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Municipal Services Committee
November 26, 2012 - 3:30 PM
Council Conference Room
AGENDA
I.CALL TO ORDER
A.Roll Call
B.Announcements
C.Agenda Modifications
II.CONSENT AGENDA
A. November 13, 2012 Meeting Minutes*
III.RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 4884* (Lee)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the
conversion to, and sale of Auburn Police Canine Henk as surplus property of the
City of Auburn.
IV.DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Financial Options Available to the City of Auburn* (Coleman)
B. Vadis Service Agreement #AG-S-062* (Coleman)
C. Median Standards Discussion* (Faber)
Discuss draft standards related to City of Auburn median design and maintenance.
D. False Alarm Prevention Program* (Lee)
E. Project Matrix*
V.ADJOURNMENT
Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website
(http://www.auburnwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review
at the City Clerk's Office.
*Denotes attachments included in the agenda packet.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
November 13, 2012 Meeting Minutes
Date:
November 19, 2012
Department:
Police
Attachments:
November 13, 2012 Meeting Minutes
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
Background Summary:
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Municipal Services
Councilmember:Peloza Staff:
Meeting Date:November 26, 2012 Item Number:CA.A
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Municipal Services Committee
November 13, 2012 - 3:30 PM
Council Conference Room
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Peloza called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. in the Council
Conference Room of City Hall, 25 West Main Street, Auburn, WA.
A. Roll Call
Members present: Chair Peloza, Vice Chair Wayne Osborne,
Member Wales.
Staff present: Mayor Pete Lewis, Councilmember John Partridge,
Assistant Chief of Police Bill Pierson, Finance Director Shelley
Coleman, Planning and Development Director Kevin Snyder, Parks,
Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, City Attorney Dan Heid,
Administrative and Business Services Manager Darcie Hanson, Solid
Waste and Recycling Supervisor Joan Nelson, Police Secretary
Heather Shaw and Police Secretary/Scribe Terry Mendoza. Others
present: Auburn Valley Humane Society President Don Edwards,
citizens John Pinsker and Scot Pondelick, and job shadow student
Sara Martell.
B. Announcements
C. Agenda Modifications
II. CONSENT AGENDA
A. October 22, 2012 Meeting Minutes
Vice Chair Osborne moved to accept the Minutes as presented.
Member Wales seconded. Chair Peloza concurred.
MOTION PASSED: 3-0
III. ACTION
A. Resolution No. 4872 (Coleman)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
supporting creation of a secure, convenient medicine return program
in King County to reduce the public safety and environmental impacts
of unwanted medicine. Committee discussion followed.
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Vice Chair Osborne moved to forward to full Council for consideration.
Member Wales seconded. Chair Peloza concurred.
MOTION PASSED: 3-0
B. Ordinance No. 6438 (Coleman)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending Section 8.08.180 of the Auburn City Code relating to Solid
Waste Collection Charges. The City has reviewed its solid waste fund
balance and utility rates and has determined that there is a need to
stabilize the fund balance. Increases in residential and commercial
collection rates to be charged by the city for solid waste services will
take effect January 1, 2013 and again in January 1, 2014. As such,
the subsidy currently provided by the city will end within four to five
years. Committee discussion followed.
Vice Chair Osborne moved to forward to full Council for consideration.
Member Wales seconded. Chair Peloza concurred.
MOTION PASSED: 3-0
IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Financial Options Available to the City of Auburn (Coleman)
Chair Peloza advised that this item was removed from the agenda.
B. Resolution No. 4880 (Coleman)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending the City of Auburn Fee Schedule to adjust for 2013 fees. In
the course of reviewing City fees, and in keeping with the intent to
make City fees reflective of actual costs, it is appropriate to revise and
amend the fees and charges for City applications and activities for
which fees are charged to adjust for changes to be effective January
1, 2013. Committee discussion followed.
C. Auburn Golf Course and School District Golf Play Policy Discussion
(Faber)
Director Daryl Faber presented information to the Committee on
the long and positive relationship between the City of Auburn and the
Auburn School District reciprocating Athletic Fields and
Gymnasium/School space. Presently, the only time the city is charged
for an activity is when the activity requires an additional cost such as
Union Labor for Sound, Light or Custodial. The City has not charged
the ASD for any additional cost for park athletic fields or the Golf
Course. The Auburn Golf Course is the home to both Auburn and
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Auburn Mountainview Varsity/JV Boys and Girls golf teams. Options
to consider include charging a flat fee per team, charging a per round
discounted rate (50% = $6 per round) , charging a fee based on the
size of team and a "not to exceed" number of rounds, and continuing
the same procedure. Committee discussion followed and it was
requested that Director Faber provide additional information at this
Committee's meeting on December 10, 2012.
D. Ordinance No. 6424 - Animal Control and Licensing (Snyder)
Planning and Development Director Kevin Snyder presented to the
committee regarding revised draft Ordinance 6424 - amendments to
Title 6 (Animals) pertaining to animal control and animal licenses. The
City of Auburn will be taking over animal control and licensing services
from King County effective January 1, 2013. Currently, the City
contracts with King County and through an Interlocal Agreement
adopted portions of their Title 11 Code related to animal control.
Beginning in 2013, the City is no longer required to adopt King
County's animal control code. As such, city staff believe it is more
efficient and beneficial to revise existing portions of the City's Code
and adding, where necessary, new language. In previous meetings
City staff presented drafts of Ordinance No. 6424 to this Committee for
discussion. On November 1, 2012, Director Snyder presented the
draft Ordinance to the Auburn Valley Humane Society Board and they
have no outstanding issues or concerns with the proposed
amendments. Committee discussion followed with the
recommendation to revise language in the last part of section
6.01.130.
Member Wales moved to forward as amended to full Council for
consideration. Vice Chair Osborne seconded. Chair Peloza
concurred.
MOTION PASSED: 3-0
E. Resolution No. 4868 - Fee Schedule (Snyder)
Director Kevin Snyder provided a new and revised Resolution No.
4868 relating to modifications to the City of Auburn's Master Fee
Schedule for Animal License Fees - Resolution No. 4868. At previous
meetings the Committee discussed fees related to taking over animal
control and licensing services from King County effective January 1,
2013. At that time, staff recommended fees similar to King County,
except for a $5.00 increase over current fees charged by King County
for juvenile animal licenses, altered animal licenses and unaltered
animal licenses. However, after subsequent discussions staff is
recommending that the City maintain the original fee schedule for this
first year of operation and to revisit the fee schedule again next year
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for 2014. Committee Member Largo Wales agrees with the new staff
recommendation and believes that it is important for the community to
see a smooth and simple transition from King County to the Auburn
Valley Humane Society. The cost to the City in 2013 in order to
maintain the original fee schedule is minimal but has a significant
impact on the first year of operation for the AVHS. Committee
discussion followed.
Vice Chair Osborne moved to forward as amended to full Council for
consideration. Member Wales seconded. Chair Peloza concurred.
MOTION PASSED: 3-0
F. Matrix
The following updates have been made to the Matrix:
Item 10P: Status updated (second to last sentence removed).
Item 20P: Status updated (last sentence removed with discussion).
Item 24P: Status updated.
Item 28P: Status updated (portion of last sentence removed).
Item 29P: Status updated.
Item 31P: The review date was updated to 1/28/12. Status updated.
V. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:08 p.m. The next meeting of the
Municipal Services Committee is Monday, November 26, 2012 at 3:30 p.m.
in the Council Conference Room, City Hall, 25 W. Main Street, Auburn,
WA.
Signed this ___________ day of November, 2012.
_____________________ _______________________________
Bill Peloza, Chair Terry Mendoza, Police Secretary/Scribe
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Resolution No. 4884
Date:
November 19, 2012
Department:
Police
Attachments:
Resolution No. 4884
Contract Surplus Police Dog
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
Council approve Resolution No. 4884 and the Contract for Surplus Police Dog.
Background Summary:
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Municipal Services
Councilmember:Peloza Staff:Lee
Meeting Date:November 26, 2012 Item Number:RES.A
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Resolution No.
November 14, 2012
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RESOLUTION NO. 4884
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING
THE CONVERSION TO, AND SALE OF AUBURN
POLICE CANINE HENK AS SURPLUS PROPERTY
OF THE CITY OF AUBURN
WHEREAS, City of Auburn Police K9 Officer Rodney Medeiros has ending
this assignment; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn Police Department has evaluated Officer
Medeiros’ Police Service Dog, Henk, and has determined that it is best to retire
the dog instead of trying to train the dog to a new officer; and
WHEREAS, Officer Medeiros has expressed the desire to not retain K9
Henk and provide basic care; and
WHEREAS, The Auburn Police Department is seeking partial
reimbursement for the original purchase of K9 Henk. Further, the Auburn Police
Department has located a viable owner that trains German Shepards in the area
of Schutzund and personal security.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City of Auburn has determined that K9 Henk has
reached the end of a reasonable service period and therefore determined that
said canine should be surplussed and should be sold to John B. Douglas upon
execution of the sale and waiver agreement in substantially the same form as set
forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
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Resolution No.
