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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subiect
Date:
Resolution No. 3663 DCTED Grant
11/25/2003
Department: Planning
Attachments: Resolution No. 3663
Budget Impact:
with Exhibit; September Memo to
Public Works and PCD Committees
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council to Resolution No. 3663.
Background Summary:
The Growth Management Act (RCW 36.70A.130(1)) requires that each city and county in Washington
take action to review and, if needed, revise its comprehensive plan and development regulations by
December 1, 2004 to ensure that they comply with the GMA.
The State of Washington has appropriated funds to assist local jurisdictions in the review and update of
their GMA planning documents and implementing development regulations. The grant award for Auburn
is $30,000.
In September 2003, staff had previously proposed setting aside $150,000 of downtown redevelopment
funds to fund a corridor study of Auburn Way South from 4th Street NE to Cross Street ($100,000) and to
construct limited Phase I improvements at Main Street and Auburn Way ($50,000).
This $30,000 GMA Update Grant will be used towards funding the $100,000 corridor study.
Pursuant to Chapter 35A.33 RCW, the City Council of the City of Auburn must adopt and approve all
appropriations.
At their meeting on November 24, 2003, the Planning and Community Development Committee
recommended approval.
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Reviewed by Council & Committees:
Reviewed by Departments & Divisions:
❑ Arts Commission COUNCIL COMMITTEES:
❑ Building ❑ M&O
❑ Airport ❑ Finance
❑ Cemetery ❑ Mayor
❑ Hearing Examiner ❑ Municipal Serv.
❑ Finance ❑ Parks
❑ Human Services ® Planning & CD
❑ Fire ® Planning
❑ Park Board ❑Public Works
❑ Planning Comm. ❑ Other
® Legal ❑ Police
❑ Public Works ❑ Human Resources
Action:
Committee Approval: ❑Yes [:]No
Council Approval: []Yes ❑No Call for Public Hearing
Referred to Until
Tabled Until
Councilmember: Borden Staff: Krauss
Meeting Date: December 1, 2003 Item Number: VIII.B.3
AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINED
RESOLUTION NO. 3 6 6 3
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($30,000.00), AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO
EXECUTE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY, TRADE AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO IMPLEMENT THE CITY'S
2004 GMA UPDATE
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn is required to meet certain planning
requirements pursuant to the Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA)
(RCW Chapter 36.70A); and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn is undertaking a review and evaluation of
the comprehensive plan and development regulations pursuant to RCW
36.70A.130(1); and,
WHEREAS, the State of Washington has appropriated funds to assist
local jurisdictions in the review and update of their GMA planning documents and
implementing development regulations; and,
WHEREAS, in May 2001 the City of Auburn adopted the "Auburn
Downtown Plan" which includes policies and recommended intended to foster
and promote the redevelopment of Downtown Auburn; and,
WHEREAS, one of the Auburn Downtown Plan's themes is the
development of a pedestrian oriented, compact and walkable downtown; and,
WHEREAS, Auburn Way is a high volume major arterial and commute
route that intersects with Main Street and bisects Downtown; and,
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WHEREAS, the Auburn Downtown Plan envisioned that improvements to
the streetscape and its intersection at Main Street would help unify Auburn
Downtown; and
WHEREAS, a study of this intersection and street corridor would
implement the Comprehensive Plan an Downtown Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Grant from the Washington State Department of
Community, Trade and Economic Development, to the City in the amount of
thirty thousand dollars ($30,000.00), for the purposes of assisting in
implementing the City's GMA update effort, is hereby approved, and the Mayor
and City Clerk of the City of Auburn are authorized to execute an
Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Washington Department of
Community, Trade and Economic Development for the reimbursement of said
funds, which Agreement shall be substantially as set forth in the Exhibit "A,"
incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such
administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out directions of the
legislation.
Section 3. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon passage
and signatures hereon.
Peter B. Lewis
Mayor
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November 25, 2003
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ATTEST:
Danielle Daskam,
City Clerk
APPROVEDAS TO FORM:
Daniel B. He!
