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CITY OF Regular Meeting
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City Hall Council Chambers
WASHINGTON
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We would like to acknowledge the Federally Recognized Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, the ancestral
keepers of the land we are gathered on today. We thank them for their immense contributions to our
state and local history, culture, economy, and identity as Washingtonians.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
A. The Auburn City Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, March 3, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. will
be held in person and virtually.
Virtual Participation Link:
To view the meeting virtually please click the below link, or call into the meeting at the
phone number listed below. The link to the Virtual Meeting is:
https://www.voutube.com/user/watchauburn/live/?nomobile=1
To listen to the meeting by phone or Zoom, please call the number below or click the link:
Telephone: 253 215 8782
Toll Free: 877 853 5257
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City Council on any issue.
A. The public can participate in-person or submit written comments in advance.
Participants can submit written comments via mail, fax, or email. All written comments
must be received prior to 5:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting and must be 350
words or less.
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Please mail written comments to:
City of Auburn
Attn: Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
25 W Main St
Auburn, WA 98001
Please fax written comments to:
Attn: Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
Fax number: 253-804-3116
Email written comments to: publiccomment(c�auburnwa.gov
If an individual requires accommodation to allow for remote oral comment because of a
difficulty attending a meeting of the governing body, the City requests notice of the need for
accommodation by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting. Participants can
request accommodation to be able to provide a remote oral comment by contacting the
City Clerk's Office in person, by phone (253) 931-3039, or by email
(publiccommentnauburnwa.aov).
CORRESPONDENCE
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be routine and will be
enacted by one motion in the form listed.
A. Minutes from the February 18, 2025, City Council Meeting
B. Minutes from the February 24, 2025, Study Session Meeting
C. Claims Vouchers (Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated February 26, 2025 which includes voucher numbers 479056
through voucher 479149, in the amount of $4,256,031.31, four electronic fund transfers in
the amount of $6,768.79 and two wire transfers in the amount of $712,185.29
D. Payroll Voucher (Thomas)
Payroll check numbers 539655 through 539657 in the amount of$685,659.31, electronic
deposit transmissions in the amount of$2,601,823.16, also a special payroll for a
severance payment with an electronic deposit transmission in the amount of $14,427.11,
for a grand total of $3,301,909.58 for the period covering February 13, 2025 to February
26, 2025
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to approve the Consent Agenda.)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5804 (Krum)
A Resolution authorizing the duly-appointed administering agency for the South King
Housing and Homelessness Partners to execute all documents necessary to enter into
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agreements for the funding of Affordable Housing Projects, as recommended by the
SKHHP Executive Board, utilizing funds contributed by the City to the SKHHP Housing
Capital Fund
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 5804.)
B. Resolution No. 5815 (Krum)
A Resolution relating to the endorsement of the Kent Valley Economic Development Air
and Space Manufacturing Roundtable
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 5815.)
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items associated with their
appointed positions on federal, state, regional and local organizations.
A. From the Council
B. From the Mayor
ADJOURNMENT
Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office and on the City website
(http://www.auburnwa.gov).
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CITY OF
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Agenda Subject: Meeting Date:
Minutes from the February 18, 2025, City Council Meeting March 3, 2025
Department: Attachments: Budget Impact:
City Council 02-18-2025 Minutes
Administrative Recommendation:
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Councilmember: Staff:
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� City Council
CITY OF * ��• Regular Meeting
j\UBIjRN February 18, 2025 - 7:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
WASHINGTON
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers
of Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Mayor Backus acknowledged the Federally Recognized Muckleshoot Indian Tribe as
the ancestral keepers of the land we are gathered on today.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The City Council Meeting was held in person and virtually.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Backus led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Cheryl Rakes, Hanan Amer, Kate Baldwin,
Clinton Taylor, Tracy Taylor, and Yolanda Trout-Manuel. Councilmember Larry Brown
was excused.
Mayor Nancy Backus and the following staff members present included: Senior City
Staff Attorney Taryn Jones, Chief of Police Mark Caillier, Director of Community
Development Jason Krum, Director of Finance Jamie Thomas, and City Clerk Shawn
Campbell.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Backus read a statement from Councilmember Larry Brown announcing he is
resigning from his role as a City of Auburn Councilmember.
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Mayor Backus spoke about Councilmember Brown's history of his time on the Council
and outside organizations. She announced that the Council will invoke Section 13 of
Council Rules of Procedure and begin the process of filling the vacant position.
APPOINTMENTS
A. Auburn Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
City Council to approve the reappointment of Elizabeth Burton to the Auburn
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee for a three-year term expiring December 31,
2027
Deputy Mayor Rakes moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel seconded to
approve the reappointment of Elizabeth Burton to the Auburn Lodging Tax
Advisory Committee for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2027.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
B. Business Improvement Area (BIA) Committee
City Council to approve the appointments of Rachel Perry and Trevor
Schneckloth to the BIA Committee for a three-year term expiring December
31, 2027
Deputy Mayor Rakes moved and Councilmember Amer seconded to approve
the appointments of Rachel Perry and Trevor Schneckloth to the BIA
Committee for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2027.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
C. Cemetery Board
City Council to approve the appointment of Bridget Jones to the Cemetery
Board for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2027
Councilmember Baldwin moved and Councilmember Amer seconded to
approve the appointment of Bridget Jones to the Cemetery Board for a three-
year term expiring December 31, 2027.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
D. Parks & Recreation Board
City Council to approve the appointment of John Boatman to the Parks &
Recreation Board for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2027
Councilmember Baldwin moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel seconded
to approve the appointment of John Boatman to the Parks & Recreation Board
for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2027.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
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AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There were no modifications to the agenda.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Written Comments:
April Lewis, Auburn WA
April provided comments regarding their positive experiences working with the Auburn
Valley Humane Society (AVHS), and the management/staff.
Linnea Thorpe
Linnea expressed their concerns regarding AVHS and the safety of staff.
In-Person Comments:
Elder Montague, Auburn WA
Elder requested a Resolution to recognize Spirit Fest.
Josie Hunter, Auburn WA
Josie expressed concerns about federal funding.
Virginia Haugen, Auburn, WA
Virginia expressed concerns regarding Resolution No. 5811, the Mayor's salary, the
cost of the new Auburn Theater, and Ordinance No. 6968.
CORRESPONDENCE
There was no correspondence for Council to review.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes from the February 3, 2025, City Council Meeting
B. Minutes of the February 10, 2025, Study Session Meeting
C. Claims Vouchers (Thomas)
Claims voucher list dated February 12, 2025 which includes voucher numbers
478948 through voucher 478948, in the amount of$11,741 .00
Claims voucher list dated February 12, 2025 which includes voucher numbers
478949 through voucher 479055, in the amount of$3,474,771.99, 20
electronic fund transfers in the amount of $31,561.30 and two wire transfers in
the amount of $809,995.94
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D. Payroll Voucher (Thomas)
Payroll check numbers 539647 through 539654 in the amount of$108,068.21,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$2,869,056.90 for a grand
total of $2,977,125.11 for the period covering January 30, 2025, to February
12, 2025
Deputy Mayor Rakes moved and Councilmember C. Taylor seconded to
approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Council Rules of Procedure Ad Hoc Committee Selection
Deputy Mayor Rakes reminded Council that Councilmembers Baldwin and C.
Taylor expressed interest in being on the Council Rules of Procedure Ad Hoc
Committee.
Councilmember Baldwin moved to appoint herself and Councilmember C.
Taylor to the Council Rules of Procedure Ad Hoc Committee and
Councilmember Trout-Manuel seconded.
Councilmember T. Taylor moved to amend the motion to include herself and
Councilmember Amer seconded.
Council discussed the purpose of the Ad Hoc Committee.
Council voted on the amendment. Motion failed 3-3.
Council voted on main motion. Motion carried 4-2; Councilmembers Amer and
T. Taylor voted no.
Councilmembers Baldwin and C. Taylor will serve on the Council Rules of
Procedure Ad Hoc Committee.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
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ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6963 (Thomas)
An Ordinance amending Sections 3.53.120, 3.54.030, 3.54.060, 3.54.070,
3.54.080, 3.54.140, 3.54.155, and 3.54.210 of the Auburn City Code (ACC)
relating to the imposition and administration of the City Business & Occupation
(B&O) Tax
Councilmember Baldwin moved and Deputy Mayor Rakes seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6963.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
B. Ordinance No. 6964 (Thomas)
An Ordinance amending Auburn City Code Chapter 3.41 related to the
Administration of City's Solid Waste Garbage Utility Tax and Chapter 3.62
Administrative City Code related to Utilities, Admissions, and Gambling Tax
Councilmember Baldwin moved and Councilmember C. Taylor seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6964.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
C. Ordinance No. 6967 (Thomas)
An Ordinance amending Auburn City Code (ACC) Chapter 3.52 related to the
Administration of City Admission Tax
Councilmember Baldwin moved and Councilmember C. Taylor seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6967.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
D. Ordinance No. 6968 (Thomas)
An Ordinance establishing the Local Sales and Use Tax Rate for Local
Revitalization Financing for 2025
Councilmember Baldwin moved and Deputy Mayor Rakes seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6968.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
E. Ordinance No. 6969 (Whalen)
An Ordinance relating to Appeal Procedures, and amending Sections
2.46.035, 2.46.160, 5.15.070, 5.22.070, 5.22.090, and 15.76.040 of the Auburn
City Code
Deputy Mayor Rakes moved and Councilmember Amer seconded to approve
Ordinance No. 6969.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
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RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5811 (Krum)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City
of Auburn and Segale Properties LLC and Otak Inc for Consulting Services
related to the Stuck River Road and Mount Rainier Vista Special Planning
Areas
Councilmember T. Taylor moved and Councilmember Baldwin seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5811.
Council discussed the extension of the scoping phase.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
A. From the Council
Deputy Mayor Rakes reported she attended a fundraiser at the Senior Center
for the Auburn Respite Center Care Program.
Councilmember Amer reported she attended the Water Resource Inventory
Area (WRIA) 9 meeting, and thanked Councilmember Brown for his time on the
Council.
Councilmember Baldwin reported she attended a luncheon with the Lakota
Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the orientation for
the new appointees Seattle Education Association (SEA) 2025 Boards and
Committees.
Councilmember T. Taylor reported she attended the Green River College
Development Committee meeting, Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA)
Board meeting, Green River Handford Award Committee meeting, Seattle
Animal Foundation Board meeting, Sound Cities Association meeting, and the I
Adore Body Sculpting Ribbon Cutting event. She also thanked Councilmember
Brown for his time on the Council.
Councilmember Trout-Manuel thanked Councilmember Brown for his service
on the Council.
