: traffic is increasing.
Several factors are responsible for this: the growth in population, jobs, and housing; an
increase in people commuting by single-occupant vehicles within the region and making
longer trips; the location of employment and price of housing, which influences the
length and type of trip made; and new housing development that is occurring on vacant
land in outlying parts of the metropolitan area rather than on land closer to traditional
urban centers (again, a function of the cost of housing and its relationship to the scale of
wages); and the relocation of employment areas to suburban areas (frequently a
function of land and transportation costs).
The cumulative effects of these factors are more cars on the road and greater traffic
congestion. Based on the 95 percent reliable travel time figure from the Washington
State Department of Transportation, the one-way commute time between Bellevue and
Tukwila at a.m. peak time has increased from 28 minutes in 2004 to 32 in 2006
Commute time for the return trip during the p.m. peak remained the same at 27
minutes. The commute time between Auburn and Renton at a.m. peak time increased
from 24 to 30 minutes, and the reverse p.m. trip increased from 32 to 36 minutes during
the same period11.
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Transit ridership has increased by 6.44 percent since 199912. In Renton, the South
Renton Park and Ride lot is used at the rate of 102 percent. This indicates that vehicles
are parked outside of and adjacent to the lot for the purpose of using the transit system.
Although a small number, the fact of its increase that has occurred since 2000 makes
the 8 percent of people who walk or work at home significant. This is a trend that is
expected to continue as more people telecommute and/or develop home-based
businesses that are dependent on the internet. There has also been an increase in the
number of people who commute by bicycle. Planning for improved and safer bike lanes
may contribute to this trend.
Road condition in terms of the need for overlay, re-pavement, or reconstruction is
another factor affecting the City's ability to maintain an efficient and safe transportation
system. Renton has 32.8 lane miles in need of repaving/rehabilitation out of a total 460
lane miles. At an estimated cost of $48,171 per lane mile, 43 percent of the amount
needed was budgeted in 2006.
Significant improvements are planned for the lnterstate-405 corridor. The City of
Renton is working closely with the Washington State Department of Transportation on
the 1-405 Congestion Relief and Bus Rapid Transit Projects. The Washington State gas
tax increases of 2003 and 2005 fund the 1-405/ 1-5 to SR 169 Widening Project, Stage 1
and Stage 2. The two stages of this project will add one lane on 1-405 in each direction
from 1-5 to SR 169, one lane on southbound SR 167 from 1-405 to SW 41st Street, and a
half-diamond interchange on 1-405 at Talbot Road S.
Preliminary design for future project phases is also moving forward. These project
phases are not fully funded, but ultimate design would include two new lanes in each
direction on 1-405, auxiliary lanes where appropriate, and improved interchanges,
including the SR 167/1-405 interchange. These are long-term improvements that
represent the ultimate build-out or Master Plan of 1-405. The Implementation Plan also
includes two new lanes in each direction but is an interim level of improvements,
particularly for the SR 167/1-405 interchange. As part of a long-term strategy, the
Master Plan builds on the Implementation Plan.
Most economic and growth trends will be impacted by the ability to physically move
through the City and Region and get from one place to another. Therefore,
transportation remains a key element in the overall economic picture.
Airport
The Renton Municipal Airport is a heavily used facility and demand on the Airport
continues to increase steadily. This is primarily due to the Airport's function as a
"reliever" facility for air traffic from the Seattle/Tacoma Airport. The other nearby
reliever airport, Boeing Field (the King County International Airport), is frequently
unavailable because it is functioning at about 98 percent capacity.
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Closure of other general aviation airports in the region such as those that were at
Bellevue, Issaquah, and Kent also increased the demand for small private planes and
corporate jets use in Renton. In addition, there is increased activity at the Will Rogers /
Wiley Post Memorial Seaplane Base due to closure of similar facilities elsewhere in the
region.
The expected trend is continued demand at the Airport. This demand may be balanced,
somewhat, by a corresponding decrease in Airport use by The Boeing Company as it
changes the nature of its business in Renton. For example, 2004 saw the closing of the
Boeing 757 production line. Since the Renton Airport is the existing facility used for
Boeing aircraft following assembly, this change and other Boeing corporate changes will
undoubtedly affect the Airport. The timing of anticipated changes, however, remains
unknown to the City.
Public Facilities
In Renton, the late 1990's and early part of the next decade saw a significant increase in
the inventory of major public facilities. These include the development of a "central
park" (the Piazza in downtown), a public parking garage, a transit center, a performing
arts center, a skateboard park, and a new public water park. This trend is expected to
continue as Renton develops its Urban Center and as population growth continues.
GROWTH PROJECTIONS
The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) recently adopted VISION 2040, a growth
management, transportation, and economic development strategy for the 4-county
region. VISION 2040 also contains a Regional Growth Strategy that provides guidance
for planning for the roughly 1.7 million additional people and 1.2 million additional jobs
expected in the region between 2000 and 2040. King County's growth targets are
based on the Office of Financial Management population projections along with
employment forecasts produced by the PSRC. Growth targets adopted by the Growth
Management Planning Council anticipate 14,835 additional households and 28,700
additional jobs through 2031. Both forecast growth and targets are well within the
City's estimated land capacity of 12,715 units and 29,552jobs, established through the
most recent Buildable Lands requirements of the Growth Management Act (GMA).
With external factors, including the regional economy, state/federal transportation
funding and the GMA regulatory environment remaining constant or improving,
Renton's growth is anticipated to continue.
1. Renton, Where the Water Took Wing, David M. Buerge
2. "The 2007 King County Annual Growth Report," Office of Management and
Budget
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3. "The Changing Face of Renton/' City of Renton, Department of Community
Services, Human Services Division Washington State, Office of Financial
Management
4. City of Renton, Department of Economic Development, Neighborhoods, and
Strategic Planning
5. Renton Chamber of Commerce
6. King County, Office of Management and Budget and King County, Department
of Assessments
7. "Benchmark Report, September 2004," Transportation and Environment, King
County, Office of Management and Budget
8. "The 2004 Long-Term Economic and Labor Force Forecast for Washington,"
Washington State, Employment Security Department and the Office of
Financial Management
9. "Rank of Cities and Towns by April 1, 2008 Population," Office of Financial
Management
10. Rank of Cities and Towns by Numeric Population Change, with Change due to
Annexation, April 2, 2000 to April 1, 2008," Office of Financial Management
11. "Measures, Markers, and Mileposts: The Gray Notebook for the Quarter
Ending September 30, 2007," Washington State Department of Transportation
12. "Puget Sound Trends," Puget Sound Regional Council, March 2007
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ATTACHMENT B
AMENDMENTS TO THE VISION SECTION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
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Vision
The Vision for the City is simply stated - "Renton - The center of opportunity in the Puget
Sound Region where businesses and families thrive." These few words are intended to provide
a representation of how the City views itself at the present time and into the future. The words
communicate both truths about and hopes for the City of Renton.
The Vision words stand for much more -
• A sustainable city that promotes economic vitality, environmental quality, and social
equity
• A community that is healthy and safe, that has cohesive, well-established
neighborhoods and a growing diversity of housing to match the diversity of the
population with its various needs and wants
• A working town with a full spectrum of employment opportunities for all economic
segments, regardless of education, age, gender, or ethnic origin
• A regional center for active and passive recreation that features access for all to a
healthy river, a clean lake, and clear mountain views to enhance the experience
Renton has a city government, business community, and citizens infused with a passionate
belief that it is the best place to be. They also have the will, desire, and resources to nurture
the qualities that make it that and to make it even better in the future. That is the Vision.
The Renton Mission states, unequivocally, the responsibility of the City, "in partnership and
communication with residents, businesses, and schools" to take the steps necessary to fulfill
the Vision. These include:
• Providing a healthy, welcoming atmosphere where citizens choose to live, raise families,
and take pride in their community
• Promoting sustainable development and economic vitality
• Valuing our diversity of language, housing, culture, backgrounds and choices
• Capitalize on the diversity of the community to build stronger neighborhoods and
ensure the availability of city services to all
• Creating a positive work environment
• Meeting service demands through innovation and commitment to excellence
The Business Plan Goals, with the Vision and Mission, form the basis for City objectives and
policies. The Goals are adopted annually by the City Council. Each year objectives and
implementing policies of the Comprehensive Plan are checked against current goals and
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objectives. The resulting adjustments are formed into annual amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan.
Starting in 2009, the City will initiate a Community Planning process, where each area of the
City will be divided geographically into Community Planning Areas. Residents, businesses, and
stakeholders will develop a vision that defines their community and forms the basis for a set of
policies that address issues of growth, quality of life, design, and capital improvements.
Community Plans will be an extension of the Comprehensive Plan, and a realization of the
Vision, Mission, and Goals of the Council's Business Plan.
Current policies of the Comprehensive Plan direct future growth to the Urban Center, the core
of an economically healthy, working city, and to mixed-use areas created outside of the
downtown. Although densities of development are based on user preference and market
factors, policies encourage maximum land efficiency, even outside the Urban Center, and strive
for development that is more intense than typical "suburban" prototypes.
Ideally, the mixed-use areas will result in a reduction of transportation impacts within the City
by allowing residents to work and shop close to where they live, in both new and well-
established neighborhoods, thereby providing alternatives to single-occupant vehicles, and
maintaining a balance between parking supply and demand.
To further the goal of a balance between single- and multi-family housing, there is an objective
to increase the supply of single-family housing through infill development. Some of this single-
family infill will occur in newly annexed areas of the City, as a way to meet the desired
single/multi-family housing mix and provide efficient urban services. There is, however, a
corresponding objective to restrict expansion of traditional multi-family housing in outlying
areas and channel mixed-use/multi-family into the downtown, South Lake Washington, and the
Highlands. By this means, sufficient land capacity to accommodate future growth, including
Renton's share of projected regional housing needs, will be ensured while maintaining the
quality of life in both new and established neighborhoods.
A significant characteristic of the neighborhoods of Renton is their multi-level diversity. Most
neighborhoods include households that vary from one another in age range or generation,
economic level, and place of origin or nationality. In order to respect and protect this quality,
the City must allow for a full range of housing types to accommodate the diverse population,
from larger, "move up" homes to smaller scale single-family, multi-family, and condominium
developments, as well as to traditional single-family houses.
A goal is to enhance the present character of the City and improve the quality of life. This must
be done on several levels. On a community level, City policies support activities that strengthen
neighborhood cohesiveness. The energy of a neighborhood that strives for a greater "sense of
community" by meeting and working together can lead to amenities that make the area more
attractive or improve its function as a neighborhood center.
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On a project level, a high standard of design is a function of development standards. On the
broadest level, the City policies ensure that urbanization, economic development, and natural
area protection are balanced.
The unique setting of the City of Renton was recognized as "advantageous" from its earliest
days. Its situation on the shore of Lake Washington, its hilltop views of the expanses of the
lake, Mt. Rainier, the Cascades and Olympic Mountains, tree shrouded slopes, natural wildlife
corridors, valley neighborhoods, and the clear water of the Cedar River and the many creeks
and streams that run through the City are deeply appreciated by its residents. There is an
abiding commitment to protect, restore, and enhance environmental quality within the City.
Likewise, there is a desire to ensure quality parks and adequate open space within this
environment to meet the recreational needs of residents.
It is understood that, with other factors, the quality of the environment is dependent on the
reliability and efficiency of existing utility systems, in order to protect the public health and
safety and minimize impacts. High levels of service are maintained, while the cost of
implementation is shared in an equitable manner.
Basic to Renton's Vision is the concept that urban living provides both choice and balanced
opportunities for residents; employment and housing, recreation and religion, goods and
services, all available in the community.
To foster the balance of urban rather than suburban development patterns, the City will
encourage higher density mixed-use development in selected areas of the Commercial Corridor
designation. These selected areas are to function as living / working / entertainment nodes for
the smaller community areas of the City they are within.
To this end, the City has a responsibility to ensure availability of adequate land capacity so that
both the employment and economic base can be expanded and diversified. Policies encourage
expansion of development in the Valley and redevelopment within the Urban Center to
broaden the City's employment and economic base.
Fundamental to the Vision is a revitalized Downtown Core, within the Urban Center, that
functions as a living / working / entertainment area for both the community as a whole and for
a "24 hour Downtown population." The City will continue to work to bring a balance of uses,
consisting of retail and other commercial, office, light industrial, and residential into the
Downtown.
Redevelopment of the south Lake Washington area, within the "Urban Center - North," will
contribute to the renewed vitality of the Downtown Core. The Urban Center-North, used for
heavy industrial manufacturing and associated parking for more than 60 years, offers the
potential for an expanded Urban Center that will become a regional focus.
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The City of Renton's Vision is ambitious and far-sighted. It is the underlying structure for
policies that strengthen the character of a City that entered its second century with renewed
energy, ready to capitalize on fresh opportunities.
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AMENDMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY DESIGN ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
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COMMUNITY DESIGN ELEMENT
GOALS
1. To raise the aesthetic quality of the City.
2. To strengthen the economy through high quality development.
3. To ensure that a high quality of life is maintained as Renton evolves.
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Purpose Statement: The purpose of the Community Design Element is to establish
policies that set standards for high quality development, improve the aesthetics and
functionality of existing neighborhoods and commercial areas, and guide the
development of new neighborhoods that are part of a better community.
Recognizing that the exceptional quality of life in Renton is dependent upon a strong
local economy, these policies are intended to further that economic health. They are
based on the belief that a positive image and high quality development attracts more
of the same.
Goals:
1. To raise the aesthetic quality of the City,
2. To strengthen the economy through high quality development, and
3. To ensure that a high quality of life is maintained as Renton evolves.
Discussion:
The objectives and policies adopted to meet these goals address issues related to both
the natural and built environment such as: how the physical organization of
development can create a desirable place to live; the importance of view protection;
ways to improve the streetscape; principles of vegetation preservation, selection, and
maintenance; principles of architectural and urban design; and the function of urban
separators.
I. Natural Areas
Summary: Natural areas are an important component of the community. The
purpose of including natural areas in the Community Design Element is not so that
natural areas will be "designed," but rather so that the built environment can be
shaped in a manner that takes into consideration the natural environment.
The Community Design Natural Areas objectives are intended to address:
• Urban growth in relation to natural areas,
• Protection and enhancement of natural areas, and
• Public access to natural areas.
Objective CD-A: The City's unique natural features, including land form, vegetation,
lakeshore, river, creeks and streams, and wetlands should be protected and
enhanced as opportunities arise.
Policy CD-I. Integrate development into natural areas by clustering development
and/or adjusting site plans to preserve wetlands, steep slopes, and notable stands of
trees or other vegetation. Natural features should function as site amenities. Use
incentives such as flexible lot size and configuration to encourage preservation and
add amenity value.
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Policy CD-2. During development, effort should be made to preserve watercourses as
open channels.
Policy CD-3. Site design should maximize public access to and create opportunities
for use of shoreline areas in locations contiguous to a lake, river, stream, or wetland
where such access would not jeopardize habitats and other environmental attributes
of the water body.
Policy CD-4. Development review of proposed projects should identify opportunities
for increasing public access to Lake Washington, the Cedar River, wetlands, streams,
and creeks in the City.
Policy CD-5. Renton's public and private open space should be increased in size
through acquisition of additional land or dedication of Native Growth Protection Area
easements.
Policy CD-6. Public open space acquisition should be consistent with the Long Range
Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Plan Policy.
Policy CD-7. Interpret development standards to support projects incorporating site
features such as distinctive stands of trees and natural slopes that can be retained to
enhance neighborhood character and preserve property values where possible.
Replanting should occur where trees are not retained due to safety concerns. Retention
of unique site features should be balanced with the objective of investing in
neighborhoods within the overall context of the Vision Statement of this Comprehensive
Plan.
Policy CD-8. During development, significant trees, either individually or in stands,
should be preserved, replaced, or as a last option, relocated.
II. Urban Separators
Summary: Urban Separators are low-density residential areas, intended to establish
edges between Renton and other communities. These transition areas will become
more important as urban areas intensify.
In some areas, natural features such as stream courses, landform, and vegetation
already serve as buffers.
These policies are implemented by the Resource Conservation and Residential 1
zoning designations. The Urban Separator policies should be considered along with
Residential Low Density policies.
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Objective CD-B: Designate low-density residential and resource areas as Urban
Separators to provide physical and visual distinctions between Renton and adjacent
communities, and to define Renton's boundaries.
Policy CD-9. The function of Urban Separators should be to:
a. Reinforce the character of the City,
b. Establish clear boundaries between the City and other communities,
c. Separate high-intensity urban land uses from low-intensity uses and resource
lands, and
d. Protect environmentally sensitive and critical areas.
Policy CD-10. Location criteria should consider the following types of lands for
designation as Urban Separators:
a. Individual and interconnecting natural features, critical areas, public and
private open space and water features.
b. Existing and proposed individual and interconnecting parks and agricultural
areas.
c. Areas that provide a logical and easily identifiable physical separation between
urban communities.
III. Established Residential Neighborhoods
Summary: The policies included in this section of the Community Design Element are
intended to guide construction of new, small-scale infill residential development and
modifications to existing residential and commercial structures.
Objective CD-C: Promote reinvestment in and upgrade of existing residential
neighborhoods through redevelopment of small, underutilized parcels with infill
development, modification and alteration of older housing stock, and improvements to
streets and sidewalks to increase property values.
Policy CD-11. Support modification of existing commercial and residential structures
and site improvements that implement the current land use policies as reinvestment
occurs in neighborhoods. Such modifications may consist of parking lot design,
landscaping renovation, new coordinated signage, and site plan/building alterations
that update structures to contemporary standards.
Policy CD-12. Sidewalks or walking paths should be provided along streets in
established neighborhoods, where sidewalks have not been previously constructed.
Sidewalk width should be ample to safely and comfortably accommodate pedestrian
traffic and, where practical, match existing sidewalks.
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Policy CD-13. Vacant property should be maintained (landscaped, pruned, mowed,
and litter removed) or screened to prevent adverse visual, economic, and
health/safety impacts on the surrounding area.
Policy CD-14. Infill development, defined as new short plats of nine or fewer lots,
should be encouraged in order to add variety, update housing stock, and increase
vitality of neighborhoods.
Policy CD-15. Infill development should be reflective of the existing character of
established neighborhoods even when designed using different architectural styles,
and /or responding to more urban setbacks, height or lot requirements. Infill
development should draw on elements of existing development such as placement of
structures, vegetation, and location of entries and walkways, to reflect the site
planning and scale of existing areas.
Policy CD-16. Project design, including location of access and dimensions of yards
and setbacks, should address privacy and quality of life on existing improved portions
of sites. Rear and side yard setbacks should be maintained and not reduced to
facilitate increased density.
Policy CD-17. Setbacks and other development standards should not be reduced on
newly platted lots through modification or variance to facilitate increased density.
Policy CD-18. Architecture of new structures in established areas should be visually
compatible with other structures on the site and with adjacent development.
Visual compatibility should be evaluated using the following criteria:
a. Where there are differences in height (e.g., new two-story development
adjacent to single-story structures), the architecture of the new structure
should include details and elements of design such as window treatment, roof
type, entries, or porches that reduce the visual mass of the structure.
b. Garages, whether attached or detached, should be constructed using the
same pattern of development established in the vicinity.
c. Structures should have entries, windows, and doors located to maintain
privacy in neighboring yards and buildings.
IV. New and Infill Development
Summary: Objectives and polices that address new commercial and residential
development and infill are intended to serve multiple purposes. First, concerns about
new development "fitting in" to established areas of Renton have resulted in an
increased awareness that site design and architecture, when planned to be
compatible with the context of the neighborhood or commercial area, can make the
"fit" of the new project more comfortable.
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Second, these objectives and policies provide assistance to project proponents so
when planning new development for Renton, they can be guided in their choices.
Third, city officials, who must make decisions regarding new projects, can use these
objectives and policies to guide their review of project proposals.
Elements of new development represented by objectives and policies in this section
include:
A. Site planning
B. Gateways
C. Views, focal points, and public amenities
D. Architecture
E. Landscaping
F. Streets, sidewalks, and streetscape
G. Signs
H. Lighting
I. Parking
A. Site Planning
Summary: Site planning is the art and science of arranging structures, open space,
and non-structural elements on land in a functional way so that the purpose of the
development can be met, while keeping those elements in harmony with each other
and with the context of the project.
Objective CD-D: New development should have an interconnected road network that
supports multi-modal transportation.
Policy CD-19. Land should be subdivided into blocks sized so that walking distances
are minimized and convenient routes between destination points are available.
Policy CD-20. Orient site and building design primarily toward pedestrians through
master planning, building location, and design guidelines.
Policy CD-21. In areas developed with high intensity uses, circulation within the site
should be primarily pedestrian-oriented. Internal site circulation of vehicles should be
separated from pedestrians wherever feasible by dedicated walkways.
Policy CD-22. During land division, all lots should front streets or parks. Discourage
single tier lots with rear yards backing onto a street. Where a single-tier plat is the
only viable alternative due to land configuration, significant environmental
constraints, or location on a principal arterial, additional design features such as a
larger setbacks, additional landscaping, or review of fencing should be required.
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a. Evaluation of land configuration should consider whether a different layout of
streets or provision of alleys is physically possible and could eliminate the need
for a single-tier plat.
b. Evaluation of environmental constraints should consider whether the location
and extent of critical areas prevents a standard plat design.
c. Review of fencing should ensure that the development does not "turn its back"
to public areas.
Policy CD-23. Development should have buildings oriented toward the street or a
common area rather than toward parking lots.
Policy CD-24. Non-residential structures should be clustered and connected within the
overall development through the organization of roads, blocks, yards, focal points, and
amenity features to create a neighborhood.
Policy CD-25. Streets, sidewalks, and pedestrian or bike paths should be arranged as
an interconnecting network. Dead-end streets and cul-de-sacs should be
discouraged. A grid or "flexible grid" pattern of streets and pathways, with a
hierarchy of widths and corresponding traffic volumes, should be used.
Policy CD-26. Interpret development standards to support plats designed to
incorporate vehicular and pedestrian connections between plats and neighborhoods.
Small projects composed of single parcels and/or multiple parcels of insufficient size to
provide such connections, should include future street stubs. Future street connections
should be clearly identified to notify residents of future roadway connections.
Policy CD-27. Connect residential uses to other uses through design features such as
pedestrian access, shared parking areas, and common open spaces.
Policy CD-28: New streets should be designed to provide convenient access and a
choice of routes between homes and parks, schools, shopping, and other community
destinations.
Policy CD-29. Recognize the need for secure limited access within large
manufacturing facilities by retaining private drives and roads in areas where airplane
manufacturing operations continue
Policy CD-30. Non-residential development should have site plans that provide street
access from a principal arterial, consolidate access points to existing streets, and have
internal vehicular circulation that supports shared access. Curb cuts and internal access
should not conflict with pedestrian circulation.
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Policy CD-31. Neighborhoods, commercial areas, and centers should have human-scale
features, such as pedestrian pathways and public spaces (e.g. parks or plazas) that have
discernible edges, entries and borders.
Policy CD-32. Structures at intersections should not be set back from the street and
sidewalk so as to allow vehicular circulation or parking to be located between the
sidewalk and the building in Commercial and Centers designations.
Policy CD-33. Site design for office uses and commercial and mixed-use developments
should consider ways of improving transit ridership through siting, locating of
pedestrian amenities, walkways, parking, etc. Ground floor uses and design should be
pedestrian-oriented.
Objective CD-E: New development and infill patterns should be consistent with a high
quality urban form.
Policy CD-34. Support project site planning in Residential land use designations that
incorporates the following, or similar elements, in order to meet the intent of the
objective:
1) Buildings oriented toward public streets,
2) Private open space for ground-related units,
3) Common open or green space in sufficient amount to be useful,
4) Preferably underground parking or structured parking located under the residential
building,
5) Surface parking, if necessary, to be located to the side or rear of the residential
building(s),
6) Landscaping of all pervious areas of the property, and
7) Landscaping, consisting of groundcover and street trees (at a minimum), of all
setbacks and rights-of way abutting the property.
Policy CD-35. Support commercial and industrial development plans incorporating the
following features:
1) Shared access points and fewer curb cuts;
2) More than one use into a single development;
3) Properties in more than one ownership;
4) Internal circulation among adjacent parcels;
5) Buildings that front on the street with service and parking areas located behind the
building and/or screen from front views;
6) Shared facilities for parking, transit, recreation, and amenities;
7) Allowance for future transition to structured parking facilities;
8) Centralized signage;
9) Unified development concepts; and
10) Landscaping and streetscape that softens visual impacts.
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Policy CD-36. Developments within Commercial and Centers land use designations
should have a combination of internal and external site design features, such as:
1) Public plazas;
2) Prominent architectural features;
3) Public access to natural features or views;
4) Distinctive focal features;
5) Indication of the function as a gateway, if appropriate;
6) Structured parking; and
7) Other features meeting the spirit and intent of the land use designation.
Policy CD-37. When appropriate, due to scale, use, or location, on-site open space
and recreational facilities in developments should be required.
Policy CD-38. Developments should be designed so that public access to and use of
parks, open space, or shorelines, is available where such access would not jeopardize
the environmental attributes of the area.
Policy CD-39. Ensure quality development by supporting site plans and plats that
incorporate quality building, development, and landscaping standards that reflect unity
of design and create a distinct sense of place.
Policy CD-40. Use design regulations to provide direction on site design, building
design, landscape treatments, and parking and circulation.
Policy CD-41. Site design of development should relate, connect, and continue
design quality and site function from parcel to parcel.
Policy CD-42. Site design should address the effects of light, glare, noise, vegetation
removal, and traffic in residential areas. Overall development densities may be
reduced within the allowed density range to mitigate potential adverse impacts.
Policy CD-43. Consider placement of structures and parking areas in initial
redevelopment plans to facilitate later infill development at higher densities and
intensities overtime.
Objective CD-F: Ensure privacy and personal space in residential developments.
Policy CD-44. Development should be designed (e.g. site layout, building orientation,
setbacks, landscape areas and open space, parking, and outdoor activity areas) to
result in a high quality development as a primary goal, rather than to maximize
density as a first consideration.
Policy CD-45. Interpret development standards to support new plats and infill project
designs that address privacy and quality of life for existing residents
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Policy CD-46. Variances to development standards should not be granted to facilitate
additional density on an infill site.
Policy CD-47. New plats proposed at higher densities than adjacent neighborhood
developments may be modified within the allowed density range to reduce conflicts
between old and new development patterns. However, strict adherence to older
standards is not required.
Policy CD-48. Locate and design residential-commercial mixed-use development in a
manner that preserves privacy and quiet for residents.
Objective CD-G: Where land uses and Comprehensive Plan designations intersect,
recognition of a transition and/or buffer between uses should be incorporated into
development plans.
Policy CD-49. Support urban forms of setback and buffering treatment in Centers and
Commercial land use designations such as:
a) Street trees with sidewalk grates,
b) Paving and sidewalk extensions or plazas, and
c) Planters and street furniture.
Policy CD-50. Support site plans that transition to and blend with existing
development patterns using techniques such as lot size, depth and width, access
points, building location setbacks, and landscaping. Sensitivity to unique features and
differences among established neighborhoods should be reflected in site plan design.
Interpret development standards to support ground-related orientation, coordinated
structural design, and private yards or substantial common space areas.
Policy CD-51. Development should be visually and acoustically buffered from ad-
jacent freeways.
Policy CD-52. Off-site impacts from industrial development such as noise, odors, light
and glare, surface and ground water pollution, and air quality should be controlled
through setbacks, landscaping, screening and/or fencing, drainage controls,
environmental mitigation, and other techniques.
Policy CD-53. Consideration of the scale and building style of near-by residential
neighborhoods should be included in development proposals.
Policy CD-54. Development should be designed to consider potential adverse impacts
on adjacent, less intensive uses, e.g. lighting, landscaping, and setbacks should all be
considered during site design.
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Policy CD-55. Landscape buffers, additional setbacks, reduced height, and screening
devices such as berms and fencing should be employed to reduce impacts (e.g. visual,
noise, odor, light) on adjacent, less intensive uses.
Policy CD-56. Office sites and structures should be designed (e.g. signage; building
height, bulk and setback; landscaping; parking) to mitigate adverse impacts on adjacent
land uses.
Policy CD-57. Single-family lot size, lot width, setbacks, and impervious surface should
be sufficient to allow private open space, landscaping to provide buffers/privacy without
extensive fencing, and sufficient area for maintenance activities.
Policy CD-58. Evaluate project proposals in Residential Multi-family designations to
consider the transition to lower density uses where multi-family sites abut lower density
zones. Setbacks may be increased, heights reduced, and additional landscape buffering
required through site plan review.
1) In order to increase the potential compatibility of multi-family projects, with other
projects of similar use and density, minimum setbacks for side yards should be
proportional to the total lot width, i.e. wider lots should require larger setback
dimensions;
2) Taller buildings (greater than two stories) should have larger side yard setback
dimensions; and
3) Heights of buildings should be limited to three stories and thirty-five (35) feet, unless
greater heights can be demonstrated to be compatible with existing buildings on
abutting and adjacent lots.
Policy CD-59. Modify existing commercial and residential uses that are adjacent to or
within new proposed development to implement the Center land use vision as much as
possible through alterations in parking lot design, landscape, signage, and site plan as
redevelopment opportunities occur.
B. Gateways
Summary: Community identity can be effectively communicated at City and
district/neighborhood entries through the designation of these areas as "gateways."
Gateways are a means to call attention to the entrance and bid welcome to the City or a
more specific geographic area.
Objective CD-H: Highlight entrances to the City through the use of the "Gateways"
designation.
Policy CD-60. Identify primary and secondary gateways to the City and develop them
as opportunities arise.
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Policy CD-61. The level of development intensity at a gateway should be used, with
location, to determine whether it is a primary or secondary gateway.
Policy CD-62. Each gateway should have unique, identifiable design treatment in
terms of landscaping, building design, signage, street furniture, paving, and street
width. Special consideration of gateway function should be demonstrated through
design of these elements.
Policy CD-63. Downtown gateways should employ distinctive landscaping, signage, art,
architectural style, and similar techniques to better delineate the downtown and
enhance its unique character.
C. Views, Focal Points, and Public Amenities
Summary: Views are a resource that should be preserved for public access to the
greatest extent possible. Focal points should be created and used to enhance the
community.
Objective CD-I: Protect and enhance public views of distinctive features from public
streets and other focal points within the City and the surrounding area.
Policy CD-64. Scenic views and view corridors along roadways in the City should be
identified and preserved through application of development standards.
Policy CD-65. Access from public roadways to views of features of distinction should
be enhanced through the development of public viewpoints where appropriate.
Policy CD-66. Neighborhood identity should be established by featuring views,
highlighting landmarks, or creating focal points of distinction.
Policy CD-67. Focal points should have a combination of public areas, such as parks
or plazas; architectural features, such as towers, outstanding building design, transit
stops, or outdoor eating areas; and landscaped areas. These features should be
connected to pedestrian pathways.
D. Architecture
Summary: It is not the intent of these policies to dictate the architectural style of
structures in the City of Renton. The Community Design architectural policies are
intended to encourage design of structures that fit well into the neighborhood,
reflect the physical character of Renton, mitigate potential negative impacts of
development, and function well in meeting the needs of both the building occupant
and the community.
Objective CD-J: Architecture should be distinctive and contribute to the community
aesthetic.
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Policy CD-68. Structures should be designed (e.g. building height, orientation,
materials, color and bulk) to mitigate potential adverse impacts, such as glare or
shadows on adjacent less intense land uses and transportation corridors.
Policy CD-69. Rooftops that can be seen from higher elevations, taller buildings, and
public streets, parks, or open space should be designed to hide mechanical
equipment and to incorporate high-quality roofing materials.
Policy CD-70. Design characteristics in larger, new developments or individual
building complexes should contribute to neighborhood and/or district identity.
Objective CD-K: Ensure that structures built in residential areas are consistent with
the City's adopted land use vision and Purpose Statements for each Land Use
Designation found in the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element, Residential Policies.
Policy CD-71. Interpret development standards to support projects with higher quality
single-family housing by requiring:
1) A variety of compatible housing styles making up block fronts;
2) Additional architectural features such as pitched roofs, roof overhangs, and/or
decorative cornices, fenestration and trim; and
3) Building modulation and use of durable exterior materials such as wood, masonry,
stucco, or brick.
Policy CD-72. New stacked flat and townhouse development should be compatible in
size, scale, bulk, use, and design with existing residential development in the vicinity.
Policy CD-73. Non-residential structures, such as community recreation buildings, in
residential areas, may have dimensions larger than residential structures, but should be
compatible in design and dimensions with surrounding residential development.
Policy CD-74. Support project design that incorporates the following, or similar
elements, in architectural design of multi-family structures:
1) Variation of facades on all sides of structures visible from the street with vertical and
horizontal modulation or articulation;
2) Angular roof lines on multiple planes and with roof edge articulation such as
modulated cornices;
3) Private entries from the public sidewalk fronting the building for ground floor units;
4) Ground floor units elevated from sidewalk level;
5) Upper-level access interior to the building;
6) Balconies that serve as functional open space for individual units; and
7) Common entryways with canopy or similar feature.
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Objective CD-L: New commercial and industrial buildings should be architecturally
compatible with their surroundings in terms of their bulk and scale, exterior
materials, and color when existing development is consistent with the adopted land
use vision and Purpose Statements for each Commercial, Center Designation, and
Employment Area in the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element, Center and
Commercial Policies.
Policy CD-75. A variety of architectural design and detailing should be encouraged
and innovative use of building materials and finishes should be promoted.
Policy CD-76. Development should provide appropriate landscaping and facade
treatment when located along designated City arterials or adjacent to less intense
developments in order to mitigate potentially adverse visual or other impacts.
Policy CD-77. Incentives should be developed to encourage rehabilitation (e.g. facade
restoration) of older downtown buildings.
Policy CD-78. Encourage a variety of architectural treatments and styles to create an
urban environment.
E. Landscaping
Summary: Landscaping is a key element of the City. It can be used to create
distinctive character for developments, neighborhoods and along city streets; to
frame views; to block unsightly views; or mitigate the scale of large buildings. It can
also be used to reduce traffic noise levels and the effects of pollution.
Objective CD-M: Well designed landscaping provides aesthetic appeal and makes an
important contribution to the health, safety, economy, and general welfare of the
community. The City of Renton should adopt regulations that further the aesthetic
goals of the City.
Policy CD-79. Existing mature vegetation and distinctive trees should be retained and
protected in developments.
Policy CD-80. Street tree requirements for the City should be developed including
recommendations for preferred trees species.
Policy CD-81. Landscape plans should take into consideration the potential impact of
mature vegetation on significant views so that future removal of view-blocking trees
will not be necessary.
Policy CD-82. Landscaping should be required adjacent to freeways and major
highways and other public rights-of-way.
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Policy CD-83. Development standards, for landscape design, installation, and
maintenance should be developed.
Policy CD-84. Trees should be planted along residential streets, in parking lots
requiring landscaping, and in other pervious areas as the opportunity arises. Trees
should be retained whenever possible and maintained using Best Management
Practices as appropriate for each type.
Policy CD-85. Landscaping is encouraged, and may be required, in parking areas to
improve their appearance and to increase drainage control.
Policy CD-86. Landscape and surface water drainage plans should be coordinated to
maximize percolation of surface water and minimize runoff from the site.
Policy CD-87. Strong visual linkages should be created between downtown Renton and
neighborhoods using landscaped arterial streets and connectors.
Policy CD-88. Street trees and landscaping should be required for new development to
provide an attractive streetscape in areas subjected to a transition of land uses.
Policy CD-89. Key arterials should be enhanced with boulevard design features such as
landscaped center-of-road medians for the purpose of improving safety through the
control and slowing of traffic for pedestrian safety and improved conditions for vehicles
leaving and entering the principal arterial.
Objective CD-N: Site plans for new development projects for all uses, including
residential subdivisions, should include landscape plans.
Policy CD-90. Interpret development standards to support provision of landscape
features as well as innovative site planning. Criteria should include:
1) Attractive residential streetscapes with landscaped front yards that are visible from
the street;
2) Landscaping, preferably with drought- resistant evergreen plant materials;
3) Large caliper street trees;
4) Irrigated landscape planting strips;
5) Low-impact development using landscaped buffers, open spaces, and other pervious
surfaces; and
6) Significant native tree and vegetation retention and/or replacement.
Policy CD-91. Landscape plans for proposed development projects should include
public entryways, street rights-of-way, stormwater detention ponds, and all common
areas.
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Policy CD-92. Residential subdivisions and multi-family residential projects should
include planting of street trees.
Policy CD-93. Maintenance programs should be required for landscaped areas in
development projects, including entryways, street rights-of-way, stormwater
retention/detention ponds, and common areas.
Policy CD-94. Surface water retention/detention ponds should be landscaped
appropriately for the location of the facility.
F. Streets, Sidewalks, and Streetscape
Objective CD-O: Promote development of attractive, walkable neighborhoods and
shopping areas by ensuring that streets are safe, convenient, and pleasant for
pedestrians.
Policy CD-95. The design of pedestrian-oriented environments should address safety
as a first priority. Safety measures should include generous separation of cars and
pedestrians, reducing the number of curb cuts and driveways, having numerous, well-
marked street crossings, and providing street and sidewalk lighting.
Policy CD-96. Aesthetic improvements along street frontages should be provided,
especially for properties abutting major streets and boulevards. Incentives should be
provided for the inclusion of streetscape amenities including: landscaping, public art,
street furniture, paving, signs, and planting strips in developing and redeveloping
areas.
Policy CD-97. Require significant pedestrian element in internal site circulation plans.
Policy CD-98. Block lengths and widths should be maintained at the pedestrian-friendly
standards that predominate within the downtown.
Policy CD-99. Commercial Corridor intersections frequented by pedestrians, due to the
nature of nearby uses or transit stops, should feature sidewalk pavement increased to
form pedestrian corners and include pedestrian amenities, signage, and special design
treatment that would make them identifiable as activity areas for the larger corridor.
Objective CD-P: Develop a system of residential streets, sidewalks, and alleys that
serve both vehicles and pedestrians.
Policy CD-100. A citywide street and sidewalk system should provide linkages within
and between neighborhoods. Such system should not unduly increase pass-through
traffic, but should create a continuous, efficient, interconnected network of roads
and pathways throughout the City.
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Policy CD-101: Criteria should be developed to locate pedestrian and bicycle
connections in the City. Criteria should consider:
a) Linking residential areas with employment and commercial areas;
b) Providing access along arterials;
c) Providing access within residential areas;
d) Filling gaps in the existing sidewalk system where appropriate; and
e) Providing access through open spaces and building entries to shorten walking
distances.
Policy CD-102. Residential streets should be constructed to the narrowest widths
(distance from curb to curb) feasible without impeding emergency vehicle access.
Policy CD-103. Landscaped parking strips should be considered for use as a safety
buffer between pedestrians and moving vehicles along arterials and collector streets.
Policy CD-104. Intersections should be designed to minimize pedestrian crossing
distance and increase safety for disabled pedestrians.
Policy CD-105. Evaluate existing intersections of arterial roadways for opportunities
to create focal points, if such focal points do not reduce vehicular or pedestrian
safety.
Policy CD-106. Alleys should be used where alleys currently exist to facilitate use of
alley-accessed parking, for freight deliveries in commercial and industrial areas, and for
the removal of refuse and recyclables.
Policy CD-107. Encourage designation of new alleys in redevelopment projects.
Policy CD-108. To visually improve the streetscape, increase the safety of perimeter
sidewalks, and facilitate off-street parking, construction of alleys providing rear
access to service entries and garages should be encouraged. Alleys are preferred in
small-lot subdivisions to provide higher quality site planning that allows garage access
from the rear and reduces curb cuts and building mass on narrow lots.
Policy CD-109. Sidewalks or walking paths should be provided along residential
streets. Sidewalk width should be ample to safely and comfortably accommodate
pedestrian traffic.
Policy CD-110. Street trees should be used to reinforce visual corridors along major
boulevards and streets.
Policy CD-Ill. Street trees should be protected. If removal is necessary for
municipal purposes such as infrastructure improvements or maintenance, trees
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should be replaced with the same, size, and type. Upon adoption of citywide
standards, street trees should be upgraded consistent with those standards.
Policy CD-112. Appearance of parking lots should be improved by screening through
appropriate combinations of landscaping, fencing, and berms.
Policy CD-113. Structural supports for overhead traffic signals should be designed to
diminish visual impacts.
Policy CD-114. All utility lines should be placed underground.
G. Signage
Objective CD-Q: Commercial signs in Renton should be regulated by citywide
standards.
Policy CD-115. Sign regulations should direct the type, size, design, and placement of
signs in order to ensure reasonable aesthetic and safety considerations.
Policy CD-116. Billboards that are out of scale with surrounding buildings and uses,
should be removed.
Policy CD-117. All bulky and unusually large or tall signs should be eliminated.
Policy CD-118. Sign placement should be limited to on-site locations.
Policy CD-119. Signs should be regulated as an integral part of architectural design.
In general, signs should be compatible with the rest of the building and site design.
Policy CD-120. Consolidate signage for mixed-use development
Policy CD-121. Locate signage to reduce light and glare impacts to residential areas.
Policy CD-122. Interpretive and directional signs for major landmarks,
neighborhoods, and viewpoints should be established to enhance community
identity.
H. Lighting
Objective CD-R: Lighting systems in public rights-of-way should be provided to
improve safety, aid in direction finding, and provide information for commercial and
other business purposes. Excess lighting beyond what is necessary should be
avoided.
Policy CD-123. All exterior lighting should be focused and directed away from
adjacent properties and wildlife habitat to prevent spillover or glare.
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Policy CD-124. Lighting should be used as one means to improve the visual
identification of residences and businesses.
Policy CD-125. Lighting fixtures should be attractively designed to complement the
architecture of a development, the site, and adjacent buildings.
Policy CD-126. Lighting within commercial and public areas should be located and
designed to enhance security and encourage nighttime use by pedestrians.
I. Parking
Policy CD-S. Reduce the impacts of parking and vehicle storage in neighborhoods and
business areas.
Policy CD-127. Discourage parking lots between structures and street right-of-way.
Policy CD-128. Support parking at-grade in surface parking lots only when structured or
under-building parking is not viable.
Policy CD-129. Locate parking for residential uses in the mixed-use developments to
minimize disruption of pedestrian or auto access to the retail component of the project.
Policy CD-130. Parking lots and structures should employ and maintain landscaping
and other design techniques to minimize the visual impacts of these uses.
Policy CD-131. Reduce the suburban character of development, preserve opportunities
for infill development, and provide for efficient use of land by setting maximum parking
standards.
Policy CD-132. In mixed-use developments with ground-floor retail uses, residential
parking areas should not conflict with pedestrian and vehicular access to the retail
component of the project.
Policy CD-133. If transit service is available, parking requirements may be reduced or
shared parking serving multiple developments may be allowed.
Policy LU-134. Accommodate parking within a parking structure in Commercial and
Center land use designations. Where structured parking is infeasible due to site
configuration, parking should be located in the back or the side of the primary structure.
Policy CD-135. Support shared parking by averaging parking ratios for co-located and
mixed-uses.
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Policy CD-136. Vehicular connections between adjacent parking areas are encouraged.
Incentives should be offered to encourage shared parking.
Objective CD-T. Promote a reasonable balance between parking supply and parking
demand within the downtown.
Policy CD-137. Parking should be structured whenever feasible. Accessory surface
parking is discouraged.
Policy CD-138. The existing supply of parking should be managed to encourage joint use
rather than parking for each individual business.
Policy CD-139. Downtown parking standards should recognize the different demands
and requirements of both local and regional commercial parking versus those of office
and residential uses.
Policy CD-140. Alternatives to individual on-site parking that encourage efficient use of
urban land (e.g. fees in lieu of parking, multiple-use or shared parking leased off-site
parking, car-sharing) should be encouraged.
Policy CD-141. Parking standards and requests for parking modifications for downtown
residents should reflect the market demand of urban residential uses, taking into
account transit service availability, car-sharing availability, and other transportation
demand management tools available.
Policy CD-142. In order to maximize on street parking availability in the downtown,
loading and delivery areas for downtown uses should be consolidated and limited to
alleys, other off-street areas, or city-designated on-street loading zones. Alley and off-
street loading and delivery areas should be screened from view of the street.
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ATTACHMENT D
AMENDMENTS TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT
GOAL
Create and maintain a diverse and growing economic base to sustain a high quality of
life for the Renton community.
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Summary: Renton's economic development is important because it promotes Renton as the
progressive opportunity-rich city in the Puget Sound region. The economic development
policies encourage collaborations between the public and private sectors to ensure the long-
term economic health of Renton and its residents. A healthy economy provides jobs and
opportunity and helps pay for vital public services such as education, parks, transportation,
police and fire protection, and human services. The policies encourage a mix of industrial,
retail, service, and office uses that will result in a diversified employment base. The policies
encourage the quality development necessary to sustain a high standard of living in Renton.
(See the Residential and Urban Center Sections of the Land Use Element and the Capital
Facilities Element for policies related to this Economic Development Element.)
General Objective and Policies
Objective ED-A: Use public resources efficiently to leverage economic development.
Policy ED-1. Fund infrastructure improvements in targeted areas to encourage development
and redevelopment.
Policy ED-2. RESERVED.
Policy ED-3. Lands with adequate existing infrastructure should be given priority for
development.
Policy ED-4. Foster the development of and participation in public/private partnerships.
Policy ED-5. Increase the diversity of employment opportunities within the City.
Policy ED-5.1. Encourage economic development and job creation to increase the household
income of the City's population and generate funding for other city services.
Policy ED-6. Maintain uniform procedures and allocate sufficient resources to process
development projects quickly and efficiently.
Policy ED-7. Work with public schools, technical colleges, community colleges and other
institutions of higher learning to foster a well-trained and educated work force.
Objective ED-B: Attract, retain, and expand a diverse commercial base within the City.
Policy ED-8. Encourage economic growth and diversification.
Policy ED-8.1. Aggressively recruit new high-profile and high-wage employers to locate in the City.
Policy ED-8.2. Work with existing employers to retain and expand the number of jobs in the City.
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Policy ED-8.3. Identify and implement strategies to foster small business development and
expansion.
Policy ED-8.4. Support and cultivate creative industries.
Policy ED-8.5. Work with The Boeing Company and other aerospace companies to increase the
number of aerospace industry jobs in the City.
Policy ED-9. Adopt land use and zoning that is supportive of responsible economic
development.
Policy ED-10. Identify strategies and incentives to attract new businesses to occupy existing
office space within the City.
Policy ED-11. Ensure an adequate amount of land is designated for retail/commercial uses
based on site characteristics, market demand, community need, and adequacy of facilities and
services.
Policy ED-12. Increase the retail sales tax base of the City
Policy ED-12.1. Create a tool box of incentives to encourage retail, mixed-use and multi-family housing
development, for example, tax increment financing and infrastructure funding..
Policy ED-13. Create incentives to encourage office development, for example, tax increment
financing, and marketing.
Policy ED-14. Evaluate the need for expansion of commercial land uses in the context of the
City's desire to protect residential land uses.
Objective ED-C: Sustain and expand the current industrial and manufacturing (heavy and light)
employment base in the Employment Area Valley and Employment Area - Industrial
designations.
Policy ED-15. Retain manufacturing and industrial jobs in the Employment Area-Valley and
Employment Area-Industrial designations
Policy ED-15.1. Encourage high technology research and development, green/environmental,
and health care research and development jobs citywide.
Policy ED-15.2. Encourage light industrial jobs that contribute to the diversity of the Renton
employment base and support other industries in the City.
Policy ED-16. Work with private property owners and governmental agencies to remediate
contaminated sites and prepare the sites for redevelopment.
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Policy ED-17. Work with industrial and manufacturing employers within the City to expand,
redevelop and modernize their physical plants.
Policy ED-18. Work with property owners to transition surplus industrial properties to their
highest and best use.
Policy ED-19. Industrial uses with a synergistic relationship should be encouraged to locate in
close proximity to one another.
Objective ED-D: Provide incentives for Economic Development within the city's urban center,
neighborhood business districts and commercial corridors.
Policy ED-20. Retain and expand existing and attract new businesses that generate consumer-
oriented commercial activity.
Policy ED-20.1. Encourage and promote the concentration of commercial development within the
City's urban center.
Policy ED-21. Aggressively market downtown as a place to live, shop, and do business.
Policy ED-21.1. Encourage downtown business owners to remodel, rehabilitate, and enhance building
exteriors.
Policy ED-22. Achieve a reasonable balance between parking supply and parking demand.
Policy ED-23. Encourage mixed use developments within urban centers which enhance the visual and
economic quality of neighborhood business districts and commercial corridors and improve the
transition between commercial and residential districts..
Policy ED-24. RESERVED.
Policy ED-25. RESERVED
Policy ED-26. Achieve a mix of uses that improves the City's tax and employment base.
Objective ED-E: Contribute to a healthier regional economy.
Policy ED-27. Increase Renton's leadership, role and influence in local and regional forums in order to
advance City goals.
Objective ED-F: Position the City as a clean economy leader to attract clean businesses and residents
seeking efficient and future-oriented communities—creating local jobs and revenue.
Policy ED-28. Leverage resources to implement the Clean Economy Strategy.
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Objective ED-G: Support and cultivate creative industries, including arts and culture organizations, as
a component of Renton's economic development strategy.
Policy ED-29. Encourage and promote knowledge based businesses to locate and expand in Renton.
Policy ED-30. Support arts and culture activities that will create jobs and create a vibrant community
that will attract other businesses.
Policy ED-31. Attract, sustain and expand creative industry businesses.
Policy ED-32. Assist the Renton Municipal Arts Commission to partner with the community to
implement strategies and the Arts and Culture Master Plan.
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ORDINANCE NO.
ATTACHMENT E
AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
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LAND USE ELEMENT
GOALS
1. Plan for future growth of the Urban Area based on regionally developed growth
forecasts, adopted growth targets, and land capacity as determined through
implementation of the Growth Management Act.
2. Minimize risk associated with potential aviation incidents on the ground and for
aircraft occupants.
3. Promote annexation where and when it is in the best interest of Renton.
4. Maintain the City's natural and cultural history by documenting and appropriately
recognizing its historic and/or archaeological sites.
5. Pursue the transition of non-conforming uses and structures to encourage more
conforming uses and development patterns.
6. Develop a system of facilities that meet the public and quasi-public service needs
of present and future employees.
7. Promote new development and neighborhoods in the City that:
a) Contribute to a strong sense of community and neighborhood identity;
b) Are walkable places where people can live, shop, play, and get to work
without always having to drive;
c) Are developed at densities sufficient to support public transportation and
make efficient use of urban services and infrastructure;
d) Offer a variety of housing types for a population diverse in age, income, and
lifestyle;
e) Are varied or unique in character;
f) Support "grid" and "flexible grid" street and pathway patterns where
appropriate;
g) Are visually attractive, safe, and healthy environments in which to live;
h) Offer connection to the community instead of isolation; and
i) Provide a sense of home.
8. Develop well-balanced attractive, convenient, robust commercial office, office,
and residential development within designated Centers serving the City and the
region.
9. Support existing businesses and provide an energetic business environment for
new commercial activity providing a range of service, office, commercial, and
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mixed use residential uses that enhance the City's employment and tax base along
arterial boulevards and in designated development areas.
10. Achieve a mix of land uses including industrial, high technology, office, and
commercial activities in Employment Areas that lead to economic growth and a
strengthening of Renton's employment base.
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I. REGIONAL GROWTH POLICIES
Goal: Plan for future growth of the Urban Area based on regionally developed growth
forecasts, adopted growth targets, and land capacity as determined through
implementation of the Growth Management Act.
Discussion: "Capacity" is the room for growth provided by the plan. Targets are the
politically determined share of growth assigned to each community in the region
through the Countywide Planning Policies. Forecasts are the expected growth in the City
based on regional employment and population modeling. The objective of this plan is to
appropriately analyze regionally generated estimates of both forecast growth and
targets and align those estimates with Renton's desire for economic growth and
development. Renton has the local land use authority to provide sufficient capacity to
meet and exceed both targets and forecast growth. Excess capacity can result in sprawl
and discourage redevelopment of inefficient or out-dated land uses, while insufficient
capacity can make development difficult due to high land cost. The Land Use Element of
the Comprehensive Plan should provide sufficient direction to achieve a balance
between excessive and insufficient capacity, in order to avoid difficulty in implementing
the Plan.
Responsibility for implementing the objectives and policies of the Regional Growth
section of this plan lies primarily with the City of Renton.
Objective LU-A: Plan for future urban development in the Renton Urban Growth Area
(UGA) including the existing City and the unincorporated areas identified in Renton's
Potential Annexation Areas (PAA).
Policy LU-1. Continue to refine the boundary of the Urban Growth Area (UGA) in
cooperation with King County, based on the following criteria:
1) The UGA provides adequate land capacity for forecast growth;
2) Lands within the UGA are appropriate for urban development; and
3) Urban levels of service are required for existing and proposed land uses.
Policy LU-2. Designate Potential Annexation Areas (PAAs) as those portions of
Unincorporated King County outside the existing City limits, but within the Urban
Growth Area, where:
1) Renton can logically provide urban services over the planning period;
2) Land use patterns support implementation of Renton's Urban Center objectives; and
3) Development meets overall standards for quality identified for city neighborhoods.
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Policy LU-3. Provide for land use planning and an overall growth strategy for both the
City and land in the designated PAA as part of Renton's regional growth policies.
Discussion: The Growth Management Act and the Countywide Planning Policies
establish urban growth areas where urban levels of growth will occur within the
subsequent 21-year period. These areas include existing cities and unincorporated
areas. Within the Urban Growth Area, the Potential Annexation Area (PAA) is
designated for future municipal expansion and governance. Policies guiding annexation
and provision of services within the PAA are also located in the annexation portion of
the Land Use Element; Utilities Element; Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails
Element and Transportation Element.
Objective LU-B: Evaluate and implement growth targets consistent with the Growth
Management Act and Countywide Planning Policies.
Policy LU-4. Adopt the following growth targets for the period from 2001 to 2022,
consistent with the targets adopted for the region by the Growth Management Planning
Council for the 2002 Renton City limits and Potential Annexation Areas:
1) City of Renton Housing:
6,198 units
2) City of Renton Jobs:
27,597 jobs
3) Potential Annexation Area Housing
1,976 units
4) Potential Annexation Area Jobs:
458 jobs
Policy LU-5. Amend growth targets as annexation occurs to transfer a proportionate
share of Potential Annexation Area targets into Renton's targets.
Objective LU-C: Ensure sufficient land capacity to accommodate forecast housing and
job growth and targets mandated by the Growth Management Act for the next twenty-
one years (2001-2022).
Policy LU-7. Plan for residential and employment growth based on growth targets
established in the Countywide Planning Policies, as a minimum. (See Housing Element
Goals and Capacity section and Capital Facilities Element, Policy CFP-1 and Growth
Projection section.
Policy LU-8. Provide sufficient land, appropriately zoned, so capacity exceeds targets by
at least twenty percent (20%).
Policy LU-9. Encourage infill development as a means to increase capacity for single-
family units within the existing city limits.
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Policy LU-10. Use buildable lands data and market analysis to establish adopted
capacity for either jobs or housing within each adopted zoning classification.
Policy LU-11. Minimum density requirements shall be established to ensure that land
development practices result in an average development density in each land use
designation sufficient to meet adopted growth targets and create greater efficiency in
the provision of urban services.
Policy LU-12. Minimum density requirements should:
1) Be based on net land area;
2) Be required in residential zones, with the exception of the Resource
Conservation, Residential 1, and Residential 4 zones,
3) Not be required of individual portions or lots within a project;
4) May be reduced due to lot configuration, lack of access, or physical constraints;
and
5) Not be applied to construction of a single dwelling unit on a pre-existing legal lot
or renovation of existing structures.
Policy LU-13. Phasing, shadow-platting, or land reserves should be used to ensure that
minimum density can eventually be achieved within proposed developments. Adequate
access to potential future development on the site must be ensured. Proposed
development should not preclude future additional development.
Policy LU-14. Parking should not be considered as a land reserve for future
development, except within the Urban Center.
Policy LU-15. Amend capacity estimates as annexation and re-zonings occur.
Objective LU-D: Maintain a high ratio of jobs to housing in Renton.
Policy LU-16. Future residential and employment growth within Renton's planning area
should meet the goal of two jobs for each housing unit.
Policy LU-17. Sufficient quantities of land should be designated to accommodate the
desired single family/multi-family mix outside the Urban Center, and provide for
commercial and industrial uses necessary to provide for expected job growth.
Policy LU-18. Small-scale home occupations that provide opportunities for people to
work in their homes should be allowed in residential areas. Standards should govern the
design, size, intensity, and operation of such uses to ensure their compatibility with
residential uses.
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Policy LU-19. Support uses that sustain minimum Urban Center employment levels of
50 employees per gross acre and residential levels of 15 households per gross acre
within the entire Urban Center.
Discussion: The ratio of new jobs to new housing units will affect the future character
of the City. Renton currently is an employment center with a high jobs/housing ratio
characterized by a high level of daytime activity, a high demand for infrastructure, a high
tax base, and a high volume of commuter traffic.
Renton's current ratio of jobs to housing units is roughly 2.1 jobs per 1 housing unit.
Within King County, the overall ratio is about 1.5 jobs per 1 housing unit.
Forecasts from the Puget Sound Regional Council indicate that there will be an even
greater number of new jobs within Renton than new housing over the next 20 years.
This will increase the discrepancy between jobs and housing units within the City.
However, the number of housing units in the unincorporated areas within Renton's
Potential Annexation Area is expected to grow faster than jobs so that the balance of
jobs to housing will be maintained within the City limits and the Potential Annexation
Areas.
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II. AIRPORT
AIRPORT COMPATIBLE LAND USE POLICIES
Goal: Minimize risk associated with potential aviation incidents on the ground and for
aircraft occupants.
Discussion: In order to meet a mandate of the Growth Management Act, the City of
Renton has developed a set of objectives and policies to address land use compatibility
between the Renton Municipal Airport and an area of the City known as the Airport
Influence Area (see RMC 4-3-020). Renton's approach to planning for minimization of
risk associated with potential aviation incidents was to analyze four primary categories
of aviation operations in relation to land use compatibility. The categories used are, 1)
general aviation safety, 2) airspace protection, 3) aviation noise, and 4) overflight. A
"compatibility objective" was developed for each, with strategies to meet the objective,
and measurement criteria to ensure that the objective is met. The objectives and
policies of the Comprehensive Plan, with the implementation included in the
Development Regulations (RMC 4-3-020) meet the state requirement of GMA and the
goal of this section.
Responsibility for implementing the Airport Compatible Land Use objectives and policies
is shared by the City of Renton, proponents of projects within the Airport Influence Area,
and the aviation community.
General Aviation Safety
Objective LU-E: Minimize risk associated with potential aviation incidents.
Policy LU-20. Adopt an airport compatible land use program for the Renton Airport
Influence Area, including an Airport Influence Area Map.
Policy LU-21. Develop performance-based criteria for land use compatibility with
aviation activity.
Policy LU-22. In the Airport Influence Area, adopt use restrictions, as appropriate, that
meet or exceed basic aviation safety considerations.
Airspace Protection
Objective LU-F: Reduce obstacles to aviation in proximity to Renton Municipal Airport.
Policy LU-23. Require that submittal requirements for proposed land use actions
disclose potential conflicts with airspace.
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Policy LU-24. Provide maximum protection to Renton airspace from obstructions to
aviation.
Policy LU-25. Prohibit buildings, structures, or other objects from being constructed or
altered so as to project or otherwise penetrate the airspace surfaces, except as
necessary and incidental to airport operations.
Aviation Noise
Objective LU-G: Address impacts of aviation noise that is at a level deemed to be a
health hazard or disruptive of noise-sensitive activities.
Policy LU-26. Prohibit the location of noise-sensitive land uses from areas of high noise
levels, defined by the 65 DNL (or higher) noise contour of the Renton Municipal Airport.
Policy LU-27. Within the Airport Influence Area require disclosure notice for potential
negative impacts from aviation operation and noise, unless mitigated by other
measures.
Policy LU-28. Residential use and/or density of new structures should be limited,
within the Runway Protection Zone and the Runway Sideline Zone to reduce negative
impacts on residents from aviation operation noise. Implementing code will be put in
place by November 2007.
Policy LU-29. Non-residential use and/or intensity may be limited, if such uses are
deemed to be noise sensitive, to reduce negative impacts on users from aviation
operation noise.
Policy LU-30. Approval of residential land use or other land uses where noise-sensitive
activities may occur should require dedication of avigation easements and use of
acoustic materials for structures.
Policy LU-31. Require master planning of land to increase land use compatibility
through sound attenuation in the environment and techniques such as:
• Place uses with highest sensitivity to noise at greater distances, in consideration
of the factor of distance from the source.
• Consider creation of micro-climates to utilize mitigating meteorological
conditions (i.e. air temperature, wind direction and velocity).
• Create soft ground surfaces, such as vegetative ground cover, rather than hard
surfaces.
• Provide at appropriate heights, structures, terrain, or other barriers to provide
attenuation of sound.
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Overflight
Objective LU-H: In the Airport Influence Area, address impacts of overflight that are
disruptive.
Policy LU-32. At the time of land use approval (i.e. subdivision of land) avigation
easements should be granted to the City in areas of Renton subject to negative aircraft
overflight impacts.
Policy LU-33. At the time of land use approval (i.e. subdivision of land) deed notices
should be recorded in areas of Renton subject to negative aircraft overflight impacts.
Policy LU-34. The City should establish a presence on noise-abatement review
committees, or similar forums, and request notification of noise-abatement procedures
at nearby airports that may have aircraft that impact Renton.
Policy LU-35. The City should provide information to Renton citizens of noise complaint
procedures to follow for reporting negative impacts from overflights associated with not
only Renton Airport, but also Seattle Tacoma International Airport and King County
International Airport. Implementing code will be put in place within three years of the
adoption date of GMA update.
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III. ANNEXATIONS
Goal: Promote annexation where and when it is in the best interest of Renton.
Discussion: The growth of the City through annexation is expected to continue
throughout the planning cycle. The policies in this section are intended to guide the
annexation process. The City recognizes that fiscal impact is only one of many criteria to
be evaluated, and must be balanced with other annexation policy goals, such as
transition to urban land use, protection of sensitive areas, provision of public service,
governmental structure, provision of infrastructure, aquifer protection, and community
identity.
Responsibility for implementing annexation objectives and the policies lies primarily with
the City of Renton.
Objective LU-I: Support annexation of county areas that are identified as being within
the City of Renton's Potential Annexation Area and can be efficiently provided with
infrastructure and City services, are urban separators, or have environmental
constraints.
Policy LU-36. The City will continue to recognize that it has an inherent interest in
future land use decisions affecting its Potential Annexation Area.
Policy LU-37. Encourage annexation where the availability of infrastructure and services
allow for the development of urban densities. Renton should be the primary service
provider of urban infrastructure and public services in its Potential Annexation Area,
provided that the City can offer such services in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Policy LU-38. The highest priority areas for annexation to the City of Renton should be
those contiguous with the boundaries of the City such as:
1) Peninsulas and islands of unincorporated land where Renton is the logical service
provider;
2) Neighborhoods where municipal services have already been extended;
3) Lands subject to development pressure that might benefit from City Development
Standards;
4) Developed areas where urban services are needed to correct degradation of natural
resources, such as aquifer recharge areas;
5) Lands that are available for urbanization under county comprehensive plan, zoning,
and subdivision regulations; and
6) Developed areas where Renton is able to provide basic urban services and local
governance to an existing population.
Objective LU-J: Promote annexations that would maintain the quality of life in the re-
sultant City of Renton, making the City a good place to, live, work play, shop, and raise
families.
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Policy LU-39. Support annexations that would result in future improvements to City
services or eliminate duplication by service providers. Services include water, sanitary
sewer, storm water drainage, utility drainage basins, transportation, park and open
space, library, and public safety.
Policy LU-40. Support annexations that complement the jobs and housing goals
adopted in the Regional Growth Strategy.
Policy LU-41. Support annexations that would simplify governmental structure by
consolidating multiple services under a single or reduced number of service providers.
Policy LU-42. Promote annexations of developed areas with a residential population
already using City services or impacting City infrastructure.
Policy LU-43. Support annexations of lower density areas where it would protect
natural resources or provide urban separator areas.
Objective LU-K: Create city boundaries through annexations that facilitate the efficient
delivery of emergency and public services.
Policy LU-44. The proposed annexation boundary should be defined by the following
characteristics:
1) Annexation of territory that is adjacent to the existing City limits; in general, the
more land adjacent to the City the more favorable the annexation;
2) Inclusion of unincorporated islands and peninsulas;
3) Use of natural or manmade boundaries that are readily identifiable in the field, such
as wetlands, waterways, ridges, park property, roads/freeways, and railroads;
4) Inclusion/exclusion of an entire neighborhood, rather than dividing portions of the
neighborhood between City and County jurisdictions; and
5) Inclusion of natural corridors either as greenbelts or urban separators between the
City and adjacent jurisdictions.
Policy LU-45. Existing land uses and development or redevelopment potential should
be considered when evaluating a proposed annexation.
Policy LU-46. Commercial uses that do not conform to Renton's land use plan should be
encouraged to transition into conforming uses or to relocate to areas with compatible
land use designations. Illegal uses not listed under King County zoning should be
required to cease and desist upon annexation.
Policy LU-47. Annexation proposals should include areas that would result in City
control over land uses along major entrance corridors to the City ("Gateways").
Policy LU-48. Boundaries of individual annexations will not be reconsidered to exclude
reluctant property owners, if the annexation is consistent with land use, environmental
protection policies, and the efficient delivery of services.
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Objective LU-L: Protect the environmental quality of Renton by annexing lands where
future development and land use activity could otherwise adversely impact natural and
urban systems.
Policy LU-49. Shoreline Master Program land use designations, including those for
associated wetlands, should be established during the annexation process.
Policy LU-50. Annexations should be pursued in areas that lie within existing, emerging,
or prospective aquifer recharge zones, that currently or potentially supply domestic
water to the City and are within Renton's Potential Annexation Area.
Policy LU-51. Zoning should be applied to areas for purposes of resource protection,
when appropriate, during the annexation process.
Objective LU-M: Promote a regional approach for development review through the use
of interlocal agreements to ensure that land development policies in King County are
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan policies and City of Renton development
standards. This policy should be implemented within five years of the adoption date of
the 2004 Update.
Policy LU-52. Urban development within Renton's Potential Annexation Area should
not occur without annexation unless there is an interlocal agreement with King County
defining land use, zoning, annexation phasing, urban services, street and other design
standards, and impact mitigation requirements.
Policy LU-53. Long-range planning and the development of capital improvement
programs for transportation, storm water, water, and sewer services should be
coordinated with adjacent jurisdictions, special districts, and King County.
Policy LU-54. Interlocal agreements with other jurisdictions should be pursued to
develop solutions to regional concerns including, but not limited to water, sanitary
sewer, storm water drainage, utility drainage basins, transportation, park and open
space, development review, and public safety.
Objective LU-N: Provide full and complete evaluation of annexation proposals by
relevant departments and divisions upon the submission of the annexation proposal.
Policy LU-55. Appropriate zoning districts should be designated for property in an
annexation proposal. Zoning in the annexation territory should be consistent with the
comprehensive plan land use designations.
Policy LU-56. Larger annexations should be encouraged, when appropriate, in order to
realize efficiencies in the use of City resources.
Policy LU-57. Annexations should be expanded if they include areas surrounded by the
City on three or more sides or if they include properties with recorded covenants to
annex.
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Policy LU-58. The City should respond to community initiatives and actively assist
owners and residents with initiating and completing the annexation process.
