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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinal Agenda Packet CITY OF RENTON AGENDA - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, August 10, 2020 Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Councilmembers are attending this meeting remotely through Zoom. Public testimony during public hearings and audience comments will be accommodated through Zoom, but the public is requested to sign up for such testimony by emailing cityclerk@rentonwa.govor jmedzegian@rentonwa.gov. For those wishing to attend by Zoom, please (1) click this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87006639675 (or copy the URL and paste into a web browser) or (2) call-in to the Zoom meeting by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering 870 0663 9675, or (3) email one of the above email addresses or call 425-430-6501 by 10 a.m. on the day of the meeting to request an invite with a link to the meeting. Those testifying or providing audience comment will be limited to 5 minutes each speaker unless an exception is granted by the Council. Attendees will be muted and not audible to the Council except during times they are designated to speak. Advance instructions for how to address the Council will be provided to those who sign up in advance to speak and again during the meeting. The proceedings will also be available to view live on Renton’s Channel 21, and streaming live at http://rentonwa.gov/streaming Although it is anticipated an updated order from the Governor will prohibit physical attendance at the meeting, if such an order is not issued, a space will be made available at the Renton City Hall, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, in Council Chambers located on the 7th Floor, Room 702 for the public to attend. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. PUBLIC HEARING a) Economic Recovery Revocable Permits and Signs Ordinance 5974 4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 5. AUDIENCE COMMENTS NOTICE to all participants: Pursuant to state law, RCW 42.17A.555, campaigning for any ballot measure or candidate in City Hall and/or during any portion of the council meeting, including the audience comment portion of the meeting, is PROHIBITED. 6. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Councilmember. a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of August 3, 2020. Council Concur b) AB - 2684 Administrative Services Department recommends approval of a utility billing adjustment for a non-residential property located at 4637 Sunset Blvd, property owner, KABA Investments, LLC, in accordance with Renton Municipal Code 8-4-46 and 8-5-23 due to a water leak, in the total amount of $10,866.70. Refer to Finance Committee c) AB - 2686 Administrative Services Department recommends approval of a utility bill adjustment for a non-residential property located at 110 Rainier Ave S, property owner TMJD, Inc., in accordance with Renton Municipal Code 8-4-46 and 8-5-23 due to a water leak, in the total amount of $3,307.46. Refer to Finance Committee d) AB - 2687 Administrative Services Department recommends approval of a utility bill adjustment for a multi-family property located at 517 Burnett Ave S, property owner John and Jennifer Pyne, in accordance with Renton Municipal Code 8-4-6 and 8-5-23 due to a water leak, in the total amount of $2,611.86. Refer to Finance Committee e) AB - 2688 Community & Economic Development Department recommends adopting an ordinance authorizing a franchise agreement with ExteNet System, Inc. as a purveyor of telecommunication network for small cell technology within City right-of-ways. Refer to Utilities Committee f) AB - 2677 Utility Systems Division recommends approval of an engineering services agreement, with Carollo Engineers, in the amount $1,188,560 for engineering services for the Kennydale Lakeline Sewer System Improvement project. Refer to Utilities Committee 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the Chair if further review is necessary. a) Finance Committee: Vouchers, FEMA Grant Acceptance, Traffic Maintenance Worker Reclassification, Sunset Neighborhood Center Grant Agreement, KC METRO Capital Improvements Agreement b) Planning & Development Committee: FIRM and FIS Maps and Title IV Revisions* c) Transportation Committee: Renton Airport Advisory Committee (RAAC) Appointments 8. LEGISLATION Ordinance for first reading and advancement to second and final reading: a) Ordinance No. 5977: Adoption of New Countywide FIS, FIRM, and Flood Hazard Regulations 9. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; visit rentonwa.gov/cityclerk for more information.) 10. ADJOURNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) 5:00 p.m. - MEETING REMOTELY Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 21 To view Council Meetings online, please visit rentonwa.gov/councilmeetings PUBLIC HEARING FOR INTERIM ZONING CONTROL: TEMPORARILY ESTABLISHING AN “ECONOMIC RECOVERY RIGHT-OF-WAY PERMIT” AND TEMPORARILY ALLOWING “ECONOMIC RECOVERY SIGNS” Renton City Council August 10, 2020 Presented by: Brittany Gillia, Assistant Planner 425-430-7246 bgillia@rentonwa.gov AGENDA ITEM #3. a) BACKGROUND Emergency Ordinance 5974 was adopted on July 13, 2020 Established interim zoning control to temporarily allow: •“Economic Recovery Right-of-Way Use Permits”; and •“Economic Recovery Signs”. Ord. 5974 will sunset on December 31, 2020. “Economic Recovery Right-of-Way Use Permits” will be in effect until the City enters Phase 4 of the Governor’s Safe Start Plan or December 31, 2020, whichever occurs first. State law requires a public hearing for emergency ordinances be held within 60 days of adoption.AGENDA ITEM #3. a) BACKGROUND Ordinance 5974 cited: The public health crisis resulting from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic; Effects on businesses due COVID-19; Businesses with reduced capacities that could benefit from conducting business in outdoor areas, including City rights-of-way; and The need for businesses to communicate reopening or current offerings with customers via signage.AGENDA ITEM #3. a) PROCESS Businesses that would like to have outdoor operations: Any business in Renton city limits that wishes to expand their dining or retail space outdoors may apply for an “Economic Recovery Right-of-Way Use Permit”. The submittal requirements include: Application page, Site plan, Justification request letter, and for proposals on public property, a Certificate of Insurance. The permit application is free, and if the proposed site is on public property you will be mailed a lease excise tax invoice. Application Permit approval Project installation Site visit AGENDA ITEM #3. a) EXAMPLES Temporary uses of Right-of-Way:AGENDA ITEM #3. a) EXAMPLES Temporary uses of Right-of-Way:AGENDA ITEM #3. a) PROCESS Businesses that would like to utilize additional signage related to COVID-19: Any business in Renton city limits that wishes to display economic recovery signage related to re-openings or expanded services or capacities during the pandemic may do so without a permit. Businesses are allowed one (1) Economic Recovery A-Frame and any combination of temporary Economic Recovery Event Signage The City of Renton is offering free “Open for Business” and “Open for Pick-Up” banners for Renton businesses that wish to advertise their business status. Contact thrive@rentonwa.gov for more details.AGENDA ITEM #3. a) EXAMPLES Economic Recovery Signage: Example of an A-Frame Sign advertising special offerings for economic recovery. Decorative balloons are an example of temporary Event Signage. Both photos show an example of Event Signage via wall-hung banners. The City is offering two types of free reopening banners to Renton businesses.AGENDA ITEM #3. a) Staff Contact: Brittany Gillia, Assistant Planner 425-430-7246 bgillia@rentonwa.gov Tonight:Accept public testimony regarding Ordinance 5974 NEXT STEPS Contact Brittany Gillia at bgillia@rentonwa.gov or (206)502-1742 to schedule a 30-minute planning session for permit applications. December 31, 2020: Ordinance sunsets and all Economic Recovery business expansions and signage must be removed.AGENDA ITEM #3. a) August 3, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, August 3, 2020 Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pavone called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order at 7:00 PM. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: Ruth Pérez, Council President Randy Corman, Council Position No. 1 Angelina Benedetti, Council Position No. 2 Valerie O'Halloran, Council Position No. 3 Ryan McIrvin, Council Position No. 4 Ed Prince, Council Position No. 5 Kim-Khánh Vǎn, Council Position No. 7 (Councilmembers attended remotely) Councilmembers Absent: ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Armondo Pavone, Mayor Shane Moloney, City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Julia Medzegian, Council Liaison Kristi Rowland, Organizational Development Manager Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator Jan Hawn, Administrative Services Administrator Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources and Risk Management Administrator Ron Straka, Utility Systems Director Hannah Bahnmiller, Housing Program Manager Mark Santos-Johnson, Community Development and Housing Manager Benita Horn, Inclusion & Equity Consultant Commander Dan Figaro, Police Department (City staff attended remotely with the exception of City Clerk Seth) AGENDA ITEM #6. a) August 3, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PROCLAMATION a) Women’s Right to Vote Centennial Anniversary - August 26, 2020: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring August 26, 2020 to be "Women's Right to Vote Centennial Anniversary Day" in the City of Renton, encouraging all members of the community to commemorate the achievements of the women who fought for the right to vote 100 years ago, and to celebrate the many contributions women have made during the last century. Former Mayor and Councilmember Kathy Keolker and former Councilmembers Toni Nelson and Marcie Palmer accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING a) Emergency Waived Fees Ordinance 5973: This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Pavone opened the public hearing to consider a Moratorium on Applications for Waived Fees. Hannah Bahnmiller, Housing Program Manager, reported that Emergency Ordinance 5967 was adopted on April 6, 2020, establishing a moratorium on the acceptance of fee waivers for Large Residential projects in the CV zone, among other things. She explained that a public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on June 3, 2020 and comments on this issue were accepted until July 8, 2020. Ms. Bahnmiller explained that the Planning Commission deliberated the issue and made recommendations on July 15, 2020. She further explained that Ordinance 5967 only addressed waived fee applications for Large Residential projects which allowed other projects to apply for fee waivers. Continuing, Ms. Bahnmiller explained that Emergency Ordinance 5973 was adopted on June 22, 2020, establishing a moratorium on the acceptance of fee waivers for all projects within the City. She clarified that Ordinance 5973 cited:  Ordinance 5967 did not address waived fee applications for any projects other than Large Residential projects;  Staff work undertaken to propose amendments to the fee waiver provisions to cap fee waivers for impact mitigation fee to the statutory limit;  Staff briefed the Planning Commission on the proposed amendments to the fee waiver provisions;  Revenue losses are projected this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and staff needs the opportunity to evaluate and amend fee provisions before new applications are received to avoid further revenue impacts; Ms. Bahnmiller concluded by asking if there were any questions. There being no further comments or public testimony, it was MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. AGENDA ITEM #6. a) August 3, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT City Clerk Jason Seth reviewed a written administrative report summarizing the City’s recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 2020 and beyond. Items noted were:  The City of Renton’s 2020 Census return rate sits at 70.2 percent, which is first in South King County and fourth in the state for cities with 100,000 residents or more. Earlier this month, census takers started going door-to-door to those Renton households who have not yet responded. If one comes to your dwelling, please give them your cooperation. These census takers are Renton residents, trained in all COVID-19 guidelines, and authorized by the federal government to conduct these interviews. If you have questions about census takers, please contact the regional census center at 213-314-6500 and speak with a Census Bureau representative.  Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS  David Cline, Renton, spoke about the difficulties in obtaining a concealed pistol license during the COVID-19 pandemic. He requested Council’s assistance in finding solutions to this issue. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PRINCE, COUNCIL REFER THE ISSUE OF CONCEALED WEAPONS PERMITS AND THE ABILITY TO OBTAIN THEM DURING THE COVID CRISIS TO THE ADMINISTRATION. CARRIED.  Mike Battin, Renton, expressed support to the Mayor, Council and City departments for their excellent attitude, responsiveness, and ability to serve the public in this time of difficulty. He also thanked the City for making Renton a safe place for his family to live.  Mitch Shepherd, Renton, expressed support for the proposed Black Lives Matter mural and asked that the City be more transparent in its efforts to support and complete the project. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of July 13, 2020. Council Concur. b) AB - 2680 Mayor Pavone appointed the following individuals to the Renton Airport Advisory Committee: Mr. Chuck Kegley, Airport-at-Large (alternate position), with a term expiring May 7, 2023; and Mr. Charles Pepka, Washington State Pilots' Association (alternate position), with a term expiring May 7, 2023. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. c) AB - 2682 City Clerk submitted the 2019 Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) Report for 2019. The report summarizes the City's responsiveness to public records requests for the period January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019. None; Information Only. AGENDA ITEM #6. a) August 3, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES d) AB - 2683 Community & Economic Development Department recommended approval of the Sunset Neighborhood Center Capital Grant agreement with the Renton Housing Authority (RHA) for a $400,000 grant to assist with renovation costs for the former Renton Highlands Library. The $400,000 is offset by a $400,000 payment towards a Promissory Note for the purchase of the former Renton Highlands Library by RHA. Refer to Finance Committee. e) AB - 2679 Executive Department recommended approval of a Washington State Military Department Public Assistance Grant Agreement D20-2010 in order to receive 75% or more of eligible non-insurance covered damages sustained by the City during the storm period January 20 through February 10, 2020. Refer to Finance Committee. f) AB - 2681 Public Works Administration requested authorization to reclassify a Traffic Maintenance Worker II (salary grade a12) to a Senior Maintenance Worker (salary grade a15). The fiscal impact for 2020 is approximately $558. Refer to Finance Committee. g) AB - 2685 Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a Capital Improvements Agreement with the King County Metro Transit Department, in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 in reimbursement to the City for design services that support access to transit services and facilities in Renton. Refer to Finance Committee. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Utilities Committee Chair O'Halloran presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to execute the agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. in the amount of $170,009 for the Washington State Department of Transportation Limited Access Right-of-Way Runoff Impacts Characterization Study (SWP273077). MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. b) Finance Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the following payments: 1. Accounts Payable – total payment of $5,263,310.54 for vouchers, 385301-385307, and 385317-385628; payroll benefit withholding vouchers 6322-6333, and 385308- 385316. 2. Payroll – total payment of $1,409,784.64 for payroll vouchers that include 586 direct deposits. (06/16/20-06/30/20 pay period). 3. Kidder Mathews vouchers 6149 – 6164 totaling $35,007.29 4. Municipal Court vouchers 017684 – 017694 totaling $6,059.00 MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. c) Finance Committee Chair Prince presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve: 1. The proposed reorganization of the Public Works Department to create the Airport Division. 2. The requested promotion of the existing Airport Manager position to an Airport Director. 3. The Public Works Department to hire the preferred candidate at a salary of up to Pay Grade m38, Step E, depending on qualifications of the applicant. AGENDA ITEM #6. a) August 3, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY VǍN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. LEGISLATION Resolutions: a) Resolution No. 4414: A resolution was read adopting the 2021-2026 Business Plan to Strengthen Its Stand Against Racism and In Support of Racial Equity. MOVED BY PÉREZ, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ.** MOVED BY VǍN, COUNCIL AMEND RESOLUTION 4414 TO INSERT THE WORDS “STRUCTURAL AND INSTITUTIONAL” AFTER THE WORD “AGAINST” IN THE TITLE OF THE RESOLUTION.* *FIRST MOTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION 4414 DIED DUE TO LACK OF SECOND. MOVED BY VǍN, COUNCIL AMEND RESOLUTION 4414 TO INSERT THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH AFTER THE FOURTH “WHEREAS” THAT STATES: “WHEREAS, THE CITY OF RENTON GOVERNMENT RECOGNIZES THAT, LIKE MOST, IF NOT ALL, COMMUNITIES IN THE UNITED STATES, THE COMMUNITY AND THE GOVERNMENT ALLOWED AND PERPETUATED RACIAL DISPARITY THROUGH THE USE OF MANY REGULATORY AND POLICY ORIENTED TOOLS. THESE ORDINANCES AND OTHER CITY-WIDE PRACTICES HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE DECIMATION OF HISTORICALLY BLACK NEIGHBORHOODS, A LACK OF TRUST OF GOVERNMENT BY SOME BLACK RESIDENTS, AND THE COLLAPSE OF A ONCE ECONOMICALLY THRIVING BLACK COMMUNITY IN HILLTOP. AND THE CITY COUNCIL ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE TRAUMA INFLICTED ON PEOPLE OF COLOR DUE TO OUR LAWS AND POLICIES IN PYSCHOLOGICAL HARM AFFECTING EDUCATIONAL, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIAL OUTCOMES; AND CONJURES PAINFUL MEMORIES OF OUR CITY’S PAST NOT ONLY FOR THOSE WHO LIVED THROUGH THEM BUT ALSO GENERATIONS TO FOLLOW.”* *SECOND MOTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION 4414 DIED DUE TO LACK OF SECOND. MOVED BY VǍN, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL AMEND THE 2021-2026 CITY OF RENTON BUSINESS PLAN TO INSERT AS THE FIRST BULLET (UNDER THE BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE INFORMED CITY WITH EQUITABLE OUTCOMES FOR ALL IN SUPPORT OF SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND RACIAL JUSTICE HEADING) “REVIEWING AND UPDATING ORDINANCES THROUGH THE RENTON EQUITY LENS.”* *MOTION TO AMEND THE BUSINESS PLAN WAS WITHDRAWN. **ORIGINAL MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 4414 AS PRESENTED CARRIED. b) Resolution No. 4415: A resolution was read amending the 2019/2020 City of Renton Fee Schedule. MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. AGENDA ITEM #6. a) August 3, 2020 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Ordinances for second and final reading: c) Ordinance No. 5975: An ordinance was read amending the City of Renton fiscal years 2019/2020 Biennial Budget as adopted by Ordinance 5898, in the amount of $(11,881,437). MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. d) Ordinance No. 5976: An ordinance was read amending subsections 4-3-050.C.3; 4-3-050.C.4; 4-3-050.G.6.a; 4-3-090.A; 4-3-090.B.3; 4-3-090.C.3.b; 4-3-090.C.4.b; 4-3-090.D.1; 4-3- 090.D.2.c; 4-3-090.D.2.d; 4-3-090.D.3.b; 4-3-090.D.5; 4-3-090.D.6.d; 4-3-090.D.7.a; 4-3- 090.D.7.d; 4-3-090.D.8; 4-3-090.E.1; 4-3-090.E.4.a; 4-3-090.E.5.a.iv(b)(2); 4-3-090.E.7.b.ii(a); 4- 3-090.E.10.e.ii(b); 4-3-090.E.10.e.iii(c); 4-3-090.E.11.a.x; 4-3-090.E.11.d.i(d); 4-3-090.E.11.d.iv; 4-3-090.F.1; 4-3-090.F.4.a.vi; 4-3-090.F.6.k; 4-4-130.C.9; 4-4-130.D.3.a.iii; 4-9-070.H.2; 4-9- 190.B; 4-9-190.C; 4-9-190.D; 4-9-190.E; 4-9-190.H; 4-9-190.I; 4-9-190.J.11; 4-9-190.M; 4-9- 190.O; 4-9-195.D.4.h; and 4-9-195.D.5; SECTION 4-10-095; and the definition of "Buffer, Shorelines" in Section 4-11-020; the definitions of "Developable Area" and "Development" in Section 4-11-040; the definition of "Floodway" in Section 4-11-060; the definition of "Lot Measurements" in Section 4-11-120; and the definition (for RMC 4-3-090, Shoreline Master Program Regulations, Use Only) of "Setback" in Section 4-11-190, of the Renton Municipal Code, amending the City's Shoreline Master Program Regulations, providing for severability; and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 8:15 P.M. Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 03 Aug 2020 AGENDA ITEM #6. a) Council Committee Meeting Calendar August 3, 2020 August 10, 2020 Monday 2:45 PM Transportation Committee, Chair McIrvin – Videoconference 1. Renton Airport Advisory Committee Appointments 3:00 PM Finance Committee, Chair Prince – Videoconference 1. Vouchers 2. FEMA Grant Acceptance 3. Traffic Maintenance Worker Reclassification 4. Sunset Neighborhood Center Grant Agreement 5. KC METRO Capital Improvements Agreement 4:00 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Corman – Videoconference 1. Docket 15 2. 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendments 3. Emerging Issues in CED 5:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Pérez – Videoconference 1. Joint Meeting with Mayor’s Inclusion Task Force 7:00 PM City Council Meeting - Videoconference AGENDA ITEM #6. a) AB - 2684 City Council Regular Meeting - 10 Aug 2020 SUBJECT/TITLE: Utility Leak Adjustment KABA Investments, LLC RECOMMENDED ACTION: Refer to Finance Committee DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services Department STAFF CONTACT: Terri Weishaupt, Accounting Supervisor EXT.: 6920 FISCAL IMPACT SUMMARY: None SUMMARY OF ACTION: The Finance Department received a request for a leak adjustment from KABA Investments LLC, a non - residential property located at 4637 Sunset Blvd, Renton, WA 98056. This account receives water and sewer service from the City, as well as King County Metro Sewer services. The water leak was located in the main water line and was identified sometime during March 2020 and was repaired on March 23, 2020. A request for a leak adjustment was received in April 2020. The requested adjustment covers the February and March 202 billing periods and the adjustment breaks down as follows: Water $1713.76 Sewer $3321.32 KC Sewer $5831.62 Total $10,866.70 EXHIBITS: A. UTILITY LEAK ADJUSTMENT REQUEST 008022-000 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends an adjustment to this account in the amount of $10,866.70 for the applicable water, sewer and King County Sewer portions of the bill in accordance with City Code 8-4-46 and 8-5-23. AGENDA ITEM #6. b) Water Leak Adjustment Request Form 1055 S GRADY WAY, RENTON WA 98057    PHONE: (425)‐430‐6852    FAX: (425)‐430‐6855 –ORD. 5658 4/23/2012  Date:____/____/____ City Account Number:_______________ Service Address:________________________________________ Billing Period:___________________ Location Type: Single Family Residential - Non-Residential - Leak Adjustment Policy (Ordinance 5600, 6-15-2011) The City will process and grant no more than one water billing adjustment for water leaks on the customers' side of the water meter per water service connection every five (5) years. Adjustments will be calculated over the billing periods when the water leak occurred, up to a maximum of two (2) regular meter reading cycles. Leak adjustments will be granted for service lines only between the meter and the foundation of the building. A written request for a water billing adjustment must be submitted to Utility Billing Customer Service within sixty (60) days of discovery of the water leak and/or sixty (60) days of receipt of a notice from the City regarding high water consumption and that a leak might have occurred. The written request must include the service address, billing periods over which the leak occurred, location of the leak and a copy of the repair receipt with a clear written description of the completed repair. Photos verifying the repair and the location of the leak are strongly recommended. Adjustment Methodology (Ordinance 5210, 6-5-06) The water portion of the bill will be adjusted by charging for only 50% of the excess consumption charge over the billing period(s) when the leak occurred. Example of an adjusted water billing calculation: (0.50 X Consumption in excess of historical average for billing period) X Commodity Rate. Adjustments greater than $2,000 shall be submitted to the Finance Committee for approval or denial. There will be no adjustment of the Basic Monthly Charge or any other water charge. (Ord. 5210, 6-5-2006) For non-residential sewer accounts, a full adjustment of the sewer bill will be made for all leaked water that did not enter the sanitary sewer system. The adjustment will be determined by averaging normal water consumption from previous representative billing periods and charging wastewater volume rates based on this normal average volume. Adjustments greater than $2,000 shall be submitted to the Finance Committee for approval or denial. There will be no adjustment of the base charge or any other sewer charge. Date Leak was repaired:____/____/____ Leak Repaired By:_____________________________________  Location of Leak:_______________________________________________________________________  Type of Leak:__________________________________________________________________________  Property Owner Name:____________________________________ Contact Phone#:_____/_____/_____ Property Owner Signature______________________________________________Date:____/____/____ Note: Attach repair receipts to this request form. Adjustment will not be processed without proof of repair. Approved Denied Reason______________________________________________________________  4637 Sunset Blvd, Renton, WA 98056 3 24 2020 3 22 2020 Master Bore LLC KABA Investments LLC Managing Member 3 24 2020 425 269 0336 main pipe about 3-5 feet in from water meter, under the concrete drive way Water main pipe leak AB-2684 AGENDA ITEM #6. b) Service Address: Account # 8022‐000 Month Billed Prior Year  1  Prior Year 2 Average Excess  Consumption WATER SEWER KC SEWER Feb‐20 327 28 35 31.5 295.5 147.75      295.50         295.50        minus 7.5 swr 319.5 319.5 3.55           3.44             6.04            524.51      1,016.52     1,784.82    Mar‐20 703 31 35 33 670 335.00      670.00         670.00        minus 7.5 swr 695.5 670 Rate per 100 ccf 3.55           3.44             6.04            1,189.25   2,304.80     4,046.80    Water Sewer KC Sewer 1,713.76$  3,321.32$   5,831.62$   Total: $10,866.70  EM 4‐1‐2020 Leak Adjustment Calculation ‐ Non‐Residential Sub‐Total By Service: 7.5 units included in flat rate for sewer Water refunds are calculated at 50% of the excess consumption. H:\Finance\Utility Billing\springbrook\LEAK‐BILLING ADJ\Leak Adjustments 4637 NE SUNSET BLVD Sewer refunds are calculated at 100% of the excess consumption after subtracting 7.5 units that are included in the flat rate. Rate per 100 ccf AGENDA ITEM #6. b) minimumrateminimumrateminimumrateminimumrate64.123.3226.332.9740.955.4640.955.4667.333.4827.653.1240.955.4640.955.4667.333.4827.653.1242.615.6842.615.6867.333.4827.653.120.000.0042.615.680.000.0028.763.240.000.0044.225.9067.333.4829.913.370.000.0044.225.900.000.000.000.000.000.0045.336.0468.683.5530.513.440.000.000.000.007.501MF/Comm/monthly402KC Sewer15.001RETIRED-MF/Comm/bi-monthly4017.501MF/Comm/monthly207Renton Sewer.0011 1/2" Non-Residential124Water20202019201820172016201520142013UƟlity Rates 4404598022-0 cons lvl rate/ccfreq_description request_date codecust _ sequence cust _ noLeak Letters 8022 0 4 INMJ 03-March-2020 Investigate Major Leak-here 8022 0 4 INMJ 06-August-2018 Investigate Major Leak-Runn8022 0 4 STCK 15-August-2016 Stuck Meter?/Repair or Repla8022 0 4 INMR 20-July-2016 Investigate Minor Leak-runnin8022 0 4 06-April-2007 LEAK? -8022 0 4 10-April-2006 LEAK? - AGENDA ITEM #6. b) Leak Adjustment InformaƟon By comaparison periods‐Prior 2 years 4637 NE SUNSET BLVD 8022 0 KABA INVESTMENTS LLC Billed Consumption Amounts and Consumption $121.80 35 $92.68 35 $162.25 35 $121.80 35 $92.68 35 $162.25 35 753 210 $ 753.00 210 $97.44 28 $69.09 28 $123.82 28 $107.88 31 $79.20 31 $141.94 31 619 177 $ 619.00 177 $1160.85 327 $1099.08 327 $1929.78 327 $2495.65 703 $2392.52 703 $4200.82 703 13279 3090 $ 13279.00 3090 Total 440459 Total 8022 Consumption4024 3 Consumption2072 Consumption1241 CONSUMPTION4024 2 CONSUMPTION2072 CONSUMPTION1241 202020192018 AGENDA ITEM #6. b) Invoice Date 3/23/2020 Invoice # 1286 Customer Kaba Investments LLC 425-269-0336 kabamanager@outlook.com Job Address 4637 Sunset Blvd Renton WA 98056 Starbucks Master Bore LLC P.O Box 794 Renton WA 98057 Completion DateDue Date 3/23/2020 OPE Job Tracking # Total Balance Due Payments/Credits DescriptionQuantity Rate Amount Bore to install a 2" Poly 250 PSI water line with tracer wire. From water meter going approx 60-70 ft to existing PVC pipe. Price includes all labor, material , Irrigation Box, New shut-off valve, Backfill and haul out. 1 8,636.36 8,636.36T SALES TAX (SHIP TO: RENTON RTA-1725) 10.00% 863.64 $9,500.00 $0.00 -$9,500.00 AGENDA ITEM #6. b) AB - 2686 City Council Regular Meeting - 10 Aug 2020 SUBJECT/TITLE: Utility Leak Adjustment TMJD, Inc. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Refer to Finance Committee DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services Department STAFF CONTACT: Terri Weishaupt, Accounting Supervisor EXT.: 6920 FISCAL IMPACT SUMMARY: None SUMMARY OF ACTION: The Finance Department received a request for a leak adjustment from TMJD, INC, a non-residential property located at 110 RAINIER AVE S, Renton, WA . This account, number 060519-000, receives water and sewer service from the City, as well as King County Metro Sewer services. The water leak was located in the main water line and was identified sometime during June 2020 and was repaired on June 17, 2020. A request for a leak adjustment was received in June 2020. The requested adjustment covers the May and June 2020 billing periods and the adjustment breaks down as follows: Water $544.04 Sewer $1002.76 KC Sewer $1760.66 Total $3307.46 EXHIBITS: A. UTILITY LEAK ADJUSTMENT REQUEST 060519-000 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends an adjustment to this account in the amount of $3307.46 for the applicable water, sewer and King County Sewer portions of the bill in accordance with City Code 8-4-46 and 8-5-23. AGENDA ITEM #6. c) AGENDA ITEM #6. c) Service Address: Account # 60519‐000 Month Billed Prior Year  1  Prior Year 2 Average Excess  Consumption WATER SEWER KC SEWER May‐20 129 56 61 58.5 70.5 35.25         63.00           63.00          minus 7.5 swr 121.5 121.5 3.55           3.44             6.04            125.14      216.72         380.52        Jun‐20 307 63 79 71 236 118.00      228.50         228.50        minus 7.5 swr 299.5 236 Rate per 100 ccf 3.55           3.44             6.04            418.90      786.04         1,380.14    Water Sewer KC Sewer 544.04$     1,002.76$   1,760.66$   Total: $   3,307.46  Leak Adjustment Calculation ‐ Non‐Residential Sub‐Total By Service: 7.5 units included in flat rate for sewer Water refunds are calculated at 50% of the excess consumption. H:\Finance\Utility Billing\springbrook\LEAK‐BILLING ADJ\Leak Adjustments 110 RAINIER AVE S Sewer refunds are calculated at 100% of the excess consumption after subtracting 7.5 units that are included in the flat rate. Rate per 100 ccf EM 7‐22‐2020 AGENDA ITEM #6. c) minimum rate minimum rate minimum rate 67.33 3.48 29.91 3.37 44.22 5.90 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 45.33 6.04 68.68 3.55 30.51 3.44 0.00 0.00 7.501MF/Comm/monthly402KC Sewer 7.501MF/Comm/monthly207Renton  Sewer .0011 1/2" Non-Residential124Water 202020192018UƟlity Rates 250331 60519-0 cons lvl rate/ccf req_description request _ date codecust _ sequence cust _ no Leak Letters 0 4 INMJ 16-June-2020 Investigate Major Leak-60519 AGENDA ITEM #6. c) Leak Adjustment InformaƟon By comaparison periods‐Prior 2 years Billed Consumption Amounts and Consumption Customer #: 060519-000 Service Address: 110 RAINIER AVE S Name: TMJD, INC Class: 04 COMM $212.28 61 $180.30 61 $315.65 61 $274.92 79 $240.96 79 $421.85 79 $194.88 56 $163.45 56 $292.94 56 $219.24 63 $187.04 63 $335.22 63 $457.95 129 $417.96 129 $733.86 129 $1089.85 307 $1030.28 307 $1808.98 307 Consumption4024 6 250331 Consumption2072 Consumption1241 Consumption4024 5 Consumption2072 Consumption1241 202020192018 AGENDA ITEM #6. c) AGENDA ITEM #6. c) AB - 2687 City Council Regular Meeting - 10 Aug 2020 SUBJECT/TITLE: Utility Billing Leak Adjustment John and Jennifer Pyne RECOMMENDED ACTION: Refer to Finance Committee DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services Department STAFF CONTACT: Terri Weishaupt, Accounting Supervisor EXT.: 6920 FISCAL IMPACT SUMMARY: None SUMMARY OF ACTION: The Finance Department received a request for a leak adjustment from JOHN AND JENNIFER PYNE, a MultiFamily property located at 517 BURNETT AVE S, Renton, WA . This account, number 0061457-000, receives water and sewer service from the City, as well as King County Metro Sewer services. The water leak was located in the main water line and was identified sometime during January 2020 and was repaired on April 10, 2020. A request for a leak adjustment was received in April 2020. The requested adjustment covers the February through April 2020 and the adjustment breaks down as follows: Water $294.00 Sewer $841.08 KC Sewer $1476.78 Total $2611.86 EXHIBITS: A. UTILITY LEAK ADJUSTMENT 0061457-000 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends an adjustment to this account in the amount of $2611.86 for the applicable water, sewer and King County Sewer portions of the bill in accordance with City Code 8 -4-46 and 8-5-23. AGENDA ITEM #6. d) AGENDA ITEM #6. d) 61457 Month Billed Prior Year  1  Prior Year 2 Average Excess  Consumption WATER SEWER KC SEWER Feb‐20 102 15 24 19.5 82.5 41.25         79.50           79.50          minus 7.5 swr 94.5 94.5 3.36           3.44             6.04            138.60      273.48         480.18        Mar‐20 111 12 25 18.5 92.5 46.25         92.50           92.50          minus 7.5 swr 103.5 92.5 Rate per 100 ccf 3.36           3.44             6.04            155.40      318.20         558.70        Apr‐20 95 15 30 22.5 72.5 ‐             72.50           72.50          minus 7.5 swr 87.5 72.5 Rate per 100 ccf 3.36           3.44             6.04            ‐             249.40         437.90        Water Sewer KC Sewer 294.00$     841.08$      1,476.78$   Total: $   2,611.86  Water refunds are calculated at 50% of the excess consumption. Sewer refunds are calculated at 100% of the excess consumption after subtracting 7.5 units that are included in the flat rate. 517 Burnett Ave S 7.5 units included in flat rate for sewer Rate per 100 ccf Sub‐Total By Service: AGENDA ITEM #6. d) Leak Adjustment InformaƟon By comaparison periods‐Prior 2 years Billed Consumption Amounts and Consumption Customer #: 061457-000 Service Address: 517 BURNETT AVE S Name: JOHN & JENNIFER PYNE Class: 03 MTF $49.35 15 $25.28 15 $44.25 15 $39.48 12 $15.17 12 $26.55 12 $49.35 15 $25.28 15 $44.25 15 $78.96 24 $55.61 24 $99.66 24 $82.25 25 $58.98 25 $105.70 25 $98.70 30 $75.83 30 $135.90 30 $342.72 102 $325.08 102 $570.78 102 $372.96 111 $356.04 111 $625.14 111 $319.20 95 $301.00 95 $528.50 95 Consumption4024 4 070200 Consumption2072 Consumption119M1 Consumption4024 3 Consumption2072 Consumption119M1 CONSUMPTION4024 2 CONSUMPTION2072 CONSUMPTION119M1 202020192018 AGENDA ITEM #6. d) minimum rate minimum rate minimum rate 34.89 3.29 29.91 3.37 44.22 5.90 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 45.33 6.04 35.59 3.36 30.51 3.44 0.00 0.00 7.501MF/Comm/monthly402KC Sewer 7.501MF/Comm/monthly207Renton  Sewer .0011" MTF119MWater 202020192018UƟlity Rates 070200 61457-0 cons lvl rate/ccf req_description request _ date codecust _ sequence cust _ no Leak Letters 0 4 INMJ 23-January-2020 Investigate Major Leak-now running at 13cf per hour-61457 0 4AMR 27-December-2019 LETTER-AMR Major Leak61457 AGENDA ITEM #6. d) AGENDA ITEM #6. d) AGENDA ITEM #6. d) AGENDA ITEM #6. d) AGENDA ITEM #6. d) AB - 2688 City Council Regular Meeting - 10 Aug 2020 SUBJECT/TITLE: ExteNet Systems, Inc. Franchise Agreement RECOMMENDED ACTION: Refer to Utilities Committee DEPARTMENT: Community & Economic Development Department STAFF CONTACT: Nathan Janders, Civil Engineer III EXT.: 7382 FISCAL IMPACT SUMMARY: N/A SUMMARY OF ACTION: ExteNet Systems, Inc. has requested a franchise agreement with the City of Renton in order to provide a telecommunication network for small cell technology services. The franchise being sought with the City of Renton would allow for the installation of communication facilities, specifically fiber optic cable and related appurtenances, in, across, over, along, under, through and below certain designated public rights -of-way within the City. The use of the City rights-of-way for this private telecommunications system requires a franchise agreement with the City and is subject to appropriate fees for the reduced value of the affected rights-of way. The franchise agreement permits ExteNet Systems, Inc. to construct, operate, maintain, replace, relocate, repair, upgrade, remove, excavate, acquire, and use the Small Cell Facilities for its small cell network within and through public rights-of way within the City of Renton. EXHIBITS: A. Issue Paper B. Ordinance STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a franchise agreement with ExteNet System, Inc. as a purveyor of a telecommunications network for small cell technology within the City of Renton. AGENDA ITEM #6. e) DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT M E M O R A N D U M DATE:July 30, 2020 TO:Ruth Perez, Council President Members of Renton City Council VIA:Armondo Pavone, Mayor FROM:Jennifer Henning, Acting CED Administrator, x7286 STAFF CONTACT:Nathan Janders, Civil Engineer II SUBJECT:ExteNet System, Inc. Franchise Agreement ISSUE: Should Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a franchise agreement with ExteNet Systems, Inc.? RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a franchise agreement with ExteNet System, Inc. as a purveyor of a telecommunications network for small cell technology within the City of Renton. BACKGROUND SUMMARY: ExteNet Systems, Inc. has requested a franchise agreement with the City of Renton in order to provide a telecommunication network for small cell technology services. The franchise being sought with the City of Renton would allow for the installation of communication facilities, specifically fiber optic cable and related appurtenances, in, across, over, along, under, through and below certain designated public rights-of-way within the City. The use of the City rights-of-way for this private telecommunications system requires a franchise agreement with the City and is subject to appropriate fees for the reduced value of the affected rights-of way. The franchise agreement permits ExteNet Systems, Inc. to construct, operate, maintain, replace, relocate, repair, upgrade, remove, excavate, acquire, and use the Small Cell Facilities for its small cell network within and through public rights-of way within the City of Renton. The length of term agreed to by the City and New Cingular Wireless, PCS, LLC for the proposed franchise agreement would be effective for a period of five (5) years. A possible 5-year renewal may allowed for, via the franchise, at the City’s discretion. AGENDA ITEM #6. e) Ruth Perez, Council President Page 2 of 4 July 30, 2020 The agreement groups similar items together Sections 1-3 cover the basic franchise approval. Sections 4-13 cover general work activities. Sections 14-15 cover cost recovery and permitting. Sections 16-38 cover basic legal concerns. Section 39 provides for final franchise adoption. OUTLINE FOR ExteNet Systems, Inc. FRANCHISE AGREEMENT 1. Franchise Granted: Provides for the grant of the franchise, specifies the five (5) year term of the franchise, and provides for the franchisee to request an additional period of five (5) years. 