HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-07-2015 CITY COUNCIL AGENDACity Council Meeting
December 7, 2015 - 7:00 PM
Auburn City Hall
AGENDA
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I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation - Buy Local Campaign
Mayor Backus to proclaim November 28th - December 5th 2015 as "Buy Local
Campaign" in the City of Auburn and encourage residents to support our local
retail establishments.
B. Auburn Valley Humane Society Loan Repayment Presentation
Executive Director Phil Morgan, Auburn Valley Humane Society, to update the
City Council on the loan repayment.
III. APPOINTMENTS
A. Board and Commission Appointments
City Council to approve the following boards and commission appointments:
Arts Commission
Heather Longhurst to be appointed to the Auburn Arts Commission for a three
year term to expire December 31, 2018.
Auburn Lodging Tax Advisory Board
Sharon Khera to be appointed to the Auburn Lodging Tax Advisory Board for a
three year term to expire December 31, 2018.
Civil Service Commission
Heidi Harris to be appointed to fill the unexpired term of Roger Thordarson for a
term to expire on December 31, 2016.
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council confirm the appointments.)
IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
V. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
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A. Public Hearings
No public hearing is scheduled for this evening.
B. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City
Council on any issue. Those wishing to speak are reminded to sign in on the
form provided.
C. Correspondence
There is no correspondence for Council review.
VI. COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Ad Hoc Committee Chairs may report on the status of their ad hoc
Council Committees' progress on assigned tasks and may give their
recommendation to the City Council, if any.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be
routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed.
A. Minutes of the November 16, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting*
B. Minutes of the November 12, 2015 Special City Council Meeting*
C. Claims Vouchers (Coleman)
Claims voucher numbers 436310 through 436560 in the amount of
$4,091,000.02 and four wire transfers in the amount of $1,382,110.60 and dated
December 7, 2015.
D. Payroll Vouchers (Coleman)
Payroll voucher numbers 536009 through 536086 in the amount of $408,216.41
and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,437,372.73 for a grand
total of $1,845,589.14 for the period covering November 12, 2015 to November
25, 2015.
E. Public Works Project No. CP1109* (Snyder)
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 3 to Contract No. 15-05 in the
amount of $159,515.80 and accept construction of Project No. CP1109 - Hi
Crest Drive Storm Pipeline Repair and Replacement
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the Consent Agenda.)
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
IX. NEW BUSINESS
X. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6570, Second Reading* (Coleman)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Ordinance No. 6533, the 2015-2016 Biennial Budget ordinance, as amended by
Ordinance No. 6558 and Ordinance No. 6563, authorizing amendment to the
City of Auburn 2015-2016 budget as set forth in Schedule “A” and Schedule “B”
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(RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt Ordinance No. 6570.)
B. Ordinance No. 6571, Second Reading* (Coleman)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Ordinance No. 6533, the 2015-2016 Biennial Budget ordinance, as amended by
Ordinance No. 6558, Ordinance No. 6563, and Ordinance No. 6570, authorizing
amendment to the City of Auburn 2015-2016 Budget as set forth in Schedule “A”
and Schedule “B"
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt Ordinance No. 6571.)
C. Ordinance No. 6582, First Reading* (Snyder)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Section 10.41.020 of the Auburn City Code, entitled “Restricted Parking Zone
Established” for the purpose of revising code language to clarify intent
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt Ordinance No. 6582.)
D. Ordinance No. 6583, First Reading* (Snyder)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Section 19.04.040 of the Auburn City Code, entitled “Assessment of Impact
Fees” for the purpose of revising code language to clarify intent
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt Ordinance No. 6583.)
E. Ordinance No. 6584, First Reading* (Snyder)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, adopting
the 2015 City of Auburn Comprehensive Plan
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt Ordinance No. 6584.)
XI. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5176* (Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, setting a
public hearing to consider an amendment to Franchise Agreement No. 13-37
Ordinance No. 6491 with T-Mobile West LLC to add an additional location
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt Resolution No. 5176.)
B. Resolution No. 5179* (Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, setting a
public hearing to consider the vacation of right-of-way of 64th Avenue South,
South of South 300th Street, within the City of Auburn, Washington
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt Resolution No. 5179.)
C. Resolution No. 5181* (Heid)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
the City of Auburn Fee Schedule to adjust for 2016 fees
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(RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt Resolution No. 5181.)
D. Resolution No. 5185* (Roscoe)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving
the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Auburn and the Auburn
Police Guild for 2016-2018
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt Resolution No. 5185.)
E. Resolution No. 5186* (Roscoe)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving
the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Auburn and the Auburn
Police Sergeants' Association for 2016-2018
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt Resolution No. 5186.)
F. Resolution No. 5188* (Mayor Backus)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, updating the
City of Auburn's vision statement and mission statement and establishing the
City of Auburn's Core Values
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt Resolution No. 5188.)
G. Resolution No. 5189* (Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, dedicating
property acquired by the City of Auburn for the S. 277th Reconstruction Project
as right-of-way
H. Resolution No. 5190* (Roscoe)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving
the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Auburn and the Auburn
Police Management Association for 2016-2018
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt Resolution No. 5190.)
I. Resolution No. 5191* (Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing
the City to expend funds to abate the litter, junk, weeds and attractive nuisance
in the City of Auburn and authorizing steps to recover the City's costs thereof
(RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt Resolution No. 5191.)
XII. MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on their significant City-related
activities since the last regular Council meeting.
A. From the Council
B. From the Mayor
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
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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:
Minutes of the November 16, 2015 Regular City Council
Meeting
Date:
November 19, 2015
Department:
City Attorney
Attachments:
11-16-2015 Minutes
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
Background Summary:
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:
Meeting Date:December 7, 2015 Item Number:CA.A
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City Council Meeting
November 16, 2015 - 7:00 PM
Auburn City Hall
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers located in Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street in Auburn, and
led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
City Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Holman, Rich Wagner, Bill
Peloza, Largo Wales, Wayne Osborne, Claude DaCorsi, and Yolanda
Trout.
Mayor Nancy Backus presided over the meeting.
Department directors and staff members present included: City Attorney
Daniel B. Heid, Director of Administration Dana Hinman, Police Commander
Mike Hirman, Community Development and Public Works Director Kevin
Snyder, Assistant Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer Ingrid
Gaub, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Assistant Finance Director Paula
Barry, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Human Resources
and Risk Management Director Rob Roscoe, Innovation and Technology
Director Paul Haugan, Innovation and Technology Operations Manager
Ashley Riggs and Deputy City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
A. GIS Day in the City of Auburn
Mayor Backus to proclaim November 18, 2015 as GIS Day in the City of
Auburn.
Mayor Backus read and presented a proclamation declaring November 18,
2015 as GIS Day in the City of Auburn to Innovation and Technology
Manager Ashley Riggs. Manager Riggs thanked Mayor Backus and Council
for recognizing the City of Auburn's GIS program and the national GIS day.
III. APPOINTMENTS
There was no appointment.
IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There was no agenda modification.
V. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
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1. Public Hearing No. 2 - 2015-2016 Mid Biennial Budget (Coleman)
City Council to conduct a second public hearing to receive public
comments and suggestions with regard to the proposed modifications
to the 2015-2016 Biennial Budget.
Director Coleman noted Council received a presentation on the Mid
Biennial Budget at the November 9, 2015 Study Session.
Mayor Backus opened the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. No one came
forward to speak and the hearing was closed.
B. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the
City Council on any issue. Those wishing to speak are reminded to sign in
on the form provided.
Roy Umali, 228 1st Street NE, Auburn
Mr. Umali stated King County Title 19 is hindering his business. He owns a
vape shop in the City of Auburn. The King County law makes it so his
customers cannot vape or smoke indoors. His customers are no longer
able to test the fluids. He requested Council consider helping change the
law.
Andrea Randolph, 312 1st Street SW, Auburn
Ms. Randolph asked Council to please consider changing the laws around
vaping.
Mayor Backus noted that Title 19 is a King County Law and the City is
required to follow the County law. She encouraged the citizens to contact
King County Council.
Roy Umali, 228 1st Street NE, Auburn
Mr. Umali stated he spoke with a City of Auburn employee that suggested
he come before the Council. He questioned how County and City laws
interact.
City Attorney Heid said the City of Auburn business licensing code requires
compliance with all federal, state and local laws.
John Lindenauer, 29216 58th Place S, Auburn
Mr. Lindenauer stated he is a representative from the "No North Auburn
Garbage Site Committee". King County announced that the North Auburn
site has been eliminated from consideration for a new transfer station. Mr.
Lindenauer thanked Council for their support.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council review.
VI. COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Ad Hoc Committee Chairs may report on the status of their ad hoc
Council Committees' progress on assigned tasks and may give their
recommendations to the City Council, if any.
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Councilmember Wales reported on behalf of the Council ad hoc committee that
reviews claims and payroll vouchers. Councilmember Wales reported
Councilmember Osborne and she reviewed claims and payroll vouchers as
presented on this evening's Consent Agenda, and the ad hoc
committee recommends their approval.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to
be routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed.
A. November 2, 2015 Meeting Minutes
B. Claims Vouchers (Coleman)
Claims voucher numbers 436122 through 436309 in the amount of
$3,713,905.94 and two wire transfers in the amount of $57,134.90 and
dated November 16th, 2015.
C. Payroll Vouchers (Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 535976 through 536008 in the amount of
$942,366.47, electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of
$1,358,415.13 for a grand total of $2,300,781.60 for the period covering
October 29, 2015 to November 11, 2015.
Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda.
The Consent Agenda includes minutes, claims vouchers and payroll
vouchers.
MOTION CARRIED. 7-0
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
X. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6570, First Reading (Coleman)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending Ordinance No. 6533, the 2015-2016 Biennial Budget ordinance,
as amended by Ordinance No. 6558 and Ordinance No. 6563, authorizing
amendment to the City of Auburn 2015-2016 budget as set forth in
Schedule “A” and Schedule “B”
Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6570.
Councilmember Peloza asked about the budget item regarding the atrium
repair. Director Coleman explained the funds had been transferred from the
2016 budget year into the 2015 budget year. The project was then delayed
so the funds are being transferred back into the 2016 budget year.
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B. Ordinance No. 6571, First Reading (Coleman)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending Ordinance No. 6533, the 2015-2016 Biennial Budget ordinance,
as amended by Ordinance No. 6558, Ordinance No. 6563, and Ordinance
No. 6570, authorizing amendment to the City of Auburn 2015-2016 Budget
as set forth in Schedule “A” and Schedule “B"
Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember Trout seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6571.
Deputy Mayor Holman stated Council received an extensive presentation on
the budget amendments at the last study session.