Policy LU-59. The City should ensure that property owners and residents in and around
the affected area(s) are notified of the obligations and requirements that may be
imposed upon them as a result of annexation.
Policy LU-60. The City should work with potential annexation proponents to develop
acceptable annexation boundaries.
Policy LU-61. The City should conduct a fiscal impact assessment of the costs to provide
service and of the tax revenues that would be generated in each area proposed for
annexation.
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IV. HISTORICAL AND ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Goal: Maintain the City's cultural history by documenting and appropriately
recognizing its historic and/or archaeological sites.
Discussion: Renton has a rich and interesting history as a community. It was the site of
an established Native American settlement and changed through the years of early
European immigration into a pioneer town. The City incorporated in 1901 and later
became a major regional employment center and residential area. The following
policies are intended to guide efforts to recognize and integrate Renton's past into
future development as the City evolves into a dynamic urban community.
Objective LU-O: Communicate Renton's history by protecting historic and
archaeological sites and structures when appropriate and as opportunities arise.
Policy LU-62. Historic resources should continue to be identified and mapped within
the City as an on-going process.
Policy LU-63. Cultural resources should be identified by project proponents when
applying for land use approval, as part of the application submitted for review.
Policy LU-64. Potentially adverse impacts on cultural resources deemed to be
significant should be mitigated as a condition of project approval. Implementation of
this policy should occur within three years of the adoption of the 2004 Update.
Policy LU-65. The City should work cooperatively with King County by exchanging
resource information pertaining to natural and cultural resources.
Policy LU-66. Historical and archaeological sites, identified as significant by the City of
Renton, should be preserved and/or incorporated into development projects.
Policy LU-67. Downtown buildings and site development proposals should be
encouraged to incorporate displays about Renton's history, including prominent families
and individuals, businesses, and events associated with downtown's past.
Implementation of this policy should occur within three years of the adoption of the
2004 Update.
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V. NON-CONFORMING USE
Goal: Pursue the transition of non-conforming uses and structures to encourage more
conforming uses and development patterns.
Discussion: As a community grows, changes in land use policies sometimes result in
"non-conforming uses" as remnants of an earlier land use pattern. Some of these non-
conforming uses can retain a viable economic life for long periods of time and even
become desirable reminders of the evolution of the City. These policies are intended to
guide decision-making about non-conforming uses and structures in the context of
current land use policy.
Responsibility for implementing the objectives and policies of this section lies primarily
with the City of Renton.
Objective LU-P: Evaluate requests for rebuilding of non-conforming uses beyond
normal maintenance where they can be made more conforming and are compatible
with their surroundings.
Policy LU-68. Encourage compatibility between non-conforming uses and structures
and conforming uses in neighborhoods that have significant numbers of non-conforming
uses. Implementation of this policy should occur within three years of the adoption of
the 2004 Update.
Policy LU-69. Encourage developments that increase the number of conforming uses
and structures.
Policy LU-70. Transition of uses and structures from non-conforming to those that
conform to zoning and development standards should be implemented in a manner that
recognizes the overall character of the neighborhood. Implementation of this policy
should occur within three years of the adoption of the 2004 Update.
Policy LU-71. Evaluate permits for non-conforming uses, based on the following criteria:
1) Relationship of the existing non-conforming use or structure to its surroundings;
2) The compatibility of the non-conforming use with its context and other uses in the
area;
3) Demonstrated community need for the use at its present location;
4) Concentration of the use within the City or within the area;
5) Suitability of the existing location;
6) Demonstration that the use has not resulted in undue adverse effects on adjacent
properties from noise, traffic, glare, vibration, etc., (i.e. does not exceed normal
levels in these areas emanating from surrounding permitted uses);
7) Whether the use was associated with a historical event or activity in the community
and as a result has historical significance;
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8) Whether the use provides substantial benefit to the community because of either
the employment of a large number of people in the community or whether it
generates considerable revenues to the City; and
9) Whether retention of the use due to current market conditions would not impede or
delay the implementation of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Objective LU-Q: Ensure that the effects of non-conforming structures on character of
the conforming patterns of Renton's neighborhoods are minimized.
Policy LU-72. Evaluate applications to repair or expand non-conforming structures
based on the following factors:
1) Whether it represents a unique regional or national architectural style or an
innovation in architecture, use of materials, or functional arrangement, and/or is
one of the few remaining examples of such a style or innovation,
2 Whether it is part of a unified streetscape of similar structures that is unlikely to be
replicated, unless the subject structure is rebuilt per, or similar to, its original plan;
3) Whether redevelopment of the site with a conforming structure is unlikely; and
4) The structure has been well-maintained and is not considered to be a threat to the
public health, welfare, or safety, or it could be retrofitted so as not to pose such a
threat.
Policy LU-73. Non-conforming uses should transition to conforming uses. Non-
conforming structures should be re-used to house conforming uses unless the size and
scale of the structure significantly limits the intensity and quality of development that
can be achieved.
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VI. PUBLIC FACILITIES
Goal: Develop a system of facilities that meet the public and quasi-public service
needs of present and future employees.
Discussion: The purpose of these policies is to address the aspect of a public/quasi
public use that is not addressed in the pertinent land use policies. Public facilities, also
includes quasi-public uses such as cultural and religious facilities. Facilities discussed in
this section vary widely in their size, function, service area, and impacts. For that
reason, these policies are aimed at addressing the generic impacts of all of the facilities
and the specific impacts of each. (Renton Technical College and Valley Medical Center
are also addressed in the Commercial Corridor section of the Land Use Element.)
Responsibility for implementing this objective and the following policies lies primarily
with the City of Renton.
Objective LU-R: Locate and plan for public facilities in ways that benefit a broad range
of potential public uses.
Policy LU-74. Facilities should be located within walking distance of an existing or
planned transit stop.
Policy LU-75. Primary vehicular access to sites should be from principal or minor arterial
streets.
Policy LU-76. Internal site circulation should be primarily pedestrian-oriented.
Policy LU-77. Manage public lands to protect and preserve the public trust.
Policy LU-78. Sites that are underused or developed with obsolete public uses should
be considered for another public use prior to changing uses or ownership.
Policy LU-79. Surplus public sites should be considered for alternative types of public
use prior to sale or lease.
Policy LU-80. A public involvement process should be established to review proposals
to change uses of surplus public properties.
Policy LU-81. Evaluate public facility needs for projected new populations within the
Urban Center - North to accommodate a wide range of future users.
Policy LU-82. Guide and modify development of essential public facilities to meet
Comprehensive Plan policies and to mitigate impacts and costs to the City.
Policy LU-83. Support incorporation of public facilities such as schools, museums,
medical offices, and government offices into redevelopment efforts by developing a
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public/private partnership with developers and other Renton stakeholders such as the
school district, technical college, and hospital district.
Policy LU-84. Use public processes and create criteria to identify essential public
facilities. Public processes should include notification, hearings, and citizen
involvement. Criteria should be developed to review and assess proposals for public
facilities.
Objective LU-S: Site and design municipal facilities to provide the most efficient and
convenient service for people while minimizing adverse impacts on surrounding uses.
Policy LU-85. Public amenity features (e.g. plazas, trails, art work) should be
incorporated into municipal projects.
Policy LU-86. Municipal government functions that are people-intensive should be
centrally located in or near the Urban Center.
Policy LU-87. Support a partnership with community stakeholders such as the Renton
School District to provide a transition for public properties adjacent to the Urban Center
- North such as the Sartori School and Renton Stadium facilities. Transition of these
facilities could range from accommodating a new clientele as the area transitions to
mixed-use activities, or physical redevelopment of properties addressing the needs of
employees or residents of the Urban Center.
Policy LU-88. Fire stations should be located on principal or minor arterials.
Policy LU-89. Future fire stations should be sited central to their service area with as
few barriers as possible in order to achieve best possible response times.
Policy LU-90. Land for future fire stations should be acquired in advance in areas where
the greatest amount of development is anticipated.
Policy LU-91. Site and building design of police facilities providing direct service to the
general public should be easily accessible.
Policy LU-92. Major functions of the police should be centralized in or near the Urban
Center.
Policy LU-93. Satellite police facilities may be located outside of the Urban Center.
Objective LU-T: Site and design regional facilities to provide the most efficient and
convenient service for people while minimizing the adverse impacts on adjacent uses
and the City Urban Center.
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Policy LU-94. Regional facilities that provide services on-site to the public on a daily
basis (i.e. office uses) should be located in the City's Urban Center.
Policy LU-95. Siting of regional facilities that are specialized (e.g. landfills, maintenance
shops) or serve a limited segment of the population (e.g. justice centers) should rely
more strongly on the special locational needs of the facility and the compatibility of the
facility with surrounding uses.
Policy LU-96. Recognize the Renton Municipal Airport as an Essential Public Facility.
(See section on Airport Compatible Land Use policies).
Objective LU-U: Preserve the cultural amenities and heritage of Renton.
Policy LU-97. The downtown library should continue to be the main facility for the City.
Policy LU-98. When branch libraries are developed, they should be located to provide
convenient access to a majority of their users.
Policy LU-99. Future branch libraries and other satellite services may be located in
mixed-use developments to serve concentrations of users in those areas.
Objective LU-V: Assure adequate land and infrastructure at appropriate locations for
development and expansion of facilities to serve the educational needs of area residents
and protect adjacent uses from impacts of these more intensive uses.
Policy LU-100. Post secondary (beyond high school) and other regional educational
facilities that require sites larger than five acres should be located in the Employment
Area - Industrial, Employment Area - Valley, Commercial/Office/Residential, or the
Urban Center designations.
Policy LU-101. Alternative funding sources (e.g. impact fees) should be explored for
facilities necessitated by new development.
Policy LU-102. Schools in residential neighborhoods should consider mitigating adverse
impacts to the surrounding area in site planning and operations.
Policy LU-103. The City and the school district should jointly develop multiple-use
facilities (e.g. playgrounds, sports fields) whenever practical.
Policy LU-104. Community use of school sites and facilities for non-school activities
should be encouraged.
Policy LU-105. School facilities that are planned for closure, should be considered for
potential public use before being sold for private development.
Policy LU-106. Elementary schools should be located near a collector arterial street.
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Policy LU-107. Safe pedestrian access to schools should be promoted (e.g. through
pedestrian linkages, safety features) through the design of new subdivisions and
roadway improvements.
Policy LU-108. Vehicular access to middle schools, senior high schools and other large-
scale facilities (e.g. bus maintenance shops, sports facilities) should be from arterial
streets.
Objective LU-W: Assure that adequate land and infrastructure are available for the
development and expansion of facilities to serve the health care needs of the area.
Policy LU-109. Health and/or medical facilities larger than five acres should be located
in portions of the Commercial Corridor designation mapped with Commercial Office
zoning, Employment Area - Valley, Commercial/Office/Residential or the Urban Centers
designations. Smaller scale facilities should locate in the Commercial Arterial portions of
Commercial Corridor.
Objective LU-X: Site religious and ancillary facilities in a manner that provides
convenient transportation access and minimizes their adverse impacts on adjacent land
uses.
Policy LU-110. When locating in predominantly residential areas, religious facilities
should be on the periphery of the residential area rather than the interior.
Policy LU-111. Parking should be provided on-site and buffered from adjacent uses.
Policy LU-112. Large-scale facilities should be encouraged to locate contiguous to an
existing or planned transit route.
Policy LU-113. Religious facilities should be located on and have direct access to either
an arterial or collector street.
Objective LU-Y: Accommodate large, commercial recreational uses that depend on
open land and are intended to serve regional users.
Policy LU-114. Commercial, regional recreational uses should be located contiguous to
a principal arterial in areas with immediate access to an interstate or a state route.
Policy LU-115. Commercial recreational uses should be located outside of the trade
area of other commercial recreational areas offering similar recreational opportunities.
Policy LU-116. Vehicular access to a commercial recreational site should be from a
principal arterial street with the number of access points minimized.
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VII. RESOURCE LAND
Goal: Maintain the City's agricultural and mining resources as part of Renton's
cultural history.
Discussion: Renton is an urban community with a rich history based on industrial and
agricultural uses that is now transitioning into a vibrant urban center. Some agricultural
resource-based uses remain in environmentally sensitive areas of the Potential
Annexation Area and in Residential Low Density Designations or on vacant land in
commercial areas. Current policies recognize these existing uses and encourage them
as cultural resources where they may be appropriate.
Responsibility for implementing the objectives and policies of this section lies primarily
with the City of Renton.
Objective LU-Z: Maintain existing commercial and hobby agricultural uses such as small
farms, hobby farms, horticulture, beekeeping, kennels, and stables, that are compatible
with urban development. Allow sale of products produced on site.
Policy LU-117. Prohibit commercial agricultural uses that are industrial or semi-
industrial in nature, and create nuisances such as odor or noise that may be
incompatible with residential use.
Policy LU-118. Limit access of large domestic animals to shorelines and wetlands.
Policy LU-119. Control impacts of crop and animal raising on surface and ground water.
Policy LU-120. Encourage public and private recreational uses in agricultural areas.
Policy LU-121. Allow cultivation and sale of flowers, herbs, vegetables, or similar crops
in residential areas, as an accessory use and/or home occupation.
Policy LU-122. Recognize and allow community gardens on private property, vacant
public property, and unused rights-of-ways.
Objective LU-AA: Maintain extractive industries where their continued operation does
not impact adjacent residential areas, the City's aquifer, or other critical areas.
Policy LU-123. Extractive industries including timber, sand, gravel and other mining
within the City's Potential Annexation Area should be mapped and appropriately zoned
upon annexation to the City. Policies governing these sites should be consistent with the
King County Comprehensive Plan.
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Policy LU-124. Mining and processing of minerals and materials should be allowed
within the City subject to applicable City ordinances and environmental performance
standards.
Policy LU-125. Extractive sites, when mined out, should be graded and restored for
future development compatible with land use designations for adjacent sites.
Policy LU-126. New plats adjacent to operating extractive sites should carry a notice on
the face of the plat specifying the impacts that are expected from the extractive use:
potential dust, noise, traffic, light and glare.
Policy LU-127. Hours of operation of extractive uses should be based on impacts to
adjacent uses.
Policy LU-128. The City should apply conditional use permits or other approvals as
appropriate for mineral extraction and processing when:
1) The proposed site contains rock, sand, gravel, coal, oil, gas, or other mineral
resources,
2) The proposed site is large enough to confine or mitigate all operational impacts,
3) The proposal will allow operation with limited conflicts with adjacent land uses
when mitigating measures are applied, and;
4) Roads or rail facilities serving or proposed to serve the site can safely and
adequately handle transport of products and are in close proximity to the site.
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AUTO MALL POLICIES
Discussion: The Renton Auto Mall is intended to serve several purposes on behalf of the
City and business community. It increases vehicle sales and corresponding tax revenue
returned to the City. It has special development standards that are predictable,
cohesive, and uniform throughout the District.
It is easily accessible from regional interstate transportation systems, and improves and
increases values of underdeveloped property. The Auto Mall, by providing a District for
this concentrated activity, allows land that might otherwise be used for vehicle sales and
service to be reutilized more efficiently in other Districts, such as the Urban Center.
Additional benefits may accrue to both City residents and people on a regional basis due
to the opportunity to comparison shop and conveniently participate in activities related
to auto sales and service.
Objective LU-BB: Provide support for a cohesive Commercial Corridor District
specifically for the concentration of auto- and vehicular-related businesses in order to
increase their revenue and the sales tax base for the City.
Policy LU-129. Vehicle sales in Commercial Arterial zoned areas should be encouraged
to locate to the Renton Automall District and Employment Area Valley designation.
Policy LU-130. The objectives and policies of the Commercial Corridor designation
should be implemented by Commercial Arterial (CA) zoning within Auto Mall District A
and by the underlying zoning in Auto Mall District B.
Objective LU-CC: In order to further the continued cohesiveness of the Auto Mall
Improvement District, a right-of-way improvement plan should be completed, adopted,
and implemented by the City in coordination with property owners and auto dealers.
Policy LU-131. The coordinated right-of-way improvement plan should address area
gateways, signage, landscaping, circulation, and shared access.
Policy LU-132. A designated gateway to the Auto Mall District should be made visually
distinctive through the use of gateway features.
Policy LU-133. In order to facilitate the consolidation of land into a cohesive district,
fees and other compensation normally levied for street right-of-way vacation should be
waived.
Objective LU-DD: Auto Mall Improvement District development standards, site
planning, and project review should further the goal of the City to present an attractive
environment for doing regional-scale, auto-related business.
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Policy LU-134. Landscaping along principal arterials should be uniform from parcel to
parcel in order to further the visual cohesiveness of the District.
Policy LU-135. On-site landscaping should consist of a minimum two and one half
percent (2.5%) of the gross site area.
Policy LU-136. On-site landscaping should primarily be located at site entries, in front of
buildings, and at other locations with high visibility from public areas.
Policy LU-137. Vehicle service areas should not be readily visible from public rights-of-
way.
Objective LU-EE: Use of the Auto Mall District by pedestrians should be encouraged by
improving safety and creating an attractive, "walkable" business environment.
Policy LU-138. Designated walkways should be part of a larger network of pedestrian
connections between businesses throughout the district.
Policy LU-139. To enhance use of the Auto Mall Improvement District by pedestrians
the following features should be used:
• Wheel stops or curbs placed to prevent overhang of sidewalks by vehicle
bumpers.
• Customer parking located and clearly marked near site entries.
• Coordinated dealer-to-dealer signage should be developed.
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IX. RESIDENTIAL POLICIES
Goal: Promote new development and neighborhoods in the City that:
a) Contribute to a strong sense of community and neighborhood identity;
b) Are walkable places where people can shop, play, and get to work without always
having to drive;
c) Are developed at densities sufficient to support public transportation and make
efficient use of urban services and infrastructure;
d) Offer a variety of housing types for a population diverse in age, income, and
lifestyle;
e) Are varied or unique in character;
f) Support "grid" and "flexible grid" street and pathway patterns where appropriate;
g) Are visually attractive, safe, and healthy environments in which to live;
h) Offer connection to the community instead of isolation; and
i) Provide a sense of home.
Discussion: The purpose of the Residential policies is to provide a citywide residential
growth strategy. The Residential policies address the location of housing development,
housing densities, non-residential uses allowed in residential areas, site design, and
housing types in neighborhoods. (See Public Facilities Section for policies on schools,
churches, and other facilities in residential areas. See Housing Element for policies
relating to housing types and neighborhoods and the Community Design Element for
policies guiding quality design.)
Responsibility for residential objectives and policies lies with the City of Renton for
implementation and the development community, which should propose projects that
meet the residential goals, objectives, and policies of the City.
Objective LU-FF: Manage and plan for high quality residential growth in Renton and the
Potential Annexation Area that:
1) Supports transit by providing urban densities,
2) Promotes efficient land utilization, and
3) Creates stable neighborhoods incorporating built amenities and natural features.
Policy LU-140. Pursue multiple strategies for residential growth including:
1) Development of new neighborhoods on larger land tracts on the hills and plateaus
surrounding downtown;
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2) Infill development on vacant and underutilized parcels in Renton's established
neighborhoods;
3) Multi-family development located in Renton's Urban Center;
4) Infill in existing multi-family areas; and
5) Mixed-use projects and multi-family development in Commercial and Center land
use designations.
Policy LU-141. Promote the timely and logical progression of residential development.
Priority for higher density development should be given to development of land with
infrastructure capacity and land located closer to the City's Urban Center.
Policy LU-142. Encourage a citywide mix of housing types including:
1) Large-lot single family;
2) Small-lot single family;
3) Small-scale and large-scale rental and condominium multi-family housing; and
4) Residential/commercial mixed-use development.
Objective LU-GG: Maintain the goal of a fifty-fifty ratio of single family to multi-family
housing outside of the Urban Center.
Policy LU-143. A maximum of fifty percent (50%) of future residential land capacity
should occur in multi-family housing in parts of the City and PAA located outside of the
Urban Center.
Policy LU-144. Infrastructure impacts of the goal of 50/50 ratio of single-family to multi-
family outside the Urban Center should be evaluated as part of the City's Capital
Improvements program.
Policy LU-145. Multi-family unit types are encouraged as part of mixed-use
developments in the Urban Center, Center Village, Commercial/Office/Residential, and
the Commercial Corridor Land Use designations.
Policy LU-146. Small-lot, single-family infill developments and plats should be
supported as alternatives to multi-family development to both increase the City's supply
of single-family detached housing and provide homeownership opportunities.
Policy LU-147. Adopt urban density of at least four (4) dwelling units per net acre for
residential uses except in areas with identified and documented sensitive areas and/or
areas identified as urban separators.
Policy LU-148. Encourage larger lot single-family development in areas providing a
transition to the Urban Growth Boundary and King County Rural Designation. The City
should discourage more intensive platting patterns in these areas.
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Policy LU-149. Discourage creation of socio-economic enclaves, especially where lower
income units would be segregated within a development.
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RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY LAND USE DESIGNATION
Purpose Statement: Policies in this section are intended to guide development on land
appropriate for a range of low intensity residential and employment where land is either
constrained by sensitive areas or where the City has the opportunity to add larger-lot
housing stock, at urban densities of 4-du/net acre, to its inventory.
Lands that are not appropriate for urban levels of development are designated either
Resource Conservation or Residential Low Density Zoning.
Lands that either do not have significant sensitive areas, or can be adequately protected
by the critical areas ordinance, are zoned Residential 4.
Lands developed with existing manufactured home parks that provide a transition to
adjacent Rural Areas and/or are adjacent to critical areas but were established uses in
King County prior to annexation may be considered for Residential Manufactured Home
Park zoning.
Objective LU-HH: Provide for a range of lifestyles and appropriate uses adjacent to and
compatible with urban development in areas of the City and Potential Annexation Area
constrained by extensive natural features, providing urban separators, and/or providing
a transition to Rural Designations within King County.
Policy LU-150. Identify and map areas of the City where environmentally sensitive areas
such as 100-year floodplains, floodways, and hazardous landslide and erosion areas are
extensive and the application of critical areas regulations alone is insufficient to guide
future development.
Policy LU-151. Base development densities should range from 1 home per 10 acres to 1
home per acre on Residential Low Density (RLD) designated land with significant
environmental constraints, including but not limited to: steep slopes, erosion hazard,
floodplains, and wetlands or where the area is in a designated Urban Separator. Density
should be a maximum of 4-du/net acre on portions of the Residential Low Density land
where these constraints are not extensive and urban densities are appropriate except as
provided in Policy LU-134a.
Policy LU-152 A density exception to the 4 dwelling unit per acre maximum is allowed
for residential uses that are otherwise consistent with the intent and character of the
Residential Low Density Designation. Such uses may include existing or new Assisted
Living facilities or Group Homes and pre-existing manufactured home parks. Upon
cessation of a manufactured home park use, the property should be considered for
Residential 4 zoning.
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Policy LU-153. For the purpose of mapping, the prevalence of significant environmental
constraints should be interpreted to mean:
1) Critical areas encumber a significant percentage of the gross area;
2) Developable areas are separated from one another by pervasive critical areas or
occur on isolated portions of the site and access limitations exist;
3) The location of the sensitive area results in a non-contiguous development pattern;
4) The area is a designated urban separator; or
5) Application of the Critical Areas Ordinance setbacks/buffers and/or net density
definition would create a situation where the allowed density could not be
accommodated on the remaining net developable area without modifications or
variances to other standards.
Policy LU-154. Warehousing, outdoor storage, equipment yards, and industrial uses
should not be allowed. Where such uses exist as non-conforming uses, measures should
be taken to negotiate the transition of these uses as residential redevelopment occurs.
Policy LU-155. Control scale and density of accessory buildings to maintain
compatibility with other residential uses.
Policy LU-156. Residential Low Density areas may be incorporated into Urban
Separators.
Objective LU-II: Designate Residential 4 du/acre zoning in those portions of the RLD
designation appropriate for urban levels of development by providing suitable
environments for suburban and/or estate style, single-family residential dwellings.
Policy LU-157. Within the Residential 4 du/acre zoned area allow a maximum density of
4 units per net acre to encourage larger lot development and increase the supply of
upper income housing consistent with the City's Housing Element.
RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY LAND USE DESIGNATION
Purpose Statement: Land designated Residential Single Family is intended to be used
for quality detached residential development organized into neighborhoods at urban
densities. It is intended that larger subdivision, infill development, and rehabilitation of
existing housing be carefully designed to enhance and improve the quality of single-
family living environments.
Policies in this section are to be considered together with the policies in the Regional
Growth, Residential Growth Strategy section of the Land Use Element, the Community
Design Element, and the Housing Element. Policies are implemented with R-8 zoning.
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Objective LU-JJ: Encourage re-investment and rehabilitation of existing housing, and
development of new residential plats resulting in quality neighborhoods that:
1) Are planned at urban densities and implement Growth Management targets,
2) Promote expansion and use of public transportation; and
3) Make more efficient use of urban services and infrastructure.
Policy LU-158. Net development densities should fall within a range of 4.0 to 8.0
dwelling units per net acre in Residential Single Family neighborhoods.
Policy LU-159. Maximum height of structures should not exceed two (2) stories in
single-family residential neighborhoods.
Policy LU-160. Designate land for Residential Single-Family land use where there is an
existing pattern of single-family development in the range of four to eight units per net
acre and where critical areas are limited.
RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY LAND USE DESIGNATION
Purpose Statement: The Residential Medium Density designation is intended to create
the opportunity for neighborhoods that offer a variety of lot sizes, housing, and
ownership options.
Residential Medium Density neighborhoods should include a variety of unit types
designed to incorporate features from both single-family and multi-family
developments, support cost-efficient housing, facilitate infill development, encourage
use of transit service, and promote the efficient use of urban services and infrastructure.
Objective LU-KK: Designate land for Residential Medium Density (RMD) where access,
topography and adjacent land uses create conditions appropriate for a variety of unit
types designed to incorporate features from both single-family and multi-family
developments, and to support cost-efficient housing, infill development, transit service,
and the efficient use of urban services and infrastructure.
Policy LU-161. Residential Medium Density designated areas should be zoned for either
Residential 10 dwelling units per net acre (R-10), Residential 14 dwelling units per net
acre (R-14), or new zoning designations that allow housing in this density range.
Policy LU-162. Residential Medium Density neighborhoods may be considered for
Residential 10 (R-10) zoning if they meet three of the following criteria:
1) The area already has a mix of small-scale multi-family units or has had long standing
zoning for flats or other low-density multi-family use;
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2) Development patterns conducive to medium-density development are established;
3) Vacant lots exist or parcels have redevelopment potential for medium-density infill
development;
4) The project site is adjacent to major arterial(s) and public transit service is located
within % mile;
5) The site can be buffered from existing single-family residential neighborhoods
having densities of eight (8) dwelling units or less; or
6) The site can be buffered from adjacent or abutting incompatible uses.
Policy LU-163. Areas may be considered for Residential 14 (R-14) zoning where the site
meets the following criteria:
1) Adjacent to major arterial(s);
2) Adjacent to the Urban Center, Highlands Center Village, or Commercial Corridor
designations;
3) Part of a designation totaling over 20 acres (acreage may be in separate ownership);
4) Site is buffered from single-family areas or other existing, potentially incompatible
uses; and
5) Development within the density range and of similar unit type is achievable given
environmental constraints.
Policy LU-164. Support projects that create neighborhoods with diverse housing types
that achieve continuity through the organization of roads, sidewalks, blocks, setbacks,
community gathering places, and amenity features.
Policy LU-165. Development densities in the Residential Medium Density designation
area should range from seven (7) to eighteen (18) dwelling units per net acre, as
specified by implementing zoning.
Objective LU-LL: Residential Medium Density designations should be areas where
creative approaches to housing density can be implemented.
Policy LU-166. Provision of small lot, single-family detached unit types, townhouses,
and multi-family structures compatible with a single-family character should be allowed
and encouraged in the Residential Medium Density designation, provided that density
standards can be met (see also the Housing Element for housing types).
Policy LU-167. Very small-lot, single-family housing, such as cottages, zero-lot line
detached, semi-detached, townhouses, and small scale multi-family units should be
allowed in the Residential Medium Density designation in order to provide a wide range
of housing types. No single housing type should dominate in this designation.
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Policy LU-168. A range and variety of lot sizes and building densities should be
encouraged.
Policy LU-169. Residential developments should include public amenities that function
as a gathering place within the development and should include features such as a
public square, open space, park, civic or commercial uses in the R-14 zone. The central
place should include amenities for passive recreation such as benches and fountains and
be unified by a design motif or common theme.
Policy LU-170. Residential Medium Density site development plans should reflect the
following criteria for projects:
1) Parking should be encouraged in the rear or side yards or under the structure;
2) Structures should be located on lots or arranged in a manner to appear like a platted
development to ensure adequate light and air, and views (if any) are preserved
between lots or structures;
3) Buildings should be massed in a manner that promotes a pedestrian scale with a
small neighborhood feeling;
4) Each dwelling unit should have an identifiable entrance and front on streets or
public open spaces rather than courtyards and parking lots;
5) Fences may be constructed if they contribute to an open, spacious feeling between
units and structures and do not provide a barrier to pedestrian circulation; and
6) Streetscapes should include green, open space for each unit.
Policy LU-171. Residential Medium Density development should provide condominium
or fee simple homeownership opportunities, as well as rental or lease options.
Policy LU-172. Mixed-use development in the form of civic, commercial development,
or other non-residential structures, may be allowed in the central places of Residential
Medium Density development projects within the Residential 14 zone, subject to
compliance with criteria established through development regulations.
RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY LAND USE DESIGNATION
Purpose Statement: The multi-family residential land use designation is intended to
encourage a range of multi-family living environments that provide shelter for a wide
variety of people in differing living situations, from all income levels, and in all stages of
life.
Although some people live in multi-family situations because they do not have an
alternative, others prefer living in multi-family environments rather than in single-
family, detached houses. Regardless of why they live there, they want and deserve the
same high standards for their homes and neighborhoods.
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Single-family and multi-family residential developments have different impacts on the
community.
The City must identify a housing mix and implement policies that adequately address
and balance the needs of both residents and the community as a whole.
The Multi-family Residential designation is implemented by Residential Multi-family
(RM-F), Residential Multi-Family Traditional (RM-T), and Residential Multi-Family Urban
(RM-U) zoning.
Objective LU-MM: Encourage the development of infill parcels with quality projects in
existing multi-family districts.
Policy LU-173. Residential Multi-family designations should be in areas of the City
where projects would be compatible with existing uses and where infrastructure is
adequate to handle impacts from higher density uses.
Policy LU-174. Land within the Residential Multi-family designation areas should be
used to meet multi-family housing needs. Residential Multi-family designations have
the highest priority for development or redevelopment with multi-family uses.
Policy LU-175. Expansion of the Residential Multi-family designation is limited to
properties meeting the following criteria:
1) Properties under consideration should take access from a principal arterial, minor
arterial, or collector. Direct access should not be through a less intense land use
designation area;
2) Properties under consideration must abut an existing Residential Multi-family land
use designation on at least two (2) sides and be on the same side of the principal
arterial, minor arterial, or collector serving it; and
3) Any such expansion of the Residential Multi-family land use designation should not
bisect or truncate another contiguous land use district.
Policy LU-176. Properties which are a part of annexations into the City and have
existing or vested multi-family land uses, but do not meet the criteria for Residential
Multi-Family land use designation, may be designated Residential Multi-Family when
properties meet the following criteria:
1) There is a pre-existing and long term use of multi-family development or
there is multi-family development vested prior to annexation; and
2) The property is 43,560 square feet or less in size; and
3) Offers a transition between land use designations which have a higher
intensity to less intense land use designation areas.
Policy LU-177. RESERVED.
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Policy LU-178. Detached cottage housing designed to include site amenities with
common open space features should be supported in multi-family designations if
density goals are met.
Policy LU-179. Residential Multi-Family projects should include landscaped open space,
common areas for residents, and other amenities compatible with existing buildings on
adjacent and abutting lots.
Policy LU-180. Residential Multi-Family (RMF) zoning should be applied where existing
small scale, garden-style multi-family development exists.
Policy LU-181. Residential Multi-Family Traditional (RMT) zoning should be applied in
areas where the surrounding land use provides a compact urban environment or where
such an environment is envisioned. This area should be within a half mile of shopping
and transit.
Policy LU-182. Residential Multi-Family Urban (RMU) zoning should be applied when
the surrounding land uses call for high-density housing choices in an area with a
pedestrian-scale environment and direct access to transit facilities.
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X. CENTERS
Goal: Develop well-balanced attractive, convenient, robust commercial office, office,
and residential development within designated Centers serving the City and the
region.
Discussion: The Centers category of land use includes two areas of the City, the Center
Village in the Highlands and the Urban Center located in the historic downtown and the
employment area north to Lake Washington.
The Urban Center includes two sub-areas: Urban Center- Downtown (220 acres) and
the Urban Center-North (310 acres). Together these two areas are envisioned to evolve
into a vibrant city core that provides arts, entertainment, regional employment
opportunities, recreation, and quality urban residential neighborhoods. The Renton
Urban Center is envisioned as the dynamic heart of a growing regional city. Renton's
Urban Center will provide significant capacity for new housing in order to absorb the
city's share of future regional growth. This residential population will help to balance
the City's employment population and thereby meet the policy directive of a 2:1 ratio of
jobs to housing.
The Center Village designation is envisioned as a revitalized residential and commercial
area providing goods and services to the Greater Highlands area. The area could
potentially become a focal point for a larger area, the Coal Creek Corridor, connecting
Renton to Newcastle and Issaquah. While development is envisioned at a smaller scale
than expected in the Urban Center, the Village Center will still focus on urban mixed-use
projects with a pedestrian-oriented development pattern.
Objective LU-NN: Encourage a wide range and combination of uses, developed at
sufficient intensity to maximize efficient use of land, support transit use, and create a
viable district.
Policy LU-183. Promote the innovative site planning and clustering of Center uses and
discourage the development of strip commercial areas.
Policy LU-184. Phase implementation of development within Centers to support
economically feasible development in the short term but also provide a transition to
achieve new development consistent with long term land use objectives.
Policy LU-185. Continue development of transit-oriented development in the activity
node established by the downtown transit facility.
Policy LU-186. Designate Center boundaries according to the following criteria:
1) The boundary should coincide with a major change in land use type or intensity;
2) Boundaries should consider topography and natural features such as ravines, hills,
and significant stands of trees;
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3) Boundaries should occur along public rights-of-way including streets or utility
easements, or at rear property lines where justified by the existing land use pattern.
Boundary lines should not be drawn through the interior of parcels; and
4) As a maximum distance, the boundary should be drawn within a walkable distance
from one or two focal points, which may be defined by intersections, transit stops,
or shopping centers.
Policy LU-187. Designate Centers in locations with the following characteristics:
1) A nucleus of existing multi-use development;
2) Potential for redevelopment, or vacant land to encourage significant concentration
of development;
3) Center locations should be located on major transit and transportation routes;
4) Center locations should be served by the City's arterial street system.
Policy LU-188. Change adopted boundaries only in the following circumstances:
1) The original mapping failed to consider a major natural feature or significant land
use that would make implementation of the boundary illogical, or
2) The amount of land within a Center is inadequate to allow development of the range
and intensity of uses envisioned for the Center.
Policy LU-189. Support new office and commercial development that is more intensive
than the older office and commercial development in existing Centers in order to create
more compact and efficient Centers over time.
Policy LU-190. Allow stand-alone residential development of various types and urban
densities in portions of Centers not conducive to commercial development, or in the
Urban Center in districts designated for residential use.
Policy LU-191. Allow residential uses throughout Centers as part of mixed-use
developments. Consider bonus incentives for housing types compatible with
commercial uses or lower density residential that is adjacent to Centers.
Policy LU-192. Include uses that are compatible with each other within mixed-use
developments; for example, office and certain retail uses with residential, office, and
retail.
Objective 00: Implement Renton's Urban Center consistent with the "Urban Centers
criteria" of the Countywide Planning Policies (CPP) to create an area of concentrated
employment and housing with direct service by high capacity transit and a wide range of
land uses such as commercial/office/retail, recreation, public facilities, parks and open
space.
Policy LU-193. Renton's Urban Center should be maintained and redeveloped with
supporting land use decisions and projects that accomplish the following objectives:
1) Enhance existing neighborhoods by creating investment opportunities in quality
urban scale development;
2) Promote housing opportunities close to employment and commercial areas;
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3) Support development of an extensive transportation system to reduce dependency
on automobiles;
4) Strive for urban densities that use land more efficiently;
5) Maximize the benefit of public investment in infrastructure and services;
6) Reduce costs of and time required for permitting; and
7) Evaluate and mitigate environmental impacts.
Policy LU-194. Establish two sub-areas within Renton's Urban Center.
1) Urban Center-Downtown (UC-D) is Renton's historic commercial district,
surrounded by established residential neighborhoods. The UC-D is located from the
Cedar River south to South 7th Street and between 1-405 on the east and Shattuck
Avenue South on the west.
2) Urban Center-North (UC-N) is the area that includes Southport, the Puget Sound
Energy sub-station, and the South Lake Washington redevelopment area. The UC-N
is located generally from Lake Washington on the north, the Cedar River and Renton
Municipal Airport to the west, Sixth Street and Renton Stadium to the south, and
Houser Way to the east.
Policy LU-195. Maintain zoning that creates capacity for employment levels of 50
employees per gross acre and residential levels of 15 households per gross acre within
the Urban Center.
Policy LU-196. Support developments that utilize Urban Center levels of capacity.
Where market conditions do not support Urban Center employment and residential
levels, support site planning and/or phasing alternatives that demonstrate how, over
time, infill or redevelopment can meet Urban Center objectives.
URBAN CENTER DOWNTOWN LAND USE DESIGNATION
Purpose Statement: The Urban Center - Downtown (UC-D) is expected to redevelop as
a destination shopping area providing neighborhood, citywide, and sub-regional services
and mixed-use residential development. UC-D residential development is expected to
support urban scale multi-family projects at high densities, consistent with Urban Center
policies. Site planning and infrastructure will promote a pedestrian scale environment
and amenities.
Objective LU-PP. Zone areas within the Urban Center-Downtown designation to
provide a vibrant downtown district that provides a mix of high density urban land uses
that support transit and the further synergism of public and private sector activities.
Policy LU-197. Residential Multi-Family Traditional should be zoned in areas where low
rise multi-family development already exists and further infill is appropriate, or where
such development can provide a transition between higher intensity downtown uses
and surrounding areas. Transit and shopping areas should be available within one half
mile.
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Policy LU-198. Residential Multi-Family Urban should be zoned in areas outside of the
established Pedestrian District, where it is appropriate for high intensity residential
development to be established without mixed-use commercial or office space within the
same building. Residential Multi-Family Urban areas should be served by transit.
Policy LU-199. Commercial Office zoning should be selected for high intensity areas of
the Urban Center Downtown where residential or mixed use residential-commercial
development is not desired.
Policy LU-200. Center Downtown zoning should be selected for those portions of the
Urban Center-Downtown that are envisioned for the widest mix of residential and
commercial uses. The Center Downtown should be directly served by multiple transit
routes and should provide a high-quality pedestrian environment.
Objective LU-QQ: Create a balance of land uses that contribute to the revitalization of
downtown Renton and, with the designated Urban Center - North, fulfill the
requirements of an Urban Center as defined by Countywide Planning Policies.
Policy LU-201. Uses in the Urban Center - Downtown should include a dynamic mix of
uses, including retail, entertainment, restaurant, office, and residential, that contribute
to a vibrant city core.
Policy LU-202. Development and redevelopment of Urban Center - Downtown should
strive for urban density and intensity of uses.
Policy LU-203. Ground floor uses with street frontage in the Pedestrian District should
be limited to businesses which primarily cater to walk-in customer traffic (i.e. retail
goods and services) in order to generate and maintain continuous pedestrian activity in
these areas. Walk-in customer oriented businesses should also be encouraged to locate
along street frontages in the remainder of the downtown core.
Policy LU-204. Projects in the Urban Center - Downtown should achieve an urban
density and intensity of development that is greater than typical suburban
neighborhoods. Characteristics of urban intensity include no or little setbacks, taller
structures, mixed-uses, structured parking, urban plazas and amenities within buildings.
Policy LU-205. Development should not exceed mid-rise heights within the Urban
Center - Downtown.
Objective LU-QQ: Encourage the evolution of downtown Renton as a regional
commercial district that complements the redevelopment expected to occur in the
Urban Center - North.
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Policy LU-206. Discourage uses including expansion of existing uses in the Urban Center
- Downtown that require large areas of surface parking and/or drive-through service
queuing space.
Objective LU-RR: Encourage additional residential development in the Urban Center -
Downtown supporting the Countywide Planning Policies definition of Urban Center.
Policy LU-207. Maximize the use of existing urban services and civic amenities and
revitalize the City's downtown by promoting medium to high-density residential
development in the downtown area. Allowed densities should conform to the criteria
for Urban Centers in the Countywide Planning Policies.
Policy LU-208. Mixed-use development where residential and commercial uses are
allowed in the same building or on the same site should be encouraged in the urban
Center - Downtown. Incentives should be developed to encourage future development
or redevelopment projects that incorporate residential uses.
Policy LU-209. Net residential development densities in the Urban Center - Downtown
designation should achieve a range of 14-100 dwelling units per acre and vary by zoning
district.
Policy LU-210. Density bonuses up to 150 du/ac may be granted within designated
areas for provision of, or contribution to, a public amenity (e.g. passive recreation,
public art) or provision of additional structured public parking.
Policy LU-211. Condominium development and high-density owner-occupied
townhouse development is encouraged in the Urban Center - Downtown.
URBAN CENTER NORTH LAND USE DESIGNATION
Purpose Statement: The purpose of the UC-N is to redevelop industrial land for new
office, residential, and commercial uses at a sufficient scale to implement the Urban
Centers criteria adopted in the Countywide Planning Policies. This portion of the Urban
Center is anticipated to attract large-scale redevelopment greater than that in the
Urban Center-Downtown, due to large areas of land available for redevelopment. In
addition, new development is expected to include a wider group of uses including
remaining industrial activities, new research and development facilities, laboratories,
retail integrated into pedestrian-oriented shopping districts, and a range of urban-scale,
mixed-use residential, office and commercial uses. The combined uses will generate
significant tax income for the City and provide jobs to balance the capacity for the more
than 5,000 additional households in the Urban Center. Development is expected to
complement the Urban Center-Downtown. UC-N policies will provide a blueprint for the
transition of land over the next 30 years into this dynamic, urban mixed-use district.
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Objective LU-SS. Attract large-scale redevelopment of residential and commercial uses
in order to implement the Urban Centers criteria of the Countywide Planning Policies to
provide housing and jobs.
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Policy LU-212. Designate land for Urban-Center North land use if it meets the Urban
Centers criteria in the Countywide Planning policies and if it contains large tracts of land
suitable for redevelopment within the next 20 years.
Policy LU-213. Support a range and variety of commercial and office uses.
Policy LU-214. Allow hospitality uses such as hotels, convention and conference
centers.
Policy LU-215. Co-locate uses within a site and/or building in order to promote urban
style, mixed-use development.
Policy LU-216. Support uses that serve the region, a sub-regional, or citywide market as
well as the surrounding neighborhoods.
Policy LU-217. Support integration of community-scale office and service uses including
restaurants, theaters, day care, art museums, and studios.
Policy LU-218. Support extension of Park Ave. to Lake Washington.
Policy LU-219. Address the mix and compatibility of uses, residential density,
conceptual building, site and landscape design, identification of gateway features, signs,
circulation, transit opportunities, and phasing through master plan and site plan review
process.
Policy LU-220. Allow phasing plans for mixed-use projects.
Urban Center North Districts
The proposed Urban Center-North is divided into two districts for planning purposes.
Each district has a different emphasis in terms of range, intensity, and mix of uses.
These are District One, east of Logan Avenue, and District Two, west of Logan Avenue.
The implementation of planning concepts for District Two will be dependent on
decisions by The Boeing Company regarding continued airplane assembly operations at
the Renton Plant. For this reason, initiation of redevelopment in District Two will likely
occur after transition of the area east of Logan Avenue, District One, has begun.
Consolidation of Boeing operations may cause certain property located within District
One to be deemed surplus, making it available for redevelopment within the near
future. District One is envisioned to include a variety of uses. The intensity of these
uses would require substantial infrastructure improvements. More extensive
development, ultimately anticipated with the future development of District Two, will
likely require even more significant infrastructure upgrades.
Redevelopment in both districts of the Urban Center - North will be responsive and
protective of the North Renton residential neighborhood to the south. While the North
Renton neighborhood is not a part of the Urban Center, its residents will benefit from
the significant amenities provided by development of a new urban community.
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Redevelopment within both districts will occur in a manner that is not incompatible with
the operations at the Renton Municipal Airport, recognizing that the airport is an
Essential Public Facility located within an urban area. Redevelopment within both
districts will be consistent with the City's Airport Compatible Land Use Program. The
program responds to State requirements to consider how land use in the surrounding
areas affects the Renton airport.
The current supply of underutilized land north of N. 8th Street creates an immediate
redevelopment opportunity for a first phase of development in District One. However,
the industrial character of the surrounding developed properties, both within District
Two to the west and the Employment Area-Industrial area to the east, will make it
difficult to achieve true urban intensities in District One at the beginning of this
transition. The overall Vision for the District contemplates much more than a series of
low-rise structures with large parking lots. Therefore, it is important that this initial
development facilitates later stages of investment as the neighborhood matures and
property values increase. It is also critical that the early-stage vision for District One sets
the stage for high-quality redevelopment in District Two.
The following "visions" have been developed for each District.
Vision - District One
The changes in District One will be dramatic, as surface parking lots and existing large-
scale industrial buildings are replaced by retail, flex tech, and office uses. Initial
development may be characterized by large-format, low-rise buildings surrounding
internal surface parking lots and bordered by a strong pedestrian-oriented spine along
Park Avenue. As the Urban Center-North evolves, the buildings of District One may be
remodeled and/or replaced with taller, higher density structures. Parking structures
may also be built in future phases as infill projects that further the urbanization of the
District.
Two initial patterns of development are anticipated within the District: one, creating a
destination retail shopping district; and the other, resulting in a more diverse mixed-use,
urban scale office and technical center with supporting commercial retail uses. It is
hoped that over time these patterns will blend to become a cohesive mixed-use district.
In its first phases of development, District One hosts for the region a new form of retail
center. Absent are the physical constraints of a covered mall. Although parking initially
may be handled in surface lots, their configuration, juxtaposed with smaller building
units, eliminates the expanse of paving that makes other retail shopping areas
unappealing to pedestrians. Building facades, of one or two stories, are positioned
adjacent to sidewalks and landscaped promenades. Destination retail uses that draw
from a sub-regional or regional market blend with small, specialty stores in an
integrated shopping environment to support other businesses in the area. While large-
format ("big-box") retail stores anchor development, they do not stand-alone. Rather,
they are architecturally and functionally connected to the smaller shops and stores in
integrated shopping centers. Cafes with outdoor seating, tree-lined boulevards and
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small gathering places invite shoppers to linger after making their initial purchases.
Retail development takes an urban form with high-quality design considering a human
scale and pedestrian orientation.
While retail development will add to the City's tax base and create a modest increase in
employment, the vision for the Urban Center-North is that of a dense employment
center. Within the initial phases of redevelopment, job growth will also occur in high-
quality, well-designed flex/tech development and low- to mid-rise office, lab and
research and development buildings that provide attractive environments for
companies offering high-wage careers in information technology, life sciences and light
("clean") manufacturing and assembly industries.
Redevelopment in this area will also include residential opportunities in low- to mid-rise
buildings with upper-story office and/or ground-related retail. Additional supporting
retail will also be constructed. Logan Avenue is extended and redeveloped for public use
as a major, tree-lined parkway.
During the second generation of redevelopment in District One, changing property
values and further investment will allow for higher density development in the form of
offices and residences mixed with other uses. As this area is transformed into a mature
mixed-use district, community gathering spaces and recreation facilities to support the
City's neighborhoods and business districts become viable. Cultural facilities, as well as
convention and conference centers may be located within the District and could be
incorporated into mixed-use development with retail, office and hotels. Small parks,
open space, and community gathering places will be incorporated into site design.
Facilities such as multiple-screen theaters and other cultural facilities may add to the
amenity value of the District.
District One Policies
Objective LU-TT: Create a major commercial/retail district developed with uses that
add significantly to Renton's retail tax base, provide additional employment
opportunities within the City, attract businesses that serve a broad market area and act
as a gathering place within the community.
Policy LU-221: Designate land for Urban Center- North 1 zoning if the property is east of
Logan Avenue.
Policy LU-223. Support office and technology-based uses with retail uses and services
along portions of the ground floors to facilitate the creation of an urban and pedestrian
environment.
Policy LU-224. Support uses supporting high-technology industries such as
biotechnology, life sciences, and information technology by providing retail amenities
and services in the area.
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Policy LU-225. Allow for the development of destination retail centers that are
consistent with a district-wide conceptual plan.
Policy LU-226. Encourage the placement of buildings for retail tenants along
pedestrian-oriented streets to create urban configurations.
Policy LU-227. Ensure that big-box retail functions as an anchor to larger, cohesive,
urban-scale retail developments.
Objective LU-UU: Create an urban district initially characterized by high-quality,
compact, low-rise development that can accommodate a range of independent retail,
office, research, or professional companies. Support the continuing investment in and
transition of low-rise development into more intensive, urban forms of development to
support a vital mixed-use district overtime.
Policy LU-228. Allow phasing plans for developments as part of the master plan and site plan
review that:
a) Provide a strategy for future infill or redevelopment with mixed-use buildings.
b) Preserve opportunities for future structured parking and more intense
employment-generating development.
Policy LU-229. Support the co-location of uses within a site and/or building in order to
promote urban style mixed-use (commercial/retail/office/residential) development.
Policy LU-230. Discourage ancillary retail pads.
Vision - District Two
Ongoing Boeing airplane manufacturing is supported by the City and expected to
continue across District Two for the foreseeable future. This important industrial base
will continue to provide high-wage jobs within the Urban Center - North as
redevelopment occurs in District One.
Should Boeing surplus property west of Logan Avenue, redevelopment that follows will
take on more urban characteristics, incorporating mixed-use (residential, office, and
retail) development types. Planning for the redevelopment of District Two will take into
consideration the unique issues involved in the transition of a site historically used for
heavy industry adjacent to the Renton Municipal Airport. Redevelopment will be
consistent with the Renton Municipal Airport Compatible Land Use Program.
Eventually, redevelopment will lead to the creation of a vibrant new lakefront
community providing additional housing, shopping, and employment opportunities to
the region. The South Lake Washington neighborhood will be a center of activity in the
Puget Sound region—a premiere address for residents, a hub of economic activity
providing capacity for high-wage jobs, and a world-class destination for shopping,
dining, recreation, and entertainment
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Mixed-use projects will be high in design and construction quality, and offer landmark
living, shopping, and working environments planned to take advantage of a regionally
centralized location, efficient access, mass transit, potential passenger ferry
connections, stellar views of lake and mountains, and restored natural environments
along the Cedar River and Lake Washington shorelines.
Development within District Two will be organized into neighborhoods with housing,
shopping, employment, and recreation opportunities located within walking distance.
Low- to mid-rise buildings will be located to the south while development to the north
will be primarily mid-to- high-rise in order to maximize views. While some on-street or
surface parking may occur, the majority of parking will be provided in the lower levels of
mixed-use buildings or in stand-alone structures designed to blend in with the
surrounding neighborhood.
This environment attracts a residential population living in up-scale neighborhoods
featuring higher-density condominium and apartment forms of housing north of N. 8th
St. Townhouse developments south of N. 8th St. provide a transition to the adjacent
North Renton neighborhood in terms of scale and use of buildings. Residents of both
neighborhoods will find ample shopping and employment opportunities in the
immediate vicinity.
Residents, employees and visitors will enjoy new public open space. These range from
public access to the lakefront through small parks, overviews, and trails, to large public
plazas and central greens that provide gathering places, recreational opportunities, and
a celebration of views of the Seattle skyline, the Olympic Mountains, and Mount Rainier.
District Two Policies
Objective LU-VV: Support ongoing airplane manufacturing and accessory uses.
Policy LU-231. Designate land for Urban Center- North s zoning if the property is either
west of Logan Avenue.
Policy LU-232. Support existing airplane manufacturing and accessory uses while
allowing for the gradual transition to other uses should The Boeing Company surplus
property within District Two.
Policy LU-233. Allow airplane manufacturing and related accessory uses such as
airplane sales and repair, laboratories for research, development and testing, medical
institutions, and light industrial uses including small scale or less intensive production
and manufacturing, and fabricating with accessory office and support services.
Objective LU-WW: If Boeing elects to surplus property in District Two, land uses should
transition into an urban area characterized by high-quality development offering
landmark living, shopping and work environments planned to take advantage of access
and views to the adjacent river and lake shorelines.
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Policy LU-234. Should The Boeing Company elect to surplus properties in District Two
support the redevelopment with a range and variety of commercial, office, research,
and residential uses.
1) Support a mid- to high-rise scale and intensity of development.
2) Support retail and service activities as ancillary uses that are synergistic with
commercial, office, biotech, research, technology, and residential activities.
Traditional retail (Main Street), general business and professional services, and
general offices are examples of the types of uses that are supported in combination
with other activities.
3) Support urban scale residential development in District Two. North of N. 8th Street
structured parking should be required.
4) Allow a limited range of service uses, such as churches, government offices and
facilities, commercial parking garages, and day care centers through the conditional
use process.
5) Allow eating and drinking establishments and cultural facilities as part of office or
mixed-use development.
6) Prohibit new warehousing, storage including self-storage, vehicle sales, repair and
display (including boats, cars, trucks and motorcycles), assembly and packaging
operations, heavy and medium manufacturing and fabrication unrelated to
production of new commercial airplanes.
7) Support development of public amenities such as public open space, schools,
recreational and cultural facilities, and museums.
8) Allow commercial uses such as retail and services provided that they support the
primary uses of the site and are architecturally and functionally integrated into the
development.
CENTER VILLAGE LAND USE DESIGNATION
Purpose Statement: Center Village is characterized by areas of the City that provide an
opportunity for redevelopment as close-in urban mixed-use residential and commercial
areas that are pedestrian-oriented. These areas are anticipated to provide medium to
high-density residential development and a wide range of commercial activities serving
citywide and sub-regional markets. Center Villages typically are developed within an
existing suburban land use pattern where opportunities exist to modify the
development pattern to accommodate more growth within the existing urban areas by
providing for compact urban development, transit orientation, pedestrian circulation,
and a community focal point organized around an urban village concept.
Objective LU-XX: Develop Center Villages, characterized by intense urban development
supported by site planning and infrastructure that provide a pedestrian scale
environment.
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Policy LU-235. Apply the Center Village designation to areas with an existing suburban
and auto-oriented land use pattern, which, due to availability and proximity to existing
residential neighborhoods, are candidate locations for a higher density mixed-use type
of development.
Policy LU-236. Implement the Center Village Designation using multiple zoning
designations including Residential 14 (R-14), Center Village (CV), and the Residential
Multi-family zones (RMF, RM-U, RM-T).
Policy LU-237. Zone property as Center Village in areas served by transit that are
characterized by existing commercial and multi-family development that are envisioned
to become mixed use, pedestrian oriented, community centers and serve as a
community focal point.
Policy LU-238. Zone property R-14 within the Center Village land use designation in
areas where a compact mix of housing types (including small lot single family, semi-
attached, and attached housing) is desired. Ideally, R-14 areas provide a transition
between higher intensity zones within the Center Village designation and the
surrounding land uses.
Policy LU-239. Zone property for Residential Multi-Family (RMF), Residential Multi-
Family Urban (RMU), or Residential Multi-Family Traditional (RMT) development where
existing multi-family development exists at the intensity suggested by the zone, or
where additional multi-family development is desired and can be buffered from lower
intensity land uses by the R-14 zone.
Policy LU-240. Allow residential density ranging from a minimum of 10 to a maximum
of 80 dwelling units per acre in the Center Village designation.
Policy LU-241. Encourage mixed-use structures and projects.
Policy LU-242. Encourage shared parking to use urban land efficiency.
Policy LU-243. Encourage uses in Center Villages that serve a sub-regional or citywide
market as well as the surrounding neighborhoods.
Policy LU-244. Encourage more urban style design and intensity of development (e.g.
building height, bulk, landscaping, parking) within Center Villages than with land uses
outside the Centers.
Policy LU-245. Promote the clustering of community commercial uses and discourage
the development of strip commercial areas.
Policy LU-246. Residential development within Center Villages is intended to be urban
scale, stacked, flat and/or townhouse development with structured parking.
Policy LU-247. Prohibit new garden style multi-family development.
Policy LU-248. Provide community scale office and service uses.
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XI. COMMERCIAL
Goal: Support existing businesses and provide an energetic business environment for
new commercial activity providing a range of service, office, commercial, and mixed use
residential uses that enhance the City's employment and tax base along arterial
boulevards and in designated development areas.
Discussion: There are three commercial designations:
1) Commercial Corridor;
2) Commercial/Office/Residential; and
3) Commercial Neighborhood.
These commercial areas range from intense retail corridors to major office parks to
neighborhood scale business districts. Many commercial areas are located along
arterials where the high volumes of daily traffic provide a substantial customer base.
COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR LAND USE DESIGNATION
Purpose Statement: The Commercial Corridor district is characterized by concentrated,
pre-existing commercial activity, primarily in a linear urban form, that provides
necessary goods and services for daily living, accessible to near-by neighborhoods,
serving a sub-regional market and accommodating large volumes of traffic.
It is the intention of City objectives and policies that Commercial Corridor areas evolve
from "strip commercial" linear business districts to business areas characterized by
enhanced site planning incorporating efficient parking lot design, coordinated access,
amenities, and boulevard treatment. Commercial Corridor areas may include
designated districts including concentrations of specialized uses such as the Auto Mall,
or features such as transit stops and a combination of businesses creating a focal point
of pedestrian activity and visual interest.
Commercial Corridor areas are characterized by medium intensity levels of activity. It is
anticipated, however, that intensity levels in these areas will increase overtime as
development of vacant space occurs, increased land value makes redevelopment
feasible, and land is used more efficiently. In these districts, provision of pedestrian
amenities is encouraged, as are opportunities to link adjacent uses and neighborhoods.
Objective LU-YY: The Commercial Corridor land use designation should include:
1) Established commercial and office areas;
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2) Developments located on large parcels of land;
3) Projects that may be highly visible from principal arterials;
4) Uses dependent upon or benefiting from high-volume traffic;
5) Uses that provide significant employment; and
6) Businesses that provide necessary or desirable goods and services to the larger
community.
Policy LU-249. The Commercial Corridor Land Use designation should be mapped in
areas with the following characteristics:
1) Located on, and having access to, streets classified as principal arterials;
2) High traffic volumes; or
3) Land use pattern characterized by strip commercial development, shopping centers,
or office parks.
Policy LU-250. The Commercial Corridor designation should be implemented through
Commercial Arterial, Commercial Office, or Light Industrial zoning.
Policy LU-251. Industrial Light zoning should be applied to land that is appropriate for
very low intensity manufacturing and industrial services.
Policy LU-252. Increased demand for commercial uses should be accommodated
primarily through redevelopment and intensification of existing business area
designations rather than expansion of those areas.
Objective LU-ZZ: Create opportunities for development and re-development of land in
portions of the Commercial Corridor designation for general business and service uses.
These include a wide range of restaurant, small-scale to big-box retail, offices, auto
dealers, light industrial, and residential uses.
Policy LU-253. Portions of the Commercial Corridor designation appropriate for a wide
range of uses catering to low and medium intensity office, service, and retail uses should
be mapped with Commercial Arterial zoning.
Policy LU-254. Areas that should be considered for Commercial Arterial zoning should
meet the following criteria:
1) The corridor is served by transit or has transit within one-quarter mile;
2) A historical strip commercial urban development pattern predominates;
3) Large, surface parking lots exist;
4) Primary development on the site is located at rear portions of the property with
parking in front of the buildings;
5) Parcel size and configuration typically is defined by a larger parcel fronting the
arterial street with multiple buildings and businesses; and
6) The corridor exhibits long block lengths and/or an incomplete grid street network.
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Policy LU-255. Commercial Arterial zoned areas should include an opportunity for
residential uses and office as part of mixed-use development.
Policy LU-256. The NE Sunset Boulevard, Northeast Fourth, and Puget Corridors are
unique in the City due to the highly eclectic mix of commercial uses. Similar uses to
those found in these corridors should be fostered as development and redevelopment
of properties in these areas occurs over time.
Objective LU-AAA: Create opportunities for intensive office uses in portions of
Commercial Corridor designations including a wide range of business, financial, and
professional services supported by service and commercial/retail activities.
Policy LU-257. Areas of the City identified for intensive office use may be mapped with
Commercial Office implementing zoning when site is developed, historically used for
office, or the site meets the following criteria:
1) Site is located contiguous to an existing or planned transit route;
2) Large parcel size;
3) High visibility; and
4) Opportunities for views.
Policy LU-258. Small-scale medical uses associated with major institutions should be
located in the portions of Commercial Corridor designated areas with Commercial Office
zoning, in the Urban Center, or in the Employment Area - Valley.
Policy LU-259. Retirement centers that have a medical facility as a component of the
services offered should be located in areas of the Commercial Corridor that have
Commercial Office zoning.
Policy LU-260. Medium and high intensity office should be encouraged as the primary
use in Commercial Office zoned areas.
Policy LU-261. Retail and services should support the primary office use in areas
identified for Commercial Office zoning, and should be located on the ground floor of
office and parking structures.
Objective LU-BBB: Guide redevelopment of land in the Commercial Corridor
designation with Commercial Arterial zoning, from the existing strip commercial forms
into more concentrated forms, in which structures and parking evolve from the existing
suburban form, to more efficient urban configurations with cohesive site planning.
Policy LU-262. Support the redevelopment of commercial business districts located
along principal arterials in the City.
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Policy LU-263. Implement development standards that encourage lively, attractive,
medium to high-density commercial areas.
Policy LU-264. New development in Commercial Corridor designated areas should be
encouraged to implement uniform site standards, including:
1) Parking preferably at the rear of the building, or on the side as a second choice;
2) Setbacks that would allow incorporating a landscape buffer;
3) Front setback without frontage street or driveway between building and sidewalk; and
4) Common signage and lighting system.
Policy LU-265. Identify and map activity nodes located along principal arterials that are the
foundation of the Corridors, and guide the development or redevelopment of these nodes as
activity areas for the larger corridors so that they enhance their function.
Policy LU-266. Development within defined activity nodes should be subject to additional
design guidelines as delineated in the development standards.
Policy LU-267. Structures in Commercial Corridor areas that front sidewalks abutting the
principal arterial or are located at activity nodes should be eligible for a height bonus and
therefore may exceed the maximum allowable height in the district.
Policy LU-268. Public amenity features (e.g. plazas, recreation areas) should be encouraged as
part of new development or redevelopment.
Policy LU-269. Public amenity features (e.g. parks, plazas, recreation areas) should be
encouraged (i.e. through incentives or similar means) as part of every high-intensity office
development.
COMMERCIAL/OFFICE/RESIDENTIAL LAND USE DESIGNATION
Purpose Statement: The Commercial/Office/Residential (COR) designation provides
opportunities for large-scale office, commercial, retail, and multi-family projects developed
through a master plan and site plan process incorporation significant site amenities and/or
gateway features. COR sites are typically transitions from an industrial use to a more intensive
land use. The sites offer redevelopment opportunities on Lake Washington and/or the Cedar
River. Commercial/Office/Residential zoning implements the COR land use designation.
Objective LU-CCC: Development at Commercial/Office/Residential designations should be
cohesive, high quality, landmark developments that are integrated with natural amenities. The
intention is to create a compact, urban development with high amenity values that creates a
prominent identity.
Policy LU-270. Designate Commercial/Office/Residential in locations meeting the following
criteria:
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1) There is the potential for redevelopment, or a sufficient amount of vacant land to
encourage significant concentration of development;
2) The COR site could function as a gateway to the City;
3) COR sites should be located on major transit and transportation routes; and
4) The COR location has significant amenity value, such as water access, that can support
landmark development.
Policy LU-271. Consistent with the location criteria, Commercial/Office/Residential designations
may be placed on property adjacent to, or abutting, residential, commercial, industrial
designations or publicly owned properties. COR designations next to higher intensity zones such
as industrial, or next to public uses, may provide a transition to less intense designations in the
vicinity. Site design of COR should consider the long-term retention of adjacent or abutting
industrial or public uses.
Policy LU-272. Uses in Commercial/Office/Residential designations should include mixed-use
complexes consisting of office, and/or residential uses, recreational and cultural facilities, hotel
and convention center type development, technology research and development facilities; and
corporate headquarters.
Policy LU-273. Commercial uses such as retail and services should support the primary uses of
the site and be architecturally and functionally integrated into the development.
Policy LU-274. Commercial development, excluding big-box, may be a primary use in a
Commercial/Office/Residential designation, if:
1) It provides significant economic value to the City;
2) It is sited in conjunction with small-scale, multiple businesses in a "business district;"
3) It is designed with the scale and intensity envisioned for the COR; and
4) It is part of a proposed master plan development.
Policy LU-275. Individual properties may have a single use if they can be developed at the scale
and intensity envisioned for the COR designation, or if proposed as part of a phased
development and multi-parcel proposal that includes a mix of uses.
Policy LU-276. Sites that have significant limitations on redevelopment due to environmental,
access, and/or land assembly constraints should be granted flexibility of use combinations and
development standards through the master plan process.
Policy LU-277. Adjacent properties within a designated COR should be combined for master
planning purposes and public review regardless of ownership.
Policy LU-278. Master plans should coordinate the mix and compatibility of uses, residential
density, conceptual building, site and landscape design, identification of gateway features,
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signs, circulation, transit opportunities, and phasing regardless of ownership of individual
parcels.
Policy LU-279. Residential densities at COR designated sites should provide the flexibility to
allow for high density residential development, that could support the potential onsite
commercial uses and, at the same time, provide for the opportunity for mixed-use
developments that can support the City's employment goals. The same area used for
commercial and office development may also be used to calculate residential density.
Policy LU-280. Commercial/Office/Residential master plans should be guided by design criteria
specific to the location, context, and scale of the designated COR. COR Design Guidelines should
fully integrate signage, building height, bulk, setbacks, landscaping, and parking considerations
for the various components of each proposed project within the COR development.
COMMERCIAL NEIGHBORHOOD LAND USE DESIGNATION
Purpose Statement: The purpose of the Commercial Neighborhood designation is to provide
small scale, low-intensity commercial areas located within neighborhoods primarily for the
convenience of residents who live nearby. Uses should be those that provide goods and services.
In addition, a limited amount of residential opportunities should be provided.
Objective LU-DDD: Commercial Neighborhood designated areas are intended to reduce traffic
volumes, permit small-scale business uses, such as commercial/retail, professional office, and
services that serve the personal needs of the immediate population in surrounding
neighborhoods.
Policy LU-281. The Commercial Neighborhood designation should be implemented by
Commercial Neighborhood zoning.
Policy LU-282. Commercial Neighborhood designated areas should be located:
1) Within one-quarter mile of existing and planned residential areas;
2) To the extent possible, outside of the trade areas of other small-scale commercial uses
offering comparable goods and services; and
3) Contiguous to a street no smaller than those classified at the collector level.
Policy LU-283. Commercial Neighborhood designated areas should not increase in scale or size
to the point of changing the character of the nearby residential neighborhood.
Policy LU-284. The small-scale uses of Commercial Neighborhood designated areas should not
increase in intensity so that the character of the commercial area orthat of the nearby
residential area is changed.