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B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported she hosted the last meeting of the Safe Auburn Series,
MC'd for the Miss Auburn Scholarship program, attended Mayor Jim Ferrell's
State of the City address for the City of Federal Way, and reminded everyone
about the City of Auburn State of the City address at the Muckleshoot Casino
Resort.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
APPROVED this 3rd day of March 2025.
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
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Agenda Subject: Meeting Date:
Minutes from the February 24, 2025, Study Session Meeting March 3, 2025
Department: Attachments: Budget Impact:
City Council 02-24-2025 Minutes
Administrative Recommendation:
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Councilmember: Staff:
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City Council
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MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Deputy Mayor Cheryl Rakes called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The Study Session Meeting was held in person and virtually.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Cheryl Rakes, Hanan Amer, Clinton Taylor,
Tracy Taylor, and Yolanda Trout-Manuel. Councilmember Kate Baldwin was excused.
Mayor Nancy Backus and the following staff members present included: City Attorney
Jason Whalen, Assistant Chief of Police Samuel Betz, Director of Community
Development Jason Krum, Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, SKHHP Executive
Manager Claire Goodwin, SKHHP Program Coordinator Dorsol Plants, Transportation
Planner Veronica Bean, and City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
The Council Vacancy Appointment Discussion was added to announcements, reports,
and presentations.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS, AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Council Vacancy Appointment Discussion
Council discussed options for nominees, suspending the rules, the previous
appointment of a vacant position, selecting a caretaker to the position, and
offering the position to a previous Councilmember.
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AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
A. King County Metro South Link Connections Project Update (20 Minutes)
(Gaub)
Planner Bean introduced Nicole Aguirre and Cristina Gonzalez with King
County Metro and provided Council with a presentation on the South Link
Connections Mobility Project, including the project background, scope,
engagement timeline, implementation, and Network Tradeoffs. They also
discussed the impacts to the City of Auburn, community engagement,
partnerships, and goals.
Council discussed increasing the frequency of buses on the weekends,
members and the make-up of the King County Mobility Board, Metro Flex,
Micro Transit, equitable transit access, community-based organizations in
Auburn, and increased routes on West Hill.
COMMUNITY WELLNESS DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Resolution No. 5804 (10 Minutes) (Krum)
A Resolution authorizing the duly-appointed administering agency for the
South King Housing and Homelessness Partners to execute all documents
necessary to enter into agreements for the funding of Affordable Housing
Projects, as recommended by the SKHHP Executive Board, utilizing funds
contributed by the City to the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund
Councilmember Trout-Manuel, Chair of the Community Wellness Special
Focus Area, chaired this portion of the meeting.
Executive Manager Goodwin and Program Coordinator Plants provided
Council with a presentation on the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund
Recommendations, including jurisdiction members, review process,
recommended projects, and recommended funding sources.
Council discussed the amount Auburn is contributing, and ensuring that
funding comes to Auburn.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 6:24 p.m.
APPROVED this 3rd day of March 2025.
CHERYL RAKES, DEPUTY MAYOR Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
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Agenda Subject: Meeting Date:
Claims Vouchers (Thomas) March 3, 2025
Claims voucher list dated February 26, 2025 which includes voucher
numbers 479056 through voucher 479149, in the amount of$4,256,031.31,
four electronic fund transfers in the amount of $6,768.79 and two wire
transfers in the amount of $712,185.29
Department: Attachments: Budget Impact:
None
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council to approve Claim Vouchers.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Claims voucher list dated February 26, 2025 which includes voucher numbers 479056 through
voucher 479149, in the amount of $4,256,031.31, four electronic fund transfers in the amount of
$6,768.79 and two wire transfers in the amount of$712,185.29.
Councilmember: Kate Baldwin Staff: Jamie Thomas
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Payroll Voucher (Thomas) March 3, 2025
Payroll check numbers 539655 through 539657 in the amount of
$685,659.31, electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of
$2,601,823.16, also a special payroll for a severance payment with an
electronic deposit transmission in the amount of $14,427.11, for a grand
total of $3,301,909.58 for the period covering February 13, 2025 to
February 26, 2025
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to approve the Consent Agenda.)
Department: Attachments: Budget Impact:
None
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council to approve Payroll Vouchers.
Background for Motion:
Background Summary:
Payroll check numbers 539655 through 539657 in the amount of $685,659.31, electronic deposit
transmissions in the amount of $2,601,823.16, also a special payroll for a severance payment with an
electronic deposit transmission in the amount of $14,427.11, for a grand total of $3,301,909.58 for the
period covering February 13, 2025 to February 26, 2025.
Councilmember: Kate Baldwin Staff: Jamie Thomas
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Agenda Subject: Meeting Date:
Resolution No. 5804 (Krum) March 3, 2025
A Resolution authorizing the duly-appointed administering agency for the
South King Housing and Homelessness Partners to execute all documents
necessary to enter into agreements for the funding of Affordable Housing
Projects, as recommended by the SKHHP Executive Board, utilizing funds
contributed by the City to the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 5804.)
Department: Attachments: Budget Impact:
Community Development Resolution No. 5804, Res 5804 -
Exhibit A SKHHP Executive
Board Recommendation
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council to adopt Resolution No. 5804.
Background for Motion:
Per the 2021 Interlocal Agreement between the City of Auburn and South King County Housing and
Homelessness Partners (SKHHP), Auburn has contributed funding to the SKHHP Housing Capital
Fund for the purpose of supporting regional affordable housing projects. Approval of this Resolution
would authorize the allocation of those funds to the projects recommended by the SKHHP Executive
Board.
Background Summary:
South King County Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) was established in 2019 through
an Interlocal Agreement (Establishing ILA) and is a unified, coordinated, and collaborative coalition
funding the construction and preservation of affordable housing in South King County. SKHHP
currently has 12 member jurisdictions, including the cities of Auburn, Burien, Covington, Des Moines,
Federal Way, Kent, Maple Valley, Normandy Park, Renton, SeaTac, and Tukwila, plus King County.
SKHHP provides a meaningful opportunity to pool funds together with neighboring cities to
collaboratively make an impact on the subregion's affordable housing shortage. To date, SKHHP has
pooled over $11.2 million to house our low-income neighbors or rehabilitate deteriorating multifamily
buildings.
In 2019, RCW 82.14.540 (SHB 1406) became law allowing jurisdictions to enact a local sales and use
tax for the purpose of supporting affordable housing. In 2021, eight of the nine SKHHP member cities
entered into a second interlocal agreement for purposes of pooling sales tax receipts authorized by
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RCW 82.14.540 with SKHHP to create the Housing Capital Fund (Pooling ILA— SHB 1406).
In 2023, two of the four SKHHP member cities who are able to collect RCW 82.14.530 (HB 1590)
revenues desired to pool a portion of those funds with SKHHP for the 2023 funding round of the
Housing Capital Fund to add to existing SHB 1406 pooled revenue and entered into an additional
Interlocal Agreement (Pooling ILA— HB 1590). In 2024, an additional member city entered into the
Pooling ILA— HB 1590.
The Establishing ILA and Pooling ILAs established the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund, set parameters
for the process for the selection of awards involving pooled funds, and determined the approval
process. Pursuant to the ILAs, the SKHHP Executive Board recommends allocations for funding
affordable housing projects to the participating City Councils. Even though the Council has already
contributed funds to the 2024 Housing Capital Fund funding round, Council approval is needed to
authorize the allocation of funds to specific projects.
The SKHHP Executive Board adopts annual funding guidelines and priorities for each funding round.
The SKHHP Advisory Board subsequently reviewed applications and provided a funding
recommendation based on adopted priorities to the SKHHP Executive Board. The SKHHP Executive
Board concurred with the SKHHP Advisory Board's recommendation and recommends funding four
projects totaling $4,100,000 as described in the 2024 SKHHP Housing Capital Fund
Recommendation memo dated January 23, 2025 (Exhibit A).
The SKHHP Executive Board requests approval to use $161,487 of the total $135,475 contributed
funds from 2024 and $26,819 of the carry-over from 2023 from the City of Auburn for the following
recommended projects:
Project Location # of Units Total 2024 SKHHP 2024 City
Sponsor and Development Contribution Contribution
Project Name Cost
Mercy Housing Burien 91 $58,048,463 $2,000,000 $0
NW — Burien
Family Housing
TWG — Kent 251 $126,720,200 $770,000 $0
Pandion at Star
Lake
Multi-Service Auburn 24 $975,939 $775,000 $121,507
Center— White
River
Apartments
Habitat for Burien 40 $26,193,686 $555,000 $39,980
Humanity —
Burien Miller
Creek
As outlined in the attached memo (Exhibit A), sales and use tax receipts from your jurisdiction have
already been contributed to SKHHP's 2024 Housing Capital Fund, and with this Council approval,
$161,487 of those funds may be allocated to the projects recommended by the SKHHP Executive
Board. Detailed descriptions of the projects, funding requests, rationale, and recommended
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conditions of funding for projects by the SKHHP Executive Board are included in the attached memo
(Exhibit A).
If not approved, SKHHP will not have Auburn's funds to contribute to the regional efforts to advance
affordable housing projects that meet urgent local needs and priorities.
Councilmember: Yolanda Trout-Manuel Staff: Jason Krum
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RESOLUTION NO. 5804
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE DULY-
APPOINTED ADMINISTERING AGENCY FOR THE SOUTH
KING HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS PARTNERS TO
EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ENTER
INTO AGREEMENTS FOR THE FUNDING OF
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS, AS
RECOMMENDED BY THE SKHHP EXECUTIVE BOARD,
UTILIZING FUNDS CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY TO THE
SKHHP HOUSING CAPITAL FUND
WHEREAS, on February 19, 2019 the City of Auburn enacted an interlocal
agreement to form the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) to help
coordinate the efforts of South King County cities to provide affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, on February 22, 2021 the City of Auburn enacted an interlocal
agreement for the purposes of pooling sales tax receipts with SKHHP to administer funds
through the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund; and
WHEREAS, the SKHHP Executive Board has recommended that the City of
Auburn participate in the funding of certain affordable housing projects and programs
hereinafter described; and
WHEREAS, the SKHHP Executive Board has developed recommended conditions
to ensure that the City's affordable housing funds are used for their intended purpose and
that projects maintain their affordability over time; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the SKHHP formation Interlocal Agreement, each
legislative body participating in funding a project or program through SKHHP's Housing
Capital Fund must authorize the application of a specific amount of the City funds
contributed to the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund to a specific project or program; and
Resolution No. 5804
March 3, 2025
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WHEREAS, the City Council desires to use $161,487 from funds contributed to the
SKHHP Housing Capital Fund as designated below to finance the projects recommended
by the SKHHP Executive Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. Pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement, the City Council authorizes the
duly-appointed administering agency of SKHHP to execute all documents and take all
necessary actions to enter into agreements on behalf of the City to fund the rehabilitation
of the Multi-Service Center's White River Apartments and supporting the development of
Habitat for Humanity's Burien Miller Creek and to use $161,487 from the City's SHB 1406
contribution.