C. Ordinance No. 6577, Second Reading (Coleman)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
establishing the levy for regular property taxes by the City of Auburn for
collection in 2016 for general city operational purposes in the amount of
$18,017,836.00
MOTION CARRIED. 7-0
D. Ordinance No. 6578, Second Reading (Coleman)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
establishing a substantial need for an increase above the rate of inflation to
the levy for regular property taxes by the City of Auburn for collection in
2016 for general city operational purposes
MOTION CARRIED. 7-0
XI. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5173 (Faber)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement between the
City of Auburn and the Auburn Symphony Orchestra for tourism promotion
services
Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5173.
Deputy Mayor Holman stated the Auburn Symphony Orchestra provided
Council with a presentation on the progress made over the last year and the
plans for the coming year at the Study Session last week. The Symphony is
a wonderful organization for the citizens of Auburn.
Councilmember Peloza stated the City receives a good value from its
contract wit the Auburn Symphony.
Councilmember Wales noted the Symphony has made a lot of
improvements in the number of groups that have been able to attend
performances that have not typically been able to attend.
Councilmember Wagner stated the Symphony has to pay union wages to
musicians. The City's contribution to the symphony is only about 25% of the
overall budget.
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Councilmember Trout agrees that is important to reach out to students with
performing arts.
MOTION CARRIED. 7-0
B. Resolution No. 5182 (Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to execute a service area agreement between the
City of Auburn and Pierce County, establishing water utility service area
boundaries
Councilmember Osborne moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5182.
MOTION CARRIED. 7-0
C. Resolution No. 5183 (Coleman)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for banking services with Key
Bank National Association
Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember Wales seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5183.
Deputy Mayor Holman stated this agreement renews the City's contract with
Key Bank for banking services.
Councilmember Wales asked about penalties and fees assessed from the
bank. Director Coleman said most of the fees and penalties are set by the
credit company. The City has very little room to negotiate.
MOTION CARRIED. 7-0
D. Resolution No. 5184 (Lee)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum Of Understanding and
negotiate and execute a lease agreement for a Lea Hill police substation
Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5184.
Deputy Mayor Holman explained this authorizes a lease agreement for a
police substation in the Lea Hill community.
Councilmember Peloza stated the substation is going to be located in the
Seasons Apartment complex. There has been law enforcement problems in
that area in the past and having a police substation will make an impact for
the whole area.
MOTION CARRIED. 7-0
XII. MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on their significant City-
related activities since the last regular Council meeting.
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A. From the Council
Deputy Mayor Holman noted the flag for the United States of America is at
half mast in honor of the tragedy in Paris. There were two Auburn citizens
in Paris at the time of the attacks, who are both now home safe. Deputy
Mayor Holman stated Auburn stands with Paris.
Councilmember Osborne noted the City of Auburn's Veterans Day Parade
was wonderful.
Councilmember Peloza reported he attended the King County Solid Waste
Advisory meeting where the Committee discussed a styrofoam collection
program. He also attended a National League of Cities meeting.
Councilmember Wagner reported he attended the Arts Commission
meeting, the Puget Sound Regional Council Transportation Policy Board
meeting and a tour of the new construction at the Community Center.
Councilmember Wales explained she is on the King County Board of
Health Committee for E cigerettes and vaping. She said she is hoping to
have more answers in the near future for vaping businesses.
Councilmember DaCorsi said he attended the tour of the Youth and
Community Center. There is a large value to communities for the children to
have a place to go.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported she attended the Annual Auburn Food Bank
Breakfast, the Veterans Day Celebration and the Senior Center Veterans
Day Luncheon. She also noted the City will convene the first meeting of the
Mayors Task Force on Homelessness on Tuesday, November 17, 2015.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned
at 7:48 p.m.
APPROVED this 7th day of December, 2015.
__________________________________ ______________________________
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR Shawn Campbell, Deputy City Clerk
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Minutes of the November 12, 2015 Special City Council
Meeting
Date:
November 23, 2015
Department:
Administration
Attachments:
Minutes
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
Background Summary:
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:
Meeting Date:December 7, 2015 Item Number:CA.B
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Special City Council Meeting
November 12, 2015 - 1:30 PM
Tour of Les Gove Community
Campus
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Auburn City Council met in special session on Thursday, November 12,
2015, at 1:30 p.m. for the purpose of touring the Les Gove Community
Campus and the construction site of the Community Center and Youth
Center at 910 9th Street SE in Auburn.
II. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Tour of Les Gove Community Campus and Construction Site of
Community Center and Youth Center
Following introductions, Director Faber provided an overview of the
project status. The construction project is tracking on time and within
budget. Tano Bailon, project manager for Pease Construction, led the
tour starting inside the existing Parks, Arts and Recreation
Administration Building and what will become the new Youth Center.
Discussion focused on the room uses and, in particular, the teaching
kitchen.
The tour then moved outdoors. Construction activity occurring during
the tour focused on preparing for the next concrete pour and
preparation for the transformer installation. Carpenters were placing
formwork and rebar. Electricians and plumbers were roughing-in
conduits and piping. Under-slab infrastructure was being prepared. A
vacuum pump was removing soil from a trench to prepare for the
transformer and power connections.
The tour ended with a summary of construction activity anticipated in
the next few weeks.
III. ADJOURNMENT
The tour ended at 2:30 and the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED this _____ day of _________________, 2015.
________________________________ ____________________________
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Claims Vouchers
Date:
December 2, 2015
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
No Attachments Available
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council approve the claims vouchers.
Background Summary:
Claims voucher numbers 436310 through 436560 in the amount of $4,091,000.02
and four wire transfers in the amount of $1,382,110.60 and dated December 7, 2015.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Coleman
Meeting Date:December 7, 2015 Item Number:CA.C
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Agenda Subject:
Payroll Vouchers
Date:
December 2, 2015
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
No Attachments Available
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council approve the payroll vouchers.
Background Summary:
Payroll voucher numbers 536009 through 536086 in the amount of $408,216.41 and
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,437,372.73 for a grand total of
$1,845,589.14 for the period covering November 12, 2015 to November 25, 2015.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Coleman
Meeting Date:December 7, 2015 Item Number:CA.D
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Agenda Subject:
Public Works Project No. CP1109
Date:
November 30, 2015
Department:
CD & PW
Attachments:
Budget Status Sheet
Bid Tab Summary
Vicinity Map
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No.3 to Contract No. 15-05 in the amount of
$159,515.80 and accept construction of Project No. CP1109 - Hi Crest Drive Storm
Pipeline Repair and Replacement.
Background Summary:
The major items of work included replacing existing 8-inch to 12-inch culverts, storm
pipe, and ditch segments along Hi-Crest Drive with new 12-inch storm pipeline, and
abandoning and replacing a 6-inch potable waterline with an 8-inch ductile iron
waterline, including replacement of water service meters, fire hydrants, and gate
valves.
The potable waterline that was part of this project is owned and operated by the
Lakehaven Utility District (LUD). Under Resolution 5038, the Mayor executed an
agreement on March 2014 with LUD to design and construct the waterline relocation,
at LUD's expense.
A project budget contingency of City funds in the amount of $112,844.00 remains in
the 432 Storm Repair and Replacement Program Fund.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Snyder
Meeting Date:December 7, 2015 Item Number:CA.E
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Project No: CP1109Project Title:
Project Manager: Luis Barba
Project Update
Initiation Date: _8/01/2011__ Permission to Advertise
Advertisement Date: 6/11/2015_ Contract Award
Award Date: 7/6/2015 Change Order Approval
Contract Final Acceptance
Funding2013 (Actual)2014(Actual)2015 Total
432 Fund - Storm R&R Program**29,35033,103501,674564,127
432 Fund Lakehaven Reimbursement25,875354,202380,077
Total29,35058,978855,875944,203
Activity 2013 (Actual)2014(Actual)2015 Total
Design - City Storm29,35033,10342,729105,182
Design - Lakehaven Water25,87514,08539,960
Construction Contract - City Storm325,742325,742
Construction Contract - Lakehaven Water291,015291,015
Change Order No.1 6,0656,065
Line Item Changes-City Storm (10,816)(10,816)
Line Item Changes-Lakehaven Water (26,649)(26,649)
Construction Engineering - City Storm27,14127,141
Construction Engineering - Lakehaven Water19,18419,184
Total29,35058,978688,496776,824
2013 (Actual)2014(Actual)2015Total
*432 Funds Budgeted ( )0(25,875)(354,202)(380,077)
432 Funds Needed025,875299,666325,541
*432 Fund Project Contingency ( )00(54,535)(54,535)
432 Funds Required 0000
2013 (Actual)2014(Actual)2015Total
*432 Funds Budgeted ( )(29,350)(33,103)(501,674)(564,127)
432 Funds Needed29,35033,103388,830451,283
*432 Fund Project Contingency ( )00(112,844)(112,844)
432 Funds Required 0000
* ( # ) in the Budget Status Sections indicates money the City has available.
** This is a portion of the 2011 and 2012 annual budget for the Storm Repair & Replacement Program.
432 Storm-Lakehaven Reimbursement Budget Status
432 Storm Budget Status
BUDGET STATUS SHEET
Hi Crest Drive Storm Pipeline Repair and Replacement
Date: November 20, 2015
Funds Budgeted (Funds Available)
Estimated Cost (Funds Needed)
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6570, Second Reading
Date:
December 1, 2015
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
Memo
Ordinance No. 6570
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council adopt Ordinance No. 6570.
