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May 13, 2024 - 5:30 P M
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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 .B riefing - Human Services F unding Overview (Hay/Tate) (15 Minutes)
A n overview of the Human S ervices P rogram, application cycle, including outreach,
and technical assistance
B .P resentation from J unior City Council (Hinman) (15 Minutes)
P resentation from E mily Helms, Patricia A madeo, L awand Muhsen, and Nnamdi
Ometu members of the Auburn J unior City Council
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 .2023 Photo Enforcement Report (Gaub) (20 Minutes)
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B .2025-2030 Transportation I mprovement Program and 2025 Transportation I mpact
Fee Update (Gaub) (20 Minutes)
C.Resolution No. 5766 (K rum) (15 Minutes)
S taff to present a draft Development A greement between the City of Auburn and
I ndustrial Reality Group (I R G) that pertains to the P acific Point S ite (formerly the G S A
site)
V 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:
Briefing - Human Services Funding Overview (Hay/Tate) (15
Minutes)
Date:
May 8, 2024
Department:
Human Services/Community
Development
Attachments:
Human Services Funding Overview
Pres entation
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
For discussion only.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
In the Spring of every even year, the City of Auburn in partnership with 15 other cities in the
Human Services Funders Collaborative accept requests for Human Services funding using
one common application. The application process for the 2025-2026 Funding Cycle opened
on March 4th, 2024, and closed on April 8th, 2024. This competitive funding process was
open to nonprofit agencies providing services to Auburn residents.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Yolanda Trout-Manuel Staff:Kent Hay and Jeff Tate
Meeting Date:May 13, 2024 Item Number:
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AUBURN
VALUES
SERVICE
ENVIRONMENT
ECONOMY
CHARACTER
SUSTAINABILITY
WELLNESS
CELEBRATION
City council study session
2025-2026
Human Services
Funding Update
PRESENTED BY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN
SERVICES
May 13, 2024
Department of Human Services
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•General Fund Human Service dollars
–$680,000 annually
–Budget Line Item Approved by City Council every other year during budget process
–Investments Guided by Human Services Funding Priorities set by Council in 2019
–Competitive Grant funding process every other year for direct service nonprofit agencies
–Individual Grant Awards Determined by Human Services Committee.
General Fund
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March 4th –
April 8th
•Application
open
May 20 –
August 26
•Application
scoring and
review by HSC
September
27
•Scoring and
decisions
finalized by HSC
October 7
•Presentation to
City Council
2025-2026 Application
Review Timeline
SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
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Background
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Human Services Funding
Priorities
•2019 Human Service
Funding Approach
•2019 Community Needs
Assessment
•2020 – 2024 Consolidated
Plan
•Adopted by City Council
under Resolution 5461
•Identifies Funding Priority
Areas (covered in different
slide)
•Identifies Funding
Allocations by Priority Area
•Grant Applications specify
which category they are
applying for
•Different categories have
different levels of
competitiveness
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•Currently manage contracts for 44 programs
–Contract management includes:
•Oversight of agency reports and invoicing
•Regular monitoring of contracted agencies
•Support for agencies to identify and overcome barriers to service
provision
–We receive approximately 100 grant applications each cycle
with requests that total between $1.5 and $2.5 million
City Of Auburn Human
Services Program
SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
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•Supports coordination, collaboration, and capacity building for nonprofit
agencies
•Staff work closely with regional partners to better assess need and
advocate for the Auburn and South King County community
•Auburn participates in Share1App, a common Human Services
application process shared by 16 King County cities
•All Share1App member City Councils are currently working through this
same Human Services funding process
City Of Auburn Human
Services Program
SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
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•Auburn’s Human Services Committee was established in 1975.
There is created the human services committee which is established to review the social needs of the city
that should be considered when appropriating federal revenue sharing funds and general funds, and also
to serve as a committee to advise the mayor and the council on allocation and application for grant funds
to be used for community development projects.(Ord. 4672 §1, 1994; Ord. 3009 §2, 1975.)
City Of Auburn Human
Services Committee
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•In early 2019 Cloudburst Consulting was hired by the City to complete a
Community Needs Assessment for Auburn to help guide Human Services
funding priorities over the following five years.
•The Needs Assessment highlighted gaps in services and funding in the
community, and opportunities for the City to better respond to identified
and emerging needs.
•Final recommendations from the Consultant included both priority
funding areas and proportionate allocation to each one assuming a
targeted increase in Human Services funding, based on the community
data they compiled.
•In November 2019, the Human Services Committee provided a formal
recommendation to City Council supporting the identified priority areas
and requesting an increase in the Human Services grants budget. City
Council expressed support for the Assessment’s findings.
Establishing Priority Areas
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•Council Resolution 5479 was adopted December 2019, establishing a
Human Services Work Plan and formally endorsing the priority areas
identified by the Needs Assessment.
•This resolution acknowledged the historic lack of growth in Human
Services grant funding and supported the Committee and staff in
implementing the identified priority areas and proportionate allocations.
•City Staff and the Human Services Committee implemented the
Council’s recommendations in the application and review process.
2019 Direction From City
Council
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•Homelessness Interventions (75% of overall budget – suballocation of 38%)
–Programs that provide housing solutions or supportive services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Programs can include rapid re-housing, transitional housing for individuals exiting homelessness, diversion, shelter (including domestic violence shelter), rapid exit from shelter, storage, laundry, hygiene, physical or behavioral health services for individuals experiencing homelessness, outreach, and other interventions serving community members experiencing homelessness.
•Housing Stability (75% of overall budget – suballocation of 62%)
–Programs that work to prevent homelessness. These can include eviction prevention and fair housing supports, utility assistance, legal assistance, behavioral health services with a housing focus, and other homelessness prevention supports.
•Basic Needs (25% of overall budget – suballocation of 65%)
–Programs that meet a diverse array of non-housing related basic needs, including food access, youth programming, domestic violence advocacy, physical and behavioral health, childcare resources, immigration supports, legal assistance, etc.
•Job Training and Education (25% of overall budget – suballocation of 35%)
–Programs that provide education, job training and placement, or apprenticeship opportunities with the aim of increasing economic opportunities for participants.
Revised Priority Areas For
25-26 Cycle
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•We are currently in the process of updated the next needs
assessment and consolidated plan that will guide funding into the
future.
•The current update and current grant cycle will need to use a mix
of
–The 2019 Community Needs Assessment
–The information we are currently gathering for this year’s update
–The 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan
–The information we are collecting for the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan
Establishing Priority Areas
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The Application
Cycle
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•In order to be considered for funding, agencies must:
–Meet one or more of the City of Auburn’s funding priorities
–Have 501(c)(3) status, or have a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor in place by the time the
application period closes
–Have a nondiscrimination policy in place
–Meet minimum insurance requirements
–Be willing and able to accept reimbursement for funds based on service unit
completion
–If funded, regularly track and submit required reports regarding services and
demographics, and undergo regular monitoring
Human Services Funding -
Eligibility
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•Outreach for community groups to attend and Four virtual Drop-in session(Two Priority Area Sessions and two General Application Questions) for applicants, interested agencies, and community groups to attend.
–March 11, 2024 – April 1, 2024
–Auburn supplemental information for applicant agencies posted on the application website, detailing info on Technical Assistance, Auburn-specific priorities and requirements, and contact info for city staff.
•Presentations and outreach to community groups
–South King County Forum on Homelessness
Outreach
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•Auburn virtual TA sessions:
–March 11: Priortiy Area: Homlesness Interventions and Housing Stability: 0 attendees
–March 18: Priortiy Area: Basic Needs, job Training, and EducationJob Training and Education: 2 attendees
–March 25: General Applciaitons Questions and Support
–April 1: General Applicaiton Questions and Support
•Our advice: If in doubt, please reach out!
Technical Assistance And
Support
SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
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•Needs Assessment used to create the framework for the review process
•Scoring and review took place over five months
•Scoring criteria:
–1. Program Description (25%): Illustrates community needs and program capacity
–2. Program Impact (35%): Demonstrates ability to measure program success
–3. Program Accessibility (30%): Accessible to all eligible program participants
–4. Budget (10%): Complete, accurate, and reasonable financial budget
•Applications were scored and discussed by Priority Area, with consideration given to each area’s percentage targets
•Key considerations included:
–Prioritizing programs which serve high numbers of Auburn residents relative to the funding request
–Costs per service unit compared with impact
–Utilization of best or promising practices
–Agency staff, leadership, and board BIPOC representation
–Likelihood that services would continue to be effective and available without Auburn Human Services funding
–To the extent possible, fully funding requests
•The committee will make final decision in 2024
Human Services Committee
Review
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Questions?
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Thank You
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Presentation from Junior City Council (Hinman) (15 Minutes)
Date:
May 9, 2024
Department:
Administration
Attachments:
No Attachments Av ailable
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
For discussion only.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
The Auburn Junior City Council (AJCC) was created by Ordinance No. 6441 in 2013 with the
intention of providing a youth voice to advise and inform the City Council in order to get advice
and ideas from students on things like parks, recreation, entertainment, traffic, police,
festivals, trails, environmental stewardship and other social issues. The AJCC provides
regular updates to the City Council on their current activities and initiatives along with the
Deputy Mayor and staff support.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Larry Brown Staff:Dana Hinman
Meeting Date:May 13, 2024 Item Number:
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
2023 Photo Enforcement Report (Gaub) (20 Minutes)
Date:
May 2, 2024
Department:
Public Works
Attachments:
Presentation
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
For discussion only.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
The goal of the Photo Enforcement Program is to improve safety in school speed zones.
There are currently 12 cameras enforcing school speed zones throughout the City. Prior to
the camera installation, nearly 30% of all cars travelling through these active school zones
were significantly exceeding the 20 MPH posted speed. By the end of 2023, almost 8,000
warnings and over 14,000 citations had been issued and the rate of speeding vehicles had
dropped to around 2% at the enforcement locations. Most drivers who received a citation in
2023 have not yet been issued another citation. These statistics demonstrate the cameras
are effective in improving driving behavior which supports the program’s safety goal.
Additionally, the program’s secondary goal to be at least cost-neutral is currently being met.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Tracy Taylor Staff:Ingrid Gaub
Meeting Date:May 13, 2024 Item Number:
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A U B U R N
V A L U E S
S E R V I C E
E N V I R O N M E N T
E C O N O M Y
C H A R A C T E R
S U S 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
2023 PHOTO ENFORCEMENT
SUMMARY
JACOB SWEETING
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
MAY 13, 2024
Public Works Department
Engineering Services ⚫ Airport Services ⚫ Maintenance & Operations Services
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BACKGROUND
RCW 46.63.170 and ACC 10.42 allow for photo enforcement for
▪School zones, red lights, and railroad crossings
2023 and 2024 Legislation Passed
▪Allows speed enforcement in additional areas with additional conditions
2006 – 2014 Original Program:
▪ Red light cameras at 3 locations
▪ School zone speed cameras at 6 locations
March 2022: Resolution 5653 Adopted for School Zone Speed Enforcement
▪5 -year Term with option to renew or expand
▪Included 12 initial camera locations which were installed in May and September 2023
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CAMERA ENFORCEMENT OBJECTIVES
Improve school speed
zone compliance to
reduce crashes and
reduce likelihood that
those crashes cause
serious injury or fatality
Maintain at worst, a
cost neutral program
that does not require
general fund support
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INITIAL STUDY AND CAMERA LOCATION SELECTION
February 2022, 28 School Zones Studied
Study collected data over 2 days, during
active school zone time, with active
school zone flashers.