2. Authority Limited to Occupation of Rights-of-Way for Services; Definition of Facilities: Explains rights of the franchisee to occupy the right-of-way. 3. Non-Exclusive Franchise Grant: Grants basic franchise rights to ExteNet Systems, Inc. for a limited, non-exclusive franchise. 4. Location of Telecommunications Network Facilities: Defines where facilities may be located. 5. Relocation of Telecommunications Network Facilities: Describes situations and process where the City may require relocation of franchisee’s facilities. 6. Undergrounding of Facilities: Requires undergrounding consistent with Renton Municipal Code. 7. Maps and Records: Obligates the franchisee to provide accurate plans, maps, and as-built drawings as requested by the City. 8. Work in the Rights-of-Way: Describes the manner of work and limitations in the rights-of-way. 9. One Call Locator Service: Requires the franchisee to contact the Utility Notification Center before commencing work. 10. Safety Requirements: Requires the franchisee to follow industry-standard safety methods in order to protect the public. 11. Work of Contractors and Subcontractors: Regulates contractors and subcontractors the same as the franchisee. 12. Restoration after Construction: Requires prompt removal of obstacles in the rights- of-way, and restoration of disturbed or damaged areas in the rights-of-way. 13. Emergency Work/Dangerous Conditions: Requires immediate and proper emergency control measures to protect the public in the event the franchisee’s facilities fall, become damaged, or break. 14. Recovery of Costs, Taxes and Fees: Requires that the franchisee pay for actual administrative expenses incurred by the City that are directly related to receiving and approving this Franchise. 15. Permitting and Aesthetics: Confirms that the City retains authority over all small cell facilities; requires small cell permits; specifies that the City retains approval authority; specifies design details, including an order of preference for design; requires concealment techniques, compliance with light and noise requirements; AGENDA ITEM #6. e) Ruth Perez, Council President Page 3 of 4 July 30, 2020 requires the franchisee to maintain an inventory of facilities; and, requires the abatement of graffiti. 16. Insurance: Specifies that franchisee must maintain certain levels of insurance. 17. Abandonment of Franchisee’s Telecommunications Facilities: Requires notice to the City when use ceases or facilities are abandoned. 18. Bonds: Requires that franchisee furnish performance bonds, maintenance bonds, and franchise bonds. 19. Modification: Provides the rights for the City and franchisee to alter, amend, or modify the franchise. 20. Revocation: Specifies that the City has the right to revoke the franchise. 21. Remedies to Enforce Compliance: Establishes process for recovering damages and costs incurred by the City as a result of the franchisee’s failure to comply. 22. Non-Waiver: Specifies process for written amendment to franchise. 23. City Ordinances and Regulations: Clarifies that the City has the authority to adopt and enforce ordinances that regulate the performance of the conditions of the franchise. 24. Cost of Publication: Requires the Franchisee pay the cost of the publication of the Franchise, if applicable. 25. Acceptance: Requires that the franchisee to execute and return the acceptance of the franchise to the City, along with all applicable fees and bonds. 26. Survival: Specifies that provisions/conditions/requirements of certain sections shall be in addition to all other obligations. 27. Assignment: States that the franchise may not be transferred or assigned without approval in writing by the City. 28. Extension: Addresses expiration of the franchise without renewal. 29. Entire Agreement: Explains that the franchise is the entire agreement, and is binding upon the parties. 30. Eminent Domain: Clarifies that the franchise shall not preclude the City from acquiring by condemnation franchisee’s facilities for fair market value. 31. Vacation: Discusses vacation of areas affected by the franchise. 32. Notice: Provides contact addresses for both parties to the franchise. 33. Severability: Clarifies that if one portion of the franchise is invalid or unconstitutional, the other portions remain. 34. Compliance with All Applicable Laws: States that franchisee will comply with applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. 35. Attorney’s Fees: Specifies that the prevailing party in a suit is entitled to recover all costs and expenses. 36. Hazardous Substances: Requires that the franchisee not introduce or use any hazardous substances (chemical or waste). 37. Licenses, Fees and Taxes: Requires a business or utility license from the City. 38. Miscellaneous: Provides that the franchisee will hold harmless the City of Renton. 39. Ordinance Effective Date: Ordinance goes into effect five (5) days after passage and publication of an approved summary. AGENDA ITEM #6. e) Ruth Perez, Council President Page 4 of 4 July 30, 2020 ExteNet Systems, Inc. must file its written acceptance of this franchise with the City Clerk within 60 days after approval by the mayor in order to claim any right or benefit under this franchise agreement. cc: Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator Vanessa Dolbee, Acting Planning Director Ron Straka, Utility Systems Director Brianne Bannwarth, Development Engineering Manager Nathan Janders, Civil Engineer II Holly Powers, Development Services Representative AGENDA ITEM #6. e) 1  CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON    ORDINANCE NO. ___________    AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, GRANTING TO  EXTENET SYSTEMS, INC., AND ITS AFFILIATES, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, THE  RIGHT, PRIVILEGE, AUTHORITY AND NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE FOR FIVE (5)  YEARS, TO CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN, OPERATE, REPLACE AND REPAIR A  TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK FOR SMALL CELL TECHNOLOGY, IN, ACROSS,  OVER, ALONG, UNDER, THROUGH AND BELOW CERTAIN DESIGNATED PUBLIC  RIGHTS‐OF‐WAY OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON.    WHEREAS, ExteNet Systems, Inc., (the “Franchisee”) has requested that the City Council  grant a nonexclusive franchise (this “Franchise”); and    WHEREAS, the City Council has the authority to grant franchises for the use of its streets  and other public properties pursuant to RCW 35A.47.040, as allowed by this Franchise;    NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO  ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:  SECTION I. Franchise Granted.  Section I.1  Pursuant to RCW 35A.47.040, the City of Renton, a Washington municipal  corporation (hereinafter the “City”), hereby grants to the Franchisee, its affiliates, heirs,  successors, legal representatives and assigns, subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set  forth, a Franchise for a period of five (5) years, beginning on the effective date of this ordinance,  set forth in Section XXXIX herein. At any time not less than sixty (60) days before the expiration of  the current Franchise term, Franchisee may make a written request for an additional Franchise term  of five (5) years.  City shall grant such request to Franchisee, in accordance with then‐applicable  laws, unless Franchisee is or has been in default of the terms of this Franchise beyond applicable  notice and cure periods.    AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  2  Section I.2  This Franchise ordinance grants Franchisee the right, privilege, and authority  to construct, operate, maintain, replace, relocate, repair, upgrade, remove, excavate, acquire,  and use the Small Cell Facilities, as defined in Section II.2, for its telecommunications network,  in, under, on, across, over, through, along or below the public Rights‐of‐Way located in the City  of Renton, as approved pursuant to the Renton Comprehensive Plan, the City’s design and  construction standards, and the Renton Municipal Code (collectively, the “City’s Codes”), and  permits issued pursuant to this Franchise.  Public “Rights‐of‐Way” means the surface of, and the  space above and below, any public street, highway, freeway, bridge, alley, court, boulevard,  sidewalk, lane, public way, drive, circle, pathways, spaces, utility easements (unless there are  relevant use, structure or other restrictions) or other public right‐of‐way which, under City  ordinances or applicable laws, the City has authority to grant franchises, licenses, or leases for  use thereof, or has regulatory authority there over and only to the extent such Rights‐of‐Way are  opened and improved.  Rights‐of‐Way for the purpose of this Franchise do not include:  (a) any  other City property, such as the Renton Municipal Airport, City utility corridors, and City parks  even if there are access ways over such property; (b) state highways; (c) land dedicated for roads,  streets, and highways not opened and not improved for motor vehicle use by the public; (d)  federally granted trust lands or forest board trust lands; (d) lands owned or managed by the state  parks and recreation commission; or (e) federally granted railroad rights‐of‐way acquired under  43 U.S.C. Section 912 and related provisions of federal law that are not open for motor vehicle  use.       Section I.3  Franchisee intends to initially deploy  Facilities in the locations indicated and  using the designs described on attached Exhibit A (the “Initial Deployment Plan”); however, that  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  3  the Initial Deployment Plan attached hereto is for informational purposes only and in no way  limits or restricts Franchisee’s ability to deploy additional Facilities in additional locations within  the City under this Franchise, nor shall an amendment to this Franchise be required to allow such  additional Facilities and locations.   Inclusion of the Initial Deployment Plan in this Franchise is  not a substitute for any City required approvals to construct Franchisee’s Facilities in the Rights‐ of‐Way (“City Approvals”).     Section I.4  If a direct conflict exists or arises such that the Franchisee or the City or both  cannot comply with both the terms of this Franchise and the City’s Codes, the terms of this  Franchise shall prevail.  This provision shall be narrowly construed.  SECTION II. Authority Limited to Occupation of Rights‐of‐Way for Services; Definition  of Facilities.    Section II.1  The authority granted herein is a limited authorization to occupy and use the  Rights‐of‐Way throughout the City (the “Franchise Area”).  The Franchisee is authorized to place  its Facilities in the Rights‐of‐Way only consistent with this Franchise and the City’s Codes.   Nothing contained herein shall be construed to grant or convey any right, title, or interest in the  Rights‐of‐Way of the City to the Franchisee other than for the purpose of providing  telecommunications services.  Franchisee hereby warrants that it expects to provide the  following services within the City: small cell network consisting of a collection of interrelated  Small Cell Facilities designed to deliver personal wireless services (the “Services”).    Section II.2  As used herein, “Small Cell Facilities” or “Facilities” means a personal wireless  services facility that meets both of the following qualifications: (i) each antenna is located inside  an antenna enclosure of no more than three (3) cubic feet in volume or, in the case of an antenna  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  4  that has exposed elements, the antenna and all of its exposed elements could fit within an  imaginary enclosure of no more than three (3) cubic feet; and (ii) primary equipment enclosures  are no larger than twenty‐eight (28) cubic feet in volume. The following associated equipment  may be located outside the primary equipment enclosure and if so located, are not included in  the calculation of equipment volume (but remain included in the definition of Small Cell  Facilities): Electric meter, concealment, telecom demarcation box, ground‐based enclosures,  battery back‐up power systems, grounding equipment, power transfer switch, and cut‐off switch.   Small Cell Facilities shall also include all necessary cables, transmitters, receivers, equipment  boxes, backup power supplies, power transfer switches, electric meters, coaxial cables, wires,  conduits, ducts, pedestals, antennas, electronics, and other necessary or convenient  appurtenances used for the specific wireless communications facility.  Equipment enclosures  with air conditioning or other noise generating equipment are excluded from “Small Cell  Facilities.”  Services do not include personal wireless services and associated facilities that fall  outside of the definition of Small Cell Facilities (i.e. macro facilities).    Section II.3  This Franchise does not grant Franchisee the right to install and operate wires  and facilities to provide wireline broadband transmission services, whether provided by a third  party provider, Franchisee, or a corporate affiliate of Franchisee.  Any entity that provides such  wireline broadband transmission services must have an independent franchise to use the Rights‐ of‐Way outside of this Franchise.  Further, this Franchise does not grant the right to offer cable  internet services or Cable Services as those terms are defined in 47 U.S.C. § 522(6) by wireline  transmission.  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  5  Section II.4  No right to install any facility, infrastructure, wires, lines, cables, or other  equipment, on any City property other than a Right‐of‐Way, or upon private property without  the owner’s consent, or upon any City, public or privately owned poles or conduits is granted  herein.  Nothing contained within this Franchise shall be construed to grant or convey any right,  title, or interest in the Rights‐of‐Way of the City to Franchisee other than for the purpose of  providing the Services, or to subordinate the primary use of the Right‐of‐Way as a public  thoroughfare.  If Franchisee desires to expand the Services provided within the City, it shall  request a written amendment to this Franchise.  If Franchisee desires to use City owned assets,  including poles and structures within the Rights‐of‐Way, it shall enter into a separate lease, site  specific agreement, or license agreement with the City.    Section II.5  Franchisee shall have the right, without prior City approval, to offer or  provide capacity or bandwidth to its customers consistent with this Franchise provided:  (a) Franchisee at all times retains exclusive control over its telecommunications  system, Facilities, and Services and remains responsible for constructing, installing, and  maintaining its Facilities pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Franchise;   (b) Franchisee may not grant rights to any customer or lessee that are greater  than any rights Franchisee has pursuant to this Franchise;   (c) Such customer or lessee shall not be construed to be a third‐party beneficiary  under this Franchise; and  (d) No such customer or lessee may use the telecommunications system or  Services for any purpose not authorized by this Franchise, nor to sell or offer for sale any service  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  6  to the citizens of the City without all required business licenses, franchise or other form of state  wide approval.  SECTION III. Non‐Exclusive Franchise Grant.  This Franchise is granted upon the express  condition that it shall not in any manner prevent the City from granting other or further franchises  in, along, over, through, under, below, or across any said Rights‐of‐Way.  This Franchise shall in  no way prevent or prohibit the City from using any of said roads, streets, or other public  properties or affect its jurisdiction over them or any part of them, and the City shall retain power  to make all necessary changes, relocations, repairs, maintenance, establishment, improvement,  dedication of same as the City may deem fit, including the dedication, establishment,  maintenance, and improvement of all new Rights‐of‐Way, thoroughfares and other public  properties of every type and description.  SECTION IV. Location of Telecommunications Network Facilities.    Section IV.1  Franchisee may locate its Facilities anywhere within the Franchise Area  consistent with this Franchise and the City’s Codes.  Franchisee shall not be required to amend  this Franchise to construct or acquire Facilities within the Franchise Area, provided that  Franchisee does not expand its Services beyond those described in Section II.  Section IV.2  To the extent that any Facilities within the Franchise Area are located within  part of the state highway system (“State Highways”) governed by the provisions of Chapter 47.24  RCW and applicable Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) regulations,  Franchisee shall comply fully with said requirements in addition to local ordinances and other  applicable regulations.  Without limitation of the foregoing, Franchisee specifically agrees that:  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  7  (a) any pavement trenching and restoration performed by Franchisee within State  Highways shall meet or exceed applicable WSDOT requirements;   (b) any portion of a State Highway damaged or injured by Franchisee shall be  restored, repaired and/or replaced by Franchisee to a condition that meets or exceeds applicable  WSDOT requirements; and   (c) without prejudice to any right or privilege of the City, WSDOT is authorized to  enforce in an action brought in the name of the State of Washington any condition of this  Franchise with respect to any portion of a State Highway.  SECTION V. Relocation of Telecommunications Network Facilities.  Section V.1  Relocation Requirement. The City may require Franchisee, and Franchisee  covenants and agrees, to protect, support, temporarily disconnect, relocate, remove, its Facilities  within the Right‐of‐Way when reasonably necessary for construction, alteration, repair, or  improvement of the Right‐of‐Way for purposes of and for public welfare, health, or safety or  traffic conditions, dedications of new Rights‐of‐Way and the establishment and improvement  thereof, widening and improvement of existing Rights‐of‐Way, street vacations, freeway  construction, change or establishment of street grade, or the construction of any public  improvement or structure by any governmental agency acting in a governmental capacity or as  otherwise necessary for the operations of the City or other governmental entity, provided that  Franchisee shall in all such cases have the privilege to temporarily bypass in the authorized  portion of the same Rights‐of‐Way upon approval by the City, which approval shall not  unreasonably be withheld or delayed, any Facilities required to be temporarily disconnected or  removed.  For the avoidance of doubt, such projects shall include any Right‐of‐Way improvement  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  8  project or City utility improvement project, even if the project entails, in part, related work  funded and/or performed by or for a third party, provided that such work is performed for the  public benefit and at the request of or contracted by the City, but shall not include, without  limitation, any other improvements or repairs undertaken by or for the benefit of third party  private entities.  Collectively all such projects described in this Section V.1 shall be considered a  “Public Project”.  Except as otherwise provided by law, the costs and expenses associated with  relocations or disconnections ordered pursuant to this Section V.1 shall be borne by Franchisee.    Section V.2  Relocation ‐ Third Party Structures.  If the request for relocation from the City  originates due to a Public Project, in which structures or poles are either replaced or removed,  then Franchisee shall relocate or remove its Facilities as required by the City, and at no cost to  the City, subject to the procedure in Section V.5.  Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that the  placement of Small Cell Facilities on third party‐owned structures does not convey an ownership  interest in such structures.  Franchisee acknowledges and agrees, that to the extent Franchisee’s  Small Cell Facilities are on poles owned by third parties, the City shall not be responsible for any  costs associated with requests arising out of a Public Project.   Section V.3  Relocation ‐ Franchisee Owned Structures.   The cost of relocation of any  Franchisee owned poles or structures shall be determined in accordance with the requirements  of RCW 35.99.060(3)(b); provided, however, that the Franchisee may opt to pay for the cost of  relocating its Small Cell Facilities in order to provide consideration for the City’s approval to site  a Small Cell Facility on Franchisee owned structures or poles in a portion of the Right‐of‐Way  designated or proposed for a Public Project.  For this Section V.3, designation of the Right‐of‐Way  for a Public Project shall be undertaken in the City’s Comprehensive Plan in accordance with the  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  9  requirements of Ch. 36.70A RCW.  The Comprehensive Plan includes, but is not limited to the  Transportation element or Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP), Capital Facilities element,  Utilities element, or Utility Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and any other element  authorized by RCW 36.70A.070 and RCW 36.70A.080.  The parties acknowledge that this  provision is mutually beneficial to the parties, as the City may otherwise deny the placement of  the Small Cell Facility at a particular site because of the cost impact of such relocation and the  conflict with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.   Section V.4  Locate.  Upon request of the City, or a third party performing work in the  Right‐of‐Way, and in order to facilitate the design of City street and Right‐of‐Way improvements  or City utility improvements, Franchisee agrees, at its sole cost and expense, to locate, and if  reasonably determined necessary by the City, to excavate and expose its Facilities for inspection  so that the Facilities’ location may be taken into account in the improvement design.  The decision  as to whether any Facilities need to be relocated in order to accommodate the City’s Public  Projects shall be made by the City upon review of the location and construction of Franchisee’s  Facilities.  The City shall provide Franchisee at least thirty (30) days’ written notice prior to any  excavation or exposure of Facilities.  Section V.5  Notice and Relocation Process.  If the City determines that a Public Project  necessitates the relocation of Franchisee’s existing Facilities, the City shall:  (a) At least ninety (90) days prior to commencing construction of the Public  Project, provide Franchisee with written notice requiring such relocation; provided, however,  that in the event of an emergency situation, defined for purposes of this Franchise as a condition  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  10  posing an imminent threat to property, life, health, or safety of any person or entity, the City shall  give Franchisee written notice as soon as practicable; and   (b) Together with the notice of relocation, provide Franchisee with copies of  pertinent portions of the plans and specifications for the Public Project and cooperate with  Franchisee in its identification of a proposed new location for Franchisee’s Facilities so that  Franchisee may relocate its Facilities in other Rights‐of‐Way in order to accommodate such Public  Project; and   (c) After receipt of such notice and such plans and specifications, Franchisee shall  complete relocation of its Facilities at least ten (10) days prior to commencement of the  construction of the Public Project at no charge or expense to the City, except as otherwise  provided by law. Relocation shall be accomplished in such a manner as to accommodate the  Public Project.  Section V.6  Alternative Designs. Franchisee may, within thirty (30) days after receipt of  written notice requesting a relocation of its Facilities, submit to the City written alternatives to  such relocation. The City shall evaluate the alternatives and advise Franchisee in writing within  ten (10) days after receipt of Franchisee’s alternative if one or more of the alternatives are  suitable to accommodate the work that would otherwise necessitate relocation of the Facilities.   If so requested by the City, Franchisee shall submit, at its sole cost and expense, additional  information to assist the City in making such evaluation.  The City shall give each alternative  proposed by Franchisee full and fair consideration.  In the event the City ultimately determines  that there is no other reasonable or feasible alternative, Franchisee shall relocate its Facilities as  otherwise provided in this Section V.    AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  11  Section V.7  Alternative Arrangements.  The provisions of this Section V shall in no manner  preclude or restrict Franchisee from making any arrangements it may deem appropriate when  responding to a request for relocation of its Facilities by any person or entity other than the City,  where the facilities to be constructed by said person or entity are not or will not become City‐ owned, operated, or maintained facilities, provided that such arrangements do not unduly delay  a City construction project.  Section V.8  Contractor Delay Claims.  If Franchisee breaches its obligations  under  Chapter 19.122 RCW to properly locate its Facilities or breaches its obligations under this Section  with respect to relocating its Facilities, and to the extent such breach causes a delay in the work  being undertaken by the City’s third party contractor(s) that results in a claim by the third party  contractor(s) for costs, expenses and/or damages that are directly caused by such delay and are  legally required to be paid by the City (each, a “Contractor Delay Claim”), the City may at its sole  option:  (a) tender the Contractor Delay Claim to Franchisee for defense and  indemnification in accordance with Section V.9 and Section XXXVIII; or  (b) require that Franchisee reimburse the City for any such costs, expenses,  and/or damages that are legally required to be paid by the City to its third party contractor(s) as  a direct result of the Contractor Delay Claim; provided that, if the City requires reimbursement  by Franchisee under this Section V.8(b), the City shall first give Franchisee written notice of the  Contractor Delay Claim and give Franchisee the opportunity to work with the third party  contractor(s) to resolve the Contractor Delay Claim for a period of not less than sixty (60) days  prior to the City's payment of the Contractor Delay Claim.  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  12  Section V.9  Relocate Indemnification.  Franchisee will indemnify, hold harmless, and pay  the costs of defending the City, in accordance with the indemnification provisions of Section  XXXVIII, against any and all claims, suits, actions, damages, or liabilities for delays on City  construction projects caused by or arising out of the failure of Franchisee to remove or relocate  its Facilities as provided herein; provided, that Franchisee shall not be responsible for damages  due to delays caused by circumstances beyond the control of Franchisee or the sole negligence,  willful misconduct, or unreasonable delay of the City or any unrelated third party.  Section V.10  Moving a Building.  Whenever any person shall have obtained permission  from the City to use any Right‐of‐Way for the purpose of moving any building, Franchisee, upon  thirty (30) days’ written notice from the City, shall raise, remove, or relocate to another part of  the Right‐of‐Way, only for the time period necessary to complete the move, at the expense of  the person desiring to move the building, any of Franchisee’s Facilities that may obstruct the  removal of such building.  Section V.11  City’s Costs.  If Franchisee fails, neglects, or refuses to remove or relocate  its Facilities as directed by the City following the procedures outlined in this Section V, then after  fifteen (15) days’ notice to Franchisee, the City may perform such work or cause it to be done,  and the City’s costs shall be paid by Franchisee pursuant to Section XIV.2 and Section XIV.3.  Section V.12  Survival.  The provisions of this Section V shall survive the expiration or  termination of this Franchise during such time as Franchisee continues to have Facilities in the  Rights‐of‐Way.  SECTION VI. Undergrounding of Facilities.    AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  13  Section VI.1  Franchisee hereby acknowledges and agrees that whenever the City requires  the undergrounding of the aerial utilities in any area of the City, and when such undergrounding  includes the removal of the structure on which the Facilities are placed (e.g., electric utility poles),  the City may require the Franchisee to remove and relocate its Facilities.  Notwithstanding the  foregoing, placing Facilities underground is not intended to preclude the use of small cell antennas,  ground‐mounted appurtenances, or other Facilities that must remain above‐ground to function  properly.  Facilities that may be reasonably altered to function properly below ground are not  Facilities that may remain above‐ground, unless such alteration would create a hazard to people or  property.    Section VI.2  Franchisee shall not remove any underground Facilities that require  trenching or other opening of the Rights‐of‐Way, except as provided in this Section VI.2.   Franchisee may remove any underground Facilities from the Right‐of‐Way that have been  installed in such a manner that it can be removed without trenching or other opening of the  Right‐of‐Way, or if otherwise permitted by the City.  When the City determines, in the City’s sole  discretion, that Franchisee’s underground Facilities must be removed in order to eliminate or  prevent a hazardous condition, Franchisee shall remove such Facilities at Franchisee’s sole cost  and expense.  Franchisee must apply and receive a permit, pursuant to Section VIII.2, prior to any  such removal of underground Facilities from the Right‐of‐Way and must provide as‐built plans  and maps pursuant to Section VII.1.  Section VI.3  The provisions of this Section VI shall survive the expiration, revocation, or  termination of this Franchise.  Nothing in this Section VI shall be construed as requiring the City  to pay any costs of undergrounding any of the Franchisee’s Facilities.  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  14  SECTION VII. Maps and Records.    Section VII.1  Following the initial construction and installation of Facilities, Franchisee  shall provide the City with accurate copies of as‐built plans and maps prepared by Franchisee’s  design and installation contractors.  These plans and maps shall be provided at no cost to the  City, and shall include hard copies and digital files in Autocad, or other industry standard readable  formats that are acceptable to the City, and delivered electronically.  Further, Franchisee shall  provide such maps within thirty (30) days following a request from the City.  Franchisee shall  warrant the accuracy of all plans, maps and as‐builts provided to the City.    Section VII.2  Within thirty (30) days of a written request from the Community and  Economic Development Administrator or designee, Franchisee shall furnish the City with  information sufficient to demonstrate: 1) that the Franchisee has complied with all applicable  requirements of this Franchise; and 2) that any and all utility taxes due to the City in connection  with the Franchisee’s services and Facilities have been properly collected and paid by the  Franchisee.  Section VII.3  All books, records, maps, and other documents maintained by Franchisee  with respect to its Facilities within the Rights‐of‐Way shall be made available for inspection by  the City at reasonable times and intervals; provided, however, that nothing in this Section VII.3  shall be construed to require Franchisee to violate state or federal law regarding customer  privacy, nor shall this Section VII.3 be construed to require Franchisee to disclose proprietary or  confidential information without adequate safeguards for its confidential or proprietary nature.   