Background Summary:
Ordinance No. 6570 (Budget Amendment #3) amends the 2015-2016 Budget as
presented in the attached transmittal memorandum and supporting attachments.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Coleman
Meeting Date:December 7, 2015 Item Number:ORD.A
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Interoffice Memorandum
To: City Council
From: Shelley Coleman, Finance Director
CC: Nancy Backus, Mayor
Date: November 9, 2015
Re: Ordinance #6570 – 2015-2016 Budget Amendment #3
This amendment is the third budget amendment for the 2015-2016 biennium and the final amendment for
calendar year 2015. All projects/programs are underway and a budget amendment is requested to ensure
sufficient budget authority to meet anticipated expenditures by year end. Proposed amendments to the 2015
budget are as follows:
General Fund:
Parks Department
• Tourism grants (Geocaching and Veteran’s Day parade) $ 10,000
• 4Culture grant for new light board $ 3,500
• Mill Pond and PSE Walking Trail repairs $ 21,000
Subtotal $ 34,500
Human Resources Department
• Increase charges from King County for District Court services $ 336,400
Non-Departmental
• Transfer cemetery debt service to the General Fund $ 23,017
• Transfer excess from LID Guarantee Fund to the General Fund $ 21,443
Subtotal $ 44,460
Other Funds:
Hotel/Motel Tax Fund (F104)
• Advertisements in Visit Seattle Visitor Guide and Travel Planners’ Guide $ 20,000
Arterial Streets Preservation Fund (F105)
• Reflect Expected savings in annual Arterial Street Preservation program ($ 100,000)
LID Guarantee Fund (F249)
• Close out LID 250 and transfer excess to General Fund $ 20,994
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LID 250 Fund (F250)
• Close out LID 250 $ 449
Capital Improvements Fund (F328)
• Purchase 41.5 acres of vacant land from PSE (per Resolution #5160) $ 92,955
• Demo of Liquidators building $ 35,000
Subtotal $ 127,955
Water Fund (F430)
• Replace cast iron main in conjunction with M St NE Storm Improvements $ 50,000
Cemetery Fund (F436)
• Transfer debt service to the General Fund ( $ 23,017)
Facilities Fund (F505)
• Reverse BA#2 adj. moving budget from 2016 to 2015 for CH Atrium Repair ( $ 300,000)
Council approval of proposed Ordinance 6570 would amend the 2015 budget as follows:
Table 1: 2015 Budget as Amended
2015 Budget as Amended $ 302,031,310
Budget Amendment #3 (Ord #6570) 153,948
Budget as Amended $ 302,185,258
Attachments:
1. Proposed Ordinance #6570 (budget adjustment #3)
2. Summary of proposed 2015 budget adjustments by fund and department (Schedule A)
3. Summary of approved changes to adopted 2015 budget by fund (Schedule B)
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ORDINANCE NO. 6 5 7 0
AN ORDINANGE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
6533, THE 2015-2016 BIENNIAL BUDGET ORDINANCE, AS
AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6558 AND ORDINANCE NO.
6563, AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF
AUBURN 2015-2016 BUDGET AS SET FORTH IN
SCHEDULE "A" AND SCHEDULE "B"
WHEREAS, the Aubum City Council at its regular meeting of December 1,
2014, adopted Ordinance No. 6533 which adopted the City of Auburn 2015-2016
Biennial budget; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council at its regular meeting of April 6, 2015,
adopted Ordinance No. 6558 (BA#1) which amended Ordinance No. 6533 which
adopted the City of Auburn 2015-2016 Biennial budget; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council at its regular meeting of July 6, 2015,
adopted Ordinance No. 6563 (BA#2) which amended Ordinance No. 6558 which
amended the City of Auburn 2015-2016 Biennial budget; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn deems it necessary to appropriate additional
funds to the various funds of the 2015 budget as outlined in this OrcJinance (BA#3);
and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance has been approved by one more than the
majority of all councilpersons in accordance with RCW 35A.34.200.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Ordinance No. 6570
November 9, 2015
Page 1 of 3ORD.A Page 29 of 751
Section 1. Amendment of the 2015-2016 Biennial Budget. The 2015-
2016 Biennial Budget of the City of Auburn is amended pursuant to Chapter 35A.34
RCW, to reflect the revenues and expenditures as shown on Schedule "A" attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The Mayor of the City of Auburn,
Washington is hereby authorized to utilize revenue and expenditure amounts
shown on said Schedule "A" and Schedule "B". A copy of said Schedule "A" and
Schedule "B" is on fle with the City Clerk and available for public inspection.
Section 2. Severability. If any provision of 4his Ordinance or the
application thereof to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, the
remainder of such code, ordinance or regulation or the application thereof to other
person or circumstance shall not be affected.
Section 3. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to
implement such administrative procedures as may be necessa.ry to carry out the
directives of this legislation.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in
force five (5) days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided
by law.
Ordinance No. 6570
November 9, 2015
Page 2 of 3ORD.A Page 30 of 751
FIRST READING: NOV 1 6 2015
SECOND READING:
PASSED:
APPROVED:
NANCY BAGKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Danielle E. Daskam
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
iel B. Heid
City Attorney
PUBLISHED:
Ordinance No 6570
November 9, 2015
Page 3 of 3ORD.A Page 31 of 751
Schedule A
Summary of 2015 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment#3(Ordinance 16570)
Beg.Fund 2075 2015 Ending Fund
Balanee Revenues Expenditures Balance
Generel:Fund #001
2015 Amended Budget 19,360;131.89 58,822,400:78 64,663,126.24 13,579,406.43
Parks De artmentp----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- —
CitY of_Aubum Tourism Grants Geocachlnq and Veteran's Day Parede1______________________70 000.00 __ 10 000.00__
4Culture Grant for New LiQht Board 3,500.00 ___ 3,500.00 ________
Mill Pond and PSE Walkina Trail R airs -.-----.--'--,-.---.-----.-'-------- --.---,--- 25 600.00 --•25 800.00--- ---.-.---..
Human Resources Oepartment_.-----'-----------------------------------------------------------------..
Inc ease Char9es Irom KingCoun for Distrid Court Services_____________________ ___________ _ 336,400_00__f336i400 00)
Non•De artmenUl
Transfer Cemet Debt Service to the Generel Fund 23,017.00 23i077;00g!Y_.--•---------._._...._.__-----------_._.____.__._----------.__._.___._.--------•--._.___..i_ J
Transfe Excess from LID Guarenty Fund lo General Fund Per RCW 35.54_095__ 21 443.24 _ 27,443.24
TOTAL BN13(Ordinance p6570-Proposed) 60,543.24 398,517.00 (337,973.76)
Revised 2015 Budget•Fund 001 19,360,131.89 58,882,944.02 65,061,643.24 77,181,432.67
Hotel/Motel Taz Fund #104
2015 Amended Budget 166,895.66 94,040.00 86,000.00 174,935.66
Advertlsements in the Vislt Seattle Vlsitor Guide antl the Trevel Planners' Guide 20 000.00 _20 000.00a.---'---'- '---- •
TOTAL BlW3(Ordinance q6570-Proposed) 20,000.00 20,000.00)
Revlsed 2015 Budget-funtl 704 166,895.66 94,040.00 706,000.00 154,935.66
Arterial SVeet Preservation Fund #105
2015 Amended Budget 3,180,979.82 2,937,040.00 5,870,758.35 247,265.47
Re(IectE ectedSevlrrc sinAnnualAAerlalStreet,Preservatlon.Pro ram_._.__ ._ __.______.__.__.,-_
Y ,___
j100,000:001__ 700i000.00
TOTAL BAp3(Ordinanee#6570-Proposed) 700,000.00) 100,000.00
Revised 2075 Budgel-Fund 105 3,180,979.82 2,937,040.00 5,770,756.35 347,263.47
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Schedule A
Summary of 2015 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment#3(Ordinance t 6570)
Beg.Fund 2075 2075 Ending Fund
Balanee Revenues Expenditures Balanee
LID Guarantee Fund #249
2015 Amended Budget 24,546.96 20.00 2,000:00 22,566.96
Close Out LID 250 449_41__.------'--"----'-'-449.41...
Trensfec Excess to General Fund er RC W 35_54A9.---_- -_---.-.-,---,.-.-.--.---_.--.---.---,--- ---------_21,443.24--_-_i21,443.24)..
TOTAL BAif3(Ordlnanee ff6570-Proposed) 449.41 21,44324 20,993.83)
Revlsed 2015 Budget-Fund 249 24,546.96 469.47 23,443.24 1 573.73
LID 250 Fund #250
2015 Amended Budget qq9,q qqg.q
Close Out LID 250 449.41 _ 449.41-
TOTAL BAif3(Ordinanee Ii6570-Proposed) d49:41 449.41)
Revised 2015 Budget-Fund 250 qqg.q qqg,q
Ca kal Im ovements Fund' f1328
2015 Amended Budget 9,680,897.36 3,359,630.48 6,341,296.00 6,699,231.84
Purehase of 41.5 Acres o}Vaeant Land Irom PSE Resolulion#5160_July 2015____ ________92,955.00 ____ 92,955:00__________
Demolkion of Li uidators Bulldln 35 000 00 35L000.00)9_._.__._._____.__._---------- •------ -_.___..- ------ .__._._._ ..----•- -•----- --•--_.__.
TOTAL BAp3(Ordinance JJ6570-Proposed) 92,955.00 127,955:00 (35,000.00)
Revised 2015 Budget•Fund 328 9,680,897:36 3,d52,585.48 6 469 251.00 6,664,231.84
Water Fund #430
2015 Amended Budget 14,027,405:95 20,828,757.69 27,170,653:80 7,685,509.24
Re laee Cast Iran Mainin Con uncNon wlth M St SE Stwm Im rovement Pro ect 80 000.00 50 000.00)P-•---•---------•-------------------------'-___.___.__. .._s._.._..__..
