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April 25, 2022 - 5:30 PM
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I.CALL TO ORDER
II.PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
A.Public Participation
The Auburn City Council Study Session Meeting scheduled for Monday, April 25, 2022
at 5:30 p.m. will be held in person and virtually.
Virtual Participation Link:
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B.Roll Call
III.ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS, AND PRESENTATIONS
A.Waste Management 2021 Annual Report (Thomas) (20 Minutes)
IV.AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
A.Presentation on King County Veterans and Human Services Programs at the Auburn
Senior Center (Faber) (20 Minutes)
B.Inclusive Auburn Update (Backus) (30 minutes)
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C.Preservation Funding Ad Hoc Committee Report and Proposed Strategy
(Gaub/Thomas) (20 Minutes)
D.Ordinance No. 6858 (Gaub) (5 Minutes)
V.FINANCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION ITEMS
A.Economic Development Partnership (Tate) (20 Minutes)
Economic Development Manager will present information about the partnerships with
the Downtown Auburn Cooperative, the Auburn Area Connect and the Business
Improvement Area Committee. This is the second of a five-part series from the
Economic Development Division
VI.ADJOURNMENT
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:
Waste Management 2021 Annual Report (Thomas) (20
Minutes)
Date:
April 19, 2022
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
WM2021 Auburn Presentation
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrative Recommendation:
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Baggett Staff:Thomas
Meeting Date:April 25, 2022 Item Number:
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WM is pleased to provide essential environmental services to the City of Auburn. From our frontline drivers, our contract manager and public education team, we thank you for another great year of partnership.Page 5 of 129
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The diversion rate is the percentage of totalcollected material that is not taken to a landfill,thus diverted for recycling, composting, reuse, andrepurpose. Diverted material is typically deliveredto a recycling or composting facility for processing.RECYCLINGCOMPOSTGARBAGERESIDENTIAL6,267.93,130.69,368.0MULTIFAMILY1,518.0541.77,436.9COMMERCIAL5,415.529,620.3151.0RESIDENTIALCOMMERCIALMULTIFAMILY[IN TONS]Page 11 of 129
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Presentation on King County Veterans and Human Services
Programs at the Auburn Senior Center (Faber) (20 Minutes)
Date:
April 12, 2022
Department:
Parks/Art and Recreation
Attachments:
King County Veterans, Seniors and Human
Services Programs Presentation
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrative Recommendation:
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Faber
Meeting Date:April 25, 2022 Item Number:
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Resourcee Navigationn Coree TeamJennifer Hurley, MSW, LICSWResource Navigation Program SupervisorTeniel SabinResource Navigation Program SpecialistTaylor PrescottResource Navigation Office AssistantLindsey PritchardResource Navigation Program AssistantMin FengResource Navigation Program SpecialistPage 15 of 129
AgendaWhat is the VSHSL?What is a Senior Hub?South King County Senior Centers & Resources HubResource Navigation ProgramQ&APage 16 of 129
•Levy is renewed every 6 years•Began in November 2005•VSHSL (Proposition 1) approved by 68.6% of the vote in 2017•King County Department of Community & Human Services (DCHS) oversees the VSHSLPage 17 of 129
Who Does the VSHSL Serve?•Servicemembers and veterans, •Residents age 55 or older, •Vulnerable/ resilient communities Connects them to programs and services that help them live healthy, productive and meaningful lives. It helps individuals and families transition to affordable housing, get job training, find employment, receive behavioral health treatment, and more.Page 18 of 129
Who Receives VSHSL Funding?•Catholic Community Services•Crisis Connections•El Centro de La Raza•King County Veterans Program•GRAT Team•Valley Cities 188 programs & counting!!!!Page 19 of 129
VSHSL Suite of Senior Services•Senior Hubs•Virtual Villages•Evidence-Based Senior Health Promotion•Senior Mobile Medical Outreach Program•Kinship Care SupportsPage 20 of 129
Senior Center HubsIn 2019, King County launched investments of over $20.6 millionto senior centers and community organizations serving the elderly. They encouraged regional senior centers and other community groups to form “hubs” or collaborations to better reach specific demographics or serve a defined geographic area or cultural group. Senior Hubs serve as recognized resource centers on aging services and provide support, outreach, connection, and opportunities for social engagement to elders throughout King County. Page 21 of 129
Other Senior Center Hubs•African Diaspora•Far East Senior Hub•Hub for Asian American Pacific Islander Seniors•South East Rural Senior Hub•El Centro de la Raza •GenPride Center•Bringing Elder Services Together (BEST) Hub•Greenwood Senior Center & Dementia-Focused Hub•South King County Senior Centers & ResourcesPage 22 of 129
SSouth King County Senior Centers & Resources Hub•Auburn Senior Activity Center Radine Lozier, Manager253-931-3016•Federal Way Senior Center & Food BankShelley Puariea, Executive Director253-838-3604•Pacific Senior CenterDarcie Thach, Senior Services Lead253-929-1150Page 23 of 129
What population does our Hub serve?•Seniors Age 55+ (and/or their Caregivers)•Veterans of Any Age•Family Member of Veteran•Resides Within our HUB BoundaryFocus Population: •Geographically or Socially Isolated•Seniors Facing Housing Instability•Immigrant and Limited English-Speaking Seniors)Page 24 of 129
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Resource Navigation Program•Received funding in late 2019•Program Coordinator hired in February 2020•COVID impacts•Additional Staff hired in Fall 2020•Two Part-Time Resource Navigation Specialists•Full Team as of 1/18/22!Page 26 of 129
Community OutreachPage 27 of 129
What does a Resource Navigator help with? •Housing•Transportation•Financial Help•Utility Help•Emotional Support•Access to Medical/ Mental Health Care•Long-Term Care•Caregiving Resources•Vocational Concerns•Legal Resources•Applying for Benefits•And MUCH MORE! Page 28 of 129
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Site VisitsPage 31 of 129
Case Example: JackPage 32 of 129
Where do Referrals Come From?•Walk-in at the Senior Center(s) and Word of Mouth•Family Members•Neighbors and Friends•Auburn Medical Center/ Multicare Social Workers•Home Health Providers•Community Agencies in Auburn•City Departments (Police, Outreach, Utility Assistance, etc.)•Auburn Food Bank/ Shelter/Ray of Hope•Librarians•Senior Housing Staff•Veterans OrganizationsPage 33 of 129
How to Contact UsAuburn Senior Activity Center 253-931-3016Jennifer Hurley, MSW, LICSWResource Navigation Program CoordinatorHub Hotline Number: 253-740-2098jhurley@auburnwa.govPage 34 of 129
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Inclusive Auburn Update (Backus) (30 minutes)
Date:
April 21, 2022
Department:
Administration
Attachments:
Demarche Consulting
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrative Recommendation:
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Mayor
Meeting Date:April 25, 2022 Item Number:
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THE SCOPE OF WORKAddress and further the work of DEI in alignment with the City of Auburn’s Mission, Vision, Core Values, and Resolution 54279Gap Analysis/Audit9Provide skills building that supports inclusive and equitable practices that are relevant to the operations of each workgroup •Accountability measures that promote a safe and respectful workplace•Recommendations for next steps Page 38 of 129
TIMELINE8/2/202112/1/2022Sep-21Oct-21Nov-21Dec-21Jan-22Feb-22Mar-22Apr-22May-22Jun-22Jul-22Aug-22Sep-22Oct-22Nov-228/22/2021 - 11/19/2021TASK2:: Equityy Auditt andd Policyy ReviewPolicy Review, review of DEI program And practices, gap analysis, Survey and ResultsDeliverable: Thematic Analysis9/15/2021 - 9/26/2021TASKK 1:Projectt ManagementDevelop workplan, communication and risk plan. Deliverable: Workplan/Project Plan9/5/2022 - 11/25/2022TASKK 4:: Finall Reportt Review of all deliverables, launch toolkit, and Policy final approvals,and Final Report/Presentation11/1/2021 - 9/24/2022TASKK 3:: Programm StructureLeadership assessment for readiness, Train-the-trainer workshop, Cultural Competency Workshops, HR hiring and retention, identification of best practices,development of Equity Toolkit9/15/2021KICKOFFPage 39 of 129