Section VII.4  Franchisee shall not be required to disclose information that it reasonably  deems to be proprietary or confidential in nature; provided, however, Franchisee shall disclose  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  15  such information that is required under applicable law to comply with a utility tax audit.   Franchisee shall be responsible for clearly and conspicuously identifying the work as confidential  or proprietary, and shall provide a brief written explanation as to why such information is  confidential and how it may be treated as such under State or federal law.  In the event that the  City receives a public records request under Chapter 42.56 RCW or similar law for the disclosure  of information Franchisee has designated as confidential, trade secret, or proprietary, the City  shall promptly provide written notice of such disclosure so that Franchisee can take appropriate  steps to protect its interests.    Section VII.5  Nothing in Section VII.3 or Section VII.4 prohibits the City from complying  with Chapter 42.56 RCW or any other applicable law or court order requiring the release of public  records, and the City shall not be liable to Franchisee for compliance with any law or court order  requiring the release of public records.  The City shall comply with any injunction or court order  obtained by Franchisee that prohibits the disclosure of any such confidential records; however,  in the event a higher court overturns such injunction or court order and such higher court action  is or has become final and non‐appealable, Franchisee shall reimburse the City for any fines or  penalties imposed for failure to disclose such records as required hereunder within sixty (60) days  of a request from the City.  Section VII.6  On an annual basis, upon thirty (30) days prior written notice, the City shall  have the right to conduct an independent audit of Franchisee's records reasonably related to the  administration or enforcement of this Franchise, in accordance with GAAP.   AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  16  SECTION VIII. Work in the Rights‐of‐Way.    Section VIII.1  During any period of relocation, construction or maintenance, all work  performed by Franchisee or its contractors shall be accomplished in a safe and workmanlike  manner, so to minimize interference with the free passage of traffic and the free use of adjoining  property, whether public or private.  Franchisee shall at all times post and maintain proper  barricades, flags, flaggers, lights, flares and other traffic control measures as required for the  safety of all members of the general public and comply with all applicable safety regulations  during such period of construction as required by the ordinances of the City or the laws of the  State of Washington, including RCW 39.04.180 for the construction of trench safety systems.  The  provisions of this Section VIII shall survive the expiration or termination of this Franchise and  during such time as Franchisee continues to have Facilities in the Rights‐of‐Way.  Section VIII.2  Whenever Franchisee shall commence work in any Rights‐of‐Way for the  purpose of excavation, installation, construction, repair, maintenance, or relocation of its  Facilities, it shall apply to the City for a right‐of‐way use permit to do so and, in addition, shall  give the City at least twenty (20) working days' prior notice (except in the case of an emergency)  of its intent to commence work in the Rights‐of‐Way.  During the progress of the work, the  Franchisee shall not unnecessarily obstruct the passage or proper use of the Rights‐of‐Way, and  all work by the Franchisee in the area shall be performed in accordance with applicable City  standards and specifications and warranted for a period of two (2) years.  In no case shall any  work commence within any Rights‐of‐Way without a permit, except as otherwise provided in this  Franchise.    AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  17  Section VIII.3  The City reserves the right to limit or exclude Franchisee’s access to a  specific route, Right‐of‐Way or other location when, in the judgment of the Community and  Economic Development Administrator or designee, there is inadequate space (including but not  limited to compliance with ADA clearance requirements and maintaining a clear and safe passage  through the Rights‐of‐Way), a pavement cutting moratorium, unnecessary damage to public  property, public expense, inconvenience, interference with City utilities, or for any other reason  determined by the Community and Economic Development Administrator or designee.  Section VIII.4  If the Franchisee shall at any time plan to make excavations in any area  covered by this Franchise, the Franchisee shall afford the City, upon receipt of a written request  to do so, an opportunity to share such excavation, PROVIDED THAT:  (a) Such joint use shall not unreasonably delay the work of the Franchisee causing  the excavation to be made;  (b) Such joint use shall be arranged and accomplished on terms and conditions  satisfactory to both parties; and  (c) Franchisee may deny such request for safety reasons.   Section VIII.5  Except for emergency situations, as a courtesy, Franchisee shall give  reasonable advance written (e.g., door hanger or direct mail) notice of intended construction to  residents within one hundred feet (100’) of the affected area.  Such notice shall contain the  Franchisee’s contact number, estimated dates, and nature and location of the work to be  performed.  Any disturbance of landscaping, fencing, or other improvements on private property  caused by Franchisee’s work shall, at the sole expense of Franchisee, be promptly repaired and  restored to the reasonable satisfaction of the property owner/resident.  Notwithstanding the  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  18  above, nothing herein shall give Franchisee the right to enter onto private property without the  permission of such private property owner, or as otherwise authorized by applicable law.  Section VIII.6  Franchisee may trim trees upon and overhanging on public ways, streets,  alleys, sidewalks, and other public places of the City so as to prevent the branches of such trees  from coming in contact with Franchisee’s Facilities.  The right to trim trees in this Section VIII.6  shall only apply to the extent necessary to protect above ground Facilities.  Franchisee shall  ensure that its tree trimming activities protect the appearance, integrity, and health of the trees  to the extent reasonably possible.  Franchisee shall be responsible for all debris removal from  such activities.  All trimming, except in emergency situations, is to be done after the explicit prior  written notification and approval of the City and at the expense of Franchisee.  Franchisee may  contract for such services; however, any firm or individual so retained must first receive City  approval prior to commencing such trimming; such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld,  delayed, or conditioned.  Nothing herein grants Franchisee any authority to act on behalf of the  City, to enter upon any private property, or to trim any tree or natural growth not owned by the  City.  Franchisee shall be solely responsible and liable for any damage to any third parties’ trees  or natural growth caused by Franchisee’s actions.  Franchisee shall indemnify, defend and hold  harmless the City from third‐party claims of any nature arising out of any act or negligence of  Franchisee with regard to tree and/or natural growth trimming, damage, and/or removal.   Franchisee shall reasonably compensate the City or the property owner for any damage caused  by trimming, damage, or removal by Franchisee.  Except in an emergency situation, any tree  trimming that involves the removal of branches that are six inches (6") or greater in diameter,  must be performed under the direction of an arborist certified by the International Society of  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  19  Arboriculture, unless otherwise approved by the Community and Economic Development  Administrator or designee.    Section VIII.7  Franchisee shall meet with the City and other franchise holders and users  of the Rights‐of‐Way upon thirty (30) days’ notice by the City, to schedule and coordinate  construction in the Rights‐of‐Way.  All construction locations, activities, and schedules shall be  coordinated, as ordered by the City to minimize public inconvenience, disruption or damages,  and conflicts with City projects.    Section VIII.8  Franchisee shall inform the City with at least thirty (30) days’ advance  written notice that it is constructing, relocating, or placing ducts or conduits in the Rights‐of‐Way  and provide the City with an opportunity to request that Franchisee provide the City with  additional duct or conduit and related structures necessary to access the conduit pursuant to  RCW 35.99.070.  SECTION IX. One Call Locator Service.  Prior to doing any work in the Rights‐of‐Way, the  Franchisee shall follow established procedures, including contacting the Utility Notification  Center in Washington and comply with all applicable State statutes regarding the One Call  Locator Service pursuant to Chapter 19.122 RCW.  Further, upon request, by the City or a third  party, Franchisee shall locate its Facilities consistent with the requirements of Chapter 19.122  RCW.  The City shall not be liable for any damages to Franchisee’s Facilities or for interruptions  in service to Franchisee’s customers that are a direct result of Franchisee’s failure to locate its  Facilities within the prescribed time limits and guidelines established by the One Call Locator  Service regardless of whether the City issued a permit.  SECTION X. Safety Requirements.  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  20  Section X.1  Franchisee shall, at all times, employ professional care and shall install and  maintain and use industry‐standard methods for preventing failures and accidents that are likely  to cause damage, injuries, or nuisances to the public.  All structures and all lines, equipment, and  connections in, over, under, and upon the Rights‐of‐Ways, wherever situated or located, shall at  all times be kept and maintained in a safe condition.  Franchisee shall comply with all federal,  State, and City safety requirements, rules, regulations, laws, and practices, and employ all  necessary devices as required by applicable law during the construction, operation, maintenance,  upgrade, repair, or removal of its Facilities.  Additionally, Franchisee shall keep its Facilities free  of debris and anything of a dangerous, noxious or offensive nature or which would create a  hazard or undue vibration, heat, noise or any interference with City services.  By way of  illustration and not limitation, Franchisee shall also comply with the applicable provisions of the  National Electric Code, National Electrical Safety Code, FCC regulations, and Occupational Safety  and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards.  Upon reasonable notice to Franchisee, the City  reserves the general right to inspect the Facilities to evaluate if they are constructed and  maintained in a safe condition.   Section X.2  If an unsafe condition or a violation of Section X.1 is found to exist, and  becomes known to the City, the City agrees to give Franchisee written notice of such condition  and afford Franchisee a reasonable opportunity to repair the same.  If Franchisee fails to start to  make the necessary repairs and alterations within a reasonable time frame specified in such  notice (and pursue such cure to completion), but not shorter than forty‐five (45) days, then the  City may make such repairs or contract for them to be made.  All costs, including administrative  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  21  costs, incurred by the City in repairing any unsafe conditions shall be borne by Franchisee and  reimbursed to the City pursuant to Section XIV.2 and Section XIV.3.   Section X.3  Additional safety standards include:  (a) Franchisee shall endeavor to maintain all Facilities in an orderly manner,  including, but not limited to, the placement of any cables connecting equipment in an orderly  manner.  (b) All installations of equipment, lines, and ancillary facilities shall be installed in  accordance with industry‐standard engineering practices and shall comply with all federal, State,  and local regulations, ordinances, and laws.  (c) Any opening or obstruction in the Rights‐of‐Way or other public places made  by Franchisee in the course of its operations shall be protected by Franchisee at all times by the  placement of adequate barriers, fences, steel plates, or boarding, the bounds of which, during  periods of dusk and darkness, shall be clearly marked and visible.  Section X.4  Stop Work Order.  On notice from the City that any work is being performed  contrary to the provisions of this Franchise, or in an unsafe or dangerous manner as reasonably  determined by the City, or in violation of the terms of any applicable permit, laws, regulations,  ordinances, or standards, the work may immediately be stopped by the City.  The stop work order  shall:  (a) Be in writing;  (b) Be given to the person doing the work or posted on the work site;  (c) Be sent to Franchisee by overnight delivery;  (d) Indicate the nature of the alleged violation or unsafe condition; and  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  22  (e) Establish conditions under which work may be resumed.  SECTION XI. Work of Contractors and Subcontractors.  Franchisee’s contractors and  subcontractors shall be licensed and bonded in accordance with State law and the City’s  ordinances, regulations, and requirements.  Work by contractors and subcontractors are subject  to the same restrictions, limitations, and conditions as if the work were performed by Franchisee.   Franchisee shall be responsible for all work performed by its contractors and subcontractors and  others performing work on its behalf as if the work were performed by Franchisee and shall  ensure that all such work is performed in compliance with this Franchise and applicable law.    SECTION XII. Restoration after Construction.    Section XII.1  Franchisee shall, after installation, construction, relocation, maintenance,  or repair of its Facilities, or after abandonment approved pursuant to Section XVII, promptly  remove any obstructions from the Rights‐of‐Way and restore the surface of the Rights‐of‐Way to  at least the same condition the Rights‐of‐Way were in immediately prior to any such installation,  construction, relocation, maintenance or repair, provided Franchisee shall not be responsible for  any changes to the Rights‐of‐Way not caused by Franchisee or anyone doing work for Franchisee.   The Community and Economic Development Administrator or designee shall have final approval  of the condition of such Rights‐of‐Way after restoration.  All concrete encased survey  monuments that have been disturbed or displaced by such work shall be restored pursuant to  federal, state (such as Chapter 332‐120 WAC), and local standards and specifications.    Section XII.2  Franchisee agrees to promptly complete all restoration work and to  promptly repair any damage caused by work to the Franchise Area or other affected area at its  sole cost and expense and according to the time and terms specified in the construction permit  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  23  issued by the City.  All work by Franchisee pursuant to this Franchise shall be performed in  accordance with applicable City standards and warranted for a period of two (2) years and for  undiscovered defects.   Section XII.3  If conditions (e.g. weather) make the complete restoration required under  this Section XII impracticable, Franchisee shall temporarily restore the affected Right‐of‐Way or  property.  Such temporary restoration shall be at Franchisee’s sole cost and expense. Franchisee  shall promptly undertake and complete the required permanent restoration when conditions no  longer make such permanent restoration impracticable.    Section XII.4  In the event Franchisee does not repair or restore a Right‐of‐Way as required  hereunder, within thirty (30) days after notice to Franchisee, the City may repair the damage and  shall be reimbursed its actual cost within sixty (60) days of submitting an invoice to Franchisee in  accordance with the provisions of Section XIV.2 and Section XIV.3.  In addition, and pursuant to  Section XIV.2 and Section XIV.3, the City may bill Franchisee for expenses associated with the  inspection of such restoration work.  The failure by Franchisee to complete such repairs shall be  considered a breach of this Franchise and is subject to remedies by the City including the  imposition of damages consistent with Section XXI.2.     Section XII.5  The provisions of this Section XII shall survive the expiration or termination  of this Franchise so long as Franchisee continues to have Facilities in the Rights‐of‐Way and has  not completed all restoration to the City’s standards.  SECTION XIII. Emergency Work/Dangerous Conditions.   Section XIII.1  In the event of any emergency in which any of Franchisee’s Facilities located  in the Rights‐of‐Way breaks, falls, becomes damaged, or if Franchisee’s Facilities is otherwise in  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  24  such a condition as to immediately endanger the property, life, health or safety of any person,  entity or the City, Franchisee shall immediately take the proper emergency measures to repair  its Facilities, to cure or remedy the dangerous conditions for the protection of property, life,  health or safety of any person, entity or the City without first applying for and obtaining a permit  as required by this Franchise.  However, this shall not relieve Franchisee from the requirement  of obtaining any permits necessary for this purpose, and Franchisee shall apply for all such  permits not later than the next succeeding day during which the Renton City Hall is open for  business. The City retains the right and privilege to cut, move or remove any Facilities located  within the Rights‐of‐Way of the City, as the City may determine to be necessary, appropriate or  useful in response to any public health or safety emergency.   Section XIII.2  The City shall not be liable for any damage to or loss of Facilities within the  Rights‐of‐Way as a result of or in connection with any public works, public improvements,  construction, grading, excavation, filling, or work of any kind in the Rights‐of‐Way by or on behalf  of the City, except to the extent caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City,  its employees, contractors, or agents.  The City shall further not be liable to Franchisee for any  direct, indirect, or any other such damages suffered by any person or entity of any type as a direct  or indirect result of the City’s actions under this Section XIII except to the extent caused by the  sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City, its employees, contractors, or agents.    Section XIII.3  Whenever the construction, installation or excavation of Facilities  authorized by this Franchise has caused or contributed to a condition that appears to  substantially impair the lateral support of the adjoining street or public place, or endangers the  public, an adjoining public place, street, electrical or telecommunications utilities, City utilities,  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  25  or City property, the Community and Economic Development Administrator or designee, may  direct Franchisee, at Franchisee’s own expense, to take reasonable action to protect the public,  adjacent public places, City property or street utilities, and such action may include compliance  within a prescribed time.  In the event that Franchisee fails or refuses to promptly take the actions  directed by the City, or fails to fully comply with such directions, or if emergency conditions exist  which require immediate action, before the City can timely contact Franchisee to request  Franchisee effect the immediate repair, the City may access the Facilities and take such  reasonable actions as are necessary to protect the public, the adjacent streets, City utilities, or  street, electrical or telecommunications utilities, or to maintain the lateral support thereof, or  reasonable actions regarded as necessary safety precautions, and Franchisee shall be liable to  the City for the costs thereof.    SECTION XIV. Recovery of Costs, Taxes and Fees.    Section XIV.1  Franchisee shall pay a fee for the actual administrative expenses incurred  by the City that are directly related to receiving and approving this Franchise pursuant to RCW  35.21.860, including the costs associated with the City’s legal costs incurred in drafting and  processing this Franchise.  No permits shall be issued for the installation of authorized Facilities  until such time as the City has received payment of this fee.  Franchisee shall further be subject  to all permit fees associated with activities undertaken through the authority granted in this  Franchise or under the laws of the City.  Where the City incurs costs and expenses for review,  inspection, or supervision of activities, including but not limited to reasonable fees associated  with attorneys, consultants, City Staff and City Attorney time, undertaken through the authority  granted in this Franchise or any ordinances relating to the subject for which a permit fee is not  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  26  established, Franchisee shall pay such costs and expenses directly to the City in accordance with  the provisions of Section XIV.3.    Section XIV.2  Franchisee shall promptly reimburse the City in accordance with the  provisions of Section XIV.3 for any and all costs the City reasonably incurs in response to any  emergency situation involving Franchisee’s Facilities, to the extent said emergency is not the fault  of the City.  The City agrees to simultaneously seek reimbursement from any franchisee or permit  holder who caused or contributed to the emergency situation.  Section XIV.3  Franchisee shall reimburse the City within sixty (60) days of submittal by  the City of an itemized billing for reasonably incurred costs, itemized by project, for Franchisee’s  proportionate share of all actual, identified expenses incurred by the City in planning,  constructing, installing, repairing, altering, or maintaining any City facility as the result of the  presence of Franchisee’s Facilities in the Rights‐of‐Way.  Such costs and expenses shall include  but not be limited to Franchisee’s proportionate cost of City personnel assigned to oversee or  engage in any work in the Rights‐of‐Way as the result of the presence of Franchisee’s Facilities in  the Rights‐of‐Way.  Such costs and expenses shall also include Franchisee’s proportionate share  of any time spent reviewing construction plans in order to either accomplish the relocation of  Franchisee’s Facilities or the routing or rerouting of any utilities so as not to interfere with  Franchisee’s Facilities.  Section XIV.4  The time of City employees shall be charged at their respective rate of  salary, including overtime if applicable, plus benefits and reasonable overhead.  Any other costs  will be billed proportionately on an actual cost basis.  All billings will be itemized so as to  specifically identify the costs and expenses for each project for which the City claims  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  27  reimbursement.  A charge for the actual costs incurred in preparing the billing may also be  included in said billing.  At the City’s option, the billing may be on an annual basis, but the City  shall provide the Franchisee with the City’s itemization of costs, in writing, at the conclusion of  each project for information purposes. The City does not waive any right to charge an annual fee  by separate permit or agreement for every small cell that is located on a City asset.  (Refer to the  City’s Fee Schedule for the applicable fee.)  Section XIV.5  Franchisee hereby warrants that its operations, as authorized under this  Franchise, are those of a telephone business as defined in RCW 82.16.010, or service provider as  defined in RCW 35.21.860.  As a result, the City will not impose a franchise fee under the terms  of this Franchise, other than as described herein.  The City hereby reserves its right to impose a  franchise fee on this Franchisee if Franchisee’s operations as authorized by this Franchise change  such that the statutory prohibitions of RCW 35.21.860 no longer apply, or if statutory prohibitions  on the imposition of such fees are removed.  In either instance, the City also reserves its right to  require that Franchisee obtain a separate Franchise for its change in use.  Nothing contained  herein shall preclude Franchisee from challenging any such new fee or separate agreement under  applicable federal, State, or local laws.  Section XIV.6  Franchisee acknowledges that certain of its operations within the City may  constitute a telecommunication business subject to the utility tax imposed pursuant to the  Renton Municipal Code Chapter 5‐11.  Franchisee stipulates and agrees that certain of its  business activities are subject to taxation as a telecommunication business and that Franchisee  shall pay to the City the rate applicable to such taxable services under Renton Municipal Code  Chapter 5‐19, and consistent with state and federal law.  The parties agree that if there is a  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  28  dispute regarding tax payments, the process set forth under the Renton Municipal Code shall  govern such dispute.  The City may not enforce remedies provided for hereunder, or commence  a forfeiture or revocation process permitted hereunder until all remedies afforded the City under  the Renton Municipal Code or other judicial action have been exhausted, and only then if  Franchisee does not comply with any such resolution. The parties agree however, that nothing in  this Franchise shall limit the City's power of taxation as may exist now or as later imposed by the  City.  This provision does not limit the City's power to amend the Renton Municipal Code as may  be permitted by law.    SECTION XV. Permitting and Aesthetics.  Section XV.1  Authority.  Section XV.1.1 City Retains Approval Authority.  The City shall have the authority at all  times to control by appropriately exercised police powers through ordinance or  regulation, consistent with 47 U.S.C. § 253, 47 U.S.C. § 332(c)(7) and the laws of the State  of Washington, the location, elevation, manner of construction, and maintenance of any  Small Cell Facilities by Franchisee, and Franchisee shall promptly conform with all such  requirements, unless compliance would cause Franchisee to violate other requirements  of law.  This Franchise does not prohibit the City from exercising its rights under federal,  state or local law to deny or give conditional approval to an application for a permit to  construct any individual Small Cell Facility.    Section XV.1.2  Unauthorized Facilities.  Any Small Cell Facilities installations in the Right‐ of‐Way that were not authorized under this Franchise or other required City Approval  (“Unauthorized Facilities”) will be subject to the payment of an Unauthorized Facilities  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  29  charge by Franchisee.  City shall provide written notice to Franchisee of any Unauthorized  Facilities identified by City staff, and Franchisee shall have thirty (30) days thereafter in  which to establish that this site was authorized or obtain the applicable permit, or longer  than thirty (30) days if necessary upon the City’s consent so long as Franchisee can  demonstrate that it has taken active steps to establish the authorization or apply for the  permit within such thirty (30) day period.  Failure to establish that the site is authorized  will result in the imposition of an Unauthorized Facilities charge according to the City of  Renton Fee Schedule starting on the thirty‐first (31st) day, or the first day after the  expiration of any extended period granted by the City.  Franchisee may submit an  application to the City under this Franchise for approval of the Unauthorized Facilities.  If  the application for the Unauthorized Facilities is not approved, Franchisee shall remove  the Unauthorized Facilities from the Right‐of‐Way within thirty (30) days after the  expiration of all appeal periods for such denial.  The City shall not refund any  Unauthorized Facilities charges, unless Franchisee is successful in an appeal. This  Franchise remedy is in addition to any other remedy available to the City at law or equity.  Section XV.2  Permits.  Section XV.2.1  Small Cell Permit.  Franchisee shall apply for, and is required to obtain a  City small cell permit (“Small Cell Permit”) prior to the construction and installation of  each of its Small Cell Facilities in the Rights‐of‐Way.  In addition to applicable  requirements established by the City’s Codes for the Small Cell Permit, an application for  the deployment of Small Cell Facilities shall include:  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  30  (a) A site plan that includes the property lines, adjacent Rights‐of‐Way, private roads,  existing utilities, and existing and proposed structures.  The City may require the  site plan to include all poles within one hundred feet (100'), if necessary.  Maps  shall be drawn at 1:20 scale;  (b) Scaled elevations depicting the design, size, and locations of proposed Small Cell  Facilities.  The design of the proposed Small Cell Facilities shall comply with the  requirements of Section XV.3 (Design);  (c) Photo simulations of the Small Cell Facility site showing current and proposed  conditions for each proposed location;  (d) A tree plan, shown either on the site plan required in this Section XV.2.1 or on a  separate tree plan, but only for those Small Cell Facilities where Franchisee will  prune any trees.  The tree plan shall show the location, diameter, species of all  significant trees (defined as conifers greater than six feet (6') tall or deciduous  trees greater than six inches (6") in diameter at four and a half feet (4 ½') above  the ground), clearly designate all eagle perch/nest trees, and draw an X through  trees proposed to be removed or pruned.  No trees may be pruned without the  City’s approval provided in the Small Cell Permit, and shall be consistent with the  requirements of Section VIII.6 of this Franchise; and  (e) Site Specific Traffic Control Plan prepared in accordance with the State of  Washington Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).  Section XV.2.2  City Approvals.  The granting of this Franchise is not a substitute for any  City Approvals.  The parties agree that City Approvals (except right‐of‐way use permits as  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  31  described in Section VIII.2) are not considered use permits, as that term is defined in RCW  35.99.010. These City Approvals do not grant general authorization to enter and utilize the  Rights‐of‐Way, but rather grant Franchisee permission to build its specific Small Cell  Facilities.  The parties recognize that this provision is specifically negotiated as  consideration for designating the entire City as the Franchise Area.  Such City Approvals  shall be issued consistent with the City’s Codes, state and federal laws governing wireless  communication facility siting, including applicable time periods for review of applications  for City Approvals, and shall be in addition to any permits required under Section VIII.2.   This Section does not affect the thirty (30)‐day issuance requirement described in RCW  35.99.030 required for use permits such as right‐of‐way use permits and traffic control  permits.  Section XV.2.3  Emissions Reports.  Franchisee is obligated to comply with all laws relating  to allowable presence of or human exposure to Radiofrequency Radiation (“RFs”) or  Electromagnetic Fields (“EMFs”) on or off any poles or structures in the Rights‐of‐Way,  including all applicable FCC standards, whether such RF or EMF presence or exposure  results from the Small Cell Facility alone or from the cumulative effect of the Small Cell  Facility added to all other sources operated by Franchisee or on behalf of Franchisee on  or near the specific pole or structure.  Franchisee must provide to the City a copy of a  report (the “Emissions Report”) from a duly qualified engineer analyzing whether RF and  EMF emissions at the proposed Small Cell Facility locations would comply with FCC  standards.  Franchisee must submit one Emissions Report to the City with each Small Cell  Permit application. For purposes of clarification, this requirement shall not be interpreted  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  32  as requiring one Emissions Report for each node, or each pole installation, but rather one  Emissions Report for each batch of Small Cell Facilities that comprise a Small Cell network  covering a specific area or region.  Further, Franchisee shall, at its own cost and expense,  perform an RF emissions test following installation to validate that the Small Cell Facilities  once installed comply with the FCC standards.    Section XV.3  Design.  Section XV.3.1 City’s Standard Detail.  This Franchise adopts the City’s Standard Detail 117  – as it now exists or is hereafter amended, supplemented, and/or renumbered  (collectively, hereinafter “Standard Detail 117”) – as a pre‐authorized design for Small Cell  Facilities.  Section XV.3.2 Order of Preference.  This Franchise adopts the following order of  preference for the design of Small Cell Facilities:    (a) Small Cell Facilities meeting Standard Detail 117:  No conditional use permit is  required to site Small Cell Facilities meeting Standard Detail 117; other City  Approvals may be required, in conformance with the City’s Codes.  (b) Upon Franchisee’s demonstration that the Section XV.3.2(a) design is not  technically feasible:  On existing poles within the Right‐of‐Way, in conformance  with the City’s Codes.   (c) Upon Franchisee’s demonstration that the Section XV.3.2(a) and Section XV.3.2(b)  designs are not technically feasible:  On existing or proposed traffic signals,  provided that safety standards are met, and in conformance with the City’s Codes.     AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  33  Section XV.3.3  Existing Infrastructure; Master Lease Agreements and Site Specific  Agreements.   (a) Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that if Franchisee requests to place new or  replacement structures, as described in RCW 35.21.860, in the Rights‐of‐Way or  place Facilities on City‐owned structures, which are not otherwise covered under  a master lease agreement with the City, then Franchisee may be required to enter  into a site specific agreement consistent with RCW 35.21.860 in order to construct  such Facilities in the Right‐of‐Way.  Such agreements may require a site specific  charge payable to the City.   The approval of a site specific agreement is at the  discretion of each of the parties thereto.    (b) This Section XV.3.3 does not place an affirmative obligation on the City to allow  the placement of new infrastructure on public property or in the Rights‐of‐Way,  nor does it relieve Franchisee from any provision of the City’s Codes related to the  siting of wireless facilities.    (c) Replacement poles or structures are permissible provided that Franchisee  removes the old pole or structure promptly, but no more than thirty (30) days  after the installation of the replacement pole or structure.  Section XV.3.4  Concealment.  Franchisee shall construct its Facilities consistent with  applicable concealment or stealth requirements as described in the City’s Codes, as the  same exist or are hereinafter amended, or in the applicable permit(s), lease, site specific  agreement or license agreement, in order to minimize the visual impact of such Facilities.    AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  34  Section XV.3.5  Light and Noise Requirements.  Each Small Cell Facility must comply with  the City’s Codes’ requirements pertaining to light and noise.  Section XV.4  Eligible Facilities Requests.  The parties acknowledge that it is the intent of  this Franchise to provide general authorization to use the Rights‐of‐Way for Small Cell Facilities.   