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B .Roll Call
I I I .A G E ND A MO D I F I C AT I O NS
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
A .Drug law update related to S econd E ngrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5536
signed by the Governor on May 16, 2023 (Comeau) (10 Minutes)
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 .Ordinance No. 6906 (Council)
A n Ordinance amending S ection 2.08.020 of the Auburn City Code related to the
purpose of the City’s I ndependent Salary Commission
B .Ordinance No. 6907 (Council)
A n Ordinance relating to the S alary and E mployment B enefits of the City Mayor
P osition, amending A uburn City Code Sections 2.03.020, 2.63.120 and 2.63.160, and
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providing (in a non-codified section) E mployment B enefit P ayment Terms for the
current City Mayor
C.Resolution No. 5721 (Council)
A Resolution amending the City Council Rules of Procedure
V I .P UB L I C W O R K S A ND C O MMUNI T Y D E V E L O P ME NT D I S C US S I O N I T E MS
A .Ordinance No. 6902 (Tate) (30 Minutes)
A n Ordinance relating to Building Codes, and amending Chapter 15.08A , S ections
15.07.010, 15.07.020, 15.07.030, 15.07.040, 15.07.080, 15.07.090, 15.07.100,
15.07.140, 15.07.150, 15.020.010, 15.20.030, 15.20.050, 15.32.010, 15.32.050,
15.36A.011, 15.36A.091, 15.74.040 and 15.74.050, repealing Chapters 15.04, 15.06,
and 15.48 of the A uburn City Code
B .Ordinance No. 6905 (Gaub) (5 Minutes)
A n Ordinance vacating unopened City Right-of-Way located within a portion of 116th
Avenue S E that lies North of S E 304th S treet, within the City of Auburn, Washington
C.Ordinance No. 6908 (Gaub) (10 Minutes)
A n Ordinance enacting a Street P ayback Requirement for Parcel No. 3339400655
related to City P roject C P2022 Garden Avenue, providing for severability, and
establishing an effective date
D.Ordinance No. 6909 (Gaub) (10 Minutes)
A n Ordinance relating to restrictions and limitations of public Right-of-Way use and
revising Chapter 10.28 of the Auburn City Code
E .S anitary Sewer Comprehensive Plan Update – Policy Review (Gaub) (30 Minutes)
F.2024-2029 Transportation I mprovement Program Annual Update and 2024
Transportation I mpact Fee Update (Gaub) (20 Minutes)
V I I .A D J O UR NME 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:
Drug law update related to Second Engrossed Second
Substitute Senate Bill 5536 signed by the Governor on May 16,
2023 (Comeau) (10 Minutes)
Date:
May 17, 2023
Department:
City Attorney
Attachments:
SB 5536 s tate drug laws
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
On May 16, 2023, the State Legislature passed SB 5536 related to controlled substances.
The law takes effect on July 1, 2023, and will replace the State’s current drug laws (that expire
the same day). The Legislature passed our current State drug laws in the wake of the
Supreme Court’s February 25, 2021 decision in State v. Blake, which ruled RCW 69.50.4013
(the drug possession law) unconstitutional for lacking a “knowing” possession requirement.
SB 5536 changes State drug laws going forward from July 1. The most notable changes
relate to the possession of controlled substances, the public use of controlled substances,
drug paraphernalia, and drug treatment options and requirements.
Attached is a comparison of the historic and current treatment of these topics.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Jeyaraj Staff:Comeau
Meeting Date:May 22, 2023 Item Number:
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POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES—RCW 69.50.4013
Provision Before 2/25/21
(Blake)
Current law
(after Blake, until 7/1/23)
New law
(on & after 7/1/23)
Possession of controlled
substances
Class C felony
(5 year max)
Misdemeanor
(90 day max)
Gross misdemeanor
(180 day max, 364 max for 3+ convictions
Public use of controlled
substances
N/A N/A Gross misdemeanor
(180 day max, 364 max for 3+ convictions
DRUG PARAPHERNALIA—RCW 69.50.412 / 69.50.4121
Provision Before 2/25/21
(Blake)
Current law
(after Blake, until 7/1/23)
New law
(on & after 7/1/23)
Use of drug paraphernalia
for personal drug
consumption
Misdemeanor
(90 day max)
Legal Legal / addressed by public use of controlled
substances
Use of drug paraphernalia
for drug production/sales
Misdemeanor
(90 day max)
Misdemeanor
(90 day max)
Misdemeanor (90 day max)
Public health program
distribution of
paraphernalia
Syringes only for
HIV prevention
Syringes only for
HIV prevention
Distribution and use of syringes, smoking
equipment, drug testing equipment ok
State preemption of City
drug paraphernalia laws
No specific preemption No specific preemption Drug paraphernalia laws specifically preempted
by state, only harm reduction services laws
allowed
DRUG TREATMENT RELATED PROVISIONS
Provision Before 2/25/21
(Blake)
Current law
(after Blake, until 7/1/23)
New law
(on & after 7/1/23)
Police drug referral
requirements
N/A Police required to twice
refer drug possession
suspects to treatment before
arrest/prosecution referral
Police encouraged to refer drug possession
suspects to treatment before arrest/prosecution
referral
Drug charge pretrial
diversion options
Existed locally in
practice
Existed locally in practice Formally acknowledged by state law. Allows
defendants to participate in pretrial diversion of
drug charges with prosecution consent, enabling
charge dismissal/reduction and conviction
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6906 (Council)
Date:
May 16, 2023
Department: Attachments:
Ordinance No. 6906
Ordinance No. 6906, Exhibit A
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
In November 2022, Council determined there was a need to clarify the scope of the
Independent Salary Commission (ISC). Council formed the Ad Hoc committee and reviewed
the historical practices of the ISC based on meeting minutes and information provided by HR.
The Committee found that in setting the ISC’s purpose, ACC 2.08.020 use of the term
“compensation,” could be interpreted to include both salary and benefits (sick leave, vacation,
etc.) of the Mayoral position. However, in practice, the Committee determined the ISC has not
been voting on vacation leave, sick leave, or management leave benefits.
Ordinance 6906 provides updates to clarify the ISC’s purpose is to set only the salaries of
City elected officials and to exclude non-monetary employment benefits and leave allocation
decisions from the scope of the ISC.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:
Meeting Date:May 22, 2023 Item Number:
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Ordinance No. 6906
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ORDINANCE NO. 6906
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 2.08.020
OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE RELATED TO THE
PURPOSE OF THE CITY’S INDEPENDENT SALARY
COMMMISSION
WHEREAS, in 2014, pursuant to RCW 35.21.015, the City enacted Auburn City
Code (ACC) 2.08 which created an Independent Salary Commission (ISC) to establish
the salaries of City councilmembers. ACC 2.08 was amended in 2018 to include the
establishment of the City Mayor’s salary to the ISC’s authority; and
WHEREAS, ACC 2.08.020 sets forth the ISC’s purpose, and indicates that ISC
salary authority includes “all compensation” paid or received by the mayor or
councilmembers, whether or not the compensation “is identified as salary.” ACC 2.08
does not define the term “compensation,” and similar to RCW 35.21.015, it does not
expressly refer to city-provided employment benefits (such as vacation leave, sick
leave, etc.) as included in “salary”; and
WHEREAS, in February 2023 the Auburn City Council formed an ad hoc
committee to examine the benefits provided to the City’s mayoral position. In light of the
undefined term “compensation” in ACC 2.08.020, the committee’s examination required
it to determine whether the ISC’s salary authority also included authority over
employment benefits; and
WHEREAS, the committee reviewed records of the ISC’s activities since 2018,
including the materials provided to the ISC for its consideration, and minutes of ISC
meetings. The records revealed that the ISC had never been requested to establish or
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adjust employment benefits and had never considered or established such benefits.
Instead, employment benefits were set by City policy or the Council, and the ISC had
only established the salaries of the City’s mayor and councilmembers consistent with
ACC 2.08.020 and RCW 35.21.015; and
WHEREAS, on April 17, 2023, the committee reported its findings to the Council,
and recommended that the Council revised ACC 2.08.020 to clarify the ISC’s purpose is
to set only the salaries of City elected officials, defined to expressly exclude non-monetary
employment benefits and leave allocation, including but not limited to any payout of
accrued leave set forth in City policy or the ACC; and
WHEREAS, to avoid future confusion over the issue, the Council, by motion,
directed the drafting of this ordinance to amend ACC 2.08.020, clarifying with express
language that the ISC’s purpose in setting salaries does not include authority over
employment benefits and leave; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that ACC 2.08.020 should be further amended
for additional clarity and precision.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Amendment to City Code. Section 2.08.020 of the Auburn City
Code is hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit A to this Ordinance.
Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor is authorized and directed to
implement those administrative procedures necessary to carry out the directives of this
legislation.
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Ordinance No. 6906
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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 of it to any person
or circumstance, will 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. 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: _________________
____________________________
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
____________________________
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
Published: ____________________
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EXHIBIT A
ORDINANCE NO. 6906
ACC 2.08.020 Purpose of Independent Salary Commission; Establishment of Uniform
Salaries.
A. Purpose of Independent Salary Commission. The purpose of the independent
salary commission shall be to review and establish the salaries of the City’s
councilmembers and mayor. For the purposes of this chapter, “salary” means all
monetary compensation that may be paid to or received by councilmembers or the
mayor, but does not include City employment benefits or leave (including payout of
leave, if any) described in this Title or in City policy.
B. Establishment of uniform councilmember salaries—exception. The Independent
Salary Commission shall establish uniform City councilmember salaries, except that the
Commission may set a different salary for the councilmember selected as the deputy
mayor due to the additional duties of that position.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6907 (Council)
Date:
May 16, 2023
Department: Attachments:
Ordinance No. 6907
Ordinance No. 6907 Exhibit A
Ordinance No. 6907 Exhibit B
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
During a City Council meeting in November 2022, Council identified ordinance language
related to the handling of leave accruals for the Mayoral position that revealed a financial
exposure and potential room for abuse. In order to reduce risk for the city, Council voted to
table the ordinances for additional review and created the Ad Hoc Committee to investigate
and propose improvements.
The Ad Hoc Committee developed Ordinance 6907 after continued work with city administration.
Ordinance 6907
• Mayoral Vacation Leave:
•Introduces a vacation leave cap of 364 hours
•Sets an accrual rate
• Years served as City Mayor: Vacation leave accrual rate:
Start date-4 years 96 hours per year
5-9 years 120 hours per year
10-14 years 144 hours per year
15-19 years 168 hours per year
20-24 years 192 hours per year
25th year + 208 hours per year
Allows for full payout up to the new cap
• Mayoral Sick leave
•Introduces a sick leave cap of 960 hours
•Sets the accrual rate of 8 hours per month
•Establishes a graduated payout of sick leave based on tenure as Mayor
Years of City Mayor service: % of accrued sick leave hours to be paid:
0-4 0% of accrued hours
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5-14 25% of accrued hours
15-24 50% of accrued hours
25+ 100% of accrued hours
Implementation (6907)
• Existing Accrued Time
•Creates a separate “frozen bank” to hold the Mayor’s accrued vacation leave and sick leave
hours and locks the value of those hours to the current salary rate
•Mayor Backus has accrued approximately 1073 hours of unused vacation leave
•Mayor Backus has accrued approximately 852 hours of unused sick leave
•Allows the Mayor to spend down hours in the bank, as needed, for the remainder of the
current term.
•Allows for payout of any remaining hours in the bank at the end of the current term at her
rate of pay at the time the ordinance is adopted (not her rate of pay at the end of her current
term).
• New Accruals
•Going forward, new vacation leave and sick leave accruals will be accumulated and paid out
as set forth in the amended ordinance.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:
Meeting Date:May 22, 2023 Item Number:
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ORDINANCE NO. 6907
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO THE SALARY
AND EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS OF THE CITY MAYOR
POSITION, AMENDING AUBURN CITY CODE SECTIONS
2.03.020, 2.63.120 AND 2.63.160, AND PROVIDING (IN A
NON-CODIFIED SECTION) EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT
PAYMENT TERMS FOR THE CURRENT CITY MAYOR
WHEREAS, in February 2023, the City Council reviewed Auburn City Code (ACC)
provisions related to employment benefits provided to City employees, including the
Mayor;
WHEREAS, during this review the Council identified ACC sections related to the
salary and employment benefits for the City Mayor position that it wished to study further.
The Council formed a three councilmember ad hoc committee (Committee) to undertake
this study;
WHEREAS, the Committee studied the manner in which the City Mayor’s salary is
established through the City’s independent salary commission (ISC) in ACC 2.08. The
Committee also compared the City Mayor position’s non-salary benefits, set forth in ACC
2.63 and City policies, with the benefit provisions for other City employees;
WHEREAS, the Committee’s study revealed that combined language of ACC
sections and City policies related to non-salary benefits for the City Mayor position
provided the City Mayor position with unlimited vacation leave accrual, and the ability to
receive payment for 100% of accrued vacation and sick leave hours upon separation from
City employment. This combined language resulted in a significant cost to the City and
employment benefits for the City Mayor position unavailable to other City employees;
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WHEREAS, following its study, the Commission reported its findings and
recommendations to the Council on April 17, 2023. The Commission’s report included
recommendations that the Council do the following:
(1)revise ACC 2.08.020 to clarify the City ISC’s purpose in setting the City
Mayor position’s salary;
(2)amend ACC 2.03 to establish a vacation leave accrual rate, cap, and
associated payment for the City Mayor position;
(3)amend ACC 2.03 to provide for an unused sick leave accrual rate, cap, and
associated payment schedule based on City Mayor years of service; and
(4)provide for payments of accrued leave to current City Mayor Nancy Backus,
with the recommended City Code changes.
WHEREAS, the Council considered and adopted the Commission’s findings and
recommendations. By motion at its April 17, 2023 meeting, the Council directed the
drafting of this Ordinance to amend applicable ACC sections related to the City Mayor
position’s salary and employment benefits, and to provide for benefit payment terms
applicable to the current City Mayor;
WHEREAS, upon recommendation of staff, following the April 17, 2023, meeting,
the Commission recommended the Ordinance permit City Mayor Nancy Backus to freeze
her accrued vacation and sick leave at her current rate of pay, and to receive payment
for any remaining frozen leave at the conclusion of her term payable at her rate of pay in
effect as of the effective date of this Ordinance;
WHEREAS, the Council finds this Ordinance is an extension of the Council’s fiscal
stewardship of City’s funds by bringing the non-salary benefits afforded to the City Mayor
position in line with neighboring jurisdictions and tenets of responsible budgeting;
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WHEREAS, the Council finds that applicable provisions of ACC 2.03 and 2.63
should be further revised to ensure precision and clarity, consistent with the purpose and
intent of this Ordinance;
WHEREAS, the Council further finds that the passage of this Ordinance is in the
best interest of the City and its employees by bringing the non-salary benefits for the City
Mayor position more in line with those for unaffiliated City staff.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Amendment of City Code section 2.03.020. Auburn City Code
section 2.03.020 is hereby amended to read as set forth in Exhibit A attached to this
Ordinance.
Section 2. Amendment of City Code sections 2.63.120 and 2.63.160.
Auburn City Code sections 2.63.120 (related to the accumulation of City employee
vacation leave hours), and 2.63.160 (related to sick leave hours for City employees) are
hereby amended to read as set forth in Exhibit B attached to this Ordinance.
Section 3. Payment to current City Mayor for accrued leave hours. To
coincide with the City Code amendments in Sections 1 and 2 of this Ordinance, the
Council directs that current City Mayor Nancy Backus receive the following from the City:
a.Payment for accrued unused vacation leave hours. Upon the
effective date of this Ordinance, the Mayor’s unused accrued vacation leave hours
shall be frozen. Such frozen vacation leave may be used at the request of Mayor
Backus during the remainder of her current term as Mayor with the City or cashed
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out to Mayor Backus in a single paycheck issued no later than January 8, 2026, at
her salary rate in effect as of the effective date of this Ordinance. The
Administration shall track the Mayor Backus’s frozen vacation leave balance and
ensure that it is not commingled with her active vacation leave balance that will
begin to accrue following the passage of this Ordinance in accordance with Auburn
City Code section 2.03.020, as amended by this Ordinance. This frozen accrued
vacation leave is further exempt from the optional annual payout set out in Auburn
City Code section 2.03.020(B)(1)(b)(i), as amended by this Ordinance.
b.Payment for accrued unused sick leave hours. Upon the effective
date of this Ordinance, the Mayor’s unused accrued sick leave hours shall be
frozen. Such frozen sick leave may be used at the request of Mayor Backus during
the remainder of her current term as Mayor with the City or cashed out to Mayor
Backus in a single paycheck issued no later than January 8, 2026, at her salary
rate in effect as of the effective date of this Ordinance. The Administration shall
track the Mayor Backus’s frozen sick leave balance and ensure that it is not
commingled with her active leave balance that will begin to accrue following the
passage of this Ordinance in accordance with Auburn City Code section 2.03.020,
as amended by this Ordinance. This frozen accrued sick leave is further exempt
from the optional annual payout set out in Auburn City Code section
2.03.020(B)(2)(b)(i), as amended by this Ordinance.
This Ordinance Section 3 shall not be codified for inclusion in the Auburn City
Code.
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Section 4. Implementation. The Mayor is authorized and directed to
implement those administrative procedures consistent with and necessary to carry out
the directives of this legislation.
Section 5. 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 of it to any person
or circumstance, will not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance, or the validity
of its application to other persons or circumstances.
Section 6. 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: _________________
____________________________
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
____________________________
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
Published: ____________________
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EXHIBIT A—ORD. NO. 6907
ACC 2.03.020 Mayor’s salary, leave and benefits.
A.Salary. The City Mayor’s salary shall be established by the City’s Independent
Salary Commission in accordance with ACC 2.08.
B.Leave and benefits.
1. Vacation leave.
a. Accrual of vacation leave. Vacation leave for the Mayor shall accrue at the following
rates (based on years served as the City Mayor), up to a maximum total accrual of 364
hours:
Years served as City Mayor: Vacation leave accrual rate:
Start date-4 years 96 hours per year
5-9 years 120 hours per year
10-14 years 144 hours per year
15-19 years 168 hours per year
20-24 years 192 hours per year
25th year + 208 hours per year
b.Payment for unused accrued vacation leave hours.
(i)Each calendar year, the Mayor shall have the option to receive payment (at then
current salary rate) for up to 80 hours of unused accrued vacation leave hours. The
Mayor may elect to receive this payment as a deferred compensation account
contribution.
(ii)The Mayor shall be entitled to receive payment (at then current salary rate) for any
unused accrued vacation hours up to the 364 hour accrual limit upon conclusion of
service as the City Mayor.
2. Sick leave.
a. Accrual of sick leave. Sick leave for the Mayor shall accrue at the rate of 8 hours per
month, for a maximum total accrual of 960 sick leave hours.
b. Payment for unused accrued sick leave hours.
(i)By December 31 of each calendar year, the Mayor shall have the option to receive
payment (at then current salary rate) for 25% of any sick leave hours accrued during
that year that exceed the 960 hour maximum. Payment shall be made by January 31
the following calendar year.
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(ii) The Mayor shall be entitled to receive payment (at then current salary) for unused
accrued sick leave hours up to the maximum cap of 960 hours at the conclusion of
service as Mayor. Such payment shall be made according to the following schedule,
based on years served as the City Mayor:
Years of City Mayor service: % of accrued sick leave hours to be
paid:
0-4 0% of accrued hours
5-14 25% of accrued hours
15-24 50% of accrued hours
25+ 100% of accrued hours
3. Other leave and benefits. The Mayor shall be entitled to receive other forms of leave
or benefits required by law or generally available to other City employees. The use and
management of such other leave or benefits shall be in accordance with applicable law
and City policies and procedures.
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EXHIBIT B—ORD. 6907
ACC 2.63.120 Vacations - Accumulation
Vacations of employees shall not ordinarily be accumulative, except where the
department head finds that there are special circumstances justifying an extended
vacation, they may authorize the employee to accumulate up to five days or two duty
shifts for fire department employees of unused vacation leave each year for the purpose
of extending the employee’s annual vacation period in the year following, but in no
event shall an employee not subject to a collective bargaining agreement accumulate
more than that which would be earned in two years at the employee’s accrual rate. Any
vacation leave accumulated in excess of this amount shall be automatically removed
from the employee’s vacation balance by the finance department. In the event that a
collective bargaining agreement is silent on the issue of vacation accumulation, then
accumulation shall be limited to a maximum of one year annual vacation leave plus five
days additional unused and accrued vacation leave carried over from a previous year or
two duty shifts for fire department employees working shift work.
ACC 2.63.160 Sick leave - Employees hired before January 1, 1985.
This section applies only to City employees hired before January 1, 1985.
A.All full-time employees of the city, except those covered by a union agreement, shall
be entitled to sick leave when they are incapacitated for the performance of their duties
by reason of sickness or injury or when, through exposure to contagious disease, the
presence of the employee would jeopardize the health of others. Such sick leave shall
be at the rate of eight hours for each calendar month of employment and if not used
shall accumulate to a maximum of 960 hours, exclusive of the ordinary vacation time of
the employee.
B.Sickness shall be reported at the beginning of any period of illness to the department
as soon as practically possible.
C.A doctor’s certificate will be furnished at the discretion of the department head or
personnel director whenever an employee claims sick leave for the protection of the
employee and fellow employees.
D.Part-time employees shall not be entitled to sick leave unless approved by the
mayor.
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E. An employee shall be allowed up to three days’ sick leave for illness in the
immediate family that requires their presence, upon the approval of the department
head. Immediate family includes under this caption only father, mother, spouse or
children of the employee.
F. Any employee found to have abused the sick leave privilege by falsification or
misrepresentation may be subject to dismissal at the discretion of the mayor.
G. In the case of injury or illness which is covered by industrial insurance, an amount of
sick leave may be used to pay the difference between industrial insurance, workman’s
compensation and the employee’s regular rate of pay and no combination of payments
received added to sick leave will exceed the regular rate of pay.
H. No portion of this article regarding sick leave shall conflict with or cancel rules and
regulations set by the civil service commission as it pertains to the fire and police
department.
I. Upon termination shall be reimbursed at the current rate of pay for unused accrued
sick leave up to a maximum of 960 hours in accordance with the following schedule
based on continuous years of service:
Upon Completion of Years of Service Percent of Accrued Unused Sick Leave
0 through 4 years 0%
5 through 14 years 25%
15 through 24 years 50%
25 years and over 100%
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Resolution No. 5721 (Council)
Date:
May 17, 2023
Department:
City Attorney
Attachments:
RES 5721
2022 Council Rules of Procedure
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:Jeyaraj Staff:Comeau
Meeting Date:May 22, 2023 Item Number:
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Resolution No. 5721
May 17, 2023
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RESOLUTION NO. 5721
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL
RULES OF PROCEDURE
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted its Rules of Procedure on February 4, 2004,
which provided that future amendments would be made by resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council most recently revised the Rules of Procedure on
September 19, 2022, Resolution No. 5676; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has decided to amend its rules again to implement
current law and to make necessary clarifying changes.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. The Rules of Procedure of the City Council are amended to read in
substantially the same form as the Rules attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Section 2. The Mayor is authorized to implement those administrative
procedures necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
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:
____________________________
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
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RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 AUTHORITY 1
SECTION 2 COUNCIL MEETINGS 1
SECTION 3 ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA 4
SECTION 4 COUNCILMEMBER ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS 8
SECTION 5 PRESIDING OFFICER - DUTIES 9
SECTION 6 COUNCILMEMBERS 9
SECTION 7 DEBATES 11
SECTION 8 PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES AND MOTIONS 12
SECTION 9 VOTING 14
SECTION 10 COMMENTS, CONCERNS AND TESTIMONY TO COUNCIL 14
SECTION 11 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND APPEALS 16
SECTION 12 DEPUTY MAYOR SELECTION PROCESS 17
SECTION 13 COUNCIL POSITION VACANCY 20
SECTION 14 COUNCIL MEETING STAFFING 21
SECTION 15 COUNCIL RELATIONS WITH STAFF 21
SECTION 16 COUNCIL STUDY SESSIONS, COMMITTEES AND CITIZEN
ADVISORY BOARDS 22
SECTION 17 COUNCIL REPRESENTATION AND INTERNAL COMMUNICATION 26
SECTION 18 TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION 28
SECTION 19 CONFIDENTIALITY 29
SECTION 20 ENFORCEMENT OF RULES OF PROCEDURE 29
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RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
SECTION 1
AUTHORITY
The Auburn City Council establishes the following rules for the conduct of Council
meetings, proceedings and business. These rules shall be in effect on adoption by
resolution of Council and until they are amended or new rules are adopted. The Deputy
Mayor will coordinate a review of these rules at least once every calendar year.
SECTION 2
COUNCIL MEETINGS
All meetings of the City Council shall be open to the public and all persons shall be
permitted to attend, both in person and virtually, any meeting of this body, except as
provided in RCW Chapter 42.30. The City Clerk1 is responsible for preparing agendas for
all City Council meetings.2
The City Clerk is responsible for preparing action minutes of all of the Council meetings,
that contain an account of all official actions of the Council. Council meetings shall be
electronically recorded and retained for the period of time as provided by State law.
2.1 Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the City Council shall be held at 7:00
p.m. on the first and third Mondays of every month in the City Hall Council
Chambers located at 25 West Main Street, Auburn, Washington.3 The regular
meeting location may be changed by a majority vote of the City Council.
A. If a scheduled Regular Council meeting falls on a legal holiday, the meeting
shall be held at 7:00 p.m. on the first business day following the holiday.
B. The Mayor, as presiding officer, shall be seated at the center of the dais, and
the Deputy Mayor shall be seated to the presiding officer’s immediate left. When
the Deputy Mayor is acting as the presiding officer, in the absence of the Mayor,
the Deputy Mayor shall be seated in the center of the dais. The seating
arrangement for the other members of the Council shall be as determined and
directed by the Deputy Mayor. The seating arrangement will be decided once every
calendar year.
1The City Clerk may delegate any of the duties in these Rules to staff.
2ACC 2.03.100
3ACC 2.06.010(A), 2.06.020
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[See ACC 2.06.010 (Ord. 3916 § 1, 1983; 1957 code § 1.04.010); ACC 2.06.020 (Ord.
3759 § 1, 1982; 1957 code § 1.04.020); ACC 2.06.030 (1957 code § 1.04.060); ACC
2.06.080 (1957 code § 1.04.090).]
2.2 Study Sessions. Study Sessions of the City Council shall be held at 5:30 p.m. on
the second, fourth and fifth Mondays of every month in the City Hall Council
Chambers located at 25 West Main Street, Auburn, Washington .4 The regular
meeting location, including making the location a virtual forum, for Study Sessions
may be changed by a majority vote of the City Council.
A. If a scheduled Study Session falls on a legal holiday, the meeting shall be
held at 5:30 p.m. on the first business day following the holiday.
B. Study Sessions seating arrangement shall be located in the floor space
directly in front of the dais, unless there is a public health emergency in
effect. The table layout for Council and presenters and speakers shall be
to provide for maximum visibility of all attendees. The Deputy Mayor and
the Special Focus Area chairperson for the scheduled focus area per the
agenda shall be at a designated head table. No particular seating
arrangement shall be required for other members of the Council, or for the
Mayor for Study Sessions.
C. The Council shall not take final action at a Study Session. For purposes of
this rule, “final action” by the council means a collective positive or negative
decision, or an actual vote on a motion, proposal, resolution, order or
ordinance.5 Procedural parliamentary motions are not considered final
action.
2.3 Special Meetings. A special meeting of the City Council may be called by the
Mayor or any three members of the Council by written notice delivered to each
member of the Council at least 24 hours before the time specified for the proposed
meeting. Meeting notices shall be delivered by reasonable methods. Those
methods can include email notification in addition to notice on the agency’s website
and principal location. The City Clerk shall provide the written notices. No
ordinance or resolution shall be passed, or contract let or entered into, or bill for
the payment of money allowed, at any special meeting unless public notice of that
meeting has been given by notice to the local press, radio and television that is
reasonably calculated to inform the city's inhabitants of the meeting.6
[See ACC 2.06.040 (1957 code § 1.04.070).]
2.4 Emergency Meetings. Emergency meetings may be called by the Mayor in case
of an emergency. Meeting site notice requirements do not apply.
4 ACC 2.06.010(B), 2.06.020
5 RCW 42.30.020(2)
6 ACC 2.06.040; RCW 35A.12.110
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2.5 Closed or Executive Sessions. A Council meeting that is closed to the public.
Council, the Mayor, City Attorney and authorized staff members and/or consultants
may attend.
Closed and Executive sessions may be held during Regular meetings, Study
Session meetings, and Special meetings of the City Council, and will be
announced by the presiding officer. Closed and Executive session subjects are
limited to considering those matters permitted by State law.7
2.6 Cancellation of Meetings. Meetings may be canceled by the Mayor with the
concurrence of the Deputy Mayor or, in the absence of either, by the Mayor or the
Deputy Mayor, or by a majority vote of the City Council, and proper notice given
by the City Clerk.
2.7 Quorum. Four (4) or more Councilmembers will constitute a quorum for the
transaction of business.
SECTION 3
ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
All items to be included on the Council’s agenda for consideration should be submitted to
the City Clerk, in full by 12:00 Noon on the Tuesday preceding each regular Council
meeting. The City Clerk shall then prepare a proposed agenda according to the order of
business, for approval by the Mayor, or their designee. A final agenda will then be
prepared by the City Clerk and distributed to Councilmembers as the official agenda for
the meeting.
3.1 The agenda format of the Regular City Council meeting shall be as follows:
A. Call to Order. The Mayor shall call the meeting to order.
B. Land Acknowledgement. The Mayor shall make a land acknowledgement.
C. Public Participation. This is the place in the agenda where the public is
informed on how to participate in the public meeting and/or instructed on
the available options to view the public meeting.
D. Pledge of Allegiance. The Mayor, Councilmembers and, at times, invited
guests will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
7 RCW 42.30.110(1), 42.30.140
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E. Roll Call. The City Clerk will call the roll.
F. Announcements, Proclamations and Presentations. A proclamation is
defined as an official announcement made by the Mayor or the City Council
regarding a non-controversial event, activity or special interest group which
has a major city-wide impact.
G. Appointments. Appointing individuals to various committees, boards and
commissions. Confirmation of appointments, where confirmation is called
for, may be preceded by discussion in executive session, where
appropriate.
H. Agenda Modifications. Changes to the Council’s published agenda are
announced at this time.
I. Public Hearings and Appeals. Individuals may comment on public
hearing and appeal items by submitting written comments to the City Clerk
in advance of the public hearing or by participating in the forum designated
by the public hearing notice. However, if an appeal is a closed-record
appeal, the matter shall be considered only based on information, evidence
and documents in the record. Argument on the appeal shall refer only to
matters, information, documents and evidence presented at the underlying
hearing from which the appeal is taken, and no new information, evidence
or documents may be added, and argument on the appeal may only deal
with information, evidence and documents in the record. The presiding
officer will state the public hearing and/or appeal procedures before each
hearing.
J. Public Comment. Members of the public may comment on any matter
related to City business under the Public Comment portion of the meeting
agenda. Section 10 of these Rules sets forth the procedures for receiving
public comments.
K. Correspondence.
L. Council Ad Hoc Committee Reports. Council ad hoc Committee Chairs,
or designee, may report on the status of their ad hoc Council Committees’
progress on assigned tasks and may give their recommendations to the City
Council, if any. The Chair of an ad hoc committee must notify the Mayor,
Deputy Mayor, City Clerk, and most senior member of the ad hoc committee
in advance of any anticipated absence.
M. Consent Agenda. Approval of the Consent Agenda, including items
considered to be routine and non-controversial, may be approved by one
motion. Items on the Consent Agenda include but are not limited to the
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following. Any Councilmember may remove any item from the Consent
Agenda for separate discussion and action.
1. Approval of minutes.
2. Fixing dates for public hearings and appeals.
3. Approval of claims and vouchers, bid awards and contracts.
4. Approval of surplus property.
5. Other items designated by the City Council.
N. Unfinished Business. Unfinished business of a general nature that was
considered by Council at a previous business meeting.
O. New Business. Business, other than ordinances and resolutions, that has
not been previously before the City Council and items that are removed from
the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and action. Councilmembers
are encouraged to provide the Mayor or Deputy Mayor information
regarding the topic of any new business 48 hours prior to the Council
meeting.
P. Ordinances.
1. All ordinances shall be in writing. Titles may be read aloud before
the ordinance is voted on. Any councilmember may request a full
reading of the text of a proposed ordinance before the vote on its
adoption. The request for a full reading of an ordinance does not
need to be voted on. However, the request for a reading of the title
of the proposed ordinance, or a full reading of the text of the
proposed ordinance may be waived by a majority of the
councilmembers in attendance at the council meeting.
2. Before any ordinance is considered for adoption by the City Council,
the ordinance shall be included on a Study Session agenda . Council
may waive this rule.
After a motion to adopt an ordinance has been made and seconded, the
Councilmember making the motion is encouraged to give a brief description
of the issues involved with the ordinance, without simply repeating the
ordinance title, and may choose to comment on any results of Council
discussion or action regarding the issue.
Discussion and debate by the City Council on ordinances will be held before
the vote on an ordinance. Councilmembers may approve, reject, or amend
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the ordinance, or postpone the action and direct staff to further review the
proposed ordinance.
An ordinance shall be adopted by a vote of at least a majority of the whole
membership of the Council, provided, that public emergency ordinances
require a vote of a majority plus one of the whole Council membership. A
public emergency ordinance is one designated to protect public health and
safety, public property, or public peace.
Q. Resolutions. All resolutions shall be in writing. Titles may be read aloud
before the resolution is voted on. Any councilmember may request a full
reading of the text of a proposed resolution prior to the vote on its passage.
The request for a full reading of a resolution does not need to be voted on.
However, the request for a reading of the title of the proposed resolution, or
a full reading of the text of the proposed resolution may be waived by a
majority of the councilmembers in attendance at the council meeting.
After a motion to pass a resolution has been made and secon ded, the
Councilmember making the motion is encouraged to give a very brief
description of the issues involved with the resolution without simply
repeating the resolution title, and the councilmember may choose to
comment on any results of Council discussion or action regarding the issue.
Discussion and debate by the City Council on resolutions will be held
before the vote on a resolution. Councilmembers shall decide whether or
not to amend the resolution, or direct staff to further review the proposed
resolution.
A resolution shall be passed by a majority vote of a quorum of the Council,
provided that passage of any resolution for the payment of money or that
grants or revokes a franchise or license, shall require the affirmative vote of
at least a majority of the whole membership of the Council.
R. Mayor and Councilmember Reports. The Mayor and Councilmembers
may report on their significant City-related activities associated with their
appointed positions on federal, state, regional, City, and local organizations,
since the last regular meeting. The Mayor and Councilmembers shall limit
their reports to not more than three (3) minutes, with sensitivity to avoiding
duplicate reporting.
S. Adjournment.
3.2 Recess. The foregoing agenda may be interrupted for a stated time as called by
the presiding officer to recess for any reason, including closed or executive
sessions.
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3.3 Amendment to Agenda. The sequence of handling items on the agenda of a
particular Regular Council Meeting may be amended from order listed on the
printed/approved agenda as follows:
A. Motion to Suspend the Rules. Any member of the City Council may move
to suspend the rules to allow an item on the agenda to be considered at a
different order or placement in the agenda.
B. Adjustment of Agenda by Presiding Officer. The presiding officer may
adjust the order of items on the agenda, or add items to the agenda if agreed
upon by the Mayor and the Deputy Mayor, subject to being overruled by a
majority vote of the Council.
SECTION 4
COUNCILMEMBER ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS
4.1 Council Meetings.
A. Councilmembers shall attend all scheduled meetings, including committee
meetings. Councilmembers shall inform the Mayor or the City Clerk if they
are unable to attend any Regular Council meeting, or if they knowingly will
be late to any such meetings, or u nable to stay for the entire meeting.
Councilmembers shall inform the Chair of the committee and the City Clerk
if they are unable to attend a meeting.
A Councilmember will be excused from a meeting if they have submitted a
request to the Mayor or City Clerk in advance of the meeting. Written
requests should be submitted whenever possible, by email. If the request is
made the day of the meeting, it may be made by telephone or in person.
The reason for the request shall be given at the time of the request.
Excessive, continued or prolonged absences may be addressed by the City
Council on a case-by-case basis.
Additionally, Councilmembers shall notify the Deputy Mayor of anticipated
absences.
[See ACC 2.06.050 and RCW 35A.12.060]
B. Councilmembers may participate remotely at Council meetings via
telephone, video conference, or other approved electronic means and
within strict limited circumstances and only as authorized and approved by
the Mayor and with notification to the Deputy Mayor. If a Councilmember
appears remotely for a Council meeting, the Councilmember will use the
City of Auburn approved virtual background. Technical circumstances shall
be considered as to the acceptability of remote attendance. Council prefers
in-person attendance when possible.
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C. Remote attendance of the entire council may be permissible when and if a
declaration of emergency is declared locally, regionally, state wide, and/or
nationally that would prohibit in person attendance by councilmembers. The
Mayor shall direct remote attendance of the council as necessary and when
it is in the interest of the City to conduct council business.
[See ACC 2.06.050 and RCW 35A.12.060]
4.2 Study Sessions.
A. Councilmembers shall attend all Study Sessions. Councilmembers shall
inform the Mayor or the City Clerk and the Deputy Mayor if they are unable
to attend a Study Session, or if they knowingly will be late to any such
meeting, or unable to stay for the entire meeting. Councilmembers shall
also inform the Chair of ad hoc committees, and Special Focus Areas if
they are unable to attend a such meetings.
A Councilmember will be excused from a meeting if they have submitted a
request to the Mayor or City Clerk and the Deputy Mayor in advance of the
meeting. Written requests should be submitted whenever possible, by
email. If the request is made the day of the meeting, it may be made by
telephone or in person. The reason for the request shall be given at the time
of the request. Excessive, continued or prolonged absences may be
addressed by the City Council on a case-by-case basis.
[See ACC 2.06.050 and RCW 35A.12.060]
B. Councilmembers may participate remotely at Study Sessions under the
same protocol set forth in Section 4.1B-C.
4.3. Ad Hoc Council Committee Meetings. Attendance at Ad Hoc Council
Committee meetings and Special meetings will not be considered “regular
meetings” for the purposes of RCW 35A.12.060, applicable to Regular City Council
meetings. However, unexcused absences from any Regular or Special meetings,
or Ad Hoc Committee meetings, is a violation of these Rules of Procedure.
4.4 Use of Cell Phones Prohibited. At all meetings of the City Council,
Councilmembers are prohibited from using cell phones or other personal
communication devices, and shall not send or receive and read e -mails, text
messages, or any other social media postings.
4.5 Deportment. Councilmembers shall refrain from side conversations with other
individual Councilmembers. Councilmembers shall also refrain from inappropriate
or derogatory body language, comments, or any other actions that detract from
the deportment of the City Council.
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SECTION 5
PRESIDING OFFICER - DUTIES
5.1 Conduct of Meetings.
A. The Mayor will preside over all Regular and Special Meetings of the Council.
If the Mayor is absent, the Deputy Mayor will preside. If both the Mayor and
Deputy Mayor are absent, the Senior Councilmember will preside.
B. The Deputy Mayor will preside over Council Study Sessions, other than
those portions for which Special Focus Areas are scheduled. If the Deputy
Mayor is absent, the Special Focus Area Chair will preside. If both the
Deputy Mayor and the Special Focus Area Chair are absent, the Senior
Councilmember will preside.
C. The Chair of a Special Focus Area must notify the Mayor, City Clerk, and
Vice Chair of the Special Focus Area in advance of any anticipated
absence.
The Mayor is encouraged to attend Study Sessions.
5.2 The Presiding Officer:
A. Shall preserve order and decorum at all meetings of the Council and cause
the removal of any person in the audience from any meeting who disrupts
the meeting after having been warned to cease the disruptive behavior.
B. Shall observe and enforce all rules adopted by the Council.
C. Shall decide all questions on order, in accordance with these rules, subject
to appeal by any Councilmember.
D. May affix approximate time limits for each agenda item.
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SECTION 6
COUNCILMEMBERS
6.1 Remarks. Councilmembers who wish to speak shall address the presiding
officer, and when recognized, shall confine themselves to the question under
debate.
6.2 Questioning. Any member of the Council, and the Mayor, shall have the right to
question any individual, including members of the staff, on matters related to the
issue properly before the Council for discussion.
6.3 Obligation to the Public Agency. Notwithstanding the right of Councilmembers
to express their independent opinions and exercise their freedom of speech,
Councilmembers should act in a way that reflects positively on the reputation of
the City and of the community. Councilmembers shall also interact with other
members of the City Council and City staff in ways that promote effective local
government.
6.4 Council Training. Councilmembers shall participate in training offered by
individuals, agencies, entities and organizations including but not limited to the
Association of Washington Cities and the State of Washington. This includes initial
orientation after taking office, and other required or recommended training.
6.5 Participation in Committees, Agencies and Organizations. To better represent
the interests of the City of Auburn, Councilmembers are encouraged to participate
in assignments to local, regional, state and national committees, agencies and
organizations.
SECTION 7
DEBATES
7.1 Speaking to the Motion. No member of the Council, or the presiding officer, shall
speak more than twice on the same motion except by consent of the presiding
officer or a majority of the Councilmembers present at the time the motion is before
the Council. The Presiding Officer shall recognize Councilmembers in the order in
which they request the floor. The Councilmem ber who made a motion shall be
permitted to speak to it first. The presiding officer may also allow discussion of an
issue before stating a motion when such discussion would facilitate wording of a
motion.
7.2 Interruption. No member of the Council, or the presiding officer, shall interrupt or
argue with any other member while such member has the floor, other than the
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presiding officer’s duty to preserve order during meetings as provided in Section
5.2.A of these rules.
7.3 Courtesy. Members of the Council and the presiding officer, in the discussion,
comments, or debate of any matter or issue shall address their remarks to the
presiding officer, be courteous in their language and deportment, and shall not
engage in or discuss or comment on personalities, or in dulge in derogatory
remarks or insinuations in respect to any other member of the Council, or any
member of the staff or the public, but shall at all times confine their remarks to
those facts which are germane and relevant to the question or matter under
discussion.
7.4 Challenge to Ruling. Any member of the Council shall have the right to challenge
any action or ruling of the presiding officer, in which case the decision of the
majority of the members of the Council present shall govern.
SECTION 8
PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES AND MOTIONS
8.1 Unless specifically provided in these rules, all City Council meeting discussions
shall be governed by ROBERTS RULES OF ORDER, NEWLY REVISED (latest
edition).
8.2 If a motion does not receive a second, it dies. Matters that do not constitute a
motion (and for which no second is needed) include nominations, withdrawal of
motion by the person making the motion, request for a roll call vote, and point of
order or privilege.
8.3 A motion that receives a tie vote fails. Except where prohibited by law, the Mayor,
as presiding official, shall be allowed to vote to break a tie vote.
8.4 Motions shall be stated in the affirmative. For example, “I move to approve” as
opposed to “I move to reject.” Councilmembers shall be clear and concise and not
include arguments for the motion within the motion.
8.5 After a motion has been made and seconded, the Councilmembers may discuss
their opinions on the issue prior to the vote.
8.6 If any Councilmember wishes to abstain from a vote on a motion that
Councilmember shall so advise the City Council, shall remove and absent
themselves from the deliberations and considerations of the motion, and shall have
no further participation in the matter. The Councilmember should make this
determination before any discussion or participation on the subject matter or as
soon thereafter as the Councilmember identifies a need to abstain.
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Councilmember may confer with the City Attorney to determine whether the
Councilmember is required to abstain.
8.7 A motion to table is non-debatable and shall preclude all amendments or debates
of the issue under consideration. A motion to table effectively removes the item
without a time certain. A motion to table to a time certain will be considered a
motion to postpone as identified in Section 8.8. To remove an item from the table
requires a two-thirds' majority vote.
8.8 A motion to postpone to a certain time is debatable, is amendable and may be
reconsidered at the same meeting. The question being postponed must be
considered at a later time at the same meeting, or to a time certain at a future
Regular or Special City Council meeting. To remove an item from postponement
in advance of the time certain requires a two-thirds’ majority vote.
8.9 A motion to postpone indefinitely is debatable, is not amendable, and may be
reconsidered at the same meeting only if it received an affirmative vote.
8.10 A motion to call for the question shall close debate on the main motion and is not
debatable. This motion must receive a second and fails without a two -thirds' vote;
debate is reopened if the motion fails.
8.11 A motion to amend is defined as amending a motion that is on the floor and has
been seconded, by inserting or adding, striking out, striking out and inserting, or
substituting.
8.12 Motions that cannot be amended include: Motion to adjourn, lay on the table
(table), roll call vote, point of order, reconsideration and take from the table.
8.13 A point of order can be raised by any member of the governing body. A member
of the governing body can appeal the chair’s ruling. An appeal must be immediate
and must be seconded. The chair will then explain the ruling. The members of the
governing body can debate the matter, each member may speak once. The
members of the governing body will then make a decision on the appeal by a
majority vote.