November 14, 2012
Page 2 of 2
Section 2. The Mayor is authorized to implement such administrative
procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force upon
passage and signatures hereon.
CITY OF AUBURN
___________________________
Peter B. Lewis
Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Danielle E. Daskam
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________
Daniel B. Heid
City Attorney
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K-9 Purchase Agreement - Henk Page 1 of 2
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into on this _____ day of November, 2012,
by and between the City of Auburn, a municipal corporation under the laws of
the State of Washington, hereinafter referred to as the “City,” and John B.
Douglas, hereinafter referred to as the “Buyer.”
WHEREAS, the Auburn Police Department has one (1) German Shepherd Dog
known as K-9 Henk vom Geney (“Henk”) and
WHEREAS, the City desires to retire K-9 Henk and
WHEREAS, Buyer desires to purchase said retired K-9 Henk;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefits to be derived
herefrom and Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) and other good and valuable
consideration received by the City from the Buyer, the parties herein do mutually
agree as follows:
1. The City agrees to assign, convey and transfer all rights, title and interest
in the dog known as K-9 Henk to Buyer.
2. Acknowledgment of Training and Release of Liability. In accepting
transfer from the City of the dog known as K-9 Henk, a German Shepherd
Dog, Buyer recognizes that said animal has received training in police
canine procedures and tactics, including, but not limited to, attack training
and other forms of aggressive conduct, and by acceptance of this animal,
Buyer, for and in consideration of the transfer to him of K-9 Henk, agrees
to hold harmless the City of Auburn, the Auburn Police Department, and
its officers, employees and agents from any and all liability whatsoever
that might arise from acts engaged in by the forenamed canine resulting
from his training as herein described, as well as any other acts of said
canine whether or not attributable to such training.
Buyer further agrees to waive any and all claims of liability insofar as the
City of Auburn, the Auburn Police Department, its officers, employees and
agents are concerned that might arise as a result of his use and/or
possession of said animal.
It is further understood by Buyer that, in consideration of this transfer, the
City makes no representations concerning the health of the animal, which
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K-9 Purchase Agreement - Henk Page 2 of 2
is transferred “as is” and Buyer assumes all responsibility and obligation
for the condition, care and acts, of said animal.
3. Indemnification. Buyer agrees to assume any and all risks from the date
first written above and the Buyer further agrees to release, indemnify and
promise to defend and save harmless the City, its officers, employees and
agents from and against any and all liability, injuries, loss, damage,
expense, actions and claims, including costs and reasonable attorney’s
fees incurred by the City, its officers, employees and agents in defense
thereof, asserting or arising directly or indirectly on account of or out of
said canine’s activities from date of said transfer; provided, however, this
paragraph does not purport to indemnify the City against liability for any
activities of said canine prior to said transfer date.
4. Severability. If any part of this Agreement is found to be in conflict with
applicable laws, such part shall be inoperative, null and void, insofar as it
is in conflict with said laws, the remainder of the Agreement shall remain
in full force and effect.
5. Venue. It is agreed that venue for any lawsuit arising out of this
Agreement shall be King County, Washington.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and Buyer have executed this Agreement the
day and year first above written.
CITY OF AUBURN BUYER
_____________________ ______________________
PETER B. LEWIS, Mayor John B. Douglas
ATTEST:
____________________
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________
CITY ATTORNEY
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Financial Options Available to the City of Auburn
Date:
November 16, 2012
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
Options
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
For discussion only.
Background Summary:
Discuss additional revenue options for Committee discussion and consideration.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Finance, Municipal Services, Planning And Community Development, Public Works
Councilmember:Staff:Coleman
Meeting Date:November 26, 2012 Item Number:DI.A
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SUMMARY OF REMAINING SOURCES OF CITY REVENUES DRAFT FORLDISCUSSIONONLY
Est'd Capacity
Revenue Source/Description Coundlmanic. Voter Approval Req'd
Remaining debt capacity
With a Vote
Without a General For For Parks and
Vote Purposes Utilities Open Space Total
Item 1.50% 1.00% 2.50% 2.50%Capacity 33'2M 413M
Legal Limit 103,807,901 69,205,268 173,013,169 173,013,169 519,039,507 remaining council- remaining
Outstanding indebtedness (70,586,606) 70,586,606)
manic debt capacity. debt capacity
Margin available 33,221,295 69,205,268 173,013,169 173,013,169 448,452,901
Public Utility Tax-additional 1.0%utility tax
City currently assesses a 7.0%public utility(water,sewer,storm,garbage)tax(6.0%to General
Fund;1.0%to Arterial street Preservation).No limit on tax rate.Each additional 1.0%generates
approximately$500K/yr.
Water(1.0%=$120K/yr) 500,000/yr(1.0%) N/A
Sewer(1.0%_$210K/yr)
Storm(1.0%=$90K)
Garbage(1.0%=$80K)
Cable TV Utility Tax-additional 1.0%utility tax
City currently assesses a 1.0%utility tax on cable TV services,with proceeds going towards 170,000/yr(1.0%)-
Arterial Street Preservation.Limit is 6:0%.Each 1.0%generates approximately$170K/yr 850,000/yr(5.0%)
N/A
General B&O Taxes-.20%tax rate
City is authorized to levy a'business and occupation tax of up to.2%on the gross income or gross
receipts. Businesses eligible for the B&O tax include:Extracting;Manufacturing;Retailing/Retail
sale;Services;and Wholesale.rEach.01%is estimated to generater$235K(e.g..10%=$2.35M;
20%=$4.70M).Estimated revenues may be conservative and is based'upon available business
4.700.000/yr(.2096) N/A
data from Department of Revenue. Further analysis will be required to refine estimated
revenue.
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SUMMARY OF REMAINING SOURCES OF CITY REVENUES DRAFT FOR
DISCUSSION ONLY
Est'd Capacity
Revenue Source/'Description Councilmanic Voter Approval Req'd
Regulatory License Fees
A regulatory license fee can fall into two categories:1)business license fees which serve to
register all businesses and firovide a record of the owners(this is the current$50 business
license fee for Auburn);2)-a revenue generating regulatory license fee,which can include
additional criteria as part of the basis for calculating the business license fee.This basis can
TBD,based upon the fee
N/A
include,for example,•number of employees,square footage,or the type of business.State'law and methodlogy
allows for a good deal of creativity in designing these fees;however classes of businesses must
be clearly defined with each business with each class being charged the same fee. This
methodology is easiest to administer relative to the General B&O tax.
Metropolitan Parks District(MPD)-$.75/$1,000 property tax levy
A MPD can be,formed for the management,improvement,maintenance,and acquisition of parks
and recreational facilities: An MPD camlevy up to$.75/$1000 of assessed valuation with voter 5,100,000/yr($.75/$1000 In excess of$.7S/$1000 of
approval and:can exceed levy limit by a supermajority vote,with 40%of last turnout required. of assessed value) assessed value
Estimated'revenue basedwpon annual citywide AV of$6:8B.
Transportation Benefit District(TBD)-$20 annual car tab fee
City created a TBD in 2011(Ordinance 6377)4or the financing of transportation improvements.
A TBD candevy up to a$20 annual car tab license fee without voter approval and can levy a car 700,000/yr($20 annual
21-$100 annual fee
tab fee of up to$100 annually with voter approval.Estimated revenue of$700K/yr,based upon fee)
20 car tab fee. Additional tab fees of$80 may collected with voter approval.
October 22,2012
Prepared by Aubum Finance Department
FAFlnandal Planning Manager\Revenues\[Remaining Taxing Capad &60 Calcs.xlsxi
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DRAFT FOR
Proposed B&O Taxes L SCUSSION ONLY
Manufacturing Retail Services Wholesale Total
DOR Grass Business Income'(GBQ 1,006,231,433 909,360,496 $1,091 $1,940,499,142: $4,952,645,998
DOR Reported number of taxpayers 179 501 1,565 183 2,428
Less: Apportionment
Apportionment assumption(%of GBI) 40.0%40.0%40.0%40.0% '
Net After Apportionment 603,738;860 S4S,616,298 657,932,956 1,164,299,485 2,971,587,599
Less:Exemption-$250,000 threshold
Exemption assumption(%of GBI after
apportionment)20% 20% 20% 2096
Net After Exemption 482,991;088 436,493,038 526,346,365 931,439,588 2,377,270,079
Less:R&D Exemption
Taxable Amount 482,991;088 436;493,038 526,346,365 931,439,588 $2,377;270;079
Scenario 1: B&O Tax Rate@ Kent's adopted
B&O Tax Rate_ _ _ _ 0.00046 0.00046 0.00152 0.00152
calculatedYield=@,KeM'radopted'rate_ _222,176 _ _$200;787- -__ _ $800,046 2;638;797]
Scenario 2: B&OTax Rate @ maximum
B&O Tax Rate_ 0.00200 0.00200_ 0.00200 0.00200
r falalated yieW!=@.2Q%inaxiteum,rate 965,982` --_$872,986 ' ,$1052;693,
T _ $
1,862,879- ''$¢;754;5401
Note: Estimated revenues may be conservative and is based upon available business data from Department of Revenue. Further analysis will be required to refine estimated
revenue.Note also that Extracting is not included in the data above;this sector contains 3 taxpayers with a Gross Business Income of$6.3 million(or.13%of the total$4.9B
681 shown). Ata.2%B&O tax rate,the potential yield from the Extracting sector would generate approximately$12,600.
