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Nov ember 6, 2023 - 7:00 P M
City Hall Council Chambers
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I .C AL L T O O RD E R
I I .L AND AC K NO WL E D G M E NT
We would like to acknowledge the Federally Recognized Muckleshoot I ndian Tribe, the
ancestral keepers of the land we are gathered on today. We thank them for their
immense contributions to our state and local history, culture, economy, and identity as
Washingtonians.
I I I .P UB L I C PART I C IPAT IO N
1.Public Participation
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7:00 p.m. will be held in person and virtually.
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A .P ledge of Allegiance
I V.Roll Call
V.AP P O I NT M E NT S
A .A rts Commission
City Council to approve the appointment of Mateo Acuna to the Auburn A rts
Commission 2024-26 Poet L aureate honorary position for a three year term beginning
J anuary 1, 2024 and expiring December 31, 2026
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(RE C O M M E ND E D AC T I O N: M ove to approve the appointment of M ateo Acuna
to the Auburn Arts Commission 2024-26 Poet L aureate honorary position, for a
three year term beginning J anuary 1, 2024 and expiring December 31, 2026.)
V I .ANNO UNC E M E NT S, M AY O R'S P RO C L AM AT IO NS, AND P RE S E NTAT I O NS
A .S mall Business Saturday
Mayor Backus to proclaim Saturday, November 25, 2023 as "S mall Business
S aturday" in the City of A uburn
B .Native American Heritage Month
Mayor Backus to proclaim November 2023 as "Native American Heritage Month" in the
City of Auburn
C.P urple Heart City
Mayor Backus to proclaim the City of Auburn as a "P urple Heart City"
V I I .AG E ND A M O D I F IC AT I O NS
V I I I .C IT IZE N I NP UT, P UB L I C HE ARI NG S AND C O RRE S P O ND E NC E
A .Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City
Council on any issue.
1.T he public can participate in-person or submit written
comments in advance.
Participants can submit written comments via mail, fax, or email. All written
comments must be received prior to 5:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled
meeting and must be 350 words or less.
Please mail written comments to:
City of A uburn
Attn: Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
25 W Main S t
Auburn, WA 98001
Please fax written comments to:
Attn: Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
F ax number: 253-804-3116
Email written comments to:
publiccomment@auburnwa.gov
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because of a difficulty attending a meeting of the governing body, the City
requests notice of the need for accommodation by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the
scheduled meeting. Participants can request an accommodation to be able to
provide remote oral comment by contacting the City Clerk’s Office in person, by
phone (253) 931-3039, or email to publiccomment@auburnwa.gov
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B .Correspondence - (T here is no correspondence for Council review.)
I X.C O UNC I L AD HO C C O M M IT T E E RE P O RT S
Council Ad Hoc Committee Chairs may report on the status of their ad hoc Council
Committees' progress on assigned tasks and may give their recommendation to the
City Council, if any.
1.F inance Ad Hoc Committee (Chair B aldwin)
X .C O NS E NT AG E ND A
All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be
routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed.
A .Minutes of the October 16, 2023, Regular City Council
Meeting
B .Minutes of the October 23, 2023, Special City Council Meeting
C.Minutes of the October 23, 2023, Study Session Meeting
D.Claims Vouchers (Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated November 1, 2023 which includes voucher number 473863
through 474047, in the amount of $4,330,545.10, six electronic fund transfer in the
amount of $3,088.94, and ten wire transfers in the amount of $3,513,254.89
E .P ayroll Voucher (T homas)
P ayroll check numbers 539533 through 359534 in the amount of $618,105.86,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $2,454,964.18, for a grand total of
$3,073,070.04 for the period covering October 12, 2023 to November 1, 2023
(RE C O M M E ND E D AC T I O N: M ove to approve the Consent Agenda.)
X I .UNF INIS HE D B US I NE S S
X I I .NE W B US I NE S S
X I I I .O RD INANC E S
A .Ordinance No. 6920 (T homas)
A n Ordinance amending S ection 8.08.180 of the Auburn City Code relating to Solid
Waste Collection Charges
(RE C O M M E ND E D AC T I O N: M ove to approve Ordinance No. 6920.)
X I V.RE S O L UT IO NS
A .Resolution No. 5744 (Hinman)
A Resolution adopting the 2024 S tate L egislative Agenda
(RE C O M E ND E D AC T I O N: M ove to adopt Resolution No. 5744.)
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X V.M AY O R AND C O UNC I L M E M B E R RE P O RT S
At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items associated with
their appointed positions on federal, state, regional and local organizations.
A .From the Council
B .From the M ayor
X V I .AD J O URNM E NT
Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website
(http://www.auburnwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review
at the City Clerk's Office.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Arts Commission
Date:
October 13, 2023
Department: Attachments:
No Attachments Av ailable
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
City Council to approve appointment.
Background for Motion:
There was one nominee for the 2024-26 Auburn Poet Laureate position Mateo Acuna. On
October 3, 2023 the Arts Commission interviewed the nominee and considered their
application documents for the honorary position.
Background Summary:
The City of Auburn Poet Laureate recognizes and honors a poet of exceptional talent and
accomplishment that is a resident of South King County or North Pierce County and shall have
been actively engaged in Auburn' s creative community for at least one year prior to
appointment The Poet Laureate also encourages appreciation of poetry and literary life in
Auburn. The Auburn Arts Commission forwards a recommendation to the Mayor for final
selection and appointment. The term of service is three years. There is no financial
compensation for the position.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Trout-Manuel Staff:Faber
Meeting Date:November 6, 2023 Item Number:
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Minutes of the October 16, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting
Date:
October 30, 2023
Department:
City Council
Attachments:
10-16-2023 Minutes
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:
Meeting Date:November 6, 2023 Item Number:CA.A
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City Council Meeting
October 16, 2023 - 7:00 P M
City Hall Council Chambers
MINUT E S
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I I I .P UB L I C PART I C IPAT IO N
1.Public Participation
The City Council Meeting was held in person and virtually.
A .P ledge of Allegiance
Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of A uburn City Hall, 25 West Main S treet, and led those
in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
I V.Roll Call
Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor J ames J eyaraj, L arry Brown, Bob
B aggett, Kate B aldwin, Cheryl Rakes, and Yolanda Trout-Manuel.
Councilmember Robyn Mulenga was excused.
Department directors and staff members present included: Acting City
A ttorney Harry B oesche, Director of P ublic Works I ngrid Gaub, Chief of
P olice Mark Caillier, Director of Parks, Arts, and Recreation Daryl F aber,
Director of Community Development J eff Tate, Business Systems A nalyst
Chrissy Malave, and Deputy City Clerk Hannah S choll.
V.AP P O I NT M E NT S
A .J unior City Council
City Council to approve the appointment of L awand Muhsen to Auburn J unior City
Council for a two year term expiring A ugust 31, 2025
Deputy Mayor J eyaraj moved and Councilmember Rakes seconded to
appoint L awand Muhsen to the Auburn J unior City Council for a two-
year term to expire on August 31, 2025.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 6-0
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V I .ANNO UNC E M E NT S, M AY O R'S P RO C L AM AT IO NS, AND P RE S E NTAT I O NS
A .B reast Cancer Awareness Month
Mayor Backus proclaimed October 2023 as "B reast Cancer Awareness
Month" in the City of Auburn.