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Policy LU-285. A mix of uses (e.g. convenience retail, consumer services, offices, residential)
should be encouraged in small-scale commercial developments within Commercial
Neighborhood designated areas.
Policy LU-286. Commercial Neighborhood designated areas should consist primarily of retail
and/or service uses.
Policy LU-287. Products and services related to large-scale motorized machinery, vehicles, or
equipment should not be allowed in Commercial Neighborhood designated areas. Nor should
uses that result in emissions, noise, or other potential nuisance conditions be allowed in such
areas.
Policy LU-288. Residential uses should be located above the ground floor, limited to no more
than four units per structure and should be secondary to retail and services uses.
Policy LU-289. Commercial structures in Commercial Neighborhood designated areas should
be compatible with nearby residential areas in height, front yard setbacks, lot coverage,
building design, and use.
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XI. EMPLOYMENT AREAS
Goal: Achieve a mix of land uses including industrial, high technology, office, and
commercial activities in Employment Areas that lead to economic growth and a
strengthening of Renton's employment base.
Discussion: These policies are designed to ensure that Renton will have adequate
reserves of land and appropriate use designations to further its economic development
efforts. Adequate land is necessary to attract new businesses in an effort to expand and
diversify, and stabilize the employment base. There are two Employment Area Land Use
Designations:
1) Employment Area - Industrial
2) Employment Area - Valley
Flexibility is encouraged in the Employment Areas by allowing a range of uses and
multiple users on sites. Research and development businesses may need to evolve into
production and distribution facilities as products are developed and receive approval for
marketing. A flexible approach can facilitate business development and stimulate
creation of nodes of employment activity supported by commercial and service uses.
Objective LU-EEE: Encourage economic growth resulting in greater diversity and
stability in the employment and tax bases by providing adequate land capacity through
zoning amounts of land to meet the needs of future employers.
Policy LU-290. The City should endeavor to expand its present economic base,
emphasizing new technologies, research and development facilities, science parks, and
high-technology centers, and supporting commercial and office land uses.
Policy LU-291. In each employment designation, an appropriate mix of commercial,
office, light industrial, and industrial uses should be supported. The mix will vary
depending on the employment area emphasis.
Policy LU-292. Encourage flexibility in use and reuse of existing, conforming structures
to allow business to evolve in response to market and production requirements.
Policy LU-293. Support location of commercial and service uses in proximity to office or
industrial uses to develop nodes of employment supported by services.
Objective LU-FFF: Promote the development of low impact, light industrial uses,
particularly those within the high-technology category, in Employment Area-Valley and
Employment Area-Industrial designations where potentially adverse impacts can be
mitigated.
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Policy LU-294. Site planning review should ensure that light industrial uses are neither
intrusive nor adversely affected by other uses nearby.
EMPLOYMENT AREA-INDUSTRIAL LAND USE DESIGNATION
Purpose Statement: The Employment Area-Industrial designation is intended to provide
continued opportunity for manufacturing and industrial uses that create a strong
employment base in the City.
Discussion: Although location is an important factor for all types of development, it is
especially critical for industrial development. Industries need good access in areas with
low traffic volumes. As the City becomes more urban, they need assurance that
incompatible uses will not be allowed that could eventually force them to relocate.
Other uses, especially residential, also want to ensure that industries do not impact their
neighborhoods with noise, traffic, and other nuisances and hazards. For these reasons,
although commercial areas may see more diversity and mixing of uses, industrial areas
will remain somewhat isolated from other uses.
Objective LU-GGG: Sustain industrial areas that function as integrated employment
activity areas and include a core of industrial uses and other related businesses and
services, transit facilities, and amenities.
Policy LU-295. Designate land for Employment Area - Industrial if land is primarily used
for industrial development.
Policy LU-296. Zone property Industrial-Heavy when it is intended for high intensity
fabrication, processing of raw materials, bulk handling and storage, or heavy
construction and transportation. Such uses may required significant outdoor areas in
which to conduct operations, and isolation from other uses may be necessary to help
control potential impacts (noise, glare, vibration, etc.).
Policy LU-297. Zone property Industrial-Medium when it is intended for manufacturing,
processing, assembly, and warehousing. Outdoor storage of some materials may be
allowed. Potential impacts (noise, glare, vibration, etc.) are contained within the
property or project site.
Policy LU-298. Zone property Industrial-Light it is appropriate for very low intensity
manufacturing and industrial services such as storage. Uses, and potential impacts of
those uses (noise, glare, vibration, etc.), within this zone are typically fully contained
within buildings.
Policy LU-299. A mix of offices, light industrial, warehousing, and manufacturing should
be encouraged in the Employment Area-Industrial classification, with conditions as
appropriate.
Policy LU-300. Existing industrial activities may create noise, chemicals, odors, or other
potentially noxious off-site impacts. Within the Employment Area-Industrial designation
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existing industrial activities should be protected. Although the designation allows a
wide range and mix of uses, new businesses that would be impacted by pre-existing
industrial activities should be discouraged.
Policy LU-301. When more intensive new uses are proposed for locations in close
proximity to less intensive existing uses, the responsibility for mitigating any adverse
impacts should be the responsibility of the new use.
Policy LU-302. Light industrial uses that result in noise or odors, should be located in
the Employment Area-Industrial designation.
EMPLOYMENT AREA-VALLEY LAND USE DESIGNATION
Purpose Statement: The purpose of the Employment Area-Valley designation is to allow
the gradual transition of the Valley from traditional industrial and warehousing uses to
more intensive retail service and office activities. The intent is to allow these new
activities without making industrial uses non-conforming and without restricting the
ability of existing businesses to expand.
Objective LU-HHH: Provide for a mix of employment-based uses, including commercial,
office, and industrial development to support the economic development of the City of
Renton.
Policy LU-303. Develop the Green River Valley ("The Valley") and the Black River Valley
(located between Sunset Blvd and SW Grady Way) areas as places for a range and
variety of commercial, office, and industrial.
Policy LU-304. Non-employment-based uses, such as residential, are prohibited in the
Employment Area - Valley.
Policy LU-305. Multi-story office uses should be located in areas most likely to be
served by future multi-modal transportation opportunities. A greater emphasis on
public amenities is appropriate for this type of use.
Policy LU-306. Uses such as research, design, and development facilities should be
allowed in office designations and industrial designations when potential adverse
impacts to surrounding uses can be mitigated.
Policy LU-307. Recognize viable existing and allow new industrial uses in the Valley,
while promoting the gradual transition of uses on sites with good access and visibility to
more intensive commercial and office use.
Objective LU-III: Provide flexibility in the regulatory processes by allowing a variety of
zoning designations in the Employment Area-Valley designation.
Policy LU-308. Changes from one zone to another should be considered to achieve a
balance of uses that substantially improves the City's economic / employment base.
Factors such as increasing the City's tax base, improving efficiency in the use of the land,
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and the ability of a proposed land use to mitigate potential adverse land use impacts
should be considered.
Policy LU-309. Commercial Arterial (CA) should be supported only when the proposed
commercial use has access to SW 43rd Street, and/or East Valley Road south of SW 27th
Street or is located north of 1-405 and south of 10th Avenue SW and the area under
consideration is part of a designation totaling over 5 acres (acreage may be in separate
ownerships).
Policy LU-310. Zoning supporting industrial uses should be established when a mix or
wider range of uses is not yet appropriate for a site.
Policy LU-311. Properties lying between SR-167 and East Valley Road from SW 22nd
Street to SW 41st Street should not be granted an industrial zone classification that is
more intensive than Light Industrial in order to avoid the potential for degradation of
the high visibility SR 167 corridor.
Policy LU-312. Zone property Industrial-Heavy when it is intended for high intensity
fabrication, processing of raw materials, bulk handling and storage, or heavy
construction and transportation. Such uses may require significant outdoor areas in
which to conduct operations, and isolation from other uses may be necessary to help
control potential impacts (noise, glare, vibration, etc.).
Policy LU-313. Zone property Industrial-Medium when it is intended for manufacturing,
processing, assembly, and warehousing. Outdoor storage of some materials may be
allowed. Potential impacts (noise, glare, vibration, etc.) are contained within the
property or project site.
Policy LU-314. Zone property Industrial-Light it is appropriate for very low intensity
manufacturing and industrial services such as storage. Uses, and potential impacts of
those uses (noise, glare, vibration, etc.), within this zone are typically fully contained
within buildings.
Policy LU-315. Commercial Office zoning should be supported where a site has high
visibility, particularly in those portions of the Valley that are gateways and/or along the
1-405 and SR 167 corridors, where larger sites can accommodate more intensive uses,
and where sites can take advantage of existing and/or future multi-modal
transportation opportunities.
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Policy LU-316. Resource Conservation zoning should be supported when a site is
encumbered by a significant portion of environmentally sensitive areas including critical
areas, wetland mitigation areas, or wildlife habitat.
Policy LU-317. Site plan review should be required for all new projects in the
Employment Area-Valley pursuant to thresholds established in the City's development
regulations.
Policy LU-318. New development, or site redevelopment, should conform to
development standards that include scale of building, building facade treatment to
reduce perception of bulk, relationship between buildings, and landscaping.
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ATTACHMENT F
AMENDMENTS TO THE TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
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TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
GOALS
1. Contribute to a balanced multi-modal transportation system through reasonable, planned,
economically feasible arterial improvements that enhance HOV and transit operations,
support adopted land use plans, protect or improve business access, and protect Renton's
neighborhoods.
2. Maximize the use of transit in Renton by providing step-by-step transit improvements to
produce regionally linked and locally oriented transit services and facilities needed to serve
travel demand generated by Renton residents and businesses.
3. Increase the person-carrying capacity of the Renton arterial system by the construction of
improvements and the implementation of actions that facilitate the flow of HOVs into, out
of, and through Renton.
4. Maintain, enhance, and increase pedestrian and bicycle travel by providing both safe and
convenient routes and storage for the commuting and recreating public.
5. Encourage and facilitate the reduction of commute and other trips made via single occupant
vehicles.
6. Create efficiently functioning air transportation facilities that are responsibly integrated with
the City's transportation system and land use pattern.
7. Maintain and improve truck and freight rail access to Renton industrial areas, and integrate
freight transportation needs into Renton's multi-modal transportation system.
8. Develop a funding and implementation program for needed transportation improvements
supporting adopted land use policies, that distributes transportation costs equitably
between public agencies and private development.
9. Develop a transportation system that contributes to the attainment and maintenance of
regional air and water quality standards within the City of Renton, and complies with
regional, state, and Federal air water quality standards, and preserves/protects natural
resources.
10. Develop and maintain relationships between Renton and other agencies and local
jurisdictions for cooperative planning of common transportation improvements, and
discussion of transportation-related interests.
11. Develop a connected network of complete streets where public streets are planned,
designed, constructed, and maintained for safe convenient travel of users - pedestrians,
bicyclists, and transit riders of all ages and abilities and motor vehicle drivers - with high
quality amenities.
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SUMMARY
The Transportation Element of Renton's Comprehensive Plan serves several purposes. In addition to meeting
the State Growth Management Act (GMA) requirements for a transportation element, it assists the City in
coordinating transportation planning with land use planning and adequately serving existing and future
residential and employment growth. The Transportation Element, sometimes called a Transportation Plan,
also provides direction on coordinating the development of a multi-modal system, which is a system that
accommodates various modes of transportation. Finally, the Transportation Element coordinates
transportation projects with other relevant projects in adjacent jurisdictions and the region. This coordination
is an important element in creating an effective system and in competing for transportation funding.
The goal of the Renton Transportation Element is to provide "a balanced multi-modal transportation system
that will support land use patterns, and adequately serve existing and future residential and employment
growth within the City." (A multi-modal system is defined as one which provides various choices of
transportation for the public such as automobiles, buses, rail, transit, bicycles, walking.)
The main objective guiding the development of the Transportation Element is to be consistent with the City of
Renton Comprehensive Plan Policies, the State's Growth Management Act, County-wide Planning Policies, and
Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) legislation.
Another key objective of the Transportation Element is to "coordinate land use and transportation planning."
This is a requirement of the State's Growth Management Act. The Transportation Element must also be
coordinated with the Puget Sound Regional Council's (PSRC) VISION 2040 and Transportation 2040 (the
adopted long-range growth and transportation strategy for the Central Puget Sound area — King, Kitsap,
Pierce, and Snohomish counties). This City of Renton Transportation Element is consistent with GMA, VISION
2040, and Transportation 2040 .
The Comprehensive Plan (and Transportation Element) was adopted on November 1, 2004. Subsequent
transportation planning work and enactment of development regulations that are consistent with, and help
implement, the adopted Comprehensive Plan and Transportation Element have resulted in the additional
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan (and Transportation Element) since that time. The most recent
amendments to this element occurred in March 2011 to incorporate transportation projects anticipated in the
Sunset Area Community Planned Action EIS.
As noted above, the overall intent of the Comprehensive Plan is to create a desirable land use pattern and
serve land uses with a multi-modal transportation system. This Transportation Element of the Comprehensive
Plan comprises a set of framework transportation policies to support Renton's land use Vision and a more
detailed and technical plan for implementation of the framework policies. The Transportation Element
encompasses several chapters, including Street Network, Transit, High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV), Non-
Motorized Transportation, Transportation Demand Management/Commute Trip Reduction (TDM/CTR),
Airport, Freight, Financing and Implementation, Environmental and Natural Resources, and Intergovernmental
Coordination. Some of the transportation policies apply to specific chapters; the policies compiled below
apply to all of the chapters.
General Policies
Policy T-l. Land use plans and regulations should be used to guide development of the Transportation
Element for the City.
Policy T-2. Transportation improvements should support land use plans.
Policy T-3. Transportation plans should be phased concurrently with growth.
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Policy T-4. Adequate transportation facilities and services should be in place at the time of occupancy or an
adopted strategy must be in place to provide those facilities within six years of the approval of new
development.
Policy T-5. Land use and transportation plans should be consistent so that land use and adjacent
transportation facilities are compatible with each other. Land use capacity/forecast assumptions used in
capacity/forecast modeling should be used in estimating travel demand.
Policy T-6. Land use patterns should support transit and non-motorized modes of travel.
Policy T-7. The disruptive impacts of traffic related to centers and employment areas should be reduced.
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In this context, disruptive impacts are primarily traffic. They could be mitigated by implementing programs,
such as transportation management programs implemented through cooperative agreements at the work
place, flexible work hours, and/or sub-area planning policies supporting increased density.
Increased land use densities and a balance of land use mixes in an urban setting will result in fewer and
shorter vehicle trips. As people begin to live closer to employment and shopping, they will no longer need
to drive to these facilities and they will be able to link trips, resulting in fewer vehicle trips.
In addition to the Transportation-Land Use interaction, another issue that pervades several of the chapters
of the Transportation Element is that of parking. The location and supply of parking is an integral part of the
local transportation system. Inadequate parking can increase congestion on streets as people circle and
hunt for available spaces. Too much parking is an inefficient use of land and can deter transit use. A proper
balance needs to be achieved between parking supply and demand. Satellite parking and shuttle services
and collective structured parking are potential methods for increasing the parking supply. Note: Any
references in this document to downtown parking restrictions and/or removal apply only to
commuter/employee parking and not to business patron/customer parking.
Growth Management Act Requirements
The Growth Management Act specifies the following minimum requirements for information that is to be
included in the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan:
1. Land use assumptions used in estimating travel;
2. Facilities and service needs, including:
a. An inventory of air, water, and land transportation facilities and services, including transit
routing, to define existing capital facilities and travel levels as a basis for future planning;
b. Level of service standards for the transportation system to serve as a gauge to judge
performance of the system. These standards should be regionally coordinated, and adopted
Level of Service (LOS) policy and/or standards for state facilities shall be stated in local
transportation plans.
c. Specific actions and requirements for bringing into compliance any facilities or services that are
below an established LOS standard;
d. Forecasts of traffic for at least ten years based on the adopted land use plan to provide
information on the location, timing, and capacity needs of future growth;
e. Identification of system expansion needs and transportation system management needs to
meet current and future demands;
3. Demand Management Strategies
4. Finance, including:
a. An analysis of funding capability to judge needs against probable funding resources;
b. A multi-year financing plan based on the needs identified in the comprehensive plan, the
appropriate parts of which shall serve as the basis for the six-year street, road, or transit
program required by RCW 35.77.010 for cities;
c. If probable funding falls short of meeting identified needs, a discussion of how additional
funding will be raised, of how land use assumptions will be reassessed to ensure that LOS
standards will be met;
5. Intergovernmental coordination efforts, including an assessment of the impacts of the
transportation plan and land use assumptions on the transportation systems of adjacent
jurisdictions.
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STREET NETWORK
Traffic generated by employment centers, regional pass-through traffic using local streets, and truck traffic
all contribute to congestion and reduced accessibility within the City of Renton. In resolving traffic flow
problems, a number of choices will need to be made. In some cases, increasing traffic flows only increase
congestion on local streets or impact pedestrians, yet if traffic flows are reduced accessibility can be
compromised. Alternately, if the local street system is efficient and not congested it will attract increased
regional traffic.
The objectives and policies in the Street Network chapter are intended to reduce the amount of traffic that
has neither an origin nor destination in the City of Renton while at the same time providing reasonable
levels of traffic flow and accessibility on the local street system. These objectives and policies also address
issues related to the street network as a system, the physical design of individual roadways, traffic flow, and
traffic operations control.
The Street Network Chapter contains a detailed review of the City of Renton's street system - including
existing functional classifications as well as a description of Renton's Arterial Plan. The Street Network
Chapter also contains discussion of the Level of Service criteria used to judge performance of the system.
(The service levels were developed in conjunction with King County adopted Level-of-Service Framework
Policies and other local jurisdictions.)
Objective
Objective T-A: Create a comprehensive street system that provides reasonable vehicular circulation
throughout the City while enhancing the safety and function of the local transportation system.
Policies
Policy T-8. Each street in the City should be assigned a functional classification based on factors ncluding
traffic volumes, type of service provided, land use, and preservation of neighborhoods.
Policy T-9. Streets and pedestrian paths in residential neighborhoods should be arranged as an
interconnecting network that serves local traffic and facilitates pedestrian circulation.
Policy T-10. Street vacations should be supported when:
• The right-of-way to be vacated is not needed for future public use;
• The right-of-way to be vacated is not needed for the interconnection of the roadway system;
• The abutting property owners have demonstrated a need for the street vacation; and,
• The resultant road configuration, after the street vacation, conforms to adopted City plans.
Policy T-ll. Street vacations should only be supported in Downtown and neighborhoods that have
developed around a traditional grid system when the resultant road configuration after the street
vacation does not significantly interrupt the function of the overall grid system.
Policy T-12. Street standards should continue to be based on functional classification, land use objectives,
and HOV/transit/non-motorized facility needs. (The street standards should be coordinated with the
objectives and policies of the Community Design Element.)
Policy T-13. A level of service should be maintained that: maximizes mobility by emphasizing transit and
HOV improvements; is coordinated with level of service standards of adjacent jurisdictions; and meets
State requirements under GMA and concurrency.
Policy T-14. Traffic flow on and accessibility to arterial streets should be managed to maximize person-
carrying capacity.
Policy T-15. Provide a balance between protecting neighborhoods from increased through traffic while
maintaining access to neighborhoods.
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Policy T-16. Street networks should connect through the development to existing streets, avoid "cul-de-
sac" or dead end streets, and be arranged in a grid street pattern (or a flexible grid street system if there
are environmental constraints).
Policy T-17. Proactively work with the state and neighboring jurisdictions to provide capacity on regional
transportation systems and to reduce regional traffic on local streets.
Policy T-18. Develop strategies to reduce adverse traffic impacts on local areas, (areas of the City that
require this type of intervention should be identified and addressed through the sub-area planning
process, neighborhood plans, or traffic mitigation programs that are implemented through development
review.)
Policy T-19. Access management, such as restricting left turns and excessive use of driveways, should be
coordinated with design standards and land use in order to enhance public safety and preserve traffic
carrying capacity.
(Also see related policies in the HOV, Transit, Non-motorized and Freight sections of this Element and of the
Community Design Element.)
Inventory of Existing Streets
The existing street/highway system serving Renton is shown in Figure 1-1. The system includes two
freeways: lnterstate-405 and State Route-167 (the "Valley Freeway"). Interstate 405 provides
connections to the Eastside and Snohomish County to the north, and to 1-5 and the Sea-Tac Airport area to
the south. The Valley Freeway extends south from 1-405 to Kent, Auburn, and Puyallup.
In addition to the freeways, Renton is served by several other state highways, including SR-900 (Sunset
Boulevard), SR-169 (Maple Valley Highway), SR-515 (Benson Highway), and SR-167 (Rainier Avenue). Each
of these state highways are integral elements of Renton's internal arterial system. In addition, SR-900
provides external connections to Issaquah on the east and to the Boeing Field area and 1-5 on the west.
SR-169 connects Renton to SR-18 and southeast King County, SR-515 provides the main arterial
connection to the unincorporated Soos Creek area, and the Rainier Avenue section of SR-167 connects
Renton with south Seattle.
Six routes, 1-405, SR-167, SR-900, SR-169, SR-515, and SR-167, converge in central Renton within a half
mile radius of each other. This close proximity results in a complex traffic flow, as regional and local trips
interact within a relatively short distance.
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Other key arterials that tie together the Renton street system include Grady Way and S.W. 43 Street in
the Valley, Talbot Road and Puget Drive in southeast Renton, Park Avenue and Park Drive, Logan Avenue,
and Airport Way in Central Renton, and s" Street / 4* Street, Duvall, Union, and Edmonds Avenues in East
Renton. These arterials, with numerous other arterial streets, link commercial, industrial, and residential
neighborhoods to the freeways and state highways. Within neighborhoods, local access streets provide
internal circulation and connections to the arterials.
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Street System Characteristics
Physical and traffic control characteristics of the Renton street system, including the location of traffic
signals and one-way streets, and the number of lanes on arterial street segments, are shown in Figure 1-2.
FIGURE 1-2
ARTERIAL SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS
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Existing Street Functional Classifications
The purpose of functional classifications is threefold: i) to identify appropriate uses for Renton streets,
ii) to establish eligibility for road improvement funding from various sources, and iii) to define appropriate
street design standards.
The arterial street functional classifications specified by the City of Renton include "Principal Arterial,"
"Minor Arterial," and "Collector Arterial" classifications. The adopted classifications in Renton, and the
surrounding annexation areas of unincorporated King County, and on several roadways in adjacent City of
Newcastle are shown in Figure 1-3.
"Principal Arterials" are streets and highways that connect major intra-city activity centers, have primarily
high traffic volumes that travel at relatively fast vehicle speeds, and therefore, have less emphasis on land
use access. Grady Way in south central Renton and N.E. 3rd/4th Street in East Renton are examples of
principal arterials.
"Minor Arterials" are streets that provide links between principal arterials and collector arterials, and
carry moderately high traffic volumes at less vehicle speed than on principal arterials. These arterials also
connect intra-city activity centers with some emphasis on land use access. Southwest 7th Street in west
central Renton and Union Avenue in northeast Renton are examples of minor arterials.
"Collector Arterials" are streets that distribute traffic between principal and minor arterials and local
access streets. Collector arterials include streets that provide major traffic circulation with more emphasis
on land use access within commercial and industrial areas, and residential neighborhoods. East Valley
Road in southwest Renton and N.E. 12th Street in northeast Renton are examples of collector arterials.
Local access streets include all public streets not classified as principal, minor, or collector arterials. Local
access streets primarily provide direct access to abutting land uses and are to be designed to discourage
use by through traffic. These streets are identified by default on Figure 1-3 and are not listed in the
legend.
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FIGURE 1-3
ARTERIAL SYSTEM FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATIONS
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Traffic Volumes and Forecasts
Existing (2000) and forecasted 2022* traffic volumes have been analyzed to reflect: i) latest regional and
Renton land use modifications ii) latest regional transportation plans, and Renton Arterial, HOV and transit
plans; iii) latest Renton mode split assumptions; and, iv) refinements to the City of Renton transportation
model.
*NOTE: Renton's transportation model utilizes regional land use data and trip tables provided by the Puget
Sound Regional Council (PSRC) for the horizon years 2000 to 2020. For the 2022 traffic volume forecast, a
linear growth rate was calculated (from 2000 to 2020) and then applied to the 2020 traffic volumes to
obtain 2022 volume forecasts.
Arterial Traffic Volumes
In order to show the overall level and pattern of utilization of the Renton street/highway system, 2000 and
2022 daily two-way traffic volumes were compiled (see Figures 1-4 and 1-5). The 2022 volumes reflect a
freeway/arterial network comprised of facilities existing in 2000 and the following arterial and HOV
improvements which are assumed to be implemented by 2022.
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Arterial improvements:
• Puget Drive Southeast - Benson Road to 116th Avenue Southeast
• Southwest 27th /Strander Boulevard Connection - Oakesdale Avenue Southwest to SR-181
• Duvall Avenue Northeast - Sunset Boulevard to City Limits
• Widen Bronson Way - South 2nd Street to Sunset Boulevard
• Lake Washington Boulevard - Park Drive to Coulon Park
• Oakesdale Avenue - Monster Road to SR-900
• South Grady Way/ Rainier Avenue South - Intersection Improvements
• Northeast 44th Street - Ripley Lane to Lake Washington Boulevard N.E.
• SR-167 / East Valley Road Off-Ramp
• NE 3rd Street-Sunset Boulevard to Edmonds Avenue N.E.
HOV improvements:
• Full HOV interchange at 1-405 / Northeast 44th Street
• Add HOV lanes on 1-5 - Seattle CBD to Tacoma
• 1-405 HOV Direct Access at Park Drive or North 8th Street
• Half or full HOV interchange at l-405/Benson Road or Talbot Road (SR-515) and HOV lanes on
SR-515 or Benson Road South from the new HOV interchange to Puget Drive
• Half HOV interchange at SR-167/S.W. 27th Street and HOV lanes on S.W. 27th Street from SR-167
to Oakesdale Avenue Southwest
• HOV lanes or intersection queue jump on SR-169 - Sunset Boulevard to east city limits
• HOV lanes or intersection queue jump on N.E. 3rd / N.E. 4th Street -1-405 to Monroe Avenue
Northeast
• Transit Lane -South Grady Way to South Third Street
High-volume arterial corridors include Rainier Avenue and Airport Way, each with over 30,000 vehicles per
day (vpd), and Renton Avenue, North Park Drive-Sunset Boulevard Northeast, Northeast 3rd Street/4,h
Street, Talbot Road South, Southwest 43rd Street and South Grady Way-Main Avenue South, each carrying
over 20,000 vpd (volume numbers in 2000).
The forecasted 2022 volumes show significant increases over 2000 volumes. On major arterial corridors,
volumes are forecasted to increase on the order of 40% -100% over the 22-year period. The highest-
volume arterial corridor in 2022 is Rainier Avenue, with forecasted daily volumes of 20,000—66,000
through Renton. Maple Valley Highway (SR169) also has forecasted volumes in excess of 40,000 vpd. Other
high-volume arterials with forecasted volumes in excess of 30,000 vpd are listed below:
South Grady Way
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Airport Way/Logan Avenue NE 3 Street/NE4 Street
North Park Drive/NE Sunset Boulevard
Sunset Boulevard North (west of 1-405)
S/ 43~ Street / South Carr Road/SE 176" Street/ Petrovitsky Road
Traffic volumes on the freeway system are also forecasted to increase significantly by 2022, with daily
volumes of over 200,000 on most segments of 1-405 and over 120,000 on SR-167 (Valley Freeway) through
Renton. The forecasted 1-405 volumes are equivalent to current volumes on 1-5 at the Ship Canal Bridge,
where 1-5 has eight mainline lanes plus four reversible roadway lanes (as compared to the two lanes plus an
HOV lane in each direction on 1-405). The 1-405 Corridor is vital for regional connections between Renton
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and other Puget Sound cities and for the economic vitality of the city. At the same time, the traffic that
overflows out of the corridor will severely impact the City's streets and neighborhood livability.
Level of Service Policy
Numerous jurisdictions define Level of Service (LOS) using the traditional Highway Capacity Manual
(Transportation Research Board, National Research Council, 1997). This LOS concept quantifies a motorist's
degree of comfort as they travel through an intersection or along a roadway segment. The degree of
comfort includes such factors as travel time, amount of stopped delay at intersections, impedance caused
by other vehicles and safety. Six Levels of Service are defined using letter designations - A, B, C, D, E and F,
with a LOS A representing the best operation conditions and LOS F the worst. LOS B represents stable flow
with somewhat less comfort and convenience than does LOS A. At LOS C, comfort and convenience declines
noticeably. At LOS D, speed and freedom to maneuver are restricted. At LOS E, speeds are low. Flow is
relatively uniform flow, but there is little freedom to maneuver.
Prior to 1995, the City of Renton policy was primarily focused toward improving roadway capacity for single
occupancy vehicle (SOV) travel. However, because of traffic congestion in the 1-405 and SR 167 corridors,
traffic is overflowing off of these facilities onto congested arterials and diverting through Renton
neighborhood streets. Trying to solve the problem solely through building facilities to improve roadway
capacity only attracts more traffic onto Renton's streets.
In recognition of the regional nature of the traffic problems faced by Renton and the basic impossibility of
building enough roadway capacity to alleviate traffic congestion, the City of Renton revised its LOS policy in
1995 to emphasize the movement of people, not just vehicles. The new LOS policy is based on three
premises:
• Level of Service (LOS) in Renton is primarily controlled by regional travel demands that must be
solved by regional policies and plans;
• It is neither economically nor environmentally sound to try to accommodate all desired single
occupancy vehicle (SOV) travel; and
• The decision-makers for the region must provide alternatives to SOV travel.
Renton's LOS policy is based on travel time contours which in turn are based on auto, transit, HOV, non-
motorized, and transportation demand management/commute trip reduction measures. The LOS policy is
designed to achieve several objectives:
• Allow reasonable development to occur;
• Encourage a regionally-linked, locally-oriented, dynamic transportation system;
• Establish a LOS standard that meets requirements of the Growth Management Act and King
County's adopted Level-of-Service Framework Policies;
• Require developers to pay a fair share of transportation costs; and
• Provide Renton flexibility to adjust its LOS policy if the region decides to lower regional LOS by not
providing regional facilities.
The City of Renton LOS standard is used to evaluate Renton citywide transportation plans. The auto, HOV
and transit elements of the LOS standard are based on travel times and distance and are the primary
indicators for concurrency. The non-motorized and TDM measures serve as credit toward meeting multi-
modal goals of Renton and the region. Renton's LOS standard sets a travel time standard for the total
average trip rather than single intersections, and it provides a multi-modal LOS standard that conforms with
current regional and local policies requiring encouragement of multi-modal travel.
The Renton LOS standard has been refined to provide a system for use in evaluating transportation plans.
This process includes the following:
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• Determination of existing travel times within the City of Renton;
• Calibration of the City of Renton traffic model to reflect existing SOV and HOV travel times;
• Determination of future SOV and HOV travel times for the adopted Land Use (described in the Land
Use Element) using the calibrated traffic model;
• Development of transit travel times using indicators of transit access, intra-Renton travel time to
regional system, and regional travel time;
• Development of a city-wide LOS travel time standard (index) using the most recent existing travel
time data;
• Development of transit and HOV mode splits;
• Development of a twenty-year LOS standard using the most recent travel time index as the standard;
• Testing transportation plans using LOS policy and standard to gauge the performance of the local
transportation system, including State-owned facilities; and
• Selecting a plan that maintains the established LOS standard.
Other elements of the LOS implementation process include:
• Monitoring the area to re-validate transportation plans;
• Adjusting transportation plans as needed to meet standards and/or address other
environmental/coordination issues; and
• Providing flexibility to modify the LOS standards over time (if needed).
Level Of Service Standard
A Citywide 2022 Level of Service standard has been developed for the City of Renton. The following
demonstrates how Renton's LOS policy was used to arrive at the 2022 LOS standard.
A 2002 LOS travel time index has been determined for the City by establishing the sum of the average 30-
minute travel distance for SOV, HOV, and Transit as follows:
2002 Average PM peak travel distance in 30-minutes from the City in all directions
SOV HOV 2 times Transit
(includes access time)
LOS
Index
16.6 miles 18.7 miles 6.8 miles 42*
* Rounded
As indicated in the above table: a single occupant vehicle (SOV) could expect in 2002 to travel
approximately 17 miles in 30 minutes; a high occupant vehicle (HOV - carpool, vanpool) could expect to
travel approximately 19 miles in 30 minutes; and a transit vehicle could expect to travel approximately 7
miles in 30 minutes. It should be noted that the transit index value takes into account the time to walk from
the work site or residence to the bus stop and the time spent waiting for the bus to arrive. The initial value
(3.4 miles in 2002) is then weighted by doubling it (to 6.8 miles) to recognize the advantage that the transit
mode has over SOV and HOV modes in its passenger-carrying capacity.
The 1990 LOS index of 49, and the basis for the 2010 LOS standard, presented in Renton's Comprehensive
Plan adopted in 1995, was based on raw data collected prior to 1994. Subsequently in mid-1995, this raw
data was updated using an enhanced Renton (1990-2010) transportation model, which resulted in a 1990
LOS index of 46. After calibration of a 2002 transportation model that reflects 2002 (and 2022) land use
data and examining the raw data, the 2002 LOS index was found to be 42. This reduction in LOS index could
be attributed to: i) reduced King County Metro transit service in Renton, especially in the Renton Valley
area, as a result of regional funding constraints (e.g. passage of Initiative 695); ii) limited implementation of
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Sound Transit's planned express bus service and HOV direct access projects; and, iii) higher growth rate of
vehicular traffic than anticipated for the period of 1990 - 2002.
The 2002 LOS index is the basis for the 2022 standard. The average SOV 30-minute travel distance is
forecast to decrease by 2022. SOV improvements alone will not maintain the 2002 LOS standard in 2022. A
combination of HOV and/or transit improvements will need to be implemented to raise the HOV and/or
transit equivalents to maintain the 2022 LOS standard.
With the 2002 LOS index as a base, the City-wide 2022 LOS standard has been determined as follows:
2022 Average PM peak travel distance in 30-minutes from the City in all directions
SOV HOV 2 times Transit
(includes access time)
LOS
Standard
15* miles 17* miles 10* miles 42
* Rounded
This standard will require that the travel time of SOV (15) + HOV (17) + 2 T (10) or the sum of these three
modes (42) must be maintained in the year 2022 and intervening years.
The improvements in the Transportation Plan Arterial, HOV, and Transit Sub-Elements that are designated
for Renton have been tested against the above LOS standard to ensure that the Transportation Plan meets
2022 demands for traffic growth/land use development. To test against the LOS standard, the 2022 planned
Arterial, HOV, and Transit improvements identified later in this Transportation Element are programmed
into the 2022 Traffic Model. The Traffic Model then calculates the average travel speed for the SOV, HOV,
and Transit* modes along specified travel routes (which have been broken into segments of known
distance) including those routes that have been identified for improvements by the year 2022. The Traffic
Model then converts the travel speed along known distances into travel distances in 30 minutes for each
mode of travel. The 2022 standard is met if the sum of the SOV, HOV, and Transit travel distance indices
equal 42.
*Other factors are considered for calculating the transit LOS index including frequency of service and access
time.
Additional information describing the methodology for determining Renton's LOS standard is provided in
the City of Renton Level of Service Documentation, September 1995.
LOS standards for Highways of Statewide Significance (HSS) (i.e. 1-5, 1-405, SR 167) have been adopted in
1998 by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). For urban areas the adopted LOS
standard is equivalent to the traditional LOS D. LOS standards for regionally significant state highways (non-
HSS) in the Central Puget Sound region (i.e. SR-900, SR-169, SR-515) were adopted by the Puget Sound
Regional Council (PSRC) on October 30, 2003. For urban areas the adopted LOS standard ranges from LOS
E/mitigated (pm peak hour LOS is below the traditional LOS E) to the traditional LOS D. (Further information
on LOS standards for HSS and non-HSS facilities can be found on WSDOT and PSRC web sites, respectively.)
Both Highways of Statewide Significance and regionally significant state highways are included in the
inventory of all state-owned facilities within Renton's city limits. These state-owned facilities have been
factored into Renton's modeling estimates of Renton's projected growth, and this local modeling estimate
identifies how Renton's Comprehensive Plan land use and growth projections may impact state-owned
facilities. These state-owned facilities are also included in Renton's city-wide travel-time based LOS
standard, which is influenced by stopped delay at intersections and on roadway segments by impedance
due to queuing vehicles. These same factors, as well as travel time, are elements of the traditional LOS
concept (A through F). To maintain Renton's LOS standard Renton's Transportation Element has identified
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SOV, HOV, and transit-oriented improvements to state-owned facilities within Renton, as well as the local
roadway system.
Arterial Plan
This Street Network Chapter includes an Arterial Plan developed to make reasonable SOV improvements in
the City of Renton from 2002 to 2022. These arterial improvements are intended to enhance multi-modal
corridor capacity on the Renton arterial system, and/or to provide new arterial and freeway connections as
necessary to support the multi-modal concept. Also, the improvements comprised by the Arterial Plan have
been identified through the land use and transportation planning process as improvements that protect or
improve neighborhoods, improve safety, improve business access, and are economically feasible. The
Renton Arterial Plan is shown in Figure 1-6. The improvements included in the Arterial Plan are listed in
Table 1.1 and their location shown in Figure 1-7.
The Arterial Plan (Figure 1-6) includes segments of several King County and City of Newcastle arterials. The
list of arterial improvements includes several proposed King County improvements within the sphere of
influence of Renton's Land Use Element. Also, several Tukwila, Kent, and Newcastle proposed
improvements are included in the list in Table 1.1 due to their influence on the Renton arterial system.
(These improvements have been compiled from the Tukwila, Kent, and Newcastle Transportation
Improvement Programs and the King County Transportation Plan: Annual Transportation Needs Report.)
The improvements listed on Table 1.1 are the arterial/freeway mitigation measures for the Land Use
Element of the City of Renton Comprehensive Plan. These improvements, along with the Transit Plan and
HOV improvements identified later in this document, provide a transportation plan that will meet the 2022
Level of Service standard and will be concurrent with land use development envisioned by 2022.
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TABLE 1.1
RENTON ARTERIAL PLAN
2002-2022 IMPROVEMENTS
1. Bronson Way - South 2nd Street to Park Avenue North
2A. South lake Washington Roadway Improvements Garden Avenue North North
Street to Pork Drive North
• Garden Avenue North - North 10th Street to Park Drive North
• Logan Ave N/Garden Ave N/Lake Washington Blvd
2B. Park Ave North Extension - Logan Ave North to 1200 Feet North of Logan
3. CBD Streetscape
4. Rainier Avenue - South Grady Way to South 2nd Street 4* Place to South 7th
Street
5. Grady Way - Main Avenue to West City Limits
6. Lind Avenue Southwest - Southwest 16th to Southwest 43rd Street
7. NE 2nd and NE 6th Street-Duvall Avenue NE to 156th Avenue SE
8. S 7th Street/Talbot Road S - Rainier Ave S to S Grady WayDuvall Avenue
Northeast—Sunset Boulevard to North City Limits
9. Oakesdale Avenue Southwest - Monster Road to SR-900
10. S.W. 27th Street / Strander Boulevard -SR-181 to Naches Oakesdale Avenue
Southwest
11. Duvall Avenue NE- NE 7 Sth Street to Sunset Boulevard
12. Rainier Avenue -South 1* Place to South 2nd Street to north City limits
13. Puget Drive Southeast - Jones Place Southeast to Edmonds Avenue Southeast
14. Benson Road - South 26th Street to South 31st Street
15. Talbot Road - Southwest 43rd to South City Limits
16. N.E. 3rd / N.E. 4th Corridor Improvements - Sunset Boulevard to East City Limits
17. Mill Avenue South/Carr Road
18. Lake Washington Boulevard. - Park Avenue North to Coulon Park Entrance
arterial
improvements/bridge
rehabilitation
arterial widening
intersection
improvements
new roadway
street improvements
arterial widening/RR
over crossing
replacement
arterial improvements
arterial widening
street improvements
arterial widening
arterial widening
new arterial
arterial widening
arterial improvements
arterial widening
safety improvements/
arterial widening
arterial widening
arterial improvements
intersection
improvements
arterial improvements
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9A. Sunset Boulevard NE - Garden Avenue N to NE Sunset Blvd. Monroe Avenue
NEN. to east City limits Duvall Avenue N.E.
19B. Sunset Area Community Road Improvements1
• Sunset Boulevard - NE Park Drive to Monroe Ave NE
• NE 10th Street - Sunset Blvd to Harrington Ave NE
• Sunset Lane - NE 10th Street to Harrington Ave NE
• Sunset Area Green Connections
• 'l\IE 12^h Stre^tZEdnionds Avenue
• NE 12tteStr^fHarrington Avenue
20. May Creek Bridge Replacement
21. South Renton Neighborhood Improvements
22. N.E. 8th and NE 10th Street - Union Avenue N.E. to Duvall Avenue N.E.
23. Maple Valley Highway (SR 169) -1-405 to East City Limits
24. 156th Avenue SE- NE 4th SE 134*Street to SE 143rd 43€* Street
25. 116th Avenue Southeast- Puget Drive SE to South 192nd street
26. Carr Road/SE 176th/SE Petrovitsky- Lind Ave. SW to 116th Ave SE
27. Carr Road/Benson Road (SR 515)
safety/mobility
improvements
arterial improvements
street improvements
street extensions
pedestrian/storm wate
r enhancements
intersection
improvements
interaction
mijjrovexnents;
bridge replacement
street improvements
street improvements
safety/mobility
improvements
arterial widening
arterial improvements
arterial improvements
Intersection
improvements
OTHER JURISDICTION PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS
TUKWILA:
28. West Valley Highway (SR 181)/South 156th Street
29.. West Valley Highway (SR 181) -1-405 to Strander Blvd.
30. Nelsen Place - South 156th to South 158th
KENT:
31. South 196,h/192nd Street Corridor (Phase III) - East Valley Highway to SR515
32. 80th Avenue South - South 196th to South 188th
NEWCASTLE:
33. Coal Creek Parkway (Phase 2 and 3) SE 84th Way to SE 95th Street
34. Newcastle Way-112th Avenue SE to 129th Avenue SE
35. Newcastle Way/116th Avenue SE
36. 112th Avenue SE - SE 64th Street to Newcastle Way
37. Not used
38. 112th Place SE - West City Limit to 116th Avenue SE
KING COUNTY:
intersection
improvements
arterial improvements
street improvements
new arterial
arterial widening
arterial widening
arterial widening
intersection
improvements
arterial widening
arterial improvements
39. Not Used
40. Not Used
'These projects were analyzed forthe 2011-2030 timeframe as part of the Sunset Area Community Planned Action EIS.
Portions of some of these projects may occur outside of the City's 2022 planning horizon.
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41. Not Used
42. 154th Place SE/SE 142nd Place- Jones Road to 156'
43. 140th Avenue SE / SE Petrovitsky
WSDOT (Limited Access):
44. Not Used
45. 1-405 - SR 167 to North City Limits
46. SR 167 - 1-405 to SW 43rd Street
47. 1-405/SR 167 Interchange
Avenue SE arterial
realignment/widening
intersection
improvements
add two lanes in each
direction
add one lane in each
direction
39.
40.
41.
42. 154th Place SE/SE 142nd Place- Jones Road to 156th Avenue SE
43. 140th Avenue SE/SE Petrovitsky
WSDOT (Limited Access):
44. 1-405 - 1-5 to SR 167
45. 1-405-SR 167 to North City Limits
46. SR 167-1-405 to SW 43rd Street
47. 1-405/SR 167 Interchange
• Southbound 1-405 to Southbound SR 167
• Northbound SR 167 to Northbound 1-405
• Northbound 1-405 to Southbound SR 167
48. 1-405 between Lind Avenue SW and Talbot Road
49. 1-405/SR 169 Interchange
arterial
realignment/widening
intersection
improvements
add one lane in each
direction
add two lanes in each
direction
add one lane in each
direction
construct direct
connection ramp
construct direct
connection ramp
construct direct
connection ramp
construct one-way
frontage road in each
direction with ramp
connections to 1-405
at Lind
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• SR 169/North 3rd Street
• Southbound 1-405 to Eastbound SR 169
50. l-405/Park Avenue N Interchange
51. 1-405/N 30th Street Interchange
52. 1-405/NE 44th Street Interchange
WSDOT (City ROW)
53. SW 43,d Street - Lind Avenue SW to Talbot Road
54. East Valley Road - SW 16th to SW 34th Street
55. Lind Avenue SW - Grady Way to SW 16th Street
56. Talbot Road - South Renton Village Place to South 15 Place
57. Mill Avenue South - Houser Way to Branson Way
58. Renton and Cedar Avenue Overpasses of 1-405
59. Sunset Boulevard-west of 1-405
60. Houser Way-north of North 4th Street to North 8th Street
61. Lake Washington Boulevard - north of NE 44th Street
construct split-
diamond interchange
construct direct
connection ramp
reconstruct to
accommodate 1-405
widening
reconstruct to
accommodate 1-405
widening
reconstruct to
accommodate 1-405
widening and future
improvements
arterial widening
arterial realignment
arterial widening to
accommodate
frontage road and I-
405 ramps
arterial widening to
accommodate
frontage road and I-
405 ramps
convert to one-way
northbound
realignment/revisions
to accommodate 1-405
widening
realignment/revisions
to accommodate 1-405
widening
realignment/revisions
to accommodate 1-405
widening
realignment to
accommodate 1-405
widening
62. Not Used
POST 2022 IMPROVEMENTS
RENTON:
South Lake Washington Improvements
• Logan Avenue North - North 4th Street to Garden Avenue North arterial widening
• North 10th Street - Logan Avenue North to Houser Way street widening
North 4th Street - Logan Avenue North to Sunset Boulevard revise street network
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WSDOT (Limited Access):
1-405-1-5 toSR167
1-405/SR 167 Interchange
• Northbound SR 167 to Southbound 1-405
1-405 at North 10th Street
1-405 atSR169
• Northbound 1-405 to Houser Way
• Southbound Houser Way to Southbound 1-405
• Northbound SR 169 to Northbound 1-405
add one lane in each
direction
construct direct
connection ramp
construct direct
connection ramps to
and from the north
construct direct
connection ramp
construct direct
connection ramp
construct direct
connection ramp
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[FIGURE 1-7|
RENTON ARTERIAL PLAN IMPROVEMENTS
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for changes that add.SuHset BoiJiieya^
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Included in Table 1.1 are arterial and freeway improvements that have been identified beyond 2022. These
improvements will also be needed to support future land use and neighborhood and business goals and improve
safety.
Ongoing transportation planning work will include periodic testing of the 2002-2022 arterial and freeway
improvements in Table 1.1 against the LOS standard.
INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
Intelligent Transportation Systemts (ITS) is often defined as the application of technology to address
transportation problems such as congestion, safety, and mobility. Within the Puget Sound region, subustantial
investments in ITS have been made by city, and county departments of transportation and the Washington State
Department of Transportation (WSDOT). The City of Renton has completed construction of a Traffic Management
Center (TMC), deployed a new centralized signal control system, and installed a video link to view WSDOT freeway
cameras.
As Renton's ITS program grows to include more technologies and expanded interagency coordination, the City of
Renton has developed an ITS Master Plan that documents the City's ITS needs and provides direction for
implementation of future ITS projects and programs
Information describing ITS needs, potential projects and programs, costs and priorities is provided in the City of
Renton Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Master Plan, Final Report, June 16, 2006.
TRANSIT
In the future, fewer new roads will be built to handle increased traffic. The challenge will be to better manage the
existing transportation system and reduce traffic demand by encouraging the use of alternatives to single
occupant vehicles. One of the most important of these alternatives is public transportation, or "transit." The
Renton transit system, defined in this Transit Chapter of the Transportation Element, must provide attractive,
convenient service for the local and regional travel needs of Renton businesses and residents.
Objectives
The Transit Chapter is based on the following objectives:
Objectve T-B: Encourage the development and use of alternatives to single-occupancy vehicles.
Objective T-C: Ensure that a regional high-capacity transit system serves Renton.
Objective T-D:Develop a transit system that conveniently connects the regional high-capacity transit system
and local Renton residential areas, activity centers, and employment centers to the transit center.
Objective T-E: Develop a local transit system that provides attractive, convenient service for intra-Renton
travel.
Objective T-F: Develop a transit circulation/distribution system that provides convenient connections
between downtown and residential, employment, and other commercial areas within the Renton planning
area.
Objective T-G: Support methods of increasing transit accessibility to Commercial Corridor areas.
Policies
Policy T-20. The City should work with other jurisdictions in the greater metropolitan area to plan and provide
frequent, coordinated and comprehensive bus service and transit facilities in all residential and employment
areas.
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Policy T-21. Local and regional transit service and facilities should be planned and improved in cooperation
with the regional transit authority.
Policy T-22. Support routing of the citywide transit system to Commercial Corridor areas to provide greater
access.
Policy T-23. Encourage development proponents to work with the City Transportation Division, King County
METRO, and Sound Transit in order to site transit stops within the Commercial Corridor areas.
Policy T-24. Seek ways of improving speed and reliability of transit serving Renton's Downtown.
Policy T-25. The City should take an active role in working with the regional transit agencies in planning and
locating public transit facilities.
Policy T-26. Transit should link the downtown with other parts of the Urban Center, other commercial activity
areas, and the City's major employment areas to encourage use of the downtown by those employees both
during and after work hours.
Policy T-27. The multi-modal Transit Center in downtown Renton should be promoted as part of a regional
high capacity transit system.
Policy T-28. Both intercity and intra-city transit should be focused at the Renton Transit Center, the multi-
modal transit facility located in the Downtown Core Area.
Policy T-29. Future development and improvements in the Urban Center - Downtown should emphasize non-
automobile oriented travel both to and within the downtown, while maintaining an adequate amount of
parking for regional retail customers. Transit and parking programs should be integrated, balanced, and
implemented concurrently.
Policy T-30. Transit span of service should increase as Downtown Renton adds evening entertainment, dining,
and recreation opportunities.
Policy T-31. Public transportation transit stops should be safe, clean, comfortable, and attractive.
Policy T-32. Parking serving the downtown Transit Center should be encouraged in parking structures.
Policy T-33. Non-structured park-and-ride facilities should be located out of the Urban Center and feed into
the downtown Transit Center.
Policy T-34. Development of a regional network using new technology to move people and goods should be
supported.
Policy T-35. The City should support development of transit service connecting Renton to a regional rail
network.
Policy T-36. Criteria should be developed to locate park-and-ride lots serving residential areas.
Policy T-37. Park-and-rides within the City of Renton's Urban Center and its Center Village designations
should meet the following criteria:
• Use structured parking garages.
• Be available for non-commuter use during evenings and weekends.
• Be located within the immediate vicinity of the City's Transit Center, or any future major transit transfer
facility (e.g., in Renton Highlands or South Lake Washington Neighborhood).
Policy T-38. Surface park-and-rides located outside of the City's Urban Center should meet the following
criteria:
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• Be located in the vicinity of 1-405, SR-167, SR-900 east of 1-405, and/or SR-169. (These park-and-ride
locations shall be chosen to provide convenient access for transit to those corridors while minimizing
commuter pass-through traffic on Renton's street system.)
• Be located in Commercial or Industrial designations within easy walking distance of employment, and/or
multi-family uses.
• Not be located within the Rainier Avenue corridor north of the I-405/SR-167 interchange.
• Avoid consuming large areas of urban land for primary use parking lots.
Policy T-39. Shared-use park-and-rides located anywhere within the City should meet the following criteria:
• Be leased from existing, under-utilized parking spaces required per development standards for a primary
use.
• Not be expanded to accommodate leased park and rides.
• Not be leased within the commercial area west of the Urban Center- Downtown bounded by SW 7*
Street, Shattuck Avenue, Airport Way, and Hardie Avenue SW since cash flow resulting from a lease may
be a disincentive for redevelopment of surface parking lots in this area.
Policy T-40. Regional commercial uses should be linked by frequent and reliable mass transit to major
employment and population centers.
Also see related policies in: TDM/CTR Section; Land Use Element/Urban Center Section; and Community Design
Element.
The residential and centers policies of the land use plan also support transit through establishment of residential
densities and a mix of residential and commercial uses in centers that can support public transportation.
Specific treatment of the routes and stops for a transit system in downtown Renton are addressed in the
Downtown policies of the land use plan. However, it is expected that such stops would serve commercial
activity centers, which would complement the commercial and residential activities envisioned in the centers
and residential policies of the land use plan.
Existing Transit Service
Bus service in Renton is currently provided by the King County Transit Division (Metro), the agency responsible
for transit service in King County, and Sound Transit, the agency responsible for regional transit service.
Figure 2-1 identifies the existing bus routes operating in Renton. A variety of Metro service is provided in the
city ranging from internal Renton routes such as Route 110, the Renton "Rush" circulator route, to regional
service. Sound Transit's service includes express routes, as well as Sounder commuter rail service. The
Sounder stops at the nearby Tukwila station, which serves Renton commuters, and bus connections that
directly serve the City. During weekday peak periods, Sounder trains currently serve several locations in
Pierce County and South King County as well as downtown Seattle (King Street Station).
The following provides an overview of the existing transit network serving Renton.
Local Access
The route structure and service headways for Renton routes provide basic overall service coverage. One of
the local, community-oriented routes, Route 148, provides late evening and Sunday service. Route 105
provides evening service in the Highlands. Service connections in the Highlands area are reduced in the early
evening periods; however, Route 240 provides evening and weekend service in the Highlands. In addition,
Route 110, which was intended to operate as a local circulator, is available only during the peak periods and
includes service connection to the Tukwila commuter rail station.
Eastside Connections
Several Metro and Sound Transit routes provide connections to downtown Bellevue and other Eastside
communities. These connections include Bellevue (non-downtown) and Factoria. Direct service is currently
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provided between Highlands and Factoria via Metro Route 240. Route 240 provides 30-minute service during
the day Monday through Saturday plus hourly service in the evenings.
South King County Connections
The baseline travel demand patterns indicate a substantial level of demand between Kent and various
locations in Renton, particularly the Green River Valley.
East-West Connections
Metro Route 140 currently connects Burien and Renton. Sound Transit Route 560 provides a connection
between SeaTac and Renton. East-west connections to the Green River Valley area are particularly important
given the current level of travel demand to this area from locations such as Tukwila and Burien. Route 111
provides peak direction express service from the Lake Kathleen area via east Renton to downtown Seattle.
The following routes serve a variety of markets:
• Routes 101 and 106, Downtown • Route 240, Bellevue
• Route 140, Burien, Sea-Tac Airport • Route 169, Kent
• Route 148, Local Renton
Downtown Renton Transit Center
The Downtown Renton Transit Center is the hub of transit service in Renton. The Transit Center is served by
regional and local service provided by Sound Transit and the King County Transit Division (Metro), and acts as
both a destination and a major transfer center. The Downtown Renton Transit Center is located between
South Second and South Third Streets on Burnett Avenue South and on a new connection between Logan
Avenue South and Burnett Avenue South. The facility has been carefully integrated with other planned
developments in the downtown area.
Custom Bus Service
King County Transit operates one custom bus route (952) serving Renton. This route operates four trips in the
peak hour in the peak direction serving areas with significant employment density. Renton custom bus service
originates at the Auburn Boeing plant, and serves Kent, Renton and terminates at the Everett Boeing plant.
Park-and-Ride Facilities
Renton has one dedicated transit park-and-ride lot facility within the city limits: the South Renton Park-and-
Ride lot located at South Grady Way and Shattuck Avenue South. This park-and-ride lot has 370 spaces and is
used at capacity.
There are four park-and-ride lots in the Renton planning area which are leased by King County Transit for
commuter parking. One of the lots is in downtown Renton, at the First Baptist Church at Southwest Sunset
Boulevard and Hardie Avenue Southwest. It has 21 spaces and is used at 19% capacity. Another lot located in
the Renton Highlands at Saint Matthew's Lutheran Church on Northeast 16th Street and Edmonds Avenue
Northeast has 146 spaces and is at 29% capacity. A third lot is located at the East Renton Shopping Center at
Southeast 128th Street and 164th Avenue Southeast, east of the Renton City limits in unincorporated King
County. This lot has 21 spaces and is at 29% capacity. The fourth leased lot, also located in unincorporated
King County, is at the Nativity Lutheran Church at 140th Avenue Southeast and Southeast 177th Street. This
lot has 25 spaces and is at 60% capacity.
The Boeing Company has a park-and-ride lot located in the vicinity of North 6th Street and Garden Avenue
North. This lot has a capacity of approximately 100 stalls.
The City has leased 200 parking spaces in the downtown parking garage to King County Metro Transit as a park
and ride facility. Utilization by communters is consistently 140 or more vehicles during a weekday.
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Future Regional Accessibility
The long range transit and rideshare service concept for the King County Transit Division (Metro) service area
is described in the Long Range Policy Framework for Public Transportation (adopted October, 1993). The
Framework establishes policies that will guide future planning and development efforts, and it identifies
possible policy implementation strategies. More specific near term transit improvements are outlined in the
King County Transit Division's Six-Year Transit Development Plan for 2002-2007.
On May 31,1996 the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority (Sound Transit) approved a 10-year plan,
Sound Move, which is illustrated in Figure 2-2: The Ten-Year Regional Transit System Plan. Voters approved a
funding package to implement the plan on November S, 1996. The approved Sound Transit Plan includes the
following regional improvements: light rail transit, commuter rail transit, HOV expressway development,
regional express bus service, and community connection improvements.
Sound Transit improvements which will directly serve Renton include HOV access improvements, express bus
service, and local connection improvements. In addition, commuter rail running between Seattle and Tacoma
will stop at a station serving Renton and Tukwila, sited adjacent to the Boeing Longacres property. Efficient
transit connections will be provided between the Downtown Renton Transit Center and the Commuter Rail
Station.
Sound Transit provides regional express bus service, with three routes serving Renton. As noted previously,
express routes serve SeaTac, Bellevue, Auburn and Federal Way. To ensure quick access to the Downtown
Renton Transit Center, the Sound Move plan identified direct access HOV ramps on 1-405 in the vicinity of
North 8th Street and needed arterial HOV improvements in Renton to improve transit speed, reliability and
ridership of transit services. Before constructing any arterial HOV improvements, Sound Transit will evaluate
alternative improvements to benefit transit speed, reliability, and access. The City of Renton is coordinating
with Sound Transit to ensure that commensurate transit service and improvements to improve transit speed,
reliability and ridership in Renton will be provided should l-405/HOV direct access ramps not be implemented.
Transit Plan
Transit improvements are needed to provide the facilities and services necessary to support and encourage
increased transit use and provide an alternative to single occupancy vehicle travel. The transit facilities and
services outlined in the Transit Chapter of the Transportation Element are needed to provide adequate access
between the regional transit system and Renton residential and employment areas, and to provide an
attractive transit alternative for travel within Renton.
As described in the previous section, an element of the regional system is the Seattle-Tacoma commuter rail
line. Access to Renton is provided by a station located on the Renton-Tukwila border between Longacres Way
and Strander Boulevard. This station is currently served by local bus transit and will additionally be served by
local, and possibly regional, bus transit, including fast connections to the Downtown Renton Transit Center.
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FIGURE 2-2
REGIONAL TRANSIT SYSTEM
^ SOUNDTRANSIT
RIDE THE WAVE
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Regional transit services are provided by the previously described Sound Transit express bus service, as well as
by select King County Transit Division (Metro) express bus routes. The local transit system links
neighborhoods and commercial centers with one another as well as to the regional transit system through
connections to the Downtown Renton Transit Center. Local service is provided through a combination of
services, including buses, shuttles, and Dial-a-Ride (DART) service. In addition, interceptor park-and-ride lots
outside of downtown Renton should be developed close to trip origin locations, with transit service feeding
the Transit Center and regional services. Renton has been and will continue to work with these transit
agencies to assure that transit adequately serves Renton's developing residential areas.
King County Transit is proposing a bus rapid transit line (Rapid Line F) that would serve the Burien transit
center, Tukwila International Blvd station, Southcenter Mall, Tukwila Sounder Station, and the Renton Transit
center. Bus rapid transit (BRT) is a corridor based bus service that is intended to provide faster, more frequent
service and attract new ridership by providing some of the same benefits as light rail transit with a lower
implementation cost. The Proposed Rapid Ride Line F along the Burien-Tukwila-Renton corridor is depicted in
Figure2-2A. Capital improvements planned along the alignment corridor will speed service and increase
schedule reliability in a cost effective manner consistent with the Rapid Ride program. Such improvements
include transit queue jumps at intersections, rechannelization of existing roadways and roadway approaches
at intersections, new traffic signals and existing traffic signal improvements, new bus stops with concrete
pads, and wirless transit priority equipment at signalized intersections.
An illustration of Renton's 20-year transit plan is provided in Figure 2-3. This figure depicts planned regional
and local improvements, and identifies at a conceptual level potential service types and transit routes.
Specific transit service improvements and facilities identified for the next 6 years, and over the next 20 years
to support Renton's conceptual transit plan, are described in the City of Renton Transit Needs Assessment as
well as in the King County Transit Division's Six-Year Transit Development Plan for 2002-2007 and by the
regional Sound Move program. The Transit Plan comprises a transit system that will serve Renton from 2002
to 2022, as a regional destination and as a city with commercial and neighborhood centers.
It should also be noted that the exclusive freeway/arterial HOV facilities included in the HOV Chapter are
needed to support and encourage increased transit use by improving transit travel times (by enabling buses to
bypass or avoid the traffic congestion that is forecasted for the Renton and regional road systems).
Level of Service
The City of Renton Level of Service (LOS) policy emphasizes the movement of people, not just vehicles. This
LOS policy is based on a set of multi-modal elements including auto, transit, HOV, non-motorized, and
transportation demand management/commute trip reduction measures.
The LOS standard will be used to evaluate Renton citywide transportation plans. The auto, HOV, and transit
measures will be based on travel time contours and will be the primary indicators for concurrency.
The 2022 LOS standard has been established to greatly increase the competitiveness of transit compared to
SOV travel. Achieving this goal has guided the planning and programming of the elements of the Transit Plan.
Information on development of the transit index of the Level of Service Standard is provided in the City of
Renton Level of Service Documentation. Ongoing transportation planning work will include continued
refinement and updating of the transit index.
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FIGURE 2-3
RENTON TRANSIT PLAN
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HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE (HOV)
In the future, fewer new roads will be built to handle increased traffic. A major challenge of the Renton
Transportation Element will be to better manage the existing transportation system and reduce traffic demand by
encouraging the use of alternatives to single-occupant vehicles. The HOV Chapter addresses this challenge by
focusing on increasing the person-carrying capacity of the system rather than the vehicular capacity.
Objectives
The HOV Chapter is based on the following objectives:
Objective T-H: Encourage the development and use of alternatives to single-occupancy vehicles.
Objective T-l: Develop HOV facilities on freeways and arterials to support and encourage ridesharing by
enabling HOVs to bypass or avoid severe traffic congestion on Renton and regional street and highway
networks.
Objective T-J: Provide facilities to support attainment of Commute Trip Reduction and other Growth
Management goals within the City.
Policies
Policy T-41. The City should support completion of a comprehensive system of HOV improvements and
programs on state highways and regional arterials that give high-occupancy vehicles a travel time advantage
over single-occupancy vehicles.
Policy T-42. The City should continue to promote measures to increase the use of high occupancy vehicles
among employers located within the City.
Policy T-43. A continuous network of arterial HOV facilities (lanes, bypass, etc.) should be provided on the
congested travel corridors in Renton.
Policy T-44. Arterial HOV facilities should be provided on the local arterial routes in Renton that provide
access to/from the regional highway system.
Policy T-45. The City should establish or should encourage the establishment of arterial HOV system
warrants, standards and criteria for usage (volume, capacity, LOS); physical and geometric characteristics;
appropriate locations; time-of-day of operation; HOV facility type.
Policy T-46. The City should support a regional vehicle occupancy monitoring and HOV system evaluation
program that includes elements such as a "demonstration managed lanes" project, electronic tolling or "HOT
LANES" concept.
(Also see related policies in the TDM/CTR Section and see King County Countywide Planning Policies.)
Existing HOV Facilities
Freeway HOV facilities are provided on Interstate 405 and SR-167. These include inside (median) HOV lanes,
both northbound and southbound, on 1-405 from the 1-5 interchange and continuing to the Renton north city
limit and beyond. Two or more persons in a vehicle are allowed to travel in these lanes. These lanes are in
effect 24 hours per day, except when non-HOV use is allowed between 7 pm and 5 am.
Inside HOV lanes, both northbound and southbound, exist on SR-167 between the south Renton city limits
and SR-405. This HOV facility is also designated for 2+occupant vehicles.
An HOV queue jump lane is provided at the following interchange ramps in Renton: the northbound SR-167
to northbound 1-405 ramp; the I-405/SR-169 (Maple Valley) northbound and southbound on-ramps; the I-
405/N.E. Park Drive northbound and southbound on-ramps; the l-405/N.E. 30th northbound on-ramp; and,
the l-405/N.E. 44th southbound on-ramp. Each of the queue jump lanes has a 2* designation.
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HOV Plan
HOV facilities on SR-167 and 1-405 provide the freeway HOV system through Renton.. Additional regional
HOV facilities (i.e., on 1-5) must be implemented by the State Department of Transportation in order to
provide regional HOV service to the 1-405 and SR 167 corridors. To-date HOV lanes have been completed on
1-5 between the Seattle CBD and Puyallup and on SR 167 between 15th Street NW in Auburn and 1-405 in
Renton.
The City has identified arterial HOV corridors based on the policies listed previously. These corridors include
many of the principal arterials through central Renton and state routes throughout the city. The Renton HOV
Plan includes the provision (over the next 20 years (2002 to 2022) of the HOV facilities shown in Figure 3-1.
The Plan includes HOV facilities, in the form of HOV lanes or intersection queue jumps, in the Renton
corridors listed below:
• Rainier Avenue / Airport Way
• SR-169 (Maple Valley Highway)
• Park Drive North / N.E. Sunset Boulevard
• SR-515 or Benson Road
• S.W. 27& Street
In addition to arterial HOV improvements, construction of direct access HOV interchange ramps to provide
connections to the 1-405 HOV lane system is planned at N.E. 44th Street, N. 8th Street, and on the SR-167
system at S.W. 27th Street. These ramps will provide vital HOV access and enable efficient transit movements
in the City to support regional and local transit service consistent with the objectives and policies described in
the Transit Chapter of this Transportation Element.
The HOV Plan also includes a transit corridor in Central Renton: S. 3rd/Burnett/ Logan/N. 8th comprise the
northern portion of the corridor and in the southern portion Rainier Avenue, from South 3rd Street to South
Grady Way completes the corridor. A north-south transit corridor is an important element of a transit plan
that supports Renton's policies to: 1) encourage local and regional transit agencies to provide a high level of
transit service to the Downtown Renton Transit Center by improving transit travel time, accessibility and
reliability; and, 2) provide an attractive and effective alternative mode of transportation to the single
occupant vehicle that contributes to a reduction in traffic congestion and air pollution in Renton's Urban
Center. Also, the Strander Boulevard improvement identified in the Arterial Plan, Table 1.1, will serve transit
vehicles as well as SOV and HOV traffic and is planned for implementation coordinated with the
Renton/Tukwila commuter rail station.
Several of the above HOV/transit improvements have been identified for funding under the regional Sound
Transit plan approved by voters. Under this regional high capacity transit plan, Renton is designated to be
served by the regional express bus system. Sound Transit has evaluated if there are capital facilities that
could be constructed in Renton which would improve reliability and travel time for transit and HOV
movement sufficient to warrant Sound Transit's investment. Sound Transit has identified the Central Renton
north-south transit corridor improvements and HOV direct access interchange improvements at North 8th
Street as beneficial capital investments.