DELIVERABLES: TASK I Project Management and Communication•Detailed workplan: includes risk management, communication/coordination agreements, and operational content formats/standards. •Status reports, workplan updates, billingPage 40 of 129
DELIVERABLES: TASK 2 Equity Audit and Policy / Process Review 9Relating demographic profiles to service levels 9Audit of policies 9City staff survey and interviews 9Key Community Partner Interviews 9Thematic of Survey and Outreach Page 41 of 129
EQUITY AUDIT AND POLICY REVIEW: FINDING AND RECOMMENDATIONS Project ManagementAuditProgram StructureSustainLeadership Key findings Policy Page 42 of 129
DELIVERABLES: TASK ELEMENT 3 Program Structure9Pre-assessment Readiness with Leadership (Directors, Managers, and Supervisors)Train the Trainer and champions of the programCultural Competency skills-building and employee engagementIdentifying and Recommending Best PracticesDeveloping and implementing an Equity Impact ToolkitPage 43 of 129
PROGRAM STRUCTUREProject ManagementAuditProgram StructureSustainStatus and Outcomes 9DEI Advisory Team Charter and Roadmap 9DEI Workshops: HR, Admin, and Advisory TeamDevelop Racial Equity ToolkitNext Steps 3 Achievable Goals / Define DEI, Community Engagement, AccountabilityPilot Racial Equity ToolkitPage 44 of 129
9DEI Advisory Team Building9Roadmap 9Top 3 Expectations for the DEI Advisory Team in 2022Define DEI for the City of AuburnCommunity Engagement Racial Equity Toolkit Advisory Team / Top 3 Expectations Page 45 of 129
Overview of the Racial Equity Toolkit •Overview •Case studies •PilotPage 46 of 129
UPCOMING: TASK 4 Final Tasks and Report•Engage with Council•DEI Strategic Plan •Audit Findings and Recommendations •Toolkit Launch before the end of 2022•Approve revised/recommended policies •Final ReportPage 47 of 129
DEMARCHE CONSULTING GROUPwww.demarcheconsulting.cominfo@demarcheconsulting.com206 999 9786 P.O. Box 1081 Poulsbo, WA 98370Questions?Page 48 of 129
AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Preservation Funding Ad Hoc Committee Report and Proposed
Strategy (Gaub/Thomas) (20 Minutes)
Date:
April 19, 2022
Department:
Public Works/Finance
Attachments:
Presentation
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrative Recommendation:
For discussion only.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
The Council Ad Hoc Committee on Pavement Preservation Funding met over 3 meetings to
discuss the funding shortfall and develop a recommended funding strategy to attain
sustainable annual funding as follows:
Local Street Preservation (103 Fund) = $2M
Arterial/Collector Street Preservation (105 Fund) = $5M
Staff will provide a summary of the Ad Hoc Committees proposed recommendation for
Council discussion and concurrence.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Stearns Staff:Gaub/Thomas
Meeting Date:April 25, 2022 Item Number:
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A U B U R N
V A L U E S
S E R V I C E
E N V I R O N M E N T
E C O N O M Y
C H A R A C T E R
S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y
W E L L N E S S
C E L E B R A T I O N
PAVEMENT PRESERVATION
FUNDING
AD HOC COMMITTEE
REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 25, 2022
Public Works Department
Engineering Services Airport Services Maintenance & Operations Services
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
ARTERIAL AND COLLECTOR STREETS (105 FUND)
SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 Average PCIAverage PCITime (Years)
$3.3Million
$5Million
Simulation to achieve Target PCI
Reach PCI target in 13 Years
Target PCI
Funded at ~$3.3M per year
Forecasted Pavement Condition shows decline below target of 70 at this level of
funding
Forecast Predicts a need of $5M per Year to achieve and sustain the Target of 70 PCI
Grants
Secured for 2023 & 2024
Requests made for 2025 & 2026
Competitive and not a guarantee
Year Total Funds
Needed to
Meet Target
PCI
Secured
Grant Funds
Current City
Funding
Additional
Funding
Needed
2023 $5M $1.1M $1.8M $2.1M
2024 $5M $1.6M $1.8M $1.6M
2025 $5M None Yet $1.8M Up to $3.2M
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
LOCAL STREETS (103 FUND)
SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 Average PCIAverage PCITime (Years)
$1.65Million
No Funding
$2Million
No identified funding
beyond 2022
$2M Remains above 70 through 20
years
Target PCI
Funded at ~$0.15M per year after 2022
Forecasted Pavement Condition shows decline below target of 70 at this level of
funding
Forecast Predicts a need of $2M per Year to achieve and sustain the Target of 70 PCI
Not Eligible for Grants
Year Total Funds
Needed to
Meet Target
PCI
Current City
Funding
Additional
Funding
Needed
2023 $2.0 $0.15 $1.85M
2024 $2.0 $0.15 $1.85M
2025 $2.0 $0.15 $1.85M
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
To develop a plan to achieve a sustainable total of $7M in annual funding for
pavement preservation
Present a summary of the discussion and proposed strategy at the April 25th Council
Study Session.
Upon Council concurrence staff will incorporate into the budget planning for 2023-
2024 and the Capital Facilities Plan
AD HOC COMMITTEE PURPOSE
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
City Utility Tax Increases (each 1% = $705k per year) – Water, Sewer, Storm, Solid Waste
Car Tabs (Transportation Benefit District)
Car Tabs, $20/license = $900k per year (Council Approval)
Car Tabs, $40/license = $1,800,000 per year (Council Approval, Requires 2-year of $20 fee prior)
Car Tabs, $50/license = $2,250,000 per year (Council Approval, Requires 2-year of $40 fee prior)
Car Tabs, $50/license = $2,250,000 per year (Voter Approval)
Sales Tax Increase (Transportation Benefit District)
0.2% Sales Tax = $4,200,000 (Voter Approval)
0.1% Sales Tax = $2,100,000 (Council Approval) – added by Legislature in 2022
Property Tax Increase (Transportation Benefit District)
One Year Excess Levee = TBD (Voter Approval)
GO Bonds (Approval Depends on Amount)
Supplemental use of Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) Revenues
Note:
Not all options can be used to fund local streets.
58 Transportation Benefit Districts in the Puget Sound Area, only 4 have not enacted car tabs, sales tax or both.
FUNDING OPTIONS CONSIDERED
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
Councilmanic Options
Grant funding received for 2025 and 2026
Grant funding is not received in 2027
Shift the Existing 1% Utility Tax being collected from the 105 Fund to the 103 Fund
Use Existing Fund Balances where possible to fill the gap in funding
Supplement when needed with REET Funding beyond 2026
ASSUMPTIONS
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
FUNDING SOURCE PROGRAM
2023
(Millions)
2024
(Millions)
2025
(Millions)
2026
(Millions)
2027
(Millions)
TOTALS
(Millions)NOTES
Secured Grants Arterial 1.10 1.60 2.70
Requested but Unsecured
Grants Arterial 0.80 0.75 1.55
The City has applied for 2 grants, Award notice
will be in late 2022
NEW - 0.1% Sales Tax Arterial 1.60* 2.10 2.10 2.10 2.10 10.00
TBD Funding can only be used on
Arterial/Collector Roads
NEW - City Utility Tax @ 1.5% Arterial 1.10 1.10 1.10 1.10 1.10 5.50
Current City Utility Tax is 10%, this increases it
to 11.5%
NEW - Car Tabs @ $20 Arterial 0.90 0.90 0.90** 2.70
Begin in 2025, Need Council Action By June
2024. TBD Funding can only be used on
Arterial/Collector Roads
Existing Fund Balance
(103/105)
Arterial/
Local 0.05 0.25 0.15 0.20 0.05 0.70
Existing Utility Fund Transfer Local 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.75
Existing 1% Utility Tax Local 1.80 1.80 1.80 1.80 1.80 9.00 This is on all utilities, Public and Private
TOTAL 5.80* 7.00 7.00 7.00 6.10** 32.90 Goal = 35 Million
PROPOSED FUNDING STRATEGY
* 1st years collection of sales tax would begin in March 2023, so revenues are estimate at about 75% of the following years, first year of projects smaller
due to time needed to complete design work.
**Council may consider increasing Car Tabs to $40/year to address the potential lack of grant funding in 2027 to bring the Funding Total to $7M.