The designs in a Small Cell Permit, including the dimensions and number of antennas and  equipment boxes and the pole height are intended and stipulated to be concealment features  when considering whether a proposed modification is a substantial change under Section 6409(a)  of the Spectrum Act, 47 U.S.C. § 1455(a).  Section XV.5  Inventory.  Franchisee shall maintain a current inventory of Small Cell  Facilities throughout the term of this Franchise, which Franchisee shall provide to the City within  thirty (30) days of a reasonable request by the City. The inventory report shall include GIS  coordinates, date of installation, type of pole used for installation, description/type of installation  for each Small Cell Facility installation and photographs taken before and after the installation of  the Small Cell Facility and taken from the public street.  Small Cell Facilities that are considered  Deactivated Facilities, as described in Section XVII.1, shall be included in the inventory report and  Franchisee shall provide the same information as is provided for active installations as well as the  date the Facilities were deactivated and the date the Deactivated Facilities were removed from  the Right‐of‐Way.  The City shall compare the inventory report to its records to identify any  discrepancies, and the parties will work together in good faith to resolve any discrepancies.   Franchisee is not required to report on future inventory reports any Deactivated Facilities which  were removed from the Right‐of‐Way since the last reported inventory, and may thereafter omit  reference to the Deactivated Facilities.  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  35  Section XV.6  Graffiti Abatement.  As soon as practical, but not later than fourteen (14)  days from the date Franchisee receives notice or is otherwise aware, Franchisee shall remove all  graffiti on any of its Small Cell Facilities in which it is the owner of the pole or structure or on the  Small Cells Facilities themselves attached to a third party pole (i.e. graffiti on the shrouding  protecting the radios).  The foregoing shall not relieve Franchisee from complying with any City  graffiti or visual blight ordinance or regulation.  SECTION XVI. Insurance.  Section XVI.1  Franchisee shall procure and maintain for so long as Franchisee has  Facilities in the Public Ways, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to  property which may arise from or in connection with the exercise of rights, privileges and  authority granted to Franchisee under this Franchise.  Franchisee shall require that every  contractor maintain substantially the same insurance coverage with substantially the same policy  limits as required of Franchisee, or otherwise reasonably approved by the City, while doing work  hereunder.  Franchisee shall procure insurance from insurers with a current A.M. Best rating of  not less than A‐.  Franchisee shall provide a copy of a certificate of insurance and blanket  additional insured endorsement to the City for its inspection at the time of acceptance of this  Franchise, and such insurance certificate shall evidence a policy of insurance that includes:  (a) Automobile Liability insurance with limits of a minimum of five million  dollars ($5,000,000) combined single limit each accident for bodily injury and property damage;  (b) Commercial General Liability insurance, written on an occurrence basis  with total limits of a minimum of five million dollars ($5,000,000) per occurrence for bodily injury  and property damage and a minimum of five million dollars ($5,000,000) general aggregate  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  36  including premises, operations, independent contractors, products and completed operations;  explosion, collapse and underground (XCU);  (c) Workers’ Compensation coverage or qualified self‐insurance as required  by the Industrial Insurance laws of the State of Washington; and  (d) Excess Umbrella liability policy with limits of a minimum of five million  dollars ($5,000,000) per occurrence and in the aggregate.  Section XVI.2  Payment of deductible or self‐insured retention shall be the sole  responsibility of Franchisee.  Franchisee may utilize primary and umbrella liability insurance  policies to satisfy the insurance policy limits required in this Section XVI.  Section XVI.3  The insurance policies, with the exception of Workers’ Compensation  obtained by Franchisee shall include the City, its officers, officials, and employees (“Additional  Insureds”), as an additional insured under this Franchise with regard to activities performed by  or on behalf of Franchisee.  The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of  protection afforded to the Additional Insureds.  In addition, the insurance policy shall contain a  clause stating that coverage shall apply separately to each insured against whom a claim is made  or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer’s liability.  Franchisee shall  provide to the City a certificate of insurance and blanket additional insured endorsement.   Receipt by the City of any certificate showing less coverage than required is not a waiver of  Franchisee’s obligations to fulfill the requirements. Franchisee’s insurance shall be primary  insurance with respect to the Additional Insureds.  Any insurance maintained by the Additional  Insureds shall be in excess of Franchisee’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.   AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  37  Section XVI.4  Upon receipt of notice from its insurer(s), Franchisee shall provide the City  with thirty (30) days' prior written notice of any cancellation of any insurance policy, required  pursuant to this Section XVI, that is not replaced.  If not replaced, Franchisee shall, prior to the  effective date of such cancellation, obtain replacement insurance policies meeting the  requirements of this Section XVI.  Failure to provide the insurance cancellation notice and to  furnish to the City replacement insurance policies meeting the requirements of this Section XVI  shall be considered a material breach of this Franchise and subject to the City’s election of  remedies described in Section XXI below.  Notwithstanding the cure period described in Section  XXI.2, the City may pursue its remedies immediately upon a failure to furnish replacement  insurance.  Section XVI.5  Franchisee’s maintenance of insurance as required by this Section XVI shall  not be construed to limit the liability of Franchisee to the coverage provided by such insurance,  or otherwise limit the City’s recourse to any remedy available at law or equity.  Further,  Franchisee’s maintenance of insurance policies required by this Franchise shall not be construed  to excuse unfaithful performance by Franchisee.  Section XVI.6  As of the Effective Date of this Franchise, Franchisee is not self‐insured.   Should Franchisee wish to become self‐insured at the levels outlined in this Franchise at a later  date, Franchisee shall comply with the following: (i) provide the City, upon request, a copy of  Franchisee’s, or its parent company’s, most recent audited financial statements if such financial  statements are not otherwise publically available; (ii) Franchisee or its parent company is  responsible for all payments within the self‐insured retention; and (iii) Franchisee assumes all  defense and indemnity obligations as outlined in the indemnification terms of this Franchise.    AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  38  SECTION XVII. Abandonment of Franchisee’s Telecommunications Network.    Section XVII.1  Where any Facilities or portions of Facilities are no longer needed and their  use is to be discontinued, the Franchisee shall immediately report such Facilities in writing  (“Deactivated Facilities”) to the Community and Economic Development Administrator or  designee.  This notification is in addition to the inventory revisions addressed in Section XV.5.   Deactivated Facilities, or portions thereof, shall be completely removed within ninety (90) days  and the site, pole or infrastructure restored to its pre‐existing condition.    Section XVII.2  If Franchisee leases a structure from a landlord and such landlord later  abandons the structure, for example by building a replacement structure, Franchisee shall  remove or relocate its Facilities within ninety (90) days of such notification from the landlord at  no cost to the City and shall remove the pole if so required by the landlord.    Section XVII.3  Upon the expiration, termination, or revocation of the rights granted under  this Franchise, Franchisee shall remove all of its Facilities from the Rights‐of‐Way within ninety  (90) days of receiving written notice from the Community and Economic Development  Administrator or designee.  The Facilities, in whole or in part, may not be abandoned by  Franchisee without written approval by the City.  Any plan for abandonment or removal of  Franchisee’s Facilities must be first approved by the Community and Economic Development  Administrator or designee, and all necessary permits must be obtained prior to such work.   Franchisee shall restore the Rights‐of‐Way to at least the same condition that the Rights‐of‐Way  were in immediately prior to any such installation, construction, relocation, maintenance or  repair, reasonable wear and tear and casualty excepted, provided Franchisee shall not be  responsible for any damages to the Rights‐of‐Way not caused by Franchisee or any person doing  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  39  work for Franchisee. All work performed within the Rights‐of‐Way shall be performed in  accordance with the City’s Codes.  Franchisee shall be solely responsible for all costs associated  with removing its Facilities.    Section XVII.4  Notwithstanding Section XVII.1 above, the City may permit Franchisee’s  Facilities to be abandoned in place in such a manner as the City may prescribe.  Upon permanent  abandonment, and Franchisee’s agreement to transfer ownership of the Facilities to the City,  Franchisee shall submit to the City all necessary instruments for transferring ownership to the  City.   Section XVII.5  Any Facilities that are not removed within one hundred eighty (180) days  of either the date (i) of termination or revocation of this Franchise, or (ii) the City issued a permit  authorizing removal, whichever is later, shall automatically become the property of the City.  Any  costs incurred by the City in safeguarding such Facilities or removing the Facilities shall be  reimbursed by Franchisee.  Nothing contained within this Section XVII shall prevent the City from  compelling Franchisee to remove any such Facilities through judicial action when the City has not  permitted Franchisee to abandon said Facilities in place.    Section XVII.6  The provisions of this Section XVII shall survive the expiration, revocation,  or termination of this Franchise and for so long as Franchisee has Facilities in Rights‐of‐Way.  SECTION XVIII. Bonds.    Section XVIII.1 Performance Bond.  Franchisee shall furnish a performance bond  (“Performance Bond”) written by a corporate surety reasonably acceptable to the City equal to  at least one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the estimated cost of constructing Franchisee’s  Facilities, excluding materials, within the Rights‐of‐Way of the City prior to commencement of  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  40  any such work.  The Performance Bond shall guarantee the following: (1) timely completion of  construction; (2) construction in compliance with all applicable plans, permits, technical codes,  and standards; (3) proper location of the Facilities as specified by the City; (4) restoration of the  Rights‐of‐Way and other City properties affected by the construction; (5) submission of as‐built  drawings after completion of construction; and (6) timely payment and satisfaction of all claims,  demands, or liens for labor, materials, or services provided in connection with the work which  could be asserted against the City or City property.  Said bond must remain in full force until the  completion of construction, including final inspection, corrections, and final approval of the work,  recording of all easements, provision of as‐built drawings, and the posting of a Maintenance Bond  as described in Section XVIII.2.  Compliance with the Performance Bond requirement of the City’s  Codes shall satisfy the provisions of this Section XVIII.1.  In lieu of a separate Performance Bond  for individual projects involving work in the Franchise Area, Franchisee may satisfy the City’s bond  requirements by posting a single on‐going performance bond in an amount approved by City.  Section XVIII.2  Maintenance Bond.  Franchisee shall furnish a two (2)‐year maintenance  bond (“Maintenance Bond”), or other surety acceptable to the City, at the time of final  acceptance of construction work on Facilities within the Rights‐of‐Way.  The Maintenance Bond  amount will be equal to ten percent (10%) of the documented final cost of the construction work,  excluding materials.  The Maintenance Bond in this Section XVIII.2 must be in place prior to City’s  release of the bond required by Section XVIII.1.  Compliance with the Maintenance Bond  requirement of the City’s Codes shall satisfy the provisions of this Section XVIII.2.  In lieu of a  separate Maintenance Bond for individual projects involving work in the Franchise Area,  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  41  Franchisee may satisfy the City’s bond requirements by posting a single on‐going maintenance  bond in an amount approved by City.  Section XVIII.3  Franchise Bond.  Franchisee shall provide City with a bond in the amount  of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) (“Franchise Bond”) running or renewable for the term of this  Franchise, in a form and substance reasonably acceptable to City.  In the event Franchisee shall  fail to substantially comply with any one or more of the provisions of this Franchise following  notice and a reasonable opportunity to cure, then there shall be recovered jointly and severally  from Franchisee and the bond any actual damages suffered by City as a result thereof, including  but not limited to staff time, material and equipment costs, compensation or indemnification of  third parties, and the cost of removal or abandonment of facilities hereinabove described.  Franchisee specifically agrees that its failure to comply with the terms of this Section XVIII shall  constitute a material breach of this Franchise.  The amount of the bond shall not be construed to  limit Franchisee's liability or to limit the City's recourse to any remedy to which the City is  otherwise entitled at law or in equity.  SECTION XIX. Modification.  The City and Franchisee hereby reserve the right to alter,  amend, or modify the terms and conditions of this Franchise upon written agreement of both  parties to such alteration, amendment or modification.   SECTION XX. Revocation.  If Franchisee willfully violates or fails to comply with any  material provisions of this Franchise, then at the election of the Renton City Council after at least  thirty (30) days' written notice to Franchisee specifying the alleged violation or failure, the City  may revoke all rights conferred and this Franchise may be revoked by the City Council after a  hearing held upon such notice to Franchisee.  Such hearing shall be open to the public and  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  42  Franchisee and other interested parties may offer written and/or oral evidence explaining or  mitigating such alleged noncompliance.  Within thirty (30) days after the hearing, the Renton City  Council, on the basis of the record, will make the determination as to whether there is cause for  revocation, whether the Franchise will be terminated, or whether lesser sanctions should  otherwise be imposed.  The Renton City Council may in its sole discretion fix an additional time  period to cure violations.  If the deficiency has not been cured at the expiration of any additional  time period or if the Renton City Council does not grant any additional period, the Renton City  Council may by resolution declare the Franchise to be revoked and forfeited or impose lesser  sanctions.  If Franchisee appeals revocation and termination, such revocation may be held in  abeyance pending judicial review by a court of competent jurisdiction, provided Franchisee is  otherwise in compliance with the Franchise.    SECTION XXI. Remedies to Enforce Compliance.  Section XXI.1  The City may elect, without any prejudice to any of its other legal rights and  remedies, to obtain an order from the superior court having jurisdiction compelling Franchisee  to comply with the provisions of the Franchise and to recover damages and costs incurred by the  City by reason of Franchisee’s failure to comply.  In addition to any other remedy provided herein,  the City reserves the right to pursue any remedy to compel or force Franchisee and/or its  successors and assigns to comply with the terms hereof, and the pursuit of any right or remedy  by the City shall not prevent the City from thereafter declaring a forfeiture or revocation for  breach of the conditions herein.  Provided, further, that by entering into this Franchise, it is not  the intention of the City or Franchisee to waive any other rights, remedies, or obligations as  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  43  otherwise provided by law equity, or otherwise, and nothing contained here shall be deemed or  construed to effect any such waiver.  Section XXI.2  If Franchisee shall violate, or fail to comply with any of the provisions of this  Franchise, or should it fail to heed or comply with any notice given to Franchisee under the  provisions of this Franchise, the City shall provide Franchisee with written notice specifying with  reasonable particularity the nature of any such breach and Franchisee shall undertake all  commercially reasonable efforts to cure such breach within thirty (30) days of receipt of  notification. If the parties reasonably determine the breach cannot be cured within (30) thirty  days, the City may specify a longer cure period, and condition the extension of time on  Franchisee's submittal of a plan to cure the breach within the specified period, commencement  of work within the original thirty (30) day cure period, and diligent prosecution of the work to  completion. If the breach is not cured within the specified time, or Franchisee does not comply  with the specified conditions, the City may, at its discretion, (1) revoke this Franchise with no  further notification, or (2) claim damages of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) per day against the  Franchise Bond set forth in Section XVIII.3, or (3) pursue other remedies as described in Section  XXI.1 above.  Liquidated damages described in this Section XXI.2 shall not be offset against any  sums due to the City as a tax or reimbursement pursuant to Section XIV.    SECTION XXII. Non‐Waiver.  The failure of the City to insist upon strict performance of  any of the covenants and agreements of this Franchise or to exercise any option herein conferred  in any one or more instances, shall not be construed to be a waiver or relinquishment of any such  covenants, agreements or option or any other covenants, agreements or option.  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  44  SECTION XXIII. City Ordinances and Regulations.  Nothing herein shall be deemed to  restrict the City’s ability to adopt and enforce all necessary and appropriate ordinances regulating  the performance of the conditions of this Franchise, including any valid ordinance made in the  exercise of its police powers in the interest of public safety and for the welfare of the public.  The  City shall have the authority at all times to reasonably control by appropriate regulations the  location, elevation, manner of construction and maintenance of Facilities by Franchisee, and  Franchisee shall promptly conform with all such regulations, unless compliance would cause  Franchisee to violate other requirements of law.  In the event of a conflict between the provisions  of this Franchise and any other generally applicable ordinance(s) enacted under the City’s police  power authority, such other ordinances(s) shall take precedence over the provisions set forth  herein.  SECTION XXIV. Cost of Publication.  The cost of publication of this Franchise shall be  borne by Franchisee, if applicable.  SECTION XXV. Acceptance. Franchisee shall execute and return to the City its  execution and acceptance of this Franchise in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B.  In addition,  Franchisee shall submit proof of insurance obtained and additional insured endorsement  pursuant to Section XVI, any Performance Bond, if applicable, pursuant to Section XVIII.1 and the  Franchise Bond required pursuant to Section XVIII.3.  The administrative fee pursuant to Section  XIV.1 is due within thirty (30) days of receipt of the invoice from the City.  SECTION XXVI. Survival.  All of the provisions, conditions, and requirements of Section  V, Section VI, Section VII, Section VIII, Section XVII, Section XXVI, Section XXVII.3, Sections  XXXVIII.1 through XXXVIII.5, and Section XXXVIII.9 of this Franchise shall be in addition to any and  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  45  all other obligations and liabilities Franchisee may have to the City at common law, by statute, or  by contract, and shall survive the City’s Franchise to Franchisee for the use of the Franchise Area,  and any renewals or extensions thereof, or as otherwise provided herein.  All of the provisions,  conditions, regulations and requirements contained in this Franchise shall further be binding  upon the heirs, successors, executors, administrators, legal representatives and assigns of  Franchisee and all privileges, as well as all obligations and liabilities of Franchisee shall inure to  its heirs, successors and assigns equally as if they were specifically mentioned where Franchisee  is named herein.  SECTION XXVII. Assignment.  Section XXVII.1  This Franchise may not be directly or indirectly assigned, transferred, or  disposed of by sale, lease, merger, consolidation or other act of Franchisee, by operation of law  or otherwise, unless approved in writing by the City, which approval shall not be unreasonably  withheld, conditioned or delayed.  The above notwithstanding, Franchisee may freely assign this  Franchise, without City approval, in whole or in part to a parent, subsidiary, or affiliated entity,  unless there is a change of control as described in Section XXVII.2 below, to an entity that acquires  all or substantially all of Franchisee’s assets in the market defined by the Federal Communication  Commission in which the Franchise Area is located, or for collateral security purposes.  Franchisee  shall provide prompt, written notice to the City of any such assignment.  In the case of transfer  or assignment as security by mortgage or other security instrument in whole or in part to secure  indebtedness, such consent shall not be required unless and until the secured party elects to  realize upon the collateral.  For purposes of this Section XXVII, no assignment or transfer of this  Franchise shall be deemed to occur based on the public trading of Franchisee’s stock; provided,  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  46  however, any tender offer, merger, or similar transaction resulting in a change of control shall be  subject to the provisions of this Franchise.  After any assignment as provided hereunder,  Franchisee shall be relieved of all obligations and liability arising after the date of such  assignment.    Section XXVII.2  Any transactions that singularly or collectively result in a change of more  than fifty percent (50%) of the ultimate ownership or working control of Franchisee, ownership  or working control of affiliated entities having ownership or working control of Franchisee or of  the Facilities, or of control of the capacity or bandwidth of Franchisee’s Facilities, shall be  considered an assignment or transfer requiring City approval.  Transactions between affiliated  entities are not exempt from City approval if there is a change in control as described in the  preceding sentence.  Franchisee shall promptly notify the City prior to any proposed change in,  or transfer of, or acquisition by any other party of control of Franchisee.  Every change, transfer,  or acquisition of control of Franchisee shall cause a review of the proposed transfer. The City shall  approve or deny such request for an assignment or transfer requiring City’s consent within one  hundred twenty (120) days of a completed application from Franchisee, unless a longer period  of time is mutually agreed to by the parties or when a delay in the action taken by the City is due  to the schedule of the City Council and action cannot reasonably be obtained within the one  hundred twenty (120)‐day period.  In the event that the City adopts a resolution denying its  consent and such change, transfer, or acquisition of control has been affected, the City may  revoke this Franchise, following the revocation procedure described in Section XX above.  The  assignee or transferee must have the legal, technical, financial, and other requisite qualifications  to own, hold, and operate Franchisee’s Services.  Franchisee shall reimburse the City for all direct  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  47  and indirect costs and expenses reasonably incurred by the City in considering a request to  transfer or assign this Franchise, in accordance with the provisions of Section XIV.2 and Section  XIV.3, and shall pay the applicable application fee.    Section XXVII.3  Franchisee may, without prior consent from the City:  (i) lease the  Facilities, or any portion, to another person; (ii) grant an indefeasible right of user interest in the  Facilities, or any portion, to another person; or (iii) offer to provide capacity or bandwidth in its  Facilities to another person, provided further, that Franchisee shall at all times retain exclusive  control over its Facilities and remain fully responsible for compliance with the terms of this  Franchise, and Franchisee shall furnish, upon request from the City, a copy of any such lease or  agreement, provided that Franchisee may redact the name, street address (except for City and  zip code), Social Security Numbers, Employer Identification Numbers or similar identifying  information, and other information considered confidential under applicable laws provided in  such lease or agreement, and the lessee complies, to the extent applicable, with the  requirements of this Franchise and applicable City requirements.  Franchisee’s obligation to  remain fully responsible for compliance with the terms under this Section XXVII.3 shall survive  the expiration of this Franchise but only if and to the extent and for so long as Franchisee is still  the owner or has exclusive control over the Facilities used by a third party.  SECTION XXVIII. Extension.  If this Franchise expires without renewal, the City may,  subject to applicable law:  (a) Allow Franchisee to maintain and operate its Facilities on a month‐to‐month  basis, provided that Franchisee maintains insurance for such Facilities during such period and  continues to comply with this Franchise; or  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  48  (b) The City may order the removal of any and all Facilities at Franchisee’s sole  cost and expense consistent with Section XVII.  SECTION XXIX. Entire Agreement.  This Franchise constitutes the entire understanding  and agreement between the parties as to the subject matter herein and no other agreements or  understandings, written or otherwise, shall be binding upon the parties upon execution of this  Franchise.  SECTION XXX. Eminent Domain.  The existence of this Franchise shall not preclude the  City from acquiring by condemnation in accordance with applicable law, all or a portion of the  Franchisee’s Facilities for the fair market value thereof.  In determining the value of such  Facilities, no value shall be attributed to the right to occupy the area conferred by this Franchise.    SECTION XXXI. Vacation.  If at any time the City, by ordinance, vacates all or any  portion of the area affected by this Franchise, the City shall not be liable for any damages or loss  to the Franchisee by reason of such vacation.  The City shall notify the Franchisee in writing not  less than ninety (90) days before vacating all or any portion of any such area.  The City may, after  ninety (90) days' written notice to the Franchisee, terminate this Franchise with respect to such  vacated area.  SECTION XXXII. Notice.  Any Notice or information required or permitted to be given  to the parties under this Franchise agreement may be sent to the following addresses unless  otherwise specified:  City:  City of Renton  Attn:  Administrator, Community &  Economic Development Department  1055 South Grady Way  Renton, WA 98057  Franchisee:  ExteNet Systems, Inc.   Attn: CFO  3030 Warrenville Road, Suite 340  Lisle, Illinois 60532    AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  49  With a copy to:  City of Renton  Attn:  City Attorney  1055 South Grady Way  Renton, WA 98057  With a copy to:    General Counsel and COO  3030 Warrenville Road, Suite 340  Lisle, Illinois 60532  NOTICE@extenetsystems.com    SECTION XXXIII. Severability.  If any Section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Franchise  should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such  invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other  Section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Franchise unless such invalidity or unconstitutionality  materially alters the rights, privileges, duties, or obligations hereunder, in which event either  party may request renegotiation of those remaining terms of this Franchise materially affected  by such court’s ruling.  SECTION XXXIV. Compliance with All Applicable Laws.  Franchisee agrees to comply with  all present and future federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, except to  the extent that the Franchisee has a vested right in accordance with the vested rights doctrine  under Washington case law or as codified at RCW 19.27.095, including all City requirements  relating to the provisions of the State Environmental Policy Act (“SEPA”), unless otherwise  exempt.  This Franchise is subject to ordinances of general applicability enacted pursuant to the  City’s police powers.  Franchisee shall, at its own expense, maintain its Facilities in a safe  condition, in good repair and in a manner suitable to the City.  Additionally, Franchisee shall keep  its Facilities free of debris and anything of a dangerous, noxious or offensive nature or which  would create a hazard or undue vibration, heat, noise or any interference with City services.  City  reserves the right at any time to amend this Franchise to conform to any hereafter enacted,  amended, or adopted federal or state statute or regulation relating to the public health, safety,  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  50  and welfare, or relating to roadway regulation, or a City ordinance enacted pursuant to such  federal or state statute or regulation upon providing Franchisee with thirty (30) days' written  notice of its action setting forth the full text of the amendment and identifying the statute,  regulation, or ordinance requiring the amendment. Said amendment shall become automatically  effective upon expiration of the notice period unless, before expiration of that period, Franchisee  makes a written request for negotiations over the terms of the amendment. If the parties do not  reach agreement as to the terms of the amendment within forty‐five (45) days after the call for  negotiations, City may enact the proposed amendment, by incorporating Franchisee's concerns  to the maximum extent City deems possible.  SECTION XXXV. Attorneys’ Fees.  If a suit or other action is instituted in connection  with any controversy arising out of this Franchise, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover  all of its costs and expenses, including such sum as the court may judge as reasonable for  attorneys’ fees, costs, expenses and attorneys’ fees upon appeal of any judgment or ruling.  SECTION XXXVI. Hazardous Substances.  Franchisee shall not introduce or use any  hazardous substances (chemical or waste), in violation of any applicable law or regulation, nor  shall Franchisee allow any of its agents, contractors or any person under its control to do the  same.  Franchisee will be solely responsible for and will defend, indemnify and hold the City, its  officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers harmless from and against any and all claims,  costs and liabilities including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, arising out of or in connection  with the cleanup or restoration of the property associated with Franchisee’s use, storage, release,  or disposal of hazardous substances, whether or not intentional, and the use, storage, release,  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  51  or disposal of such substances by Franchisee’s agents, contractors or other persons acting under  Franchisee’s control, whether or not intentional.  SECTION XXXVII. Licenses, Fees and Taxes.  Prior to constructing any improvements,  Franchisee shall obtain a business or utility license from the City.  Franchisee shall pay promptly  and before they become delinquent, all taxes on personal property and improvements owned or  placed by Franchisee and shall pay all license fees and public utility charges relating to the  conduct of its business, shall pay for all permits, licenses and zoning approvals, shall pay any other  applicable tax unless documentation of exemption is provided to the City and shall pay utility  taxes and license fees imposed by the City.  SECTION XXXVIII. Miscellaneous.  Section XXXVIII.1  Franchisee releases, covenants not to bring suit, and agrees to  indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, its officers, employees, and agents from any and  all claims, costs, judgments, awards, or liability to any person, for injury or death of any person,  or damage to property, caused by or arising out of any acts or omissions of Franchisee, its agents,  servants, officers, or employees in the performance of this Franchise and any rights granted by  this Franchise.  These indemnification obligations shall extend to claims that are not reduced to  a suit and any claims that may be compromised, with Franchisee’s prior written consent, prior to  the culmination of any litigation or the institution of any litigation.  Section XXXVIII.2  Inspection or acceptance by the City of any work performed by  Franchisee at the time of completion of construction shall not be grounds for avoidance by  Franchisee of any of its indemnification obligations under this Franchise.      AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  52  Section XXXVIII.3  The City shall promptly notify Franchisee of any claim or suit and  request in writing that Franchisee indemnify the City.  Franchisee may choose counsel to defend  the City subject to this Section XXXVIII.3.  The City’s failure to so notify and request  indemnification shall not relieve Franchisee of any liability that Franchisee might have, except to  the extent that such failure prejudices Franchisee’s ability to defend such claim or suit. In the  event that Franchisee refuses the tender of defense in any suit or any claim, as required pursuant  to the indemnification provisions within this Franchise, and said refusal is subsequently  determined by a court having jurisdiction (or such other tribunal that the parties shall agree to  decide the matter), to have been a wrongful refusal on the part of Franchisee, Franchisee shall  pay all of the City’s reasonable costs for defense of the action, including all expert witness fees,  costs, and attorney’s fees, and including costs and fees incurred in recovering under this  indemnification provision.  If separate representation to fully protect the interests of both parties  is necessary, such as a conflict of interest between the City and the counsel selected by  Franchisee to represent the City, then upon the prior written approval and consent of Franchisee,  which shall not be unreasonably withheld, the City shall have the right to employ separate  counsel in any action or proceeding and to participate in the investigation and defense thereof,  and Franchisee shall pay the reasonable fees and expenses of such separate counsel, except that  Franchisee shall not be required to pay the fees and expenses of separate counsel on behalf of  the City for the City to bring or pursue any counterclaims or interpleader action, equitable relief,  restraining order or injunction.  