City Attorney
Published:
Resolution 3663
November 25, 2003
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CONTRACT NO. SO4-62600-064
WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY, TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
GROWTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES
1. GRANTEE:
2. AWARD DATE:
3. END DATE:
CITY OF AuBuRN
October 28, 2003
December 31, 2004
25 WEST MAIN STREET
AUBURN, WASHINGTON 98001
4. GRANTEE REPRESENTATIVE:
5. CTED REPRESENTATIVE:
NAME: DAVID OSAKI
NAME: IKE NWANKwo
PHONE: (253) 804-5034
PHONE: (360) 725-3056
FAX: (253) 804-3114Fes;
(360) 753-2950
E-MAIL: dosaki@ci.aubum.wa.us
E-MAIL: iken cted.wa. ov
6. SOURCE OF STATE FUNDS:
7. GRANTEE TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(GRowTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
91-6001228
30 000
8. SUMMARY: To fund a study of the Auburn Way and Main Street intersection, as well as the Auburn
Way Streetscap extending north and south several blocks within Auburn Downtown to further the work
Auburn Downtown Plan
The DEPARTMENT and GRANTEE acknowledge and accept the terms of this CONTRACT and
attachments and have executed this CONTRACT as of the date and year written below. The rights and
obligations of both parties to this CONTRACT are governed by this CONTRACT and other documents
incorporated by reference: CONTRACT Terms and Conditions including Attachment "A," Work Plan and
Attachment "B," Budget.
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
FOR THE CITY OF AUBURN:
TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:
Nancy K. Ousley, Assistant Director
Name
Local Government Division
Title
DATE:
DATE:
APPROVED AS TO FORM ONLY:
Signature on file
Melissa Burke -Cain, Senior Counsel
Office of the Attorney General of Washington
DATE: October 20, 2003
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CONTRACT TERMS & CONDITIONS
SECTION 1 - PREAMBLE
CONTRACT NO. SO4-62600-064
This CONTRACT, entered into by the City of Auburn, (hereinafter referred to as the GRANTEE) and the
Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (hereinafter referred to as the DEPARTMENT),
WITNESSES THAT:
WHEREAS, the DEPARTMENT has the responsibility under RCW 43.330.050(5) to provide financial and
technical assistance to the communities of the state, to assist in improving the delivery of federal, state, and
local programs; and to provide communities with opportunities for productive and coordinated development
beneficial to the well-being of communities and their residents; and
WHEREAS, the DEPARTMENT has the statutory authority under RCW 43.330.120 to offer technical and
financial assistance to cities and counties planning under the Growth Management Act; and
WHEREAS, the DEPARTMENT has selected the GRANTEE to receive funds and the GRANTEE shall use the
funds to undertake a project which furthers the goals and objectives of the DEPARTMENT's Growth
Management Services Unit in accordance with its mission.
THEREFORE, the parties mutually agree to the following terms and conditions:
SECTION 2 - WORK PLAN
Over the course of the CONTRACT period, the GRANTEE shall accomplish the activities described in
Attachment "A": Work Plan that is incorporated into the CONTRACT by reference.
SECTION 3 - FUNDING
The total funds to be reimbursed to the GRANTEE for costs incurred during the CONTRACT period shall be a
sum not to exceed $30,000.
SECTION 4 - BUDGET
An approved budget by category of expenditure is included as Attachment 'B" of this CONTRACT that is
incorporated into the CONTRACT by reference. The total amount of transfers of funds between line item
budget categories shall be as specified in Attachment `B." If the cumulative amount of these transfers exceeds
or is expected to exceed the amount specified in Attachment `B," the total project budget shall be subject to
justification and negotiation of a CONTRACT amendment by the GRANTEE and the DEPARTMENT.
SECTION 5 - CONTRACT PERIOD
A. The effective date of this CONTRACT shall be the date all parties sign and complete execution of the
CONTRACT. This CONTRACT shall terminate on December 31, 2004 except for any remaining
obligations of the GRANTEE as may exist under Section 7.
B. Costs to be reimbursed by the DEPARTMENT under this CONTRACT are those eligible costs incurred
during the performance of the CONTRACT work program on or after July 1, 2003.