V I I .AG E ND A M O D I F IC AT I O NS
A n updated version of Ordinance No. 6917 was provided to Mayor and
Council.
V I I I .C IT IZE N I NP UT, P UB L I C HE ARI NG S AND C O RRE S P O ND E NC E
A .Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City
Council on any issue.
1.T he public can participate in-person or submit written
comments in advance.
Virginia Haugen 2503 R S T S E , Auburn
Ms. Haugen expressed her gratitude for the A uburn City Council. S he
also expressed her gratitude towards the Mayor's proclamation.
Tracy Taylor L akeland Hills, Auburn
Ms. Taylor asked Council to provide more support to the Auburn
Valley Humane Society. S he also discussed the Career and
Technical Education (C T E) P rogram within the A uburn S chool
District.
David Wright 1102 Auburn Way S outh, Auburn
Mr. Wright informed Council of upcoming events happening at the
A uburn L ibrary.
Diana Miranda 1102 Auburn Way S outh, Auburn
Ms. Miranda informed Council of free resources provided by the
A uburn L ibrary and upcoming events.
L inda Redmond Chinook Elementary Neighborhood, A uburn
Ms. Redmond expressed her concerns regarding religious books in
school libraries. She also expressed concerns regarding the World
Health Organization.
B .Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council to review.
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I X.C O UNC I L AD HO C C O M M IT T E E RE P O RT S
Council Ad Hoc Committee Chairs may report on the status of their ad hoc Council
Committees' progress on assigned tasks and may give their recommendation to the
City Council, if any.
1.F inance Ad Hoc Committee (Chair B aldwin)
Councilmember B aldwin, Chair of the F inance Ad Hoc Committee,
reported she and Councilmember Baggett have reviewed the claims
and payroll vouchers described on the agenda this evening and
recommended their approval.
X .C O NS E NT AG E ND A
All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be
routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed.
A .Minutes of the S eptember 25 and October 9, 2023, S tudy
S ession Meetings
B .Minutes of the October 2, 2023, City Council Meeting
C.Claims Vouchers (Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated October 11, 2023 which includes voucher number 473691
through 473862, in the amount of $2,434,490.72, one electronic fund transfer in the amount
of $264.41, and three wire transfers in the amount of $784,523.93
D.P ayroll Voucher (T homas)
P ayroll check numbers 539528 through 539532 in the amount of $83,479.07,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $2,672,916.87, for a grand total of
$2,756,395.94 for the period covering September 28, 2023 to October 11, 2023
Deputy Mayor J eyaraj moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel seconded
to approve the consent agenda.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 6-0
X I .UNF INIS HE D B US I NE S S
There was no unfinished business.
X I I .NE W B US I NE S S
There was no new business.
X I I I .O RD INANC E S
A .Ordinance No. 6917 (F aber)
A n Ordinance relating to Metal Detecting in City P arks and adding S ection 2.22.240 to
the A uburn City Code
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Councilmember B rown moved and Deputy Mayor J eyaraj seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6917.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 6-0
X I V.RE S O L UT IO NS
A .Resolution No. 5719 (B oesche)
A Resolution amending the City of A uburn Fee S chedule to A djust for 2024 Fees
Deputy Mayor J eyaraj moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 5719.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 6-0
B .Resolution No. 5734 (Tate)
A Resolution endorsing use of the 2024 Valley Regional F ire Authority Fee S chedule
as adopted by the V R FA Board of Governance
Councilmember B rown moved and Councilmember Rakes seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5734.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 6-0
C.Resolution No. 5740 (Tate)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an I nterlocal Agreement between the
City of Auburn and the City of K ent in support of the Annexation of the Bridges
Community
Councilmember B rown moved and Councilmember B aggett seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5740.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 6-0
D.Resolution No. 5742 (Gaub)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and administer a Commute Trip
Reduction Formula Grant Award from the State Department of Transportation
Councilmember B rown moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5742.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 6-0
X V.M AY O R AND C O UNC I L M E M B E R RE P O RT S
At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items associated with
their appointed positions on federal, state, regional and local organizations.
A .From the Council
Councilmember B aldwin reported she attended the W hite River Valley
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Museum tour and expressed gratitude to the E ast P ierce F ire & Rescue
Department.
Councilmember Rakes reported she attended the Mainstreet Conference
and a Wellness Committee meeting.
B .From the M ayor
Mayor Backus had no report.
X V I .AD J O URNM E NT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
A P P R O V E D this 6th day of November, 2023.
____________________________ ____________________________
NA NC Y B A C K US, MAYO R Hannah Scholl, Deputy City Clerk
Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website
(http://www.auburnwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review
at the City Clerk's Office.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Minutes of the October 23, 2023, Special City Council Meeting
Date:
October 30, 2023
Department:
City Council
Attachments:
10-23-2023 Special Minutes
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:
Meeting Date:November 6, 2023 Item Number:CA.B
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Special City Council Meeting
October 23, 2023 - 5:30 P M
City Hall Council Chambers
MINUT E S
I .C AL L T O O RD E R
Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of A uburn City Hall, 25 West Main S treet.
I I .L AND AC K NO WL E D G E M E NT
I I I .P UB L I C PART I C IPAT IO N
1.Public Participation
The City Council Meeting was held in person and virtually.
I V.RO L L C AL L
Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor J ames J eyaraj, Bob B aggett,
K ate Baldwin, L arry Brown, Robyn Mulenga, Cheryl Rakes, and Yolonda
Trout-Manuel.
Department directors and staff members present included: Acting City
A ttorney Harry B oesche, A ssistant Chief of P olice Samuel Betz, Director
of Administration Dana Hinman, Director of Public Works I ngrid Gaub,
Director of Community Development J eff Tate, Director of P arks, A rts, and
Recreation Daryl F aber, Director of Anti-Homelessness Kent Hay,
E conomic Development Manager J enn Francis, Business Systems
A nalyst Chrissy Malave, Deputy City Clerk Rebecca Wood-Pollock, and
Deputy City Clerk Hannah Scholl.
V.C IT IZE N I NP UT
A .Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City
Council on any issue. Those wishing to speak are reminded to sign in on the form
provided.
1.T he public can participate in-person or submit written
comments in advance.
No one came forward to speak.
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V I .RE S O L UT IO NS
A .Resolution No. 5745 (Faber)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Grant A greement between the City of
A uburn and the Recreation and Conservation Office for repair of the L es Gove S plash
P ark and to execute amendments to that agreement
Councilmember B rown moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5745.
MO T I O N C A R R I E D UNA NI MO US LY. 7-0
V I I .AD J O URNM E NT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was adjourned at 5:33 p.m.
A P P R O V E D this 6th day of November, 2023.
____________________________ ____________________________
NA NC Y B A C K US, MAYO R Hannah Scholl, Deputy City Clerk
Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website
(http://www.auburnwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review
at the City Clerk's Office.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Minutes of the October 23, 2023, Study Session Meeting
Date:
October 30, 2023
Department:
City Council
Attachments:
10-23-2023 Minutes
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:
Meeting Date:November 6, 2023 Item Number:CA.C
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City Council Study Session Community
Wellness Special F ocus Area
October 23, 2023 - 5:30 P M
City Hall Council Chambers
MINUT E S
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I .C A L L TO O R D E R
Deputy Mayor J eyaraj called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of A uburn City Hall, 25 West Main S treet.