Percentage of vehicles traveling
significantly over 20 MPH varied from 7%
to 45%
Over 5000 vehicles speeding
significantly over 20 MPH during the two -
day study period
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2023 PHOTO
ENFORCEMENT REPORT CAMERA LOCATIONS
Lakeland Elementary SchoolLakeland Hills Way SE, Northbound
Ilalko Elementary School / Riverside High SchoolOravetz Rd SE, both directions
Mt Baker Middle School37thSt SE, Eastbound
Gildo Rey ElementaryM St SE, Southbound
Evergreen Heights Elementary SchoolS. 316th St, both directions
Arthur Jacobson Elementary School / Mountainview High School132ndAve SE, both directions
Olympic Middle School / Pioneer Elementary School21stSt SE, both directions
Olympic Middle School17thSt SE, Eastbound
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2023 PHOTO
ENFORCEMENT REPORT
NUMBER OF
CITATIONS/WARNINGS
7,801 Warnings
14,292 Citations
172 average per Day
20.3 Per Camera Per Day
Average of 10 miles per
hour over posted speed (for
warnings and citations)
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2023 PHOTO
ENFORCEMENT REPORT
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
SAFETY
Initial non -compliance rate = 27%
End of year non -compliance rate = 2%
0.00%
5.00%
10.00%
15.00%
20.00%
25.00%
30.00%
Mar-23 Apr-23 May-23 Jun-23 Jul-23 Aug-23 Sep-23 Oct-23 Nov-23 Dec-23
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2023 PHOTO
ENFORCEMENT REPORT
CITATIONS -
RESIDENCY
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2023 PHOTO
ENFORCEMENT REPORT
CITATIONS -
RESIDENCY
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2023 PHOTO
ENFORCEMENT REPORT
CITATIONS -
RECIDIVISM
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2023 PHOTO
ENFORCEMENT REPORT
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
AT LEAST COST NEUTRAL
14,292 Citations Issued (comparison 2019 = 315)
Remittance Rate: 37% (~5,311 citations)
Citation Revenue Collected: $1.06M
Estimated City Processing Cost @ 25%: $266k
Vendor Cost: $160k
Estimated Net: $634k
Declining citation revenue expected over time
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2023 PHOTO
ENFORCEMENT REPORT NEXT STEPS
Web Page w/Annual Report and Information:
www.auburnwa.gov/photoenforcement
Current program through the 2028 school year
Additional studies and consideration of additional school zones
Discussion and consideration of additional speed zone
enforcement outside of school zones for public safety benefits
Review recently passed legislation and its impacts
Budget discussions regarding net revenue use
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program and 2025
Transportation Impact Fee Update (Gaub) (20 Minutes)
Date:
May 8, 2024
Department:
Public Works
Attachments:
Presentation
2025-2030 Draft TIP
Downtown 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 2025 update to the transportation impact
fees. The proposed fees are based on the funding needs identified in the 2025-2030 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 later to the City Council for adoption:
Increase in the base Citywide fee of 7.9% from $5,996 to $6,472 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:Tracy Taylor Staff:Ingrid Gaub
Meeting Date:May 13, 2024 Item Number:
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A U B U R N
V A L U E S
S E R V I C E
E N V I R O N M E N T
E C O N O M Y
C H A R A C T E R
S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y
W E L L N E S S
C E L E B R A T I O N
ENGINEERING SERVICES
2025-2030
TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
JAMES WEBB, SENIOR TRAFFIC ENGINEER
MAY 13, 2024
Public Works Department
Engineering Services Airport Services Maintenance & Operations Services
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RCW 35.77.010 requires the City to create a TIP
Six-year plan for transportation facilities
Financially Constrained
Reflects reasonably anticipated revenues
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
plan and program Transportation Benefit District funds
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 feedback
May be modified throughout the year with public hearing, council action
Annual Update
Removes projects (completed projects, changing needs/priorities)
Adds new projects (grant applications, emerging needs/funding)
Modifies projects
Modifications to project descriptions
Changes to anticipated funding/costs
Modification to project costs
Modification to project timing
ANNUAL TIP UPDATE
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Proposing a simplified approach to the
TIP sheets
Unrestricted Transportation Funds are
shown as “General Transportation”
funds
TIP will focus on overall funding needs
for individual projects
TIP will focus on overall program
funding for the six-year period covered
by the TIP
Financial information and
programming by year will be included
in the CFP and the budget
NEW TIP, NEW APPROACH
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28 Project will be removed
19 project will be complete by the end of 2024
7 projects reprioritized based on funding availability/revised prioritized
2 projects combined into 1
1 Project removed for additional coordination with King County
5 new projects will be added
PROJECTS TO BE REMOVED/ADDED
SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
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I-16: SE 304 th Street/116 th
Avenue SE Roundabout
The project will construct a
single-lane roundabout
Needed to address an existing
LOS deficiency during the AM
peak
Design in 2025, ROW in 2026,
construction in 2027
NEW PROJECT#1
SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
P-4: Annual Channelization
and Pavement Markings
Annual program
Refresh paint, thermoplastic,
and reflective pavement
markers
NEW PROJECT #2
SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
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P-6: Lake Tapps Pkwy SE
Preservation
The project will grind and
overlay Lake Tapps Pkwy E
between Sumner-Tapps Hwy and
182 nd Avenue E
Replaces curb ramps as needed
2024 Pierce County Grant
application for 2027/2028
construction funding
NEW PROJECT #3
SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
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P-9: 2026 Local Street
Preservation Project
The project includes two locations
originally included in the 2025
project:
8 th Street SW west of C Street SW,
and
4th Street SE and S street SE
J Street SE between Auburn Way S
and 17 th Street SE has been added.
Existing traffic calming will be
replaced
NEW PROJECT #4
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P-13: A Street SE
Preservation (Phase 3)
The project will grind and
overlay A Street SE between 17 th
Street SE and 37 th Street SE
Replaces curb ramps as needed
2024 King County Grant
application for 2027/2028
construction funding
NEW PROJECT #5
SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
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I-8 – Traffic Signal Replacement Project → I-1 – Traffic Signal Replacement Program
N-1 – Non-Motorized Safety Program → I-1 – Active Transportation – Safety, ADA, Repair
Program
N-2 – Sidewalk Repair and Accessibility Program → N-2 – Active Transportation Mode Shift
Program
P-3 - 10
th Street NE Preservation → N-3 – Downtown Bike to Transit (10
th St NE/NW)
P-4 – Bridge Deck Preservation Program and P-5 – Bridge Structure Preservation Program
combined into P-3 – Bridge Preservation Program
R-1 – Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program → R-1 Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program
TIP Dashboard -
(https://auburn.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/0886cfc13e0748de94f8a7964c936aa6 )
OTHER CHANGES
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FUNDING BY PROJECT TYPE
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FUNDING BY SOURCE
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TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT
Funded by 0.1% sales tax increase effective Jan 1, 2023
Provides funds for transportation improvements
Programmed for arterial preservation (needed to meet 70 PCI target):
P-1 - Arterial preservation program
R-7 - M Street NE Widening (E Main Street to 4
th Street NE)
R-13 – R Street SE Widening (22
nd Street SE to 33 rd Street SE)
Additional revenue can be collected through enactment of a car tab fee
Will be needed if unsecured non-city funding (grant) need is not met
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2025 Traffic impact fees
Fee per trip = $6,472 (8% increase from 2024)
The change for 2025 is based on the funding need for the 2025-2030 period,
Financially constraining the fund, and
The anticipated number of growth trips for the 2025-2030 period, based on the new
forecasts developed with the updated 2024-2044 Comprehensive Transportation
Plan
2025 TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE
SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
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SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
May 14th – Second TAB Discussion
June 3rd – Consent to set the Public Hearing
June 10th – Second Discussion with City Council (if needed)
June 17th – Public Hearing and Adoption via Resolution
2025 Traffic Impact Fee to be adopted with the 2025 Fee Schedule in
Fall 2024
NEXT STEPS
SERVICE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY CHARACTER SUSTAINABILITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION
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1.0% Utility Tax $10,800,000 $5,150,0001.5% City Utility Tax $6,600,000 TIP Expenditures $5,150,000Photo Enforcement $4,200,000REET2 (Revenues - Expenditures) $0State Entitlements - Multimodal Transportation (City) $715,500Utility Fund Transfer In $900,000Investment and Interest Income $336,500Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax (MVFT) $3,180,000$26,732,000TIP Expenditures $26,704,000General Revenues (Revenues - Expenditures) $28,000$150,000 $18,957,455TIP Expenditures $150,000 TIP Expenditures $18,957,455Traffic Mitigation (Revenues - Expenditures) $0 TIF (Revenues - Expenditures) $00.1% Sales Tax $13,115,000 $4,983,385$20 Car TabsUnsecured Non-City Funds $17,513,000Other Revenue Option 1Other Revenue Option 2$13,115,000TIP Expenditures $13,115,000TBD (Revenues - Expenditures) $0Development $1,262,500 $88,214,340Agency Partnerships $51,000 TIP Expenditures $88,186,340Sidewalk Repair Fees $300,000TIP (Revenues - Expenditures) $28,000Fee-In-LieuPublic Works Trust Fund Loan $0$1,613,500TIP Expenditures $1,613,500Other Revenues (Revenues - Expenditures) $0Transportation Improvement Plan - Financial SummaryNon-City Funds (Grants)Secured Non-City FundsOther RevenuesGeneral Revenues ForecastSubtotal General Transportation FundsREET2 Transfer InREET 2Subtotal Other FundsSummaryTotal RevenuesTraffic Impact Fees CollectedTraffic MitigationTraffic Mitigation Fees CollectedTransportation Benefit DistrictSubtotal Transportation Benefit District FundsTraffic Impact FeesPage 55 of 111
Project Title: TIP# I-1
Project No:
Project Type:STIP# AUB-N/A
2025-2030- 2,140,000
REET2- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total- 2,140,000 Pre-Design - -
Design- 321,000
Right of Way- -
Construction- -
Other- 1,819,000
Total- 2,140,000 * Prior amounts not shown for on-going programs.
Capital Expenditures:
Funding Sources:
General Transportation
Traffic Impact Fees
Traffic Mitigation Fees
Transportation Benefit District
Project Funding:
Secured Non-City
Prior to 2025*
Unsecured Non-City
Other
Traffic Signal Replacement Program
TBD
Asset Management
Project Description:
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. The program funds one signal
replacement every 3 years. This program funds stand-alone signal replacement projects and/or
signal replacements being included with other projects.
Project Need:
Replacing traffic signals as they approach, or are at, the end of their service life, is critical to
maintaining the City's transportation systems.
Project Status:
This is a new program that is included as an on-going program improvement request in the 2025-
2026 budget.3Page 56 of 111
Project Title: TIP# I-2
Project No:
Project Type:STIP# AUB-N/A
2025-2030- -
REET2- 1,200,000 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total- 1,200,000 Pre-Design - -
Design- -
Right of Way- -
Construction- 1,200,000
Other- -
Total- 1,200,000 * Prior amounts not shown for on-going programs.