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
Below is the estimated annual cost per vehicle, individual, or household for each
proposed funding strategy
POTENTIAL COSTS
Funding Option Potential Annual Impact
Car Tabs @ $20.00 $20.00 Per Vehicle
1.5% City Utility Tax Increase $21.00 Per Average Single Family Residence
0.1% Sales Tax Increase $8.00 - $12.00
(~1 Cent/$100 Spent on Taxable Items)
Per Average Household making
$80k/year
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
CITY UTILITY TAX COMPARISON
City Water Rate Sewer Rate Storm Rate Solid Waste Rate
Auburn (Current)
Auburn (NEW)
10.00%
11.50%
10.00%
11.50%
10.00%
11.50%
10.00%
11.50%
Bellingham 18.25% 11.50% 11.50% 11.50%
Federal Way 7.75% 7.75% 7.75% 17.75%
Kent 13.00% 9.50% 19.50% 18.40%
Marysville 8.50% 8.50% 8.50% 15.00%
Renton 6.80% 6.80% 6.80% 6.80%
Shoreline 6.00% 6.00% 6.00% 6.00%
Tukwila 10.00% 10.00% 10.00% 16.00%
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
If Council Concurs with the proposal
Implement 0.1% Sales Tax by Jan 1, 2023
Implement 1.5% City Utility Tax Increase by Jan. 1, 2023
Implement $20 Car Tabs by Jan. 1, 2025
Next Steps
Incorporate the Revenue Projections into the Proposed Budget and Capital Facilities Plan
Council will need to take Formal Action (Resolution/Ordinance) as follows:
Modify the Current 1% Utility Tax to Move from 105 to 103 Funds by November 2022
Enact the 0.1% Sales Tax under the Transportation Benefit District between July 2022 and Nov 2022
Enact an Ordinance to increase the City Utility Tax from 10% to 11.5% by November 2022
Enact the $20 Car Tabs under the Transportation Benefit District by June 30, 2024
Concurrence?
NEXT STEPS
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6858 (Gaub) (5 Minutes)
Date:
April 19, 2022
Department:
Public Works
Attachments:
Draft Ordinance No. 6858
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrative Recommendation:
For discussion only.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Section 20.02.040 of the Auburn City Code requires a franchise for any telecommunications
carrier or operator to use public ways of the City and to provide telecommunications services
to any person or areas inside or outside of the City.
MCI Communications Services, LLC has applied for a new franchise agreement to continue
to operate their existing fiber optic telecommunications facilities located in the public way in
seven east/west road crossings through the Union Pacific Rail Road property that runs
north/south through the City, and various locations in the public way in downtown Auburn as
their current franchise agreement is set to expire in the near future. MCI Communications
Services, LLC currently provides interexchange services and long distance services to
consumer and business customers from the existing facilities. The proposed agreement is
consistent with the City’s standard franchise agreement language.
A public hearing to consider this application and take public comment is scheduled before the
City Council on May 2, 2022 in accordance with Auburn City Code 20.04.040.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Stearns Staff:Gaub
Meeting Date:April 25, 2022 Item Number:
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Draft Ordinance No. 6858
Franchise Agreement No. FRN21-0005
March 25, 2022
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ORDINANCE NO. 6858
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, GRANTING TO
MCI COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES LLC, A
DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, A
FRANCHISE FOR WIRELINE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS.
WHEREAS, MCI Communications Services LLC (“Franchisee”) has applied
for a non-exclusive Franchise for the right of entry, use, and occupation of certain
public ways within the City of Auburn (“City”), expressly to install, construct, erect,
operate, maintain, repair, relocate and remove its facilities in, on, over, under,
along and/or across those public ways; and
WHEREAS, following proper notice, the City Council held a public hearing
on Franchisee’s request for a Franchise; and
WHEREAS, based on the information presented at such public hearing, and
from facts and circumstances developed or discovered through independent study
and investigation, the City Council now deems it appropriate and in the best
interest of the City to grant the franchise to Franchisee.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Definitions
For the purpose of this agreement and the interpretation and enforcement thereof,
definitions of words and phrases shall be in accordance with Auburn City Code
20.02.020. In addition, the following definitions apply:
A. “ACC” means the Auburn City Code.
B. “Franchise Area” means the public ways as specified in Exhibit “A”.
Franchise Area does not include private property located outside of the public way
which the Franchisee may utilize, lease, or otherwise use for placement of
Franchisee Facilities with authorization of other permissions from third parties, and
including any necessary permits from any regulatory authority.
C. “Franchisee’s Facilities” means any and all communications
transmissions and distribution systems constructed and operated within the
Franchise Area including, without limitation, all cables, wires, conduits, ducts,
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Draft Ordinance No. 6858
Franchise Agreement No. FRN21-0005
March 25, 2022
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pedestals, and any associated equipment or other items necessary for
Telecommunications Services, as defined in Chapter 35.99.010(7) RCW, that are
located in the Franchise Area whether above or below ground.
Franchisee’s Facilities do not include facilities used to provide wireless services,
including antennas or other equipment, appliances, attachments and
appurtenances associated with wireless telecommunications facilities.
Franchisee’s facilities do not include small wireless facilities, microcell, minor
facility, or small cell facilities, as defined in Chapter 80.36.375 RCW. Franchisee’s
facilities do not include any facilities that are not located within the Franchise Area
or that are covered under a separate Franchise Agreement or agreement.
D. “Franchisee’s Services” means any telecommunications service,
telecommunications capacity, leasing of dark fiber, offered by the Franchisee using
its Facilities in the Franchise Area, to affiliates and third parties, including, but not
limited to, the transmission of voice, data or other electronic information, or other
subsequently developed technology that carries a signal over cable. Franchisee’s
Services offered may also include non-switched, dedicated and private line, high
capacity fiber optic transmission services to firms, businesses or institutions within
the Franchise Area, mobile fronthaul and backhaul services, and other lawful
services not prohibited by this Ordinance. However, Franchisee’s Services will not
include the provision of “cable services”, as defined by 47 U.S.C. §522, as
amended, for which a separate franchise would be required.
Section 2. Grant of Right to Use Franchise Area
A. Subject to the terms and conditions stated in this Agreement, the City
grants to the Franchisee general permission to enter, use, and occupy the
Franchise Area specified in Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and incorporated by
reference. Franchisee may locate the Franchisee’s Facilities within the Franchise
Area subject to all applicable laws, regulations, and permit conditions.
B. The Franchisee is authorized to install, remove, construct, erect,
operate, maintain, relocate, upgrade, replace, restore, and repair Franchisee’s
Facilities to provide Franchisee’s Services in the Franchise Area.
C. This Franchise does not authorize the use of the Franchise Area for
any facilities or services other than Franchisee Facilities and Franchisee Services,
and it extends no rights or privilege relative to any facilities or services of any type,
including Franchisee Facilities and Franchisee Services, on public or private
property elsewhere within the City.
D. This Franchise is non-exclusive and does not prohibit the City from
entering into other agreements, including Franchises, impacting the Franchise
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Draft Ordinance No. 6858
Franchise Agreement No. FRN21-0005
March 25, 2022
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Area, for any purpose that does not interfere with Franchisee’s rights under this
Franchise.
E. Except as explicitly set forth in this Agreement, this Franchise does
not waive any rights that the City has or may acquire with respect to the Franchise
Area or any other City roads, public ways, or property. This Franchise will be
subject to the power of eminent domain, and in any proceeding under eminent
domain, the Franchisee acknowledges its use of the Franchise Area shall have no
value.
F. The City reserves the right to change, regrade, relocate, abandon, or
vacate any public way within the Franchise Area. If, at any time during the term of
this Franchise, the City vacates any portion of the Franchise Area containing
Franchisee Facilities, the City shall reserve an easement for public utilities within
that vacated portion, pursuant to Chapter 35.79.030 RCW, within which the
Franchisee may continue to operate any existing Franchisee Facilities under the
terms of this Franchise for the remaining period set forth under Section 4.
G. The Franchisee agrees that its use of Franchise Area shall at all
times be subordinated to and subject to the City and the public’s need for municipal
infrastructure, travel, and access to the Franchise Area, except as may be
otherwise required by law.
Section 3. Notice
A. Written notices to the parties shall be sent by a nationally recognized
overnight courier or by certified mail to the following addresses, unless a different
address is designated in writing and delivered to the other party. Any such notice
shall become effective upon receipt by certified mail, confirmed delivery by
overnight courier, or the date stamped received by the City. Any communication
made by e-mail or similar method will not constitute notice pursuant to this
Agreement, except in case of emergency notification.
City: Right-of-Way Specialist,
Public Works Department - Transportation
City of Auburn
25 West Main Street
Auburn, WA 98001-4998
Telephone: (253) 931-3010
with a copy to: City Clerk
City of Auburn
25 West Main Street
Auburn, WA 98001-4998
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Franchisee: MCI Communications Services LLC
Attn: Franchise Manager
600 Hidden Ridge
Irving, TX 75038
972-457-8337
with a copy to: Verizon Legal Department
Attn: Network Legal Team
1300 I Street, NW
5th Floor
Washington, DC 20005
B. Any changes to the above-stated Franchisee information shall be
sent to the City’s Right-of-Way Specialist, Public Works Department –
Transportation Division, with copies to the City Clerk, referencing the title of this
Agreement.