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SECTION 6 - REIMBURSEMENT PROVISIONS
A. Funds will be disbursed per the schedule established in Attachment `B."
B. Only eligible project -related costs will be reimbursed. Ineligible costs include, but are not necessarily
limited to: capital expenses, such as land acquisition or construction costs; purchase of machinery; hosting
expenses, such as meals, lodging, or transportation incurred by persons other than staff and volunteers
working directly on the project; lobbying or political influencing; and other costs which are not directly
related to the project.
C. Within twenty (20) days after receiving and approving the voucher, the DEPARTMENT shall remit to the
GRANTEE a warrant covering the DEPARTMENT's share of the costs incurred for work performed.
D. The final invoice voucher covering costs incurred for work performed on or before December 31, 2004,
must be submitted by the GRANTEE prior to January 9, 2005 to allow the DEPARTMENT sufficient time
to process it. Payment of the final voucher shall be contingent upon the DEPARTMENT's receipt and
approval of any products or deliverables designated in Attachment "A."
SECTION 7 - REPORTS
A. The GRANTEE shall submit a brief semiannual progress report on a form approved by the DEPARTMENT
which describes the progress made on the work program outlined in Attachment "A." Progress reports will
be submitted on a semiannual calendar cycle. The semiannual progress report shall also provide detail on
the dedicated matching funds.
B. The GRANTEE shall furnish, along with or prior to submitting the final invoice voucher, two copies of each
final product designated in Attachment "A."
SECTION 8 - ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF STATE FUNDING
The GRANTEE shall provide all project -related press releases to the DEPARTMENT. Press releases shall
identify the DEPARTMENT as a project financier.
Publications such as reports and pamphlets which are developed totally or in part with funds provided under this
CONTRACT shall give credit to the funding source by including the following: "Funds made available through
the Washington State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development."
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SECTION 9 - DOCUMENTATION, MONITORING: AND AUDIT
During the CONTRACT period and following its termination, the GRANTEE shall follow accounting
procedures and shall maintain books, records, documents, and other evidence which sufficiently and properly
reflect all project specific costs expended in the performance of this CONTRACT. The Office of the State
Auditor or any persons duly authorized by the DEPARTMENT shall have full access to and the right to inspect,
excerpt, audit, or examine any of these materials at all reasonable times for a period of six years after
termination of the CONTRACT.
The DEPARTMENT may require a copy of the GRANTEE's most recent audit and management letter.
The DEPARTMENT may require the GRANTEE to obtain an audit for specific expenditures under this
CONTRACT. Costs of a required audit are an allowable expense.
SECTION 10 - RECAPTURE PROVISIONS
In the event that the GRANTEE fails to expend funds under this CONTRACT in accordance with state laws
and/or the provisions of this CONTRACT, the DEPARTMENT reserves the right to recapture state funds in an
amount equivalent to the extent of the noncompliance.
Such right of recapture shall exist for a period not to exceed six years following CONTRACT termination.
Repayment by the GRANTEE of funds under this recapture provision shall occur within 30 days of demand. In
the event that the DEPARTMENT is required to institute legal proceedings to enforce the recapture provision,
the DEPARTMENT shall be entitled to its costs thereof, including reasonable attorney's fees.
SECTION 11 - CONTRACT AMENDMENTS
A. The DEPARTMENT or the GRANTEE may request changes to the CONTRACT or its provisions. It is
agreed and understood that no material or substantive alteration or variation of the terms of this
CONTRACT shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by both parties. Any oral understanding or
agreements shall not be binding unless made in writing and signed by both parties.
B. CONTRACT amendments shall not be made which result in an extension of the CONTRACT period
beyond June 30, 2005.
SECTION 12 - NONDISCRIMINATION CLAUSE
During the performance of this CONTRACT, the GRANTEE shall comply with all federal and state
nondiscrimination laws, including, but not limited to chapter 49.60 RCW. Washington's Law Against
Discrimination, and 42, U.S.C. 12101 et sea., the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
In the event of the GRANTEE's noncompliance or refusal to comply with any nondiscrimination law,
regulation, or policy, this CONTRACT may be rescinded, canceled, or terminated in whole or in part, and the
GRANTEE may be declared ineligible for further CONTRACTS with the DEPARTMENT. The GRANTEE
shall, however, be given a reasonable time in which to cure this noncompliance. Any dispute may be resolved in
accordance with Section 20.