October 22,2012
Prepared by Auburn Finance Department
F:\Financial Planning Manager\Revenues\[Remaining Taxing Capacities&80 Cali axlsx)
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Local Business (B&O)Tax Rates
Effective January 1, 2012
Manufacturing Services Wholesale
city County Phone 9 Rate Retell Rate Rate Rate
Aberdeen Grays Harbor (360)633.4100 0.002 0.003a 0.00375 a 0.0038
Algona King 253)833.2897 0.00046 0.00046 0.00046 0.00045
Bainbridge Island Kiteep 208)842-7033 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001
Bellows King 425)452.8851 0.001490 0.001496 0.001496 0.001496
Bellingham Whatoom MM 6788900 0.0017 0.0017 0.0044 a 0.0017
Bremerton Ki(sap 380)4785290 0.0016 0.00125 0.002 0.0016
Burien King 206)241.4647 0.0005 6.0008 0.0065 0:0005
Cosmopolls Grays Harbor (360)532-9230 0.001487 0.001487 0.001487 0.001487
Danington Snohomish (360)438.1131 0.00075 0.00076 0.00075 0.00075
Des Moines Kin 878-0595 0.002 1 0.002 - 0.002. 1 0.002
DuPont Pierce 263)9845121- - 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001
Everett Snohomish (425)257.8601 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001
Everson Wheteom (386)8663411 0.002 0.002
Granite Falls Snohomish (360)881.8441 0.002 0.002
Ho ulam Grays Harbor 60 6325700 0.002 0.002 0.002 0.002.
Ilwaco Pacific 360)886.3145 0.002 0.002 0.002 0.002
Issaquah King 425)8373054 0.01108 0.0668 0.601 0.0008
Kelso Cowlitz 360)423-0900 0.001 0.001 0.062 0.001
Lacey Thurston (360)4913214 0.001 0.002
Lake Forest Park IKIna 208)368.5440 1 0.002 0.002 0.002 1 0.002
Long Beach Pacific 380)642.4421 0.002 0.002 0.002- 0.002-
Longview Cowlitz 380)442-5000 0.001 0.001 0.002 0.001
Mercer Island King 206)2365300 0.001 0.601 6.001 0.001
North Send King 425)8881211 0.002 0.002 0.002 0.002
Ooean Shores Grays Harbor (3601289-2488 0.002 - 0.002 0.002 0.002
Olymple Thurston (360)753.6327 0.001 0.001 0.002 0.001
Pacific King 53)633.2858 0.002 0.002 0.002 0.062
Port Townsend Jefferson (360)3053000 0.002 0.002 0.002 0.002
Rainier Thurston (360)4482285 0.002 0.002 0.002 0.002
Raymond 1pacific; 380 9423451 1 0.002 0.002 0.002 -1 0.002
Roy- Pierce 253)843-1113 0.001 0.002 0.002 0.001
Ruston Pierce 253)759.3544 0.0011 0.00153 11.002 0.00102
Seattle King 206)884.8300 0.002154 0.00215 v 0.00416 v 0.00215 v
Shelton Mason 360)428.4491 0.601 0.001 0.001 01001
Sno uaimte Kln 425 11881555 0.0016 0.0015 0.0015 0.6016
Tacoma Pierce 253)5915262 0.0011 0.00153 0.004 a 0.00102
Tumwater Thurston (360)764-6805 0.001 0.601 0.002 0.001
Westport Grays Harbor (380)288-0131 0.0025 a 0.0056 0.005 a 0.6025 e
Yeim Thurston 60 4583244 0.001 1 0.002 1 0.002 1 0.001
Average 0.00148 0.00160 0.00199 0.00160
v)=voter approved Increase above statutory limit
e)=rate higher than statutory limit because rate was effective prior to January 1,1982(i.e.,grandfathemd).
Mercer Island's B&O tax rate is still.001 with a gross receipts annual exemption amount of$150,000(i.e.only
gross receipts in excess of$150,000 are subject to the.001 tax rate).
NOTE:Tax rates may apply to businesses categories other than those above.Exemptions,deductions,or other
exceptions may apply in certain circumstances.Contact the city finance department for more Information.
NOTE:Black Diamond repealed Its B&O lax effective January 1,2008.Buckley repealed Its B&O tax effective
January 1,2007
Association of Washington Clges 3/20/2012
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Question:
What is the difference between a business license and a regulatory license?
Answer:
Local government business license programs range in purpose from basic
business registration programs to more comprehensive regulatory license
programs.
The purpose of a basic business license/registration program is provide the
city with a record of the types of businesses operating in the city, their
location and the names and addresses of their owners in the event a citizen
or a city department has a problem with a business. Another purpose would
be to help ensure compliance with city ordinances (e.g , zoning
requirements). Cities that levy a gross receipts business and occupation tax
also need to register businesses to be able to check for their compliance in
the payment of taxes. Fees for these types of business licenses are typically
set at a flat rate per license in an amount designed to recover the
administrative costs of registering the businesses and issuing the licenses,
maintaining the files, etc.
At the other end of the business license program spectrum are the more
comprehensive occupational licensing programs that are more regulatory in
nature. These programs are aimed at such businesses as pawnbrokers,
second hand stores, taxis and taxi drivers, massage parlors, and the like.
These businesses are often subject to a more rigorous set of regulations
that apply specifically to them, relate to the conduct of their business,
and/or may require investigations and background checks prior to issuance
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of the license. The license requirement facilitates the city's monitoring and
enforcement of these regulations. The license fee may include, in addition
to the costs listed above, the costs of investigating the background of the
person reouestina the license. The license fees for professional and
Implementing a business license program is considered to be a sound
management practice to protect the corporate city and its citizens. The
basic authority for a noncharter code city to license, regulate, and make
inspections of businesses and occupations is found in ACW 35A.82.020.
There are similar statutes for other classes of cities.
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Utility Tax Rates on Inside city utilities
Source:2012 AWC Tax and User Fee Survey
City C ounty POPUIiition Water Sewer: stormwate, Garbage
Aberdeen Grays Harbor 16,450 7% 7%M
Albion Whitman 620 5% 5% 5%
Algona King 2,775 6% 6%6%6%
Almira Lincoln 285 25%25% 25%
Anacortes Skagit 16,800 7% 7%7% 7%
Arlington Snohomish 17,280 5% 5%5% 5%
Asotin Asotin 1,235 6% 6%
Auburn King 68,270 7% 7%7% 7%
Bellevue King 122,900 10.40% S%5% 4.50%
Bingen Klickitat 690 6% 6% 6%
Blaine Whatcom 4,790 9% 9%9%6%
Bothell King 33,430 5% 5% 5%
Bremerton Kitsa , 36,190 15.50% 20% 20% 9.50%
Bridgeport Douglas 2,100 5% 5% 8.60%.