C. The local contact can be reached at 425-301-8367 or
jared.harris@verizon.com during normal business hours. Franchisee will notify the
City within five business days of any changes to the local contact information. The
City may contact Franchisee at the following number for emergency or other needs
outside of normal business hours of the Franchisee: 1-800-624-9675.
Section 4. Term of Agreement
A. This Franchise shall run for a period of fifteen (15) years, from the
date of Franchise Acceptance as described in Section 5 of this Agreement.
B. Automatic Extension. If the Franchisee fails to formally apply for a
new franchise agreement prior to the expiration of this Franchise’s term or any
extension thereof, this Franchise automatically continues month to month until a
new franchise agreement is applied for and approved under the then current
process or until either party gives written notice at least one hundred and eighty
(180) days in advance of intent to cancel this Franchise.
Section 5. Acceptance of Franchise
A. This Franchise will not become effective until Franchisee files with
the City Clerk (1) the Statement of Acceptance (Exhibit “A”), (2) all verifications of
insurance coverage specified under Section 16, (3) the financial security specified
in Section 17, and (4) payment of any outstanding application fees required in the
City Fee Schedule. These four items will collectively be the “Franchise
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Acceptance”. The date that such Franchise Acceptance is filed with the City Clerk
will be the effective date of this Franchise.
B. If the Franchisee fails to file the Franchise Acceptance with the City
Clerk within thirty (30) days after the effective date of the ordinance approving the
Franchise as described in Section 28 of this Agreement, the City’s grant of the
Franchise will be null and void.
Section 6. Construction and Maintenance
A. The Franchisee shall apply for, obtain, and comply with the terms of
all permits required under applicable law for any work done within the City.
Franchisee will comply with all applicable City, State, and Federal codes, rules,
regulations, and orders in undertaking such work.
B. Franchisee agrees to coordinate its activities with the City and all
other utilities located within the public way within which Franchisee is under taking
its activity.
C. The City expressly reserves the right to prescribe how and where
Franchisee’s Facilities will be installed within the public way and may require the
removal, relocation and/or replacement thereof in the public interest and safety at
the expense of the Franchisee as provided for in Chapter 35.99 RCW.
D. Before beginning any work within the public way, the Franchisee will
comply with the One Number Locator provisions of Chapter 19.122 RCW to identify
existing utility infrastructure.
E. Tree Trimming. Upon prior written approval of the city the
Franchisee shall have the authority to trim trees upon and overhanging streets,
public ways and places in the Franchise Area so as to prevent the branches of
such trees from coming in physical contact with the Franchisee’s Facilities.
Franchisee shall be responsible for debris removal from such activities. If such
debris is not removed within 24 hours, the City may, at its sole discretion, remove
such debris and charge the Franchisee for the cost thereof. This section does not,
in any instance, grant automatic authority to clear vegetation for purposes of
providing a clear path for radio signals. Any such general vegetation clearing will
require other permits as necessary from the City.
Section 7. Trench Repair for Street Restorations
A. At any time during the term of this Franchise, if a Franchisee Facility
or trench within the Franchise Area causes a street to crack, settle, or otherwise
fail, the City will notify Franchisee of the deficiency and Franchisee agrees to
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restore the deficiency and repair the damage within thirty (30) days of written notice
by the City.
B. For purposes of the Section, “street” shall mean all City owned
improvements within a public way, including, but is not limited to, the following:
pavement, sidewalks, curbing, above and below-ground utility facilities, and traffic
control devices.
Section 8. Repair and Emergency Work
In the event of an emergency, the Franchisee may commence repair and
emergency response work as required under the circumstances. The Franchisee
will notify the City telephonically during normal business hours (at 253-931-3010)
and during non-business hours (at 253-876-1985) as promptly as possible, before
such repair or emergency work commences, and in writing as soon thereafter as
possible. Such notification shall include the Franchisee’s emergency contact
phone number for corresponding response activity. The City may commence
emergency response work, at any time, without prior written notice to the
Franchisee, but will notify the Franchisee in writing as promptly as possible under
the circumstances. Franchisee will reimburse the City for the City’s actual cost of
performing emergency response work.
Section 9. Damages to City and Third-Party Property
Franchisee agrees that if any of its actions, or the actions of any person,
agent, or contractor acting on behalf of the Franchisee under this Franchise
impairs or damages any City property, survey monument, or property owned by a
third-party, Franchisee will restore, at its own cost and expense, the property to a
safe condition. Upon returning the property to a safe conditions, the property shall
then be returned to the condition it was in immediately prior to being damaged (if
the safe condition of the property is not the same as that which existed prior to
damage). All repair work shall be performed and completed to the satisfaction of
the City Engineer.
Section 10. Location Preference
A. Any structure, equipment, appurtenance or tangible property of a
utility or other franchisee, other than the Franchisee’s, which was installed,
constructed, completed or in place prior in time to Franchisee’s application for a
permit to construct or repair Franchisee’s Facilities under this Franchise shall have
preference as to positioning and location with respect to the Franchisee’s Facilities.
However, to the extent that the Franchisee’s Facilities are completed and installed
before another utility or other franchisee’s submittal of a permit for new or
additional structures, equipment, appurtenances or tangible property, then the
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Franchisee’s Facilities will have priority. These rules governing preference shall
continue when relocating or changing the grade of any City road or public way. A
relocating utility or franchisee will not cause the relocation of another utility or
franchisee that otherwise would not require relocation. This Section will not apply
to any City facilities or utilities that may in the future require the relocation of
Franchisee’s Facilities. Such relocations will be governed by Section 11 and
Chapter 35.99 RCW.
B. Franchisee will maintain a minimum underground horizontal
separation of five (5) feet from City water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer facilities
and ten (10) feet from above-ground City water facilities; provided, that for
development of new areas, the City, in consultation with Franchisee and other
utility purveyors or authorized users of the public way, will develop guidelines and
procedures for determining specific utility locations.
Section 11. Relocation of Franchisee Facilities
A. Except as otherwise so required by law, Franchisee agrees to
relocate, remove, or reroute its facilities as ordered by the City Engineer at no
expense or liability to the City, except as may be required by Chapter 35.99 RCW.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 15, Franchisee agrees to protect and save
harmless the City from any customer or third-party claims for service interruption
or other losses in connection with any such change, relocation, abandonment, or
vacation of the public way.
B. If a readjustment or relocation of the Franchisee Facilities is
necessitated by a request from a party other than the City, that party shall pay the
Franchisee the actual costs associated with such relocation.
Section 12. Abandonment and or Removal of Franchisee Facilities
A. Within one hundred and eighty days (180) of Franchisee’s
permanent cessation of use of the Franchisee’s Facilities, the Franchisee will, at
the City’s discretion, either abandon in place or remove the affected facilities.
B. Franchisee may ask the City in writing to abandon, in whole or in
part, all or any part of the Franchisee’s Facilities. Any plan for abandonment of
Franchisee Facilities must be approved in writing by the City.
C. The parties expressly agree that this Section will survive the
expiration, revocation or termination of this Franchise.
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Section 13. Undergrounding
A. The parties agree that this Franchise does not limit the City’s
authority under federal law, state law, or local ordinance, to require the
undergrounding of utilities.
B. Whenever the City requires the undergrounding of aerial utilities in
the Franchise Area, the Franchisee will underground the Franchisee’s Facilities in
the manner specified by the City Engineer at no expense or liability to the City,
except as may be required by Chapter 35.99 RCW. Where other utilities are
present and involved in the undergrounding project, Franchisee will only be
required to pay its fair share of common costs borne by all utilities, in addition to
the costs specifically attributable to the undergrounding of Franchisee’s Facilities.
Common costs will include necessary costs for common trenching and utility
vaults. Fair share will be determined in comparison to the total number and size
of all other utility facilities being undergrounded.
Section 14. Franchisee Information
A. Franchisee agrees to supply, at no cost to the City, any information
reasonably requested by the City to coordinate municipal functions with
Franchisee’s activities and fulfill any municipal obligations under state law. Said
information will include, at a minimum, as-built drawings of Franchisee’s Facilities,
installation inventory, and maps and plans showing the location of existing or
planned facilities within the City. Said information may be requested either in hard
copy or electronic format, compatible with the City’s data base system, including
the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) data base. Franchisee will keep
the City informed of its long-range plans for coordination with the City’s long-range
plans.
B. The parties understand that Chapter 42.56 RCW and other
applicable law may require public disclosure of information given to the City.