Section 2. The agreements entered into pursuant to Section 1 of this Resolution
shall include terms and conditions to ensure that the City's funds are used for their
intended purpose and that the projects maintain affordability over time. In determining
what conditions should be included in the agreements, the duly-appointed administering
agency of SKHHP shall be guided by the recommendations set forth in the SKHHP
Executive Board's Memorandum dated January 23, 2025, a copy of which is attached as
Exhibit A.
Resolution No. 5804
March 3, 2025
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Section 3. This Resolution will take effect and be in full force on passage and
signatures.
Dated and Signed:
CITY OF AUBURN
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk Jason Whalen, City Attorney
Resolution No. 5804
March 3, 2025
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Memorandum
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South King Housing and Homelessness Partners
TO: City of Auburn City Council City of Maple Valley City Council
City of Burien City Council City of Normandy Park City Council
City of Covington City Council City of Renton City Council
City of Des Moines City Council City of SeaTac City Council
City of Federal Way City Council City of Tukwila City Council
City of Kent City Council
FROM: SKHHP Executive Board
DATE: January 23,2025
RE: 2024 SKHHP Housing Capital Fund Recommendation
OVERVIEW
2024 was the third annual funding round of the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund made possible by pooling
resources among SKHHP member jurisdictions. 2024 was the first year every member city contributed pooled
funds towards the Housing Capital Fund and contributions totaled $3,959,020. With the remaining unused
funds from the 2023 funding round, SKHHP made$4,100,000 available in the 2024 funding round. SKHHP
received six applications for funding representing over$9.2 million in requests to develop or preserve 431
units of housing.The SKHHP Executive Board recommends funding four projects totaling$4,100,000 (see Table
1). Of this total,the Executive Board recommends using$1,030,000 of the total $1,035,141 sourced from SHB
1406 revenue contributions for one homeownership and one preservation project; $2,770,000 of the total
$2,775,969 sourced from HB 1590 revenue contributions for two new construction projects; and $300,000 of
the total $300,000 sourced from general funds to be applied to the homeownership project.This
recommendation leaves a balance of$5,141 in SHB 1406 funds and $5,969 in HB 1590 funds in the Housing
Capital Fund that will rollover into the next funding round in 2025 (see Tables 2 and 3). A summary of the
recommended projects,funding rationale, and the conditions for funding are described in this memo. Included
as attachments are the economic summaries of the recommended projects, summary changes of previously
awarded projects that reapplied and are recommended for funding, and standard conditions for funding.
Table 1: Recommended Projects and Recommended Funding Level
Project sponsor Location #of Project type Amount Recommended Recommended
and name units Requested Funding—HB Funding—SHB
1590 1406&GF
Mercy Housing NW— Burien 91 New Construction $2,000,000 $2,000,000 --
Burien Family Housing Rental
TWG—Pandion at Star Kent 251 New Construction $2,000,000 $770,000 --
Lake Rental
Multi-Service Center— Auburn 24 Preservation $975,939 -- $775,000
White River Apts. Rental
Habitat for Humanity— Burien 40 New Construction $1,300,000 -- $300,000-GF
Burien Miller Creek Homeownership $255,000-SHB
1406
TOTAL -- 406 -- I -- $2,770,000 $1,330,000
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Table 2: Proposed HB 1590 Allocations by Jurisdiction for Recommended Projects
1. Mercy Total
Jurisdiction Housing-Burien 2.TWG-Pandion Contributed Carry-Over Unallocated
Family in 2024 from 2023
Covington $ 153,964 $ 59,276 $ 213,657 $ 43 $ 460
Kent $ 1,485,801 $ 572,034 $ 2,061,827 $ 442 $ 4,434
Maple Valley $ 360,235 $ 138,690 $ 500,000 $ - $ 1,075
Total $ 2,000,000 $ 770,000 $ 2,775,484 $ 485 $ 5,969
Table 3: Proposed SHB 1406 Allocations by Jurisdiction for Recommended Projects
Total
3. MSC-White 4. Habitat-Miller Carry-Over
Jurisdiction River Creek Contributed from 2023 Unallocated
in 2024
Auburn $ 121,507 $ 39,980 $ 135,475 $ 26,819 $ 807
Burien $ 57,595 $ 18,950 $ 64,623 $ 12,304 $ 382
Des Moines $ 29,955 $ 9,856 $ 34,012 $ 5,998 $ 199
Federal Way $ 116,047 $ 38,184 $ 131,715 $ 23,286 $ 770
Kent $ 173,408 $ 57,057 $ 194,889 $ 36,726 $ 1,150
Normandy Park $ 4,930 $ 1,622 $ 5,426 $ 1,158 $ 32
Renton $ 202,461 $ 66,616 $ 228,107 $ 42,313 $ 1,343
Tukwila $ 69,097 $ 22,735 $ 89,289 $ 3,002 $ 459
Total $ 775,000 $ 255,000 $ 883,536 $ 151,606 $ 5,142
Table 4: Proposed Unrestricted/General Fund Allocations by Jurisdiction for Recommended Projects
3. Habitat-Miller Total
Jurisdiction Creek Contributed in Unallocated
2024
SeaTac $ 300,000 $ 300,000 $ -
Total $ 300,000 $ 300,000 $ -
BACKGROUND
The SKHHP Advisory Board met on October 3, 2024 and November 7, 2024 to review each project application
and develop a funding recommendation for the SKHHP Executive Board's consideration. The SKHHP Executive
Board met on October 18, 2024 and November 15, 2024 to review each project and consider the
recommendations of the Advisory Board.The Advisory Board adopted its recommendation on November 7,
2024 and the Executive Board took final action on November 15, 2024.
Of the six applications received,two are located in Renton and both project applications are eligible to receive
HB 1590 funds.The City of Renton collects HB 1590 funds but does not currently pool those funds with SKHHP.
SKHHP pools HB 1590 funds from three of the four South King County cities that collect it. Because of this,the
City of Renton plans to directly financially support these two projects.These projects include Homestead
Community Land Trust's Willowcrest II and St. Stephen Housing Association &Way Back Inn's Steele House.
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These two projects were removed from SKHHP's competitive list of projects under consideration prior to the
Advisory Board and Executive Board making their funding recommendation.
PROCESS
Advisory Board Executive Board finalizes Member Councils approve
recommendation recommendation funding recommendation
(November 7,2024) (November 15, 2024) (January-March 2025)
ATTACHMENTS
1. Economic summaires of recommended projects
2. Summary changes of previously awarded projects that reapplied
3. Standard conditions for funding
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1. Mercy Housing Northwest- Burien Family Housing
Funding request: $2,000,000
Executive Board recommendation: $2,000,000 (forgivable loan)
Address: 12845 Ambaum Blvd SW Burien, WA 98146
PROJECT SUMMARY
Burien Family Housing is a new multifamily 91-unit rental project located near high frequency transit in Burien.
The project will support households earning between 30% area median income (AMI) and 60%AMI with a
focus on households with children, including 34 units set-aside for families with children exiting homelessness
and 18 units set-aside for households with a physical disability.
The project includes the redevelopment of a 4.23 acre site currently owned by Mary's Place which operates an
emergency shelter on-site. Mary's Place will be donating 2-acres of the project site to Mercy Housing
Northwest for the development of new affordable housing,while retaining 1.31 acres of the site for the
development of a new shelter to replace the existing one.The project will be four stories in size.The
development is comprised of a mix of one-,two-,three-, and four-bedroom units. 52%of the units are family-
sized two-,three-, and four-bedroom units.
This project received a financial award from SKHHP during the 2022 funding round and secured funding from
King County, the Washington State Department of Commerce,the 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
program, and the Amazon Housing Equity Fund (HEF) program over the course of 2023 and 2024.The project is
a combination 4%and 9% LIHTC project.The project also secured 34 project-based vouchers from the King
County Housing Authority and a Resident Services award from King County to support the families exiting
homelessness.
PROJECT SCHEDULE
Activity Date
Purchase and Sales Agreement 8/29/2022
Zoning Approval 2/1/2024
Site Plan Approval 8/18/2022
Building Permits Issued 2/25/2025
Begin Construction 4/1/2025
Begin Lease-up 6/1/2026
Issued Certificate of Occupancy 8/1/2026
FUNDING RATIONALE
The Executive Board supports the intent of this application for the following reasons:
• The project has been awarded significant financial contributions from King County, State Department
of Commerce (Housing Trust Fund), Amazon, and was awarded $1,093,308 from SKHHP in the 2022
funding round. Additionally,the project received a 9%bond allocation in the 2024 funding round
through the Washington State Housing Finance Commission.
• The project is ready to begin construction in the first half of 2025.
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• The sponsor's partnership with Mary's Place demonstrates a commitment to serving households
experiencing homelessness and will develop a pipeline of permanent housing for Mary's Place clients.
• Project-based vouchers have been secured which increases the financial stability of the project.
• 75% of the units will be constructed using advanced universal design principals.
• The project includes set-asides for four-bedroom units which are greatly needed to serve larger
families.
• The project strongly aligns with SKHHP Housing Capital Fund adopted priorities including: collaboration
with local community-based organizations, connections and direct experience with populations the
project is proposing to serve, addressing the needs of populations most disproportionately impacted
by housing costs, advancing economic opportunity due to its proximity to transit and other amenities,
providing rental housing for individuals and families earning 0-30%AMI and incorporating supportive
services, and the leverage of private and public investment.
• The site has convenient access to transit, shopping, and services.
PROPOSED CONDITIONS
Standard conditions apply to all projects and are included as Attachment 3 at the end of this memo.
Special Conditions
1. SKHHP will provide project funds to the Contractor in the form of a deferred, contingent,
forgivable loan. Loan terms will account for various factors, including loan terms from other
fund sources and available cash flow. Final loan terms shall be determined prior to release of
funds and must be approved by SKHHP staff.The loan will be secured by a deed of trust
recorded against the development property to ensure that Contractor maintains the project's
affordability and target population. Contractor shall not be required to repay the loan so long
as it maintains these project requirements.
2. Timeframe for funding commitment.The funding commitment continues for thirty-six(36)
months from the date of Council approval of original award and shall expire thereafter if all
conditions are not satisfied.An extension may be requested to SKHHP staff no later than sixty
(60) days prior to the expiration date. At that time,the Contractor will provide a status report
on progress to date and expected schedule for start of construction and project completion.
The SKHHP Executive Board will consider a twelve-month extension only on the basis of
documented, meaningful progress in bringing the project to readiness or completion. At a
minimum,the Contractor will demonstrate that all capital funding has been secured or is likely
to be secured within a reasonable period of time.