Brier Snohomish 6,490 6%
Buckley Pierce 4,625 9% 9%9%9%
Bucoda Thurston 660 10% 10%
Burien King 31,730 6%
Carnation King 1,915 6%8%
Cashmere Chelan 3,005 6% 6% 6%
Cathlamet Wahkiakum 580 6% 6% 6%
Centralia Lewis 15,570 1D%14% 10%
Chehalis Lewis 7,185 6% 6%
Chelan Chelan 4,105 9.50% 9.50% 9.50%
Chewelah Stevens 2,450 15%15%
Clarkston Asotin 7,265 14% 6%
Colville Stevens 5,045 6% 6% 6%
Concrete Skagit 710 6% 6%
Connell Franklin 4,220 9%6% 6%
Cosmopolis Grays Harbor 1,645 6%6%
Coupeville Island 1,890 6%6% 6%
Covington King 17,640 5.50%
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Utility Tax Rates ominside city utilities
Source:2012 AWC Tax and User Fee Survey
Dardngton Snohomish 1,505 8%8%
Davenport Lincoln 1,725 18%18% 18%
DuPont Pierce 7,930 11%6%8% 8%
Duvall King 5,990 6% 6% 6%
Edmonds Snohomish 40,900 6%10% 10%6%
Ellensburg Kittitas 17,326 10%10%
Elma Grays Harbor 3,120 1.50% 1.50%
Entiat Chelan 1,205 6% 6%
Enumclaw King 11,490 8% 8% 8%
Ephrata Grant 7,080 20% 20% 8%
Farmington Whitman 135 6% 6%
Fife Pierce 8,210 4.50% 4.50% 4.50%
Fircrest Pierce 6,345 8% 6% 8.50%
Garfield Whitman 630 6% 6% 6%
George Grant 550 6% 6% 6%
Goklendale Klickitat 3,730 6% 6% 6%
Grandview Yakima 9,290 24.20% 6% 40%
Granger Yakima 3,100 36% 36% 36%
Harrah Yakima 630 12%12%
Hatton Adams 110 6%
Hoquiam Grays Harbor 8,770 lieu tax lieu tax% lieu tax% 8%
Ilwaco Pacific 1,115 6% 6%6% 6%
Kahlotus Franklin 225 5%5%
Kalama Cowlitz 2,510 6% 6%
Kelso Cowlitz 11,780 8% 8% 8%
Kennewick Benton 68,570 15.50% 7%1% 7%
Kent King 88,760 10%10% 30% 7.80%
Kirkland King 49,620 10.50% 13.38% 7.50% 10.50%
Kittitas Kittitas 1,182 12%12% 6%
Lacey Thurston 40,130 6% 6%6% 6%
LaCrosse Whitman 345 6%6%
Langley Island 1,115 6%6%6% 6%
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Utility Tax Rates on Inside city utilities
Source:2012 AWCTax and User Fee Survey
Leavenworth Chelan 2,325 10%10% 10%
Longview Cowlitz 36,100 9.50% 9.50% 9.50% 9.50%
Lyman Skagit 445 6%
Lynden Whatcom 11,850 6% 6% 6%6%
Lynnwood Snohomish 36,160 4%4%4%6%
Mabton Yakima 2,165 20% 20% 20%
Mansfield Douglas 330 12%12%
Marysville Snohomish 58,040 6% 6% 6%
Mattawa Grant 3,405 10%10% 10%
Medina King 2,980 3% 3%3%
Milton Pierce 6,540 6% 6%6% 6%
Monroe Snohomish 16,680 10%
Mossyrock Lewis 695 6%
Moxee Yakima 2,695 6% 6% 6%
Mukilteo Snohomish 20,150 6%6%
Naches Yakima 770 6% 6% 6%
Napavine Lewis 1,715 5% 5% 3.60%
Oakesdale Whitman 420 6% 6% 6%
Oakville Grays Harbor 715 6%6%
Odessa Lincoln 960 24% 24%
Okanogan Okanogan 2,500 10%10%
Olympia Thurston 45,500 12% 10% 10% 10%
Omak Okanogan 4,780 30% 10% 10% 10%
Omville Okanogan 1,755 10%10% 10%
Orting Pierce 6,245 8.60%
Othello Adams 6,800 2%
Pacific King 6,305 6% 6%
Palouse Whitman 1,015 6%6% 7%
Pasco Franklin 56,300 8.50% 8.50% 8.50% 8.50%
Patens Okanogan 635 6%6% 6%
Pomeroy Ga eld 1,525 6%6% 6%
Poulsbo Kitsap 8,920 8% 8%8%6%
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Utility Tax Rates on-inside city utilities
Source:2012 AWC Tax and User Fee Survey
Prosser Benton 5,140 20.60% 22.10%
Pullman Whitman 27,920 8%8% 11%
Puyallup Pierce 38,900 8% 8%8% 2.20%
Quincy Grant 6,220 4%4% 4%
Rainier Thurston 1,805' 6%6%
Raymond Pacific 3,065 10%
Redmond King 53,680 9.23% 9.23% 6%
Renton King 86,230 7.50% 6%6%6%
Richland Benton 48,580 12.23% 10.50% 8.50% 10.50%
Ridgefield Clark 4,370 8% 8%
Ritzville Adams 1,745 10%10% 30%
Riverside Okanogan 330 6%6%
Roslyn Kittitas 1,015 6%6%
Roy Pierce 860 6%6%
Ruston i Pierce 765 6%6%6% 6%
Seattle King 612,000 15.54% 12% 11.50% 11.50%
Sequim Clallam 5,830 8% 8% 6%
Shelton Mason 8,975 11.63% 5%5%5%
Shoreline King 54,580 6%6%
Skykomish King 225 1.46%
Snoqualmie King 9,850 9%9%9%9%
Sprague Lincoln 495 20.03% 3.85% 3.60%
Springdale Stevens 280 6%6% 6%
Stanwood Snohomish 5,705 10.70% 6%6%6%
Steilacoom Pierce 6,300 6%6%6%6%
Stevenson Skamania 1,470 3%
Sultan Snohomish 4,570 6%6% 6%
Sumas Whatcom 1,319 9% 9%
Sumner Pierce 9,080 6% 5%6%6%
Sunnyside Yakima 15,410 6% 6% 6%
Tacoma Pierce 206,200 8% 8%8% 8%
WhTekoa itman 815 5.20% 6% 15%
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Utility Tax Rates on!Inside city utilities
Source:2012 AWC Tax and User Fee Survey
Tieton Yakima 1,195 6% 6% 4.60%
Toledo Lewis 695 5% 5%5% 5%
Toppenish. Yakima 9,080 23% 23% 23% 23%
Tukwila King 18,190 10%10% 10%
Tumwater Thurston 16,770 6%6%6% 6%
Twisp Okanogan 995 9%9% 9%
Vader Lewis 640 7%1 7%
Vancouver Clark 165,500 20% 20% 20% 20%
Wapato Yakima 4,605 33% 33% 33%
Waterville Douglas 1,185 6% 5% 3.60%
Wenatchee Chelan 31;120 16% 16% 16%16%
Westport Grays Harbor 2,345 6%6%
Wilbur Lincoln 890 Water/Sewer/Garba Water/Sewer/Garba Water/Sewer/Garba
Wilkeson Pierce 470 6% 6%6%
Wmlock Lewis 1,370 5% 5%5%
Winthrop Okanogan 440 15%15% 6%
Woodinville long 11;350 4%
Woodway Snohomish 1,200 6%
Yacolt Clark 1,500 2.75%
Yakima Yakima 85,040 20% 20%6%15%
Yelm i__T1hurston 5,900 4% 4%4% 6%
Zillah Yakima 2,790 32% 1 32% 32%
Average Tax Bate-WA 9.2% 9.0% 7.8% 8.7%
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Low 1.5% 1.5% 1.0% 2.2%
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Vadis Service Agreement #AG-S-062
Date:
November 16, 2012
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
Agreement
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
Approve 2013-2014 Service Agreement No. AG-S-062 with Vadis
Background Summary:
AG-S-062 is a bi-annual service agreement between the City of Auburn and Vadis for a litter
control program, beginning January 1, 2013, and ending December 31, 2014. This agreement
also includes a recycling pickup program that runs from April to September of each year. The
City's current agreement with Vadis is valid through December 31, 2012. The fees for services
under this agreement shall not exceed $148,188 in 2013 and $151,890 in 2014.
Vadis is a non-profit corporation that develops employment opportunities for individuals with
disabilities. Each litter crew is made up of five specially challenged individuals and a crew
supervisor who collect trash and debris along City traveled ways. The contract has been
renewed annually since 1991.
Vadis Litter Crew Accomplishments
1) Annually, the litter crews remove 5,000 bags of litter from City traveled ways.
2) The litter crews maintain approximately 100 waste receptacles, 15 ash receptacles (for
cigarette butts), and 45 recycling receptacles in the City.
3) The recycling crew maintains 90 recycling containers at the City Parks.
4) The litter crews respond to calls on illegal dumping 2 - 3 times per week.
5) The litter crews also fill sandbags as needed.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Finance, Municipal Services
Councilmember:Staff:Coleman
Meeting Date:November 26, 2012 Item Number:DI.B
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CITY OF AUBURN
AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
AG -S-062
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into on this day of , 2012,
by and between the City of Auburn, a municipal corporation of the State of Washington,
hereinafter referred to as “City” and Vadis, 1701 Elm Street, Sumner WA 98390,
hereinafter referred to as the “Provider.”
W I T N E S S E T H :
WHEREAS, the City is engaged in or readying itself to be engaged in its litter control
and recycling program and is in need of services of individuals, employees or firms for litter
control and recycling work; and,
WHEREAS, the City desires to retain the Provider to provide certain services in
connection with the City’s work related to litter control and recycling; and,
WHEREAS, the Provider is qualified and able to provide services in connection with
the City’s needs for the above-described work, and is willing and agreeable to provide
such services upon the terms and conditions herein contained.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Scope of Services
The Provider agrees to perform in a good and professional manner the tasks
described on Exhibit “A” which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference. (The tasks described on Exhibit “A” shall be individually referred to as a
“task,” and collectively referred to as the “services.”) The Provider shall perform the
services as an independent contractor and shall not be deemed, by virtue of this
Agreement and the performance thereof, to have entered into any partnership, joint
venture, employment or other relationship with the City.