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SECTION 13 - TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
A. If, through any cause, the GRANTEE shall fail to fulfill its obligations under this CONTRACT in a timely
and proper manner; or if the GRANTEE shall violate any of its covenants, agreements, or stipulations; the
DEPARTMENT shall have the right to terminate this CONTRACT. The DEPARTMENT may withhold the
balance of state funding if such default or violation is not corrected within twenty (20) days after the
DEPARTMENT submits written notice to the GRANTEE describing such default or violation.
B. Notwithstanding any provisions of this CONTRACT, either party may terminate this CONTRACT by
providing written notice of such termination, specifying the effective date thereof, at least thirty (30) days
prior to such date. .
C. Reimbursement for GRANTEE work performed, and not otherwise paid for by the DEPARTMENT prior to
the effective date of such terminations, shall be as the DEPARTMENT reasonably determines.
D. In the event funding from the state, federal, or other sources is withdrawn, reduced, or limited in any way
after the effective date of this CONTRACT and prior to normal completion, the DEPARTMENT may
unilaterally reduce the scope of work and budget or terminate this CONTRACT.
SECTION 14 - GRANTEE NOT EMPLOYEE OF DEPARTMENT
The GRANTEE, its employees, or agents performing under this CONTRACT are not deemed to be employees
neither of the DEPARTMENT nor as agents of the DEPARTMENT in any manner whatsoever. The GRANTEE
will not hold itself out as or claim to be an officer or employee of the DEPARTMENT or of the State of
Washington and will not make any claim, demand, or application to or for any right or privilege applicable to an
officer or employee of the DEPARTMENT or of the State of Washington.
SECTION 15 - USE OF SUBCONTRACTS
The GRANTEE may enter into subcontracts for any of the work contemplated under this CONTRACT without
obtaining prior written approval of the DEPARTMENT. The GRANTEE shall follow local policies regarding
procurement, or in absence of local policies, shall use a competitive procurement process.
Each CONTRACT that the GRANTEE enters into with subcontractors, creditors and others shall contain a
clause providing notice that the state and the DEPARTMENT are not responsible for any legal obligation,
financial or otherwise, incurred by the GRANTEE.
The DEPARTMENT reserves the right to monitor the subcontractor selection process and contractual
documents either during or following the selection process.
The GRANTEE is responsible for the performance of any subcontractors. The GRANTEE shall require all
subcontractors to follow the same rules and regulations as described in this document. All subcontractors must
be monitored by the GRANTEE to ensure fiscal accountability.
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SECTION 16 - OWNERSHIP OF PROJECT MATERIALS
All finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, surveys, drawings, models, photographs, films, duplicating
plates, computer disks and reports prepared by the GRANTEE under this CONTRACT shall be works for hire
under U.S. copyright law. The DEPARTMENT may duplicate, use, and disclose in any manner and for any
purpose whatsoever, all materials prepared under this CONTRACT.
The GRANTEE must have prior approval of the DEPARMENT to produce patents, copyrights, patent rights,
inventions, original books, manuals, films, or other patentable or copyrightable materials, in whole or in part
with funds received under this CONTRACT. The DEPARTMENT reserves the right to determine whether
protection of inventions of discovery shall be disposed of and administered in order to protect the public
interest. Before the GRANTEE copyrights any materials produced with funds under this CONTRACT, the
DEPARTMENT reserves the right to negotiate a reasonable royalty fee and agreement.
SECTION 17 - TRAVEL AND SUBSISTENCE REIMBURSEMENT
Travel and subsistence reimbursement shall be made in accordance with the guidelines followed by the
GRANTEE in the course of normal operations. In the absence of local provisions, per diem rates and travel
allowances shall be paid in accordance with rates set for state employees pursuant to RCW 43.03.050 and RCW
43.03.060 as now existing or hereafter amended.
SECTION 18 - SPECIAL PROVISION. -
The DEPARTMENT's failure to insist upon the strict performance of any provision of this CONTRACT or to
exercise any right based upon a breach thereof or the acceptance of any performance during such breach shall
not constitute a waiver of any right under this CONTRACT.
SECTION 19 - HOLD HARMLESS
The GRANTEE agrees to defend, hold harmless, and indemnify the State of Washington and the
DEPARTMENT, their officers, agents, employees, and assigns against any and all damages of claims from
damages resulting or allegedly resulting from the GRANTEE's performance of activities under the terms of this
CONTRACT.