The City’s fees and expenses shall include all out‐of‐pocket  expenses, such as consultants and expert witness fees, and shall also include the reasonable  value of any services rendered by the counsel retained by the City but shall not include outside  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  53  attorneys’ fees for services that are unnecessarily duplicative of services provided the City by  Franchisee.  Each party agrees to cooperate and to cause its employees and agents to cooperate  with the other party in the defense of any such claim and the relevant records of each party shall  be available to the other party with respect to any such defense.  Section XXXVIII.4  Except to the extent that damage or injury arises from the negligence  or willful misconduct of the City, its employees, agents, volunteers, elected officials or  contractors, the obligations of Franchisee under the indemnification provisions of Section XXXVIII  and any other indemnification provision herein shall apply regardless of whether liability for  damages arising out of bodily injury to persons or damages to property were caused or  contributed to by the concurrent negligence of the City, its officers, agents, employees or  contractors.  Notwithstanding the proceeding sentence, to the extent the provisions of RCW  4.24.115 are applicable, the parties agree that the indemnity provisions hereunder shall be  deemed amended to conform to said statute and liability shall be allocated as provided therein.   It is further specifically and expressly understood that the indemnification provided constitutes  Franchisee’s waiver of immunity under Title 51 RCW, solely for the purposes of this  indemnification, relating solely to indemnity claims made by the City directly against the  Franchisee for claims made against the City by Franchisee’s employees.  This waiver has been  mutually negotiated by the parties.   Section XXXVIII.5  Notwithstanding any other provisions of Section XXXVIII, Franchisee  assumes the risk of damage to its Facilities located in the Public Ways and upon City‐owned  property from activities conducted by the City, its officers, agents, employees, volunteers,  elected and appointed officials, and contractors, except to the extent any such damage or  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  54  destruction is caused by or arises from any sole negligence, willful misconduct, or criminal actions  on the part of the City, its officers, agents, employees, volunteers, or elected or appointed  officials, or contractors.  In no event shall the City be liable for any indirect, incidental, special,  consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, including by way of example and not limitation  lost profits, lost revenue, loss of goodwill, or loss of business opportunity in connection with its  performance or failure to perform under this Franchise.  Franchisee releases and waives any and  all such claims against the City, its officers, agents, employees, volunteers, or elected or  appointed officials, or contractors.  Franchisee further agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and  defend the City against any claims for damages, including, but not limited to, business  interruption damages and lost profits, brought by or under users of Franchisee’s Facilities as the  result of any interruption of service due to damage or destruction of Franchisee’s Facilities  caused by or arising out of activities conducted by the City, its officers, agents, employees or  contractors, except to the extent any such damage or destruction is caused by or arises from the  sole negligence or any willful misconduct on the part of the City, its officers, agents, employees,  volunteers, or elected or appointed officials, or contractors.    Section XXXVIII.6  The indemnification provisions of Sections XXXVIII.1 through XXXVIII.5  shall survive the expiration, revocation, or termination of this Franchise.  Section XXXVIII.7  Franchisee is solely responsible for determining whether its Small Cell  Facilities interfere with telecommunications facilities of utilities and other franchisees within the  Rights‐of‐Way.  Franchisee shall comply with the rules and regulations of the Federal  Communications Commission regarding radio frequency interference when siting its Small Cell  Facilities within the Franchise Area.  Franchisee, in the performance and exercise of its rights and  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  55  obligations under this Franchise shall not physically or technically interfere in any manner with  the existence and operation of any and all existing utilities, sanitary sewers, water mains, storm  drains, gas mains, poles, aerial and underground electrical and telephone wires, electroliers,  cable television, and other telecommunications, utility, or municipal property, without the  express written approval of the owner or owners of the affected property or properties, except  as expressly permitted by applicable law or this Franchise, and as long as such equipment is  operating in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.  Section XXXVIII.8  City and Franchisee respectively represent that its signatory is duly  authorized and has full right, power and authority to execute this Franchise.  Section XXXVIII.9  This Franchise shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the  State of Washington.  Venue for any dispute related to this Franchise shall be the United States  District Court for the Western District of Washington, or King County Superior Court.  Section XXXVIII.10  Section captions and headings are intended solely to facilitate the  reading thereof.  Such captions and headings shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of  the text herein.  Section XXXVIII.11  Where the context so requires, the singular shall include the plural  and the plural includes the singular.  Section XXXVIII.12  Franchisee shall be responsible for obtaining all other necessary  approvals, authorizations and agreements from any party or entity and it is acknowledged and  agreed that the City is making no representation, warranty or covenant whether any of the  foregoing approvals, authorizations or agreements are required or have been obtained by  Franchisee by any person or entity.  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  56  Section XXXVIII.13  This Franchise may be enforced at both law and equity.  Section XXXVIII.14  Franchisee acknowledges that it, and not the City, shall be responsible  for the premises and equipment’s compliance with all marking and lighting requirements of the  FAA and the FCC.  Franchisee shall indemnify and hold the City harmless from any fines or other  liabilities caused by Franchisee’s failure to comply with such requirements, except to the extent  such failure is due to the actions or inactions of the City.  Should Franchisee or the City be cited  by either the FCC or the FAA because the Facilities or the Franchisee’s equipment is not in  compliance and should Franchisee fail to cure the conditions of noncompliance within the  timeframe allowed by the citing agency, the City may either terminate this Franchise immediately  on notice to the Franchisee or proceed to cure the conditions of noncompliance at the  Franchisee’s expense.   SECTION XXXIX. Ordinance Effective Date.  This ordinance, being an exercise of a  power specifically delegated to the City legislative body, is not subject to referendum, and shall  take effect five (5) days after passage and publication of an approved summary thereof consisting  of the title (“Effective Date”).  PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this _______ day of ___________________, 2020.               ________________________________          Jason A. Seth, City Clerk      APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this _______ day of _____________________, 2020.               ________________________________         Armondo Pavone, Mayor  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  57    Approved as to form:      ________________________________       Shane Moloney, City Attorney    Date of Publication:  __________       ORD:2112:6/16/20  AGENDA ITEM #6. e) ORDINANCE NO. ________  58    SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. ________             City of Renton, Washington    ______________________________________________________________________________     On the ___ day of _______, 202__, the City Council of the City of Renton passed Ordinance  No. _____.  A summary of the content of said Ordinance, consisting of the title, is provided as  follows:    AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, GRANTING TO EXTENET SYSTEMS,  INC., AND ITS AFFILIATES, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE, AUTHORITY AND  NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE FOR FIVE (5) YEARS, TO CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN, OPERATE,  REPLACE AND REPAIR A TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK FOR SMALL CELL TECHNOLOGY, IN,  ACROSS, OVER, ALONG, UNDER, THROUGH AND BELOW CERTAIN DESIGNATED PUBLIC RIGHTS‐ OF‐WAY OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON.      The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.       ___________________________________      CITY CLERK      FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:  _______                 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:  _______  PUBLISHED:   ______  EFFECTIVE DATE:    ______           ORDINANCE NO.:    ______      AGENDA ITEM #6. e)     EXHIBIT A    FRANCHISEE’S INITIAL DEPLOYMENT PLAN    Design of the small cell facilities will follow the City’s standard detail, as noted in Section XV.3 Design.     AGENDA ITEM #6. e)      EXHIBIT B    STATEMENT OF ACCEPTANCE    ___________________________________, for itself, its successors and assigns, hereby accepts and  agrees to be bound by all lawful terms, conditions and provisions of the Franchise attached hereto  and incorporated herein by this reference.       ExteNet Systems, Inc.     By: _______________________   Name: ____________________  Title:   ____________________  Date: ______________________      STATE OF ________________ )   )ss.  COUNTY OF ______________ )    On this ____ day of _______________, 202_, before me the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for  the State of _________________, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared,  __________________ , the ___________________of ExteNet Systems, Inc., the company that  executed the within and foregoing instrument, and acknowledged the said instrument to be the free  and voluntary act and deed of said company, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned, and on  oath stated that he/she is authorized to execute said instrument.    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal on the date  hereinabove set forth.    _____________________________________________  Signature    ______________________________________________  Printed Name  NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of  __________________, residing at __________________    MY COMMISSION EXPIRES:  ______________________________          AGENDA ITEM #6. e) AB - 2677 City Council Regular Meeting - 10 Aug 2020 SUBJECT/TITLE: Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for the Kennydale Lakeline Sewer System Improvements Project RECOMMENDED ACTION: Refer to Utilities Committee DEPARTMENT: Utility Systems Division STAFF CONTACT: Ann Fowler, Wastewater Utility Engineer EXT.: 7211 FISCAL IMPACT SUMMARY: Funding for this agreement in the amount of $1,188,560 is available from the approved 2020 Wastewater Capital Improvement Program for the Kennydale Lakeline Sewer System Improvements Project (426.465520). There is sufficient funding in the budget to cover the agreement. SUMMARY OF ACTION: The Wastewater Utility is looking to replace the existing lakeline sewer system in Lake Washington. The lakeline serves 55 residential lakefront customers and consists of a flush station, 8-inch cast iron lakeline buried off shore, 33 6-inch laterals connecting customers to the lakeline, and the Lake Washington No. 2 lift station that pumps the lakeline sewage to the King County regional system. The infrastructure is nearly 50 years old, is reaching the end of its useful life and is extremely difficult to maintain. Beginning in 2016 the Wastewater Utility engaged in a project to have the lakeline located, mapped and evaluated to determine its remaining useful life. In 2018 the Carollo team assisted the city in conducting a Lakeline Sewer Improvement and Emergency Cleaning project to clear the line of debris and improve capacity. In addition, the city evaluated the system to determine the best long-term solution for the ultimate replacement of the lakeline. The evaluation of long-term solutions analyzed alternatives that included replacing the lakeline in-place, replacing the lakeline deeper in the lake, and installing individual lift stations to serve each resident, which would allow for the abandonment of the sewer line in the lake. Based upon this evaluation it was determined that the individual lift stations was the most feasible long-term alternative from a cost, regulatory permitting and environmental perspective. In July 2019 the city solicited engineering firms for statements of qualifications to enter into a contract with the city to provide planning, analysis, public outreach, survey, geotechnical, civil engineering design services and services during construction for the Kennydale Lakeline Sewer System Improvements. Two firms submitted proposals and Carollo Engineers was determined to be the most qualified for this project. While the selection of Carollo Engineers, Inc. was based on the ability to support the city through construction, the work under this contract will start with verifying the feasibility and constructability of the individual lift station alternative. In order to implement the individual lift station alternative there are significant challenges including locating new mains, placement of individual lift stations on private property, obtaining easements for construction, access and maintenance. An extensive public outreach program will be implemented to present the individual lift station alternative to the property owners and seek their concurrence. The contract scope of work with Carollo Engineers includes preparing 30% design plans for the location of individual lift stations, surveying, geotechnical analysis, permitting, and public outreach with the individual property owners. The preliminary design work will provide graphics for public outreach and be used to support obtaining permits for the project. AGENDA ITEM #6. f) Upon completion of preliminary design in December 2021, future contract addendums will be required for the final design and services during construction. EXHIBITS: A. Agreement B. Vicinity Map STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Execute the agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $1,188,560 for engineering services for the Kennydale Lakeline Sewer System Improvement Project. AGENDA ITEM #6. f) AGREEMENT FOR KENNYDALE LAKELINE SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT CAG-20-____ THIS AGREEMENT, dated July 23, 2020, is by and between the City of Renton (the “City”), a Washington municipal corporation, and Carollo Engineers, Inc. (“Consultant”), a Delaware Corporation. The City and the Consultant are referred to collectively in this Agreement as the “Parties.” Once fully executed by the Parties, this Agreement is effective as of the last date signed by both parties. 1. Scope of Work: Consultant agrees to provide engineering services as specified in Exhibit A, which is attached and incorporated herein and may hereinafter be referred to as the “Work.” 2. Changes in Scope of Work: The City, without invalidating this Agreement, may order changes to the Work consisting of additions, deletions or modifications. Any such changes to the Work shall be ordered by the City in writing and the Compensation shall be equitably adjusted consistent with the rates set forth in Exhibit B or as otherwise mutually agreed by the Parties. 3. Time of Performance: Consultant shall commence performance of the Agreement pursuant to the schedule(s) set forth in Exhibit C. All Work shall be performed by no later than December 31, 2021. 4. Compensation: A. Amount. Total compensation to Consultant for Work provided pursuant to this Agreement shall not exceed $1,188,560.00, plus any applicable state and local sales taxes. Compensation shall be paid based upon Work actually performed according to the rate(s) or amounts specified in Exhibit B. The Consultant agrees that any hourly or flat rate charged by it for its Work shall remain locked at the negotiated rate(s) unless otherwise agreed to in writing or provided in Exhibit D. Except as specifically provided herein, the Consultant shall be solely responsible for payment of any taxes imposed as a result of the performance and payment of this Agreement. B. Method of Payment. On a monthly or no less than quarterly basis during any quarter in which Work is performed, the Consultant shall submit a voucher or invoice in a form specified by the City, including a description of what Work has been performed, the AGENDA ITEM #6. f) PAGE 2 OF 10 name of the personnel performing such Work, and any hourly labor charge rate for such personnel. The Consultant shall also submit a final bill upon completion of all Work. Payment shall be made by the City for Work performed within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt and approval by the appropriate City representative of the voucher or invoice. If the Consultant’s performance does not meet the requirements of this Agreement, the Consultant will correct or modify its performance to comply with the Agreement. The City may withhold payment for work that does not meet the requirements of this Agreement. C. Effect of Payment. Payment for any part of the Work shall not constitute a waiver by the City of any remedies it may have against the Consultant for failure of the Consultant to perform the Work or for any breach of this Agreement by the Consultant. D. Non-Appropriation of Funds. If sufficient funds are not appropriated or allocated for payment under this Agreement for any future fiscal period, the City shall not be obligated to make payments for Work or amounts incurred after the end of the current fiscal period, and this Agreement will terminate upon the completion of all remaining Work for which funds are allocated. No penalty or expense shall accrue to the City in the event this provision applies. 5. Termination: A. The City reserves the right to terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause by giving ten (10) calendar days’ notice to the Consultant in writing. In the event of such termination or suspension, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, worksheets, models and reports, or other material prepared by the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement shall be submitted to the City, if any are required as part of the Work. B. In the event this Agreement is terminated by the City, the Consultant shall be entitled to payment for all hours worked to the effective date of termination, less all payments previously made. If the Agreement is terminated by the City after partial performance of Work for which the agreed compensation is a fixed fee, the City shall pay the Consultant an equitable share of the fixed fee. This provision shall not prevent the City from seeking any legal remedies it may have for the violation or nonperformance of any of the provisions of this Agreement and such charges due to the City shall be deducted from the final payment due the Consultant. No payment shall be made by the City for any expenses incurred or work done following the effective date of termination unless authorized in advance in writing by the City. 6. Warranties And Right To Use Work Product: Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant will perform all Work identified in this Agreement in a professional and AGENDA ITEM #6. f) PAGE 3 OF 10 workmanlike manner and in accordance with all reasonable and professional standards and laws. Compliance with professional standards includes, as applicable, performing the Work in compliance with applicable City standards or guidelines (e.g. design criteria and Standard Plans for Road, Bridge and Municipal Construction). Professional engineers shall certify engineering plans, specifications, plats, and reports, as applicable, pursuant to RCW 18.43.070. Consultant further represents and warrants that all final work product created for and delivered to the City pursuant to this Agreement shall be the original work of the Consultant and free from any intellectual property encumbrance which would restrict the City from using the work product. Consultant grants to the City a non- exclusive, perpetual right and license to use, reproduce, distribute, adapt, modify, and display all final work product produced pursuant to this Agreement. The City’s or other’s adaptation, modification or use of the final work products other than for the purposes of this Agreement shall be without liability to the Consultant. The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 7. Record Maintenance: The Consultant shall maintain accounts and records, which properly reflect all direct and indirect costs expended and Work provided in the performance of this Agreement and retain such records for as long as may be required by applicable Washington State records retention laws, but in any event no less than six years after the termination of this Agreement. The Consultant agrees to provide access to and copies of any records related to this Agreement as required by the City to audit expenditures and charges and/or to comply with the Washington State Public Records Act (Chapter 42.56 RCW). The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 8. Public Records Compliance: To the full extent the City determines necessary to comply with the Washington State Public Records Act, Consultant shall make a due diligent search of all records in its possession or control relating to this Agreement and the Work, including, but not limited to, e-mail, correspondence, notes, saved telephone messages, recordings, photos, or drawings and provide them to the City for production. In the event Consultant believes said records need to be protected from disclosure, it may, at Consultant’s own expense, seek judicial protection. Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City for all costs, including attorneys’ fees, attendant to any claim or litigation related to a Public Records Act request for which Consultant has responsive records and for which Consultant has withheld records or information contained therein, or not provided them to the City in a timely manner. Consultant shall produce for distribution any and all records responsive to the Public Records Act request in a timely manner, unless those records are protected by court order. The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 9. Independent Contractor Relationship: AGENDA ITEM #6. f) PAGE 4 OF 10 A. The Consultant is retained by the City only for the purposes and to the extent set forth in this Agreement. The nature of the relationship between the Consultant and the City during the period of the Work shall be that of an independent contractor, not employee. The Consultant, not the City, shall have the power to control and direct the details, manner or means of Work. Specifically, but not by means of limitation, the Consultant shall have no obligation to work any particular hours or particular schedule, unless otherwise indicated in the Scope of Work or where scheduling of attendance or performance is mutually arranged due to the nature of the Work. Consultant shall retain the right to designate the means of performing the Work covered by this agreement, and the Consultant shall be entitled to employ other workers at such compensation and such other conditions as it may deem proper, provided, however, that any contract so made by the Consultant is to be paid by it alone, and that employing such workers, it is acting individually and not as an agent for the City. B. The City shall not be responsible for withholding or otherwise deducting federal income tax or Social Security or contributing to the State Industrial Insurance Program, or otherwise assuming the duties of an employer with respect to Consultant or any employee of the Consultant. C. If the Consultant is a sole proprietorship or if this Agreement is with an individual, the Consultant agrees to notify the City and complete any required form if the Consultant retired under a State of Washington retirement system and agrees to indemnify any losses the City may sustain through the Consultant’s failure to do so. 10. Hold Harmless: The Consultant agrees to release, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, elected officials, employees, officers, representatives, and volunteers from any and all claims, demands, actions, suits, causes of action, arbitrations, mediations, proceedings, judgments, awards, injuries, damages, liabilities, taxes, losses, fines, fees, penalties, expenses, attorney’s or attorneys’ fees, costs, and/or litigation expenses to or by any and all persons or entities, arising from, resulting from, or related to the negligent acts, errors or omissions of the Consultant in its performance of this Agreement or a breach of this Agreement by Consultant, except for that portion of the claims caused by the City’s sole negligence. Should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that this agreement is subject to RCW 4.24.115, (Validity of agreement to indemnify against liability for negligence relative to construction, alteration, improvement, etc., of structure or improvement attached to real estate…) then, in the event of liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to persons or damages to property caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of the Consultant and the City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers, Consultant’s liability shall be only to the extent of Consultant’s negligence. AGENDA ITEM #6. f) PAGE 5 OF 10 It is further specifically and expressly understood that the indemnification provided in this Agreement constitute Consultant’s waiver of immunity under the Industrial Insurance Act, RCW Title 51, solely for the purposes of this indemnification. The Parties have mutually negotiated and agreed to this waiver. The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 11. Gifts and Conflicts: The City’s Code of Ethics and Washington State law prohibit City employees from soliciting, accepting, or receiving any gift, gratuity or favor from any person, firm or corporation involved in a contract or transaction. To ensure compliance with the City’s Code of Ethics and state law, the Consultant shall not give a gift of any kind to City employees or officials. Consultant also confirms that Consultant does not have a business interest or a close family relationship with any City officer or employee who was, is, or will be involved in selecting the Consultant, negotiating or administering this Agreement, or evaluating the Consultant’s performance of the Work. 12. City of Renton Business License: The Consultant shall obtain a City of Renton Business License prior to performing any Work and maintain the business license in good standing throughout the term of this agreement with the City. Information regarding acquiring a city business license can be found at: http://www.rentonwa.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=7922741&pageId=9824882 Information regarding State business licensing requirements can be found at: http://dor.wa.gov/doing-business/register-my-business 13. Insurance: Consultant shall secure and maintain: A. Commercial general liability insurance in the minimum amounts of $1,000,000 for each occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate for the Term of this Agreement. B. In the event that Work delivered pursuant to this Agreement either directly or indirectly involve or require Professional Services, Professional Liability, Errors and Omissions coverage shall be provided with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence. "Professional Services", for the purpose of this section, shall mean any Work provided by a licensed professional or Work that requires a professional standard of care. C. Workers’ compensation coverage, as required by the Industrial Insurance laws of the State of Washington, shall also be secured. D. Commercial Automobile Liability for owned, leased, hired or non-owned, leased, hired or non-owned, with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence combined single AGENDA ITEM #6. f) PAGE 6 OF 10 limit, if there will be any use of Consultant’s vehicles on the City’s Premises by or on behalf of the City, beyond normal commutes. E. Consultant shall name the City as an Additional Insured on its commercial general liability policy on a non-contributory primary basis. The City’s insurance policies shall not be a source for payment of any Consultant liability, nor shall the maintenance of any insurance required by this Agreement be construed to limit the liability of Consultant to the coverage provided by such insurance or otherwise limit the City’s recourse to any remedy available at law or in equity. F. Subject to the City’s review and acceptance, a certificate of insurance showing the proper endorsements, shall be delivered to the City before performing the Work. G. Consultant shall provide the City with written notice of any policy cancellation, within two (2) business days of their receipt of such notice. 14. Delays: Consultant is not responsible for delays caused by factors beyond the Consultant’s reasonable control. When such delays beyond the Consultant’s reasonable control occur, the City agrees the Consultant is not responsible for damages, nor shall the Consultant be deemed to be in default of the Agreement. 15. Successors and Assigns: Neither the City nor the Consultant shall assign, transfer or encumber any rights, duties or interests accruing from this Agreement without the written consent of the other. 16. Notices: Any notice required under this Agreement will be in writing, addressed to the appropriate party at the address which appears below (as modified in writing from time to time by such party), and given personally, by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, by facsimile or by nationally recognized overnight courier service. Time period for notices shall be deemed to have commenced upon the date of receipt, EXCEPT facsimile delivery will be deemed to have commenced on the first business day following transmission. Email and telephone may be used for purposes of administering the Agreement, but should not be used to give any formal notice required by the Agreement. CITY OF RENTON Joe Stowell 1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 Phone: (425) 430-7212 jstowell@rentonwa.gov CONSULTANT Lara Kammereck 1200 Fifth Avenue, Suite 900 Seattle, WA 98101 Phone: (206) 538-5157 LKammereck@carollo.com AGENDA ITEM #6. f) PAGE 7 OF 10 17. Discrimination Prohibited: Except to the extent permitted by a bona fide occupational qualification, the Consultant agrees as follows: A. Consultant, and Consultant’s agents, employees, representatives, and volunteers with regard to the Work performed or to be performed under this Agreement, shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, nationality, creed, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, age (except minimum age and retirement provisions), honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification in relationship to hiring and employment, in employment or application for employment, the administration of the delivery of Work or any other benefits under this Agreement, or procurement of materials or supplies. B. The Consultant will take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical, sensory or mental handicaps, or marital status. 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. C. If the Consultant fails to comply with any of this Agreement’s non-discrimination provisions, the City shall have the right, at its option, to cancel the Agreement in whole or in part. D. The Consultant is responsible to be aware of and in compliance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations that may affect the satisfactory completion of the project, which includes but is not limited to fair labor laws, worker's compensation, and Title VI of the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, and will comply with City of Renton Council Resolution Number 4085. 18. Miscellaneous: The parties hereby acknowledge: A. The City is not responsible to train or provide training for Consultant. B. Consultant will not be reimbursed for job related expenses except to the extent specifically agreed within the attached exhibits. C. Consultant shall furnish all tools and/or materials necessary to perform the Work except to the extent specifically agreed within the attached exhibits. D. In the event special training, licensing, or certification is required for Consultant to provide Work he/she will acquire or maintain such at his/her own expense and, if AGENDA ITEM #6. f) PAGE 8 OF 10 Consultant employs, sub-contracts, or otherwise assigns the responsibility to perform the Work, said employee/sub-contractor/assignee will acquire and or maintain such training, licensing, or certification. E. This is a non-exclusive agreement and Consultant is free to provide his/her Work to other entities, so long as there is no interruption or interference with the provision of Work called for in this Agreement. F. Consultant is responsible for his/her own insurance, including, but not limited to health insurance. G. Consultant is responsible for his/her own Worker’s Compensation coverage as well as that for any persons employed by the Consultant. 19. Other Provisions: A. Approval Authority. Each individual executing this Agreement on behalf of the City and Consultant represents and warrants that such individuals are duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of the City or Consultant. B. General Administration and Management. The City’s project manager is Ann Fowler. In providing Work, Consultant shall coordinate with the City’s contract manager or his/her designee. C. Amendment and Modification. This Agreement may be amended only by an instrument in writing, duly executed by both Parties. D. Conflicts. In the event of any inconsistencies between Consultant proposals and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail. Any exhibits/attachments to this Agreement are incorporated by reference only to the extent of the purpose for which they are referenced within this Agreement. To the extent a Consultant prepared exhibit conflicts with the terms in the body of this Agreement or contains terms that are extraneous to the purpose for which it is referenced, the terms in the body of this Agreement shall prevail and the extraneous terms shall not be incorporated herein. E. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be made in and shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington and the City of Renton. Consultant and all of the Consultant’s employees shall perform the Work in accordance with all applicable federal, state, county and city laws, codes and ordinances. F. Joint Drafting Effort. This Agreement shall be considered for all purposes as prepared by the joint efforts of the Parties and shall not be construed against one party or the AGENDA ITEM #6. f) PAGE 9 OF 10 other as a result of the preparation, substitution, submission or other event of negotiation, drafting or execution. G. Jurisdiction and Venue. Any lawsuit or legal action brought by any party to enforce or interpret this Agreement or any of its terms or covenants shall be brought in the King County Superior Court for the State of Washington at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent, King County, Washington, or its replacement or successor. Consultant hereby expressly consents to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction and venue of such court even if Consultant is a foreign corporation not registered with the State of Washington. H. Severability. A court of competent jurisdiction’s determination that any provision or part of this Agreement is illegal or unenforceable shall not cancel or invalidate the remainder of this Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect. I. Sole and Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the Parties and any representations or understandings, whether oral or written, not incorporated are excluded. J. Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence of this Agreement and each and all of its provisions in which performance is a factor. Adherence to completion dates set forth in the description of the Work is essential to the Consultant’s performance of this Agreement. K. Third-Party Beneficiaries. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to, nor shall be construed to give any rights or benefits in the Agreement to anyone other than the Parties, and all duties and responsibilities undertaken pursuant to this Agreement will be for the sole and exclusive benefit of the Parties and no one else. L. Binding Effect. The Parties each bind themselves, their partners, successors, assigns, and legal representatives to the other party to this Agreement, and to the partners, successors, assigns, and legal representatives of such other party with respect to all covenants of the Agreement. M. Waivers. All waivers shall be in writing and signed by the waiving party. Either party’s failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be a waiver and shall not prevent either the City or Consultant from enforcing that provision or any other provision of this Agreement in the future. Waiver of breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any prior or subsequent breach unless it is expressly waived in writing. AGENDA ITEM #6. f) PAGE 10 OF 10 N. Counterparts. The Parties may execute this Agreement in any number of counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original, and all of which will together constitute this one Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have voluntarily entered into this Agreement as of the date last signed by the Parties below. CITY OF RENTON By:_____________________________ CONSULTANT By:____________________________ Armondo Pavone Mayor Lara Kammereck Vice President _____________________________ Date _____________________________ Date Attest _____________________________ Jason A. Seth City Clerk By:____________________________ Brian R. Matson Senior Vice President Approved as to Legal Form By: __________________________ _____________________________ Date Shane Moloney Renton City Attorney Contract Template Updated 03/12/2019 AGENDA ITEM #6. f) FINAL | JULY | Exhibit A SCOPE OF WORK KENNYDALE LAKELINE SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT SCOPE OF SERVICES The following Scope of Services has been developed to assist the City of Renton (City) with the Kennydale Lakeline Sewer System. The objective of this phase of the project is to further define the preferred alternative for rehabilitation and repair of the Kennydale Lakeline Sewer System (Lakeline System) that will address the City's short and long term issues concerning the system. The following tasks under the Scope of Services have been prepared based on Carollo Engineers’ Team (Consultant) current understanding of the proposed project and on-going discussions with City staff. In this phase of the project, the Consultant will provide public outreach, survey, preliminary geotechnical, permitting and preliminary (7 percent) design plans for the p referred alternative. Design, final design, and construction services for the project will be completed under future phases. The Lakeline System serves approximately 99 residential lakefront customers. The system consists of a flush station, :-inch cast iron Lakeline buried off shore in Lake Washington, 77 ;-inch laterals connecting customers to the Lakeline, and the Lake Washington No. lift station that pum ps the Lakeline to the King County regional system. The system is unique in the City, where the flush station provides “freshening” flow twice per day to aid the movement of wastewater. However, these flows do not clean the Lakeline and over time debris builds up, creating partial blockages. This leads to surcharging conditions and reduction of the hydraulic capacity. In :, the Carollo team assisted the City in conducting a Kennydale Lakeline Sewer Improvement and Emergency Cleaning project to clear the line of debris and improve capacity. The system, built in @A, is aging and the recent condition assessment, led by the Carollo team, found two locations with less than years of remaining life. This fin ding was not unexpected as there are numerous high spots and likely significant H S generation from deposits. Given the condition, the Carollo team assisted the City in evaluating potential replacement options for the Lakeline as part of the Lakeline System Evaluation that was conducted over three phases. Based on the planning phases of the project, alternatives include replace-in-place, replace deeper in the lake, and use of Individual Lift Station (ILS). The alternatives will have substantial costs and temporary impacts to customers during construction. Further, they will require a change in future operations for the City. Therefore, key to the success of the ILS alternative will be to have buy-in from City leadership, as well as external stakeholders. This first phase of the project will conduct customer engagement to assist in selecting a preferred alternative to conduct preliminary design (7 percent). For the selected alternative, the preliminary design will define a system that best meets the needs of the City for provision of service, while assuring the neighborhood that we have built a safe, efficient, and reliable system. This scope of work assumes the preliminary design of the ILS alternative, since it requires the greatest amount of customer outreach and private property site investigations. Scope revisions will be required if a different preferred alternative is selected. It is anticipated that design, public outreach, permitting, and construction of the project is a three-year effort. AGENDA ITEM #6. f) | JULY | FINAL PROJECT ASSUMPTIONS · The City of Renton and its staff will be referred to as "City" in this document. · Carollo Engineers, Inc. will be referred to as "Carollo" in this document. · Subconsultant Tetra Tech, Inc. will be referred to as “Tetra Tech” in this document. · Subconsultant EnviroIssues, Inc. will be referred to as “EnviroIssues” in this document. · Subconsultant Confluence Environmental Company will be referred to as “Confluence Environmental” in this document. · Subconsultant KPG will be referred to as “KPG” in this document. · Subconsultant Linescape will be referred to as “Linescape” in this document. · Subconsultant JMJ Team will be “JMJ Team” in this document. · Subconsultant Shannon & Wilson, Inc. will be referred to as “Shannon & Wilson” in this document. · For all Consultant facilitated meetings, the consultant will prepare a meeting agenda, meeting materials, and meeting summary. · For Level of Effort Purposes, the ILS alternative will be designed to a 7% level. · The project will be divided into the following Phases: - Phase - Preliminary Design - Phase - Final Design and Bidding Services - Phase 7 - Engineering Services During Construction (ESDC) · The City will provide available information related to the project and as requested by the Consultant in a timely manner. The City shall furnish Consultant available studies, reports, and other data pertinent to Consultant's services; obtain, or authorize Consultant to obtain, or provide additional reports and data as required; furnish to Consultant services of others required for the performance of Consultant's services hereunder, and Consultant shall be entitled to use and rely upon all such information and services provided by the City or others in performing Consultant's service under this Agreement. · The Consultant shall perform the services required hereunder in accordance with the prevailing engineering standard of care by exercising the skill and ability ordinarily required of engineers performing the same or similar services, under the same or similar circumstances, in the State of Washington. · The City shall arrange for access to and make all provisions for the Consultant to enter upon public and private property as required for Consultant to perform services hereunder. · In providing opinions of cost, financial analyses, economic feasibility projections, and schedules of potential projects, the Consultant has no control over cost or price of labor and material; unknown or latent conditions of existing equipment or structures that may affect operation and maintenance costs; comparative bidding procedures and market conditions; time or quality of performance of third parties; quality, type, management, or direction of operating personnel; and other economic and operational factors that may materially affect the ultimate project cost or schedule. Therefore, the Consultant makes no warranty that the City's actual project costs, financial aspects, economic feasibility, or schedules will not vary from the Consultant's opinions, analyses, projections, or estimates. AGENDA ITEM #6. f) FINAL | JULY | 7 Tasks The Consultant shall complete the tasks as summarized in the table below and discussed in detail in the text that follows. Table Task Summary Task Deliverable Preliminary Design Permitting 7 Public Outreach J Project Management Task 100 – Preliminary Design The purpose of Task is to conduct a preliminary design of the ILS Alternative identified in :’s Kennydale Lakeline Sewer System Evaluation Project’s Phase and 7 Combined Summary Report. A critical determination facing the City is the viability of the ILS system with respect to cost, constructability, and social impact. To support the determination, preliminary design level plans will be developed to provide detailed project elements, cost, and schedule. The ILS alternative will be designed to a 7% level. To aid in public outreach, property spe cific landscaping concepts will be developed. Additionally, permitting requirements and property/easements will be evaluated. Customer impacts and a future operations plan will be clearly defined, as these may be key factors in determining the viability of the alternative. Task 100 Subtasks: . Update Emergency Response Plan. In collaboration with City staff, Tetra Tech will lead the site-specific Emergency Response Plan from the condition assessment. Tasks of the project will be updated for all expected field work effort. Expected fieldwork includes surveying, site assessments, and utility locates. The plan will include names and contact information for relevant parties, responsibilities of parties for various contingencies (providing parts, coordinating/supervising repairs or response, actual hands-on repairs or response, notifying public, notifying agencies, etc.) A meeting is proposed to review the draft plan with City staff. . Establish Property Lines, Easements and Rights of Way. KPG will lead the establishment of property lines, easements, and right of ways for the project area. The work will include title and right of way research, mapping of property lines, and summary of existing easement language: a. Conduct title and right of way research for the project area: i. Title research of 99 properties. The City currently has J: easement deeds on file from @A. Each deed will be reviewed and identified on the base map and in an ownership spreadsheet. Additional easement research will be performed to identify any missing easement deeds. A title report may be needed to confirm whether an easement does not exist over a particular property (assumes up to A title reports). ii. Mountain View Ave N right of way research. iii. Lake Washington Blvd. N Access Road right of way research. iv. KC Regional Trail right of way research at three (7) sewer crossing. AGENDA ITEM #6. f) J | JULY | FINAL v. Lake Washington Blvd N right of way research at three (7) sewer crossings b. Map property lines, easements and rights of way based upon survey research and previously located survey control monuments and property corner pins. c. Review and summarize easement language and note in an ownership spread sheet. Most easement descriptions are blanket in nature and do not specify location or width: i. Meeting . – Easement Review. Facilitate a meetin g with City Staff to review project area property lines, easements, and Right of Way. ii. Technical Memorandum (TM) No. - Easement Review. D ocument the Easement summary and review in a short (9 page) TM. 7. Utility Locate. Linescape will lead Utility locate effort that will locate and mark public and private utilities in the project area. Survey of marked Utilities will be completed under Task J: a. Locate Utilities in Right of Way. Includes call in for a design locate and coordinating with utilities located in right of way or publicly owned areas. Locate of any conductible private utilities. b. Locate of Private utilities on Private Property. Locate of any conductible private utilities that may be in path of ILS laterals on 99 properties adjacent to the Lakeline or near a new clean out. Private utilities are defined as where : stops locating. This task assumes that locates on private property will be completed using flagging and not paint and that the property owners will not remove the flagging before the locates can be surveyed as part of Task J. c. Locate Lakeline at :9 and :A Mountain View Ave. N. The location of the cast iron Lakeline has not been determined for these properties. Determine if the Lakeline is on land or in the Lake. If on land, locate and mark the Lakeline. J. Survey. KPG will lead the survey of the project area, including base mapping of public and private properties. The Survey will build on previous surveys conducted for the project area for the Lakeline System Evaluation project: a. Public Properties: Basemap including road limits, topography, location and alignment of public and utility locates from Task 7, and improvements that inters ect feet of the roadways, such as rockeries: i. Mountain View Ave N. ii. Lake Washington Blvd. N Access Road. iii. Lake Washington Blvd. Sewer Crossing (7). iv. KC Regional Trail (Rail) at approximately 7 locations impacted by proposed design. v. Private Properties: Basemap of 99 properties including building corners; property improvements (hard and soft landscapes that intersect area) within feet from shoreline and roadway; utility locates; and Digital Terrain Mapping sufficient to create foot contours. This information shall be added to the existing basemap. b. Additional survey time of up to J hours to verify specific site features for landscape restoration plans. c. Meeting J. – Project Area Site Visit – Conduct a site visit of the project area to establish existing conditions. It is anticipated the site visit will establish potential survey targets. Additionally, key project areas will be photographed for use in the 7 percent desi gn. 9. Geotechnical. Shannon & Wilson will lead a geotechnical investigation to support the preliminary design of the alternative that will include: a. Perform a desktop study of available geotechnical borings. b. Perform subsurface investigation of Lake Washington Blvd No Crossings (7). c. Perform subsurface investigation of Kennydale Beach Park to define interface between soil layers. d. TM No. – Geotechnical Findings. Summarize Geotechn ical findings in a short (9-page) TM. AGENDA ITEM #6. f) FINAL | JULY | 9 ;. Individual Lift Station 7 percent Design Documents . Develop 7 percent design Drawings, list of Speci fications, and an Opinion of Probable Construction Cost (OPCC). A preliminary Operations Plan and Constructability review will also be completed: a. ILS Operations Plan. Carollo will lead the development of a conceptual Operations Plan for the ILS. The Operations Plan will outline operation, control schemes, system monitoring, and preventative maintenance activities: i. Meeting ;. – ILS Operations Plan. Facilitate a M eeting with City Staff to establish elements of an operations plan for the ILS. It is anticipated that the meeting will include City review of the ILS Selection and Sizing; Electrical, Instrumentation, and Control; and O&M of the lateral and forcemains. b. ILS Selection and Sizing. JMJ Team will lead the analysis of recommended ILS type and sizing. This effort may include: i. Prepare analysis of ILS options such as: ) Grinder pumps. ) Chopper pumps. 7) Tank types. J) Pump configuration (single/duplex). ii. Determine sizing of ILS options based on fixture usage, such as number of fixture unit, square footage of buildings, building expansion potential. iii. Prepare ILS civil site plans for the 99 properties that include: ) Excavation limits. ) ILS specifics to the property such as flotation mitigation, ILS size. 7) Location of ILS. J) Location of Side Sewer. 9) Location of ILS controller. ;) Relationship to property lines, existing structures, existing landscape. c. Trenchless ILS Lateral Installation. Carollo will lead the design of trenchless ILS lateral installation with coordination with the City, Shannon & Wilson and J&J Team. The design may include: i. Identify potential location of entry/exit pit. Determine extent of disturbance, pit depth, amount of excavation. Routing will consider public and private underground utilities, as well as existing landscaping or structural improvements. ii. Identify risks for trenchless installation, including risk of slurry discharge into Lake Washington. d. ILS Forcemain. Carollo will lead the design of the ILS forcemain. The design may include the routing, addressing utility conflicts, pipe sizing and connections with laterals. It is anticipated the Forcemain will discharge into the City’s gravity system at three locations: i. As part of the design, simulate new sewer connections in the City’s Mike Urban hydraulic model for the existing and buildout conditions. Identify any new deficiencies and potential improvements. e. Individual Restoration / Landscape Concepts. KPG will lead the formulation of restoration and landscaping concepts for the disturbed project areas. Individual landscaping restoration concepts will be developed for the 99 properties. The work effort will include: i. Site visit to field check survey of existing private landscape and hardscape improvements on 99 properties to be disturbed by selected alternative: ) Inventory existing plant/tree species, hardscape types and other existing features that will need to be replaced in kind. ii. Identify existing site features (e.g. trees, hardscape areas, planters) to be protected from construction disturbance: ) Coordinate with civil design to protect significant features where possible and determine limits of disturbance. AGENDA ITEM #6. f) ; | JULY | FINAL iii. Prepare individual landscape restoration concepts for 99 properties: ) Define lawn areas. ) Define hardscape areas by type (e.g. pavers, brick, concrete). 7) Define planter areas: a) Prepare site-specific plant list to match existing. b) Prepare planting details. J) Identify existing hedges and trees to be replaced: a) Prepare site-specific tree list to match existing. iv. Prepare individual conceptual figures for property owners showing proposed restoration for each of 99 properties (including limits of disturbance, features to be removed/protected, proposed restoration [e.g. lawn, hardscape, planter, hedge/tree], and plant list). v. Meeting ;. – Restoration / Landscape Plan Outrea ch Preparation. Facilitate a meeting with the City and public outreach team members to review individual property restoration / landscaping plans in preparation of direct outreach to property owners. f. Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls. Design of the ILS electrical, instrumentation, and Controls (EI&C) system will be led by Tetra Tech. Development EI&C related to the ILS. Provide preliminary layout of power supply including standby power generator, transformers and routing for an independent power supply. g. Meeting ;.7 – PSE Coordination. Facilitate a meet ing with PSE and City to discuss potential modifications to the neighborhood electrical system to support ILS on each property. Constructability and Customer Impacts review. Tetra Tech will lead a review of the constructability of the ILS to identify potential risks for the City. As part of this review, Customer Impacts will be identified and documented for both potential temporary and permanent, including: i. Interruption of service during ILS installation and testing and electrical system installation. ii. Impacts to customers due to change of service type from gravity to ILS-based system. h. Constructability and Customer Impacts review. Tetra will lead a review of the constructability of the ILS to identify potential risks for the City. As part of this review, Customer Impacts will be identified and documented for both potential temporary and permanent, including: i. Interruption of service during ILS installation and testing and electrical system installation. ii. Impacts to customers due to change of service type from gravity to ILS-based system. i. Construction Schedule. Carollo will lead the preparation of a construction schedule. j. OPCC Update. Carollo will lead the preparation of an AACE Class 7 estimate based on the draft 7 perce nt Plans: i. TM No 7. – OPCC 7 Percent Design Estimate. Provide a brief basis of estimate TM (up to ; pages). k. Meeting ;.J – ILS 7 Percent Design Review. Facili tate a meeting with City Staff to review the 7 per cent design. This meeting will be held prior to submitting the Plans for City review and will include review of Constructability and Customer Impacts. A. Lakeline Blockage Location Identification. This task will take advantage of being on properties for additional survey work to include new field work beyond previous City attempts to further locate the blockages in the existing system. a. Identify Blockage Locations. Carollo will lead the identification of blockage locations: i. Seek to identify potential blockage locations through CCTV observations of water elevations in system during Flush station operation as a means to estimate the location of partial blockages. It is assumed City Operators will assist with the operation of the Flush Station and provide the CCTV pushcam and crew for up to three days in this task: ) Attend fieldwork operation. AGENDA ITEM #6. f) FINAL | JULY | A ) Undertake hydraulic assessment using existing Lakeline model. Document modeling in a presentation to the City. 7) Meeting A. – Review Blockage Locations. Meet with the City to discuss results and estimated locations of remaining partial blockages. :. ILS Definition. Following completion of Task ;, C arollo will facilitate review and documentation of the ILS alternative in collaboration with City staff to assist with internal and external communication. a. Meeting :. – ILS Definition Workshop. Facilitate a workshop with City staff to review the ILS alternative. b. TM No. J – ILS Definition TM. Prepare a TM to document the review of the ILS Alternative (up to 7 pag es) to assist the City in internal and external communication. Assumptions · Interpretation of blanket easements statements will be made by City staff. · The City will be responsible for any changes to existing easements or securing new easements. · No in-lake analysis will be required. · No additional pipe condition information will be collected as part of this task. · Intent of landscape restoration is to: - Match what is existing at the time of design and replace what is disturbed/removed in kind, - Provide screening with plant materials of infrastructure (e.g. pumps, cleanouts, etc.) installed on private property as part of the project, as required. · Utilities will be located in the following areas: - Mountain View Ave N of approximately ,A ft. - Lake Washington Blvd. N Access Road of approximately ,J ft. - King County Regional Trail and Lake Washington Blvd. N sewer crossings (7) of approximately 9 feet · Private water lines that are plastic more than likely will not be located. Meetings · Meeting . – Easement Review. · Meeting J. – Project Area Site Visit. · Meeting ;. – ILS Operations Plan. · Meeting ;. – Restoration / Landscape Plan Outrea ch Preparation. · Meeting ;.7 – PSE Coordination. · Meeting ;.J – ILS 7 Percent Design Review. · Meeting A. – Review Blockage Locations. · Meeting :. – ILS Definition Workshop. Deliverables · Emergency Response Plan. · Updated Basemap with Property Lines, Easements and Right of Ways, Utility Locations, and other basemapping. · TM No. – Easement Summary. · TM No. – Geotechnical Findings. · Individual Lift Station 7 percent Design Documents . · ILS Operations Plan. · TM No. 7 – OPCC Estimate 7 Percent Design. · TM No. J – ILS Definition TM. AGENDA ITEM #6. f) : | JULY | FINAL Task 200 – Permitting The purpose of Task is to inform the environmen tal impacts of the ILS alternative and to develop, submit, and coordinate permitting. Confluence Environmental will lead all permitting subtasks. For scope and budget purposes, likely environmental permits required are included in Task . It is assumed the City will submit all environmental permits and develop and submit non-environmental permits for the project. Depending on the ultimate limits of the ILS Alterative, the scope and budget may be amended to reflect the revised project. Task 200 Subtasks: . Meeting . - Purpose and Need Workshop (Confluen ce Environmental). A workshop will be held to develop an appropriate purpose and need statement for the project based on the City’s goals and objectives. This process will be conducted to be consistent with the guidelines established under Section JJ(b) of the Clean Water Act. A carefully crafted purpose and need statement can be an effective tool in controlling the scope of the project, thereby increasing efficiencies by eliminating unnecessary project aspects and reducing delays in the process. The defined purpose and need will help establish criteria to be used for the review of the ILS alternative. The workshop will be approximately J hours: a. TM No. 9 – Project Purpose and Need. Prepare a brief TM (up to pages) to document the project purpos e and need, as well as project criteria. . Permitting of ILS Alternative (Confluence Environmental). This task includes the preparation of permit applications and supporting document as well as coordination with the City, resource agencies, and design consultants, as described in the following subtasks: a. Meetings . to .J - Permit Coordination with City and Design Team. This task includes the coordination of permitting efforts based on the ILS alternative being developed for the City. Preparation and participation for up to J meetings with the design team will be used to discuss project status, information needs, schedule, etc. to inform preparation and submittal of permit applications and supporting documentation. b. Permit Acquisition Matrix. A Permit Acquisition Matrix will be developed for review by the City, prior to permit preparations to the permit agencies and jurisdictions. This includes a draft schedule, resource agencies involved, and contact information. c. Meetings .9 to .; - Permitting Staff Coordina tion. This task includes coordination with resources agencies to clarify the project purpose and need; associated permit information; and updates to permit schedules. This Task includes preparation and participation of up to meetings with City permit revie w staff. Copies of correspondence with permitting staff will be provided to the City. d. Permit Applications. Prepare draft environmental permit applications for City review. Incorporate City comments to develop the completed permit applications. It is assumed the City will act as the permit applicant and be responsible for applicable permit fees. The flowing permits are assumed to be developed: City of Renton: . Critical Areas Land Use Permit (CALUP). . Shoreline Exemption or Shoreline Substantial Development Permit. 7. SEPA Checklist (Renton SEPA Lead Agency). Assumptions · No in-water work is assumed and no State or Federal permits will be required for the ILS alternative. · The City will act as the permit applicant and be responsible for applicable permit fees. AGENDA ITEM #6. f) FINAL | JULY | @ · Permit figures and drawings will be provided by the City or design engineers for permit applications and supporting documents in the required format permit applications. · Permit review comments will only require clarification and not substantial additional analysis or additional field work. · No wetland delineations will be required. · Rights of Entry for sewer line condition assessment will be obtained by the City. · Project will disturb less than acre cumulatively; result in less than ½ acre wetland disturbance and less than / acre wetland loss. (These thresholds trig ger additional permit requirements). Meetings · Meeting . – Purpose and Need Workshop (Confluen ce Environmental). · Meetings . to .J – Permit Coordination with City and Design Team. · Meetings .9 to .; – Permitting Staff Coordina tion. Deliverables · TM No. 9 – Project Purpose and Need. · Permit Acquisition Matrix. · Draft copies of each permit application, with appropriate attachments. · Completed permit applications, with attachments. · Copies of correspondence with permitting staff. Task 300 - Public Involvement The purpose of Task 7 is to implement a public in volvement plan to engage customers during the preliminary design. EnviroIssues will lead all subtasks. · Preliminary design phase: Share the selected alternative for maintaining sewer service with customers and gather their feedback on the alternative through online engagement, mailed and online notifications, and individual property owner meetings. Includes notifications to customers for fieldwork activities to inform preliminary design and coordination on easement review and acquisition, as needed. Task 300 Subtasks: 7. Public involvement plan: a. Develop a Public Involvement Plan (PIP) to cover outreach plans and strategy for the preliminary design phase of the project. Development of the public involvement plan will be done in coordination with the City and include consideration of language needs, key stakeholders that will represent a broad range of interests, and equitable outreach to ensure effective outreach. b. Meeting 7. – Communication kick-off meeting. Fac ilitate a communications kick-off meeting at beginning of the Project. It is anticipated the meeting will aid in the development of the PIP. 7. Property owner engagement: a. Meeting 7. to Meeting 7.99 Property Owner Enga gement. Property owner meetings with up to 99 properties, including notification, scheduling, tracking, prep, coordinating interpretation services for in- language meetings as needed, travel, meeting staffing, and summary development. AGENDA ITEM #6. f) | JULY | FINAL i. Property owner meeting topics will likely include a discussion of the project, selecting the preferred alternative, and potential property impacts to help the property owners provide feedback on the selected alternative. ii. Develop materials to educate customers on tradeoffs between alternatives to aid in discussing and select a preferred alternative. Materials are anticipated to include three poster boards and three handouts that include pictures and schematics of each alternative. b. Meeting 7.9; to Meeting 7.;A Property Owner Pre p Sessions. Up to phone/virtual prep meetings fo r the City, outreach team, and technical team to review property information in preparation for the week’s upcoming property owner meetings. c. Develop materials for and conduct up to rounds of fieldwork notifications (i.e., email, flyering, and phone calls) to the 99 properties to support project activities during the preliminary design phase. d. Prepare up to newsletters to share project update s during the preliminary design phase of the project. 77. Online engagement: a. Provide materials for City owned and developed project website. It is assumed the City website will be the gateway to all online public outreach where materials will be uploaded by City staff. b. Prepare content for up to ; for web updates for the preliminary design phase of the project. c. Prepare and submit up to : email updates during the preliminary design phase of the project. d. Develop up to online open house using the partici pate online platform, including look-and-feel development, site deployment, content development, and analytics tracking: i. Meeting 77. Review Online Open House No. . Facil itate a meeting to review materials for Online Open House No. . It is anticipated Online Open Hou se No. will include early design overview. e. Prepare up to survey to gather feedback during pr operty owner meetings and the online open house. f. Prepare notifications for up to online open house . 7J. Public Affairs support: a. Provide strategic advice for internal and external public affairs support to share information about the importance of the Kennydale Lakeline Sewer Improvements project and how the City will be able to address and solve the problem of maintaining sewer service b. Meeting 7J. to 7J. Public Affairs Meetings. Pre pare for and participate in up to public affairs overall strategy and messaging meetings. c. Develop materials to use in briefings with key stakeholders (neighborhood, community, elected official, jurisdiction and key civic leader representatives and organizations). This may include up to brochure s, fact sheets or other materials. d. Meeting 7J.7 to 7J.A – Key Stakeholder Briefings. Logistics and staffing support, notetaking, and summaries of up to 9 briefings with key stakeholders. 79. Develop and Maintain Stakeholder Database. Build and maintain email list for up to 99 property owners and other interested parties using the existing database as an initial starting point. Using proprietary software (EnviroLytical), EnviroIssues will update and maintain a project-specific subscription for tracking contacts, organizations, communications, activities and parcels. Users may include City and Consultant staff; each user will be provided unique login credentials and be designated with read-only, editor or manager permissions. Upon project completion, Consultant will provide data reports (Word, PDF) and data exports (Excel) directly from EnviroLytical and the project subscription will be permanently deleted. EnviroLytical data are backed up daily and stored off site to ensure data security: a. Update EnviroLytical as needed to record: i. Changes in ownership of properties in the project areas. ii. Communications to and from property owners and other affected parties. AGENDA ITEM #6. f) FINAL | JULY | iii. Notifications sent or delivered to properties and contacts. iv. Communication and parcel information from notes collected by crews while in the field. v. Property owner meetings. b. Up to J quarterly communication reports. Assumptions · The City will lead all coordination on easement acquisition. · All property owner meetings will be staffed by pu blic outreach professional, technical team member , and at least City Staff. · Third-party interpretation services will be utilized to support in-language property owner meetings as needed to ensure property owners are able to fully participate. · The Consultant team will coordinate printing and mailing, but the City will conduct or pay directly for all printing, mailing and postage charges. · MailChimp will be used to manage email updates. · The City will post all final web content on the City-run project website. · The City will approve all content and final materials. All deliverables assume draft and final unl ess otherwise noted. Meetings · Meeting 7. –Communication kick-off meeting. · Meetings 7. to 7.99 – Property owner engagemen t. · Meetings 7.9; to 7.;A - Property owner prep ses sions. · Meeting 77. – Review Online Open House No. . · Meeting 7J. to 7J. – Public Affairs Meetings. · Meeting 7J.7 to 7J.A – Key Stakeholder Briefings. Deliverables · Public Involvement Plan. · Property Owner Engagement Meetings Notifications and Summaries. · Project Newsletters. · Materials and Surveys for Online Open House. · Public Affairs materials and meeting summaries. · EnviroLytical Database. · Quarterly Communication Reports. Task 400 – Project Management The purpose of task J is to manage the consulting team’s scope, budget and schedule to meet the project objectives. This includes regular project meetings and monthly progress reports with the City. Task 400 Subtasks J. Monthly Progress Reports and Invoices. This subtask includes preparing and submitting the work-in-progress reports and monthly invoices showing current project scope, budget, and schedule status and identifying key issues, or elements of the project that will need to be addressed in the proceeding weeks. An electronic version of the monthly progress reports and invoices will be sent to the City for review and approval. AGENDA ITEM #6. f) | JULY | FINAL J. Update Project Management Plan. Develop a Project Management Plan (PMP). Describe project roles and responsibilities, lists contact information for the project team, describes communications protocols, the quality management plan, and includes the activities s cope of services, budget, and project schedule. J7. Meeting J7. - Project Kickoff Meeting. A project kick-off meeting will be held with the Consulting team and City. The meeting will include a review of the City expectations, roles and responsibilities, and preferred strategies, tools, and tactics to support acti vities. JJ. Meeting JJ. to JJ.J - Monthly City Project Mana gement Meetings. Facilitate a meeting with City Staff monthly to review and discuss project management. This coordination meeting will occur at the City office or at the project site. J9. Meetings J9. to J9.: Team Internal Meetings. Ho ld internal team meetings up to twice-monthly to review the work performed and task for the next month. It is assumed that a total of : meetings will be held over this phase of the project. Assumptions · This phase of the project is anticipated to last fourteen (J) months. · Subconsultants may participate in Kick-off meeting via phone conference rather than in person. Meetings · Meeting J7. – Project Kickoff Meeting. · Meetings JJ. to JJ.J – Monthly City Project Man agement Meetings. · Meetings J9. to J9.: – Team Internal Meetings. Deliverables · Monthly progress reports and invoices. · Project management plan. AGENDA ITEM #6. f) FINAL | JULY | 7 Summary The following tables provide a summary of the meetings and deliverables anticipated for this scope of services Table Meetings Summary Task Meeting No. Meeting Location Meeting . Easement Review City Meeting J. Project Area Site Visit Project S ite Meeting ;. ILS Operations Plan City Meeting ;. Restoration / Landscape Plan Outr each Preparation City Meeting ;.7 PSE Coordination PSE Meeting ;.J ILS 7 Percent Design Review City Meeting A. Review Blockage Locations City Meeting :. ILS Definition Workshop City Meeting . Purpose and Need Workshop (Confluence Environmental) City Meetings . to .J Permit Coordination wit h City and Design Team City Meetings .9 to .; Resource Agency Coordination Permit Agency 7 Meeting 7. Task Communication kick-off m eeting City 7 Meeting 7. to 7.99 Property Owner Engagement Project Site 7 Meeting 7.9; to 7.;A Property Owner Prep Se ssions Conference Call 7 Meeting 77. Online Open House Development Task City 7 Meeting 7J. to 7J. Public Affairs Meetings City 7 Meeting 7J.7 to 7J.A Key Stakeholder Briefings City J Meeting No. J7. Project Kickoff Meeting City J Meetings JJ. to JJ.J Monthly City Project Manager Meetings City J Meetings J9. to J9.: Internal Team Meetings Carollo AGENDA ITEM #6. f) J | JULY | FINAL Table 7 Deliverable Summary Task Deliverable Emergency Response Plan Updated Basemap with Property Lines, Easements and Right of Ways, Utility Locations, and other basemapping TM No. – Easement Summary TM No. – Geotechnical Findings Individual Lift Station 7 percent Design Document s ILS Operations Plan TM No. 7 – OPCC Estimate 9 Percent Design TM No. J – ILS Definition TM TM No. 9 – Project Purpose and Need Permit Acquisition Matrix Draft copies of each permit application, with appropriate attachments. Completed permit applications, with attachments. Copies of correspondence with permitting agencies. 