8.14 Amendments are voted on first, then the main motion as amended (if the
amendment received an affirmative vote).
8.15 Debate of the motion only occurs after the motion has been moved and seconded.
8.16 The presiding officer, City Attorney or City Clerk should repeat the motion prior to
voting.
8.17 When a question has been decided, any Councilmember who voted with the
prevailing side may move for reconsideration at the same, or the next meeting. In
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order to afford Councilmembers who voted with the prevailing side the potential
basis for a motion for reconsideration, Councilmembers who voted with the
prevailing side may inquire of Councilmembers who voted with the minority as to
the reasons for their minority vote, if not stated during debate prior to the vote. A
motion for reconsideration is debatable if the motion being reconsidered was
debatable. If the motion being reconsidered was not debatable, the motion for
reconsideration is not debatable.
8.18 The City Attorney shall act as the Council’s parliamentarian and shall advise the
Presiding Officer on all questions of interpretations of these rules which may arise
at a Council meeting.
8.19 These rules may be amended, or new rules adopted, by a majority vote of the full
Council.
SECTION 9
VOTING
9.1 Voice vote. A generalized verbal indication by the Council as a whole of “aye or
yes” or “nay or no” vote on a matter, the outcome of which vote shall be recorded
in the official minutes of the Council. Silence of a Councilmember during a voice
vote shall be recorded as a “no” vote except where a Councilmember abstains
because of a stated conflict of interest or appearance of fairness issue.
If there is uncertainty as to the outcome of a voice vote, the presiding officer or any
councilmember may ask for a raise of hands for the ayes or nays.
9.2 Roll Call Vote. A roll call vote may be requested by the presiding officer or by any
Councilmember. The City Clerk shall conduct the roll call vote.
9.3 Abstentions. It is the responsibility of each Councilmember to vote when
requested on a matter before the full Council. A Councilmember may only abstain
from discussion and voting on a question because of a stated conflict of interest or
appearance of fairness.
9.4 Votes by Mayor. Except where prohibited by law, the Mayor, as presiding official,
shall be allowed to vote to break a tie vote.
SECTION 10
COMMENTS, CONCERNS AND TESTIMONY TO COUNCIL
10.1 Persons or groups specifically scheduled on a Council meeting agenda may
address the Council in accordance with the speaking times included on the
agenda.
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10.2 Persons or groups that are not specifically scheduled on the agenda may address
the council by filling out a speaker sign-in sheet (available at the City Clerk’s desk
or at a designated location within the council chambers), and (when recognized by
the council) stepping up to the podium and giving their name and address for the
record.
Unscheduled public comments to the Council are subject to the following rules:
1. Remarks will be limited to 3 minutes. The City Clerk shall use a suitable device
to electronically measure speaker time. The presiding officer may make
discretionary exceptions to speaker time restrictions;
2. Speakers may not “donate” their speaking time to any other speaker;
3. Remarks will be addressed to the Council as a whole .
10.3 Meeting interruptions. Any speaker or person who interrupts the orderly conduct
of a meeting may be barred from further participation in the meeting by the
presiding officer, unless permission to continue is granted by a majority of
Councilmembers present. Examples of interruptions under this rule include:
1. failing to comply with an allotted speaking time;
2. committing acts of violence or property destruction;
3. directly or indirectly threatening physical violence against anyone attending the
meeting;
4. interfering with the meeting or with other speakers through vocal interruptions
or disruptive action.
If a meeting interruption occurs, the Presiding Officer shall address the person(s)
causing the interruption by citing the interrupting conduct, ordering it to stop, and
warning that continuation may result in removal from the meeting.
The Presiding Officer may remove the interrupting person(s) if the conduct persists
after the warning. If removal of the person(s) does not restore the meeting to order,
the Presiding Officer may clear the room of spectators and continue the meeting,
or adjourn the meeting and reconvene it at a different location selected by Council
majority.8
8 RCW 42.30.050
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SECTION 11
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND APPEALS
11.1 Quasi-judicial hearings require a decision be made by the Council using a certain
process, which may include a record of evidence considered and specific findings
made. The following procedure shall apply:
A. The Department Director of the department most affected by the subject
matter of the hearing, or that Director’s designee, will present the City’s
position and findings. Staff will be available to respond to Council questions.
B. The proponent spokesperson shall speak first and be allowed (10) minutes.
Council may ask questions.
C. The opponent spokesperson shall be allowed ten (10) minutes for
presentation and Council may ask questions.
D. Each side shall then be allowed five (5) minutes for rebuttal, with the
proponent spokesperson speaking first, followed by the opponent
spokesperson.
E. The City Clerk shall serve as timekeeper during these hearings.
F. After each proponent and opponent spokesperson have used their
speaking time, Council may ask further questions of the speakers, who shall
be entitled to respond but limit their response to the question asked.
11.2 Public hearings where a general audience is in attendance to present arguments
for or against a public issue:
A. The Department Director or designee shall present the issue to the Council
and respond to questions.
B. A person may speak for three (3) minutes. No one may speak for a second
time until everyone who wishes to speak has had an opportunity to speak.
The presiding officer may make exceptions to the time restrictions of
persons speaking at a public hearing when warranted, in the discretion of
the presiding officer.
C. The City Clerk shall serve as timekeeper during these hearings.
D. After the speaker has used their allotted time, Council may ask questions
of the speaker and the speaker may respond, but may not engage in further
debate.
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E. The hearing will then be closed to public participation and open for
discussion among Councilmembers.
F. The presiding officer may exercise changes in the procedures at a particular
meeting or hearing, but the decision to do so may be overruled by a majority
vote of the Council.
SECTION 12
DEPUTY MAYOR
12.1 Annually or more often as deemed appropriate, the members of the City Council,
by majority vote, shall designate one of their members as Deputy Mayor for a one
year time period, except as provided in Section 12.1, Paragraphs G and H.
Elections will be held no later than the last Council meeting of the year.
A. Any member of the City Council who will have served on the Council for one
year at the beginning for that Councilmember’s terms as Deputy Mayor,
may be nominated for the position of Deputy Mayor by having that
Councilmember’s name placed in nomination by a Councilmember. The
nomination of a councilmember for the position of Deputy Mayor does not
require a second, and a councilmember may nominate him or herself.
1. Nominations for the position of Deputy Mayor shall be made by
members of the City Council on the dates of election for the Deputy
Mayor position.
2. In connection with the selection of Deputy Mayor, it is strongly
suggested that councilmembers approach the election in an open,
transparent and respectful manner, avoiding anything that
jeopardizes harmony among councilmembers.
B. The Councilmember receiving a majority of the votes cast by the members
of the City Council shall be elected Deputy Mayor. A Councilmember may
vote for him or herself.
C. The names of all nominees for the position of Deputy Mayor shall be
included in the vote.
D. If no single Councilmember received a majority of the votes cast, a second
vote/ballot between the two nominees who received the largest number of
votes will be held.
E. The Deputy Mayor shall serve at the pleasure of the Council.
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F. In the event of the absence or unavailability of the Deputy Mayor, the senior
member of the City Council, other than the Deputy Mayor, shall serve as
interim Deputy Mayor until the return of the regular Deputy Mayor.
G. If the designated Deputy Mayor is unable to serve the full term of the
position of Deputy Mayor, the Council shall elect the next Deputy Mayor in
accordance with Section 12 to serve the remainder of the term. If the
appointment is declined the process shall continue until a Deputy Mayor is
designated.
H. In the event that the councilmember selected as Deputy Mayor is unable to
perform the duties of the position of Deputy Mayor, or fails to act in
accordance with the City Council Rules of Procedure, the City Council may,
by a majority vote of the full City Council, remove the Deputy Mayor from
this position, in which case, the Council shall elect the next Deputy Mayor
in accordance with Section 12 to serve the remainder of the term.
[See RCW 35A.12.065.]
12.2 The Deputy Mayor, as the head of the legislative branch of the City, shall perform
the following duties:
A. Intra-Council Relations:
1. Serve as the Chair of the Council Study Sessions;
2. Serve as an ex-officio member of all ad hoc committees of the City
Council. If the Deputy Mayor’s attendance at an ad hoc committee
meeting brings the number of councilmembers attending to four, the
meeting shall comply with the Open Public Meetings Act (RCW
42.30), unless expressly exempted;
3. Assist in new councilmember training including conducting a review
of the rules of procedure with one to two individual councilmembers;
4. Support cooperative and interactive relationships among council
members;
5. Work with Administration to prepare agendas for Council Study
Sessions;
6. Preside over the Study Sessions of the City Council, designate
Special Focus Area chairs, designate Special Focus Area
assignments, and work with the chairs of the Special Focus Areas
on the portions of Study Sessions over which the Special Focus
Areas chairs preside.
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B. Mayor-Council Relations:
1. Help maintain a positive and cooperative relationship between the
Mayor and the City Council;
2. Act as conduit between the Mayor and the City Council on issues or
concerns relating to their duties;
3. Preside over Regular Meetings of the City Council in the absence or
unavailability of the Mayor;
4. In the event of a prolonged absence or incapacitation (a state of
disability that prohibits the function of duties) of the Mayor, the
Deputy Mayor shall perform the duties of the Mayor.
(a) A prolonged absence is defined as requiring a leave of
absence that prohibits the performance of the duties of the
office. Vacation leave for periods up to two weeks, illnesses
requiring an absence of less than two weeks, out of state or
out of country travel lasting not more than two weeks, or other
similar short-term absences shall not be considered
prolonged absences.
(b) In the event of a disaster, emergency, or other similar
circumstance, where the Mayor is out-of-town and unable to
carry out the duties of the office of Mayor, the Deputy Mayor,
in consultation with the Mayor, shall act as Mayor until the
return and availability of the Mayor;
5. The Deputy Mayor shall also stand in on behalf of the Mayor in other
situations as requested by the Mayor;
6. In the performance of the duties of the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor shall
not have authority to appoint, remove, replace, discipline or take
other similar action on any director or employee of the City;
7. The Deputy Mayor shall not have veto authority for actio ns that may
be taken by the City Council;
8. The Deputy Mayor shall be aware of City, regional and
intergovernmental policies and activities in order to properly execute
the role of Mayor.
C. Intergovernmental and Community Relations:
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1. Act in absence of Mayor as requested and/or as required;
2. Be aware of all City regional and intergovernmental policies and
activities in order to be prepared to step into the role of Mayor if
necessary;
3. Serve as the Chair of the City’s Emergency Management
Compensation Board.
D. Other Duties of the Deputy Mayor:
1. In cooperation with the Mayor and Special Focus Area group’s
chairpersons and with assistance from Administration, create and
establish agendas for all study sessions;
2. Serve as liaison to the Junior City Council, participating as a non-
voting member of the Junior City Council, encouraging, guiding and
counseling the members of the Junior City Council in connection with
its duties and assignments;
3. Facilitate any issue related to the conduct and/or actions of
councilmembers that may be inappropriate or that may be in violation
of the Council Rules of Procedure (Section 20.1);
4. Conduct regular and periodic meetings with individual
councilmembers to address councilmember issues, concerns,
legislative processes, councilmember proposals, councilmember
training, and other similar related items;
5. Conduct group meetings with councilmembers, including two on one
meetings with councilmembers on a rotating basis provided that such
meetings shall not have more than two councilmembers at such
meetings. All such meetings at which a quorum of the City Council is
in attendance shall be in compliance with the Open Public Meetings
Act (RCW 42.30), unless expressly exempted.
SECTION 13
COUNCIL POSITION VACANCY OR ABSENCE
13.1 If an unexpired Council position becomes vacant, the City Council has ninety (90)
days from the occurrence of the vacancy to appoint, by majority vote of a quorum
of the Council, a qualified person to fill the vacancy pursuant to State law. The
Council may make such appointment at its next regular meeting, or at a special
meeting called for that purpose. If the Council does not appoint a person within the
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ninety (90) day period, the Mayor may make the appointment from among the
persons nominated by members of the Council.
13.2 If there is an extended excused absence or disability of a Councilmember, the
remaining members by majority vote may appoint a Councilmember Pro Tempore
to serve during the absence or disability.
SECTION 14
COUNCIL MEETING STAFFING
14.1 Department Directors or designees shall attend all meetings of the Council unless
excused by the Mayor.
14.2 The City Attorney, or designee, shall attend all meetings of the Council unless
excused by the Mayor, and shall upon request, give an opinion, either written or
oral, on legal questions. The City Attorney shall act as the Council’s
parliamentarian.
SECTION 15
COUNCIL RELATIONS WITH STAFF
15.1 There will be mutual courtesy and respect from both City staff and
Councilmembers toward each other and of their respective roles and
responsibilities.
15.2 City staff will acknowledge the Council as policy makers, and the Councilmembers
will acknowledge City staff as administering the Council’s policies.
15.3 It is the intent of Council that all pertinent information asked for by individual
Council members shall be made available to the full Council.
15.4 Individual Councilmembers shall not attempt to coerce or influence City staff in the
selection of personnel, the awarding of contracts, the selection of consultants, the
processing of development applications or the granting of City licenses or permits.
Councilmembers may, at the request of the Mayor, participate in discussions and
decisions related to these matters.
15.5 Other than through legislative action taken by the Council as a whole, individual
Councilmembers shall not interfere with the operating rules and practices of any
City department.
15.6 No individual Councilmember shall direct the Mayor to initiate any action or prepare
any report that is significant in nature, or initiate any project or study without the
consent of a majority of the Council. This provision, however, does not prohibit
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individual Councilmembers from discussing issues with the Mayor or making
individual requests or suggestions to the Mayor. The Mayor shall endeavor to
advise and update the Councilmember(s) on the status or follow-up of such issues.
15.7 All councilmember requests for information, other than requests for legal advice
from the City Attorney’s Office, shall be directed through the Mayor in order to
assign the task to the proper staff. The Deputy Mayor may work with the Mayor’s
designated staff to prepare Study Session agendas and facilitate Study Session
work.
15.8 Any written communication with staff shall also include the Mayor as a recipient.
SECTION 16
COUNCIL STUDY SESSIONS, COMMITTEES
AND CITIZEN ADVISORY BOARDS
16.1 In addition to the regularly scheduled City Council meetings (Regular Council
Meetings) scheduled on the first and third Mondays of the month, City Council shall
regularly schedule Council Study Sessions on the second, fourth and fifth Mondays
of the month for review of matters that would come back before the City Council at
Regular Council Meetings. Different than the format for Regular Council Meetings
(identified in Section 3 hereof), Study Sessions shall be less formal than Regular
Council Meetings and shall give the City Council the opportunity to discuss and
debate issues coming before it for action at Regular Council meetings. The format
for these meetings shall be as follows:
A. General Business Focus and Special Focus Areas.
Study Sessions shall consist of (1) a General Business Focus and (2) a
Special Focus Area in each meeting. The General Business Focus shall be
scheduled first, and shall include agenda items that relate to issues of
general City concern, items that will be coming before the City Council at
upcoming meetings and presentations and reports to the City Council. T he
Special Focus Area groups shall, on a rotating basis described below,
commence their portion of the Study Session following the conclusion of the
Study Session General Business Focus, The Special Focus Area groups
shall review matters of Council concern related to their areas of oversight
responsibility. The Special Focus Area groups shall consist of the following:
(1) Public Works & Community Development; (2) Municipal Services; (3)
Community Wellness; and (4) Finance, Technology & Economic
Development. These Special Focus Area groups shall be tasked with
oversight of Council considerations as follows:
1. Public Works & Community Development;
Utilities
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Transportation
Sustainability
Environmental Protection
Cultural Arts and Public Arts
Planning and Zoning
Permits and Development
Right of Way Management
Airport
Airport Business
2. Municipal Services
Police
SCORE Jail
District Court
Parks & Recreation
Animal Control
Solid Waste
Emergency Planning
Multimedia
Cemetery
3. Community Wellness
Public Health and Wellness
Community and Neighborhood Services
Homelessness and Homeless Prevention
Housing Quality, Affordability, and Attainability
Human and Social Services
Domestic Violence Services
Community Equity
4. Finance, Technology, & Economic Development
Equipment Rental
Facilities
Innovation and Technology
City Real Property
Business Development
Sister Cities International
Aside from the above Special Focus Area topics, there shall be a Finance ad hoc
Committee to review vouchers and payroll.
.
B. Scheduling of Special Focus Area.
1. The Special Focus Areas shall conduct their portion of the Study
Sessions on 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month on a rotating basis
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such as follows: Public Works & Community Development, then
Municipal Services, then Community Wellness, then Finance &
Economic Development, then Public Works & Community
Development, then Municipal Services, and so on.
2. On 5th Mondays of the Month, Study Sessions will not typically
include any of the above Special Focus Areas, but may include
special topics and issues of general concern to the City Council,
including Council operating arrangements and Council Rules of
Procedure. It is provided, however, that in order for the City Council
to address the matters coming before the City Council, the Mayor
and Deputy Mayor may, as they deem appropriate, insert into any
Study Session any matters calling for City Council consideration and
discussion, regardless of Special Focus Areas.
3. Topics for Special Focus Area consideration (for inclusion in the
Special Focus Area portion of the Study Session agenda) shall be
determined by the Chair of each Special Focus Area along with the
Mayor and the Deputy Mayor, the Vice-Chair, and the designated
departments director(s) for the Special Focus Area. The department
director(s) shall review agenda topics and suggestions by other
Councilmembers of such topics. The Deputy Mayor may review
agenda items and topics with each Special Focus Area chairperson
individually when convenient.
C. Meeting Times
Study Sessions shall be scheduled as set forth in Section 2.2, above.
1. Three to four hours maximum timeframe (goal).
2. Agenda items should relate to future policy-making, strategic
planning or key state or federal issues affecting current or future city
operations.
3. Agenda items should be substantive only (e.g., traffic impact fee
increase proposals, comprehensive plan updates, rather than day-
to-day operational issues. [Non-substantive items (e.g., accepting a
grant, authorizing contract bidding, etc.) should go directly to the
Regular City Council meeting.
D. Study Session Meeting Format.9
1. Call to Order.
9 It is the intention of the City Council that Study Sessions shall be televised on the City’s public access
channel if reasonably possible.
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2. Roll Call.
3. Announcements, Reports, and Presentations.
4. Agenda Items for Council Discussion.
5. Ordinances.
6. Special Focus Area (the Chair of the Special Focus Area scheduled
for the Study Session shall preside over this portion of the study
session.). The Vice Chair shall preside over this portion of the study
session in the Chair’s absence.
7. Adjournment.
16.2 The Mayor, the Deputy Mayor or a majority of the City Council may establish ad
hoc committees as may be appropriate to consider special matters that require
special approach or emphasis.
16.3 Ad hoc committees may be established and matters referred to them at study
sessions, without the requirement that such establishment or referral take place at
a regular City Council meeting.
16.4 The Deputy Mayor shall appoint Councilmembers to Council ad hoc committees,
provided that the Mayor shall appoint members to Council ad hoc committees if
the Deputy Mayor is disabled or precluded from acting in that capacity.
16.5 The Mayor shall appoint Council representatives to intergovernmental councils,
boards and committees.
16.6 Councilmember appointments to intergovernmental councils, boards and
committees, including ad hoc committees, shall be periodically reviewed. All
councilmembers shall have the opportunity to serve on such councils, boards,
and/or committees as assigned by the Mayor and on a rotating basis at the
discretion of the Mayor. Councilmember appointments to in tergovernmental
councils, boards, and committees by the Mayor shall be done with consideration
of a councilmember’s expertise, background, knowledge, working experience
and/or education in that council, board, or committee. Ad hoc committee
appointment by the Mayor or Deputy Mayor shall be at their discretion.
16.7 Ad hoc council committees shall consider all matters referred to them. The chair
of such ad hoc committee shall report to the City Council the findings of the
committee. Committees may refer items to the Council with a committee
recommendation or with no committee recommendation.
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16.8 Advisory Boards, Committees and Commissions established by ordinance,
consisting of citizens appointed pursuant to the establishing Ordinance and serving
in the capacity and for the purposes indicated in the Ordinance, shall act as an
advisory committee to the City Council.
16.9 Committee Chairpersons shall have broad discretion in conducting their meetings.
They will generally follow Roberts Rules of Order, Newly Revised.
16.10 Unless otherwise expressly provided for when forming an ad hoc committee, it is
the intention of the City Council that ad hoc committees function informally and not
in any way that takes action in lieu of or on behalf of the full City Council. The
purpose and function of such ad hoc committees shall be to review matters in
advance of their consideration by the full City Council, and perhaps record and
make recommendations to the full City Council. They are not “committees of a
governing body” subject to the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act
(Chapter 42.30. RCW). Ad hoc committees shall not receive public testimony or
allow audience participation in connection with or related to the agenda item being
discussed by the Committee.
16.11 Committee Chairpersons shall approve all agenda items and may, at their
discretion, remove or add agenda items during the course of the meeting.
SECTION 17
COUNCIL REPRESENTATION
AND INTERNAL COMMUNICATION
17.1 If a Councilmember meets with, attends a meeting or otherwise appears before
individuals, another governmental agency, a community organization, or a private
entity or organization, including individuals, agencies, or organizations with whom
or with which the City has a business relationship, and makes statements directly
or through the media, commenting on an issue that does or could affect the City,
the Councilmember shall state the majority position of the City Council, if known,
on that issue. Personal opinions and comments which differ from those of the
Council majority may be expressed if the Councilmember clarifies that these
statements do not represent the City Council’s position, and the statements are
those of the Councilmember as an individual. Additionally, before a
Councilmember discusses anything that does or could relate to City liability, the
Councilmember should talk to the City Attorney or the City’s Risk Manager, so that
the Councilmember would have a better understanding of what may be sai d or
how the discussion should go to control or minimize the City’s liability risk and
exposure.
17.2 Councilmembers need to have other Councilmember’s concurrence before
representing another Councilmember’s view or position with the media, another
government agency or community organization.
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17.3 Councilmembers shall not knowingly communicate with an opposing party or with
an opposing attorney in connection with any pending or threatened litigation in
which the City is a party or in connection with any disputed claim involving the City
without the prior approval of the City Attorney, unless the Councilmember is
individually a party to the litigation or is involved in the disputed claim separate
from the Councilmember’s role as a City official.
17.4 Communication among Councilmembers shall conform to the following
parameters:
A. Except in connection with Council members meeting, informally, in
committees not subject to the Open Public Meetings Act, to assure that
communication on agenda items occurs to the greatest extent possible at
the public meetings, and to avoid even the perception that email is being
used in a way that could constitute a public meeting, e.g., successive
communications on City Council topics that involve a quorum of the
Councilmembers. Councilmembers should refrain from emailing
Councilmembers about such agenda items. Councilmembers should be
prepared to communicate about matters that are on upcoming Council
agendas at the public meetings. If Councilmembers wish to share
information with other councilmembers about matters that are on upcoming
agendas, the councilmembers should forward that information to the Mayor
for distribution in the council meeting packets.
B. Councilmembers may communicate via email to other Councilmembers,
including to a quorum of the full City Council about matters within the scope
of the City Council’s authority or related to City business, but not yet
scheduled on upcoming Council agendas, to indicate a desire that certain
items be included on upcoming meeting agendas ; provided that
Councilmembers shall never ask for responses from the other
Councilmembers in that communication.
C. Email communication among Councilmembers relating to City operations
should also include the Mayor as a recipient/addressee.
D. Councilmembers may email the Mayor about City business without
limitations or restrictions.
E. The Deputy Mayor from time to time may need to communicate with all
councilmembers on various items such as the annual review of the Rules
of Procedure. All such correspondence, usually in the form of email, shall
be provided to council as a whole through the Council
Assistant. Any responses from council shall also be directed to the Council
Assistant who shall then provide all councilmembers with email
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correspondence regarding questions, comments, suggestions,
recommendations, or any similar item.
F. City Council email correspondence and all electronic communications shall
utilize the designated city email account or city device with no exceptions
and within the parameters of the Open Public Meetings Act and the Public
Records Act.
17.5 Internet & Electronic Resources/Equipment and Facility Use.
A. Policy. It is the policy of the City Council that Internet and electronic
resources equipment use shall conform to and be consistent with the
requirements of City of Auburn Administrative Policy and Procedure 500-
03, “Internet & Electronic Resources/Equipment Use – Elected Officials.”
All letters, memoranda, and interactive computer communication involving
City Councilmembers and members of advisory boards and commissions,
the subject of which relates to the conduct of government or the
performance of any governmental function, are public records.
B. Communications. Each Councilmember is responsible for checking their
communication device multiple times on a daily basis and respond to
requests by City staff as soon as possible.
C. Electronic Communications.
1. For emergency notifications of absences, and not planned absences,
Councilmembers shall send an email to
CouncilAlerts@auburnwa,gov to ensure the auto -distribution of
communications to necessary people.
2. Messages that relate to the functional responsibility of the recipient or
sender as a public official constitute a public record. Those records
are subject to public inspection and copying.
3. Electronic communications that are intended to be shared among a
quorum of the City Council or of an ad hoc Council Committee,
whether concurrently or serially, must be considered in light of the
Open Public Meetings Act, if applicable. If the intended purpose of the
electronic communication is to have a discussion that should be held
at an open meeting, the electronic discussion shall not occur. Further,
the use of electronic communication to form a collective decision of
the Council shall not occur.
4. Electronic communication should be used cautiously when seeking
legal advice or to discuss matters of pending litigation or other
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confidential City business. In general, electronic communication is
discoverable in litigation, and even deleted electronic commun ication
is not necessarily removed from the system. Confidential electronic
communications should not be shared with individuals other than the
intended recipients, or the attorney-client privilege protecting the
document from disclosure may be waived.
5. Electronic communication between Councilmembers and between
Councilmembers and staff shall not be transmitted to the public or
news media without the filing of a public disclosure request with the
City Clerk.
6. Even if a Councilmember uses their personal electronic devices all
electronic communications and documents related to City business
will be subject to discovery demands and public disclosure requests.
D. Use of City Equipment and Facilities.
1. City Councilmembers are provided various tools to assist them in
handling the business of the City in the role as members of the City
Council. These tools include, but are not limited to: (1) an individual
office assigned to each Councilmember in which the re is (a) office
furniture; (b) a computer accommodating access to the City’s
computer network and (c) a telephone tied to the City’s telephone
system; (2) and I-Pad or comparable equipment also tied to the City’s
computer system that can be used remotely (not just in the
Councilmember’s office); (3) , an I-Phone or comparable equipment
accommodating mobile communication needs for (a) telephone calls,
(b) emails, and (c) texting; (4) a City badge accommodating physical
access to City Hall facilities and Council Offices; and (5) Council
mailboxes.
2. In order to assure transmittal of information necessary to conduct
business of the City and to avoid Public Records Act liability for the
City and Councilmembers for improper or private equipment use,
Councilmembers shall use the tools identified above to assist them
in being able to receive and work with information related to duties
as councilmembers.
17.6 Council Relations with City Boards and Commissions.
A. Council Liaisons. In addition to where a City Councilmember is appointed
by the City Council or the Mayor to serve as a member of a board,
commission, committee, task force or any other advisory body, the City
Council may, on limited occasions or under unusual circumstances, appoint
a Councilmember to serve as a non-member Liaison to a board,
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commission, committee, task force or any other advisory body. Anytime a
Councilmember is appointed as such a Liaison, the position or role of
Liaison is subordinate to that of Councilmember, and the Councilmember’s
responsibility is first and foremost to the City and to the City Council. The
role and responsibility of the Councilmember-Liaison is to keep the City
Council apprised of the activities, positions and actions of the entity or
organization to which the Councilmember has been appointed Liaison, and
not to communicate to the board, commission, committee, task force or
other advisory body a statement as the position of the City Council, except
as authorized or directed by the City Council. In sofar as a Council Liaison
position does not give all councilmembers equal access to the activities,
functions and information of or about a board, commission, committee, task
force or any other advisory body, appointments to Council Liaison positions
should be reserved to those instances where a Report to the Council by the
board, commission, committee, task force or any other advisory body would
not be convenient or practical.
B. Reports to the Council. Each board, commission, committee, task force
or any other advisory body of the City shall be requested to present a report
to the City Council at a Regular Meeting or a Study Session of the City
Council, as scheduled by the Mayor or Deputy Mayor. Such reports shall be
scheduled for a Regular Council Meeting or a Council Study Session, and
shall be delivered by the chair of the board, commission, committee, task
force or any other advisory body or designee. The reports shall inform the
City Council of the activities, functions and information with which the b oard,
commission, committee, task force or any other advisory body has been
involved since the previous report, and shall include the opportunity for
questions by Councilmembers.
17.7 Whenever a member of the City Council attends any meeting of any other entity or
organization, he or she should endeavor to be prudent in what he or she says or
does at such meeting. Further, the Councilmember should avoid attending such
meeting if that attendance would impose an interference with the meeting or the
operations of the other entity or organization, or of the operations of the City.
SECTION 18
TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION
18.1 Value of Council Travel. The Auburn City Council recognizes the need of its
members to attend conferences, trainings, and meetings to broaden their
knowledge of and familiarity with a diverse collection of City-related issues,
including, but not limited to Public Works, Communications, Transportation,
Economic Development, Public Safety and Energy. These conference s also
provide valuable opportunities to network with other city elected officials.
Comparing Auburn's specific issues with those of other cities often provides the
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City Council with established policies already in place in other cities that can be
adapted to meet the specific needs of the City of Auburn, as well as expediently
and efficiently acquainting Auburn City Councilmembers with ideas of how to
address Auburn issues and solve Auburn problems.
18.2 Annual Budget Amounts for Council Travel. To accommodate Council travel,
the Auburn City Council shall allocate an identified amount of money each year in
the City budget process to each Councilmember for City-related travel costs,
including transportation, lodging, meals and registration costs.
18.3 Adjustment of Council Travel Allocations. If a councilmember needs more than
the amount of travel related funds allocated for their use, the councilmember shall
(1) see if there are unused funds available from any other councilmember(s) who
are willing to transfer funds from their account to the councilmember needing
additional travel funds. If so, with the consent of the Deputy Mayor and the other
transferring councilmember(s), funds will be transferred to the requesting
councilmember’s allotment; or (2) shall request a net adjustment to the budget
adding additional funds to their allotment, which adjustment shall be approved by
a majority of the whole City Council.
18.4 Receipts and Travel Documentation. Each City Councilmember shall be
responsible for providing to the Mayor or Finance Director, within ten (10) business
days of returning from City travel, any and all City travel related receipts and
documentation. Quarterly reports of the travel costs incurred by each
councilmember shall be provided by the Finance Department.
SECTION 19
CONFIDENTIALITY
19.1 Councilmembers shall keep confidential all written materials and verbal
information provided to them during Executive or Closed Sessions and as provided
in RCW 42.23.070, to ensure that the City’s position is not compromised.
Confidentiality also includes information provided to Councilmembers outside of
Executive Sessions when the information is considered by the exempt from
disclosure under exemptions set forth in the Revised Code of Washington.
SECTION 20
ENFORCEMENT OF RULES OF PROCEDURE
20.1 Councilmembers shall conform their conduct to the requirements, standards and
expectations set forth in these Rules of Procedure. In addition to and
notwithstanding whatever other enforcement mechanisms may exist for legal,
ethical or practical obligations on Councilmember performance or conduct,
violations of these Rules of Procedure by Councilmembers may be enforced by
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action of the City Council through sanctions such as votes of censure or letters of
reprimand, and such other action as may be permitted by law.
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City Council Rules of Procedure:
Adopted: February 2, 2004
Ordinance No. 5802
Amended by Resolution No. 4282, December 17, 2007
Amended by Resolution No. 4429, December 15, 2008
Amended by Resolution No. 4467, April 6, 2009
Amended by Resolution No. 4615, July 6, 2010
Amended by Resolution No. 4686, February 22, 2011
Amended by Resolution No. 4740, August 15, 2011
Amended by Resolution No. 4813, May 21, 2012
Amended by Resolution No 4909, February 19, 2013
Amended by Resolution No. 5105, November 3, 2014
Amended by Resolution No. 5112, December 1, 2014
Amended by Resolution No. 5115, December 15, 2014
Amended by Resolution No. 5217, May 2, 2016
Amended by Resolution No. 5240, July 5, 2016
Amended by Resolution No. 5283, February 21, 2017
Amended by Resolution No. 5308, August 7, 2017
Amended by Resolution No. 5367, May 7, 2018
Amended by Resolution No. 5399, December 17, 2019
Amended by Resolution No. 5469, November 4, 2019
Amended by Resolution No. 5543, September 8, 2020
Amended by Resolution No. 5676, September 19, 2022
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6902 (Tate) (30 Minutes)
Date:
May 17, 2023
Department:
Community Development
Attachments:
Draft Ordinance 6902
Title 15 Amendments
Presentation of Title 15 Amendments
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
For discussion only.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Staff to present a brief overview of significant updates to the International and State building
codes adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council scheduled to be in effect July
1, 2023. Staff will also present proposed amendments to Title 15 of the Auburn City Code
recommended by the Planning Commission for adoption in preparation for the effective date.
The Washington State Building Code Council has adopted updated 2021 building codes and
related standards and associated State amendments to be effective as of July 1, 2023. This is a
recurring update that typically occurs every three (3) years in response to the publication of
updated codes and standards by the International Code Council and associated organizations.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 2, 2023 and provided a
recommendation to adopt amendments. No public comments were raised related to the
proposed amendments. In preparation for this discussion, staff presented a brief overview of
the building code update process at the April 24, 2023 Study Session.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 6902 by City Council will ensure that adoption of the new codes
and associated amendments occurs in conjunction with the effective date as adopted by the
Washington State Legislature.
Below is a summary of the proposed revisions to ACC Title 15. The proposed text
amendments are shown by strikethrough/underline code included as Attachment 1. Proposed
Ordinance 6902 with clean versions of revised code text is included as Attachment 2.
Chapter 15.04 “General Provisions”
• Relocating/combining all current active sections of 15.04 into Chapter 15.07
Chapter 15.06 “International Codes”
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• Relocating/combining 15.06.010, the last active section of 15.06 with 15.07.010
Chapter 15.07 “Construction Administrative Code”
• Reorganizing sections of 15.07 to combine and incorporate sections of 15.04 and 15.06.010
• Updating investigation fee in 15.07.090 for consistency with City of Auburn Fee Schedule
Chapter 15.08A “Building Code”
• Additional section 15.08A.025 for proposed permit exemption clarification
• Additional language proposed for 15.08A.041 for recycle and waste storage design alternatives
• Additional section 15.08A.065 proposed regarding right-of-way encroachment to be consistent
with City of Auburn Engineering Design Standards and Chapter 12.60
Chapter 15.36A “Fire Code”
• Additional language proposed for 15.36A.091 to clarify fire alarm requirement thresholds for
alteration and repair projects Chapter 15.74 “Land Clearing, Filling and Grading”
• Adding proposed definition of permit to 15.74.030 to include approvals in conjunction with
Capital Project or Facility Extension plans
• Additional language for grading permit exemption for temporary clearing/grading associated
with approved construction
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Brown Staff:Tate
Meeting Date:May 22, 2023 Item Number:
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ORDINANCE NO. 6 9 0 2
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO BUILDING
CODES, AND AMENDING CHAPTER 15.08A, SECTIONS
15.07.010, 15.07.020, 15.07.030, 15.07.040, 15.07.080,
15.07.090, 15.07.100, 15.07.140, 15.07.150, 15.020.010,
15.20.030, 15.20.050, 15.32.010, 15.32.050, 15.36A.011,
15.36A.091, 15.74.040 AND 15.74.050, REPEALING
CHAPTERS 15.04, 15.06, AND 15.48 OF THE AUBURN
CITY CODE
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Code includes a variety of chapters adopting various
codes related to the building of structures; and
WHEREAS, the State of Washington promulgates some of these codes, updates
them periodically, and requires, through RCW 19.27, that local jurisdictions adopt and
implement the standard codes; and
WHEREAS, the State of Washington has promulgated updated codes and has
approved them for adoption by local jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, city staff and VRFA staff have reviewed the city’s building-related
codes, have identified amendments to update or supplemented these codes, and have
identified desired amendments to the provisions of the State-adopted codes.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Amendment to City Code. Section 15.07.010 of the Auburn City
Code is amended to read as follows:
15.07.010 General.
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A. Title. These regulations shall be known as the Construction Administrative Code of
the city of Auburn.
B. Purpose. The provisions of this title shall be interpreted and applied as minimum
requirements for safeguarding life, limb, health, property, and public welfare.
BC. Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the administration of the
technical codes adopted in Chapter 15.06 ACC and by the state of Washington, and as
listed:herein.
1.
a. 2018 International Building Code – Chapter 51-50 WAC;
b. 2018 International Residential Code – Chapter 51-51 WAC;
c. 2018 International Mechanical Code – Chapter 51-52 WAC;
d. 2018 International Fire Code – Chapter 51-54A WAC;
e. 2018 National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54) – Chapter 51-52 WAC;
f. 2018 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (NFPA 58) – Chapter 51-52 WAC;
g. 2018 International Fuel Gas Code – Chapter 51-52 WAC;
h. 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code – Chapter 51-56 WAC;
i. 2018 International Energy Conservation Code – Chapters 51-11C and 51-11R WAC;
j. 2018 International Property Maintenance Code;
k. 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code;
l. 2018 International Existing Building Code;
m. 2018 International Green Construction Code;
n. 2014 Edition National Healthy Housing Standard.
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12. Exceptions. The provisions of this code shall not apply to work located
primarily in a public way, public utility towers and poles and hydraulic flood control
structures.
23. DefinitionsInterpretation of terms. For the purpose of this chapter, certain
terms, phrases, words and their derivatives shall have the meanings set forth in this
subsection. Where terms are not defined, they shall have their ordinary accepted
meanings within the context with which they are used. Webster’s Third International
Dictionary of the English Language, Unabridged, latest edition, shall be considered
as providing ordinary accepted meanings. Words used in the singular include the
plural and the plural the singular. Words used in the masculine gender include the
feminine and the feminine the masculine; provided, that any reference to “fire
department” in this title or the codes adopted hereunder shall be understood to
include the Valley Regional Fire Authority.
D. International codes and other standards adopted. The following codes and
Washington Administrative Code (WAC) chapters are adopted by reference as set forth
below. The codes and WAC chapters shall have the same force and effects as if they
were set forth fully herein, provided that any amendments, deletions, and additions
contained in the chapters of this title shall govern over the provisions of the respective
adopted code. The building official shall file with the city clerk each code codified in this
chapter.
1. International Building Code Adopted – Chapter 51-50 WAC. The 2021
International Building Code is adopted by reference with the amendments,
deletions, and additions thereto as provided in Chapter 15.08A ACC, Building
Code.
2. International Residential Code Adopted – Chapter 51-51 WAC. The 2021
International Residential Code is adopted by reference, excluding Chapter 11,
“Energy Efficiency,” Chapters 25 through 33, “Plumbing,” and Chapters 34
through 43, “Electrical.”
3. International Mechanical Code Adopted – Chapter 51-52 WAC. The 2021
International Mechanical Code is adopted by reference.
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4. International Fire Code Adopted – Chapter 51-54A. The 2021 International
Fire Code is adopted by reference with the amendments, deletions, and additions
thereto as provided in Chapter 15.36A ACC, Fire Code.
5. National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54) Adopted – Chapter 51-52 WAC. The
2021 ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code is adopted by reference.
6. Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (NFPA 58) Adopted – Chapter 51-52 WAC.
The 2021 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code is adopted by reference.
7. International Fuel Gas Code Adopted – Chapter 51-52 WAC. The 2021
International Fuel Gas Code is adopted by reference.
8. Uniform Plumbing Code Adopted – Chapter 51-56 WAC. The 2021 Uniform
Plumbing Code is adopted by reference, including Chapter 12, “Fuel Piping,”
Chapter 15, “Firestop Protection,” Appendix A, “Recommended Rules for Sizing
the Water Supply System,” Appendix B, “Explanatory Notes on Combination
Waste and Vent Systems,” Appendix C, “Alternate Plumbing Systems,” Appendix
I, “Installation Standards,” and those requirementportions of the Uniform
Plumbing Code relating to venting and combustion air of fuel-fired appliances as
found in Chapter 5 and those portions of the code addressing building sewers.
9. International Energy Conservation Code Adopted – Chapters 51-11C and 51-
11R WAC. The 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, as published by
the International Code Council, and as amended by the State Building Code
Council in Chapters 51-11C and 51-11R WAC. The most current Washington
State Energy Code as established under Chapter 19.27A RCW is adopted by
reference.
10. International Property Maintenance Code Adopted. The 2021 International
Property Maintenance Code, as published by the International Code Council, is
adopted by reference with thethose amendments, deletions, exceptions and
conditions as provided in Chapter 15.20 ACC.
K. International Swimming Pool and Spa Code Adopted. The 2021 International
Swimming Pool and Spa Code, as published by the International Code Council,
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excluding Chapter 4, “Public Swimming Pools,” Chapter 5, “Public Spas and
Public Exercise Spas,” and Chapter 6, “Aquatic Recreation Facilities,” is adopted
by reference.
L. International Existing Building Code Adopted – Chapter 51-50. The 2021
International Existing Building Code is adopted by reference.
M. International Green Construction Code Adopted. The 2021 International
Green Construction Code, as published by the International Code Council, is
adopted by reference as an optional reference for developers who choose to
utilize elements of the code for guidance.
N. National Healthy Housing Standard Adopted. The 2018 National Healthy
Housing Standard, as published by the National Center for Healthy Housing, is
adopted by reference as a guideline and expression of intent to assist
interpretation of the codes adopted in this chapter.
Section 2. Amendment to City Code. Section 15.07.020 of the Auburn City
Code is amended to read as follows:
15.07.020 Conflicts between codes and code applicability.
A. General. In case of conflict between codes referenced in ACC 15.07.010, where, in
any specific case, different sections of this code specify different materials, methods of
construction or other requirements, the hierarchy of the codes named in Chapter 19.27
RCW shall govern. Otherwise, the most restrictive provision shall govern, or where
there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the
specific requirement shall be applicable. In the case of a conflict between the
International Green Construction Code and the city of Auburn engineering design
standards, surface water management manual, or construction standards, the city of
Auburn standards shall govern.
B. Other Laws. The provisions of this code shall not be deemed to nullify any
provisions of local, state or federal law.
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C. Application of References. References to chapter or section numbers, or to
provisions not specifically identified by number, shall be construed to refer to such
chapter, section or provision of this code.
D. Referenced Codes and Standards – Conflict with Chapter. The codes and
standards referenced in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this
code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between
provisions of this code and referenced codes and standards, the provisions of this code
shall apply.
E. Partial Invalidity. In the event that any part or provision of this code is held to be
illegal or void, this shall not have the effect of making void or illegal any of the other
parts or provisions.
FE. Conflicting Ordinances. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this
title are repealed, except that such repeal shall not affect or prevent the prosecution or
punishment of any person for any act done or committed in violation of any ordinance
hereby repealed prior to taking effect of this title.
Section 3. Amendment to City Code. Section 15.07.030 of the Auburn City
Code is amended to read as follows:
15.07.030 EnforcementConstitutionality or invalidity.
If any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this title is for any reason held to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the
validity or constitutionality of the remaining portion of this title.
.A. Enforcement Agency. The department of community development is designated as
the agency responsible for enforcement of building codes, and the official in charge
thereof shall be known as the building official, and Section 103 of Chapter 1 of the 2018
International Building Code is amended consistent therewith.
B. Venue. Unless specifically directed or assigned otherwise, violations of or failures to
comply with any of the codes referenced by this chapter shall be prosecutable in the
court of limited jurisdiction authorized to hear cases of the city.
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C. Penalties by Class and Category of Offenses. Unless a different city penalty is
specifically provided for a violation of or failure to comply with any of the codes adopted
by the chapters of this title, violations of and failures to comply with the requirements of
the codes adopted by this chapter shall constitute offenses of the same description,
class and category of offense as are indicated in the adopted code. The penalty for any
such offense identified or identifiable as a misdemeanor for which no penalty is
specifically provided shall be punishable by imprisonment in the appropriate city or
county jail for a period of up to 90 days and a fine of up to $1,000, or by both such fine
and imprisonment. The penalty for any such offense identified or identifiable as a gross
misdemeanor for which no penalty is specifically provided shall be punishable by
imprisonment in the appropriate city or county jail for a period of up to one year and a
fine of up to $5,000, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The penalty for any such
offense identified or identifiable as an infraction for which no penalty is specifically
provided shall be punishable in accordance with ACC 1.25.050.
D. Nonexclusive Remedy. The penalty provisions hereof are in addition to other
enforcement and remedy provisions of the codes adopted by the chapters of this title.
Section 4. Amendment to City Code. Section 15.07.040 of the Auburn City
Code is amended to read as follows:
15.07.040 Duties and powers of code officialsForms and notices.
Repealed by Ord. 6310.All forms and notices for the administration of the State Building
Code Act shall be furnished by the city.