SECTION 20 - DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Except as otherwise provided in this CONTRACT, when a bona fide dispute arises between the parties and it
cannot be resolved through discussion and negotiation, either party may request a dispute hearing. The parties
shall select a dispute resolution. team to resolve the dispute. The team shall consist of a representative appointed
by the DEPARTMENT, a representative appointed by the GRANTEE, and a third party mutually agreed upon by
both parties. The team shall attempt, by majority vote, to resolve the dispute. The parties agree that this dispute
process shall precede any action in a judicial or quasi-judicial tribunal.
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SECTION 21 - GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE
The CONTRACT shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and the laws of the State of Washington
hereof shall govern the validity and performance. Venue of any suit between the parties arising out of this
CONTRACT shall be the Superior Court of Thurston County, Washington.
SECTION 22 - APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS
The GRANTEE shall comply with all existing applicable laws, ordinances, codes, regulations and policies of
local, state, and federal governments, as now or hereafter amended.
SECTION 23 - SEVERABILITY
In the event any term or condition of this CONTRACT or application thereof to any person or circumstances is
held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other terms, conditions, or applications of this CONTRACT which
can be given effect without the invalid term, condition, or application. To this end, the terms and conditions of
this CONTRACT are declared severable.
SECTION 24 — ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This contract, including referenced exhibits, represents all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the
parties. No other understandings or representations, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this
contract shall be deemed to exist or to bind any of the parties hereto.
The attachments to this agreement are as follows:
ATTACHMENT A: "Work Plan," consisting of 1 page(s); and
ATTACHMENT B: `Budget," consisting of 1 page(s).
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ATTACHMENT A: WORK PLAN
Grantee: City of Auburn
CONTRACT NO. SO4-62600-064
Summary: To fund a study of the Auburn Way and Main Street intersection, as well as the Auburn Way
Streetscap extending north and south several blocks within Auburn Downtown to further the work Auburn
Downtown Plan.
Estimated Completion Dates & Activities:
Goals/
Description
Start
End Date
Actions/
Date
Deliverables
Goal
Auburn Way Corridor Study to Strengthen
Downtown Auburn
Action
Develop contract with CTED/obtain City
Council approval of interlocal agreement with
10/1/03
12/15/03
CTED
Action
Consultant Selection Process, negotiate scope
of work, execute contract
11/15/03
2/15/03
Action
Consultant defines study area, inventories
existing conditions, conducts issues
identification, and identifies relationships to
2/28/04
4/15/04
Downtown Redevelopment Objectives
Action
Draft Study and Preliminary
Recommendations regarding pedestrian,
4/1/04
6/15/04
traffic, and aesthetic improvements
Deliverable
Preliminary Draft Stud
7/15/04
Action
Present Study to Planning Commission
7/15/04
9/1/04
Action
Present Study to City Council
8/15/04
.12/1/04
Deliverable
Final Auburn Way Corridor Study.12/15/04
Deliverables: Preliminary Draft Study, Final Auburn Way Corridor Study
Status reports due by: December 15, 2003, June 15, 2004, and December 15, 2004
Products to be submitted by: December 15, 2004.
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ATTACHMENT B: BUDGET
The budget shall consist of the following elements:
1. Category of Expenditure
2. Budget Summary
SFY 2004 SFY 2005 Total
CTED Funds $20,000 $10,000 $30,000
Other Funds
Total $20,000 $10,000 $30,000
3. Payment Disbursement Schedule
Upon final signing of contract and before June 30, 2004:
SFY 2004
SFY 2005
Total
Salaries and Benefits
$7,000
Upon completion of the contract, after July 1, 2004 and before December
31,2004:
$3,000
Goods and Supplies
Professional Services
$20,000
$10,000
$30,000
Other Goods and
Services
Total
$20,000
$10,000
$30,000
2. Budget Summary
SFY 2004 SFY 2005 Total
CTED Funds $20,000 $10,000 $30,000
Other Funds
Total $20,000 $10,000 $30,000
3. Payment Disbursement Schedule
Upon final signing of contract and before June 30, 2004:
$10,000
After submission of first status report and before June 30, 2004:
$10,000
After submission of second status report, after July 1, 2004 and before
December 31, 2004:
$7,000
Upon completion of the contract, after July 1, 2004 and before December
31,2004:
$3,000
4. Special Budget Provisions
A. For CONTRACTS over $30,000 the total amount of transfers of funds between line item budget
categories shall not exceed ten (10) percent of the total budget. If the cumulative amount of these
transfers exceeds or is expected to exceed ten percent, the total budget shall be subject to
justification and negotiation of a CONTRACT amendment by the GRANTEE and the
DEPARTMENT.