Section 15. Indemnification and Hold Harmless
A. Franchisee shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its
officers, officials, employees and volunteers from and against any and all claims,
suits, actions, or liabilities for injury or death of any person, or for loss or damage
to property, or liabilities of any nature, which arises out of or in connection with the
Franchisee’s performance, non-performance or default under this Franchise, ,
except to the extent such costs, claims, injuries, damages, losses, suits or liabilities
are caused by the sole or contributory negligence of the City.
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However, should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that this Agreement
is subject to RCW 4.24.115, 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 Franchisee and the City, its officers, officials,
employees, and volunteers, the Franchisee’s liability hereunder shall be only to the
extent of the Franchisee’s negligence. It is further specifically and expressly
understood that the indemnification provided herein constitutes the Franchisee’s
waiver of immunity under Industrial Insurance, Title 51 RCW, solely for the
purposes of this indemnification. This waiver has been mutually negotiated by the
parties. The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or termination of
this Agreement.
B. The Franchisee will hold the City harmless from any liability arising
out of or in connection with any damage or loss to the Franchisee’s Facilities
caused by maintenance and/or construction work performed by, or on behalf of,
the City within the Franchise Area or any other City road, public way, or other
property, except to the extent any such damage or loss is directly caused by the
negligence of the City, or its agent performing such work.
C. The Franchisee acknowledges that neither the City nor any other
public agency with responsibility for firefighting, emergency rescue, public safety
or similar duties within the City has the capability to provide trench, close trench or
confined space rescue. The Franchisee, and its agents, assigns, successors, or
contractors, will make such arrangements as Franchisee deems fit for the provision
of such services. The Franchisee will hold the City harmless from any liability
arising out of or in connection with any damage or loss to the Franchisee for the
City’s failure or inability to provide such services, and, pursuant to the terms of
Section 15 (A), the Franchisee will indemnify the City against any and all third-
party costs, claims, injuries, damages, losses, suits, or liabilities based on the
City’s failure or inability to provide such services.
Section 16. Insurance
A. The Franchisee shall procure and maintain for the duration of this
Agreement and as long as Franchisee has Facilities in the public way, insurance
against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise from
or in connection with the Agreement and use of the public way.
B. No Limitation. The Franchisee’s maintenance of insurance as
required by this Agreement shall not be construed to limit the liability of the
Franchisee to the coverage provided by such insurance, or otherwise limit the
City’s recourse to any remedy available at law or in equity.
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C. Minimum Scope of Insurance. The Franchisee shall obtain
insurance of the types and coverage described below:
1. Commercial General Liability insurance shall be at least as
broad as ISO occurrence form CG 00 01 or its equivalent and shall cover
liability arising from premises, operations, stop gap liability, independent
contractors, products-completed operations, personal injury and advertising
injury, and liability assumed under an insured contract. There shall be no
exclusion for liability arising from explosion, collapse or underground
property damage. The City shall be included as an additional insured under
the Franchisee’s Commercial General Liability insurance policy with respect
this Franchise Agreement using ISO endorsement CG 20 12 05 09 or its
equivalent if the franchise agreement is considered a master permit as
defined by RCW 35.99.010, or CG 20 26 07 04 if it is not, or substitute
endorsement providing at least as broad coverage.
2. Automobile Liability insurance covering all owned, non-
owned, hired and leased vehicles. Coverage shall be at least as broad as
Insurance Services Office (ISO) form CA 00 01 or its equivalent.
3. Contractors Pollution Liability insurance shall be in effect
throughout the entire Franchise Agreement covering losses caused by
pollution conditions that arise from the operations of the Franchisee.
Contractors Pollution Liability shall cover bodily injury, property damage,
cleanup costs and defense, including costs and expenses incurred in the
investigation, defense, or settlement of claims.
4. Workers’ Compensation coverage as required by the
Industrial Insurance laws of the State of Washington.
5. Excess or Umbrella Liability insurance shall be excess over
and at least as broad in coverage as the Franchisee’s Commercial General
Liability and Automobile Liability insurance. The City shall be named as an
additional insured on the Franchisee’s Excess or Umbrella Liability
insurance policy.
D. Minimum Insurance Amounts. The Franchisee shall maintain the
following insurance limits:
1. Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written with
limits no less than $5,000,000 each occurrence, $5,000,000 general
aggregate.
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2. Automobile Liability insurance with a minimum combined
single limit for bodily injury and property damage of $5,000,000 each
accident.
3. Contractors Pollution Liability insurance shall be written in an
amount of at least $2,000,000 per loss, with an annual aggregate of at least
$2,000,000.
4. Workers’ Compensation coverage as required by the
Industrial Insurance laws of the State of Washington and employer’s liability
insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000.00 each
accident/disease/policy limit.
5. Excess or Umbrella Liability insurance shall be written with
limits of not less than $5,000,000 per occurrence and annual aggregate.
The Excess or Umbrella Liability requirement and limits may be satisfied
instead through Franchisee’s Commercial General Liability and Automobile
Liability insurance, or any combination thereof that achieves the overall
required limits.
E. Other Insurance Provisions. Franchisee’s Commercial General
Liability, Automobile Liability, Excess or Umbrella Liability, Contractors Pollution
Liability insurance policy or policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, that
they shall be primary insurance as respect to the City. Any insurance, self-
insurance, or self-insured pool coverage maintained by the City shall be excess of
the Franchisee’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.
F. Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with
a current A.M. Best rating of not less than A: VII.
G. Verification of Coverage. The Franchisee shall furnish the City with
original certificates and a copy of the amendatory endorsements, including but not
necessarily limited to the additional insured endorsement, evidencing the
insurance requirements of this Agreement. Upon request by the City, the
Franchisee shall furnish certified copies of all required insurance policies, including
endorsements, required in this Agreement and evidence of all subcontractors’
coverage.
H. Subcontractors. The Franchisee shall cause each and every
Subcontractor to provide insurance coverage that complies with all applicable
requirements of the Franchisee-provided insurance as set forth herein, except the
Franchisee shall have sole responsibility for determining the limits of coverage
required to be obtained by Subcontractors. The Franchisee shall ensure that the
City is an additional insured on each and every Subcontractor’s Commercial
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General liability insurance policy using an endorsement as least as broad as ISO
form CG 20 26 or equivalent.
I. Notice of Cancellation. Upon receipt of notice from its insurer(s)
Franchisee shall provide the City with thirty (30) days’ prior written notice of any
policy cancellation.
J. Failure to Maintain Insurance. Failure on the part of the Franchisee
to maintain the insurance as required shall constitute a material breach of
Agreement, upon which the City may, after giving five business days’ notice to the
Franchisee to correct the breach, terminate the Agreement.
K. Franchisee – Self-Insurance. Franchisee will have the right to self-
insure any or all of the above-required insurance. Any such self-insurance is
subject to approval by the City. If the Franchisee is self-insured or becomes self-
insured during the term of the Franchise Agreement, Franchisee or its affiliated
parent entity 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 publicly 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 Section 15.
Section 17. Financial Security
The Franchisee will provide the City with a financial security in the amount
of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) running for, or renewable for, the term of
this Franchise, in a form and substance acceptable to the City. If Franchisee fails
to substantially comply with any one or more of the provisions of this Franchise,
the City may recover jointly and severally from the principal and any surety of that
financial security any damages suffered by the City as a result Franchisee’s failure
to comply, 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. Franchisee specifically agrees that its failure to comply
with the terms of Section 20 will constitute damage to the City in the monetary
amount set forth in that section. Any financial security will not be construed to limit
the Franchisee’s liability to the security amount, or otherwise limit the City’s
recourse to any remedy to which the City is otherwise entitled at law or in equity.
Section 18. Successors and Assignees
A. All the provisions, conditions, regulations and requirements
contained in this Franchise are binding upon the successors, assigns of, and
independent contractors of the Franchisee, and all rights and privileges, as well as
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all obligations and liabilities of the Franchisee will inure to its successors,
assignees and contractors equally as if they were specifically mentioned herein
wherever the Franchisee is mentioned.
B. This Franchise will not be leased, assigned or otherwise alienated
without the express prior consent of the City by ordinance, which consent shall not
be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.
C. Franchisee and any proposed assignee or transferee will provide
and certify the following to the City not less than ninety (90) days prior to the
proposed date of transfer: (1) Complete information setting forth the nature, term
and conditions of the proposed assignment or transfer; (2) All information required
by the City of an applicant for a Franchise with respect to the proposed assignee
or transferee; and, (3) An application fee in the amount established by the City’s
fee schedule, plus any other costs actually and reasonably incurred by the City in
processing, and investigating the proposed assignment or transfer.