3. Project description of original award from 2022 funding round will be replaced by current
description of the project. Previous funding award shall be combined with current
recommended award but will retain eligibility of use under RCW. 82.14.540.
4. At least 34 of the housing units shall be set-aside for families with children exiting
homelessness who earn no more than 60%AMI and 18 of the housing units shall be set-aside
for households with a physical disability who earn no more that 60%AMI. Use of funds and
population eligibility must be in-alignment with RCW 82.14.530 for 2024 award.
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5. SKHHP funds shall be used solely for new construction, unless otherwise approved by SKHHP
staff.
6. A covenant is recorded ensuring affordability for at least 50 years with size and affordability
distribution per the following table. Changes may be considered based on reasonable
justification as approved by SKHHP.
AMI 1-bedroom 2-bedroom 3-bedroom 4-bedroom Total Units
30% 6 14 5 3 28
50% 30 11 7 -- 48
60% 7 4 3 -- 14
Manager Units 1 -- -- -- 1
Total Units 44 29 15 3 91
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2. TWG Development- Pandion at Star Lake
Funding request: $2,000,000
Executive Board recommendation: $770,000 (loan)
Address: 2526 S 272nd St., Kent, WA 98032
PROJECT SUMMARY
Pandion at Star Lake is a 251-unit multifamily, mixed-use rental project in Kent located adjacent to the
Kent/Star Lake Link light rail station.The project will support households earning between 30%AMI and
80%AMI. 47 units will support households up to 80%AMI.The project has been proposed as a 4% Low
Income Housing Tax Credit(LIHTC) development.The project secured an award from SKHHP in the 2023
Housing Capital Fund funding round totaling$1,170,000, although the project was modified for the 2024
funding round.The project did not secure the needed public and private funds in 2024 to move forward
towards beginning construction. The timeline for beginning construction has been moved out until funds
can be secured to fill a $30 million gap. SKHHP's awards will assist the project in future applications to
funders.
This transit-oriented development (TOD) project will provide a mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-
bedroom units.The project will include ground floor commercial space consisting of a K-12 learning
center for low-income children operated by the Renton-based STEM Paths Innovation Network(SPIN).
The property was purchased by the developer in December 2022.The project is a six-story building with
five stories of affordable housing over one story of commercial space which also includes ten units of
housing at the residential lobby level, plus basement level parking.
The 251 units includes 163 units for the general population, 59 units for families with children, and 29
units for families with children that require permanent supportive services and are at-risk of being
homeless. 24 units would be accessible units.The project includes 92 studios, 71 1-bedrooms, 36 2-
bedrooms, and 52 3-bedrooms.
29 units of the project are eligible for HB 1590 funds which includes those units for families with
children at-risk of homelessness and require permanent supportive services who earn up to 30%AMI.
Those units would be served by Vision House which would provide on-site supportive services. Of the
29-units, 20-units would be 2-bedroom units and 9-units would be 3-bedroom units to accommodate
families.
FUNDING RATIONALE
The Executive Board supports the intent of this application for the following reasons:
• The project secured a prior funding award from SKHHP and additional funds will assist the
project to leverage other funding sources.
• The project is located adjacent to the future Kent/Star Lake Link light rail station and has
convenient access to transit, schools,grocery stores, and services.
• The construction start date is anticipated farther out than other projects and the sponsor may
have more time to secure the additional funds than other recommended projects prior to
beginning construction.
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• The project has strong partnerships with Vision House who will provide on-site supportive
services for 29 families with children and SPIN who will operate a K-12 learning center in the
commercial space.
• The project will support 29 families with children at-risk of homelessness.
• The project is large and will provide a high number of affordable units near areas with high
displacement risk potential.
• The project sponsor has been in close communication with the City of Kent on project feasibility
and zoning requirements since the property was purchased in December 2022.
• The project sponsor has agreed to voluntarily meet the design standards for properties zoned as
'Midway Transit Community,'which is a higher degree of development than what is required
under general mixed-use commercial standards for the City of Kent.
• The project strongly aligns with SKHHP Housing Capital Fund adopted priorities including: being
a transit-oriented development(TOD) project, collaboration with local community-based
organizations, addressing the needs of populations most disproportionately impacted by
housing costs, advancing economic opportunity due to its proximity to the future Link light rail
station and other amenities, and providing rental housing for individuals and families earning 0-
30%AMI and incorporating supportive services.
PROPOSED CONDITIONS
Standard conditions apply to all projects and are included as Attachment 3 at the end of this memo.
Special Conditions
1. SKHHP will provide project funds to the Contractor in the form of a deferred, 1%
interest, non-forgivable loan to the LIHTC partnership.The form of the funds are
subject to change, but shall be agreed upon prior to contract execution. Loan terms will
account for various factors, including loan terms from other fund sources and available
cash flow. Final loan terms shall be determined prior to release of funds and must be
approved by SKHHP staff.The loan will be secured by a deed of trust recorded against
the development property to ensure that Contractor maintains the project's
affordability and target population.
2. Timeframe for funding commitment.The funding commitment continues for thirty-six
(36) months from the date of Council approval of original award and shall expire
thereafter if all conditions are not satisfied.An extension may be requested to SKHHP
staff no later than sixty(60) days prior to the expiration date. At that time,the
Contractor will provide a status report on progress to date and expected schedule for
start of construction and project completion.The SKHHP Executive Board will consider a
twelve-month extension only on the basis of documented, meaningful progress in
bringing the project to readiness or completion. At a minimum,the Contractor will
demonstrate that all capital funding has been secured or is likely to be secured within a
reasonable period of time.
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3. Project description of original award from 2023 funding round will be replaced by
current description of the project. Previous funding award shall be combined with
current recommended award.
4. At least 29 housing units of the total shall be set-aside for families with children at-risk
of homelessness who earn no more than 30%AMI per the requirements of RCW
82.14.530 and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's definition of
"at-risk of homelessness."
5. SKHHP funds shall be used solely for new construction, unless otherwise approved by
SKHHP staff.
6. A covenant is recorded ensuring affordability for at least 50 years with size and
affordability distribution per the following table. Changes may be considered based on
reasonable justification as approved by SKHHP.
AMI Studio 1-bedroom 2-bedroom 3-bedroom Total Units
30% -- -- 20 9 29
50% 52 41 1 20 114
60% 23 17 8 13 61
80% 17 13 7 10 47
Total Units 92 71 36 52 251
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3. Multi-Service Center-White River Apartments
Funding request: $975,939
Executive Board recommendation: $775,000 (grant)
Address: 1301 31st St SE, Auburn, WA
PROJECT SUMMARY
The White River Apartments is a multifamily, preservation and rehabilitation 24-unit rental project in
Auburn. The building was constructed in 1978 and the nonprofit Multi-Service Center took over
ownership in 2000.The project consists of 24 two-bedroom, one-bathroom units in active use which
includes three units serving households earning up to 30%AMI, sixteen units at 45%AMI, and five units
at 80%AMI.The 80%AMI units are currently occupied by households earning less than 60%AMI and
those units would shift to income restricted up to 60%AMI once funding is awarded.The project would
not displace current residents.
SKHHP funds are requested to support the rehabilitation of the 24 units including: siding replacement,
site lighting, parking lot improvements including curbs and seal coating, replacing domestic hot water
tanks in all units, re-grading areas adjacent to siding and replacement of exterior entry doors. This
project previously applied to SKHHP's 2023 funding round.
The project is located within walking distance of a bus route that connects to the Auburn Transit Center
and Sounder Commuter Rail Station. South Auburn Elementary School, Game Farm Park, and Ballard
Park are within 0.5 mile of the project. A grocery store is located one mile from the project.
PROJECT SCHEDULE
Activity Date
Site Control 1/1/1996
Building Permit Issued End of 2025
Begin Rehabilitation and Renovation End of 2025
End Rehabilitation and Renovation End of 2025
FUNDING RATIONALE
The Executive Board supports the intent of this application for the following reasons:
• The property is in need of rehabilitation to support the health and safety of the residents.
• The project is made up of 2-bedroom units to support larger household sizes.
• 79% of the households at White River Apartments earn no more than 45%AMI.
• The property is close to parks, an elementary school, and transit access to the Auburn Transit
Center and the Auburn Sounder train station.
• The project includes a fenced play area with an accessible ramp into the play yard with recently
installed play equipment.
• Limited SKHHP funds available this funding round required a partial award which will still allow
most of the residential building rehabilitation to move forward.
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• There are limited funding sources available for preservation and rehabilitation—SKHHP is the
only funder on this project.The focus for larger public funders has historically been on creating
new units of affordable housing. Smaller preservation projects like this one are not as
competitive against larger preservation projects competing for the same funds. The project
applied for funding in early 2024 to the State Department of Commerce Housing Trust Fund and
SKHHP provided a letter of support, but was not successful in securing funding at that time.
• The rehabilitation will not displace current residents.
• Preservation and rehabilitation of affordable housing is a high-priority for SKHHP.
• The project strongly aligns with SKHHP Housing Capital Fund adopted priorities including:the
project sponsor's community connection and engagement with the populations they intend to
serve, advancing racial equity, addressing the needs of populations most disproportionately
impacted by housing costs, advancing geographic equity of the Housing Capital Fund, providing
rental housing for extremely-low income households, and preservation.
• Multi-Service Center is a well-established South King County-based nonprofit that owns and
operates over 650 units of affordable housing.
• Multi-Service Center's housing programs have a history of serving BIPOC community members
with 45%of residents of Multi-Service Center properties identifying as BIPOC.
PROPOSED CONDITIONS
Standard conditions apply to all projects and are included as Attachment 3 at the end of this memo.
Special Conditions
1. SKHHP will provide project funds to the Contractor in the form of a secured grant with
no repayment. Final Contract terms shall be determined prior to release of funds and
must be approved by SKHHP staff.The grant will be secured by a deed of trust recorded
against the property to ensure that Contractor maintains the project's affordability and
target population. Contractor shall not be required to repay the grant so long as it
maintains these project requirements.
2. Timeframe for funding commitment.The funding commitment continues for thirty-six
(36) months from the date of Council approval and shall expire thereafter if all
conditions are not satisfied.An extension may be requested to SKHHP staff no later than
sixty (60) days prior to the expiration date. At that time,the Contractor will provide a
status report on progress to date and expected schedule for start of construction and
project completion.The SKHHP Executive Board will consider a twelve-month extension
only on the basis of documented, meaningful progress in bringing the project to
readiness or completion.At a minimum,the Contractor will demonstrate that all capital
funding has been secured or is likely to be secured within a reasonable period of time.