Section 5. Amendment to City Code. Section 15.07.080 of the Auburn City
Code is amended to read as follows:
15.07.080 Fees.
A. Work Performed without a Permit. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee,
may be collected. The investigation fee shall be equal to either the amount assessed in
accordance with the currently adopted city of Auburn fee scheduleof the permit fee
required by this code or the cost of the labor to perform the investigation. The payment
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of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other
provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
B. Plan Review Fees.
1. When submittal documents are required by ACC 15.07.050, a plan review fee shall
be paid at the time of submitting the submittal documents for plan review. The building
official and/or the fire code official may have the option to charge a deposit in lieu of the
full plan review fee, if the full amount is not known at the time. Any plan review deposit
shall be applied toward the total plan review fee owed. The plan review fee shall be
imposed based on the fee schedule that is in effect at the time the building permit
application is determined to be complete and is payable prior to commencement of city
review. The permit fee shall be imposed based on the fee schedule that is in effect at
the time the building permit application is determined to be complete and is payable
prior to issuance of the permit. The plan review fee shall be a separate fee from the
permit fees specified in this section and are in addition to the permit fees. When
submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review
or when the project involves deferred submittal items as defined in IBC Section
107.3.4.2, an additional plan review fee shall be charged at the rate shown in the fee
code established by the jurisdiction.
2. Stock Plan Program. When plans are submitted under the “stock plan program,” a
plan review fee, that is established in the adopted fee schedule, shall be paid at the time
the permit application is determined to be complete and is payable prior to
commencement of city review. Valuations used to compute the permit fees shall include
all options submitted with a registered plan. When a registered plan consists of a
number of plan options that can produce any number of similar but different buildings,
the building official may charge plan review fees based on each different building
configuration. The plan review fees specified in this subsection are separate fees from
the permit fees specified in the fee schedule, and are in addition to the permit fees.
C. Refunds.
1. Application Fee Before Permit Issuance. The building official may authorize
refunding of not more than the full amount of the application or plan review fee paid,
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less the current rate of the additional resubmittal fee adopted by the city of Auburn fee
schedule in effect at the time of request when an application for a permit for which such
fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing is done. The
building official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written
application filed by the original permittee no later than 180 days after the date of
application.
2. Permit Fee Before Permit Issuance. The building official may authorize refunding of
not more than the full amount of the permit fee paid, less the current rate of the
additional resubmittal fee adopted by the city of Auburn fee schedule in effect at the
time of request when an application for a permit for which such fee has been paid is
withdrawn or canceled prior to issuance. The building official shall not authorize
refunding of any fee paid except on written application filed by the original permittee no
later than 180 days after the date of payment.
3. Permit Fee After Permit Issuance. The building official may authorize refunding of
any fee paid hereunder, which was erroneously paid or collected. When no work has
been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code, the building official may
authorize refunding of not more than the full amount of the permit fee paid, less the
current rate of the additional resubmittal fee adopted by the city of Auburn fee schedule;
except that no refunds will be processed for permits 180 days from date of issuance
where no work has been done.
Section 6. Amendment to City Code. Section 15.07.090 of the Auburn City
Code is amended to read as follows:
The city will conduct inspections as prescribed in the latest adopted copy of the
International Building Code with the exceptions as noted below:
A. IMC/UPC/IFGC/NEC Rough-In Inspection. Rough-in mechanical, gas piping,
plumbing and electrical shall be inspected when the rough-in work is complete and
under test. No connections to primary utilities shall be made until the rough-in work is
inspected and approved.
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B. Energy Efficiency Inspection – Envelope.
1. Wall Insulation Inspection. To be made after all wall insulation and air vapor retarder
sheet or film materials are in place, but before any wall covering is placed.
2. Glazing Inspection. To be made after glazing materials are installed in the building.
3. Exterior Roofing Insulation. To be made after the installation of the roof insulation,
but before concealment.
4. Slab/Floor Insulation. To be made after the installation of the slab/floor insulation, but
before concealment.
C. Special Inspections. In addition to the inspections specified above, the building
official is authorized to make or require special inspections above the requirements as
stated in Chapter 17 of the 2018 International Building Code for any type of work related
to the technical codes by an approved agency at no cost to the jurisdiction.
Section 7. Amendment to City Code. Section 15.07.100 of the Auburn City
Code is amended to read as follows:
A. Use and Occupancy. No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no
change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion of the
building or structure shall be made until the building official has issued a certificate of
occupancy as provided for in this section. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall
not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other
ordinances of this jurisdiction.
B. Exception. Certificates of occupancy are not required for work exempt from permits
under Section 105.2 of the 2018 International Building Code and International
Residential Code or for R-3 and U occupancies.
C. The building official is authorized under ACC 12.66.080 to evaluate the condition of
public improvements that service and/or are adjacent to the lot upon which the building
has been constructed. For development projects that require public improvements and
the improvements remain incomplete or when the building activity has damaged
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adjacent public sidewalks, landscaping, streets or utilities the building official is
authorized to withhold certificate of occupancy until the facilities are corrected and
completed. The building official with the city engineer’s approval may accept a bond or
other financial security to guarantee repair or completion of required public
improvements under special circumstances as determined by the city.
D. Section 111 of Chapter 1 of the 2018 International Building Code and International
Residential Code is hereby amended consistent therewith.
Section 8. Amendment to City Code. Section 15.07.140 of the Auburn City
Code is amended to read as follows:
15.07.140 Violations.Enforcement.
Repealed by Ord. 6310.A. Administration and enforcement. The Washington State
Building Code Act provides for the administration and enforcement of this title by the city
within its corporate limits.
B. Enforcement Agency. The department of community development is designated as
the agency responsible for enforcement of building codes, and the official in charge
thereof shall be known as the building official, and Section 103 of Chapter 1 of the
International Building Code is amended consistent therewith.
C. The building official is authorized to promulgate such rules, policies and/or
procedures as deemed necessary to carry out the intent of this title and provide for the
efficient operation of the permit process as it may be administered by the building
official and staff. In so doing, the building official may, from time to time, and
notwithstanding other provisions of this title:
1. Record with the county recorder’s office notices of building permit and/or land
use compliance related activity regarding a specific site, which, after reasonable
efforts in working with a property owner, is not brought into conformance with the
provisions of this title, or notices and orders as called for under the dangerous
buildings code; and/or
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2. Call upon the Auburn police chief to assist in the enforcement of this title. The
chief or designee is authorized to issue criminal citations for violations of this title
when criminal sanctions are appropriate under the Auburn City Code.
D. Venue. Unless specifically directed or assigned otherwise, violations of or failures to
comply with any of the codes referenced by this chapter shall be prosecutable in the
court of limited jurisdiction authorized to hear cases of the city.
E. Penalties.
1. It is a violation of city code for any person or entity to fail to comply with any
provision of the technical codes adopted by reference in this chapter. Unless a
different city penalty is specifically provided, for a violation of or failure to comply
with any of the codes adopted by the chapters of this title, violations of and
failures to comply with the requirements of the codes adopted by this chapter
shall constitute offenses of the same description, class and category of offense
as are indicated in the adopted technical code. If a technical code does not
specify an offense, or subjects a violator of the code to “penalties prescribed by
law,” a violation of any provision of a technical code shall constitute either (a) a
misdemeanor, or (b) a civil infraction and/or civil penalty punishable in
accordance with Chapter 1.25 ACC.
2. The penalty for any such offense identified or identifiable as a misdemeanor
for which no penalty is specifically provided shall be punishable by imprisonment
in the appropriate city or county jail for a period of up to 90 days and a fine of up
to $1,000, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The penalty for any such
offense identified or identifiable as a gross misdemeanor for which no penalty is
specifically provided shall be punishable by imprisonment in the appropriate city
or county jail for a period of up to one year and a fine of up to $5,000, or by both
such fine and imprisonment. The penalty for any such offense identified or
identifiable as an infraction or civil penalty for which no penalty is specifically
provided shall be punishable in accordance with Chapter ACC 1.25.050.
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3. In determining the appropriate penalty, the building official shall consider the
seriousness of the offense, whether it poses a risk to public safety, the violator’s
effort to achieve compliance, and the opportunities for alternative enforcement.
F. Nonexclusive Remedy. The penalty provisions hereof are in addition to other
enforcement and remedy provisions of the codes adopted by the chapters of this title.
Section 9. Amendment to City Code. Section 15.08A.011 of the Auburn City
Code is amended to read as follows:
15.08A.011 Adoption of International Building Code.
The 2018 International Building Code, as adopted in Chapter 15.07 ACC and hereafter
amended by the State Building Code Council, and included in Chapter 51-50 WAC, is
adopted as the building code of the city; provided, that the amendments, deletions and
additions thereto as provided in this chapter shall govern over the published provisions
of the International Building Code.
Section 10. New Section to City Code. A new section, 15.08A.025, “Section
105.2 amended – Work exempt from permit” is added to Chapter 15.08A to read as
follows:
International Building Code Section 105.2 is amended to read as follows:
105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of this code
shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in
violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this
jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following:
Building:
1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds,
playhouses and similar uses, provided that the floor area is not greater than
200 square feet.
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2. Fences not over 7 feet high.
3. Oil derricks.
4. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of
the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding
Class I, II or IIA liquids.
5. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity is not greater than
5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width is not greater than
2:1.
6. Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade, and
not over any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route.
7. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish
work.
8. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
9. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy that are
less than 24 inches deep, are not greater than 5,000 gallons and are installed
entirely above ground.
10. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not
including service systems.
11. Swings, slides and other exterior playground equipment.
12. Window awnings in Group R-3 and U occupancies, supported by an exterior
wall that do not project more than 54 inches (1,372 mm) from the exterior
wall, do not require additional support and do not project beyond a property
boundary.
13. Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over
5 feet 9 inches in height.
14. Work located primarily within public right-of-way.
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15. Like-for-like (same size) window replacement for structures where no
alteration of structural members is required and window U-value meets
requirements of the energy code.
16. Single-story construction job shacks that are placed at a permitted job site
during construction. Job shacks shall be removed upon final approval of
construction, or may be required to be removed if associated permit expires
or is suspended or cancelled. A job shack is a portable structure for which the
primary purpose is to house equipment and supplies, and which may serve as
a temporary office during construction in support of the associated
construction activity.
17. Flag and light poles on private property that do not exceed 20 feet in height.
18. Like-for-like removal and replacement of residential and commercial roofing
materials where no additional load is applied and no alteration of structural
members is required.
Gas:
1. Portable heating appliance.
2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or
make such equipment unsafe.
Mechanical:
1. Portable heating appliance.
2. Portable ventilation equipment.
3. Portable cooling unit.
4. Steam, hot or chilled water piping with any heating or cooling equipment
regulated by this code.
5. Replacement of any part that does not alter its approval or make it unsafe.
6. Portable evaporative cooler.
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7. Self-contained refrigeration system containing 10 pounds or less of refrigerant
and actuated by motors of 1 horsepower or less.
Plumbing:
1. The clearing of stoppages or stopping and repairing of leaks in drains, water,
soil, waste or vent pipe, provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drain
pipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes
necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work
shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and
inspection made as provided in this chapter and the technical codes.
2. Reinstallation or replacement of fixtures and/or valves that have accessible
connections to rough-in plumbing, except a permit is required for the
replacement of a water heater and reinstallation or replacement of any fixture
or valve within a commercial kitchen.
Section 11. Amendment to City Code. Section 15.08A.041 of the Auburn City
Code is amended to read as follows:
Section 516 added – Recyclable materials and solid waste storage.
A new Section 516 and Table No. 5-F are added to Chapter 5 of the International
Building Code to read as follows:
A. Recyclable Materials and Solid Waste Storage.
1. For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply: Recycled
Materials means those solid wastes that are separated for recycling or reuse,
such as papers, metals and glass.
2. Except for Group R-3 and Group U Occupancies, Aall new buildings shall provide
space in accordance with Table No. 5-F for the storage of recycled materials and
solid waste; EXCEPTION: Group R, Division 3 and Group U Occupancies. For
occupancy types that, in the discretion of the building official, are dissimilar to the
ones listed in Table No. 5-F, the building official may approve an alternative area
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requirement if requested. The request shall be submitted for review as an
alternative design in accordance with Chapter 1, Section 104.11 of the International
Building Code and shall include supporting justification for the alternative floor area
amounts.
3. The storage area shall be designed to meet the needs of the occupancy,
efficiency of pick-up, and shall be available to occupants and haulers.
4. Storage and Handling of Recyclables and Solid Waste shall comply with the
2018 Edition of the International Fire Code, Chapter 3, Section 304.
TABLE NO. 5-F – RECYCLABLE MATERIALS AND SOLID WASTE STORAGE
AREA REQUIREMENT
OCCUPANCY AREA
REQUIREMENTS
OFFICE 2 SF Per 1,000 SF of
Gross Floor Area
RETAIL 5 SF Per 1,000 SF of
Gross Floor Area
WHOLESALE 3 SF per 1,000 SF of
Gross Floor Area
WAREHOUSE 3 SF per 1,000 SF of
Gross Floor Area
INDUSTRIAL 3 SF Per 1,000 SF of
Gross Floor Area
EDUCATIONAL 2 SF per 1,000 SF of
Gross Floor Area
INSTITUTIONAL 2 SF Per 1,000 SF of
Gross Floor Area
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OCCUPANCY AREA
REQUIREMENTS
RESIDENTIAL Min. 12 SF Plus 1.5
SF Per Unit; One
Collection Area Per
30 Units located
within 200 feet
Section 12. New Section to City Code. A new section, 15.08A.065, “Section
3202 amended – Encroachments,” is added to Chapter 15.08A to read as follows:
International Building Code Section 3202 is amended to read as follows:
3202.1 Encroachments below grade. Encroachments below grade shall comply
with Section 3202.1.1 through 3202.1.3.
3202.1.1 Structural Support. Any permanent part of a building erected
below grade that is necessary for structural support of the building or
structure shall not project beyond the lot lines.
3202.1.2 Vaults and other enclosed spaces. The construction and
utilization of vaults and other enclosed spaces below grade shall be
subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable governing authority.
3202.1.3 Areaways. Areaways shall be protected by grates, guards or
other approved means.
3202.2 Encroachments above grade and below 10 feet in height. Encroachments
into the public right-of-way above grade and below 10 feet in height shall be
prohibited. Doors and windows shall not open or project into the public right-of-
way.
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3202.3 Encroachments 10 feet or more above grade. Encroachments 10 feet or
more above grade shall comply with Sections 3202.3.1 through 3202.3.4. The
encroachements listed below shall not be considered permanent structures and
shall be authorized pursuant to a right-of-way use permit issued in accordance
with ACC 12.60.
3202.3.1 Awnings, canopies, marquees and signs. Awnings, canopies,
marquees and signs shall be constructed so as to support applicable
loads as specified in Chapter 16. Awnings, canopies, marquees and signs
with less than 15 feet of clearance above the sidewalk shall not extend
into or occupy more than two-thirds the width of the sidewalk measured
from the building. Stanchions or columns that support awnings, canopies,
marquees and signs shall be subject to city of Auburn Engineering Design
Standard requirements.
3202.3.2 Windows, balconies, architectural features and mechanical
equipment. Where the vertical clearance above grade to projecting
windows, balconies, architectural features or mechanical equipment is
more than 10 feet, 1 inch of encroachment is permitted for each additional
1 inch of clearance above 10 feet, but the maximum encroachment shall
be 4 feet.
3202.3.3 Encroachments 15 feet or more above grade. Encroachments 15
feet or more above grade shall not be limited. Such encroachments shall
not be considered permanent structures and shall be authorized pursuant
to a right-of-way use permit issued in accordance with ACC 12.60.
3202.3.4 Pedestrian walkways. The installation of a pedestrian walkway
over a public right-of-way shall be subject to the approval of the city
engineer. The vertical clearance from the public right-of-way to the lowest
part of a pedestrian walkway shall be not less than 15 feet and the height
determined by the city engineer to be needed to accommodate current
and anticipated future use of the public right-of-way (including construction
and re-construction of utilities).
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3202.4 Temporary encroachments. This section not adopted.
Section 13. Amendment to City Code. Section 15.20.010 of the Auburn City
Code is amended to read as follows:
The International Property Maintenance Code adopted in Chapter 15.06 07 ACC shall
be on file in the office of the city clerk. The code as amended in this chapter shall
govern over the published provisions of that code. Where the International Property
Maintenance Code references the code official, that shall refer to and be construed to
mean the building official as used in the city code. Unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise, the terms “code official” and “building official” shall be synonymous.
Section 14. Amendment to City Code. Section 15.20.030 of the Auburn City
Code is amended to read as follows:
Sections 103.1 and 103.5 of the International Property Maintenance Code are amended
to read as follows:
103.1 Department of property maintenance inspection. The department of
community development and public works is responsible for implementation and
enforcement of the International Property Maintenance Code.
103.5 Fees. The fees for activities and services performed by the city in carrying
out its responsibilities under this code, including hearings conducted by the
hearing examiner, shall be as indicated in the city of Auburn fee schedule.
Section 15. Amendment to City Code. Section 15.20.050 of the Auburn City
Code is amended to read as follows:
International Property Maintenance Code Section 110.1 is amended to read as follows:
Section 110.1 General. The code official shall order the owner or owner’s
authorized agent of any premises upon which is located any structure, which in
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the code official’s or owner’s authorized agent judgment after review is so
deteriorated or dilapidated or has become so out of repair as to be dangerous,
unsafe, insanitary or otherwise unfit for human habitation or occupancy, and such
that it is unreasonable to repair the structure, to demolish and remove such
structure; or if such structure is capable of being made safe by repairs, to repair
and make safe and sanitary, or to board up and hold for future repair or to
demolish and remove at the owner’s option; or where there has been a cessation
of normal construction of any structure for a period of more than two (2) years,
the code official shall order the owner or owner’s authorized agent to demolish
and remove such structure, or board up until future repair. Unless the code
official determines that other measures are appropriate based on the
circumstances, boarding the building up for future repair shall comply with
appendix A and the structure shall not remain boarded beyond thirty (30) days,
except where a non-opaque material is used that provides the same level of
security as provided by the requirements of Appendix A, the boarding may
remain in place for no more than one year. Timeframe extensions may be
approved by the code official.
Section 16. Amendment to City Code. Section 15.32.010 of the Auburn City
Code is amended to read as follows:
In addition to the provisions of the 2015 International Building Code, Appendix H,
“Signs,” there is adopted by reference and incorporated in this chapter by this reference
Chapter 18.56 ACC entitled Signs.
Section 17. Amendment to City Code. Section 15.32.050 of the Auburn City
Code is amended to read as follows:
The appeal and appeal procedures contained in Chapter 15.0815.07 ACC and any
future amendments thereto are adopted by reference and incorporated in this chapter.
Section 18. Amendment to City Code. Section 15.36A.011 of the Auburn
City Code is amended to read as follows:
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The 2018 Edition of the International Fire Code as adopted in Chapter 15.07 ACC, as
published by the International Code Council, and as adopted and amended by the State
Building Code Council in Chapter 51-54A WAC, including Appendix D, “Fire Apparatus
Access Roads,” Appendix E, “Hazard Categories,” Appendix H, “Hazardous Materials
Management Plan (HMMP) and Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS)
Instructions,” and Appendix L, “Requirements for Fire Fighter Air Replenishment,” is
adopted by reference pursuant to Chapter 15.07 ACC with the amendments, additions,
and deletions provided in this chapter. This chapter shall be controlling within the
jurisdiction of the city. The manufacture, storage, handling, sale, and use of fireworks
shall be governed by Chapter 70.77 RCW and by Chapter 212-17 WAC and Chapter
8.24 ACC, Fireworks, consistent with Chapter 212-17 WAC.
Section 19. Amendment to City Code. Section 15.36A.091 of the Auburn
City Code is amended to read as follows:
A. International Fire Code Chapter 9 is amended to read as follows:
907.1.3 Equipment. Equipment systems and their components shall be listed and
approved for the purposes for which they were installed. All new systems shall be
addressable. Each device shall have its own address and annunciate individual
device addresses at a UL Central Station.
907.1.4 Approved Fire Alarm and Detection Systems. In addition to any requirement
of 907.2 or 907.3, all new buildings exceeding 5,000 square feet gross floor area
shall be required to provide an approved automatic fire detection and alarm system.
For existing buildings, additions increasing the total area to greater than 5,000
square feet or alterations or repairs exceeding 5,000 square feet shall be required
to provide an approved automatic fire detection and alarm system for the entire
associated fire area as required for new construction. Fire walls shall not be
considered to separate a building to enable deletion of the required fire detection
system.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Group “U” Occupancies.
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2. One and Two Family residences.
907.5.2.3.1 Employee Work Areas. Visible alarm notification appliances shall be
provided in employee work areas.
B. For purposes of this chapter, a “fire wall,” “fire barrier,” or “horizontal assembly” shall
not be considered to separate a building so as to avoid the required automatic fire alarm
and detection system. A building shall have a minimum distance of five feet from any
point of the building to any point of another building and from the property line in order
to be considered a separate building.
Section 20. Amendment to City Code. Section 15.74.020 of the Auburn City
Code is amended to read as follows:
This chapter shall regulate all land disturbing activities and the removal of trees, shrubs,
and/or ground cover. All land disturbing activities are subject to the provisions of
Chapter 13.48 ACC and the city of Auburn Engineering Design Standards. Land
disturbing activities proposed within critical areas and/or land subject to shoreline
management jurisdiction shall be subject to Chapters 16.10 and 16.08 ACC,
respectively, and the procedural requirements of this chapter.
Section 21. Amendment to City Code. Section 15.74.030 of the Auburn City
Code is amended to read as follows:
For the purpose of this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings:
A. “Accelerated erosion” means erosion much more rapid than normal or geologic
erosion, primarily as a result of the influence of the activities of humans or, in some
cases, of the animals or natural catastrophes that expose bare surfaces (e.g., fires).
B. “Clearing” means the destruction and removal of vegetation by manual, mechanical,
or chemical methods.
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C. “Filling” means the act of transporting or placing (by any manner or mechanism) fill
material from, to, or on any soil surface, natural vegetative covering of soil surface, or fill
material (including temporary stockpiling of fill material).
D. “Grading” means any excavating, filling, clearing, or re-contouring of the ground
surface or combination thereof.
E. “Ground cover” means small plants such as salal, ferns, mosses, grasses or other
types of vegetation which normally cover the ground, including trees less than six
inches in diameter measured at 24 inches above ground level, which renders the
surface of the soil stable against accelerated erosion.
F. “Impervious surface” means a hard surface area that either prevents or retards the
entry of water into the soil mantle as under natural conditions prior to development. A
hard surface area which causes water to run off in greater quantities or at an increased
rate of flow from the flow under natural conditions prior to development. Common
impervious surfaces include, but are not limited to, rooftops, walkways, patios,
driveways, parking lots, storage areas, concrete or asphalt paving, gravel roads, packed
earthen materials, and oiled macadam or other surfaces which similarly impede the
natural infiltration of storm water. Open, uncovered retention/detention facilities shall not
be considered as impervious surfaces for the purpose of determining whether the
thresholds for application of minimum requirements are exceeded. Open, uncovered
retention/detention facilities shall be considered impervious surfaces for purposes of
runoff modeling.
G. “Land disturbing activity” means any activity that results in movement of earth, or a
change in the existing soil cover (both vegetative and nonvegetative) and/or the existing
soil topography. Land disturbing activities include, but are not limited to, clearing,
grading, filling, and excavation. Compaction that is associated with stabilization of
structures and road construction shall also be considered land disturbing activity.
Vegetation maintenance practices are not considered land disturbing activity.
H. “Permanent structure” means any buildings which are immovable including homes,
garages, barns, storage buildings, or a driveway not wider than 20 feet which is the
exclusive route of ingress and egress to an immovable garage or carport.
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I. “Pre-loading” means the placement of material with the intent to surcharge and
compress subsurface soils for a limited amount of time.
J. “Permit” means official document issued by the city that authorizes a specified scope
of work. Document may be in the form of discrete permit approval documents or as
plans approved in conjunction with associated public Facility extension (FAC) or capital
project.
JK. “Sedimentation” means the process by which solid particulate matter is transported
by water off the site of the land disturbing activity and settles onto land or the bed of a
creek, stream, river, wetland, pond, lake, or other water body.
KL. “Stockpiling” means the placement of material with the intent to remove at a later
time.
LM. “Tree” means any self-supporting perennial woody plant characterized by natural
growth of one main stem or trunk with a definite crown, and maturing at a height of at
least six feet above the ground.
MN. “Shrubs” means any living terrestrial plant or vegetation other than a tree or
ground cover on land.
NO. “Significant tree” means a healthy evergreen tree, six inches or more in diameter
measured four feet above grade, or a healthy deciduous tree four inches or more in
diameter measured four feet above grade.
OP. “Underdeveloped property” means any parcel which under the city’s zoning code
may be further subdivided to allow further development, or is not already developed to
the fullest zoning potential.
PQ. “Undeveloped property” means any parcel which has not been altered from its
natural state by grading or filling or by construction of private structures or public
infrastructure that allows further development.
Section 22. Amendment to City Code. Section 15.74.040 of the Auburn City
Code is amended to read as follows:
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A. Application. Any owner or authorized agent who intends to clear, fill, or grade any
property within the city, except those specifically exempted in ACC 15.74.050, shall first
make an application to the city and obtain the required permit for the work. Applications
shall be prepared by a licensed professional civil engineer and shall conform to the
city’s design standards per Chapter 12.04 ACC. The city engineer shall have the
authority to accept an application not prepared by a licensed professional engineer if the
city engineer determines the scope of the project is such that a detailed set of plans is
not required. An application for a clearing, filling, and grading permit shall be applied for
and, where possible, processed concurrently with any other necessary permits or
approvals. In addition, the city engineer may require off-site improvements prior to
issuing any grading, filling or clearing permits when such improvements are required to
mitigate the impacts of the proposed improvements.
B. Approval. The city engineer, or designee, shall have the authority to approve,
modify, approve with conditions, or deny the permit in accordance with the intended
purposes of ACC 15.74.010. The city engineer shall also have the authority to
determine the time frame when the land disturbing activity shall commence, when the
project is to be completed, designated haul routes, seasonal and weather restrictions,
and hours of operation.
C. Performance Guarantee. When the city engineer determines that steps must be
taken to protect other property or the public right-of-way, then the applicant shall provide
the city an assignment of funds or an irrevocable letter of credit or other similar security
satisfactory to the city engineer, to ensure land disturbing activities are constructed and
maintained in conformance with the approved construction drawings, standards, and
any environmental requirements and that the impacts of the activities, including hauling
impacts, are mitigated. The amount and duration of the financial guarantee will be
determined by the city engineer, when required, and it shall be no less than $2,000 per
acre. The financial guarantee shall be accompanied by an agreement granting the city
and its agents the right to enter the property and perform work to mitigate and/or control
impacts from such land disturbing activities utilizing the above-described satisfactory
security. The agreement shall also hold the city harmless from all claims and expenses,
including attorneys’ fees.
D. Fees. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the city’s fee schedule.
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E. Term. Work on grading, filling, or land clearing permits must begin within 180 days
from the date of issuance of the permit. If work has not begun prior to this date, the
permit shall expire and a new permit will be required prior to commencing any grading,
filling, or clearing activities, and will be subject to city standards in effect at the time of
the new permit. A six-month period of inactivity on the grading, filling or clearing work
shall constitute expiration of the permit and a new permit will be required prior to
recommencing grading, filling or clearing activities and will be subject to city standards
in effect at the time of the new permit unless the applicant can demonstrate justification
for the delay to the satisfaction of the city engineer. Work to maintain winterization
requirements shall not be considered inactivity.
F. Inspection. Construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to
inspection by the city engineer, or designee, and such construction or work shall remain
accessible for inspection purposes until approved by the city engineer or designee.
G. Revocation of Permits. Failure of the property owner and/or permittee to comply
with any or all of the provisions of this chapter or any or all provisions of a land clearing,
filling, or grading permit may cause the city engineer to revoke the permit. If the permit
is revoked, all operations shall cease until such time that the noncompliance is
corrected.
H. Where applicable, the property owner is responsible for obtaining the appropriate
permits from the city when the public right-of-way is used to clear, stockpile, or load
products and/or debris resulting from any land disturbing activity.
I. Penalties. Any violation of the requirements of this chapter or the conditions of a land
clearing, filling, and grading permit shall be enforced pursuant to the provisions of
Chapter 1.25 ACC; provided, that the penalty for such violation shall be $500.00, and
each day, location and/or incident shall constitute a separate civil infraction.
Additionally, each violator (each individual participating in a violation) shall constitute
separate violations; provided, that if a violation involves more than 30,000 cubic yards of
grading or fill work or more than 15 acres of land clearing, it shall constitute a
misdemeanor punishable by up to a $1,000 fine or up to 90 days in jail or both.
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Any person who clears or disturbs property without first securing a permit pursuant to
this chapter shall be subject to the penalties of this section and may be required to
restore the site to the satisfaction of the city engineer. In addition all activity on the
property shall cease until such time that a permit has been issued and there shall be no
issuance of any other permit or approval until such time that a land clearing or filling and
grading permit has been approved.
J. Appeals. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the city engineer may, within 10
business days of the city engineer’s written decision, appeal the decision to the hearing
examiner who shall conduct a public hearing pursuant to ACC 18.70.040.
Section 23. Amendment to City Code. Section 15.74.050 of the Auburn City
Code is amended to read as follows:
A. The following are exempt from the requirements of this chapter:
1. Removal of dead or diseased trees, shrubs, or ground cover.
2. Clearing and grading associated with continuous agricultural uses, excluding
timber cutting not otherwise exempted.
3. Clearing and grading not to exceed 6,999 square feet of area within individual
lots, for the purpose of the construction of a single-family home or duplex, provided
a building permit has been issued by the city prior to commencing the clearing and
grading activities and construction of the structure starts within 90 days of
commencing clearing and grading activities.
4. The removal of up to six trees per lot within any 12-month period, or for lots
greater than one acre, up to six trees per acre within any 12-month period, with
fractional acres of one-half acre or more considered to be a whole acre.
5. Clearing and grading for the construction and maintenance of public facilities as
approved by the city engineer to include water, sanitary sewer, streets, highways,
storm drainage and related facilities.
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6. Clearing and grading of areas temporarily used for activities associated with the
construction of water, sanitary sewer, streets, highways, storm drainage and related
facilities. Such areas shall be restored to the original condition or as approved by
the city engineer upon construction completion. This exemption does not apply to
critical areas, critical area buffers, vegetated areas that would be difficult to restore
to the original condition, or areas that disturb over 1-acre. Temporary use is limited
to no more than 180-days unless otherwise authorized through a city issued
temporary use permit or an extension granted by the city engineer.
67. Removal of trees, shrubs, and ground cover in emergency situations involving
immediate danger to life or property.
78. Routine landscape maintenance and minor repair.
89. Removal of trees and vegetation consistent with an approved surface mining
permit.
910. Removal of a tree from property zoned residential that endangers a
permanent structure by being closer to the structure than the distance from the base
of the tree to its top, regardless of whether the tree is located on the same property
as the structure.
110. Upon approval of the city engineer or designee, clearing and grading not to
exceed 500 cubic yards consisting of excavations of less than five feet in vertical
depth and/or fills less than eight inches of vertical depth.
121. Upon approval of the city engineer or designee, the temporary stockpiling of
less than 500 cubic yards, combined, of topsoils, crushed rock, sawdust, mulch,
bark, chips, or similar materials on a lot, tract, or parcel of land for a period not to
exceed 12 months; provided, that the stockpile has adequate coverage to prevent
erosion.
132. Upon approval of the city engineer or designee, the temporary stockpiling of
organic or inorganic materials used in an approved construction project, provided
the use, location, duration, and extent of the stockpile were disclosed through the
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environmental or development review process. In no case shall a temporary
stockpile remain beyond a 24-month period.
143. New plus replaced hard surfaces which have a surface area less than 2,000
square feet.
154. Emergency temporary sandbagging, diking, ditching, filling or similar work
during or after periods of extreme weather conditions when done to protect life or
property, provided such measures do not adversely impact adjacent properties or
public facilities.
B. An exemption from clearing, filling, and grading permit requirements does not
exempt a property owner from the policies, criteria, and standards contained in this
chapter or other applicable local, state, or federal regulations or permit requirements.
C. The property owner is responsible to ensure that clearing of any trees that are
within striking distance of a structure or have the potential to cause damage to others is
performed by a licensed and bonded contractor.
Section 24. Repealing City Code. Chapters 15.04, 15.06, and 15.48 of the
Auburn City Code are repealed.
Section 25. Constitutionality and Invalidity. If any section, subsection
sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance, is for any reason held invalid or
unconstitutional by any Court of competent jurisdiction such portion shall be deemed a
separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity
of the remaining portions thereof.
Section 26. Implementation. The Mayor is authorized to implement such
administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions of this
legislation.
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Section 27. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force five
days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law, or on July
1, 2023, whichever date is later.
INTRODUCED: _________________________
PASSED: _____________________________
APPROVED: ___________________________
CITY OF AUBURN
ATTEST:
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NANCY BACKUS, Mayor
_________________________
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________
Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
Published: _________________________
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Exhibit A
Proposed ACC Title 15 Building Code Update Text Amendment
Proposed changes are shown as color coded strikethrough/underline as follows:
Green strikethrough/underline – Relocation of existing code from one section to
another for the purpose of better organization and reduction of duplication.
Purple strikethrough/underline – Minor corrections to update references (dates, code
citations, titles, numbering, etc.) and repeal outdated code sections.
Red strikethrough/underline– New municipal code sections of already existing and
adopted state code to allow additional clarity or modification.
Blue strikethrough/underline – New proposed municipal amendments of a more
substantiative nature.
15.04 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections:
15.04.010 Purpose.
15.04.030 Administration and enforcement.
15.04.040 Forms and notices.
15.04.050 Repealed.
15.04.060 Constitutionality or invalidity.
15.04.070 Conflicting ordinances.
15.04.080 Violation – Penalty.
15.04.090 Enforcement.
15.04.010 Purpose.
In interpreting and applying the provisions of this title, they shall be held to be the
minimum requirements for promotion of the safeguarding of life or limb, health, property
and public welfare.
15.04.030 Administration and enforcement.
The Washington State Building Code Act provides for the administration and
enforcement of this title by the city within its corporate limits.
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15.04.040 Forms and notices.
All forms and notices required for the administration of the State Building Code Act shall
be furnished by the city.
15.04.050 Administrative officials. Repealed by Ord. 5874.
15.04.060 Constitutionality or invalidity.
If any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this title is for any reason held to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the
validity or constitutionality of the remaining portion of this title, and each section,
subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this title would have been prepared,
proposed, adopted and approved and ratified irrespective of the fact that any one or
more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases were declared invalid or
unconstitutional.
15.04.070 Conflicting ordinances.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this title are repealed, except that
such repeal shall not affect or prevent the prosecution or punishment of any person for
any act done or committed in violation of any ordinance hereby repealed prior to the
taking effect of this title.
15.04.080 Violation – Penalty.
Unless another penalty is expressly provided by the chapters of this title, the codes
adopted by this title, or other law, any violation of this title shall be enforced pursuant to
the provisions of Chapter 1.25 ACC.
15.04.090 Enforcement.
Pursuant to ACC 15.07.030 the building official is authorized to enforce the provisions of
this title.
Recognizing the authority and responsibility vested in the director under the codes
adopted by this title, the building official is authorized to promulgate such rules, policies
and/or procedures as deemed necessary to carry out the intent of this title and provide
for the efficient operation of the permit process as it may be administered by the
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building official and staff. In so doing, the building official may, from time to time, and
notwithstanding other provisions of this title:
A. Record with the county auditor’s office notices of building permit and/or land use
compliance related activity regarding a specific site, which, after reasonable efforts in
working with a property owner, is not brought into conformance with the provisions of
this title, or notices and orders as called for under the dangerous buildings code; and/or
B. Call upon the Auburn police chief to assist in the enforcement of this title. The chief
or designee is authorized to issue criminal citations for violations of this title when
criminal sanctions are appropriate under the Auburn City Code.
15.06.010 International codes and other standards adopted
There are adopted by reference, upon the effective date of the ordinance codified in this
chapter and upon filing with the city clerk one copy thereof, the following described
chapters of the Washington Administrative Code, International Codes and standards,
and Uniform Plumbing Code and standards together with appendix chapters,
amendments, deletions and additions as set forth in this section or in the appropriate
chapters in this code:
A. International Building Code Adopted. The 2018 Edition of the International Building
Code, as published by the International Code Council, as adopted and hereafter
amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-50 WAC, is adopted by
reference with amendments, deletions and additions thereto as provided in Chapter
15.08A ACC, Building Code.
B. International Residential Code Adopted. The 2018 Edition of the International
Residential Code, as published by the International Code Council, as adopted and
hereafter amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-51 WAC, is
adopted by reference, excluding Chapter 11, “Energy Efficiency,” Chapters 25 through
33, “Plumbing,” and Chapters 34 through 43, “Electrical.”
C. International Mechanical Code Adopted. The 2018 Edition of the International
Mechanical Code, as published by the International Code Council, as adopted and
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hereafter amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-52 WAC, is
adopted by reference.
D. International Fire Code Adopted. The 2018 Edition of the International Fire Code, as
published by the International Code Council, as adopted and hereafter amended by the
State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-54A WAC, is adopted by reference with
amendments, deletions and additions thereto as provided in Chapter 15.36A ACC, Fire
Code.
E. National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54) Adopted. The 2018 Edition of ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code, as published by NFPA, as adopted and
hereafter amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-52 WAC, is
adopted by reference.
F. Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (NFPA 58) Adopted. The 2018 Edition of the
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, as published by NFPA, as adopted and hereafter
amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-52 WAC, is adopted by
reference.
G. International Fuel Gas Code Adopted. The 2018 Edition of the International Fuel
Gas Code, as published by the International Code Council, as adopted and hereafter
amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-52 WAC, is adopted by
reference.
H. Uniform Plumbing Code Adopted. The 2018 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code,
as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, as
adopted and hereafter amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-56
WAC, is adopted by reference, including Chapter 12, “Fuel Piping,” Chapter 15,
“Firestop Protection,” Appendix A, “Recommended Rules for Sizing the Water Supply
System,” Appendix B, “Explanatory Notes on Combination Waste and Vent Systems,”
Appendix C, “Alternate Plumbing Systems,” Appendix I, “Installation Standards,” and
those requirements of the Uniform Plumbing Code relating to venting and combustion
air of fuel-fired appliances as found in Chapter 5 and those portions of the code
addressing building sewers.
I. International Energy Conservation Code Adopted. The 2018 Edition of the
International Energy Conservation Code, as published by the International Code
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Council, as amended by the State Building Code Council in Chapters 51-11C and 51-
11R WAC. The most current Washington State Energy Code as established under
Chapter 19.27A RCW (most recently amended in 2012). The Washington State Energy
Code, as adopted and hereafter amended by the State Building Code Council in
Chapters 51-11C and 51-11R WAC, is adopted.
J. International Property Maintenance Code Adopted. The 2018 Edition of the
International Property Maintenance Code, as published by the International Code
Council, is adopted by reference subject to the deletions, exceptions and conditions in
Chapter 15.20 ACC.
K. International Swimming Pool and Spa Code Adopted. The 2018 Edition of the
International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, as published by the International Code
Council, excluding Chapter 4, “Public Swimming Pools,” Chapter 5, “Public Spas and
Public Exercise Spas,” and Chapter 6, “Aquatic Recreation Facilities,” is adopted by
reference.
L. International Existing Building Code Adopted. The 2018 Edition of the International
Existing Building Code, as published by the International Code Council, and hereafter
amended by the State Building Code Council in WAC 51-50-480101, is adopted.
M. International Green Construction Code Adopted. The 2018 Edition of the
International Green Construction Code, as published by the International Code Council,
is adopted by reference as an optional reference for developers who choose to utilize
elements of the code for guidance.
N. National Healthy Housing Standard Adopted. The 2014 Edition of the National
Healthy Housing Standard, as published by the National Center for Healthy Housing, is
adopted by reference as a guideline and expression of intent to assist interpretation of
the codes adopted in this chapter.
15.07.010 General.
A. Title. These regulations shall be known as the Construction Administrative Code of
the city of Auburn.
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B. Purpose. In interpreting and applying t The provisions of this title, they shall be held
to be the interpreted and applied as minimum requirements for promotion of the
safeguarding of life, or limb, health, property and public welfare.
BC. Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the administration of the
technical codes adopted in Chapter 15.06 ACC and by the state of Washington, and as
listed: herein.
1.
a. 2018 International Building Code – Chapter 51-50 WAC;
b. 2018 International Residential Code – Chapter 51-51 WAC;
c. 2018 International Mechanical Code – Chapter 51-52 WAC;
d. 2018 International Fire Code – Chapter 51-54A WAC;
e. 2018 National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54) – Chapter 51-52 WAC;
f. 2018 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (NFPA 58) – Chapter 51-52 WAC;
g. 2018 International Fuel Gas Code – Chapter 51-52 WAC;
h. 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code – Chapter 51-56 WAC;
i. 2018 International Energy Conservation Code – Chapters 51-11C and 51-11R WAC;
j. 2018 International Property Maintenance Code;
k. 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code;
l. 2018 International Existing Building Code;
m. 2018 International Green Construction Code;
n. 2014 Edition National Healthy Housing Standard.
21. Exceptions. The provisions of this code shall not apply to work located
primarily in a public way, public utility towers and poles and hydraulic flood control
structures.
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32. Definitions Interpretation of terms. For the purpose of this chapter, certain
terms, phrases, words and their derivatives shall have the meanings set forth in this
subsection. Where terms are not defined, they shall have their ordinary accepted
meanings within the context with which they are used. Webster’s Third International
Dictionary of the English Language, Unabridged, latest edition, shall be considered
as providing ordinary accepted meanings. Words used in the singular include the
plural and the plural the singular. Words used in the masculine gender include the
feminine and the feminine the masculine; provided, that any reference to “fire
department” in this title or the codes adopted hereunder shall be understood to
include the Valley Regional Fire Authority.
D. International codes and other standards adopted. The following codes and
Washington Administrative Code chapters are adopted by reference as set forth below.
The codes and WAC chapters shall have the same force and effects as if they were set
forth fully herein, provided that any amendments, deletions, and additions contained in
the chapters of this title shall govern over the provisions of the respective adopted code.
The building official shall fie with the city clerk each code codified in this chapter.
1. International Building Code Adopted – Chapter 51-50 WAC. The 2021 Edition
of the International Building Code is adopted by reference with amendments,
deletions and additions thereto as provided in Chapter 15.08A ACC, Building
Code.
2. International Residential Code Adopted – Chapter 51-51 WAC. The 2021
Edition of the International Residential Code is adopted by reference, excluding
Chapter 11, “Energy Efficiency,” Chapters 25 through 33, “Plumbing,” and
Chapters 34 through 43, “Electrical.”
3. International Mechanical Code Adopted – Chapter 51-52 WAC. The 2021
Edition of the International Mechanical Code is adopted by reference.
4. International Fire Code Adopted – Chapter 51-54A. The 2021 Edition of the
International Fire Code is adopted by reference with amendments, deletions and
additions thereto as provided in Chapter 15.36A ACC, Fire Code.
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5. National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54) Adopted – Chapter 51-52 WAC. The
2021 Edition of ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code is adopted by
reference.
6. Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (NFPA 58) Adopted – Chapter 51-52 WAC.
The 2021 Edition of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code is adopted by reference.
7. International Fuel Gas Code Adopted – Chapter 51-52 WAC. The 2021
Edition of the International Fuel Gas Code is adopted by reference.
8. Uniform Plumbing Code Adopted – Chapter 51-56 WAC. The 2021 Edition of
the Uniform Plumbing Code is adopted by reference, including Chapter 12, “Fuel
Piping,” Chapter 15, “Firestop Protection,” Appendix A, “Recommended Rules for
Sizing the Water Supply System,” Appendix B, “Explanatory Notes on
Combination Waste and Vent Systems,” Appendix C, “Alternate Plumbing
Systems,” Appendix I, “Installation Standards,” and those requirements of the
Uniform Plumbing Code relating to venting and combustion air of fuel-fired
appliances as found in Chapter 5 and those portions of the code addressing
building sewers.
9. International Energy Conservation Code Adopted – Chapters 51-11C and 51-
11R WAC. The 2021 Edition of the International Energy Conservation Code, as
published by the International Code Council, as amended by the State Building
Code Council in Chapters 51-11C and 51-11R WAC. The most current
Washington State Energy Code as established under Chapter 19.27A RCW is
adopted.
10. International Property Maintenance Code Adopted. The 2021 Edition of the
International Property Maintenance Code, as published by the International Code
Council, is adopted by reference with the those amendments, deletions,
exceptions and conditions as provided in Chapter 15.20 ACC.
K. International Swimming Pool and Spa Code Adopted. The 2021 Edition of
the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, as published by the International
Code Council, excluding Chapter 4, “Public Swimming Pools,” Chapter 5, “Public
Spas and Public Exercise Spas,” and Chapter 6, “Aquatic Recreation Facilities,”
is adopted by reference.
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L. International Existing Building Code Adopted – Chapter 51-50. The 2021
Edition of the International Existing Building Code is adopted.