The improvements in the Renton HOV Plan, along with improvements in the Arterial Plan and Transit Plan,
provide a multi-modal transportation plan that meets the 2022 level of service standard for the projected
travel demand from land use development envisioned by 2022.
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improvements would help to support future land use development. If these improvements were
implemented by 2022 they could help maintain Renton's 2022 level of service standard.
1-5/1-405 Interchange
• Northbound 1-5 to Northbound 1-405 construct direct connection ramp
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• Southbound 1-5 to Northbound 1-405 construct direct connection ramp
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• Northbound SR 167 to Southbound 1-405 construct direct connection ramp
• Northbound 1-405 to Southbound SR 167 construct direct connection ramp
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1-405 at Rainier Avenue construct half interchange
Ongoing transportation planning work will include further analysis of the freeway interchange and arterial
corridor HOV improvements identified in the HOV plan to verify physical, operational and financial needs and
scheduling of implementation. This further study may find that the planned HOV improvements may not be
feasible on one or more of the selected corridors. Therefore, ongoing work will also include the examination
of additional arterial corridors for HOV treatment on an as-needed basis (without over-developing or over-
using this type of transportation facility). Over-development of HOV facilities can lead to under-utilization
and HOV traffic dispersion, rather than consolidation.
Level of Service
As discussed in the Arterial Chapter, the City of Renton LOS policy emphasizes the movement of people, not
just vehicles. This LOS policy is based on a set of multi-modal elements including auto, transit, HOV, non-
motorized, and transportation demand management/commute trip reduction measures.
The LOS standard will be used to evaluate Renton citywide transportation plans. The auto, HOV, and transit
measures of this LOS standard will be based on travel times and distance and will be the primary indicators
for concurrency.
HOV improvements along with transit improvements should show great effectiveness in improving 2022
travel times and distance. Achieving this goal will guide the planning and programming of the elements of
the HOV Plan.
Further information on how the HOV index of the Level of Service Standard was established is provided in the
City of Renton Level of Service Support Document.
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NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION
The non-motorized component of the City's Transportation Plan is designed to enhance the quality of urban life
in Renton, to improve walking and bicycling safety, and to support the pedestrian and bicycle transportation
modes as alternatives to the use of automobiles.
The plan recognizes that non-motorized facilities along roadways and trails may serve multiple functions,
including commuting and recreation. The on-street elements are specified in the City of Renton Comprehensive
Citywide Walkway Program, the Renton Trails and Bicycle Master Plan and as described later in this section. Off-
street elements of the non-motorized transportation system are also specified in the Renton Trails and Bicycle
Master Plan and in the City of Renton Long Range Parks, Recreation Open Space and Trails Master Plan described
in the Parks Element.
1. Renton's existing transportation system is oriented towards accommodating cars, trucks, and buses
rather than pedestrians or bicycles. The intent of the objectives and policies that follow is to provide
guidelines for reevaluating the existing system and providing a better environment for walking and
bicycling. Overall, pedestrian facilities throughout the City are intended to be upgraded.
2. More facilities are also needed for bicycle storage and parking in shopping areas, employment centers
and in public places.
3. A better pedestrian network can be encouraged by creating an interconnected street system,
developed to street standards, which include adequate walkways and street crossings. Traffic
sanctuary islands and midblock crossings across busy arterials are also useful methods of improving
the pedestrian environment.
Objectives
The Non-Motorized Chapter is based on the following objectives:
Objective T-K: Improve the non-motorized transportation system for both internal circulation and linkages
to regional travel.
Objective T-L: Develop and maintain comprehensive trails system which provides non-motorized access
throughout the City, maximizes public access to open space areas, and provides increased recreational
opportunities for the public.
Objective T-M: Integrate Renton's non-motorized transportation needs into a comprehensive transportation
system serving both local and regional users.
Objective T-N: Enhance and improve the non-motorized circulation system to, from, and within the City.
Objective T-O: Develop and designate appropriate pedestrian and bicycle commuter routes along existing
minor arterial and collector arterial corridors.
Objective T-P: Improve the City's pedestrian and bicycle network to increase access to and circulation within
the Urban Center - Downtown.
Policies
Policy T-47. Pedestrian and bicycle traffic should be accommodated within all areas of the City.
Policy T-48. Where right-of-way is available and bicycle demand justifies them, bicycle lanes should be
marked and signed to accommodate larger volumes of bicycle traffic on select streets designated by the City.
Policy T-49. Pedestrian and bicycle movement across arterial intersections should be enhanced.
Policy T-50. Obstructions and conflicts that restrict pedestrian movement should be minimized on sidewalks,
paths and other pedestrian areas.
Policy T-51. Convenient and safe pedestrian and bicycle access should be provided to and at the downtown
Transit Center and all transit stops.
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Policy T-52. Bicycle storage facilities and parking should be encouraged within development projects, in
commercial areas and in parks.
Policy T-53. Secure bicycle parking facilities, such as bike lockers and bike racks should be provided at
residential, commercial, and public establishments to encourage bicycle use.
Policy T-54. Streets and pedestrian paths in residential neighborhoods should be arranged as an
interconnecting network and should connect to other streets.
Policy T-55. Pedestrian spaces should be emphasized and connected throughout the downtown.
Policy T-56. Pedestrians should be given priority use of sidewalks within the Urban Center - Downtown
designated pedestrian areas.
Policy T-57. New pedestrian facilities should be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and existing
facilities should be upgraded to improve accessibility.
Policy T-58. Non-motorized transportation should be developed in tandem with motorized transportation
systems, recognizing issues such as safety, user diversity, and experiential diversity.
Policy T-59. Recognize the diversity of transportation modes and trip purposes of the following four groups:
pedestrians, bicyclists, joggers and runners.
Policy T-60. Foot/bicycle separation should be provided wherever possible; however, where conflict occurs,
foot traffic should be given preference.
Policy T-61. Adequate separation between non-motorized and motorized traffic should be provided to ensure
safety-
Policy T-62. The adopted Renton Trails and Bicycle Master Plan and the adopted Long Range Parks, Recreation,
Open Space, and Trails Plan should be coordinated with and be an integral component of the City's on-going
transportation planning activities.
Policy T-63. Appropriate mitigation measures should be taken to address impacts on the City's transportation
infrastructure. Contributions to the City's non-motorized circulation system will help alleviate such impacts.
Policy T-64. Bicycle and pedestrian facilities should be promoted not only as a viable means of transportation,
but as an important method for maintaining overall health and fitness of Renton's citizens.
Existing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities
The City's existing non-motorized transportation system is comprised primarily of roadside sidewalks.
Pedestrians have the exclusive use of sidewalks within business districts and have shared use with cyclists in
other areas of the city.
Although the City Code requires that sidewalks be provided on all streets, many of the public streets were
constructed before the existing code was enacted, and as a result, numerous roadways are currently without
sidewalks. Streets needing sidewalks include both local and arterial roadways. The City of Renton
Comprehensive Citywide Walkway Study addresses the sidewalks and walkways within the City. This report
identifies a priority roster to construct "missing" sidewalk/walkway sections throughout the City. The priority
evaluation system is based on four sidewalk users: 1) school children, 2) elderly persons, 3) transit riders, and 4)
all other users.
Except within business districts, cyclists may use existing sidewalks, provided that they yield the right-of-way to
pedestrians. Currently, Renton has a combined bicycle/pedestrian facility along Garden Avenue North (North 6th
Street to North 8th Street) and North 8th Street (Garden Avenue North to Houser Way), and striped bicycle lanes
on Southwest 16th Street (Oakesdale Avenue Southwest to Longacres Drive), on Oakesdale Avenue Southwest
(SW 16th Street to SW 27th Street) on Duvall Avenue NE (NE 4th Street to NE 8th Street), and on NE 4th Street (east
of Duvall Avenue NE).
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Renton is located at the crossroads of a regional system of existing and proposed trails. Existing trails within the
City include the Cedar River Trail System and a portion of the Lake Washington Loop Trail. Regional Systems
with proposed access to the City include the Green River Trail and the Interurban Trail.
Figure 4-1 shows the existing non-motorized facilities within Renton and the nearby regional routes.
Design criteria for walkways, trails, and bikeways are contained in a variety of documents, including the City of
Renton Municipal Code and Renton Trails and Bicycle Master Plan, King County Road Standards, American
Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities, and
Federal Highway Administration Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (the MUTCD).
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Neighborhood and Regional Access
The principal non-motorized facility type linking neighborhoods within Renton and providing regional access are
sidewalks or walkways. These facilities provide safe non-motorized mobility for both pedestrians and cyclists
outside of business districts. Within business districts, sidewalks provide safe mobility for pedestrians.
Currently, the sidewalks that exist along most of the arterials within the City provide the primary regional link as
well. This "regional" access includes non-contiguous areas within Renton as well as areas outside of the City
planning area. Some notable walkway deficiencies exist along sections of Maple Valley Highway (SR-169),
Puget Drive, and Talbot Road South. These roadways do not currently provide safe non-motorized mobility
through Renton. Installation of walkways/sidewalks has been either programmed into future transportation
improvement projects, or identified in the City of Renton Comprehensive Citywide Walkway Study.
Non-motorized neighborhood connections are made via sidewalks along arterial and collector roadways.
Sidewalk connections between most neighborhoods within the City limits currently exist. In some locations,
however, sidewalks are not continuous along a roadway.
In potential annexation areas that are or were defined as "rural" by King County, sidewalks have generally not
been constructed along either arterial or local roadways, because sidewalks are not required by rural area
design standards. Most existing county roadways have either paved or gravel shoulders for use by cyclists and
pedestrians. Consequently, many of the potential annexation areas do not provide protected non-motorized
inter-neighborhood connection.
Another important consideration is the bicycle route connection to regional cycling corridors. The regional
corridors, to which the Renton bicycle routes should connect, include the Interurban, Christensen/Green River,
Lake Washington Loop, Sammamish, and Soos Creek Trails.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Plan
The City, per the Comprehensive Citywide Walkway Study, will construct sidewalks/walkways at "missing
locations." In some areas, sidewalks will be constructed along each side of the street. Because of physical
constraints such as side slopes and roadway grades, or minimal expected pedestrian usage, some locations will
have pedestrian/cyclist facilities constructed on only one side of the street. Sidewalk facilities will be
constructed as part of a prioritized installation program. Additional non-motorized facilities will be constructed
in conjunction with roadway improvement projects and as part of the Transit Improvement Program.
Current annexation area roadways without sidewalks will be added to the Comprehensive Citywide Walkway
Study after annexation into the City. Sidewalk improvements on roadways could be improved through local
improvement district (LID) and capital improvement projects (CIP).
The Renton Trails and Bicycle Master Plan provides an in-depth description of proposed bicycle facilities,
including mixed use trails.The Plan lists routes that have been identified as important bicycle transportation
elements. Along roadways designated as bicycle routes, roadway or shoulder widening may accommodate
cyclists' needs. These improvements could be added when roadway improvement projects are constructed or
implemented as individual improvement projects.
Further review by the City of Renton, in cooperation with citizen groups, will be necessary to determine which of
the projects listed in the Renton Trails and Bicycle Master Plan are selected for development.
King County is pursuing development of bicycle facilities outside of the Renton city limits. Three routes leading
into Renton have been identified in the King County Non-motorized Plan:
• 140 Place/Avenue Southeast (Southeast 192°" Street to Southeast Renton-Maple Valley Road)
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• State Route 900 (138~ Avenue Southeast (Duvall Avenue Northeast) to Southeast 82 Street)
• Coal Creek Parkway Southeast (Newcastle City Limits to Renton City Limits)
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The routes identified by the City of Renton and listed in the Renton Trails and Bicycle Master Plan will be
planned to connect with these proposed King County facilities.
The City of Renton Long Range Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Plan identified in the Parks Element
also provides an in-depth description of proposed walking, bicycle, and mixed-use trails. By nature, these types
of trails are primarily used for recreational purposes, and are not necessarily supportive of transportation goals.
The creation of these trails would certainly supplement the City's non-motorized transportation system, and
their development by the Parks Department should be encouraged. Routes that are found to be important
transportation elements could be constructed through the transportation program.
TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT/
COMMUTE TRIP REDUCTION (TDM/CTR)
As stated in the Arterial, Transit, and HOV Chapters, a major challenge of the Renton Transportation Plan will be
to better manage the existing transportation system and reduce traffic demand by encouraging the use of
alternatives to single occupant vehicles. The Transportation Demand Management/Commute Trip Reduction
(TDM/CTR) Chapter addresses this challenge by focusing on encouraging and facilitating reductions in trip-
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making, dispersion of peak period travel demand throughout the day, increased transit usage, and increased ride
sharing.
In enacting the Washington State Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) law of 1991, the 1997 amendments, and the
2006 CTR Efficiency Act, the State Legislature found that decreasing the demand for vehicle trips is significantly
less costly and at least as effective in reducing traffic congestion and its impacts as constructing new
transportation facilities, such as roads and bridges, to accommodate increased traffic volumes. The legislature
further found that reducing the number of commute trips to work made via single occupant cars and light trucks
is an effective way of reducing automobile-related air pollution, traffic congestion and energy use. The goals,
objectives, and policies of the Transportation Demand Management/Commute Trip Reduction Chapter also are
based on these findings.
Objectives
The Transportation Demand Management/Commute Trip Reduction Chapter is based on the following
objectives:
Objective T-Q: Encourage the development and use of alternatives to single occupancy vehicles.
Objective T-R: Promote a reasonable balance between parking supply and parking demand.
Policies
This Chapter of the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan contains City policies concerning
Transportation Demand Management and Commute Trip Reduction (including support for ride sharing and
management of parking supply).
Policy T-65. The disruptive impacts of traffic related to centers and employment areas should be reduced.
(In this context, disruptive impacts are primarily traffic. They could be mitigated through techniques such as
transportation management programs implemented through cooperative agreements at the work place,
flexible work hours, and Community planning.)
Policy T-66. Appropriate parking ratios should be developed that take into account existing parking supply,
land use intensity, and transit and ride-sharing goals.
Policy T-67. Alternatives to on-street or on-site parking should be explored.
Policy T-68. Site selection criteria should be developed for location of park-and-ride lots serving residential
areas.
Policy T-69. The construction of parking structures in downtown Renton should be encouraged.
Policy T-70. Parking ratios should be reduced as transit services are increased and an adequate level of
public transit can be demonstrated.
Policy T-71. Transportation demand management measures should be implemented at residential and
retail developments, as well as at the workplace.
Policy T-72. Employers affected by Commute Trip Reduction laws should be encouraged to implement
measures that support reductions in SOV travel and vehicle miles traveled.
Policy T-73. Site design and layout for all types of development should incorporate transportation demand
management measures such as convenient priority parking places for HOVs, and convenient, direct
pedestrian access from residential, commercial, and other facilities to transit stops/stations.
Strategy T-51.1 Downtown (Central Business District) parking restrictions and/or removal resulting from
TDM/CTR policies shall apply to commuter/employee parking, not to business patron/customer parking.
Also see related policies in the HOV section.
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Existing Parking Supply and Demand
An inventory of the existing parking supply in the Downtown Core was conducted in 2001. The inventory
gathered data for both on-street and off-street spaces. Figure 5.1 summarizes the results of the
inventory. The Downtown Core has 2,055 off-street spaces. There are also 387 public off-street parking
spaces within the Downtown Core. The remaining off-street parking spaces are private or signed for use
by patrons of a specific business. Additional information on this parking inventory is provided in the
Parking in Renton's Downtown Core report.
Ongoing transportation planning work will include expanding the parking study area, possibly citywide, if
needed for the refinement of parking policies and guidelines.
Parking Policy Review
As stated in the Washington State Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) law of 1991, there exists a close
relationship between commuter behavior and the supply and cost of parking. As required by the CTR law,
the City has completed a review of local parking policies and ordinances as they relate to employers and
major worksites and revisions necessary to comply with commute trip reduction goals and guidelines.
Maximum parking ratios have been established, and the existing minimums modified in the City's
Development Regulations, to create a range of appropriate allowable parking ratios. Additional revisions
have been made to support HOV, transit, and non-motorized usage and access.
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TDM/CTR Programs
The City has adopted a CTR Ordinance and a CTR Plan (February 1993). The ordinance outlines the
manner in which and the schedule with which affected employers located within the City of Renton are
required to design and implement commute trip reduction programs at their worksites. Currently, there
are 23 active CTR sites in Renton (Figure 5-2). In compliance with the 2006 CTR Efficiency Act, the City has
amended the CTR Ordinance and CTR Plan adopted in 1993.
The CTR Plan is a summary document that describes the City's implementation approach. As stated in the
Plan, the City performsemployer notification, employer assistance, and program review. The Plan
summarizes the CTR goals and targets by 2011 a 10% reduction in sigle-occupant vehicles (SOV) and a 13%
reduction in vehicle miles traveled (vmt). It explains the circumstances and procedures for employer
appeals of CTR program administrative decisions. The Plan also states the City's commitment to
implementing a CTR program for its own employees and to report on an annual basis to the state
regarding progress towards meeting CTR goals.
In the past, the City has developed Transportation Management Programs (TMPs) for new residential,
commercial, and office developments. These TMPs have usually been put in place through SEPA
agreements. Transportation Demand Management (with site design and other requirements)
complements the employer-based CTR program and its employer worksite requirements.
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Parking Management Regulations
Parking regulations are specified in Section 4-4-080 of the Renton Municipal Code. The regulations include
requirements for new construction of parking including landscaping, screening, layout, paving, markings,
and wheel stops. They also include requirements for size and amount of parking according to the land use
activity involved.
Ongoing transportation planning work will include refinement of criteria for locating park and ride lots
serving residential areas to address factors such as the intensity of development in adjacent areas, the
level of traffic congestion in the areas, proximity to arterial streets, and opportunities to buffer lots from
living areas. Standards for construction of parking garages will be reviewed to address minimization of
land area and the amount of impervious surface. Also, the city will be working with WSDOT, Puget Sound
regional council, King county, Metro Transit and others to develop rules andcreate new plans to
implement the CTR Efficiency Act adopted by theWashginton state Legislature in 2006. The CTR Efficiency
Act includes changes to the CTR law to make the program more effective, efficient, and targeted. The
modified CTR program will officially start on January 1, 2008.
AIRPORT
Renton's Airport is more than a transportation facility. It is also a vital element to Renton's commercial and
industrial economy, providing aircraft services, manufacturing support, flight training, and other airport
activities. The Airport Chapter of the Renton Transportation Element is implemented by the 2002 Airport
Business Plan and the Airport Master Plan for the Renton Municipal Airport.
The intent of the objectives and policies is to support increased aviation activities and appropriate mitigation
of adverse impacts when possible. (See also the Airport Compatible Land Use section of the Land Use
Element.)
Objectives
The Airport Chapter is based on the following objectives:
Objective T-S: Promote and develop local air transportation facilities in a responsible and efficient manner
and recognize the Renton Municipal Airport as a unique, valuable, and long-standing public transportation
facility within the region.
Objective T-T: Maximize available space on the airport site for uses that require direct access to
taxiways and runways such as storage and parking of aircraft and aircraft maintenance and service
facilities.
Objective T-U: Continue operation of the Airport as a Landing Rights Airport, ultimately providing
permanent inspection facilities to the U.S. Customs Service.
Policies
Policy T-74. Support the land base and seaplane base activities. Acknowledge that there are certain costs
to the community associated with the existence of the Renton Municipal Airport, such as noise
generation, but recognize that these costs have historically been accepted by the community in exchange
for the economic and transportation-related benefits and the civic prestige that are also associated with
the airport.
Policy T-75. Promote and develop airport facilities and services for all wheeled and float-equipped
aircraft, owners, pilots, and passengers in a manner that maximizes safety, efficiency, and opportunity for
use.
Policy T-76. Lease airport property for aviation-related uses that create jobs and expand the City's tax
base.
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Policy T-77. The Renton Municipal Airport provides the only publicly-owned seaplane facility in the area
and, therefore, the northern shoreline of the airport should be restricted to seaplane access.
Policy T-78. Develop appropriate land use plans and regulations for structures and vegetation within the
airport's runway approach zone. (See Airport section of the Land Use Element, Objectives LU-E, LU-F, LU-
Gand Policies LU-19 - LU-30.)
Airport Facilities
The Renton Municipal Airport is a major general aviation airport in the Puget Sound area. The Renton
Municipal Airport is formally designated as a Reliever Airport in the Federal Aviation Administration's
National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems and the Puget Sound Regional Council's Regional Airport
System Plan.
The airport is owned by the City of Renton and is located in the northwest corner of the city, bounded
generally on the east by the Cedar River, on the west by Rainier Avenue North, on the south by Airport
Way, and on the north by Lake Washington (see Figure 1.1). The Airport consists of approximately 165.46
acres. It is oblong in shape, and has one runway with two parallel taxiways with concrete and blacktop
surfaces and surface water drainage.
The runway, running southeast to northwest, is 5,379 feet long and 200 feet wide, with a 340-foot
displaced threshold at the south end. It is equipped with medium intensity runway lighting, runway end
identification lighting (REIL), and precision approach path indicators (PAPI). Taxiways are lighted, and
there is a rotating beacon, a windsock, and a non-directional radio beacon. The Federal Aviation
Administration operates a contracted Air Traffic Control Tower during the hours of 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. May 1
through September 30 and from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. October 1 through April 30.
Approximately 115,000 landings and take-offs per year take place at the Airport, making it the seventh
busiest airport in the State of Washington. Contiguous to the Renton Airport is the Will Rogers-Wiley Post
Memorial Seaplane Base. Landings and take-offs from the water are not recorded, but during the summer
months the seaplane base is one of the busiest in the Northwest.
Airport Activities
The Renton Airport serves general aviation demand generated by Renton, as well as by other communities
generally within a 30-minute driving time (e.g. Bellevue to the north, Issaquah to the east, Kent to the
south, and Seattle to the northwest). The concept of "general aviation" includes all aviation uses except
scheduled commercial passenger airline servicesand military operations. Consequently, nearly all of the
aviation operations at Renton Airport are those of general aviation, including the flights of the transport-
class aircraft produced by the adjacent Boeing plant. General aviation uses are both personal and
revenue-producing, the latter category including business, charter, and flight instruction.
The seaplane base provides facilities only for small general aviation types of aircraft (both personal and
revenue-producing).
Aircraft services available at the Airport include aircraft maintenance and service, fuel, flight instruction,
aircraft charter and rental, and aircraft storage, both hangared and open. Fixed base operators (FBO's),
which are aviation-oriented businesses offering a variety of services and products to aircraft owners and
operators, provide these services to the aviation public.
Airport Master Plan and Renton Municipal Airport Business Plan
1997 Airport Master Plan Update
A 1997 update to the original 1978 Master Plan was approved by the City Council in August 1997. A
primary purpose of the 1997 update was to determine the existing and future role of the airport and to
provide the City with information and direction in the future planning and continued development of the
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airport. The objective of the study was to develop a plan for providing the necessary facilities to best
accommodate the aviation needs of the airport and contiguous seaplane base over the next twenty years.
The study work scope consisted of inventories, forecasts of aviation demand, demand/capacity analyses,
facility requirements, airport layout plans and land use plans, development staging and costs, financial
plans, and an environmental impact assessment report. The Airport Master Plan is updated as necessary
to reflect progress and changes from the original Master Plan.
The 1997 Airport Master Plan should be updated in 2005 or 2006 as many of the recommendations from
the 1997 Airport Master Plan have been implemented. The remaining recommendations should be re-
evaluated in the next update of the Airport Master Plan as conditions have changed.
2002 Renton Municipal Airport Business Plan
The 2002 Renton Municipal Airport Business Plan was prepared at the direction of the Renton City Council.
The purpose of the plan was to review business potential forthe Airport and develop a plan forthe
management and operation of the Airport, given the needs of aviation and the neighborhoods
surrounding the airport.
The Airport Business Plan reaffirmed Renton's commitment to strong management and operation of the
Renton Municipal Airport. The recommendations reaffirmed the mix of uses presently at the Airport while
supporting increased efforts to curb aircraft noise.
Implementation of the Airport Master Plan
The airport development and financial plan portions of the Master Plan identify the capital improvements
that should be accomplished, specify when these improvements should be accomplished, and determine
the economic feasibility of accomplishing the programmed improvements and developments. The
schedule of developments and improvements is established in five-year increments, to coincide with the
five-, 10- and 20-year projections of the Master Plan.
Based upon the five-year schedule of improvements and developments, Federal Aviation Administration
Airport Improvement Program Funds are requested for assistance with the accomplishment of those
eligible projects programmed in the Master Plan.
FREIGHT
The Freight Chapter of the Transportation Element addresses the needs and impacts of goods movement and
distribution in Renton. The Freight Chapter focuses on the two primary providers of freight transportation:
trucking and freight rail.
Objectives
The Freight Chapter is based on the following objectives:
Objective T-V: Maintain existing freight rail service to Renton commercial and industrial sites.
Objective T-W: Maintain truck access between Renton industrial areas and the regional highway system.
Objective T-X: Minimize the impact of truck traffic on general traffic circulation and on Renton
neighborhoods.
Policies
Policy T-79. Heavy through truck traffic should be limited to designated truck routes in order to reduce
its disruptive impacts. (In this context, "disruptive impacts" refers to nuisances, particularly noise and
parking, associated with heavy trucks. In addition, the intent of the policies is to minimize the physical
impact of heavy trucks on city streets.)
Policy T-80. Transportation facilities should be designed to complement railroads.
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Policy T-81. Spur tracks should be located to provide a minimum number of street crossings and serve a
maximum number of sites.
Policy T-82. Strategies to minimize adverse impacts of railroad operations on adjacent residential
property should be supported.
Policy T-83. Support railroad crossing improvements that minimize maintenance and protect the street
surface.
Policy T-84. Where warranted, provide protective devices, such as barriers and warning signals, on at-
grade crossings.
Policy T-85. The City should continue to work with local, regional, state and federal agencies to address
regional freight needs and to mitigate local impacts.
Truck Routes
The City has a system of truck routes (see Figure 7-1). . Trucks weighing over 26,000 pounds gross
vehicle weight are restricted to operating on one of the designated truck routes. Trucks needing to
make deliveries off of the designated truck routes are required to take the most direct arterial route
to/from one of the designated truck routes. When more than one delivery off the designated truck
routes can be combined to limit multiple intrusions into residential neighborhoods, a truck driver has an
obligation to combine those trips. The truck route ordinance does not apply to the operation of Renton
School District buses on designated routes, public transit on designated routes, garbage trucks, city
maintenance vehicles, or emergency vehicles.
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entory of Local Rail System Facilities and Users
The Freight Chapter of the Transportation Element recognizes the importance of maintaining rail
transportation, which supports industrial and commercial land uses, and provides one component of a
multi-modal transportation system. The Freight Chapter also provides guidelines to ensure that existing
rail lines do not impact adjacent land uses, create maintenance problems for City streets or pose safety
concerns.
Freight rail service is currently available to several industrial and commercial areas of the City. Existing
rail lines bordering the City of Renton include the Union Pacific (UPRR) and Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Railroad (BNSF) main line tracks between Seattle and Tacoma. Within the City of Renton, the BNSF 18th
Subdivision Branch Line connects Renton and the east side of Lake Washington to the BNSF main line.
The BNSF main line runs in a north-south direction and is located along the City of Renton's western city
limits, separating Renton from the City of Tukwila. The BNSF main line is double-track, and carries a
considerable volume of freight service, as well as passenger service provided by Amtrak under a
trackage rights agreement. Only freight service is provided to the City of Renton from the BNSF main
line. A single spur track with several branch lines serves the Renton Valley industrial area (southwest
Renton). Another single spur track from the BNSF main line serves the Container Corporation of
America plant, located north of 1-405 in the Earlington industrial area. Use of these spur lines is
intermittent, usually on an as-needed basis with no particular set time or frequency.
Commuter rail trains use the BNSF main line, with a stop at the new Renton/Tukwila (Longacres) station
located just south of 1-405. The commuter rail service is an element of the Regional Transit Plan (Sound
Move), approved by voters in 1996. The commuter rail service began in 2001. Three trains currently
provide one-way service between Tacoma and Seattle during the weekday AM peak period and between
Seattle and Tacoma in the weekday PM peak period, with stops at the Renton/Tukwila station.
The BNSF 18th Subdivision Branch Line splits from the BNSF main line at the Black River Junction, and
continues easterly through downtown Renton and then northerly through the North Renton industrial
area. The line continues north along the east side of Lake Washington, and connects back with the BNSF
main line in Snohomish County. Freight service on this branch line is provided by two trains per day
(one in each direction). Passenger excursions are made on this branch line by the Spirit of Washington
Dinner Train, which makes one round trip on weekdays and two round trips on weekends between
downtown Renton and Woodinville at the north end of Lake Washington. Three spur tracks off of the
branch line provide freight service to the Earlington industrial area in west central Renton. Two spur
tracks serve the North Renton industrial area north of downtown Renton. Freight service can occur at
anytime during the day. The Spirit of Washington Dinner Train leaves downtown Renton at 6:00 p.m.
and returns by 10:00 p.m. with an additional afternoon run on weekends.
The infrequent use of the BNSF main line spur tracks and the BNSF branch line results in minimal
disruption to vehicular traffic movement in Renton.
The UPRR mainline track, located 200 to 300 feet west of the BNSF mainline and Renton's City limits,
also runs in a north-south direction. The UPRR mainline is a single track, carrying a somewhat lower
level of freight-only service.
gional Accessibility
Trucks and Industrial Traffic
Truck access from City of Renton industrial areas to the regional highway/freeway system has the option
of several alternative designated truck routes (see Figure 7-1). The Valley industrial area (southwest
rd
Renton) is directly connected to the regional system via the S.W. 43 Street/SR-167 (Valley Freeway)
interchange and the SR-181 (West Valley Highway)/l-405 interchange. The Earlington industrial area in
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west central Renton is served by designated truck routes on Rainier Avenue and Grady Way, which
provide direct access to SR-167 and to 1-405 (via the SR-181/1-405 and SR-167/1-405 interchanges).
Truck access to the North Renton industrial area (north of downtown Renton and west of 1-405) from I-
405 is provided via the designated truck route on Park Avenue North. Another truck route to 1-405 and
SR-167 from the North Renton industrial area is via North 6th Street, Airport Way, and Rainier Avenue.
Truck and industrial traffic access from 1-405 to the King County waste transfer station and maintenance
shops east of 1-405 is provided via the Sunset and Maple Valley (SR-169) interchanges and N.E. 3rd
Street-N.E. 4th Street. The Stoneway Sand and Gravel complex, west of 1-405, generates industrial traffic
that uses the North Park Avenue on-ramp to access 1-405. Arterial improvement projects in the
Transportation Plan will enhance truck access between the industrial areas and the regional
highway/freeway system.
Freight and Passenger Rail Use
Future land use development is not anticipated to result in a significant increase in rail freight service in
Renton. Future plans call for additional commuter rail trains using the BNSF main line, stopping at the
Renton/Tukwila (Longacres) station.
Freight Action Strategy (FAST) Corridor
The Freight Action Strategy (FAST) corridor, and the projects which comprise FAST, evolved over several
years. Beginning in 1994, the Freight Mobility Roundabout — a jointly-sponsored effort of the Puget
Sound Regional Council and the public/private Economic Development Council of Seattle and King
County — made a sustained commitment to freight mobility within and through the northwest gateway
region, which ties the regional (and national) economy to the Pacific Rim. Roundabout participants
include shippers and carriers representing all freight mobility modes: marine, rail, truck, air, and
intermodal. Other participants are public agencies at all levels: local governments (including the City of
Renton), the three ports of Seattle, Tacoma and Everett, WSDOT and the State Transportation
Commission, and federal agencies (FHWA, FTA). Late in 1994 the United States Department of
Transportation together with the Roundabout, the WSDOT, and the Puget Sound Regional Council
established FAST Corridor.
FAST Corridor is a collection of complementary grade separation and port access projects within the
Everett-Seattle-Tacoma area of Washington State. Collectively, these projects will enhance the
movement of freight within and through the region. Key points of the FAST Corridor projects include:
• Between Everett in the north and Tacoma in the south, focus on the region's north-south rail
routes and port access routes.
• Helping to improve the state and region's transportation capacity to better meet the needs for
freight and goods movements.
• Implementation of a series of grade separation and port access improvements, along with some
corollary improvements. These improvements will complement other freight and passenger rail
improvements in the region, regional ITS efforts, and other planned highway improvements.
• Continuation of the FAST Corridor Partnership, which has been functioning since 1995 and is
working on determining appropriate project level solutions to regional freight mobility issues.
Local freight improvement projects identified at this time include additional rail lines for both the BNSF
and UPRR lines. BNSF has plans to add a third and a fourth track to its mainline along the western edge
of the City. UPRR also has plans to add a third additional track to its mainline that runs parallel to and is
in close proximity to the BNSF mainline. A grade separation of the BNSF and UPRR mainlines at South
180th Street in Tukwila (S.W. 43rd Street in Renton) was completed in 2003. These improvements are a
constructive first step toward improving rail freight travel along the western boundary of the City of
Renton and associated freight rail travel passing through Renton.
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The Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board (FMSIB):
• develops and maintains a comprehensive and coordinated state program to facilitate freight
movement between and among local, national and international markets;
• works to find solutions that lessen the impact of the movement of freight on local communities;
• proposes policies, projects, corridors, and funding to the state legislature to promote strategic
investments in a statewide freight mobility transportation system; and
• proposes projects that lessen the impact of freight movement on local communities.
• In 2003, the FMSIB selected the SW 27th /Strander Boulevard project to receive $4,000,000. It is
anticipated these funds will be programmed by 2009.
FINANCING AND IMPLEMENTATION
The Financing and Implementation Chapter outlines the strategies and actions to finance and implement the
transportation improvements and programs planned as part of the City of Renton's transportation plan.
Renton will meet transportation needs through arterial, transit, high occupancy vehicle, non-motorized
improvements, travel demand management programs, and airport, truck and rail plans as outlined in
previous discussion of the transportation plan. The Financing and Implementation Chapter includes:
• Goals, objectives and policies relating to financing and implementation of the transportation
plan.
• Information on current revenue sources and future revenues.
• Assessment of Renton's 20-year transportation needs and funding capability.
• Assessment of Renton's Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) with regard to
transportation improvements and programs identified in this document.
• Strategies and actions for financing and implementing the transportation plan over the next 20
years.
• Identifying future ongoing work needed to finance and implement the transportation plan.
Objectives
The Financing and Implementation Chapter is based on the following objectives:
Objective T-Y: Pursue adequate funding for transportation improvements from all potential sources in
an efficient and equitable manner.
Objective T-Z: Develop a staging and implementation plan that expedites transportation system
improvement projects that i) improve HOV flow, ii) improve transit service, iii) improve pedestrian and
bicycle facilities and iv) provide neighborhood protection against the impacts of through traffic.
Policies
Policy T-86. To support economic development, growth related traffic improvements should be funded
by a combination of impact fees charged to new development and business license fees.
Policy T-87. Coordinate equitable public/private partnerships to help pay for transportation
improvements.
Policy T-88. Pursue federal, state and local sources of funding (e.g. loans, matching funds) for
transportation improvements.
Policy T-89. Establish a mechanism to provide multi-jurisdictional cooperation to fund transportation
improvements. This could include establishing joint and/or coordinated transportation mitigation
systems with other jurisdictions.
Policy T-90. Create a funding mechanism that can be applied across boundaries to address the impact
of growth outside the city limits on the City's transportation system.
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Transportation Program Costs
To determine transportation financing needs, a twenty-year (2002 to 2022) program (including arterial,
HOV, transit and non-motorized components identified previously in this document) was established, and
a planning level cost estimate prepared. Also included as an element of the 20-year funding needs are
annual transportation programs that include: transportation system rehabilitation and maintenance;
traffic operations and safety projects and programs; Transportation Demand Management/Commute Trip
Reduction programs; neighborhood livability projects and programs; and, ongoing project development.
These annual programs support and supplement the Street Network, HOV, Transit and Non-motorized
Elements and are a necessary part of maintaining transportation level of service standards.
The total cost of the 20-year transportation plan is estimated at $134 million. The costs of the various
components of this plan are summarized in Table 8.1. The costs for the arterial, HOV and non-motorized
components represent Renton's costs (including Renton's share of responsibility under joint projects with
WSDOT and other local jurisdictions). This cost does not include costs of transportation projects that are
the responsibility of the state, King County, and other cities (Newcastle, Tukwila, and Kent). The transit
costs include only local match for Renton's local feeder system improvements, park-and-ride lots, signal
priority, and transit amenities.
Ongoing transportation planning work will include continued refinement of the 20-year transportation
plan and costs.
Inventory of Funding Sources
Having established a 20-year transportation funding level of $134 million, an annual funding level of $6.7
million can be determined. Sources of revenue to provide this annual funding need are identified on Table
8.2.
The Business License Fee is an annual per capita fee assessed to all businesses within the City of Renton.
Currently, 85% of the annual revenue generated from this fee is dedicated to fund transportation
improvements. The Business License Fee is assumed to contribute 28% of the future annual funding level.
TABLE 8.1
RENTON 20-YEAR TRANSPORTATION
PLANNING LEVEL COST ESTIMATES
PROGRAM
Arterial Plan:
HOV Plan:
Transit Plan:
Non-motorized Plan:
Annual Programs:
Total 20-Year Cost =
$
$
$
$
$
$
60,000,000
26,000,000
15,000,000
4,500,000
28,500,000
134,000,000
TABLE 8.2
CITY OF RENTON
SOURCE OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDS
Annual 20-Year
Business License Fee
Half-Cent Gas Tax
Grants
Developer Mitigation
$
$
$
$
1.88 million
0.55 million
3.70 million
0.57 million *
$
$
$
$
37.6 million
11.0 million
74.0 million
11.4 million *
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TOTAL FUNDS: $ G.70 million $ 134.0 million
* In addition, there will be site-specific mitigation.
The Half-Cent Gas Tax is a portion of the State gas tax revenue that is distributed to local jurisdictions
based on population. The Half-Cent Gas Tax is assumed to remain at its current level and contribute 5.2%
of the future annual funding level.
The City of Renton has aggressively pursued federal and state grants in the past, which is assumed to
continue, thus providing 55% of the future annual funding level. Examples of federal grants include the
Surface Transportation Program (STP), Congestion Management Air Quality (CMAQ), and Transportation
Enhancements Program, which are awarded regionally by the Puget Sound Regional Council and bridge
replacement, road safety, and railroad crossing improvement programs administered by WSDOT. State
grants include those provided by the Transportation Partnership Program (TPP), the Arterial Improvement
Program (AIP), and Pedestrian Safety and Mobility Program (PSMP), which are administered by the
Transportation improvement Board.
Developer mitigation revenue is obtained by the City of Renton through an assessment on development
city-wide, based on the number of daily vehicle trips generated by a specific development multiplied by a
fee per vehicle trip. Developer mitigation is assumed to contribute 9% of the future annual funding level.
It should be noted that developer mitigation is not a reliable (or stable) source of transportation funds (as
required by GMA). The irregularity of private development projects and thus uneven flow of mitigation
revenue contribute to the unreliability of developer mitigation. It should also be noted that, in addition to
a mitigation fee, private development approval will be conditioned on site-specific improvements to
ensure that on-site and adjacent off-site transportation facility impacts are mitigated.
Local Improvement Districts (LIDs) are formed by property owners to provide funds forthe portion of the
cost of improvement projects that benefit the properties. Petitions from two-thirds of the property
owners of property equal to two-thirds of the assessed valuation of the LID area are required in order to
form an LID. Because it cannot be determined when there will be enough petitioners to form an LID and,
therefore, it is not known when an LID can be formed to make improvements, LIDs have not been included
as a source of transportation funds.
The above revenue sources are projected to remain approximately the same over the next 20 years,
though the percent contribution from individual sources may change. However, trends in transportation
financing are becoming apparent, which could affect the City of Renton's transportation revenue. The
trends include: declining revenue available from several existing sources, such as the half-cent gas tax;
transportation needs growing faster than available revenues; local, state, and federal requirements on
transportation improvements lengthening the design process and increasing cost; the undetermined
potential for new funding sources; and, the continued inability of regional agencies to address regional
transportation needs.
Ongoing transportation planning work will include a review and update of current revenue sources to
reflect federal, state, and regional decisions regarding these revenue sources.
Funding Program
The Growth Management Act (GMA) requires "an analysis of funding capability to judge needs against
probable funding resources." This includes development of a "multi-year financing plan" based on the
needs identified in the transportation plan with "appropriate parts" serving as the basis for the Six-year
Transportation Program required by the RCW for cities.
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The following presents the City of Renton's transportation finance plan (as required by GMA) and the
underlying assumptions, which are:
• to provide both a 20-year and a six-year transportation improvement program
• establish consistency between the six-year and 20-year programs.
A 20-year transportation program (comprised of improvements discussed previously in the Street
Network, HOV, Transit, and Non-motorized Chapters and annual transportation programs) and a planning
level cost estimate of $134 million (summarized on Table 8.2) have been established first. Based on the
20-year funding level of $134 million, an annual funding level of $6.7 million was determined. Having
established an annual funding rate it can reasonably be assumed that if this funding level is maintained, if
the facilities being funded are consistent with the 20-year plan, and if transit and HOV facilities are
conscientiously emphasized, it should be reasonable to assume that the level of service can be maintained
for the intervening years with the established funding rate.
The City of Renton's Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is part of an on-going process
intrinsically linked with the development of the City's Capital Improvement Program. The Six-YearTIP is
also linked with various state and federal funding programs, regional/inter/jurisdictional planning and
coordination processes, and the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Projects are developed and prioritized based on both specific goals to be achieved by the program and on
general programming considerations. Those general programming considerations are:
Planning. How a project fits with or addresses identified future transportation goals, demands, and
planning processes must be evaluated on both a local and regional level. This is strongly influenced
by ongoing land use decisions and by regional highway and transit system plans.
Financing. Many projects are dependent on receiving outside grants, formation of LIDs, or the receipt
of mitigation funds. Prioritization has to take into account the peculiarities of each of the various
fund sources and the probabilities of when, and how much, money will be available.
Scheduling. If a project is interconnected with, or interdependent on, other projects taking place, it is
reflected in their relative priorities.
Past Commitments. The level of previous commitment made by the City in terms of resources,
legislative actions or interlocal agreements also must be taken into consideration in prioritizing TIP
projects.
In addition to the general considerations discussed above, there are five specific project categories
through which the TIP is evaluated and analyzed. They are:
• Preservation of Existing Infrastructure
• Multi-Modal and Transportation Demand Management
• Community Livability and Enhancement
• Economic Development
• Operations and Safety
These categories provide a useful analysis tool and represent goals developed through an evaluation of
the City's transportation program in response to input from citizens and local officials and to State and
federal legislation.
Taken as a whole, the five categories provide a framework for evaluating projects both individually and as
part of a strategy that seeks to meet and balance the transportation needs of Renton during a time of
increasing transportation demand, decreasing revenues, and growing environmental concerns.
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Although each project can be identified with an important concern that allows it to be classified into one
of the five categories, most projects are intended to address, and are developed to be compatible with,
multiple goals.
Preservation of the existing infrastructure is a basic need that must be met by the program. The
Mayor, City Council and Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee have all addressed the
importance of sustaining strong programs in this project category. The State Growth Management
Act also requires jurisdictions to assess and address the funding required to maintain their existing
transportation system.
Multi-Modal and Transportation Demand Management (TDM) projects and programs are oriented
toward "moving people" through a balanced transportation system that involves multiple modes of
transportation and provides alternatives to the existing heavy reliance on the single occupant vehicle
(SOV). Included are projects that facilitate the movement of transit and carpools, and programs that
promote the use of high occupancy vehicles (HOV's) and reduce the numbers of SOV's. The Federal
Transportation Efficiency Act, the State and Federal Clean Air legislation and the State Commute Trip
Reduction Act have added momentum to regional efforts and placed requirements on local
jurisdictions such as Renton to promote these transportation elements.
Community livability and enhancement consists of projects that have been developed with major
emphasis on addressing community quality of life issues by improving and/or protecting residential
livability while providing necessary transportation system improvements. Bicycle and pedestrian
projects are included in this category.
Economic development projects and programs involve transportation improvements necessitated by
new development that is taking place. Thus, a significant source of local funding for these projects is
projected to come from mitigation payments and from specific access needs financed by new
development in the City of Renton.
Operations and safety projects and programs are developed through ongoing analyses of the
transportation system and are directed mainly toward traffic engineering concerns such as safety and
congestion. Projects are identified not only by analysis of traffic counts, accident records and
geometric data, but also through review and investigation of citizen complaints and requests.
The City of Renton's adopted 2011-2016 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program includes many of
the transportation improvements and programs identified in the Street Network, Transit, HOV, Non-
motorized and Transportation Demand Management Chapters of this Transportation Element. The
projects or programs are listed in Table 8.3. Also shown in Table 8.3 are annual programs (transportation
system rehabilitation and maintenance, traffic operations and safety; projects and programs, ongoing
project development). The following lists various 2011-2016 TIP projects under each of the chapters of
the Transportation Element.
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TABLE 8.3
CITY OF RENTON
SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
SIX-YEAR PROJECT COST SUMMARY *
CITY OF RENTON-2011 -2016 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
TIP Project Title 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Period
Total
1 Street Overlay 751,000 786,000 824,000 863,000 906,000 950,000 5,080,000
2 Arterial Rehabilitation Program 342,000 358,000 376,000 395,000 414,000 435,000 2,320,000
3 Rainier Ave Improvements - Grady Wa1 8,764,617 6,891,744 15,656,361
4 SW 27th Street/Strander Boulevard Co 32,202 5,000,000 3,000,000 8,032,202
5 NE 3rd/NE 4th Corridor Improvements 223,000 506,656 500,000 2,620,000 4;440,000 555,000 8,844,656
6 Duvall Ave NE - NE 7th St to Sunset Bl 760,000 2,800,000 2,120,000 445,000 6,125,000
7 SR 169 HOV - 140th Way SE lo SR-900 1,170,000 1,380,000 2,550,000
S S. Lake Washington Roadway Improve 2,500,000 2,500,000
9 Park Avenue North Extension 2,400,000 2,600,D00 5,000,000
10 116th Ave SE Improvements 820,000 2,754,000 3,760,000 1,600,000 5,351,000 14,285,000
11 Can Road Improvements 100,000 100,000
12 NE Sunset Boulevard Corridor Improvi 1,000,000 2,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 9,000,000
13 Oakesdale Ave SW - Monster Road to ! 50,0D0 5,300,000 5,350,000
14 South 7th Street - Rainier Ave S to Tall 660,000 660,000
15 NE 31st Street Culvert Repair
16 Highlands to The Landing. Pedestrian C 1,140,000 560,000 1,700,000
17 Lake to Sound (L2S) Trail
18 Walkway Program 280,D00 280,000 280,000 280,000 280,000 280,000 1,680,000
19 Sidewalk Rehabilitation and Replacem 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,500,000
20 Monterey Ave NE - NE 20th Street - Wa 40,000 40,000
21 Bridge Inspection & Repair Program 150,000 110,000 30,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 365,000
22 Roadway Safety and Guardrail Prog rati 50,000 50,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 200,000
23 Intersection Safety & Mobility Proqram 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,500,000
24 Traffic Safety Program 40,000 40,000 50,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 250,000
25 Preservation of Traffic Operation Devic 62,000 62,000 62,000 62,000 62,000 62,000 372,000
26 Intelligent Transportation Systems {ITS 50,000 50,000 30,000 30,000 30.0D0 30,000 220,000
27 Transit Program 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 240,000
28 Transportation Demand Manaqement i 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 390,000
29 Bicycle Route Development Program 100,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 500,000
30 Barrier4Free Transition Plan Implemen 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 300,000
31 South Renton Burnett Park Neighborh 275,000 275,000
32 Project Development & Pre-Design Pro 150,000 150,000 150.000 150,000 150,000 150,000 900,000
33 Arterial Circulation Program 160,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,410,000
34 Transportation Concurrency/LOS Prog 10,000 40,000 10,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 150,000
35 Environmental Monitoring Program 20,000 20,000 20,000 60,000
36 WSDOT Coordination Program 63,000 60,000 40,000 -40,000 40,000 40,000 283,000
37 Geographic Information System - Tran 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 90,000
38 1% forthe Arts Program 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 90,000
39 Lake Washington Blvd N - Park Ave N 82,413 138,325 220,738
40 Lind Avenue SW - SW 16th St to SW 43 522,000 1,400,000 626,000 2,548,000
41 Logan Ave N Concrete Panel Repair 460,000 460,000
Totai Expenditures 12,247,819 18,121,813 15,006,325 14,855,000 19,348,000 21,668,000 101,246,957
"Includinq unfunded amounts,
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Street Network
Rainier Avenue - Grady Way to South 2nd Street (TIP #3)
Garden Avenue North-North lOthStreet to Park Drive (TIP #8)
Lind Avenue SW - SW 16* Street to SW 43rd Street (TIP #40)
Duvall Avenue NE-NE 7th to NE Sunset Blvd (TIP #6)
• Strander Boulevard - SR-181 to Oakesdale Avenue SW (TIP #4)
NE 3rd/NE 4th Corridor Improvements (TIP # 5)
• Lake Washington Blvd. - Park Avenue North to Coulon Park (TIP #39)
• South Renton Neighborhood Improvements (#31)
• NE Sunset Blvd - NE Park Drive to Monroe Ave NE (TIP #12)
Included in the Six-Year TIP is the Arterial Circulation Program (TIP #33), which will provide funding for
further development of multi-modal improvements on Renton's arterials to support the Transportation
Plan and comply with clean air legislation. Also included are expenditures for project development studies
(TIP #32) for development of future TIP projects and grant applications for currently proposed and future
TIP projects.
Transit
• Transit Program: facilities to support regional transit service, local transit service improvements;
development of park and ride lots, transit amenities (TIP #27)
Also, the HOV Chapter improvements identified below will be designed to enhance transit service.
HOV
• SW 27" Street HOV (Tl P #4)
• SR-169 HOV-Sunset Blvd. to east City Limits (TIP #7)
It should be noted that the expenditure shown for the Transit Program (TIP #23) includes coordination
with the State and Sound Transit HOV direct access interchange improvements.
Also included in the Transit Program (TIP #27) is funding for further development of Renton HOV
improvements identified previously in the HOV Plan (Figure 3-1), and to examine additional routes and
corridors for HOV facilities in Renton.
Non-Motorized
• Barrier Free Transition Plan Implementation (TIP #30)
Highlands to The Landing Pedestrian Connection (TIP #16)
Lake to Sound (L2S) Trail (TIP #17)
Also included in the proposed Six-Year TIP is the Walkway Program (TIP #18), which will provide funding
for sidewalk and handicap curb ramp needs identified in the City of Renton Comprehensive Citywide
Walkway Program. The Bicycle Route Development Program (TIP #29) will upgrade existing bicycle routes,
construct missing links in the bicycle route system, and develop, evaluate, prioritize future bicycle
facilities. These projects are in addition to bicycle and pedestrian improvements, anticipated as part of
arterial, HOV and transit projects.
Implementation of the non-motorized element falls into two categories - walkways/sidewalk and bike
facilities. Each of these components are described below.
Walkways/Sidewalks Implementation. The implementation procedures forthe City's comprehensive
walkway /sidewalk program is detailed in the City of Renton Comprehensive Citywide Walkway Study. This
report identifies the sidewalk and curb ramp needs within the City. Specific improvements will be
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prioritized and will respond to the needs of school children, the aged and persons with disabilities, and will
support increased use of transit.
Bike Facilities Implementation. Bicycle facilities include lanes along roadways and signed bicycle routes.
Bicycle route designation and signing along City roadways is provided on an as-needed basis by the
Transportation Systems Division of the Planning/Building/Public Works Department. Project prioritization
is determined by the Transportation Systems Division in coordination with the Community Services
Department.
Funding for bicycle signing is provided through the capital improvement programs and the General Fund
operating budgets of the Transportation Systems Division. Signing specifically identified as part of
transportation projects will be funded through the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
Trails Implementation. Many of the planned pedestrian/bicycle facilities in the Renton Trails and Bicycle
Master Plan administered by the Public Works Department, and in the Long Range Parks, Recreation,
Open Space and Trails Plan, administered by the Community Services Department, would be valuable
components of the transportation system, and, therefore, are coordinated with the Transportation Plan.
The Long Range, Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Plan contains the recommended six-year trails
development program. Only projects that are specifically identified as transportation facilities will be
included in the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
TDM/CTR
• Transportation Demand Management Program: implement Commute Trip Reduction Act
requirements, other TDM programs (TIP #28)
Funding Assessment
A 20-year transportation program has been established having an estimated cost of $134 million. This
program was the basis for determining an annual funding level of $6.7 million. Assuming this annual
funding level can be maintained over the 20-year period (2002-2022), it is reasonably certain that the 20-
year transportation program can be implemented. Annual reassessment of transportation needs,
continuing to aggressively pursue grant funding, and/or continuation of the strong rate of growth in
Renton, which will generate higher developer mitigation revenue, will be needed over the intervening
years in order to assume the 2022 transportation program can be achieved.
The City of Renton's 2011-2016 Six-Year TIP includes 41 individual projects and programs, with a total
estimated cost of $159.7 million. Of this total cost, approximately $101.2 million is to be expended over
the 2011-2016 six-year period.
The projected revenues over the six-year period, based on the established $6.7 million annual funding, will
total $40.2 million. The TIP identified expenditures of $101.2 million is $61million more than the
projected revenues. Of this $61 million, approximately $21 million represents the amount of participation
anticipated by the State, Sound Transit, King County, neighboring jurisdictions, and private sector
contributions on joint projects. As previously discussed, transportation improvement expenditures of
other jurisdictions have not been included when establishing the $6.7 million annual funding level.
Therefore, the Six-Year TIP expenditures exceed projected revenues by $40 million.
In order for projects to be eligible for projected funding, they must be, by law, included in the Six-Year
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Because it is not possible to know which projects will qualify
for funding, the Six-Year TIP includes a cross-section of projects to provide a list of projects that will be
eligible for funding from the various revenue sources, when and if, such funds become available. The
result is a Six-Year TIP which has expenditures exceeding projected revenues.
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The challenge for the future will be to secure enough funding for the City of Renton, Cities of Tukwila and
Kent, King County, Sound Transit, and the state to implement the improvements to their respective
facilities included in the Transportation Plan. However, several strategies for acquiring needed funding
are evident at this time. They include:
• Establish interjurisdictional funding mechanisms, such as payment of mitigation fees to address
impacts of growth within adjacent jurisdictions that affect the City of Renton.
• Update transportation priorities annually and incorporate in the Six-Year Transportation
Improvement Program.
• Continue to work more aggressively with adjacent cities, King County, Washington State
Department of Transportation and other agencies to fund their respective improvements in the
Transportation Plan, i.e., through joint projects.
• Continue to work with regional agencies to encourage them to find and fund regional solutions
for regional transportation problems.
Mitigation Process
There are new laws and regulations that have tremendous impacts on land use, the need for new or
different kinds of transportation projects and programs, and costs and funding of transportation projects.
Examples are the Wetlands Management Ordinance, Surface Water Management Ordinance, the Clean Air
Act, Commute Trip Reduction Act, Endangered Species Act, and the Growth Management Act. As a result,
a transportation mitigation policy and process has been developed as part of the transportation plan. This
mitigation policy serves as a framework for the citywide mitigation payment system that was adopted by
the City in 1996. This mitigation policy includes the City of Renton:
• Developing a citywide 20-year transportation system improvement plan (defined in the
Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan).
• Determining the cost of the citywide 20-year transportation improvements to support new
development.
• Establishing a fee for developments' pro-rated share of the cost of the citywide 20-year
transportation improvements (in addition to site-specific mitigation required by the City). This
mitigation fee would be established during the SEPA review process and paid during the project
development process.
• Continuing the current established business license fee and percentage of the business license
fee allocated for transportation purposes as has been the custom in the past.
• Having the flexibility to modify the citywide transportation plan as needed to address
environmental/regional coordination issues.
• Approving future development conditioned upon site specific improvements to ensure that on-
site and adjacent transportation facility impacts are mitigated, and the payment of the
mitigation fee as the development's fair share contribution towards: 1) ensuring that the
cumulative impacts of development can be mitigated; and 2) maintaining the City of Renton
adopted level of service standard. Site specific improvements could include construction of
additional traffic lanes and/or traffic signals.
Mitigation Payment System
The development mitigation fairshare cost has been established at $75 per daily vehicle trip.
The developer mitigation fee is based on the total daily increase in vehicle trips generated by the specific
development project multiplied by the vehicle trip rate fee. In addition to this fee, there may be site-
specific improvements required by the City, such as construction or contribution towards construction of
additional traffic lanes and/or traffic signals, to mitigate on-site and adjacent facility impacts. (New
business development will also pay the annual per capita business license as currently required of all
businesses in the City of Renton).
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Additional information on the determination of the mitigation trip rate fee is contained in the Renton
Transportation Mitigation Fee Support Document.
A development may qualify for reduction of the $75 per vehicle trip mitigation fee through certain credits
for development incentives, construction of needed transportation improvements (arterial, HOV, transit),
through public/private partnerships, and transportation demand management programs. Specific credits
and the amount of reduction in the mitigation trip rate fee that could result from such credits will be
determined on a case by case basis during the development permitting process. The Mitigation Payment
System provides flexibility to modify the basic trip rate fee as needed to respond to the effect that credits
may have on developer mitigation as a funding source.
Concurrency Management System
The Growth Management Act (GMA) describes concurrency as the situation where adequate public
facilities are available when the impacts of development occur, or within a specified time thereafter. This
description includes the concept of available public facilities. The GMA defines "available public facilities"
as facilities or services in place, or a financial commitment in place, to provide the facilities within a
specified time. For transportation, the specified time is six years from time of development.
City of Renton policies that support the GMA's definition of concurrency have been identified in the Land
Use Element and in this Element. To address concurrency under the GMA and City of Renton policies, a
concurrency management system has been developed for the City of Renton that is based on the
following process:
• The City of Renton will adopt a multi-modal Transportation Plan that will be consistent with regional
plans and those of neighboring cities. Improvements and programs of the Transportation Plan will
be defined in the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
• The City of Renton Transportation Level of Service (LOS) Policy, although it differs from the
traditional LOS for arterials, is consistent with King County Growth Management Countywide
Planning Policies and will be used to evaluate the City of Renton Transportation Plan.
• If the region decides to lower regional LOS by not providing regional facilities, then Renton will
adjust its LOS policy accordingly.
• The Transportation Plan will include a financial component with cost estimates and funding strategy.
One of the fund sources will be mitigation fees collected from developers as a condition of land use
development within the City of Renton. The approval of the development will be conditioned upon
the payment of this Transportation Mitigation Fee and site-specific mitigation of on-site and
adjacent facility impacts.
• The City of Renton may allocate the developer funds to any of the improvement elements of the
citywide Transportation Plan in such a manner to assure that concurrency between transportation
LOS and land use development is met.
• The City of Renton will establish concurrency by testing the citywide Transportation Plan as funded
in the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program to ensure conformance with the Level of
Service standard. The City of Renton will adjust the transportation improvement plan as necessary
to meet the LOS standard.
• Based upon the test of the citywide Transportation Plan, consideration of growth levels included in
the LOS-tested Transportation Plan, payment of a Transportation Mitigation Fee, and an application
of site specific mitigation, development will have met City of Renton concurrency requirements.
Transportation Concurrency Regulations (Ordinance No. 4708, adopted 3-2-1998) and Guidelines and
Procedures for Monitoring Transportation Concurrency (adopted 4-6-1998) comprise the procedures,
standards and criteria that allow the City of Renton to determine whether adequate public facilities are
available to serve new land use development.
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As specified in the Regulations and Guidelines and Procedures, a concurrency test is conducted by the City
of Renton for each non-exempt development activity. The concurrency test determines consistency with
the adopted citywide Level of Service standard and the Concurrency Management System, using rules and
procedures established by the City of Renton. The concurrency test includes technical review of a
development activity by the City of Renton to determine if the transportation system has adequate or
unused or uncommitted capacity, or will have adequate capacity, to accommodate vehicle trips generated
by the proposed development, without causing the level of service standard to decline below adopted
standards, at the time of development or within six years. A written finding of concurrency is provided by
the City prior to the approval of the development permit. If the development activity fails the
concurrency test, the City allows the development applicant to submit alternative data, provide a traffic
mitigation plan, or reduce the size of the development project in order to achieve concurrency.
Monitoring, and evaluation of the City of Renton's Concurrency Management System and Transportation
Concurrency Regulations will be reviewed as part of ongoing transportation work.
Sunset Area Community Roadway Improvements
The City of Renton studied potential infrastructure improvement needs to support growth anticipated in
the Sunset Area Community Planned Action EIS in completed April 2011. The planned action
neighborhood study area is generally bounded by NE 21st Street on the north, Monroe Avenue NE on the
east, NE 7th Street on the south, and Edmonds Avenue NE. Capital improvements identified in the EIS
would be needed within the 2011-2030 time frame. The improvements identified in the EIS are estimated
to cost $37.2 million. The project costs and funding sources for these projects are identified in the Sunset
Area Community Capital Facilities Plan found within the City's Capital Facilities Element.
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ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES
The Environmental and Natural Resources Chapter describes objectives, policies, and strategies to help
protect Renton's natural resources and Renton residents from unacceptable air and water quality impacts of
the transportation system. Clean air and water are necessary for healthful living in an urban society.
Objectives
Objective T-AA: Protect and promote clean air to ensure a healthful environment.
Objective T-BB: Reduce vehicular emissions by encouraging increases in carpooling, vanpooling, transit,
and non-motorized transportation usage.
Objective T-CC: Ensure the long-term protection of the quality of water resources of the City of Renton.
Objective T-DD: Reduce the impact on water quality from vehicular pollutants associated with run-off
from impervious transportation facility surfaces.
Objective T-EE: Preserve and protect natural resources (particularly critical areas and wildlife habitat).
Policies
Policy T-91. Promote programs which maintain mobile source pollutant levels at or below those
prescribed by the EPA, State Department of Ecology, and the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency.
Policy T-92. Comply with the stipulations described in the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for air quality
compliance.
Policy T-93. Promote water quality by encouraging increases in carpooling, vanpooling, transit, and non-
motorized transportation usage.
Policy T-94. Incorporate in transportation facilities vehicular pollutant and surface water run-off
management and treatment techniques that maximize water quality.
Policy T-95. Comply with the stipulations described in federal, state, and local water quality standards
and regulations.
Policy T-96. Develop transportation plans and projects to comply with City, state, and federal regulations
that address critical areas and wildlife habitat.
Also see related Policies in the Environmental Element, the Land Use Element, and the King County
Countywide Planning Policies, which by this reference, are incorporated in this Chapter.
Air Quality — Implementation Plan
The City will subscribe to the plans, policies, and programs catalogued in the State Implementation Plan
for air quality non-attainment areas. Transportation demand management (TDM) strategies will be
encouraged, including the Commute Trip Reduction Law. Existing vehicle programs such as the winter
oxygenated fuels and vehicle inspections will be continued, supported, and updated as requirements
demand.
Ongoing transportation planning work will include the review of the latest information from state and
local agencies regarding air quality non-attainment areas, severity of violations and implementation plans.
Improving Water Quality
The City of Renton will comply with federal, state, and local plans, policies and programs for water quality.
The City's Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan focuses on increasing the availability and
use of HOV, transit, and non-motorized transportation modes and transportation demand management
strategies. The intent of this program is to reduce vehicular traffic which will make it possible to limit the
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expansion of the existing roadway system and, in certain locations, limit additional impervious surfaces.
This, in turn, will reduce vehicular pollutants and their effect on water quality.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION
A multitude of agencies are involved in transportation planning and improvement. To become better
integrated into the regional transportation system, Renton needs to strengthen its role in the region,
especially in South King County, East King County, and the Puget Sound area, and participate in regional
forums as transportation decisions are made. This is particularly important since a disproportionate number
of the vehicles on Renton's arterials are pass-through traffic. Also, Renton continues to be a major regional
employment center and decisions made about future transportation systems for the Puget Sound area will
directly impact the future of Renton's commercial and industrial base.
With requirements of the Growth Management Act mandating concurrency between land use and
transportation planning, the kind of interjurisdictional cooperation envisioned in the policies has become
more of a reality. However, in this environment it will become increasingly important for Renton to support
negotiation tools such as interlocal agreements, and participate in interjurisdictional decision making.
Therefore, the City of Renton participates in regional forums and supports transportation plans that preserve
the livability of our neighborhoods, maintain the economic vitality of our City, and provide for an improved
environment for future generations. This will be accomplished by:
• providing a multi-modal regional plan with HOV, transit and other modes serving Renton; and
• providing regional financial strategies which encourage other than SOV travel.
The City of Renton has prepared and adopted a multi-modal Transportation Plan, which is consistent with
regional plans and plans of neighboring cities.
Objectives
Objectives and Policies which address the need for coordination between regional and local agencies with
respect to transportation planning and operation needs are presented below:
Objective.T-FF: Coordinate transportation operations, planning and improvements with other
transportation authorities and municipalities.
Policies
Policy T-97. A sub-regional transportation system should be designed and implemented in cooperation
with neighboring jurisdictions.
Policy T-98. WSDOT should provide funding for and construct grade-separated inside HOV lanes with direct
access (or barrier-separated HOV facility) in the SR-167 corridor from Auburn to Renton and 1-405 corridor,
extending from Sea-Tac Airport north to Bothell.
Policy T-99. The Regional Transit Plan (RTP) should include regional express bus service to downtown
Renton.
Policy T-100. Provide park-and-ride lots in unincorporated King County to intercept pass through traffic
affecting the Renton street system. Transit service to these park-and-ride lots should be frequent in order
to encourage transit usage.
Policy T-101. King County Transit (Metro) should provide intra-Renton bus service to serve local activity
centers and employment centers, and to provide frequent, convenient access to future commuter rail
stations and light rail transit stations.
Policy T-102. The City of Renton, in collaboration with King County Transit (Metro), should place high
priority in providing transit service to areas experiencing high residential and commercial growth.
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Policy T-103. The Regional Transit Authority (Sound Transit) should provide transit service and transit-
oriented capital improvements in Renton consistent in size, scope, and cost with those proposed in the
voter-approved Sound Move.
Policy T-104. Give priority to working with King County to ensure that King County policies regarding
transportation consistency/concurrency in Renton's Potential Annexation Areas are compatible with
Renton's transportation plans and goals.
Also see related Policies in the Transit Section and King County Countywide Planning Policies.
Current Coordination Activities
The City of Renton has been actively involved in an ongoing dialogue with state, regional, and county
agencies - as well as adjacent jurisdictions and business and community groups in Renton — concerning
Renton's transportation planning goals and objectives. Coordination efforts underway include participation
in the following primary forums. (Note: not all committees are listed.)
State Coordination [Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)]
1-405 Corridor Study. The City is participating in this WSDOT study along with representatives of affected
jurisdictions adjacent to 1-405. Renton elected officials serve on the study's Executive Committee and
Renton staff serve on the Steering Committee and Technical Committee. The purpose of the study is to
work with local jurisdictions to define transportation needs in the 1-405 Corridor from Tukwila to Swamp
Creek, and to develop transportation improvement projects forthe corridor that complement local plans,
goals, and objectives.
