HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-22-2000I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Chair Sue Singer
Members present: Chair Sue Singer, Vice Chair Rich Wagner, Councilmember Trish
Borden, Mayor Chuck Booth, Chief Bob Johnson, Cmdr. Marion Dukes, Finance Dir.
Diane Supler, City Attorney Mike Reynolds, and Secretary Jeanne Herold
II: CONSENT:
~!iI111~: Commander Marion Dukes asked for approval to surplus a Model
#5102 Dictaphone Telephone Recorder, which is no longer serviceable. Vice Chair Rich
Wagner made a motion recommending approval of the surplus item. Councilmember
Trish Borden seconded the motion. Chair Sue Singer concurred.
~: Bob Johnson asked for approval of Resolution No. 3159. A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, accepting an
Agreement between the City and King County Fire Protection District g44 to provide fire
and emergency services to the annexed area of Lea Hill within the corporate limits of the
city.
Bob Johnson explained that Resolution No. 3159 was in the Council packet and would
ask Mike Reynolds to go into more detail. In order to bring the Committee up to speed,
Bob Johnson explained that on February 11* he, Mike Reynolds, Diane Supler, and all of
District 44's elected commissioners and their legal staff very quickly resolved the
grievances and between the two attorneys have been providing the wording. There were
a few minor changes so Chief Johnson asked Mike Reynolds if he would go over them.
Mike Reynolds explained that the changes were really minor and proceeded to read them
for the record. 1) On Page 2, Paragraph 2-insert the word the before the word same. 2)
ax should be inserted before service, 3)Page 3, Paragraph 5-the second line on page 3,
the word limit should be changed to limits, 4)Page 3, Paragraph 6, third line, delete the
words t~v it's personnel-this language seems redundant and a little confusing, 5)Page 3,
Paragraph 7C- just needs to be reformatted to line up like A & B and 6)Page 7- Add
Attorney Kirmon Williams, signature to the Agreement and the Commissioner's
name.(Henry Kramer) With that, Auburn has complete concurrence with all of the
elected officials of Fire District 44.
Municipal Services Committee Meeting 1 February 22, 2000
Councihnember Borden had a question regarding Item 8, Page 4. The last sentence
which reads, "The amount or value of assets so transferred shall be based upon the
assessed value of annexed service area assumed as it relates to the combined assessed
value of the District and that of the annexed area of the City seJ'ved by District
immediately prior to the assumption." Diane Supler explained that it is a ratio of the
entire district rate to the asset percentage, based on the assessed valuation. Discussion
ensued.
Chair Singer asked for clarification on Page 4, with reference to "transfer of employees ".
Chief Johnson explained that in simple terms, it means that if they have to lay off career
personnel as a result of the loss of revenue, Auburn has to place them on a hiring list for
36 months. Doesn't say they have to be hired, but they're the first ones Auburn has to
consider and if they are brought on-board, they serve a one year probationary period. The
RCW reflects an agreement between the two labor organizations.
Vice Chair Wagner asked for clarification with Item 4, Page 2, second paragraph 'for
regular payment of taxes" in the first sentence. Diane Supler explained that Auburn
wanted to make a distinction because F.D. 44 has an excess levy and it's just regular
property taxes; it is not the excess levy. The excess levy goes directly to them. Mr.
Wagner also asked for clarification on the last sentence that reads, "The District shall
receive credit from King County EMS for area, which the District serves." Diane Supler
explained that currently based on a ratio, fire districts and cities get funding for BLS
(Basic Life Support). Because District 44 would be in the City of Auburn, the money
would come directly to Auburn. Consequently, a clause had to be put into the agreement
that Auburn would then, turn around and refund the money District 44 had been receiving
based on this formula, and give it directly back to them because they will be providing
emergency services.
Councilmember Borden requested more discussion regarding the ratio. (Item 8, Page 4)
The way she reads the sentence, the transfer is the assessed value of the service area being
transferred divided by the assessed value of the entire district plus the annexed area
served by the district. She questioned if; in essence the annexed area was being counted
twice. The agreement states it is divided by the assessed value of the original district plus
the annexed area which is actually a smaller ratio then if it said "assessed value of the
district". Councilmember Borden stated that she felt the wording was confusing and may
just be a matter of changing the wording. Mayor Booth stated that it may be the writer's
error but suggested that it be corrected.
Diane Supler explained that the annexed area and the combined assessed value of the
district is taken, and add back in the annexed area. The first ratio is the assessed area
because it's no longer part of the district, then take the combined assessed value of the
district, then add back that area served by the City. Add the two numbers together and
divide by the assessed value. Discussion ensued.
Municipal Services Comrmttee Meeting 2 February 22, 2000
Vice Chairman Rich Wagner made a motion to approve Resolution No. 3159 as modified
by the City Attorney. Councilmember Trish Borden seconded the motion. Chair Sue
Singer concurred.
IlL INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: None
Public Safety Buildine: As a result of the tour of the Auburn City Jail, Vice Chair Rich
Wagner asked for discussion regarding a means of making the jail more humane/efficient
and the possibility of combining with Federal Way.
Mayor Booth discussed the problem of the decision of location. The location of C Street
just the other side of Highway 18 was discussed. The financial scenario was also
discussed.
Regarding owning a jail facility jointly with Federal Way was discussed by Diane Supler
and she stated that it could be financed jointed but one party would have to be ultimately
responsible.
Mayor Booth explained that the information will be put together and brought to a future
meeting and the various options will be examined.
Councilmember Borden stated that she would like to see a few other jail facilities,
Commander Dukes explained that Issaquah recently built a new facility and that it would
be a possibility.
Committee Meeting Time Chan~e:
Diane Supler explained that Alan Granberg; the City's Bond Underwriter has been
working on an 1-695 presentation. He indicated that he could do a 30-45 minute
presentation and felt it would be a benefit for all of the Council to hear this discussion.
Ms. Supler asked if this Committee would be willing to meet at a future meeting at 5:00
instead of 6:00. Chair Sue Singer agreed.
V. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Submitted by:
Jeanne Herold, Secretary
Municipal Scrviccs Committee Meeting 3 February 22, 2000