2. Additional Services
From time to time hereafter, the parties hereto may agree to the performance by the
Provider of additional services with respect to related work or projects. Any such
agreement(s) shall be set forth in writing and shall be executed by the respective
parties prior to the Provider’s performance of the services there under, except as may
be provided to the contrary in Section 3 of this Agreement. Upon proper completion
and execution of an Amendment (agreement for additional services), such
Amendment shall be incorporated into this Agreement and shall have the same force
and effect as if the terms of such Amendment were a part of this Agreement as
originally executed. The performance of services pursuant to an Amendment shall be
subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement except where the Amendment
provides to the contrary, in which case the terms and conditions of any such
Amendment shall control. In all other respects, any Amendment shall supplement
and be construed in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
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3. Performance of Additional Services Prior to Execution of an Amendment
The parties hereby agree that situations may arise in which services other than those
described on Exhibit “A” are desired by the City and the time period for the
completion of such services makes the execution of Amendment impractical prior to
the commencement of the Provider’s performance of the requested services. The
Provider hereby agrees that it shall perform such services upon the written request of
an authorized representative of the City pending execution of an Amendment, at a
rate of compensation to be agreed to in connection therewith. The invoice procedure
for any such additional services shall be as described in Section 8 of this Agreement.
4. Provider’s Representations
The Provider hereby represents and warrants that he has all necessary licenses and
certifications to perform the services provided for herein, and is qualified to perform
such services.
5. City’s Responsibilities
The City shall do the following in a timely manner so as not to delay the services of
the Provider:
a. Designate in writing a person to act as the City’s representative with respect to the
services. The City’s designee shall have complete authority to transmit
instructions, receive information, interpret and define the City’s policies and
decisions with respect to the services.
b. Furnish the Provider with all information, criteria, objectives, schedules and
standards for the project and the services provided for herein.
c. Arrange for access to the property or facilities as required for the Provider to
perform the services provided for herein.
Specific responsibilities of the City are set forth in Exhibit B, which is attached hereto
and by this reference made a part of this agreement.
6. Provider’s Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities of the Provider are set forth in Exhibit B, which is attached
hereto and by this reference made a part of this agreement.
7. Acceptable Standards
The Provider shall be responsible to provide, in connection with the services
contemplated in this Agreement, work products and services of a quality and
professional standard acceptable to the City.
8. Compensation
As compensation for the Provider’s performance of the services provided for herein,
the City shall pay the Provider the fees and costs specified on Exhibit “C” attached
hereto and made a part hereof (or as specified in an Amendment). The Provider shall
submit to the City an invoice or statement of time spent on tasks included in the
scope of work provided herein, and the City shall process the invoice or statement in
the next billing/claim cycle following receipt of the invoice or statement, and shall
remit payment to the Provider thereafter in the normal course, subject to any
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conditions or provisions in this Agreement or Amendment. The Agreement number
must appear on all invoices submitted.
9. Time for Performance and Term of Agreement
The Provider shall not begin any work under this Agreement until authorized in writing
by the City. The Provider shall perform the services provided for herein in
accordance with the direction and scheduling provided on Exhibit “A” attached hereto
and incorporated herein by this reference, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by
the parties. The Term of this Agreement shall terminate on December 31, 2014.
10. Ownership and Use of Documents
All documents, reports, memoranda, diagrams, sketches, plans, surveys, design
calculations, working drawings and any other materials created or otherwise prepared
by the Provider as part of his performance of this Agreement (the “Work Products”)
shall be owned by and become the property of the City, and may be used by the City
for any purpose beneficial to the City.
11. Records Inspection and Audit
All compensation payments shall be subject to the adjustments for any amounts
found upon audit or otherwise to have been improperly invoiced, and all records and
books of accounts pertaining to any work performed under this Agreement shall be
subject to inspection and audit by the City for a period of up to three (3) years from
the final payment for work performed under this Agreement.
12. Continuation of Performance
In the event that any dispute or conflict arises between the parties while this Contract
is in effect, the Provider agrees that, notwithstanding such dispute or conflict, the
Provider shall continue to make a good faith effort to cooperate and continue work
toward successful completion of assigned duties and responsibilities.
13. Administration of Agreement
This Agreement shall be administered by Wayne Perrault, on behalf of the Provider,
and by the Mayor of the City, or designee, on behalf of the City. Any written notices
required by the terms of this Agreement shall be served on or mailed to the following
addresses:
City of Auburn VADIS
Joan Nelson Mary Bushnell
Solid Waste & Recycling Supervisor Group Employment Manager
25 W Main St 1701 Elm Street
Auburn, WA 98001-4998 Sumner, WA 98390
Phone: 253-876-1900 Fax: 253-863-2040
E-mail: jenelson@auburnwa.gov E-mail: mary@vadis.org
14. Notices
All notices or communications permitted or required to be given under this Agreement
shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if delivered in person
or deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, for mailing by certified mail,
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return receipt requested, and addressed, if to a party of this Agreement, to the
address for the party set forth above.
Either party may change his, her or its address by giving notice in writing, stating his,
her or its new address, to the other party, pursuant to the procedure set forth above.
15. Insurance
The Provider shall be responsible for maintaining, during the term of this Agreement
and at its sole cost and expense, the types of insurance coverages and in the
amounts described below. Insurance is to be placed with authorized insurers in
Washington State with a current A.M. Best rating of not less than A-:VII. The
Provider shall furnish evidence, satisfactory to the City, of all such policies. During
the term hereof, the Provider shall take out and maintain in full force and effect the
following insurance policies:
a. Automobile Liability insurance, covering all owned, non-owned, hired and leased
vehicles. Coverage shall be written on Insurance Services Office (ISO) form
CA 00 01 or a substitute form providing equivalent liability coverage. If necessary,
the policy shall be endorsed to provide contractual liability coverage. Provider
shall maintain automobile insurance with minimum combined single limit for bodily
injury and property damage of $1,000,000 per accident.
b. Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written on ISO occurrence form
CG 00 01 and shall cover liability arising from premises, operations, independent
contractors, products-completed operations, stop gap liability, personal injury and
advertising injury, and liability assumed under an insured contract. The
Commercial General Liability insurance shall be endorsed to provide the
Aggregate Per Project Endorsement ISO form CG 25 03 11 85. There shall be no
endorsement or modification of the Commercial General Liability insurance for
liability arising from explosion, collapse or underground property damage. The
City shall be named as an insured under the Contractor’s Commercial General
Liability insurance policy with respect to the work performed for the City using ISO
Additional Insured endorsement CG 20 10 10 01 and Additional Insured-
Completed Operations endorsement CG 20 37 10 01 or substitute endorsements
providing equivalent coverage. Commercial General Liability insurance shall be
written with limits no less than $1,000,000 each occurrence, $2,000,000 general
aggregate, and a $2,000,000 products-completed operations aggregate limit.
c. Workers’ Compensation coverage as required by the Industrial Insurance laws of
the State of Washington.
16. Indemnification
The Provider shall indemnify and hold harmless the City and its officers, agents and
employees, or any of them from any and all claims, actions, suits, liability, loss, costs,
expenses, and damages of any nature whatsoever, by any reason of or arising out of
the negligent act or omission of the Provider, its officers, agents, employees, or any
of them relating to or arising out of the performance of this Agreement. If a final
judgment is rendered against the City, its officers, agents, employees and/or any of
them, or jointly against the City and the Provider and their respective officers, agents
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and employees, or any of them, the Provider shall satisfy the same to the extent that
such judgment was due to the Provider’s negligent acts or omissions.
17. Assignment
Neither party to this Agreement shall assign any right or obligation hereunder in
whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the other party hereto. No
assignment or transfer of any interest under this Agreement shall be deemed to
release the assignor from any liability or obligation under this Agreement, or to cause
any such liability or obligation to be reduced to a secondary liability or obligation.
18. Nondiscrimination
The Provider may not discriminate regarding any services or activities to which this
Agreement may apply directly or through contractual, hiring, or other arrangements
on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, or where there
is the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap.
19. Amendment, Modification or Waiver
No amendment, modification or waiver of any condition, provision or term of this
Agreement shall be valid or of any effect unless made in writing, signed by the party
or parties to be bound, or such party’s or parties’ duly authorized representative(s)
and specifying with particularity the nature and extent of such amendment,
modification or waiver. Any waiver by any party of any default of the other party shall
not affect or impair any right arising from any subsequent default.
Nothing herein shall limit the remedies or rights of the parties hereto under and
pursuant to this Agreement.
20. Termination and Suspension
Either party may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to the other party if the
other party fails substantially to perform in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement through no fault of the party terminating the Agreement.
The City may terminate this Agreement upon not less than seven (7) days written
notice to the Provider if the services provided for herein are no longer needed from
the Provider.
If this Agreement is terminated through no fault of the Provider, the Provider shall be
compensated for services performed prior to termination in accordance with the rate
of compensation provided in Exhibit “C” hereof.
21. Parties in Interest
This Agreement shall be binding upon, and the benefits and obligations provided for
herein shall inure to and bind, the parties hereto and their respective successors and
assigns, provided that this section shall not be deemed to permit any transfer or
assignment otherwise prohibited by this Agreement. This Agreement is for the
exclusive benefit of the parties hereto and it does not create a contractual relationship
with or exist for the benefit of any third party, including contractors, sub-contractors
and their sureties.