Regional Coordination
South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd). The purpose of the group is to serve as a central forum
for information-sharing, consensus-building, coordination to resolve transportation issues, and to
implement transportation programs and projects that benefit the region in general and South King County
area jurisdictions in particular. Voting members include King County and the cities of Algona, Auburn, Black
Diamond, Burien, Covington, Des Moines, Enumclaw, Federal Way, Kent, Maple Valley, Milton, Normandy
Park, Pacific, Renton, SeaTac, and Tukwila. Non-Voting members include Sound Transit, Pierce Transit, the
Port of Seattle, the Puget Sound Regional Council, WSDOT, and the State Transportation Improvement
Board (TIB).
Eastside Transportation Partnership (ETP). ETP is a coalition of Eastside cities (similar to SCATBd), with
representatives from Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Issaquah, Bothell, Mercer Island, Sammamish,
Woodinville, Newcastle, and Renton. Representatives from WSDOT, Sound Transit, King County, PSRC, TIB,
and Snohomish County also are participants. Renton's primary affiliation and purpose for participating in
the group is to coordinate Eastside and South County issues.
Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC). The PSRC is a regional council of governments and the local MPO and
RTPO, with representatives from every agency, jurisdiction, and governing body in King County, Pierce
County, Kitsap County and Snohomish County. Staff level technical committees meet regularly to discuss a
wide range of transportation topics related to the region's long range growth and transportation strategy as
envisioned under VISION 2020 and Destination 2030, including finance, transportation improvement
programs, commute trip reduction issues, regional transportation forecast data, air quality, and other
issues requiring regional coordination.
Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority/Sound Transit. The City coordinates regularly with Sound
Transit staff, as Sound Transit is the regional transit service provider. For long range planning, Renton and
other jurisdictions are working with Sound Transit to implement Phase 1 of the Regional Transit Plan (Sound
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Move), which includes Regional Express bus service and associated capital facilities, and HOV/transit
exclusive interchanges and/or arterial HOV improvements in Renton.
County Coordination
King County Metro. The City is also coordinating with King County Transit (Metro) in the development of
local bus service plans that will complement the Sound Transit regional transit service concept.
King County Public Works Directors. The City works as a member of this group on numerous and varied
transportation action issues of concern to local jurisdictions including making recommendations for
projects to be funded with the regional distribution of federal transportation funds.
Commute Trip Reduction. Another group within King County is responsible for coordinating regional and
South County Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) issues in cooperation with local jurisdictions and King County.
Working groups have been established for the purpose of coordinating state-required CTR ordinance and
plan development/adoption by local jurisdictions and King County. With most local jurisdictions having
successfully adopted local CTR ordinances, the group is now focusing on the successful implementation of
the ordinance requirements (working with affected employers) and on starting a parking review regional
coordinating effort.
Impacts on Adjacent Jurisdictions
The City of Renton is coordinating and will continue to coordinate with adjacent jurisdictions through
interlocal agreements and through appropriate regional, county, local, and state forums to assure
consistency between plans, and to work out acceptable and appropriate agreements regarding local plans.
Impacts on Regional Transportation Plan
The City of Renton has adopted a position that specifies the elements that must be included in a regional
transit plan in order for the City to meet the requirements of the Growth Management Act. The City
Council supports the following elements in the voter-approved regional system plan (Sound Move):
1. A bus element, with early emphasis on express bus service and TSM improvements proposed for
the South County area;
2. A plan that increases local circulation transit services and feeder service connections and provides a
variety of modal options;
3. High Capacity Transit (HCT) to urban and employment centers, including Renton; and
4. A plan that provides convenient connections within the regional bus service, local bus service, and
between the light rail line and the commuter rail system.
Renton is coordinating with Sound Transit to ensure commensurate transit services and/or
roadway/freeway improvements should any elements of the approved regional plan that benefit Renton
not be implemented.
Strategies to Address Inconsistencies
Inconsistencies between Renton, the State, King County, Sound Transit, and other local jurisdictions will be
addressed by interlocal agreement as specified in King County Growth Management policies.
ONGOING TRANSPORTATION PLAN WORK
This Transportation Element includes a number of recommendations for ongoing transportation work. This
additional work will include continued refinement of certain elements of the transportation plan and
development of more detailed strategies and programs to implement the transportation plan. The specific
transportation planning tasks are summarized in this section.
Street Network
Level of Service (LOS)
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Continue to refine and update Renton's LOS policy to reflect new information on regional and local
transportation plans.
Arterial Plan
Conduct further analysis of the improvements included in the Arterial Plan to verify physical, operational,
and financial feasibility. The analyses will include development of conceptual plans and cost estimates,
assessment of neighborhood and environmental impacts, and the development of more detailed scopes of
improvement, as appropriate. Adjust the Arterial Plan, as needed, to reflect the results on this analysis.
Re-evaluate residential, commercial, and industrial access street function definitions and classifications.
Transit
Transit Plan
Update and revise Renton's Transit Plan to reflect new information regarding the Regional Transportation
Plan (Sound Move).
Conduct further analysis of the local feeder system transit improvements identified in the City of Renton
Transit Needs Assessment in order to verify operational and financial feasibility. (Includes the development
and incorporation of more detailed bus routing and dial-a-ride needs.)
Level of Service
Continue to refine the transit index of Renton's LOS standard to address transit service frequency.
HOV
HOV Plan
Continue the assessment of criteria for HOV facility planning, design, and operation.
Conduct further analysis of the HOV improvements identified in the HOV Plan in order to verify physical,
operational, and financial feasibility. Also, investigate other potential locations for HOV improvements, and
define scope and cost of the proposed improvements in more detail, as appropriate.
Level of Service
Continue to update the HOV index of Renton's LOS standards, if needed.
Non-motorized
Neighborhood and Regional Access
Based on the City of Renton Comprehensive Citywide Walkway Study, determine additional bicycle and
pedestrian facilities that support Renton's access needs and complement the Regional Transit Plan and
local transit system.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Plan
Update the routes identified in the Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Plan to reflect the reassessment of
neighborhood and regional access needs. Identify, in cooperation with other City of Renton departments
and citizen groups, the facilities that could be included in the City of Renton's transportation funding
program.
TDM/CTR
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Existing Parking Supply and Demand
Inventory existing citywide on-site and off-site parking facilities to determine number of spaces and
utilization, if needed during future review of parking policies, guidelines, and regulations.
Parking Policy Review and Revisions
Continue to review, update and/or revise Renton parking policies to complement other elements of the
Renton Transportation Plan and to be consistent with regional parking policies. Working in regional forums
propose parking regulation revisions to be worked out on a sub-regional basis.
Employer Mode Split
With assistance from King County, evaluate updated Renton employers CTR data and revise citywide
employer mode split if needed.
TDM/CTR Programs
Renton's CTR ordinance was amended in February, 1998. Public and private employers have developed
programs for complying with the ordinance. Annual review of these programs will be conducted to monitor
progress toward meeting CTR goals.
Also, the city will be working with WSDOT, Puget sound Regional council, King county, Metro Transit and
others to develop rules and create new plans to implement the CTR Efficiency act adopted by the
Washington State Legislature in 2006. The CTR Efficiency Act includes changes to the CTR law to make the
program more effective, efficient and targeted. The modified CTR program will officially start on January 1,
2008.
Parking Management Ordinance
Continue to review the City of Renton parking regulations for revisions to complement the Renton Land Use
Element and Transportation Element and to be consistent with regional and other local jurisdictional
parking policies.
Airport
Continue to update the goals, objectives, policies, functional requirements, and implementation strategies
of the Airport Chapter of the Transportation Element as needed.
Freight
Inventory of Local Rail System Facilities and Users
Update assessment of rail use compatibility with current land uses and FAST implementation strategies, as
needed.
Regional Accessibility
Continue to review, and update if needed, the assessment of Renton rail use with respect to implications of
the Regional Transit Plan (Sound Move) and to reflect Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority
(Sound Transit) decisions.
Freight and Passenger Rail Use
Review and update the assessment of freight and passenger rail needs, as appropriate.
Financing and Implementation
Program and Project Costs
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Update the scope and cost of improvements determined from the continued feasibility analysis of the
arterial and HOV elements. Also, update the scope and cost of transit, non-motorized and other programs
included in the City of Renton's transportation funding program. Update the cost of the 20-year
transportation plan, as needed.
Mitigation Process
Adjust the citywide developer mitigation fee structure, if needed, to reflect revisions to the financing plan
resulting from further analysis of the Transportation Plan improvements and costs, and funding sources.
Funding Program
Adjust the priority of projects or programs identified under the Arterial, Transit, HOV, Non-Motorized, and
TDM chapters as needed. Review the multi-year (20 years) financing plan and assess funding needs for the
identified projects or programs. Include appropriate projects and programs in the City's Six-Year
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Identify potential sources of additional funds, if funding from
current sources is not adequate, and to reflect federal, State, regional or local decisions regarding
availability of current sources.
Concurrency
Continue to review, and revise if needed, the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation aspects of the
Concurrency Management System (CMS) and update, as necessary, the rules, regulations and ordinances
that implement the concurrency requirements. Coordinate with adjacent jurisdictions regarding CMS
requirements and regulations.
Environmental and Natural Resources
Continue to review and revise, as needed, the objectives, policies and strategies to minimize or mitigate
impacts of transportation plans on Renton's environment and natural resources. Review the latest air and
water quality implementation plans from local and state agencies, and update if needed.
Intergovernmental Coordination
Continue to coordinate Renton's Transportation Element with adjacent jurisdictions' transportation and
land use goals, countywide policies, regional land use and transportation plans, and statewide goals
outlined in the GMA. Regulations, facilities to be provided, and development actions by regional and other
local jurisdictions may change, which could affect the City of Renton. Pursue strategies to address
inconsistencies, i.e. through interlocal agreements, and adjust Renton's Transportation Element, as needed.
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ORDINANCE NO.
ATTACHMENT G
AMENDMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY PLANNING ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
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COMMUNITY PLANNING ELEMENT
GOAL
Engage in community planning to improve the livability of Renton's neighborhoods, to preserve
unique identity and create community character, to prioritize the provision of City services and
investment in infrastructure, and to provide the public with the opportunity to participate in
shaping the future of their community.
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GENERAL OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
Purpose
The Community Planning element envisions local residents describing how the Comprehensive
Plan and its Development Regulations will be carried out in different geographic areas of the
City. Community Planning Areas were established by the City Council after a public outreach
initiative and in consideration of a number of factors that included, but were not limited to:
shared community identity, physical features, schools, data collection units, existing
infrastructure, service areas, districts, and boundaries, and access to and from a community.
Community Plans will exemplify how the objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan play
out when applied to detailed and specific conditions. Ideally, Community Plans will align the
provision of City services and the allocation of infrastructure investments with community goals
and priorities. They will indicate specific land use designations, appropriate densities, and the
design standards that should apply in individual Community Planning Areas. Preserving and
building community character while ensuring an efficient and predictable development
approval process is a central theme.
Community Planning results from a partnership between the City and the businesses, residents,
and other stakeholders of a Community Planning Area. It addresses local issues that are not in
a general Comprehensive Plan. Patterns of land use, design, traffic circulation, and services are
expressed within the Community Plan forthe benefit of the social, economic, physical health,
safety, and welfare of the people in the community. Community Plans are a unifying force that
identifies local characteristics in an area by surveying population, employment, transportation,
building, and social attributes. Through the Community Planning process, communities will
decide what they want to nurture and what they want to change at the local level. Priorities
will be set for infrastructure investment and the provision of City services to implement the
Community Plan.
The purpose of Community Planning is to enhance that which the community values, as well as
to identify and assure sensible growth and development. It is possible that Community Plans
include visions that are radically different from the existing conditions, and it is possible that
Community Plans include a vision that preserves the existing character and feel of an area.
However, all Community Plans will anticipate and accommodate future growth and uphold the
responsibility of implementing the Comprehensive Plan, even if there are provisions that some
members of the community may not like. Otherwise, the Community Areas would shift
development pressures and responsibilities outside community boundaries. Community Plans
must be consistent with the overall Comprehensive Plan and the Washington State Growth
Management Act. Plans should carry preambles with clearly articulated statements of purpose
and should contain goals, policies, and principles that benefit both the local community and the
City of Renton as a whole.
Objective CP-A: Implement the goals of the City and the Growth Management Act - Foster
the abilities of communities to implement the Comprehensive Plan within the Community
Planning Areas of the City of Renton.
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Policy CP-1. Community Plans shall apply polices that supplement and refine the goals,
objectives, and policies of the Comprehensive Plan within the Community Planning Areas.
Policy CP-2. Community Plans will make recommendations on land use designations, design
standards, and capital improvements within the Community Planning Areas using the policies of
the Comprehensive Plan and Title IV Development Regulations.
Policy CP-3. Community plans will be used to align the provision of City services and
infrastructure investment with community goals and priorities.
Policy CP-4. The City will utilize an effective communication system that keeps people in
Community Planning Areas informed at the beginning, as well as, during the process of creating
a Community Plan. After plans are adopted, the City will continue to communicate with the
people of Community Planning Areas regarding proposed developments and policy decisions
that may affect their Community Plan or Community Planning Area.
Objective CP-B: Foster community character and identity - Foster community character and
preserve the unique identities of neighborhoods and Community Planning Areas.
Policy CP-5. Community Plans shall involve the people of the community in plan development
and amendment. This includes coordinating with existing recognized neighborhood
associations, business associations, and other community groups, as well as business owners
and community residents.
Policy CP-6. Community Plans shall articulate a vision for the community and identify features
and characteristics of communities to retain, develop, preserve, enhance, or correct. The plans
shall focus on policy choices and regulatory options that can be effectively implemented and
shown to be beneficial and desirable for the community.
Policy CP-7. Community Plans shall use the Comprehensive Plan policies written to achieve
environmental protection, create open space, provide affordable housing, and accomplish
other Comprehensive Plan goals and objectives.
Policy CP-8. Community Plans shall provide for a mix of land uses, housing types, and densities,
while meeting the growth targets for the City.
Policy CP-9. Community Plans may identify design features to be prioritized in capital facilities,
multi-family residential development, commercial and industrial areas, and in landscaping.
Design features may include site planning, building design, and other features which affect the
character of the community.
Policy CP-10. Community Plans shall recognize that unique districts and neighborhoods exist
within the Community Planning Areas and may include provisions for subarea or neighborhood
plans for these areas within the context of the Community Plan.
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Objective CP-C: New Community Plans and updates - Support communities in the
development of new Community Plans and in the update of existing Community Plans.
Policy CP-11. Community Planning Areas are defined by the Community Planning Area Map
adopted by the City Council. This map should not contain any gaps or overlaps between the
planning area boundaries.
Policy CP-12. Community Plans will include public outreach in a variety of formats, which may
include, but is not limited to: community workshops, City sponsored open-house events,
Commission and Council meetings, and integration into other community events.
Policy CP-13. Community Plans will be initiated by the City Council, with guidance from the
Mayor and Planning Commission, in order to implement objectives, principles, and standards of
the Comprehensive Plan.
Policy CP-14. During the Community Planning process, innovative and updated information
should be shared with the Planning Commission and the Planning and Development Committee
of the City Council to determine if there is a need or desire for changes citywide.
Policy CP-15. Communities will be offered the opportunity to update their Community Plans on
a regular basis.
Objective CP-D: Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations -
Ensure consistency between the Comprehensive Plan, Community Plans, and Development
Regulations.
Policy CP-16. Establish a process for resolving land use conflicts within communities and with
the Comprehensive Plan, that includes an opportunity for the participation of all stakeholders in
coming up with a solution.
Policy CP-17. Community Plans shall consider land uses and other growth related issues in
adjacent Community Planning Areas (or in a neighboring jurisdiction, as applicable) during the
planning process and in making recommendations.
Policy CP-18. Community Plans should use existing Comprehensive Plan land use designations
and zoning classifications rather than create new designations. New Comprehensive Plan
designations and zoning should only be created if:
• existing classifications are inadequate to implement the community's vision;
• new classifications are consistent with citywide policies for growth and land use; and
• new classifications are beneficial and desirable citywide
Policy CP-19. Recommendations on regulation changes shall be integrated into Title IV of
Renton's Municipal Code (the Development Regulations) in order to achieve a unified,
consistent code.
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Policy CP-20. Redundant and inconsistent regulations, procedures, and overlays should be
eliminated in Community Plan Areas.
Policy CP-21. Implement Community Plans through land use regulations and administrative
decisions where possible, and through capital facilities provisions and other public programs, as
applicable.
Policy CP-22. Use Community Plan policies as guidelines for identifying mitigation and
unacceptable impacts for projects and development proposals.
ADOPTED COMMUNITY PLANS
The Community Planning initiative was begun by the City in 2009 with the City Center
Community Plan. Overtime, community plans will be developed for each of the ten
Community Planning Areas. Copies of all adopted Community Plans can be obtained by
contacting the Planning Division of the Department of Community and Economic Development.
The following is a list of the plans that have been adopted, as well as the associated Resolution
number and the date of adoption by Council.
1. The City Center Community Plan - Adopted June 6, 2011 by Resolution #4098
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COMMUNITY PLANNING AREAS MAP
The Community Planning Areas Map has been adopted to show ten Community Planning Areas
in the City of Renton and its Potential Annexation Area. This map was initially created in a
public outreach effort in 2009, which included a mapping workshop hosted at the annual
Neighborhood Program Neighbor to Neighbor meeting. At this meeting over 100 Renton
residents were given information about the Community Planning effort and criteria to guide the
development of Community Planning Areas citywide. Nine different maps were produced.
Staff and elected officials consolidated the maps into a single map that was then publicly
reviewed before the Planning Commission and City Council. These lines are expected to be
used as the basis forthe initiation of the Community Planning process. Boundaries should not
be considered final until the adoption of the Community Plan.
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10c. ‐ Rezone of certain properties (Vantage Glen Mobile Home Park) to
RM‐F (See 9.b.)Page 479 of 608
10d. ‐ Rezone of certain properties (Duvall Ave. NE) to R‐8 and CA (See
9.b.)Page 480 of 608
10d. ‐ Rezone of certain properties (Duvall Ave. NE) to R‐8 and CA (See
9.b.)Page 481 of 608
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, GRANTING UNTO
RABANCO, LTD. DBA ALLIED WASTE SERVICES OF KENT, RABANCO COMPANIES
AND SEA TAC DISPOSAL, THE RIGHT AND NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE FOR
COMPREHENSIVE GARBAGE, RECYCLABLES AND COMPOSTABLES COLLECTION
WITHIN CERTAIN SPECIFIED AREAS IN THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The Council does hereby grant unto Rabanco, Ltd. dba Allied Waste
Services of Kent, Rabanco Companies and Sea Tac Disposal ("Grantee") a franchise for
comprehensive garbage, recyclables and compostables collection, as specified In the
Comprehensive Garbage, Recyclables and Compostables Collection Contract attached hereto as
Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference
SECTION II. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into the above-
mentioned contract with Grantee.
SECTION III. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval, and five (5) days after its legal publication as provided by law, and provided it has
been duly accepted by Grantee as herein above provided. All costs of publication in connection
with this Ordinance shall be paid by Grantee.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2011.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of 2011.
Denis Law, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
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UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE
The undersigned, Grantee, hereby accepts all the rights and privileges of the above granted
franchise, subject to all the terms, conditions, and obligations contained in the contract
attached hereto as Exhibit A.
DATED: : , 2011.
GRANTEE:
Rabanco, Ltd. dba Allied Waste Services of Kent,
Rabanco Companies and Sea Tac Disposal
By: .
Its:
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ORDINANCE NO.
EXHIBIT A
Comprehensive Garbage, Recyclables and Compostables
Collection Contract
Between City of Renton and
Rabanco, Ltd. dba Allied Waste Services of Kent, Rabanco
Companies and Sea Tac Disposal
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Comprehensive Garbage, Recyclables and Compostables
Collection Contract
City of Renton
and
Rabanco, Ltd. dba Allied Waste Services of Kent, Rabanco Companies and Sea Tac
Disposal
October 1, 2011 - June 30, 2019
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Comprehensive Garbage, Recyclables and Compostables Collection Contract
Table of Contents
RECITALS.. , 1
DEFINITIONS ,.„1
1. TERM OF CONTRACT .5
2. SCOPE OF WORK ,. 5
2.1 GENERAL COLLECTION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 5
2.1.1 City Service Area 6
2.1.2 Annexation and Incorporation of Former WUTC Certificated Areas 6
2.1.3 Unimproved Public Streets and Private Roads 6
2.1.4 Hours/Days of Operation 7
2.1.5 Employee Conduct 7
2.1.6 Disabled Persons Service , 7
2.7.7 Holiday Schedules 8
2.1.8 Inclement Weather and Other Service Disruptions 8
2.1.9 Suspending Collection from Problem Customers 9
2.1.10 Missed Collections 9
2.1.11 Same Day Collection 10
2.1.12 Requirement to Recycle and Compost. 10
2.1.13 Routing, Notification and Approval 10
2.1.14 Equipment Condition 10
2.1.15 Container Requirements and Ownership ..11
2.1.16 Spillage 15
2.1.17 Pilot Programs 15
2.1.18 Disruption Due to Construction 16
2.1.19 Contractor Planning Assistance 16
2.1.20 Safeguarding Public and Private Facilities 16
2.1.21 Company Name 16
2.1.22 Transition and Implementation of Contract 16
2.1.23 Ongoing Coordination with City and Annual Performance Review 17
2.1.24 Disposal Restrictions and Requirements 17
2.1.25 Violation of Ordinance 18
2.2 COLLECTION SERVICES 18
2.2.1 Single-family Residence Garbage Collection 18
2.2.2 Single-family Residence Recyclables Collection 19
2.2.3 Compostables Collection 21
2.2.4 Single Family Bulky Waste, Collection ..:.....:....22 .
2.2.5 Multifamily Complex and Commercial Customer Garbage Collection 23
2.2.6 Multifamily Complex Recyclables Collection 24
2.2.7 Multifamily Complex and Commercial Customer Compostables Collection 25
2.2.8 Drop-Box Container Garbage Collection 25
2.2.9 Temporary Container Customers 26
2.2.10 Municipal Services 26
2.2.11 Multiple -Use Buildings , 27
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2.2.12 Other Solid Waste Collection Services 27
2.2.13 Mandatory Collection Enforcement 27
2.3 MANAGEMENT 2 7
2.3.1 Responsibility of Participants 27
2.3.2 Customer Service and Billing 30
2.3.3 Contractor's Customer Billing Responsibilities 32
2.3.4 Reporting. , 34
2.3.5 Promotion and Education 36
2.3.6 Field Monitoring. 36
2.3.7 Transition to Next Contractor 37
3. COMPENSATION..... 37
3.1 COMPENSATION TO THE CONTRACTOR 3 7
3.1.1 Rates 37
3.1.2 Itemization on Invoices 38
3.1.3 Discontinuing Service for Nonpayment. 38
3.2 COMPENSATION TO THE CITY 38
4. FAILURE TO PERFORM, REMEDIES, TERMINATION 39
4.1 CONTRACT DEFAULT..... , 39
4.2 AVAILABILITY OF COLLECTION VEHICLES 40
5. NOTICES 41
6. GENERAL TERMS 41
6.1 COLLECTION RIGHT 7. - 41
6.2 ACCESS TO RECORDS 42
6.3 CONTRACTOR TO MAKE EXAMINATIONS 42
6.4 INSURANCE 42
6.4.1 Minimum Scope of Insurance 43
6.4.2 Minimum Amounts of Insurance 43
6.4.3 Other Insurance Provisions 43
6.4.4 Acceptability of Insurers 44
6.4.5 Verification of Coverage 44
6.4.7 Subcontractors 44
6.5 PERFORMANCE BOND 44
6.6 INDEMNIFICATION 44
6.6.1 Indemnify and Hold Harmless 45
6.6.2 Notice to Contractor; Defense 45
6.6.3 Industrial Insurance Immunity Waiver 45
6.7 PAYMENT OF CLAIMS 45
6.8 CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION 46
6.9 ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT : 46
6.9.1 Assignment or Pledge of Moneys by the Contactor 46
6.9.2 Assignment, Subcontracting, Delegation of Duties and Change in Control 46
6.10 LAWS TO GOVERN/VENUE 47
6.10.1 Alternative Dispute Resolution 47
6.11 COMPLIANCE WITH LAW 47
6.12 NON-DISCRIMINATION 48
6.13 PERMITS AND LICENSES 48
6.14 RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES 49
6.15 CONTRACTOR'S RELATIONSHIP WITH CUSTOMERS 49
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6.16 BANKRUPTCY 49
6.17 AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT 49
6.18 FORCE MAJEURE 49
6.19 ILLEGAL PROVISIONS/SEVERABILITY : 50
6.20 WAIVER 50
6.21 ENTIRETY •. 50
Attachment A: Service Area Map
Attachment B: Contractor Initial Rates
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This Solid Waste Collection Contract (this "Contract) is entered into by and between the
City of Renton, a municipal corporation of the State of Washington ("City"), and Rabanco,
Ltd., a Washington corporation dba Allied Waste Services of Kent, Rabanco Companies
and Sea Tac Disposal ("Contractor"), to provide for collection of Garbage, Compostables,
and Recyclables from Single-family Residences and Multifamily Complexes located within
the City Service Area. (Each capitalized term is hereinafter defined.)
The parties, in consideration of the promises, representations and warranties contained
herein, agree as follows:
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Contractor has provided solid waste collection in previously unincorporated
areas around the City of Renton area under its Washington Utilities and Transportation
Commission certificate; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to control solid waste collection through a contractual relationship
with the Contractor rather than State regulation; and
WHEREAS, State law requires the City to provide State certificate holders with a franchise
(contract) of not less than seven years upon initially asserting control over the City's solid waste
collection system; and
WHEREAS, the Contractor represents that it has the experience, resources and expertise
necessary to perform the contract services; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into this Contract with the Contractor for the solid waste
collection services to fulfill its franchise obligations under State law;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, agreements and promises herein
contained, the City and Contractor do hereby agree as follows:
DEFINITIONS
Change in Control: "Change in Control" means any sale, merger, transfer of assets, the
issuance of new shares, any change in the voting rights of existing shareholders, or other change
in ownership which transfers the 50.1% or more of the beneficial interest therein from one entity
to another. , Provided, however, that intracompany transfers, such as transfers between different
subsidiaries or branches of the parent corporation of the Contractor, or transfers to corporations,
limited partnerships, or any other entity owned or controlled by the Contractor and/or its ultimate
parent company upon the effective date of this Contract shall not constitute an change in control.
City: The word "City" means the City of Renton, King County, Washington. As used in the
Contract, it includes the official of the City holding the office of the City Manager or her/his
designated representative.
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City Service Area: The initial City Service Area shall be the annexation areas described on the
service area map provided as Attachment A.
Customer means all users of solid waste services under this Contract.
Commercial Customer: The term "Commercial Customer" means non-residential customers
including businesses, institutions, governmental agencies , and all other users of commercial-type
Garbage collection services.
Compostables: The word "Compostables" means Yard Debris and Foodscraps separately or
combined.
Compostables Cart: The term "Compostables Cart" means a Contractor-provided 96-gallon
wheeled cart provided to Compostables collection Customers for the purpose of containing and
collecting Compostables.
Container: The word "Container" means any Mini-can, Garbage Can, Cart, Detachable
Contamer or Drop-box Container owned and provided by the Customer or Contractor.
Contractor: The word "Contractor" means Rabanco, Ltd., a Washington corporation dba Allied
Waste Services of Kent, Rabanco Companies and Sea Tac Disposal, which has contracted with
the City to collect and dispose of Garbage and. to collect, process, market and transport
Recyclables and. Compostables.
Curb or Curbside: The words "Curb" or "Curbside" mean on the homeowner's property, within
five (5) feet of the Public Street or Private Road without blocking sidewalks, driveways or on-
street parking. If extraordinary circumstances preclude such a location, Curbside shall be
considered a placement suitable to the resident, convenient to the Contractor's equipment, and
mutually agreed to by the City and Contractor.
Detachable Container: The term "Detachable Container" means a watertight metal or plastic
Container equipped with a tight-fitting cover, capable of being mechanically unloaded into a
collection vehicle, and that is not less than one (1) cubic yard or greater than eight (8) cubic
yards in capacity.
Drop-box Contamer: The term "Drop-box Container" means an all-metal Container with ten
(10) cubic yards or more capacity that is loaded onto a specialized collection vehicle, transported
to a disposal or recycling site, emptied and transported back to the Customer's site.
Extra Unit: The term "Extra Unit" means excess material which does not fit in the Customer's
primary Container. In the case of Garbage Containers under one cubic yard in capacity, an Extra
Unit is 32-gallons, and may be contained in either a plastic bag or Garbage Can. In the case of
Containers one cubic yard or more in capacity, and Extra Unit is one cubic yard. In the case of
Residential Compostables collection, an Extra Unit shall be 32-gallons.
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Foodscraps: The word "Foodscraps" mean all compostable pre- and post-consumer food scraps
placed in a Compostables Cart, such as whole or partial pieces of produce, meats, bones, cheese,
bread, cereals, coffee grounds or egg shells, and food-soiled paper such as paper napkins, paper
towels, paper plates, coffee filters, paper take-out boxes, pizza boxes, or other paper or
biodegradable products specifically accepted by the Contractor's selected composting site.
Foodscraps shall not include large dead animals, plastics, diapers, cat litter, liquid wastes, pet
wastes or other materials prohibited by the selected composting facility. The range'of materials
handled by the Compostables collection program may be changed from time to time upon the
approval of the City to reflect those materials allowed by the Seattle-King County Health
Department for the frequency of collection provided by the Contractor.
Garbage: The word "Garbage" means, all putrescible and nonputrescible solid and semi-solid
wastes, including, but not limited, to, rubbish, ashes, industrial wastes, swill, demolition and
construction wastes, and discarded commodities that are placed by Customers of the Contractor
in appropriate bins, bags, cans or other receptacles for collection and disposal by the Contractor.
The term Garbage shall not include Hazardous Wastes, Special Wastes, Source-separated
Recyclables or Compostables.
Garbage Can: The term "Garbage Can" means a City-approved Container that is a water-tight
galvanized sheet-metal or sturdy plastic Container not exceeding four (4) cubic feet or thirty-two
(32) gallons in capacity; fitted with two (2) sturdy looped handles, one on each side; and fitted
with a tight cover equipped with a handle. All Containers shall be rodent and insect proof.
Garbage Cart: The term "Garbage Cart" means a Contractor-provided 32-, 64- or 96-gallon
wheeled cart suitable for household deposit, storage and Curbside placement and collection of
Garbage. Garbage Carts shall be rodent and insect proof and kept in sanitary condition at all
times.
Hazardous Waste: The term "Hazardous Waste" means any substance that is:
A. Defined as hazardous by 40 C.F.R. Part 261 and regulated as hazardous waste by the
United States Environmental Protection Agency under Subtitle C of the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act ("RCRA") of 1976, 42 U.S.C. § 6901 et seq.. as
amended by the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments ("HSWA") of 1984; the Toxic
Substances Control Act, "15 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq.; or any other federal statute or
regulation governing the treatment, storage, handling or disposal of waste imposing
special handling or disposal requirements similar to those required by Subtitle C of
RCRA.
B. Defined as dangerous or extremely hazardous by Chapter 173-303 WAC and regulated as
dangerous waste or extremely hazardous waste by the Washington State Department of
Ecology under the State Hazardous Waste Management Act, Chapter 70.105 RCW, or
any other Washington State statute or regulation governing the treatment, storage,
handling or disposal of wastes and imposing special handling requirements similar to
those required by Chapter 70.105 RCW.
City of Renton
Solid Waste Collection Contract
3154627.5
3 June, 2011
10e. ‐ Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as SeaTac Disposal
(See 9.c.)Page 492 of 608
King County Disposal System: The term "King County Disposal System" means the real
property owned, leased or controlled, by the King County Solid Waste Division, King County,
Washington for the disposal of Garbage, or such other site as may be authorized by the then
current King County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan.
Mini-can: The term "Mini-can" means a water-tight plastic Container not exceeding twenty
. gallons in capacity; fitted with two sturdy handles, one on each side; and fitted with a tight cover.
Mixed Paper: The term "Mixed Paper" means magazines, junk mail, phone books, bond or
ledger grade paper, cardboard, paperboard packaging and other fiber-based materials meeting
industry standards. Tissue paper, paper towels, food-contaminated paper or paper packaging
combined with plastic, wax or foil are excluded from the definition of Mixed Paper.
Mixed-use Building: The term "Mixed-use Building" means a structure inhabited by both
Residential and Commercial Customers.
Multifamily Complex: The term "Multifamily Complex" means a multiple-unit Residence with
multiple attached or unattached dwellings billed collectively for collection service.
Private Road: The term "Private Road" means a privately owned and maintained way that
allows for access by a service truck and that serves multiple Residences.
Public Street: The term "Public Street" means a public right-of-way used for public travel,
including public alleys.
Recyclables: The word "Recyclables" means aluminum cans; corrugated cardboard; glass
containers; Mixed Paper; newspaper; recyclable plastic containers that have contained non-
hazardous'products; polycoated or aseptic cartons; Scrap Metals and tin cans.
Recycling Cart: The term "Recycling Cart" means a Contractor-provided 32, 64 or 96-gallon
wheeled cart suitable for household collection, storage and Curbside placement of Source-
separated Recyclables.
Recycling Contamer: The terms "Recycling Container" means a Contractor-provided Container
suitable for on-site collection, storage and placement of Source-separated Recyclables at
Multifamily Complexes and Commercial Customer locations.
Residence/Residential: The .words "Residence" or "Residential" mean a living space, with a
kitchen, individually rented, leased or owned.
Scrap Metals: The term "Scrap Metals" means ferrous and non-ferrous metals, not to exceed
two (2) feet in any direction and thirty-five (35) pounds in weight per piece.
Single-family Residence: The term "Single-family Residence" means all one-unit houses,
duplexes', triplexes, four-plexes, and mobile homes that are billed for collection service
individually1 and located on a Public Street or Private Road.
City of Renton
Solid Waste Collection Contract
3154627.5
4 June, 2011
10e. ‐ Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as SeaTac Disposal
(See 9.c.)Page 493 of 608
Source-separated: The term "Source-separated" means certain reclaimable materials that are
separated from Garbage by the generator for recycling or reuse, including, but not. limited to
Recyclables, Compostables and other materials.
Special Waste: The term "Special Waste" means polychlorinated biphenyl ("PCB") wastes,
industrial process wastes, asbestos containing materials, petroleum contaminated soils,
treated/de-characterized wastes, incinerator ash, medical wastes, demolition debris and other
materials requiring special handling in accordance with applicable federal, state, county or local
laws or regulations.
Yard Debris: The term "Yard Debris" means leaves, grass and clippings of woody, as well as
fleshy plants. Unflocked, undecorated holiday trees are acceptable. Materials larger than four
(4) inches in diameter or four . (4) feet in length are excluded. Bundles of Yard Debris up to two
(2) feet by two (2) feet by four (4) feet in dimension shall be allowed and shall be secured by
degradable string or twine, not nylon or other synthetic materials. Kraft paper bags and untied
reusable plastic-mesh bags may also be used to contain Yard Debris. Shredded compostable
mixed paper may be included in Compostables Carts.
AGREEMENT
1. Term of Contract
The term of this Contract for the initial City Service Area is approximately eight (8) years,
starting October 1, 2011, and expiring June 30, 2019. Starting July 1, 2019 the initial City
Service Area shall be managed under the City's primary garbage collection contract.
In the event that additional areas are annexed into the City on or before June 30, 2019, those
annexation areas shall continue to be serviced under the terms of this Contract for a ten (10) year
period, starting on the date of annexation, in accordance with Section 2.1.2 of this Contract.
2. Scope of Work
2.1 General Collection System Requirements
The Contractor shall collect, transfer and dispose of Garbage, Recyclables and Compostables
according to the terms and conditions of this Contract; provided, that the Contractor shall not
knowingly or as a result of gross negligence collect or dispose of Hazardous Waste or Special
Waste as those terms are defined herein, nor shall the Contractor have any obligation to collect
Hazardous Waste or Special Waste. The Contractor shall indemnify the City for any City
damages cause by Contractor's knowing or grossly negligent collection or disposal services of
Hazardous Waste or Special Waste. To the extent identifiable, Customers shall remain
responsible for any Hazardous Waste or Special Waste inadvertently collected and identified by
Contractor.
City of Renton
Solid Waste Collection Contract
3154627.5
5 June, 2011
10e. ‐ Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as SeaTac Disposal
(See 9.c.)Page 494 of 608
2.1.1 City Service Area
The Contractor shall provide all services pursuant to this Contract throughout the entire City
Service Area.
2.1.2 Annexation and Incorporation of Former WUTC Certificated Areas
This Contract is in lieu of a franchise as provided in RCW 35A. 14.900 for both the initial City
Service Area as well as any future City annexations served by the Contractor under any WUTC-
certificate. The term of this Contract has been established specifically to satisfy the Contractor's
rights to a City franchise and measurable damages under applicable State statute. Upon the
termination of this Contract, the Contractor shall have no additional rights to compensation of
any kind for its former WUTC-certificate areas served under this Contract.
The Contractor agrees that its WUTC-certificate applicable to those annexation areas shall be
cancelled effective the date of annexation by the City. The Contractor expressly waives and
releases its right to claim any damages or compensation from the City, its officers, agents, or
assigns arising out of the cancellation of any pre-existing permit or franchise held by the
Contractor prior to annexation, provided the City has fulfilled its measurable damages
commitment in this Contract for the term of years specified in Section 1.
If, during the term of the Contract, additional territory is added to the City through annexation or
other means within which the Contractor has an existing WUTC certificate or other franchise for
solid waste collection at the time of annexation, the Contractor shall make collection in such
annexed area in accordance with the provisions of this Contract at the unit prices set forth in this
Contract upon written notice by the City. The term during which the Contractor shall service any
future annexation areas shall be ten (10) years. If the ten (10) year period of service in future
annexation area extends past the normal expiration of this Contract, the Contract term shall be
automatically extended as needed to fulfill the full ten (10) year service period for each
individual annexation area. Upon fulfillment of the ten (10) year service period, each individual
annexation area shall be removed from the City Service Area under this Contract and shifted to
the City's main solid waste collection contract, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the City and
Contractor..
2.1.3 Unimproved Public Streets and Private Roads
Residences located in an area that does not allow safe access, turn-around or clearance for
service vehicles will be provided service if materials are set out adjacent to the nearest Public
Street or Private Road that provides safe access.
In the event that the Contractor believes that a Private Road cannot be safely negotiated or that
providing walk-in service for Single-family Customers is impractical due to distance or unsafe
conditions, the Contractor shall work with the Customer to negotiate the nearest safe and
mutually convenient pick up location.
City of Renton 6 June, 2011
Solid Waste Collection Contract
3154627.5 10e. ‐ Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as SeaTac Disposal
(See 9.c.)Page 495 of 608
If the Contractor believes that there is a probability of Private Road damage by the Contractor,
the Contractor shall inform the respective Customers. Contractor may require a damage waiver
agreement or decline to provide service on those Private Roads. The City shall review and
approve the damage waiver form prior to its use with the Contractor's Customers.
2.1.4 Hours/Days of Operation -
All collections in Single-family Residence, Multifamily Complex and mixed-use areas shall be
made on Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The City may
authorize a temporary extension of hours or days. Saturday collection is allowed to the extent
consistent with make-up collections, and holiday and inclement weather schedules.
All collection from Commercial Customers shall be made Monday through Saturday with the
exception of Customers near areas zoned residential, which shall be made only between the
hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Exemptions may be granted in writing by the City to
accommodate the special needs of Customers. City code noise restrictions, as amended from
time to time, shall be applicable to Solid Waste Collection services.
2.1.5 Employee Conduct
The Contractor's employees collecting Garbage, Recyclables and Compostables shall at all times
be courteous, refrain from loud, inappropriate or obscene language, exercise due care, perform
their work without delay, minimize noise, and avoid damage to public or private property. If on
private property, employees shall follow the regular pedestrian walkways and paths, returning to
the street after replacing empty Containers. Employees shall not trespass or loiter, cross flower
beds, hedges or property of adjoining premises, or meddle with property that does not concern
them or then task at hand.
If any person employed by the Contractor to perform collection services is, in the opinion of the
City, incompetent, disorderly or otherwise unsatisfactory, the City shall promptly document the
incompetent, disorderly or unsatisfactory conduct in writing and transmit the documentation to
the Contractor with a demand that such conduct be corrected. The Contractor shall investigate
any written complaint from the City regarding any unsatisfactory performance by any of its
workers. If the offending conduct is repeated, the City may require that the person be removed
from all performance of additional work under this Contract. Removal of such employee from
this Contract shall be addressed by the Contractor immediately, and related documentation shall
be provided to the City.
2.1.6 Disabled Persons Service
The Contractor shall offer carry-out service for Garbage, Recyclables and Compostables to
households lacking the ability to place Containers at the Curb, at no additional charge. The
Contractor shall use qualification criteria that are fair and meet the needs of the City's disabled
residents. These criteria shall comply with all local, state and federal regulations, and shall be
subject to City review and approval prior to program implementation.
City of Renton
Solid Waste Collection Contract
3154627.5
7 June, 2011
10e. ‐ Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as SeaTac Disposal
(See 9.c.)Page 496 of 608
2.1.7 Holiday Schedules
The Contractor shall observe the same holiday' schedule as do King County Transfer Stations
(New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day).
When the day of regular collection is a King County Transfer Station holiday, the Contractor
may reschedule the remainder of the week of regular collection to the next succeeding workday,
which shall include Saturdays. The Contractor may not collect Residential Garbage, Recyclables
or Compostables earlier than the regular collection day due to a holiday. Commercial collections
may be made one day early only with the consent of the Commercial Customer.
2.1.8 Inclement Weather and Other Service Disruptions
When weather conditions are such that continued operation would result in danger to the
Contractor's staff, area residents or property, the Contractor shall collect only in areas that do not
pose a danger. The Contractor shall notify the City of its collection plans and outcomes for each
day inclement weather is experienced as soon as practical that same business day.
The Contractor shall collect Garbage, Recyclables and Compostables from Customers with
interrupted service on the first day that regular service to a Customer resumes and shall collect
reasonable accumulated volumes of materials equal to what would have been collected on the
missed collection day(s) from Customers at no extra charge. Following notification to the City,
the Contractor will be provided temporary authorization to perform collection services after 6:00
pm and/or on Saturdays following disruptions due to weather in order to finish collection routes.
The. Contractor shall develop a City-approved contingency plan by November 15, 2011 to
address collections in the event successive weather events occur on the same scheduled
collection day(s) two weeks in a row.
The inclement weather/disruption in service requirements in the preceding paragraph may be
changed upon mutual written agreement of the Contractor and City at any time during the term
of this Contract to better serve Customers.
Weather policies shall be included in program information provided to Customers. On each
inclement weather day, the Contractor shall release notices to the local newspapers and radio
stations (including the Seattle Times and Seattle Post-Intelligencer and KING AM, KIRO,
KOMO and KUOW radio stations) and the Contractor's website notifying residents of the
modification to the collection schedule. The City may specify additional media outlets for
Contractor announcements at its discretion. Contractor is encouraged to use automated dialing
services to inform Customers at the route level about service changes, provided that Customers
shall be provided the option of opting out of automated calls.
When closure of roadways providing access or other non-weather related events beyond the
Contractor's control prevent timely collection on the scheduled day, the Contractor shall make
collections on the first day that regular service to a Customer resumes, collect reasonable
accumulated volumes of materials equal to what would have been collected on the missed
City of Renton
Solid Waste Collection Contract
3154627.5
8 June, 2011
10e. ‐ Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as SeaTac Disposal
(See 9.c.)Page 497 of 608
collection day(s) from Customers at no extra charge. Following notification to the City, the
Contractor will be provided temporary authorization to perform collection services after 6:00 pm
and/or on Saturdays following such disruptions in order to finish collection routes. Delayed or
interrupted collections as described in this Section are not considered service failures for
purposes of Section 4.1.
2.1.9 Suspending Collection from Problem Customers
The City and Contractor acknowledge that, from time to time, some Customers may cause
disruptions or conflicts that make continued service to that Customer unreasonable. Those
disruptions or conflicts may include, but not be limited to, repeated damage to Contractor-owned
Containers, repeated refusal to position Garbage, Recycling and Compostables Carts properly for
automated collection, repeated suspect claims of timely set-out followed by demands for return
collection at no charge, repeated claims of damage to a Customer's property, or other such
problems.
The Contractor shall make every reasonable effort to provide service to those problem
Customers. However, upon completion of the City's due process procedures and City approval,
the Contractor may deny or discontinue service to a problem Customer if reasonable efforts to
accommodate the Customer and to provide services fail. The City may also require the denial or
discontinuance of service to any Customer who is abusing the service or is determined to be
ineligible.
2.1.10 Missed Collections
If Garbage, Recyclables or Compostables Containers are set out inappropriately, improperly
prepared or contaminated with unacceptable materials, the Contractor shall place in a prominent
location a notification tag that identifies the specific problem(s) and reason(s) for rejecting the
materials for collection. Failure to provide proper notification to Customers of the reason for
rejecting materials for collection shall be considered a missed collection and/or subject to
performance fees due to lack of proper Customer notification.
The failure of the Contractor to collect Garbage, Recyclables or Compostables that has been set
out by a, Customer in the proper manner shall be considered a missed pick-up, and the Contractor
shall collect the materials from the Customer on the same day if notified by 12:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday, otherwise the collection shall occur on the next business day. The Contractor
shall maintain a written record of all calls related to missed pick-ups and the response provided
by the Contractor (see Section 2.3.4). Such records shall be made available for inspection upon
request by the City and shall be included in monthly reports.
In the event that the Contractor fails to collect the missed pick-up within twenty-four (24) hours
of receipt of notice (or on Monday in the event of notification after 4:00 p.m. on Friday), the
Contractor shall collect the materials that day and shall be subject to performance fees. If the
Contractor is requested by the Customer to make a return trip due to no fault of the Contractor,
the Contractor shall be permitted to charge the Customer an additional fee for this service (a
City of Renton
Solid Waste Collection Contract
3154627.5
9 June, 2011
10e. ‐ Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as SeaTac Disposal
(See 9.c.)Page 498 of 608
"return trip fee" at the rate specified in Attachment B), provided the Contractor notifies the
Customer of this charge in advance.
2.1.11 Same Day Collection
Garbage, Recyclables and Compostables collection shall occur on the same regularly scheduled
day of the week for Single-family Residence Customers. The collection of Garbage, Recyclables
and Compostables from Multifamily Complexes and Commercial Customers need not be
scheduled on the same day.
2.1.12 Requirement to Recycle and Compost
The Contractor shall recycle or compost all loads of Source-separated Recyclables and
Compostables collected, unless express prior written permission is provided by the City. The
disposal of contaminants separated during processing is acceptable to the extent that it is
unavoidable and consistent with industry standards. The Contractor's residuals from the overall
processing operations at the facility (including both City and non-City material) shall not exceed
5%.
City staff shall be provided access to the Contractor's processing facilities at any time for the
purposes of periodically monitoring the facilities' performance under this Section. Monitoring
may include, but not limited to, taking samples of unprocessed Recyclables, breaking selected
bales and measuring the out-throws and prohibitives by weight, taking samples of processed
glass and metals, reviewing actual markets and use of processed materials, and other activities to
ensure the Contractor's performance under this Section and to ensure that misdirected
recyclables and contamination are minimized.
Obvious contaminants included with either Source-separated Recyclables or Compostables shall
not be collected, and shall be left in the Customer's Container with a prominently displayed
notification tag (per Section 2.1.10) explaining the reason for rejection.
2.1.13 Routing, Notification and Approval
The Contractor shall indicate, on a detailed map acceptable to the City, the day of the week
Garbage, Recyclables and Compostables shall be collected from each Single-family Residence.
The Contractor may change the day of Residential collection by giving notice at least thirty (30)
days prior to the effective date of the proposed change and must obtain advance written approval
from the City. On the City's approval, the Contractor shall provide affected Customers with at
least fourteen (14) days written notice of pending changes of collection day.
2.1.14 Equipment Condition
All vehicles used in the performance of this Contract shall be maintained in a safe, clean and
sanitary manner, and shall be thoroughly washed at least once each week. Vehicles shall be
repainted as needed and/or at the request of the City.
City of Renton
Solid Waste Collection Contract
3154627.5
10 June, 2011
10e. ‐ Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as SeaTac Disposal
(See 9.c.)Page 499 of 608
All collection equipment shall have appropriate safety markings, including all highway lighting,
flashing and warning lights, clearance lights, and warning flags, all in accordance with current
statutes, rules and regulations. Equipment shall be maintained in good condition at all times. All
parts and systems of the collection vehicles shall operate properly and be maintained in a
condition satisfactory to the City. The Contractor shall maintain collection vehicles to ensure
that no liquid wastes (such as Garbage or Compostables leachate) or oils (lubricating, hydraulic
or fuel) are discharged to Customer premises or City streets. Any equipment not meeting these
standards shall not be used within the City until repairs are made. All liquid spills will be
immediately cleaned to the City's and Customer's satisfaction. Unremediated spills and failure to
repair vehicle leaks shall be subject to performance fees
All collection vehicles shall be labeled with signs on both the front and driver's side door and the
rear of the vehicle which clearly indicate the vehicle inventory number. The Customer service
telephone number shall be labeled on the side of the vehicle. Signs shall use lettering not less
than four (4) inches high and shall be clearly visible from a minimum distance of twenty (20)
feet. Signs, sign locations and the telephone number shall be subject to approval by the City. No
advertising shall be allowed on Contractor vehicles other than the Contractor's name, logo and
Customer service telephone number and website address. Special promotional messages may be
permitted, upon the City's prior written approval.
All Contractor route, service and supervisory vehicles shall be equipped with properly licensed
two-way communication equipment. The Contractor shall maintain a base station or have
equipment capable of reaching all collection areas.
2.1.15 Container Requirements and Ownership
The Contractor shall procure and maintain a sufficient quantity of Containers to service the
City's Customer base, including seasonal and economic variations in Container demand. Failure
to have a Container available when required by a Customer shall subject the Contractor to
performance fees, as provided in Section 4.1.
Customers may elect to own or secure Containers from other sources, and shall not be subject to
discrimination by the Contractor in collection services on that account. However, Containers
owned or secured by Customers must be capable of being serviced by the Contractor's collection
vehicles to be eligible for collection. The Contractor shall provide labels and collection service
for compatible Customer-owned Containers. The Contractor is not required to service Customer
Containers that are not compatible with the Contractor's equipment. In the event of a dispute as
to whether a particular Container is compatible, the City shall make a final determination.
2.1.15.1 Mini-cans and Garbage Cans
Both Residential and Commercial Customers may elect to use their own Mini-can or Garbage
Can for Garbage collection service. In all cases, Customers will be directed to have at least one
rigid Container as their primary Garbage Container. Plastic bags may be used for overflow
volumes of Garbage, but not as a Customer's primary Container.
City of Renton
Solid Waste Collection Contract
3154627.5
11 June, 2011
10e. ‐ Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as SeaTac Disposal
(See 9.c.)Page 500 of 608
If a Customer uses their own Container, Contractor crews shall be expected to handle the
Container in such a way as to minimize undue damage. The Contractor shall be responsible-for
unnecessary or unreasonable damage to Customer-owned Containers.
2.1.15.2 Garbage, Recyclables and Compostables Carts
The Contractor shall provide 32-, 64- and 96-gallon Garbage Carts for the respective level of
Garbage collection; 32- or 96-gallon Recyclables Carts; and 96-gallon Compostables Carts. All
Carts shall be manufactured from a minimum of 10 percent (10%) post-consumer recycled
plastic, with a lid that will accommodate a Contractor affixed screening or label Carts shall be
provided to requesting Customers within seven (7) days of the Customer's initial request. All
wheeled cart manufacturers, styles and colors shall be approved in writing by the City prior to
the Contractor ordering a cart inventory. All Carts must have materials preparation instructions
and telephone and website contact information that visually depicts allowed and prohibited
materials suitable for the designated Cart either screened or printed on a sticker affixed to the lid.
All Contractor-owned wheeled carts shall: be maintained by the Contractor in good condition to
allow material storage, handling, and collection; contain no jagged edges or holes; be equipped
with functional wheels or rollers for movement; and be equipped with an anti-skid device or
sufficient surface area on the bottom of the Container to prevent unwanted movement. The carts
shall contain instructions for proper use, including any Customer actions that would void
manufacture warranties (such as placement of hot ashes in the Container causing the Container to
melt or bum),
Contractor personnel shall note any damaged hinges, holes, poorly functioning wheels and other
similar repair needs on Contractor-owned carts (including those for Garbage, Recycling and
Compostables) and forward repair notices to the Contractor's service personnel. Cart repairs
shall then be made within seven (7) days at the Contractor's expense. Any Cart that is damaged
or missing on account of accident, act of nature or the elements, fire, or theft or vandalism by
other members of the public shall be replaced no later than seven (7) business days after notice
from the Customer or City. Replacement Carts may be new or used and reconditioned, and gU
Carts shall be clean and appear presentable when delivered. Unusable carts shall be retrieved by
Contractor, cleaned (if necessary) and recycled to the extent possible.
In the event that a particular Customer repeatedly damages a cart or requests more than one
replacement cart during the term of the Contract due to that Customer's negligence or intentional
misuse, the Contractor shall forward in writing the Customer's name and address to the City.
The City shall then attempt to resolve the problem. In the event that the problem continues, the
Contractor may discontinue service to that Customer, on the City's prior approval and/or may
charge the Customer a City-approved Cart destruction fee no greater than half of the current new
Cart replacement cost.
City of Renton
Solid Waste Collection Contract
3154627.5
12 June, 2011
10e. ‐ Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as SeaTac Disposal
(See 9.c.)Page 501 of 608
2.1.15.3 Detachable and Drop-box Containers
The Contractor shall furnish, deliver, and properly locate 1-, 1.5-, 2-, 3-, 4-, 6- and 8-cubic yard
Detachable Containers, and 10-, 20-, 30- or 40-cubic yard uncompacted Drop-box Containers to
any Customer who requires their use for storage and collection of Garbage, Recyclables or
Compostables within three (3) days of the request. Containers shall be located on the premises
in a manner satisfactory to the Customer and for collection by the Contractor.
Detachable Containers shall be: watertight and equipped with tight-fitting metal or plastic
covers; have four (4) wheels for Containers 2-cubic yards and under; be in good condition for
Garbage, Recyclables or Compostables storage and handling; and, have no leaks, jagged edges or
holes. Drop-box Containers shall be all-metal, and if requested by a Customer, equipped with a
tight-fitting screened or solid cover operated by a functional winch system that is maintained in
good repair. Each type of Container (i.e. Recyclables, Compostables or Garbage) shall be painted
a color consistent with the program it is used for, subject to the requirements of Section 2.1.15.6,
with color changes subject to the City's prior written approval. Containers shall be repainted as
needed, or upon notification from the City.
Detachable Containers shall be cleaned, reconditioned and repainted (if necessary) before being
initially supplied to, or returned after repair or reconditioning, to any Customer. The Contractor
shall provide an on-call Container cleaning service to Customers. The costs of on-call cleaning
shall be billed directly to the Customer in accordance with Attachment B.
Containers on Customers' premises are at the Contractor's risk and not the City's. The
Contractor shall repair or replace within twenty-four (24) hours any Container that was supplied
by the Contractor if the City or a Health Department inspector determines that the Container fails
to comply with reasonable standards or in any way constitutes or contributes to a health or safety
hazard.
Customers may elect to own or self-provide Containers from other sources, and shall not be
subject to discrimination by the Contractor in collection services on that account. However, any
Containers owned or self-provided by Customers must be compatible with Contractor's standard
front load or Drop-box Container collection vehicles. The Contractor is not required to empty or
service Customer Containers that are not compatible with the Contractor's equipment.
In the event that a particular Customer repeatedly damages a Container due to that Customer's
negligence or intentional misuse, the Contractor shall forward in writing the Customer's name
and address to the City. The City shall then attempt to resolve the problem. In the event that the
problem continues, the Contractor may discontinue service to that Customer, on the City's prior
approval.
2.1.15.4 Recycling Carts
The Contractor shall provide Recycling Carts to new Customers within the City Service Area,
including new residences and annexation areas, as well as replacement Carts to existing
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Solid Waste Collection Contract
3154627.5
13 June, 2011
10e. ‐ Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as SeaTac Disposal
(See 9.c.)Page 502 of 608
Customers who request them because of loss, theft or damage. Carts shall be provided within
seven (7) days of a Customer request.
All distributed Recycling Carts shall include information materials describing material
preparation and collection requirements. Any materials published by the Contractor must be
reviewed and approved by the City prior to printing and distribution by the Contractor. All
Recycling Carts shall be labeled with materials preparation instructions that visually depict
allowed and prohibited materials suitable for the designated Cart either screened or printed on a
sticker affixed to the lid, along with telephone and website contact information. All Recycling
Carts shall be provided at the Contractor's sole expense.
The Contractor shall provide 32-gallon Recycling Carts on request to those residents requiring
less capacity than provided by the default 96-gallon Recycling Cart.
In the event that a Customer intentionally damages, or misuses their Recycling Cart, the
Contractor may discontinue recycling service to that Customer, on the City's prior approval
and/or may charge the Customer a City-approved Cart destruction fee no greater than half of the
current new Cart replacement cost.
2.1.15.5 Ownership
The Contractor shall retain ownership of its Containers upon the termination of this Contract.
2.1.15.6 Container Colors and Labeling
The Contractor may use Containers of any color.
All Containers shall be labeled with instructional information and contact information, including
both a customer service phone number and a website address. All labels shall be approved by the
City prior to ordering by the Contractor. The location of the label on the Containers shall be
subject to the City's prior approval. Labels shall be replaced when faded, damaged, or upon City
or Customer request.
2.1.15.7 Container Weights
Mini-cans shall not exceed forty (40) pounds in weight and Garbage Cans shall not exceed sixty
(60) pounds in weight. Carts weights shall not exceed thirty (30) pounds for the 20-gallon size,
sixty (60) pounds for the 32-gallon size, one hundred-twenty (120) for the 64-gallon size and one
hundred-eighty (180) for the 96-gallon size. No.specific weight restrictions are provided for
Detachable Containers, however, the Contractor shall not be. required to lift or remove materials
from a Detachable Container exceeding the safe working capacity of the collection vehicle. The
combined weight of Drop-box and contents must not cause the collection vehicle to exceed legal
road weights.
City of Renton
Solid Waste Collection Contract
3154627.5
14 June, 2011
10e. ‐ Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as SeaTac Disposal
(See 9.c.)Page 503 of 608
2.1.16 Spillage
All loads collected by the Contractor shall be completely contained in collection vehicles at all
times, except when material is actually being loaded. Hoppers on all collection vehicles shall be
operated so as to prevent blowing or spillage of materials. Any blowing or spillage of materials
either caused by Contractor or that occurs during collection shall be immediately cleaned up by
the Contractor at its expense. Prior to any collection vehicle leaving a collection route and/or
operating on any roads with a speed limit higher than 25 miles per hour, Contractor shall
completely close any collection vehicle openings where materials may blow out, and thoroughly
inspect for and remove any collected materials inadvertently spilled on top of the collection
vehicle to prevent release or littering this material. Spillage not immediately cleaned up shall be
cause for performance fees, as described in Section 4.1.
All vehicles used in the performance of this Contract shall be required to carry and regularly
maintain spill kits. At a minimum, spill kits shall include absorbent pads or granules,
containment booms, storm drain covers, sweepers and other similar materials sufficient to
contain, control and, for minor events, appropriately clean-up, blowing materials, litter, leaks and
spillage of Contractor vehicle fluids and leachate. Spill kits shall also include employee spill
containment instructions and procedures as well as a regularly updated list of emergency
contacts. The Contractor shall develop spill response procedures for review and approval by the
City before initiating any work under this Contract. All Contractor vehicle drivers shall be
provided with annual hands-on Ixaining on the location, maintenance, and use of spill kits and
associated containment and notification procedures.
All Drop Box Container loads (both open and compactor) shall be properly and thoroughly
covered or tarped to prevent any spillage of material prior to Contractor vehicle entering any
Private Road or Public Street.
2.1.17 Pilot Programs
The City may wish to test and/or implement one or more changes to waste stream segregation,
materials processing or collection technology or collection frequency at some point during the
term of the Contract. The City shall notify the Contractor in writing at least ninety (90) days in
advance of its intention to implement a pilot program or of its intentions to utilize a new
technology system on a City-wide basis. The costs (or savings) accrued by any City-initiated
pilot programs shall be negotiated prior to City-wide implementation.
Contractor-initiated pilot programs within the City shall require prior written notification and
approval by the City. Contractor-initiated pilot programs shall be performed at no additional
cost to the City or the Contractor's Customers; however, savings accrued may be subject to
negotiations prior to City-wide implementation at the City's request.
Contractor-initiated surveys within the City are allowed of businesses and/or residences to gather
information about generic service preferences or to access pilot program options or outcomes,
provided that all related data and analysis is shared with the City.
City of Renton
Solid Waste Collection Contract
3154627.5
15 June, 2011
10e. ‐ Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as SeaTac Disposal
(See 9.c.)Page 504 of 608
2.1.18 Disruption Due to Construction
The City reserves the right to construct any improvement or to permit any such construction in
any street or alley in such manner as the City may direct, which may have the effect for a time of
preventing the Contractor from traveling the accustomed route or routes for collection.
However, the Contractor shall, by the most expedient manner, continue to collect Garbage,
Recyclables and Compostables to the same extent as though no interference existed upon the
streets or alleys normally traversed. This collection shall be done at no extra expense to the City
or the Contractor's Customers.
2.1.19 Contractor Planning Assistance
The Contractor shall, upon request and without additional cost, make available site planning
assistance to either the City and/or property owners and their representatives. The site planning
assistance shall be available for all new construction or remodeling of buildings and structures
within the City Service Area, and shall address the design and planning of Garbage, Recyclables
and Compostables removal areas and their location upon the site of the proposed construction or
remodeling project. Contractor planning assistance for optimizing loading docks, enclosures,
compactor equipment, and other similar structures or areas shall also be available for existing
Customers when realigning Garbage, Recyclables and Compostables services. Contractor
planning assistance shall be provided within two working days.
2.1.20 Safeguarding Public and Private Facilities
In the performance of the services hereunder, the Contractor shall be obligated to protect all
public and private improvements, facilities and utilities whether located on public or private
property, including street curbs, within the City (normal wear and tear excepted). If such
improvements, facilities, utilities or curbs are damaged by reason of the Contractor's operations,
the Contractor shall notify the City immediately in writing of all damage, and the Contractor
shall repair or replace the same. If the Contractor fails to do so promptly, as determined by the
City, the City shall cause repairs or replacement to be made, and the cost of doing so shall be
billed to and become the responsibility of the Contractor.
2.1.21 Company Name
The Contractor shall not use a firm name containing any words implying municipal ownership
without prior written permission from the City.
2.1.22 Transition and Implementation of Contract
At City request, the Contractor shall include a notification statement in its first invoice to each
Customer following the execution of this Contract. The notification statement shall be pre-
approved by the City and shall inform Customers that collection services are now provided under
City contract instead of State regulation.
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Solid Waste Collection Contract
3154627.5 10e. ‐ Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as SeaTac Disposal
(See 9.c.)Page 505 of 608
2.1.23 Ongoing Coordination with City and Annual Performance Review
The Contractor's supervisory staff shall be available to meet with the City at the City's offices on
request as well as on a monthly schedule to discuss and resolve operational and Contract issues.
The City may, at its option after material or systemic indications of repeat customer complaints
or Contractor's violation of Contract terms, conduct a performance review of the Contractor's
performance under this Contract. The City may perform the review to confirm various aspects of
the Contractor's operations and compliance with this Contract. City staff or contracted
consultants may provide the review at the City's direction. The Contractor shall fully cooperate
and assist with all aspects of the performance review, including access to Contractor's route and
Customer service data, billing information, safety records, equipment, facilities and other
applicable items. The City's scope of review under this provision is intended to focus on
analysis of the Contractor's performance and Contract compliance
The results of the performance review shall be presented to the Contractor and a plan for
addressing any deficiencies shall be provided to the City within two (2) weeks of the
Contractor's receipt of the review. The Contractor shall analyze and correct in good faith any
deficiencies found in its performance under this Contract, including broader implementation of
corrections that extend beyond the limited data or scope of a performance review to bring
Contractor into more complete Contract compliance.
The Contractor's corrective plan shall address all identified deficiencies and include a timeline
for corrective actions. The Contractor's corrective plan shall be subject to review and approval
by the City. Upon approval of the plan, the Contractor shall implement and sustain actions that
correct deficiencies. Failure to complete correction of deficiencies as outlined in the plan and/or
failure to initiate good faith corrective actions within thirty (30) days shall constitute a failure to
perform subject to the Contract default provisions of Section 4.1. Further, upon such failure to
complete correction of the deficiencies, the City, at its sole option, may then provide the
Contractor with six (6) months notice of termination of this Contract.
The Contractor shall continually monitor and evaluate all operations to ensure compliance with
this Contract. At the request of the City, the Contractor shall report its actual monthly
performance measures for collection, customer service and maintenance functions under this
Contract. The City shall determine which of the Contractor internal performance management
measures are relevant to addressing any particular deficiencies, and the Contractor shall continue
to report those measures until notified in writing by the City.
2.1.24 Disposal Restrictions and Requirements
All Garbage collected under this Contract, as well as residues from processing Recyclables and
Compostables, shall be delivered to the King County Disposal System or otherwise managed in
accordance with the City's Interlocal Agreement with King County, unless otherwise directed in
writing by the City.
Garbage contaming obvious amounts of Yard Debris shall not knowingly be collected and
instead prominently tagged with a notice informing the Customer that the County does not accept
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Solid Waste Collection Contract
3154627.5
17 June, 2011
10e. ‐ Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as SeaTac Disposal
(See 9.c.)Page 506 of 608
Yard Debris mixed with Garbage for collection. Contractor's knowing collection of Garbage
mixed with visible Yard Debris shall be grounds for performance fees.
The Contractor shall not- be required to collect Hazardous Waste or materials that are either
restricted from disposal or would pose a danger to collection crews. If materials are rejected for
this reason, the Contractor shall leave a written notice with the rejected materials listing why
they were not collected and providing the Customer with a contact for further information about
proper disposal options. The Customer shall retain title to such waste and shall remain
responsible for all costs associated with handling and disposal of Hazardous Waste or materials
inadvertently collected by Contractor.
Construction and demolition debris collected by the Contractor may be processed to recover
recyclables, provided that the residual is disposed in accordance with the City's Interlocal
Agreement with King County. In the event the Contractor elects to haul mixed construction and
demolition debris to a private processing facility, the Contractor shall charge the Customer no
more than the equivalent disposal fee at a King County Disposal System transfer station and
shall charge hauling fees no higher than provided for in Attachment B.
2.1.25 Violation of Ordinance
The Contractor shall report in writing immediately to the City any observed violation of the
City's ordinances providing for and regulating the collection, removal and disposal of Garbage,
Recyclables and Compostables.
2.2 Collection Services
2.2.1 Single-family Residence Garbage Collection
2.2.1.1 Subject Materials
The Contractor shall collect all Garbage placed Curbside for disposal by Single-family
Residence Customers in and adjacent to Mini-cans, Garbage Cans or plastic bags (for Extra
Units) and/or Garbage Carts. The Contractor shall offer carry-out service to disabled Customers
at no charge (per Section 2.1.6) and to all other Customers for the appropriate service level rate,
plus the carry-out surcharge, in accordance with Attachment B. If provided to a Customer, carry
out service shall be provided for all three collection streams.
2.2.1.2 Collection Containers
The Customer's primary Container must be a Mini-can, Garbage Can or Garbage Cart. Plastic
bags may only be used for Extra Units, not as the Customer's primary Container. Cart rental fees
shall be embedded in the respective level of cart service and not separately charged or itemized.