Funding Sources:
Unsecured Non City
Other
Capital Expenditures:
General Transportation
Traffic Impact Fees
Traffic Mitigation Fees
Transportation Benefit District
Secured Non-City
Annual Traffic Signal Improvement Program
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Asset Management, Operations
Prior to 2025
Project Description:
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).
Project Need:
The project is needed to maintain and replace existing signal equipment.
Project Status:
Program is on-going.
Project Funding:4Page 57 of 111
Project Title: TIP# I-3
Project No:
Project Type:STIP# AUB-N/A
2025-2030- 260,000
REET2- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total- 260,000 Pre-Design - -
Design- 35,000
Right of Way- -
Construction- 225,000
Other- -
Total- 260,000 * Prior amounts not shown for on-going programs.
Secured Non-City
Unsecured Non City
Other
Capital Expenditures:
Funding Sources:
General Transportation
Traffic Impact Fees
Traffic Mitigation Fees
Transportation Benefit District
ITS Dynamic Message Signs
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Operations
Prior to 2025
Project Description:
This program supports the City's Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) with the installation of
Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) at various locations throughout the City. Dynamic message
signs are an important tool for communicating with roadway users in real time. This program
funds the design and installation of one DMS every 6-years as either stand-alone projects and/or
DMS being included with other projects.
Project Need:
This program funds the placement of dynamic message signs at locations identified in the
Comprehensive Transportation Plan to help provide a more resilient and efficient transportation
system.
Project Status:
Location prioritization and selection underway. New ITS sign is on East Valley Highway is
included in the East Valley Highway Widening project.
Project Funding:5Page 58 of 111
Project Title: TIP# I-4
Project No:
Project Type:STIP# AUB-N/A
2025-2030- -
REET2- 300,000 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total- 300,000 Pre-Design - -
Design- -
Right of Way- -
Construction- 300,000
Other- -
Total- 300,000 * Prior amounts not shown for on-going programs.
Secured Non-City
Unsecured Non City
Other
Capital Expenditures:
Funding Sources:
General Transportation
Traffic Impact Fees
Traffic Mitigation Fees
Transportation Benefit District
Street Lighting Improvement Program
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Operations, Safety
Prior to 2025
Project Description:
This annual program provides for street lighting projects throughout the City, including converting
existing lights to LED and installing additional new street lighting at strategic locations to address
specific transportation safety needs.
Project Need:
Converting existing standard street lights to LED supports the reduction of greenhouse gas
emissions and can provide more uniform lighting. Adding new street lights can help support
transportation safety.
Project Status:
Program is on-going.
Project Funding:6Page 59 of 111
Project Title: TIP# I-5
Project No:
Project Type:STIP# AUB-N/A
2025-2030- -
REET2- -
1,481,648 325,551 - - - - - - - -
1,527,300 -
Total 3,334,499 3,008,948 325,551 Pre-Design - -
Design 327,500 -
Right of Way 200,400 -
Construction 1,203,900 -
Other 1,277,148 325,551
Total 3,334,499 3,008,948 325,551 Secured Non-City
Unsecured Non City
Other (PWTFL)
Capital Expenditures:
Funding Sources:
General Transportation
Traffic Impact Fees
Traffic Mitigation Fees
Transportation Benefit District
Harvey Rd NE/8th St NE Intersection Improvements
CP0611
Capacity
Prior to 2025
Project Description:
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.
Project Need:
This project addressed roadway capacity needs.
Project Status:
Project was completed in 2010. Ongoing budget is for Public Works Trust Fund Loan debt
payments through 2028.
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Project Title: TIP# I-7
Project No:
Project Type:STIP# AUB-N/A
2025-2030- 1,000,000
REET2 550,000 - - - - - - - - -
2,820,000 -
Total 4,370,000 3,370,000 1,000,000 Pre-Design - -
Design 540,000 -
Right of Way- -
Construction 2,830,000 1,000,000
Other- -
Total 4,370,000 3,370,000 1,000,000 Transportation Benefit District
Secured Non-City
Unsecured Non City
Other (330 ARPA, Re-Vitalization)
Capital Expenditures:
Traffic Mitigation Fees
Downtown Infrastructure Improvement Project
CP2321
Asset Management, Operations, Ec. Dev.
Project Description:
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, replacingt sidewalks on E Main Street, sewer
and water utility main construction, and other work to improve and enhance the project area.
Project Need:
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.
Project Status:
Project design was underway in 2024 with construction planned for 2025.
Project Funding:
Prior to 2025
Funding Sources:
General Transportation
Traffic Impact Fees8
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Project Title: TIP# I-9
Project No:
Project Type:STIP# AUB-N/A
2025-2030- -
REET2 50,000 250,000
50,000 250,000 - - - - - - - - - -
Total 600,000 100,000 500,000 Pre-Design - -
Design 100,000 -
Right of Way- -
Construction- 500,000
Other- -
Total 600,000 100,000 500,000 Traffic Mitigation Fees
Lea Hill ITS Expansion
TBD
Capacity, Operations
Project Description:
This project will expand the City's Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) by extending new
fiberoptic cable east along SE 304th St from 124th Ave SE to the traffic signal at 132nd Ave SE.
Project Need:
This fiberoptic cable extension is identified in the Comprehensive Transportation Plan and is
needed to support the City's ITS system as it provides connectivity to school zone beacons on
both SE 304th St and 132nd Ave SE, one traffic signal, one battery backup, and ITS cameras.
Project Status:
Project design was underway in 2024 with construction planned for 2025.
Project Funding:
Prior to 2025
Funding Sources:
General Transportation
Traffic Impact Fees
Transportation Benefit District
Secured Non-City
Unsecured Non City
Other
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Project Title: TIP# I-10
Project No:
Project Type:STIP# AUB-N/A
2025-2030- -
REET2- - - 200,000 - - - -
300,000 1,167,000 - - - -
Total 1,667,000 300,000 1,367,000 Pre-Design - -
Design 185,000 -
Right of Way 115,000 -
Construction- 1,367,000
Other- -
Total 1,667,000 300,000 1,367,000 Traffic Mitigation Fees
R Street SE/21st Street SE Roundabout
CP2308
Capacity, Safety
Project 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.
Project Need:
This project was identified in the R Street Corridor study completed in 2020.The project is
needed to address an existing LOS deficiency, and will improve safety at the intersection.
Project Status:
The City was awarded a WSDOT City Safety Grant in 2022 for 100% of the project costs.
Project design is underway in 2023/2024, property acquisition (ROW) is anticipated in 2024/2025
with construction in 2025/2026.
Project Funding:
Prior to 2025
Funding Sources:
General Transportation
Traffic Impact Fees
Transportation Benefit District
Secured Non-City
Unsecured Non City
Other
Capital Expenditures:
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Project Title: TIP# I-12
Project No:
Project Type:STIP# AUB-79
2025-2030- -
REET2- -
434,000 477,000 - - - -
476,000 - - 2,138,000 - -
Total 3,525,000 910,000 2,615,000 Pre-Design - -
Design 910,000 -
Right of Way- 100,000
Construction- 2,515,000
Other- -
Total 3,525,000 910,000 2,615,000 Secured Non-City
Unsecured Non-City
Other
Capital Expenditures:
Funding Sources:
General Transportation
Traffic Impact Fees
Traffic Mitigation Fees
Transportation Benefit District
Lea Hill Road/104th Avenue SE Roundabout
CP2319
Capacity, Safety, Active Transp.
Prior to 2025
Project Description:
This project will replace an existing traffic signal with a single lane roundabout at the intersection
of Lea Hill Rd/104th Ave SE. The project will also construct sidewalks on Lea Hill Rd from the
intersection to the existing sidewalks west of the intersection at the Green River Bridge and on
104th Ave SE from the intersection to sidewalk on the south side constructed with the Garden
Ave project and on the north side to the entrance to the Emerald Point Apartments.
Project Need:
This project was identified in the Lea Hill Corridor Study and is needed to improve traffic
operations, access to transit, and safety.
Project Status:
The design phase was started in 2023. Property acquisition (ROW) is anticipated in 2025.
Federal grant funding was applied for in 2024 and if awarded, construction would be underway in
2026.
Project Funding:
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Project Title: TIP# I-16Project No:Project Type:STIP# AUB-NA2025-2030- - REET2- - - 1,662,500 - - - - - - - 800,000 - 1,262,500 Total3,725,000 - 3,725,000 Pre-Design - - Design- 1,200,000 Right of Way- 325,000 Construction- 2,200,000 Other- - Total3,725,000 - 3,725,000 Capital Expenditures:Traffic Impact FeesTraffic Mitigation FeesTransportation Benefit DistrictSecured Non-CityUnsecured Non-CityOther (Development)SE 304th Street/116th Avenue SE RoundaboutTBDCapacityPrior to 2025General TransportationProject Description:The project will replace the existing north/south stop control with a roundabout, install rectangular rapid flashing beacons at the main crossings, and complete the sidewalk gap on the north side of SE 304th Street to the east of 112th Avenue SE. Project Need:This project is needed to address an existing intersection delay level of service deficiency and will provide additional intersection capacity to support future growth and development.Project Status:In 2024, development agreements to provide partial funding for this project are in negotiations. The proposed 2025-2030 Capital Facilities Plan shows design starting in 2025, property acquisition (ROW) in 2026 and construction starting in 2027.Project Funding:Funding Sources:12Page 65 of 111
Project Title: TIP# N-1
Project No:
Project Type:Active Transportation, Safety STIP# AUB-NA
2025-2030- 600,000
REET2- 1,375,000 - - - - - - - - - - - 300,000
Total- 2,275,000 Pre-Design - -
Design- 500,000
Right of Way- -
Construction- 2,200,000
Other- -
Total- 2,700,000 * Prior amounts not shown for on-going programs.
Capital Expenditures:
Traffic Impact Fees
Traffic Mitigation Fees
Transportation Benefit District
Secured Non-City
Unsecured Non-City
Other (Fees)
Active Transportation - Safety, ADA, & Repair Prgm.
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Prior to 2025*
General Transportation
Project Description:
This program constructs improvements and repairs throughout the City to address safety and
accessibility concerns related to pedestrians and bicyclists. The program replaces damaged
sidewalks throughout the City, adds new curb ramps, replaces existing curb ramps that do not
meet current American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, and implements other
improvements to support pedestrian and bicycle safety. A portion of the program funding is
provided by 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).
Additionally, HUD funds are often (not shown below) transferred into this program to complete
accessibility improvements in qualifying neighborhoods.
Project Need:
The program is needed to repair and replace damaged sidewalk facilities, address ADA
deficiencies to support the City's ADA Transition Plan, and improve active transportation safety.
Project Status:
Program is on-going. Program is providing funding for the 1st St NE/NW & Division St Pedestrian
Improvements project.
Project Funding:
Funding Sources:
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Project Title: TIP# N-2
Project No:
Project Type:STIP# AUB-NA
2025-2030- -
REET2- - - 2,950,000 - - - - - - - - - -
Total- 2,950,000 Pre-Design - -
Design- 442,500
Right of Way- -
Construction- 2,507,500
Other- -
Total- 2,950,000 * Prior amounts not shown for on-going programs.