I I .P UB L I C PA RT I C I PAT I O N
A .P ublic P articipation
The City Council Meeting was held in person and virtually.
B .Roll Call
Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor J ames J eyaraj, Bod B aggett,
K ate Baldwin, L arry Brown, Robyn Mulenga, Cheryl Rakes, and Yolonda
Trout-Manuel.
Department directors and staff members present included: Acting City
A ttorney Harry B oesche, A ssistant Chief of P olice Samuel Betz, Director
of Administration Dana Hinman, Director of Public Works I ngrid Gaub,
Director of Community Development J eff Tate, Director of P arks, A rts,
and Recreation Daryl F aber, Director of Anti-Homelessness Kent Hay,
E conomic Development Manager J enn Francis, Business Systems
A nalyst Chrissy Malave, Deputy City Clerk Rebecca Wood-Pollock, and
Deputy City Clerk Hannah Scholl.
I I I .A G E ND A MO D I F I C AT I O NS
There were no agenda modifications.
I V.A NNO UNC E ME NT S R E P O RT S A ND P R E S E NTAT I O NS
There were no announcements, reports, and presentations.
V.A G E ND A I T E MS F O R C O UNC I L D I S C US S I O N
A .E conomic Development Update – 3rd Quarter (Tate) (20 Minutes)
Manager F rancis provided Council with an overview of the 3rd Quarter
E conomic Development update including downtown engagement, projects
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in the B usiness I mprovement Area, projects in the Downtown Auburn
Cooperative, the Comprehensive Plan, and business assistance courses.
S he also discussed the 2023 P acific Raceways Fanfest and National
Night Out events, the Web L ocation I ntelligence A pplication process and
timeline, the 2023 Summer Business Connect events, the Explore Auburn
website updates, and an update on the 3rd quarterly meeting at Don's
P lace. She provided a brief overview of the upcoming topics for the 4th
quarter.
Council discussed charging stations for E lectric Vehicles (E V), Pacific
Raceway F anfest event data, the Pet Relief P roject, and the E xplore
A uburn website.
B .Resolution No. 5744 (Hinman) (30 Minutes)
A Resolution adopting the 2024 S tate L egislative Agenda
Director Hinman provided Council with an overview of the 2024 State
L egislative P riorities including Public Safety: staffing, towing impacts,
illegal drug use, and cybercrimes against children. Regulatory and L and
Use: planning and zoning changes around affordable housing. Public
Works, Transportation, and I nfrastructure: streetlight charges, and the
P ublic Works Assistance Account. Parks and Open S paces: funding,
Washington State Historical S ociety requests. Social Services:
homelessness and affordable housing crisis, and Trueblood Dollar funds.
B udget and F inance: Property Tax cap, and L easehold E xcise Tax.
Council discussed change in language for police pursuits, staffing and
recruitment within the Police Department, rent control and tenant rights, the
P ublic Works Assistance Account, Trueblood Dollar settlement funds,
funding request process and timelines, and Tiny Home Villages.
Deputy Mayor J eyaraj announced that the Deputy Mayor E lection will take
place at the November 20, 2023, City Council Meeting.
V I .A D J O UR NME NT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
A P P R O V E D this 6th day of November 2023.
____________________________ ____________________________
J A ME S J E YA R A J , D E P UT Y MAYO R Hannah S choll, Deputy City Clerk
Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website
(http://www.auburnwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review
at the City Clerk's Office.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Claims Vouchers (Thomas)
Date:
October 10, 2023
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
No Attachments Av ailable
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
Approve Claim Vouchers.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Claims voucher list dated November 1, 2023 which includes voucher number 473863
through 474047, in the amount of $4,330,545.10, six electronic fund transfer in the amount of
$3,088.94, and ten wire transfers in the amount of $3,513,254.89.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Baldwin Staff:Thomas
Meeting Date:November 6, 2023 Item Number:CA.D
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Payroll Voucher (Thomas)
Date:
October 10, 2023
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
No Attachments Av ailable
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
Background for Motion:
Approve Payroll Vouchers.
Background Summary:
Payroll check numbers 539533 through 359534 in the amount of $618,105.86,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $2,454,964.18, for a grand total of
$3,073,070.04 for the period covering October 12, 2023 to November 1, 2023.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Baldwin Staff:Thomas
Meeting Date:November 6, 2023 Item Number:CA.E
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6920 (Thomas)
Date:
November 8, 2023
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
Ordinance No. 6920
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
City Council to approve Ordinance No. 6920.
Background for Motion:
Ordinance No. 6920 adjusts the City of Auburn's solid waste rates for the years 2024-2026, in
order to ensure financial stability in the City's solid waste fund.
Background Summary:
The City recently completed a solid waste rate study to determine the rate increases needed
to cover increasing costs while maintaining the required fund balance.
Ordinance No. 6920 amends the Auburn City Code pertaining to solid waste rates. The new
rates will incorporate a King County disposal fee increase, increased Waste Management
collection costs, and provide 40 days of working capital in the Solid Waste Fund by the end of
2026.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Baldwin Staff:Thomas
Meeting Date:November 6, 2023 Item Number:ORD.A
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Ordinance No. 6920
October 2, 2023
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ORDINANCE NO. 6920
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 8.08.180
OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE RELATING TO SOLID
WASTE COLLECTION CHARGES
WHEREAS, the City provides for refuse and garbage services for residential and
commercial properties located within the City; and
WHEREAS, it is the City’s policy to have its waste management operations and
services reflect their true costs in terms of value and fees charged; and
WHEREAS, the City has reviewed its solid waste fund balance and utility rates and
has determined that there is a need to stabilize the fund balance.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Amendment to City Code. Section 8.08.180 of the Auburn City Code
is amended to read as shown in Exhibit A.
Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such
administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions of this
legislation.
Section 3. Severability. The provisions of this ordinance are declared to be
separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision,
section or portion of this ordinance, or the invalidity of the application thereof to any
person or circumstance shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance, or
the validity of its application to other persons or circumstances.
Section 4. Effective date. Sections one through four of this Ordinance shall take
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Ordinance No. 6920
October 2, 2023
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effect and be in force on January 1, 2024. Section five of this Ordinance shall take effect
and be in force five days from and after passage, approval, and publication, as provided
by law.
Section 5. Codification Note. Prior to January 1, 2024, Exhibit A of this
Ordinance shall be published in the Auburn City Code as a parallel section to the currently
published Section 8.08.180 with a title that reflects the future January 1, 2024, effective
date. The title of the currently published Section 8.08.180 shall reflect that the section
expires on January 1, 2024.