M. International Green Construction Code Adopted. The 2021 Edition of the
International Green Construction Code, as published by the International Code
Council, is adopted by reference as an optional reference for developers who
choose to utilize elements of the code for guidance.
N. National Healthy Housing Standard Adopted. The 2018 Edition of the
National Healthy Housing Standard, as published by the National Center for
Healthy Housing, is adopted by reference as a guideline and expression of intent
to assist interpretation of the codes adopted in this chapter.
15.07.020 Conflicts between codes and code applicability.
A. General. In case of conflict between codes referenced in ACC 15.07.010, where, in
any specific case, different sections of this code specify different materials, methods of
construction or other requirements, the hierarchy of the codes named in Chapter 19.27
RCW shall govern. Otherwise, the most restrictive provision shall govern, or where
there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the
specific requirement shall be applicable. In the case of a conflict between the
International Green Construction Code and the city of Auburn engineering design
standards, surface water management manual, or construction standards, the city of
Auburn standards shall govern.
B. Other Laws. The provisions of this code shall not be deemed to nullify any
provisions of local, state or federal law.
C. Application of References. References to chapter or section numbers, or to
provisions not specifically identified by number, shall be construed to refer to such
chapter, section or provision of this code.
D. Referenced Codes and Standards – Conflict with Chapter. The codes and
standards referenced in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this
code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between
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provisions of this code and referenced codes and standards, the provisions of this code
shall apply.
E. Partial Invalidity. In the event that any part or provision of this code is held to be
illegal or void, this shall not have the effect of making void or illegal any of the other
parts or provisions.
E. Conflicting Ordinances. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this title
are repealed, except that such repeal shall not affect or prevent the prosecution or
punishment of any person for any act done or committed in violation of any ordinance
hereby repealed prior to taking effect of this title.
15.07.030 Enforcement Constitutionality or invalidity.
If any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this title is for any reason held to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the
validity or constitutionality of the remaining portion of this title, and each section,
subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this title would have been prepared,
proposed, adopted and approved and ratified irrespective of the fact that any one or
more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases were declared invalid or
unconstitutional. If any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this title is for any
reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall
not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portion of this title, and each
section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this title would have been prepared,
proposed, adopted and approved and ratified irrespective of the fact that any one or
more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases were declared invalid or
unconstitutional.
A. Enforcement Agency. The department of community development is designated as
the agency responsible for enforcement of building codes, and the official in charge
thereof shall be known as the building official, and Section 103 of Chapter 1 of the 2018
International Building Code is amended consistent therewith.
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B. Venue. Unless specifically directed or assigned otherwise, violations of or failures to
comply with any of the codes referenced by this chapter shall be prosecutable in the
court of limited jurisdiction authorized to hear cases of the city.
C. Penalties by Class and Category of Offenses. Unless a different city penalty is
specifically provided for a violation of or failure to comply with any of the codes adopted
by the chapters of this title, violations of and failures to comply with the requirements of
the codes adopted by this chapter shall constitute offenses of the same description,
class and category of offense as are indicated in the adopted code. The penalty for any
such offense identified or identifiable as a misdemeanor for which no penalty is
specifically provided shall be punishable by imprisonment in the appropriate city or
county jail for a period of up to 90 days and a fine of up to $1,000, or by both such fine
and imprisonment. The penalty for any such offense identified or identifiable as a gross
misdemeanor for which no penalty is specifically provided shall be punishable by
imprisonment in the appropriate city or county jail for a period of up to one year and a
fine of up to $5,000, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The penalty for any such
offense identified or identifiable as an infraction for which no penalty is specifically
provided shall be punishable in accordance with ACC 1.25.050.
D. Nonexclusive Remedy. The penalty provisions hereof are in addition to other
enforcement and remedy provisions of the codes adopted by the chapters of this title.
15.07.040 Duties and powers of code officials Forms and notices.
Repealed by Ord. 6310. All forms and notices for the administration of the State
Building Code Act shall be furnished by the city.
15.07.080 Fees.
A. Work Performed without a Permit. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee,
may be collected. The investigation fee shall be assessed in accordance with the
currently adopted city of Auburn fee schedule equal to either the amount of the permit
fee required by this code or the cost of the labor to perform the investigation. The
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payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all
other provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
B. Plan Review Fees.
1. When submittal documents are required by ACC 15.07.050, a plan review fee shall
be paid at the time of submitting the submittal documents for plan review. The building
official and/or the fire code official may have the option to charge a deposit in lieu of the
full plan review fee, if the full amount is not known at the time. Any plan review deposit
shall be applied toward the total plan review fee owed. The plan review fee shall be
imposed based on the fee schedule that is in effect at the time the building permit
application is determined to be complete and is payable prior to commencement of city
review. The permit fee shall be imposed based on the fee schedule that is in effect at
the time the building permit application is determined to be complete and is payable
prior to issuance of the permit. The plan review fee shall be a separate fee from the
permit fees specified in this section and are in addition to the permit fees. When
submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review
or when the project involves deferred submittal items as defined in IBC Section
107.3.4.2, an additional plan review fee shall be charged at the rate shown in the fee
code established by the jurisdiction.
2. Stock Plan Program. When plans are submitted under the “stock plan program,” a
plan review fee, that is established in the adopted fee schedule, shall be paid at the time
the permit application is determined to be complete and is payable prior to
commencement of city review. Valuations used to compute the permit fees shall include
all options submitted with a registered plan. When a registered plan consists of a
number of plan options that can produce any number of similar but different buildings,
the building official may charge plan review fees based on each different building
configuration. The plan review fees specified in this subsection are separate fees from
the permit fees specified in the fee schedule, and are in addition to the permit fees.
C. Refunds.
1. Application Fee Before Permit Issuance. The building official may authorize
refunding of not more than the full amount of the application or plan review fee paid,
less the current rate of the additional resubmittal fee adopted by the city of Auburn fee
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schedule in effect at the time of request when an application for a permit for which such
fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing is done. The
building official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written
application filed by the original permittee no later than 180 days after the date of
application.
2. Permit Fee Before Permit Issuance. The building official may authorize refunding of
not more than the full amount of the permit fee paid, less the current rate of the
additional resubmittal fee adopted by the city of Auburn fee schedule in effect at the
time of request when an application for a permit for which such fee has been paid is
withdrawn or canceled prior to issuance. The building official shall not authorize
refunding of any fee paid except on written application filed by the original permittee no
later than 180 days after the date of payment.
3. Permit Fee After Permit Issuance. The building official may authorize refunding of
any fee paid hereunder, which was erroneously paid or collected. When no work has
been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code, the building official may
authorize refunding of not more than the full amount of the permit fee paid, less the
current rate of the additional resubmittal fee adopted by the city of Auburn fee schedule;
except that no refunds will be processed for permits 180 days from date of issuance
where no work has been done.
15.07.090 Inspections.
The city will conduct inspections as prescribed in the latest adopted copy of the
International Building Code with the exceptions as noted below:
A. IMC/UPC/IFGC/NEC Rough-In Inspection. Rough-in mechanical, gas piping,
plumbing and electrical shall be inspected when the rough-in work is complete and
under test. No connections to primary utilities shall be made until the rough-in work is
inspected and approved.
B. Energy Efficiency Inspection – Envelope.
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1. Wall Insulation Inspection. To be made after all wall insulation and air vapor retarder
sheet or film materials are in place, but before any wall covering is placed.
2. Glazing Inspection. To be made after glazing materials are installed in the building.
3. Exterior Roofing Insulation. To be made after the installation of the roof insulation,
but before concealment.
4. Slab/Floor Insulation. To be made after the installation of the slab/floor insulation, but
before concealment.
C. Special Inspections. In addition to the inspections specified above, the building
official is authorized to make or require special inspections above the requirements as
stated in Chapter 17 of the 2018 International Building Code for any type of work related
to the technical codes by an approved agency at no cost to the jurisdiction.
15.07.100 Certificate of Occupancy.
A. Use and Occupancy. No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no
change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion of the
building or structure shall be made until the building official has issued a certificate of
occupancy as provided for in this section. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall
not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other
ordinances of this jurisdiction.
B. Exception. Certificates of occupancy are not required for work exempt from permits
under Section 105.2 of the 2018 International Building Code and International
Residential Code or for R-3 and U occupancies.
C. The building official is authorized under ACC 12.66.080 to evaluate the condition of
public improvements that service and/or are adjacent to the lot upon which the building
has been constructed. For development projects that require public improvements and
the improvements remain incomplete or when the building activity has damaged
adjacent public sidewalks, landscaping, streets or utilities the building official is
authorized to withhold certificate of occupancy until the facilities are corrected and
completed. The building official with the city engineer’s approval may accept a bond or
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other financial security to guarantee repair or completion of required public
improvements under special circumstances as determined by the city.
D. Section 111 of Chapter 1 of the 2018 International Building Code and International
Residential Code is hereby amended consistent therewith.
15.07.140 Violations Enforcement.
Repealed by Ord. 6310.A. Administration and enforcement. The Washington State
Building Code Act provides for the administration and enforcement of this title by the city
within its corporate limits.
B. Enforcement Agency. The department of community development is designated as
the agency responsible for enforcement of building codes, and the official in charge
thereof shall be known as the building official, and Section 103 of Chapter 1 of the
International Building Code is amended consistent therewith.
C. Recognizing the authority and responsibility vested in the director under the codes
adopted by this title, t The building official is authorized to promulgate such rules,
policies and/or procedures as deemed necessary to carry out the intent of this title and
provide for the efficient operation of the permit process as it may be administered by the
building official and staff. In so doing, the building official may, from time to time, and
notwithstanding other provisions of this title:
1. Record with the county recorder’s auditor’s office notices of building permit
and/or land use compliance related activity regarding a specific site, which, after
reasonable efforts in working with a property owner, is not brought into
conformance with the provisions of this title, or notices and orders as called for
under the dangerous buildings code; and/or
2. Call upon the Auburn police chief to assist in the enforcement of this title. The
chief or designee is authorized to issue criminal citations for violations of this title
when criminal sanctions are appropriate under the Auburn City Code.
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D. Venue. Unless specifically directed or assigned otherwise, violations of or failures to
comply with any of the codes referenced by this chapter shall be prosecutable in the
court of limited jurisdiction authorized to hear cases of the city.
E. Penalties by Class and Category of Offenses.
1. It is a violation of city code for any person or entity to fail to comply with any
provision of the technical codes adopted by reference in this chapter. Unless a
different city penalty is specifically provided, for a violation of or failure to comply
with any of the codes adopted by the chapters of this title, violations of and
failures to comply with the requirements of the codes adopted by this chapter
shall constitute offenses of the same description, class and category of offense
as are indicated in the adopted technical code. If a technical code does not
specify an offense, or subjects a violator of the code to “penalties prescribed by
law,” a violation of any provision of a technical code shall constitute either (a) a
misdemeanor, or (b) a civil infraction and/or civil penalty punishable in
accordance with Chapter 1.25 ACC.
2. The penalty for any such offense identified or identifiable as a misdemeanor for
which no penalty is specifically provided shall be punishable by imprisonment in
the appropriate city or county jail for a period of up to 90 days and a fine of up to
$1,000, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The penalty for any such offense
identified or identifiable as a gross misdemeanor for which no penalty is
specifically provided shall be punishable by imprisonment in the appropriate city
or county jail for a period of up to one year and a fine of up to $5,000, or by both
such fine and imprisonment. The penalty for any such offense identified or
identifiable as an infraction for which no penalty is specifically provided shall be
punishable in accordance with ACC 1.25.050.
3. In determining the appropriate penalty, the building official shall consider the
seriousness of the offence, whether it poses a risk to public safety, the violator’s
effort to achieve compliance, and the opportunities for alternative enforcement.
F. Nonexclusive Remedy. The penalty provisions hereof are in addition to other
enforcement and remedy provisions of the codes adopted by the chapters of this title.
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15.08.A Building Code
15.08A.025 Section 105.2 amended – Work exempt from permit.
15.08A.011 Adoption of International Building Code.
The 2018 International Building Code, as adopted in Chapter 15.07 15.06 ACC and
hereafter amended by the State Building Code Council, and included in Chapter 51-
50 WAC, is adopted as the building code of the city; provided, that the amendments,
deletions and additions thereto as provided in this chapter shall govern over the
published provisions of the International Building Code.
15.08A.021 Appendices adopted.
Appendix E, “Supplementary Accessibility Requirements,” Appendix G, “Flood-resistant
Construction,” Appendix H, “Signs,” and Appendix I, “Patio Covers,” are hereby
adopted.
15.08A.025 Section 105.2 amended – Work exempt from permit.
International Building Code Section 105.2 is amended to read as follows:
105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of this code
shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in
violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this
jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following:
Building:
1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds,
playhouses and similar uses, provided that the floor area is not greater than
200 square feet (18.58 m²).
2. Fences not over 7 feet (2,134 m²) high.
3. Oil derricks.
4. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1,219 mm) in height measured from
the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge
or impounding Class I, II or IIA liquids.
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5. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity is not greater than
5,000 gallons (18,925 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width is not
greater than 2:1.
6. Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above adjacent
grade, and not over any basement or story below and are not part of an
accessible route.
7. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish
work.
8. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
9. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy that are
less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep, are not greater than 5,000 gallons (18
925 L) and are installed entirely above ground.
10. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not
including service systems.
11. Swings, slides and other playground equipment exterior of a structure
accessory to detached one- and two-family dwellings.
12. Window awnings in Group R-3 and U occupancies, supported by an exterior
wall that do not project more than 54 inches (1,372 mm) from the exterior
wall, do not require additional support and do not project beyond a property
boundary.
13. Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over
5 feet 9 inches (1,753 mm) in height.
14. Work located primarily within public right-of-way.
15. Like-for-like (same size) window replacement for structures where no
alteration of structural members is required and window U-value meets
requirements of the energy code.
16. Single-story construction job shacks that are placed at a permitted job site
during construction. Job shacks shall be removed upon final approval of
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construction, or may be required to be removed if associated permit expires
or is suspended or cancelled. A job shack is a portable structure for which the
primary purpose is to house equipment and supplies, and which may serve as
a temporary office during construction in support of the associated
construction activity.
17. Flag and light poles on private property that do not exceed 20 feet in height.
18. Like-for-like removal and replacement of residential and commercial roofing
materials where no additional load is applied and no alteration of structural
members is required.
Gas:
1. Portable heating appliance.
2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or
make such equipment unsafe.
Mechanical:
1. Portable heating appliance.
2. Portable ventilation equipment.
3. Portable cooling unit.
4. Steam, hot or chilled water piping with any heating or cooling equipment
regulated by this code.
5. Replacement of any part that does not alter its approval or make it unsafe.
6. Portable evaporative cooler.
7. Self-contained refrigeration system containing 10 pounds (4.54 kg) or less of
refrigerant and actuated by motors of 1 horsepower (0.75 kW) or less.
Plumbing:
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1. The clearing of stoppages or stopping and repairing of leaks in drains, water,
soil, waste or vent pipe, provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drain
pipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes
necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work
shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and
inspection made as provided in this chapter and the technical codes.
2. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures
and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided that such repairs
do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes
or fixtures. Reinstallation or replacement of fixtures and/or valves that have
accessible connections to rough-in plumbing, except a permit is required for
the replacement of a water heater and reinstallation or replacement of any
fixture or valve within a commercial kitchen.
15.08A.041 Section 516 added – Recyclable materials and solid waste storage.
A new Section 516 and Table No. 5-F are added to Chapter 5 of the International
Building Code to read as follows:
A. Recyclable Materials and Solid Waste Storage.
1. For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply: Recycled
Materials means those solid wastes that are separated for recycling or reuse,
such as papers, metals and glass.
2. Except for Group R-3 and Group U Occupancies, all new buildings shall provide
space in accordance with Table No. 5-F for the storage of recycled materials and
solid waste; EXCEPTION: Group R, Division 3 and Group U Occupancies. For
occupancy types that, in the discretion of the building official, are dissimilar to the
ones listed in Table 5-F, the building official may approve an alternative area
requirement if requested. The request shall be submitted for review as an
alternative design in accordance with Chapter 1, Section 104.11 of the International
Building Code and shall include supporting justification for the alternative floor area
amounts.
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3. The storage area shall be designed to meet the needs of the occupancy,
efficiency of pick-up, and shall be available to occupants and haulers.
4. Storage and Handling of Recyclables and Solid Waste shall comply with the
2018 Edition of the International Fire Code, Chapter 3, Section 304.
TABLE NO. 5-F – RECYCLABLE MATERIALS AND SOLID WASTE STORAGE
AREA REQUIREMENT
OCCUPANCY AREA
REQUIREMENTS
OFFICE 2 SF Per 1,000 SF of
Gross Floor Area
RETAIL 5 SF Per 1,000 SF of
Gross Floor Area
WHOLESALE 3 SF per 1,000 SF of
Gross Floor Area
WAREHOUSE 3 SF per 1,000 SF of
Gross Floor Area
INDUSTRIAL 3 SF Per 1,000 SF of
Gross Floor Area
EDUCATIONAL 2 SF per 1,000 SF of
Gross Floor Area
INSTITUTIONAL 2 SF Per 1,000 SF of
Gross Floor Area
RESIDENTIAL Min. 12 SF Plus 1.5
SF Per Unit; One
Collection Area Per
30 Units located
within 200 feet
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15.08A.065 Section 3202 amended – Encroachments
International Building Code Section 3202 is amended to read as follows:
3202.1 Encroachments below grade. Encroachments below grade shall comply
with Section 3202.1.1 through 3202.1.3.
3202.1.1 Structural Support. Any permanent part of a building erected
below grade that is necessary for structural support of the building or
structure shall not project beyond the lot lines.
3202.1.2 Vaults and other enclosed spaces. The construction and
utilization of vaults and other enclosed spaces below grade shall be
subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable governing authority.
3202.1.3 Areaways. Areaways shall be protected by grates, guards or
other approved means.
3202.2 Encroachments above grade and below 810 feet in height.
Encroachments into the public right-of-way above grade and below 810 feet
(2438 mm) in height shall be prohibited except as provided for in Sections
3202.2.1 through 3202.2.3. Doors and windows shall not open or project into the
public right-of-way.
3202.2.1 Steps. Steps shall not project more than 12 inches (305 mm) and
shall be guarded by approved devices not less than 3 feet (914 mm) in
height, or shall be located between columns or pilasters.
3202.2.2 Architectural features. Columns or pilasters, including bases and
moldings, shall not project more than 12 inches (305 mm). Belt courses,
lintels, sills, architraves, pediments and similar architectural features shall
not project more than 4 inches (102 mm).
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3202.2.3 Awnings. The vertical clearance from the public right-of-way to
the lowest part of any awning, including valances, shall be not less than 7
feet (2134 mm).
3202.3 Encroachments 8 10 feet or more above grade. Encroachments 8 10 feet
(2438 mm) or more above grade shall comply with Sections 3202.3.1 through
3202.3.4. The encroachments listed below shall not be considered permanent
structures and shall be authorized pursuant to a right-of-way use permit issued in
accordance with ACC 12.60.
3202.3.1 Awnings, canopies, marquees and signs. Awnings, canopies,
marquees and signs shall be constructed so as to support applicable
loads as specified in Chapter 16. Awnings, canopies, marquees and signs
with less than 15 feet (4572 mm) of clearance above the sidewalk shall
not extend into or occupy more than two-thirds the width of the sidewalk
measured from the building. Stanchions or columns that support awnings,
canopies, marquees and signs shall be subject to city of Auburn
Engineering Design Standard requirements.
3202.3.2 Windows, balconies, architectural features and mechanical
equipment. Where the vertical clearance above grade to projecting
windows, balconies, architectural features or mechanical equipment is
more than 810 feet (2438 mm), 1 inch (25 mm) of encroachment is
permitted for each additional 1 inch (25 mm) of clearance above 810 feet
(2438 mm), but the maximum encroachment shall be 4 feet (1219 mm).
3202.3.3 Encroachments 15 feet or more above grade. Encroachments 15
feet (4572 mm) or more above grade shall not be limited. Such
encroachments shall not be considered permanent structures and shall be
authorized pursuant to a right-of-way use permit issued in accordance with
ACC 12.60.
3202.3.4 Pedestrian walkways. The installation of a pedestrian walkway
over a public right-of-way shall be subject to the approval of the city
engineer applicable governing authority. The vertical clearance from the
public right-of-way to the lowest part of a pedestrian walkway shall be not
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less than 15 feet (4572 mm) and the height determined by the City
Engineer to be needed to accommodate current and anticipated future use
of the public right-of-way (including construction and re-construction of
utilities).
3202.4 Where allowed by the applicable governing authority, vestibules and
storm enclosures shall not be erected for a period of time exceeding 7 months in any 1
year and shall not encroach more than 3 feet (914 mm) nor more than one-fourth of the
width of the sidewalk beyond the street lot lin. Temporary entrance awnings shall be
erected with a clearance of not less than 7 feet (2134 mm) to the lowest portion of the
hood or awning where supported on removable steel or other approved noncombustible
support. Temporary encroachments. This section not adopted.
15.20.010 Adoption of International Property Maintenance Code.
The International Property Maintenance Code adopted in Chapter 15.0607 ACC shall
be on file in the office of the city clerk. The code as amended in this chapter shall
govern over the published provisions of that code. Where the International Property
Maintenance Code references the code official, that shall refer to and be construed to
mean the building official as used in the city code. Unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise, the terms “code official” and “building official” shall be synonymous.
15.20.030 Sections 103.1 and 103.5 amended.
Sections 103.1 and 103.5 of the International Property Maintenance Code are amended
to read as follows:
103.1 Department of property maintenance inspection. The department of
community development and public works is responsible for implementation and
enforcement of the International Property Maintenance Code.
103.5 Fees. The fees for activities and services performed by the city in carrying
out its responsibilities under this code, including hearings conducted by the
hearing examiner, shall be as indicated in the city of Auburn fee schedule.
15.20.050 Section 110 amended – Demolition.
International Property Maintenance Code Section 110.1 is amended to read as follows:
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Section 110.1 General. The code official shall order the owner or owner’s
authorized agent of any premises upon which is located any structure, which in
the code official’s or owner’s authorized agent judgment after review is so
deteriorated or dilapidated or has become so out of repair as to be dangerous,
unsafe, insanitary or otherwise unfit for human habitation or occupancy, and such
that it is unreasonable to repair the structure, to demolish and remove such
structure; or if such structure is capable of being made safe by repairs, to repair
and make safe and sanitary, or to board up and hold for future repair or to
demolish and remove at the owner’s option; or where there has been a cessation
of normal construction of any structure for a period of more than two (2) years,
the code official shall order the owner or owner’s authorized agent to demolish
and remove such structure, or board up until future repair. Unless the code
official determines that other measures are appropriate based on the
circumstances, boarding the building up for future repair shall comply with
appendix A and the structure shall not remain boarded beyond thirty (30) days,
except where a non-opaque material is used that provides the same level of
security as provided by the requirements of Appendix A, the boarding may
remain in place for no more than one year. Timeframe extensions may be
approved by the code official.
15.32.010 Additional provisions adopted.
In addition to the provisions of the 2015 International Building Code, Appendix H,
“Signs,” there is adopted by reference and incorporated in this chapter by this reference
Chapter 18.56 ACC entitled Signs.
15.320.050 Appeal and appeal procedures.
The appeal and appeal procedures contained in Chapter 15.0807 ACC and any future
amendments thereto are adopted by reference and incorporated in this chapter.
15.36A.011 Adoption.
The 2018 Edition of the International Fire Code as adopted in Chapter 15.06 ACC, as
published by the International Code Council, and as adopted and amended by the State
Building Code Council in Chapter 51-54A WAC, including Appendix D, “Fire Apparatus
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Access Roads,” Appendix E, “Hazard Categories,” Appendix H, “Hazardous Materials
Management Plan (HMMP) and Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS)
Instructions,” and Appendix L, “Requirements for Fire Fighter Air Replenishment,” is
adopted by reference pursuant to Chapter 15.07 ACC with the amendments, additions,
and deletions provided in this chapter. This chapter shall be controlling within the
jurisdiction of the city. The manufacture, storage, handling, sale, and use of fireworks
shall be governed by Chapter 70.77 RCW and by Chapter 212-17 WAC and Chapter
8.24 ACC, Fireworks, consistent with Chapter 212-17 WAC.
15.36A.091 Fire alarm and detection systems.
A. International Fire Code Chapter 9 is amended to read as follows:
907.1.3 Equipment. Equipment systems and their components shall be listed and
approved for the purposes for which they were installed. All new systems shall be
addressable. Each device shall have its own address and annunciate individual
device addresses at a UL Central Station.
907.1.4 Approved Fire Alarm and Detection Systems. In addition to any requirement
of 907.2 or 907.3, all new buildings exceeding 5,000 square feet gross floor area
shall be required to provide an approved automatic fire detection and alarm system.
For existing buildings, additions increasing the total area to greater than 5,000
square feet or alterations and/or repairs exceeding 5,000 square feet shall be
required to provide an approved automatic fire detection and alarm system for the
entire associated fire area as required for new construction. Fire walls shall not be
considered to separate a building to enable deletion of the required fire detection
system.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Group “U” Occupancies.
2. One and Two Family residences.
907.5.2.3.1 Employee Work Areas. Visible alarm notification appliances shall be
provided in employee work areas.
B. For purposes of this chapter, a “fire wall,” “fire barrier,” or “horizontal assembly” shall
not be considered to separate a building so as to avoid the required automatic fire alarm
and detection system. A building shall have a minimum distance of five feet from any
point of the building to any point of another building and from the property line in order
to be considered a separate building.
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15.48 MOVING BUILDINGS
Sections:
15.48.010 Definitions.
15.48.020 Permit – Required.
15.48.030 Permit – Application – Generally.
15.48.040 Permit – Application – Form.
15.48.050 Permit – Application – Contents.
15.48.060 Permit – Application – Assessment certificate accompanying.
15.48.070 Permit – Application – Ownership entitlement certificate
accompanying.
15.48.080 Permit – Application – Insurance certificate accompanying.
15.48.090 Permit – Application – Performance bond or deposit accompanying.
15.48.100 Structural and equipment inspections.
15.48.110 Permit – Grounds for refusal.
15.48.120 Permit – Fees, deposits and insurance filed with city clerk.
15.48.130 Designations of streets.
15.48.140 Permittee’s duties.
15.48.150 Enforcement agencies.
15.48.160 Permittee’s liability extent.
15.48.170 Violation – Penalty.
15.48.010 Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and their
derivations shall have the meaning given in this section.
A. “Building” is that which is built or constructed, an edifice or structure of any kind, or
any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some
definite manner. For the purpose of this section, manufactured or mobile homes are not
considered “buildings” with regards to the applicability of this chapter.
B. “Building inspector” is the building official, or their designated deputy.
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15.48.020 Permit – Required.
No person shall move any building over, along or across any highway, street, alley or lot
in the city without first obtaining a permit from the building inspector.
15.48.030 Permit – Application – Generally.
A person seeking issuance of a permit under this chapter shall file an application for
such permit with the building inspector.
15.48.040 Permit – Application – Form.
The application shall be made in writing, upon forms provided by the department of
community development, and shall be filed with the department of community
development.
15.48.050 Permit – Application – Contents.
The application shall set forth:
A. A description of the building proposed to be moved, giving street number,
construction materials, dimensions, number of rooms and condition of exterior and
interior;
B. A legal description of the lot from which the building is to be moved, giving the lot,
block and tract number, if located in the city;
C. A legal description of the lot to which it is proposed such building be moved, giving
lot, block and tract number, if located in the city;
D. The portion of the lot to be occupied by the building when moved;
E. The highways, streets, alleys or lots over, along or across which the building is
proposed to be moved;
F. Proposed moving date and hours;
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G. Any additional information which the building inspector finds necessary to a fair
determination of whether a permit should be issued.
15.48.060 Permit – Application – Assessment certificate accompanying.
The owner of the building to be moved shall file with the application sufficient evidence
that the building and lot from which it is to be removed are free of any entanglements
and that all city assessments and any other city charges against the same are paid in
full.
15.48.070 Permit – Application – Ownership entitlement certificate accompanying.
The applicant, if other than the owner, shall file with the application a written statement
or bill of sale signed by the owner, or other sufficient evidence, that they is entitled to
move the building.
15.48.080 Permit – Application – Insurance certificate accompanying.
The applicant shall file with the planning and development department a certificate
stating that the city is included as an additional insured on the applicant’s protective
public liability insurance, providing for a limit of not less than $50,000 for all damages
arising out of bodily injuries to or death of one person in any one accident; $100,000 for
two or more persons injured in any one accident, subject to $50,000 for each one; and
shall also provide for property damage liability insurance providing for a limit of not less
than $50,000 for all damages arising out of injury to or destruction of property in any
one accident.
15.48.090 Permit – Application – Performance bond or deposit accompanying.
The applicant shall also file a performance bond or certified check in 100 percent of the
amount of the estimated cost of such removal or moving, alteration, repair, change,
addition or rebuilding, as reviewed and accepted by the building official; and such
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performance bond shall be conditioned upon the owner, resident or other individual
securing such permit faithfully bringing the building or structure so moved and/or altered
up to all standards as required by the building code and ordinances of the city, and shall
further be conditioned upon the owner-applicant completing such work and complying
with the building code and ordinances of the city within six months from the date such
permit is granted.
15.48.100 Structural and equipment inspections.
The building inspector shall inspect the building, whether located inside or outside the
city limits, and the applicant’s equipment to determine whether the standards for
issuance of a permit are met.
15.48.110 Permit – Grounds for refusal.
The building official shall refuse to issue a permit if the official finds that:
A. Any application requirement or any fee or deposit requirement has not been
complied with;
B. The building is too large to move without endangering persons or property in the
city;
C. The building is in such a state of deterioration, disrepair or is otherwise so
structurally unsafe that it could not be moved without endangering persons and property
in the city;
D. The building is structurally unsafe or unfit for the purpose for which moved, if the
removal location is in the city;
E. The applicant’s equipment is unsafe and persons and property would be
endangered by its use;
F. The zoning or other ordinances would be violated by the building in its new location;
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G. For any other reason persons or property in the city would be endangered by the
moving of the building.
15.48.120 Permit – Fees, deposits and insurance filed with city clerk.
A. Deposits. The community development and public works department shall deposit
all fees and deposits and all insurance policies with the city finance department.
B. Return Upon Nonissuance. In the event that the community development and public
works department is unable to issue a permit, the department shall return to the
applicant all insurance policies submitted. Permit fees filed with the application shall not
be returned.
15.48.130 Designations of streets.
The community development and public works department shall determine a list of
designated streets over which the building may be moved. The community development
and public works department shall have the list approved by the chief of police and shall
reproduce the list upon the permit in writing. In making their determinations, the
community development and public works department and the chief of police shall act to
assure maximum safety to persons and property in the city and to minimize congestion
and traffic hazards on public streets.
15.48.140 Permittee’s duties.
Every permittee under this chapter shall:
A. Move a building only over streets designated for such use in the written permit;
B. Notify the community development and public works department in writing of a
desired change in moving date and hours as proposed in the application;
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C. Notify the community development and public works department in writing of any
and all damage done to property belonging to the city within 24 hours after the damage
or injury has occurred;
D. Cause red lights to be displayed during the nighttime on every side of the building,
while standing on a street, in such a manner as to warn the public of the obstruction,
and shall at all times erect and maintain barricades across the streets in such manner
as to protect the public from damage or injury by reason of the removal of the building;
E. Comply with the building code, the fire code, the zoning ordinance and all other
applicable ordinances and laws upon relocating the building in the city;
F. Pay the expense of a traffic officer if ordered by the community development and
public works department to accompany the movement of the building to protect the
public from injury;
G. Remove all rubbish and materials and fill all excavations to existing grade at the
original building site so that the premises are left in a safe and sanitary condition;
H. See that the sewer line is plugged with a concrete stopper and the water shut off.
Permittee shall notify the gas and electric service companies to remove their services.
15.48.150 Enforcement agencies.
The building official, or the official’s designee, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter
1.25 ACC shall enforce and carry out the requirements of this chapter.
15.48.160 Permittee’s liability extent.
The permittee shall be liable for any expense, damage or costs in excess of their
insurance coverage, and the city attorney shall prosecute an action against the
permittee in a court of competent jurisdiction for the recovery of such excessive
amounts.
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15.48.170 Violation – Penalty.
Any violation of this chapter shall be enforced pursuant to the provisions of Chapter
1.25 ACC.
15.74.020 Scope.
This chapter shall regulate all land disturbing activities and the removal of trees, shrubs,
and/or ground cover. All land disturbing activities are subject to the provisions of
Chapter 13.48 ACC and the city of Auburn Engineering Design Standards. Land
disturbing activities proposed within critical areas and/or land subject to shoreline
management jurisdiction shall be subject to Chapters 16.10 and 16.08 ACC,
respectively, and the procedural requirements of this chapter.
15.74.030 Definitions
For the purpose of this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings:
A. “Accelerated erosion” means erosion much more rapid than normal or geologic
erosion, primarily as a result of the influence of the activities of humans or, in some
cases, of the animals or natural catastrophes that expose bare surfaces (e.g., fires).
B. “Clearing” means the destruction and removal of vegetation by manual, mechanical,
or chemical methods.
C. “Filling” means the act of transporting or placing (by any manner or mechanism) fill
material from, to, or on any soil surface, natural vegetative covering of soil surface, or fill
material (including temporary stockpiling of fill material).
D. “Grading” means any excavating, filling, clearing, or re-contouring of the ground
surface or combination thereof.
E. “Ground cover” means small plants such as salal, ferns, mosses, grasses or other
types of vegetation which normally cover the ground, including trees less than six
inches in diameter measured at 24 inches above ground level, which renders the
surface of the soil stable against accelerated erosion.
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F. “Impervious surface” means a hard surface area that either prevents or retards the
entry of water into the soil mantle as under natural conditions prior to development. A
hard surface area which causes water to run off in greater quantities or at an increased
rate of flow from the flow under natural conditions prior to development. Common
impervious surfaces include, but are not limited to, rooftops, walkways, patios,
driveways, parking lots, storage areas, concrete or asphalt paving, gravel roads, packed
earthen materials, and oiled macadam or other surfaces which similarly impede the
natural infiltration of storm water. Open, uncovered retention/detention facilities shall not
be considered as impervious surfaces for the purpose of determining whether the
thresholds for application of minimum requirements are exceeded. Open, uncovered
retention/detention facilities shall be considered impervious surfaces for purposes of
runoff modeling.
G. “Land disturbing activity” means any activity that results in movement of earth, or a
change in the existing soil cover (both vegetative and nonvegetative) and/or the existing
soil topography. Land disturbing activities include, but are not limited to, clearing,
grading, filling, and excavation. Compaction that is associated with stabilization of
structures and road construction shall also be considered land disturbing activity.
Vegetation maintenance practices are not considered land disturbing activity.
H. “Permanent structure” means any buildings which are immovable including homes,
garages, barns, storage buildings, or a driveway not wider than 20 feet which is the
exclusive route of ingress and egress to an immovable garage or carport.
I. “Pre-loading” means the placement of material with the intent to surcharge and
compress subsurface soils for a limited amount of time.
J. “Permit” means official document issued by the city that authorizes a specified scope
of work. Document may be in the form of discrete permit approval documents or as
plans approved in conjunction with associated public Facility extension (FAC) or capital
project.
JK. “Sedimentation” means the process by which solid particulate matter is transported
by water off the site of the land disturbing activity and settles onto land or the bed of a
creek, stream, river, wetland, pond, lake, or other water body.
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KL. “Stockpiling” means the placement of material with the intent to remove at a later
time.
LM. “Tree” means any self-supporting perennial woody plant characterized by natural
growth of one main stem or trunk with a definite crown, and maturing at a height of at
least six feet above the ground.
MN. “Shrubs” means any living terrestrial plant or vegetation other than a tree or
ground cover on land.
NO. “Significant tree” means a healthy evergreen tree, six inches or more in diameter
measured four feet above grade, or a healthy deciduous tree four inches or more in
diameter measured four feet above grade.
OP. “Underdeveloped property” means any parcel which under the city’s zoning code
may be further subdivided to allow further development, or is not already developed to
the fullest zoning potential.
PQ. “Undeveloped property” means any parcel which has not been altered from its
natural state by grading or filling or by construction of private structures or public
infrastructure that allows further development.
15.74.040 Permit.
A. Application. Any owner or authorized agent who intends to clear, fill, or grade any
property within the city, except those specifically exempted in ACC 15.74.050, shall first
make an application to the city and obtain the required permit for the work. Applications
shall be prepared by a licensed professional civil engineer and shall conform to the
city’s design standards per Chapter 12.04 ACC. The city engineer shall have the
authority to accept an application not prepared by a licensed professional engineer if the
city engineer determines the scope of the project is such that a detailed set of plans is
not required. An application for a clearing, filling, and grading permit shall be applied for
and, where possible, processed concurrently with any other necessary permits or
approvals. In addition, the city engineer may require off-site improvements prior to
issuing any grading, filling or clearing permits when such improvements are required to
mitigate the impacts of the proposed improvements.
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B. Approval. The city engineer, or designee, shall have the authority to approve,
modify, approve with conditions, or deny the permit in accordance with the intended
purposes of ACC 15.74.010. The city engineer shall also have the authority to
determine the time frame when the land disturbing activity shall commence, when the
project is to be completed, designated haul routes, seasonal and weather restrictions,
and hours of operation.
C. Performance Guarantee. When the city engineer determines that steps must be
taken to protect other property or the public right-of-way, then the applicant shall provide
the city an assignment of funds or an irrevocable letter of credit or other similar security
satisfactory to the city engineer, to ensure land disturbing activities are constructed and
maintained in conformance with the approved construction drawings, standards, and
any environmental requirements and that the impacts of the activities, including hauling
impacts, are mitigated. The amount and duration of the financial guarantee will be
determined by the city engineer, when required, and it shall be no less than $2,000 per
acre. The financial guarantee shall be accompanied by an agreement granting the city
and its agents the right to enter the property and perform work to mitigate and/or control
impacts from such land disturbing activities utilizing the above-described satisfactory
security. The agreement shall also hold the city harmless from all claims and expenses,
including attorneys’ fees.
D. Fees. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the city’s fee schedule.
E. Term. Work on grading, filling, or land clearing permits must begin within 180 days
from the date of issuance of the permit. If work has not begun prior to this date, the
permit shall expire and a new permit will be required prior to commencing any grading,
filling, or clearing activities, and will be subject to city standards in effect at the time of
the new permit. A six-month period of inactivity on the grading, filling or clearing work
shall constitute expiration of the permit and a new permit will be required prior to
recommencing grading, filling or clearing activities and will be subject to city standards
in effect at the time of the new permit unless the applicant can demonstrate justification
for the delay to the satisfaction of the city engineer. Work to maintain winterization
requirements shall not be considered inactivity.
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F. Inspection. Construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to
inspection by the city engineer, or designee, and such construction or work shall remain
accessible for inspection purposes until approved by the city engineer or designee.
G. Revocation of Permits. Failure of the property owner and/or permittee to comply
with any or all of the provisions of this chapter or any or all provisions of a land clearing,
filling, or grading permit may cause the city engineer to revoke the permit. If the permit
is revoked, all operations shall cease until such time that the noncompliance is
corrected.
H. Where applicable, the property owner is responsible for obtaining the appropriate
permits from the city when the public right-of-way is used to clear, stockpile, or load
products and/or debris resulting from any land disturbing activity.
I. Penalties. Any violation of the requirements of this chapter or the conditions of a land
clearing, filling, and grading permit shall be enforced pursuant to the provisions of
Chapter 1.25 ACC; provided, that the penalty for such violation shall be $500.00, and
each day, location and/or incident shall constitute a separate civil infraction.
Additionally, each violator (each individual participating in a violation) shall constitute
separate violations; provided, that if a violation involves more than 30,000 cubic yards of
grading or fill work or more than 15 acres of land clearing, it shall constitute a
misdemeanor punishable by up to a $1,000 fine or up to 90 days in jail or both.
Any person who clears or disturbs property without first securing a permit pursuant to
this chapter shall be subject to the penalties of this section and may be required to
restore the site to the satisfaction of the city engineer. In addition all activity on the
property shall cease until such time that a permit has been issued and there shall be no
issuance of any other permit or approval until such time that a land clearing or filling and
grading permit has been approved.
J. Appeals. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the city engineer may, within 10
business days of the city engineer’s written decision, appeal the decision to the hearing
examiner who shall conduct a public hearing pursuant to ACC 18.70.040.
15.74.050 Exemptions.
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A. The following are exempt from the requirements of this chapter:
1. Removal of dead or diseased trees, shrubs, or ground cover.
2. Clearing and grading associated with continuous agricultural uses, excluding
timber cutting not otherwise exempted.
3. Clearing and grading not to exceed 6,999 square feet of area within individual
lots, for the purpose of the construction of a single-family home or duplex, provided
a building permit has been issued by the city prior to commencing the clearing and
grading activities and construction of the structure starts within 90 days of
commencing clearing and grading activities.
4. The removal of up to six trees per lot within any 12-month period, or for lots
greater than one acre, up to six trees per acre within any 12-month period, with
fractional acres of one-half acre or more considered to be a whole acre.
5. Clearing and grading for the construction and maintenance of public facilities as
approved by the city engineer to include water, sanitary sewer, streets, highways,
storm drainage and related facilities.
6. Clearing and grading of areas temporarily used for activities associated with the
construction of water, sanitary sewer, streets, highways, storm drainage and related
facilities. Such areas shall be restored to the original condition, or as approved by
the city engineer, upon construction completion. This exemption does not apply to
critical areas, critical area buffers, vegetated areas that would be difficult to restore
to the original condition, or areas that disturb over 1-acre. Temporary use is limited
to no more than 180-days unless otherwise authorized through a city issued
temporary use permit or an extension granted by the City Engineer.
67. Removal of trees, shrubs, and ground cover in emergency situations involving
immediate danger to life or property.
78. Routine landscape maintenance and minor repair.
89. Removal of trees and vegetation consistent with an approved surface mining
permit.
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910. Removal of a tree from property zoned residential that endangers a
permanent structure by being closer to the structure than the distance from the base
of the tree to its top, regardless of whether the tree is located on the same property
as the structure.
1011. Upon approval of the city engineer or designee, clearing and grading not to
exceed 500 cubic yards consisting of excavations of less than five feet in vertical
depth and/or fills less than eight inches of vertical depth.
1112. Upon approval of the city engineer or designee, the temporary stockpiling of
less than 500 cubic yards, combined, of topsoils, crushed rock, sawdust, mulch,
bark, chips, or similar materials on a lot, tract, or parcel of land for a period not to
exceed 12 months; provided, that the stockpile has adequate coverage to prevent
erosion.
1213. Upon approval of the city engineer or designee, the temporary stockpiling of
organic or inorganic materials used in an approved construction project, provided
the use, location, duration, and extent of the stockpile were disclosed through the
environmental or development review process. In no case shall a temporary
stockpile remain beyond a 24-month period.
1314. New plus replaced hard surfaces which have a surface area less than 2,000
square feet.
1415. Emergency temporary sandbagging, diking, ditching, filling or similar work
during or after periods of extreme weather conditions when done to protect life or
property, provided such measures do not adversely impact adjacent properties or
public facilities.
B. An exemption from clearing, filling, and grading permit requirements does not
exempt a property owner from the policies, criteria, and standards contained in this
chapter or other applicable local, state, or federal regulations or permit requirements.
C. The property owner is responsible to ensure that clearing of any trees that are
within striking distance of a structure or have the potential to cause damage to others is
performed by a licensed and bonded contractor.
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AUBURN
VALUES
S E R V I C E
ENVIRONMENT
E C O N O M Y
C H A R A C T E R
SUSTAINABILITY
W E L L N E S S
C E L E B R AT I O N
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
BUILDING CODE UPDATE
PRESENTED BY DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CHARLIE SINGH & JASON KRUM
MAY 22, 2023
Department of Community Development
Planning Building Development Engineering Permit Center
Economic Development Community Services Code Enforcement
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
•Puzzle Rooms (Escape Rooms)
•Newly defined special amusement
area with specific exiting
requirements
•3-D Printed Building Construction
•New optional Appendix (AW)
SIGNIFICANT UPDATES – BUILDING
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
•Intermodal Shipping Containers
•New sections for repurpose of
shipping containers for building
construction
SIGNIFICANT UPDATES – BUILDING
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
•Fire Safety Related Updates
•Lithium-ion Battery Storage
•Identified as high hazardous commodity, quantity
limits, container requirements, fire safety plan
•Storage of Distilled Spirits and Wines
•New chapter of IFC (40) – storage, fire protection,
signage, ventilation, spill control
•Clothes Dryer Exhaust Systems
•Installation and maintenance
SIGNIFICANT UPDATES – FIRE
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
•Electric vehicle charging infrastructure
•EV-Charging Station (0%) EV-Ready (0%), EV-Capable (10%)
•EV-Charging Station (10%) EV-Ready (10%/25%) EV-Capable (10%)
•Residential electric vehicle charging
•Dedicated circuit required for each dwelling unit
•Emergency service disconnect (power)
•External disconnect required
SIGNIFICANT UPDATES – ELECTRICAL
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
•WA State Energy Code Progress toward 2030
•RCW 19.27A.160 Construction Energy Use Reduction
2031 required to use 70% less energy than a buildin g
constructed in 2006
•Energy Code Updates historically have added costs t o
construction
•2018 Updates = $20K - $35K
•2021 Updates = $20K+
SIGNIFICANT UPDATES – WSBCC: ENERGY CODE
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
•Ceiling/Attic Insulation
•2018 R-49 (14-in to 16-in)
•2021 R-60 (17-in to 20-in)
SIGNIFICANT UPDATES – WSBCC: ENERGY CODE
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
•Wildland Urban Interface
•Emergency vehicle access
•Water supply
•Exterior walls – 1-hr fire resistance
/noncombustible/treated
•Class A rated roof assembly
•Additional significant costs ($30K)
•36% of Auburn parcels
SIGNIFICANT UPDATES – WSBCC: WUI
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AUBURN
VALUES
S E R V I C E
ENVIRONMENT
E C O N O M Y
C H A R A C T E R
SUSTAINABILITY
W E L L N E S S
C E L E B R AT I O N
Department of Community Development
Planning Building Development Engineering Permit Center
Economic Development Community Services Code Enforcement
•Any Questions on WA State Changes?