B. For CONTRACTS under $30,000 the total amount of transfers of funds between line item budget
categories shall not exceed twenty (20) percent of the total budget. If the cumulative amount of these
transfers exceeds or is expected to exceed twenty percent, the total budget shall be subject to
justification and negotiation of a CONTRACT amendment by the GRANTEE and the
DEPARTMENT.
C. A sum of ten (10) percent of funds shall be withheld until all tasks, activities, and final products
defined in ATTACHMENT "A" have been successfully completed by the GRANTEE and accepted
fully by the DEPARTMENT.
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CITY OF
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Peter B. Lewis, MayorU,
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WASHINGTON 25 West Main Street * Auburn WA 98001-4998 * www.ci.aubumma.us * 253-931-3000
MEMO
TO: Public Works and Planning Committees
FROM: Paul Krauss
RE: Downtown Pedestrian / Traffic and Visual Improvements
BACKGROUND
The Auburn Downtown Plan bases rehabilitation and expansion of the downtown on "pedestrian
oriented" development. What this boils down to is that the pedestrian needs to feel both safe and
comfortable while moving .through downtown. The City is blessed with a traditional / historic,
development pattern that is a major advantage in achieving this goal. However, there are several
areas where post -WWII infrastructure built to support automobiles, comes into conflict with
pedestrian movement. Auburn Way, with its wide ROW and large volumes of traffic moving at
fairly high speed is one of those areas.
It is not possible to turn back the clock, nor is it reasonable to consider undertaking major efforts
to force automobile traffic out of downtown. While this could theoretically be achieved, there
are not sufficient viable alternate routes and trying to find them would likely result in creating
significant traffic impacts for residential neighborhoods around downtown. Rather than propose
draconian measures, the Downtown Plan suggested a series of improvements that could enhance
pedestrian movement and downtown's visual experience while not adversely impacting and
potentially improving the safety of vehicular circulation.
Such improvements were proposed for sections of the Auburn Way corridor. Improvements
included the use of refuge islands and similar measures to insure that people of all ages and
abilities can safely cross at Main Street. Also, landscaped islands would restrict left turns across
traffic and offer a break of the rather dismal view of endless lanes of traffic.
At this time it appears highly likely that the City will soon be relocating the Municipal Court and
Police Department to a renovated Massey's Building. This project has a high potential to anchor
the East Main Street area. Coupled with new public parking assets, it should serve as a catalyst,
spurring private investment in new and renovated buildings. Thus it is reasonable to expect that
the volume of pedestrian traffic on Main and Auburn Way, already significant, will see a
dramatic increase. Thus it appears to be an optimal time to consider realizing one of the goals of
the Downtown Plan (refer to attached excerpt).
PROPOSAL
Staff is proposing that the Council allocate $150,000 of funding set-aside for downtown
redevelopment, to fund the following:
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$100,000 to undertake a "corridor study" of Auburn Way from 0 Street NE to Cross
Street. The study will ascertain the feasibility, cost and concept design of improvements
including enhanced pedestrian crossings, landscaped medians and restricted left turns
similar to those being built south of SR 18. This study would then serve to facilitate
seeking grant funding to support the project.
• $50,000 to actually construct limited Phase I improvements at Main and Auburn Way so
that it can be improved in the near term. At this time it is thought that a "bubbled "out,
landscaped corner on the southeast side of Auburn Way, could offer significant benefit
with little impact and low cost.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Council authorize the appropriation of $150,000 from downtown
funds to support Auburn Way corridor improvements between 4a' Street NE and Cross Street and
direct staff to issue an RFP for required consultant services.