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk
INTRODUCED: ________________
PASSED: ____________________
APPROVED: __________________
___________________________
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________
Harry Boesche, Acting City Attorney
Published: ____________________
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Ordinance No. 6920
October 2, 2023
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EXHIBIT A
8.08.180 Collection charges – Residential and commercial collections
A. Services and charges herein shall become effective for each account on
October 1, 2021, January 1, 2022, and January 1, 2023 January 1, 2024, January
1, 2025, and January 1, 2026, as established below. Services shall be provided at
the 35-gallon cart service rate unless the finance department is notified otherwise
by the tenant or property owner. Likewise, unless the finance department is
otherwise notified, services will automatically revert to the 35-gallon cart service
rate upon a change in property tenancy or ownership. Rates to be charged by the
city for solid waste services shall be those shown in the following tables for the
dates and services listed:
Residential Garbage and Recycling
Effective
January 1, 2024
Effective
January 1, 2025
Effective
January 1, 2026
35-gallon garbage cart - one pickup per month $14.45 $15.50 $16.58
Senior discount $7.22 $7.75 $8.29
20-gallon garbage cart, one pickup per week $21.10 $22.63 $24.21
Senior discount $10.56 $11.32 $12.11
35-gallon garbage cart, one pickup per week $28.52 $30.59 $32.73
Senior discount $14.26 $15.30 $16.37
45-gallon garbage cart, one pickup per week $39.00 $41.83 $44.76
Senior discount $19.50 $20.92 $22.38
64-gallon garbage cart, one pickup per week $54.89 $58.87 $62.98
Senior discount $27.44 $29.43 $31.48
96-gallon garbage cart, one pickup per week $82.54 $88.52 $94.71
Senior discount $41.26 $44.26 $47.35
Each extra container of up to 32 gallons, per pickup $10.83 $10.83 $10.83
Monthly Charge
Residential Garbage and Recycling
Effective
October 1, 2021
Effective
January 1, 2022
Effective
January 1, 2023
35-gallon garbage cart - one pickup per month $10.00 $11.65 $13.18
Senior discount $5.00 $5.82 $6.59
20-gallon garbage cart, one pickup per week $14.61 $17.02 $19.25
Senior discount $7.31 $8.51 $9.63
35-gallon garbage cart, one pickup per week $19.75 $23.00 $26.02
Senior discount $9.88 $11.50 $13.01
45-gallon garbage cart, one pickup per week $27.00 $31.45 $35.58
Senior discount $13.50 $15.72 $17.79
64-gallon garbage cart, one pickup per week $38.00 $44.26 $50.07
Senior discount $19.00 $22.13 $25.03
96-gallon garbage cart, one pickup per week $57.14 $66.56 $75.29
Senior discount $28.57 $33.28 $37.64
Each extra container of up to 32 gallons, per pickup $10.83 $10.83 $10.83
Monthly Charge
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Ordinance No. 6920
October 2, 2023
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Miscellaneous - Other
Effective
January 1, 2024
Effective
January 1, 2025
Effective
January 1, 2026
Appliances (non-refrigerant)$34.71 $36.63 $38.43
Refrigerators / freezers $48.60 $51.28 $53.80
Sofas $34.71 $36.63 $38.43
Mattresses $34.71 $36.63 $38.43
Roll-out charge (per 25 ft/cart/time) or overweight/oversize (/cart) $6.94 $7.33 $7.69
Cart cleaning (per cart per cleaning)$15.00 $15.00 $15.00
Cart redelivery/Restart fee $15.00 $15.00 $15.00
Return trip (each)$20.82 $21.97 $23.05
Drive-in charge (per month)$9.72 $10.25 $10.76
Additional 96-gallon recycling cart $4.16 $4.39 $4.61
Rate
Miscellaneous - Other
Effective
October 1, 2021
Effective
January 1, 2022
Effective
January 1, 2023
Appliances (non-refrigerant)$25.00 $29.12 $32.94
Refrigerators / freezers $35.00 $40.77 $46.12
Sofas $25.00 $29.12 $32.94
Mattresses $25.00 $29.12 $32.94
Roll-out charge (per 25 ft/cart/time) or overweight/oversize cart $5.00 $5.82 $6.59
Cart cleaning (per cart per cleaning)$15.00 $15.00 $15.00
Cart redelivery $15.00 $15.00 $15.00
Return trip (each)$15.00 $17.47 $19.76
Drive-in charge (per month)$7.00 $8.15 $9.22
Additional 96-gallon recycling cart, each pickup $3.00 $3.49 $3.95
Rate
Residential Yard+Food Service
Effective
January 1, 2024
Effective
January 1, 2025
Effective
January 1, 2026
96-gallon yard+food cart, one pickup per week $16.41 $17.31 $18.16
Senior discount $8.20 $8.65 $9.08
64-gallon yard+food cart, one pickup per week $15.24 $16.08 $16.87
Senior discount $7.62 $8.04 $8.43
35-gallon yard+food cart, one pickup per week $14.09 $14.87 $15.60
Senior discount $7.05 $7.44 $7.80
Extra can/bag, each pickup $5.31 $5.60 $5.88
Second and additional yard+food cart $9.72 $10.25 $10.76
Rate
Yard Waste Service
Effective
October 1, 2021
Effective
January 1, 2022
Effective
January 1, 2023
96-gallon yard waste cart, one pickup per week $11.81 $13.76 $15.57
Senior discount $5.91 $6.88 $7.78
64-gallon yard waste cart, one pickup per week $10.97 $12.78 $14.46
Senior discount $5.49 $6.39 $7.23
35-gallon yard waste cart, one pickup per week $10.15 $11.82 $13.37
Senior discount $5.08 $5.92 $6.69
Extra can/bag, each pickup $3.82 $4.45 $5.04
Second and additional 96-gallon cart $7.00 $8.15 $9.22
Rate
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Ordinance No. 6920
October 2, 2023
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Commercial Garbage and Recycling
Effective
January 1, 2024
Effective
January 1, 2025
Effective
January 1, 2026
20-gallon garbage cart, one pickup per week $20.39 $21.94 $23.55
35-gallon garbage cart, one pickup per week $28.53 $30.70 $32.96
45-gallon garbage cart, one pickup per week $34.37 $36.97 $39.70
64-gallon garbage cart, one pickup per week $46.02 $49.51 $53.16
96-gallon garbage cart, one pickup per week $63.52 $68.34 $73.37
Extra garbage (32-gallon equivalent)$10.83 $10.83 $10.83
1 yard container, 1 pickup/week $199.04 $214.15 $229.92
1 yard container, 2 pickups/week $374.06 $402.45 $432.10
1 yard container, 3 pickups/week $549.11 $590.77 $634.30
1 yard container, 4 pickups/week $724.19 $779.14 $836.55
1 yard container, 5 pickups/week $899.25 $967.48 $1,038.77
1.5 yard container, 1 pickup/week $263.72 $283.74 $304.64
1.5 yard container, 2 pickups/week $469.98 $505.64 $542.89
1.5 yard container, 3 pickups/week $689.74 $742.07 $796.75
1.5 yard container, 4 pickups/week $909.41 $978.42 $1,050.51
1.5 yard container, 5 pickups/week $1,129.12 $1,214.80 $1,304.31
2 yard container, 1 pickup/week $301.54 $324.41 $348.32
2 yard container, 2 pickups/week $565.87 $608.80 $653.66
2 yard container, 3 pickups/week $830.26 $893.26 $959.08
2 yard container, 4 pickups/week $1,094.62 $1,177.68 $1,264.46