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22. Costs to Prevailing Party
In the event of such litigation or other legal action, to enforce any rights,
responsibilities or obligations under this Agreement, the prevailing parties shall be
entitled to receive its reasonable costs and attorney’s fees.
23. Applicable Law
This Agreement and the rights of the parties hereunder shall be governed by and
interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington and venue for any
action hereunder shall be in of the county in Washington State in which the property or
project is located, and if not site specific, then in King County, Washington; provided,
however, that it is agreed and understood that any applicable statute of limitation
shall commence no later than the substantial completion by the Provider of the
services.
24. Captions, Headings and Titles
All captions, headings or titles in the paragraphs or sections of this Agreement are
inserted for convenience of reference only and shall not constitute a part of this
Agreement or act as a limitation of the scope of the particular paragraph or sections
to which they apply. As used herein, where appropriate, the singular shall include the
plural and vice versa and masculine, feminine and neuter expressions shall be
interchangeable. Interpretation or construction of this Agreement shall not be
affected by any determination as to who is the drafter of this Agreement, this
Agreement having been drafted by mutual agreement of the parties.
25. Severable Provisions
Each provision of this Agreement is intended to be severable. If any provision hereof
is illegal or invalid for any reason whatsoever, such illegality or invalidity shall not
affect the validity of the remainder of this Agreement.
26. Entire Agreement
This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties hereto in respect to
the transactions contemplated hereby and supersedes all prior agreements and
understandings between the parties with respect to such subject matter.
27. Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be one
and the same Agreement and shall become effective when one or more counterparts
have been signed by each of the parties and delivered to the other party.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed effective the day and year first set forth above.
CITY OF AUBURN VADIS
___________________________________
Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Signature
Name:
Title:
Attest:
________________________________
___________________________________ Signature
Danielle Daskam, City Clerk Name:
Title:
Approved as to form:
___________________________________
Daniel B. Heid, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK
The purpose of this Agreement is to contract with the Provider, a non-profit corporation
that develops employment for individuals with disabilities, on a two-year clean-up
program for the Solid Waste Division.
Litter Crew
The Provider’s Litter Crew shall perform the following:
A. Specific Tasks
The Provider’s Litter Crew will collect and remove litter, trash, and debris from the
shoulders of City traveled ways (including but not limited to streets, roads, alleys,
paths, and parkways), public parking lots, and other designated areas. An additional
supervisor, possessing a “Traffic Control Flagging License” certified by the State of
Washington, will perform flagging on the busy streets such as Howard Road, Kersey
Way, and Auburn Way South. This additional supervisor will be available two days
per month.
B. Examination of Work Sites
The Provider shall examine all work sites thoroughly before commencing work at the
site. It shall be the responsibility of the Provider to verify all the duties, assignments,
and job sites. All existing conditions at the job site will be noted and copies with
verification noted, given to the City’s Solid Waste and Recycling Supervisor on a
daily basis.
C. Hours
• The Provider shall perform tasks to completion between the hours of 8:00 AM
and 3:30 PM Monday through Friday.
• The Provider shall recognize the same observed holidays as the City.
• The Provider will also take two (2) Floating Holidays per year for staff training.
Hill Litter Crew
The Provider’s Hill Litter Crew shall perform the following:
A. Specific Tasks
The Provider’s Hill Litter Crew shall perform tasks similar to the Litter Crew, but in
the Lea Hill and/or West Hill area(s) for a total of 15 hours per week. The Provider
will have an additional supervisor, possessing a “Traffic Control Flagging License”
certificate by the State of Washington, perform flagging on busy streets such as Lea
Hill Rd SE and SE 320th St one day per month.
B. Hours
The Provider’s Hill Litter Crew shall perform tasks to completion between the hours
of 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM on three days of the week, Monday through Friday.
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Exhibit A
Page 2 of 2
Recycling Crew
The Provider’s Recycling Crew shall perform the following:
A. Specific Tasks
The Provider’s Recycling Crew shall collect recyclables from the City-owned
recycling receptacles and maintain the recycling receptacles in the City of Auburn
Parks for a total of 15 hours per week from April to September. The Recycling Crew
will be supervised and will bring a second Provider vehicle.
B. Hours
The Provider’s Recycling Crew shall perform tasks to completion between the hours
of 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM on three days of the week, Monday through Friday.
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AG-S-062
Exhibit B
Page 1 of 2
EXHIBIT B
RESPONSIBILITIES
PROVIDER
The Provider shall be responsible for the following:
1. The performance and accomplishment of tasks and work assigned in accordance
with paragraph 2 below.
2. The performance of all work as provided in this Agreement with its own employees.
Individuals who perform work under this Agreement must be carried on the
Provider’s payroll. The Provider is responsible for administering and paying
employee wages, benefits, and all other employee-related costs. Although the
Provider’s company headquarters may be located outside of Auburn, Washington,
the Provider shall provide a full-time supervisor in the Auburn geographical area who
will continuously oversee the Provider’s employee work and will have authority to
represent the Provider in the day-to-day activities. The Provider supervisor must be
trained in traffic control and must possess a “Traffic Control Flagging License”
certified by the State of Washington. The Provider will present the supervisor’s
name, address, and telephone number to the City’s Solid Waste and Recycling
Supervisor at the beginning of the contract period.
3. The Provider is responsible for the security of facilities where assigned tasks are
performed as well as tools, equipment, safety gear, traffic control devices, and any
other items which may be supplied by the City for the Provider’s use in the
performance of contracted duties. No equipment or supplies will be removed from
City premises except as required for the performance of assigned duties.
4. The Provider shall supply the City with a quality control system acceptable to the
City within ten days of the date of the Agreement. The quality control system shall
be a plan specifying how the Provider will accomplish maintaining the level of
performance required under this Agreement. Quality control statements shall be
provided to the City’s Solid Waste and Recycling Supervisor on a monthly basis.
5. The Provider shall supply a motor vehicle to transport its employees to and from the
designated work sites. The Provider’s vehicle shall be well identified with signs and
equipped with safety warning lights, strobe light, and emergency flashers.
6. The Provider shall supply rain gear, foul weather gear, footwear as required, and
clothing as needed for its employees.
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AG-S-062
Exhibit B
Page 2 of 2
7. The Provider shall follow accepted safety practices in the performance of all work.
After every work shift of litter clean-up and other assigned tasks and services the
following shall be done: the work areas shall be inspected for fire hazards; electrical
or power machines and/or equipment shall be turned off; outside doors and windows
closed and locked; gates closed and locked and all miscellaneous work tools and
equipment shall be inspected and put away.
CITY
The City shall be responsible for the following:
1. The City shall supply litter bags to the Provider for its use in the collection of litter,
trash, and debris.
2. The City shall supply traffic control devices, e.g., signs and traffic cones to the
Provider so the Provider can place the traffic devices at work site(s) to protect its
employees while performing services under this Agreement. The City shall also
provide hard hats and reflective traffic vests.
3. The City shall supply the Provider with all grounds maintenance equipment and
hand tools for performing outside grounds maintenance duties under this
Agreement.
4. The City shall supply the Provider and its Auburn supervisor a copy of the daily work
schedule and any change notices to use as a basic guide for the distribution of work
each week. The work schedule may be changed as deemed appropriate by the City
and a copy of such changes provided to the Provider and the City. The City shall
determine the priority of the various assignments. The City shall verify that all
services are satisfactorily performed as scheduled.
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AG-S-062
Exhibit C
Page 1 of 1
EXHIBIT C
FEE SCHEDULE
2013 Fee Schedule
Not-To-Exceed
Monthly Fee # of Months Amount
Litter Crew $ 7,180 12 $ 86,160
Hill Litter Crew $ 3,555 12 $ 42,660
Recycling Crew $ 3,228 6 $ 19,368
Total Not To Exceed Amount $ 148,188
2014 Fee Schedule
Not-To-Exceed
Monthly Fee # of Months Amount
Litter Crew $ 7,359 12 $ 88,308
Hill Litter Crew $ 3,644 12 $ 43,728
Recycling Crew $ 3,309 6 $ 19,854
Total Not To Exceed Amount $ 151,890
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Median Standards Discussion
Date:
November 14, 2012
Department:
Parks/Art and Recreation
Attachments:
Median Standards
Maintenance / investment schedule
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
Background Summary:
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Peloza Staff:Faber
Meeting Date:November 26, 2012 Item Number:DI.C
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City of Auburn
Median Design & Maintenance Standards
November 2012
Parks, Arts, and Recreation Department
910 9th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-3043
DRAFT
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Table of Contents
1. What is a Median? 1
2. Glossary of Terms 4
3. Purpose of Design and Maintenance Standards 5
4. Design Standards 6
5. Maintenance Standards 12
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1. What is a Median?
In its most basic form and function the median is a strip of landscaping
located in the roadway that consists of softscape and/or hardscape and
separates two opposing directions of traffic.
While medians appear to be rather unremarkable street features, they
are an important asset for aesthetic, environmental, and mobility
purposes. Specifically, medians:
Beautify the street with attractive landscaping;
Establish a sense of and/or serve as a gateway to a community;
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Absorb stormwater and decrease the burden on existing storm
drainage;
Improve air quality;
Provide a safe mid-block crossing for busy streets; and
Calm traffic speeds by creating a narrower-feeling street while
maintaining traffic flow with center turn-lane elimination.