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
•RCW 19.27.040 Cities and counties authorized to
amend state building code – Limitations
•The minimum performance standards shall not be
diminished by any county or city amendments.
WA STATE BUILDING CODE
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
AUBURN CITY CODE UPDATES
Action Date
Community Development, Valley Regional Fire Authority,
Public Works draft code change proposals
01/2022 – 02/2023
Planning Commission Meeting 04/04/2023
Public Hearing Notice Published 04/22/2023
Planning Commission – Public Hearing 05/02/2023
City Council – Study Session 05/22/2023
City Council – Ordinance No. 6763 06/05/2023
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
•Four primary categories of changes
•Relocation of code for organization and removal of
redundant information (Green )
•Minor updates for clarity, reference updates, remov e
antiquated code (Purple )
•Adding existing, already adopted code to allow oppo rtunity
for revision/clarification (Red )
•New amendment or revisions to existing amendments (Blue )
ACC TITLE 15 UPDATES
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
•Updated references to 2021 codes
•Updated references to Engineering Design Standards
•Updated references to Community Development
ACC TITLE 15 UPDATES: MINOR UPDATE (PURPLE )
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
•Combine Administrative Chapters
15.04, 15.06 & 15.07
•15.04 General Provisions
•15.06 International Codes
•15.07 Construction Administrative Codes
ACC TITLE 15 UPDATES: ORGANIZATION (GREEN )
ACC
15.07
ACC
15.04
ACC
15.06
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
•15.08A.025 Permit Exemptions – 105.2 IBC
•15.08A.065 Right-of-Way Encroachments – 3202 IBC
ACC TITLE 15 EXISTING ADOPTED CODE (RED )
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
•15.08A.025 Permit Exemptions – 105.2 IBC
•Adding 5 permit exemptions
•15.08A.065 Right-of-Way Encroachments – 3202 IBC
•Modifying language to be consistent with Engineerin g Design
Standards to clarify that no permanent encroachment in the
right-of-way
•Modifying language to reference existing right-of-w ay permit
requirements of ACC 12.60
ACC TITLE 15 UPDATES (BLUE )
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
•15.36A.091 – Fire Alarm and Detection Systems
•Additional clarification on fire alarm requirements for
existing buildings
•Additions (+existing) > 5,000-ft² (existing require ment)
•Alterations > 5,000-ft² (new requirement in some ca ses)
•Repairs > 5,000-ft² (new requirement)
ACC TITLE 15 UPDATES (BLUE )
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AUBURN
VALUES
S E R V I C E
ENVIRONMENT
E C O N O M Y
C H A R A C T E R
SUSTAINABILITY
W E L L N E S S
C E L E B R AT I O N
Department of Community Development
Planning Building Development Engineering Permit Center
Economic Development Community Services Code Enforcement
•Thank you for your time
•Any Questions?
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6905 (Gaub) (5 Minutes)
Date:
April 18, 2023
Department:
Public Works
Attachments:
Draft Ordinance No. 6905
Exhibit A Legal Description
Exhibit B Survey Depiction
Staff Report
Vicinity Map
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
For discussion only.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Chad Guptil has applied to the City for vacation of unopened right-of-way located within a
portion of 116th Avenue SE that lies north of SE 304th Street. The applicant owns the
adjacent parcel #7867000009 to the east and has applied for the vacation to resolve building
encroachment and maintenance issues that were created when the house was built in 1960
prior to his family’s ownership of the parcel. A portion of the west side of the house is
currently located within the unopened right-of-way of 116th Avenue SE.
The proposed vacation area became right-of-way in 1906 when it was dedicated as a
roadway with the Plat of The Sound Trustee’s Third Addition. The area was annexed into the
Auburn City Limits on January 1, 2008.
The application has been reviewed by City staff and utility purveyors who have an interest in
this right-of-way. Through this review City staff has determined that the right-of-way is not
necessary to meet the needs of the City and could be vacated with conditions outlined in draft
Ordinance No. 6905.
A public hearing for Vacation No. VAC22-0003 is set for June 5, 2023.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Brown Staff:Gaub
Meeting Date:May 22, 2023 Item Number:
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Draft Ordinance No. 6905
April 11, 2023
Page 1 of 4 Rev. 2018
ORDINANCE NO. 6905
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, VACATING UNOPENED CITY
RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED WITHIN A PORTION OF 116TH
AVENUE SE THAT LIES NORTH OF SE 304TH STREET,
WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON.
WHEREAS, the City received a petition signed by at least two -thirds (2/3) of the
owners of property abutting unopened right -of-way located within a portion of 116th
Avenue SE that lies north of SE 304th Street. The petition requested the City to vacate
its interest in this right-of-way; and,
WHEREAS, as required by RCW 35.79.010 and Chapter 12.48 of the Auburn City
Code, the City held a timely noticed public hearing in connection with the possible
vacation. The hearing took place at the Auburn City Council Chambers on June 5, 2023 ;
and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered all matters presented at the public
hearing on the proposed vacation, and has determined that subject to the conditions set
forth in Section 1 of this Ordinance, vacation of this right-of-way is appropriate and in the
City’s best interests.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as a non-codified ordinance as follows:
Section 1. Vacation of City right-of-way. The unopened right-of-way
located within a portion of 116th Avenue SE that lies north of SE 304th Street, located
within the City of Auburn, Washington (legally described in attached Exhibit “A”, and
shown on the survey depiction marked as attached Exhibit “B”) is vacated. The property
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lying in this described right-of-way shall inure and belong to those persons entitled to
receive the property in accordance with RCW 35.79.040, conditioned upon the following:
A. Reservation of a perpetual Nonexclusive Easement in favor of the City
(Easement) under, over, through and across the vacated right-of-way (described in
Exhibit “A” and depicted in Exhibit “B”) (Easement Area) for the purpose of laying,
maintaining, and/or installing facilities for future and existing sanitary sewer, storm water,
and water utilities, and retaining wall. This Easement shall reserve a City right to grant
further easements for utilities over, under and on all portions of the vacated right-of-way.
1. This Easement shall give the City the absolute right: (a) for immediate
entry upon the Easement Area at times as may be necessary for the purposes of
maintenance, inspection, construction, repair, or reconstruction of the above
facilities or improvements without incurring any legal obligation or liability; and (b)
to place any type of driving surface within the Easement Area deemed necessary
by the City.
2. The owners of the adjacent properties agree that they shall not in any
way block, restrict or impede access or egress to or from the Easement Area,
and/or in any way block, restrict, or impede the City’s full use of the real property
within the Easement Area for the above described purposes. No building, wal l,
rockery, fence, trees, or structure of any kind shall be erected or planted, nor shall
any fill material be placed within the boundaries of the Easement Area, without the
express written consent of the City. Except as required or approved by the City,
no excavation shall be made within three feet of any improvements or facilities
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within the Easement Area. The surface level of the ground within the Easement
Area shall be maintained at its current elevation.
3. This Easement shall be a covenant running with the property parcels
adjacent to the Easement Area. It shall burden that real estate, and it shall be
binding on the successors, heirs and assigns of all parties.
B. Any reserved or granted utility and access easement referenced in
Paragraph A above may be modified to accommodate the removal, relocation, and siting
of affected utility lines and facilities by agreement between the City and the property
owners on whose property the utility lines and facilities are located. Any such removal,
relocation, or siting must be paid for by the property owners, and must be performed in
accordance with applicable laws and standards.
C. The vacated right-of-way (depicted in Exhibit “B”) includes a City owned
catch basin that serves a privately owned ornamental storm pond lying partially within
the vacated right-of-way. The catch basin shall inure to and be owned and maintained
by persons entitled to receive property lying within a vacated right-of-way in accordance
with RCW 35.79.040. The ornamental storm pond shall continue to be privately owned
and maintained, subject to the conditions set forth in this Ordinance.
Section 2. Constitutionality or Invalidity. If any portion of this Ordiannce or
its application to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of the
Ordiannce or the application of the provisions to other persons or circumstances shall not
be affected.
Section 3. Implementation. The Mayor is authorized to implement those
administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this location.
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April 11, 2023
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Section 4. Effective date. This Ordinance will take effect and be in force
five (5) days from and after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law.
Section 5. Recording. The City Clerk is directed to record this Ordinance with
the King County Recorder, at which time the vacation outlined in this Ordinance shall be
effective under Auburn City Code 12.48.080.
INTRODUCED: _________________
PASSED: ________________________
APPROVED: _____________________
________________________________
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________ _________________________________
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
PUBLISHED: _______________
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VAC22-0003 Staff Report
RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION
STAFF REPORT
Right-of-Way (ROW) Vacation Number VAC22-0003
Applicant: Chad Guptil
Property Location: Unopened right-of-way located within a portion of 116th
Avenue SE, north of SE 304th Street.
Description of right-of-way:
The ROW proposed for vacation consists of unopened right-of-way located within a
portion of 116th Avenue SE that lies north of SE 304th Street. The proposed ROW is
adjacent to Parcel No. 7867000009 on the east side, Parcel No. 1402970280 and
1402900760 on the west side, and bordered by City right-of-way to the north and south.
The total proposed area of ROW for vacation is approximately 5,922± square feet.
The proposed ROW vacation area originally became ROW in 1906 when it was
dedicated as a roadway with the Plat of The Sound Trustee’s Third Addition recorded in
Volume 10 of Plats, Page 100, Records of King County, Washington on October 18,
1906. The area was annexed into Auburn city limits on January 1, 2008.
See Exhibit “A” for legal description and Exhibit “B” for survey depiction.
Proposal:
The Applicant is proposing that the ROW be vacated so that the applicant can
incorporate the area into their property and resolve encroachment and maintenance
issues that were created when the house was built in 1960. A portion of the west side
of the house is currently located within the unopened right-of-way of 116th Avenue SE.
Applicable Policies & Regulations:
RCW’s applicable to this situation - meets requirements of RCW 35.79.
MUTCD standards - not affected by this proposal.
City Code or Ordinances - meets requirements of ACC 12.48.
Comprehensive Plan Policy - not affected.
City Zoning Code - not affected.
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Public Benefit:
Vacated Right-of-Way areas typically have a financial benefit to the general
public because the vacated areas are subject to property taxes
The street vacation decreases the Right-of-Way maintenance obligation of the
City.
Discussion:
The vacation application was circulated to Puget Sound Energy (PSE), Comcast,
CenturyLink, Zayo, and City staff.
1. Puget Sound Energy (PSE) – PSE does not have electrical or gas facilities
located within the proposed vacation area and does not require an easement.
2. Comcast – Comcast has no facilities located in the proposed vacation area and
does not require an easement.
3. CenturyLink – CenturyLink has no objections to the proposed vacation and does
not require an easement.
4. Zayo – Zayo has no facilities in the proposed vacation area and does not require
and easement.
5. Engineering – All City facilities located in the proposed vacation area will require
easements to ensure that they are accessible to the City. The City will require
access through the existing gate for maintenance and inspection of the existing
sewer facilities and retaining wall located within the proposed vacation area.
6. Transportation – Transportation Planning has no concerns with proposed
vacation. Currently, there are no projects for a future road extension in the area
of the proposed vacation in the comprehensive transportation plan.
7. Planning – While planning division has no specific objection and the applicant is
seeking to correct a situation that appears to have been in existing from 1960
(KC website assessor's records date of structure), the ROW appears to be
continuous ROW that could have been originally intended to serve future
development to the north. However, there appears to be some undetermined
amount of inventoried wetlands within the ROW off -site to the north that
complicates improving this ROW and future development would likely require
roadway connections to 118th Ave SE instead.
8. Water – An easement will need to be retained across the proposed vacation area
for future water facilities. No facilities are proposed at this time, but future
development of properties to the north could necessitate water facilities in the
proposed vacation area.
9. Sewer – An easement is required to be retained across the proposed vacation
area for existing sewer facilities.
10. Storm – An easement is required for the existing storm pipe located in the
proposed vacation area. Applicant shall be required to take ownership of the
catch basin located in the proposed vacation area that serves the privately
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owned ornamental storm pond lying partially within the right-of-way. The
ornamental storm pond shall continue to be privately owned and maintained .
11. Fire – Review completed and the Fire Marshal had no comments.
12. Solid Waste – No comments.
13. Police – No comments.
14. M&O – City crews will require access for regular maintenance and inspection of
the existing sewer facilities located in the proposed vacation area.
15. Construction Inspection –No comments.
16. Innovation and Technology – No comments
Assessed Value:
ACC 12.48 states: “The city council may require as a condition of the ordinance that the
city be compensated for the vacated right-of-way in an amount which does not exceed
one-half the value of the right-of-way so vacated, except in the event the subject
property or portions thereof were acquired at public expense or have been part of a
dedicated public right-of-way for 25 years or more, compensation may be required in an
amount equal to the full value of the right-of-way being vacated. The city engineer shall
estimate the value of the right-of-way to be vacated based on the assessed values of
comparable properties in the vicinity. If the value of the right-of-way is determined by
the city engineer to be greater than $2,000, the applicant will be required to provide the
city with an appraisal by an MAI appraiser approved by the city engineer, at the
expense of the applicant. The city reserves the right to have a second appraisal
performed at the city’s expense.”
RCW 35.79.030 states the vacation “shall not become effective until the owners of
property abutting upon the street or alley, or part thereof so vacated, shall compensate
such city or town in an amount which does not exceed one -half the appraised value of
the area so vacated. If the street or alley has been part of a dedicated public right-of-
way for twenty-five years or more, or if the subject property or portions thereof were
acquired at public expense, the city or town may require the owners of the property
abutting the street or alley to compensate the city o r town in an amount that does not
exceed the full appraised value of the area vacated.”
An appraisal by an MAI appraiser of the subject right-of-way was required to be
submitted by the applicant. The appraisal was reviewed and found to be acceptable .
The appraisal values the right-of-way using “as-is” market value based on the fee
simple interest in the subject property at $5,400.00. The right-of-way has been right-of-
way for more than 25 years and was provided through dedication of the to the Plat of
The Sound Trustee’s Third Addition in 1906 and annexation into the City of Auburn in
2008.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the street vacation be granted subject to the following
conditions:
1. An easement shall be reserved for existing and future City Sewer, Stormwater,
Water, and retaining wall facilities.
2. Staff recommends that the existing catch basin located in the vacated right-of-
way area that serves the privately owned ornamental storm pond be owned and
maintained by those persons entitled to receive the property lying within the
vacated right-of-way in accordance with RCW 35.79.040.
3. Staff recommends that compensation for the value of the right-of-way not be
required as it was initially dedicated as right-of-way through recording of a plat at
no cost to the City.
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1:500
11610 SE 302nd St - Parcel No. 7867000009
83.341.6783.3 0 Feet
NAD_1983_StatePlane_Washington_North_FIPS_4601_Feet
Information shown is for general reference
purposes only and does not necessarily
represent exact geographic or cartographic
data as mapped. The City of Auburn makes no
warranty as to its accuracy.
Map Created by City of Auburn eGIS
Imagery Date: May 2015
7/28/2022Printed Date:
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Applicant Property
11610 SE 302nd St
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30 ft.
30 ft unopened right-of-way of 116th Ave SE.
Approximate proposed boundaries of the area
proposed for vacation.
Parcel No. 7867000013Parcel No. 1402900760
Parcel No. 1402970280
Parcel No. 7867000008
City sewer line located in the unopened
right-of-way of 116th Ave SE.
ROW Vacation Map - 116th Ave SE
Catch Basin located in the unopened
right-of-way of 116th Ave SE.
Privately owned and maintained
Ornamental Storm Pond.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6908 (Gaub) (10 Minutes)
Date:
May 4, 2023
Department:
Public Works
Attachments:
Draft Ordinance No. 6908
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Presentation
Vicinity Map
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
For discussion only.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
City Project CP2022 – Garden Avenue Realignment is constructing improvements that will
close the existing connection from Garden Avenue/102nd Avenue SE to Lea Hill Road/8th
Street NE and construct a new roadway connection from Garden Avenue/102nd Avenue SE
to 104th Avenue SE. The project includes improvements along undeveloped Parcel No.
3339400655 that directly benefit the parcel and the City Engineer has determined are eligible
for assessing a payback requirement (also known as a latecomers assessment) in
accordance with Auburn City Code 3.25.050. The payback requirement will require the
property owner to reimburse the City for the City’s costs to make the improvements along the
parcel frontage when, and if, the property develops.
A Public Hearing regarding the payback assessment and Ordinance 6908 is scheduled for
June 5th, 2023. Notice of the public hearing was sent to the owners of Parcel No.
3339400655 on May 2nd, 2023.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Brown Staff:Gaub
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Ordinance No. 6908
05/2/2023
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ORDINANCE NO. 6908
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ENACTING A STREET PAYBACK
REQUIREMENT FOR PARCEL NO. 3339400655 RELATED
TO CITY PROJECT CP2022 GARDEN AVENUE, PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
WHEREAS, City Project CP2022 – Garden Avenue Realignment (“City Project”) is
making roadway improvements in the Project Area as shown in Exhibit A that benefit the
general public and include construction of a new roadway connection from 102nd Avenue
SE/Garden Avenue to 104th Avenue SE and improvements to the east half of 102 nd Ave
SE/Garden Avenue from the new roadway connection south to a new cul-de-sac to close
the connection from 102nd Avenue SE/Garden Avenue to 8th Street NE/SE 320th Street;
and
WHEREAS, properties adjacent and within the Project Area that take access to
the roadways being improved with the City Project, shown as the “Assessment Area” on
Exhibit A, will directly benefit from the City Project; and
WHEREAS, the City Project is constructing improvements within the Assessment
Area adjacent to Parcel 3339400655 (“Subject Parcel”) that benefit the Subject Parcel to
include sidewalk, driveway apron, landscape strip, curb/gutter, roadway pavement, street
lighting, and storm drainage and would be required if the Subject Parcel develops from
its current unimproved state under chapter 12.64 of the ACC and other applicable law;
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05/2/2023
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WHEREAS, as summarized in Exhibit B, all other parcels within the Assessment
Area of the City Project are either owned by the City of Auburn , have paid fees in lieu of
constructing the required public improvements under chapter 12.64A of the Auburn City
Code (“ACC”), or do not take access to the roadway that will be improved under the City
Project; and
WHEREAS, the City will pay all costs and expenses to complete the City Project
including that which benefits Parcel 3339400655 in recognition that the public interest is
best served by continuous sidewalks, landscape strips, curb/gutter, roadway pavement,
street lighting, and storm drainage; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has determined the recovery of costs associated
with the benefits to Parcel 3339400655 are subject to payback requirements under
chapter 3.25 ACC; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn mailed a letter to the owners of the Subject Parcel
on May 2nd, 2023, informing the owners of the public hearing under chapter 3.25 ACC
and the assessment amount; and
WHEREAS, chapter 3.25 of the ACC and chapter 35.72 of the Revised Code of
Washington (“RCW”) allow for the City to recover costs of public improvements that
benefit a privately-owned parcel, after public hearing and notice to the Subject Parcel,
and such costs will be recovered if and when the Subject Parcel develops; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on June 5th, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that establishing the payback requirement
against the Subject Parcel is in the best interest of the City.
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Ordinance No. 6908
05/2/2023
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON DO ORDAIN as a non-codified ordinance as follows:
Section 1. The City Council establishes the assessment requirement in the
amount of $94,832, in recognition of the private benefit for sidewalk, landscape strip,
curb/gutter, roadway pavement, street lighting, and storm drainage completed as part of
City Project CP2202 that will benefit Parcel 3339400655.
Section 2. The owners of Parcel 3339400655 will be required to pay the full
amount of the payback assessment set forth in Section 1 of this ordinance when it is
developed, defined as prior to the issuance of a building permit, prior to any improvement
that would generate increased pedestrian or vehicular traffic to or from the Subject Parcel,
or prior to the execution of a restrictive covenant or agreement with the City of Auburn.
Section 3. This ordinance is binding on the current owner of Parcel
3339400655, its successors, heirs and assigns and shall so be binding on all legal owners
of this property for the stated term.
Section 4. The City Council finds that this ordinance is consistent with the
requirements to implement payback recovery for the City Project set forth in chapter 3.25
ACC and waives the requirements for a separate contractual agreement as required in
ACC 3.25.090 because of the undeveloped nature of the Subject Parcel and in
recognition of the City performing this work as part of the City Project .
Section 5. The City Council finds and determines that it is in the public interest to
complete the construction and installation of all street improvements at one time as part
of the City Project.
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05/2/2023
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Section 6. The City Council establishes the payback requirements to begin upon
passage of this ordinance and to remain valid of a period of fifteen (15) years.
Section 7. The City Council directs that this ordinance be recorded with the King
County Recorder’s Office at the City’s sole cost. After recording, this ordinance will be a
matter of public record and will serve as a notice to the owner and any subsequent
purchasers of Parcel 3339400655.
Section 8. Constitutionality or Invalidity. If any portion of this Ordinance or
its application to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance
or the application of the provisions to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected.
Section 9. Implementation. The City Engineer is authorized to implement
such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this
legislation.
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05/2/2023
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Section 10. Effective Date. This Ordinance will take effect and be in force five
(5) days from and after passage, approval, and publication as provided by law.
INTRODUCED: _________________
PASSED: ________________________
APPROVED: _____________________
________________________________
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
__________________________
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________
Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
PUBLISHED: _______________
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Ordinance 6908 Exhibit A
CP2022 Garden Avenue Realignment Project - Payback Assessment Area
LEGEND
Project Area
Assessment Area (Potentially Benefited Parcels)
Parcel excluded because does not currently take
access to project improvements and is fully
developed.
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Ordinance 6908 Exhibit B
CP2022 Garden Avenue Realignment Project
Payback Assessment Schedule
Total Project Cost:
Parcel No. Basis of Assessment Assessment
Amount
Note
3339400655 Cost of sidewalk, landscape
strip, curb/gutter, and 8 foot
wide pavement along frontage
(approximately 188 feet) and
proportional share of project
street lighting and storm
drainage. Costs include design,
property acquisition, and
construction.
$94,832 This undeveloped parcel would have been
required to construct the improvements
included in the basis of assessment, when
and if it develops.
3339400636 N/A $0 Fully developed. Has built and/or paid for
street improvements serving property.
3339400635 N/A $0 City owned.
3339400633 N/A $0 Fully developed. Has built and/or paid for
street improvements serving property.
3339400634 N/A $0 Fully developed. Has built and/or paid for
street improvements serving property.
3339400621 N/A $0 City owned.
Note that only parcels currently taking direct access to the project improvements were included in the
assessment area.
Total Payback Assessment Amount: $94,832
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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 T A 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
ENGINEERING SERVICES
ORDINANCE #6908
GARDEN AVENUE PAYBACK
JACOB SWEETING, CITY ENGINEER
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
MAY 22, 2023
Public Works Department
Engineering Services Airport Services Maintenance & Operations Services
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
CITY STREET PAYBACK PROCESS
(PER ACC 3.25 AND RCW 35.72)
SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
• City Street Improvement Project Benefits Undeveloped Private Property
• Undeveloped Private Property Would be Required to Construct Same Improvements
• City Engineer Determines Costs Are Eligible for Payback
• Council Sets Public Hearing and Notice Sent to Proper ty
• Public Hearing and Ordinance Adoption
• Ordinance Recorded Against Property
• Property Develops Within 15 Years and Reimburses City Payback Amount
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATIONSERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
CP2022 – GARDEN AVENUE REALIGNMENT PROJECT LOCATION
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
ORDINANCE 6908 – ASSESSMENT AREA AND AMOUNTS
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
BENEFITED PARCEL NO. 3339400655
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
GARDEN AVENUE PAYBACK PROCESS
SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
City Street Improvement Project Benefits Undeveloped Private Property
Undeveloped Private Property Would be Required to Construct Same Improvements
City Engineer Determines Costs Are Eligible for Payback
5/1/23 - Council Set Public Hearing and 5/2/23 Notice Sent to Property
• Ordinance 6908 First Reading/Discussion
• Public Hearing and Ordinance 6908 Adoption (Scheduled for 6/5/2023)
• Ordinance Recorded Against Property
• Property Develops Within 15 Years and Reimburses City Payback Amount
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Project Location
CP2022 Garden Avenue Realignment
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Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6909 (Gaub) (10 Minutes)
Date:
May 15, 2023
Department:
Public Works
Attachments:
Ordinance No. 6909
Exhibit A
Vicinity Map
Presentation
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
For discussion only.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Ordinance No. 6909 is scheduled for consideration by the City Council at the June 5, 2023
City Council meeting and would modify Chapter 10.28 of the Auburn City Code to restrict the
public rights-of-way at the southeast corner of the intersection of Auburn Way North and 30th
Street NE. This area has been used for illegal dumping, public usage of illegal drugs, and
encampments. The isolated nature of the area makes it difficult for the City and adjacent
property owners to dissuade these activities. The illegal activities inhibit access to the area for
maintenance and operations of utilities and traffic signal systems. The revised code would
restrict public access to the area between the back of the sidewalk and the adjacent property
lines and provide for access to the area by the City and utility companies only.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Brown Staff:Gaub
Meeting Date:May 22, 2023 Item Number:
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Ordinance No. 6909
May 1, 2023
Page 1 of 2 Rev. 2018
ORDINANCE NO. 6909
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS
AND LIMITATIONS OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY USE AND
REVISING CHAPTER 10.28 OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE
WHEREAS, the City has authority over its public rights-of-way, and as such has
the authority to restrict and limit their use; and
WHEREAS, an area along the east side of Auburn Way North, south of 30th Street
NE (“Subject ROW ”) is within the public rights-of-way; and
WHEREAS, lying within the Subject ROW are utilities and traffic signal systems
that do not currently require, or benefit from, general public access; and
WHEREAS, illegal trash dumping, public drug use, and encampment activities
have continuously occurred within the Subject ROW ; and
WHEREAS, the isolated nature of the Subject ROW has made it difficult for the
City and adjacent property owners to dissuade or prevent the illegal trash dumping, public
drug use, and encampment activities; and
WHEREAS, these unlawful activities inhibit necessary access to the Subject Area
to maintain, operate, and repair utility and traffic signal systems; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to close the Subject ROW to all vehicular and
non-vehicular traffic except for the purpose of accessing utilities, traffic signal systems,
and City maintenance of the Subject ROW in order to address the issues of illegal trash
dumping, public drug use, and encampment activities.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
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Ordinance No. 6909
May 1, 2023
Page 2 of 2 Rev. 2018
Section 1. Amendment to City Code. Chapter 10.28 of the Auburn City Code
is amended to read as shown in Exhibit A.
Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor is authorized to implement those
administrative procedures necessary to carry out the directives 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 of it to any person
or circumstance, will 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. 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: _________________
____________________________
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
____________________________
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
Published: ____________________
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Ordinance 6909 – Exhibit A
Chapter 10.28
STREET USE RESTRICTIONS
10.28.010 Imposition of right-of-way limitations.
The following public highways, roads, streets, sidewalks, alleys and rights-of-way within the city are restricted
as indicated:
A. “B” Street Southeast, northerly of the first alley south of East Main Street and extending north to East
Main Street, shall be a pedestrian facility, as defined in ACC 12.02.060(M), and shall be closed to all vehicular
traffic of any type or kind other than wheelchairs or similar devices used by disabled persons or persons
needing the use of such devices, and except for emergency vehicles when responding to an emergency.
B. “M” Street Northwest, northerly of the driveway serving 1802 “M” Street Northwest and extending north
to 29th Street Northwest and 29th Street Northwest, from M Street Northwest extending east approximately 760
feet to the Mill Creek crossing, shall be closed to all vehicular and non-motorized traffic of any kind except for
the purpose of accessing utilities and properties by their owners and authorized guests. The City of Auburn and
emergency service providers and emergency vehicles are permitted to access the rights-of-way at any time.
C. Reserved. The public rights-of-way areas east of the sidewalk along the east side of Auburn Way North
and south of the sidewalk along the south side of 30th Street NW and adjacent to King County parcel nos.
0004600037 and 0001000020 shall be closed to all vehicular and non-motorized traffic of any kind except for
the purpose of accessing utilities and traffic signal systems by their owners. The City of Auburn and
emergency service providers and emergency vehicles are permitted to access the rights-of-way at any time.
(Ord. 5902 § 2, 2005.)
10.28.020 Notice of restriction and signing.
The city engineer shall erect, or cause to be erected and maintained, signs, gates, and/or barricades designating
the limitations and restrictions set forth in ACC 10.28.010. (Ord. 5902 § 2, 2005.)
10.28.030 Violation – Penalty.
When any public highway, road, street, sidewalk, alley or right-of-way within the city’s jurisdiction is either
closed or restricted as to use, as provided in this chapter, any person, firm or corporation disregarding such
closure or restriction of use shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall in addition to any criminal penalty for
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Ordinance 6909 – Exhibit A
violation of provisions of this chapter be liable in any civil action instituted in the name of the city of Auburn
for any damages occurring to any public highway, road, street or thoroughfare within the city’s jurisdiction as
a result of disregarding such closure or use restriction. (Ord. 5902 § 2, 2005.)
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data as mapped. The City of Auburn makes no
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Area of Proposed
Restricted Access
30TH ST NEAUBURN WAY NKing County
Parcel No.
0001000020
King County
Parcel No.
0004600037
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Sanitary Sewer Comprehensive Plan Update – Policy Review
(Gaub) (30 Minutes)
Date:
May 16, 2023
Department:
Public Works
Attachments:
Presentation
Draft Chapter 2 of Plan
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
For discussion only.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
The City is updating the Sanitary Sewer Comprehensive Plan (Plan) in coordination with the
update of City’s overall Comprehensive Plan. The purpose of the Plan is to guide the City
with respect to future activities and improvements for the Sanitary Sewer Utility.
The purpose of this discussion is to provide Council with the staff recommended policies to
be incorporated into the Plan. The policies are the foundation of the Plan and outline how the
wastewater collection system should be operated and maintained and are grouped within goal
statements that are headlined under the following categories:
Service Area
System Planning
Operations and Maintenance
Environmental Stewardship
System Performance and Reliability
Fiscal Responsibility
Staff will review the recommended policies as provided in the attachment with specific focus on
the additions, changes and removals from the previous Sewer Comprehensive Plan.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Brown Staff:Gaub
Meeting Date:May 22, 2023 Item Number:
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City of Auburn Comprehensive Sewer Plan
Chapter 2
Wastewater System Goals &
Policies
This chapter presents policies and standards that guide the operation and development of the City’s
wastewater collection and conveyance system.
2.1 City Comprehensive Plan Consistency
The City Comprehensive Plan is the City’s growth management plan and contains policies for
protecting critical areas and natural resource lands, designating urban growth areas, preparing
comprehensive utility plans, and implementing them through capital investments and development
regulations. Therefore, the City Comprehensive Plan provides a framework of policies for
development, expansion, and maintenance of the Sanitary Sewer Utility reflected in this
Comprehensive Sewer Plan.
2.2 Business Practices/Asset Management
The City desires to employ recognized best business practices that result in an efficient and cost-
effective operation of the Sanitary Sewer Utility. The City shall identify the key business functions
within the Sanitary Sewer Utility (e.g., billing, permitting, asset management, and planning) and
develop supporting best business practices for each.
The City understands that defining and implementing best business practices is a long-term effort
and will require a stepwise approach. Given that the Sanitary Sewer Utility is made up largely of
physical assets that have the greatest value and deserve the greatest commitment to operate and
maintain, the City shall continue to prioritize the business practice of asset management.
Asset management is a systematic approach to maintaining assets in good working order to
minimize future costs of maintaining and replacing them, especially to avoid costly deferred
maintenance. The best practices for asset management involve systematically basing choices on an
understanding of asset condition and performance, risks, and costs in the long term. Asset best
practices include:
• Having extensive knowledge about assets and their costs for maintenance and replacement (i.e.,
detailed inventories);
• Maintaining Levels of Service;
• Taking a life-cycle approach to asset management planning; and
• Implementing the planned solutions to provide a reliable, cost-effective service.
Since the adoption of the 2016 Comprehensive Sewer Plan, the Sanitary Sewer Utility has compiled
an inventory of assets and their conditions for approximate 70% of its currents assets. The Sanitary
Sewer Utility shall continue implementing the above best practices during the next planning period.
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2.3 Sewer Comprehensive Plan Policies, Standards, and
Guidelines
This Plan presents policies and standards related to system development, maintenance, funding,
and generally how the Sanitary Sewer Utility should operate. These policies define limits and outline
how the wastewater collection system should be operated and maintained and are grouped within
goal statements that are headlined under the following categories:
• Service Area
• System Planning
• Operations and Maintenance
• Environmental Stewardship
• System Performance and Reliability
• Fiscal Responsibility
Service Area
Goal 1: Plan for sewer extensions and capacity upgrades to reflect the planning and growth projections
included in the City’s Comprehensive Plan, such that the public sewer system, when constructed, will
have adequate capacity to support all future planned development.
Policy 1.1 Incorporate the Comprehensive Sewer Plan as an Element of the City's Comprehensive
Plan.
Policy 1.2 Sewer Service provided by outside purveyors within Auburn City limits are required to
obtain a franchise with the City and are required to conform to all federal, state, and
local laws and regulations. (ACC 20.02.040 and 20.04)
Policy 1.3 Future land use patterns for the Sanitary Sewer Service Area (SSSA) will correspond to
existing uses or current designations or as otherwise identified in the City’s
Comprehensive Plan.
Policy 1.4 Require that, if a sewer system extension is needed to serve new development, that it
is built prior to or simultaneously with such development, according to the size and
configuration identified by the Comprehensive Sewer Plan and the City’s
Comprehensive Plan, as necessary to serve all planned development. (ACC 13.20.270)
Policy 1.5 Require the owner of a property connecting to the public sewer system be responsible
for the cost of the sewer line across the frontage of, and within their property (ACC
13.20.270), and for a proportionate share of the costs of pump stations, trunk lines,
and other facilities specifically designed to enable service to a larger basin. As such:
1. Property owners connecting to existing sewer facilities may be required to reimburse
the installer of those facilities, if the facilities satisfy the responsibility described
above. (ACC 3.25)
2. Developers, or the City if it funds the construction, may be eligible to be reimbursed,
by property owners connecting to the public sewer system, for the cost of installing
those facilities that benefit multiple properties. (ACC 3.25)
3. Required improvements may be deferred for reasons of efficiency, but the property
owner will, in the future, be obligated to pay a proportionate share of the
construction of that required improvement.
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System Planning
Goal 2: Plan for future service to all properties in the City within urban density areas.
Policy 2.1 System planning will include a provision for future sewer service to all unsewered
properties within the SSSA.
Policy 2.2 Identify, through interlocal agreements, a sanitary sewer provider for those properties
located within the City, but outside the City’s SSSA.
Policy 2.3 Consider, but not encourage, providing sanitary sewer service to properties outside the
SSSA. Property owners outside the SSSA bear the burden of pursuing adjacent sewer
providers for service prior to seeking service from Auburn. Considerations for service
include:
1. An analysis of the capacity of existing City of Auburn facilities.
2. Required upgrades to City of Auburn facilities.
3. Operational costs added to the Utility.
4. Potential revenue from the added service area.
5. Concurrence of the existing sanitary sewer service area provider.
6. The temporary or permanent nature of the service.
7. The need to permanently adjust the service area boundary and have it approved
by the Boundary Review Board.
8. Potential impacts to public health.
Policy 2.4 Consider allowing properties within the SSSA to receive service from an adjacent sewer
agency. Considerations for service by an adjacent agency include:
1. Future City of Auburn sewer service plans and the anticipated short and long-term
timing of such an extension.
2. The effect of long term capital costs on other future City of Auburn Customers.
3. The willingness/ability of the adjacent agency to provide service.
4. The temporary or permanent nature of the service change.
5. The need to permanently adjust the service area boundary and have it approved
by the Boundary Review Board.
6. The potential impact to public health.
Policy 2.5 The Sanitary Sewer Utility does not intend and will not plan to extend sanitary sewer
service to or through King or Pierce County rural zoned property. Exceptions will only be
considered for reasons of health, safety, or service to a school in accordance with King
or Pierce County policies.
Policy 2.6 Allow development where public sewer service is not readily available to be served by
individual onsite (septic) systems, if the individual lots are suitable for onsite systems,
per the requirements and approval of King County or Pierce County Department of
Health, and the City’s codes. The allowance of the use of onsite systems will consider
City water resource protection efforts and possible impacts to city drinking water
sources. (ACC 13.20.060, 13.20.080, & 13.20.090)
Policy 2.7 Require a connection to public sewer if an existing onsite (septic) system fails and a
permit to repair that system cannot be issued by the County Health Department that
has jurisdiction. (ACC13.20.060 & 13.20.070)
Policy 2.8 Maintain an asset database to be used in prioritizing asset maintenance and repair and
replacement activities. The database includes asset age and material information, and
will be validated and updated through inspections, records review and other available
information.
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Operations and Maintenance
Goal 3: Manage the extension of the public sewer system to minimize future costs to operate and
maintain.
Policy 3.1 Set standards for the design and construction of the sanitary sewer infrastructure
primarily based on the technical criteria found in the most recent versions of the
Washington State Department of Ecology publication Criteria for Sewage Works Design
(CSWD) and Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)/American Public
Works Association (APWA) Standard Specifications. (ACC 13.20.270)
Policy 3.2 Maintain specific criteria for the design and repair of public and private sewer systems,
through the City of Auburn Engineering Design and Construction Standards.
(ACC13.20.270 & 13.20.300)
Policy 3.3 Require the transport of sewage by gravity whenever feasible in order to increase
reliability, sustainability, and long-term cost effectiveness.
Policy 3.4 Allow pumped systems when it is not feasible to install a total gravity system. Feasibility
criteria include the relative elevations of the property to be served and existing sewer
infrastructure and physical conditions, such as the existence and nature of critical
areas, that may impact the constructability and maintainability of proposed gravity
sewer extensions.
Policy 3.5 Allow non-gravity services (e.g., grinder pumps, low-pressure force mains, or other on-
site pumping facilities) in extenuating circumstances when service by gravity is
infeasible, provided that the cost of installation, operation, and maintenance of a non-
gravity system shall be borne by the property owner, community association, developer,
etc. The City will not install, own, or maintain (outside of emergencies) any part of a
private non-gravity system. (ACC 13.20.500 & 13.20.510)
Policy 3.6 Give preference to the construction of fewer large public pump stations over a greater
number of smaller public pump stations.
Policy 3.7 Allow private sewer systems within the SSSA as long as they are designed and operated
per City standards, and are not part of sewer extensions to other parcels. Multiple
connections per parcel are allowed. (ACC13.20.500)
Environmental Stewardship
Goal 4: Design, operate, and maintain the public sewer system in a manner that increases reliability
and efficiency, and demonstrates environmental stewardship.
Policy 4.1 Comply with all federal, state, and local regulations in operation and maintenance of
the City’s wastewater collection and conveyance infrastructure.
Policy 4.2 Prevent storm drainage from entering the sanitary sewer system, and pursue Inflow &
Infiltration (I&I) reduction for the purposes of eliminating or reducing required capacity
upgrades and reducing maintenance costs (to include reducing wear and tear on pump
stations) when determined to be cost-effective. (ACC13.20.130)
Policy 4.3 In order to protect public health and the environment, require a property owner to
promptly repair any private sewer system failure. If the property owner fails to do so, the
City will take such action, as it deems necessary, to prevent or rectify an overflow,
including but not limited to temporarily suspending occupancy of the premises or
repairing the system at the property owner’s expense. (ACC 13.20.500 & 13.20.510)
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Policy 4.4 Support the use of reclaimed water technologies where economically feasible. City staff
will evaluate opportunities for reclaimed water use and support initiatives where the
benefits outweigh costs.
Policy 4.5 Size the sewer collection system for peak wet weather flow rates that include I&I flows.
Gravity sewers will be sized to convey the once-per-20-year peak hour flow without
surcharging.
Policy 4.6 Size pump stations and force mains for peak wet weather flow rates that include I&I
flows. Pump stations will be sized to convey the once per 5-year flow with one pump out
of service and convey the once per 20-year flow with all pumps in service.
Policy 4.7 Maintain, operate, and repair public sewers and portions of private side sewers located
within public rights-of-way, except when damage is caused by discharges from private
property or trees located on private property. (ACC13.20.120 & 13.20.182)
Policy 4.8 Review complaints/citizen reports and claims made against the City for damages
caused by sanitary sewers to identify and make improvements as required.
Policy 4.9 Communicate proactively with the community and stakeholders regarding wastewater
service improvements.
Policy 4.10 Investigate all customer service calls within 24 hours and record results in the
computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Policy 4.11 In cooperation with King County, seek to eliminate prohibited discharges to the public
sanitary sewer system. (ACC 13.20.140, 13.20.156, 13.20.158, & 13.20.160)
Policy 4.12 Require that businesses which may introduce Fats, Oils, and Greases (FOG) into the
waste stream have a grease interceptor installed and maintained to minimize FOG
discharge to the public sewer system. (ACC 13.22.020)
System Performance and Reliability
Goal 5: Apply asset best management principles to the City’s sewer infrastructure.
Policy 5.1 Develop and implement system improvements, infrastructure renewal (repair,
rehabilitation, or replacement), and Maintenance and Operations (M&O) programs for
the wastewater system according to asset management principles that address the
triple bottom line (economic, social, and environmental benefits and costs), minimize
asset life-cycle costs, and incorporate risk management into decision making.
Policy 5.2 Monitor the frequency and causes of any service disruptions and develop programmatic
methods for reducing the number of disruptions.
Policy 5.3 Perform condition assessments of critical assets, developing and implementing a
condition assessment schedule for all critical assets.
Policy 5.4 Assign industry standard design lives for sewage assets. The actual physical
assessment will be compared to the theoretical design life to determine the optimal
economic life. Seek to repair or replace system assets before they exceed their
economic life. The number of high-criticality assets beyond their economic life will be
minimized.
Policy 5.5 Conduct maintenance activities at a level that is consistent with optimizing system
reliability, asset economic life, and system performance.
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Policy 5.6 Maintain a level of reliability for pump stations provided by redundancy of critical
mechanical and electrical components. Provide backup power generators or dual power
feeds and provide a minimum of two pumps at each pump station.
Policy 5.7 Implement the use of the National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO)
Pipeline Assessment and Certification Program (PACP) for inspection of all pipelines.
Policy 5.8 Create, update on a routine basis, and use an emergency response plan for critical
facilities.
Policy 5.9 When necessary, work on private property on private assets when the private asset is
negatively impacting the public system. If the condition requiring such work is the
responsibility of the owner, the City shall seek to recover the costs for the work. (ACC
13.20.510)
Policy 5.10 Replace or repair private side sewers as part of a City initiated project to reduce I&I of
extraneous water into the sanitary sewer system where shown to be cost-effective
versus capacity improvements. (ACC13.20.130)
Policy 5.11 Monitor the frequency, location, and details of all odor-related complaints. At a
minimum, respond, research the cause of, and propose control methods once three
complaints per month at a site are documented.
Policy 5.12 Take adequate measures to ensure system security. At a minimum, maintain security
at pump stations by using the SCADA system (motion detection, intrusion alarms) to
alert City personnel when unauthorized access is occurring.
Policy 5.13 Take appropriate measures to ensure the redundancy and security of data related to
the sewer system, including, but not limited to the SCADA, CMMS, GIS, and CCTV
systems as well as permitting and other development records.
Policy 5.14 Encourage employee participation in workshops, seminars, and other education
programs to improve job skills. The City may pay fees and employees’ time for the
required certification testing, as well as required annual renewal fees if such
certification is a job requirement.
Fiscal Responsibility
Goal 6: Manage the sewer utility funds and resources in a professional manner in compliance with
applicable laws, regulations, and City financial policies, which requires ongoing monitoring of revenues
and expenses in order to make prudent business decisions and report to City officials, as needed,
regarding the status of utility operations.
Policy 6.1 Implement an adequate system of internal financial controls and adopt a biennial
budget.