Containers shall be delivered by the Contractor to Single-family Residence Customers within
seven (7) days of the Customer's initial request.
City of Renton
Solid Waste Collection Contract
3154627.5
18 June, 2011
10e. ‐ Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as SeaTac Disposal
(See 9.c.)Page 507 of 608
2.2.1.3 Specific Collection Requirements
The Contractor shall offer regular weekly collection of the following service levels:
1. one 20-gallon Minican;
2. one 32-gallon Garbage Can;
3. one 35-gallon Garbage Cart;
4. two 32-gallon Garbage Cans;
5. one 64-gallon Garbage Cart; and
6. one 96-gallon Garbage Cart;
On request, the Contractor shall also offer Customers monthly collection of one 32-gallon
Garbage Can or Garbage Cart with no putrescible wastes.
Carry-out charges shall be assessed only to those Customers who choose to have the Contractor
move a Container to reach the collection vehicle at its nearest point of access. An Extra Unit
charge may be assessed for materials loaded so as to lift a Cart lid in excess of six (6) inches
from the normally closed position. The Contractor may charge for an overweight Container at
the Extra Unit rate, provided that the Customer agrees in advance to pay for the Extra Unit rate,
otherwise, the Container shall be left at the Curb with Customer notification as to why it was not
collected. The Contractor shall maintain route lists in sufficient detail to allow accurate
recording and charging of all Extra Unit fees. All Extra Units from Customers with a history of
disputed charges shall be documented with a date and time stamped photograph. Customers shall
be allowed to specify that no Extra Units be collected without prior Customer notification, which
shall be provided by the Customer no less than twenty-four (24) hours prior to that Customer's
regular collection.
Collections shall be made from Single-family Residences on a regular schedule on the same day
and as close to a consistent time as possible on Public Streets. The Contractor may tag
inappropriately placed Containers and may discontinue service in the event of persistent
inappropriate Container placement. The Contractor's crews shall make collections in an orderly
and quiet manner, and shall return Containers, in an upright position, with lids closed and
attached, to their set out location and will not place Containers on streets, sidewalks, public
pathways, or in places that block vehicle access to driveways, mail boxes, or similar structures.
2.2.2 Single-family Residence Recyclables Collection
2.2.2.1 Subject Materials
The defined list of Recyclables shall be collected from all participating Single-family Residences
as part of basic Garbage collection services, without extra charge. The Contractor shall collect all
Recyclables from Single-family Residences that are placed in Contractor owned Carts or are
boxed or placed in a paper bag next to the Customers' Recycling Cart. Recyclables must be
prepared as follows and uncontaminated with food or other residues:
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Solid Waste Collection Contract
3154627.5
19 June, 2011
10e. ‐ Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as SeaTac Disposal
(See 9.c.)Page 508 of 608
Aluminum Cans and Foil: All aluminum cans and clean foil that is placed in the
Recycling Cart.
Corrugated Cardboard: All corrugated cardboard boxes smaller than three (3)
feet square, and placed in or next to the Customer's
Recycling Cart. Corrugated cardboard boxes larger than
three (3) feet square must be flattened by Customer
prior to collection.
Glass Containers:
Mixed Paper:
Newspaper:
Plastic Containers:
All colored or clear jars and bottles that are rinsed and
have lids removed. Fluorescent and incandescent light
bulbs, ceramics and window glass are excluded.
All Mixed Paper.
All newspaper and advertising supplements that are
delivered with newspapers.
All plastic bottles, jugs and tubs. Other plastics,
automotive or other hazardous product Containers, and
lids are excluded.
Polycoated Cartons and Boxes:
Scrap Metal:
All plastic coated cartons and boxes that are flattened.
All ferrous and non-ferrous Scrap Metal that is free of
wood, plastic, rubber and other contaminants; and
meets the size requirements defined for Scrap Metals.
Scrap metal shall include small appliances provided
they meet the size requirements.
Tin Cans: All food and beverage tin cans with labels removed.
2.2.2.2 Containers
The Contractor shall be responsible for ordering, assembling, affixing instructional information
onto, maintaining adequate inventories of, and distributing and maintaining Recycling Carts. The
default Recycling Cart size shall be 96-gallons for new Customers, provided that the Contractor
shall offer and provide 32-gallon Recycling Carts on request to those Customers requiring either
less or additional capacity than provided by the standard 96-gallon Recycling Cart. Recycling
Carts shall be screened, molded-on, molded-in or labeled with recycling collection requirements
in accordance with Section 2.1.15.6, and shall include a program packet of materials when
distributed. The program packet of materials shall include items identified in Section 2.1.22.
Recycling Carts shall be delivered by the Contractor to new Customers or those Customers
requesting replacements, within seven (7) days of the Customer's initial request.
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Solid Waste Collection Contract
3154627.5
20 June, 2011
10e. ‐ Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as SeaTac Disposal
(See 9.c.)Page 509 of 608
2.2.2.3 Specific Collection Requirements
Single-family Residence Recyclables collection shall occur every-other-week on the same day as
each household's Garbage and Compostables collection. Single-family Residence Recyclables
collection shall occur during the hours and days specified in Section 2.1.4. Collections shall be
made from Residences on a regular schedule on the same day and as close to a consistent time as
possible. The Contractor shall collect on Public Streets and Private Roads in the same location
as Garbage collection service is provided. The Contractor's crews shall make collections in an
orderly and quiet manner, and shall return Containers with their lids closed and attached to their
set out location in an orderly manner.
The Contractor shall collect all properly prepared Single-family Residence Recyclables from
Garbage Customers. No limits shall be placed on set-out volumes, except in the case when
extremely large quantities of commercially-generated materials are consistently set out at a
Single-family Residence. In this case, the Contractor shall request the Customer to use a larger
Recycling Cart or use commercial recycling services for the excess volumes. If the Customer
continues to set out commercial quantities of Recyclables, the Contractor shall notify the City for
further action. In the event that large quantities of residentially-generated cardboard (e.g. moving
boxes) are set out for collection, the Contractor may collect the excess materials the following
day in a separate truck, provided that clear written notification of the collection delay is provided
to the Customer.
The City and Contractor shall cooperate on monitoring the quality of Recyclables set out for
collection. Either party may inspect or sample set-out or collected Recyclables. Any deficiencies
in Recyclables quality observed by City or Contractor's staff shall require educational follow-up
by the Contractor to encourage maximum quality and marketability. Educational follow-up shall
range from a minimum of a notice ticket or "oops tag" to involvement of management staff from
either the City or Contractor as appropriate.
2.2.3 Compostables Collection
2.2.3.1 Subject Materials
Compostables shall be collected each collection cycle from all participating Single-family
Residences.
Contaminated or oversized Compostables materials rejected by the Contractor at the Curb shall
be tagged in a prominent location with an appropriate problem notice explaining why the
material was rejected.
2.2.3.2 Containers
A Compostables Cart shall be provided to all Compostables collection subscribers. The
Contractor shall be responsible for ordering, assembling, affixing instructional information onto,
maintaining inventories of, and distributing and maintaining Compostables Carts. Compostables
Carts shall be labeled with instructional information, in accordance with Section 2.1.15.6.
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Solid Waste Collection Contract
3154627.5
21 June, 2011
10e. ‐ Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as SeaTac Disposal
(See 9.c.)Page 510 of 608
Extra Yard Debris material that does not fit in the initial Compostables Cart shall be bundled or
placed in Kraft bags or Customer-owned Garbage Cans labeled for Yard Debris. Customers
choosing to use their own Containers for excess Yard Debris shall be provided durable stickers
by the Contractor that clearly identify the Container's contents as Yard Debris.
Compostables Carts shall be delivered by the Contractor to Customers within seven (7) days of
the Customer's initial request.
2.2.3.3 Specific Collection
Compostables materials shall be collected weekly March through November and every-other-
week December through February from all Single Family Residences who subscribe to
Compostables service. Compostables in excess of Cart capacity may be charged as
Compostables Extra Units in accordance with Attachment B.
The Contractor shall collect on Public Streets and Private Roads, in the same location as Garbage
collection is provided. The Contractor's crews shall make collections in an orderly and quiet
manner, and shall return Containers in an upright position, with lids attached, to their set out
location.
2.2.3.4 Foodscraps Collection
The Contractor shall accept uncontaminated Foodscraps included and/or mixed with Yard Debris
("Compostables") in Yard Debris Carts for Single Family Residential Customers who subscribe
to the City's Compostables service. The range of materials handled by the Foodscraps collection
program may be changed from time to time upon the approval of the City to reflect those
materials allowed by the Seattle-King County Health Department for the frequency of collection
provided by the Contractor.
2.2.4 Single Family Bulky Waste Collection
2.2.4.1 Subject Materials
On-call Bulky Waste collection shall be offered, and shall be provided at the rates listed in
Attachment B. Collected oversized items shall be recycled by the Contractor to the extent
possible.
2.2.4.2 Specific Collection Requirements
On-call collection services of bulky waste such as couches, mattresses, white goods and other
oversized materials must occur during the hours and days specified in Section 2.1.4, with the
exception that Saturday collection is permissible if it is more convenient for Customers. The
Contractor's crews shall make collections in an orderly and quiet manner.
City of Renton
Solid Waste Collection Contract
3154627.5
22 June, 2011
10e. ‐ Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as SeaTac Disposal
(See 9.c.)Page 511 of 608
2.2.5 Multifamily Complex and Commercial Customer Garbage Collection
2.2.5.1 Subject Materials
The Contractor shall collect all Garbage set out for disposal by Multifamily Complex and
Commercial Customers in acceptable Containers as designated in Section 2.2.5.2.
2.2.5.2 Containers
The Contractor shall provide Containers meeting the standards described in Section 2.1.15.
Multifamily Complex and Commercial Customers shall be offered a full range of Containers and
service options, including Garbage Carts, one (1) through six (6) cubic yard compacted and one
(1) through eight (8) non-compacted or compacted Detachable Containers, and non-compacted
Drop-box Containers. The Contractor may also lease compacted Drop-box Containers and Drop-
box and Detachable Container Compactors to Customers outside of this Contract at rates
negotiated between the Customer and the Contractor.
Materials in excess of Container capacity or the subscribed service level shall be collected and
properly charged as Extra Units at the rates listed in Attachment B. The Contractor shall develop
and maintain route lists in sufficient detail to allow accurate recording and charging of all Extra
Units. All Extra Units shall be documented with a date and time stamped photograph.
The Contractor may use either or both front-load or rear-load Detachable Containers to service
Multifamily Complex and Commercial Customers. However, all collection sites within the City
Service Area may not be appropriate for front-load collection due to limited maneuverability or
overhead obstructions. The Contractor shall provide Containers and collection services capable
of servicing all Customer sites, whether or not front-load collection is feasible.
Containers shall be delivered by the Contractor to requesting Multifamily Complex and
Commercial Customers within three (3) days of the Customer's initial request. Customers shall
properly care for Containers oh the Customer's property, shall use reasonable efforts to protect
such Containers from graffiti or negligent misuse, and shall not use such Containers for other
than their intended purpose.
2.2.5.3 Specific Collection Requirements
Commercial Garbage collection shall be made available to Multifamily Complex and
Commercial Customers daily, Monday through Saturday, during the times specified in Section
2.1.4. Collection at Multifamily sites shall be limited to the same hours as Single-family
Residence collection. Collections shall be made on a regular schedule on the same day and as
close to a consistent time as possible to minimize Customer confusion. The Contractor shall
collect from areas mutually agreed upon by the Contractor and Customer with the least slope and
best truck access possible. Containers shall be replaced after emptying in the same location as
found.
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Solid Waste Collection Contract
3154627.5
23 June, 2011
10e. ‐ Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as SeaTac Disposal
(See 9.c.)Page 512 of 608
Roll-out charges shall be assessed in increments used in the Contractor's WUTC tariff only to
those Customers for whom the Contractor must move a Container over twenty (20) feet to reach
the collection vehicle at its nearest point of access. Extra charges may be assessed for materials
loaded so as to lift the Garbage Can, Garbage Cart of Detachable Container lid in excess of six
inches from the normally closed position.
2.2.6 Multifamily Complex Recyclables Collection
2.2.6.1 Subject Materials
The Contractor shall collect all Recyclables from Multifamily Complexes that are prepared in a
manner similar to that described for Single-family Residence Recyclables in Section 2.2.2.1.
2.2.6.2 Containers
The Contractor shall be responsible for ordering, assembling, affixing instructional information
onto, maintaining inventories of, and distributing and maintaining Recycling Carts. The default
Recycling Cart size shall be 96-gallons, provided that the Contractor shall offer and provide 32-
or Recycling Carts on request to those complexes requiring either less or additional capacity than
provided by the standard 96-gallon Recycling Cart. Recycling Carts shall be labeled with
recycling collection requirements in accordance with Section 2.1.15.6 when distributed.
Participant informational packets shall be delivered to the Multifamily Complex manager as
described in Section 2.1.22. The City may require that common-keyed locks and multiple keys
be provided by Contractor at no extra charge to limit contamination of Recycling Carts or
Recycling Detachable Containers.
At larger Multifamily Complexes, the Contractor may use Detachable Containers for recycling
collection provided that they are completely painted blue per Section 2.1.15.6, clearly
distinguished from Containers used for Garbage or Compostables collection and are equipped
with City-approved prominent identifying and instructional labels. Upon notice, Contractor is
required to equip these with Detachable Containers with special slotted recycling lids provided
by the City.
Recycling Containers shall be delivered by the Contractor to requesting Customers within three
(3) days of the Customer's initial request. Multifamily Complex Recycling Carts shall be
relabeled periodically in accordance with Section 2.1.15.6.
2.2.6.3 Specific Collection Requirements
Multifamily Complex Recyclables collection shall occur weekly or more frequently, as needed,
during the hours and days specified in Section 2.1.4 for Multifamily Complex collection.
Collections shall be made on a regular schedule on the same day(s) of the week to minimize
Customer confusion. The Contractor shall collect from areas mutually agreed upon by the
Contractor and Customer with the least slope and best truck access possible. After emptying,
Containers shall be replaced in the same location as found.
City of Renton
Solid Waste Collection Contract
3154627.5
24 June, 2011
10e. ‐ Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as SeaTac Disposal
(See 9.c.)Page 513 of 608
When space constraints limit the provision of Containers appropriately-sized for weekly
collection, the Contractor shall provide more frequent collection, as necessary, of smaller
Containers to provide adequate total recycling capacity for the Multifamily Complex site.
2.2.7 Multifamily Complex and Commercial Customer Compostables Collection
2.2.7.1 Subject Materials
Contaminated or oversized Compostables materials rejected by the Contractor shall be tagged in
a prominent location with an appropriate problem notice explaining why the material was
rejected.
2.2.7.2 Containers
The Contractor shall be responsible for ordering, assembling, affixing instructional information
onto, maintaining inventories of, and distributing and maintaining Compostables Carts and
Detachable Containers.
Extra Yard Debris material that does not fit in a Compostables Cart or Detachable Container
shall be bundled or placed in Kraft bags or Customer-owned 32-gallon (maximum) Containers
labeled 'yard'.
Compostables Carts shall be delivered by the Contractor to new Multifamily Complexes or
Commercial Customers within three (3) days of the Customer's initial request.
2.2.7.3 Specific Collection Requirements
Compostables shall be collected from Multifamily Complex and Commercial Customers at the
same frequency schedule for Single-family Customers. Collections shall be made on a regular
schedule on the same day(s) and as close to a consistent time as possible. Compostables in
excess of the subscribed Container size may be charged as Extra Units in 96-gallon increments,
with each Extra Unit equaling 96 gallons.
The Contractor shall collect Containers at defined Multifamily Complex or Commercial
Customer Container spaces. The Contractor's crews shall make collections in an orderly and
quiet manner, and shall return Containers with their lids closed and attached to their set out
location.
2.2.8 Drop-Box Container Garbage Collection
2.2.8.1 Subject Materials
The Contractor shall provide Drop-Box Container Garbage collection services to Multifamily
Complex and Commercial Customers, in accordance with the service level selected by the
Customer,
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3154627.5
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10e. ‐ Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as SeaTac Disposal
(See 9.c.)Page 514 of 608
2.2.8.2 Containers
The Contractor shall provide Containers meeting the standards described in Section 2.1.15. Both
Customer-owned and Contractor-owned Drop-box Containers shall be serviced, including
Customer-owned compactors.
Containers shall be delivered by the Contractor to requesting Customers within three (3) days of
the Customer's initial request.
2.2.8.3 Specific Collection Requirements
Single-family Residence, Multifamily Complex and Commercial Customer Drop-box Container
collection must occur during the hours and days specified in Section 2.1.5. Collection of Drop-
box Containers in Single-family Residence and Multifamily Complex areas and multi-use
buildings containing Multifamily Complexes shall be limited to the same hours as Single-family
Residence collection.
The Contractor shall provide dispatch service and equipment capability to collect full Drop-box
Containers no later than the next business day after the Customer's initial call. The Contractor
shall maintain a sufficient Drop-box Container inventory to provide empty Containers to new
and temporary Customers within three (3) business days after the Customer's initial call.
2.2.9 Temporary Container Customers
The Contractor shall provide temporary 2-, 4-, and 6-cubic yard Detachable Containers and 10-,
20-, 30-, and 40-cubic yard Drop-boxes to Single-family Residence, Multifamily Complex and
Commercial Customers who require service for less than ninety (90) days on an on-call basis.
Charges for temporary Detachable Container service listed in Attachment B shall include
collection and disposal. Disposal charges for temporary Drop-box Containers shall be billed in
addition to the delivery, rental and hauling charges listed in Attachment B. Delivery and rental
charges shall be itemized and charged separately, at the rates listed in Attachment B. The
Contractor may charge a deposit to be paid in advance of service equal to the average disposal
fee for the size of temporary Container ordered if the creditworthiness of the individual
Customer is in doubt.
2.2.10 Municipal Services
The Contractor shall provide weekly Garbage and Recyclables collection services on regularly
scheduled weekly routes to all City municipal facilities within the City Service Area, without
charge. At any time during the term of this Contract, the City may add facilities in addition to
those listed above. Additional municipal facilities added during the term of the Contract shall
also be provided collection, including new facilities developed within the City Service Area, as
well as municipal facilities in future annexation areas covered by this Contract.
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2.2.11 Multiple -Use Buildings
Service in Multiple-Use Buildings shall be apportioned between Residential and Commercial
Customers. Residential Customers shall be provided Single-Family or Multifamily Recyclables
collection and shall be charged the appropriate Residential rates for their portion of Garbage
collection service. Commercial Customers shall pay only their regular Commercial rates which
exclude the component for Recyclables collection. In the case of a dispute, the City shall
intervene and the City's decision shall be final.
2.2.12 Other Solid Waste Collection Services
The Contractor may occasionally provide other regularly scheduled services related to solid
waste collection in the City not specifically delineated under this Contract. In that event, the
Contractor shall use current rates approved by the WUTC under the Contractor's Kent-Meridian
Tariff (or successor tariff) for the service provided. If the intended services are not covered by
either this Contract or the Contract's WUTC tariff, the Contractor shall notify the City and
propose a Customer rate for the service. Upon approval of the City, the Contractor may proceed
to offer that service.
2.2.13 Mandatory Collection Enforcement
The Contractor shall use commercially reasonable efforts to assist the City with enforcing
mandatory collection requirements throughout the City Service Area. If a route driver notices a
non-complying residence or business, then that driver shall notify Contractor management of the
apparent non-compliance. The Contractor shall then ascertain the account status of that
residence or business, and shall contact that potential customer via telephone or mail to inform
them of the Municipal Code requirement to subscribe for collection. If the potential customer
does not comply with collection requirements within thirty (30) days, the Contractor shall
provide the name, address and contact history in its monthly report to the City and shall provide
service and then bill that customer with once-per-month single Garbage Can service.
In addition, each Spring the Contractor shall compare a City-provided listing of utility service
addresses with its customer list to identify any City residences or businesses that have failed to
comply with mandatory collection' requirements. The Contractor shall solicit those potential
customers as set forth above and inform the City of those potential customers that fail to
subscribe to collection services.
2.3 Management
2.3.1 Responsibility of Participants
2.3.1.1 Contractor's Responsibilities
Consistent with the responsibilities set forth otherwise in this Contract, the Contractor shall be
responsible for:
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• Collecting Garbage in the City Service Area and delivering the Garbage to the King
County Disposal System, unless otherwise directed by the City, and shall ensure that the
Contractor handles Garbage in accordance with the City's interlocal agreements
governing solid waste management.
• . Collecting construction/demolition waste in the City, Service Area and delivering the
waste to fully permitted recycling, disposal or transfer sites in compliance with King
County's Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan.
« Collecting, processing and marketing Recyclables and Compostables collected by the
Contractor in the City Service Area.
• Providing cart and Container assembly, maintenance, painting, stickering/labeling and re-
stickering/labeling and delivery services listed or required in this Contract.
• Performing customer service, including answering telephone calls and e-mails, providing
information on services, establishing Customer accounts and providing appropriate
customer support.
• Billing, receiving, posting Customer payments and deposits, and adding educational
information to bills, if requested by the City.
• Procuring all equipment and bearing all start-up, operating maintenance, and transition
costs for collection and processing or disposal of Garbage, Recyclables and
Compostables, including proper safety equipment and insurance for vehicles and
workers.
• Providing and supervising all labor to accomplish the scope of services required under
this Contract, including labor to collect materials, maintain and distribute equipment and
related customer service functions.
• Operating a maintenance facility to house and service collection equipment and acquiring
all necessary land use, building, operating, and business permits and licenses.
• Submitting all informational materials for public release to the City for review and
approval prior to release.
• Complying with all applicable laws.
• Meeting all non-discrimination and OSHA (Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act
of 1970)/WISHA (Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act of 1973) standards, and
all environmental standards and regulations.
• Providing a safe working environment and comprehensive liability insurance coverage as
set forth in Section 6.4, and providing proof of this insurance to the City annually.
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• Providing a valid Contractor's performance and payment bond in accordance with
Section 6.5, and providing proof of this bond to the City annually.
• Providing route maps to the City indicating the day of week for each service.
• Submitting collection day changes to the City for review and approval prior to notice
being provided to Customers and the change taking place.
• Submitting prompt notices to the media regarding modifications to the collection
schedule due to inclement weather.
• Maintaining Containers, vehicles and facilities in a clean, properly labeled and sanitary
condition.
• Meeting all City reporting, inspection and review requirements.
• Providing outreach materials and programs, and assistance with distribution and outreach
as required in this Contract.
• Providing operating and safety training for all personnel, including spill response training
for all drivers.
« Notifying the City of intended changes in management not less than sixty (60) days prior
to the date of change. New management shall also attend an introductory meeting
scheduled by the City during the sixty (60) day notification period. Exception shall be
made for termination for cause or voluntary termination, in which case the Contractor
shall use best efforts to notify the City within one business day of the termination.
2.3.1.2 City's Responsibilities
Consistent with the responsibilities set forth otherwise in this Contract, the City shall be
responsible for:
• Overall project administration and final approval of Contractor services and activities.
• Reviewing and approving Contractor compensation adjustments due to changes in
County disposal fees or price indices.
• Directing and overseeing public education and outreach with the cooperation and
assistance of the Contractor.
• Monitoring and evaluating collection operations with the cooperation and assistance of
the Contractor.
• Reviewing and approving all assignments, subcontracting or delegation of contractual
duties.
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Reviewing and approving holiday schedule changes.
• Reviewing and approving all written or other informational materials used by the
Contractor.
• Conducting performance reviews of the Contractor with the Contractor's cooperation and
assistance.
• Holding periodic operations meetings with the Contractor, as necessary.
2.3.2 Customer Service and Billing
The Contractor shall be responsible for providing all customer service functions, including:
answering Customer telephone calls and e-mail requests, informing Customers of current
services and charges, handling Customer subscriptions and cancellations, receiving and resolving
Customer complaints, dispatching Drop-box Containers and special collections, correlating
service levels to current invoices, all Customer billing, and maintaining and regularly updating a
user-friendly website. These functions shall be provided at the Contractor's sole cost, with such
costs included in the Customer charges (see Attachment B).
2.3.2.1 Office Location
The Contractor shall maintain a principal office in King County within twenty (20) miles of the
City limits. The Contractor's office and customer service assistance shall be accessible by a
local area code (currently 425, 253 or 206) phone number. The Contractor's office hours shall
be open at a minimum from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except Saturdays, Sundays and designated
holidays. Representatives shall be available at the Contractor's local office during office hours
for communication with the public and City representatives. Customer calls shall be taken
during office hours by a person, not by voice mail.
The Contractor shall maintain an emergency telephone number for use by City staff outside
normal office hours. The Contractor shall have a representative, or an answering service to
contact such representative, available at said emergency telephone number during all hours other
than normal office hours.
2.3.2.2 Customer Service Requirements
2.3.2.2.1 Customer Service Representative Staffing
During office hours, the Contractor shall maintain sufficient staff to answer and handle
complaints and service requests from multiple mcoming telephone calls simultaneously. If
incoming telephone calls necessitate, the Contractor shall increase staffing levels as necessary to
meet Customer service demands. The Contractor shall also maintain sufficient staff to answer
and handle complaints and service requests made by letter or e-mail. If staffing is deemed to be
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insufficient by the City to handle Customer complaints and service requests, the Contractor shall
increase staffing levels to meet Contract performance criteria
The Contractor shall provide additional staffing during the transition and implementation period,
and especially from six (6) weeks prior to the commencement of new services, through the end
of the fourth month after the commencement of new services, to ensure that sufficient staffing is
available to minimize Customer waits and inconvenience. The Contractor shall receive no
additional compensation for increased staffing levels during the transition and implementation
period. Staffing levels during the mobilization, transition and implementation period shall be
subject to prior City review and approval.
2.3.2.2.2 Service Recipient Complaints and Requests
The Contractor shall record all complaints and service requests, regardless of how received,
including date, time, Customer's name and address (if the Customer is willing to give this
information), method of transmittal, and nature, date and manner of resolution of the complaint
or service request in a computerized daily log. Any telephone calls received via the Contractor's
non-office hours answering service shall be recorded in the log the following business day. The
Contractor shall make a conscientious effort to resolve all complaints within twenty-four (24)
hours of the original call or e-mail, and service requests within the times established throughout
this Contract for various service requests. If a longer response time is necessary for complaints or
requests, the reason for the delay shall be noted in the log, along with a description of the
Contractor's efforts to resolve the complaint or request.
The customer service log shall be available for inspection by the City, or its designated
representatives, during the Contractor's office hours, and shall be in a format approved by the
City. The Contractor shall provide a copy of this log in an electronic format to the City with the
monthly report.
2.3.2.2.3 Handling of Customer Calls
All incoming telephone calls shall be answered promptly and courteously, with an average speed
of answer of less than thirty-five (35) seconds. No telephone calls shall be placed on hold for
more than two (2) minutes, and on a monthly basis, no more than 10% of incoming telephone
calls shall be placed on hold for thirty-five (35) or more seconds. A Customer shall be able to
talk directly with a customer service representative when calling the Contractor's customer
service telephone number during office hours. An automated voice mail service or phone
answering system may be used when the office is closed.
2.3.2.2.4 Corrective Measures
Upon the receipt of Customer complaints in regards to busy signals or excessive delays in
answering the telephone, the City may request and the Contractor shall submit a plan to the City
for correcting the problem. Once the City has approved the plan, the Contractor shall have thirty
(30) days to implement the corrective measures, except during the transition and implementation
period, during which time the Contractor shall have one (1) week to implement corrective
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measures. Corrective measures shall be implemented without additional compensation to the
Contractor. Failure to provide corrective measures shall be subject to performance fees.
2.3.2.2.5 Full Knowledge of Programs Required
The Contractor's customer service representatives shall be fully knowledgeable of all collection
services available to City Customers, including the various services available to Single-family
Residence, Multifamily Complex and Commercial Customers. For new Customers, customer
service representatives shall explain all garbage, recycling, Compostables and Foodscrap
collection options available depending on the sector the Customer is calling from. For existing
Customers, the representatives shall explain new services and options, and resolve recycling
issues, collection concerns, missed pickups, Container deliveries, and other Customer concerns.
Customer service representatives shall be trained to inform Customers of all recycling,
Compostables and Foodscrap preparation specifications. Policy questions resolvable by the City
shall be immediately forwarded to the City for response. The Contractor's customer service
representatives shall have instantaneous electronic access to customer service data and history to
provide efficient and high-quality customer services.
2.3.3 Contractor's Customer Billing Responsibilities
The Contractor shall be responsible for all billing functions related to the collection services
provided under this Contract. All Single-family Residence Customers shall be billed at least
quarterly, and Multifamily Complex and Commercial Customers shall be billed monthly.
Customers may be billed prior to receiving service, but the due date (or past due date) shall be no
sooner than the last day of service provided under that billing cycle. The bill's due date shall be
no sooner than fifteen (15) business days after the date the bill is mailed. The Contractor may
make account adjustments for over- or under-charges, provided that under-charges may only be
charged for services provided within ninety (90) days of the bill date.
Billing and accounting costs associated with Customer invoicing shall be borne by the
Contractor, and are included in the service fees in Attachment B. The Contractor may bill to
Customers late payments and NSF ("bounced") check charges, as well as the actual third party
costs of bad debt collection. Late fees shall not exceed one percent (1%) per month and NSF
charges shall not exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per NSF check or actual bank charges,
whichever is greater.
Single-family Residential Customers may temporarily suspend service due to vacations or other
reasons no more than four times a year in one (1) week increments and be billed pro-rata for
actual services received.
All Single-family Residence Recyclables collection costs and revenues shall be included in the
Garbage collection rate and shall not be charged or itemized separately. Subscription
Compostables services shall be itemized separately. All Multifamily Complex Recyclables
collection costs and revenues shall be included in the Garbage collection rate and shall not be
charged or itemized separately. Commercial Customer and Multifamily Complex Compostables
services shall be itemized and charged separately.
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The Contractor shall be responsible for the following:
• Generating combined Garbage, Recyclables and Compostables collection bills. Bills
must include a statement indicating the Customer's current service level, current charges
and payments, and appropriate taxes and fees as well as the Contractor's customer service
contact information. Space shall be made available on bills for including City contact
information at the City's request. The Contractor shall submit the billing format and
design to the City for review and approval.
• Accepting, processing and posting payment data each business day-.
• Maintaining a system to monitor and report Customer subscription levels, record Extra
Unit Garbage and Compostables collected, place an additional charge on the Customer's
bill for the excess collection, and charge for additional services requested and delivered.
This system shall maintain a Customer's historical account data for a period of not less
than two years.
• Accepting and responding to Customer requests for service level changes, missed or
inadequate collection services, and additional services.
« Collecting unpaid charges from Customers for solid waste collection services.
• Implementing rate changes as specified in Section 3.1 and 3.3.
• Including lines/space for customer service messages on Customer bills.
• Including Contractor phone numbers for customer service on Customer bills.
The Contractor shall be required to have procedures in place to backup and minimize the
potential for the loss or damage of the account servicing (customer service, service levels and
billing history) database. The Contractor shall ensure that a daily backup of the account
servicing database is made and securely stored off-site. The Contractor shall also provide the
City with a copy of the customer service database via e-mail or other electronic medium on a
quarterly basis upon request. The City shall have unlimited rights to use the customer service
database to develop targeted educational and outreach programs, analyze service level shifts or
rate impacts, and/or to provide information to successor contractors.
Upon seven (7) days written notice, the Contractor shall provide the City with a paper and/or
electronic copy at the City's discretion of the requested Customer information and history,
including but not limited to Customer names,'service and mailing addresses, contact information,
service levels and current account status.
As set forth in detail below, the Contractor shall provide monthly and annual reports to the City.
In addition, the Contractor shall allow the City access to pertinent operations information related
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to compliance with the obligations of this Contract, such as vehicle maintenance logs, disposal,
Compostables and recycling facility certified weight slips, and Customer charges and payments.
2.3.4 Reporting
The Contractor shall provide monthly and annual' reports to the City as described in this section.
In addition, the Contractor shall allow City staff access to pertinent operations information such
as disposal facility certified weight slips and vehicle maintenance logs.
2.3.4.1 Monthly Reports
On a monthly basis, by the twenty-fifth (25th) day of each month, the Contractor shall provide a
report to the City containing information for the previous month for services provided under this
Contract. Reports shall be submitted in electronic format approved by the City and shall be
certified to be accurate by the Contractor. At a minimum, reports shall include:
(1) A log of complaints and resolutions for all collection services and sectors. At a
minimum, the complaint log shall include Customer name and/or business name,
Customer's service address, contact telephone number, date of complaint, a description
of the complaint, a description of how the complaint was resolved, the date of
resolution and any additional driver's notes or comments.
(2) A tabulation of the number of single family, commercial and multifamily accounts.
(3) A compilation of program participation statistics including: a summary of multifamily
and commercial participation in recycling programs, set-out statistics for residential
Garbage, Compostables and Recyclables collection services, and log of bulky items.
(4) A tabulation of subscription Customer counts by service level and collection frequency
for residential, multifamily and commercial sectors.
(5) A compilation of total monthly and year-to-date summaries of Garbage, Recyclables and
Compostables quantities by collection sector.
(6) A summary of Recyclables quantities by collection sector and by commodity, including
processing residues disposed and market prices.
(7) A summary of disposal or tipping facility locations and associated quantities for Garbage,
Recyclables and Compostables as well as any changes in processing procedures,
locations or tipping fees.
(8) A description of any vehicle accidents infractions, or insurance claims against Contractor.
(9) A description of any changes to collection routes, Containers, vehicles (including the
identification of back-up vehicles not meeting Contract standards with the truck number
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and date of use), customer service or other related activities affecting the provision of
services; and
(10) Missed Pickup and Recovery Log.
If collection vehicles are used to service more than one Customer sector or jurisdiction, the
Contractor shall develop an apportioning methodology that allows the accurate calculation and
reporting of collection quantities. The apportioning methodology shall be subject to prior review
and approval by the City and shall be periodically verified through field testing by the
Contractor.
2.3.4.2 Annual Reports
On an annual basis, by the last working day of January, the Contractor shall provide a report
containing the following information: ' ' -
1. A consolidated summary and tabulation of the monthly reports, described above.
2. A discussion of highlights and other noteworthy experiences, along with measures taken
to resolve problems, increase efficiency, and increase participation in Compostables and
Recyclables collection programs.
3. A discussion of promotion and education efforts and accomplishments.
4. An inventory of current collection and other major equipment.
5. A list of multifamily and commercial recycling sites pursuant to S ection 2.3.5.
2.3.4.3 Ad Hoc Reports
The City may request from the Contractor up to two (2) ad-hoc reports each year, at no
additional cost to the City. These reports may include customer service database tabulations to
identify specific service level or participation patterns or other similar information. Reports shall
be provided in the City-defined format and software compatibility. These reports shall not
require the Contractor to expend more than a total of one hundred (100) staff hours per year to
complete.
If requested by the City, the Contractor shall provide daily route information for all service
sectors and collection streams for the purpose of evaluating potential collection system changes
during the term of the Contract. Information received by the City and in the Contractor's
possession shall be subject to existing laws and regulations regarding disclosure, including the
Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW.
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2.3.5 Promotion and Education
The City shall have primary responsibility for developing, designing and executing general waste
reduction/recycling public education and outreach programs, with the assistance and cooperation
of the Contractor. The Contractor shall have primary responsibility for providing service-
oriented information and outreach to Customers and implementing on-going Recycling
promotion, at the direction of the City.
Printed informational materials discussing waste prevention and recycling service options shall
be prepared and distributed to support contact with Multifamily Complex and Commercial
Customer sites. This contact shall be coordinated with City and King County promotional
efforts. The Contractor shall include with its annual report the list of Multifamily Complex and
Commercial Customer sites; Garbage, Recycling and Compostables status; Container sizes,
service frequency, and types; Customer contact dates and outcome of such contacts; and
suggestions for increasing participation or other program improvements.
The Contractor shall keep the public informed of programs and encourage participation through
an annual service update. Each fall, the Contractor shall provide an annual service update for
each service sector, the format, content and timeframe of which shall be subject to prior review
and approval by the City. The annual service update shall be mailed to all Customers and, at a
minimum, shall include an informational brochure indicating rates, all services available,
preparation and other service requirements, contact information, inclement weather and other
policies, a collection calendar and other useful Customer information.
The Contractor shall develop, print, periodically update and maintain sufficient quantities of new
Customer information materials, the format and content of which shall be subject to prior review
and approval by the City. Upon approval, materials shall be mailed to every new Customer prior
to the Customer's first billing and shall, at a minimum, include a statement of applicable rules
and service policies, rates, services and preparation requirements, collection days in calendar
format, Contractor customer service information and City contact information. Materials shall
be TTY accessible and alternative language formats upon request.
The Contractor shall permit the City to insert, at no charge, single-sheet information bulletins
into Customer bills. When the insert is beyond one page and increases Contractor cost, the City
shall pay the incremental difference. The City shall work cooperatively with the Contractor for
timely inclusion of such materials.
2.3.6 Field Monitoring
The City may periodically monitor collection system parameters such as participation, Container
condition, Container weights, waste composition and Customer satisfaction. The Contractor
shall assist the City by coordinating the Contractor's operations with the City's field monitoring
to minimize inconvenience to Customers, the City and the Contractor.
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2.3.7 Transition to Next Contractor
The Contractor shall be expected to work with the City and any successive contractor(s) in good
faith to ensure a minimum of Customer disruption during the transition period. Container
removal and replacement shall be coordinated between the Contractor and a successive
contractor to occur simultaneously in order to minimize Customer inconvenience.
The Contractor shall provide a detailed updated Customer list, including Customer name, service
address, mailing address, and collection and Container rental service levels to the successive
contractor within seven (7) days request of the City.
3. Compensation
3.1 Compensation to the Contractor
3.1.1 Rates
The Contractor shall be responsible for billing and collecting funds from Single-family
Residence, Multifamily Complex and Commercial Customers in accordance with the charges for
services listed in Attachment B. The Contractor may reduce or waive at its option, but shall not
exceed, the charges listed in Attachment B. These payments shall comprise the entire
compensation due to the Contractor. In no event shall the City be responsible for money that the
Contractor, for whatever reason, is unable to collect.
The initial Attachment B shall be the WUTC Tariff 27 under the Fiorito Enterprises, Inc. and
Rabanco Companies G-60 certificate effective on the starting date of this Contract, as amended
by the WUTC from time to time during the term of this Contract. This tariff has been selected to
reflect comparable services and rates to those contained in the Sea-Tac Disposal tariff under
certificate provided, however, Single-family Compostables collection rates are inapplicable in
Attachment B and the rate to be applied is described below.
Attachment B may be amended either by mutual agreement of the City and Contractor or by
operation of WUTC rate regulatory changes to Certificate G-60 WUTC Tariff 27 currently used
by the Contractor's affiliate.
In the event that the Contractor submits a rate modification request to the WUTC, the Contractor
shall provide the City a duplicate copy of the Customer notices and any approved tariff revisions
within five business days of the WUTC approval of said tariff.
The rate for Single-family Compostables collection shall be initially established at $10.80 per
month for a 64-gallon Compostables Cart and $11.90 per month for a 96-gallon Compostables
Cart. That rate shall be subject to adjustment consistent with any such changes in the Single-
family Yard Debris rate in the currently applicable tariff for Certificate G-60. All adjustments in
the Contract for Single-family Compostable Cart collection rates shall be proportionate to any
adjustments in bi-weekly Yard Debris rates authorized for customers in Certificate G-60
territory.
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3.1.2 Itemization on Invoices
City, King County and Washington State solid waste collection, utility and/or sales taxes shall be
itemized separately on Customer invoices and added to the charges listed in Attachment B. The
City administrative fee shall not be itemized separately on Customer invoices.
3.1.3 Discontinuing Service for Nonpayment
The Contractor may use any legal means, including appropriate lien rights, to enforce Customer
payment obligations and may discontinue service to non-paying Customers provided that such
Customers are provided with ten (10) days prior written notice that service will be discontinued
for non-payment. The Contractor may charge a one-time thirty-five dollar ($35) cart redelivery
fee to Customers who want to restart service who have previously had their service terminated
for nonpayment and had carts removed. The cart redelivery fee shall be applied as a flat charge,
regardless of the number of carts delivered (e.g. Garbage, Recyclables, Compostables).
3.2 Compensation to the City
The Contractor shall increase all rates listed in the then-effective WUTC tariff as described
below to remit a net Administrative Fee of 3.0 percent (3.0%) to the City. On the last working
day of each month of the Contract term starting October 31, 2011, a 3.0% Administrative Fee
shall be submitted to the City based on the prior month's receipts, with the final payment due on
the last working day of the month after the termination of this Contract. The Contractor shall
retain the same level of compensation that it would receive if it were being paid WUTC tariff
rates.
In calculating the appropriate increase to WUTC tariff rates necessary to achieve the 3.0%
Administrative Fee payment to the City, the Contractor will determine the amount necessary to
offset business and occupation taxes on the Administrative Fee, and add that to the
Administrative Fee. All fees charges under this Contract shall be subject to the Administrative
Fee except for the disposal portion of invoices to Drop-box Customers, which shall remain based
on actual disposal charges for that particular load.
For example, the Contractor's Single-family Garbage Can rate of $16.43 (excluding the
recycling credit) in effect in October 2011 would be adjusted as follows:
WUTC net rate of $16.43 + 3.0% Administrative Fee of $0.49 + B&O tax of $0.01 = $16.93.
In the event that the Administrative Fee percentage is adjusted by the City, the Contractor shall
adjust the amount included in customer rates based on the actual amount of the Administrative
Fee percentage plus or minus the change in City and/or state business and occupation tax. The
Contractor shall notify provide a City-approved rate change notification to Customers.
The Contractor shall fully participate with any City billing audit to confirm the Contractor's
actual receipts during any accounting period during the term of the Contract. The audit shall be
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confined to confirming Customer billing rates, Contractor receipts for services provided under
this Contract, and bad debt recovery.
The Contractor's failure to pay or reoccurring late payments shall be considered a breach of this
Contract.
In addition, the Contractor shall be responsible for payment of all applicable permits, licenses,
fees and taxes as described in Section 6.13, Permits and Licenses.
4. Failure to Perform, Remedies, Terrninatiori
The City expects high levels of Customer service and collection service provision. Performance
failures shall be discouraged, to the extent possible, through automatic and performance fees for
certain infractions and through Contract default for more serious lapses in service provision.
4.1 Contract Default
The Contractor shall be in default of this Contract if it violates any provision of this Contract. In
addition, the City reserves the right to declare the Contractor to be in default in the event of any
violation, which shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. The Contractor fails to continue the collection of Garbage, Recyclables or Compostables,
or fails to provide any portion of service under the Contract on October 1, 2011 or for a
period of more than five (5) consecutive days at any time during the term of this Contract
(other than due to a Force Majeure event).
2. The Contractor fails to obtain and maintain any pertinent permit or license required by
the City, King County, or any federal, state or other regulatory body required for the
collection of materials under this Contract.
3. The Contractor's noncompliance creates a hazard to public health or safety.
4. The Contractor fails to maintain, in good standing, surety and insurance required by this
Contract.
The City reserves the right to pursue any remedy available at law for any default by the
Contractor. In the event of default, the City shall give the Contractor ten (10) days prior written
notice of its intent to exercise its rights, stating the reasons for such action. However, if an
emergency shall arise that does not allow ten (10) days prior written notice, the City shall
immediately notify the Contractor of its intent to exercise its rights immediately. If the
Contractor cures the stated reason within the stated period, or initiates efforts satisfactory to the
City to remedy the stated reason and the efforts continue in good faith, the City may opt to not
exercise its rights for the particular incident. If the Contractor fails to cure the stated reason
within the stated period, or does not undertake efforts satisfactory to the City to remedy the
stated reason, then the City may at its option terminate this Contract.
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If the Contractor abandons or violates any portion of this Contract, fails to fully and promptly
comply with all its obligations, or fails to give any reason satisfactory to the City for
noncompliance, and fails to correct the same, the City, after the initial ten (10) days notice, may
declare the Contractor to be in default of this Contract and notify the Contractor of the
termination of this Contract. A copy of said notice shall be sent to the Contractor and surety on
its performance bond.
Upon receipt of such notice, the Contractor agrees that it shall promptly discontinue the services
provided under this Contract. The surety may, at its option, within ten (10) days from such
written notice, assume the services provided under this Contract that the City has ordered
discontinued and proceed to perform same, at its sole cost and expense, in compliance with the
terms and conditions of the Contract, and all documents incorporated herein. Pending
consideration by the surety of said option to assume the services provided under this Contract,
the City may employ such work force and equipment as it may deem advisable to continue the
services provided under this Contract. The cost of all labor, equipment and materials necessary
for such services provided under this Contract shall be paid by the Contractor in full.
In the event that the surety fails to exercise its option within the ten (10) day period, the City may
complete the services provided under this Contract or any part thereof, either through its own
work force or by contract, and to procure other vehicles, equipment and facilities necessary for
the completion of the same, and to charge the same to the Contractor and/or surety, together with
all reasonable costs incidental thereto.
The City shall be entitled to recover from the Contractor and its surety as damages all expenses
incurred, including reasonable attorney's fees, together with all such additional sums as may be
necessary to complete the services provided under this Contract, together with any further
damages sustained or to be sustained by the City.
If City employees provide Garbage, Compostables and/or Recyclables collection, the actual
incremental costs of City labor, overhead and administration shall serve as the basis for a charge
to the Contractor.
4.2 Availability of Collection Vehicles
All vehicles, Facilities, equipment and property used by the Contractor shall be listed in an
inventory supplied to the City and updated annually ("Contractor's Inventory"). Unless an
approved replacement or substitute is provided, all vehicles, Facilities, equipment and property
identified in the Contractor's Inventory for use in the performance of this Contract shall be
available for the City's use in the case of default in collecting Solid Waste, Recyclables and
Compostables in the City for the duration of this Contract; when provided, this Section applies to
any replacement or substitute. Rent for the City's use of Contractor's Inventory shall be
negotiated between the parties based upon the historical cost of the inventory less any
accumulated depreciation. Disputes shall be resolved in accordance with this Contract.
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5. Notices
All notices required or contemplated by this Contract shall be personally served or mailed .
(postage prepaid and return receipt requested), addressed to the parties as follows:
To City: Solid Waste Coordinator
City of Renton
1055 S. Grady Way
Renton, WA .98057
To Contractor: Rabanco, Ltd.
Attn: Pete Keller
1600 127th Avenue NE
Bellevue, WA 98005
With a copy to: Republic Services, Inc.
Attn: General Counsel
18500 N. Allied Way
Phoenix, AZ 85054
6. General Terms
6.1 Collection Right
The Contractor shall be the exclusive provider with which the City shall contract to collect
Garbage, Compostables and Recyclables and construction/demolition materials within the City
Service Area. The City shall use its best efforts to protect this right in the Contractor and will
join or instigate litigation to protect the right of the Contractor unless such action is viewed
objectively as imprudent or otherwise contrary to the public interest. The Contractor may
independently enforce its rights under this Contract against third party violators, including but
not limited to seeking injunctive relief, and the City shall use good faith efforts to cooperate in
such enforcement actions brought by Contractor.
This Contract provision will not apply to Garbage, Recyclables or Compostables self-hauled by
the generator; to Source-Separated recyclables hauled by common or private carriers (including
drop-off recycling sites) from commercial premises that contain at least ninety percent (90%)
recycled materials; to construction/demolition waste hauled by self-haulers or construction
contractors in the normal course of their business; or to Yard Debris generated and hauled by
private landscaping services. For the purposes of clarification, mixed loads of commercial dry
waste materials that do not contain at least 90% recyclable materials shall be hauled exclusively
by the Contractor.
The Contractor shall retain control of Garbage, Recyclables, construction/demolition materials
and Compostables once these materials are placed in Contractor-owned Containers. The
Contractor shall retain revenues gained from the sale of Recyclables, construction/demolition
materials or Compostables. Likewise, a tipping or acceptance fee charged for Recyclables,
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construction/demolition materials or Compostables shall be the financial responsibility of the
Contractor.
6.2 Access to Records
The Contractor shall maintain in its local office full and complete operations, Customer, billing
and service records related to this Contract that at any reasonable time shall be open for
inspection and copying for any reasonable purpose by the City. In addition, the Contractor shall,
during the Contract term, and at least five (5) years thereafter, maintain in an office in King
County reporting records and billing records pertaining to the Contract reflecting the
Contractor's services provided under this Contract.
The Contractor shall make available copies of certified weight slips for Garbage, Recyclables
and Compostables on request within two (2) business days of the request. The weight slips may
be requested for any period during the term of this Contract; provided, however, that Contractor
shall be obligated to retain the weight slips no more than seven years.
6.3 Contractor to Make Examinations
The Contractor has made its own examination, investigation and research regarding proper
methods of providing the services required under this Contract, and all conditions affecting the
services to be provided under this Contract, and the labor, equipment and materials needed
thereon, and the quantity of the work to be performed as set forth by the Contract. The
Contractor agrees that it has satisfied itself based on its own investigation and research regarding
all of such conditions, that its conclusion to enter into this Contract is based upon such
investigation and research, and that it shall make no claim against the City because of any of the
estimates, statements or interpretations made by any officer or agent of the City that may be
erroneous.
With the exception of Force Majeure events or as otherwise provided in this Contract, the
Contractor assumes the risk of all conditions foreseen and unforeseen, and agrees to continue to
provide services under this Contract without additional compensation under whatever
circumstances may develop other than as provided herein.
6.4 Insurance
The Contractor shall procure and maintain, for the duration of the Contract, insurance against
claims for injuries to persons or damage to property that may arise from or in connection with
the performance of the services provided under this Contract hereunder by the Contractor, their
agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. The cost of such insurance shall be paid by
the Contractor. Failure to make insurance payments and to keep policies current shall be cause
for default of this Contract in accordance with Section 4.2.
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6.4.1 Minimum Scope of Insurance
Contractor shall obtain insurance that meets or exceeds the following of the types described
below:
Automobile Liability insurance covering all owned, non-owned, hired and leased
vehicles. Coverage shall be written on Insurance Services Office (ISO) form CA 00 01
or a substitute form providing equivalent liability coverage. The policy shall be endorsed
to provide contractual liability coverage. The City shall be shown as an additional insured
under the Contractor's Automobile Liability insurance policy with respect to the work
performed for the City, using ISO additional insured endorsement CG 20 48 02 99 or a
substitute endorsement providing equivalent coverage.
Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written on ISO occurrence form CG 00
01 and shall cover liability arising from premises, operations, independent contractors,
products-completed operations, personal injury and advertising injury, and liability
assumed under an insured contract. The City shall be shown as an additional insured
under the Contractor's Commercial General Liability insurance policy with respect to the
work performed for the City, using ISO additional insured endorsement CG 20 10 11 85
or a substitute endorsement providing equivalent primary and non-contributory coverage.
Workers' Compensation coverage as required by the Industrial Insurance laws of the
State of Washington.
6.4.2 Minimum Amounts of Insurance
Contractor shall maintain the following insurance limits:
1- Automobile Liability insurance with a minimum combined single limit for bodily injury
and property damage of $3,000,000 per accident.
2. Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written with limits no less than
$3,000,000 each occurrence, $5,000,000 general aggregate and a $2,000,000 products-
completed operations aggregate limit.
3. Workers' Compensation coverage as required by the Industrial Insurance laws of the
State of Washington.
6.4.3 Other Insurance Provisions
The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions for
Automobile Liability, Commercial General Liability, and Contractor's Pollution Liability
coverage:
1. The Contractor's insurance coverage shall be the primary insurance with respect to the
City, its officials, employees and volunteers to the extent of Contractor's negligence.
Any Insurance, self-insurance, or insurance pool coverage maintained by the City shall be
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in excess of the Contractor's insurance and shall not contribute with it for claims
resulting from Contractor's negligence.
2. Coverage shall state that the Contractor's insurance shall apply separately to each insured
, against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the
insurer's liability.
3. The Contractor's insurance shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be cancelled
by either party, except after thirty (30) days prior written notice by mail has been given to
the City.
6.4.4 Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best rating of not less than A: VIII.
6.4.5 Verification of Coverage
The Contractor shall furnish the City with original certificates including, but not necessarily
limited to, the additional insured endorsement, evidencing the insurance requirements of the
Contractor before commencement of the work.
6.4.7 Subcontractors
The Contractor shall include all subcontractors as insured under its policies or shall furnish
separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor in advance of work being
performed by each subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the
same insurance requirements as stated herein for the Contractor.
6.5 Performance Bond
The Contractor shall provide and maintain at all times a valid Contractor's Performance and
Payment Bond or bonds, letter of credit or other similar instrument acceptable to and approved in
writing by the City in the amount of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00). The bond,
letter of credit or other similar instrument shall be issued for a period of not less than one year,
and the Contractor shall provide a new bond, letter of credit or similar instrument, and evidence
satisfactory to the City of its renewability, no less than sixty (60) calendar days prior to the
expiration of the bond, letter of credit or other similar instrument then in effect. The City shall
have the right to call the bond, letter of credit or other similar instrument in full in the event its
renewal is not confirmed prior to five (5) calendar days before its expiration. Failure to make
bond payments and to keep the bond current shall be cause for default of this Contract in
accordance with Section 4.2.
6.6 Indemnification
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6.6.1 mdemnify and Hold Harmless
The Contractor shall mdemnify, hold harmless and defend the City, its elected officials, officers,
employees, volunteers, agents and representatives, from and against any and all claims, actions,
suits, liability, loss, costs, expenses, and damages of any nature whatsoever, including costs and
reasonable attorney's fees in defense thereof, or injuries, sickness or death to persons, or damage
to property, which is caused by of arises out of the Contractor's negligent exercise of duties,
rights and privileges granted by the Contract, provided, however, that the Contractor's obligation
to indemnify, defend and hold harmless for injuries, sickness, death or damage caused by-or
resulting from concurrent willful or negligent acts or actions of the Contractor and the City shall
apply only to the extent of the Contractor's negligence.
6.6.2 Notice to Contractor; Defense
In the event an action is brought against the City for which indemnity may be sought against the
Contractor, the City shall promptly notify the Contractor in writing. The Contractor shall have
the right to assume the investigation and defense, including the employment of counsel and the
payment of all expenses. On demand of the City, the Contractor shall at its own cost and
expense defend, and provide qualified attorneys acceptable to the City under service contracts
acceptable to the City to defend, the City, its officers, employees, agents and servants against any
claim in any way connected with the events described in Section 6.6.1. The City shall fully
cooperate with the Contractor in its defense of the City, including consenting to all reasonable
affirmative defenses and counterclaims asserted on behalf of the City. The City may employ
separate counsel and participate in the investigation and defense, but the City shall pay the fees
and costs of that counsel unless the Contractor has agreed otherwise. The Contractor shall
control the defense of claims (including the assertion of counterclaims) against which it is
providing indemnity under this Section, and if the City employs separate counsel the City shall
assert all defenses and counterclaims reasonably available to it.
6.6.3 Industrial Insurance hxrmunity Waiver
With respect to the obligations to hold harmless, mdemnify and defend provided for herein, as
they relate to claims against the City, its elected officials, officers, employees, volunteers, agents
and representatives, the Contractor agrees to waive the Contractor's immunity under industrial
insurance, Title 51 RCW, for any injury, sickness or death suffered by the Contractor's
employees that is caused by or arises out of the Contractor's negligent exercise of rights or
privileges granted by the Contract. This waiver is mutually agreed to by the parties.
6.7 Payment of Claims
The Contractor agrees and covenants to pay promptly as they become due all just claims for
labor, supplies and materials purchased for or furnished to the Contractor in the execution of this
Contract. The Contractor shall also provide for the prompt and efficient handling of all
complaints and claims arising out of the operations of the Contractor under this Contract.
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6.8 Confidentiality of Information
Under Washington State law, the documents (including but not limited to written, printed,
graphic, electronic, photographic or voice mail materials and/or transcriptions, recordings or
reproductions thereof) prepared in performance of this Contract (the "documents") are public
record subject to mandatory disclosure upon request by any person, unless the documents are
exempted from public disclosure by a specific provision of law.
If the City receives a request for inspection or copying of any such documents, it shall promptly
notify the Contractor at the notice address set forth in Section 5 herein and upon the written
request of the Contractor, received by the City within ten (10) days of the receipt of such notice,
shall postpone disclosure of the documents for a reasonable period of time as permitted by law to
enable the Contractor to seek a court order prohibiting or conditioning the release of the
documents. The City assumes no contractual obligation to enforce any exemption.
6.9 Assignment of Contract
6.9.1 Assignment or Pledge of Moneys by the Contractor
The Contractor shall not assign or pledge any of the moneys due under this Contract without
securing the written approval of the surety on the performance bond and providing at least thirty
(30) calendar days prior notice to the City of such assignment or pledge together with a copy of
the surety's approval thereof. Such assignment or pledge, however, shall not release the
Contractor or its sureties from any obligations or liabilities arising under or because of this
Contract.
6.9.2 Assignment, Subcontracting, Delegation of Duties and Change in Control
The Contractor shall not assign or subcontract any of the work or delegate any of its duties under
this Contract without the prior written approval of the City and submittal of proof of insurance
coverage.
When requested, approval by the City of a subcontract or assignment shall not be unreasonably
withheld. In the event of an assignment, subcontracting or delegation of duties, the Contractor
shall remain responsible for the full and faithful performance of this Contract and the assignee,
subcontractor, or other obligor shall also become responsible to the City for the satisfactory
performance of the work assumed. The City may condition approval upon the delivery by the
assignee, subcontractor or other obligor of its covenant to the City to fully and faithfully
complete the work or responsibility undertaken.
In addition, the assignee, subcontractor or obligor shall sign a separate statement agreeing to
abide by all terms and conditions of this Contract. The City may terminate this Contract if the
assignee, subcontractor or obligor does not comply with this clause. Furthermore, the assignee,
subcontractor or obligor shall be subject to a one (1) year evaluation period during which the
City may terminate this Contract on the basis of any material breaches of the terms binding the
Contractor.
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For the purposes of this Contract, any Change in Control of the Contractor shall be considered an
assignment subject to the requirements of this section. Nothing herein shall preclude the City
from executing a novation, allowing the new ownership to assume the rights and duties of the
Contract and releasing the previous ownership of all obligations and liability. The City agrees to
cooperate with the Contractor in executing a novation agreement, and not to unreasonably refuse
to do so.
6.10 Laws to Govern/Venue
This Contract shall be. governed by the laws of the State of Washington both as to interpretation
and performance. Venue shall be in Superior Court in the State of Washington for King County.
6.10.1 Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Contract shall be subject to
mandatory mediation in accordance with the rules of the Judicial Dispute Resolution LLC,
Arbitration Service of Seattle or the American Arbitration Association. Each party shall
otherwise bear its own expenses and an equal share of the expenses of the mediator and any fees
and costs in association therewith. The parties, their representatives, other participants and the
mediator shall hold the existence, content and result of the mediation in confidence.
If a dispute arises out of or relates to this Contract and is not susceptible to mediation, the parties
may agree to attempt to resolve the dispute by submitting the dispute for arbitration. Arbitration
shall be conducted by a maximum of 3 arbitrator(s) in accordance with the rules of Judicial
Dispute Resolution, Arbitration Service of Seattle or the American Arbitration Association, the
rules of which are deemed incorporated by reference into this clause. All arbitration costs shall
be borne equally by the parties and the parties shall pay their own attorney's fees and costs in
association therewith.
If such dispute is not resolved by arbitration or mediation, the parties shall have the right to
resort to any remedies permitted by law. Prevailing party to any suit and remedies permitted by
law shall also be awarded all court costs incurred to include all attorney fees, and administrative
cost arising out of such dispute.
6.11 Compliance With Law
The Contractor, its officers, employees, agents and subcontractors shall comply with applicable
federal, state, county, regional or local laws, statutes, rules, regulations or ordinances, including
those of agencies having jurisdiction over the subject matter of this Contract, in performing its
obligations under the Contract. Such compliance shall include abiding by all applicable federal,
state and local policies to ensure equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination. The
Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws pertaining to employment practices, employee
treatment and public contracts.
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Conditions of the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA), the Washington
Industrial Safety and Health Act of 1973 (WISHA), and standards and regulations issued under
these Acts from time-to-time must be complied with, including ergonomic and repetitive motion
requirements. The Contractor must indemnify and hold harmless the City from all damages
assessed for the Contractor's failure to comply with the Acts and Standards issued therein. The
Contractor is also responsible for meeting all pertinent local, state and federal health and
environmental regulations and standards applying to the operation of the collection and
processing systems used in the performance of this Contract.
The Contractor is specifically directed to observe all weight-related laws and regulations in the
performance of these services, including axle bridging and loading requirements.
6.12 Non-Discrimination
The Contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because
of age, race, religion, creed, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, political ideology,
ancestry, national origin, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap, unless
based upon a bona fide occupational qualification. The Contractor will take affirmative action to
ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without
regard to their creed, religion, race, color, sex, national origin, or the presence of any sensory,
mental or physical handicap. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following:
employment upgrading; demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or
termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and, selection for training, including
apprenticeship. The Contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and
applicants for employment, any required notices setting forth the provisions of this non-
discrimination clause.
The Contractor understands and agrees that if it violates this non-discrimination provision, this
Contract may be terminated by the City and further that the Contractor shall be barred from
performing any services for the City now or in the future, unless a showing is made satisfactorily
to the City that discriminatory practices have terminated and that recurrence of such action is
unlikely.
6.13 Permits and Licenses
The Contractor and subcontractors shall secure a City business license if required and pay fees
and taxes levied by the City. The Contractor shall have or obtain all permits and licenses
necessary to provide the services herein at its sole expense.
The Contractor shall be solely responsible for all taxes, fees and charges incurred, including, but
not limited to, license fees and all federal, state, regional, county and local taxes and fees,
including income taxes, property taxes, permit fees, operating fees, surcharges of any kind that
apply to any and all persons, facilities, property, income, equipment, materials, supplies or
activities related to the Contractor's activities under the Contract, business and occupation taxes,
workers' compensation and unemployment benefits.
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6.14 Relationship of Parties
The City and the Contractor expressly agree that the full extent of the relationship between the
Contractor and the City is that the Contractor is at all times an independent contractor of the City
with respect to this Contract. The implementation of services shall lie solely with the Contractor.
No agent, employee, servant or representative of the Contractor shall be deemed to be an
employee, agent, servant or representative of the City.
6.15 Contractor's Relationship with Customers
The Contractor shall not separately contract with Customers for any services covered under this
Contract. The Contractor is specifically allowed to negotiate separate agreements with
Customers for compactor leasing, portable toilet services and for commercial recycling services
not included in this Contract, provided that Customers are provided separate invoices for those
services and that the Contractor makes it clear to Customers that those services are not provided
under this Contract.
6.16 Bankruptcy
It is agreed that if the Contractor is adjudged bankrupt, either voluntarily or involuntarily, then
this Contract, at the option of the City, may be terminated effective on the day and at the time the
bankruptcy petition is filed.
6.17 Amendment of Contract
This Contract may be amended, altered or modified only by a written amendment, alteration or
modification, executed by authorized representatives of the City and the Contractor.
6.18 Force Majeure
Provided that the requirements of this Section are met, Contractor shall not be deemed to be in
default and shall not be liable for failure to perform under this Contract if Contractor's
performance is prevented or delayed by acts of terrorism, acts of God including landslides,
lightning, forest fires, storms, floods, freezing and earthquakes, civil disturbances, wars,
blockades, public riots, explosions, strikes, unavailability of required materials or disposal
restrictions, governmental restraint or other causes, whether of the kind enumerated or otherwise,
that are not reasonably within the control of the Contractor ("Force Majeure"). If as a result of a
Force Majeure event, Contractor is unable wholly or partially to meet its obligations under this
Contract, it shall promptly give the City written notice of the Force Majeure event, describing it
in reasonable detail. The Contractor's obligations under this Contract shall be suspended, but
only with respect to the particular component of obligations affected by the Force Majeure event
and only for the period during which the Force Majeure event exists.
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6.19 Illegal Provisions/Severability
At the discretion of the City, if any provision of this Contract shall be declared illegal, void, or
unenforceable, the other provisions shall not be affected, but shall remain in full force and effect.
6.20 Waiver
No waiver of any right or obligation of either party hereto shall be effective unless in writing,
specifying such waiver, and executed by the party against whom such waiver is sought to be
enforced. A waiver by either party of any of its rights under this Contract on any occasion shall
not be a bar to the exercise of the same right on any subsequent occasion or of any other right at
any time.
6.21 Entirety
This Contract and the attachments attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference,
specifically Attachments A-B, represent the entire agreement of the City and the Contractor with
respect to the services to be provided under this Contract. No prior written or oral statement or
proposal shall alter any term or provision of this Contract.
WITNESS THE EXECUTION HEREOF on the day and year first herein above written.
RABANCO, LTD. CITY OF RENTON
By By
Denis Law, Mayor
Attested:
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
By_
City Attorney
Attachments:
A: Service Area Map
B: Contractor Rates
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Attachment B - Contractor Rates
Initial Contractor rates shall be the Certificate G-60 Tariff 27 WUTC rates in effect October 1,
2011, with the exceptions noted below. These rates may change from time to time, upon which
the WUTC approved tariff changes shall be adopted into this attachment by reference on their
effective date.
Exceptions and Interpretations:
1. Single Family Compostables shall be provided in accordance with Section 3.1.1. If an
equivalent weekly cart-based Compostables collection program is implemented in the G-
60 Tariff, the new G-60 Tariff rate will supersede the Contract rate provided in Section
3.1.1.
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, GRANTING UNTO
FIORITO ENTERPRISES, INC. AND RABANCO COMPANIES DBA KENT-MERIDIAN
DISPOSAL COMPANY, THE RIGHT AND NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE FOR
COMPREHENSIVE GARBAGE, RECYCLABLES AND COMPOSTABLES COLLECTION
WITHIN CERTAIN SPECIFIED AREAS IN THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The Council does hereby grant unto Fiorito Enterprises, Inc. and Rabanco
Companies dba Kent-Meridian Disposal Company ("Grantee") a franchise for comprehensive
garbage, recyclables and compostables collection, as specified In the Comprehensive Garbage,
Recyclables and Compostables Collection Contract attached hereto as Exhibit A and
incorporated herein by this reference
SECTION II. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into the above-
mentioned contract with Grantee.
SECTION III. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval, and five (5) days after its legal publication as provided by law, and provided it has
been duly accepted by Grantee as herein above provided. All costs of publication in connection
with this Ordinance shall be paid by Grantee.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2011.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2011.
Denis Law, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
ORD:1726:7/26/ll:scr
UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE
The undersigned, Grantee, hereby accepts all the rights and privileges of the above granted
franchise, subject to all the terms, conditions, and obligations contained in the contract
attached hereto as Exhibit A.
DATED: , 2011.
GRANTEE:
Fiorito Enterprises, Inc. and Rabanco Companies
dba Kent-Meridian Disposal Company
By:
Its:
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ORDINANCE NO.