Capital Expenditures:
Traffic Impact Fees
Traffic Mitigation Fees
Transportation Benefit District
Secured Non-City
Unsecured Non-City
Other
General Transportation
Active Transportation Mode Shift Program
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Active Transportation, Capacity (Mode Shift)
Prior to 2025*
Project Description:
This program funds active transportation improvements that provide connections to transit and
regional active transportation facilities as either stand-alone projects and/or as improvements
included with other projects.
Project Need:
This program supports multi-modal level of service policies in the 2024-2044 Comprehensive
Transportation Plan. The improvements constructed with this program encourage and support
people to walk, bike, and ride transit to reduce overall transpiration system capacity needs
(encourage a mode shift from vehicle travel modes to active transportation and transit).
Project Status:
Program is new to the 2025-2030 TIP. This program is providing funding for the Downtown Bike
to Transit (10th St NE/NW) and the R St Widening Projects.
Project Funding:
Funding Sources:
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Project Title: TIP# N-3
Project No:
Project Type:
STIP# AUB-NA
2025-2030-
REET2- - - 800,000 - - - - - - - 1,500,000 - -
Total 2,300,000 - 2,300,000 Pre-Design - -
Design- 345,000
Right of Way- -
Construction- 1,955,000
Other- -
Total 2,300,000 - 2,300,000 TBD
Active Transportation, Capacity (Mode Shift), Asset
Management, Safety
Prior to 2025
Downtown Bike to Transit (10th St NE/NW)
Capital Expenditures:
Traffic Impact Fees
Traffic Mitigation Fees
Transportation Benefit District
Secured Non-City
Unsecured Non-City
Other
General Transportation
Project Description:
This project rechannelize 10th St NE/NW between B St NW and Auburn Way North to convert the
existing four-lane cross section to a three lane 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 install a new north/south crosswalk to the east of the
intersection. The new crosswalk will 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. The project will also replace the pavement surface between B Street NW and
Auburn Way N.
Project Need:
The project will complete active transportation improvements between A Street NW to Auburn Way N
to connect to new high capacity transit service (King County Metro RapidRide I Line), and improves
pedestrian access across 10th Street between residential and commercial uses.
Project Status:
WSDOT Ped/Bike Safety grant funding for the project was applied for during Spring 2024. If awarded,
project design would start in 2025 and construction would occur in 2026/2027.
Project Funding:
Funding Sources:
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Project Title: TIP# N-4
Project No:
Project Type:STIP# AUB-NA
2025-2030- 1,200,000
REET2- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total- 1,200,000 Pre-Design - -
Design- -
Right of Way- -
Construction- -
Other- 1,200,000
Total- 1,200,000 * Prior amounts not shown for on-going programs.
Capital Expenditures:
Traffic Impact Fees
Traffic Mitigation Fees
Transportation Benefit District
Secured Non-City
Unsecured Non-City
Other
Transit Partnership Routes Program
N/A
Capacity (Mode Shift)
Prior to 2025*
General Transportation
Project Description:
The Lakeland Hills route, PT497, began in 2009. The route is operated in partnership with King
County Metro and Pierce Transit. This program provides Auburn's share of operating costs
associated with the Commuter Shuttle (PT497) from the Lakeland Hills neighborhood to Auburn
Station per the Interlocal Agreement with King County Metro and Pierce Transit.
Project Need:
The City funds one third of the operating costs of Pierce Transit Route 497 to reduce congestion
between Lakeland Hills and Downtown, and reduce parking needs around Auburn Station.
Project Status:
Interlocal agreement renewed in 2020 through 2025.
Project Funding:
Funding Sources:
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Project Title: TIP# N-5
Project No:
Project Type:STIP# AUB-76
2025-2030-
REET2- 125,000 - - - - - - - 500,000 - - - -
Total 625,000 - 625,000 Pre-Design - -
Design- 100,000
Right of Way- -
Construction- -
Other- 525,000
Total 625,000 - 625,000 Capital Expenditures:
Traffic Impact Fees
Traffic Mitigation Fees
Transportation Benefit District
Secured Non-City
Unsecured Non-City
Other
1st St NE/NW & Division St Pedestrian Improvements
TBD
Active Transportation, Safety
Prior to 2025
General Transportation
Project Description:
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.
Project Need:
The project will improve non-motorized safety and access at the intersection.
Project Status:
City was awarded a Federal grant in 2022 through PSRC King County Countywide program.
Design is scheduled for 2025, with construction in 2026.
Project Funding:
Funding Sources:
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Project Title: TIP# P-1Project No:Project Type:STIP# AUB-NA2025-2030- 1,067,000 REET2- - - - - - - 11,115,000 - - - 5,895,000 - - Total- 18,077,000 Pre-Design - - Design- 2,711,550 Right of Way- - Construction- 15,365,450 Other- - Total- 18,077,000 * Prior amounts not shown for on-going programs. General TransportationProject Description:The program replaces, repairs, and preserves roadway pavement on arterial and collector streets throughout the City as either stand-alone projects and/or as improvements included with other projects. The program upgrades ADA deficient curb ramps and addresses damaged sidewalks that may cause obstructions as required by the City's Engineering Design Standards and the ADA Transition Plan. The program also funds periodic assessment of pavement condition ratings to assist in prioritization and selection of roadways. Project Need:This program supports asset management goals and policies in the Comprehensive Transportation Plan and is needed to efficiently and effectively replace, repair, and maintain the City's roadway pavement. Project Status:The program is providing funding for the Lake Tapps Preservation, C St SW Preservation, A St SE Preservation, M St NE Widening, and R St Widening projects. The program also provides funding for the Bridge Preservation Program.Project Funding:Capital Expenditures:Traffic Impact FeesTraffic Mitigation FeesTransportation Benefit DistrictSecured Non-CityUnsecured Non-CityOtherFunding Sources:spbd01Asset ManagementPrior to 2025*Arterial Preservation Program18Page 71 of 111
Project Title: TIP# P-2Project No:Project Type:STIP# AUB-NA2025-2030- 8,372,550 REET2- - - - - - - - - - - - - Total- 8,372,550 Pre-Design - - Design- 1,255,883 Right of Way- - Construction- 7,116,668 Other- - Total- 8,372,550 * Prior amounts not shown for on-going programs. sobd02Asset ManagementPrior to 2025*Local Street Preservation ProgramCapital Expenditures:Traffic Impact FeesTraffic Mitigation FeesTransportation Benefit DistrictSecured Non-CityUnsecured Non-CityOtherGeneral TransportationProject Description:The program replaces, repairs, and preserves roadway pavement on local streets throughout the City as either stand-alone projects and/or as improvements included with other projects. The program upgrades ADA deficient curb ramps and addresses damaged sidewalks that may cause obstructions as required by the City's Engineering Design Standards and the ADA Transition Plan. The program also funds periodic assessment of pavement condition ratings to assist in prioritization and selection of roadways. Project Need:This program supports asset management goals and policies in the Comprehensive Transportation Plan and is needed to efficiently and effectively replace, repair, and maintain the City's roadway pavement. Project Status:The program is providing funding for the 2025 Local Street Preservation and the 2026 Local Street Preservation projects. Project Funding:Funding Sources:19Page 72 of 111
Project Title: TIP# P-3Project No:Project Type:STIP# AUB-NA2025-2030- 1,200,000 REET2- - - - - - - - - - - - - - Total- 1,200,000 Pre-Design - - Design- 240,000 Right of Way- - Construction- 960,000 Other- - Total- 1,200,000 * Prior amounts not shown for on-going programs. TBDAsset ManagementPrior to 2025*Bridge Preservation ProgramProject Description:This program is funded from the City's Arterial Street Preservation Program and performs annual bridge inspections and load ratings as needed and implements identified maintenance, repairs, and improvements, including bridge decks.Project Need:This program supports asset management goals and policies in the Comprehensive Transportation Plan and is needed to efficiently and effectively replace, repair, and maintain the City's roadway bridges. Bridge inspections are a regulatory requirement.Capital Expenditures:Traffic Impact FeesTraffic Mitigation FeesTransportation Benefit DistrictSecured Non-CityUnsecured Non-CityOtherGeneral TransportationProject Status:Program is on-going.Project Funding:Funding Sources:20Page 73 of 111
Project Title: TIP# P-4Project No:Project Type:STIP# AUB-NA2025-2030- 1,200,000 REET2- - - - - - - - - - - - - - Total- 1,200,000 Pre-Design - - Design- - Right of Way- - Construction- 1,200,000 Other- - Total- 1,200,000 * Prior amounts not shown for on-going programs. Secured Non-CityUnsecured Non-CityOtherCapital Expenditures:Project Funding:Funding Sources:General TransportationTraffic Impact FeesTraffic Mitigation FeesTransportation Benefit DistrictProject Status:This is a new program that is included as an on-going program improvement request in the 2025-2026 budget.Asset Management, SafetyPrior to 2025*Annual Channelization and Pavement MarkingsTBDProject Description:The program will refresh pavement markings, both painted and thermoplastic, and reflective pavement markers (RPMs). The program will also fund channelization revisions identified to increase safety of capacity, or accommodate active transportation modes.Project Need:Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) requires the City to refresh pavement markings to achieve minimum reflectivity. Refreshing pavement markings supports City safety goals and policies. This program is needed to supplement Maintenance and Operations - Streets pavement marking program to conform with the MUTCD requirements and due to the need to potentially hire private contractors to do this work.21Page 74 of 111
Project Title: TIP# P-6Project No:Project Type:STIP# AUB-NA2025-2030- 835,000 REET2- - - - - - - - - - - 750,000 - - Total1,585,000 - 1,585,000 Pre-Design- - Design- 295,000 Right of Way- - Construction- 1,290,000 Other- - Total1,585,000 - 1,585,000 TBDAsset Management, Active TransportationPrior to 2025Lake Tapps Pkwy SE Preservation (Sumner Tapps to 182nd)Capital Expenditures:Traffic Impact FeesTraffic Mitigation FeesTransportation Benefit DistrictSecured Non-CityUnsecured Non-CityOtherGeneral TransportationProject Description:This project is funded from the City's Arterial Street Preservation Program. The project will grind and overlay Lake Tapps Parkway E between the Sumner Tapps Hwy E and 182nd Ave E intersections. The project will also upgrade curb ramps to meet ADA requirements, and signal detection at the Sumner Tapps Hwy and 182nd Ave E signals (the 182nd Ave E signal is owned and operated by Pierce County). The project will also rechannelize the roadway to create on-street bike lanes, and install a section of median island and conduits to accommodate the installation of street lighting as part of a future project.Project Need:See Arterial Preservation Program.Project Status:Federal funding for the construction phase of the project was applied for in 2024 and if awarded, design would start in 2026 and construction would be in 2027.Project Funding:Funding Sources:22Page 75 of 111