Policy 6.2 Remain a self-supported enterprise fund; however, grants and other alternative
financing may be sought and used.
Policy 6.3 Assess appropriate rates and system development charges (SDCs) to fund the ongoing
maintenance, operation, and capital expenditures of the Utility, in accordance with the
Comprehensive Sewer Plan. Periodic cost of service studies shall be completed to
reassess the monthly service and SDCs.
Policy 6.4 Maintain adequate reserves for operation and maintenance, capital improvement, and
Sewer revenue bond obligations in order to ensure that the Utility can provide
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continuous, reliable service and meet its financial obligations under reasonably
anticipated circumstances.
Policy 6.5 Establish Sewer rates at a level sufficient to pay expenses and maintain adequate
reserves.
Policy 6.6 Structure Sewer rates to allocate costs fairly and equitably among different customer
classes.
Policy 6.7 Charge uniform Sewer rates for all Utility customers of the same class throughout the
SSSA.
Policy 6.8 Consider providing rate assistance programs for qualified specific low-income seniors
or totally or permanently disabled citizens.
Policy 6.9 Establish fees and charges to recover utility costs related to development.
Policy 6.10 Require new customers to substantially pay for the costs of improvements designed to
accommodate growth, while the costs to operate, maintain, repair, replace, and improve
the existing system capacity are paid by all sewer system customers.
Policy 6.11 Sustain funding for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) at a level sufficient to
maintain system integrity.
Policy 6.12 Reinvest in Utility capital assets in order to ensure that the integrity of the existing Utility
plant and equipment is maintained. This reinvestment is generally referred to as repair
and replacement (R&R).
Policy 6.13 In addition to projects designed to maintain and replace existing facilities, seek to invest
annually in system improvements designed specifically to upgrade the system in order
to meet State regulations and the City’s standards and criteria. These improvements
may include upgrades to the sanitary sewer supervisory control and data acquisition
(SCADA) and data management systems, and upgrades to increase safety for both City
personnel and the public, bring noncompliant infrastructure into compliance, and
reduce environmental impacts.
Policy 6.14 Consider replacing or upsizing sewer facilities in the right-of-way whenever a street is to
be substantially reconstructed or other significant utility work is to be completed,
especially when sewer improvements are specifically identified in the Comprehens ive
Sewer Plan. In addition, consider street and other utility improvement needs when
replacing or upsizing sewer facilities.
Policy 6.15 Consider installing public sewer extensions by the formation of Local Improvement
Districts whenever a street is to be substantially reconstructed or a new street built
where public sewer does not currently exist.
Policy 6.16 Consider investing in sewer extensions and the construction of pump stations based on
the following considerations:
1. Cost of the infrastructure.
2. Size of the service area as measured by potential customers or customer
equivalents.
3. Potential coordination with other City Capital projects that will decrease the
overall cost of the proposed extension.
4. The ability to recoup costs from future customers whose connection was
facilitated by the investment.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
2024-2029 Transportation Improvement Program Annual
Update and 2024 Transportation Impact Fee Update (Gaub)
(20 Minutes)
Date:
May 17, 2023
Department:
Public Works
Attachments:
Presentation
Draft TIP Project Sheets
TIP Project Map
Downtown TIF Map
Lakeland Hills PUD TIF Map
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
For discussion only.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Staff will present and discuss the proposed annual update to the City’s Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP identifies projects and programs needed to address
transportation needs over the next 6-year period. RCW 35.77.010 requires the City to create
a TIP and update it at least once per year. Often the TIP is updated more frequently as
additional transportation needs and funding is identified throughout the year. The TIP
identifies secured or reasonably expected revenues and expenditures for each of the
projects and programs included in the TIP.
Staff will also present and discuss the proposed 2024 update to the transportation impact
fees. The proposed fees are based on the funding needs identified in the 2024-2029 TIP
and anticipated development activities during the next 6 year period that necessitate
additional transportation capacity. The proposed fee would be included in the fee schedule
that will be brought in the fall for City Council adoption:
Increase in the base Citywide fee of 7% from $5,237 to $5,996 per trip
Reduced fees for downtown remain in place
Fees for Lakeland Hills Planned Unit Development (PUD) increase will be based on the
Consumer Price Index for the Seattle area
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Brown Staff:Gaub
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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 T A 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
ENGINEERING SERVICES
2024-2029
TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
JAMES WEBB, SENIOR TRAFFIC ENGINEER
MAY 22, 2023
Public Works Department
Engineering Services Airport Services Maintenance & Operations Services
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
RCW 35.77.010 requires the City to create a TIP
Six-year plan for transportation facilities
Financially Constrained
Reflects reasonably anticipated revenues
Traffic impact fees may be “over-programmed”
Used to
identify priorities
program funds
required for grant applications
set traffic impact fees for the following year
coordinate with utility and development projects
develop the capital facilities plan and budget
TIP OVERVIEW
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
Required to be updated by June 30 each year
Requires Public Hearing
Discussed with Transportation Advisory Board for fe edback
May be modified throughout the year with public hea ring, council action
Annual Update
Removes projects (completed projects, changing need s/priorities)
Adds new projects (grant applications, emerging nee ds/funding)
Modifies projects
Modifications to project descriptions
Changes to anticipated funding/costs
Modification to project costs
Modification to project timing
TIP UPDATES
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
I-1 – Auburn Way N/1st Street NE Signal - completed i n 2022
I-13 – SE 304th St/132nd Ave RAB – not needed until b eyond the life of the TIP
I-16 – 15th Street NW/SR 167 NB Ramp –not needed unt il beyond the life of the TIP
I-17 – Neighborhood Street Lighting - combined with t he ARPA sidewalk project
included in N-2
N-6 – Auburn Station Access Improvements - included w ith RapidRide I Line
N-13 – 2022 Arterial Ped and Bike Safety - completed in 2022
N-14 – 2022 Sidewalk and ADA Improvement Project – co mpleted in 2022
P-3 – 2nd Street SE Preservation – completed in 2023
P-14 – 4th Street SE Preservation – completed in 2023
R-10 – High Friction Surface Treatment – completed in 2022
PROJECTS PROPOSED TO BE REMOVED
SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
2024 Bridge Expansion Joint
Repair Project (P-12)
Stuck River and Lake Tapps
Parkway Bridges
2023 grant competition
Local match from the Bridge
Deck Preservation Program (P-4)
$67,500 of Arterial Preservation
Funds (105)
PROJECTS PROPOSED TO BE ADDED
SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
2025 Local Street
Preservation Project (P-17)
Project scope includes:
33rd Street SE and O Street SE,
4th Street SE east of R Street SE
8th Street SW west of C Street SW
Design in 2024
Construction in 2025
$2.4M of Local Street
Preservation Funs
PROJECTS PROPOSED TO BE ADDED
SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
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2024 Arterial Preservation Project (P-18)
The project will patch the following arterial
streets:
A Street SE
3 rd Street NE/NW
29 th Street SE
12 th Street SE
124 th Avenue SE
Design in 2023
Construction in 2024
$1.45M of Transportation Benefit District
Funds
PROJECTS PROPOSED TO BE ADDED
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2025 Arterial Preservation Project (P-19)
The project will reconstruct Lakeland Hills
Way SE between Oravetz Drive SE and 47th
Street SE
Pre-design in 2023
Design in 2024
Construction in 2025
$100,000 of Arterial Preservation Funds
$3.1M of Transportation Benefit District
Funds
PROJECTS PROPOSED TO BE ADDED
SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
Downtown Infrastructure
Improvement Project (I-7)
Large, multi-discipline project
at Auburn Ave/Main St to
support redevelopment
Incorporates the replacement
of the Auburn Ave/Main St
signal
Advanced from 2025/26 to
2024
PROJECTS TO BE ADVANCED
SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
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Lea Hill Road/104 th Avenue SE
RAB (I-12)
2023 grant funding awarded
for the design phase
PROJECTS TO BE ADVANCED
SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
Sumner Tapps
Preservation (P-6)
Construction Phase advanced
from 2024 to 2023
PROJECTS TO BE ADVANCED
SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
FUNDING BY PROJECT TYPE
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
FUNDING BY SOURCE
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
Arterial Preservation (105) Fund
New funding:
1.5% Additional Tax on City Utilities (Storm, Water, Sewer, Waste Management)
0.1% Sales Tax through Transportation Benefit Distr ict (TBD)
Previously, 105 was funded with a 1% utility tax (C ity and Non-City Utilities)
This is now being used to fund the Local Street Pre servation (103) Fund
Replaces REET funding which was not sustainable
Transportation Benefit District (TBD) Funds
TIP used to meet State requirements for annual repo rt
Cost change of more than 20% requires modification w/public hearing
SUSTAINABLE FUNDING ACTIONS
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2024 Traffic impact fees
Fee per trip = $5,996 (7% increase from 2023)
The change for 2024 is based on the funding need an d anticipated number of
growth trips during the life of the TIP, and financ ially constraining the fund
2024 TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE
SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
June 5 th – Resolution to set the Public Hearing
June 12 th – 2
nd Discussion with City Council (if needed)
June 20 th – Public Hearing and Adoption via Resolution
October/November – TIP Modifications
November – Adopt 2024 Impact Fee w/City fee schedule
NEXT STEPS
SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
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2024-2029
Transportation Improvement
Program
Public Works Department
Transportation Section
Proposed for Adoption
June 20, 2023 by Resolution No. XXXX
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Placeholder for Resolution
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary .............................................................................................................................. 1
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 1
Projects & Financing Plan Summary ................................................................................................ 3
Annual Traffic Signal Improvements (TIP# I-2) ............................................................................. 14
ITS Dynamic Message Signs (TIP# I-3) ......................................................................................... 15
Street Lighting Improvement Program (TIP# I-4) .......................................................................... 16
Harvey Rd NE/8th St NE Intersection Improvements (TIP# I-5) ................................................ 17
Lea Hill Road/112th Avenue SE Roundabout (TIP# I-6) ............................................................. 18
Auburn Avenue/E Main Street Signal Replacement (TIP# I-7) ................................................... 19
Traffic Signal Improvement Project (TIP# I-8) ............................................................................... 20
Lea Hill ITS Expansion (TIP# I-9) .................................................................................................... 21
R St SE/21st Street SE Roundabout (TIP# I-10) .......................................................................... 22
Auburn Way S/6th Street SE Intersection Improvements (TIP# I-11) ....................................... 23
Lea Hill Road/104th Avenue SE Roundabout (TIP# I-12) ........................................................... 24
Decorative Downtown LED Conversion (TIP# I-14) ..................................................................... 25
10th Street NW/A Street NW Intersection Improvements (TIP# I-15) ....................................... 26
Non-Motorized and Transit Projects ............................................................................................... 28
Non-Motorized Safety Program (TIP# N-1) .................................................................................... 28
Sidewalk Repair and Accessibility Program (TIP# N-2) ............................................................... 29
Transit Partnership Routes (TIP# N-4) ........................................................................................... 30
1st St NE/NW Division St Pedestrian Improvements (TIP# N-5) ............................................... 31
Auburn Way S (SR 164) – Southside Sidewalk Improvements (TIP# N-7) .............................. 32
Evergreen Heights Elementary Sidewalks (TIP# N-8) ................................................................. 33
Riverwalk Drive SE Non-Motorized Improvements (TIP# N-9) ................................................... 34
2023 City Safety Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements (TIP# N-10) .......................................... 35
Lea Hill Safe Routes to Schools (TIP# N-11) ................................................................................ 36
37th Street SE Safe Routes to Schools (TIP# N-12) .................................................................... 37
Preservation Projects ......................................................................................................................... 39
Arterial Street Preservation Program (TIP# P-1) .......................................................................... 39
Local Street Preservation Program (TIP# P-2) .............................................................................. 40
10th Street NE Preservation (TIP# P-3) ......................................................................................... 41
Bridge Deck Preservation Program (TIP# P-4) ............................................................................. 42
Bridge Structure Preservation Program (TIP# P-5) ...................................................................... 43
Lake Tapps Pkwy/Sumner-Tapps Hwy E Preservation (TIP# P-6) ............................................ 44
C Street SW Preservation (GSA Signal to Ellingson Road SE) (TIP# P-7) .............................. 45
D Street SE and 23rd Street SE Storm Improvements (TIP# P-8) ............................................ 46
R Street SE Preservation (TIP# P-9) .............................................................................................. 47
A Street SE Preservation (37th Street SE to Lakeland Hills Way) (TIP# P-10) ....................... 48
C Street SW Preservation (W Main St to GSA Signal) (TIP# P-11) .......................................... 49
2024 Bridge Expansion Joint Repair (TIP# P-12) ......................................................................... 50
2023 Arterial Preservation Project (TIP# P-15) ............................................................................. 51
2023 Local Street Preservation Project (TIP# P-16) .................................................................... 52
2025 Local Street Preservation Project (TIP# P-17) .................................................................... 53
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2024 Arterial Preservation Project (TIP# P-18) ............................................................................. 54
2025 Arterial Preservation Project (TIP# P-19) ............................................................................. 55
Roadway Projects ................................................................................................................................ 57
Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program (TIP# R-1) ..................................................................... 57
Stewart Road – Sumner (Lake Tapps Parkway Corridor) (TIP# R-2) ....................................... 58
M St Underpass (3rd St SE to 8th St SE) (TIP# R-3) ................................................................... 59
A St Loop (TIP# R-4) ......................................................................................................................... 60
A St NW, Phase 2 (W Main St to 3rd St NW) (TIP# R-5) ............................................................ 61
Auburn Way S Widening (Hemlock St SE to Poplar St SE) (TIP# R-6) .................................... 62
M Street NE Widening (E Main St to 4th St NE) (TIP# R-7) ....................................................... 63
49th St NE (Auburn Way N to D St NE) (TIP# R-8) ...................................................................... 64
46th Pl S Improvements (TIP# R-9) ................................................................................................ 65
124th Ave SE Widening (SE 312th St to SE 318th St) (TIP# R-11) .......................................... 66
R Street SE Widening (22nd Street SE to 33rd Street SE (TIP# R-13) .................................... 67
Regional Growth Center Access Improvements (TIP# R-16) ..................................................... 68
2023/24 Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program Focus Area (TIP# R-17) .............................. 69
E Valley Highway Widening (TIP# R-26) ........................................................................................ 70
Garden Avenue Realignment (TIP# R-27) ..................................................................................... 71
Preliminary Engineering and Miscellaneous Projects ............................................................... 73
S 277th St Monitoring (TIP# S-2) .................................................................................................... 73
Project Summary Sheet .………………………………… ….…………………….…Appendix A
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Executive Summary and Introduction 1
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is a 6-year plan for transportation
improvements that support the City of Auburns current and future growth. The TIP along with
the Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) serve as source documents for the City of
Auburn Capital Facilities Plan which is a Comprehensive Plan element required by
Washington’s Growth Management Act. The program may be revised at any time by a majority
of the City Council after a public hearing.
INTRODUCTION
Purpose
The TIP sets priorities for the allocation of secured and unsecured funding and is a
prerequisite of most grant programs. Staff also uses the TIP to coordinate future transportation
projects with needed utility improvements. The projects and programs identified in the TIP that
increase the capacity of the transportation system to address growth and development provide
the basis for the City’s transportation impact fee program.
The TIP is also the document used by the City to fulfill requirements of the Transportation
Benefit District.
Statutory Requirements
Six Year Transportation Improvement Program - RCW 35.77.010 requires that each city
prepare and adopt a comprehensive transportation improvement program for the ensuing six
calendar years consistent with its CTP. This six-year TIP shall be filed with the Secretary of the
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) each year within 30 days of
adoption.
Projects of Regional Significance - RCW 35.77.010 also requires each city to specifically set
forth those projects and programs of regional significance for inclusion in the transportation
improvement program for that region. The 2024-2029 TIP includes three projects of regional
significance:
TIP Project Number Project Title
TIP# R-6 AWS Widening (Hemlock to Poplar)
TIP# R-7 M St NE Widening (E Main St to 4th St NE)
TIP# R-26 E Valley Highway Widening
Transportation Benefit District (TBD) – In accordance with RCW 36.73.160, the City
established a material change policy with Resolution 5680. The policy establishes the
following:
1) TBD funded projects as adopted in the current City budget shall follow all requirements of
Auburn City Code Chapters 3.10 and 3.12 related to project budget management and
contracting requirements.
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2) TBD funded projects shall be identified within the Transportation Improvement Plan
adopted by the City Council after public hearing. Such consideration and adoption
will include any significant changes to project scope, schedule and costs. The TIP
shall serve as the City’s finance plan for TBD funded projects.
3) In the event the costs of a TBD funded project exceeds the costs established in the
current City Council adopted TIP by more than twenty percent, the City Council shall
hold a public hearing to solicit comments from the public regarding how the cost
change should be resolved in the finance plan.
Methodology
Transportation needs are identified by examining the latest information concerning level of
service, safety and crash history, growth trends, traffic studies and the City’s adopted CTP.
The likelihood of receiving federal or state grants for various improvements, community
interests and values are also considered. All of these factors yield a prioritized list of
transportation improvements.
Projects are grouped into the following categories based on the type of improvement:
· Intersection, Signal & Intelligent Transportation System Projects;
· Non-Motorized & Transit Projects;
· Preservation Projects;
· Roadway Improvement Projects; and
· Preliminary Engineering & Miscellaneous Projects.
Each project is identified as a Capacity or Non-capacity improvement and those that are
located on a defined Arterial LOS Corridor (per Table 2-2 of the City’s CTP) are identified
accordingly. Capacity projects from the 6-year plan are incorporated into the CTP as Group A
projects. Longer term capacity projects are listed in the CTP as Group B Projects.
The TIP is proposed to be financially constrained for the entire six years covered by the TIP.
An interactive map of the projects included in the TIP is available on the City’s website:
https://auburn.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/40906bb2a1b1497da2898174f79323bb
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Projects & Financing Plan Summary
TIP#Intersection, Signal and ITS Projects 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Total
I-2 Annual Traffic Signal Improvements
Capital Costs 185,000 190,000 195,000 200,000 205,000 210,000 1,185,000
Funding Sources:. . . . . .
Cap. Imp. Fund Balance - - - - - - -
Unsecured Grants - - - - - - -
REET 2 185,000 190,000 195,000 200,000 205,000 210,000 1,185,000
I-3 ITS Dynamic Message Signs
Capital Costs - - 35,000 225,000 - - 260,000
Funding Sources:
Unrestricted Street Revenue - - 35,000 225,000 - - 260,000
Unsecured Grants - - - - - - -
Traffic Impact Fees - - - - - - -
I-4 Street Lighting Improvement Program
Capital Costs 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 300,000
Funding Sources:
Cap. Imp. Fund Balance - - - - - - -
Unsecured Grants - - - - - - -
REET 2 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 300,000
I-5 Harvey Road/8th Street NE Intersection Improvements
Capital Costs 82,382 81,990 81,589 81,187 80,785 - 407,933
Funding Sources:
Unrestricted Street Revenue - - - - - - -
Unsecured Grants - - - - - - -
Traffic Impact Fees 82,382 81,990 81,589 81,187 80,785 - 407,933
I-6 Lea Hill Road/112th Avenue SE Roundabout
Capital Costs - - - 350,000 420,000 4,400,000 5,170,000
Funding Sources:
Unrestricted Street Revenue - - - - - - -
Unsecured Grants - - - - - 2,700,000 2,700,000
Traffic Impact Fees - - - 350,000 420,000 1,700,000 2,470,000
I-7 Downtown Infrastructure Improvement Project
Capital Costs 1,100,000 - - - - - 1,100,000
Funding Sources:
Unrestricted Street Revenue 550,000 - - - - - 550,000
Unsecured Grants - - - - - - -
REET 2 550,000 - - - - - 550,000
I-8 Traffic Signal Improvement Project
Capital Costs - - - - 200,000 900,000 1,100,000
Funding Sources:
Unrestricted Street Revenue - - - - 100,000 450,000 550,000
Unsecured Grants - - - - - - -
REET 2 - - - - 100,000 450,000 550,000
I-9 Lea Hill ITS Expansion
Capital Costs 100,000 500,000 - - - - 600,000
Funding Sources:
Unrestricted Street Revenue - - - - - - -
Unsecured Grants - - - - - - -
Traffic Impact Fees 50,000 250,000 - - - - 300,000
REET 2 50,000 250,000 - - - - 300,000
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TIP#Intersection, Signal and ITS Projects 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Total
I-10 R Street SE/21st Street SE Roundabout
Capital Costs 115,000 1,367,000 - - - - 1,482,000
Funding Sources:
Unrestricted Street Revenue - - - - - - -
Secured Grants 115,000 1,367,000 - - - - 1,482,000
Traffic Impact Fees - - - - - - -
I-11 Auburn Way S/6th Street SE Intersection Improvements
Capital Costs - 414,000 21,000 1,569,000 - - 2,004,000
Funding Sources:
Unrestricted Street Revenue - - - - - - -
Unsecured Grants - - - 1,357,000 - - 1,357,000
Traffic Impact Fees - 414,000 21,000 212,000 - - 647,000
I-12 Lea Hill Road/104th Avenue SE Roundabout
Capital Costs - 100,000 - 2,515,000 - - 2,615,000
Funding Sources:
Unrestricted Street Revenue - - - - - - -
Unsecured Grants - - - 2,138,000 - - 2,138,000
Traffic Impact Fees - 100,000 - 377,000 - - 477,000
I-14 Downtown Decorative LED Conversion
Capital Costs - - - - - - -
Funding Sources:
REET 2 - - - - - - -
I-15 10th Street NW/A Street NW Intersection Improvements
Capital Costs 255,000 - - - - - 255,000
Funding Sources:
Unrestricted Street Revenue - - - - - - -
Unsecured Grants - - - - - - -
Traffic Impact Fees 255,000 - - - - - 255,000
Subtotal, Intersection, Signal and ITS Projects:
Capital Costs 1,887,382 2,702,990 382,589 4,990,187 955,785 5,560,000 16,478,933
Funding Sources:
Unrestricted Street Revenue 550,000 - 35,000 225,000 100,000 450,000 1,360,000
Secured Grants 115,000 1,367,000 - - - - 1,482,000
Unsecured Grants - - - 3,495,000 - 2,700,000 6,195,000
Traffic Impact Fees 387,382 845,990 102,589 1,020,187 500,785 1,700,000 4,556,933
REET 2 835,000 490,000 245,000 250,000 355,000 710,000 2,885,000
Other (Developer) - - - - - - -
ARPA - - - - - - -
Total Funding 1,887,382 2,702,990 382,589 4,990,187 955,785 5,560,000 16,478,933
TIP:Non-Motorized and Transit Projects 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Total
N-1 Non-Motorized Safety Program
Capital Costs 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 900,000
Funding Sources:
Unrestricted Street Revenue 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 900,000
N-2 Sidewalk Repair and Accessibility Program
Capital Costs 50,000 255,000 260,000 265,000 270,000 275,000 1,375,000
Funding Sources:
ARPA - - - - - - -
REET 2 - 205,000 210,000 215,000 220,000 225,000 1,075,000
Other (Fees) 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 300,000
N-4 Transit Partnership Routes
Capital Costs 195,000 200,000 205,000 210,000 215,000 220,000 1,245,000
Funding Sources:
Unrestricted Street Revenue 195,000 200,000 205,000 210,000 215,000 220,000 1,245,000
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TIP#Intersection, Signal and ITS Projects 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Total
N-5 1st Street NE/NW and Division Street Pedestrian Improvements
Capital Costs - 100,000 525,000 - - - 625,000
Funding Sources:
Unrestricted Street Revenue - 20,000 105,000 - - - 125,000
Secured Grants - 80,000 420,000 - - - 500,000
N-7 Auburn Way S (SR 164) - Southside Sidewalk Improvements
Capital Costs - - - - - - -
Funding Sources:
Unrestricted Street Revenue - - - - - - -
Secured Grants - - - - - - -
Traffic Impact Fees - - - - - - -
REET 2 - - - - - - -
Other (MIT) - - - - - - -
N-8 Evergreen Heights Elementary Sidewalks
Capital Costs - 75,000 1,050,500 - - - 1,125,500
Funding Sources:
Unrestricted Street Revenue - - - - - - -
Unsecured Grants - 75,000 1,050,500 - - - 1,125,500
Traffic Impact Fees - - - - - - -
REET 2 - - - - - - -
N-9 Riverwalk Drive SE Non-Motorized Improvements
Capital Costs - - - - - - -
Funding Sources:
Unrestricted Street Revenue - - - - - - -
Secured Grants - - - - - - -
Arterial Preservation Fund (105) - - - - - - -
Other (MIT) - - - - - - -
N-10 2023 City Safety Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements
Capital Costs 520,000 - - - - - 520,000
Funding Sources:
Unrestricted Street Revenue - - - - - - -
Secured Grants 520,000 - - - - - 520,000
Traffic Impact Fees - - - - - - -
REET 2 - - - - - - -
N-11 Lea Hill Safe Routes to Schools
Capital Costs 775,928 - - - - - 775,928
Funding Sources:
Unrestricted Street Revenue - - - - - - -
Secured Grants 734,724 - - - - - 734,724
REET 2 41,204 - - - - - 41,204
N-12 37th Street SE Safe Routes to Schools
Capital Costs - 90,000 448,500 - - - 538,500
Funding Sources:
Unrestricted Street Revenue - - - - - - -
Unsecured Grants - 90,000 448,500 - - - 538,500
Subtotal, Non-Motorized & Transit Projects:
Capital Costs 1,690,928 870,000 2,639,000 625,000 635,000 645,000 7,104,928
Funding Sources
Unrestricted Street Revenue 345,000 370,000 460,000 360,000 365,000 370,000 2,270,000
Secured Grants 1,254,724 80,000 420,000 - - - 1,754,724
Unsecured Grants - 165,000 1,499,000 - - - 1,664,000
Arterial Preservation Fund (105) - - - - - - -
ARPA - - - - - - -
REET 2 41,204 205,000 210,000 215,000 220,000 225,000 1,116,204
Other (Fees) 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 300,000
Other (MIT) - - - - - - -
Other (King County Metro) - - - - - - -
Total Funding 1,690,928 870,000 2,639,000 625,000 635,000 645,000 7,104,928
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TIP#Preservation Projects 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Total
P-1 Arterial Street Preservation Program
Capital Costs 50,000 300,000 2,795,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 18,145,000
Funding Sources:
Arterial Preservation Fund (105) - - - 1,100,000 1,100,000 1,100,000 3,300,000
Transportation Benefit Dist. 50,000 300,000 2,795,000 3,900,000 3,900,000 3,900,000 14,845,000
Other - - - - - - -
P-2 Local Street Preservation Program
Capital Costs 575,000 400,000 1,950,000 1,950,000 1,950,000 1,950,000 8,775,000
Funding Sources:
Utility Tax Revenue 575,000 400,000 1,800,000 1,800,000 1,800,000 1,800,000 8,175,000
Utilities Transfer to 103 Fund - - 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 600,000
Other - - - - - - -
P-3 10th Street NE Preservation
Capital Costs 187,000 5,000 1,359,000 - - - 1,551,000
Funding Sources:
Arterial Preservation Fund (105) 7,545 - 128,415 - - - 135,960
Unsecured Grants 161,755 - 1,175,535 - - - 1,337,290
Unrestricted Street Revenue 17,700 5,000 55,050 - - - 77,750
P-4 Bridge Deck Preservation Program
Capital Costs 90,500 42,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 532,500
Funding Sources:
Arterial Preservation Fund (105) 90,500 42,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 532,500
Transportation Benefit Dist. - - - - - - -
P-5 Bridge Structure Preservation Program
Capital Costs 50,000 - 50,000 - 50,000 - 150,000
Funding Sources:
Arterial Preservation Fund (105) 50,000 - 50,000 - 50,000 - 150,000
Transportation Benefit Dist. - - - - - - -
P-6 Lake Tapps Pkwy/Sumner-Tapps Hwy E Preservation
Capital Costs - - - - - - -
Funding Sources:
Arterial Preservation Fund (105) - - - - - - -
Secured Grants - - - - - - -
P-7 C Street SW Preservation (GSA Signal to Ellingson Road SE)
Capital Costs - 198,000 1,730,000 - - - 1,928,000
Funding Sources:
Arterial Preservation Fund (105) - - - - - - -
Secured Grants - - 865,000 - - - 865,000
Transportation Benefit Dist. - 198,000 865,000 - - - 1,063,000
P-8 D Street SE and 23rd Street SE Storm Improvements
Capital Costs 757,800 - - - - - 757,800
Funding Sources:
Local Street Pres. Fund (103) 517,800 - - - - - 517,800
Other (ARPA)240,000 - - - - - 240,000
P-9 R Street SE Preservation (33rd Street SE to 37th Street SE)
Capital Costs 1,525,000 - - - - - 1,525,000
Funding Sources:
Arterial Preservation Fund (105) 1,400,000 - - - - - 1,400,000
Unsecured Grants - - - - - - -
Other (Icon) 125,000 - - - - - 125,000
P-10 A St SE Preservation (37th St SE to Lakeland Hills Way)
Capital Costs 27,000 1,810,000 - - - - 1,837,000
Funding Sources:
Arterial Preservation Fund (105) 27,000 854,000 - - - - 881,000
Secured Grants - 905,000 - - - - 905,000
Other (City of Pacific) - 51,000 - - - - 51,000
Transportation Benefit Dist. - - - - - - -
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TIP#Preservation Projects 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Total
P-11 C Street SW Preservation (W Main St to GSA Signal)
Capital Costs - - - - - - -
Funding Sources:
Arterial Preservation Fund (105) - - - - - - -
Secured Grants - - - - - - -
Transportation Benefit Dist. - - - - - - -
P-12 2024 Bridge Expansion Joint Repair
Capital Costs 47,311 289,544 - - - - 336,855
Funding Sources:
Arterial Preservation Fund (105) 9,500 58,000 - - - - 67,500
Unsecured Grants 37,811 231,544 - - - - 269,355
P-15 2023 Arterial Preservation Project
Capital Costs - - - - - - -
Funding Sources:
Arterial Preservation Fund (105) - - - - - - -
Transportation Benefit Dist. - - - - - - -
Unsecured Grants - - - - - - -
P-16 2023 Local Street Preservation Project
Capital Costs - - - - - - -
Funding Sources: -
Local Street Pres. Fund (103) - - - - - - -
P-17 2025 Local Street Preservation Project
Capital Costs 400,000 2,000,000 - - - - 2,400,000
Funding Sources:-
Local Street Pres. Fund (103) 400,000 2,000,000 - - - - 2,400,000
P-18 2024 Arterial Preservation Project
Capital Costs 1,200,000 - - - - - 1,200,000
Funding Sources:
Arterial Preservation Fund (105) - - - - - - -
Transportation Benefit Dist. 1,200,000 - - - - - 1,200,000
Unsecured Grants - - - - - - -
P-19 2025 Arterial Preservation Project
Capital Costs 500,000 2,600,000 - - - - 3,100,000
Funding Sources:
Arterial Preservation Fund (105) - - - - - - -
Transportation Benefit Dist. 500,000 2,600,000 - - - - 3,100,000
Unsecured Grants - - - - - - -
Subtotal, Preservation Projects:
Capital Costs 5,409,611 7,644,544 7,984,000 7,050,000 7,100,000 7,050,000 42,238,155
Funding Sources
Local Street Pres. Fund (103) 1,492,800 2,400,000 1,800,000 1,800,000 1,800,000 1,800,000 11,092,800
Arterial Preservation Fund (105) 1,584,545 954,000 278,415 1,200,000 1,250,000 1,200,000 6,466,960
Transportation Benefit Dist. 1,750,000 3,098,000 3,660,000 3,900,000 3,900,000 3,900,000 20,208,000
Secured Grants - 905,000 865,000 - - - 1,770,000
Unsecured Grants 199,566 231,544 1,175,535 - - - 1,606,645
Unrestricted Street Revenue 17,700 5,000 55,050 - - - 77,750
Utilities Transfer to 103 Fund - - 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 600,000
Other (City of Pacific) - 51,000 - - - - 51,000
Other (Icon) 125,000 - - - - - 125,000
Other (ARPA) 240,000 - - - - - 240,000
Total Funding 5,409,611 7,644,544 7,984,000 7,050,000 7,100,000 7,050,000 42,238,155
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TIP#Roadway Projects 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Total
R-1 Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program
Capital Costs - 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,250,000
Funding Sources:
Cap. Imp. Fund Balance - - - - - - -
REET 2 - 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,250,000
Other (ARPA) - - - - - - -
R-2 Stewart Road - City of Sumner (Lake Tapps Parkway Corridor)
Capital Costs - - - - 150,000 - 150,000
Funding Sources:
Unrestricted Street Revenue - - - - - - -
Unsecured Grants - - - - - - -
Traffic Impact Fees - - - - - - -
Traffic Mitigation Fees - - - - 150,000 - 150,000
R-3 M Street Underpass (3rd St SE to 8th St SE)
Capital Costs 122,258 121,965 121,673 121,380 121,088 120,795 729,159
Funding Sources:
Unrestricted Street Revenue - - - - - - -
Secured State Grants - - - - - - -
Traffic Impact Fees 122,258 121,965 121,673 121,380 121,088 120,795 729,159
R-4 A Street Loop
Capital Costs - - - - - - -
Funding Sources:
Unrestricted Street Revenue - - - - - - -
Secured Grants - - - - - - -
Traffic Impact Fees - - - - - - -
Other (Sound Transit) - - - - - - -
R-5 A Street NW, Phase 2 (W Main St to 3rd St NW)
Capital Costs - - 350,000 2,650,000 - - 3,000,000
Funding Sources:
Unrestricted Street Revenue - - - - - - -
Unsecured Grants - - 200,000 1,325,000 - - 1,525,000
Traffic Impact Fees - - 150,000 - - - 150,000
Other (Developer) - - - 1,325,000 - - 1,325,000
R-6 Auburn Way S Widening (Hemlock St SE to Poplar St SE)
Capital Costs 4,000,000 3,000,000 - - - - 7,000,000
Funding Sources:
Unrestricted Street Revenue 200,000 - - - - - 200,000
Secured Grants 2,061,850 1,546,385 - - - - 3,608,235
Unsecured Grants - - - - - - -
Traffic Impact Fees 1,738,150 1,453,615 - - - - 3,191,765
Other (Developer) - - - - - - -
R-7 M Street NE Widening (E Main St to 4th St NE)
Capital Costs 375,000 2,900,000 - - - - 3,275,000
Funding Sources:
Unrestricted Street Revenue 120,000 500,000 - - - - 620,000
Arterial Preservation Fund (105) 185,000 1,500,000 - - - - 1,685,000
REET 2 - 400,000 - - - - 400,000
Traffic Impact Fees 70,000 500,000 - - - - 570,000
R-8 49th Street NE (Auburn Way N to I St NE)
Capital Costs 892,000 - - - - - 892,000
Funding Sources:
Unrestricted Street Revenue 892,000 - - - - - 892,000
Unsecured Grants - - - - - - -
Traffic Impact Fees - - - - - - -
R-9 46th Place S Improvements
Capital Costs - - 175,000 100,000 600,000 - 875,000
Funding Sources:
Unrestricted Street Revenue - - - - - - -
Unsecured Grants - - - - - - -
Traffic Impact Fees - - 175,000 100,000 600,000 - 875,000
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TIP#Roadway Projects 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Total
R-11 124th Avenue SE Widening (SE 312th St to SE 318th St)
Capital Costs - - - 400,000 1,100,000 2,500,000 4,000,000
Funding Sources:
Unrestricted Street Revenue - - - - - - -
Unsecured Grants - - - - - - -
Traffic Impact Fees - - - 400,000 1,100,000 2,500,000 4,000,000
R-13 R Street SE Widening (22nd Street SE to 33rd Street SE)
Capital Costs - 360,000 3,400,000 3,400,000 - - 7,160,000
Funding Sources:
Traffic Impact Fees - 360,000 680,000 680,000 - - 1,720,000
Unsecured Grants - - 2,720,000 2,720,000 - - 5,440,000
R-16 Regional Growth Center Access Improvements
Capital Costs 880,701 - - - - - 880,701
Funding Sources:
Arterial Preservation Fund (105) - - - - - - -
Secured Grants - - - - - - -
Traffic Impact Fees 784,555 - - - - - 784,555
Other (Developer) 96,146 - - - - - 96,146
R-17 2023/24 Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program Focus Area
Capital Costs 400,000 - - - - - 400,000
Funding Sources:
REET 2 - - - - - - -
Other (ARPA) 400,000 - - - - - 400,000
R-26 E Valley Highway Widening
Capital Costs - 500,000 - 3,700,000 3,700,000 - 7,900,000
Funding Sources:
Secured Grants - - - - - - -
Unsecured Grants - - - 2,250,000 2,250,000 - 4,500,000
Traffic Impact Fees - 500,000 - 1,450,000 1,450,000 - 3,400,000
R-27 Garden Avenue Realignment
Capital Costs 450,000 - - - - - 450,000
Funding Sources:
Unrestricted Street Revenue - - - - - - -
Unsecured Grants - - - - - - -
Traffic Impact Fees 450,000 - - - - - 450,000
Subtotal, Roadway Projects:
Capital Costs 7,119,959 7,131,965 4,296,673 10,621,380 5,921,088 2,870,795 37,961,860
Funding Sources
Unrestricted Street Revenue 1,212,000 500,000 - - - - 1,712,000
Arterial Preservation Fund (105) 185,000 1,500,000 - - - - 1,685,000
Secured Grants 2,061,850 1,546,385 - - - - 3,608,235
Unsecured Grants - - 2,920,000 6,295,000 2,250,000 - 11,465,000
Traffic Impact Fees 3,164,963 2,935,580 1,126,673 2,751,380 3,271,088 2,620,795 15,870,479
Traffic Mitigation Fees - - - - 150,000 - 150,000
REET 2 - 650,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,650,000
Other (Developer) 96,146 - - 1,325,000 - - 1,421,146
Other (ARPA) 400,000 - - - - - 400,000
Total Funding 7,119,959 7,131,965 4,296,673 10,621,380 5,921,088 2,870,795 37,961,860
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TIP#Pre. Eng. and Misc. Projects 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Total
S-2 S 277th St Corridor Capacity and Non-Motorized Trail Improvements - Env. Monitoring
Capital Costs 75,000 75,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 - 210,000
Funding Sources:
Traffic Impact Fees 75,000 75,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 - 210,000
Wetland Mitigation Fee (124) - - - - - - -
Subtotal, Pre. Eng. and Misc. Projects:
Capital Costs 75,000 75,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 - 210,000
Funding Sources
Traffic Impact Fees 75,000 75,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 - 210,000
Wetland Mitigation Fee (124) - - - - - - -
Total Funding 75,000 75,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 - 210,000
PROJECT FINANCING SUMMARY:2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Total
CAPITAL COSTS
Int., Signal and ITS Projects 1,887,382 2,702,990 382,589 4,990,187 955,785 5,560,000 16,478,933
Non-Motorized Projects 1,690,928 870,000 2,639,000 625,000 635,000 645,000 7,104,928
Preservation Projects 5,409,611 7,644,544 7,984,000 7,050,000 7,100,000 7,050,000 42,238,155
Roadway Projects 7,119,959 7,131,965 4,296,673 10,621,380 5,921,088 2,870,795 37,961,860
Prel. Eng. and Misc. Projects 75,000 75,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 - 210,000
Total Costs 16,182,880 18,424,499 15,322,262 23,306,567 14,631,873 16,125,795 103,993,876
FUNDING SOURCES:
Unrestricted Street Revenue 2,124,700 875,000 550,050 585,000 465,000 820,000 5,419,750
Secured Grants 3,431,574 3,898,385 1,285,000 - - - 8,614,959
Unsecured Grants 199,566 396,544 5,594,535 9,790,000 2,250,000 2,700,000 20,930,645
Traffic Impact Fees 3,627,345 3,856,570 1,249,262 3,791,567 3,791,873 4,320,795 20,637,412
Traffic Mitigation Fees - - - - 150,000 - 150,000
Local Street Pres. Fund (103) 1,492,800 2,400,000 1,800,000 1,800,000 1,800,000 1,800,000 11,092,800
Utilities Transfer to 103 Fund - - 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 600,000
Arterial Preservation Fund (105) 1,769,545 2,454,000 278,415 1,200,000 1,250,000 1,200,000 8,151,960
Transportation Benefit Dist. 1,750,000 3,098,000 3,660,000 3,900,000 3,900,000 3,900,000 20,208,000
REET 2 876,204 1,345,000 705,000 715,000 825,000 1,185,000 5,651,204
Wetland Mitigation Fee (124) - - - - - - -
Other (Fees) 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 300,000
Other (King County Metro) - - - - - - -
Other (Developer) 96,146 - - 1,325,000 - - 1,421,146
Other (MIT) - - - - - - -
Other (Icon) 125,000 - - - - - 125,000
Other (ARPA) 640,000 - - - - - 640,000
Other (City of Pacific) - 51,000 - - - - 51,000
Total Funding 16,182,880 18,424,499 15,322,262 23,306,567 14,631,873 16,125,795 103,993,876
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Financial Constraint and Fund Balance Summary
2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
Unrestricted Street Revenue 102
Beginning Fund Balance 1,825,717 321,017 66,017 135,967 170,967 325,967
Forecast Annual Revenue 620,000 620,000 620,000 620,000 620,000 620,000
Annual Grant Revenue 3,431,574 3,158,385 4,839,000 9,790,000 2,250,000 2,700,000
Project Expenses 5,556,274 4,033,385 5,389,050 10,375,000 2,715,000 3,520,000
End of Year Fund Balance 321,017 66,017 135,967 170,967 325,967 125,967
Traffic Impact Fees
Beginning Fund Balance 3,054,273 2,040,928 981,358 2,725,096 2,136,529 1,771,656
Forecast Annual Revenue 2,614,000 2,797,000 2,993,000 3,203,000 3,427,000 3,667,000
Project Expenses 3,627,345 3,856,570 1,249,262 3,791,567 3,791,873 4,320,795
End of Year Fund Balance 2,040,928 981,358 2,725,096 2,136,529 1,771,656 1,117,861
Traffic Mitigation Fees
Beginning Fund Balance 140,159 217,778 256,004 256,004 256,004 106,004
Forecast Annual Revenue 77,619 38,226 - - -
Project Expenses - - - - 150,000 -
End of Year Fund Balance 217,778 256,004 256,004 256,004 106,004 106,004
Local Street Preservation Fund 103 (1% Utility Tax)
Beginning Fund Balance 2,990,643 3,147,843 2,697,843 2,697,843 2,697,843 2,697,843
Forecast Annual Revenue 1,650,000 1,950,000 1,950,000 1,950,000 1,950,000 1,950,000
Project Expenses 1,492,800 2,400,000 1,950,000 1,950,000 1,950,000 1,950,000
End of Year Fund Balance 3,147,843 2,697,843 2,697,843 2,697,843 2,697,843 2,697,843
Arterial Preservation Fund 105 (1.5% City Utility Tax)
Beginning Fund Balance 2,730,438 2,260,893 906,893 1,728,478 1,628,478 1,478,478
Forecast Annual Revenue 1,300,000 1,100,000 1,100,000 1,100,000 1,100,000 1,100,000
Annual Grant Revenue 199,566 1,136,544 1,175,535 - - -
Project Expenses 1,969,111 3,590,544 1,453,950 1,200,000 1,250,000 1,200,000
End of Year Fund Balance 2,260,893 906,893 1,728,478 1,628,478 1,478,478 1,378,478
Transportation Benefit District
Beginning Fund Balance 602,994 952,994 854,994 194,994 194,994 194,994
Forecast Annual Revenue 2,100,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 3,900,000 3,900,000 3,900,000
Annual Grant Revenue - - 865,000 - - -
Project Expenses 1,750,000 3,098,000 4,525,000 3,900,000 3,900,000 3,900,000
End of Year Fund Balance 952,994 854,994 194,994 194,994 194,994 194,994