3. SKHHP funds shall be used solely for the rehabilitation of the property and may include
the following, unless otherwise approved by SKHHP staff:
a. Landscaping improvements
b. Seal coating and restriping the parking lot
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c. Site lighting improvements
d. Recoating breezeways and replacing railings
e. New siding
f. Exterior paint
g. Replacing gutters and downspouts
h. Replacing unit entry doors and install metal screen doors
i. Replace in-unit and laundry water heaters
4. SKHHP funds shall be prioritized to support building improvements- parking lot
improvements shall not be funded in favor of residential building rehabilitation.
5. SKHHP and Contractor shall agree to the specifics on what will be funded prior to
executing a contract to ensure eligibility of expenses in alignment with RCW 82.14.540
and to mitigate cost-overruns.
6. A covenant is recorded ensuring affordability for at least 50 years with size and
affordability distribution per the following table. Changes may be considered based on
reasonable justification as approved by SKHHP.
AMI 2-bedroom Total Units
units
30% 3 3
45% 16 16
60% 5 5
Total Units 24 24
7. Should cost overruns occur that require funds above SKHHP's contribution, sponsor will
work towards filling the funding need through their capital budget process or seeking
funds through other sources.
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4. Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King& Kittitas Counties- Burien Miller Creek
Funding request: $1,300,000
Executive Board recommendation: $555,000 (grant)
Address: 511 S 136th St Burien, WA 98168
PROJECT SUMMARY
Burien Miller Creek is a 40-unit homeownership project in Burien.The project is comprised of three-and
four-bedroom homes for purchase: 20 units for households earning an average 50%AMI and 20 units
for households earning up to 80%AMI. The project is currently under construction and SKHHP awarded
the project$300,000 in the 2022 funding round which has been requested to support the construction
of five units for households earning an average of 50%AMI not to exceed 60%AMI.All homebuyers
must have lived in King County for a least one year and 25%of the homes are reserved for households
with a connection to the community—being defined as within two miles from the project.
The project will provide permanent affordability through the execution of a ground lease upon sale of
the home. Habitat will have the Right of First Option to buy the home at an appreciated rate of 1.5% per
year. When the home is resold, the price is set at the cost of acquisition and any rehab needed, allowing
the home to be affordable to low-and moderate-income buyers in perpetuity. Habitat requires that the
home must be the buyer's primary residence and must be owner occupied for the life of the home.The
buyer's housing costs will be kept at or below 35%of gross household income.
The project has secured awards totaling$23 million and reports a funding gap of$3.3 million. The
funding gap is due to increased construction costs, higher interest rates on construction loans, and
lower mortgage revenue due to Habitat's commitment to serve families at lower AMIs in this
development.
PROJECT SCHEDULE
Activity Date
Site Control 3/26/2021
Building Permit Issued 3/24/2023
Begin Construction 11/08/2022
End Construction 2/1/2026
Full Occupancy 6/30/2026
FUNDING RATIONALE
The Executive Board supports the intent of this application for the following reasons:
• Homeownership is a high priority for SKHHP.
• Over$7 million has been invested in the site and over$23 million has been committed.
• Historically, out of the total number of households the sponsor has served, 65% identify as
BIPOC families.
• Habitat has implemented a community preference policy to help guide homeowner selection.
All applicants must have been residents of King County in the past year and 25%of the homes
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are reserved for those with a connection to the community (being defined as within a 2-mile
radius of the project site).
• The project began vertical construction in October 2024 and is fully permitted.
• Every homebuyer will have a sale price and mortgage set at no more than 35%of their
household income based on household size.
• Limited funds available from SKHHP required a partial award to be made to balance the need of
other priority projects with consideration of geographic equity.
• SKHHP awarded this project$300,000 in the 2022 funding round. Habitat reports a funding gap
due to construction cost overruns and interest rates impacting the mortgages at the AMI levels
they wanted to serve. SKHHP funds will help the project close the gap and enable them to serve
the lower AMI households they have committed to serve.
• The 32 3-bedrooms and 8 4-bedrooms spread across 10 buildings will provide badly needed
larger,family sized homes.
• The project was approved for participation in the City of Burien affordable housing
demonstration program.
• The project strongly aligns with SKHHP Housing Capital Fund adopted priorities including:the
project sponsor's community connection and engagement with the populations they intend to
serve, advancing racial equity, addressing the needs of populations most disproportionately
impacted by housing costs, leverage of public and private funds, and homeownership.
PROPOSED CONDITIONS
Standard conditions apply to all projects and are included as Attachment 3 at the end of this memo.
Special Conditions
1. SKHHP will provide project funds to the Contractor in the form of a secured grant with
no repayment. Final Contract terms shall be determined prior to release of funds and
must be approved by SKHHP staff.The grant will be secured by a deed of trust recorded
against the property to ensure that Contractor maintains the project's affordability and
target population. Contractor shall not be required to repay the grant so long as it
maintains these project requirements.
2. Timeframe for funding commitment.The funding commitment continues for thirty-six
(36) months from the date of Council approval of original award and shall expire
thereafter if all conditions are not satisfied.An extension may be requested to SKHHP
staff no later than sixty(60) days prior to the expiration date. At that time,the
Contractor will provide a status report on progress to date and expected schedule for
start of construction and project completion.The SKHHP Executive Board will consider a
twelve-month extension only on the basis of documented, meaningful progress in
bringing the project to readiness or completion. At a minimum,the Contractor will
demonstrate that all capital funding has been secured or is likely to be secured within a
reasonable period of time.
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3. Project description of original award from 2022 funding round will be replaced by
current description of the project. Previous funding award shall be combined with
current recommended award.
4. The recommended $300,000 (2024)from general fund contributions shall support the
development of five (5) housing units at an average 50%AMI on initial sale (among the
20 units with an average 50%AMI restriction) and be permanently restricted at 70%
AMI upon resale.
5. The recommended $255,000 (2024) and the previously awarded $300,000 (2022) shall
support the development of five (5) units at an average 50%AMI on initial sale (among
the 20 units with an average 50%AMI restriction) and be permanently restricted not to
exceed 60%AMI upon resale.
6. SKHHP funds shall be used solely for new construction, soft costs, or other development
costs, unless otherwise approved by SKHHP staff.
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ATTACHMENT 1: Economic Summaires of Recommended Projects
Project: Mercy Housing Northwest-Burien Family Housing
Proposed Funding Sources by Amounts and Status
Funding source I Proposed Amount Status
SKHHP(2024) $2,000,000 Recommended
SKHHP(2022) $1,093,308 Committed
4%LIHTC Equity $9,405,093 Committed
9%LIHTC Equity $13,446,619 Committed
State HTF $4,000,000 Committed
King County(2023) $6,000,000 Committed
Permanent Amortizing Loan $5,892,060 Committed
Amazon HEF Loan $9,500,000 Committed
Mercy Loan Fund _ $999,999 Committed
Land Contribution $1,800,000 Committed
Deferred Developer Fee $1,011,384 Committed
National Housing Trust Fund $1,000,000 Committed
King County 2024/CHIP Pass Thru $1,900,000 Committed
TOTAL $58,048,463
Proposed Use of Funds and Total Residential Cost Per Unit
Proposed use Amount Per Unit
Acquisition $1,820,000 --
Construction $42,217,570 --
Soft Costs $8,634,716 --
Other Development Costs $5,376,177 --
TOTAL $58,048,463 $637,895
Residential Cost Per Square Foot
Item Amount
Residential square footage 86,543
Residential development cost $58,048,463
Cost per square foot $670.75
Residential Cost Per Unit Based on Unit Size
Unit Size Number of Units Unit Square Cost per Unit
Footage
Average 1-bedroom 44 526 $352,813
Average 2-bedroom 29 788 $528,549
Average 3-bedroom 15 1062 $712,333
Average 4-bedroom 3 1291 $865,934
Common area and other residential spaces,
including parking 20,380 $13,669,825
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Project:TWG—Pandion at Star Lake
Proposed Use of Funds and Total Residential Cost Per Unit
Proposed use Amount Per Unit
Acquisition $6,207,361 --
Construction $87,306,025 --
Soft Costs $15,032,371 --
Construction Financing $9,298,009 --
Other Development Costs $8,876,434 --
TOTAL $126,720,200 --
TOTAL NON-RESIDENTIAL $4,413,357 --
TOTAL RESIDENTIAL(includes common areas) $122,306,843 $487,278
Residential Cost Per Sauare Foot
Item Amount
Residential square footage 278,255
Residential development cost $122,306,843
Cost per square foot $439.55
Residential Cost Per Unit Based on Unit Size
Unit Size Number of Units Unit Square Cost per Unit
Footage
Average Studio 92 415 $182,413
Average 1-bedroom 71 650 $285,707
Average 2-bedroom 36 926 $407,023
Average 3-bedroom 52 1,139 $500,647
Common area and other residential spaces, -- 107,767 $47,368,930
including parking
Project: Multi-Service Center—White River Apartments
Proposed Funding Sources by Amounts and Status
Funding source Proposed Amount Status
SKHHP (2024) $975,939 Recommended
TOTAL
Proposed Use of Funds and Total Residential Cost Per Unit
Proposed use Amount Per Unit
Rehabilitation $747,939 --
Rehabilitation Contingency $150,000 --
Soft Costs $50,000 --
Other Development Costs $28,000 --
TOTAL $975,939 $40,664
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Project: Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King& Kittitas Counties- Burien Miller Creek
Proposed Funding Sources by Amounts and Status
Funding source Proposed Amount Status
SKHHP(2022) $300,000 Committed
SKHHP(2024) $550,000 Recommended
King County $3,547,282 Committed
HTF $3,125,000 Committed
CHIP $1,934,500 Committed
HUD $850,000 Committed
HTF Unit Subsidy(2024) $1,000,000 Committed
Construction Financing $12,562,607 Committed
Habitat for Humanity $2,324,297 Committed
TOTAL $26,193,686
Proposed Use of Funds and Total Residential Cost Per Unit
Proposed use Amount Per Unit
Acquisition $2,086,758 $52,169
Construction $20,931,597 $523,290
Soft Costs $1,906,163 $47,654
Other Development Costs $1,269,168 $31,729
TOTAL $26,193,686 $654,842
Residential Cost Per Square Foot
Item Amount
Residential square footage 54,662
Residential development cost $26,193,686
Cost per square foot $479.19
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ATTACHMENT 2: Summary Changes of SKHHP Awarded Projects that Reapplied
Project: Mercy Housing Northwest- Burien Family Housing
Project changes between the awarded project from the 2022 SKHHP funding round and the 2024
application are as follows:
2024 2022 Changes
Populations 34—families with children 35—families with • Fewer units for
served exiting homelessness children exiting families with children
16—families with children homelessness • Added units for
18—households with a 54—families with households with a
physical disability children disability and general
22—general population population
Total units 91 89 • One unit added for an
on-site manager
• One additional
affordable unit
AMI 0-60% 0-60% • No change
AMI/unit 0-30%-28 0-30%-35 • More 50% units and
count 30-50%-48 30-50%-28 fewer 30%and 60%
50-60%- 14 50-60%-26 units
LIHTC 4%/9% 4% • Added 9% LIHTC
Cost $59.7m $47.4m • Higher budget
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Project:TWG—Pandion at Star Lake
Project changes between the 2023 awarded project and the 2024 application are as follows:
2024 2023 Changes
Number of 1 2 • Modified from 2
buildings buildings to 1
Populations 163 units-general Building 1: • No seniors at 80-100%
served population 109 units-general population AMI
59 units-families 30 units-families with children • No families that are
with children 25 units-families with children transitioning out of
29 units-families that require permanent homelessness
with children that supportive services and who are • No IDD units
require permanent transitioning out of homelessness • Larger number of general
supportive services or are at-risk of homelessness population units in lower
and are at-risk of 4 units- households with I/DD income building
being homeless Building 2: • More units for families
173 units—seniors earning 80- with children
100%AMI
Total units 251 341 (168 and 173) • 90 fewer units
AMI 0-80% 0-100% • No 80-100%AMI units
AMI/unit 0-30%-29 0-30%-29 • Number of 0-30% units
count 30-50%- 114 30-50%-97 unchanged
50-60%-61 50-60%-42 • More 30-60% units
60-80%-47 80-100%- 173 • Added 80% units
• Removed 80-100% units
LIHTC 4% 4%/9% • Not applying for 9%
LIHTC
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Project: Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King& Kittitas Counties- Burien Miller Creek
Project changes between the awarded project from the 2022 SKHHP funding round and the 2024
application are as follows:
2024 2022 Changes
Number of 10 10 • No change
buildings
Populations Homebuyers with Homebuyers with • No change
served connection to the connection to the
community community
Total units 40 Phase 1—20 units • Removed Phase 1 and
Phase 2—20 units 2 and are considering
the project a single
project.