TOTAL BABJ(Ordlnance it6570-Proposed) 50,000:00 50,000.00)
Revised 2015 Budget-Fund 470 14,027,405.75 20,828,757.69 27,220,653.80 7,635,509.24
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Schedule A
Summary of 2015 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment#3(Ordinance t16570)
Beg.Fund 2015 2075 Ending Fund
Balance Revenues Expenditures Balance
Cemete FunE R438
2015 Amended Budget 294,546:88 7,108,300.00 1,085,778.96 J17,667.92
7rensfer Cemeter l Debt Servlce to the Generel Fund_ ___ _
T
23 017.00_ _ 23 017,00
TOTAL BAfKi(Ordinance p6570-Proposed) 23,017.00) 23,077.00
Revised 2075 Budget-Fund 436 294,546.88 1,708,300.00 1,062,167:96 340,664.92
Eaellftfes'Fund A505
2075 Amended Budget 2,408,711.64 3,638,820.00 4,82,369.00 1,665,762.64
Reverse BAk2 Ad ustinent Movin Bud et from 2016 to 2075 for.CH Atrium_ReQalr_ __ ______ _ _______5300,000:00___300,000.00
TOTAL BA#3(Ordinance il6570 -Proposed) 300,000.00) 300 000.00
Revised 2015 Budget-Fund 505 2,408,711:64 3,638,820.00 4,082,369.00 7,965,162.64
Grand Total-All Funds
2015 Amended'Bud et 116,724 068.61 185 307 241.43 223 278 568.46 78 752 741:58
TOTAL BA#3 Ordlnance N6570 753,947.65 195 347.65 47 400:00
Revised 20158udget 116,724,068.67 185,461,189.08 223,473,916:77 78;771,341:58
302,185,257.69 302;785,257:69
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Schedule B
2015 Appropriations by Fund
zo s saa enuz eana zo s
I
V
Adopted ToWI Revised
Fund Budget Ord if6558) (Ord#6563) (Ord#6570) Amendments Budget
GenerelFund(#001) 73;360,404 507,174 4,314,954 60,543 4,882,672 78,243,076
ArlerialStreetFund(#102)15,463,434 6,508,221 738,892 7,247,114 22,710,548
Local Street Fund(#103) 2,948,568 770,053 76,856 846,909 3,795,477
Hotel Molel Fund #104) 234,031 26,905 26,905 260,936
Arterial Sireet Preservation Fund(#105) 2,656,610 2,659,063 802,347 3,461,410 6,118,020
Drug Forfeiture Fund(#117) 602,505 34,416 34,416 636,921
Housing and Community Development Grant Fund(#119 477,371 17,533 17,533 494,904
Recrealion Treils Fund(#720) 43,847 761) 761) 43,086
Business Improvement Area Fund(#121) 96,272 9,841) 9,841) 86,431
Cumulative Reserve Fund (#122) 6,896,304 1,517,482 1,517,482 8,413,786
MiGgation Fees Fund(#124) 6,200,854 770,213 675,666 94;547 6,295,401
1998 Li6rary Fund (#229) 279;500 279,500
2010 Annex A&B Bond Debt Fund (#230) 1,695,917 1,695,977
2010 C8D Local Revitalization Debt Fund(p231) 594,637 594,637
LID Guarantee Fund(#249) 24,569 2) 449 447 25,016
LID#250(#250) 449 449 449
LID#350(#275 15,121 1,995 1,995 17,116
Golf Course Debl Service Fund-(#237) 389,195 389,195
Municipal Park Construction Fund(#321) 1,047,236 3,800,987 78,465 3,879,452 4,926,688
Capital Improvements Fund(#328) 10,785,236 853,000 1,402,291 92,955 2,348;247 13,133,483
Local Revitalfzatfon Fund (l1330 229,620 329,450 881) 328,569 558,189
Golf Course Debt Service Fund(#417)
WalerFund (Jl430)23,685,082 8,855,102 2,315,979 11,171,081 34,856,163
Sewer Fund(#431)18,779,904 1,819,579 731,883 2;551,462 21,331,366
Storm Drainage Fund (#432) 20,815,381 5,297,080 1,012,848 6,309,928 27,125,309
Sewer Metro Fund(#433) 18;549,048 346,911) 346,911) 18,202,137
Solid Waste Fund(#434) 15,619,881 7,250 218,393 219,643 15,839,524
Airport Fund (#435) 1,743,177 165,950 8,461 174.411 1,917.528
Cemelery Fund (#436) 1,205,055 197,792 1g7,7g2 t,qp2,847
Golf Course Fund(iF437)
Insurance Fund(#501) 1,614,131 40,926 40,926 1,655,056
Workers Compensation Selflnsurance Fund (#503) 983,100 317,004 317,004 1,300,104
Facilities Fund(#505) 5,185,047 213,800 648,685 862,485 6,047,532
Innovalion and Technology Fund(q518) 8,024,125 855,639 394,683 1,250,322 9,274,447
Equipment Rental Fund (p550) 8,534,744 783,953 806,463 1,590,416 10,125,160
Fire Pension Fund (#611) 2,656,481 28,981 28;981 2,685,462
Cemelery Endowment Fund(#701) 1,697,864 5,984 5,984 1,703,848
I Total 253,134,787 34,190,517 14,706,606 153,948 49;057;071- 302,185,258
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6571, Second Reading
Date:
December 1, 2015
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
Memo
Ordinance No. 6571
Schedule A
Schedule B
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council adopt Ordinance No. 6571, amending the 2016 budget.
Background Summary:
Ordinance No. 6571 (Budget Amendment #4) represents the fourth budget
amendment for the 2015-2016 biennium and the first budget amendment for 2016.
For details, see the attached transmittal memorandum and supporting materials.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Coleman
Meeting Date:December 7, 2015 Item Number:ORD.B
AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINEDORD.B Page 36 of 751
Interoffice Memorandum
To: City Council
From: Shelley Coleman, Finance Director
CC: Nancy Backus, Mayor
Date: November 9, 2015
Re: Ordinance #6571 – 2015-2016 Budget Amendment #4
The City’s biennial 2015-2016 budget is approved by Council as two one-year appropriations. Budget
Amendments #1 through #3 amended the budget for calendar year 2015. This amendment is the fourth
budget amendment for the biennium and the first budget amendment for calendar year 2016. The purpose
of this amendment is to 1) amend the 2016 budget for changes that occurred in 2015 for which there is an
on-going fiscal impact; 2) to carry forward capital project budgets that are not anticipated to be completed in
2015; and 3) to establish budget spending authority for new programs and other changes in 2016. Proposed
amendments to the 2016 budget are as follows:
Continuation of previously approved requests by Council. The following items (grouped by
budget amendment) were previously approved by Council in 2015 and directly impact the 2016 budget.
These include:
Budget Amendment #1, Ordinance #6558 (approved April 6, 2015)
• One-time budget adjustment for cp1412 – Community & Youth/Teen Center
(moved from 2016 to 2015) ($ 3,200,000)
• Eliminate budget for photo enforcement program (ongoing cost reduction) ($ 600,000)
• Funding to repay interfund loan for the Airport Hangar Project (ongoing cost) $ 40,102
Budget Amendment #2, Ordinance #6563 (approved July 6, 2015)
• Wage adjustments for non-benefitted part time employees (ongoing increase) $ 52,875
• One-time adjustment for Police vehicle replacement (moved from 2016 to 2015) ($ 45,770)
Project Adjustments. This item includes requested project expenses that were previously approved
in 2015 but will require carry forward to 2016 and increases of budget to align with the 2016-2020
Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) which is scheduled to be adopted in December. Please refer to the CFP
for project revenue and expense budget changes in the Arterial Street Fund (#102), Arterial Street
Preservation Fund (#105), Mitigation Fees Fund (#124), Parks Construction Fund (#321), Capital
Improvements Fund (#328), Water Utility Fund (#430), Sewer Utility Fund (#431), Stormwater Utility
Fund (#432), and the Equipment Rental Fund (#550).
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Other Requests. Other items requested for funding in this budget amendment include:
Revenue Adjustments: Several revenue adjustments amending the 2016 budget are proposed as part
of this budget adjustment. These adjustments include:
• Sales and Use Taxes $ 500,000
• Property Taxes $ 600,000
• Local Sales – Criminal Justice Tax $ 150,000
• Criminal Justice High Crime Tax ($ 96,000)
• Electric and Natural Gas B&O Taxes ($ 545,000)
• Building and Plumbing Permit Revenues $ 100,000
• Liquor Excise Tax $ 50,000
• Revenues from the City of Algona for Services Provided ($ 30,000)
• Miscellaneous Revenues $ 50,000
• Sales Tax from Construction $ 160,000
• REET Revenues $ 1,200,000
New staffing: The following new positions are being requested:
• Human Resources Coordinator, Human Resources Department (1.0FTE; $113,020): Funding is
requested to hire a Human Resources Coordinator. The additional position will assist and
coordinate in all functions of human resources.
• Parks Horticulturalist, Parks Department (1.0FTE; $100,681): Funding is requested to hire a
second Horticulturalist to help keep up with the increased demands of six additional park spaces
as well as numerous streets.
• Parks Special Events Coordinator (1.0FTE; $56,434 net cost): Funding is requested to hire a
coordinator for Auburn Days, the Auburn Farmers Market, and private rentals, conferences, and
other gatherings. The position will be partially funded from savings from the interim Farmers
Market Manager position.
• Assistant Traffic Engineer, Public Works Department (1.0FTE, 138,514): This position would
provide support to the Traffic Engineer and Street Systems Engineer, responding to increased
workload caused by ADA design requirements, development review workload, and capital projects.
• Bicycle Officer, Police Department (1.0FTE, $122,140): Funding is requested for an additional
bicycle officer to improve response times in the congested downtown corridor and to utilize the
officer in a proactive function.
• Community Response Team Officer, Police Department (1.0FTE, $120,540): Funding is
requested for a CRT Officer to increase collaboration between multi-family housing property
owners/management and the City.
• Neighborhood Programs Coordinator, Administration Department (1.0FTE, $110,000 net cost):
Funding is requested for a coordinator to manage Neighborhood Programs and to perform special
projects at the direction of the Mayor. The position will be partially funded from savings.
• GIS Inventory Techs, Sewer and Storm Drainage Utilities (2.0FTE, $95,655 net cost): Funding is
requested for two GIS inventory techs to support the Sewer and Storm Drainage utilities. These
positions would be partially funded from savings in temporary help as well as a Department of
Ecology Stormwater Capacity grant.
• Cemetery Office Assistant, Cemetery Fund (1.0FTE, $63,590 net cost): Funding is requested for
an office assistant to improve customer service and internal controls of finances and office
administration. The position will be partly funded from savings in temporary help.
Reserve Sales Tax Credit revenues ($1,500,000): This request would transfer $1.5 million from
General Fund reserves to the Cumulative Reserve Fund. Transfer is for revenue stabilization
purposes in 2018 and beyond when the credit will no longer be funded by the State.
King County District Court services ($336,400): Increase funding for District Court services as billed by
King County.
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Expenses and revenues related to the opening of the Auburn Community & Youth/Teen Center
($55,000 net cost): This represents the net cost associated with the operation of the facility for the
period June 15 through December 31, 2016.
Cost Recovery Study – Development Fees ($50,000): Funding for a study to establish goals for the
City’s development-related fees.
SCORE contribution ($50,000): Increase funding for the City’s contribution to SCORE to reflect
increases in the SCORE budget.
Valley Communications charge ($265,000): Increase funding for the Valley Comm charge due to
increased call volumes from the City of Auburn.
Police Department smart phones ($55,000): Funding is requested to pay for smart phone usage by the
Police Department. These costs had been previously paid for by the Information & Technology
Department but were not included in the 2015-2016 budget.
Transfer Cemetery debt service costs to the General Fund ($61,922): This change is needed to help
keep the Cemetery Fund solvent over the long term.
Debt service costs on Public Works Trust Fund loans ($1,600): This change is needed to reflect
increased debt service costs on outstanding PWTF loans in the Arterial Street Fund.
Transit partnerships with Pierce and King County ($110,000): This request would provide funding to
ensure continuity of bus routes due to service cuts proposed by King County.
Tourism grants and advertising ($100,000): Add funding for new tourism grants and advertising.
Parks Maintenance budget ($200,000): Increase funding for professional services associated with root
cutting and repairing asphalt damage affecting the park trail system.
Add budget for an outreach consultant ($75,000): Add funding for a consultant related to Low Impact
Development.