2 yard container, 5 pickups/week $1,359.04 $1,462.16 $1,569.90
3 yard container, 1 pickup/week $419.52 $451.35 $484.61
3 yard container, 2 pickups/week $794.21 $854.47 $917.43
3 yard container, 3 pickups/week $1,168.88 $1,257.57 $1,350.23
3 yard container, 4 pickups/week $1,543.57 $1,660.69 $1,783.06
3 yard container, 5 pickups/week $1,918.21 $2,063.75 $2,215.82
Monthly Charge
Commercial Garbage and Recycling (continued)
Effective
January 1, 2024
Effective
January 1, 2025
Effective
January 1, 2026
4 yard container, 1 pickup/week $525.28 $565.14 $606.78
4 yard container, 2 pickups/week $998.01 $1,073.73 $1,152.85
4 yard container, 3 pickups/week $1,470.73 $1,582.33 $1,698.92
4 yard container, 4 pickups/week $1,943.47 $2,090.93 $2,245.00
4 yard container, 5 pickups/week $2,416.19 $2,599.52 $2,791.06
6 yard container, 1 pickup/week $744.47 $800.96 $859.98
6 yard container, 2 pickups/week $1,420.34 $1,528.10 $1,640.70
6 yard container, 3 pickups/week $2,096.10 $2,255.14 $2,421.31
6 yard container, 4 pickups/week $2,771.93 $2,982.25 $3,202.00
6 yard container, 5 pickups/week $3,447.75 $3,709.35 $3,982.67
8 yard container, 1 pickup/week $936.94 $1,008.03 $1,082.30
8 yard container, 2 pickups/week $1,796.56 $1,932.87 $2,075.29
8 yard container, 3 pickups/week $2,656.22 $2,857.76 $3,068.34
8 yard container, 4 pickups/week $3,515.86 $3,782.63 $4,061.35
8 yard container, 5 pickups/week $4,375.54 $4,707.54 $5,054.41
Extra commercial yards - in container $28.08 $30.21 $32.44
Extra commercial yards - loose on ground $35.10 $37.77 $40.55
1 Yard compactor, per pickup $93.00 $100.06 $107.44
1.5 Yard compactor, per pickup $129.45 $139.27 $149.54
2 Yard compactor, per pickup $158.14 $170.15 $182.69
3 Yard compactor, per pickup $227.77 $245.07 $263.13
4 Yard compactor, per pickup $293.86 $316.17 $339.47
5 Yard compactor, per pickup $428.27 $460.79 $494.74
6 Yard compactor, per pickup $510.04 $548.76 $589.20
Monthly Charge
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Ordinance No. 6920
October 2, 2023
Page 6 of 12
Commercial Garbage and Recycling
Effective
October 1, 2021
Effective
January 1, 2022
Effective
January 1, 2023
20-gallon garbage cart, one pickup per week $14.52 $16.38 $18.53
35-gallon garbage cart, one pickup per week $20.33 $22.92 $25.93
45-gallon garbage cart, one pickup per week $24.48 $27.61 $31.23
Extra garbage (32-gallon equivalent)$10.83 $10.83 $10.83
64-gallon garbage cart, one pickup per week $32.78 $36.97 $41.82
96-gallon garbage cart, one pickup per week $45.25 $51.03 $57.72
1 yard container, 1 pickup/week $141.77 $159.90 $180.88
1 yard container, 2 pickups/week $266.44 $300.50 $339.93
1 yard container, 3 pickups/week $391.12 $441.12 $499.00
1 yard container, 4 pickups/week $515.83 $581.78 $658.11
1 yard container, 5 pickups/week $640.52 $722.41 $817.19
1.5 yard container, 1 pickup/week $187.85 $211.86 $239.66
1.5 yard container, 2 pickups/week $334.76 $377.56 $427.09
1.5 yard container, 3 pickups/week $491.29 $554.10 $626.80
1.5 yard container, 4 pickups/week $647.77 $730.58 $826.43
1.5 yard container, 5 pickups/week $804.27 $907.08 $1,026.09
2 yard container, 1 pickup/week $214.78 $242.24 $274.02
2 yard container, 2 pickups/week $403.06 $454.59 $514.23
2 yard container, 3 pickups/week $591.39 $666.99 $754.50
2 yard container, 4 pickups/week $779.69 $879.37 $994.74
2 yard container, 5 pickups/week $968.03 $1,091.78 $1,235.03
3 yard container, 1 pickup/week $298.82 $337.02 $381.24
3 yard container, 2 pickups/week $565.71 $638.03 $721.74
3 yard container, 3 pickups/week $832.59 $939.02 $1,062.22
3 yard container, 4 pickups/week $1,099.47 $1,240.03 $1,402.72
3 yard container, 5 pickups/week $1,366.32 $1,540.99 $1,743.17
Monthly Charge
Commercial Garbage and Recycling (continued)
Effective
October 1, 2021
Effective
January 1, 2022
Effective
January 1, 2023
4 yard container, 1 pickup/week $374.15 $421.98 $477.35
4 yard container, 2 pickups/week $710.87 $801.75 $906.94
4 yard container, 3 pickups/week $1,047.59 $1,181.51 $1,336.53
4 yard container, 4 pickups/week $1,384.32 $1,561.29 $1,766.13
4 yard container, 5 pickups/week $1,721.03 $1,941.04 $2,195.71
6 yard container, 1 pickup/week $530.28 $598.07 $676.54
6 yard container, 2 pickups/week $1,011.69 $1,141.02 $1,290.73
6 yard container, 3 pickups/week $1,493.03 $1,683.90 $1,904.83
6 yard container, 4 pickups/week $1,974.42 $2,226.83 $2,518.99
6 yard container, 5 pickups/week $2,455.80 $2,769.75 $3,133.14
8 yard container, 1 pickup/week $667.37 $752.68 $851.44
8 yard container, 2 pickups/week $1,279.67 $1,443.27 $1,632.62
8 yard container, 3 pickups/week $1,892.00 $2,133.88 $2,413.84
8 yard container, 4 pickups/week $2,504.32 $2,824.47 $3,195.04
8 yard container, 5 pickups/week $3,116.66 $3,515.09 $3,976.27
Extra commercial yards - in container $20.00 $22.56 $25.52
Extra commercial yards - loose on ground $25.00 $28.20 $31.90
1 yard compactor, per pickup $66.24 $74.71 $84.52
1.5 yard compactor, per pickup $92.21 $104.00 $117.64
2 yard compactor, per pickup $112.65 $127.05 $143.72
3 Yard compactor, per pickup $162.25 $182.99 $207.00
4 yard compactor, per pickup $209.32 $236.08 $267.06
5 yard compactor, per pickup $305.07 $344.07 $389.21
6 yard compactor, per pickup $363.32 $409.76 $463.52
Monthly Charge
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Ordinance No. 6920
October 2, 2023
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Special Pickups
Effective
January 1, 2024
Effective
January 1, 2025
Effective
January 1, 2026
1 Yard container, per pickup $155.76 $164.87 $173.58
1.5 Yard container, per pickup $161.13 $170.55 $179.57
2 Yard container, per pickup $166.48 $176.21 $185.52
3 Yard container, per pickup $177.14 $187.50 $197.41
4 Yard container, per pickup $187.81 $198.79 $209.30
6 Yard container, per pickup $209.22 $221.46 $233.16
8 Yard container, per pickup $230.56 $244.04 $256.94
Monthly Charge
Special Pickups
Effective
October 1, 2021
Effective
January 1, 2022
Effective
January 1, 2023
1 yard container $115.41 $130.17 $147.24
1.5 yard container $119.39 $134.65 $152.32
2 yard container $123.35 $139.12 $157.37
3 yard container $131.25 $148.03 $167.45
4 yard container $139.16 $156.95 $177.54
6 yard container $155.02 $174.84 $197.78
8 yard container $170.83 $192.67 $217.95
Monthly Charge
Commercial Yard+Food Service
Effective
January 1, 2024
Effective
January 1, 2025
Effective
January 1, 2026
96-gallon yard+food cart, one pickup per week $20.27 $21.45 $22.59
64-gallon yard+food cart, one pickup per week $19.11 $20.22 $21.29
35-gallon yard+food cart, one pickup per week $17.98 $19.04 $20.04