Project Title: TIP# P-7Project No:Project Type:STIP# AUB-NA2025-2030- 1,063,000 REET2- - - - - - - - - 865,000 - - - - Total1,928,000 - 1,928,000 Pre-Design- - Design- 198,000 Right of Way- - Construction- 1,730,000 Other- - Total1,928,000 - 1,928,000 TBDAsset ManagementPrior to 2025C St SW Preservation (GSA Signal to Ellingson Rd)Capital Expenditures:Traffic Impact FeesTraffic Mitigation FeesTransportation Benefit DistrictSecured Non-CityUnsecured Non-CityOtherGeneral TransportationProject Description:This project is funded from the City's Arterial Street Preservation Program. 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. The project also includes ADA upgrades to curb ramps and pedestrian push buttons, and replacement vehicle detection.Project Need:See Arterial Preservation Program.Project Status:Grant funding for the construction phase of this project was awarded in 2022. The design phase will begin in 2025. The NEPA approval process is complete. Property acquisition (ROW) phase is not required and construction is anticipated in 2026. Construction funds must be obligated by June 1, 2026. Project Funding:Funding Sources:23Page 76 of 111
Project Title: TIP# P-8Project No:Project Type:STIP# AUB-NA2025-2030- 1,435,000 REET2- - - - - - - - - - - 965,000 - - Total2,400,000 - 2,400,000 Pre-Design - - Design- 440,000 Right of Way- 30,000 Construction- 1,930,000 Other- - Total2,400,000 - 2,400,000 TBDAsset ManagementPrior to 2025A Street SE Preservation (17th St SE to 37th St SE)Capital Expenditures:Traffic Impact FeesTraffic Mitigation FeesTransportation Benefit DistrictSecured Non-CityUnsecured Non-CityOtherGeneral TransportationProject Description:This project is funded from the City's Arterial Street Preservation Program. The project will grind and overlay A Street SE between the 17th Street SE and 37th Street SE. The project scope includes upgrades to ADA curb ramps, and signal detection as needed.Project Need:See Arterial Preservation Program.Project Status:Arterial patching was completed during 2024 to prepare this section of A Street for this preservation project. Federal funding for the construction phase of the project was applied for in 2024 and if awarded, design would start in 2026 and construction would be in 2027.Project Funding:Funding Sources:24Page 77 of 111
Project Title: TIP# P-9Project No:Project Type:STIP# AUB-NA2025-2030521,000 2,177,450 REET2- - - - - - - - - - - - - - Total2,698,450 521,000 2,177,450 Pre-Design - - Design521,000 - Right of Way- - Construction- 2,177,450 Other- - Total2,698,450 521,000 2,177,450 2026 Local Street Preservation ProjectTBDTraffic Impact FeesTraffic Mitigation FeesTransportation Benefit DistrictProject Description:The project will reconstruct the pavement, replace ADA ramps as needed, and replace the sidewalk/curb & gutter where damaged on 8th Street SW west of C Street SW, 4th Street SE between Auburn-Black Diamond Road and S Street SE, S Street SE north of 4th Street SE, and J Street SE between Auburn Way S and 17th Street SE. The existing speed cushions on J Street SE will also be replaced. Project Need:See Local Street Preservation program.Project Status:The design phase was started in 2024, with construction anticipated in 2026. Project Funding:Funding Sources:General TransportationAsset ManagementPrior to 2025Capital Expenditures:Secured Non-CityUnsecured Non-CityOther25Page 78 of 111
Project Title: TIP# P-10Project No:Project Type:STIP# AUB-NA2025-2030210,000 854,000 REET2- - - - - - - - - 905,000 - - 14,000 51,000 Total2,034,000 224,000 1,810,000 Pre-Design - - Design197,000 - Right of Way27,000 - Construction- 1,810,000 Other- - Total2,034,000 224,000 1,810,000 Project Status:Grant funding for the construction phase of this project was awarded in 2022. The design phase began in 2023. The NEPA approval process is underway. Property acquisition (ROW) phase is anticipated in 2024 and construction in 2025. Construction funds must be obligated by June 1, 2025. A St SE Preservation (37th St to Lakeland Hills Way)TBDProject Description:This project is funded from the City's Arterial Street Preservation Program. 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.Project Need:See Arterial Preservation Program.Asset ManagementSecured Non-CityUnsecured Non-CityOther (City of Pacific)Capital Expenditures:Project Funding:Funding Sources:General TransportationTraffic Impact FeesTraffic Mitigation FeesTransportation Benefit DistrictPrior to 202526Page 79 of 111
Project Title: TIP# P-17Project No:Project Type:STIP# AUB-NA2025-2030350,000 1,450,000 REET2- - - - - - - - - - - - - - Total1,800,000 350,000 1,450,000 Pre-Design - - Design350,000 - Right of Way- - Construction- 1,450,000 Other- - Total1,800,000 350,000 1,450,000 2025 Local Street Preservation ProjectCP2412Asset ManagementProject Description:This project includes the preservation of 33rd Street SE between M Street SE and O Street SE, and 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. Project Need:See Local Street Preservation program.Capital Expenditures:Project Funding:Prior to 2025Funding Sources:General TransportationTraffic Impact FeesProject Status:The design phase was started in 2024, with construction anticipated in 2025. Traffic Mitigation FeesTransportation Benefit DistrictOtherSecured Non-CityUnsecured Non-City27Page 80 of 111
Project Title: TIP# R-1
Project No:
Project Type:STIP# AUB-NA
2025-2030- -
REET2- 1,500,000 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total- 1,500,000 Pre-Design - -
Design- 225,000
Right of Way- -
Construction- 1,275,000
Other- -
Total- 1,500,000 * Prior amounts not shown for on-going programs.
Secured Non-City
Unsecured Non-City
Other
Capital Expenditures:
Project Funding:
Funding Sources:
General Transportation
Traffic Impact Fees
Traffic Mitigation Fees
Transportation Benefit District
Prior to 2025*
Project Status:
Program is on-going.
Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program
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Project Description:
This program funds standalone projects and/or improvements included in other projects that
address transportation safety concerns on neighborhood streets with education, outreach, and
physical improvements. The program takes an areawide approach to traffic calming in residential
neighborhoods, which includes community outreach and participation, to ensure the
improvements are supported by engineering studies and the community. Annual focus areas are
selected based on a needs evaluation that considers request history, crash history, number of
potential through streets between arterials or collectors, and destinations such as schools, parks,
transit stops, and convenience stores.
Project Need:
This program supports safety goals and policies in the Comprehensive Transportation Plan and
helps improve safety of transportation systems in neighborhoods.
Safety
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Project Title: TIP# R-2
Project No:
Project Type:STIP# AUB-NA
2025-2030- -
REET2- - - - - 150,000 - - - - - - - -
Total- 150,000 Pre-Design - -
Design- -
Right of Way- -
Construction- 150,000
Other- -
Total- 150,000 Secured Non-City
Unsecured Non-City
Other
Capital Expenditures:
Project Funding:
Funding Sources:
General Transportation
Traffic Impact Fees
Traffic Mitigation Fees
Transportation Benefit District
Prior to 2025
Project Status:
The interlocal agreement between Auburn and Sumner was completed in 2023. Construction is
programmed to begin in 2024 and take up to 3.5 years. Funding is anticipated to be provided at
the completion of the construction phase of the project.
Stewart Road (Lake Tapps Parkway Corridor)
TBD
Project Description:
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.
Project Need:
Completion of this corridor widening is expected to significantly relieve traffic congestion in
Auburn along the A St SE and C St SW corridors.
Capacity
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Project Title: TIP# R-3
Project No:
Project Type:STIP# AUB-NA
2025-2030- -
REET2 1,140,000 -
5,691,424 727,404
660,000 - - -
9,731,904 - - -
6,375,371 -
Total 24,326,103 23,598,699 727,404 Pre-Design - -
Design 2,688,924 -
Right of Way 3,358,443 -
Construction 16,169,690 -
Other 1,381,642 727,404
Total 24,326,103 23,598,699 727,404 Secured Non-City
Unsecured Non-City
Other (PWTFL and Agencies)
Capital Expenditures:
Project Funding:
Funding Sources:
General Transportation
Traffic Impact Fees
Traffic Mitigation Fees
Transportation Benefit District
Prior to 2025
Project Status:
Construction was completed in 2014. The project is now in Public Works Trust Fund Loan
(PWTFL) debt repayment through 2041.
M Street Underpass (3rd St SE to 8th St SE)
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Project Description:
The project constructed a grade separated railroad crossing of M Street SE at the BNSF
Stampede Pass tracks.
Project Need:
The project has improved traffic operations along the M Street SE corridor.
Capacity, Safety
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Project Title: TIP# R-6
Project No:
Project Type:STIP# AUB-64
2025-2030
306,840 -
REET2- -
354,096 450,000 - - - -
6,665,234 1,546,385 - -
3,000,000
Total 12,322,555 10,326,170 1,996,385 Pre-Design- -
Design 1,700,000 -
Right of Way 1,750,000 -
Construction 6,876,170 1,996,385
Other- -
Total 12,322,555 10,326,170 1,996,385 Project Status:
Design and property acquisition underway in 2023/2024. Construction is anticipated to start in 2024.
Federal construction funds obligation deadline was extended from June 1, 2024 to June 1, 2025.
Traffic Mitigation Fees
Auburn Way S Widening (Hemlock St SE to Poplar St SE)
CP1622
Capacity, Safety
Project Description:
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 Poplar Street SE. The project length is approximately
0.5 miles.
Project Need:
This project was originally identified in the Washington State Department of Transportation's (WSDOT's)
2009 SR164 Corridor Study. The project is needed to provide additional vehicular capacity, transit, and non-
motorized facilities on the corridor.
Project Funding:
Prior to 2025
Funding Sources:
General Transportation
Traffic Impact Fees
Transportation Benefit District
Secured Non-City
Unsecured Non-City
Other (PWTFL)
Capital Expenditures:
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Project Title: TIP# R-7
Project No:
Project Type:STIP# AUB-N/A
2025-2030
1,220,209 850,000
REET2- 400,000
70,000 700,000 - - - 2,000,000 - - - - - -
Total 5,240,209 1,290,209 3,950,000 Pre-Design - -
Design 512,340 -
Right of Way 75,000 -
Construction 702,869 3,950,000
Other- -
Total 5,240,209 1,290,209 3,950,000 Secured Non-City
Unsecured Non-City
Other
Capital Expenditures:
Project Funding:
Funding Sources:
General Transportation
Traffic Impact Fees
Traffic Mitigation Fees
Transportation Benefit District
Prior to 2025
Project Need:
The project is needed to improve traffic operations along the M Street NE corridor, replace
pavement that is in very poor condition, and replace the E Main St traffic signal that is nearing
end of life.
Project Status:
Project is under design in 2024/25, property acquisition (ROW) in 2025/2026, and construction in
2026/2027.
M St NE Widening (E Main St to 4th St NE)
CP2210
Project Description:
This project will add a second northbound lane and rebuild the pavement on M St NE from E
Main St to 4th St NE. The project will also replace the traffic signal at E Main St and replace curb
ramps to be ADA compliant. This project is partially funded from the City's Arterial Street
Preservation Program ($2.0M Transportation Benefit District Funds).
Capacity, Asset Management
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Project Title: TIP# R-13
Project No:
Project Type:STIP# AUB-N/A
2025-2030- 1,000,000
REET2- -
870,000 7,145,000 - - - - - - - -
Total 9,015,000 870,000 8,145,000 Pre-Design - -
Design 598,218 85,000
Right of Way 271,782 610,000
Construction- 7,450,000
Other- -
Total 9,015,000 870,000 8,145,000 Secured Non-City
Unsecured Non-City
Other
Capital Expenditures:
Project Funding:
Funding Sources:
General Transportation
Traffic Impact Fees
Traffic Mitigation Fees
Transportation Benefit District
Prior to 2025
Project Status:
Preliminary design in occurred for this project in 2022/2023 with the R St Preservation Project.