Purchase of the King County Public Health building ($425,000): This represents the cost of purchasing
the building from King County ($350,000) plus improvements and upgrades ($75,000).
Increase parking costs ($46,520): Increase funding for parking at the Stratford lot, per the recently
signed agreement amending the existing parking agreement.
Council approval of proposed Ordinance 6571 would amend the 2016 budget as follows:
Table 2: 2016 Budget as Amended
2016 Budget as Adopted $ 240,237,155
Budget Amendment #4 (Ord #6571) 13,912,960
Budget as Amended $254,150,115
Attachments:
1. Proposed Ordinance #6571 (budget adjustment #4)
2. Summary of proposed 2016 budget adjustments by fund and department (Schedule A)
3. Summary of approved changes to the adopted 2016 budget by fund (Schedule B)
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ORDINANCE NO. 6 5 7 1
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
6533, THE 2015-2016 BIENNIAL BUDGET ORDINANCE, AS
AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6558, ORDINANCE NO.
6563, AND ORDINANCE NO. 6570, AUTHORIZING
AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF AUBURN 2015-2016
BUDGET AS SET FORTH IN SCHEDULE "A" AND
SCHEDULE "B"
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council at its regular meeting of December 1,
2014, adopted Ordinance No. 6533 which adopted the City of Auburn 2015-2016
Biennial budget; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council at its regular meeting of April 6, 2015,
adopted Ordinance No. 6558 (BA#1) which amended Ordinance No. 6533 which
adopted the City of Auburn 2015-2016 Biennial budget; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council at its regular meeting of July 6, 2015,
adopted Ordinance No. 6563 (BA#2) which amended Ordinance No. 6558 which
amended the City of Auburn 2015-2016 Biennial budget; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council at its regular meeting of December 7,
2015, adopted Ordinance No. 6570 (BA#3) which amended Ordinance No. 6563
which amended the City of Auburn 2015-2016 Biennial budget; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn deems it necessary to appropriate additional
funds to the various funds of the 2016 budget as outline.d in this Ordinance (BA#4);
and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance has been approved by one more than the
majority of all councilpersons in accordance with RCW 35A.34.200.
Ordinance No. 6571
November 9, 2015
Page 1 of 3ORD.B Page 40 of 751
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Amendment of the 2015-2016 Biennial Budget. The 2015-
2016 Biennial Budget of the City of Auburn is amended pursuant to Chapter 35A.34
RCW, to reflect the revenues and expenditures as shown on Schedule "A" attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The Mayor of the City of Auburn,
Washington is hereby authorized to utilize revenue and expenditure amounts
shown on said Schedule "A" and Schedule "B". A copy of said Schedule "A" and
Schedule "B" is on file with the City Clerk and available for public inspection.
Section 2. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or the
application thereof to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, the
remainder of such code, ordinance or regulation or the application thereof to other
person or circumstance shall not be affected.
Section 3. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to
implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the
directives of this legislation.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in
force five (5) days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided
by law.
Ordinance No. 6571
November 9, 2015
Page 2 of 3ORD.B Page 41 of 751
FIRST READING:NOV 1 6 2015
SECOND READING:
PASSED:
APPROVED:
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Danielle E. Daskam
City Clerk
APPROVED A FORM:
Da iel B. Heid
City Attorney
PUBLISHED:
Ordinance No. 6571
Novemtier 9, 2015
Page3of3ORD.B Page 42 of 751
Schedule A
Summary of 2016 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #4 (Ordinance #6571)
A 167,586,867.86 356,477,507.00 384,491,800.20 142,759,448.36
Beg. Fund
Balance
2016
Revenues
2016
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance
General Fund (#001)-
2016 Adopted Budget 10,547,126.00 59,354,240.00 64,735,529.00 5,165,837.00
BA#4 (Ordinance #6571, Proposed):2,634,306.56 359,000.00 2,496,746.10 496,560.46
General Fund Revenues:
Adjust Beginning Fund Balance for Budget Amendments in 2015 2,634,306.56 - - 2,634,306.56
Increase Sales Tax Revenues - 500,000.00 - 500,000.00
Increase Property Tax Revenues - 600,000.00 - 600,000.00
Increase Local Sales - Criminal Justice Tax Revenues - 150,000.00 - 150,000.00
Eliminate Criminal Justice High Crime Tax Revenues for 2016 - (96,000.00) - (96,000.00)
Reduce Electric & Natural Gas B&O Tax Revenues - (455,000.00) - (455,000.00)
Increase Building and Plumbing Permit Revenues - 100,000.00 - 100,000.00
Increase Liquor Excise Tax Revenues - 100,000.00 - 100,000.00
Reduce Revenues from the City of Algona for Services No Longer Provided - (30,000.00) - (30,000.00)
Increase Miscellaneous Revenues (mostly PCard rebates)- 50,000.00 - 50,000.00
Operating Revenues for Community & Youth/Teen Center - 40,000.00 - 40,000.00
Human Resources Department:
Increase Charges from King County for District Court Services - - 336,400.00 (336,400.00)
New FTE − Human Resources Coordinator (88%)- - 99,457.60 (99,457.60)
Parks Department:
Operating Costs for Community & Youth/Teen Center - - 95,000.00 (95,000.00)
New FTE − Parks Horticulturalist - - 100,681.00 (100,681.00)
New FTE − Recreation Specialist - - 56,434.00 (56,434.00)
Wage Adjustment for Non-Benefitted Part Time Employees (from BA#2)- - 44,135.00 (44,135.00)
Public Works Department
New FTE − Assistant Traffic Engineer (30%)- - 45,053.00 (45,053.00)
Streets Department
Adjust Budget for Reclassification of ER&R Supernumerary Position - - (2,500.00) 2,500.00
Community Development Department:
Cost Recovery Study − Development Fees - - 50,000.00 (50,000.00)
SCORE:
Increase Auburn Contribution - - 50,000.00 (50,000.00)
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Schedule A
Summary of 2016 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #4 (Ordinance #6571)
A 167,586,867.86 356,477,507.00 384,491,800.20 142,759,448.36
Beg. Fund
Balance
2016
Revenues
2016
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance
Police Department:
Eliminate Budget for Photo Enforcement Program (from BA#1)- (600,000.00) (600,000.00) -
Increase Valley Communications Charge - - 265,000.00 (265,000.00)
Increase Budget for Smart Phones - - 55,000.00 (55,000.00)
New FTE − Bicycle Officer - - 122,140.00 (122,140.00)
New FTE − CRT Officer - - 120,540.00 (120,540.00)
Administration Department:
New FTE − Neighborhood Programs/Special Projects Coordinator - - 110,000.00 (110,000.00)
Non-Departmental:
Transfer Cemetery Debt Service to the GF (from BA#3)- - 61,922.00 (61,922.00)
Reserve Sales Tax Credit Revenues (Transfer to F122)- - 1,500,000.00 (1,500,000.00)
General Fund (multiple departments):
Reallocate Budget to Reflect Vacant Finance Position Move to CDPW (from BA#2)- - (12,516.50) 12,516.50
Revised 2016 Budget - Fund 001 13,181,432.56 59,713,240.00 67,232,275.10 5,662,397.46
Arterial Street Fund (#102)
2016 Adopted Budget 1,108,704.00 12,088,787.00 12,320,712.00 876,779.00
BA#4 (Ordinance #6571, Proposed):920,324.35 2,781,537.00 3,450,392.00 251,469.35
Adjust Beginning Fund Balance for Budget Amendments in 2015 515,324.35 - - 515,324.35
Adjust for Increased Debt Service Costs on PWTF Loan (Transfer in from F124)- 1,600.00 1,600.00 -
New FTE − Assistant Traffic Engineer (10%)- - 13,355.00 (13,355.00)
CFP Incr Budget for Transit Partnerships w/ King & Pierce Counties (T/F in from F328)- 110,000.00 110,000.00 -
CFP Adjust Grants per 2016 - 2021 CFP - 265,573.00 265,573.00 -
Carry Forward Capital Projects per 2016 - 2021 CFP 405,000.00 - 405,000.00 -
Increase Budget for Capital Projects per 2016 - 2021 CFP (incl. T/F in from F124)- 2,404,364.00 2,654,864.00 (250,500.00)
Revised 2016 Budget - Fund 102 2,029,028.35 14,870,324.00 15,771,104.00 1,128,248.35
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Schedule A
Summary of 2016 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #4 (Ordinance #6571)
A 167,586,867.86 356,477,507.00 384,491,800.20 142,759,448.36
Beg. Fund
Balance
2016
Revenues
2016
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance
Local Street Fund (#103)
2016 Adopted Budget 348,568.00 1,602,500.00 1,600,000.00 351,068.00
BA#4 (Ordinance #6571, Proposed):76,856.12 160,000.00 40,053.00 196,803.12
Adjust Beginning Fund Balance for Budget Amendments in 2015 76,856.12 - - 76,856.12
New FTE − Assistant Traffic Engineer (30%)- - 40,053.00 (40,053.00)
Increase Revenues from Sales Tax from Construction - 160,000.00 - 160,000.00
Revised 2016 Budget - Fund 103 425,424.12 1,762,500.00 1,640,053.00 547,871.12
Hotel/Motel Tax Fund (#104)