AMI 20 units-average of 50% Phase 1 (20 units)—up to • Changed from 20
AMI 50%AMI units at 50%AMI to
20 units-80%AMI Phase 2 (20 units)—80% an average 50%AMI
AMI
Cost $26.2m $8.4m (First 20 units only) • Higher development
cost
SKHHP Request: $1.3m for 20 $300k applied to 20 units up • Request to fund fewer
funding units at average 50%AMI. to 50%AMI >$300k applied of the 20 total units.
request to 20 units at average 50% Total project units
Recommended: Partial AMI >$300,000 applied to 5 unchanged.
award of$300,000 (GF) units at average 50%AMI
for 5 units at average 50%
AMI with resale up to 70%
AMI &$255,000 for 5
units at average 50%AMI
with resale up to 60%AMI
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ATTACHMENT 3: Standard Conditions for Funding
1. Contractor shall provide SKHHP with development and operating budgets based upon
actual funding commitments for approval by SKHHP staff. Contractor must notify
SKHHP staff immediately if it is unable to adhere to these budgets and must submit new
budget(s)to SKHHP staff for approval. SKHHP staff shall not unreasonably withhold its
approval of these budget(s), so long as they do not materially or adversely change the
Project. This shall be a continuing obligation of the Contractor, and shall survive the
transfer or assignment of the Contract. Contractor's failure to adhere to budgets (either
original or new/amended) may result in SKHHP's withdrawal of its funding commitment.
Contractor must prepare and submit final budgets to SKHHP at the time it starts project
construction and at the project's completion.
2. Contractor shall submit to SKHHP evidence of funding commitments from all proposed
public and private funding sources. If Contractor cannot secure an identified
commitment within an application's time frame, Contractor shall immediately notify
SKHHP staff and describe its anticipated actions and time frame for securing alternative
funding.
3. Contractor shall use SKHHP provided funds toward specific project costs as included in
the Contract and consistent with RCW 82.14.540 and/or 82.14.530, as applicable.
Contractor may not use SKHHP funds for any other purpose unless SKHHP staff
authorizes such alternate use in writing. If budget line items with unexpended balances
exist after completion of the project,SKHHP and other public funders shall approve
adjustments to the project capital sources (including potential reductions in public fund
loan balances).
4. Contractor shall evaluate and consider maximizing sustainability features for the Project
(such as an efficient building envelope and heat pumps) and shall propose a plan to
maximize the Project's sustainability.
5. Contractor shall use and document an open and competitive bidding process (consisting
of at least three bids)for construction and related consultant services associated with
the project, regardless of the source of funds used to pay their costs. Contractor shall
pay RCW 39.12 prevailing wages in all projects funded by SKHHP that include
construction activities, unless federal funds awarded to the project mandate use of
federal prevailing wage rates.
6. If Contractor uses federal funds toward the Project, it must meet applicable federal
guidelines, including but not limited to: contractor solicitation; bidding and selection;
wage rates; and federal laws and regulations.
7. Contractor shall maintain documentation of any necessary land use approvals, permits,
and licenses required by the jurisdiction in which the project is located.
8. Contractor shall submit to SKHHP project monitoring reports quarterly through its
completion of the project, and annually thereafter. Contractor shall submit a final
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budget to SKHHP upon project completion. If applicable, Contractor shall submit initial
tenant information as required by SKHHP.
9. Contractor is required to provide SKHHP with quarterly status reports for projects
funded through SKHHP's Housing Capital Fund during the project's development stage
(from the time funds are awarded until the project's completion and occupancy). These
quarterly reports must include at a minimum the status of funds expended and progress
to date. SKHHP will rely on these quarterly reports to determine whether Contractor is
making satisfactory progress on the project.
10. SKHHP may inspect the project site during the project's construction.
11. After occupancy, the Contractor will submit annual reports to SKHHP summarizing the
number of project beneficiaries, housing expenses for the target population, and the
proportion of those beneficiaries that are low-and/or moderate-income and that meet
other eligibility criteria established in the Contract. In addition, the Annual Report shall
include certifications to SKHHP that it is in compliance with the Covenant,which shall
include the most current occupancy information, rent schedule (showing which Units
are in each income class), a calculation justifying any increases in rents from the
previous rent schedule, consistent with the Covenant and the Contract, and the actual
rents being charged to each unit. SKHHP shall have the right to review rents for
compliance and approve or disapprove them every year. In the event the Contractor
submits annual certifications to satisfy the reporting requirements of multiple funders,
Contractor will designate and report all units at the income class required by the most
restrictive funder as well as the classification for purposes of the Covenant and this
Contract.The Contractor shall also include with such certification any changes in the
management policies for the Property and such other information covering the prior
calendar year as SKHHP may request by notice at least ninety(90) days in advance of the
due date, and with such accompanying documentation as SKHHP may request.The
Annual Reports shall be submitted by June 30 of each year and will be required for the
full duration of the Affordability Period. SKHHP will also periodically evaluate all projects
for long term sustainability.
12. For rental projects, Contractor shall maintain the project in good and habitable
condition for the duration of its affordability term.
13. SKHHP shall reimburse the Contractor for satisfactory completion of the requirements
specified in the Contract and upon Contractor's submission to SKHHP of invoices and
supporting documentation of eligible expenses.
14. SKHHP shall retain 5%of the funding award ("retention") and shall release the retention
only after construction is complete and all other obligations outlined in the contract
have been satisfied.
15. A covenant is recorded ensuring affordability for at least 50 years,with unit size,
number of units, and affordability distribution established prior to executing Contract.
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CITY OF
J\IJBURJ4 AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
WASHINGGTTON
Agenda Subject: Meeting Date:
Resolution No. 5815 (Krum) March 3, 2025
A Resolution relating to the endorsement of the Kent Valley Economic
Development Air and Space Manufacturing Roundtable
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 5815.)
Department: Attachments: Budget Impact:
Community Development Resolution No. 5815, Exhibit A -
Air and Space Background
Information
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council to adopt Resolution No. 5815.
Background for Motion:
Kent Valley Air and Space Manufacturing Roundtable, inspired by the proven success of the Next
Generation Sector Partnerships model, aims to unite C-Suite leaders and key partners to tackle
pressing challenges and develop actionable strategies that will keep our region's primary industries
competitive and thriving.
Background Summary:
Neighboring agencies, including other cities, school districts, and educational institutions are working
together to support the establishment of the Kent Valley Air and Space Manufacturing Roundtable,
aiming to foster collaboration among industry leaders, educators, and public sector representatives to
address workforce development, drive legislative agendas, and promote economic sustainability
within the aerospace industry. The support of Kent and other agencies emphasizes the importance of
partnerships between K-12 education, higher education institutions, and the aerospace sector to align
training programs with industry needs. C-suite executives from aerospace employers are invited to
participate in the Roundtable's initiatives and commit to ongoing collaboration between educational
institutions, city leaders, and industry partners to ensure the success of this strategic initiative.
The Economic and Community Development Department is in communication with other agencies
regarding a memorandum of understanding that will be signed by the Mayor expressing these
sentiments.
Councilmember: Tracy Taylor Staff: Jason Krum
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RESOLUTION NO. 5815
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO THE
ENDORSEMENT OF THE KENT VALLEY ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AIR AND SPACE MANUFACTURING
ROUNDTABLE
WHEREAS, Green River College and Renton Technical College, as mission driven
institutions of higher education and talent development, recognize the value of strong
collaboration between aerospace leaders and the alignment of training and programs with
industry growth;
WHEREAS, The Auburn, Kent, and Renton School Districts are the starting point
for student career exploration and contribute to the development of workforce education
programs by fostering career connections between K-12 education, postsecondary
pathways, and the aerospace industry;
WHEREAS, The public sector leaders representing the cities of Auburn, Kent,
Tukwila, and Renton, along with Kent Valley education leaders, recognize the need for a
strategic initiative aimed at addressing challenges and opportunities within Kent Valley's
aerospace industry;
WHEREAS, The Next Generation Sector Partnerships model has demonstrated
success in facilitating collaboration between business leaders, educators, and
government entities to address industry challenges and promote economic vitality and
sustain ability;
WHEREAS, The creation of the Kent Valley Air and Space Manufacturing
Roundtable provides an efficient platform for industry leaders to collectively address
Resolution No. 5815
March 3, 2025
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workforce and talent development, drive legislative agendas, and promote economic
vitality and sustainability within the aerospace industry;
WHEREAS, Participation from industry leaders is essential for success of the Kent
Valley Air and Space Manufacturing Roundtable as Kent Valley employers are creating
the jobs of the future and their guidance is critical to shaping the aerospace industry's
talent pipeline.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that Green River and Renton Technical Colleges,
and the Auburn, Kent and Renton School Districts hereby invite establishment of the Kent
Valley Air and Space Manufacturing Roundtable to build stronger partnerships, foster
collaboration, and expand equitable access to our region's best jobs;
Be it further resolved that Kent Valley employers represented by C-suite
executives, were invited to join the Kent Valley Air and Space Manufacturing Roundtable,
and participate in the inaugural launch meeting held in October 2024, as well as
subsequent biannual meetings and Action Teams;
Be it further resolved that the cities of Auburn, Kent, Renton, and Tukwila express
their support for the establishment of the Kent Valley Air and Space Manufacturing
Roundtable and commit to working collaboratively with the Auburn, Kent and Renton
School Districts, as well as Green River and Renton Technical Colleges, and industry
partners to ensure its success;
Be it further resolved that the Auburn, Kent and Renton School Districts, Green
River, and Renton Technical Colleges, along with the city mayors, extend their sincere
appreciation to Kent Valley Air and Space Industry employers for considering this
Resolution No. 5815
March 3, 2025
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opportunity to collaborate and shape the future of the air and space manufacturing
industry and region.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. The Mayor is authorized to implement those administrative
procedures necessary to carry out the directives of this Resolution.