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City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Intersection, Signal, and ITS Projects 14 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanCAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND (328)Project Title: Annual Traffic Signal ImprovementsSTIP# AUB-N/AProject No:VariesCFPProject Type:Non-Capacity (Annual)Project Manager:Scott NutterActivity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostCap. Imp. Fund Balance- - - - - - - - - - Unsecured Grant- - - - - - - - - - REET 2- 180,000 185,000 190,000 195,000 200,000 205,000 210,000 - 1,365,000 Other- - - - - - - - - - Total Funding Sources:- 180,000 185,000 190,000 195,000 200,000 205,000 210,000 - 1,365,000 Capital Expenditures:Design- - - - - - - - - - Right of Way- - - - - - - - - - Construction- 180,000 185,000 190,000 195,000 200,000 205,000 210,000 - 1,365,000 Total Expenditures:- 180,000 185,000 190,000 195,000 200,000 205,000 210,000 - 1,365,000 Budget Forecast Project Budget and CostTIP# I-2Description:The program will replace end of life traffic signal and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) equipment including cabinets, video detection cameras, field network devices, traffic cameras, battery backup components, and other related equipment. The program also includes minor safety improvements, operations improvements, and accessible pedestrian signal Improvements based on the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Progress Summary:Program continues to complete various intersection improvements.Future Impact on Operating Budget:This project will have a positive impact on the operating budget for street maintenance, reducing maintenance costs. Page 262 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Intersection, Signal, and ITS Projects 15 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL STREET FUND (102)Project Title: ITS Dynamic Message Signs STIP# AUB-N/AProject No:VariesCFPProject Type:Non-Capacity (ITS)Project Manager:Scott NutterActivity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostUnrestricted Street Revenue686,521 - - - 35,000 225,000 - - - 946,521 Unsecured Grant- - - - - - - - - - Traffic Impact Fees- - - - - - - - - - REET 297,500 - - - - - - - - 97,500 Other- - - - - - - - - - Total Funding Sources:784,021 - - - 35,000 225,000 - - - 1,044,021 Capital Expenditures:Design32,500 - - - 35,000 - - - - 67,500 Right of Way- - - - - - - - - - Construction751,521 - - - - 225,000 - - - 976,521 Total Expenditures:784,021 - - - 35,000 225,000 - - - 1,044,021 Budget Forecast Project Budget and CostTIP# I-3Future Impact on Operating Budget:The annual maintenance and operational costs for this project is estimated to be $750 per sign. Description:The program constructs Dynamic Message Signs at various locations throughout the City. Dynamic message signs are an important tool for communicating with roadway users in real time. Priority locations for sign placement are based on the Comprehensive Transportation Plan and include S. 277th, Auburn Way N, Auburn Way S, W Valley Highway, E Valley Highway, Lake Tapps Parkway, 15th St NW, and Lea Hill Rd. The E Valley Highway location is included in the scope of R-26, E Valley Hwy Widening.Progress Summary:Signs have been installed on Auburn Way S, S 277th Street, Lake Tapps Parkway and 15th Street NW. Page 263 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Intersection, Signal, and ITS Projects 16 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanCAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND (328)Project Title: Street Lighting Improvement ProgramSTIP# AUB-N/AProject No:VariesCFPProject Type:Non-Capacity (Annual)Project Manager:Scott NutterActivity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostCap. Imp. Fund Balance- - - - - - - - - - Unsecured Grant- - - - - - - - - - REET 2- 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 - 350,000 Other- - - - - - - - - - Total Funding Sources:- 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 - 350,000 Capital Expenditures:Design- - - - - - - - - - Right of Way- - - - - - - - - - Construction- 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 - 350,000 Total Expenditures:- 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 - 350,000 TIP# I-4Description:This program funds street lighting projects throughout the City.Progress Summary: Future Impact on Operating Budget:New street lights installed with this program will increase the City's street light power costs but this increase will be offset by decreased power costs as existing standard street lights are converted to LED.Budget Forecast Project Budget and Cost Page 264 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Intersection, Signal, and ITS Projects 17 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL STREET FUND (102)Project Title: Harvey Rd NE/8th St NE Intersection Improvements STIP# AUB-N/AProject No:CP0611CFPProject Type:CapacityProject Manager:N/ALOS Corridor ID# 5,19Activity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostUnrestricted Street Revenue- - - - - - - - - - Unsecured Grant- - - - - - - - - - Traffic Impact Fees (Debt Service)1,111,972 82,794 82,382 81,990 81,589 81,187 80,785 - - 1,602,699 Traffic Impact Fees204,500 - - - - - - - - 204,500 PWTF 1,527,300 - - - - - - - - 1,527,300 Total Funding Sources:2,843,772 82,794 82,382 81,990 81,589 81,187 80,785 - - 1,807,199 Capital Expenditures:Design327,500 - - - - - - - - 327,500 Right of Way200,400 - - - - - - - - 200,400 Construction1,203,900 - - - - - - 1,203,900 Long Term Debt: PWTF 1,111,972 82,794 82,382 81,990 81,589 81,187 80,785 - - 1,602,699 Total Expenditures:2,843,772 82,794 82,382 81,990 81,589 81,187 80,785 - - 1,807,199 Budget Forecast Project Budget and CostTIP# I-5Future Impact on Operating Budget:N/ADescription:The project constructed one eastbound through/right turn-lane on 8th St NE to the west of Harvey Rd and modified traffic signals and traffic channelization to accommodate the new lane. The additional lane reduced traffic delays and queuing at the intersection of Harvey Rd and 8th St NE in all directions. This project also reconstructed M St NE from 4th St NE to 8th St NE, a segment of roadway approximately 0.3 miles long with a four-lane cross-section. The reconstruction addressed the existing poor pavement condition and completed sidewalk gaps. Progress Summary:Project was completed in 2010. Ongoing budget is for Public Works Trust Fund Loan debt payments through 2028. Page 265 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Intersection, Signal, and ITS Projects 18 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL STREET FUND (102)Project Title: Lea Hill Road/112th Avenue SE Roundabout STIP# AUB-N/AProject No:TBDCFPProject Type:Safety, CapacityProject Manager:TBDLOS Corridor ID# 19Activity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostUnrestricted Street Revenue- - - - - - - - - - Unsecured Grant- - - - - - - 2,700,000 - 2,700,000 Traffic Impact Fees- - - - - 350,000 420,000 1,700,000 - 2,470,000 Other- - - - - - - - - - Total Funding Sources:- - - - - 350,000 420,000 4,400,000 - 5,170,000 Capital Expenditures:Pre-Design- - - - - - - - - - Design- - - - 350,000 - - - 350,000 Right of Way- - - - - - 420,000 - - 420,000 Construction- - - - - - - 4,400,000 - 4,400,000 Total Expenditures:- - - - - 350,000 420,000 4,400,000 - 5,170,000 Budget Forecast Project Budget and CostTIP# I-6Description:The project will construct a single-lane roundabout at the 112th Avenue SE intersection with Lea Hill Road. The intersection is currently stop-controlled on the 112th Avenue SE approach. The project will also implement turn restrictions at the Lea Hill Road intersection with 105th Place SE, and remove the existing span wire traffic signal. The project will also extend bicycle lanes and sidewalks from the new roundabout to the 116th Avenue SE intersection to the east. The project will improve traffic operations, safety and non-motorized access.Progress Summary:The Lea Hill Road Corridor study was completed during 2020. This project is based on the study recommendations.Future Impact on Operating Budget:The annual maintenance cost for this project is estimated to be $1,000. Page 266 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Intersection, Signal, and ITS Projects 19 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL STREET FUND (102)Project Title: Downtown Infrastructure Improvement Project STIP# AUB-N/AProject No:TBDCFPProject Type:Non-CapacityProject Manager:Matt LarsonActivity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostUnrestricted Street Revenue- - 550,000 - - - - - - 550,000 Unsecured Grant- - - - - - - - - - Traffic Impact Fees- - - - - - - - - - REET 2- - 550,000 - - - - - - 550,000 Total Funding Sources:- - 1,100,000 - - - - - - 1,100,000 Capital Expenditures:Design- - - - - - - - - - Right of Way- - - - - - - - - - Construction- - 1,100,000 - - - - - - 1,100,000 Total Expenditures:- - 1,100,000 - - - - - - 1,100,000 Budget Forecast Project Budget and CostTIP# I-7Description:The purpose of this project is to construct infrastructure improvements in the Downtown Auburn that will support existing development and future re-development activities and to replace infrastructure that is at or near the end of its useful service life. This project will design and construct street and utility improvements in the alley along the north side of the Auburn Ave Theater building, Auburn Ave from the alley to E Main Street, and on E Main Street from Auburn Ave to the B Street Plaza. The project includes replacing the existing traffic signal at the intersection of E Main/Auburn Ave, installing decorative overhead street lighting on E Main Street and the B Street Plaza, replaced sidewalks on E Main Street, sewer and water utility main construction, and other work to improve and enhance the project area. Progress Summary:Signal replacement originally planned for 2025/2026 is being brought into this project and will require budget amendment to bring REET and Unrestricted Street Revenues into 2024 for the signal replacement as shown below. In addition to the funding shown below monies from the 330 fund are being utilized by the project.Future Impact on Operating Budget:Replacing the traffic signal will reduce on-going maintenance costs to replace parts and equipment that are approaching the end of their service life. Page 267 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Intersection, Signal, and ITS Projects 20 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL STREET FUND (102)Project Title: Traffic Signal Improvement Project STIP# AUB-N/AProject No:TBDCFPProject Type:Non-CapacityProject Manager:TBDActivity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostUnrestricted Street Revenue- - - - - - 100,000 450,000 - 550,000 Unsecured Grant- - - - - - - - - - Traffic Impact Fees- - - - - - - - - - REET 2- - - - - - 100,000 450,000 - 550,000 Total Funding Sources:- - - - - - 200,000 900,000 - 1,100,000 Capital Expenditures:Design- - - - - - 200,000 - - 200,000 Right of Way- - - - - - - - - - Construction- - - - - - - 900,000 - 900,000 Total Expenditures:- - - - - - 200,000 900,000 - 1,100,000 Budget Forecast Project Budget and CostTIP# I-8Description:This program will replace the existing traffic signal poles that are approaching the end of their service life, are damaged, or do not meet ADA requirements. Progress Summary:Future Impact on Operating Budget:Replacing traffic signal equipment will reduce on-going maintenance costs to replace parts and equipment that are approaching the end of their service life. Page 268 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Intersection, Signal, and ITS Projects 21 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL STREET FUND (102)Project Title: Lea Hill ITS ExpansionSTIP# AUB-N/AProject No:TBDCFPProject Type:CapacityProject Manager:TBDLOS Corridor ID# 16, 27Activity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostUnrestricted Street Revenue- - - - - - - - - - Unsecured Grant- - - - - - - - - - Traffic Impact Fees- - 50,000 250,000 - - - - - 300,000 REET 2- - 50,000 250,000 - - - - - 300,000 Total Funding Sources:- - 100,000 500,000 - - - - - 600,000 Capital Expenditures:Design- - 100,000 - - - - - - 100,000 Right of Way- - - - - - - - - - Construction- - - 500,000 - - - - - 500,000 Total Expenditures:- - 100,000 500,000 - - - - - 600,000 Budget Forecast Project Budget and CostTIP# I-9Description:This project will extend new City of Auburn fiber east along SE 304th St from 124th Ave SE to 132nd Ave SE and connect to the signal with SE 304th St. This will support communication to School zone beacons on both SE 304th St and 132nd Ave SE, one traffic signal, one battery backup, and ITS cameras. Progress Summary: Future Impact on Operating Budget:The annual maintenance cost for this project is estimated to be $500. Page 269 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Intersection, Signal, and ITS Projects 22 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL STREET FUND (102)Project Title: R Street SE/21st Street SE Roundabout STIP# AUB-78Project No:CP2308CFPProject Type:Capacity, SafetyProject Manager:Kim TruongLOS Corridor ID# 16Activity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostUnrestricted Street Revenue- - - - - - - - - - Secured Grant- 185,000 115,000 1,367,000 - - - - - 1,667,000 Traffic Impact Fees- - - - - - - - - - Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Funding Sources:- 185,000 115,000 1,367,000 - - - - - 1,667,000 Capital Expenditures:Design- 185,000 - - - - - - - 185,000 Right of Way- - 115,000 - - - - - - 115,000 Construction- - - 1,367,000 - - - - - 1,367,000 Total Expenditures:- 185,000 115,000 1,367,000 - - - - - 1,667,000 Budget Forecast Project Budget and CostTIP# I-10Future Impact on Operating Budget:The annual maintenance cost for this project is estimated to be $500.Description:The project will construct a single lane roundabout in place of the existing east/west stop-control on 21st Street SE. The project is needed to address an existing LOS deficiency, and will improve safety at the intersection.Progress Summary:This improvement was recommended in the R Street Corridor study which was completed during 2020. The City was awarded a WSDOT City Safety Grant in 2022 for 100% of the project costs. The 2023 and 2024 funds shown below are currently budgeted using traffic impact fees but will be changed to be grant funds with budget amendments due to the grant award for 100% of design costs that was originally anticipated to only cover construction costs. The beginning fund balances on the TIP summary sheet have been updated accordingly. Page 270 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Intersection, Signal, and ITS Projects 23 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL STREET FUND (102)Project Title: Auburn Way S/6th Street SE Intersection Improvements STIP# AUB-N/AProject No:TBDCFPProject Type:Capacity, SafetyProject Manager:TBDLOS Corridor ID# 3Activity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostUnrestricted Street Revenue- - - - - - - - - - Unsecured Grant- - - - - 1,357,000 - - - 1,357,000 Traffic Impact Fees- 414,000 - 414,000 21,000 212,000 - - - 647,000 Other- - - - - - - - - - Total Funding Sources:- 414,000 - 414,000 21,000 1,569,000 - - - 2,004,000 Capital Expenditures:Design- - - 414,000 - - - - - 414,000 Right of Way- - - - 21,000 - - - - 21,000 Construction- - - - - 1,569,000 - - - 1,569,000 Total Expenditures:- - - 414,000 21,000 1,569,000 - - - 2,004,000 Budget Forecast Project Budget and CostTIP# I-11Description:The project will construct a dedicated southbound right-turn lane on SR 164 (Auburn Way S) at the intersection with 6th Street SE. This will allow the rechannelization of the westbound SR 18 off-ramp to allow dual left-turns and better accommodate the high number of vehicles making the southbound right-turn from SR 164 to 6th Street SE to access the A Street SE corridor. The project will also modify two existing State signals to accommodate the re-channelization and additional lane, revise street lighting and ITS infrastructure as needed, replace the existing sidewalk where SR 164 is being widened, and include additional channelization changes as appropriate. The project will address an existing level of service deficiency at the intersection, reduce queues on the off-ramp, improve access from SR 18 and SR 164 to A Street SE, and improve the efficiency of the SR 18/SR 164 interchange.Progress Summary:The 2022 grant application was not successful. The budgeted amount shown in 2023 will be re-budgeted to future years as shown and the 2024 beginning fund balance shown in the TIP summary sheet has been adjusted accordingly. The budgeted amount in 2023 is not included in the total project costs.Future Impact on Operating Budget:This annual maintenance cost for this project is estimated to be $500. Page 271 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Intersection, Signal, and ITS Projects 24 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL STREET FUND (102)Project Title: Lea Hill Road/104th Avenue SE Roundabout STIP# AUB-79Project No:CP2319CFPProject Type:Safety, CapacityProject Manager:Jeff BenderLOS Corridor ID# 19Activity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostUnrestricted Street Revenue- - - - - - - - - - Unsecured Grant- - - - - 2,138,000 - - - 2,138,000 Secured Grant- 476,000 - - - - - - - 476,000 Traffic Impact Fees- 84,000 100,000 377,000 - - - 561,000 Other- - - - - - - - - - Total Funding Sources:- 560,000 - 100,000 - 2,515,000 - - - 3,175,000 Capital Expenditures:Pre-Design- - - - - - - - - - Design- 560,000 - - - - - - 560,000 Right of Way- - - 100,000 - - - - 100,000 Construction- - - - - 2,515,000 - - - 2,515,000 Total Expenditures:- 560,000 - 100,000 - 2,515,000 - - - 3,175,000 Budget Forecast Project Budget and CostTIP# I-12Description:The project will replace the existing spanwire signal with a roundabout, install rectangular rapid flashing beacons at the three main pedestrian crossings, and extend sidewalks to the north and west of the intersection connecting to SE 318th Street and the Lea Hill Bridge over the Green River. The project is needed to improve traffic operations and safety at the intersection.Progress Summary:The Lea Hill Road Corridor study was completed during 2020. This project is based on the study recommendations. Traffic impact fees and grant funds shown in 2023 are anticipated to be added to the budget with budget amendment and the 2024 beginning fund balance on the TIP summary sheet has been updated accordingly. Future Impact on Operating Budget:The annual maintenance cost for this project is estimated to be $1,000. Page 272 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Intersection, Signal, and ITS Projects 25 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanCAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND (328)Project Title: Downtown Decorative LED Conversion STIP# AUB-N/AProject No:CP2222CFPProject Type:Safety, Non-CapacityProject Manager:Scott NutterLOS Corridor ID# N/AActivity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostREET- 245,895 - - - - - - - 245,895 Total Funding Sources:- 245,895 - - - - - - - 245,895 Capital Expenditures:Pre-Design- - - - - - - - - - Design- 10,000 - - - - - - - 10,000 Right of Way- - - - - - - - - - Construction- 235,895 - - - - - - - 235,895 Total Expenditures:- 245,895 - - - - - - - 245,895 Budget Forecast Project Budget and CostTIP# I-14Description:The project will retrofit downtown decorative street and pedestrians lights to new energy efficient LEDs. Some lights can be modified and some will required new LED fixtures. The design phase will determine the which locations and included in this project and the type of upgrade needed at each.Progress Summary:Future Impact on Operating Budget:New LED's can save up to 60% on the power bill relative to the existing lights. In addition, PSE is offering energy efficiency rebates for LED upgrades which may be available to the City. Page 273 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Intersection, Signal, and ITS Projects 26 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL STREET FUND (102)Project Title: 10th Street NW/A Street NW Intersection Improvements STIP# AUB-N/AProject No:CP2207CFPProject Type:Capacity, SafetyProject Manager:Nahom KahsayLOS Corridor ID# 18Activity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostUnrestricted Street Revenue- - - - - - - - - - Unsecured Grant- - - - - - - - - - Traffic Impact Fees14,477 1,015,000 255,000 - - - - - - 1,284,477 Other- - - - - - - - - - Total Funding Sources:14,477 1,015,000 255,000 - - - - - - 1,284,477 Capital Expenditures:Design14,477 250,523 - - - - - - - 265,000 Right of Way- - - - - - - - - - Construction- 764,477 255,000 - - - - - - 1,019,477 Total Expenditures:14,477 1,015,000 255,000 - - - - - - 1,284,477 Budget Forecast Project Budget and CostTIP# I-15Description:The project will construct a new traffic signal in place of the existing stop-control on the 10th Street NW approach. The project is needed to address a level of service deficiency at the intersection. The project will also evaluate intersection control, channelization, and pedestrian crossing improvements along 10th Street NW to the east of the intersection.Progress Summary:The design phase of the project started during 2022, and is currently at 60%. The 2024 budget shown below includes $255,000 of traffic impact fees that will be added to the project via budget amendment.Future Impact on Operating Budget:The annual maintenance cost for this project is estimated to be $1,000.Page 274 of 326
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City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Non-Motorized and Transit Projects 28 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL STREET FUND (102)Project Title: Non-Motorized Safety Program STIP# AUB-N/AProject No:asbd08CFPProject Type:Non-Capacity (Annual)Project Manager:James WebbActivity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostUnrestricted Street Revenue- 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 - 1,050,000 Unsecured Grant- - - - - - - - - - REET 1- - - - - - - - - - Traffic Impact Fees- - - - - - - - - - Other- - - - - - - - - - Total Funding Sources:- 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 - 1,050,000 Capital Expenditures:Design- 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 - 210,000 Right of Way- - - - - - - - - - Construction- 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 - 840,000 Total Expenditures:- 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 - 1,050,000 TIP# N-1Future Impact on Operating Budget:This project will have no impact on the operating budget for street maintenance.Description:The program will construct non-motorized safety improvement projects at locations throughout the City. Projects are prioritized based on pedestrian and bicycle demands, existing deficiencies, field studies and community requests. Common improvements installed by this program include, but are not limited to, RRFBs, signage, striping, raised crosswalk, bicycle lanes, etc. Progress Summary:The 2023 funding will be used to rechannelize SE 320th Street between 108th Avenue SE and 110th Avenue SE to create a walking path along the north side of the roadway. A future project under consideration will rechannelize 132nd Avenue SE to increase the width of the shoulder along the east side along the frontage of Soos Creek Botanical Garden.Budget Forecast Project Budget and Cost Page 276 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Non-Motorized and Transit Projects 29 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanCAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND (328)Project Title: Sidewalk Repair and Accessibility Program STIP# AUB-N/AProject No:gcbd01CFPProject Type:Non-Capacity (Annual) Project Manager:James WebbActivity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostCap. Imp. Fund Balance- - - - - - - - - - ARPA- 800,000 - - - - - - - 800,000 REET 2- 115,000 - 205,000 210,000 215,000 220,000 225,000 - 1,190,000 CDBG Grant- - - - - - - - Other (SW Repair Fees)- 100,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 - 400,000 Total Funding Sources:- 1,015,000 50,000 255,000 260,000 265,000 270,000 275,000 - 2,390,000 Capital Expenditures:Design- 203,000 10,000 51,000 52,000 53,000 54,000 55,000 - 478,000 Right of Way- - - - - - - - - - Construction- 812,000 40,000 204,000 208,000 212,000 216,000 220,000 - 1,912,000 Total Expenditures:- 1,015,000 50,000 255,000 260,000 265,000 270,000 275,000 - 2,390,000 BudgetTIP# N-2Description:The program replaces damaged sidewalks throughout the City, adds new curb ramps, and replaces existing curb ramps that do not meet current American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Projects are prioritized annually based on pedestrian demands, existing deficiencies, and citizen requests. Program funds reflect remaining budget after allocations to specific ADA and sidewalk improvement projects. The program also uses fees collected from residents choosing to pay a fee to the City for replacement of damaged sidewalk sections that they are responsible for (caused by their private trees). Typically HUD funds (not shown below) are also transferred into this program to complete accessibility improvements in qualifying neighborhoods. $800k of ARPA funds in 2023 is assumed carryforward from 2022. $100k of SW repair fees shown in 2023 assume the $50k of fees in 2022 are carried forward into 2023.Progress Summary:Future Impact on Operating Budget:This project will have no impact on the operating budget for street maintenance.Forecast Project Budget and Cost Page 277 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Non-Motorized and Transit Projects 30 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL STREET FUND (102)Project Title: Transit Partnership Routes STIP# AUB-N/AProject No:N/AProject Type:OtherProject Manager:Cecile MalikActivity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostUnrestricted Street Revenue- 190,000 195,000 200,000 205,000 210,000 215,000 220,000 - 1,435,000 Unsecured Grant- - - - - - - - - - REET 1- - - - - - - - - - Other (Agencies)- - - - - - - - - - Total Funding Sources:- 190,000 195,000 200,000 205,000 210,000 215,000 220,000 - 1,435,000 Capital Expenditures:Design- - - - - - - - - - Right of Way- - - - - - - - - - Transit Service- 190,000 195,000 200,000 205,000 210,000 215,000 220,000 - 1,435,000 Total Expenditures:- 190,000 195,000 200,000 205,000 210,000 215,000 220,000 - 1,435,000 TIP# N-4Future Impact on Operating Budget:This project will have no impact on the operating budget for street maintenance.Description:Operating costs associated with the Commuter Shuttle (PT497) from the Lakeland Hills neighborhood to Auburn Station. Progress Summary:The Lakeland Hills route, PT497, began in 2009. The route is operated in partnership with King County Metro and Pierce Transit.Budget Forecast Project Budget and Cost Page 278 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Non-Motorized and Transit Projects 31 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL STREET FUND (102)Project Title: 1st Street NE/NW and Division Street Pedestrian ImprovementsSTIP# AUB-76Project No:TBDCFPProject Type:Non-motorized, SafetyProject Manager:TBDActivity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostUnrestricted Street Revenue- - - 20,000 105,000 - - - - 125,000 Secured Grant- - - 80,000 420,000 - - - - 500,000 Traffic Impact Fees- - - - - - - - - - REET 2- - - - - - - - - - Other- - - - - - - - - - Total Funding Sources:- - - 100,000 525,000 - - - - 625,000 Capital Expenditures:Design- - - 100,000 - - - - - 100,000 Right of Way- - - - - - - - - - Construction- - - - 525,000 - - - - 525,000 Total Expenditures:- - - 100,000 525,000 - - - - 625,000 TIP# N-5Description: The project will implement non-motorized improvements at the 1st Street NE/NW/N Division Street intersections in downtown Auburn. The proposed improvements will create a raised intersection to reduce speeds, and encourage motorists to yield to pedestrians using the crosswalks; add curb bulbs where they are not currently provided to reduce crossing distances and improve pedestrian visibility; construct new ADA complaint ramps; and both pedestrian level and street lighting improvements. Progress Summary:City was awarded a Federal grant in 2022 through PSRC King County Countywide program. Future Impact on Operating Budget:This project will have no impact on the operating budget for street maintenance.Budget Forecast Project Budget and Cost Page 279 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Non-Motorized and Transit Projects 32 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanCAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS (328)Project Title: Auburn Way S (SR 164) - Southside Sidewalk ImprovementsSTIP# AUB-71Project No:CP2129CFPProject Type:Non-motorized, SafetyProject Manager:Seth WickstromActivity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostCap. Imp. Fund Balance- - - - - - - - - - Secured Grant65,828 629,172 - - - - - - - 695,000 Traffic Impact Fees- - - - - - - - - - REET 2- 105,828 - - - - - - - 105,828 Other (MIT)- 75,000 - - - - - - - 75,000 Total Funding Sources:65,828 810,000 - - - - - - - 875,828 Capital Expenditures:Design65,828 - - - - - - - - 65,828 Right of Way- - - - - - - - - - Construction- 810,000 - - - - - - - 810,000 Total Expenditures:65,828 810,000 - - - - - - - 875,828 TIP# N-7Description: The project will construct sidewalk along the south side of Auburn Way S. The existing sidewalk along the south side currently ends at the intersection with Howard Road and restarts to the west of the intersection with Muckleshoot Plaza. The sidewalk gap extends for approximately 1,700 feet. The project also includes a Rapid Flashing Rectangular Beacon (RRFB) across Howard Road to provide a connection from the existing non-motorized facilities to the proposed improvements.Progress Summary:This project is funded through a partnership with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and a WSDOT grant. Construction is underway in 2023.Future Impact on Operating Budget:This project will have no impact on the operating budget for street maintenance.Budget Forecast Project Budget and Cost Page 280 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Non-Motorized and Transit Projects 33 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL STREET FUND (102)Project Title: Evergreen Heights Elementary SidewalksSTIP# AUB-N/AProject No:TBDCFPProject Type:Non-MotorizedProject Manager:TBDLOS Corridor ID# 37Activity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostUnrestricted Street Revenue- 15,000 - - - - - - - - Unsecured Grant- 56,500 - 75,000 1,050,500 - - - - 1,125,500 Traffic Impact Fees- - - - - - - - - - Other (ASD)- - - - - - - - - - REET 2- - - - - - - - - Traffic Mitigation Fees- - - - - - - - - - Total Funding Sources:- - 75,000 1,050,500 - - - - 1,125,500 Capital Expenditures:Design- - - 75,000 - - - - - 75,000 Right of Way- - - - - - - - - - Construction- - - - 1,050,500 - - - - 1,050,500 Total Expenditures:- - - 75,000 1,050,500 - - - - 1,125,500 TIP# N-8Future Impact on Operating Budget:This project will have no impact on the operating budget for street maintenance.Description:The project will construct a new sidewalk along the north side of S 316th Street between the end of the existing sidewalk at 56th Avenue S and 51st Avenue S to the west (approximately 1,250 feet). The project will also construct curb and gutter, storm improvements, and street lighting. The storm utility is contributing a portion of the storm costs which are shown in the storm CFP. Progress Summary:The 2022 grant application was not successful. The funding budgeted for 2023 will be returned to the fund balance via budget amendment because grant funding was not awarded.Budget Forecast Project Budget and Cost Page 281 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Non-Motorized and Transit Projects 34 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL STREET FUND (102)Project Title: Riverwalk Drive SE Non-Motorized ImprovementsSTIP# AUB-72Project No:CP2121CFPProject Type:Non-MotorizedProject Manager:Aleksey KoshmanActivity:Total ProjectFunding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029CostUnrestricted Street Revenue169,442 166,146 - - - - - - - 335,588 Secured Grant107,290 455,000 - - - - - - 562,290 Arterial Preservation Fund (105)6,980 589,287 - - - - - - - 596,267 Other (MIT)- 332,500 - - - - - - - 332,500 Total Funding Sources:283,712 1,542,933 - - - - - - - 1,826,645 Capital Expenditures:Design283,712 49,000 - - - - - - - 332,712 Right of Way- - - - - - - - - - Construction- 1,493,933 - - - - - - - 1,493,933 Total Expenditures:283,712 1,542,933 - - - - - - - 1,826,645 TIP # N-9Description:The project will construct sidewalks, street lighting, and related storm improvements along the east side of Riverwalk Drive SE between Auburn Way S and Howard Road SE. This project will close a gap in the sidewalk system completing a non-motorized connection between the R Street SE and Auburn Way S. The project will also install a RRFB at the intersection with Howard Road. Progress Summary:This project is funded through a partnership with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and a WSDOT grant. Construction is underway in 2023.Future Impact on Operating Budget:The annual maintenance cost for this project is estimated to be $2,000.Budget Forecast Project Budget and Cost Page 282 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Non-Motorized and Transit Projects 35 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanCAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND (328)Project Title: 2023 City Safety Pedestrian Crossing EnhancementsSTIP# AUB-77Project No:CP2309CFPProject Type:Non-MotorizedProject Manager:Jeff BenderActivity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostUnrestricted Street Revenue- - - - - - - - - - Secured State Grant- 80,000 520,000 - - - - - - 600,000 REET 2- - - - - - - - - - Other- - - - - - - - - - Total Funding Sources:- 80,000 520,000 - - - - - - 600,000 Capital Expenditures:Design- 80,000 - - - - - - - 80,000 Right of Way- - - - - - - - - - Construction- - 520,000 - - - - - - 520,000 Total Expenditures:- 80,000 520,000 - - - - - - 600,000 TIP# N-10Description:The project will install RRFBs at four locations around the City, at the SE 304th Street/116th Avenue intersection, on R Street SE to the north of 37th Street SE, at the S 296th Street/57th Place S intersection, and at M Street SE/33rd Street SE. Progress Summary:The City was awarded a WSDOT City Safety Grant in 2022. The grant funds 100% of the project cost. The project has received NEPA approval.Future Impact on Operating Budget:This project will have no impact on the operating budget for street maintenance.Budget Forecast Project Budget and Cost Page 283 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Non-Motorized and Transit Projects 36 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanCAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND (328)Project Title: Lea Hill Safe Routes to SchoolsSTIP# AUB-N/AProject No:TBDCFPProject Type:Non-MotorizedProject Manager:TBDActivity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostUnrestricted Street Revenue- - - - - - - - - - Secured State Grant- 47,753 734,724 - - - - - - 782,477 REET 2- 173,796 41,204 - - - - - - 215,000 Other- - - - - - - - - - Total Funding Sources:- 221,549 775,928 - - - - - - 997,477 Capital Expenditures:Design- 221,549 - - - - - - - 221,549 Right of Way- - - - - - - - - - Construction- - 775,928 - - - - - - 775,928 Total Expenditures:- 221,549 775,928 - - - - - - 997,477 TIP# N-11Description:This project will make improvements that serve walking routes to Rainier Middle, Hazelwood Elementary, and Lea Hill Elementary Schools. The project will construct sidewalks and enhanced crosswalks on SE 304th Street and sidewalks on 124th Ave SE.Progress Summary:The City was awarded a WSDOT Safe Routes to Schools Grant in 2023. Future Impact on Operating Budget:This project will have no impact on the operating budget for street maintenance.Budget Forecast Project Budget and Cost Page 284 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Non-Motorized and Transit Projects 37 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL STREET FUND (102)Project Title: 37th Street SE Safe Routes to SchoolsSTIP# AUB-N/AProject No:TBDCFPProject Type:Non-MotorizedProject Manager:TBDActivity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostUnrestricted Street Revenue- 86,500 - - - - - - - Unsecured State Grant- - - 90,000 448,500 - - - - 538,500 REET 2- - - - - - - - - - Other- - - - - - - - - - Total Funding Sources:- 86,500 - 90,000 448,500 - - - - 538,500 Capital Expenditures:Design- - 90,000 - - - - - 90,000 Right of Way- - - - - - - - - - Construction- - - - 448,500 - - - - 448,500 Total Expenditures:- - - 90,000 448,500 - - - - 538,500 TIP# N-12Description:The project will complete a gap in the existing non-motorized system along 37th Street SE between M Street SE and the 37th Street trail which connects to R Street SE. Existing sidewalks are provided along M Street SE to the north of 37th Street SE, and along 37th Street SE to the west of M Street SE. Sidewalks existing along both sides of the R Street SE corridor, and are proposed to be upgraded with the R Street SE/29th Street SE improvement project. A new pedestrian crossing at the trail connection to R Street SE is also proposed. The new crossing will be enhanced with an RRFB. This project will install curb and gutter, storm improvements, street light upgrades, and a 7.5 foot sidewalk along the north side of 37th Street SE. New ADA ramps will be provided at side street intersections, aprons will be added at driveway approaches, and existing utility poles will be relocated or removed as needed. Progress Summary:The 2022 grant application was not successful. The funding budgeted for 2023 assumed that grant funding was awarded. These funds will be budgeted to a future year as part of a future grant application. 2024 beginning fund balance on the TIP summary sheet updated accordingly.Future Impact on Operating Budget:This project will have no impact on the operating budget for street maintenance.Budget Forecast Project Budget and Cost Page 285 of 326
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City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Preservation Projects 39 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL PRESERVATION FUND (105)Project Title: Arterial Street Preservation ProgramSTIP# AUB-N/AProject No:spbd01CFPProject Type:PreservationProject Manager:James WebbActivity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostArterial Preservation Fund- 440,000 - - - 1,100,000 1,100,000 1,100,000 - 3,740,000 Transportation Benefit Dist.- 50,000 300,000 2,795,000 3,900,000 3,900,000 3,900,000 - 14,845,000 Other- - - - - - - - - Total Funding Sources:- 440,000 50,000 300,000 2,795,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 - 18,585,000 Capital Expenditures:Design- 66,000 - 300,000 300,000 750,000 750,000 750,000 - 2,916,000 Right of Way- - - - - - - - - - Construction- 374,000 50,000 - 2,495,000 4,250,000 4,250,000 4,250,000 - 15,669,000 Total Expenditures:- 440,000 50,000 300,000 2,795,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 - 18,585,000 TIP# P-1Description: The program preserves classified streets throughout the City. Individual projects may include a combination of crack seal, overlays, rebuilds, and spot repairs. The program also funds the biennial collection of pavement condition ratings. Beginning in 2023, the funding source for the program was changed from a 1% utility tax (which is now used to fund the local street preservation program) to a 1.5% City utility tax, and a 0.1% sales tax. Program funds reflect remaining budget after allocations to specific arterial street preservation projects, which are included as separate projects in this TIP. Progress Summary:During 2023, the 2023 arterial preservation project (P-16) and Lake Tapps Pkwy/Sumner-Tapps Hwy E preservation projects will be completed, and construction of C Street SW Preservation (Main to GSA)(P-11) will begin. The design of projects scheduled for construction in 2024 and 2025 will be underway, and the scopes for the 2024 and 2025 arterial preservation projects (P-18 and P-19) will be finalized. Future Impact on Operating Budget:This project is anticipated to reduce the operating budget for street maintenance.Budget Forecast Project Budget and Cost Page 287 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Preservation Projects 40 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanLOCAL STREET PRESERVATION FUND (103)Project Title: Local Street Preservation Program STIP# AUB-N/AProject No:sobd02CFPProject Type:PreservationProject Manager:James WebbActivity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostUtilities Transfer to 103 Fund- - - - 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 - 600,000 Utility Tax Revenue- - 575,000 400,000 1,800,000 1,800,000 1,800,000 1,800,000 - 8,175,000 Other- - - - - - - - - - Total Funding Sources:- - 575,000 400,000 1,950,000 1,950,000 1,950,000 1,950,000 - 8,775,000 Capital Expenditures:Design- - - 400,000 400,000 400,000 400,000 400,000 - 2,000,000 Right of Way- - - - - - - - - - Construction- - 575,000 - 1,550,000 1,550,000 1,550,000 1,550,000 - 6,775,000 Total Expenditures:- - 575,000 400,000 1,950,000 1,950,000 1,950,000 1,950,000 - 8,775,000 TIP# P-2Description:The program preserves local (unclassified) streets. Individual projects may include asphalt patching, pre-leveling, asphalt overlays and roadway reconstruction. The program also funds partially funds the collection of pavement condition ratings. Beginning in 2023, City Council dedicated 1% utility tax revenue to fund this program. Program funds reflect remaining budget after allocations to specific local street preservation projects, which are included as separate projects in this TIP. The 2023 project is included as P-16 and the 2025 project is included as P-17. Program funding is also allocated to the D and 23rd Storm project (P-7)Future Impact on Operating Budget:This project is anticipated to reduce the operating budget for street maintenance.Progress Summary:This program has successfully completed overlays, chip seals and complete reconstructions since 2005. The program will focus on completing reconstruction needs in addition to regular maintenance treatments. Budget Forecast Project Budget and Cost Page 288 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Preservation Projects 41 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL PRESERVATION FUND (105)Project Title: 10th Street NE PreservationSTIP# AUB-N/AProject No:TBDCFPProject Type:Preservation, Non-motorizedProject Manager:TBDActivity:Forecast Project Budget and CostForecastFunding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostUnrestricted Street Revenue- 134,000 17,700 5,000 55,050 - - - - 77,750 Unsecured Grant- - 161,755 - 1,175,535 - - - - 1,337,290 Traffic Impact Fees- - - - - - - - - - REET 2- - - - - - - - - - Arterial Preservation Fund- 53,000 7,545 - 128,415 - - - - 135,960 Transportation Benefit Dist.- - - - - - - - - Total Funding Sources:- - 187,000 5,000 1,359,000 - - - - 1,551,000 Capital Expenditures:Design- - 187,000 - - - - - - 187,000 Right of Way- - - 5,000 - - - - - 5,000 Construction- - - - 1,359,000 - - - - 1,359,000 Total Expenditures:- - 187,000 5,000 1,359,000 - - - - 1,551,000 TIP# P-3Description: The project will preserve 10th Street NE between B Street NW and Auburn Way N. The project will also rechannelization the roadway to convert the existing four-lane cross section to a three lanes section incorporating bike lanes and a center two-way left-turn lane. The existing intersection control at the intersection with A Street NE will be revised to remove the east/west stop-control, and the installation of a new north/south crosswalk to the east of the intersection. The new crosswalk is proposed to be enhanced with a median island and a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB). The existing signal at D Street NE will require modification to match the new roadway cross section. Progress Summary:This project was previously listed in the TIP as N-3. Grant funding from the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) was applied for in 2023. Funds shown in 2023 will be returned to the fund balances through budget amendment and re-budgeted in future budgets as shown. The beginning fund balances on the TIP summary sheet have been adjusted accordingly.Future Impact on Operating Budget:This project will have no impact on the operating budget for street maintenance.Budget Page 289 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Preservation Projects 42 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL PRESERVATION FUND (105)Project Title: Bridge Deck Preservation ProgramSTIP# AUB-N/AProject No:VariesProject Type:PreservationProject Manager:Scott NutterActivity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostArterial Preservation Fund- 100,000 90,500 42,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 - 632,500 Unsecured Grant- - - - - - - - - - Transportation Benefit Dist.- - - - - - - - - - Total Funding Sources:- 100,000 90,500 42,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 - 632,500 - Capital Expenditures:Design- 20,000 18,100 8,400 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 - 126,500 Right of Way- - - - - - - - - - Construction- 80,000 72,400 33,600 80,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 - 506,000 Total Expenditures:- 100,000 90,500 42,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 - 632,500 Budget Forecast Project Budget and CostTIP# P-4Description:The program rehabilitates bridge decks as identified by the City's annual bridge inspection program. Program funds reflect remaining budget after allocations to specific bridge deck preservation projects.Progress Summary:Future Impact on Operating Budget:This project is anticipated to reduce the operating budget for street maintenance. Page 290 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Preservation Projects 43 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL PRESERVATION FUND (105)Project Title: Bridge Structure Preservation Program STIP# AUB-N/AProject No:VariesProject Type:PreservationProject Manager:Scott NutterActivity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostArterial Preservation Fund- - 50,000 - 50,000 - 50,000 - - 150,000 Unsecured Grant- - - - - - - - - - Transportation Benefit Dist.- - - - - - - - - - Total Funding Sources:- - 50,000 - 50,000 - 50,000 - - 150,000 Capital Expenditures:Design- - 10,000 - 10,000 - 10,000 - - 30,000 Right of Way- - - - - - - - - - Construction- - 40,000 - 40,000 - 40,000 - - 120,000 Total Expenditures:- - 50,000 - 50,000 - 50,000 - - 150,000 Budget Forecast Project Budget and CostTIP# P-5Future Impact on Operating Budget:This project is anticipated to reduce the operating budget for street maintenance.Description:This program performs annual bridge inspections and load ratings as needed and implements identified maintenance, repairs, and improvements. Program funds reflect remaining budget after allocations to specific bridge structure preservation projects.Progress Summary: Page 291 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Preservation Projects 44 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL PRESERVATION FUND (105)Project Title: Lake Tapps Pkwy/Sumner-Tapps Hwy E Preservation STIP# AUB-68Project No:CP2311CFPProject Type:PreservationProject Manager:Nahom KahsayActivity:Funding Sources: Prior to 2023 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Beyond 2029 Total Project CostArterial Preservation Fund- 684,356 - - - - - - - 684,356 Secured Grant- 750,000 - - - - - - - 750,000 Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Funding Sources:- 1,434,356 - - - - - - - 1,434,356 Capital Expenditures:Design- 125,000 - - - - - - - 125,000 Right of Way- 25,000 - - - - - - - 25,000 Construction- 1,284,356 - - - - - - 1,284,356 Total Expenditures:- 1,434,356 - - - - - - - 1,434,356 Budget Forecast Project Budget and CostTIP# P-6Description:The project will grind and overlay the Lake Tapps Parkway/Sumner-Tapps Highway E corridor from the intersection of Lake Tapps Parkway with Lakeland Hills Way to the intersection of Sumner-Tapps Highway E with 16th Street E (the Auburn City limit). Portions of the corridor include a center two-way left-turn lane which does not require preservation and would be omitted from the grind and overlay. The project scope also includes upgrades to ADA curb ramps and pedestrian push buttons, and replacement of vehicle detection at signalized intersections.Progress Summary:Grant funding for the project was awarded in 2020. To assist the PSRC in meeting funding obligation targets, the project has been brought forwards and is being designed and constructed in 2023. Funds shown in 2023 reflect moving $750,000 of grant and $534,356 of matching funds from 2024 to 2023 through budget amendment. 2024 beginning fund balance on the TIP summary sheet has been updated accordingly. Page 292 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Preservation Projects 45 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL PRESERVATION FUND (105)Project Title: C Street SW Preservation (GSA Signal to Ellingson Road SE) STIP# AUB-74Project No:TBDCFPProject Type:PreservationProject Manager:Nahom KahsayActivity:Funding Sources: Prior to 2023 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Beyond 2029 Total Project CostArterial Preservation Fund- - - - - - - - - - Secured Grant- - - - 865,000 - - - - 865,000 Transportation Benefit Dist.