Design is underway in 2024/2025 with property acquisition (ROW) anticipated in 2024/2025 and
construction 2026/2027.
R Street SE Widening (22nd Street SE to 33rd Street SE)
CP2116
Project Description:
The project will construct a second southbound through lane, replace the pavement surface,
replace sidewalks, and construct a new separated multi-use trail on R St SE between 22nd St SE
and 33rd St SE. The project will also replace the existing traffic signal at 29th St SE, remove the
existing pedestrian signal at 31st St and replace it with a full traffic signal at the access to Game
Farm Park, and construct utility replacement and improvements.
This project is partially funded from the City's Arterial Street Preservation Program ($1.0M
General Transportation Funds) and from the City's Active Transportation Mode Shift Program
($750k of Traffic Impact Fees). Additional traffic impact fees are included to fund vehicle capacity
provided by the project.
Project Need:
This project was identified in the R Street Corridor study completed in 2020. The improvements
are needed to address existing intersection delay and queuing LOS deficiencies at 29th St SE,
provide active transportation facilities that support access to transit and regional trail systems to
reduce the need for system vehicle capacity (mode shift), and preserve the existing roadway
surface (preservation).
Capacity
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Project Title: TIP# R-26
Project No:
Project Type:STIP# AUB-75
2025-2030- -
REET2- -
189,000 3,135,000 - - - -
1,211,000 - - 5,465,000 - -
Total 1,400,000 8,600,000 Pre-Design - -
Design 1,400,000 700,000
Right of Way- 500,000
Construction- 7,400,000
Other- -
Total 1,400,000 8,600,000 Secured Non-City
Unsecured Non-City
Other
Capital Expenditures:
Project Funding:
Funding Sources:
General Transportation
Traffic Impact Fees
Traffic Mitigation Fees
Transportation Benefit District
Prior to 2025
Project Status:
Grant funding for the design phase of the project was awarded in 2022. Design phase is
underway in 2023. Property acquisition (ROW) is anticipated to start in 2025. Grant applications
for Federal and State funding for the construction phase were applied for in 2024 and if awarded,
construction would start 2027 or 2027 depending on environmental permitting and ROW timing.
E Valley Highway Widening
CP2311
Project Description:
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.
Project Need:
The project will provide congestion relief along the corridor and provide access for non-motorized
users. This project was identified as a recommended project in WSDOT's SR167 Master Plan
Study.
Capacity
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Project Title: TIP# S-2
Project No:
Project Type:STIP# AUB-NA
2025-2030- -
REET2- -
175,080 135,000 - - - - - - - -
73,000 -
Total 248,080 135,000 Pre-Design - -
Design- -
Right of Way- -
Construction- -
Other (Monitoring)248,080 135,000
Total 248,080 135,000 Secured Non-City
Unsecured Non-City
Other (Wetland Mitigation Fee)
Capital Expenditures:
Project Funding:
Funding Sources:
General Transportation
Traffic Impact Fees
Traffic Mitigation Fees
Transportation Benefit District
Prior to 2025
Project Status:
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.
S 277th St Corridor Improvements
CP1821
Project Description:
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.
Project Need:
The project is needed to address existing stormwater issues which are impacting the pavement,
and reconstruct the roadway.
Other
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City of Auburn2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program SummaryTIP #Project NumberProject TitleGeneral Transportation Funds*REET2Traffic Impact FeesTraffic Mitigation FeesTransportation Benefit DistrictSecured Non-City FundsUnsecured Non-City FundsOther Total I-1TBD Traffic Signal Replacement Program2,140,000 - - - - - - - 2,140,000I-2gcbd07 Annual Traffic Signal Improvement Program- 1,200,000 - - - - - - 1,200,000I-3asbd16 ITS Dynamic Message Signs260,000 - - - - - - - 260,000I-4gcbd09 Street Lighting Improvement Program- 300,000 - - - - - - 300,000I-5CP0611 Harvey Rd NE/8th St NE Intersection Improvements- - 325,551 - - - - - 325,551I-7CP2321 Downtown Infrastructure Improvement Project1,000,000 - - - - - - - 1,000,000I-9TBD Lea Hill ITS Expansion- 250,000 250,000 - - - - - 500,000I-10CP2308 R Street SE/21st Street SE Roundabout- - 200,000 - - 1,167,000 - - 1,367,000I-12CP2319 Lea Hill Road/104th Avenue SE Roundabout- - 477,000 - - - 2,138,000 - 2,615,000I-16TBD SE 304th Street/116th Avenue SE Roundabout- - 1,662,500 - - - 800,000 1,262,500 3,725,0003,400,000 1,750,000 2,915,051 - - 1,167,000 2,938,000 1,262,500 13,432,551N-1gcbd01 Active Transportation - Safety, ADA, & Repair Prgm.600,000 1,375,000 - - - - - 300,000 2,275,000N-2asbd08 Active Transportation Mode Shift Program - - 2,950,000 - - - - - 2,950,000N-3TBD Downtown Bike to Transit (10th St NE/NW)- - 800,000 - - - 1,500,000 - 2,300,000N-4N/A Transit Partnership Routes Program1,200,000 - - - - - - - 1,200,000N-5TBD 1st St NE/NW & Division St Pedestrian Improvements- 125,000 - - - 500,000 - - 625,0001,800,000 1,500,000 3,750,000 - - 500,000 1,500,000 300,000 9,350,000P-1spbd01 Arterial Preservation Program1,067,000 - - - 11,115,000 - 5,895,000 - 18,077,000P-3TBD Bridge Preservation Program1,200,000 - - - - - - - 1,200,000P-6TBD Lake Tapps Pkwy SE Preservation (Sumner Tapps to 182nd)835,000 - - - - - 750,000 - 1,585,000P-7TBD C St SW Preservation (GSA Signal to Ellingson Rd)1,063,000 - - - - 865,000 - - 1,928,000P-8TBD A Street SE Preservation (17th St SE to 37th St SE)1,435,000 - - - - - 965,000 - 2,400,000P-10TBD A St SE Preservation (37th St to Lakeland Hills Way)854,000 - - - - 905,000 - 51,000 1,810,000N/A N/A Arterial Preservation Program Subtotal**6,454,000 - - - 11,115,000 1,770,000 7,610,000 51,000 27,000,000P-2sobd02 Local Street Preservation Program8,372,550 - - - - - - - 8,372,550P-9TBD 2026 Local Street Preservation Project2,177,450 - - - - - - - 2,177,450P-17CP2412 2025 Local Street Preservation Project1,450,000 - - - - - - - 1,450,000N/A N/A Local Streets Preservation Program Subtotal12,000,000 - - - - - - - 12,000,000P-4TBD Annual Channelization and Pavement Markings1,200,000 - - - - - - - 1,200,00019,654,000 - - - 11,115,000 1,770,000 7,610,000 51,000 40,200,000R-1gcbd06 Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program- 1,500,000 - - - - - - 1,500,000R-2TBD Stewart Road (Lake Tapps Parkway Corridor)- - - 150,000 - - - - 150,000R-3c201a0 M Street Underpass (3rd St SE to 8th St SE) - - 727,404 - - - - - 727,404R-6CP1622 Auburn Way S Widening (Hemlock St SE to Poplar St SE)- - 450,000 - - 1,546,385 - - 1,996,385R-7CP2210 M St NE Widening (E Main St to 4th St NE) 850,000 400,000 700,000 - 2,000,000 - - - 3,950,000R-13CP2116 R Street SE Widening (22nd Street SE to 33rd Street SE)1,000,000 - 7,145,000 - - - - - 8,145,000R-26CP2311 E Valley Highway Widening- - 3,135,000 - - - 5,465,000 - 8,600,0001,850,000 1,900,000 12,157,404 150,000 2,000,000 1,546,385 5,465,000 - 25,068,789S-2CP1821 S 277th St Corridor Improvements- - 135,000 - - - - - 135,000- - 135,000 - - - - - 135,00026,704,000 5,150,000 18,957,455 150,000 13,115,000 4,983,385 17,513,000 1,613,500 88,186,340$4,200,000$3,000,000*Photo Enforcement Funds** Arterial Preservation Program FundsSubtotal (Preliminary Engineering and Miscellaneous Projects)Preliminary Engineering and Miscellaneous ProjectsSubtotal (Non-Motorized and Transit Projects)Roadway ProjectsSubtotal (Preservation Projects)Subtotal (Roadway Projects)Subtotal (Intersection, Signal, and ITS Projects)Intersection, Signal, and ITS ProjectsNon-Motorized and Transit ProjectsPreservation ProjectsAppendix APage 89 of 111
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Resolution No. 5766 (Krum) (15 Minutes)
Date:
May 8, 2024
Department:
Community Development
Attachments:
Draft Development Agreement
DA Powerpoint Pres entation
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
For discussion only.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
A Development Agreement is an agreement between a property owner and a City that
articulates modified development standards for a specific site. It is a tool allowed under
RCW 36.70B.170 and 36.70B.210. Generally speaking, Development Agreements offer an
opportunity for a property owner to have more customized regulations that govern their
property in exchange for the City or community to receive added benefit. They are generally
used for sites that are large and/or have special circumstances that make application of the
general “recipe” style development articulated in the adopted zoning code difficult or that
results in loss of opportunity.
In this particular draft agreement the property owner is seeking to have more flexibility in the uses
allowed on the site in exchange for a $4 million contribution for the City’s downtown Theater
rebuild project. The property is currently zoned C-3 Heavy Commercial. It was previously zoned
M-1 Light Industrial. The owner seeks to establish a mix of C-3 and M-1 uses on the site. Staff
will explain how this mix of uses is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, prior SEPA
environmental review evaluations, and our communications during the auction process when the
federal government marketed the property.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Tracy Taylor Staff:Jason Krum
Meeting Date:May 13, 2024 Item Number:
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DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
This Development Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into this ___ day of
___________, 2024 (“Effective Date”), by and between the City of Auburn (“City”), a
Washington municipal corporation, and Auburn 18 Business Park, LLC (“Owner”), a Delaware
limited liability company. The City and Owner are referred to collectively as the Parties and
individually as a Party.
RECITALS
A. RCW 36.70B.170 through 36.70B.210 authorize cities to enter into development
agreements with property owners to govern future development of real property. Under RCW
36.70B.170, development agreements must “set forth the development standards and other
provisions that shall apply and govern and vest the development, use, and mitigation of the
development of the real property for the duration specified in the agreement.”
B. Owner is the owner of the property generally known as the Auburn 18 Business
Park (“Property”), located at King County Parcel #2421049004 in the City, legally described on
Exhibit A and depicted on Exhibit B. The Property is zoned C-3 Heavy Commercial under the
Auburn City Code (“ACC” or “City Code”). Owner may redevelop all or part of the Property
and seeks confirmation of the use and development standards that would apply to such future
redevelopment.
C. The City owns the Auburn Avenue Theater (“Theater”) located at 10 Auburn
Avenue in the City. The Theater has been closed since 2021 due to damage caused by fire at an
adjacent apartment building. The City plans to develop a new theater building to replace the
Theater (“New Auburn Theater”).