7 Public Involvement Plan with two updates. 7 Property Owner Engagement Meetings Notifications and Summaries. 7 Materials and Surveys for Online Open Houses 7 Public Affairs materials and meeting summaries 7 EnviroLytical Database 7 Quarterly Communication Reports J Monthly progress reports and invoices. J Project management plan. AGENDA ITEM #6. f) Exhibit BKennydale Lakeline Sewer Improvements ProjectDRAFTLevel of Effort7/14/2020 Task Carollo Tetratech EniviroIssues Linescape KPG Shannon & Wilson Confluence Env. J&J Team Sub Markup @ 5% Total Task 100 - Preliminary Design $ 189,239 $ 117,515 $ - $ 19,750 $ 204,434 $ 6,360 $ - $ 92,192 $ 22,013 $ 651,503 Task 200 - Permitting $ 16,321 $ 13,823 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 43,295 $ - $ 2,856 $ 76,295 Task 300 - Public Involvement $ 83,161 $ 31,536 $ 175,963 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 10,375 $ 301,035 Task 400 - Project Management $ 55,302 $ 25,158 $ 18,875 $ 1,000 $ 11,390 $ 6,805 $ 20,081 $ 16,144 $ 4,973 $ 159,727 Total $ 344,023 $ 188,032 $ 194,838 $ 20,750 $ 215,824 $ 13,165 $ 63,376 $ 108,336 $ 40,216 $ 1,188,560 AGENDA ITEM #6. f) ID Task Name Duration Start Finish Predecessors1NTP0 daysFri 8/28/20Fri 8/28/202Task 100: Preliminary Design220 daysFri 9/4/20Thu 7/8/219Task 200: Environmental and Permitting275 daysThu 10/1/20Thu 10/21/2113Task 300: Public Involvement110 daysFri 9/18/20Thu 2/18/2117Task 400: Project Management300 daysFri 8/28/20Thu 10/21/218/28JulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct2021EXHIBIT CKennydale Lakeline Improvements ProjectSOW Exhibit CAGENDA ITEM #6. f) EXHIBIT D CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC. FEE SCHEDULE As of January 1, 2020 Engineers/Scientists Hourly Rate Staff Professional $120.00 to 140.00 Lead Professional $140.00 to 160.00 Senior Professional $160.00 to 180.00 Supervisory Professional $180.00 to 210.00 Quality Manager $230.00 to 250.00 Project Manager $210.00 to 230.00 Technicians GIS/CAD Technician $120.00 to 140.00 Support Staff Document Processing / Clerical $90.00 to 110.00 Project Equipment Communication Expense (PECE) Per DL Hour 13.00 Other Direct Expenses Airfare based on regular coach fare at cost Hotel based on corporate rate for a single room for one person Mileage at IRS Reimbursement Rate Effective January 1, 2020 at cost $.575 per mile Subconsultant at cost + 5% Other Direct Cost (invoiced per occurrence with backup) at cost + 5% Expert Witness Rate x 2.0 This fee schedule is subject to annual revisions due to labor adjustments. AGENDA ITEM #6. f) Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS,AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community LOCATION: Lake Wash ington b etwee n2727 Moun tain Vie w Ave N and 3903 LakeWashington Blvd N, Renton, WA 98056 LAKE WASHINGTON CITY OF RENTON CITY OF MERCER ISLAND ± PROJECT LOCATION 0 1,600 3,200800FeetVICINITY MAP AGENDA ITEM #6. f) 1 CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. ________ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE NEW COUNTYWIDE FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY (FIS) AND FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS (FIRM); ADOPTING APPENDIX A, STANDARDS FOR SHALLOW FLOODING AREAS (AO ZONES); REVISING FLOOD HAZARD REGULATIONS BY AMENDING SUBSECTIONS 4-3-050.D.3, 4-3-050.G.4.c.i, 4-3-050.G.4.c.vi, 4-3-050.G.4.d, 4-3- 050.G.4.e, AND 4-3-050.J OF THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE; AMENDING AND ADDING NEW DEFINITIONS IN SECTIONS 4-11-010, 4-11-020, 4-11-060, 4-11-080, 4-11-130, 4-11-180, AND 4-11-190 OF THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City is required to adopt the new countywide Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) that will become effective for all communities in King County on August 19, 2020; and WHEREAS, the City is also required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to adopt the effective floodplain management standards in 44 CFR 60.3, .4, and .5 in Title IV (Chapter 3 and Chapter 11) in order to implement modifications made by the flood map revisions; and WHEREAS, this matter was duly referred to the Planning Commission for investigation and study, and the matter was considered by the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106, on July 2, 2020, the City notified the State of Washington of its intent to adopt amendments to its development regulations; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 15, 2020, considered all relevant matters, and heard all parties in support or opposition, and subsequently forwarded a recommendation to the City Council; AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 2 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. All portions of the Renton Municipal Code in this ordinance not shown in strikethrough and underline edits remain in effect and unchanged. SECTION II. Subsection 4-3-050.D.3 of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as shown below. All other provisions in Subsection 4-3-050.D remain in effect and unchanged. D. ADMINISTRATION AND INTERPRETATION: 1. Interpretation: The Administrator shall have the power to render interpretations of this Section and to adopt and enforce rules and regulations supplemental to this Section as he/she may deem necessary in order to clarify the application of the provisions of this code. Such interpretations, rules and regulations shall be in conformity with the intent and purpose of this Section. Provisions contained within this Section are considered the minimum requirements and will not limit or repeal other provisions under State statute. a. Relationship to Other Agencies and Regulations: i. These critical areas regulations shall be in addition to zoning and other regulations adopted by the City. Compliance with other regulations does not exempt the applicant from critical areas regulations. In the event of any conflict between these regulations and any other City regulations, those regulations which provide the greater protection to critical areas shall apply. ii. Any individual critical area adjoined by another type of critical area shall have the buffer and meet the requirements that provide the most AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 3 protection to the critical areas involved. When any provision of this Section or any existing regulation, or easement, covenant, or deed restriction granted to any governmental body conflicts with this Section, that which provides more protection to the critical areas shall apply. iii. Compliance with the provisions of this Section does not constitute compliance with other Federal, State, and local regulations and permit requirements that may be required (for example, shoreline substantial development or conditional use permits, shoreline variances, the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife hydraulic project approval (HPA), Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 permits, Department of Ecology 401 Water Quality Certifications and National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits). The applicant is responsible for complying with these requirements, apart from the process established in this Section. 2. Duties of Administrator: The Administrator shall have the power and authority to issue decisions relative to and enforce the provisions of this Section. a. Compliance: The City shall not grant any approval or permit any regulated activity in a critical area or associated buffer prior to fulfilling the requirements of this Section. b. Review: The Administrator shall review all development permits to determine that the requirements of this Section have been satisfied. c. Finding of Conformance Required: Conformance with these critical area regulations shall be a finding in any approval of a development permit or AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 4 aquifer protection area permit, and such finding shall be documented in writing in the project file. 3. Flood Hazard Areas: 3. Flood Hazard Areas: a. Designation of the Floodplain Administrator: The Administrator is hereby appointed to administer, implement, and enforce the provisions of this section by granting or denying development permits in accordance with its provisions. The Floodplain Administrator may delegate authority to implement these provisions. b. Enforcement: All development within special flood hazard areas is subject to the terms of this section and other applicable regulations. The standards of this section are not intended to repeal, abrogate, or impair any existing easements, covenants, or deed restrictions. However, where the standards of this section and any other applicable regulation, easement, covenant, or deed restriction conflict or overlap, whichever imposes the more stringent restrictions shall prevail. These regulations, and the various parts thereof, are hereby declared to be severable. Should any standard of this section be declared by the courts to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole, or any portion thereof, other than the section so declared to be unconstitutional or invalid. c. Basis for Establishing the Areas of Special Flood Hazard: The special flood hazard areas identified by the Federal Insurance Administrator in a scientific and engineering report entitled “The Flood Insurance Study (FIS) for King County, AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 5 Washington and Incorporated Areas” dated August 19, 2020, and any revisions thereto, with accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and any revisions thereto, are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this ordinance. The FIS and the FIRM are on file at City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. The best available information for flood hazard area identification as outlined in subsection 4-3-050.D.3.f. shall be the basis for regulation until a new FIRM is issued that incorporates data utilized under subsection 4-3-050.D.3.f. d. Information to be Provided by Applicant: The applicant shall provide the Administrator the following information: i. The actual elevation, in relation to mean sea level, the North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD 88), of the lowest floor (including basement) of all new or substantially improved structures, and whether or not the structure contains a basement where base flood elevation data is provided through the flood insurance study or required. ii. For all new or substantially improved flood proofed structures: (a) The applicant shall verify and have recorded the actual elevation in relation to mean sea level, the North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD 88); and (b) Flood elevation certificates shall be submitted by an applicant to the Development Services Division prior to the building’s finished floor construction. Finished floor elevation should be verified by a preconstruction AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 6 elevation certificate at the time of construction of a substantial structural element of the finished floor (i.e., foundation form for the concrete floor). An as-built elevation certificate will be provided prior to issuance of final occupancy. iii. Where a structure is to be flood proofed, certification by a registered professional engineer or architect that the flood proofing methods for any nonresidential structure meet flood proofing criteria in subsection 4-3- 050.G.4.d.iii.(b); iv. Description of the extent to which a watercourse will be altered or relocated as a result of proposed development; v. Where a structure is proposed in a V, V1-30, or VE zone, a V-zone design certificate; vi. Where development is proposed in a floodway, an engineering analysis indicating no rise of the Base Flood Elevation; and vii. Any other such information that may be reasonably required by the Floodplain Administrator in order to review the application. e. Information to be Obtained and Maintained: i. Where base flood elevation data is provided through the FIS, FIRM, or required as in subsection 4-3-050.D.3.f., obtain and maintain a record of the actual (as-built) elevation (in relation to mean sea level) of the lowest floor (including basement) of all new or substantially improved structures, and whether or not the structure contains a basement. AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 7 ii. For all new or substantially improved flood proofed nonresidential structures where base flood elevation data is provided through the FIS, FIRM, or as required in subsection 4-3-050.D.3.f: (a) Obtain and maintain a record of the elevation (in relation to mean sea level) to which the structure was flood proofed. (b) Maintain the flood proofing certifications required in subsection 4-3.050.G.4.d.iii. iii. Certification required by subsection 4-3-050.G.4.e.i. iv. Records of all variance actions, including justification for their issuance. v. Improvement and damage calculations. vi. Maintain for public inspection all records pertaining to the provisions of this ordinance. f. Use of Other Base Flood Data (In A and V Zones): When base flood elevation data has not been provided (in A or V zones) in accordance with subsection 4-3-050.D.3.c, Basis for Establishing the Areas of Special Flood Hazard, the Floodplain Administrator shall obtain, review, and reasonably utilize any base flood elevation and floodway data available from a federal, state, or other source, in order to administer subsection 4-3-050.G.4.d, Specific Standards, and subsection 4-3-050.G.4.e, Additional Restrictions within Floodways. 4. Wellhead Protection Areas: AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 8 a. Annual Inspections: All permitted facilities in a Wellhead Protection Area will be subject to a minimum of one inspection per year by a Department inspector. b. Potential to Degrade Groundwater – Zone 2: i. Potential for Impacts Equal to Facility in Zone 1: If the Administrator determines that an existing or proposed facility located in Zone 2 of a Wellhead Protection Area has a potential to degrade groundwater quality which equals or exceeds that of a permitted facility in Zone 1, then the Administrator may require that facility to fully comply with requirements for Zone 1 contained in RMC 4-3-050C5c and 4-3-050G8. ii. Criteria: Criteria used to make the determination in this subsection D4 shall include but not be limited to the present and past activities conducted at the facility; types and quantities of hazardous materials stored, handled, treated, used or produced; the potential for the activities or hazardous materials to degrade groundwater quality; history of spills at the site, and presence of contamination on site. c. Finding of Conformance Required – Wellhead Protection Areas: No changes in land use shall be allowed nor shall permits for development be issued if the Department finds that the proposed land use, activity, or business is likely to impact the long-term, short-term or cumulative quality of the aquifer. The finding shall be based on the present or past activities conducted at the site; hazardous materials that will be stored, handled, treated, used or produced; and AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 9 the potential for the land use, activity, or business to degrade groundwater quality. 5. Review Authority: The Administrator shall have the authority to interpret, apply, and enforce this Section to accomplish the stated purpose. Based upon site-specific review and analysis, the City may withhold, condition, or deny development permits or activity approvals to ensure that the proposed action is consistent with this Section. a. General: The Administrator is authorized to make the following administrative allowances and determinations: i. Issue a critical areas permit for proposals not otherwise requiring a development permit. ii. Issue written letters of exemption. iii. Allow temporary emergency exemptions. iv. Interpret critical areas regulations. v. Approve the use of alternates in accordance with RMC 4-9-250E. vi. Waive report content or submittal requirements provided criteria to waive studies are met. vii. Grant administrative variances to those specified code sections listed in RMC 4-9-250B. viii. Require tests for proof of compliance. ix. Grant modifications pursuant to RMC 4-9-250D. AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 10 b. Conditions of Approval: The Administrator is authorized, through conditions of approval, to modify the proposal, including, but not limited to, construction techniques, design, drainage, project size/configuration, or seasonal constraints on development. Upon review of a special study, the development permit shall be conditioned to mitigate adverse environmental impacts and to assure that the development can be safely accommodated on the site and is consistent with the purposes of this Section. A mitigation plan may be required consistent with subsection L1 of this Section. c. Geologically Hazardous Areas, Habitat Conservation Areas, Streams and Lakes, and Wetlands: The Administrator is authorized, pursuant to subsection H of this Section, entitled Alterations To Critical Areas And/Or Buffers – General Requirements, to make the following administrative allowances and determinations: i. Geologically Hazardous Areas: (a) Waive independent review of geotechnical reports. (b) Increase or decrease required buffer for very high landslide hazard areas. (c) Grant a modification for created slopes. ii. Streams and Lakes: (a) Approve proposals for buffer width reductions. (b) Approve proposals for buffer width averaging. iii. Wellhead Protection Areas: AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 11 (a) Issue operating and closure permits. (b) Determine pipeline requirements. (c) Determine if Zone 1 requirements should apply in Zone 2 of a Wellhead Protection Area. iv. Wetlands: (a) Determine whether wetlands are unregulated. (b) Extend the valid period of a wetland delineation. (c) Approve proposals for buffer width reductions of up to twenty five percent (25%). (d) Approve proposals for buffer width averaging. (e) Authorize other category level for created or restored wetlands. (f) Waive requirements of this Section upon determination that all impacts on wetlands would be mitigated as part of an approved area-wide wetlands plan that, when taken as a whole over an approved schedule or staging of plan implementation, will meet or exceed the requirements of this Section. SECTION III. Subsections 4-3-050.G.4.c.i, 4-3-050.G.4.c.vi, 4-3-050.G.4.d, and 4-3- 050.G.4.e of the Renton Municipal Code, are amended as shown below. All other provisions in Subsection 4-3-050.G.4 remain in effect and unchanged. 4. Flood Hazard Areas: AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 12 a. Classification: Flood hazard areas are defined as the land in the floodplain subject to one percent (1%) or greater chance of flooding in any given year. Designation on flood maps always includes the letters A or V. b. Data to Be Used for Existing and Future Flow Conditions: The City shall determine the components of the flood hazard areas after obtaining, reviewing and utilizing base flood elevations and available floodplain data for a flood having a one percent (1%) chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year, often referred to as the “one hundred (100) year flood.” The City may require projections of future flow conditions for proposals in unmapped potential flood hazard areas. c. General Standards: In all flood hazard areas, the following standards are required: i. Anchoring – All New Construction: All new construction and substantial improvements shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement of the structure resulting from hydrodynamic and hydrostatic loads including the effects of buoyancy. iii. Construction Materials and Methods: (a) All new construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed with materials and utility equipment resistant to flood damage. (b) All new construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed using methods, statutes, codes, rules, regulations and practices that minimize flood damage. AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 13 (c) Electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, and air- conditioning equipment and other service facilities shall be designed and/or otherwise elevated or located so as to prevent water from entering or accumulating within the components during conditions of flooding. iv. Utilities: (a) All new and replacement water supply systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the system. A proposed water well shall be located on high ground that is not in the floodway (WAC 173-160-171). (b) New and replacement sanitary sewage systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the systems and discharge from the systems into flood waters. (c) On-site waste disposal systems shall be located to avoid impairment to them or contamination from them during flooding. v. Subdivision Proposals: (a) All subdivision proposals shall be consistent with the need to minimize flood damage; (b) All subdivision proposals shall have public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical, and water systems located and constructed to minimize flood damage; (c) All subdivision proposals shall have adequate drainage provided to reduce exposure to flood damage; and AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 14 (d) All subdivision proposals shall show the flood hazard areas information and boundary on the subdivision drawing including the nature, location, dimensions, and elevations of the subdivided area. vi. Project Review: (a) A development permit shall be obtained before construction or development begins within any area of special flood hazard established in subsection 4-3-050.D.3.c. The permit shall be for all structures including manufactured homes, as set forth in RMC 4-11, Definitions, and for all development including fill and other activities, also as set forth in the RMC 4-11, Definitions. (ab) Where elevation data is not available, either through the flood insurance study (FIS), Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), or from another authoritative source, i.e., subsection D of this Section (subsection 4-3-050.D.3.f.), applications for building permits floodplain development shall be reviewed to assure that proposed construction will be reasonably safe from flooding. The test of reasonableness is a local judgment and includes use of historical data, high water marks, photographs of past flooding, etc., where available. Failure to elevate at least two feet (2') above grade the highest adjacent grade in these zones may result in higher insurance rates. (bc) Where base flood elevation data has not been provided or is not available from another authoritative source, it shall be generated by the applicant. AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 15 (d) Review all development permits to determine that: (1) The permit requirements of this ordinance have been satisfied; (2) All other required state and federal permits have been obtained; (3) The site is reasonably safe from flooding; (4) The proposed development is not located in the floodway. If located in the floodway, assure the encroachment provisions of subsection 4-3- 050.G.4.e.i. are met. (5) Notify FEMA when annexations occur in the Special Flood Hazard Area. d. Specific Standards: In all flood hazard areas, the following provisions are required: i. Residential Construction: (a) In AE and A1-30 zones or other A zoned areas where the base flood elevation has been determined or can be reasonably obtained, nNew construction and substantial improvement of any residential structure shall have the lowest floor, including basement, elevated a minimum of one foot (1') or more above the base flood elevation. Mechanical equipment and utilities shall be waterproof or elevated least one foot (1') above the base flood elevation. (b) New construction and substantial improvement of any residential structure in an AO zone shall meet the requirements in Appendix A. AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 16 (c) New construction and substantial improvement of any residential structure in an Unnumbered A zone, for which a base flood elevation is not available and cannot be reasonably obtained, shall be reasonably safe from flooding, but in all cases the lowest floor shall be at least two feet (2’) above the Highest Adjacent Grade. (d) If buildings or manufactured homes are constructed or substantially improved with fully enclosed areas below the lowest floor, the areas shall be used solely for parking of vehicles, building access, or storage. (b)(e) Fully enclosed areas below the lowest floor that are subject to flooding are prohibited, or shall be designed to automatically equalize hydrostatic flood forces on exterior walls by allowing for the entry and exit of flood waters floodwaters. Designs for meeting this requirement must either be certified by a registered professional engineer or architect or must meet or exceed the following minimum criteria: (1) Have a A minimum of two (2) openings having with a total net area of not less than one (1) square inch for every square foot of enclosed area subject to flooding shall be provided; and (2) The bottom of all openings shall be no higher than one foot (1') above grade; and (3) Openings may be equipped with screens, louvers, valves, or other coverings or devices; provided, that they permit the automatic entry and exit of flood waters floodwater; and AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 17 (4) A garage attached to a residential structure, constructed with the garage floor slab below the base flood elevation, must be designed to allow for the automatic entry and exit of floodwaters. Alternatively, a registered engineer or architect may design and certify engineered openings. ii. Manufactured Homes: (a) All manufactured homes to be placed or substantially improved within Zones A1-A30, AH, and AE on the community’s Flood Insurance Rate Map, shall be elevated on a permanent foundation such that the lowest floor of the manufactured home is elevated a minimum of one foot (1') above the base flood elevation and be secured to an adequately anchored foundation system to resist flotation, collapse and lateral movement. (b) Manufactured homes to be placed or substantially improved on sites in an existing manufactured home park or subdivision within Zones A1-30, AH, and AE on the community’s Flood Insurance Rate Map that are not subject to the above manufactured home provisions shall be elevated so that either the lowest floor of the manufactured home is elevated a minimum of one foot (1') above the base flood elevation or the manufactured home chassis is supported by reinforced piers or other foundation elements of at least equivalent strength that are no less than thirty six inches (36") in height above grade and be secured to an adequately anchored foundation system to resist flotation, collapse, and lateral movement. AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 18 (c) If buildings or manufactured homes are constructed or substantially improved with fully enclosed areas below the lowest floor, the areas shall be used solely for parking of vehicles, building access, or storage. iii. Nonresidential Construction: New construction or substantial improvement of any commercial, industrial or other nonresidential structure shall have the lowest floor, including basement, elevated a minimum of one foot (1') above the level of the base flood elevation, or, together with attendant utility and sanitary facilities, shall meet the requirements of subsection (a) or (b) below: (a) Be floodproofed so that below the minimum elevation required in this subsection G the structure is watertight with walls substantially impermeable to the passage of water; (b) Have structural components capable of resisting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads and effects of buoyancy; (c) Be certified by a registered professional engineer or architect so that the design and methods of construction are in accordance with accepted standards of practice for meeting provisions of this subsection based on their development and/or review of the structural design, specifications and plans. Such certifications shall be provided to the Administrator; (d) Nonresidential structures that are elevated, but not floodproofed, must meet the same standards for space below the lowest floor as described in this subsection G. AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 19 (a) New construction or substantial improvement of any commercial, industrial or other nonresidential structure shall meet all of the following requirements: (1) In AE and A1-30 zones or other A zoned areas where the base flood elevation has been determined or can be reasonably obtained, new construction and substantial improvement of any commercial, industrial, or other nonresidential structure shall have the lowest floor, including basement, elevated one foot (1’) or more above the base flood elevation, or elevated as required by ASCE 24, whichever is greater. Mechanical equipment and utilities shall be waterproofed or elevated at least one foot (1’) above the base flood elevation, or as required by ASCE 24, whichever is greater. (2) If located in an AO zone, the structure shall meet the requirements in Appendix A. (3) If located in an Unnumbered A zone for which a BFE is not available and cannot be reasonably obtained, the structure shall be reasonably safe from flooding, but in all cases the lowest floor shall be at least two feet (2’) above the Highest Adjacent Grade. (4) If buildings or manufactured homes are constructed or substantially improved with fully enclosed areas below the lowest floor, the areas shall be used solely for parking of vehicles, building access, or storage. (5) Fully enclosed areas below the lowest floor that are subject to flooding are prohibited, or shall be designed to automatically equalize AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 20 hydrostatic flood forces on exterior walls by allowing for the entry and exit of floodwaters. Designs for meeting this requirement must either be certified by a registered professional engineer or architect or must meet or exceed the following minimum criteria: (A) Have a minimum of two (2) openings with a total net area of not less than one (1) square inch for every square foot of enclosed area subject to flooding; and (B) The bottom of all openings shall be no higher than one foot (1’) above grade; and (C) Openings may be equipped with screens, louvers, valves, or other coverings or devices provided that they permit the automatic entry and exit of floodwater; and (D) A garage attached to a residential structure, constructed with the garage floor slab below the BFE, must be designed to allow for the automatic entry and exit of floodwaters. Alternatively, a registered engineer or architect may design and certify engineered openings. (b) If the requirements of subsection (a) are not met, then new construction and substantial improvement of any commercial, industrial or other nonresidential structure shall meet all of the following requirements: (1) Be dry flood proofed so that below one foot (1’) or more above the base flood level the structure is watertight with walls substantially AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 21 impermeable to the passage of water or dry flood proofed to the elevation required by ASCE 24, whichever is greater; and (2) Have structural components capable of resisting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads and effects of buoyancy; and (3) Be certified by a registered professional engineer or architect that the design and methods of construction are in accordance with accepted standards of practice for meeting provisions of this subsection based on their development and/or review of the structural design, specifications and plans. Such certifications shall be provided to the official as set forth in subsection 4-3-050.D.3.a; and (4) Nonresidential structures that are elevated, not flood proofed, must meet the same standards for space below the lowest floor as described in subsection 4-3-050.G.4.d.iii.