EXHIBIT A
Comprehensive Garbage, Recyclables and Compostables
Collection Contract
Between City of Renton and
Fiorito Enterprises, Inc. and Rabanco Companies dba Kent-Meridian Disposal
Company
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Disposal (See 9.c.)Page 543 of 608
Comprehensive Garbage, Recyclables and Compostables
Collection Contract
City of Renton
and
Fiorito Enterprises, Inc. and Rabanco Companies dba Kent-Meridian
Disposal Company
October 1,2011 - June 30, 2019
2823300.9 10f. ‐ Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as Kent‐Meridian
Disposal (See 9.c.)Page 544 of 608
Comprehensive Garbage, Recyclables and Compostables Collection Contract
Table of Contents
Page
RECITALS 1
DEFINITIONS 1
1. TERM OF CONTRACT 5
2. SCOPE OF WORK 5
2.1 GENERAL COLLECTION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 5
2.1.1 City Service Area > 6
2.1.2 Annexation and Incorporation of Former WUTC Certificated Areas 6
2.1.3 Unimproved Public Streets and Private Roads 6
2.1.4 Hours/Days of Operation 7
2.1.5 Employee Conduct 7
2.1.6 Disabled Persons Service 7
2.1.7 Holiday Schedules 8
2.1.8 Inclement Weather and Other Service Disruptions. 8
2.1.9 Suspending Collection from Problem Customers 9
2.1.10 Missed Collections 9
2.1.11 Same Day Collection 10
2.1.12 Requirement to Recycle and Compost. 10
2.1.13 Routing, Notification and Approval 10
2.1.14 Equipment Condition 10
2.1.15 Container Requirements and Ownership 11
2.1.16 Spillage 15
2.1.17 Pilot Programs 15
2.1.18 Disruption Due to Construction 16
2.1.19 Contractor Planning Assistance i 16
2.1.20 Safeguarding Public and Private Facilities 16
2.1.21 Company Name , 16
2.1.22 Transition and Implementation of Contract... 16
2.1.23 Ongoing Coordination with City and Annual Performance Review , 17
2.1.24 Disposal Restrictions and Requirements. 17
2.1.25 Violation of Ordinance 18
2.2 COLLECTION SERVICES 18
2.2.1 Single-family Residence Garbage Collection .18
2.2.2 Single-family Residence Recyclables Collection 19
2.2.3 Compostables Collection 21
2.2.4 Single Family Bulky Waste Collection 22
2.2.5 Multifamily Complex and Commercial Customer Garbage Collection 23
2.2.6 Multifamily Complex Recyclables Collection 24
2.2.7 Multifamily Complex and Commercial Customer Compostables Collection 25
2.2.8 Drop-Box Container Garbage Collection 25
2.2.9 Temporary Container Customers 26
2.2.10 Municipal Services 26
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2.2.11 Multiple -Use Buildings 27
2.2.12 Other Solid Waste Collection Services .". 27
2.2.13 Mandatory Collection Enforcement 27
2.3 MANAGEMENT 27
2.3.1 Responsibility of Participants 27
2.3.2 Customer Service and Billing .-...30
2.3.3 Contractor's Customer Billing Responsibilities 32
2.3.4 Reporting. ; 34
2.3.5 Promotion and Education 36
2.3.6 Field Monitoring. ... 36
2.3.7 Transition to Next Contractor 37
3. COMPENSATION 37
3. l COMPENSATION TO THE CONTRACTOR 3 7
3.1.1 Rates 37
3.1.2 Itemization on Invoices 38
3.1.3 Discontinuing Service for Nonpayment. 38
3.2 COMPENSATION TO THE CITY 38
4. FAILURE TO PERFORM, REMEDIES, TERMINATION 39
4.1 CONTRACT DEFAULT 39
4.2 AVAILABILITY OF COLLECTION VEHICLES.. 40
5. NOTICES 41
6. GENERAL TERMS 41
6.1 COLLECTION RIGHT 41
6.2 ACCESS TO RECORDS ...42
6.3 CONTRACTOR TO MAKE EXAMINATIONS 42
6.4 INSURANCE 42
6.4.1 Minimum Scope of Insurance 43
6.4.2 Minimum Amounts of Insurance 43
6.4.3 Other Insurance Provisions 43
6.4.4 Acceptability of Insurers. 44
6.4.5 Verification of Coverage 44
6.4.7 Subcontractors 44
6.5 PERFORMANCE BOND 44
6.6 INDEMNIFICATION 44
6.6.1 Indemnify and Hold Harmless 45
6.6.2 Notice to Contractor; Defense 45
6.6.3 Industrial Insurance Immunity Waiver 45
6.7 PAYMENT OF CLAIMS 45
6.8 CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION 46
6.9 ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT 46
6.9.1 Assignment or Pledge of Moneys by the Contractor 46
6.10 LAWS TO GOVERN/VENUE 47
6.10.1 Alternative Dispute Resolution 47
6.11 COMPLIANCE WITH LAW 47
6.12 NON-DISCRIMINATION 48
6.13 PERMITS AND LICENSES 48
6.14 RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES 49
6.15 CONTRACTOR'S RELATIONSHIP WITH CUSTOMERS 49
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6.16 BANKRUPTCY 49
6.17 AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT 49
6.18 FORCE MAJEURE 49
6.19 ILLEGAL PROVISIONS/SEVERABILITY 50
6.20 WAIVER : : 50
6.21 ENTIRETY , : 50
Attachment A: Service Area Map
Attachment B: Contractor Initial Rates
City of Renton
Solid Waste Collection Contract
2823300.9
iii June, 2011
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This Solid Waste Collection Contract (this "Contract) is entered into by and between the
City of Renton, a municipal corporation of the State of Washington ("City"), and Fiorito
Enterprises, Inc. and Rabanco Companies dba Kent-Meridian Disposal Company
(collectively, "Contractor"), to provide for collection of Garbage, Compostables, and
Recyclables from Single-family Residences and Multifamily Complexes located within the
City Service Area. (Each capitalized term is hereinafter defined.)
The parties, in consideration of the promises, representations and warranties contained
herein, agree as follows:
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Contractor has provided solid waste collection in.previously unincorporated
areas around the City of Renton area under its Washington Utilities and Transportation
Corrrmission certificate; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to control solid waste collection through a contractual relationship
with the Contractor rather than State regulation; and
WHEREAS, State law requires the City to provide State certificate holders with a franchise
(contract) of not less than seven years upon initially asserting control over the City's solid waste
collection system; and
WHEREAS, the Contractor represents that it has the experience, resources and expertise
necessary to perform the contract services; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into this Contract with the Contractor for the solid waste
collection services to fulfill its franchise obligations under State law;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, agreements and promises herein
contained, the City and Contractor do hereby agree as follows:
DEFINITIONS
Change in Control: "Change in Control" means any sale, merger, transfer of assets, the
issuance of new shares, any change in the voting rights of existing shareholders, or other change
in ownership which transfers the 50.1% or more of the beneficial interest therein from one entity
to another. Provided, however, that intracompany transfers, such as transfers between different
subsidiaries or branches of the parent corporation of the Contractor, or transfers to corporations,
limited partnerships, or any other entity owned or controlled by the Contractor and/or its ultimate
parent company upon the effective date of this Contract shall not constitute an change in control.
City: The word "City" means the City of Renton, King County, Washington. As used in the
Contract, it includes the official of the City holding the office of the City Manager or her/his
designated representative.
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Solid Waste Collection Contract
2823300.9
1 June, 2011
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City Service Area: The initial City Service Area shall be the annexation areas described on the
service area map provided as Attachment A.
Customer means all users of solid waste services under this Contract.
Commercial Customer: The term "Commercial Customer" means non-residential customers
including businesses, institutions, governmental agencies and all other users of commercial-type
Garbage collection services.
Compostables: The word "Compostables" means Yard Debris and Foodscraps separately or
combined.
Compostables Cart: The term "Compostables Cart" means a Contractor-provided 96-gallon
wheeled cart provided to Compostables collection Customers for the purpose of containing and
collecting Compostables.
Container: The word "Container" means any Mini-can, Garbage Can, Cart, Detachable
Container or Drop-box Container owned and provided by the Customer or Contractor.
Contractor: The word "Contractor" collectively means Fiorito Enterprises, Inc. and Rabanco
Companies dba Kent-Meridian Disposal Company, which has contracted with the City to collect
and dispose of Garbage and to collect, process, market and transport Recyclables and
Compostables.
Curb or Curbside: The words "Curb" or "Curbside" mean on the homeowner's property, within
five (5) feet of the Public Street or Private Road without blocking sidewalks, driveways or on-
street parking. If extraordinary circumstances preclude such a location, Curbside shall be
considered a placement suitable to the resident, convenient to the Contractor's equipment, and
mutually agreed to by the City and Contractor.
Detachable Container: The term "Detachable Container" means a watertight metal or plastic
Container equipped with a tight-fitting cover, capable of being mechanically unloaded into a
collection vehicle, and that is not less than one (1) cubic yard or greater than eight (8) cubic
yards in capacity.
Drop-box Container: The term "Drop-box Container" means an all-metal Container with ten
(10) cubic yards or more capacity that is loaded onto a specialized collection vehicle, transported
to a disposal or recycling site, emptied and transported back to the Customer's site.
Extra Unit: The term "Extra Unit" means excess material which does not fit in the Customer's
primary Container. In the case of Garbage Containers under one cubic yard in capacity, an Extra
Unit is 32-gallons, and may be contained in either a plastic bag or Garbage Can. In the case of
Containers one cubic yard or more in capacity, and Extra Unit is one cubic yard. In the case of
Residential Compostables collection, an Extra Unit shall be 32-gallons.
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Solid Waste Collection Contract
2823300.9
2 June, 2011
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Foodscraps: The word "Foodscraps" mean all compostable pre- and post-consumer food scraps
placed in a Compostables Cart, such as whole or partial pieces of produce, meats, bones, cheese,
bread, cereals, coffee grounds or egg shells, and food-soiled paper such as paper napkins, paper
towels, paper plates, coffee filters, paper take-out boxes, pizza boxes, or other paper or
biodegradable products specifically accepted by the Contractor's selected composting site.
Foodscraps shall not include large dead animals, plastics, diapers, cat litter, liquid wastes, pet
wastes or other materials prohibited by the selected composting facility. The range of materials
handled by the Compostables collection program may be changed from time to time upon the
approval of the City to reflect those materials allowed by the Seattle-King County Health
Department for the frequency of collection provided by the Contractor.
Garbage: The word "Garbage" means all putrescible and nonputrescible solid and semi-solid
wastes, including, but not limited to, rubbish, ashes, industrial wastes, swill, demolition and
construction wastes, and discarded commodities that are placed by Customers of the Contractor
in appropriate bins, bags, cans or other receptacles for collection and disposal by the Contractor.
The term Garbage shall not include Hazardous Wastes, Special Wastes, Source-separated
Recyclables or Compostables.
Garbage Can: The term "Garbage Can" means a City-approved Container that is a water-tight
galvanized sheet-metal or sturdy plastic Container not exceeding four (4) cubic feet or thirty-two
(32) gallons in capacity; fitted with two (2) sturdy looped handles, one on each side; and fitted
with a tight cover equipped with a handle. All Containers shall be rodent and insect proof.
Garbage Cart: The term "Garbage Cart" means a Contractor-provided 32-, 64- or 96-gallon
wheeled cart suitable for household deposit, storage and Curbside placement and collection of
Garbage. Garbage Carts shall be rodent and insect proof and kept in sanitary condition at all
times.
Hazardous Waste: The term "Hazardous Waste" means any substance that is:
A. Defined as hazardous by 40 C.F.R. Part 261 and regulated as hazardous waste by the
United States Environmental Protection Agency under Subtitle C of the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act ("RCRA") of 1976, 42 U.S.C. § 6901 et seq.. as
amended by the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments ("HSWA") of 1984; the Toxic
Substances Control Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq.; or any other federal statute or
regulation governing the treatment, storage, handling or disposal of waste imposing
special handling or disposal requirements similar to those required by Subtitle C of
RCRA.
B. Defined as dangerous or extremely hazardous by Chapter 173-303 WAC and regulated as
dangerous waste or extremely hazardous waste by the Washington State Department of
Ecology under the State Hazardous Waste Management Act, Chapter 70.105 RCW, or
any other Washington State statute or regulation governing the treatment, storage,
handling or disposal of wastes and imposing special handling requirements similar to
those required by Chapter 70.105 RCW.
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2823300.9
3 June, 2011
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King County Disposal System: The term "King County Disposal System" means the real
property owned, leased or controlled by the King County Solid Waste Division, King County,
Washington for the disposal of Garbage, or such other site as may be authorized by the then
current King County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan.
Mini-can: The- term "Mini-can" means a water-tight plastic Container not exceeding twenty
gallons in capacity; fitted with two sturdy handles, one on each side; and fitted with a tight cover.
Mixed Paper: The term "Mixed Paper" means magazines, junk mail, phone books, bond or
ledger grade paper, cardboard, paperboard packaging and other fiber-based materials meeting
industry standards. Tissue paper, paper towels, food-contaminated paper or paper packaging
combined with plastic, wax or foil are excluded from the definition of Mixed Paper.
Mixed-use Building: The term "Mixed-use Building" means a structure inhabited by both
Residential and Commercial Customers.
Multifamily Complex: The term "Multifamily Complex" means a multiple-unit Residence with
multiple attached or unattached dwellings billed collectively for collection service.
Private Road: The term "Private Road" means a privately owned and maintained way that
allows for access by a service truck and that serves multiple Residences.
Public Street: The term "Public Street" means a public right-of-way used for public travel,
including public alleys.
Recyclables: The word "Recyclables" means aluminum cans; corrugated cardboard; glass
containers; Mixed Paper; newspaper; recyclable plastic containers that have contained non-
hazardous products; polycoated or aseptic cartons; Scrap Metals and tin cans.
Recycling Cart: The term "Recycling Cart" means a Contractor-provided 32, 64 or 96-gallon
wheeled cart suitable for household collection, storage and Curbside placement of Source-
separated Recyclables.
Recycling Container: The terms "Recycling Container" means a Contractor-provided Container
suitable for on-site collection, storage and placement of Source-separated Recyclables at
Multifamily Complexes and Commercial Customer locations.
Residence/Residential: The words "Residence" or "Residential" mean a living space, with a
kitchen, individually rented, leased or owned.
Scrap Metals: The term "Scrap Metals" means ferrous and non-ferrous metals, not to exceed
two (2) feet in any direction and thirty-five (35) pounds in weight per piece.
Single-family Residence: The term "Single-family Residence" means all one-unit houses,
duplexes, triplexes, four-plexes, and mobile homes that are billed for collection service
individually and located on a Public Street or Private Road.
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Source-separated: The term "Source-separated" means certain reclaimable materials that are
separated from Garbage by the generator for recycling or reuse, including, but not limited to
Recyclables, Compostables and other materials.
Special Waste: The term "Special Waste" means polychlorinated biphenyl ("PCB") wastes,
industrial process wastes, asbestos containing materials, petroleum contaminated soils, •
treated/de-characterized wastes, incinerator ash, medical wastes, demolition debris and other
materials requiring special handling in accordance with applicable federal, state, county or local
laws or regulations.
Yard Debris: The term "Yard Debris" means leaves, grass and clippings of woody, as well as
fleshy plants. Unflocked, undecorated holiday trees are acceptable. Materials larger than four
(4) inches in diameter or four (4) feet in length are excluded. Bundles of Yard Debris up to two
(2) feet by two (2) feet by four (4) feet in dimension shall be allowed and shall be secured by
degradable string or twine, not nylon or other synthetic materials. Kraft paper bags and untied
reusable plastic-mesh bags may also be used to contain Yard Debris. Shredded compostable
mixed paper may be included in Compostables Carts.
AGREEMENT
1. Term of Contract
The term of this Contract for the initial City Service Area is approximately eight (8) years,
starting October 1, 2011, and expiring June 30, 2019. Starting July 1, 2019 the initial City
Service Area shall be managed under the City's primary garbage collection contract.
In the event that additional areas are annexed into the City on or before June 30, 2019, those
annexation areas shall continue to be serviced under the terms of this Contract for a ten (10) year
period, starting on the date of annexation, in accordance with Section 2.1.2 of this Contract.
2. Scope of Work
2.1 General Collection System Requirements
The Contractor shall collect, transfer and dispose of Garbage, Recyclables and Compostables
according to the terms and conditions of this Contract; provided, that the Contractor shall not
knowingly or as a result of gross negligence collect or dispose of Hazardous Waste or Special
Waste as those terms are defined herein, nor shall the Contractor have any obligation to collect
Hazardous Waste or Special Waste. The Contractor shall indemnify the City for any City
damages cause by Contractor's knowing or grossly negligent collection or disposal services of
Hazardous Waste or Special Waste. To the extent identifiable, Customers shall remain
responsible for any Hazardous Waste or Special Waste inadvertently collected and identified by
Contractor.
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2823300.9
5 June, 2011
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2.1.1 City Service Area
The Contractor shall provide all services pursuant to this Contract throughout the entire City
Service Area.
2.1.2 Annexation and Incorporation of Former WUTC Certificated Areas
This Contract is in lieu of a franchise as provided in RCW 35A. 14.900 for both the initial City
Service Area as well as any future City annexations served by the Contractor under any WUTC-
certificate. The term of this Contract has been established specifically to satisfy the Contractor's
rights to a City franchise and measurable damages under applicable State statute. Upon the
termination of this Contract, the Contractor shall have no additional rights to compensation of
any kind for its former WUTC-certificate areas served under this Contract.
The Contractor agrees that their WUTC-certificate applicable to those annexation areas shall be
cancelled effective the date of annexation by the City. The Contractor expressly waives and
releases its right to claim any damages or compensation from the City, its officers, agents, or
assigns arising out of the cancellation of any pre-existing permit or franchise held by the
Contractor prior to annexation, provided the City has fulfilled its measurable damages
commitment in this Contract for the term of years specified in Section 1.
If, during the term of the Contract, additional territory is added to the City through annexation or
other means within which the Contractor has an existing WUTC certificate or other franchise for
solid waste collection at the time of annexation, the Contractor shall make collection in such
annexed area in accordance with the provisions of this Contract at the unit prices set forth in this
Contract upon written notice by the City. The term during which the Contractor shall service any
future annexation areas shall be ten (10) years. If the ten (10) year period of service in future
annexation area extends past the normal expiration of this Contract, the Contract term shall be
automatically extended as needed to fulfill the full ten (10) year service period for each
individual annexation area. Upon fulfillment of the ten (10) year service period, each individual
annexation area shall be removed from the City Service Area under this Contract and shifted to
the City's main solid waste collection contract, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the City and
Contractor.
2.1.3 Unimproved Public Streets and Private Roads
Residences located in an area that does not allow safe access, turn-around or clearance for
service vehicles will be provided service if materials are set out adjacent to the nearest Public
Street or Private Road that provides safe access.
In the event that the Contractor believes that a Private Road cannot be safely negotiated or that
providing walk-in service for Single-family Customers is impractical due to distance or unsafe
conditions, the Contractor shall work with the Customer to negotiate the nearest safe and
mutually convenient pick up location.
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2823300.9
6 June, 2011
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If the Contractor believes that there is a probability of Private Road damage by the Contractor,
the Contractor shall inform the respective Customers. Contractor may require a damage waiver
agreement or decline to provide service on those Private Roads. The City shall review and
approve the damage waiver form prior to its use with the Contractor's Customers.
2.1.4 Hours/Days of Operation
All collections in Single-family Residence, Multifamily Complex and mixed-use areas shall be
made on Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The City may
authorize a temporary extension of hours or days. Saturday collection is allowed to the extent
consistent with make-up collections, and holiday and inclement weather schedules.
All collection from Commercial Customers shall be made Monday through Saturday with the
exception of Customers near areas zoned residential, which shall be made only between the
hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Exemptions may be granted in writing by the City to
accommodate the special needs of Customers. City code noise restrictions, as amended from
time to time, shall be applicable to Solid Waste Collection services.
2.1.5 Employee Conduct
The Contractor's employees collecting Garbage, Recyclables and Compostables shall at all times
be courteous, refrain from loud, inappropriate or obscene language, exercise due care, perform
their work without delay, minimize noise, and avoid damage to public or private property. If on
private property, employees shall follow the regular pedestrian walkways and paths, returning to
the street after replacing empty Containers. Employees shall not trespass or loiter, cross flower
beds, hedges or property of adjoining premises, or meddle with property that does not concern
them or their task at hand.
If any person employed by the Contractor to perform collection services is, in the opinion of the
City, incompetent, disorderly or otherwise unsatisfactory, the City shall promptly document the
incompetent, disorderly or unsatisfactory conduct in writing and transmit the documentation to
the Contractor with a demand that such conduct be corrected. The Contractor shall investigate
any written complaint from the City regarding any unsatisfactory performance by any of its
workers. If the offending conduct is repeated, the City may require that the person be removed
from all performance of additional work under this Contract. Removal of such employee from
this Contract shall be addressed by the Contractor immediately, and related documentation shall
be provided to the City.
2.1.6 Disabled Persons Service
The Contractor shall offer carry-out service for Garbage, Recyclables and Compostables to
households lacking the ability to place Containers at the Curb, at no additional charge. The
Contractor shall use qualification criteria that are fair and meet the needs of the City's disabled
residents. These criteria shall comply with all local, state and federal regulations, and shall be
subject to City review and approval prior to program implementation.
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Solid Waste Collection Contract
2823300.9
7 June, 2011
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2.1.7 Holiday Schedules
The Contractor shall observe the same holiday schedule as do King County Transfer Stations
(New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day).
When the day of regular collection is a King County Transfer Station holiday, the Contractor
may reschedule the remainder of the week of regular collection to the next succeeding workday,
which shall include Saturdays. The Contractor may not collect Residential Garbage, Recyclables
or Compostables earlier than the regular collection day due to a holiday. Commercial collections
may be made one day early only with the consent of the Commercial Customer.
2.1.8 Inclement Weather and Other Service Disruptions
When weather conditions are such that continued operation would result in danger to the
Contractor's staff, area residents or property, the Contractor shall collect only in areas that do not
pose a danger. The Contractor shall notify the City of its collection plans and outcomes for each
day inclement weather is experienced as soon as practical that same business day.
The Contractor shall collect Garbage, Recyclables and Compostables from Customers with
interrupted service on the first day that regular service to a Customer resumes and shall collect
reasonable accumulated volumes of materials equal to what would have been collected on the
missed collection day(s) from Customers at no extra charge. Following notification to the City,
the Contractor will be provided temporary authorization to perform collection services after 6:00
pm and/or on Saturdays following disruptions due to weather in order to finish collection routes.
The Contractor shall develop a City-approved contingency plan by November 15, 2011 to
address collections in the event successive weather events occur on the same scheduled
collection day(s) two weeks in a row.
The inclement weather/disruption in service requirements in the preceding paragraph may be
changed upon mutual written agreement of the Contractor and City at any time during the term
of this Contract to better serve Customers.
Weather policies shall be included in program information provided to Customers. On each
inclement weather day, the Contractor shall release notices to the local newspapers and radio
stations (including the Seattle Times and Seattle Post-Intelligencer and KING AM, KIRO,
KOMO and KUOW radio stations) and the Contractor's website notifying residents of the
modification to the collection schedule. The City may specify additional media outlets for
Contractor announcements at its discretion. Contractor is encouraged to use automated dialing
services to inform Customers at the route level about service changes, provided that Customers
shall be provided the option of opting out of automated calls.
When closure of roadways providing access or other non-weather related events beyond the
Contractor's control prevent timely collection on the scheduled day, the Contractor shall make
collections on the first day that regular service to a Customer resumes, collect reasonable
accumulated volumes of materials equal to what would have been collected on the missed
City of Renton
Solid Waste Collection Contract
2823300.9
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Disposal (See 9.c.)Page 555 of 608
collection day(s) from Customers at no extra charge. Following notification to the City, the
Contractor will be provided temporary authorization to perform collection services after 6:00 pm
and/or on Saturdays following such disruptions in order to finish collection routes. Delayed or
interrupted collections as described in this. Section are not considered service failures for
purposes of Section 4.1.
2.1.9 Suspending Collection from Problem Customers
The City and Contractor acknowledge that, from time to time, some Customers may cause
disruptions or conflicts that make continued service to that Customer unreasonable. Those
disruptions or conflicts may include, but not be limited to, repeated damage to Contractor-owned
Containers, repeated refusal to position Garbage, Recycling and Compostables Carts properly for
automated collection, repeated suspect claims of timely set-out followed by demands for return
collection at no charge, repeated claims of damage to a Customer's property, or other such
problems.
The Contractor shall make every reasonable effort to provide service to those problem
Customers. However, upon completion of the City's due process procedures and City approval,
the Contractor may deny or discontinue service to a problem Customer if reasonable efforts to
accommodate the Customer and to provide services fail. The City may also require the denial or
discontinuance of service to any Customer who is abusing the service or is determined to be
ineligible.
2.1.10 Missed Collections
If Garbage, Recyclables or Compostables Containers are set out inappropriately, improperly
prepared or contaminated with unacceptable materials, the Contractor shall place in a prominent
location a notification tag that identifies the specific problem(s) and reason(s) for rejecting the
materials for collection. Failure to provide proper notification to Customers of the reason for
rejecting materials for collection shall be considered a missed collection and/or subject to
performance fees due to lack of proper Customer notification.
The failure of the Contractor to collect Garbage, Recyclables or Compostables that has been set
out by a Customer in the proper manner shall be considered a missed pick-up, and the Contractor
shall collect the materials from the Customer on the same day if notified by 12:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday, otherwise the collection shall occur on the next business day. The Contractor
shall maintain a written record of all calls related to missed pick-ups and the response provided
by the Contractor (see Section 2.3.4). Such records shall be made available for inspection upon
request by the City and shall be included in monthly reports.
In the event that the Contractor fails to collect the missed pick-up within twenty-four (24) hours
of receipt of notice (or on Monday in the event of notification after 4:00 p.m. on Friday), the
Contractor shall collect the materials that day and shall be subject to performance fees. If the
Contractor is requested by the Customer to make a return trip due to no fault of the Contractor,
the Contractor shall be permitted to charge the Customer an additional fee for this service (a
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Solid Waste Collection Contract
2823300.9
9 June, 2011
10f. ‐ Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as Kent‐Meridian
Disposal (See 9.c.)Page 556 of 608
"return trip fee" at the rate specified in Attachment B), provided the Contractor notifies the
Customer of this charge in advance.
2.1.11 Same Day Collection
Garbage, Recyclables and Compostables collection shall occur on the same regularly scheduled
day of the week for Single-family Residence Customers. The collection of Garbage; Recyclables
and Compostables from Multifamily Complexes and Commercial Customers need not be
scheduled on the same day.
2.1.12 Requirement to Recycle and Compost
The Contractor shall recycle or compost all loads of Source-separated Recyclables and
Compostables collected, unless express prior written permission is provided by the City. The
disposal of contaminants separated during processing is acceptable to the extent that it is
unavoidable and consistent with industry standards. The Contractor's residuals from the overall
processing operations at the facility (including both City and non-City material) shall not exceed
5%.
City staff shall be provided access to the Contractor's processing facilities at any time for the
purposes of periodically monitoring the facilities' performance under this Section. Monitoring
may include, but not limited to, taking samples of unprocessed Recyclables, breaking selected
bales and measuring the out-throws and prohibitives by weight, taking samples of processed
glass and metals, reviewing actual markets and use of processed materials, and other activities to
ensure the Contractor's performance under this Section and to ensure that misdirected
recyclables and contamination are minimized.
Obvious contaminants included with either Source-separated Recyclables or Compostables shall
not be collected, and shall be left in the Customer's Container with a prominently displayed
notification tag (per Section 2.1.10) explaining the reason for rejection.
2.1.13 Routing, Notification and Approval
The Contractor shall indicate, on a detailed map acceptable to the City, the day of the week
Garbage, Recyclables and Compostables shall be collected from each Single-family Residence.
The Contractor may change the day of Residential collection by giving notice at least thirty (30)
days prior to the effective date of the proposed change and must obtain advance written approval
from the City. On the City's approval, the Contractor shall provide affected Customers with at
least fourteen (14) days written notice of pending changes of collection day.
2.1.14 Equipment Condition
All vehicles used in the performance of this Contract shall be maintained in a safe, clean and
sanitary manner, and shall be thoroughly washed at least once each week. Vehicles shall be
repainted as needed and/or at the request of the City.
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Solid Waste Collection Contract
2823300.9
10 June, 2011
10f. ‐ Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as Kent‐Meridian
Disposal (See 9.c.)Page 557 of 608
All collection equipment shall have appropriate safety markings, including all highway lighting,
flashing and warning lights, clearance lights, and warning flags, all in accordance with current
statutes, rules and regulations. Equipment shall be maintained in good condition at all times. All
parts and systems of the collection vehicles shall operate properly and be maintained in a
condition satisfactory to the City. The Contractor shall maintain collection vehicles to ensure
that no liquid wastes (such as Garbage or Compostables leachate) or oils (lubricating, hydraulic
or fuel) are discharged to Customer premises or City streets. Any equipment not meeting these
standards shall not be used within the City until repairs are made. All liquid spills will be
immediately cleaned to the City's and Customer's satisfaction. Unremediated spills and failure to
repair vehicle leaks shall be subject to performance fees
All collection vehicles shall be labeled with signs on both the front and driver's side door and the
rear of the vehicle which clearly indicate the vehicle inventory number. The Customer service
telephone number shall be labeled on the side of the vehicle. Signs shall use lettering not less
than four (4) inches high and shall be clearly visible from a minimum distance of twenty (20)
feet. Signs, sign locations and the telephone number shall be subject to approval by the City. No
advertising shall be allowed on Contractor vehicles other than the Contractor's name, logo and
Customer service telephone number and website address. Special promotional messages may be
permitted, upon the City's prior written approval.
All Contractor route, service and supervisory vehicles shall be equipped with properly licensed
two-way communication equipment. The Contractor shall maintain a base station or have
equipment capable of reaching all collection areas.
2.1.15 Container Requirements and Ownership
The Contractor shall procure and maintain a sufficient quantity of Containers to service the
City's Customer base, including seasonal and economic variations in Container demand. Failure
to have a Container available when required by a Customer shall subject the Contractor to
performance fees, as provided in Section 4.1.
Customers may elect to own or secure Containers from other sources, and shall not be subject to
discrimination by the Contractor in collection services on that account. However, Containers
owned or secured by Customers must be capable of being serviced by the Contractor's collection
vehicles to be eligible for collection. The Contractor shall provide labels and collection service
for compatible Customer-owned Containers. The Contractor is not required to service Customer
Containers that are not compatible with the Contractor's equipment. In the event of a dispute as
to whether a particular Container is compatible, the City shall make a final determination.
2.1.15.1 Mini-cans and Garbage Cans
Both Residential and Commercial Customers may elect to use their own Mini-can or Garbage
Can for Garbage collection service. In all cases, Customers will be directed to have at least one
rigid Container as their primary Garbage Container. Plastic bags may be used for overflow
volumes of Garbage, but not as a Customer's primary Container.
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Solid Waste Collection Contract
2823300.9
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10f. ‐ Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as Kent‐Meridian
Disposal (See 9.c.)Page 558 of 608
If a Customer uses their own Container, Contractor crews shall be expected to handle the
Container in such a way as to minimize undue damage. The Contractor shall be responsible for
unnecessary or unreasonable damage to Customer-owned Containers.
2.1.15.2 Garbage, Recyclables and Compostables Carts
The Contractor shall provide 32-, 64- and 96-gallon Garbage Carts for the respective level of
Garbage collection; 32- or 96-gallon Recyclables Carts; and 96-gallon Compostables Carts. All
Carts shall be manufactured from a minimum of 10 percent (10%) post-consumer recycled
plastic, with a lid that will accommodate a Contractor affixed screening or label Carts shall be
provided to requesting Customers within seven (7) days of the Customer's initial request. All
wheeled cart manufacturers, styles and colors shall be approved in writing by the City prior to
the Contractor ordering a cart inventory. All Carts must have materials preparation instructions
and telephone and website contact information that visually depicts allowed and prohibited
materials suitable for the designated Cart either screened or printed on a sticker affixed to the lid.
All Contractor-owned wheeled carts shall: be maintained by the Contractor in good condition to
allow material storage, handling, and collection; contain no jagged edges or holes; be equipped
with functional wheels or rollers for movement; and be equipped with an anti-skid device or
sufficient surface area on the bottom of the Container to prevent unwanted movement. The carts
shall contain instructions for proper use, including any Customer actions that would void
manufacture warranties (such as placement of hot ashes in the Container causing the Container to
melt or burn),
Contractor personnel shall note any damaged hinges, holes, poorly functioning wheels and other
similar repair needs on Contractor-owned carts (including those for Garbage, Recycling and
Compostables) and forward repair notices to the Contractor's service personnel. Cart repairs
shall then be made within seven (7) days at the Contractor's expense. Any Cart that is damaged
or missing on account of accident, act of nature or the elements, fire, or theft or vandalism by
other members of the public shall be replaced no later than seven (7) business days after notice
from the Customer or City. Replacement Carts may be new or used and reconditioned, and all
Carts shall be clean and appear presentable when delivered. Unusable carts shall be retrieved by
Contractor, cleaned (if necessary) and recycled to the extent possible.
In the event that a particular Customer repeatedly damages a cart or requests more than one
replacement cart during the term of the Contract due to that Customer's negligence or intentional
misuse, the Contractor shall forward in writing the Customer's name and address to the City.
The City shall then attempt to resolve the problem. In the event that the problem continues, the
Contractor may discontinue service to that Customer, on the City's prior approval and/or may
charge the Customer a City-approved Cart destruction fee no greater than half of the current new
Cart replacement cost.
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Solid Waste Collection Contract
2823300.9
12 June, 2011
10f. ‐ Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as Kent‐Meridian
Disposal (See 9.c.)Page 559 of 608
2.1.15.3 Detachable and Drop-box Containers
The Contractor shall furnish, deliver, and properly locate 1-, 1.5-, 2-, 3-, 4-, 6- and 8-cubic yard
Detachable Containers, and 10-, 20-, 30- or 40-cubic yard uncompacted Drop-box Containers to
any Customer who requires their use for storage and collection of Garbage, Recyclables or
Compostables within three (3) days of the request. Containers shall be located on the premises
in a manner satisfactory to the Customer and for collection by the Contractor.
Detachable Containers shall be: watertight and equipped with tight-fitting metal or plastic
covers; have four (4) wheels for Containers 2-cubic yards and under; be in good condition for
Garbage, Recyclables or Compostables storage and handling; and, have no leaks, jagged edges or
holes. Drop-box Containers shall be all-metal, and if requested by a Customer, equipped with a
tight-fitting screened or solid cover operated by a functional winch system that is maintained in
good repair. Each type of Container (i.e. Recyclables, Compostables or Garbage) shall be painted
a color consistent with the program it is used for, subject to the requirements of Section 2.1.15.6,
with color changes subject to the City's prior written approval. Containers shall be repainted as
needed, or upon notification from the City.
Detachable Containers shall be cleaned, reconditioned and repainted (if necessary) before being
initially supplied to, or returned after repair or reconditioning, to any Customer. The Contractor
shall provide an on-call Container cleaning service to Customers. The costs of on-call cleaning
shall be billed directly to the Customer in accordance with Attachment B.
Containers on Customers' premises are at the Contractor's risk and not the City's. The
Contractor shall repair or replace within twenty-four (24) hours any Container that was supplied
by the Contractor if the City or a Health Department inspector determines that the Container fails
to comply with reasonable standards or in any way constitutes or contributes to a health or safety
hazard.
Customers may elect to own or self-provide Containers from other sources, and shall not be
subject to discrimination by the Contractor in collection services on that account. However, any
Containers owned or self-provided by Customers must be compatible with Contractor's standard
front load or Drop-box Container collection vehicles. The Contractor is not required to empty or
service Customer Containers that are not compatible with the Contractor's equipment.
In the event that a particular Customer repeatedly damages a Container due to that Customer's
negligence or intentional misuse, the Contractor shall forward in writing the Customer's name
and address to the City. The City shall then attempt to resolve the problem. In the event that the
problem continues, the Contractor may discontinue service to that Customer, on the City's prior
approval.
2.1.15.4 Recycling Carts
The Contractor shall provide Recycling Carts to new Customers within the City Service Area,
including new residences and annexation areas, as well as replacement Carts to existing
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Customers who request them because of loss, theft or damage. Carts shall be provided within
seven (7) days of a Customer request.
All distributed Recycling Carts shall include information materials describing material
preparation and collection requirements. Any materials published by the Contractor must be
reviewed and approved by the City prior to printing and distribution by the Contractor. All
Recycling Carts shall be labeled with materials preparation instructions that visually depict
allowed and prohibited materials suitable for the designated Cart either screened or printed on a
sticker affixed to the lid, along with telephone and website contact information. All Recycling
Carts shall be provided at the Contractor's sole expense.
The Contractor shall provide 32-gallon Recycling Carts on request to those residents requiring
less capacity than provided by the default 96-gallon Recycling Cart.
In the event that a Customer intentionally damages or misuses their Recycling Cart, the
Contractor may discontinue recycling service to that Customer, on the City's prior approval
and/or may charge the Customer a City-approved Cart destruction fee no greater than half of the
current new Cart replacement cost.
2.1.15.5 Ownership
The Contractor shall retain ownership of its Containers upon the termination of this Contract.
2.1.15.6 Container Colors and Labeling
The Contractor may use Containers of any color.
All Containers shall be labeled with instructional information and contact information, including
both a customer service phone number and a website address. All labels shall be approved by the
City prior to ordering by the Contractor. The location of the label on the Containers shall be
subject to the City's prior approval. Labels shall be replaced when faded, damaged, or upon City
or Customer request.
2.1.15.7 Container Weights
Mini-cans shall not exceed forty (40) pounds in weight and Garbage Cans shall not exceed sixty
(60) pounds in weight. Carts weights shall not exceed thirty (30) pounds for the 20-gallon size,
sixty (60) pounds for the 32-gallon size, one hundred-twenty (120) for the 64-gallon size and one
hundred-eighty (180) for the 96-gallon size. No specific weight restrictions are provided for
Detachable Containers, however, the Contractor shall not be required to lift or remove materials
from a Detachable Container exceeding the safe working capacity of the collection vehicle. The
combined weight of Drop-box and contents must not cause the collection vehicle to exceed legal
road weights.
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Solid Waste Collection Contract
2823300.9
14 June, 2011
10f. ‐ Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as Kent‐Meridian
Disposal (See 9.c.)Page 561 of 608
2.1.16 Spillage
All loads collected by the Contractor shall be completely contained in collection vehicles at all
times, except when material is actually being loaded. Hoppers on all collection vehicles shall be
operated so as to prevent blowing or spillage of materials. Any blowing or spillage of materials
either caused by Contractor or that occurs during collection shall be-immediately cleaned up by
the Contractor at its expense. Prior to any collection vehicle leaving a collection route and/or
operating on any roads with a speed limit higher than 25 miles per hour, Contractor shall
completely close any collection vehicle openings where materials may blow out, and thoroughly
inspect for and remove any collected materials inadvertently spilled on top of the collection
vehicle to prevent release or littering this material. Spillage not immediately cleaned up shall be
cause for performance fees, as described in Section 4.1.
All vehicles used in the performance of this Contract shall be required to carry and regularly
maintain spill kits. At a minimum, spill kits shall include absorbent pads or granules,
containment booms, storm drain covers, sweepers and other similar materials sufficient to
contain, control and, for minor events, appropriately clean-up, blowing materials, litter, leaks and
spillage of Contractor vehicle fluids and leachate. Spill kits shall'also include employee spill
containment instructions and procedures as well as a regularly updated list of emergency
contacts. The Contractor shall develop spill response procedures for review and approval by the
City before initiating any work under this Contract. All Contractor vehicle drivers shall be
provided with annual hands-on training on the location, maintenance, and use of spill kits and
associated containment and notification procedures.
All Drop Box Container loads (both open and compactor) shall be properly and thoroughly
covered or tarped to prevent any spillage of material prior to Contractor vehicle entering any
Private Road or Public Street.
2.1.17 Pilot Programs
The City may wish to test and/or implement one or more changes to waste stream segregation,
materials processing or collection technology or collection frequency at some point during the
term of the Contract. The City shall notify the Contractor in writing at least ninety (90) days in
advance of its intention to implement a pilot program or of its intentions to utilize a new
technology system on a City-wide basis. The costs (or savings)., accrued by any City-initiated,
pilot programs shall be negotiated prior to City-wide implementation.
Contractor-initiated pilot programs within the City shall require prior written notification and
approval by the City. Contractor-initiated pilot programs shall be performed at no additional
cost to the City or the Contractor's Customers; however, savings accrued may be subject to
negotiations prior to City-wide implementation at the City's request.
Contractor-initiated surveys within the City are allowed of businesses and/or residences to gather
information about generic service preferences or to access pilot program options or outcomes,
provided that all related data and analysis is shared with the City.
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Solid Waste Collection Contract
2823300.9
15 June, 2011
10f. ‐ Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as Kent‐Meridian
Disposal (See 9.c.)Page 562 of 608
2.1.18 Disruption Due to Construction
The City reserves the right to construct any improvement or to permit any such construction in
any street or alley in such manner as the City may direct, which may have the effect for a time of
preventing the Contractor from traveling the accustomed route or routes for collection.
However, the Contractor shall, by the most expedient manner, continue to collect Garbage,
Recyclables and Compostables to the same extent as though no interference existed upon the
streets or alleys normally traversed. This collection shall be done at no extra expense to the City
or the Contractor's Customers.
2.1.19 Contractor Planning Assistance
The Contractor shall, upon request and without additional cost, make available site planning
assistance to either the City and/or property owners and their representatives. The site planning
assistance shall be available for all new construction or remodeling of buildings and structures
within the City Service Area, and shall address the design and planning of Garbage, Recyclables
and Compostables removal areas and their location upon the site of the proposed construction or
remodeling project. Contractor planning assistance for optimizing loading docks, enclosures,
compactor equipment, and other similar structures or areas shall also be available for existing
Customers when realigning Garbage, Recyclables and Compostables services. Contractor
planning assistance shall be provided within two working days.
2.1.20 Safeguarding Public and Private Facilities
In the performance of the services hereunder, the Contractor shall be obligated to protect all
public and private improvements, facilities and utilities whether located on public or private
property, including street curbs, within the City (normal wear and tear excepted). If such
improvements, facilities, utilities or curbs are damaged by reason of the Contractor's operations,
the Contractor shall notify the City immediately in writing of all damage, and the Contractor
shall repair or replace the same. If the Contractor fails to do so promptly, as determined by the
City, the City shall cause repairs or replacement to be made, and the cost of doing so shall be
billed to and become the responsibility of the Contractor.
2.1.21 Company Name
The Contractor shall not use a firm name containing any words implying municipal ownership
without prior written permission from the City.
2.1.22 Transition and Implementation of Contract
At City request, the Contractor shall include a notification statement in its first invoice to each
Customer following the execution of this Contract. The notification statement shall be pre-
approved by the City and shall inform Customers that collection services are now provided under
City contract instead of State regulation.
City of Renton
Solid Waste Collection Contract
2823300.9
16 June, 2011
10f. ‐ Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as Kent‐Meridian
Disposal (See 9.c.)Page 563 of 608
2.1.23 Ongoing Coordination with City and Annual Performance Review
The Contractor's supervisory staff shall be available to meet with the City at the City's offices on
request as well as on a monthly schedule to discuss and resolve operational and Contract issues.
The City may, at its option after material or systemic indications of repeat customer complaints
or Contractor's violation of Contract terms, conduct a performance review of the Contractor's
performance under this Contract. The City may perform the review to confirm various aspects of
the Contractor's operations and compliance with this Contract. City staff or contracted
consultants may provide the review at the City's direction. The Contractor shall fully cooperate
and assist with all aspects of the performance review, including access to Contractor's route and
Customer service data, billing information, safety records, equipment, facilities and other
applicable items. The City's scope of review under this provision is intended to focus on
analysis of the Contractor's performance and Contract compliance
The results of the performance review shall be presented to the Contractor and a plan for
addressing any deficiencies shall be provided to the City within two (2) weeks of the
Contractor's receipt of the review. The Contractor shall analyze and correct in good faith any
deficiencies found in its performance under this Contract, including broader implementation of
corrections that extend beyond the limited data or scope of a performance review to bring
Contractor into more complete Contract compliance.
The Contractor's corrective plan shall address all identified deficiencies and include a timeline
for corrective actions. The Contractor's corrective plan shall be subject to review and approval
by the City. Upon approval of the plan, the Contractor shall implement and sustain actions that
correct deficiencies. Failure to complete correction of deficiencies as outlined in the plan and/or
failure to initiate good faith corrective actions within thirty (30) days shall constitute a failure to
perform subject to the Contract default provisions of Section 4.1. Further, upon such failure to
complete correction of the deficiencies, the City, at its sole option, may then provide the
Contractor with six (6) months notice of termination of this Contract.
The Contractor shall continually monitor and evaluate all operations to ensure compliance with
this Contract. At the request of the City, the Contractor shall report its actual monthly
performance measures for collection, customer service and maintenance functions under this
Contract. The City shall determine which of the Contractor internal performance management
measures are relevant to addressing any particular deficiencies, and the Contractor shall continue
to report those measures until notified in writing by the City.
2.1.24 Disposal Restrictions and Requirements
All Garbage collected under this Contract, as well as residues from processing Recyclables and
Compostables, shall be delivered to the King County Disposal System or otherwise managed in
accordance with the City's Interlocal Agreement with King County, unless otherwise directed in
writing by the City.
Garbage containing obvious amounts of Yard Debris shall not knowingly be collected and
instead prominently tagged with a notice informing the Customer that the County does not accept
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Yard Debris mixed with Garbage for collection. Contractor's knowing collection of Garbage
mixed with visible Yard Debris shall be grounds for performance fees.
The Contractor shall not be required to collect Hazardous Waste or materials that are either
restricted from disposal or would pose a danger to collection crews. If materials are rejected for
this reason, the Contractor shall leave a written notice with the rejected materials listing why
they were not collected and providing the Customer with a contact for further irrformation about
proper disposal options. The Customer shall retain title to such waste and shall remain
responsible for all costs associated with handling and disposal of Hazardous Waste or materials
inadvertently collected by Contractor.
Construction and demolition debris collected by the Contractor may be processed to recover
recyclables, provided that the residual is disposed in accordance with the City's Interlocal
Agreement with King County. In the event the Contractor elects to haul mixed construction and
demolition debris to a private processing facility, the Contractor shall charge the Customer no
more than the equivalent disposal fee at a King County Disposal System transfer station and
shall charge hauling fees no higher than provided for in Attachment B.
2.1.25 Violation of Ordinance
The Contractor shall report in writing immediately to the City any observed violation of the
City's ordinances providing for and regulating the collection, removal and disposal of Garbage,
Recyclables and Compostables.
2.2 Collection Services
2.2.1 Single-family Residence Garbage Collection
2.2.1.1 Subject Materials
The Contractor shall collect all Garbage placed Curbside for disposal by Single-family
Residence Customers in and adjacent to Mini-cans, Garbage Cans or plastic bags (for Extra
Units) and/or Garbage Carts. The Contractor shall offer carry-out service to disabled Customers
at no charge (per Section 2.1.6) and to all other Customers for the appropriate service level rate,
plus the carry-out surcharge, in accordance with Attachment B. If provided to a Customer, carry
out service shall be provided for all three collection streams.
2.2.1.2 Collection Containers
The Customer's primary Container must be a Mini-can, Garbage Can or Garbage Cart. Plastic
bags may only be used for Extra Units, not as the Customer's primary Container. Cart rental fees
shall be embedded in the respective level of cart service and not separately charged or itemized.
Containers shall be delivered by the Contractor to Single-family Residence Customers within
seven (7) days of the Customer's initial request.
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Solid Waste Collection Contract
2823300.9
18 June, 2011
10f. ‐ Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as Kent‐Meridian
Disposal (See 9.c.)Page 565 of 608
2.2.1.3 Specific Collection Requirements
The Contractor shall offer regular weekly collection of the following service levels:
1. one 20-gallon Minican;
2. one 32-gallon Garbage Can;
3. one 35-gallon Garbage Cart;
4. two 32-gallon Garbage Cans;
5. one 64-gallon Garbage Cart; and
6. one 96-gallon Garbage Cart;
On request, the Contractor shall also offer Customers monthly collection of one 32-gallon
Garbage Can or Garbage Cart with no putrescible wastes.
Carry-out charges shall be assessed only to those Customers who choose to have the Contractor
move a Container to reach the collection vehicle at its nearest point of access. An Extra Unit
charge may be assessed for materials loaded so as to lift a Cart lid in excess of six (6) inches
from the normally closed position. The Contractor may charge for an overweight Container at
the Extra Unit rate, provided that the Customer agrees in advance to pay for the Extra Unit rate,
otherwise, the Container shall be left at the Curb with Customer notification as to why it was not
collected. The Contractor shall maintain route lists in sufficient detail to allow accurate
recording and charging of all Extra Unit fees. All Extra Units from Customers with a history of
disputed charges shall be documented with a date and time stamped photograph. Customers shall
be allowed to specify that no Extra Units be collected without prior Customer notification, which
shall be provided by the Customer no less than twenty-four (24) hours prior to that Customer's
regular collection.
Collections shall be made from Single-family Residences on a regular schedule on the same day
and as close to a consistent time as possible on Public Streets. The Contractor may tag
inappropriately placed Containers and may discontinue service in the event of persistent
inappropriate Container placement. The Contractor's crews shall make collections in an orderly
and quiet manner, and shall return Containers, in an upright position, with lids closed and
attached, to their set out location and will not place Containers on streets, sidewalks, public
pathways, or in places that block vehicle access to driveways, mail boxes, or similar structures.
2.2.2 Single-family Residence Recyclables Collection
2.2.2.1 Subject Materials
The defined list of Recyclables shall be collected from all participating Single-family Residences
as part of basic Garbage collection services, without extra charge. The Contractor shall collect all
Recyclables from Single-family Residences that are placed in Contractor owned Carts or are
boxed or placed in a paper bag next to the Customers' Recycling Cart. Recyclables must be
prepared as follows and uncontaminated with food or other residues:
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Aluminum Cans and Foil: All aluminum cans and clean foil that is placed in the
Recycling Cart.
Corrugated Cardboard:
Glass Containers:
Mixed Paper:
Newspaper:
Plastic Containers:
All corrugated cardboard boxes smaller than three (3)
feet square, and placed in or next to the Customer's
Recycling Cart. Corrugated cardboard boxes larger than
three (3) feet square must be flattened by Customer
prior to collection.
All colored or clear jars and bottles that are rinsed and
have lids removed. Fluorescent and incandescent light
bulbs, ceramics and window glass are excluded.
All Mixed Paper.
All newspaper and advertising supplements that are
delivered with newspapers.
All plastic bottles, jugs and tubs. Other plastics,
automotive or other hazardous product Containers, and
lids are excluded.
Polycoated Cartons and Boxes:
Scrap Metal:
Tin Cans:
All plastic coated cartons and boxes that are flattened.
All ferrous and non-ferrous Scrap Metal that is free of
wood, plastic, rubber and other contaminants; and
meets the size requirements defined for Scrap Metals.
Scrap metal shall include small appliances provided
they meet the size requirements.
All food and beverage tin cans with labels removed.
2.2.2.2 Containers
The Contractor shall be responsible for ordering, assembling, affixing instructional information
onto, maintaining adequate inventories of, and distributing and maintaining Recycling Carts. The
default Recycling Cart size shall be 96-gallons for new Customers, provided that the Contractor
shall offer and provide 32-gallon Recycling Carts on request to those Customers requiring either
less or additional capacity than provided by the standard 96-gallon Recycling Cart. Recycling
Carts shall be screened, molded-on, molded-in or labeled with recycling collection requirements
in accordance with Section 2.1.15.6, and shall include a program packet of materials when
distributed. The program packet of materials shall include items identified in Section 2.1.22.
Recycling Carts shall be delivered by the Contractor to new Customers or those Customers
requesting replacements, within seven (7) days of the Customer's initial request.
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Solid Waste Collection Contract
2823300.9
20 June, 2011
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Disposal (See 9.c.)Page 567 of 608
2.2.2.3 Specific Collection Requirements
Single-family Residence Recyclables collection shall occur every-other-week on the same day as
each household's Garbage and Compostables collection. Single-family Residence Recyclables
collection shall occur during the hours and days specified in Section 2.1.4. Collections shall be
made from Residences on a regular schedule on the same day and as close to a consistent time as
possible. The Contractor shall collect on Public Streets and Private Roads in the same location
as Garbage collection service is provided. The Contractor's crews shall make collections in an
orderly and quiet manner, and shall return Containers with their lids closed and attached to their
set out location in an orderly manner.
The Contractor shall collect all properly prepared Single-family Residence Recyclables from
Garbage Customers. No limits shall be placed on set-out volumes, except in the case when
extremely large quantities of commercially-generated materials are consistently set out at a
Single-family Residence. In this case, the Contractor shall request the Customer to use a larger
Recycling Cart or use commercial recycling services for the excess volumes. If the Customer
continues to set out commercial quantities of Recyclables, the Contractor shall notify the City for
further action. In the event that large quantities of residentially-generated cardboard (e.g. moving
boxes) are set out for collection, the Contractor may collect the excess materials the following
day in a separate truck, provided that clear written notification of the collection delay is provided
to the Customer.
The City and Contractor shall cooperate on monitoring the quality of Recyclables set out for
collection. Either party may inspect or sample set-out or collected Recyclables. Any deficiencies
in Recyclables quality observed by City or Contractor's staff shall require educational follow-up
by the Contractor to encourage maximum quality and marketability. Educational follow-up shall
range from a minimum of a notice ticket or "oops tag" to involvement of management staff from
either the City or Contractor as appropriate.
2.2.3 Compostables Collection
2.2.3.1 Subject Materials .
Compostables shall be collected each collection cycle from all participating Single-family
Residences.
Contaminated or oversized Compostables materials rejected by the Contractor at the Curb shall
be tagged in a prominent location with an appropriate problem notice explaining why the
material was rejected.
2.2.3.2 Containers
A Compostables Cart shall be provided to all Compostables collection subscribers. The
Contractor shall be responsible for ordering, assembling, affixing instructional information onto,
maintaining inventories of, and distributing and maintaining Compostables Carts. Compostables
Carts shall be labeled with instructional information, in accordance with Section 2.1.15.6.
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Extra Yard Debris material that does not fit in the initial Compostables Cart shall be bundled or
placed in Kraft bags or Customer-owned Garbage Cans labeled for Yard Debris. Customers
choosing to use their own Containers for excess Yard Debris shall be provided durable stickers
by the Contractor that clearly identify the Container's contents as Yard Debris.
Compostables Carts shall be delivered by the Contractor to Customers within seven (7) days of
the Customer's initial request.
2.2.3.3 Specific Collection
Compostables materials shall be collected weekly March through November and every-other-
week December through February from all Single Family Residences who subscribe to
Compostables service. Compostables in excess of Cart capacity may be charged as
Compostables Extra Units in accordance with Attachment B.
The Contractor shall collect on Public Streets and Private Roads, in the same location as Garbage
collection is provided. The Contractor's crews shall make collections in an orderly and quiet
manner, and shall return Containers in an upright position, with lids attached, to their set out
location.
2.2.3.4 Foodscraps Collection
The Contractor shall accept uncontaminated Foodscraps included and/or mixed with Yard Debris
("Compostables") in Yard Debris Carts for Single Family Residential Customers who subscribe
to the City's Compostables service. The range of materials handled by the Foodscraps collection
program may be changed from time to time upon the approval of the City to reflect those
materials allowed by the Seattle-King County Health Department for the frequency of collection
provided by the Contractor.
2.2.4 Single Family Bulky Waste Collection
2.2.4.1 Subject Materials
On-call Bulky Waste collection shall be offered, and shall be provided at the rates listed in
Attachment B. Collected oversized items shall be recycled by the Contractor to the extent
possible.
2.2.4.2 Specific Collection Requirements
On-call collection services of bulky waste such as couches, mattresses, white goods and other
oversized materials must occur during the hours- and days specified in Section 2.1.4, with the
exception that Saturday collection is permissible if it is more convenient for Customers. The
Contractor's crews shall make collections in an orderly and quiet manner.
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2.2.5 Multifamily Complex and Commercial Customer Garbage Collection
2.2.5.1 Subject Materials
The Contractor shall collect all Garbage set out for disposal -by Multifamily Complex and
Commercial Customers in acceptable Containers as designated in Section 2.2.5=2.
2.2.5.2 Containers
The Contractor shall provide Containers meeting the standards described in Section 2.1.15.
Multifamily Complex and Commercial Customers shall be offered a full range of Containers and
service options, including Garbage Carts, one (1) through six (6) cubic yard compacted and one
(1) through eight (8) non-compacted or compacted Detachable Containers, and non-compacted
Drop-box Containers. The Contractor may also lease compacted Drop-box Containers and Drop-
box and Detachable Container Compactors to Customers outside of this Contract at rates
negotiated between the Customer and the Contractor.
Materials in excess of Container capacity or the subscribed service level shall be collected and
properly charged as Extra Units at the rates listed in Attachment B. The Contractor shall develop
and maintain route lists in sufficient detail to allow accurate recording and charging of all Extra
Units. All Extra Units shall be documented with a date and time stamped photograph.
The Contractor may use either or both front-load or rear-load Detachable Containers to service
Multifamily Complex and Commercial Customers. However, all collection sites within the City
Service Area may not be appropriate for front-load collection due to limited maneuverability or
overhead obstructions. The Contractor shall provide Containers and collection services capable
of servicing all Customer sites, whether or not front-load collection is feasible.
Containers shall be delivered by the Contractor to requesting Multifamily Complex and
Commercial Customers within three (3) days of the Customer's initial request. Customers shall
properly care for Containers on the Customer's property, shall use reasonable efforts to protect
such Containers from graffiti or negligent misuse, and shall not use such Containers for other
than their intended purpose.
2.2.5.3 Specific Collection Requirements
Commercial Garbage collection shall be made available to Multifamily Complex and
Commercial Customers daily, Monday through Saturday, during the times specified in Section
2.1.4. Collection at Multifamily sites shall be limited to the same hours as Single-family
Residence collection. Collections shall be made on a regular schedule on the same day and as
close to a consistent time as possible to minimize Customer confusion. The Contractor shall
collect from areas mutually agreed upon by the Contractor and Customer with the least slope and
best truck access possible. Containers shall be replaced after emptying in the same location as
found.
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Roll-out charges shall be assessed in increments used in the Contractor's WUTC tariff only to
those Customers for whom the Contractor must move a Container over twenty (20) feet to reach
the collection vehicle at its nearest point of access. Extra charges may be assessed for materials
loaded so as to lift the Garbage Can, Garbage Cart of Detachable Container lid in excess of six
inches from the normally closed position.
2.2.6 Multifamily Complex Recyclables Collection
2.2.6.1 Subject Materials
The Contractor shall collect all Recyclables from Multifamily Complexes that are prepared in a
manner similar to that described for Single-family Residence Recyclables in Section 2.2.2.1.
2.2.6.2 Containers
The Contractor shall be responsible for ordering, assembling, affixing instructional information
onto, maintaining inventories of, and distributing and maintaining Recycling Carts. The default
Recycling Cart size shall be 96-gallons, provided that the Contractor shall offer and provide 32-
or Recycling Carts on request to those complexes requiring either less or additional capacity than
provided by the standard 96-gallon Recycling Cart. Recycling Carts shall be labeled with
recycling collection requirements in accordance with Section 2.1.15.6 when distributed.
Participant informational packets shall be delivered to the Multifamily Complex manager as
described in Section 2.1.22. The City may require that common-keyed locks and multiple keys
be provided by Contractor at no extra charge to limit contamination of Recycling Carts or
Recycling Detachable Containers.
At larger Multifamily Complexes, the Contractor may use Detachable Containers for recycling
collection provided that they are completely painted blue per Section 2.1.15.6, clearly
distinguished from Containers used for Garbage or Compostables collection and are equipped
with City-approved prominent identifying and instructional labels. Upon notice, Contractor is
required to equip these with Detachable Containers with special slotted recycling lids provided
by the City.
Recycling Containers shall be delivered by the Contractor to requesting Customers within three
(3) days of the Customer's initial request. Multifamily Complex Recycling Carts shall be
relabeled periodically in accordance with Section 2.1.15.6.
2.2.6.3 Specific Collection Requirements
Multifamily Complex Recyclables collection shall occur weekly or more frequently, as needed,
during the hours and days specified in Section 2.1.4 for Multifamily Complex collection.
Collections shall be made on a regular schedule on the same day(s) of the week to minimize
Customer confusion. The Contractor shall collect from areas mutually agreed upon by the
Contractor and Customer with the least slope and best truck access possible. After emptying,
Containers shall be replaced in the same location as found.
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When space constraints limit the provision of Containers appropriately-sized for weekly
collection, the Contractor shall provide more frequent collection, as necessary, of smaller
Containers to provide adequate total recycling capacity for the Multifamily Complex site.
2.2.7 Multifamily Complex and Commercial Customer Compostables Collection
2.2.7.1 Subject Materials
Contaminated or oversized Compostables materials rejected by the Contractor shall be tagged in
a prominent location with an appropriate problem notice explaining why the material was
rejected.
2.2.7.2 Containers
The Contractor shall be responsible for ordering, assembling, affixing instructional information
onto, maintaining inventories of, and distributing and maintaining Compostables Carts and
Detachable Containers.
Extra Yard Debris material that does not fit in a Compostables Cart or Detachable Container
shall be bundled or placed in Kraft bags or Customer-owned 32-gallon (maximum) Containers
labeled 'yard'.
Compostables Carts shall be delivered by the Contractor to new Multifamily Complexes or
Commercial Customers within three (3) days of the Customer's initial request.
2.2.7.3 Specific Collection Requirements
Compostables shall be collected from Multifamily Complex and Commercial Customers at the
same frequency schedule for Single-family Customers. Collections shall be made on a regular
schedule on the same day(s) and as close to a consistent time as possible. Compostables in
excess of the subscribed Container size may be charged as Extra Units in 96-gallon increments,
with each Extra Unit equaling 96 gallons.
The Contractor shall collect Containers at defined Multifamily Complex or Commercial
Customer Container spaces. The Contractor's crews shall make collections in an orderly and
quiet manner, and shall return Containers with their lids closed and attached to their set out
location.
2.2.8 Drop-Box Container Garbage Collection
2.2.8.1 Subject Materials
The Contractor shall provide Drop-Box Container Garbage collection services to Multifamily
Complex and Commercial Customers, in accordance with the service level selected by the
Customer.
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2.2.8.2 Containers
The Contractor shall provide Containers meeting the standards described in Section 2.1.15. Both
Customer-owned and Contractor-owned Drop-box Containers shall be serviced, including
Customer-owned compactors.
'Containers shall be delivered by the Contractor to requesting Customers within three (3) days of
the Customer's initial request.
2.2.8.3 Specific Collection Requirements
Single-family Residence, Multifamily Complex and Commercial Customer Drop-box Container
collection must occur during the hours and days specified in Section 2.1.5. Collection of Drop-
box Containers in Single-family Residence and Multifamily Complex areas and multi-use
buildings containing Multifamily Complexes shall be limited to the same hours as Single-family
Residence collection.
The Contractor shall provide dispatch service and equipment capability to collect full Drop-box
Containers no later than the next business day after the Customer's initial call. The Contractor
shall maintain a sufficient Drop-box Container inventory to provide empty Containers to new
and temporary Customers within three (3) business days after the Customer's initial call.
2.2.9 Temporary Container Customers
The Contractor shall provide temporary 2-, 4-, and 6-cubic yard Detachable Containers and 10-,
20-, 30-, and 40-cubic yard Drop-boxes to Single-family Residence, Multifamily Complex and
Commercial Customers who require service for less than ninety (90) days on an on-call basis.
Charges for temporary Detachable Container service listed in Attachment B shall include
collection and disposal. Disposal charges for temporary Drop-box Containers shall be billed in
addition to the delivery, rental and hauling charges listed in Attachment B. Delivery and rental
charges shall be itemized and charged separately, at the rates listed in Attachment B. The
Contractor may charge a deposit to be paid in advance of service equal to the average disposal
fee for the size of temporary Container ordered if the creditworthiness of the individual
Customer is in doubt.
2.2.10 Municipal Services
The Contractor shall provide weekly Garbage and Recyclables collection services on regularly
scheduled weekly routes to all City municipal facilities within the City Service Area, without
charge. At any time during the term of this Contract, the City may add facilities in addition to
those listed above. Additional municipal facilities added during the term of the Contract shall
also be provided collection, including new facilities developed within the City Service Area, as
well as municipal facilities in future annexation areas covered by this Contract.
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2.2.11 Multiple -Use Buildings
Service in Multiple-Use Buildings shall be apportioned between Residential and Commercial
Customers. Residential Customers shall be provided Single-Family or Multifamily Recyclables
collection and shall be charged the appropriate Residential rates for their portion of Garbage
collection service. Commercial Customers shall pay only their regular Commercial rates which
exclude the component for Recyclables collection. In the case of a dispute, the City shall
intervene and the City's decision shall be final.
2.2.12 Other Solid Waste Collection Services
The Contractor may occasionally provide other regularly scheduled services related to solid
waste collection in the City not specifically delineated under this Contract. In that event, the
Contractor shall use current rates approved by the WUTC under the Contractor's Kent-Meridian
Tariff (or successor tariff) for the service provided. If the intended services are not covered by
either this Contract or the Contract's WUTC tariff, the Contractor shall notify the City and
propose a Customer rate for the service. Upon approval of the City, the Contractor may proceed
to offer that service.
2.2.13 Mandatory Collection Enforcement
The Contractor shall use commercially reasonable efforts to assist the City with enforcing
mandatory collection requirements throughout the City Service Area. If a route driver notices a
non-complying residence or business, then that driver shall notify Contractor management of the
apparent non-compliance. The Contractor shall then ascertain the account status of that
residence or business, and shall contact that potential customer via telephone or mail to inform
them of the Municipal Code requirement to subscribe for collection. If the potential customer
does not comply with collection requirements within thirty (30) days, the Contractor shall
provide the name, address and contact history in its monthly report to the City and shall provide
service and then bill that customer with once-per-month single Garbage Can service.
In addition, each Spring the Contractor shall compare a City-provided listing of utility service
addresses with its customer list to identify any City residences or businesses that have failed to
comply with mandatory collection requirements. The Contractor shall solicit those potential
customers as set forth above and inform the City of those potential customers that fail to
subscribe to collection services.
2.3 Management
2.3.1 Responsibility of Participants
2.3.1.1 Contractor's Responsibilities
Consistent with the responsibilities set forth otherwise in this Contract, the Contractor shall be
responsible for:
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• Collecting Garbage in the City Service Area and delivering the Garbage to the King
County Disposal System, unless otherwise directed by the City, and shall ensure that the
Contractor handles Garbage in accordance with the City's interlocal agreements
governing solid waste management.
® Collecting construction/demolition waste in the City Service Area and delivering the
waste to fully permitted recycling, disposal or transfer sites in compliance with King
County's Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan.
• Collecting, processing and marketing Recyclables and Compostables collected by the
Contractor in the City Service Area.
• Providing cart and Container assembly, maintenance, painting, stickering/labeling arid re-
stickering/labeling and delivery services listed or required in this Contract.
• Performing customer service, including answering telephone calls and e-mails, providing
information on services, establishing Customer accounts and providing appropriate
customer support.
• Billing, receiving, posting Customer payments and deposits, and adding educational
information to bills, if requested by the City.
• Procuring all equipment and bearing all start-up, operating maintenance, and transition
costs for collection and processing or disposal of Garbage, Recyclables and
Compostables, including proper safety equipment and insurance for vehicles and
workers.
• Providing and supervising all labor to accomplish the scope of services required under
this Contract, including labor to collect materials, maintain and distribute equipment and
related customer service functions.
• Operating a maintenance facility to house and service collection equipment and acquiring
all necessary land use, building, operating, and business permits and licenses.
• Submitting all informational materials for public release to the City for review and
approval prior to release.
• Complying with all applicable laws.
• Meeting all non-discrimination and OSHA (Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act
of 1970)/WISHA (Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act of 1973) standards, and
all environmental standards and regulations.