- - - 198,000 865,000 - - - - 1,063,000 Total Funding Sources:- - - 198,000 1,730,000 - - - - 1,928,000 Capital Expenditures:Design- - - 198,000 - - - - - 198,000 Right of Way- - - - - - - - - - Construction- - - - 1,730,000 - - - - 1,730,000 Total Expenditures:- - - 198,000 1,730,000 - - - - 1,928,000 TIP# P-7Description:The project will grind and overlay C Street SW from the GSA signal (approximately 2,000 feet to the south of 15th Street SW) to Ellingson Road SE. The project also includes ADA upgrades to curb ramps and pedestrian push buttons, and replacement vehicle detection.Progress Summary:Grant funding for the construction phase of this project was awarded in 2022. Since funding was applied for it has been determined that a ROW phase is not needed. As a result the design phase is now anticipated to begin in 2025, not 2024 as previously shown. The project has received NEPA approval.Future Impact on Operating Budget:This project is anticipated to reduce the operating budget for street maintenance.Budget Forecast Project Budget and Cost Page 293 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Preservation Projects 46 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanLOCAL STREET PRESERVATION FUND (103)Project Title: D Street SE and 23rd Street SE Storm Improvements STIP# AUB-N/AProject No:CP2125CFPProject Type:PreservationProject Manager:Lauren KirkActivity:Funding Sources: Prior to 2023 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Beyond 2029 Total Project CostLocal Street Preserv. Fund59,632 631,666 517,800 - - - - - 1,209,098 Secured Grant- - - - - - - - - - Other (ARPA)- - 240,000 - - - - - - 240,000 Total Funding Sources:59,632 631,666 757,800 - - - - - - 1,449,098 Capital Expenditures:Design59,632 85,000 - - - - - - - 144,632 Right of Way- - - - - - - - - - Construction- 546,666 757,800 - - - - - 1,304,466 Total Expenditures:59,632 631,666 757,800 - - - - - - 1,449,098 TIP# P-8Description:The project will replace additional pavement on D Street SE and 23rd Street SE and is part of the scope of a larger storm project. The project will replace the remaining portions of pavement not required to be restored as part of the utility replacement. The project will reconstruct D Street SE between 21st Street SE and 23rd Street SE and between 25th Street SE and 27th Street SE. The project will also use ARPA funding to install curb, gutter and sidewalk along the east side of K Street SE to the south of 21st Street SE. This will complete a gap between 21st Street SE and existing sidewalk completed as part of the replacement of Pioneer Elementary School.Progress Summary:The design phase of the project has begun and will be completed during 2023, with construction programmed for 2024. 2023 funds include a pending in-fund transfer of $445k.Future Impact on Operating Budget:This project is anticipated to reduce the operating budget for street maintenance.Budget Forecast Project Budget and Cost Page 294 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Preservation Projects 47 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL PRESERVATION FUND (105)Project Title: R Street SE Preservation (33rd Street SE to 37th Street SE)STIP# AUB-N/AProject No:CP2315CFPProject Type:Preservation Project Manager:Kim TruongActivity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostUnrestricted Street Revenue- - - - - - - - - - Arterial Street Fund (105)11,218 475,000 1,400,000 - - - - - - 1,886,218 Unsecured Grant- - - - - - - - - - Traffic Impact Fees- - - - - - - - - - Other (Icon)- - 125,000 - - - - - - 125,000 Total Funding Sources:11,218 475,000 1,525,000 - - - - - - 2,011,218 Capital Expenditures:Design11,218 88,782 - - - - - - - 100,000 Right of Way- - - - - - - - - - Construction- 386,218 1,525,000 - - - - - - 1,911,218 Total Expenditures:11,218 475,000 1,525,000 - - - - - - 2,011,218 TIP# P-9Description:The project will grind and overlay the pavement on R Street SE between 33rd Street SE and 37th Street SE. The project will also replace curb and gutter, replace the landscaping strip with wider sidewalk, and rechannelize the roadway to create a three-lane cross section with a center two-way left-turn lane and bike lanes. The revised channelization will improve access to/from the side streets serving the residential neighborhoods located alongside the corridor. This project scope was previously included as part of the scope of the R Street SW widening project.Progress Summary:Design underway in 2023. The 2024 budget shown below includes $1,400,000 of 105 funds that will be added to the project via budget amendment.Future Impact on Operating Budget:This project is anticipated to reduce the operating budget for street maintenance.Budget Forecast Project Budget and Cost Page 295 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Preservation Projects 48 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL PRESERVATION FUND (105)Project Title: A Street SE Preservation (37th Street SE to Lakeland Hills Way)STIP# AUB-N/AProject No:TBDCFPProject Type:PreservationProject Manager:TBDActivity:Total ProjectFunding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029CostArterial Preservation Fund- 183,000 27,000 854,000 - - - - - 1,064,000 Secured Grant- - - 905,000 - - - - - 905,000 Transportation Benefit Dist.- - - - - - - - - - Other (City of Pacific)- 14,000 - 51,000 - - - - - 65,000 Total Funding Sources:- 197,000 27,000 1,810,000 - - - - - 2,034,000 Capital Expenditures:Design- 197,000 - - - - - - - 197,000 Right of Way- - 27,000 - - - - - - 27,000 Construction- - - 1,810,000 - - - - - 1,810,000 Total Expenditures:- 197,000 27,000 1,810,000 - - - - - 2,034,000 TIP# P-10Description:The project will grind and overlay A Street SE from 37th Street SE to the intersection with Lakeland Hills Way (the southern paving limit is to the north of the Lakeland Hills intersection which is included in the regional application for East Valley Highway widening). The project limits include a portion of A Street SE which is located in the City of Pacific. Auburn and Pacific are partnering on the project to include this segment as part of the project. The project also includes ADA upgrades to curb ramps, pedestrian push buttons, and replacement of vehicle detection at signalized intersections.Progress Summary:Grant funding for the construction phase of this project was awarded in 2022. The design phase will begin in 2023. The NEPA approval process is underway, but NEPA for the project has not yet been approved.Future Impact on Operating Budget:This project is anticipated to reduce the operating budget for street maintenance.Budget Forecast Project Budget and Cost Page 296 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Preservation Projects 49 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL PRESERVATION FUND (105)Project Title: C Street SW Preservation (W Main St to GSA Signal)STIP# AUB-67Project No:CP2123CFPProject Type:PreservationProject Manager:Kim TruongActivity:Total ProjectFunding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029CostArterial Preservation Fund85,471 82,801 - - - - - - - 168,272 Secured Grant- 1,118,272 - - - - - - - 1,118,272 Transportation Benefit Dist.- 747,006 - - - - - - - 747,006 Other (Icon)- 288,465 - - - - - - - 288,465 Total Funding Sources:85,471 2,236,544 - - - - - - - 2,322,015 Capital Expenditures:Design85,471 34,529 - - - - - - - 120,000 Right of Way- - - - - - - - - - Construction- 2,202,015 - - - - - - - 2,202,015 Total Expenditures:85,471 2,236,544 - - - - - - - 2,322,015 TIP# P-11Description:The project will grind and overlay C Street SW from W Main Street to the GSA signal (approximately 2,000 feet to the south of 15th Street SW). The project also includes ADA upgrades to curb ramps and pedestrian push buttons, and replacement of vehicle detection.Progress Summary:Grant funding for the construction phase of this project was awarded in 2020. Design was started in 2022. The design phase showed that ROW was not required to complete the project, so the ROW phase has been removed. Construction is expected to begin towards the end of 2023 and be completed during summer 2024. The project has received NEPA approval.Future Impact on Operating Budget:This project is anticipated to reduce the operating budget for street maintenance.Budget Forecast Project Budget and Cost Page 297 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Preservation Projects 50 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL PRESERVATION FUND (105)Project Title: 2024 Bridge Expansion Joint RepairSTIP# N/AProject No:TBDCFPProject Type:PreservationProject Manager:TBDActivity:Total ProjectFunding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029CostArterial Preservation Fund- - 9,500 58,000 - - - - - 67,500 Unsecured Grant- - 37,811 231,544 - - - - - 269,355 Transportation Benefit Dist.- - - - - - - - - - Other- - - - - - - - - - Total Funding Sources:- - 47,311 289,544 - - - - - 336,855 Capital Expenditures:Design- - 47,311 - - - - - - 47,311 Right of Way- - - - - - - - - - Construction- - - 289,544 - - - - - 289,544 Total Expenditures:- - 47,311 289,544 - - - - - 336,855 TIP# P-12Description:The project will repair and replace the expansion joints and seal the approach slabs for the Stuck River Bridge (Auburn-17) and Lake Tapps Bridge (Auburn-18). Progress Summary:Grant funding was applied for in Spring 2023. If awarded, design will begin in 2024. Future Impact on Operating Budget:This project is anticipated to reduce the operating budget for street maintenance.Budget Forecast Project Budget and Cost Page 298 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Preservation Projects 51 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL PRESERVATION FUND (105)Project Title: 2023 Arterial Preservation ProjectSTIP# AUB-N/AProject No:CP2233CFPProject Type:PreservationProject Manager:Samim QayoomiActivity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostArterial Preservation Fund827 - - - - - - - - 827 Transportation Benefit Dist.- 378,456 - - - - - - - 378,456 Grants- - - - - - - - - - Total Funding Sources:827 378,456 - - - - - - - 379,283 Capital Expenditures:Design827 32,000 - - - - - - - 32,827 Right of Way- - - - - - - - - - Construction- 346,456 - - - - - - - 346,456 Total Expenditures:827 378,456 - - - - - - - 379,283 TIP# P-15Description: This project was developed as part of the Arterial Preservation Program (P-1), and will replace damaged concrete panels on 8th Street NE between M street NE and R Street NE, and implement crack sealing on various classified streets throughout the City. Sealing cracks will prolong the life of the pavement by preventing water intrusion into the pavement structure.Progress Summary:Project will be constructed during 2023.Future Impact on Operating Budget:This project is anticipated to reduce the operating budget for street maintenance.Budget Forecast Project Budget and Cost Page 299 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Preservation Projects 52 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanLOCAL STREET PRESERVATION FUND (103)Project Title: 2023 Local Street Preservation ProjectSTIP# AUB-N/AProject No:CP2101CFPProject Type:PreservationProject Manager:Aleksey KoshmanActivity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostLocal Street Preserv. Fund- 2,001,886 - - - - - - - 2,001,886 Other- - - - - - - - - - Total Funding Sources:- 2,001,886 - - - - - - - 2,001,886 Capital Expenditures:Design- 300,000 - - - - - - - 300,000 Right of Way- - - - - - - - - - Construction- 1,701,886 - - - - - - - 1,701,886 Total Expenditures:- 2,001,886 - - - - - - - 2,001,886 TIP# P-16Description: This project includes the preservation of: Olympic Street SE between 33rd Street SE & 37th Street SE, 13th Street SE between A Street SE and B Street SE, 14th Street SE between A Street SE and B Street SE, and 17th Street SE to the west of Dogwood Street SE. The project will grind and overlay the pavement, with localized full depth pavement patching as necessary. ADA ramps will be upgraded, and sidewalk/curb & gutter will be replaced where damaged. Utility needs for the project are limited to minor storm upgrades, no water or sewer improvements have been identified. Progress Summary:Project design underway in 2022Future Impact on Operating Budget:This project is anticipated to reduce the operating budget for street maintenance.Budget Forecast Project Budget and Cost Page 300 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Preservation Projects 53 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanLOCAL STREET PRESERVATION FUND (103)Project Title: 2025 Local Street Preservation ProjectSTIP# AUB-N/AProject No:TBDCFPProject Type:PreservationProject Manager:TBDActivity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostLocal Street Preserv. Fund- - 400,000 2,000,000 - - - - - 2,400,000 Other- - - - - - - - - - Total Funding Sources:- - 400,000 2,000,000 - - - - - 2,400,000 Capital Expenditures:Design- - 400,000 - - - - - - 400,000 Right of Way- - - - - - - - - - Construction- - - 2,000,000 - - - - - 2,000,000 Total Expenditures:- - 400,000 2,000,000 - - - - - 2,400,000 TIP# P-17Description: This project includes the preservation of: 1) 8th Street SW to the west of C Street SW; 2) 4th Street SE and S Street SE to the east of Auburn-Black Diamond Road; 3) 33rd Street SE between M Street SE and O Street SE, and; 4) O Street SE between 33rd Street SE and 37th Street SE. The project reconstruct the pavement, replace ADA ramps will be upgraded, and sidewalk/curb & gutter will be replaced where damaged. Utility needs for the project include water main replacement on 33rd Street SE and O Street SE, and limited storm upgrades. Progress Summary:Future Impact on Operating Budget:This project is anticipated to reduce the operating budget for street maintenance.Budget Forecast Project Budget and Cost Page 301 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Preservation Projects 54 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL PRESERVATION FUND (105)Project Title: 2024 Arterial Preservation ProjectSTIP# AUB-N/AProject No:TBDCFPProject Type:PreservationProject Manager:TBDActivity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostArterial Preservation Fund- - - - - - - - - - Transportation Benefit Dist.- 250,000 1,200,000 - - - - - - 1,450,000 Grants- - - - - - - - - - Total Funding Sources:- 250,000 1,200,000 - - - - - - 1,450,000 Capital Expenditures:Design- 250,000 - - - - - - - 250,000 Right of Way- - - - - - - - - - Construction- - 1,200,000 - - - - - - 1,200,000 Total Expenditures:- 250,000 1,200,000 - - - - - - 1,450,000 TIP# P-18Description: The project will complete arterial patching on: 1) A Street SE; 2) 3rd Street NE/NW; 3) 29th Street SE; 4) 12th Street SE and; 5) 124th Avenue SE.Progress Summary:Future Impact on Operating Budget:This project is anticipated to reduce the operating budget for street maintenance.Budget Forecast Project Budget and Cost Page 302 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Preservation Projects 55 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL PRESERVATION FUND (105)Project Title: 2025 Arterial Preservation ProjectSTIP# AUB-N/AProject No:TBDCFPProject Type:PreservationProject Manager:TBDActivity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostArterial Preservation Fund- 100,000 - - - - - - - 100,000 Transportation Benefit Dist.- 500,000 2,600,000 - - - - - 3,100,000 Unsecured Grants- - - - - - - - - - Total Funding Sources:- 100,000 500,000 2,600,000 - - - - - 3,200,000 Capital Expenditures:Design- 100,000 500,000 - - - - - - 600,000 Right of Way- - - - - - - - - - Construction- - - 2,600,000 - - - - - 2,600,000 Total Expenditures:- 100,000 500,000 2,600,000 - - - - - 3,200,000 TIP# P-19Description: The project will reconstruct Lakeland Hills Way between Oravetz Drive and 47th Street SE.Progress Summary:Pre-design work will be completed during 2023 to identify how to address existing stormwater issues.Future Impact on Operating Budget:This project is anticipated to reduce the operating budget for street maintenance.Budget Forecast Project Budget and Cost Page 303 of 326
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City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Roadway Projects 57 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanCAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND (328)Project Title: Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program STIP# AUB-N/AProject No:VariousCFPProject Type:Non-CapacityProject Manager:Cecile MalikActivity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostFund Balance- - - - - - - - - - Unsecured Grant- - - - - - - - - - REET 2- 5,000 - 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 - 1,255,000 ARPA- - - - - - - - - - Total Funding Sources:- 5,000 - 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 - 1,255,000 Capital Expenditures:Design- 5,000 - 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 - 255,000 Right of Way- - - - - - - - - Construction- - - 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 - 1,000,000 Total Expenditures:- 5,000 - 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 - 1,255,000 TIP# R-1Future Impact on Operating Budget:The traffic calming program will have no impact on the operating budget for street maintenance.Description:This program will provide educational material, and implement an areawide approach to traffic calming in residential neighborhood, which includes community outreach and participation, to ensure the improvements are supported by engineering studies and the community. The annual focus area will be selected based on identified needs, and location within the HUD qualified census tracks for 2022, 2023, and 2024. The needs evaluation includes request history, crash history, number of potential through streets between arterials or collectors, and destinations such as schools, parks, transit stops, and convenience stores. Educational material, such as flyers and yard signs will be funded by REET funds.Progress Summary:During 2020 and 2021 the scope of the program was reduced due to funding and staffing constraints. A budget amendment was approved for 2022 to allow the program to be resumed. In 2022, ARPA funding was allocated towards the program. The 2023/24 project, which is expending the ARPA funds is shown as TIP R-17.Budget Forecast Project Budget and Cost Page 305 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Roadway Projects 58 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL STREET FUND (102)Project Title: Stewart Road - City of Sumner (Lake Tapps Parkway Corridor)STIP# AUB-N/AProject No:N/ACFPProject Type:CapacityProject Manager:City of SumnerLOS Corridor ID# N/AActivity:Total ProjectFunding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029CostUnrestricted Street Revenue- - - - - - - - - - Unsecured Grant- - - - - - - - - - Traffic Impact Fees- - - - - - - - - - Traffic Mitigation Fees- - - - - 150,000 - - 150,000 Total Funding Sources:- - - - - - 150,000 - - 150,000 Capital Expenditures:Design- - - - - - - - - - Right of Way- - - - - - - - - - Construction- - - - - - 150,000 - - 150,000 Total Expenditures:- - - - - - 150,000 - - 150,000 TIP# R-2Description:This is a City of Sumner project to widen the Stewart Road (Lake Tapps Parkway) Corridor. The project will replace the existing bridge over the White River with a new wider one. Completion of this corridor widening is expected to significantly relieve traffic congestion in Auburn along the A St SE and C St SW corridors.Progress Summary:City of Sumner has initiated preliminary road design and is seeking grant funding to complete the project. The interlocal agreement between Auburn and Sumner will completed during 2023. Funding is anticipated to be provided at the completion of the construction phase of the project. Future Impact on Operating Budget:This project will have no impact on the operating budget for street maintenance.Budget Forecast Project Budget and Cost Page 306 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Roadway Projects 59 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL STREET FUND (102)Project Title: M Street Underpass (3rd St SE to 8th St SE) STIP# AUB-N/AProject No:c201a0CFPProject Type:CapacityProject Manager:James Webb LOS Corridor ID# 6Activity:Funding Sources: Prior to 2023 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Beyond 2029 Total Project CostUnrestricted Street Revenue- - - - - - - - - - Secured Grants (Fed, State)9,731,904 - - - - - - - - 9,731,904 REET 21,140,000 - - - - - - - - 1,140,000 Traffic Impact Fees (Construction)4,309,782 - - - - - - - - 4,309,782 Traffic Impact Fees (Debt Service)1,136,834 122,550 122,258 121,965 121,673 121,380 121,088 120,795 1,426,732 3,415,275 Traffic Mitigation Fees660,000 - - - - - - - - 660,000 PWTFL (30 years)3,284,857 - - - - - - - - 3,284,857 Other (Agencies)3,090,514 - - - - - - - - 3,090,514 Total Funding Sources:22,217,057 122,550 122,258 121,965 121,673 121,380 121,088 120,795 1,426,732 22,347,475 Capital Expenditures:Design2,688,924 - - - - - - - - 2,688,924 Right of Way3,358,443 - - - - - - - - 3,358,443 Construction16,169,690 - - - - - - - - 16,169,690 PWTF Debt Service1,136,834 122,550 122,258 121,965 121,673 121,380 121,088 120,795 1,426,732 3,415,275 Total Expenditures:22,217,057 122,550 122,258 121,965 121,673 121,380 121,088 120,795 1,426,732 22,347,475 TIP# R-3Description:The project constructed a grade separated railroad crossing of M Street SE at the BNSF Stampede Pass tracks. Progress Summary:Construction was completed in 2014. The project is now in Public Works Trust Fund Loan (PWTFL) debt repayment through 2041.Future Impact on Operating Budget:N/ABudget Forecast Project Budget and Cost Page 307 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Roadway Projects 60 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL STREET FUND (102)Project Title: A Street LoopSTIP# AUB-70Project No:CP2117CFPProject Type:CapacityProject Manager:Matt LarsonLOS Corridor ID# 31Activity:Total ProjectFunding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029CostUnrestricted Street Revenue- - - - - - - - - - Secured Federal Grant- 1,125,000 - - - - - - - 1,125,000 Traffic Impact Fees411,487 328,513 - - - - - - 740,000 Other (Sound Transit) - 340,000 - - - - - - - 340,000 Total Funding Sources:411,487 1,793,513 - - - - - - - 2,205,000 Capital Expenditures:Design334,746 81,242 - - - - - - - 415,988 Right of Way76,741 26,050 - - - - - - - 102,791 Construction- 1,686,221 - - - - - - 1,686,221 Total Expenditures:411,487 1,793,513 - - - - - - - 2,205,000 TIP # R-4Description:The project will construct a new one-way (eastbound) roadway connection between A Street SW/S Division Street and A Street SE. The new intersection with A Street SE will allow an unsignalized right-turn movement onto southbound A Street SE, providing an alternative to the intersection of 3rd Street SE and A Street SE, which does not meet adopted LOS standards. The roadway will be constructed as a complete street to accommodate non-motorized road users. Progress Summary:Construction underway in 2023.Future Impact on Operating Budget:The annual maintenance cost for this project is estimated to be $1,000.Budget Forecast Project Budget and Cost Page 308 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Roadway Projects 61 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL STREET FUND (102)Project Title: A Street NW, Phase 2 (W Main St to 3rd St NW) STIP# AUB-N/AProject No:TBDCFPProject Type:CapacityProject Manager:TBDLOS Corridor ID# 18Activity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostUnrestricted Street Revenue- - - - - - - - - - Unsecured Grant- - - 200,000 1,325,000 - - - 1,525,000 Traffic Impact Fees- - - 150,000 - - - - 150,000 Other (Developer)150,000 - - - 1,325,000 - - - 1,475,000 Total Funding Sources:150,000 - - - 350,000 2,650,000 - - - 3,150,000 Capital Expenditures:Design- - - 250,000 - - - - 250,000 Right of Way- - - 100,000 - - - - 100,000 Construction150,000 - - - 2,650,000 - - - 2,800,000 Total Expenditures:150,000 - - - 350,000 2,650,000 - - - 3,150,000 TIP# R-5Future Impact on Operating Budget:The annual maintenance cost for this project is estimated to be $500.Description:The project will widen A Street NW to create a three-lane roadway section between W Main St and 3rd St NW. This project will improve the connection between the A St NW Extension, (Phase 1) and Auburn Station and Central Business District. The project is approximately 0.2 miles long.Progress Summary:Federal grant application anticipated to be submitted in 2024.Budget Forecast Project Budget and Cost Page 309 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Roadway Projects 62 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL STREET FUND (102)Project Title: Auburn Way S Widening (Hemlock St SE to Poplar St SE) STIP# AUB-64Project No:CP1622CFPProject Type:CapacityProject Manager:Jeff BenderLOS Corridor ID# 4Activity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostUnrestricted Street Revenue- - 200,000 - - - - - - 200,000 Secured Federal Grant709,304 588,196 2,061,850 1,546,385 - - - - - 4,905,735 Unsecured Grant- - - - - - - - - - Traffic Impact Fees116,241 1,986,260 1,738,150 1,453,615 - - - - - 5,294,266 Other- - - - - - - - - - Total Funding Sources:825,545 2,574,456 4,000,000 3,000,000 - - - - - 10,400,001 Capital Expenditures:Design825,545 427,277 17,000 - - - - - - 1,269,822 Right of Way- 2,147,179 642,581 - - - - - - 2,789,760 Construction- - 3,340,419 3,000,000 - - - - - 6,340,419 Total Expenditures:825,545 2,574,456 4,000,000 3,000,000 - - - - - 10,400,001 TIP# R-6Description:The project will widen Auburn Way S between Hemlock St SE and Poplar St SE to accommodate two lanes in each direction, center turn lane and/or medians to provide access management where feasible, sidewalks, bus pull-outs, street lighting and storm improvements. The project will also add an eastbound turnaround and enhanced pedestrian crossing near Redwood Court. The project length is approximately 0.5 miles. The project is needed to provide additional vehicular capacity, transit, and non-motorized facilities on the corridor.Progress Summary:Auburn School District completed construction of roundabout at Chinook Elementary in 2022. Design and property acquisition underway in 2023. Future Impact on Operating Budget:The annual maintenance cost for this project is estimated to be $2,500.Budget Forecast Project Budget and Cost Page 310 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Roadway Projects 63 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL STREET FUND (102)Project Title: M Street NE Widening (E Main St to 4th St NE) STIP# AUB-N/AProject No:CP2210CFPProject Type:CapacityProject Manager:TBDLOS Corridor ID# 5Activity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostUnrestricted Street Revenue19,790 175,000 120,000 500,000 - - - - - 814,790 Arterial Street Fund (105)- - 185,000 1,500,000 - - - - - 1,685,000 REET 2- - - 400,000 - - - - - 400,000 Traffic Impact Fees- 75,000 70,000 500,000 - - - - - 645,000 Other - - - - - - - - - - Total Funding Sources:19,790 250,000 375,000 2,900,000 - - - - - 3,544,790 Capital Expenditures:Design19,790 250,000 325,000 - - - - - - 594,790 Right of Way- - 50,000 - - - - - - 50,000 Construction- - - 2,900,000 - - - - 2,900,000 Total Expenditures:19,790 250,000 375,000 2,900,000 - - - - - 3,544,790 TIP# R-7Future Impact on Operating Budget:The annual maintenance cost for this project is estimated to be $500.Description:This project will construct a complete four/five-lane street section on M St NE from south of E Main St to 4th St NE, and reconstruct the signal at E Main St. The project is needed to improve traffic operations along the M Street NE corridor, and replace the existing pavement which is in poor condition.Progress Summary:Preliminary design started in 2022. Budget Forecast Project Budget and Cost Page 311 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Roadway Projects 64 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL STREET FUND (102)Project Title: 49th Street NE (Auburn Way N to D St NE) STIP# AUB-N/AProject No:CP2211CFPProject Type:CapacityProject Manager:Steve SturzaLOS Corridor ID# N/AActivity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostUnrestricted Street Revenue- 135,000 892,000 - - - - - - 1,027,000 Unsecured Grant- - - - - - - - - - Traffic Impact Fees- - - - - - - - - - Other (Developer) - - - - - - - - - - Total Funding Sources:- 135,000 892,000 - - - - - - 1,027,000 Capital Expenditures:Design- 61,000 - - - - - - - 61,000 Right of Way- 74,000 - - - - - - - 74,000 Construction- - 892,000 - - - - - - 892,000 Total Expenditures:- 135,000 892,000 - - - - - - 1,027,000 TIP# R-8Future Impact on Operating Budget:The annual maintenance cost for this project is estimated to be $500Description:This project will construct the build-out of 49th Street NE between Auburn Way N and D Street NE.Progress Summary:Preliminary design for the project was prepared by the developer of the adjacent Copper Gate Project. The developer contribution of $674,600.49 was collected by the City and credited to the 102 fund. Design is underway in 2023.Budget Forecast Project Budget and Cost Page 312 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Roadway Projects 65 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL STREET FUND (102)Project Title: 46th Place S Improvements STIP# AUB-N/AProject No:TBDCFPProject Type:Capacity, SafetyProject Manager:TBDLOS Corridor ID# N/AActivity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostUnrestricted Street Revenue- - - - - - - - - - Unsecured Grant- - - - - - - - - - Traffic Impact Fees- - - - 175,000 100,000 600,000 - - 875,000 Other (Development)- - - - - - - - - - Total Funding Sources:- - - - 175,000 100,000 600,000 - - 875,000 Capital Expenditures:Design- - - - 175,000 - - - - 175,000 Right of Way- - - - - 100,000 - - - 100,000 Construction- - - - - - 600,000 - - 600,000 Total Expenditures:- - - - 175,000 100,000 600,000 - - 875,000 Budget Forecast Project Budget and CostTIP# R-9Future Impact on Operating Budget:Description:The project will improve the 46th Place S intersection with S 321st Street. The northbound, 46th Place S, approach to the intersection is located within the City of Auburn, S 321st Street and 46th Place to the north are located in unincorporated King County. King County has an intersection improvement project identified in their 2020 Transportation Needs Report (SW-73). The City will coordinate with King County on the scope and timing of the project. The project will improve safety and traffic operations at the intersections. The City contribution towards the project is assumed to be 25% of the total project cost.Progress Summary: Page 313 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Roadway Projects 66 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL STREET FUND (102)Project Title: 124th Ave SE Widening (SE 312th St to SE 318th St) STIP# AUB-N/AProject No:TBDCFPProject Type:CapacityProject Manager:TBDLOS Corridor ID# 23Activity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostUnrestricted Street Revenue- - - - - - - - - - Unsecured Grant- - - - - - - - - - Traffic Impact Fees- - - - - 400,000 1,100,000 2,500,000 - 4,000,000 Other- - - - - - - - - - Total Funding Sources:- - - - - 400,000 1,100,000 2,500,000 - 4,000,000 Capital Expenditures:Pre-Design- - - - - - - - - - Design- - - - - 400,000 - - - 400,000 Right of Way- - - - - - 1,100,000 - - 1,100,000 Construction- - - - - - - 2,500,000 - 2,500,000 Total Expenditures:- - - - - 400,000 1,100,000 2,500,000 - 4,000,000 TIP# R-11Future Impact on Operating Budget:The annual maintenance cost for this project is estimated to be $1,000.Description:This project will widen 124th Avenue SE to create a four-lane section with bicycle and pedestrian facilities between SE 318th St and SE 312th St. The project will also construct improvements at the SE 312th St/124th Ave SE intersection (including adding bike lanes, dual westbound left-turn lanes, dual southbound through-lanes, a northbound right-turn pocket, ITS improvements, and pedestrian safety improvements). The project is needed to improve traffic operations along the corridor and to accommodate all travel modes.Progress Summary:Phase 1 improvements between SE 318th and SE 316th were completed by Green River College in 2012.Budget Forecast Project Budget and Cost Page 314 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Roadway Projects 67 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL STREET FUND (102)Project Title: R Street SE Widening (22nd Street SE to 33rd Street SE)STIP# AUB-N/AProject No:CP2116CFPProject Type:CapacityProject Manager:Kim TruongLOS Corridor ID# 16, 27Activity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostUnrestricted Street Revenue- - - - - - - - - - Arterial Street Fund (105)- - - - - - - - - - Unsecured Grant- - - - 2,720,000 2,720,000 - - - 5,440,000 Traffic Impact Fees231,282 438,718 - 360,000 680,000 680,000 - - - 2,390,000 Other (Icon)- - - - - - - - - - Total Funding Sources:231,282 438,718 - 360,000 3,400,000 3,400,000 - - - 7,830,000 Capital Expenditures:Design231,282 438,718 - - - - - - - 670,000 Right of Way- - - 360,000 - - - - - 360,000 Construction- - - - 3,400,000 3,400,000 - - - 6,800,000 Total Expenditures:231,282 438,718 - 360,000 3,400,000 3,400,000 - - - 7,830,000 TIP# R-13Future Impact on Operating Budget:The project will not have a significant impact on the operating budget for street maintenance.Description:The project will construct a second southbound through lane between 22nd Street SE and 33rd Street SE and a new signal at the 29th Street SE intersection. The improvements are needed to address the existing LOS deficiency at this intersection during the weekday PM peak hour.Progress Summary:The R Street Corridor study was completed during 2020. This project is based on the study recommendations. With the award of grant funding for the roundabout at the R Street SE/21st Street SE intersection (I-10), and an enhanced pedestrian crossing at R Street SE/37th Street SE (N-10) the schedule of this project has been revised to reflect the need to complete those project in advance of the widening project. The previous TIP number of I-8 was updated to R-13 to better reflect the project scope. The 2023 budget shown below includes a reduction of the traffic impact fees by $829,999 that will be removed from the project via budget amendment.Budget Forecast Project Budget and Cost Page 315 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Roadway Projects 68 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL STREET FUND (102)Project Title: Regional Growth Center Access ImprovementsSTIP# AUB-N/AProject No:CP2110CFPProject Type:CapacityProject Manager:Seth WickstromLOS Corridor ID# 2Activity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostUnrestricted Street Revenue- - - - - - - - - - Arterial Street Fund (105)- 286,000 - - - - - - - 286,000 Secured Grant (Sound Transit)234,375 1,390,625 - - - - - - - 1,625,000 Traffic Impact Fees140,228 1,429,772 784,555 - - - - - - 2,354,555 Other (Private Development)- - 96,146 - - - - - - 96,146 Total Funding Sources:374,603 3,106,397 880,701 - - - - - - 4,361,701 Capital Expenditures:Design374,603 200,728 - - - - - - - 575,331 Right of Way- 100,000 - - - - - - - 100,000 Construction- 2,805,669 880,701 - - - - - - 3,686,370 Total Expenditures:374,603 3,106,397 880,701 - - - - - - 4,361,701 TIP# R-16Description:The project will construct a northbound left-turn lane and a northbound/southbound crosswalk at the 3rd Street NE/Auburn Avenue intersection, and realign the 4th Street NE/Auburn Way N intersection to eliminate the split phase signal operation improving circulation and access. The project will improve traffic operations, safety, and circulation for both vehicles and non-motorized users.Progress Summary:Grant funding for the design and construction phases was awarded from Sound Transit in 2019. The design phase of the project has been initiated, and is currently underway. The 2024 budget shown below reflects $784,555 of traffic impact fees and $96,146 of previously collected private development funds that will be added to the project via budget amendment.Future Impact on Operating Budget:The project will not have a significant impact on the operating budget for street maintenance.Budget Forecast Project Budget and Cost Page 316 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Roadway Projects 69 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanCAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND (328)Project Title: 2023/24 Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program Focus Area STIP# AUB-N/AProject No:CP2305CFPProject Type:Non-CapacityProject Manager:Cecile MalikActivity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostFund Balance- - - - - - - - - - Unsecured Grant- - - - - - - - - - REET 2- 250,000 - - - - - - - 250,000 Other (ARPA)- 400,000 - - - - - - 400,000 Total Funding Sources:- 250,000 400,000 - - - - - - 650,000 Capital Expenditures:Design- 50,000 - - - - - - - 50,000 Right of Way- - - - - - - - - Construction- 200,000 400,000 - - - - - - 600,000 Total Expenditures:- 250,000 400,000 - - - - - - 650,000 TIP# R-17Description:This project will implement the improvements identified within the 2023/24 focus area, following data collection and analysis and community engagement. The 2023/24 project area is the neighborhood located between 12th Street SE from A Street SE to Auburn Way S and 21st Street SE, between A Street SE and M Street SE.Progress Summary:Focus area selection, study, outreach, and preliminary design underway in 2023, with design extending into 2024. Construction anticipated in late 2024.Future Impact on Operating Budget:The traffic calming program will have no impact on the operating budget for street maintenance.Budget Forecast Project Budget and Cost Page 317 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Roadway Projects 70 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL STREET FUND (102)Project Title: E Valley Highway WideningSTIP# AUB-75Project No:CP2311CFPProject Type:CapacityProject Manager:Lauren KirkLOS Corridor ID# 10Activity:Total ProjectFunding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029CostUnrestricted Street Revenue- - - - - - - - - - Secured Grant- 1,050,000 - - - - - - - 1,050,000 Unsecured Grant- - - - - 2,250,000 2,250,000 - - 4,500,000 Traffic Impact Fees- 350,000 - 500,000 - 1,450,000 1,450,000 - - 3,750,000 Other (Developer)- - - - - - - - - - Total Funding Sources:- 1,400,000 - 500,000 - 3,700,000 3,700,000 - - 9,300,000 Capital Expenditures:Design- 1,400,000 - - - - - - - 1,400,000 Right of Way- - - 500,000 - - - - - 500,000 Construction- - - - - 3,700,000 3,700,000 - - 7,400,000 Total Expenditures:- 1,400,000 - 500,000 - 3,700,000 3,700,000 - - 9,300,000 TIP# R-26Description:This project will widen E Valley Highway between Lakeland Hills Way and Terrace View Drive SE, approximately 0.6 miles. The roadway will have a four/five lane cross section with a trail connection along the east side. Other project elements include storm improvements, illumination and ITS. The project will provide congestion relief along the corridor and provide access for non-motorized users.Progress Summary:Grant funding for the design phase of the project was awarded in 2022. Design phase is underway in 2023.Future Impact on Operating Budget:The project will not have a significant impact on the operating budget for street maintenance.Budget Forecast Project Budget and Cost Page 318 of 326
City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Roadway Projects 71 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL STREET FUND (102)Project Title: Garden Avenue RealignmentSTIP# AUB-N/AProject No:CP2022Project Type:Safety, CapacityProject Manager:Kim TruongLOS Corridor ID# 19Activity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostUnrestricted Street Revenue- - - - - - - - - - Unsecured Grant- - - - - - - - - - Traffic Impact Fees187,854 744,146 450,000 - - - - - - 1,382,000 Other- - - - - - - - - - Total Funding Sources:187,854 744,146 450,000 - - - - - - 1,382,000 Capital Expenditures:Design187,854 25,000 - - - - - - - 212,854 Right of Way- 75,000 - - - - - - - 75,000 Construction- 644,146 450,000 - - - - - - 1,094,146 Total Expenditures:187,854 744,146 450,000 - - - - - - 1,382,000 TIP# R-27Description:The project will construct a new east/west connection between Garden Avenue and 104th Avenue SE, and will cul-de-sac Garden Avenue to the north of 8th Street NE. This will improve traffic operations and safety along 8th Street NE.Progress Summary:The previous project title (Lea Hill Rd Segment 1A) was updated based on recommendations from the Lea Hill Corridor Study in 2020. In 2016, a parcel at the intersection of Garden Avenue and 320th/8th Street was purchased for the project. In 2016, right-of-way was dedicated for a portion of the new east/west roadway as part of an adjacent development project. During 2022 the design phase and ROW acquisition are anticipated to be completed. The 2024 budget shown below includes $450,000 of traffic impact fees that will be added to the project via budget amendment.Future Impact on Operating Budget:The annual maintenance cost for this project is estimated to be $1,000.Budget Forecast Project Budget and CostPage 319 of 326
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City of Auburn Transportation Improvement Program Preliminary Engineering and Miscellaneous Projects 73 Six Year Transportation Improvement PlanARTERIAL STREET FUND (102)Project Title: S 277th St Corridor Capacity and Non-Motorized Trail Improvements - Env. MonitoringSTIP# N/AProject No:CP1821Project Type:Environmental MonitoringProject Manager:Tim CarlawLOS Corridor ID# 15Activity:Funding Sources:Prior to 20232023202420252026202720282029Beyond 2029Total Project CostUnrestricted Street Revenue- - - - - - - - - - Unsecured Grant- - - - - - - - - - Traffic Impact Fees25,080 75,000 75,000 75,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 - - 310,080 Wetland Mitigation Fee (124)- 73,000 - - - - - - - 73,000 Total Funding Sources:25,080 148,000 75,000 75,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 - - 383,080 Capital Expenditures:Design- - - - - - - - - - Right of Way- - - - - - - - - - Construction- - - - - - - - - - Monitoring25,080 148,000 75,000 75,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 - - 383,080 Total Expenditures:25,080 148,000 75,000 75,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 - - 383,080 TIP# S-2Description:This project will complete the environmental monitoring requirements related to the S 277th St corridor widening project between Auburn Way North and l St NE.Progress Summary:The 10 year monitoring period began in 2018 after final completion of the construction phase, and will continue through 2028. For the past two years, the mitigation plantings have suffered due to the summer drought conditions. As a result, there has been a significant loss of plantings and replacement is needed to meet performance standards of the wetland mitigation plan. Additional budget for years 2023 – 2025 has been added to replant portions of the site where the loss has occurred and provide temporary irrigation during summer months to promote plant establishment to achieve required plant cover standards.Future Impact on Operating Budget:N/ABudget Forecast Project Budget and Cost Page 321 of 326
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City of Auburn
2024-2029
Transportation Improvement Program Summary
Project
Number
TIP
#Project Title Grant
Status Prior to 2024 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
Beyond
2029
Total Project
Cost
Various I-2 Annual Traffic Signal Improvements N/A 180,000 185,000 190,000 195,000 200,000 205,000 210,000 - 1,365,000
Various I-3 ITS Dynamic Message Signs N/A 784,021 - - 35,000 225,000 - - - 1,044,021
Various I-4 Street Lighting Improvement Program N/A 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 - 350,000
cp0611 I-5 Harvey Rd NE/8th St NE Intersection Improvements Secured 1,399,266 82,382 81,990 81,589 81,187 80,785 - - 1,807,199
cpxxxx I-6 Lea Hill Rd/112th Ave SE Roundabout Unsecured - - - - 350,000 420,000 4,400,000 - 5,170,000
cpxxxx I-7 Downtown Infrastructure Improvement Project N/A - 1,100,000 - - - - - - 1,100,000
cpxxxx I-8 Traffic Signal Improvement Project N/A - - - - - 200,000 900,000 - 1,100,000
cpxxxx I-9 Lea Hill ITS Expansion N/A - 100,000 500,000 - - - - - 600,000
cp2308 I-10 R St SE/21st St SE Intersection Improvements Secured 185,000 115,000 1,367,000 - - - - - 1,667,000
cpxxxx I-11 Auburn Way S/6th St SE Intersection Improvements Unsecured - - 414,000 21,000 1,569,000 - - - 2,004,000
cpxxxx I-12 Lea Hill Rd/104th Ave SE Roundabout
Secured/
Unsecured 560,000 - 100,000 - 2,515,000 - - - 3,175,000
cp2222 I-14 Downtown Decorative LED Conversion N/A 245,895 - - - - - - - 245,895
cp2207 I-15 10th St NW/A St NW Intersection Improvements N/A 1,029,477 255,000 - - - - - - 1,284,477
Various N-1 Non-Motorized Safety Program N/A 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 - 1,050,000
Various N-2 Sidewalk Repair and Accessibility Program N/A 1,015,000 50,000 255,000 260,000 265,000 270,000 275,000 - 2,390,000
N/A N-4 Transit Partnership Routes N/A 190,000 195,000 200,000 205,000 210,000 215,000 220,000 - 1,435,000
cpxxxx N-5
1st Street NE/NW and Division Street Pedestrian
Improvements Secured - - 100,000 525,000 - - - - 625,000
cp2129 N-7 Auburn Way S - Southside Sidewalk Improvements Secured 875,828 - - - - - - - 875,828
cpxxxx N-8 Evergreen Heights Elementary Sidewalks Unsecured - - 75,000 1,050,500 - - - - 1,125,500
cp2121 N-9 Riverwalk Drive Non-Motorized Improvements Secured 1,826,645 - - - - - - - 1,826,645
cp2309 N-10 Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements Secured 80,000 520,000 - - - - - - 600,000
cpxxxx N-11 Lea Hill Safe Routes to Schools Secured 221,549 775,928 - - - - - - 997,477
cpxxxx N-12 37th St SE Safe Routes to Schools Unsecured - - 90,000 448,500 - - - - 538,500
Various P-1 Arterial Street Preservation Program N/A 440,000 50,000 300,000 2,795,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 - 18,585,000
Various P-2 Local Streets Preservation Program N/A - 575,000 400,000 1,950,000 1,950,000 1,950,000 1,950,000 - 8,775,000
cpxxxx P-3 10th Street NE Preservation N/A - 187,000 5,000 1,359,000 - - - - 1,551,000
Various P-4 Bridge Deck Preservation Program N/A 100,000 90,500 42,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 - 632,500
Various P-5 Bridge Structure Preservation Program N/A - 50,000 - 50,000 - 50,000 - - 150,000
cp2311 P-6 Lake Tapps Pkwy/Sumner-Tapps Pkwy E Preservation Secured 1,434,356 - - - - - - - 1,434,356
cpxxxx P-7 C Street SW Preservation (GSA Signal to Ellingson Rd SE) Secured - - 198,000 1,730,000 - - - - 1,928,000
cp2125 P-8 D Street SE and 23rd Street SE Storm Improvements N/A 691,298 757,800 - - - - - - 1,449,098
cp2315 P-9 R Street SE Preservation (33rd St SE to 37th St SE) N/A 486,218 1,525,000 - - - - - - 2,011,218
cpxxxx P-10 A St SE Preservation (37th St SE to Lakeland Hills Way) Secured 197,000 27,000 1,810,000 - - - - - 2,034,000
cp2123 P-11 C Street SW Preservation (W Main St to GSA Signal) Secured 2,322,015 - - - - - - - 2,322,015
cpxxxx P-12 2024 Bridge Expansion Joint Repair Unsecured - 47,311 289,544 - - - - - 336,855
cp2233 P-15 2023 Arterial Preservation Project N/A 379,283 - - - - - - - 379,283
cp2101 P-16 2023 Local Street Preservation Project N/A 2,001,886 - - - - - - - 2,001,886
cpxxxx P-17 2025 Local Street Preservation Project N/A - 400,000 2,000,000 - - - - - 2,400,000
cpxxxx P-18 2024 Arterial Preservation Project N/A 250,000 1,200,000 - - - - - - 1,450,000
cpxxxx P-19 2025 Arterial Preservation Project N/A 100,000 500,000 2,600,000 - - - - - 3,200,000
Various R-1 Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program N/A 5,000 - 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 - 1,255,000
N/A R-2 Stewart Road - City of Sumner N/A - - - - - 150,000 - - 150,000
c201a0 R-3 M Street Underpass Secured 20,191,584 122,258 121,965 121,673 121,380 121,088 120,795 1,426,732 22,347,475
cp2117 R-4 A Street Loop Secured 2,205,000 - - - - - - - 2,205,000
cpxxxx R-5 A St NW, Phase 2 (W Main St to 3rd St NW) Unsecured 150,000 - - 350,000 2,650,000 - - - 3,150,000
cp1622 R-6
Auburn Way S Widening
(Hemlock St SE to Poplar St SE)Secured 3,400,001 4,000,000 3,000,000 - - - - - 10,400,001
cp2210 R-7 M St NE Widening (E Main St to 4th St NE) N/A 269,790 375,000 2,900,000 - - - - - 3,544,790
cp2211 R-8 49th St NE (Auburn Way N to I St NE) N/A 135,000 892,000 - - - - - - 1,027,000
cpxxxx R-9 46th Place S Improvements N/A - - - 175,000 100,000 600,000 - - 875,000
cpxxxx R-11 124th Ave SE Widening (SE 312th St to SE 318th St) N/A - - - - 400,000 1,100,000 2,500,000 - 4,000,000
cp2116 R-13 R Street SE Widening (22nd Street SE to 33rd Street SE) Unsecured 670,000 - 360,000 3,400,000 3,400,000 - - - 7,830,000
cp2110 R-16 Regional Growth Center Access Improvements Secured 3,481,000 880,701 - - - - - - 4,361,701
cp2305 R-17
2023/24 Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program Focus
Area N/A 250,000 400,000 - - - - - - 650,000
cp2311 R-26 E Valley Hwy Widening
Secured/
Unsecured 1,400,000 - 500,000 - 3,700,000 3,700,000 - - 9,300,000
cp2022 R-27 Garden Avenue Realignment N/A 932,000 450,000 - - - - - - 1,382,000
cp1821 S-2 S 277th St Monitoring N/A 173,080 75,000 75,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 - - 383,080
Total 50,457,192 16,182,880 18,424,499 15,322,262 23,306,567 14,631,873 16,125,795 1,426,732 155,877,800
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