2016 Adopted Budget 148,031.00 94,940.00 86,000.00 156,971.00
BA#4 (Ordinance #6571, Proposed):6,904.58 - 100,000.00 (93,095.42)
Adjust Beginning Fund Balance for Budget Amendments in 2015 6,904.58 - - 6,904.58
New Grants and Advertising - - 100,000.00 (100,000.00)
Revised 2016 Budget - Fund 104 154,935.58 94,940.00 186,000.00 63,875.58
Arterial Street Preservation Fund (#105)
2016 Adopted Budget 461,200.00 3,127,300.00 3,351,390.00 237,110.00
BA#4 (Ordinance #6571, Proposed):(113,936.10) (90,000.00) (25,207.00) (178,729.10)
Adjust Beginning Fund Balance for Budget Amendments in 2015 (113,936.10) - - (113,936.10)
CFP Reduce Transfer for 37th St SE/A St SE Traffic Signals (Transfer out to F102)- - (65,260.00) 65,260.00
Reduce Electric and Natural Gas B&O Tax Revenues - (90,000.00) - (90,000.00)
New FTE − Assistant Traffic Engineer (30%)- - 40,053.00 (40,053.00)
Revised 2016 Budget - Fund 105 347,263.90 3,037,300.00 3,326,183.00 58,380.90
Drug Forfeiture Fund (#117)
2016 Adopted Budget 298,057.00 97,100.00 273,028.00 122,129.00
BA#4 (Ordinance #6571, Proposed):34,415.95 - - 34,415.95
Adjust Beginning Fund Balance for Budget Amendments in 2015 34,415.95 - - 34,415.95
Revised 2016 Budget - Fund 117 332,472.95 97,100.00 273,028.00 156,544.95
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Schedule A
Summary of 2016 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #4 (Ordinance #6571)
A 167,586,867.86 356,477,507.00 384,491,800.20 142,759,448.36
Beg. Fund
Balance
2016
Revenues
2016
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance
Housing & Comm Develop Fund (#119)
2016 Adopted Budget 37,371.00 450,000.00 440,000.00 47,371.00
BA#4 (Ordinance #6571, Proposed):17,533.21 - - 17,533.21
Adjust Beginning Fund Balance for Budget Amendments in 2015 17,533.21 - - 17,533.21
Revised 2016 Budget - Fund 119 54,904.21 450,000.00 440,000.00 64,904.21
Recreation Trails Fund (#120)
2016 Adopted Budget 43,847.00 7,130.00 - 50,977.00
BA#4 (Ordinance #6571, Proposed):(760.74) - - (760.74)
Adjust Beginning Fund Balance for Budget Amendments in 2015 (760.74) - - (760.74)
Revised 2016 Budget - Fund 120 43,086.26 7,130.00 - 50,216.26
BIA Fund (#121)
2016 Adopted Budget 41,272.00 55,060.00 55,000.00 41,332.00
BA#4 (Ordinance #6571, Proposed):(9,841.37) - - (9,841.37)
Adjust Beginning Fund Balance for Budget Amendments in 2015 (9,841.37) - - (9,841.37)
Revised 2016 Budget - Fund 121 31,430.63 55,060.00 55,000.00 31,490.63
Cumulative Reserve Fund (#122)
2016 Adopted Budget 6,238,304.00 14,200.00 1,917,084.00 4,335,420.00
BA#4 (Ordinance #6571, Proposed):1,517,482.23 1,500,000.00 - 3,017,482.23
Adjust Beginning Fund Balance for Budget Amendments in 2015 1,517,482.23 - - 1,517,482.23
Reserve Annexation Sales Tax Credit Revenues (Transfer in from GF)- 1,500,000.00 - 1,500,000.00
Revised 2016 Budget - Fund 122 7,755,786.23 1,514,200.00 1,917,084.00 7,352,902.23
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Schedule A
Summary of 2016 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #4 (Ordinance #6571)
A 167,586,867.86 356,477,507.00 384,491,800.20 142,759,448.36
Beg. Fund
Balance
2016
Revenues
2016
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance
Mitigation Fees Fund (#124)
2016 Adopted Budget 2,614,431.00 994,890.00 1,221,827.00 2,387,494.00
BA#4 (Ordinance #6571, Proposed):801,664.48 - 875,100.00 (73,435.52)
Adjust Beginning Fund Balance for Budget Amendments in 2015 (277,185.52) - - (277,185.52)
Adjust for Increased Debt Service Costs on PWTF Loan - - 1,600.00 (1,600.00)
CFP Increase Transfer of Impact Fees to Fund 102 per 2016 - 2021 CFP - - 334,650.00 (334,650.00)
CFP Reduce Transfer of Impact Fees to Fund 102 per 2016 - 2021 CFP - - (540,000.00) 540,000.00
CFP Carry Forward Transfer of Impact Fees to Fund 102 per 2016 - 2021 CFP 1,078,850.00 - 1,078,850.00 -
Revised 2016 Budget - Fund 124 3,416,095.48 994,890.00 2,096,927.00 2,314,058.48
LID 350 Fund (#275)
2016 Adopted Budget 7,874.00 7,256.00 7,246.00 7,884.00
BA#4 (Ordinance #6571, Proposed):1,995.40 - - 1,995.40
Adjust Beginning Fund Balance for Budget Amendments in 2015 1,995.40 - - 1,995.40
Revised 2016 Budget - Fund 275 9,869.40 7,256.00 7,246.00 9,879.40
Parks Construction Fund (#321)
2016 Adopted Budget 507,236.00 9,016,000.00 9,155,000.00 368,236.00
BA#4 (Ordinance #6571, Proposed):28,166.33 (3,000,000.00) (3,000,000.00) 28,166.33
Adjust Beginning Fund Balance for Budget Amendments in 2015 28,166.33 - - 28,166.33
CFP Adjust Budget for Auburn Comm & Youth/Teen Center (from BA#1) (T/F from F328)- (3,200,000.00) (3,200,000.00) -
Increase Budget for Root Cutting and Other Parks/Trails Safety Improvements - 200,000.00 200,000.00 -
Revised 2016 Budget - Fund 321 535,402.33 6,016,000.00 6,155,000.00 396,402.33
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Schedule A
Summary of 2016 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #4 (Ordinance #6571)
A 167,586,867.86 356,477,507.00 384,491,800.20 142,759,448.36
Beg. Fund
Balance
2016
Revenues
2016
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance
Capital Improvements Fund (#328)
2016 Adopted Budget 8,627,868.00 1,756,036.00 5,561,324.00 4,822,580.00
BA#4 (Ordinance #6571, Proposed):(1,963,636.22) 1,200,000.00 (1,255,000.00) 491,363.78
Adjust Beginning Fund Balance for Budget Amendments in 2015 (1,963,636.22) - - (1,963,636.22)
CFP Adj Budget for Auburn Community & Youth/Teen Center-from BA#1 (T/F to F321)- - (2,200,000.00) 2,200,000.00
Adjust Budget for Expected REET Revenues - 1,200,000.00 - 1,200,000.00
CFP Transfer REET2 Funds to Fund 102 per 2016 - 2021 CFP - - 210,000.00 (210,000.00)
Purchase King County Public Health Building − REET1 - - 425,000.00 (425,000.00)
Transfer Funds to F321 for Root Cutting and Parks/Trail Safety − REET2 - - 200,000.00 (200,000.00)
T/F REET2 Funds for Transit Partnerships w/ King & Pierce Counties (T/F to F102)- - 110,000.00 (110,000.00)
Revised 2016 Budget - Fund 328 6,664,231.78 2,956,036.00 4,306,324.00 5,313,943.78
Local Revitalization Fund (#330)
2016 Adopted Budget - - - -
BA#4 (Ordinance #6571, Proposed):329,450.00 - - 329,450.00
Adjust Beginning Fund Balance for Budget Amendments in 2015 329,450.00 - - 329,450.00
Revised 2016 Budget - Fund 330 329,450.00 - - 329,450.00
Water Fund (#430)
2016 Adopted Budget 5,374,953.00 14,264,636.00 15,748,910.00 3,890,679.00
BA#4 (Ordinance #6571, Proposed):510,045.51 3,050,000.00 2,572,199.18 987,846.33
Adjust Beginning Fund Balance for Budget Amendments in 2015 2,260,556.51 - - 2,260,556.51
Adjust Budget Due to Reclassification of ER&R Supernumerary Position - - (2,500.00) 2,500.00
Reallocate Budget to Reflect Vacant Finance Position Move to CDPW (from BA#2)- - 5,689.38 (5,689.38)
CFP Reduce W/C Balance for Debt Not Issued in 2015 (1,850,000.00) - (1,850,000.00) -
CFP 2016 Debt for Capital Projects per 2016 - 2021 CFP - 3,050,000.00 3,050,000.00 -
CFP Carry Forward Capital Projects per 2016 - 2021 CFP 99,489.00 - 99,489.00 -
CFP Increase Budget for Capital Projects per 2016 - 2021 CFP - - 1,265,000.00 (1,265,000.00)
New FTE − Human Resources Coordinator (4%)- - 4,520.80 (4,520.80)
Revised 2016 Budget - Fund 430 5,884,998.51 17,314,636.00 18,321,109.18 4,878,525.33
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Schedule A
Summary of 2016 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #4 (Ordinance #6571)
A 167,586,867.86 356,477,507.00 384,491,800.20 142,759,448.36
Beg. Fund
Balance
2016
Revenues
2016
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance
Sewer Fund (#431)
2016 Adopted Budget 8,825,703.00 8,171,011.00 9,793,077.00 7,203,637.00
BA#4 (Ordinance #6571, Proposed):726,460.61 - 39,374.18 687,086.43
Adjust Beginning Fund Balance for Budget Amendments in 2015 726,460.61 - - 726,460.61
Reallocate Budget to Reflect Vacant Finance Position Move to CDPW (from BA#2)- - 5,689.38 (5,689.38)
###New FTEs - Two GIS Inv Techs & Vehicle (partial funding; balance in Storm)- - 31,664.00 (31,664.00)
Adjust Budget Due to Reclassification of ER&R Supernumerary Position - - (2,500.00) 2,500.00
New FTE − Human Resources Coordinator (4%)- - 4,520.80 (4,520.80)
Revised 2016 Budget - Fund 431 9,552,163.61 8,171,011.00 9,832,451.18 7,890,723.43
Storm Drainage Fund (#432)
2016 Adopted Budget 7,781,286.00 9,576,161.00 9,784,730.00 7,572,717.00
BA#4 (Ordinance #6571, Proposed):427,263.86 50,000.00 202,391.28 274,872.58
Adjust Beginning Fund Balance for Budget Amendments in 2015 427,263.86 - - 427,263.86
Reallocate Budget to Reflect Vacant Finance Position Move to CDPW (from BA#2)- - 11,379.48 (11,379.48)
Adjust Budget Due to Reclassification of ER&R Supernumerary Position - - (2,500.00) 2,500.00
Add Budget for Outreach Consultant Related to Low Impact Development - - 75,000.00 (75,000.00)
###New FTEs - Two GIS Inv Techs & Vehicle (partial funding; balance in Sewer)- 50,000.00 113,991.00 (63,991.00)
New FTE − Human Resources Coordinator (4%)- - 4,520.80 (4,520.80)
Revised 2016 Budget - Fund 432 8,208,549.86 9,626,161.00 9,987,121.28 7,847,589.58
Sewer Metro Sub Fund (#433)
2016 Adopted Budget 2,492,148.00 16,333,387.00 16,317,200.00 2,508,335.00