D. Before the City’s consideration of a request by Franchisee to consent
to a Franchise assignment or transfer, the proposed Assignee or Transferee will
file with the City a written promise to unconditionally accept all terms of the
Franchise, effective upon such transfer or assignment of the Franchise. The City
is under no obligation to undertake any investigation of the transferor’s state of
compliance and failure of the City to insist on full compliance before transfer does
not waive any right to insist on full compliance thereafter.
Section 19. Dispute Resolution
A. In the event of a dispute between the City and the Franchisee arising
by reason of this Agreement, the dispute will first be referred to the operational
officers or representatives designated by City and Franchisee to have oversight
over the administration of this Agreement. The officers or representatives will meet
within thirty (30) calendar days of either party's request for a meeting, whichever
request is first, and the parties will make a good faith effort to achieve a resolution
of the dispute.
B. If the parties fail to achieve a resolution of the dispute in this manner,
either party may then pursue any available judicial remedies. This Franchise will
be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
Washington. If any suit, arbitration, or other proceeding is instituted to enforce any
term of this Agreement, the parties specifically understand and agree that venue
will be exclusively in King County, Washington. The prevailing party in any such
action will be entitled to its attorneys’ fees and costs.
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Section 20. Enforcement and Remedies
A. If the Franchisee willfully violates, or fails to comply with any of the
provisions of this Franchise through willful or unreasonable negligence, or fails to
comply with any notice given to Franchisee under the provisions of this agreement,
the City may, at its discretion, provide Franchisee with written notice to cure the
breach within thirty (30) days of notification. If the City determines the breach
cannot be cured within 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
day cure period, and diligent prosecution of the work to completion. If the breach
is not cured within the specified time, or the Franchisee does not comply with the
specified conditions, the City may, at its discretion, either (1) revoke the Franchise
with no further notification, or (2) claim damages of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars
($250.00) per day against the financial guarantee set forth in Section 17 for every
day after the expiration of the cure period that the breach is not cured.
B. If the City determines that Franchisee is acting beyond the scope of
permission granted in this Franchise for Franchisee Facilities and Franchisee
Services, the City reserves the right to cancel this Franchise and require the
Franchisee to apply for, obtain, and comply with all applicable City permits,
franchises, or other City permissions for such actions, and if the Franchisee’s
actions are not allowed under applicable federal and state or City laws, to compel
Franchisee to cease those actions.
Section 21. Compliance with Laws and Regulations
A. This Franchise is subject to, and the Franchisee will comply with all
applicable federal and state or City laws, regulations and policies (including all
applicable elements of the City's comprehensive plan), in conformance with federal
laws and regulations, affecting performance under this Franchise. The Franchisee
will be subject to the police power of the City to adopt and enforce general
ordinances necessary to protect the safety and welfare of the general public in
relation to the rights granted in the Franchise Area.
B. The City reserves the right at any time to amend this Franchise to
conform to any federal or state statute or regulation relating to the public health,
safety, and welfare, or relating to roadway regulation, or a City Ordinance enacted
pursuant to such federal or state statute or regulation enacted, amended, or
adopted after the effective date of this Franchise if it provides 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. The
amendment will become automatically effective on expiration of the notice period
unless, before expiration of that period, the Franchisee makes a written call for
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negotiations over the terms of the amendment. If the parties do not reach
agreement as to the terms of the amendment within thirty (30) days of the call for
negotiations, the City may enact the proposed amendment, by incorporating the
Franchisee’s concerns to the maximum extent the City deems possible.
C. The City may terminate this Franchise upon thirty (30) days written
notice to the Franchisee, if the Franchisee fails to comply with such amendment or
modification.
Section 22. License, Tax and Other Charges
This Franchise will not exempt the Franchisee from any future license, tax,
or charge which the City may adopt under authority granted to it under state or
federal law for revenue or as reimbursement for use and occupancy of the
Franchise Area.
Section 23. Consequential Damages Limitation
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, in no event will
either party be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, punitive, reliance,
consequential or similar damages.
Section 24. Severability
If any portion of this Franchise is deemed invalid, the remainder portions
will remain in effect.
Section 25. Titles
The section titles used are for reference only and should not be used for the
purpose of interpreting this Franchise.
Section 26. Implementation.
The Mayor is authorized to implement those administrative procedures
necessary to carry out the directions of this legislation.
Section 27. Entire Agreement
This Agreement, as subject to the appropriate city, state, and federal laws,
codes, and regulations, and the attachments hereto represent the entire
understanding and agreement between the parties with respect to the subject
matter and it supersedes all prior oral negotiations between the parties. All
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previous Agreements between the parties pertaining to Franchisee's operation of
its Facilities are hereby superseded.
Section 28. Effective date.
This Ordinance will take effect and be in force five days from and after its
passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
INTRODUCED: ___________________
PASSED: ________________________
APPROVED: _____________________
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NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM
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Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
PUBLISHED: ________________
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Draft Ordinance No. 6858
Franchise Agreement No. FRN21-0005
March 25, 2022
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EXHIBIT “A”
Franchise Area
MCI Communications Services LLC fiber optics communications trunkline in a
three inch (3”) pipe conduit in the Union Pacific Rail Road property that runs
north/south through the City and occupies 460 +/- linear feet of City public way
through seven east/west road crossings pursuant to City of Auburn Public Way
Agreement No 96-07. The specific crossing locations that make up the
Franchise Area are adjacent to the Union Pacific Rail line and are as follows:
1. Crossing at S 277th Street, 60 feet.
2. Crossing S 285th Street (aka 44th Street NW), 50 feet.
3. Crossing 37th Street NW, 60 feet.
4. Crossing 29th Street NW, 50 feet.
5. Crossing 15th St NW, 80 feet.
6. Crossing West Main Street, 60 feet.
7. Crossing 15th Street SW, 100 feet.
Together with;
MCI Communications Services LLC fiber optics communications in downtown
Auburn from the Burlington Northern Rail Road property that runs north/south
through the City of Auburn to 10 Second Street SE in the below listed streets
pursuant to City of Auburn public Way Agreement No. 08-03 and per MCI
Communications Services Inc. Capital Project #048448-001 As-Built Plans dated
July 16, 2008:
1. West Main Street between BNSF Rail Road and B St SW
2. B Street SW between West Main Street and Alley
3. Alley south of West Main Street between B St SW and A St SW
4. A Street SW between Alley and 3rd St SW
5. 2nd Street SW between A St SW and A St SE
6. S Division Street between 2nd St SW and 3rd St SW
7. Alley south of 2nd Street SW between S Division Street and A Street SW
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Draft Ordinance No. 6858
Franchise Agreement No. FRN21-0005
March 25, 2022
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EXHIBIT “B”
STATEMENT OF ACCEPTANCE
MCI Communications Services LLC, 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.
MCI Communications Services LLC
600 Hidden Ridge, 2nd Fl
Irving, TX 75038
By: Date:
Name: Dina Dye
Title: Senior Manager – Network Regulatory/Real Estate
STATE OF TEXAS )
)ss.
COUNTY OF _____________ )
On this ____ day of _______________, 2022, before me the undersigned, a
Notary Public in and for the State of __________, duly commissioned and sworn,
personally appeared, __________________ of _________, 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
NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of
___________, residing at
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES:
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Economic Development Partnership (Tate) (20 Minutes)
Date:
April 20, 2022
Department:
Community Development
Attachments:
Ec Dev Partner Full Presentation
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrative Recommendation:
For information only.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
The Economic Development Division focuses on many aspects in the business community.