D. This Agreement will provide mutual benefit to the Parties and to the residents and
businesses of the City. The Agreement will further the City’s goals and policies as described in
the Comprehensive Plan and is consistent with applicable development regulations.
E. A development agreement must be approved by ordinance or resolution after a
public hearing. A public hearing was held on __________, 2024, and the City Council approved
this Agreement by Resolution ________ on ___________, 2024. The approval of this
Agreement constitutes a land use decision under RCW Ch. 36.70C.
F. Now therefore, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth in this
Agreement and the benefit to both the Owner and City, the Parties agree as follows:
AGREEMENTS
1. Development. The Owner may redevelop the Property after the Effective Date of
this Agreement with new buildings, outdoor storage, parking, and other site improvements
(“Development”). No project has been proposed or applications submitted. The future
Development will require building and other construction permits from the City, which shall be
governed by the ACC and this Agreement.
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2. Development Standards. Prior to the Development of the Property, the Owner
may lease all or parts of the Property and the currently existing buildings and improvements and
may make tenant improvements (“Pre-Development Use”). Pre-Development Use of the
Property and Development of the Property occurring subsequent to the Effective Date shall be
governed by Sections 2.a-o, Section 3 and Section 6 of this Agreement and, except as provided in
those Sections, the provisions of the City Code identified in Section 2 of this Agreement in effect
on the Effective Date (“Vested City Code”), except as otherwise provided in Section 2.p of this
Agreement.
a. Use. “Building contractor, heavy”; “Manufacturing, assembling and
packaging – Medium intensity,” as those terms are defined in ACC Sections 18.04.194 and
18.04.616; and “Warehouse and distribution” uses including the uses described in the 2022 North
American Industry Classification Code System (“NAICS”) Codes 4841, 4842, 4882, 4885, 4889
and 4931, including all uses within these categories, shall be permitted uses on the Property, in
addition to uses otherwise permitted in the C3 zone under the Vested City Code.
b. Public Improvements. For the purpose of determining required half-street
improvements per ACC 12.64A and the Engineering Design Standards (“EDS”) Section
10.03.03, the existing Property frontages along C Street SW and 15th Street SW shall be
considered fully improved and removal, replacement, upgrading of those existing frontages is not
required for Development of the Property in accordance with this Agreement except as needed to
accommodate new or modified accesses to/from the Property as reasonably determined by the
City based on a traffic impact analysis (“TIA”).
c. Undergrounding of existing overhead wires per ACC 13.32A on, and
along the Property frontages, shall not be required for Development of the Property in
accordance with this agreement.
d. Right-of-way dedication per ACC 12.64A shall not be required for
Development of the Property in accordance with this Agreement except that sufficient property
to accommodate a 40-foot corner curb radius in accordance with the EDS at the southwest corner
of the intersection of C Street SW and 15th Street SW shall be required. Owner may be required
to construct improvements at this intersection to mitigate the impacts of increased traffic
resulting from Development of the Property, as reasonably determined by the City based on a
TIA. Additional right-of-way dedication may be required to provide for public improvements
associated with any modified or new access to the Property from public rights-of-way, to the
extent such public improvements are required to mitigate impacts of Development of the
Property as reasonably determined by the City based on a TIA.
e. Access. Development of the Property in accordance with this agreement
shall be exempt from that portion of EDS Section 10.08.01 that limits projects to a single
driveway access to a City street. All other Engineering Design Standards related to driveways
(except for Section 10.08.01’s single driveway access limitation) shall apply.
f. 15th Street SW Railroad Crossing. The Owner shall be responsible for any
improvements to the existing railroad crossing on 15th Street SW that serves the Property
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(“Crossing Improvements”) that may be required by the Washington Utilities and Transportation
Commission (UTC) due to any new or increased rail service to/from the Property associated with
Development of the Property under this Agreement. Improvements may include, but are not
limited to, crossing gates, flashing lights, interconnect conduit and cabling, additional street
lighting, signage, and pavement markings. Nothing in this Agreement relieves the City or others
of responsibility (if any) for completion of Crossing Improvements that may be required for
reasons not related to the Owner’s uses or Development of the Property under this Agreement.
g. This agreement does not waive EDS Section 10.01.01’s requirements,
including requirements for a transportation impact analysis (TIA), impact identification, and
mitigation of impacts, among others.
h. Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage shall be allowed on up to 50% of the
Property.
i. Parking. Based on the reduced parking demand anticipated for
Development, a minimum onsite parking ratio of 1 space: 2700 square foot (“SF”) of floor area
shall be required for all uses on the Property.
j. Screening, Fencing and Landscaping. Screening shall not be required
except that fencing and landscaping adjacent to 15th Street SW and landscaping adjacent to C
Street SW shall be provided as required by the City Code in existence as of the Effective Date.
Fencing with a maximum height of 8 feet, including barbed wire, shall be allowed on the
Property. Opacity requirements of the City Code in existence as of the Effective date shall not
apply to fences located on the western, eastern or southern sides of the Property, provided that
landscaping along C Street SW shall be provided as required by the City Code in existence as of
the Effective Date.
k. On-Site Lighting. Light poles with a maximum height of 40 feet shall be
allowed on the Property.
l. Loading. Loading and unloading docks may be visible from the street
without the provision of an additional 10-foot width of landscaping along the abutting street,
provided that landscaping along C Street shall be provided as required by the City Code in
existence as of the Effective Date.
m. On-Site Trees. Existing trees on private property may be removed to
accommodate development of the Property.
n. Stormwater. Development of the Property shall comply with the
applicable City of Auburn Surface Water Management Manual (“SWMM”) that is in effect at the
time of submittal of any complete building or site development permit application except that
Development of the Property in accordance with this agreement may utilize storm pump systems,
subject to all design requirements for pump systems in Section III-D.6, City Supplement, to the
SWMM. Subject to City confirmation of conformance with such design requirements, any
deviation that may otherwise have been required for a pump system is deemed approved.
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o. Impact Fees. Owner shall pay and City shall collect impact fees under
Title 19 of the City Code as a condition of Development approvals, subject to the provisions of
this Section 2(o). For Development permits issued within 12 months of the Effective Date,
Owner shall pay transportation impact fees calculated under the provisions of Ch. 19.04 and
associated impact fee rate schedules of the City Code in effect as of the Effective Date. For
Development permits issued after 12 months following the Effective Date, transportation impact
fees shall be imposed and paid by Owner per the then-current ACC Ch. 19.04 as it may be
amended from time to time. If an existing building on the Property is demolished, the Owner
shall be entitled to a credit against transportation impact fees (“TIF”) for subsequent
Development on the Property, calculated and applied as follows. The Owner may utilize the TIF
credit for Development on any portion of the Property regardless of any future division of the
Property. TIF credits that are awarded must be used within 5 years of the date of issuance of a
demolition permit for the building generating the credit. A TIF credit is “used” when a building
permit has been issued. The amount of traffic impact fee (“TIF”) credit generated by the
demolition of Buildings 7, 8, 11 and 12, as depicted on Exhibit B, shall be calculated as shown
on Exhibit C. The amount of TIF credit generated by demolition of any other building on the
Property shall be based on the TIF calculation methodology in the applicable TIF rate schedule,
as defined in this Section 2(o), using the square footage and land use of the building existing at
the time of issuance of a demolition permit.
p. Vesting.
i. Vested City Code. The Vested City Code shall consist of the following Sections
and Chapters of ACC Titles 16, 17 and 18 in effect on the Effective Date of this Agreement:
Section 16.06.130 Substantive authority
Chapter 17.24 Binding Site Plans
Section 18.02.120 Permitted land uses established
Chapter 18.04 Definitions (as the defined terms are used in the Vested City Code)
Chapter 18.23 Commercial and Industrial Zones
Section 18.31.030 Height limitations - Exceptions
Section 18.31.040 Lots
Section 18.31.070 Setbacks
Section 18.31.180 Performance standards
Chapter 18.41A Temporary Uses
Chapter 18.47 Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Chapter 18.50 Landscaping and Screening
Chapter 18.52 Off-Street Parking and Loading
Chapter 18.53 Master Plans
Chapter 18.55 Outdoor Lighting
Chapter 18.56 Signs
Chapter 18.57 Standards for Specific Land Uses
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Except as expressly stated in this Agreement, any amendments to or additions to
the Vested City Code made during the term of this Agreement shall not apply to or affect the
conditions of Development approvals or the standards set out in Section 2.a-o and Section 3 of
this Agreement. A complete copy of the Vested City Code is included as Exhibit C, which shall
not be included in the recorded copy of this Agreement but shall be available on file at the
Auburn Department of Community Development.
ii. Exemptions. Amendments, additions, increases or other changes to the
following plans, policies, laws, ordinances, regulations, fees and monetary charges, adopted by
the City following the Effective Date, are exempt from the vesting provided in Section 2.p(i) of
this Agreement:
(a) Permit application, permit review, and inspection fees applicable to any
application for Development;
(b) Water, sewer and stormwater connection charges, general facility
charges, and monthly service charges, as the Council may from time to time adopt and/or amend;
and
(c) The Washington State Building Code, including without limitation the
International Building Code and such other International or other Uniform Codes adopted by the
Washington State Building Code Council and/or the City from time to time, including electrical,
building, plumbing, fire and other ancillary uniform or international construction codes adopted
pursuant to Chs. 19.27 or 19.27A RCW;
(d) Impact fees imposed under Title 16 of the ACC, except as otherwise
specifically provided in this Agreement;
(e) City of Auburn Engineering Design Standards, except as otherwise
specifically provided in this Agreement;
(f) The City's authority to require additional SEPA review and/or
mitigation under Ch. 43.21C and Ch. 197-11 WAC in connection with applications for
Development Approvals; provided however that the Project shall be vested to the City’s
substantive SEPA policies and regulations in effect on the Effective Date;
(g) Any law, ordinance, rule, regulation or policy adopted by the City
pursuant to RCW 36.70B.170(4), following written notice to Owner and an opportunity to be
heard, that the City deems necessary to address a serious threat to public health and safety;
(h) Procedural ordinances or regulations of the City which are not
substantive, relating to hearing bodies, notices, applications, findings, records, hearings, reports,
recommendations and appeals and any other matter of procedure; provided, however, that the
Project is vested to the requirements and processes for Binding Site Plans in Ch. 17.24 ACC and
any BSP-related provisions of this Agreement in effect on the Effective Date;
(i) Any plans, polices, ordinances, regulations or Vested City Code that the
City must change by direction of, or the City reasonably determines to be necessary to change to
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comply with, the requirements of any state or federal law or the directive of any state or federal
agency or court, in order to avoid being in violation of state or federal law or to preserve the
City’s eligibility to receive shared revenues, grants or other funding, but only to the extent
necessary to comply with such state or federal law. To the extent that the City can comply with
such state or federal law or directive by adopting changes to plans, polices, ordinances or
regulations that apply prospectively, this exemption shall not apply to permit retroactive changes
to the terms, conditions or Vested City Code provisions to which the Project is vested under this
Agreement;
(j) Taxes of any nature of general applicability throughout the City; and
iii. Subsequent Code Amendments. If mutually agreed by Owner and City, the
Owner may develop the Property in accordance with one or more amendments to the Vested City
Code adopted after the Effective Date, without the obligation to comply with other subsequently
adopted City Code provisions. The City’s decision whether to agree to application of such
amendments to the Vested City Code may be made administratively by the City’s Community
Development Director. Any such agreement must relate to the entirety of an amended City Code
section or chapter, as applicable, and will apply to all future Development during the term of this
Agreement.