1 yard container, one pickup per week $80.98 $85.71 $90.24
2 yard container, one pickup per week $161.96 $171.43 $180.49
1 yard special pickup $51.77 $54.80 $57.70
2 yard special pickup $86.64 $91.70 $96.55
Cart redelivery/Restart fee $15.00 $15.00 $15.00
Cart cleaning/deodorizing $15.00 $15.00 $15.00
Extra yards $56.17 $59.46 $62.60
Rate
Commercial Yard Waste
Effective
October 1, 2021
Effective
January 1, 2022
Effective
January 1, 2023
96-gallon yard waste cart, one pickup per week $15.01 $16.93 $19.16
64-gallon yard waste cart, one pickup per week $14.15 $15.96 $18.06
35-gallon yard waste cart, one pickup per week $13.33 $15.03 $17.00
1 yard container, one pickup per week $60.00 $67.67 $76.55
2 yard container, one pickup per week $120.00 $135.34 $153.10
1 yard special pickup $38.36 $43.26 $48.94
2 yard special pickup $64.20 $72.40 $81.90
Redelivery/restart fee $15.00 $16.92 $19.14
Cart cleaning/deodorizing $15.00 $15.00 $15.00
Extra yards $41.62 $46.94 $53.10
Rate
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Ordinance No. 6920
October 2, 2023
Page 8 of 12
Commercial Miscellaneous Services
Effective
January 1, 2024
Effective
January 1, 2025
Effective
January 1, 2026
Cart return trip $20.25 $21.43 $22.56
Stand-by time (per minute)$3.37 $3.57 $3.76
Cart roll-out charge (per 25 ft/cart/time)$2.44 $2.59 $2.72
Cart redelivery $15.00 $15.00 $15.00
Container redelivery $31.45 $33.29 $35.05
Container cleaning (per yard per cleaning)$20.25 $21.43 $22.56
Container return trip $29.57 $31.30 $32.95
Rate
Miscellaneous Services
Effective
October 1, 2021
Effective
January 1, 2022
Effective
January 1, 2023
Cart return trip $15.00 $16.92 $19.14
Stand-by time (per minute)$2.50 $2.82 $3.19
Cart roll-out charge (per 25 ft/cart/time)$1.81 $2.04 $2.31
Cart redelivery $15.00 $15.00 $15.00
Container redelivery $23.30 $26.28 $29.73
Container cleaning (per yard per cleaning)$15.00 $16.92 $19.14
Container return trip $21.91 $24.71 $27.95
Rate
Temporary Container Service
Effective
January 1, 2024
Effective
January 1, 2025
Effective
January 1, 2026
2 Yard container $115.10 $121.82 $128.26
4 Yard container $170.27 $180.23 $189.76
6 Yard container $225.49 $238.68 $251.29
8 Yard container $280.56 $296.96 $312.65
Delivery fee $153.91 $162.91 $171.52
Daily rent - 2 yard container $2.37 $2.51 $2.64
Daily rent - 4 yard container $2.66 $2.81 $2.96
Daily rent - 6 yard container $2.94 $3.11 $3.28
Daily rent - 8 yard container $3.23 $3.42 $3.60
Rate per Pickup
Temporary Container Service
Effective
October 1, 2021
Effective
January 1, 2022
Effective
January 1, 2023
2 yard container $85.28 $96.18 $108.80
4 yard container $126.17 $142.30 $160.96
6 yard container $167.07 $188.43 $213.16
8 yard container $207.87 $234.45 $265.21
Delivery fee $114.04 $128.62 $145.49
Daily rent - 2 yard container $1.76 $1.98 $2.24
Daily rent - 4 yard container $1.97 $2.22 $2.51
Daily rent - 6 yard container $2.18 $2.46 $2.78
Daily rent - 8 yard container $2.39 $2.70 $3.05
Rate per Pickup
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Ordinance No. 6920
October 2, 2023
Page 9 of 12
Permanent Haul Fees
Effective
January 1, 2024
Effective
January 1, 2025
Effective
January 1, 2026
10 yard drop box $271.84 $286.53 $300.41
20 yard drop box $271.84 $286.53 $300.41
30 yard drop box $271.84 $286.53 $300.41
40 yard drop box $271.84 $286.53 $300.41
8-25 yard compactor $329.81 $347.63 $364.48
30 yard compactor $329.81 $347.63 $364.48
40 yard compactor $329.81 $347.63 $364.48
Rate per Pickup
Roll Off
Effective
October 1, 2021
Effective
January 1, 2022
Effective
January 1, 2023
10 yard drop box $183.91 $210.09 $258.84
20 yard drop box $183.91 $210.09 $258.84
30 yard drop box $183.91 $210.09 $258.84
40 yard drop box $183.91 $210.09 $258.84
8 - 25 yard compactor $223.12 $254.90 $314.03
30 yard compactor $223.12 $254.90 $314.03
40 yard compactor $223.12 $254.90 $314.03
Rate per Pickup
Permanent Drop Box Rental (monthly) and Delivery Fees
Effective
January 1, 2024
Effective
January 1, 2025
Effective
January 1, 2026
10 yard drop box $89.00 $93.81 $98.36
20 yard drop box $126.84 $133.70 $140.18
30 yard drop box $163.08 $171.90 $180.23
40 yard drop box $199.36 $210.13 $220.31
Delivery $168.56 $177.67 $186.28
Monthly Rate
Permanent Drop Box Rental Fees
Effective
October 1, 2021
Effective
January 1, 2022
Effective
January 1, 2023
10 yard drop box $60.21 $68.79 $84.74
20 yard drop box $85.81 $98.03 $120.78
30 yard drop box $110.33 $126.04 $155.28
40 yard drop box $134.87 $154.08 $189.82
Delivery $114.04 $130.27 $160.50
Monthly Rate
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Ordinance No. 6920
October 2, 2023
Page 10 of 12
Temporary Drop Box Haul Fees
Effective
January 1, 2024
Effective
January 1, 2025
Effective
January 1, 2026
10 yard drop box $326.20 $343.83 $360.49
20 yard drop box $326.20 $343.83 $360.49
30 yard drop box $326.20 $343.83 $360.49
40 yard drop box $326.20 $343.83 $360.49
Rate per Pickup
Temporary Drop Box Haul Fees
Effective
October 1, 2021
Effective
January 1, 2022
Effective
January 1, 2023
10 yard drop box $220.68 $252.11 $310.60
20 yard drop box $220.68 $252.11 $310.60
30 yard drop box $220.68 $252.11 $310.60
40 yard drop box $220.68 $252.11 $310.60
Rate per Pickup
Temporary Drop-box Rental (per day) and Delivery Fees
Effective
January 1, 2024
Effective
January 1, 2025
Effective
January 1, 2026
10 yard drop box $4.25 $4.48 $4.70
20 yard drop box $6.30 $6.64 $6.97
30 yard drop box $8.16 $8.60 $9.02
40 yard drop box $9.07 $9.56 $10.02
Delivery $168.56 $177.67 $186.28
Rate
Temporary Drop-box Rental (per day) and Delivery Fees
Effective
October 1, 2021
Effective
January 1, 2022
Effective
January 1, 2023
10 yard drop box $2.87 $3.28 $4.05
20 yard drop box $4.26 $4.87 $6.00
30 yard drop box $5.52 $6.31 $7.77
40 yard drop box $6.14 $7.01 $8.63
Delivery $114.04 $130.27 $160.50
Rate
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Ordinance No. 6920
October 2, 2023
Page 11 of 12
B. Multi-unit residential accounts must have the same type of service for each
"occupied unit" unless tenant and owner sign city tenant release form for single-
family residence garbage service. Tenant then pays direct to the city’s agent for
solid waste services and is provided variable solid waste service as defined in
"single-family residence." Owners are responsible for payment if tenant does not
pay. If no payment is received from tenant or owner within 60 days of billing,
service will revert back to multi-unit residential accounts. Residences can request
a tenant release form only once in a year while they are at that address.