BA#4 (Ordinance #6571, Proposed):(346,911.06) - - (346,911.06)
Adjust Beginning Fund Balance for Budget Amendments in 2015 (346,911.06) - - (346,911.06)
Revised 2016 Budget - Fund 433 2,145,236.94 16,333,387.00 16,317,200.00 2,161,423.94
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Schedule A
Summary of 2016 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #4 (Ordinance #6571)
A 167,586,867.86 356,477,507.00 384,491,800.20 142,759,448.36
Beg. Fund
Balance
2016
Revenues
2016
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance
Solid Waste Fund (#434)
2016 Adopted Budget 2,858,461.00 13,427,400.00 13,040,602.00 3,245,259.00
BA#4 (Ordinance #6571, Proposed):223,815.95 - (5,689.62) 229,505.57
Adjust Beginning Fund Balance for Budget Amendments in 2015 223,815.95 - - 223,815.95
Reallocate Budget to Reflect Vacant Finance Position Move to CDPW (from BA#2)- - (5,689.62) 5,689.62
Revised 2016 Budget - Fund 434 3,082,276.95 13,427,400.00 13,034,912.38 3,474,764.57
Airport Fund (#435)
2016 Adopted Budget 292,109.00 881,900.00 826,807.00 347,202.00
BA#4 (Ordinance #6571, Proposed):(18,273.67) - 40,101.72 (58,375.39)
Adjust Beginning Fund Balance for Budget Amendments in 2015 (18,273.67) - - (18,273.67)
Funding for Repayment of Interfund Loan for Airport Hangar Project (from BA#1)- - 40,101.72 (40,101.72)
Revised 2016 Budget - Fund 435 273,835.33 881,900.00 866,908.72 288,826.61
Cemetery Fund (#436)
2016 Adopted Budget 156,448.00 1,178,300.00 1,098,229.00 236,519.00
BA#4 (Ordinance #6571, Proposed):184,237.35 - 8,131.94 176,105.41
Adjust Beginning Fund Balance for Budget Amendments in 2015 184,237.35 - - 184,237.35
Wage Adjustment for Non-Benefitted Part Time Employees (from BA#2)- - 8,740.00 (8,740.00)
Reallocate Budget to Reflect Vacant Finance Position Move to CDPW (from BA#2)- - (2,276.06) 2,276.06
Transfer Cemetery Debt Service to the General Fund (from BA#3)- - (61,922.00) 61,922.00
New FTE − Office Assistant - - 63,590.00 (63,590.00)
Revised 2016 Budget - Fund 436 340,685.35 1,178,300.00 1,106,360.94 412,624.41
Insurance Fund (#501)
2016 Adopted Budget 1,395,231.00 1,000.00 218,900.00 1,177,331.00
BA#4 (Ordinance #6571, Proposed):40,925.67 - - 40,925.67
Adjust Beginning Fund Balance for Budget Amendments in 2015 40,925.67 - - 40,925.67
Revised 2016 Budget - Fund 501 1,436,156.67 1,000.00 218,900.00 1,218,256.67
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Schedule A
Summary of 2016 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #4 (Ordinance #6571)
A 167,586,867.86 356,477,507.00 384,491,800.20 142,759,448.36
Beg. Fund
Balance
2016
Revenues
2016
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance
Workers' Comp Fund (#503)
2016 Adopted Budget 166,499.00 863,100.00 854,310.00 175,289.00
BA#4 (Ordinance #6571, Proposed):317,003.80 - - 317,003.80
Adjust Beginning Fund Balance for Budget Amendments in 2015 317,003.80 - - 317,003.80
Revised 2016 Budget - Fund 503 483,502.80 863,100.00 854,310.00 492,292.80
Facilities Fund (#505)
2016 Adopted Budget 1,346,478.00 3,598,400.00 3,797,528.00 1,147,350.00
BA#4 (Ordinance #6571, Proposed):618,684.61 - 46,520.00 572,164.61
Adjust Beginning Fund Balance for Budget Amendments in 2015 618,684.61 - - 618,684.61
Increase Parking Costs for Stratford Lot (rent and taxes)- - 46,520.00 (46,520.00)
Revised 2016 Budget - Fund 505 1,965,162.61 3,598,400.00 3,844,048.00 1,719,514.61
Innovation & Technology Fund (#518)
2016 Adopted Budget 1,828,866.00 5,639,465.00 5,582,583.00 1,885,748.00
BA#4 (Ordinance #6571, Proposed):394,683.07 10,000.00 - 404,683.07
Adjust Beginning Fund Balance for Budget Amendments in 2015 394,683.07 - - 394,683.07
Computers & Phones for New FTEs - 10,000.00 - 10,000.00
Revised 2016 Budget - Fund 518 2,223,549.07 5,649,465.00 5,582,583.00 2,290,431.07
Equipment Rental Fund (#550)
2016 Adopted Budget 3,184,883.00 3,669,480.00 4,638,014.00 2,216,349.00
BA#4 (Ordinance #6571, Proposed):491,597.94 37,000.00 (1,046.06) 529,644.00
Adjust Beginning Fund Balance for Budget Amendments in 2015 491,597.94 - - 491,597.94
Adjust Budget for Police Vehicle Replcmnt Moved from 2016 to 2015 (from BA#2)- - (45,770.00) 45,770.00
Reallocate Budget to Reflect Vacant Finance Position Move to CDPW (from BA#2)- - (2,276.06) 2,276.06
Increase Due to Reclassification of ER&R Supernumerary Position - - 10,000.00 (10,000.00)
New Vehicle for GIS Inventory Techs (Sewer and Storm)- 37,000.00 37,000.00 -
Revised 2016 Budget - Fund 550 3,676,480.94 3,706,480.00 4,636,967.94 2,745,993.00
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Schedule A
Summary of 2016 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #4 (Ordinance #6571)
A 167,586,867.86 356,477,507.00 384,491,800.20 142,759,448.36
Beg. Fund
Balance
2016
Revenues
2016
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance
Fire Pension Fund (#611)
2016 Adopted Budget 2,486,300.00 76,000.00 170,659.00 2,391,641.00
BA#4 (Ordinance #6571, Proposed):28,980.88 - - 28,980.88
Adjust Beginning Fund Balance for Budget Amendments in 2015 28,980.88 - - 28,980.88
Revised 2016 Budget - Fund 611 2,515,280.88 76,000.00 170,659.00 2,420,621.88
Cemetery Endowment Fund (#701)
2016 Adopted Budget 1,697,864.00 34,200.00 - 1,732,064.00
BA#4 (Ordinance #6571, Proposed):(24,015.99) - - (24,015.99)
Adjust Beginning Fund Balance for Budget Amendments in 2015 (24,015.99) - - (24,015.99)
Revised 2016 Budget - Fund 701 1,673,848.01 34,200.00 - 1,708,048.01
Grand Total - All Funds
2016 Adopted Budget 70,939,707.00 169,297,448.01 185,515,187.63 54,721,937.00
TOTAL BA#4 (Ordinance #6571)7,855,423.31 6,057,537.00 5,584,066.72 8,328,893.59
Revised 2016 Budget 78,795,130.31 175,354,985.00 191,099,284.72 63,050,830.59
254,150,115.31 254,150,115.31
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Schedule B
2016 Appropriations by Fund
2016 2016
Fund
Adopted
Budget
BA#4
(Ord #6571)
Total
Amendments
Revised
Budget
General Fund (#001)69,901,366 2,993,307 2,993,307 72,894,673
Arterial Street Fund (#102)13,197,491 3,701,861 3,701,861 16,899,352
Local Street Fund (#103)1,951,068 236,856 236,856 2,187,924
Hotel Motel Fund (#104)242,971 6,905 6,905 249,876
Arterial Street Preservation Fund (#105)3,588,500 (203,936) (203,936) 3,384,564
Drug Forfeiture Fund (#117)395,157 34,416 34,416 429,573
Housing and Community Development Grant Fund (#119)487,371 17,533 17,533 504,904
Recreation Trails Fund (#120)50,977 (761) (761) 50,216
Business Improvement Area Fund (#121)96,332 (9,841) (9,841) 86,491
Cumulative Reserve Fund (#122)6,252,504 3,017,482 3,017,482 9,269,986
Mitigation Fees Fund (#124)3,609,321 801,664 801,664 4,410,985
1998 Library Fund (#229)285,100 - - 285,100
2010 Annex A&B Bond Debt Fund (#230)1,688,444 - - 1,688,444
2010 C&D Local Revitalization Debt Fund (#231)592,472 - - 592,472
LID Guarantee Fund (#249)22,589 - - 22,589
LID #250 (#250)- - - -
LID #350 (#275)15,130 1,995 1,995 17,125
Golf Course Debt Service Fund (#237)351,553 - - 351,553
Municipal Park Construction Fund (#321)9,523,236 (2,971,834) (2,971,834) 6,551,402
Capital Improvements Fund (#328)10,383,904 (763,636) (763,636) 9,620,268
Local Revitalization Fund (#330)- 329,450 329,450 329,450
Golf Course Debt Service Fund (#417)- - - -
Water Fund (#430)19,639,589 3,560,046 3,560,046 23,199,635
Sewer Fund (#431)16,996,714 726,461 726,461 17,723,175
Storm Drainage Fund (#432)17,357,447 477,264 477,264 17,834,711
Sewer Metro Fund (#433)18,825,535 (346,911) (346,911) 18,478,624
Solid Waste Fund (#434)16,285,861 223,816 223,816 16,509,677
Airport Fund (#435)1,174,009 (18,274) (18,274) 1,155,735
Cemetery Fund (#436)1,334,748 184,237 184,237 1,518,985
Golf Course Fund (#437)- - - -
Insurance Fund (#501)1,396,231 40,926 40,926 1,437,157
Workers Compensation Self Insurance Fund (#503)1,029,599 317,004 317,004 1,346,603
Facilities Fund (#505)4,944,878 618,685 618,685 5,563,563
Innovation and Technology Fund (#518)7,468,331 404,683 404,683 7,873,014
Equipment Rental Fund (#550)6,854,363 528,598 528,598 7,382,961
Fire Pension Fund (#611)2,562,300 28,981 28,981 2,591,281
Cemetery Endowment Fund (#701)1,732,064 (24,016) (24,016) 1,708,048
Total 240,237,155 13,912,960 13,912,960 254,150,115
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6582, First Reading
Date:
November 30, 2015
Department:
CD & PW
Attachments:
Ordinance No. 6582
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6582.
Background Summary:
Ordinance No. 6582 authorizes an amendment to Chapter 10.41.020, Restricted
Parking Zones, of the Auburn City Code.
This code was first enacted in 2009 on a limited basis for the use of restricted parking
zones within the City and was specifically used for D Street NW between Main Street
and 3rd Street NW. In this situation, the properties along the roadway have a mixture
of school, residential and commercial uses and the City desired to implement
restricted parking hours along the roadway. However, there was also a desire to not
detrimentally impact the residential properties with limited to no off street parking
available.