Section 2. This Resolution will take effect and be in full force on passage and
signatures.
Dated and Signed:
CITY OF AUBURN
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk Jason Whalen, City Attorney
Resolution No. 5815
March 3, 2025
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Kent Valley Air and Space Manufacturing Roundtable
Memorandum of Understanding
Subject: Establishment of the Kent Valley Air and Space Manufacturing Roundtable
Whereas, Green River College and Renton Technical College, as mission driven
institutions of higher education and talent development, recognize the value of
strong collaboration between aerospace leaders and the alignment of training and
programs with industry growth;
Whereas, The Auburn, Kent, and Renton School Districts are the starting point for
student career exploration and contribute to the development of workforce
education programs by fostering career connections between K-12 education, post-
secondary pathways, and the aerospace industry;
Whereas, The public sector leaders representing the cities of Auburn, Kent,
Tukwila, and Renton, along with Kent Valley education leaders, recognize the need
for a strategic initiative aimed at addressing challenges and opportunities within
Kent Valley's aerospace industry;
Whereas, The Next Generation Sector Partnerships model has demonstrated
success in facilitating collaboration between business leaders, educators, and
government entities to address industry challenges and promote economic vitality
and sustainability;
Whereas, The creation of the Kent Valley Air and Space Manufacturing Roundtable
provides an efficient platform for industry leaders to collectively address workforce
and talent development, drive legislative agendas, and promote economic vitality
and sustainability within the aerospace industry;
Whereas, Participation from industry leaders is essential for success of the Kent
Valley Air and Space Manufacturing Roundtable as Kent Valley employers are
creating the jobs of the future and their guidance is critical to shaping the
aerospace industry's talent pipeline.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that Green River and Renton Technical Colleges,
and the Auburn, Kent and Renton School Districts hereby invite establishment of
the Kent Valley Air and Space Manufacturing Roundtable to build stronger
partnerships, foster collaboration, and expand equitable access to our region's best
jobs;
Be it further resolved that Kent Valley employers represented by C-suite
executives, are invited to join the Kent Valley Air and Space Manufacturing
Roundtable, and participate in the inaugural launch meeting scheduled for late
October 2024, as well as subsequent biannual meetings and Action Teams;
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Be it further resolved that the cities of Auburn, Kent, Renton, and Tukwila
express their support for the establishment of the Kent Valley Air and Space
Manufacturing Roundtable and commit to working collaboratively with the Auburn,
Kent and Renton School Districts, as well as Green River and Renton Technical
Colleges, and industry partners to ensure its success;
Be it further resolved that the Auburn, Kent and Renton School Districts, Green
River, and Renton Technical Colleges, along with the city mayors, extend their
sincere appreciation to Kent Valley Air and Space Industry employers for
considering this opportunity to collaborate and shape the future of the air and space
manufacturing industry and region.
Signed:
Dr. Suzanne Johnson, President Nancy Backus, Mayor
Green River College City of Auburn
Date: Date:
Dr. Yoshiko Harden, President Dana Ralph, Mayor
Renton Technical College City of Kent
Date: Date:
Dr. Alan Spicciati, Superintendent Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Auburn School District City of Renton
Date: Date:
Israel Vela, Superintendent Thomas McLeod, Mayor
Kent School District City of Tukwila
Date: Date:
Dr. Damien Pattenaude, Superintendent
Renton School District
Date:
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For Conversation—Sample Recruitment Explanatory Document
What's the Employer Table of Kent Valley?
Employer Table for the Kent Valley
What is this Industry Table and why is it unique?
The industry advisory table is
modeled after a national model of Adult
Community K-12
industry partnership, called Next Gen Colleges Ed Career
Sector Partnerships.They bring Community 41111111140b Tech
together C-Suite business leaders Partners Universities Ed
from a single industry in the same a ° 0
region to collaborate in making their Chambers of
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tackle a range of issues including Business
improving the workforce pipeline, Community-Based C Table
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aligning training with industry needs, Organizations
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regulatory barriers or facilitating Economic 0 0
business-to-business networking. Development
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The agenda is defined by business
leaders, addressing the pre- Workforce
competitive issues related to Development
education that matter most to their Convener
industry in their region and issues that
no single company can tackle on its own.
They are strongly rooted in the region their companies call home in south King County/Kent Valley.That
means their agenda is grounded not only in what their companies need to thrive, but what the
communities in their shared region need,too.
The Industry Advisory Table of Kent Valley is a forum for employers:
• Create and drive a shared agenda that supports ongoing and mutual economic stability and
opportunity for their industry and the people and communities in our region.
• Cultivate high quality connections, networking, information and idea sharing on issues most
relevant to their mutual needs.
• Step in and step up to the forefront in new ways that co-invest, support and implement shared
workforce strategies.
• Develop and demonstrate a shared commitment to diversity and inclusion through hiring and
investments, directly relevant to populations here in our region.
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• Help push and create coordinated action around shared issues by the many otherwise siloed public
partners in education,workforce and economic development, including the shared curation of
resources and investments that solve persistent problems.
How is this different from past or other industry advisory initiatives?
It's different in five ways:
1. Commitment of leaders drawn from two colleges and a school district:The Industry Table will
have import above and beyond other industry advisory offerings, and seeks to avoid duplication
in south King County.The Table will help steward taxpayer monies within education and
workforce development in south King County towards greater efficacy for businesses and
students by being better positioned to connect dots and contextualize programs to a larger
strategy of shared prosperity and economic development for south King County residents.
2. It relies on private sector pull vs. public program push: Our state and our region have hundreds
of public programs that support, directly or indirectly,the needs of manufacturers. Some are
right on point; others miss the mark; few are truly coordinated together for bigger impact.All
want manufacturers to know about their programs. The Industry Table is an organizing
mechanism: it centers the manufacturers voice in a way that acts as a gravitational pull for the
many public programs to get and stay on point in a coordinated way.
3. It's a shared table vs. creating another organization or initiative: This is not another
organization or initiative. It's a single, shared table of employers with intention and care to
diverse representation of both businesses large and small that can help guide public resources
better and increase coordination and articulation between higher education and local school
districts. It's a big tent that leverages and knits together existing efforts,with a bias toward
action for highest shared priorities.
4. Coordinated responses and solutions vs. one-off solutions:The Industry Table helps sort and
sift business and emerging technology trends for colleges and schools and aim areas of strategic
investment for state (and particularly federal)funding, while convening staff help provide
concise briefings on the dozens (or hundreds) of programs and resources in education,
workforce development.
5. Employers invested for the long haul vs. short term initiatives:The Industry Table is not a focus
group, input session,trade association, or traditionally understood incumbent advisory council.
It is an action-oriented collection of local business leaders with an eye on long-run advantages
conferred on the community by support for educational institutions at the cutting edge.
What's the Commitment?
• A 2-hour"Launch". During the "Launch" meeting,you will convene with fellow employer
executives to identify opportunities within the region and subsequent action items. The Launch
will be professionally facilitated, in-person,targeting September 2021.
• Appropriate delegation of yourself or company personnel (with decision making authority)to
top priority"action team(s)"coming out of the"Launch" meeting (expect 3-5 priority areas,
likely focused on workforce needs, supply chain connections, infrastructure, policy changes,
etc.—subject areas are more wide ranging than just curriculum development, instructional
quality, and student recruitment to anticipate needs for facilities and equipment and wider
context of what's occurring in local economy).
• As a rule of thumb,these types of partnerships usually meet quarterly for 90 minutes.
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• "Action team"work occurs in between quarterly meetings, made up by employers and
relevant public partners' staff. Action teams need your expertise,voice and time. Public support
partners help coordinate,facilitate and keep trains moving toward solutions.
• These partnerships also typically maintain a "leadership team" of some sort, including
business "chairs". These may or may not be the same as the "initial" leadership team.You
personally decide as the Partnership gets up and running.
What does it mean to be an initial Champ?
• It means you've been identified as a natural leader, someone who combines the attributes of a
successful business executive and a civic entrepreneur. You care about your company, about
manufacturing, and about communities in our region.
• It also means you're willing to:
o Co-sign an invite letter with other execs that indicates that you think the Industry
Table is indeed a value-add and good idea for the region, for employers and for your
company.
o Join a 30-minute prep call with other C-suite champs that make up the initial Leadership
team prior to the Industry Table "Launch" meeting.
o Make opening remarks at the Launch meeting about why the Industry Table is
important and a priority for your company.
For Conversation—Sample Guidebook Components, Basic Facts
Recommendation: Six advisory committee meetings per year with a minimum quorum of 60%
of the voting members present at each meeting. Ten or Twelve table members (not counting
colleges, district, and city staffers.
Question: Board of trustee, district board, Council approvals?
Question: Employers only, or include workforce development allies, such as Aerospace Joint
Apprenticeship Committee, WABS, etc?
Traditional Roles of an Advisory Committee
(To discuss difference or relatedness to shared Industry Table)
Career and Technical Education Advisory committees perform five major roles. They:
1. Provide information which will update, modify, expand, and improve the quality of the
program.
2. Support and strengthen the partnership between education, business, labor, and the
community
3. Make recommendations that will strengthen and expand the Career and Technical
curriculum and provide assistance in implementing their recommendations.
4. Identify and validate academic and occupational competencies and industry standards,
determine priorities, review, and evaluate programs.
5. Articulate long-term goals and objectives of the career and technical programs to
students, employers, and the community.
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Advisory Committees are only as effective as their individual members. We urge members to:
• Understand the importance of their roles
• Attend and actively participate in all meetings
• Suggest and develop agenda items for meetings
• Help determine committee goals
• Become familiar with the colleges and district, and how its programs fit into the overall
educational structure
• Communicate openly with other committee members and program instructors and
administrators.