3. Phasing. It is recognized that site wide improvements such as landscaping are not
efficiently accomplished in conjunction with each building and/or each tenant improvement so it
is therefore appropriate to identify mutually agreed upon site areas that trigger phased site
improvements. Exhibit B depicts generalized areas of phased development that guide the timing
of design and construction of site improvements. Phases are intended to correlate more to area
of land rather than timeframe which means that build out of different phases may occur at the
same time. The phases depicted in Exhibit B are general and not intended to be exact. At the
Owner’s option, phases shown in Exhibit B may be broken into separate sub-phases or combined
provided the decision to split or combine is focused on adding clarity to when phased site
improvements are triggered. Across the entirety of the site, and within all phases, the following
principles shall apply:
a. Lighting fixtures shall be uniform throughout the site. This applies to
parking lot lights, wayfinding lights, lighting for signage, security lighting, and fixtures
used on buildings.
b. Wayfinding signage and campus monument signs shall use a consistent
design approach where color, font, and lighting technique match.
c. Landscape species shall be consistent across all phases. This applies to
perimeter landscaping, parking lot islands, and landscaping associated with individual
buildings.
d. Screening techniques shall be uniform across the site. This includes
landscaping, fencing, and walls used to screen storage areas and laydown yards.
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e. Bushes and hedges installed in early phases shall be maintained to an
agreed upon height until landscaping growth installed in later phases has the ability to
match early growth.
f. Striping for parking, ADA paths, fire lanes, and similar features shall be
installed in conjunction with each phases.
g. Utilities serving one phase may extend into another phase if necessary to
meet technical standards for provision of utility service.
4. Theater. In consideration for the mutual promises of and certainty provided by
this Agreement, Owner agrees to voluntarily contribute $4 million dollars to the City for the
design, permitting and construction of the New Auburn Theater, subject to the following terms
and conditions:
a. The payment shall be made within six months of the Effective Date of this
Agreement; provided, that if this Agreement is appealed, then the payment shall not be due until
the validity of the Agreement is upheld by the highest appeal body with jurisdiction to hear the
appeal.
b. The payment shall be held in a reserve account and may only be expended
to fund the design, permitting or construction of the New Auburn Theater; provided that if the
City decides not to proceed with development of the New Auburn Theater, the City may use the
payment for another development project determined by the City to have equivalent public
benefit. Subject to the foregoing, the City may expend the payment at any time during the Term
of this Agreement or any extension thereof, and the Owner waives and releases, for itself and any
and all successors, heirs or assigns, any claim for refund under RCW 82.02.020 or .080.
5. Term. This Agreement shall remain in effect for 50 years from the Effective Date
(“Term”) provided that the site improvements identified in Paragraph 3 shall be completed
within 15 years of the Effective Date.
6. Conforming structures, improvements and uses. Amendments to the City Code
during the Term of this Agreement shall not be deemed to create nonconforming structures,
improvements, or uses. Structures, improvements and uses that are consistent with this
Agreement shall be considered conforming, and such uses may continue and such structures and
improvements may be maintained, repaired, remodeled and replaced, consistent with the
standards in Section 2, for the Term of this Agreement.
7. Amendments. The Owner may apply for amendments to this Agreement. “Minor
Amendments” are those that do not increase the gross floor area of potential Development by
more than 10% or do not significantly increase the environmental impacts of development on the
Property, unless those impacts are mitigated to a level that is less than significant. Minor
Amendments may include, but are not limited to, development standard deviations in addition to
those provided in Section 2. Minor Amendments relating to zoning and land use shall be
approved administratively by the City’s Community Development Director and Minor
Amendments related to the EDS or other engineering standards by the City’s Public Works
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Director. All other amendments are Major Amendments and shall be approved using the
approval process required for this Agreement.
8. Default and Remedies.
a. Default. Any failure by a Party to perform any material action required
under this Agreement shall constitute a default, unless such failure is compelled by order of a
court, subject to the notice and opportunity to cure provided in Section 7.b.
b. Notice and Opportunity to Cure. Except as expressly provided otherwise
in this Agreement, no party shall be in default under this Agreement unless it has failed to
perform as required under this Agreement for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice of
default from the other Party. Each notice of default shall specify the nature of the alleged default
and the manner in which the default may be cured satisfactorily. If the nature of the alleged
default is such that it cannot be reasonably cured within the thirty (30) day period, then
commencement of the cure within such time period and the diligent prosecution to completion of
the cure shall be deemed a cure.
c. Rights of Non-Defaulting Party. Except as set forth herein, a party not in
default under this Agreement shall have all rights and remedies provided by law or equity,
including without limitation damages, specific performance, or writs to compel performance or
require action consistent with this Agreement.
d. Attorneys’ Fees. In any action to enforce or determine a party’s rights
under, this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to attorney’s fees and costs.
9. Notices. All notices required to be given under this Agreement shall be given in
writing and shall be deemed delivered on the date of hand delivery of the notice or the date that
is three days after mailing of the notice by certified or registered mail, return receipt, postage
prepaid, to the parties at the addresses set forth below:
If to Owner: _______________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
If to City: _______________________
_______________________
_______________________
The Parties, by notice given, may designate any further or different address to which subsequent
notices are to be sent.
10. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of
Washington.
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11. Third Party Beneficiaries. There are no third-party beneficiaries of this
Agreement and no party other than the Owner and the City shall be entitled to enforce this
Agreement.
12. Mutual Drafting. Both the City and Owner have participated fully in the drafting
of this Agreement, and the rule of construction of ambiguities against the drafter shall not apply
to either Party.
13. Covenant Running with the Land. The provisions of this Agreement shall run
with the land and shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties, their successors
and assigns.
14. Recording. This Agreement shall be recorded with the Office of the King County
Recorder.
15. Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents the entire agreement of the Parties
with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. There are no other agreements, oral or
written, except as expressly set forth in this Agreement. This Agreement supersedes all previous
agreements, oral or written, except as expressly set forth in this Agreement. This Agreement
may be modified only by a written instrument duly executed by the Parties following the
amendment process described in Paragraph 6 of this Agreement.
17. Authority. The obligations to dedicate property, implement mitigation measures,
make impact fee or other payments, or to fund or to provide services, infrastructure, or other
facilities agreed to by Owner in this Agreement are made pursuant to, authorized by and/or are
consistent with applicable law, including without limitation RCW 43.21C.060, WAC 197-11-
350, RCW 36.70B.170(4), RCW 82.02.020 and the Washington State and United States
Constitutions. Each Party represents and warrants that it has the power and authority, and is duly
authorized, to enter into this Agreement on the terms and conditions herein stated, and to deliver
and perform its obligations under this Agreement.
18. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, with each Party
sending a .pdf of its signature to the other Party by electronic mail transmission. This
Agreement, when fully executed and signature pages exchanged as provided herein shall be
effective as the original document.
19. Exhibits. This Agreement includes the following Exhibits, which are incorporated
by reference:
a. Exhibit A: Legal description of Property.
b. Exhibit B: Depiction of Property and Phasing Plan.
c. Exhibit C: TIF credit calculations.
20. Indemnification. Owner releases and agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless
the City and all of its elected and appointed officials and its employees from all liability, claims,
causes of action, fees (including reasonable attorneys’ and expert fees), penalties, appeals and
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costs, including but not limited to the costs of defense of any claim or appeal brought by a third
party, arising in connection with the approval of or otherwise relating to this Agreement or any
Development under this Agreement, except to the extent resulting from the sole negligence of the
City or its officers, agents or employees in performance of this Agreement, and except in
connection with any action by either Party to enforce this Agreement or in connection with any
other matter in which the Owner and City are adverse.
21. Interpretation. The parties intend this Agreement to be interpreted to the full extent
authorized by law as an exercise of the City’s authority to enter into development agreements
pursuant to RCW 36.70B.170 – .210, except that this Agreement shall be construed to exclude
from the scope of this Agreement and to reserve to the City that police power authority granted
to the City by the Washington State constitution or by general law and which is prohibited by law
from being subject to a mutual agreement with consideration.
Executed as of the date written above:
AUBURN 18 BUSINESS PARK, LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company
By: IRG Value Fund Manager, LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company,
its Manager
By: _____________________________
Richard Klein
Chief Financial Officer
CITY OF AUBURN,
a Washington municipal corporation
By: ___________________________
Its: ___________________________
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EXHIBIT A
Legal Description of Property
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EXHIBIT B
Depiction of Property and Phasing Plan
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EXHIBIT C
Traffic Impact Fee Credit Calculations
Buildings 7, 8, 11, 12
Building
Existing
Land Use
Building
Area
(SF) Impact Fee Rate (2024)
Impact
Fee
7 Office 181,903 $13.21 $2,402,939
7 Warehouse 28,307 $3.56 $100,773
$2,503,712
8 Warehouse 182,571 $3.56 $649,953
11 Daycare 8,065 $44.45 $358,489
12 Office 105,771 $13.21 $1,397,235
TOTAL CREDIT = $4,909,388
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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
IRG DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT
PRESENTED BY DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
JEFF TATE
MAY 13, 2024
Department of Community Development
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DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS DEFINED
SERVICE ⚫ ENVIRONMENT ⚫ ECONOMY ⚫ CHARACTER ⚫ SUSTAINABILITY ⚫ WELLNESS ⚫ CELEBRATION
A Development Agreement is an agreement between a property owner
and a city that articulates modified development standards for a
specific site. It is a tool allowed under RCW 36.70B.170 and
36.70B.210. Generally speaking, Development Agreements offer an
opportunity for a property owner to have more customized regulations
that govern their property in exchange for the City or community to
receive added benefit. They are generally used for sites that are large
and/or have special circumstances that make application of the general
“recipe” style development articulated in the adopted zoning code
difficult or that results in loss of opportunity.
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DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – AERIAL OVERVIEW
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DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – SITE ORIENTATION
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DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – PROCESS
SERVICE ⚫ ENVIRONMENT ⚫ ECONOMY ⚫ CHARACTER ⚫ SUSTAINABILITY ⚫ WELLNESS ⚫ CELEBRATION
•Developer and City Staff Negotiate a Proposal
•City Attorney Reviews Proposal
•Presentation to City Council
•Public Notice Posted and Advertised
•City Council to Conduct a Public Hearing
(5/20/24)
•City Council to Act on Resolution (5/20/24)
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN – LAND USE AND HOUSING
SERVICE ⚫ ENVIRONMENT ⚫ ECONOMY ⚫ CHARACTER ⚫ SUSTAINABILITY ⚫ WELLNESS ⚫ CELEBRATION
Major Concept Overview:
•Does not approve any ground disturbing activity or construction.
•Grants flexibility for allowed uses. Mixes C-3 uses and M-1 uses.
•Establishes phasing concepts for a large site.
•Allows for consideration of certain site improvements
•City receives $4 million for reconstruction of downtown theater.
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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
Questions?
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