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2. Glossary of Terms
Bioswale: Landscape features that filter and/or impound stormwater
Concrete maintenance strip: An area around the perimeter of the
landscaped portion of a median providing safe access to the median
for maintenance workers
Dbh: Diameter breast height
Gutter line: A line set back from the median demarcating the edge of
the travelway, providing an additional buffer for median m aintenance
workers
Hardscape: Landscape features that are non-vegetative in nature, such
as pavers, stones, and monument signs
Landscape: May consist of hardscapes, softscapes, or any
combination thereof
Median: A strip of landscaping located in the roadway that consists of
softscape and/or hardscape and separates two opposing directions of
traffic
Mid-block crossing: A pedestrian crossing not located at roadway
intersections
Native species: Plant species native to the Puget Sound lowland region
of the Pacific Northwest or noninvasive species that have adapted to
the climatic conditions of the region
Performance assurance device: A bond or similar financial agreement
held by the
City until the median landscaping has been satisfactorily installed and
maintained for one year by the contractor
Softscape: Landscape features that are vegetative in nature, such as
trees, shrubs, and groundcover
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3. Purpose of Design and Maintenance Standards
Medians are located throughout the City, whether constructed as part
of the City’s capital projects or as required street improvements for
development. The City’s Parks, Arts, and Recreation Department alone
maintains 32 medians and landscaped areas.
Yet, medians are not currently addressed in the City’s Public Works
Design Standards. The lack of standards has played a partial role in
the varying designs and levels of success for landscaping in these
medians. It is thus the goal for the design and maintenance standards
contained herein to serve as guidelines for future improvements of
medians currently maintained by the City and to provide a consistent,
easy-to-reference method for medians constructed in the future,
whether by the City or private developers, to achieve their intended
purposes.
The design and maintenance standards in the proceeding chapters are
culled from the guidelines and experiences of both the City and other
municipalities. Each standard is a component of design and/or
maintenance that needs to be addressed when improving current
medians or constructing new medians within the City.
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4. Design Standards
Dimensions
Feature Standard
Width1 (for hardscapes) 2 feet min.
Width1 (for softscapes
without trees) 4 feet min.
Width1 (for softscapes
including trees) 6 feet min.
Width1 (for bioswales) Consult with Public Works Department at
(253) 931-3010
Concrete maintenance
strip width (optional,
see below)
1 foot min.
Curb2 height 6 inches min.
Gutter line setback
(optional, see below) 1 foot min.
1Width does not include concrete maintenance strip or curb.
2May not be required for bioswales. Consult with Public Works
Department at (253) 931-3010.
WIDTH –
Width of the median considers the appropriate space generally needed
for hardscapes, softscapes without trees, and softscapes with trees.
Figure 4.1 – Median
Features
Gutter Line
Curb
Concrete maintenance
strip
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CONCRETE MAINTENANCE STRIP (OPTIONAL) –
Concrete maintenance strips around the landscaped portion of the
median provide safe access to the median for maintenance workers.
To determine if feasible for a particular median, consult the City’s
Comprehensive Transportation Plan to determine the right-of-way
designation and the Public Works Design Standards to determine
whether the proposed concrete maintenance strip will be consistent
with the roadway width required for the right-of-way designation.
CURB –
Curbs reduce the likelihood of vehicles damaging median landscaping.
GUTTER LINE (OPTIONAL) –
Gutter lines provide an additional buffer for maintenance workers. To
determine if feasible for a particular median, consult the City’s
Comprehensive Transportation Plan to determine the right-of-way
designation and the Public Works Design Standards to determine
whether the proposed concrete maintenance strip will be consistent
with the roadway width required for the right-of-way designation.
Landscaping
Hardscaping
Applicability
Lower cost (than softscaping) solution needed
Success of vegetation impeded by location
and/or lack of irrigation systems
Safe maintenance access is unavailable
Vegetation creates traffic and/or sight
distance hazard
Vegetation conflicts with utilities
Location is especially suited for community
identity features (ex. monument signs/stones
and public art)
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Figure 4.2(a-c) – Median
Hardscape Examples
(Top) Public art and a
monument sign work
together to establish
community identity for this
City of Lacey median.
(Bottom) Pavers break up
the expanse of softscape
in this median.
(Opposite top) Stamped
concrete leaves decorate
an otherwise
unmemorable traffic circle
in the City of Seattle.
(Opposite bottom) River
rock bookend softscaping
in this median from the
City of Pleasant Hill.
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Softscaping
Applicability
Higher budget (than hardscaping) solution is
available
Location is without vegetation in its
surroundings
Stormwater runoff reduction is highly desired
Irrigation system is available to aid vegetation
success
Safe maintenance access is available
Vegetation creates no traffic and/or sight
distance hazard
Vegetation does not conflict with utilities
Plant species
50% min. native to the Puget Sound lowland region
of the Pacific Northwest or noninvasive species that
have adapted to the climatic conditions of the region.
Consult with Parks Department at (253) 931-3027 for
approval of specific species.
Plant types Neither sodded lawn nor seed lawn may be used for
any portion of the softscape design.
Plant sizes
Trees: Min. 1.5 inches dbh/4 feet tall at planting.
Max. 50 feet at maturity (25 feet if in proximity to
utility wires).14 feet of clearance above roadways
must be maintained.
Shrubs: Min. 1 gallon at planting. Max. 3 gallons at
maturity.
Groundcover: Min. 4-inch pots.
Plant spacing Trees: Min. 20 feet on center from streetlights.
Figure 4.3(a) – Median
Softscape Examples
Gutter lines and concrete
strips allow for safe
maintenance access to
the vegetation in this City
of Olympia median.
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Other Features
Feature Applicability
Bioswale
Encouraged, if feasible, due to stormwater filtering
and/or storage capabilities. Consult with Public
Works Department at (253) 931-3010.
Pedestrian
crossing
Encouraged, if feasible, due to increased pedestrian
mobility by allowing mid-block crossings on highly
trafficked streets. Consult with Public Works
Department at (253) 931-3010.
Irrigation Required for high-visibility medians. Consult with
Parks Department at (253) 931-3027.
Lighting
Required for high-visibility medians. Consult with
Parks Department at (253) 931-3027 and consult
with Public Works Department at (253) 931-3010.
Root direction
device
Required for all medians with trees, to deflect roots
downward into the soil, away from adjacent roadway.
Figure 4.3(b-c) – Median
Softscape Examples
(Top) Trees in this New
York City median are the
only noticeable green
features in the median’s
immediate surroundings.
(Bottom) A lush mixture of
trees, shrubs, and
groundcover nevertheless
provide the necessary
clearance for the
roadway.
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5. Maintenance Standards
The City’s Parks, Arts, and Recreation Department is responsible for
maintaining 32 medians and landscaped areas in the ROW (see the
list and maintenance plan in Appendix A and photos of existing
conditions at high-visibility medians in Appendix B). The following
components are required as part of the maintenance plan for any new
median constructed within the City:
Maintenance Standards
Applicability – Hardscapes & Softscapes
Litter control (per month)
Applicability – Softscapes
Weed control (per month)
Pre-emergent weed control schedule
Pruning schedule
Leaf removal schedule
Irrigation schedule and method
Adding bark (when new plants installed)
Maintenance Responsibility and Assurance Device
Maintenance of the median shall be the sole responsibility of the
contractor for one year post-construction and a performance assurance
device required.
The performance assurance device shall only be valid for a 365-day
period and shall have a value of 100 percent of the estimated cost of
the landscaping to be performed, inclusive of planting materials,
installation, and maintenance. If the landscaping has not been properly
installed or maintained after the 365 days then the assurance device
may be used by the city to perform any necessary work to implement
the landscape plan. This time period can be extended if the city
determines that installation of the landscaping would not be successful
due to weather or the product is not available due to the time of year;
The performance assurance device shall be accompanied by an
agreement granting the city and its agents the right to enter the
property and perform work. The agreement shall also hold the city
harmless from all claims and expenses, including attorney’s fees .
Upon completion of the required landscaping and one-year
maintenance responsibility by the contractor the city shall release the
performance assurance device.
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Parks, Arts, and Recreation Department Maintenance and
Investment Schedule for Right-of-Way Medians
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STREET BEAUTIFICATION AREAS
Location Litter Control
(per month)
Weed Control
(per month)
Pre-Emergent
Weed Control Irrigation Notes* Suggested Improvements Cost of Impr.