• Accept committee responsibilities
Advisory committees develop an annual program of work that reflects consensus on the needs
of the program and the requirements of the occupation. In developing a program of work,
members combine information provided to them by instructors and administers about the
program with their knowledge about the requirements of the occupation. A written plan is
preferred...Members are appointed for terms of up to three years and may be re-appointed at
the end of their terms. To maintain fresh ideas members complete their terms. The
recommended minimum committee size is ... The chairperson of the committee shall be elected
annually from among the members.
Ethical Conduct
Washington Ethics Law, Revised Code of Washington Chapter 42.52 and the GRC Ethics Poilcy...
[Is there a conduct statement we can create in common? Updates to values above and
beyond ethics policies to promotion of these values common to our institutions? New writing
assignment here to discuss in our leadership convenings]
Areas of Consultation/Leadership
• Review labor market information to ensure occupational program areas in demand,
produce living wages, and vacancies exist so as to provide for high probability for future
employment of successful students
• Develop an assertive agenda for moving the needle on recruitment to both high-paying
careers found in abundance in the local industries of host communities as well as to
enrollment where the colleges where students are found
• Implement and steer these student recruitment efforts
• Review summaries of program content and respective courses across the two colleges
and school district
• Advise colleges and schools on not just industry standards or certifications required by
occupational areas—but help anticipate those that must be developed going forward
with an aim of cultivating national excellence in target fields in curriculum, instruction
quality, and facilities to help 'future proof' instruction from changes in market
conditions, technologies, and employment needs
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• Advise in development of plans for new construction or remodeling of existing facilities,
or funding requests to effectuate
• Recommend procedures for developing, implementing, and evaluating work-based
learning experience programs
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ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Kurt Hanson, AICP, EDFP
220 Fourth Avenue South
KENT Kent, WA 98032
WASHINGTON 253-856-5454
DATE: September 17, 2024
TO: Kent City Council - Committee of the Whole
SUBJECT: Motion in Support of the Establishment of the Kent Valley Air
and Space Manufacturing Roundtable
MOTION: I move to express the City Council's support for the
establishment of the Kent Valley Air and Space Manufacturing Roundtable
and invite the participation of local aerospace industry representatives.
SUMMARY: Neighboring agencies, including other cities, school districts, and
educational institutions are working together to support the establishment of the
Kent Valley Air and Space Manufacturing Roundtable, aiming to foster collaboration
among industry leaders, educators, and public sector representatives to address
workforce development, drive legislative agendas, and promote economic
sustainability within the aerospace industry. The support of Kent and other agencies
emphasizes the importance of partnerships between K-12 education, higher
education institutions, and the aerospace sector to align training programs with
industry needs. C-suite executives from aerospace employers are invited to
participate in the Roundtable's initiatives and commit to ongoing collaboration
between educational institutions, city leaders, and industry partners to ensure the
success of this strategic initiative.
The Economic and Community Development Department is in communication with
other agencies regarding a memorandum of understanding that will be signed by
the Mayor expressing these sentiments.
This motion in support of the establishment of the Kent Valley Air and Space
Manufacturing Roundtable will both be presented to the Committee of the Whole
and placed on the City Council consent agenda on September 17, 2024.
BUDGET IMPACT:
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Innovative Government- Delivering outstanding customer service, developing leaders, and
fostering innovation.
Thriving City - Creating safe neighborhoods, healthy people, vibrant commercial districts, and
inviting parks and recreation.
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Sustainable Services - Providing quality services through responsible financial management,
economic growth, and partnerships.
Inclusive Community - Embracing our diversity and advancing equity through genuine community
engagement.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Kent Valley Air Space Roundtable MOU (PDF)
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City Council Regular Meeting- 21 Oct 2024
SUBJECT/TITLE: MOU - Kent Valley Air and Space Manufacturing Roundtable
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council Concur
DEPARTMENT: Community & Economic Development Department
STAFF CONTACT: Amanda Free, Economic Development Acting Director
EXT.: 7369
FISCAL IMPACT SUMMARY:
No fiscal impact.
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
City to engage in a Memorandum of Understanding to show support for the establishment of the Kent Valley
Air and Space Manufacturing Roundtable
EXHIBITS:
A. Issue Paper
B. MOU
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to show support for the establishment of the Kent Valley Air
and Space Manufacturing Roundtable
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Memorandum
DATE: October 14,2024
TO: Ed Prince, Council President
Members of Renton City Council
CC: Armondo Pavone, Mayor
Ed VanValey, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Gina Estep, CED Administrator
STAFF CONTACT: Amanda Free, Economic Development Acting Director
SUBJECT: Memorandum of Understanding for Kent Valley Air and
Space Manufacturing Roundtable
ISSUE
Should Council authorize the mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to show
support for the establishment of the Kent Valley Air and Space Manufacturing
Roundtable?
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval to request the mayor signature on the Memorandum of
Understanding to show support for the establishment of the Kent Valley Air and Space
Manufacturing Roundtable.
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
Neighboring agencies, including other cities, school districts, and educational institutions
are working together to support the establishment of the Kent Valley Air and Space
Manufacturing Roundtable, aiming to foster collaboration among industry leaders,
educators, and public sector representatives to address workforce development, drive
legislative agendas, and promote economic sustainability within the aerospace industry.
The support of Renton and the other agencies emphasizes the importance of partnerships
between K-12 education, higher education institutions, and the aerospace sector to align
training programs with industry needs. C-suite executives from aerospace employers will
be invited to participate in the Roundtable's initiatives and commit to ongoing
collaboration between educational institutions, city leaders, and industry partners to
ensure the success of this strategic initiative.
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DETAILED SUMMARY OF ROUNDTABLE
The City of Kent Economic Development team presented the Roundtable and the
Memorandum of Understanding to the Kent Council on September 17, 2024 and was
unanimously approved.
Below is the summary the Kent Council was provided:
Context and Industry Challenges
The aerospace and space industries in South King County are at a pivotal moment:
-These industries contribute $13.6 billion to our region's GDP and support over 60,000
jobs.
- However, the industry is experiencing rapid changes driven by technological
advancements, workforce shifts, and increasing global competition.
Kent Valley, long a hub for these industries, must evolve to ensure continued success
and growth. We've discussed the concept of focused industry collaboration, and now is
the ideal time to come together to address these challenges.
Purpose of the Roundtable
This initiative was first introduced at our joint meeting with the Kent School Board last
spring. The Kent Valley Air and Space Manufacturing Roundtable will serve as a
collaborative platform where:
- Industry leaders, educators, and government representatives can align
educational programs with industry needs.
- We can work together to ensure workforce development and drive economic
vitality in our region.
- We will be guided by the Next Generation Sector Partnerships model, which has
a proven track record of facilitating effective collaboration between these critical
stakeholders.
Strong Support from Key Stakeholders
I'm pleased to share that we've already garnered significant support for this initiative:
- We have a national expert with local ties on Next Generation Industry
Partnerships on board to facilitate the establishment of the Roundtable.
- Superintendent Vela and the college presidents of Green River and Renton
Technical Colleges are actively pursuing approvals from the Auburn and Renton
School Districts.
- Mayor Ralph has already secured committed support from the Mayors of Auburn and
Renton, and Tukwila is close behind.
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Briefings and Stakeholder Engagement
To ensure all key stakeholders are fully engaged:
- Briefings with air and space industry C-suite executives are planned for the end
of this month.
- Separate briefings for our largest employers, education partners, and industry
organizations will take place between late September and the second week of
October.
What's in it for City Partners?
The Kent Valley Air and Space Manufacturing Roundtable offers significant benefits for
our city partners:
- It provides a unique platform for focused collaboration on pre-competitive
challenges that require collective action.
- The Roundtable helps us understand and share the strengths, trends, and
opportunities of existing companies in our region, which is crucial for informing
our shared retention, growth, and attraction strategies.
- This partnership also offers a meaningful venue for working with workforce
development and education sectors around the complex needs of the aerospace
industry, aligning these efforts with our broader regional economic growth goals.
The Role of the City Council
Your support is crucial for the success of this initiative. As public sector leaders, your
endorsement will:
- Help solidify partnerships across the region.
- Demonstrate a unified commitment to strengthening the aerospace industry
right here in Kent Valley.
Economic Impact
The Roundtable is more than just a forum—it's a pathway to:
-Job creation in the aerospace sector.
-Talent development that meets the needs of our local industry.
- Sustained economic growth that will keep Kent Valley at the forefront of air and space
manufacturing.
Next Steps
Looking ahead:
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- We are planning an inaugural launch meeting in late October 2024. This meeting
will bring together key stakeholders, including C-suite executives from Kent
Valley employers, to officially kickstart the Roundtable.
- We're committed to holding biannual meetings and forming Action Teams to
ensure continuous progress and success.
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Item Recommended Action Page
1. BUSINESS AGENDA
a. Kent Valley Air & Space Manufacturing Roundtable a. Forward to 10/21 Regular Pg.1
Memorandum of Understanding. Meeting Consent Agenda
Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator
2. MISCELLANEOUS
Next Scheduled Meeting: December 09, 2024
The City of Tukwila strives to accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Please contact the City Clerk's Office at 206-433-1800 (TukwilaCitvClerk(@TukwilaWA.aov)for assistance.
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19o8 INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning and Community Development Committee
FROM: Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator
CC: Thomas McLeod
DATE: October 7, 2024
SUBJECT: Kent Valley Air and Space Manufacturing Roundtable
ISSUE
The Council is being requested to approve a Memorandum of Understanding expressing
support to establish the Kent Valley Air and Space Manufacturing Roundtable.
BACKGROUND
The City of Kent has invited cities, educational institutions, and manufacturers in the air and
space industries to form a strategic initiative called the Kent Valley Air and Space Manufacturing
Roundtable.The purpose of the Roundtable is for Kent Valley C-level executives, educational institutions,
and public sector representatives to collaborate and guide workforce development, public policy, and
economic sustainability to retain and attract air and space manufacturing businesses.
On September 17, 2024 the Kent City Council passed a motion expressing support for the Roundtable
and approving a Memorandum of Understanding(MOU).The MOU is now being routed to the other cities
and educational institutions for signatures. A copy is attached for Council's consideration.
DISCUSSION
According to a 2022 analysis by the Puget Sound Regional Council, Washington state is well
positioned to compete in a growing commercial space economy. The air and space industry is
already vital to our regional economy and presents an important opportunity for the City of
Tukwila. Attracting and retaining advanced manufacturing and aerospace business is included
in Strategy 1A in the City's Economic Development Strategy.
Staff believes the Roundtable has the potential to be an effective way to support our air and
space economy. Tukwila's role would be to support the Roundtable by collaborating. The City
of Kent would take the lead to facilitate the work and there would be no financial contribution
from Tukwila.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This item has no financial or budgetary impact.
RECOMMENDATION
The Council is being asked to approve a motion expressing support and authorizing the Mayor
to sign the Memorandum of Understanding at the October 21, 2024 Regular Meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
Memorandum of Understanding
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