C. Property owners of property not specifically addressed elsewhere in this
Chapter are responsible for tenant payments. A tenant and owner may sign a city
tenant release form for garbage service. Tenant then pays direct to city’s agent
for solid waste services. Owners are responsible for payment if the tenant does
not pay. If no payment is received from tenant or owner within 60 days of billing,
service will revert back to a 2035-gallon cart and tenant’s name will be removed
from the account and the owner will be held responsible.
D. Garbage collections in excess of those included in the current monthly
service (as listed on the account) shall be at the rate of $10.83 per each extra
container of up to 32 gallons per pickup.
E. Temporary and roll off services do not include tipping fees charged by the
King County solid waste division which shall be added to the total service charges.
The tipping fee shall be the actual container load weight multiplied by the tipping
fee and then multiplied by a factor of 1.02. Minimum charges for temporary and
Drop-box Miscellaneous Services
Effective
January 1, 2024
Effective
January 1, 2025
Effective
January 1, 2026
Mileage Charge per mile to other facility $5.76 $6.08 $6.37
Return Trip $51.74 $54.53 $57.17
Solid Drop-box Lid Charge (per day)$1.32 $1.39 $1.45
Event Services (per 3 carts)$44.34 $46.74 $49.01
Stand-By Time (per minute) - Boeing rate $3.70 $3.90 $4.08
Stand-By Time (per minute) - regular rate $3.70 $3.90 $4.08
Truck & Driver (per hour)$269.48 $284.04 $297.81
Additional Labor (per person per hour)$156.88 $165.36 $173.37
Rate
Miscellaneous Services
Effective
October 1, 2021
Effective
January 1, 2022
Effective
January 1, 2023
Mileage Charge per mile to other facility $3.90 $4.46 $5.49
Return Trip $35.00 $39.98 $49.26
Solid Drop-box Lid Charge (per day)$1.50 $1.71 $2.11
Container Cleaning (per yard)$3.44 $3.93 $4.84
Event Services (per 3 carts)$30.00 $34.27 $42.22
Stand-By Time (per minute) - Boeing rate $2.50 $2.86 $3.52
Stand-By Time (per minute) - regular rate $2.50 $2.86 $3.52
Truck & Driver (per hour)$182.31 $208.27 $256.59
Additional Labor (per person per hour)$106.13 $121.25 $149.38
Rate
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Ordinance No. 6920
October 2, 2023
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roll off services include applicable delivery and pickup fees and rental rates per
pickup.
F. Rental rates for dumpsters and drop boxes are required with the provision
that persons, firms or corporations may furnish their own detachable bulk
containers on approval of the solid waste administrator. These containers shall be
constructed so that they can be readily picked up by the service provider and the
service provider's equipment.
G. A pre-pay amount for all temporary containers is required prior to delivery.
Current accounts with no delinquency charges shall be charged a pre-pay amount
as follows:
Pre-Pay
Two cubic yard container $200.00300.00
Four cubic yard container $250.00350.00
Six cubic yard container $300.00400.00
Eight cubic yard container $350.00450.00
Ten cubic yard container $700.00
Twenty cubic yard container $600.00800.00
Thirty cubic yard container $700.00900.00
Forty cubic yard container $800.001,000.00
As other temporary containers become available, a pre-pay amount shall be
required for the use of such container and the pre-pay amount shall be based on
size. The amount of the pre-pay sum shall be determined by the director of finance.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Resolution No. 5744 (Hinman)
Date:
November 8, 2023
Department:
Administration
Attachments:
Resolution No. 5744
2024 State Legislative Priorities
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
City Council to adopt Resolution No. 5744.
Background for Motion:
Each year the City of Auburn prepares a list of priority items to guide our efforts during the
upcoming Washington State Legislative Session.
Background Summary:
The City of Auburn staff, Council and community in conjunction with other municipalities,
organizations and agencies work together each year in between Legislative Sessions to
develop a list of priority topics for our communities. The 69th Legislative Session is a short
session (60 days) and will convene on January 8, 2024 and end on March 7, 2024.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Trout-Manuel Staff:Hinman
Meeting Date:November 6, 2023 Item Number:RES.A
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RESOLUTION NO. 5744
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE 2024 STATE
LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
WHEREAS, the actions of the Washington State Legislature in respect to
local government issues, services, and funding have a profound effect on the City's
ability to provide local services to its residents; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council believes that it is appropriate to
communicate its position regarding issues affecting the City and local government that
may come before the State Legislature during the 2024 legislative session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. The City Council adopts its 2024 Legislative Agenda as set forth
in Exhibit A.
Section 2. The Mayor shall cause a copy of this Resolution be delivered to
the City's State Legislative District representatives and to other regional government
entities.
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Section 3. This Resolution will take effect and be in full force on passage
and signatures.
Dated and Signed:
CITY OF AUBURN
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk Harry Boesche, Acting City Attorney
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2024 State Legislative Priorities
PUBLIC SAFETY
ISSUE: The City of Auburn supports the continued reforms to policing and community caretaking in our
State and wishes to continue working in concert with legislators, police officers, our communities and
others to continue this effort.
• REQUEST: Work with cities to make technical fixes those bills in which language is vague,
conflicting or confusing.
• REQUEST: add additional crimes that police are authorized to pursue, to include burglary,
vehicle theft, and possession of stolen vehicles.
ISSUE: Police agencies are currently in a staffing crisis. As we recover from the pandemic and also seek
to fill vacated positions, we will need tools to ensure our departments are fully staffed and able to
effectively respond to local public safety needs.
• REQUEST: Additional funding for the Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) would drastically
shorten the amount of time prospective police officers are on municipal payrolls without being
able to get into training.
• REQUEST: Additional funding for officer wellness and DEI staffing within police agencies.
• REQUEST: Additional funding sources for officer recruitment and retention. Possibly through a
councilmanic public safety sales tax or impact fee
ISSUE: Impacts to towing companies from the Seattle v. Long decision force cities to expend more sums
for towing services.
• REQUEST: Additional dedicated funding to cities for towing services, or an increase in funding to
the State reimbursement account under RCW 46.53.010
ISSUE: Ongoing crime/public safety issues related to illegal drug use.