• Providing a safe working environment and comprehensive liability insurance coverage as
set forth in Section 6.4, and providing proof of this insurance to the City annually.
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• Providing a valid Contractor's performance and payment bond in accordance with
Section 6.5, and providing proof of this bond to the City annually.
• Providing route maps to the City indicating the day of week for each service.
• Submitting collection day changes to the City for review and approval prior to notice
being provided to Customers and the change taking place.
• Submitting prompt notices to the media regarding modifications to the collection
schedule due to inclement weather.
• Maintaining Containers, vehicles and facilities in a clean, properly labeled and sanitary
condition.
• Meeting all City reporting, inspection and review requirements.
• Providing outreach materials and programs, and assistance with distribution and outreach
as required in this Contract.
• Providing operating and safety training for all personnel, including spill response training
for all drivers.
• Notifying the City of intended changes in management not less than sixty (60) days prior
to the date of change. New management shall also attend an introductory meeting
scheduled by the City during the sixty (60) day notification period. Exception shall be
made for termination for cause or voluntary termination, in which case the Contractor
shall use best efforts to notify the City within one business day of the termination.
2.3.1.2 City's Responsibilities
Consistent with the responsibilities set forth otherwise in this Contract, the City shall be
responsible for:
• Overall project aanrmistration and final approval of Contractor services and activities.
• Reviewing and approving Contractor compensation adjustments due to changes in
County disposal fees or price indices.
• Directing and overseeing public education and outreach with the cooperation and
assistance of the Contractor.
• Monitoring and evaluating collection operations with the cooperation and assistance of
the Contractor.
• Reviewing and approving all assignments, subcontracting or delegation of contractual
duties.
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• Reviewing and approving holiday schedule changes.
• Reviewing and approving all written or other informational materials used by the
Contractor.
® Conducting performance reviews of the Contractor with the Contractor's cooperation and
assistance.
• Holding periodic operations meetings with the Contractor, as necessary.
2.3.2 Customer Service and Billing
The Contractor shall be responsible for providing all customer service functions, including:
answering Customer telephone calls and e-mail requests, informing Customers of current
services and charges, handling Customer subscriptions and cancellations, receiving and resolving
Customer complaints, dispatching Drop-box Containers and special collections, correlating
service levels to current invoices, all Customer billing, and maintaining and regularly updating a
user-friendly website. These functions shall be provided at the Contractor's sole cost, with such
costs included in the Customer charges (see Attachment B).
2.3.2.1 Office Location,
The Contractor shall maintain a principal office in King County within twenty (20) miles of the
City limits. The Contractor's office and customer service assistance shall be accessible by a
local area code (currently 425, 253 or 206) phone number.' The Contractor's office hours shall
be open at a minimum from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except Saturdays, Sundays and designated
holidays. Representatives shall be available at the Contractor's local office during office hours
for communication with the public and City representatives. Customer calls shall be taken
during office hours by a person, not by voice mail.
The Contractor shall maintain an emergency telephone number for use by City staff outside
normal office hours. The Contractor shall have a representative, or an answering service to
contact such representative, available at said emergency telephone number during all hours other
than normal office hours.
2.3.2.2 Customer Service Requirements
2.3.2.2.1 Customer Service Representative Staffing
During office hours, the Contractor shall maintain sufficient staff to answer and handle
complaints and service requests from multiple incoming telephone calls simultaneously. If
mcoming telephone calls necessitate, the Contractor shall increase staffing levels as necessary to
meet Customer service demands. The Contractor shall also maintain sufficient staff to answer
and handle complaints and service requests made by letter or e-mail. If staffing is deemed to be
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insufficient by the City to handle Customer complaints and service requests, the Contractor shall
increase staffing levels to meet Contract performance criteria
The Contractor shall provide additional staffing during the transition and implementation period,
and especially from six (6) weeks prior to the commencement of new services, through the end
of the fourth month after the commencement of new services, to ensure that sufficient staffing is
available to minimize Customer waits and inconvenience. The Contractor shall receive no
additional compensation for increased staffing levels during the transition and implementation
period. Staffing levels during the mobilization, transition and implementation period shall be
subject to prior City review and approval.
2.3.2.2.2 Service Recipient Complaints and Requests
The Contractor shall record all complaints and service requests, regardless of how received,
including date, time, Customer's name and address (if the Customer is willing to give this
information), method of transmittal, and nature, date and manner of resolution of the complaint
or service request in a computerized daily log. Any telephone calls received via the Contractor's
non-office hours answering service shall be recorded in the log the following business day. The
Contractor shall make a conscientious effort to resolve all complaints within twenty-four (24)
hours of the original call or e-mail, and service requests within the times established throughout
this Contract for various service requests. If a longer response time is necessary for complaints or
requests, the reason for the delay shall be noted in the log, along with a description of the
Contractor's efforts to resolve the complaint or request.
The customer service log shall be available for inspection by the City, or its designated
representatives, during the Contractor's office hours, and shall be in a format approved by the
City. The Contractor shall provide a copy of this log in an electronic format to the City with the
monthly report.
2.3.2.2.3 Handling of Customer Calls
All incoming telephone calls shall be answered promptly and courteously, with an average speed
of answer of less than thirty-five (35) seconds. No telephone calls shall be placed on hold for
more than two (2) minutes, and on a monthly basis, no more than 10% of mcoming telephone
calls shall be placed on hold for thirty-five (35) or more seconds. A Customer shall be able to
talk directly with a customer service representative when calling the Contractor's customer
service telephone number during office hours. An automated voice mail service or phone
answering system may be used when the office is closed.
2.3.2.2.4 Corrective Measures
Upon the receipt of Customer complaints in regards to busy signals or excessive delays in
answering the telephone, the City may request and the Contractor shall submit a plan to the City
for correcting the problem. Once the City has approved the plan, the Contractor shall have thirty
(30) days to implement the corrective measures, except during the transition and implementation
period, during which time the Contractor shall have one (1) week to implement corrective
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measures. Corrective measures shall be implemented without additional compensation to the
Contractor. Failure to provide corrective measures shall be subject to performance fees.
2.3.2.2.5 Full Knowledge of Programs Required
The Contractor's customer service representatives shall be fully-knowledgeable of all collection
services available to City Customers, including the various services available to Single-family
Residence, Multifamily Complex and Commercial Customers. For new Customers, customer
service representatives shall explain all garbage, recycling, Compostables and Foodscrap
collection options available depending on the sector the Customer is calling from. For existing
Customers, the representatives shall explain new services and options, and resolve recycling
issues, collection concerns, missed pickups, Container deliveries, and other Customer concerns.
Customer service representatives shall be trained to inform Customers of all recycling,
Compostables and Foodscrap preparation specifications. Policy questions resolvable by the City
shall be immediately forwarded to the City for response. The Contractor's customer service
representatives shall have instantaneous electronic access to customer service data and history to
provide efficient and high-quality customer services.
2.3.3 Contractor's Customer Billing Responsibilities
The Contractor shall be responsible for all billing functions related to the collection services
provided under this Contract. All Single-family Residence Customers shall be billed at least
quarterly, and Multifamily Complex and Commercial Customers shall be billed monthly.
Customers may be billed prior to receiving service, but the due date (or past due date) shall be no
sooner than the last day of service provided under that billing cycle. The bill's due date shall be
no sooner than fifteen (15) business days after the date the bill is mailed. The Contractor may
make account adjustments for over- or under-charges, provided that under-charges may only be
charged for services provided within ninety (90) days of the bill date.
Billing and accounting costs associated with Customer invoicing shall be borne by the
Contractor, and are included in the service fees in Attachment B. The Contractor may bill to
Customers late payments and NSF ("bounced") check charges, as well as the actual third party
costs of bad debt collection. Late fees shall not exceed one percent (1%) per month and NSF
charges shall not exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per NSF check or actual bank charges,
whichever is greater.
Single-family Residential Customers may temporarily suspend service due to vacations or other
reasons no more than four times a year in one (1) week increments and be billed pro-rata for
actual services received.
All Single-family Residence Recyclables collection costs and revenues shall be included in the
Garbage collection rate and shall not be charged or itemized separately. Subscription
Compostables services shall be itemized separately. All Multifamily Complex Recyclables
collection costs and revenues shall be included in the Garbage collection rate and shall not be
charged or itemized separately. Commercial Customer and Multifamily Complex Compostables
services shall be itemized and charged separately.
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The Contractor shall be responsible for the following:
• Generating combined Garbage, Recyclables and Compostables collection bills. Bills
must include a statement indicating the Customer's current service level, current charges
and payments, and appropriate taxes and fees as well as the Contractor's customer service.
contact information. Space shall be made available on bills for including City contact
information at the City's request. The Contractor shall submit the billing format and
design to the City for review and approval.
• Accepting, processing and posting payment data each business day.
• Maintaining a system to monitor and report Customer subscription levels, record Extra
Unit Garbage and Compostables collected, place an additional charge on the Customer's
bill for the excess collection, and charge for additional services requested and delivered.
This system shall maintain a Customer's historical account data for a period of not less
than two years.
« Accepting and responding to Customer requests for service level changes, missed or
inadequate collection services, and additional services.
» Collecting unpaid charges from Customers for solid waste collection services.
• Implementing rate changes as specified in Section 3.1 and 3.3.
• Including lines/space for customer service messages on Customer bills.
• Including Contractor phone numbers for customer service on Customer bills.
The Contractor shall be required to have procedures in place to backup and minimize the
potential for the loss or damage of the account servicing (customer service, service levels and
billing history) database. The Contractor shall ensure that a daily backup of the account
servicing database is made and securely stored off-site. The Contractor shall also provide the
City with a copy of the customer service database via e-mail or other electronic medium on a
quarterly basis upon request. The City shall have unlimited rights to use the customer service
database to develop targeted educational and outreach programs, analyze service level shifts or
rate impacts, and/or to provide information to successor contractors.
Upon seven (7) days written notice, the Contractor shall provide the City with a paper and/or
electronic copy at the City's discretion of the requested Customer information and history,
including but not limited to Customer names, service and mailing addresses, contact information,
service levels and current account status.
As set forth in detail below, the Contractor shall provide monthly and annual reports to the City.
In addition, the Contractor shall allow the City access to pertinent operations information related
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to compliance with the obligations of this Contract, such as vehicle maintenance logs, disposal,
Compostables and recycling facility certified weight slips, and Customer charges and payments.
2.3.4 Reporting
The Contractor shall provide monthly and annual reports to the City as described in this section.
In addition, the Contractor shall allow City staff access to pertinent operations information such
as disposal facility certified weight slips and vehicle maintenance logs.
2.3.4.1 Monthly Reports
On a monthly basis, by the twenty-fifth (25th) day of each month, the Contractor shall provide a
report to the City containing information for the previous month for services provided under this
Contract. Reports shall be submitted in electronic format approved by the City and shall be
certified to be accurate by the Contractor. At a minimum, reports shall include:
(1) A log of complaints and resolutions for all collection services and sectors. At a
minimum, the complaint log shall include Customer name and/or business name,
Customer's service address, contact telephone number, date of complaint, a description
of the complaint, a description of how the complaint was resolved, the date of
resolution and any additional driver's notes or comments.
(2) A tabulation of the number of single family, commercial and multifamily accounts.
(3) A compilation of program participation statistics including: a summary of multifamily
and commercial participation in recycling programs, set-out statistics for residential
Garbage, Compostables and Recyclables collection services, and log of bulky items.
(4) A tabulation of subscription Customer counts by service level and collection frequency
for residential, multifamily and commercial sectors.
(5) A compilation of total monthly and year-to-date summaries of Garbage, Recyclables and
Compostables quantities by collection sector.
(6) A summary of Recyclables quantities by collection sector and by commodity, including
processing residues disposed and market prices.
(7) A summary of disposal or tipping facility locations and associated quantities for Garbage,
Recyclables and Compostables as well as any changes in processing procedures,
locations or tipping fees.
(8) A description of any vehicle accidents infractions, or insurance claims against Contractor.
(9) A description of any changes to collection routes, Containers, vehicles (including the
identification of back-up vehicles not meeting Contract standards with the truck number
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and date of use), customer service or other related activities affecting the provision of
services; and
(10) Missed Pickup and Recovery Log.
If collection vehicles are used to service more than one Customer sector or jurisdiction, the
Contractor shall develop an apportioning methodology that allows the accurate calculation and
reporting of collection quantities. The apportioning methodology shall be subject to prior review
and approval by the City and shall be periodically verified through field testing by the
Contractor.
2.3.4.2 Annual Reports
On an annual basis, by the last working day of January, the Contractor shall provide a report
containing the following information:
1. A consolidated summary and tabulation of the monthly reports, described above.
2. A discussion of highlights and other noteworthy experiences, along with measures taken
to resolve problems, increase efficiency, and increase participation in Compostables and
Recyclables collection programs.
3. A discussion of promotion and education efforts and accomplishments.
4. An inventory of current collection and other major equipment.
5. A list of multifamily and commercial recycling sites pursuant to Section 2.3.5.
2.3.4.3 Ad Hoc Reports
The City may request from the Contractor up to two (2) ad-hoc reports each year, at no
additional cost to the City. These reports may include customer service database tabulations to
identify specific service level or participation patterns or other similar information. Reports shall
be provided in the City-defined format and software compatibility. These reports shall not
require the Contractor to expend more than a total of one hundred (100) staff hours per year to
complete.
If requested by the City, the Contractor shall provide daily route information for all service
sectors and collection streams for the purpose of evaluating potential collection system changes
during the term of the Contract. Information received by the City and in the Contractor's
possession shall be subject to existing laws and regulations regarding disclosure, including the
Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW.
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2.3.5 Promotion and Education
The City shall have primary responsibility for developing, designing and executing general waste
reduction/recycling public education and outreach programs, with the assistance and cooperation
of the Contractor. The Contractor shall have primary responsibility for providing service-
oriented information and outreach to Customers and implementing on-going Recycling
promotion, at the direction of the City.
Printed informational materials discussing waste prevention and recycling service options shall
be prepared and distributed to support contact with Multifamily Complex and Commercial
Customer sites. This contact shall be coordinated with City and King County promotional
efforts. The Contractor shall include with its annual report the list of Multifamily Complex and
Commercial Customer sites; Garbage, Recycling and Compostables status; Container sizes,
service frequency, and types; Customer contact dates and outcome of such contacts; and
suggestions for increasing participation or other program improvements.
The Contractor shall keep the public informed of programs and encourage participation through
an annual service update. Each fall, the Contractor shall provide an annual service update for
each service sector, the format, content and timeframe of which shall be subject to prior review
and approval by the City. The annual service update shall be mailed to all Customers and, at a
minimum, shall include an informational brochure indicating rates, all services available,
preparation and other service requirements, contact information, inclement weather and other
policies, a collection calendar and other useful Customer information.
The Contractor shall develop, print, periodically update and maintain sufficient quantities of new
Customer information materials, the format and content of which shall be subject to prior review
and approval by the City. Upon approval, materials shall be mailed to every new Customer prior
to the Customer's first billing and shall, at a minimum, include a statement of applicable rules
and service policies, rates, services and preparation requirements, collection days in calendar
format, Contractor customer service information and City contact information. Materials shall
be TTY accessible and alternative language formats upon request.
The Contractor shall permit the City to insert, at no charge, single-sheet information bulletins
into Customer bills. When the insert is beyond one page and increases Contractor cost, the City
shall pay the incremental difference. The City shall work cooperatively with the Contractor for
timely inclusion of such materials/
2.3.6 Field Monitoring
The City may periodically monitor collection system parameters such as participation, Container
condition, Container weights, waste composition and Customer satisfaction. The Contractor
shall assist the City by coordinating the Contractor's operations with the City's field monitoring
to mimmize inconvenience to Customers, the City and the Contractor.
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2.3.7 Transition to Next Contractor
The Contractor shall be expected to work with the City and any successive contractor(s) in good
faith to ensure a minirnum of Customer disruption during the transition period. Container
removal and replacement shall be coordinated between the Contractor and a successive
contractor to occur simultaneously in order to minimize Customer inconvenience.
The Contractor shall provide a detailed updated Customer list, including Customer name, service
address, mailing address, and collection and Container rental service levels to the successive
contractor within seven (7) days request of the City.
3. Compensation
3.1 Compensation to the Contractor
3.1.1 Rates
The Contractor shall be responsible for billing and collecting funds from Single-family
Residence, Multifamily Complex and Commercial Customers in accordance with the charges for
services listed in Attachment B. The Contractor may reduce or waive at its option, but shall not
exceed, the charges listed in Attachment B. These payments shall comprise the entire
compensation due to the Contractor. In no event shall the City be responsible for money that the
Contractor, for whatever reason, is unable to collect.
The initial Attachment B shall be the WUTC Tariff 27 under the Fiorito Enterprises, Inc. and
Rabanco Companies G-60 certificate effective on the starting date of this Contract, as amended
by the WUTC from time to time during the term of this Contract.
Attachment B may be amended either by mutual agreement of the City and Contractor or by
operation of WUTC rate regulatory changes to Certificate G-60 WUTC Tariff 27 currently used
by the Contractor's affiliate.
In the event that the Contractor submits a rate modification request to the WUTC, the Contractor
shall provide the City a duplicate copy of the Customer notices and any approved tariff revisions
within five business days of the WUTC approval of said tariff.
The rate for Single-family Compostables collection shall be initially established at $10.80 per
month for a 64-gallon Compostables Cart and $11.90 per month for a 96-gallon Compostables
Cart. That rate shall be subject to adjustment consistent with any such changes in the Single-
family Yard Debris rate in the currently applicable tariff for Certificate G-60. All adjustments in
the Contract for Single-family Compostable Cart collection rates shall be proportionate to any
adjustments in bi-weekly Yard Debris rates authorized for customers in Certificate G-60
territory.
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3.1.2 Itemization on Invoices
City, King County and Washington State solid waste collection, utility and/or sales taxes shall be
itemized separately on Customer invoices and added to the charges listed in Attachment B. The
City administrative fee shall not be itemized separately on Customer invoices.
3.1.3 Discontinuing Service for Nonpayment
The Contractor may use any legal means, including appropriate lien rights, to enforce Customer
payment obligations and may discontinue service to non-paying Customers provided that such
Customers are provided with ten (10) days prior written notice that service will be discontinued
for non-payment. The Contractor may charge a one-time thirty-five dollar ($35) cart redelivery
fee to Customers who want to restart service who have previously had their service terminated
for nonpayment and had carts removed. The cart redelivery fee shall be applied as a flat charge,
regardless of the number of carts delivered (e.g. Garbage, Recyclables, Compostables).
3.2 Compensation to the City
The Contractor shall increase all rates listed in the then-effective WUTC tariff as described
below to remit a net Administrative Fee of 3.0 percent (3.0%) to the City. On the last working
day of each month of the Contract term starting October 31, 2011, a 3.0% Administrative Fee
shall be submitted to the City based on the prior month's receipts, with the final payment due on
the last working day of the month after the termination of this Contract. The Contractor shall
retain the same level of compensation that it would receive if it were being paid WUTC tariff
rates.
In calculating the appropriate increase to WUTC tariff rates necessary to achieve the 3.0%
Administrative Fee payment to the City, the Contractor will determine the amount necessary to
offset business and occupation taxes on the Administrative Fee, and add that to the
Administrative Fee. All fees charges under this Contract shall be subject to the Administrative
Fee except for the disposal portion of invoices to Drop-box Customers, which shall remain based
on actual disposal charges for that particular load.
For example, the Contractor's Single-family Garbage Can rate of $16.43 (excluding the
recycling credit) in effect in October 2011 would be adjusted as follows:
WUTC net rate of $16.43 + 3.0% Administrative Fee of $0.49 + B&O tax of $0.01 = $16.93.
In the event that the Administrative Fee percentage is adjusted by the City, the Contractor shall
adjust the amount included in customer rates based on the actual amount of the Administrative
Fee percentage plus or minus the change in City and/or state business and occupation tax. The
Contractor shall notify provide a City-approved rate change notification to Customers.
The Contractor shall fully participate with any City billing audit to confirm the Contractor's
actual receipts during any accounting period during the term of the Contract. The audit shall be
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corrfined to confirming Customer billing rates, Contractor receipts for services provided under
this Contract, and bad debt recovery.
The Contractor's failure to pay or reoccurring late payments shall be considered a breach of this
Contract.
In addition, the Contractor shall.be responsible for payment of all applicable permits, licenses,
fees and taxes as described in Section 6.13, Permits and Licenses.
4. Failure to Perform, Remedies, Termination
The City expects high levels of Customer service and collection service provision. Performance
failures shall be discouraged, to the extent possible, through automatic and performance fees for
certain infractions and through Contract default for more serious lapses in service provision.
4.1 Contract Default
The Contractor shall be in default of this Contract if it violates any provision of this Contract. In
addition, the City reserves the right to declare the Contractor to be in default in the event of any
violation, which shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. The Contractor fails to continue the collection of Garbage, Recyclables or Compostables,
or fails to provide any portion of service under the Contract on October 1, 2011 or for a
period of more than five (5) consecutive days at any time during the term of this Contract
(other than due to a Force Majeure event).
2. The Contractor fails to obtain and maintain any pertinent permit or license required by
the City, King County, or any federal, state or other regulatory body required for the
collection of materials under this Contract.
3. The Contractor's noncompliance creates a hazard to public health or safety.
4. The Contractor fails to maintain, in good standing, surety and insurance required by this
Contract.
The City reserves the right to pursue any remedy available at law for any default by the
Contractor. In the event of default, the City shall give the Contractor ten (10) days prior written
notice of its intent to exercise its rights, stating the reasons for such action. However, if an
emergency shall arise that does not allow ten (10) days prior written notice, the City shall
immediately notify the Contractor of its intent to exercise its rights immediately. If the
Contractor cures the stated reason within the stated period, or initiates efforts satisfactory to the
City to remedy the stated reason and the efforts continue in good faith, the City may opt to not
exercise its rights for the particular incident. If the Contractor fails to cure the stated reason
within the stated period, or does not undertake efforts satisfactory to the City to remedy the
stated reason, then the City may at its option terminate this Contract.
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If the Contractor abandons or violates any portion of this Contract, fails to fully and promptly
comply with all its obligations, or fails to give any reason satisfactory to the City for
noncompliance, and fails to correct the same, the City, after the initial ten (10) days notice, may
declare the Contractor to be in default of this Contract and notify the Contractor of the
termination of this Contract. A copy of said notice shall be sent to the Contractor and surety on
its performance bond.
Upon receipt of such notice, the Contractor agrees that it shall promptly discontinue the services
provided under this Contract. The surety may, at its option, within ten (10) days from such
written notice, assume the services provided under this Contract that the City has ordered
discontinued and proceed to perform same, at its sole cost and expense, in compliance with the
terms and conditions of the Contract, and all documents incorporated herein. Pending
consideration by the surety of said option to assume the services provided under this Contract,
the City may employ such work force and equipment as it may deem advisable to continue the
services provided under this Contract. The cost of all labor, equipment and materials necessary
for such services provided under this Contract shall be paid by the Contractor in full.
In the event that the surety fails to exercise its option within the ten (10) day period, the City may
complete the services provided under this Contract or any part thereof, either through its own
work force or by contract, and to procure other vehicles, equipment and facilities necessary for
the completion of the same, and to charge the same to the Contractor and/or surety, together with
all reasonable costs incidental thereto.
The City shall be entitled to recover from the Contractor and its surety as damages all expenses
incurred, including reasonable attorney's fees, together with all such additional sums as may be
necessary to complete the services provided under this Contract, together with any further
damages sustained or to be sustained by the City.
If City employees provide Garbage, Compostables and/or Recyclables collection, the actual
incremental costs of City labor, overhead and administration shall serve as the basis for a charge
to the Contractor.
4.2 Availability of Collection Vehicles
All vehicles, Facilities, equipment and property used by the Contractor shall be listed in an
inventory supplied to the City and updated annually ("Contractor's Inventory"). Unless an
approved replacement or substitute is provided, all vehicles, Facilities, equipment and property
identified in the Contractor's Inventory for use in the performance of this Contract shall be
available for the City's use in the case of default in collecting Solid Waste, Recyclables and
Compostables in the City for the duration of this Contract; when provided, this Section applies to
any replacement or substitute. Rent for-the City's use of Contractor's Inventory shall be
negotiated between the parties based upon the historical cost of the inventory less any
accumulated depreciation. Disputes shall be resolved in accordance with this Contract.
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5. Notices
All notices required or contemplated by this Contract shall be personally served or mailed
(postage prepaid and return receipt requested), addressed to the parties as follows:
To City: Solid Waste Coordinator
City of Renton
1055 S. Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
To Contractor: Rabanco, Ltd.
Attn: Pete Keller
1600 127th Avenue NE
Bellevue, WA 98005
With a copy to: Republic Services, Inc.
Attn: General Counsel
18500 N. Allied Way
Phoenix, AZ 85054
6. General Terms
6.1 Collection Right
The Contractor shall be the exclusive provider with which the City shall contract to collect
Garbage, Compostables and Recyclables and construction/demolition materials within the City
Service Area. The City shall use its best efforts to protect this right in the Contractor and will
join or instigate litigation to protect the right of the Contractor unless such action is viewed
objectively as imprudent or otherwise contrary to the public interest. The Contractor may
independently enforce its rights under this Contract against third party violators, including but
not limited to seeking injunctive relief, and the City shall use good faith efforts to cooperate in
such enforcement actions brought by Contractor.
This Contract provision will not apply to Garbage, Recyclables or Compostables self-hauled by
the generator; to Source-Separated recyclables hauled by common or private carriers (including
drop-off recycling sites) from commercial premises that contain at least ninety percent (90%)
recycled materials; to construction/demolition waste hauled by self-haulers or construction
contractors in the normal course of their business; or to Yard Debris generated and hauled by
private landscaping services. For the purposes of clarification, mixed loads of commercial dry
waste materials that do not contain at least 90% recyclable materials shall be hauled exclusively
by the Contractor.
The Contractor shall retain control of Garbage, Recyclables, construction/demolition materials
and Compostables once these materials are placed in Contractor-owned Containers. The
Contractor shall retain revenues gained from the sale of Recyclables, construction/demolition
materials or Compostables. Likewise, a tipping or acceptance fee charged for Recyclables,
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construction/demolition materials or Compostables shall be the financial responsibility of the
Contractor.
6.2 Access to Records
The Contractor shall maintain in its local office full and complete operations, Customer, billing
and service records related to this Contract that at any reasonable time shall be open for
inspection and copying for any reasonable purpose by the City. In addition, the Contractor shall,
during the Contract term, and at least five (5) years thereafter, maintain in an office in King
County reporting records and billing records pertaining to the Contract reflecting the
Contractor's services provided under this Contract.
The Contractor shall make available copies of certified weight slips for Garbage, Recyclables
and Compostables on request within two (2) business days of the request. The weight slips may
be requested for any period during the term of this Contract; provided, however, that Contractor
shall be obligated to retain the weight slips no more than seven years.
6.3 Contractor to Make Examinations
The Contractor has made its own examination, investigation and research regarding proper
methods of providing the services required under this Contract, and all conditions affecting the
services to be provided under this Contract, and the labor, equipment and materials needed
thereon, and the quantity of the work to be performed as set forth by the Contract. The
Contractor agrees that it has satisfied itself based on its own investigation and research regarding
all of such conditions, that its conclusion to enter into this Contract is based upon such
investigation and research, and that it shall make no claim against the City because of any of the
estimates, statements or interpretations made by any officer or agent of the City that may be
erroneous.
With the exception of Force Majeure events or as otherwise provided in this Contract, the
Contractor assumes the risk of all conditions foreseen and unforeseen, and agrees to continue to
provide services under this Contract without additional compensation under whatever
circumstances may develop other than as provided herein.
6.4 Insurance
The Contractor shall procure and maintain, for the duration of the Contract, insurance against
claims for injuries to persons or damage to property that may arise from or in connection with
the performance of the services provided under this Contract hereunder by the Contractor, their
agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. The cost of such insurance shall be paid by
the Contractor. Failure to make insurance payments and to keep policies current shall be cause
for default of this Contract in accordance with Section 4.2.
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6.4.1 Minimum Scope of Insurance
Contractor shall obtain insurance that meets or exceeds the following of the types described
below:
1. Automobile Liability insurance covering all owned, non-owned, hired and leased
vehicles. Coverage shall be written on Insurance Services Office (ISO) form CA 00 01
or a substitute form providing equivalent liability coverage. The policy shall be endorsed
to provide contractual liability coverage. The City shall be shown as an additional insured
under the Contractor's Automobile Liability insurance policy with respect to the work
performed for the City, using ISO additional insured endorsement CG 20 48 02 99 or a
substitute endorsement providing equivalent coverage.
2. Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written on ISO occurrence form CG 00
01 and shall cover liability arising from premises, operations, independent contractors,
products-completed operations, personal injury and advertising injury, and liability
assumed under an insured contract. The City shall be shown as an additional insured
under the Contractor's Commercial General Liability insurance policy with respect to the
work performed for the City, using ISO additional insured endorsement CG 20 10 11 85
or a substitute endorsement providing equivalent primary and non-contributory coverage.
3. Workers' Compensation coverage as required by the Industrial Insurance laws of the
State of Washington.
6.4.2 Minimum Amounts of Insurance
Contractor shall maintain the following insurance limits:
1. Automobile Liability insurance with a minimum combined single limit for bodily injury
and property damage of $3,000,000 per accident.
2. Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written with limits no less than
$3,000,000 each occurrence, $5,000,000 general aggregate and a $2,000,000 products-
completed operations aggregate limit.
3. Workers' Compensation coverage as required by the Industrial Insurance laws of the
State of Washington. "
6.4.3 Other Insurance Provisions
The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions for
Automobile Liability, Commercial General Liability, and Contractor's Pollution Liability
coverage:
1. The Contractor's insurance coverage shall be the primary insurance with respect to the
City, its officials, employees and volunteers to the extent of Contractor's negligence.
Any Insurance, self-insurance, or insurance pool coverage maintained by the City shall be
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in excess of the Contractor's insurance and shall not contribute with it for claims
resulting from Contractor's negligence.
2. Coverage shall state that the Contractor's insurance shall apply separately to each insured
against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the
insurer's liability.
3. The Contractor's insurance shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be cancelled
by either party, except after thirty (30) days prior written notice by mail has been given to
the City.
6.4.4 Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best rating of not less than A: VIII.
6.4.5 Verification of Coverage
The Contractor shall furnish the City with original certificates including, but not necessarily
limited to, the additional insured endorsement, evidencing the insurance requirements of the
Contractor before commencement of the work.
6.4.7 Subcontractors
The Contractor shall include all subcontractors as insured under its policies or shall furnish
separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor in advance of work being
performed by each subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the
same insurance requirements as stated herein for the Contractor.
6.5 Performance Bond
The Contractor shall provide and maintain at all times a valid Contractor's Performance and
Payment Bond or bonds, letter of credit or other similar instrument acceptable to and approved in
writing by the City in the amount of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00). The bond,
letter of credit or other similar instrument shall be issued for a period of not less than one year,
and the Contractor shall provide a new bond, letter of credit or similar instrument, and evidence
satisfactory to the City of its renewability, no less than sixty (60) calendar days prior to the
expiration of the bond, letter of credit or other similar instrument then in effect. The City shall
have the right to call the bond, letter of credit or other similar instrument in full in the event its
renewal is not confirmed prior to five (5) calendar days before its expiration. Failure to make
bond payments and to keep the bond current shall be cause for default of this Contract in
accordance with Section 4.2.
6.6 Indemnification
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6.6.1 Indemnify and Hold Harmless
The Contractor shall mdemnify, hold harmless and defend the City, its elected officials, officers,
employees, volunteers, agents and representatives, from and against any and all claims, actions,
suits, liability, loss, costs, expenses, and damages of any nature whatsoever, including costs and
reasonable attorney's fees.in defense thereof, or injuries, sickness or death to persons, or damage
to property, which is caused by or arises out of the Contractor's negligent exercise of duties,
rights and privileges granted by the Contract, provided, however, that the Contractor's obligation
to mdemnify, defend and hold harmless for injuries, sickness, death or damage caused by or
resulting from concurrent willful or negligent acts or actions of the Contractor and the City shall
apply only to the extent of the Contractor's negligence.
6.6.2 Notice to Contractor; Defense
In the event an action is brought against the City for which mdernnity may be sought against the
Contractor, the City shall promptly notify the Contractor in writing. The Contractor shall have
the right to assume the investigation and defense, including the employment of counsel and the
payment of all expenses. On demand of the City, the Contractor shall at its own cost and
expense defend, and provide qualified attorneys acceptable to the City under service contracts
acceptable to the City to defend, the City, its officers, employees, agents and servants against any
claim in any way connected with the events described in Section 6.6.1. The City shall fully
cooperate with the Contractor in its defense of the City, including consenting to all reasonable
affirmative defenses and counterclaims asserted on behalf of the City. The City may employ
separate counsel and participate in the investigation and defense, but the City shall pay the fees
and costs of that counsel unless the Contractor has agreed otherwise. The Contractor shall
control the defense of claims (including the assertion of counterclaims) against which it is
providing indemnity under this Section, and if the City employs separate counsel the City shall
assert all defenses and counterclaims reasonably available to it.
6.6.3 Industrial Insurance Immunity Waiver
With respect to the obligations to hold harmless, mdemriify and defend provided for herein, as
they relate to claims against the City, its elected officials, officers, employees, volunteers, agents
and representatives, the Contractor agrees to waive the Contractor's immunity under industrial
insurance, Title 51 RCW, for any injury, sickness or death suffered by the Contractor's
employees that is caused by or arises out of the Contractor's negligent exercise of rights or
privileges granted by the Contract. This waiver is mutually agreed to by the parties.
6.7 Payment of Claims
The Contractor agrees and covenants to pay promptly as they become due all just claims for
labor, supplies and materials purchased for or furnished to the Contractor in the execution of this
Contract. The Contractor shall also provide for the prompt and efficient handling of all
complaints and claims arising out of the operations of the Contractor under this Contract.
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6.8 Confidentiality of Irrformation
Under Washington State law, the documents (including but not limited to written, printed,
graphic, electronic, photographic or voice mail materials and/or transcriptions, recordings or
reproductions thereof) prepared in performance of this Contract (the "documents") are public
record subject to mandatory disclosure upon request by any person, unless the documents are
exempted from public disclosure by a specific provision of law.
If the City receives a request for inspection or copying of any such documents, it shall promptly
notify the Contractor at the notice address set forth in Section 5 herein and upon the written
request of the Contractor, received by the City within ten (10) days of the receipt of such notice,
shall postpone disclosure of the documents for a reasonable period of time as permitted by law to
enable the Contractor to seek a court Order prohibiting or conditioning the release of the
documents. The City assumes no contractual obligation to enforce any exemption.
6.9 Assignment of Contract
6.9.1 Assignment or Pledge of Moneys by the Contractor
The Contractor shall not assign or pledge any of the moneys due under this Contract without
securing the written approval of the surety on the performance bond and providing at least thirty
(30) calendar days prior notice to the City of such assignment or pledge together with a copy of
the surety's approval thereof. Such assignment or pledge, however, shall not release the
Contractor or its sureties from any obligations or liabilities arising under or because of this
Contract.
6.9.2 Assignment, Subcontracting, Delegation of Duties and Change in Control
The Contractor shall not assign or subcontract any of the work or delegate any of its duties under
this Contract without the prior written approval of the City and submittal of proof of insurance
coverage.
When requested, approval by the City of a subcontract or assignment shall not be unreasonably
withheld. In the event of an assignment, subcontracting or delegation of duties, the Contractor
shall remain responsible for the full and faithful performance of this Contract and the assignee,
subcontractor, or other obligor shall also become responsible to the City for the satisfactory
performance of the work assumed. The City may condition approval upon the delivery by the
assignee, subcontractor or other obligor of its covenant to the City to fully and faitMully
complete the work or responsibility undertaken.
In addition, the assignee, subcontractor or obligor shall sign a separate statement agreeing to
abide by all terms and conditions of this Contract. The City may terminate this Contract if the
assignee, subcontractor or obligor does not comply with this clause. Furthermore, the assignee,
subcontractor or obligor shall be subject to a one (1) year evaluation period during which the
City may terminate this Contract on the basis of any material breaches of the terms binding the
Contractor.
City of Renton
Solid Waste Collection Contract
2823300.9
46 June, 2011
10f. ‐ Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as Kent‐Meridian
Disposal (See 9.c.)Page 593 of 608
For the purposes of this Contract, any Change in Control of the Contractor shall be considered an
assignment subject to the requirements of this section. Nothing herein shall preclude the City
from executing a novation, allowing the new ownership to assume the rights and duties of the
Contract and releasing the previous ownership of all obligations and liability. The City agrees to
cooperate with the Contractor in executing a novation agreement, and not to unreasonably refuse
to do so.
6.10 Laws to Govern/Venue
This Contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington both as to interpretation
and performance. Venue shall be in Superior Court in the State of Washington for King County.
6.10.1 Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Contract shall be subject to
mandatory mediation in accordance with the rules of the Judicial Dispute Resolution LLC,
Arbitration Service of Seattle or the American Arbitration Association. Each party shall
otherwise bear its own expenses and an equal share of the expenses of the mediator and any fees
and costs in association therewith. The parties, their representatives, other participants and the
mediator shall hold the existence, content and result of the mediation in confidence.
If a dispute arises out of or relates to this Contract and is not susceptible to mediation, the parties
may agree to attempt to resolve the dispute by submitting the dispute for arbitration. Arbitration
shall be conducted by a maximum of 3 arbitratbr(s) in accordance with the rules of Judicial
Dispute Resolution, Arbitration Service of Seattle or the American Arbitration Association, the
rules of which are deemed incorporated by reference into this clause. All arbitration costs shall
be borne equally by the parties and the parties shall pay their own attorney's fees and costs in
association therewith.
If such dispute is not resolved by arbitration or mediation, the parties shall have the right to
resort to any remedies permitted by law. Prevailing party to any suit and remedies permitted by
law shall also be awarded all court costs incurred to include all attorney fees, and administrative
cost arising out of such dispute.
6.11 Compliance With Law
The Contractor, its officers, employees, agents and subcontractors shall comply with applicable
federal, state, county, regional or local laws, statutes, rules, regulations or ordinances, including
those of agencies having jurisdiction over the subject matter of this Contract, in performing its
obligations under the Contract. Such compliance shall include abiding by all applicable federal,
state and local policies to ensure equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination. The
Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws pertaining to employment practices, employee
treatment and public contracts.
City of Renton
Solid Waste Collection Contract
2823300.9
47 June, 2011
10f. ‐ Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as Kent‐Meridian
Disposal (See 9.c.)Page 594 of 608
Conditions of the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA), the Washington
Industrial Safety and Health Act of 1973 (WISHA), and standards and regulations issued under
these Acts from time-to-time must be complied with, including ergonomic and repetitive motion
requirements. The Contractor must indemnify and hold harmless the City from all damages
assessed for the Contractor's failure to comply with the Acts and Standards issued therein. The
Contractor is also responsible for meeting all pertinent local, state and federal health and
environmental regulations and standards applying to the operation of the collection and
processing systems used in the performance of this Contract.
The Contractor is specifically directed to observe all weight-related laws and regulations in the
performance of these services, including axle bridging and loading requirements.
6.12 Non-Discrimination
The Contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because
of age, race, religion, creed, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, political ideology,
ancestry, national origin, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap, unless
based upon a bona fide occupational qualification. The Contractor will take affirmative action to
ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without
regard to their creed, religion, race, color, sex, national origin, or the presence of any sensory,
mental or physical handicap. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following:
employment upgrading; demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or
termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and, selection for training, including
apprenticeship. The Contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and
applicants for employment, any required notices setting forth the provisions of this non-
discrimination clause.
The Contractor understands and agrees that if it violates this non-discrimination provision, this
Contract may be terminated by the City and further that the Contractor shall be barred from
performing any services for the City now or in the future, unless a showing is made satisfactorily
to the City that discriminatory practices have terminated and that recurrence of such action is
unlikely.
6.13 Permits and Licenses
The Contractor and subcontractors shall secure a City business license if required and pay fees
and taxes levied by the City. The Contractor shall have or obtain all permits and licenses
necessary to provide the services herein at its sole expense.
The Contractor; shall be solely responsible for all taxes, fees and charges incurred, including, but
not limited to, license fees and all federal, state, regional, county and local taxes and fees,
including income taxes, property taxes, permit fees, operating fees, surcharges of any kind that
apply to any and all persons, facilities, property, income, equipment, materials, supplies or
activities related to the Contractor's activities under the Contract, business and occupation taxes,
workers' compensation and unemployment benefits.
City of Renton
Solid Waste Collection Contract
2823300.9
48 June, 2011
10f. ‐ Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as Kent‐Meridian
Disposal (See 9.c.)Page 595 of 608
6.14 Relationship of Parties
The City and the Contractor expressly agree that the full extent of the relationship between the
Contractor and the City is that the Contractor is at all times an independent contractor of the City
with respect to this Contract. The implementation of services shall lie solely with the Contractor.
No agent, employee, servant or representative of the Contractor shall be deemed to be an
employee, agent, servant or representative of the City.
6.15 Contractor's Relationship with Customers
The Contractor shall not separately contract with Customers for any services covered under this
Contract. The Contractor is specifically allowed to negotiate separate agreements with
Customers for compactor leasing, portable toilet services and for commercial recycling services
not included in this Contract, provided that Customers are provided separate invoices for those
services and that the Contractor makes it clear to Customers that those services are not provided
under this Contract.
6.16 Bankruptcy
It is agreed that if the Contractor is adjudged bankrupt, either voluntarily or involuntarily, then
this Contract, at the option of the City, may be terminated effective on the day and at the time the
bankruptcy petition is filed.
6.17 Amendment of Contract
This Contract may be amended, altered or modified only by a written amendment, alteration or
modification, executed by authorized representatives of the City and the Contractor.
6.18 Force Majeure
Provided that the requirements of this Section are met, Contractor shall not be deemed to be in
default and shall not be liable for failure to perform under this Contract if Contractor's
performance is prevented or delayed by acts of terrorism, acts of God including landslides,
lightning, forest fires, storms, floods, freezing and earthquakes, civil disturbances, wars,
blockades, public riots, explosions, strikes, unavailability of required materials or disposal
restrictions, governmental restraint or other causes, whether of the kind enumerated or otherwise,
that are not reasonably within the control of the Contractor ("Force Majeure"). If as a result of a
Force Majeure event, Contractor is unable wholly or partially to meet its obligations under this
Contract, it shall promptly give the City written notice of the Force Majeure event, describing it
in reasonable detail. The Contractor's obligations under this Contract shall be suspended, but
only with respect to the particular component of obligations affected by the Force Majeure event
and only for the period during which the Force Majeure event exists.
City of Renton
Solid Waste Collection Contract
2823300.9
49 June, 2011
10f. ‐ Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as Kent‐Meridian
Disposal (See 9.c.)Page 596 of 608
6.19 Illegal Provisions/Severability
At the discretion of the City, if any provision of this Contract shall be declared illegal, void, or
unenforceable, the other provisions shall not be affected, but shall remain in full force and effect.
6.20 Waiver
No waiver of any right or obligation of either party hereto shall be effective unless in writing,
specifying such waiver, and executed by the party against whom such waiver is sought to be
enforced. A waiver by either party of any of its rights under this Contract on any occasion shall
not be a bar to the exercise of the same right on any subsequent occasion or of any other right at
any time.
6.21 Entirety
This Contract and the attachments attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference,
specifically Attachments A-B, represent the entire agreement of the City and the Contractor with
respect to the services to be provided under this Contract. No prior written or oral statement or
proposal shall alter any term or provision of this Contract.
WITNESS THE EXECUTION HEREOF on the day and year first herein above written.
FIORITO ENTERPRISES, INC. CITY OF RENTON
By By
Denis Law, Mayor
RABANCO COMPANIES Attested: _
City Clerk
By. Approved as to Form:
By
City Attorney
Attachments:
A:
B:
Service Area Map
Contractor Rates
City of Renton
Solid Waste Collection Contract
2823300.9
50 June, 2011
10f. ‐ Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as Kent‐Meridian
Disposal (See 9.c.)Page 597 of 608
Attachment B - Contractor Rates
Initial Contractor rates shall be the Certificate G-60 Tariff 27 WUTC rates in effect October 1,
2011, with the exceptions noted below. These rates may change from time to time, upon which
the WUTC approved tariff changes shall be adopted into this attachment by reference on their
effective date.
Exceptions and Interpretations:
1. Single Family Compostables shall be provided in accordance with Section 3.1.1. If an
equivalent weekly cart-based Compostables collection program is implemented in the G
60 Tariff, the new G-60 Tariff rate will supersede the Contract rate provided in Section
3.1.1.
2823300.9 10f. ‐ Allied Republic Franchise Collection Contract as Kent‐Meridian
Disposal (See 9.c.)Page 598 of 608
CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE CITY
OF RENTON FISCAL YEARS 2011/2012 BIENNIAL BUDGET AS ADOPTED BY
ORDINANCE NO. 5583, AND THEREAFTER AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 5595,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,104,909.
WHEREAS, on November 22, 2010, the Council adopted Ordinance 5583 approving the
City of Renton's 2011/2012 Biennial Budget; and
WHEREAS, on March 28, 2011, the Council adopted Ordinance 5595 carrying forward
funds appropriated in 2010, but not expended in 2010, due to capital project interruptions and
delays in invoice payments for expenditure in 2011; and
WHEREAS, minor corrections and the recognition of grants, contributions and
associated costs and new cost items not included in the budget require additional adjustments
to the 2011/2012 Biennial Budget;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Ordinance Nos. 5583 and 5595 establishing the City of Renton's
2011/2012 Biennial Budget are hereby amended in the total amount of $3,104,909 for an
amended total of $478,791,340 over the biennium.
SECTION II. Summary budget adjustments by fund for 2011 and 2012 are hereby
attached as Exhibits A and B, respectively. Detailed lists of adjustments are available for public
review in the Office of the City Clerk, Renton City Hall.
SECTION III. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five (5)
days after publication.
1 10a. ‐ 2011 2nd Quarter Budget Amendment (1st reading 7/18/2011)Page 599 of 608
ORDINANCE NO.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of 2011.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2011.
Denis Law, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
ORD:1720:7/6/ll:scr
2 10a. ‐ 2011 2nd Quarter Budget Amendment (1st reading 7/18/2011)Page 600 of 608
ORDINANCE NO.
Exhibit A: 2011 2 Quarter Budget Adjustment Summary by Fund
| BEGINNING FUND BALANCE j REVENUES EXPENDITURES 1 ENDING FUND BALANCE 1
2011 Budgeted Changes
2011 Adjusted 2011 Budgeted Changes 2011 Adjusted 2011 Budgeted Changes 2011 Adjusted Ending Fund Reserved/ Available Fund
Fund/ Beg Fund Bal
Changes
Fund B3l Revenue
Changes
Revenue Expenditure
Changes
Expenditure Balance Designated Balance
000 GENERAL 9,477,148 9,477,148 71,881,012 658,818 72,539,829 74,195,956 673,236 74,869,192 7,147,785 (1,544,954) 5,602,831
001 COMMUNITY SERVICES 631,801 631,801 10,829,491 -10,829,491 10,790,815 (27,739) 10,763,076 698,216 698,216
003 STREETS 116,298 116,298 8,402,117 -8,402,117 8,300,564 (42,284) 8,258,280 260,135 260,135
004 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (55,231) (55,231) 501,728 -501,728 370,272 (1,939) 368,333 78,164 78,164
005 MUSEUM 66,830 66,830 195,966 -195,966 208,407 (895) 207,513 55,283 55,283
006 LIBRARY 47,347 47,347 2,030,000 -2,030,000 2,030,000 -2,030,000 47,347 (47,347) -
009 FARMERS MARKET 81,630 81,630 67,500 -67,500 62,875 -62,875 86,255 86,255
010 FIRE AND EMERGENCY SVC MEMORIAL 1,251 1,251 ------1,251 1,251
Oil FIRE AND EMERGENCY SVC HEALTH & WELLNESS 24,072 24,072 25,000 -25,000 25,000 -25,000 24,072 24,072
031 PARK MEMORIAL 176,950 176,950 ------176,950 (176,950) -
201 1997 L1M GO BONDS-CITY HALL 312,938 312,938 1,983,075 163,067 2,146,142 1,983,075 -1,983,075 476,005 476,005
215 GENERAL GOVERNMENT MI5C DEBT SVC 526,085 526,085 2,731,960 -2,731,960 2,731,960 -2,731,960 526,085 526,085
Total General Governmental Funds 11,407,119 11,407,119 98,647,849 821,885 99,469,733 100,698,925 600,379 101,299,304 9,577,549 (1,769,251) 7,808,298
102 ARTERIAL STREETS 171,720 171,720 620,000 620,000 620,000 620,000 171,720 171,720
108 LEASED CITY PROPERTIES 759,594 759,594 748,060 -748,060 614,457 -614,457 893,197 893,197
110 SPECIAL HOTEL-MOTEL TAX 212,950 212,950 245,000 -245,000 275,000 -275,000 182,950 182,950
118 CUM 27S5 (PATHS/TRAILS) 3,299 3,299 ------3,299 3,299
125 ONE PERCENT FOR ART 136,830 136,830 32,000 -32,000 68,257 -68,257 100,573 100,573
127 CABLE COMMUNICATIONS DEVELOPMENT 171,358 171,358 85,000 -85,000 221,301 -221,301 35,057 35,057
135 SPRINGBROOK WETLANDS BANK 660,524 660,524 ------660,524 660,524
303 COMMU NITY SERVI CES IMPACT MITI GATI ON 1,343,877 1,343,877 60,000 -60,000 400,000 -400,000 1,003,877 1,003,877
304 FIRE IMPACT MITIGATION 1,929,477 1,929,477 100,000 -100,000 529,056 -529,056 1,500,421 1,500,421
305 TRANSPORTATION IMPACT MITIGATION 1,119,954 1,119,954 250,000 -250,000 999,494 -999,494 370,460 370,460
316 MUNICIPAL FACILITIESCIP 5,759,297 5,759,297 13,948,558 (11,800,000) 2,148,558 19,281,499 (11,800,000) 7,481,499 426,356 426,356
317 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT 3,808,080 3,808,080 24,295,301 -24,295,301 28,007,800 -28,007,800 95,581 95,581
318 SOUTH LAKE WA INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT 58,522 58,522 ---58,000 -58,000 522 522
326 HOUSING OPPORTUNITY 163,787 163,787 ---160,000 -160,000 3,787 3,787
336 NEW LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT ---19,960,000 19,960,000 -11,960,000 11,960,000 8,000,000 8,000,000
402 AIRPORT OPERATIONS 1,295,036 1,295,036 432,010 -432,010 1,125,756 -1,125,756 601,291 (112,576) 488,715
403 50L1D WASTE UTILITY 961,788 961,788 15,015,942 -15,015,942 14,951,710 -14,951,710 1,026,020 (400,000) 626,020
404 MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE SYSTEM 630,924 630,924 2,483,545 -2,483,545 2,504,738 -2,504,738 609,731 (609,731) -
405 WATER OPERATIONS 4,695,116 4,695,116 9,680,689 -9,680,689 10,521,313 -10,521,313 3,854,492 (2,481,303) 1,373,189
406 WASTEWATER OPERATIONS 681,616 681,616 4,931,139 -4,931,139 5,141,813 -5,141,813 470,942 (1,037,714) (566,772)
407 SURFACE WATER OPERATIONS 1,462,126 1,462,126 5,353,933 -5,353,933 5,092,613 -5,092,613 1,723,446 (816,246) 907,199
416 KING COUNTY METRO 671,616 671,616 13,156,760 -13,156,760 13,156,760 -13,156,760 671,616 (380,000) 291,616
422 AIRPORT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT 66,313 66,313 3,433,408 -3,433,408 3,003,521 -3,003,521 496,200 496,200
424 MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSESYSTEM CIP 257,680 257,680 100,000 -100,000 220,000 -220,000 137,680 137,680
425 WATER CIP 2,064,638 2,064,638 4,997,301 -4,997,301 6,067,301 -6,067,301 994,638 994,638
426 WASTEWATER CIP --3,845,000 -3,845,000 3,790,000 -3,790,000 55,000 55,000
427 SURFACE WATER CIP 1,811,737 1,811,737 4,695,674 -4,695,674 6,300,000 -6,300,000 207,411 207,411
471 WATERWORKS RATE STABILIZATION 15,773 15,773 ------15,773 15,773
501 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 5,293,107 5,293,107 3,211,401 29,000 3,240,401 4,407,337 184,000 4,591,337 3,942,171 3,942,171
502 INSURANCE 6,690,024 6,690,024 3,178,883 -3,178,883 3,018,564 -3,018,564 6,850,343 (5,325,000) 1,525,343
503 INFORMATION SERVICES 1,949,165 1,949,165 4,119,051 -4,119,051 5,633,307 -5,633,307 434,909 434,909
504 FACILITIES 241,046 241,046 4,243,673 -4,243,673 4,256,261 -4,256,261 228,458 228,458
505 COMMUNICATIONS 70,214 70,214 953,941 -953,941 957,746 -957,746 66,409 66,409
512 HEALTHCARE INSURANCE 6,201,894 6,201,894 11,248,058 -11,248,058 10,844,696 -10,844,696 6,605,256 (3,253,409) 3,351,847
522 LEOFF1 RETIREES HEALTHCARE 3,371,037 3,371,037 2,935,684 -2,935,684 2,261,732 -2,261,732 4,044,989 (678,520) 3,366,470
611 FIREMENS PENSION 4,286,248 4,286,248 300,000 -300,000 565,475 -565,475 4,020,773 (4,020,773) -
Total Other Funds 59,016,367 59,016,367 138,700,011 8,189,000 146,889,011 155,055,508 344,000 155,399,508 50,505,870 (19,115,271) 31,390,599
TOTAL ALL FUNDS 70,423,486 70,423,486 237,347,860 9,010,885 246,358,744 255,754,433 944,379 256,698,811 60,083,419 (20,884,522) 39,198,897
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ORDINANCE NO.
Exhibit B: 2012 2nd Quarter Budget Adjustment Summary by Fund
BEGINNING FUND BALANCE | REVENUES | EXPENDITURES | ENDING FUND BALANCE
2012 Budgeted Changes
2012 Adjusted 2012 Budgeted Changes 2012 Adjusted 2012 Budgeted Changes 2012 Adjusted Ending Fund Reserved/ Available Fund
Fund/ Beg Fund Bal
Changes
Fund Bal Revenue
Changes
Revenue Expenditure
Changes
Expenditure Balance Designated Balance
000 GENERAL 8,613,120 (1,465,335) 7,147,785 72,918,112 1,027,709 73,945,820 72,387,839 1,452,739 73,840,578 7,253,027 (1,544,954) 5,708,073
001 COMMUNITY SERVICES 125,366 572,850 698,216 11,149,285 -11,149,285 11,069,028 (61,122) 11,007,906 839,595 839,595
003 STREETS 148,657 111,478 260,135 8,629,064 -8,629,064 8,536,436 (95,950) 8,440,487 448,712 448,712
004 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (6,121) 84,285 78,164 304,000 -304,000 304,000 (2,680) 301,320 80,844 80,844
005 MUSEUM 50,765 4,518 55,283 216,220 -216,220 215,502 (1,969) 213,533 57,970 57,970
006 LIBRARY -47,347 47,347 1,030,000 (800,000) 230,000 1,030,000 (800,000) 230,000 47,347 (47,347) -
009 FARMERS MARKET 75,166 11,089 86,255 60,500 -60,500 49,150 -49,150 97,605 97,605
010 F1REAND EMERGENCYSVC MEMORIAL 936 315 1,251 ------1,251 1,251
Oil FIREAND EMERGENCYSVC HEALTH & WELLNESS 4,303 19,769 24,072 25,000 -25,000 25,000 -25,000 24,072 24,072
031 PARK MEMORIAL 175,067 1,883 176,950 ------176,950 (176,950) -
201 1997 LIM GO BONDS-CITY HALL 49,999 426,006 476,005 1,982,075 -1,982,075 1,982,075 -1,982,075 476,005 476,005
215 GENERAL GOVERNMENT MISC DEBT SVC 101,449 424,636 526,085 3,749,298 800,000 4,549,298 3,749,298 800,000 4,549,298 526,085 526,085
Total General Governmental Funds 9,338,707 238,842 9,577,549 100,063,554 1,027,709 101,091,262 99,348,329 1,291,019 100,639,347 10,029,464 (1,769,251) 8,260,213
102 ARTERIAL STREETS 200,687 (28,967) 171,720 630,000 630,000 630,000 630,000 171,720 171,720
108 LEASED CITY PROPERTIES 1,126,113 (232,916) 893,197 971,049 -971,049 876,232 -876,232 988,014 988,014
110 SPECIAL HOTEL-MOTEL TAX 247,828 (64,878) 182,950 265,000 -265,000 265,000 -265,000 182,950 182,950
118 CUM 2755 (PATHS/TRAILS) 3,264 35 3,299 ------3,299 3,299
125 ONEPERCENTFORART 93,796 6,777 100,573 15,000 -15,000 50,000 -50,000 65,573 65,573
127 CABLE COMMUNICATIONS DEVELOPMENT 88,044 (52,987) 35,057 85,000 -85,000 85,674 -85,674 34,383 34,383
135 SPRINGBROOK WETLANDS BANK 459,528 200,996 660,524 ------660,524 660,524
303 COMMUNITYSERVICES IMPACT MITIGATION 786,594 217,283 1,003,877 60,000 -60,000 ---1,063,877 1,063,877
304 FIRE IMPACT MITIGATION 1,474,466 25,955 1,500,421 100,000 -100,000 536,926 -536,926 1,063,495 1,063,495
305 TRANSPORTATION IMPACT MITIGATION 307,640 62,820 370,460 150,000 -150,000 400,000 -400,000 120,460 120,460
316 MUNICIPALFACILITIESCIP 1,803,517 (1,377,161) 426,356 8,560,000 (7,800,000) 760,000 8,970,000 (7,800,000) 1,170,000 16,356 16,356
317 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT 70,648 24,933 95,581 9,711,400 -9,711,400 9,761,400 -9,761,400 45,581 45,581
318 SOUTH LAKE WA INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT 38 484 522 ------522 522
326 HOUSING OPPORTUNITY 1,653 2,134 3,787 ------3,787 3,787
336 NEW LIBRARYDEVELOPMENT -8,000,000 8,000,000 ----8,000,000 8,000,000 --
402 AIRPORT OPERATIONS 841,748 (240,458) 601,291 562,637 -562,637 1,163,846 -1,163,846 82 (116,385) (116,303)
403 SOLID WASTE UTILITY 390,266 635,754 1,026,020 15,004,692 -15,004,692 14,972,362 -14,972,362 1,058,349 (400,000) 658,349
404 MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSESYSTEM 693,794 (84,063) 609,731 2,483,545 -2,483,545 2,542,204 -2,542,204 551,071 (551,071) -
405 WATER OPERATIONS 3,624,003 230,489 3,854,492 11,106,460 -11,106,460 10,302,480 359,556 10,662,036 4,298,916 (2,492,561) 1,806,355
406 WASTEWATER OPERATIONS 1,242,112 (771,170) 470,942 5,853,574 -5,853,574 4,817,627 313,178 5,130,805 1,193,711 (1,036,834) 156,878
407 SURFACE WATER OPERATIONS 1,879,411 (155,965) 1,723,446 5,469,223 -5,469,223 4,941,632 26,777 4,968,409 2,224,260 (806,310) 1,417,950
416 KING COUNTYMETRO 46,505 625,111 671,616 13,209,387 -13,209,387 13,209,387 -13,209,387 671,616 (380,000) 291,616
422 AIRPORT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT 379,669 116,531 496,200 4,574,534 -4,574,534 4,954,203 -4,954,203 116,531 116,531
424 MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSESYSTEM CIP 135,024 2,656 137,680 100,000 -100,000 100,000 -100,000 137,680 137,680
425 WATER CIP 812,275 182,363 994,638 5,200,000 -5,200,000 5,200,000 -5,200,000 994,638 994,638
426 WASTEWATER CIP -55,000 55,000 3,250,000 -3,250,000 3,250,000 -3,250,000 55,000 55,000
427 5URFACE WATER CI P -207,411 207,411 3,500,000 -3,500,000 3,500,000 -3,500,000 207,411 207,411
471 WATERWORKS RATE STABILIZATION 15,604 169 15,773 ------15,773 15,773
501 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 4,826,847 (884,676) 3,942,171 3,079,893 -3,079,893 2,535,156 (30,000) 2,505,156 4,516,908 4,516,908
502 INSURANCE 5,042,306 1,808,037 6,850,343 3,187,593 -3,187,593 2,930,079 -2,930,079 7,107,857 (5,325,000) 1,782,857
503 INFORMATION SERVICES 427,816 7,093 434,909 4,118,173 -4,118,173 4,409,226 -4,409,226 143,856 143,856
504 FACILITIES 457,861 (229,403) 228,458 4,324,987 -4,324,987 4,379,434 -4,379,434 174,011 174,011
505 COMMUNICATIONS 280,124 (213,715) 66,409 974,307 -974,307 991,015 -991,015 49,701 49,701
512 HEALTHCARE INSURANCE 4,389,474 2,215,782 6,605,256 12,014,224 -12,014,224 11,996,739 -11,996,739 6,622,741 (3,599,022) 3,023,719
522 LEOFF1 RETIREES HEALTHCARE 2,781,203 1,263,786 4,044,989 2,235,684 -2,235,684 2,262,573 -2,262,573 4,018,100 (678,772) 3,339,328
611 FIREMENS PENSION 3,816,865 203,908 4,020,773 300,000 -300,000 550,475 -550,475 3,770,298 (3,770,298) -
Total Other Funds 38,746,723 11,759,147 50,505,870 121,096,362 (7,800,000) 113,296,362 120,583,671 869,511 121,453,182 42,349,051 (19,156,252) 23,192,798
TOTAL ALL FUNDS 48,085,430 11,997,989 60,083,419 221,159,916 (6,772,292) 214,387,624 219,932,000 2,160,530 222,092,529 52,378,514 (20,925,503) 31,453,011
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION
4-1-210 OF CHAPTER 1, ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT, OF TITLE IV
(DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON", BY
EXPANDING THE WAIVER OF CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT AND MITIGATION FEES
BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION C, ENTITLED "RENTAL HOUSING INCENTIVE".
WHEREAS, on August 27, 2001, the Council approved Ordinance No. 4913 (codified in
RMC 4-1-210) to allow certain development and mitigation fees for housing that is for sale to
be waived to encourage new owner-occupied housing in Downtown Renton; and
WHEREAS, on February 1, 2010, the Council amended Subsection 4-1-210B, Owner-
Occupied Housing Incentive, to expand the development and fee waivers to encourage new
owner-occupied housing in the Sunset Area; and
WHEREAS, the provisions of Subsection 4-1-210B helped to establish the 37-unit "55
Williams" and the 50-unit "Chateau de Ville" condominium projects as new owner-occupied
housing in Downtown Renton; and
WHEREAS, the development and mitigation fee waivers currently apply to eligible
owner-occupied housing projects in the CD, RM-U, and RM-T zones of the Urban Center
Comprehensive Plan designation and the CV, RM-F, and R-14 zones within the Center Village
Comprehensive Plan designation; and
WHEREAS, a City-convened Highlands Task Force recommended in December 2008 that
City staff identify incentives to help facilitate redevelopment in the Highlands (a.k.a., Sunset
Area); and
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WHEREAS, the City adopted a Sunset Area Community Investment Strategy on
November 23, 2009, and directed staff to implement the recommendations and prioritization of
projects therein as resources become available; and
WHEREAS, the City is completing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Planned
Action Ordinance for the Sunset Area to help facilitate redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, the City now seeks to expand the development and mitigation fee waivers to
encourage new multi-family rental housing in the Sunset Area;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Section 4-1-210, Waived Fees, of Chapter 1, Administration and
Enforcement, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to add a new
Subsection C, "Rental Housing Incentive", to read as follows:
C. RENTAL HOUSING INCENTIVE:
1. Purpose: To encourage new rental housinfi in the CV, RM-F, and R-14
zones within the Center Village Comprehensive Plan designation, certain
development and mitigation fees for rental housing may be waived for eligible
projects, subject to City Council approval.
2. Definitions: In construing the provisions of this Subsection, the following
definitions shall be applied:
a. "Affordable housing" means residential housing that is rented by a
low-income household whose monthly housing costs, including rent and utilities
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other than telephone, do not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the household's
monthly income.
b. "Household" means a single person, family, or unrelated persons living
together.
c. "Low-income household" means a single person, family, or unrelated
persons living together whose adjusted income is at or below sixty percent (60%)
of the median income.
d. "Median income" means the median family income adjusted for family
size for King County, as reported by the United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD). In the event that HUD no longer publishes
median income figures for King County, the City may use or determine such
other method as it may choose to determine the King County median income,
adjusted for household size.
e. "Multi-family housing" means one (1) or more new buildings designed
for rental housing, each with four (4) or more dwelling units.
f. "Rental housing" means multi-family housing that provides rental
accommodation on a nontransient basis. This definition includes rental
accommodation that is leased for a period of at least one (1) month but
excludes, for example, hotels and motels that predominantly offer rental
accommodation on a daily or weekly basis.
3. Eligibility Criteria: To qualify for waived fees, projects must meet the
following criteria:
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a. The multi-family housing project is new construction rental housing;
b. The project will be a minimum of eight (8) units if in the RM-F zone or
R-14 zone within the Center Village Comprehensive Plan designation; or
c. The project will be a minimum of thirty (30) units if in the CV zone
within the Center Village Comprehensive Plan designation.
4. Fees:
a. Fees which may be waived:
i. Building permit fees:
ii. Building permit plan review fees;
iii. Water, surface water, and wastewater system development
charges;
iv. Public Works plan review and inspection fees; and
v. Fire, transportation, and parks impact mitigation fees.
b. Portion of fees which may be waived:
i. One-hundred percent (100%) of the above fees may be waived for
eligible rental housing projects with at least fifty percent (50%) of the units set
aside as affordable housing; or
ii. Fifty percent (50%) of the above fees may be waived for eligible
market-rate rental housing projects.
5. Application Process: Persons who intend to apply for the rental housing
incentive fee waivers must disclose their intent to apply for waived fees prior to
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or by the administrative site plan review period. The application for waived fees
must be made to the Planning Director (or any other City office, department or
agency that shall succeed to its functions with respect to this Section, or his or
her authorized designee) at the time of the land use application, unless
otherwise approved by City Council.
6. Restrictive Covenant: All projects which obtain a fee waiver as
affordable housing under Subsection 4-l-210C.4.b.i must contain a restrictive
covenant indicating that at least fifty percent (50%) of the units will be set aside
and rented as affordable housing. After review and approval of the waiver by
the City Council and the review and approval of the restrictive covenant by the
Planning Director or his or her designee, the restrictive covenant must be
executed and recorded at the applicant's expense prior to the issuance of the
building permit for the project, unless otherwise approved by City Council.
Failure to timely execute and record the covenant will result in the applicant
being responsible for any and all applicable fees and interest accrued as a result
of the delay.
7. Cancellation or Modification: If the project fails to meet the
requirements of Subsection 4-1-210C, all applicable fees must be paid with
interest. After the application has been approved and/or the restrictive
covenant is recorded, the project may not be modified to owner-occupied "For
Sale" housing without the advance approval of the City Council.
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8. Effective Date and Sunset: These fee waivers are effective for building
permits issued after the effective date of this amendment, and will sunset on
December 31, 2012, unless extended by City Council action.
SECTION II. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and thirty
(30) days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2011.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2011.
Denis Law, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
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