This presentation will give an overview of how the Division interacts with the Auburn Area
Connect, Downtown Auburn Cooperative (DAC) and the Business Improvement Area
Committee. Presentations from the Auburn Area Connect and the DAC will also be included.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Baggett Staff:Tate
Meeting Date:April 25, 2022 Item Number:
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$8%8519$/8(66(59,&((19,5210(17(&2120<&+$5$&7(56867$,1$%,/,7<:(//1(66&(/(%5$7,21ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPSJENN FRANCIS, CHERYL RAKES, TARYN HORNBY AND KACIE BRAYAPRIL 25, 2022Department of Community DevelopmentPlanning zBuilding zDevelopment Engineering zPermit Center zEconomic Development zCommunity Services zCode EnforcementPage 80 of 129
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPSSERVICE zENVIRONMENT zECONOMY zCHARACTER zSUSTAINABILITY zWELLNESS zCELEBRATIONJenn Francis, Economic Development ManagerCheryl Rakes, Executive DirectorTaryn Hornby, SBC AdvisorKacie Bray, Executive DirectorPage 81 of 129
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA COMMITTEESERVICE zENVIRONMENT zECONOMY zCHARACTER zSUSTAINABILITY zWELLNESS zCELEBRATIONThe BIA Committee has 7 members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. The Rules of Procedure also allow up to 4 additional member to serve as alternates in the event of a Committee member’s absence.The current BIA Committee Members are:•John Rottle – Chairman•Bill Cowart, Leavitt Group Northwest•Bob Klontz, Leavitt Group Northwest•Giovanni DiQuattro, Rainbow Cafe•Ronnie Roberts, Gosanko•Darren Jones, AgriShop Ace Hardware•Brittiany Karlson, Vinifera & A Street PubAlternate Member: Katy Seldon, The Classic FarmhousePage 82 of 129
BACKGROUND INFORMATION ABOUT THE BIASERVICE zENVIRONMENT zECONOMY zCHARACTER zSUSTAINABILITY zWELLNESS zCELEBRATIONThe BIA Committee meets the second Thursday of every month at 1:00 PM.The Committee considers proposals for economic development, neighborhood revitalization projects and other programs to promote the Downtown Area.The BIA Committee is staffed by Jenn Francis, Economic Development Manager.Page 83 of 129
BIA FINANCIAL INFORMATIONSERVICE zENVIRONMENT zECONOMY zCHARACTER zSUSTAINABILITY zWELLNESS zCELEBRATION•The BIA Committee is funded by the City of Auburn through B & O taxes.•The BIA funds a portion of the Downtown Auburn Cooperative annually.•The BIA assists in funding projects, promotions and programs in the Downtown area.Page 84 of 129
The BIA partially funded staff hired from Trillium to clean up the Downtown Area.DOWNTOWN AREA CLEAN UPPage 85 of 129
DOWNTOWN PORTABLE SIGN GRANT PROGRAMSERVICE zENVIRONMENT zECONOMY zCHARACTER zSUSTAINABILITY zWELLNESS zCELEBRATIONThe BIA funds 50% of the Downtown Portable Sign Grant Program.Page 86 of 129
2022 & 2023 BIA PROJECTSSERVICE zENVIRONMENT zECONOMY zCHARACTER zSUSTAINABILITY zWELLNESS zCELEBRATIONRedesign and add additional banners within the BIA area.Install planters where flower baskets are not feasible.Increase security and customer safety.Participate in marketing campaigns (Outlet Collection).Support new events as restrictions subside that were in place due to the pandemic. Page 87 of 129
DOWNTOWN AUBURN COOPERATIVESERVICE zENVIRONMENT zECONOMY zCHARACTER zSUSTAINABILITY zWELLNESS zCELEBRATIONPresentation by:Cheryl Rakes, Executive Director Downtown Auburn Cooperative262 E Main StreetAuburn, WA 98002253-368-6838Page 88 of 129
Downtown Auburn Cooperative#destinationdowntown#exploredowntownauburnPage 89 of 129
What is the Downtown Auburn CooperativeThe Downtown Auburn Cooperative or DAC is a 501(C) 3 non-profit organization with its own set of bylaws and board of 13 MembersIt was established in 1995 as the Auburn Downtown Association and the name was changed in 2020 to the Downtown Auburn Cooperative.The Downtown Auburn Cooperative is a non-dues membership organization made up of businesses and property owner within the BIA Boundary.Membership is available to businesses, property owners, residents outside the BIA for a fee of $100 a year.Page 90 of 129
What is the purpose of the Downtown Auburn Cooperative?Downtown Auburn Cooperative works to strengthen and broaden the relationships of the BIA Businesses and property owners.The Downtown Auburn Cooperative main charter is to promote Auburn's Downtown Corridor through events and activitiesThe Downtown Auburn Cooperative works with the City of Auburn and the BIA to help design and preserve our downtown.Organize and promote relationships between local government and business owners.Provide a forum for members to share knowledge and expertise and work with other partners in the communityPage 91 of 129
What is the BIA?The BIA is a special district consisting of approximately 239 businesses located within specific geographic boundary.To be a member of the BIA you must fall into the BIA (business improvement area).The purpose of the BIA is to aid in general economic development and revitalization within the boundary and to facilitate cooperation of the businesses and residential property owners for the benefit of trade, economic vitality and livability.The BIA promotes “safely” and provides aesthetic value to downtown.Downtown Auburn Cooperative provides and organizes activities for businesses and to bring community to Downtown.Page 92 of 129
How are the Downtown Auburn Cooperative and the BIA Connected?The Downtown Auburn Cooperative is contracted with the BIA and City of Auburn to promote, coordinate and manage events within the BIA boundary.If you are a member of the BIA, you are automatically a member of the DAC. The Downtown Auburn Cooperative added an outside membership option for businesses, property owners, residents who are outside the BIA to join yearly with $100 fee.The Downtown Auburn Cooperative works with the BIA to Compliment their projects.The Downtown Auburn Cooperative works with the BIA to preserve and revitalize Downtown.Page 93 of 129
How did the Downtown Auburn Cooperative Reform?•The ADA was reformed in early 2018 after the previous board became inactive, they had to start from scratch having lost most of the previous records in the Heritage Fire. They formed a board and got their bylaws rewritten and moved along with events.•In 2020 when the President term was up the Board decided to make another move. They wanted to have a fresh start and with a new name. Downtown Auburn Cooperative was formed. They knew it was important to get the businesses on board and back at being involved.•With the fires in 2022 it was more important than ever to work more one on one with the businesses and get them to trust us.•The Downtown Auburn Cooperative has grown and has a full board for the first time in years and are working more and more with the businesses that are in the BIA area. It is more important than ever to work together and put on events that we can until Mainstreet gets rebuilt.Page 94 of 129
Board Members for 2022•Cheryl Rakes, Executive Director•Kristina Driessen, President•Jen Reeves, Vice President•Diane Maranda, Trillium Employment•Jim Wilson, Property Owner•Jenn Francis, City of Auburn•Katy Selden, The Classic Farmhouse•Anthony Whetstine VFW•Cameron Thrall, Edward Jones•Francis Bannister, White River Valley Veteran’s Building•Bill Newman, Rail Hop'n Brewery Company•Cassie King, Trek Apartments•VOLUNTEERS•Dawn Cameron,We are always looking for Volunteers!Page 95 of 129
What has the Downtown Auburn Cooperative been doing?WORKING ON REWRITING OUR BY-LAWSRECRUITING NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND MAKING A STRONG BOARDCREATED A NEW WEBSITEIMPLEMENTING NEW WAYS TO INVOLVE OUR MEMBERSPLANNING EVENTSSECURING FUNDINGPage 96 of 129
Coming in 2022•Bringing back Santa House that was at B St Plaza for years•Craft Fair in July, August, September•3 Pub Crawls•Giving Wreath for Seniors•Santa Pictures•Cornhole Summer with Parks Department•Easter Bunny Pictures•Continue working one on one with the businesses during CovidPage 97 of 129
Funding•BIA Support•City of Auburn Support•Donations•Sponsors•Fundraising•Actively seeking donations and sponsors for eventsPage 98 of 129
How does the Downtown Auburn Cooperative Connect with Members?Monthly Board Meetings- Second Tuesday of every month at 11 AM. We encourage anyone to attend and to become involved in any capacity.Monthly Email Newsletter that updates on all activities. First Monday of each month.Hand Delivered Packets to BIA businesses which also acts as a way for business owners to voice their questions/concerns.DAC Business Social every 3rdThursday of the month from 5 to 7 at a BIA businessPage 99 of 129
How does the Downtown Auburn Cooperative Connect with the Community?•Attend Monthly BIA Meetings•Attend City Council Meetings•Partner with the City of Auburn Tourism Department and Economic Development•Partner with the City of Auburn Parks Department•Volunteer and donate at Auburn Community Events•Partner with other Auburn Community Groups•Community email newsletter, first Monday of the monthPage 100 of 129
How you can get involved with the Downtown Auburn Cooperative!•Currently we have 1 vacant seat on the board.•Our goal is to have a diverse board to help foster and encourage creativity of events•Attend our monthly meetings•Volunteer at our events•Sign up for our newsletter•Attend our Events•Sponsor our Events•The more events we have the more we are going to be able to attract new businesses and opportunity for the downtownPage 101 of 129
Partner with The Downtown Auburn Cooperative•We are seeking groups to partner with for our upcoming events.•Partners would help facilitate events by volunteering, offering financial support, and providing outreach to their Members about the Downtown Auburn Cooperative and our events.•We would like to coordinate with civic groups to create a calendar for volunteers.Page 102 of 129