Concepts for
rest of the district is healthy. Public and private actions which
AUbUM Way
could
stimulate the redevelopment of the building include: Development
of additional public parking in the immediate vicinity, City or
South of Main Street
another party's guarantee of a 2nd floor lease which would enable
the current owner to secure financing, use of CDBG funds for
• Seiectivey extend curb to gala
planting area
renovation, and the City or other parties such as local business
owners purchasing a partial share in the building.
' Center -planted median with
larger trees in center
Fagade
renovations should include removing the 1970s metal facade to
Select• ed access management
reveal the original surface. Restoring the storefronts to their 1920s
configuration should be
(prArtarUy Cross to 2nd Street)
• smaller double row of trees
considered. This was originally a very
simple building, it isnot necessary to "prettify it. If the building
border sidewalk
(accomrnodates
is designated as an Auburn Historic landmark, it would quaW
power Ines;
"per)
for restoration under the more flexible Washington Historic
"y
Building Code, if adopted by the City.
• signage consolidated above
and below trees
• AMPedestrian-scaie
1.5.2 Auburn Way Corridor
p� and paint
• Textured pavement at Cross &General
Description ndititans
Main sum intersection
functions as t' and alert
Auburn Way is a major travel route through the City of Auburn,
andexperiences the highest
Mai, Stm*t intersection with
volume of traffic within downtown. It
is characterized by strip development over its entire length,
spit phase signal on Main to
allowlefttums
including the portion which runs through downtown, between 4"
• Crosswalks at an intersections
Street NE and SR18. The street is characterized by parking -lots
Concentrate Limited m�� Potential Street Trees UrrifyCorJdor
knObvePubReeerK aCreate Pedestrian Travel
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Figure 20. Concepts for Auburn Way South of Main Street
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Main; Alert Drivers
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separating buildings from the roadway. It is raze to find a building
with an entrance that is adjacent to the street in this district. 'Many
for
of the buildings are single story and advertise themselves with tall
Auburn Way
pole signs designed to catch a passing automobile driver's eye.
Landscaping is minimal along the corridor, with the exception of
North of Main Street
two small center planted medians and small trees and shrubs at
intermittent intervals. Since repeating vertical elements tend to
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plantingSib extena ""{'ton
area
dominate the view in any street's case, pole signs and utility poles
are the dominatingP. Yri h cal characteristics along this corridor. The
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pavement, buildings and the landscaping become a minor element.
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Auburn Way functions as a barrier to east west pedestrian travel
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traveled arterial varies from four to six lanes, and many of the
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crosswalks on Auburn Way are in need of re -striping. There are
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The sidewalk is integral with the curb, leaving no separation
between the pedestrian and vehicular traffic. The
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street edge are characterized by curb cuts, with some properties
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having their entire frontage as 'a- curb cut Frequent curb cuts
discourage pedestrian use because of frequent auto
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usage and the
change in sidewalk elevation. These conditions create an
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uncomfortable pedestrian environment and decrease traffic safety.
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Although the corridor is characterized by strip development, the
areas north and south of Main Street are different. The right-of-
ightof-
way
way is at its greatest near Safeway at 1001, and at its narrowest in
the northern area between 2'a and 41h Streets NE at 601. The street
varies in width as well, from 4 lanes north of Main Street to 5 lanes
in the southern area where the curbside lane is wider than 20' and
underutilized. The corridor appears especially wide around
Safeway where the pavement is widest and where the buildings
are set back the farthest from the street.
Given
all of the conditions identified here, Auburn Way as the
main travel route into and through downtown presents a poor
impression and relates very little in form and function to the Main
Street Core. Auburn Way is a key corridor and entry to downtown.
Improving the aesthetics of Auburn Way is essential to improving
downtown Auburn.
Future Land Use and Character
While there is a lack of visual continuity on Auburn Way, and it
does not have the desired character of a downtown, most of the
buildings along the street are in good to fair condition, and most
are occupied. The majority of parcels are relatively small, ranging
eet. The Safeway parcel is 2710,000 square
from 4,00010,000 square f
feet, and other minimal numbers of larger parcels do exist. These
land use conditions lead to the conclusion that most of the existing
oreseeable future, although the tenants
buildings will remain in the f ,
may change.