• REQUEST: Restore drug free school zones and expand to community parks
• REQUEST: Additional funding to implement new law (Blake fix)
• REQUEST: Ongoing funding for therapeutic courts, recovery programs in jails and after
treatment supports
ISSUE: RCW 10.112.010 requires a subpoena for records In a criminal investigation of an offense
involving the sexual exploitation of children. This process is slow and can lead to further exploitation of
children or allow the perpetrator to avoid arrest.
• REQUEST: Change the requirement to a search warrant to allow officers to quickly identify
evidence to interrupt the cybercrimes against children
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2024 State Legislative Priorities
REGULATORY & LAND USE
ISSUE: As communities grow there are no impact fees to benefit police.
• REQUEST: Enact legislation that would allow cities to collect a police impact fee since added
population and businesses have the same resource demands and challenges as fire,
transportation, parks and schools.
ISSUE: Affordable housing needs are deeper than 60% AMI – more like 50% or 40%. Washington State
Housing Finance Commission programs are providing great support for projects that hit the 60% AMI
mark.
• REQUEST: Create incentives to hit the deeper marks since that is where the greatest need exists.
• REQUEST: Future legislation related to affordable housing, missing middle housing or other land
use laws must provide safe harbor for those cities that are creating or in the process of creating
their Housing Action Plan (HAP) in line with previous legislative actions that included grant
funding provided by the State Legislature.
ISSUE: Rehabilitate Existing Affordable housing. There are very few programs that help maintain older
homes and multifamily complexes which results in one of two outcomes (1) older properties are
maintained appropriately but the investment is reflected in increasing rental costs, or (2) older
properties are not maintained which helps keep rental costs down but at the sake of declining health
and safety.
• REQUEST: Create dedicated funds to put towards the rehabilitation of single or multifamily units
because it is far less expensive and environmentally sustainable to preserve existing housing
stock instead of building new units and will ensure housing stock is readily available in the
market.
ISSUE: The large number of regulatory processes are a hindrance to bringing affordable housing projects
to fruition including SEPA, GMA, NPDES. State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) is an outdated and overly
burdensome process that adds time and money. Growth Management Act (GMA) and affordable
housing objectives are at direct odds because the GMA limits supply which increases costs. National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) adds significant cost to development which is passed on
to future owners or tenants.
• REQUEST: Allow procedural relief for any mandates that the State Legislature imparts upon
cities. Work with cities to make it easier for us to update our local laws if or when it is in
response to a State mandate rather than having to go through all of the obligations related to
the planning commission, SEPA, public notice, etc.
ISSUE: The 2023 legislative session introduced a high volume of planning and zoning changes centered
around affordable housing. The City of Auburn supports efforts to address the current housing crisis in
Washington and in King County specifically and want to part of the solution.
• REQUEST: Allow cities time to respond to the recent changes in planning and zoning laws from
2023 and also to ensure the changes are accomplishing the desired results.
• REQUEST: Remedy conflicting or vague language in the multitude of planning and zoning bills
passed in recent years. For example, the definition of a transit stop varies widely between bills.
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2024 State Legislative Priorities
PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE
ISSUE: It is critical to protect all of the State funds that support local transportation projects. The cities
cannot do this on their own given the amount of growth and commerce in the region. This includes
maintained or increased funding for Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) and Freight Mobility
Strategic Investment Board (FMSIB) along with state grant programs managed by the WSDOT for local
agency projects.
• REQUEST: Fund an Implementation Plan for the SR167 Master Plan that was completed in 2023.
This was an important first step in meeting the needs of the underserved communities along the
SR167 corridor and the legislature needs to support the next step of creating the
implementation plan so that the project envisioned collaboratively in the Master Plan have the
potential to be completed and provide the benefit to the region that is needed.
• REQUEST: Increase the councilmanic ability to levy sales taxes for infrastructure.
• REQUEST: Make changes to appropriate RCWs to allow Municipalities to charge properties for
street lighting. Current RCW 54.16.120 allows Utility Districts to charge properties for providing
street lighting, but the law does not allow Municipalities to do this. Current revenues for general
fund use cannot meet the needs and charging for street lighting would be an appropriate way to
address a specific service being provided to residents and businesses within a jurisdiction.
• REQUEST: Retain or increase the Public Works Trust Fund amount. The legislature continues to
raid this fund to fix structural budget issues and it must stop. The PWTF it is key to providing
funding for local agency projects.
• REQUEST: Retain and increase the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. This fund is key for local
water purveyors to cost effectively fund needed infrastructure projects.
• REQUEST: Support allocating 1% of the existing aviation fuel tax to WSDOT’s Aviation account to
fund airport projects. Current levels of funding cannot meet the growing need to maintain and
improve this important infrastructure that provides a significant benefit to commerce and the
State’s economy.
• REQUEST: Support the industry and federal efforts to develop a replacement fuel to 100 Low-
Lead for aviation uses that works for all aircraft without adding additional time constraints for
Washington State only that will only negatively impact these industries and users within
Washington.
PARKS AND OPEN SPACES
ISSUE: Help cities protect and maintain parks and open spaces
• REQUEST: Maintain funding for the Washington Recreation & Conservation Office and
Land/Water Conservation Fund so residents have increased access to existing and new public
spaces
• REQUEST: Support Washington State Historical Society’s (WSHS) capital budget request and the
Heritage Capital Projects in the 2023-2025 funding biennium which includes the transformation
of Auburn’s Historic Post office building into an Arts & Culture Center
• REQUEST: Support Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) request for municipal parks
deferred maintenance grant funding program in the 2023-25 Operating Budget
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2024 State Legislative Priorities
SOCIAL SERVICES
ISSUE: Cities throughout the State do not have the local resources available to adequately address
homelessness, substance abuse disorders and untreated mental illness.
• REQUEST: Support greater funding for behavioral health programs and incentivize workers to
pursue careers in behavioral health
• REQUEST: Support and fund programs that will alleviate the need for police response to quality-
of-life issues such as mental distress or illness, substance abuse and persons experiencing
homelessness
• REQUEST: Make any necessary changes to State laws that prohibit cities from hiring Mental
Health Professionals or Designated Crisis Responders.
• REQUEST: Provide clarification on the qualified use of Trueblood dollars to ensure the
continuum of care in local communities
• REQUEST: Support the construction and operation of tiny home villages on state-owned
property. These villages are considered permanent supportive housing using a community living
concept. The Quixote Communities is proving to be an effective model for bringing people into
housed and safe living environments
ISSUE: South King County is facing a growing affordable housing crisis. As a member of the South King
Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP), we pool funds with other cities to support the production
and preservation of affordable housing in South King County, but we need more help.
• REQUEST: In order to address this crisis, we need to fund all aspects of affordable
housing, including:
Homeownership for moderate income households and below
Preservation of naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH)
Land acquisition to secure permanent affordability
Permanent supportive housing (PSH)
Infrastructure around affordable housing developments
Workforce housing
BUDGET & FINANCE
ISSUE: The arbitrary 1% property tax cap is regressive and hinders growth in Washington state. The City
of Auburn supports a commonsense reform to this cap.
• REQUEST: Revise the cap by tying it to inflation and population growth with a limit of 3%
ISSUE: The leasehold excise tax can be interpreted in many ways according to the Department of
Revenue and causes confusion within local jurisdictions.
• REQUEST: Provide greater clarification on what is considered a benefit and who the beneficiary
actually is to ensure equitable application of the law
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