The Future of the Downtown Auburn CooperativeOur goal is to create new traditions in our downtown that inspire our community and attract new businesses and residents.We would like to see all board positions filled.We would like to see the Downtown Auburn Cooperative partner with various groupsWe want to see a downtown that the residents of Auburn can be proud of, one that thrives and is sustainable for many generations.Right now, we have a chance for a new path Downtown Auburn!With all the new apartments and new Constuction now is the time to make a difference!Page 103 of 129
And where did "Duke" come from?The board wanted something new and exciting to start the 2020 year out. They wanted a mascot that could go to our events.Everyone was told to go home and think of ideas that wouldn't interfere with the school Mascots.Our Executive Director had the perfect idea.In the 60's and 70;s there was a fire dog that lived at the firestation,.and his name was Duke. He was a Dalmatian. You see her Dad was a fireman and every morning Duke left the fire station and walked down Mainstreet. He stopped at Rottles, The Rainbow Café and other businesses that would feed him. He always made his way back to the station. We thought it would be so cool to bring back "Duke, the hometown Dog". And Duke was born again!The surprise to the young firemen that we told the story to so we can find a picture. We think they thought we were crazy, but we found one!Page 104 of 129
GREEN RIVER COLLEGE – SMALL BUSINESS CENTERSERVICE zENVIRONMENT zECONOMY zCHARACTER zSUSTAINABILITY zWELLNESS zCELEBRATIONPresentation by:Taryn Hornby, SBDC AdvisorGRC SBC LOCATIONSAuburn Center Small Business CenterPhone: 253-520-62601221 D Street NEAuburn, WA 98002Page 105 of 129
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Washington SBDC LocationsPage 107 of 129
SBDC Program History•Small Business Act 1980•62 programs in United States, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands and Pacific Islands•Washington SBDC hosted by Washington State University (WSU) since inception in 1980•Housed in WSU Office of Research•U.S. Small Business Administration co-op agreement –match requirement Page 108 of 129
U.S. Small Business Administration•Primary funder: SBA ($2.6MM)•Program announcement •Co-operative agreement•Biennial financial audit•Biennial programmatic audit•SBA Project Officer / site visits / meetingsPage 109 of 129
How do we accomplish our mission?•By providing confidential, face-to-face, objective business advising to clients focusing on their specific needs at no cost to the client. •We have the resources, the tools and the knowledge to help clients discover and answer the questions unique to their situation. •We don’t do the work or make decisions for them – we guide them through the discovery process. •We are a resource for clients to make informed decisions that preserve or create wealth – leading to long-term success and economic growth for all. Page 110 of 129
No-Cost Advising ServicesThe Washington SBDC is your resource for expert advising, management training and market intelligence. SBDC business advisors offer one-on-one, no-cost, confidential advising to help you make informed business decisions in many areas of specialty and experience. •Planning or growing your business•Analyzing financial statements•Acquiring capital and managing cash flow•Buying or selling businesses•Exporting to markets around the world•Market research•Business systems and record keeping•Getting and keeping customers•Cost-cutting strategies•Finding and keeping qualified employees Page 111 of 129
Low or No-Cost Training ServicesSBDC training provides practical, real-life solutions for the most common issues faced by entrepreneurs and established business owners. Participants can access on-demand webinars at their convenience or attend a live webinar on topics of interest; such as Profit Mastery, SBDC Grow Smart and co-sponsored training events. All webinars are facilitated by SBDC advisors with first-hand experience and expertise.2021 TrainingPage 112 of 129
2021 Client DemographicsPage 113 of 129
Economic Impact3-year Results 2019-2021The Green River College Small Business Center delivered substantial advising services that resulted in a significant return on investment. Below are the most recent results for the network since 2019. 310WSBDC Trainings 336Jobs Supported220Clients Counseled1,158Total Counseling HoursEconomic Impacts are self-reported and client-verifiedPage 114 of 129
Washington SBDC Contact Information:washington@wsbdc.org(833) 492-7232 www.wsbdc.orgThe Washington SBDC network, hosted by Washington State University, is an accredited member of America’s SBDC. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, institutions of higher education, economic development organizations and other public and private funding partners. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Email or phone the Washington SBDC. Taryn Hornby, MBASBDC Certified Small Business Advisorthornby@greenriver.eduPage 115 of 129
AUBURN AREA CONNECT – CHAMBER OF COMMERCESERVICE zENVIRONMENT zECONOMY zCHARACTER zSUSTAINABILITY zWELLNESS zCELEBRATIONPresentation by:Kacie Bray, Executive DirectorAuburn Area Chamber of Commerce253-833-0700420 E Main StreetAuburn, WA 98002Page 116 of 129
YOUR AUBURN AREA CONNECTORCITY OF AUBURN PARTNER IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Page 117 of 129
WHO WE ARE…Local Chamber of Commerce representing businesses in Auburn, Algona, City of Pacific, and the South Puget Sound.Connecting businesses and our community to promote growth and vitality in our region.Advocating, educating and serving businesses in the region since 1925.“Connecting with others gives us a sense of inclusion, connection, interaction, safety, and community. Your vibe attracts your tribe, so if you want to attract positive and healthy relationships, be one! Staying connected and getting reconnected feeds the flow of goodness which empowers our humanity.” ʊSusan C. YoungPage 118 of 129
OUR FOCUS Economic DevelopmentCollaborate with local and regional partners to position our region for increased economic vitality.Education & WorkforceWorking in partnership to create new jobs, develop our future workforce and resources and education opportunities to contribute to their success.Business AdvocacyBuilding & participating in coalitions to achieve pro-business public policy at the local, state and federal levels. Page 119 of 129
Business and Hiring Events and job postings. Career Fairs, provide recruitment and marketing support for community wide career fairs. Offer education and business development for members and businesses within the region. Networking events to promote business-to-business interaction. Assist with expanding and marketing the offerings of the City of Auburn, SBA, and other business workshops. Provide free resources to businesses. BUSINESS RETENTION & RECRUITMENTPage 120 of 129
In person and digital trade shows to promote brand awareness and presence. Assist the City of Auburn in tourism outreach.Community/Business event calendar to coordinate programming throughout the city of Auburn and region. Coordinate and collaborate on strategies together to unite the Auburn business community. Assist in targeting specific retailers based on demographic needs in support of City programming. Destination Auburn, Community Outreach & Business Recruitment Page 121 of 129
Promote events via social media platforms, digital email blasts, events calendar, as well as other marketing channels.Promotion of Downtown Auburn as a safe and enjoyable place to shop, work, and play via social media platforms and Chamber website. Connecting and networking to increase engagement of businesses in events and downtown improvement strategies. Providing advocacy, recourses, information, and help to downtown businesses through engagement in committees and boards. Promotion of the Business Improvement AreaPage 122 of 129
HOW WE CONNECTThrough a variety of CONNECT Events, digital and print marketing we provide the Auburn Area with information, resources and networking opportunities. Page 123 of 129
2022 Legislative Priorities:TransportationBudget and TaxesInvestment in Workers/EducationClimate ChangeSupport Small BusinessesHousing AffordabilityLocal Police ReformBUSINESS ADVOCACYAdvocating on behalf of our business community for continued infrastructure investments and investments in human beings (education, workforce development and homelessness). Essentials to our state and region’s economic recovery and growth. Page 124 of 129
DEEPLY CONNECTEDThe Auburn Area Chamber staff attends multiple board, committee, and community meetings in hopes to directly impact the betterment of our businesses and communities. Page 125 of 129
GetCONNECTEDvisit us online for more information and CONNECTbenefits.NEWSLETTER SIGNUP |EVENT CALENDAR|BUSINESS NEWS|MEMBER DIRECTORY|JOB POSTINGS |MEMBER TO MEMBER DEALS AND MUCH MORE | AUBURNAREAWA.ORGCONNECTwith us on social media!NNECTEDvisitusonlineformoreinformationandwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitttttttttttttttttttttttthhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuusssssssssssssssssssssssss oooooooooooooooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssoooooooooooooooooooooooocPage 126 of 129
Trust & RespectShared GoalsAccess to KnowledgeEnhanced CredibilityLong Term StabilityTHE IMPORTANCE OF PARTNERSHIPPage 127 of 129
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING US!SERVICE zENVIRONMENT zECONOMY zCHARACTER zSUSTAINABILITY zWELLNESS zCELEBRATIONPage 128 of 129
$8%8519$/8(66(59,&((19,5210(17(&2120<&+$5$&7(56867$,1$%,/,7<:(//1(66&(/(%5$7,21Department of Community DevelopmentPlanning zBuilding zDevelopment Engineering zPermit CenterSustainabilityzCommunity Services ŏCode EnforcementQUESTIONS?ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGERJENN FRANCIS253-215-8744JFRANCIS@AUBURNWA.GOVWWW.AUBURNWA.GOVPage 129 of 129