(Materials Only)
CENTER MEDIANS
Auburn Way S & 1st St SE 4 1 4-March No a,e Fill in bare areas with more plants $75
Auburn Way S (between 2nd & 3rd St SE) 4 1 4-March No a,e Fill in bare areas with more plants $75
Auburn Way S (railroad trestle) 4 1 4-March Yes a,e,g Relandscape $3,500-$45,000
Auburn Way S (between 7th & 8th St SE) 4 1 4-March Yes N/A, plants have filled in 90% of area $0
‘R’ St SE (in front of Game Farm Park) 2 1 No Yes a N/A, ivy has filled in near 95% of area $0
‘A’ St NE (between 8th & 15th St NE, by Lowe’s) 2 1 No Yes a Kinnikinnick has filled in 95% of area $0
15th St NE 2 1 10-March No e,f Fill in bare areas with more plants $250
15th St NW 2 1 2-March No e,f Fill in bare areas with more plants $1,750
Kennedy Loop 1 1 3-March No b Fill in bare areas with more plants $500
Nathan Loop 1 1 No No b Fill in bare areas with more plants $500
SE 316th Pl & 115th Ave SE (traffic circle) 1 1 12-March No Fill in bare areas with more plants $250
SE 316th Pl & 114th Ave SE (traffic circle) 1 1 12-March No Fill in bare areas with more plants $125
SE 304th St & 124th Ave SE (traffic circle) 2 1 12-March No Fill in bare areas with more plants $400
3rd St SE (traffic circle x2) 1 1 No No Have been replaced with speed humps $0
* Add bark to all bare spots after new plants installed for all
a: Prune ground cover off of curb or sidewalk annually in July/Aug
b: Prune shrubs off of sidewalk or curb every other year in July/Aug
c: Prune ivy back to edge of concrete pots, prune suckers at same time in Aug
d: Prune trees in Dec/Jan
e: Cut daffodil bulbs to ground
f: Leaf removal in fall time
g: Only need to prune shrubs in front of State sign in July/Aug
h: Prune Arborvitae too even with top of sign every July/Aug
i: Cut ivy off fence in June & Aug
j: Prune shrubs by driveway in July/Aug for visibility
k: Where shrubs were removed keep sprayed and any remaining shrubs need to be pruned to ground
l: We can continue mowing turf with our bigger riding mower
m: Grass to mow and weed eat
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Existing Conditions of High Visibility Medians
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Location: SR18 & ‘C’ St SW
Suggested Improvements: N/A, ivy has filled in near 95% of area
Location: Lake Tapps Parkway
Suggested Improvements: Fill in bare areas with more plants
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Location: S 277th St
Suggested Improvements: Fill in bare areas with more plants
Location: Auburn Way S (railroad trestle)
Suggested Improvements: Relandscape
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Location: Auburn Way S (between 7th & 8th St SE)
Suggested Improvements: N/A, plants have filled in 90% of area
Location: 15th St NE & NW
Suggested Improvements: Fill in bare areas with more plants
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
False Alarm Prevention Program
Date:
November 19, 2012
Department:
Police
Attachments:
2012 Cry Wolf Report
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
Background Summary:
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Municipal Services
Councilmember:Peloza Staff:Lee
Meeting Date:November 26, 2012 Item Number:DI.D
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False Alarm Prevention Program
January 2007 through October 2012
AUBURN POLICE DEPARTMENT
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PURPOSE
Each year, the Auburn Police Department responds to hundreds of false alarm calls. These
unnecessary responses result in an enormous burden in manpower and expense that reduce the
time available to respond to real emergency calls.
In 2009, the City of Auburn enacted Ordinance No. 6216 which amended Chapter 9.30 of the
Auburn City Code. The purpose of this ordinance was to reduce the number of false alarm calls
that Auburn PD personnel respond to. The ordinance allowed for the hiring of a third party to act on
behalf of the City of Auburn when charging for alarm permits and false alarms at business and
residential locations throughout the city.
This report will examine the success of the program by comparing the total number of false alarm
calls that Auburn Police Department personnel responded to before and after the False Alarm
Program was initiated. This report will also examine the amount of revenue that the City of Auburn
has taken in from charges applied to permit holders for alarm calls that are determined to be false .
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False Alarm Calls 1/1/2007 through 10/30/2012
Year Total Number of False Alarms
Average Number of False Alarms
Each Month
2007 1,689 140.8
2008 1,675 139.6
2009 1,400 116.7
2010 870 72.5
2011 684 57
1/1 -10/30/2012 716 71.6
Since implementation there has been a total of 6,464 alarm permits issued by the City of Auburn. Of those,
319 have been suspended due to non-payment or excessive false alarms. 72 of the 319 accounts that were
suspended have been reinstated.
The following chart illustrates the number of false alarm calls handled by the Auburn Police Department
each month. Due to the fact that only partial data is available for 2012, when considering 2012 trends the
monthly average should be used.
-From 2008 (the last full year prior to implementation) to 2011 (the last full year that data is available), false
alarm calls went down 59 percent.
-False alarms calls in 2012 are projected to be between 850 and 875. This is an increase over 2011 but will
likely end up close to the same number of false alarm calls that occurred in 2010.
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False Alarm Calls 1/1/2007 through 10/30/2012
1689 1675
1400
870
684
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Total Number of False Alarms Per Year
Number of False Alarms
Due to the fact that only partial data is available for 2012, when considering 2012 in trends of total
number of calls, the monthly average should be used.
140.8 139.6
116.7
72.5
57
71.6
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Average Number of False Alarms Each Month
Average Number of False Alarms Each
Month
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False Alarm Revenue 1/1/2007 through 10/30/2012
The following chart depicts the amount of money that the City of Auburn has taken in from false alarm call
billing since 1/1/2007. All dollar amounts below are total revenue from false alarm billing. Figures after
7/1/2009 do not take into account the amount charged by the third party biller to the City of Auburn.
Despite the significant reduction in false alarms, revenue has increased since the ordinance was
implemented. This is due to more efficient billing and permit procedures and the increase in false
alarm and permit fees.
Before July 2009 -$52.00 for each false alarm (all types)
No charge for first false alarm in each calendar year
After July 2009 -$100.00 for each regular false alarm
$200.00 for each Robbery, Panic, or Burglary Crime in Progress False Alarm
No charge for first false alarm during initial 12 month period
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
False Alarm Revenue (in dollars)31,680 36,722 26,403 118,721 69,252 51,058
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Project Matrix
Date:
November 19, 2012
Department:
Police
Attachments:
Matrix
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
Background Summary:
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Municipal Services
Councilmember:Peloza Staff:
Meeting Date:November 26, 2012 Item Number:DI.E
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MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE PROJECT - GOAL MATRIX
NO.PROJECT DESCRIPTION LEAD COST REVIEW DATE EST. COMPL.
DATE STATUS
10P Red Light Photo Enforcement Bob Lee 1/28/2013
Quarterly Reports: Jan (Prev Oct-Dec); April (Prev Jan-Mar); July
(Prev Apr-June); October (Prev July-Sept) 2nd meeting of the
month. RedFlex contract set to expire in the Spring;
discuss at 1st meeting in February 2013.
20P Animal Control and Rescue Kevin Snyder 11/13/2012 On-Going
Council meeting 6/21 approved 2.5 year ILA for King
County Animal Services. On 9/19/11 Council approved
Resolution No. 4747 for Professional Services
Agreement. (Animal Shelter and Service beginning
January 1, 2012 with actual operations beginning
January 1, 2013).
24P Fireworks Update Bob Lee 4/8/2013 On-Going Council met with MIT on 10/17/12 and reviewed the
2012 Fireworks season.
26P Graffiti Program Planning/Police On-Going Hotline Phone No. 931-3048 Ext. 7
27P Animal Control Licensing Program Michael Hursh 12/10/2012
Quarterly Reports: Jan (Prev Oct-Dec); April (Prev Jan-Mar); July
(Prev Apr-June); October (Prev July-Sept) 2nd meeting of the
month.
28 P Solid Waste Rate Review Shelley Coleman 11/13/2012
Review rate structure, solid waste fund balance and CPI
application. Has the revised Rate Model done it's job?
The Committee as a goal will pursue a minimum 10%
commercial subsidy reduction until the cross-sector
commercial subsidy is removed. Through MSWMAC
input from other cities will help COA determine if it will
change to direct billing.
29P Golf Course Working Capital Review and
Future Plans Shelley Coleman 1/14/2013 On-Going
Quarterly Reports: Jan (Prev Oct-Dec); April (Prev Jan-Mar); July
(Prev Apr-June); October (Prev July-Sept) 2nd meeting of the
month. 12/10/12 for golf course operations marketing
plan review.
30P Street Median Maintenance Daryl Faber 11/26/2012
Committee will work with PCDC and PW to develop and
implement standardized approach to street median
maintenance and appearance.
31P Cemetery Update Daryl Faber 1/28/2013 Review Marketing Plan.
32P Towing Bob Lee 2/11/2013 2012 End of Year report.
NO.ITEM OF INTEREST
3 I Shopping Cart Update Randy Bailey 1/14/2013 January (Prev July-Dec), July (Prev Jan-June)
4 I Ordinance No. 6398 - Pull Tabs Dan Heid 2/11/2013
Annual review of taxation basis to determine if any
changes need to be made -dependent upon status of
economy. Ordinance No. 6398 was enacted 2/21/12.
Last Revision Date: 11/14/12
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