Improvements to private property that will make a significant
difference include signage that complies with a new City sign
ordinance, and design standards for new development and
redevelopment. As demonstrated in many Puget Sound cities, it is
possible to successfully lower the heights and sizes of signs without
destroying the viability of existing businesses. This helps to create
the more pedestrian -friendly atmosphere which is a key element
of the vision for downtown. Implementation actions may include
both sign code changes and a City finance program to help
businesses remove nonconforming signs. A specific amount could
be dedicated per year to accomplish this task.
It is difficult to alter a land use pattern that is as established as
Auburn Way. However, great potential exists to improve the public
right-of-way, especially south of Main Street where the right-of-
way
ightof-
way is widest and the existing street width is not fully used.
The addition of landscaping, decorative lighting, and the
undergrounding of utilities will complement the decreases over
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Potential Infill on Safeway Site
time in the height and -size of pole signs. After these improvements
are made, the unifying. element will become the landscaping,
decorative lighting, and signage, both public and private. Improved
building design will be accomplished over time as the design
standards are implemented.
Another key area of the corridor is the intersection of Auburn
Way and Main Street, as. discussed in the Main Street District
section above. With the implementation of design standards and a
public signage program, the buildings and urban form will look
more like downtown than like strip development, thus alerting
the Auburn Way user that they are in the downtown area of the
City. Intersection improvements will help to unify Main Street on
the east and west sides of Auburn Way.
Redesigning the entries to downtown from Auburn Way will create
a better impression of downtown than currently exists. Careful
design of public art and the redevelopment of public infrastructure
will speak for themselves in terms of the quality of the community
and the downtown. The northern gateway will also link downtown
to the emerging regional retail area to the north around 15th Street
NE.
Intensifying -land uses will also improve the appearance and
function of Auburn Way. Potential projects include the addition of
a building to the corner of the Safeway parking lot, and the addition
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of a hotel and Class A office development at the southern area of
the corridor.
Street and Intersection Improvements
Of all of the identified catalyst projects, improvement of the Auburn
Way street and intersections will have the greatest impact and unify
the corridor visually while improving its physical function.
Specific improvements to be made include:
• Center -planted medians in the approximate locations
shown in Figures 20 & 21
• At the intersection of Main Street and Auburn Way split
phase signal improvements on Main Street should be
explored (to allow left turns from Main Street to Auburn
Way)
• Add a travel lane and sidewalk improvements between
2nd and 4th NE on Auburn Way
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• Realign Fourth Street NE between Auburn Way and
Auburn Avenue to improve the 2 intersections
The alley behind Main Street (south side) will be closed,
and street entrances to Safeway consolidated
• Aecess management would be instituted on Auburn Way
to minimi�p curb Cuts and multiple accesses per block
Southern Gateway
The southern gateway to downtown on Auburn Way South occurs
at the crossing of SR 18 and railroad bridges. There are many
opportunities for public art to be integrated with existing
infrastructure. In addition to the SR 18 bridge and the railroad
bridge, the Cross Street intersection also provides opportunities.
Intensive landscaping and signage can begin at this gateway point
to alert the user that they have entered downtown. These elements
should be used throughout the Auburn Way corridor to establish
continuity and identity.
Hotel and Small Conference Facilities
The Downtown Market Analysis identified the potential for a hotel
with small conference facilities to be developed in downtown
Auburn near SR 18. Visibility and convenient freeway access are
key to the success of a hotel facility. Also, a sizable site is required
to meet the needs of the hotel and accompanying parking. Sites
on the west side of Auburn Way near the Cross Street intersection
would be appropriate for the hotel catalyst project, and, combined
with public street and gateway improvements, would greatly
improve the appearance of the southern entrance to downtown.
Northern Gateway
The land uses at the northern end of downtown do not change
dramatically when one enters the downtown core. There is no
easily identifiable point at which one knows that "now I am in
downtown." Therefore a gateway should be created. Given the
land use pattern of strip development, the greatest potential exists
to use the public infrastructure of the reconstructed street as a
eway. The change in the type and quality of the infrastructure
the vicinity of 41h Street NE will speak for itself. A cluster of
signage, and other art elements will function as the gateway
l establish the identity of the downtown portion of the Auburn
Y corridor.
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