(a)(5); and (c) Applicants who are flood proofing nonresidential buildings shall be notified that flood insurance premiums will be based on rates that are one foot (1’) below the flood proofed level (e.g. a building flood proofed to the base flood level will be rated as one foot (1’) below). Flood proofing the building an additional foot will reduce insurance premiums. iv. Recreational Vehicles: Recreational vehicles placed on sites within Zones A1-30, AH, and AE on the community’s Flood Insurance Rate Map not including recreational vehicle storage lots shall either: AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 22 (a) Be on the site for fewer than one hundred eighty (180) consecutive days; (b) Be fully licensed and ready for highway use, on its wheels or jacking system, attached to the site only by quick disconnect type utilities and security devices, and have no permanently attached additions; or (c) Meet the requirements of this subsection G and the elevation and anchoring requirements for manufactured homes. e. Additional Restrictions within Floodways: Floodways, defined in RMC 4-11-060, are located within flood hazard areas established in subsection D of this Section. Since the floodway is an extremely hazardous area due to the velocity of flood waters which carry debris, potential projectiles, and erosion potential, the following provisions apply: i. Increase in Flood Levels Prohibited: Encroachments, including fill, new construction, substantial improvements, and other development are prohibited unless certification by a registered professional engineer demonstrates through hydrologic and hydraulic analyses performed in accordance with standard engineering practice that: (a) Encroachments shall not result in any increase in flood levels during the occurrence of the base flood discharge; and (b) There are no adverse impacts to the subject property or abutting or adjacent properties; and (c) There are no higher flood elevations upstream; and AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 23 (d) The impact due to floodway encroachment shall be analyzed using future land use condition flows. ii. Residential Construction in Floodways: Construction or reconstruction of residential structures is prohibited within designated floodways, except for: (a) Repairs, reconstruction, or improvements to a structure which do not increase the ground floor area; and (b) Repairs, reconstruction or improvements to a structure, the cost of which does not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the market value of the structure either: (1) before the repair, reconstruction, or improvement is started; or (2) if the structure has been damaged, and is being restored, before the damage occurred. Work done on structures to comply with existing health, sanitary, or safety codes or to structures identified as historic places may be excluded in the fifty percent (50%). iii. Compliance Requirements: If this subsection G is satisfied, all new construction and substantial improvements shall comply with all applicable flood hazard areas reduction provisions of this Section. iv. Bridges Crossing Floodways: In mapped or unmapped flood hazard areas, future flow conditions shall be considered for proposed bridge proposals crossing floodways. v. Additional Provisions within AO Zones: Shallow flooding areas appear on FIRMs as AO zones with depth designations. The base flood depths in AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 24 these zones range from one to three feet (1 to 3’) above ground where a clearly defined channel does not exist, or where the path of flooding is unpredictable and where velocity flow may be evident. Such flooding is usually characterized as sheet flow. In addition to other provisions in this code, the following additional provisions also apply in AO zones: (a) New construction and substantial improvements of residential structures and manufactured homes within AO zones shall have the lowest floor (including basement and mechanical equipment) elevated above the highest adjacent grade to the structure, one foot (1’) or more above the depth number specified in feet on the community’s FIRM (at least two feet (2’) above the highest adjacent grade to the structure if no depth number is specified). (b) New construction and substantial improvements of nonresidential structures within AO zones shall either: (1) Have the lowest floor (including basement) elevated above the highest adjacent grade of the building site, one foot (1’) or more above the depth number specified on the FIRM (at least two feet (2’) if no depth number is specified); or (2) Together with attendant utility and sanitary facilities, be completely flood proofed to or above that level so that any space below that level is watertight with walls substantially impermeable to the passage of water and with structural components having the capability of resisting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads and effects of buoyancy. If this method is used, compliance AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 25 shall be certified by a registered professional engineer, or architect as in Subsection 4-3-050.G.4.d.iii.(b)(3). (c) Require adequate drainage paths around structures on slopes to guide floodwaters around and away from proposed structures. (d) Recreational vehicles placed on sites within AO zones on the community’s FIRM either: (1) Be on the site for fewer than one hundred eighty (180) consecutive days, or (2) Be fully licensed and ready for highway use, on its wheels or jacking system, is attached to the site only by quick disconnect type utilities and security devices, and has no permanently attached additions; or (3) Meet the requirements of subsections (a) and (b) above and the anchoring requirements for manufactured homes (subsection 4-3- 050G.4.d.ii). vi. AE and A1-30 Zones with Base Flood Elevations but No Floodways: In areas with BFEs (when a regulatory floodway has not been designated), no new construction, substantial improvements, or other development (including fill) shall be permitted within zones A1-30 and AE on the community’s FIRM, unless it is demonstrated that the cumulative effect of the proposed development, when combined with all other existing and anticipated development, will not increase the water surface elevation of the base flood more than one foot (1’) at any point within the community. AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 26 f. Critical Facility: Construction of new critical facilities, as defined in RMC 4-11-030, shall be, to the extent possible, located outside the limits of flood hazard areas (one hundred (100) year) floodplain. Construction of new critical facilities shall be permissible within flood hazard areas if no feasible alternative site is available. Critical facilities constructed within flood hazard areas shall have the lowest floor elevated three feet (3') or more above the level of the base flood elevation (one hundred (100) year) at the site. Floodproofing and sealing measures must be taken to ensure that toxic substances will not be displaced by or released into flood waters. Access routes elevated to or above the level of the base flood elevation shall be provided to all critical facilities to the extent possible. g. Compensatory Storage: i. Compensatory Storage Required: Development proposals and other alterations shall not reduce the effective base flood storage volume of the floodplain. If grading or other activity will reduce the effective storage volume, compensatory storage shall be created on the site or off the site if legal arrangements can be made to assure that the effective compensatory storage volume will be preserved over time. Compensatory storage shall be configured so as not to trap or strand salmonids after flood waters recede and may be configured to provide salmonid habitat or high flow refuge whenever suitable site conditions exist and the configuration does not adversely affect bank stability or existing habitat. Effective base flood storage volume shall be based on the elevations shown in the flood hazard areas map, identified in subsection E3 of this AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 27 Section or as determined through a study where no base flood evaluation information exists. ii. Determining Finished Floor Elevations According to FEMA: The FEMA one hundred (100) year flood plain elevations shall be used to establish building finished floor elevations to comply with other National Flood Insurance Program requirements. SECTION IV. Subsection 4-3-050.J of the Renton Municipal Code is amended by adding a new subsection 5, entitled “Changes to Special Flood Hazard Area,” as shown below. All other provisions in Subsection 4-3-050.J remain in effect and unchanged. J. ALTERATIONS TO CRITICAL AREAS: 1. Criteria for Modifying Geologically Hazardous Area Standards: a. An applicant may request that the Administrator grant a modification to allow: i. Regrading of any slope which was created through previous mineral and natural resource recovery activities or was created prior to adoption of applicable mineral and natural resource recovery regulations or through public or private road installation or widening and related transportation improvements, railroad track installation or improvement, or public or private utility installation activities; and/or ii. Filling against the toe of a natural rock wall or rock wall created through mineral and natural resource recovery activities or through public or private road installation or widening and related transportation improvements, AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 28 railroad track installation or improvement or public or private utility installation activities; b. Process: The following procedures shall apply to any of the above activities: i. The applicant shall submit a geotechnical report describing any potential impacts of the proposed modification and any necessary mitigation measures; ii. All submitted reports shall be independently reviewed by qualified specialists selected by the City at the applicant’s expense; iii. The Administrator may grant, condition, or deny the request based upon the proposal’s compliance with the applicable modification criteria of RMC 4-9-250D; and iv. Any slope which remains forty percent (40%) or steeper following site development shall be subject to all applicable geologic hazard regulations for steep slopes and landslide hazards, in this Section; and v. In addition to the criteria of RMC 4-9-250D, Modification Procedures, the following criteria shall apply: The proposed modification is based on consideration of the best available science as described in WAC 365-195-905. 2. Alterations Within Streams and Lakes or Associated Buffers. a. Criteria for Administrative Approval of Transportation Crossings in Stream/Lake or Buffer Areas: Construction of vehicular or non-vehicular AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 29 transportation crossings may be permitted in accordance with an approved stream/lake study subject to the following criteria: i. The proposed route is determined to have the least impact on the environment, while meeting City Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element requirements and standards in RMC 4-6-060; and ii. The crossing minimizes interruption of downstream movement of wood and gravel; and iii. Transportation facilities in buffer areas shall not run parallel to the water body; and iv. Crossings occur as near to perpendicular with the water body as possible; and v. Crossings are designed according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Fish Water Crossing Design Guidelines, 2013, and the National Marine Fisheries Service Guidelines for Salmonid Passage at Stream Crossings, 2000, as may be updated, or equivalent manuals as determined by the Administrator; and vi. Seasonal work windows are determined and made a condition of approval; and vii. Mitigation criteria of subsection L of this Section are met. b. Criteria for Administrative Approval of Utilities in Stream/Lake or Buffer: New utility lines and facilities may be permitted to cross water bodies in AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 30 accordance with an approved stream/lake study, if they comply with the following criteria: i. Fish and wildlife habitat areas shall be avoided to the maximum extent possible; and ii. The utility is designed consistent with one or more of the following methods: (a) Installation shall be accomplished by boring beneath the scour depth and hyporheic zone of the water body and channel migration zone; or (b) The utilities shall cross at an angle greater than sixty (60) degrees to the centerline of the channel in streams or perpendicular to the channel centerline; or (c) Crossings shall be contained within the footprint of an existing road or utility crossing; and iii. New utility routes shall avoid paralleling the stream or following a down-valley course near the channel; and iv. The utility installation shall not increase or decrease the natural rate of shore migration or channel migration; and v. Seasonal work windows are determined and made a condition of approval; and vi. Mitigation criteria of subsection L of this Section are met. AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 31 c. Administrative Approval of In-Water Structures or In-Water Work: In accordance with an approved stream or lake study, in-water structures or work may be permitted, subject to the following: In-stream structures, such as, but not limited to, in-stream ponds, retention and detention facilities, tide gates, dams, and weirs, shall be allowed as part of an approved watershed basin restoration project approved by the City of Renton, and in accordance with mitigation criteria of subsection L of this Section. The applicant will obtain and comply with State or Federal permits and requirements. d. Administrative Approval of Dredging: Dredging may be permitted only when: i. Dredging is necessary for flood hazard areas reduction purposes, if a definite flood hazard area would exist unless dredging were permitted; or ii. Dredging is necessary to correct problems of material distribution and water quality, when such problems are adversely affecting aquatic life; or iii. Dredging is associated with a stream habitat enhancement or creation project not otherwise exempt in subsection C of this Section; or iv. Dredging is necessary to protect public facilities; or v. Dredging is required as a maintenance and operation condition of a federally funded flood hazard areas reduction project or a hazard mitigation project; and AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 32 vi. Dredging is done so as to meet applicable mitigation criteria of subsection L of this Section. e. Administrative Approval of Stream Relocation: Stream relocation may be allowed when analyzed in an accepted stream or lake assessment, and when the following criteria and conditions are met: i. Stream relocation may only be permitted if associated with: (a) A public flood hazard areas reduction/habitat enhancement project approved by appropriate state and/or federal agencies; or (b) Expansion of public road or other public facility improvements where no feasible alternative exists; or (c) A public or private proposal restoring a water body and resulting in a net benefit to on- or off-site habitat and species. ii. The following conditions also apply to any stream relocation proposal meeting one or more of the above criteria: (a) Buffer widths shall be based upon the new stream location; provided, that the buffer widths may be reduced or averaged if meeting criteria of subsection I or J of this Section. Where minimum required buffer widths are not feasible for stream relocation proposals that are the result of activities pursuant to criteria in this subsection J, other equivalent on- or off-site compensation to achieve no net loss of riparian function is provided. (b) When Type Ns streams, as defined in subsection G7 of this Section, are proposed for relocation due to expansions of public roads or other AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 33 public facility improvements pursuant to this subsection J, the buffer area between the facility and the relocated stream shall not be less than the width prior to the relocation. The provided buffer between the facility and the relocated stream shall be enhanced or improved to provide appropriate functions given the class and condition of the stream; or if there is no buffer currently, other equivalent on- or off-site compensation to achieve no net loss of riparian functions is provided. (c) Applicable mitigation criteria of subsection L of this Section must be met. (d) Proper notification to the City must be made and records provided to the City of stream relocations, pursuant to subsection D of this Section, in cases where the stream/lake is subject to flood hazard area regulations of this Section. 3. Criteria for Modifying Wellhead Protection Area Standards: The Department will consider modification applications in the following cases: a. The request is to find that a standard is inapplicable to that activity, facility, or development permit due to the applicant’s proposed methods or location; or b. The request is to modify a specific standard or regulation due to practical difficulties; and c. The request meets the intent and purpose of the Wellhead Protection Area regulations. AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 34 Based upon application of the tests in subsections J3a, b, and c of this Section, applications which are considered appropriate for review as modifications are subject to the procedures and criteria in RMC 4-9-250D, Modification Procedures. Requests to modify regulations or standards which do not meet the above tests shall be processed as variances. d. The request, in addition to meeting the criteria of RMC 4-9-250D, Modification Procedures, must be based on consideration of the best available science as described in WAC 365-195-905; or where there is an absence of valid scientific information, the steps in RMC 4-9-250F are followed. 4. Criteria for Approving Wetland Alterations: Wetland alterations may only be authorized after the City makes a written finding that the proposal is consistent with the following criteria: a. No Net Loss: Activities that adversely affect wetlands and/or wetland buffers shall include mitigation sufficient to achieve no net loss of wetland function and acreage and to achieve, where practicable, a net resource gain in wetlands over present conditions. The concept of “no net loss” means to create, restore and/or enhance a wetland so that there is no reduction to total wetland acreage and/or function. b. Compensation for wetland alterations shall occur in the following order of preference: i. Re-establishing wetlands on upland sites that were formerly wetlands. AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 35 ii. Rehabilitating wetlands for the purposes of repairing or restoring natural and/or historic functions. iii. Creating wetlands on disturbed upland sites such as those consisting primarily of nonnative, invasive plant species. iv. Enhancing significantly degraded wetlands. v. Preserving Category I or II wetlands that are under imminent threat; provided, that preservation shall only be allowed in combination with other forms of mitigation and when the Administrator determines that the overall mitigation package fully replaces the functions and values lost due to development. vi. Cooperative compensation to mitigation banks or in-lieu fee programs, as indicated in subsection G9e of this Section. c. Mitigation Ratios for Wetland Impacts: Compensatory mitigation for wetland alterations shall be based on the wetland category and the type of mitigation activity proposed. The replacement ratio shall be determined according to the ratios provided in the table below. The created, re-established, rehabilitated, or enhanced wetland area shall at a minimum provide a level of functions equivalent to the wetland being altered and shall be located in an appropriate landscape setting. AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 36 Wetland Mitigation Type and Replacement Ratio* Wetland Category** Creation or Re- establishment Rehabilitation Enhancement Only Category IV 1.5:1 2:1 3:1 Category III 2:1 3:1 4:1 Category II 3:1 4:1 6:1 Category I 6:1 8:1 Not allowed *Ratio is the replacement area: impact area. **As defined in RMC 4-3-050G. d. Mitigation Ratios for Wetland Buffer Impacts: Compensation for wetland buffer impacts shall occur at a minimum one to one (1:1) ratio. Compensatory mitigation for buffer impacts shall include enhancement of degraded buffers by planting native species, removing structures and impervious surfaces within buffers, and other measures. e. Special Requirements for Mitigation Banks: Mitigation banks shall not be subject to the replacement ratios outlined in the replacement ratio table above, but shall be determined as part of the mitigation banking agreement and certification process. f. Buffer Requirements for Replacement Wetlands: Replacement wetlands established pursuant to these mitigation provisions shall have adequate buffers to ensure their protection and sustainability. The buffer shall be based on the category in subsection G2 of this Section. AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 37 g. Location: Compensatory mitigation shall be provided on site or off site in the location that will provide the greatest ecological benefit and have the greatest likelihood of success. Mitigation shall occur as close as possible to the impact area, within the same watershed sub-basin, and in a similar habitat type as the permitted alteration unless the applicant demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Administrator through a watershed- or landscaped-based analysis that mitigation within an alternative sub-basin of the same watershed would have greater ecological benefit. h. Protection: All mitigation areas whether on or off site shall be permanently protected and managed to prevent degradation and ensure protection of critical area functions and values into perpetuity. Permanent protection shall be achieved through protective covenant in accordance with this Section. 5. Alterations within Flood Hazard Area: a. Changes to Special Flood Hazard Area: i. If a project will alter the BFE or boundaries of the special flood hazard area, then the project proponent shall provide the community with engineering documentation and analysis regarding the proposed change. If the change to the BFE or boundaries of the special flood hazard area would normally require a FEMA Letter of Map Change, then the project proponent shall initiate, and receive approval of, a FEMA Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) prior AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 38 to approval of the development permit. The project shall be constructed in a manner consistent with the approved CLOMR. ii. If a CLOMR application is made, then the project proponent shall also supply the full CLOMR documentation package to the Floodplain Administrator to be attached to the floodplain development permit, including all required property owner notifications. b. Notification to Other Entities: Whenever a watercourse is to be altered or relocated: i. Notify adjacent communities and the Department of Ecology prior to such alteration or relocation of a watercourse, and submit evidence of such notification to the Federal Insurance Administrator through appropriate notification means, and ii. Assure that the flood carrying capacity of the altered or relocated portion of said watercourse is maintained. SECTION V. Section 4-11-010 of the Renton Municipal Code is amended by adding new definitions in alphabetical order of “Alteration of Watercourse,” “Area of Shallow Flooding,” and “Area of Special Flood Hazard,” to read as shown below. All other definitions in Section 4-11-010 remain in effect and unchanged. ALTERATION OF WATERCOURSE: Any action that will change the location of the channel occupied by water within the banks of any portion of a riverine waterbody. AREA OF SHALLOW FLOODING: A designated zone AO, AH, AR/AO or AR/AH (or VO) on a community’s Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) with a one percent (1%) or greater annual AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 39 chance of flooding to an average depth of one to three feet (1 to 3’) where a clearly defined channel does not exist, where the path of flooding is unpredictable, and where velocity flow may be evident. Such flooding is characterized by ponding or sheet flow. Also referred to as the sheet flow area. AREA OF SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD: The land in the floodplain within a community subject to a one percent (1%) or greater chance of flooding in any given year. It is shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) as zone A, AO, AH, A1-30, AE, A99, AR (V, VO, V1-30, VE). “Special flood hazard area” is synonymous in meaning with the phrase “area of special flood hazard”. SECTION VI. Section 4-11-020 of the Renton Municipal Code is amended by adding a new definition in alphabetical order of “Base Flood Elevation (BFE),” to read as shown below. All other definitions in Section 4-11-020 remain in effect and unchanged. BASE FLOOD ELEVATION (BFE): The elevation to which floodwater is anticipated to rise during the base flood. SECTION VII. Section 4-11-060 of the Renton Municipal Code is amended by revising the definitions of “Flood or Flooding,” “Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM),” “Floodway,” and “Floodplain” as shown below; and adding new definitions in alphabetical order of “Floodplain Administrator” and “Flood Proofing,” to read as shown below. All other definitions in Section 4- 11-060 remain in effect and unchanged. FLOOD or FLOODING: 1. A general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of normally dry land areas from: AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 40 1a. The overflow of inland or tidal waters, and/or 2b. The unusual and rapid accumulation of runoff of surface waters from any source, and/or. c. Mudslides (i.e., mudflows) which are proximately caused by flooding as defined in paragraph 1.b. of this definition and are akin to a river of liquid and flowing mud on the surfaces of normally dry land areas, as when earth is carried by a current of water and deposited along the path of the current. 2. The collapse or subsidence of land along the shore of a lake or other body of water as a result of erosion or undermining caused by waves or currents of water exceeding anticipated cyclical levels or suddenly caused by an unusually high water level in a natural body of water, accompanied by a severe storm, or by an unanticipated force of nature, such as flash flood or an abnormal tidal surge, or by some similarly unusual and unforeseeable event which results in flooding as defined in subsection 1.a. of this definition. FLOOD ELEVATION STUDY: An examination, evaluation and determination of flood hazards and, if appropriate, corresponding water surface elevations, or an examination, evaluation and determination of mudslide (i.e., mudflow) and/or flood-related erosion hazards. Also known as a Flood Insurance Study (FIS). FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP (FIRM): The official map on which the Federal Insurance Administration has delineated both the areas of special flood hazard and the risk premium zones applicable to the community. A FIRM that has been made available digitally is called a Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM). AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 41 FLOODPLAIN ADMINISTRATOR: The community official designated by title to administer and enforce the floodplain management regulations. FLOODPLAIN or FLOOD-PRONE AREA: The area subject to a one hundred (100) year flood. Any land area susceptible to being inundated by water from any source. See "Flood or flooding." FLOOD PROOFING: Any combination of structural and nonstructural additions, changes, or adjustments to structures which reduce or eliminate risk of flood damage to real estate or improved real property, water and sanitary facilities, structures, and their contents. Flood proofed structures are those that have the structural integrity and design to be impervious to floodwater below the Base Flood Elevation. FLOODWAY: The channel of river or other watercourse and the abutting adjacent land areas that must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation more than one foot (1') a designated height. Also referred to as "Regulatory Floodway." AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 42 SECTION VIII. Section 4-11-080 of the Renton Municipal Code is amended by adding new definitions in alphabetical order of “Highest Adjacent Grade” and “Historic Structure,” to read as shown below. All other definitions in Section 4-11-080 remain in effect and unchanged. HIGHEST ADJACENT GRADE: The highest natural elevation of the ground surface prior to construction next to the proposed walls of a structure. HISTORIC STRUCTURE: (This definition is for flood hazard regulations in RMC 4-3- 050 use only.) Any structure that is: 1. Listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places (a listing maintained by the Department of Interior) or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Interior as meeting the requirements for individual listing on the National Register; or 2. Certified or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Interior as contributing to the historical significance of a registered historic district or a district preliminarily determined by the Secretary to qualify as a registered historic district; or 3. Individually listed on a state inventory of historic places in states with historic preservation programs which have been approved by the Secretary of Interior; or 4. Individually listed on a local inventory of historic places in communities with historic preservation programs that have been certified either: a. By an approved state program as determined by the Secretary of the Interior, or b. Directly by the Secretary of the Interior in states without approved programs. AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 43 SECTION IX. Section 4-11-130 of the Renton Municipal Code is amended by adding a new definition in alphabetical order of “Mean Sea Level,” to read as shown below. All other definitions in Section 4-11-130 remain in effect and unchanged. MEAN SEA LEVEL: For purposes of the National Flood Insurance Program, the vertical datum to which Base Flood Elevations shown on a community's Flood Insurance Rate Map are referenced. SECTION X. Section 4-11-140 of the Renton Municipal Code is amended by adding a new definition in alphabetical order of “New Construction,” to read as shown below. All other definitions in Section 4-11-140 remain in effect and unchanged. NEW CONSTRUCTION: (This definition is for flood hazard regulations in RMC 4-3- 050 use only.) For the purposes of determining insurance rates, structures for which the “start of construction” commenced on or after the effective date of an initial Flood Insurance Rate Map or after December 31, 1974, whichever is later, and includes any subsequent improvements to such structures. For floodplain management purposes, “new construction” means structures for which the "start of construction" commenced on or after the effective date of a floodplain management regulation adopted by a community and includes any subsequent improvements to such structures. SECTION XI. Section 4-11-180 of the Renton Municipal Code is amended by adding a new definition in alphabetical order of “Recreational Vehicle,” to read as shown below. All other definitions in Section 4-11-180 remain in effect and unchanged. AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 44 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE: (This definition is for flood hazard regulations in RMC 4- 3-050 use only.) A vehicle that is: 1. Built on a single chassis; 2. Four hundred (400) square feet or less when measured at the largest horizontal projection; 3. Designed to be self-propelled or permanently towable by a light duty truck; and 4. Designed primarily not for use as a permanent dwelling but as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use. SECTION XII. Section 4-11-190 of the Renton Municipal Code is amended adding new a new definition in alphabetical order of “Structure,” to read as shown below and by revising the definition of “Substantial Improvement,” as shown below. All other definitions in Section 4-11- 190 remain in effect and unchanged. STRUCTURE: (This definition is for flood hazard regulations in RMC 4-3-050 use only.) A walled and roofed building, including a gas or liquid storage tank, that is principally above ground, as well as a manufactured home. SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT: Any repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition or other improvement of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the market value of the structure before the "start of construction" of the improvement. This term includes structures which have incurred "substantial damage," regardless of the actual repair work performed. The term does not, however, include either: 1. Before the improvement or repair is started; or AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 45 2. If the structure has been damaged and is being restored, before the damage occurred. For the purposes of this definition “substantial improvement” is considered to occur when the first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor, or other structural part of the building commences, whether or nor that alteration affects the external dimensions of the structure. The term does not, however, include either: 1. Any project for improvement of a structure to comply with existing correct previously identified existing violations of State state or local health, sanitary, or safety code specifications that have been identified by the local code enforcement official and that are the minimum which are solely necessary to assure safe living conditions; or 2. Any alteration of a "historic structure," provided that the alteration will not preclude the structure's continued designation as a "historic structure.” structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places or a State Inventory of Historic Places. SECTION XIII. Appendix A, the Standards for Shallow Flooding Areas (AO Zones), referenced above in SECTION III of this ordinance in subsections 4-3-050.G.4.d.i.(b) and 4-3- 050.G.4.d.iii.(a)(2), is attached hereto and adopted by this reference. SECTION XIV. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or work of this ordinance should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court or competent jurisdiction, AGENDA ITEM # a) ORDINANCE NO. ________ 46 such invalidity or unconstitutionality thereof shall not affect the constitutionality of any other section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this ordinance. SECTION XV. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect five (5) days after publication of a summary of this ordinance in the City’s official newspaper. The summary shall consist of this ordinance’s title. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this _______ day of ___________________, 2020. Jason A. Seth, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this _______ day of _____________________, 2020. Armondo Pavone, Mayor Approved as to form: Shane Moloney, City Attorney Date of Publication: ORD:2116:8/5/2020 AGENDA ITEM # a) 31 APPENDIX A STANDARDS FOR SHALLOW FLOODING AREAS (AO ZONES) (44 CFR 60.3(c)7, 8 and 11) Shallow flooding areas appear on FIRMs as AO zones with depth designations. The base flood depths in these zones range from 1 to 3 feet above ground where a clearly defined channel does not exist, or where the path of flooding is unpredictable and where velocity flow may be evident. Such flooding is usually characterized as sheet flow. In addition to other provisions in this code, the following additional provisions also apply in AO zones: 1. New construction and substantial improvements of residential structures and manufactured homes within AO zones shall have the lowest floor (including basement and mechanical equipment) elevated above the highest adjacent grade to the structure, one foot or more above* the depth number specified in feet on the community’s FIRM (at least two feet above the highest adjacent grade to the structure if no depth number is specified). 2. New construction and substantial improvements of nonresidential structures within AO zones shall either: a) Have the lowest floor (including basement) elevated above the highest adjacent grade of the building site, one foot or more above* the depth number specified on the FIRM (at least two feet if no depth number is specified); or b) Together with attendant utility and sanitary facilities, be completely flood proofed to or above that level so that any space below that level is watertight with walls substantially impermeable to the passage of water and with structural components having the capability of resisting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads and effects of buoyancy. If this method is used, compliance shall be certified by a registered professional engineer, or architect as in section 5.2-2(3). 3. Require adequate drainage paths around structures on slopes to guide floodwaters around and away from proposed structures. 4. Recreational vehicles placed on sites within AO zones on the community’s FIRM either: a) Be on the site for fewer than 180 consecutive days, or AGENDA ITEM # a) 32 b) Be fully licensed and ready for highway use, on its wheels or jacking system, is attached to the site only by quick disconnect type utilities and security devices, and has no permanently attached additions; or c) Meet the requirements of subsections (1) and (3) above and the anchoring requirements for manufactured homes (Section 5.1-1(2)). AGENDA ITEM # a)