With the implementation of 3-hour parking within the downtown area per the Council
approved Parking Management Plan. There may be instances where the use of
restricted parking zones outside of the D Street NW location would make sense to
better serve the residents. The proposed code revisions removes language specific to
D Street NW and allows the City Engineer to determine other locations that this
parking option may be used.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Snyder
Meeting Date:December 7, 2015 Item Number:ORD.C
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ORDINANCE NO. 6 5 8 2
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 10.41.020
OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE, ENTITLED "RESTRICTED
PARKING ZONE ESTABLISHED" FOR THE PURPOSE OF
REVISING CODE LANGUAGE TO CLARIFY INTENT
WHEREAS, a review of the current Aubum City Code provisions revealed a need
to clarify the language regarding the applicability of 4he City's Parking Code within the
City; and
WHEREAS, the original Code, as it could be read, could be construed to only
apply to D Street NW, within the City; and
WHEREAS, the parking restrictions within the Auburn downtown area have been
recently modified with the adoption of the City's Parking Management Plan; and
WHEREAS, the limitation of on sfreet parking to 3 hour maximum may create
unintended difficulties for single family residences within the downtown area; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate for the City to have the flexibility to apply the
restricted parking zbnes as needed to address re.sidential concerns.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. AMENDMENT TO CITY CODE. That Section 10.41.020 of the
Auburn City Code be, and the same hereby is, amended to read as follows:
10.41.020 Restricted parking zone established.
A.
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The locations
of restricted parkinq zones and the dav and hou s that the restricted parkinq zone is in
effect shall be established bv the citv enqineer.
B r •,a s n c+ + ti ti nn., c.ee+
Each
propertv located within a restricted parkinq zone shall be allowed a maximum of three
rkinq permits qlus one visitor permit Parkinq permits will be issued to propertv
owners or occuqants
C. The permit shall be hung from the rearview mirror of the vehicle, with the
permit number and expiration date clearly visible through the windshield. If there is no
rearview mirror, the placard shall be placed on the dashboard of the vehicle on the
driver's side of the vehicle, so that the permit number and expiration date are clearly
visible through the windshield.
D. Motorcycles parked in the restricted parking zone are exempt from the
permitting process.
E The city enaineer shall identifv and make available for review maps of
areas of the citv in which the restricted parkinq zones are located. (Ord. 6267 § 1,
2009.)
Section 2. ADMINISTRATIVE IMPLEMENTATION. The Mayor is hereby
authorized to implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry
out the directions of this ordinance.
Section 3. SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this Ordinance or its
application to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of the
Ordinance or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances shall not
be affected.
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Secfion 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in
force five (5) days from and after its passage, approval and publication, as provided by
law.
FIRST READING:
SECOND READING:
PASSED:
APPROVED:
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APPR VED AS TO FORM:
Da iel B. Heid, City Attomey
PUBLISHED:
Ordinance No 6582
Novemtier 18, 2015
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6583, First Reading
Date:
November 30, 2015
Department:
CD & PW
Attachments:
Ordinance No. 6583
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6583.
Background Summary:
Ordinance No. 6583 authorizes an amendment to Chapter 19.04.040, Assessment of
Impact Fees, of the Auburn City Code.
The proposed amendment to the assessment of Traffic impact fees would allow
applicants to pay the lowest rate in effect between the time that a building permit is
submitted to the City and the time that the City issues the permit to the applicant. The
City updates the Traffic Impact Fees annually. These updates can be either an
increase or a decrease depending on the capacity projects included and the projected
future growth of the city. In addition, the process to obtain a building permit from the
City can vary depending on the complexity of the project and the number of other
permits that may be required and can take a few weeks to several months and can
span over the period of time the City may change the fee. The proposed code revision
would allow an applicant to benefit from a reduction in the fee that may occur prior to
their construction of any improvements.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Snyder
Meeting Date:December 7, 2015 Item Number:ORD.D
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ORDINANCE NO. 6 5 8 3
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 19.04.040
OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE, ENTITLED "ASSESSMENT OF
IMPACT FEES" FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVISING CODE
LANGUAGE TO CLARIFY INTENT
WHEREAS, a review of fhe current Auburn City Code provisions revealed a need
to clarify the language regarding the assessment of the traffic impact fees; and
WHEREAS, the City Council updates the traffic impact fees on an annual basis;
and
WHEREAS, applicants may be within the building permit review process as the
time of a change in the fees; and
WHEREAS, if the applicant has not begun construction of their project or paid the
traffic impact fee they should be able to take advantage of a reduction in the fee
amount; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate for the City to have the flexibility to allow the lowest
rate in effect between the application and issuance of a building permit.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. AMENDMENT TO CITY CODE. That Section 19.04.040 of the
Aubum City Code be, and the same hereby is, amended to read as follows:
19.04.040 Assessment of impact fees.
A. Effective July 1, 2001, the city shall collect impact fees, based on
the fee schedule of the city of Auburn, from any applicant seeking a building
permit from the city for any development activity within the city.
B. Effective May 19, 2003, where a change in use increases the trip
generation by more than one whole PM peak hour trip, the director shall calculate
a transportation impact fee based on the increases in the trip generation rate.
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C. The director shall apply a heavy truck adjustment factor to the
transportation impact fees for industrial land uses, addressing the percentage of
vehicle trips for such uses made by trucks of three or more axles and the street
capacity used by such trucks in comparison to other vehicles.
D. The amount of impact fees shall be '^based on the
lowest rate in effect between the time an applicant submits a complefe
application for a building permit and the time of permit issuance °^^ '
f a, °° }°^ '^ °"°^• or pursuant to an independent fee calculation
accepted by the director pursuant to ACC 19.04.050, and adjusted for any credits
pursuant to ACC 19.04.060.
E. Payment of impact fees shall be made by the feepayer at the time
the building permit is issued. The amount to be paid shall not be increased for
any applicant that submitted a complete application for the building permit before
the city established the impact fee rates.
F. Applicants that have been awarded credits prior to the submittal of
the complete building permit application pursuant to ACC 19.04.060 shall submit,
along with the complete building permit application, a copy of the letter or
certificate prepared by the directbr pursuant to ACC 19.04.060 setting forth the
dollar amount of the credit awarded. Impact fees, as determined after the
application of appropriate credits, shall be collected from the feepayer at the time
the building permit is issued.
G. The department shall not issue a building permit unless and until
the impact fees have been paid or credit(s) awarded.
H. For complete single-family building permit applications for new
development, redevelopment or a change in use, and prior to or at the time of
issuance of any single-family residential building permit for a dwelling unit that is
being constructed, the applicant may elect to record a covenant against title to
the property on forms prepared and provided by the city that requires payment.of
transportation impact fees due and owing by providing for automatic payment
through escrow of these transportation impact fees due and owing to be paid no
later than at time of closing of the sale of the unit or at final inspection or
issuance of certificate of occupancy or 18 months from the date of issuance of
the original building permit, whichever comes first. Failure to pay shall result in
the following:
1. If 30 days after the city has sent the responsible party written
notification of its obligation to pay the charges established in this chapter the full
amount remains unpaid, the responsible party shall be subject to the
enforcement provisions of ACC 1.25.030 and 1.25.065. Written notificafion shall
be by regular and certified mail and to 4he most current available contact
information on file with the city. For the purposes of applying ACC 1.25.030 and
1.25.065, the responsible party shall constitute a property owner, the
property(ies) for which a permit(s) has been issued shall constitute the
property(ies) on which the violation is occurring, and the impact fee amount
remaining unpaid shall constitute a violation occurring on the permitted
property(ies) under these sections.
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2. Any unpaid charges adopted by this chapter that are outstanding
30 days from the date the charges are due shall constitute a lien against the
property(ies) for which a permit(s) has been issued in the amount of the unpaid
charges. In addition to the actions authorized in subsection (H)(1) of this section,
the city may record a lien against 4he permitted property(ies) in the amount of the
unpaid charges and may immediately suspend any permits previously issued for
the lot or unit associated with the current development activity and shall limit the
granting of any future permits for the lot or unit until such time that all outstanding
water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage development charges are paid in full.
3. The appeals process authorized in ACC 19.04.080 shall not apply
to determinations made pursuant to this section.
I.For complete multifamily building permit applications for new
development, redevelopment or a change in use, and prior to or at the time of
issuance of any multifamily residential building permit that is being constructed,
the applicant may elect to record a covenant against title to the property on forms
prepared and provided by the city that requires payment of transportation impact
fees due and owing by providing for automatic payment through escrow of these
transportation impact fees due and owing to be paid no later than at time of
closing of the sale of the unit or at final inspection or issuance of certificate of
occupancy or 18 months from the date of issuance of the original building permit,
whichever comes first. Failure to pay shall result in the following:
1. If 30 days after the city has sent the responsible party written
not cation of its obligation to pay the charges established in this chapter the full
amount remains unpaid, the responsible party shall be subject to the
enforcement provisions of ACC 1.25.030 and 1.25.065. Written notification shall
be by regular and certified mail and to the most current available contact
information on file with the city. For the purposes of applying ACC 1.25.030 and
1.25.065, the responsible party shall constitute a property owner, the
property(ies) for which a permit(s) has been issued shall constitute the
property(ies) on which the violation is occurring, and the impact fee amount
remaining unpaid shall constitute a violation occurring on the perm'itted
prbperty(ies) under these sections.
2. Any unpaid charges adopted by this chapter that are outstanding
30 days from the date the charges are due shall constitute a lien against the
property(ies) for which a permit(s) has been issued in the amount of the unpaid
charges. In addition to the actions authorized in subsection (I)(1) of this section,
the city may record a lien against the permitted properry(ies) in the amount of the
unpaid charges and may immediately suspend any permits previously issued for
the lot or unit associated with the current development activity and shall limit the
granting of any future permits for the lot or unit until such time that all outstanding
water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage development charges are paid in full.
3. The appeals process authorized in ACC 19.04.080 shall not apply
to determinations made pursuant to this section.
J.For nonresidential development composed of new development,
redevelopment or a change in use and inclusive of commercial office and retail
uses, light and heavy manufacfuring uses, but excluding warehousing and
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distribution uses, and institutional development including but not limited to public
and private schools and colleges and hospitals, and prior to the issuance of any
permit application and following the execution of a payment agreement on forms
prepared and provided by the city, the applicant may elect to pay transportation
impact fees due and owing, less any credits awarded, no later than prior to
issuance of certificate of occ.upancy or 18 months from the date of issuance of
the original building permit, whichever comes first. Failure to pay shall result in
the following:
1. If 30 days after the city has sent the responsible party written
notification of its obligation to pay the charges established in this chapter the full
amount remains unpaid, the responsible party shall be subject to the
enforcement provisions of ACC 1.25.030 and 1.25.065. Written notification shall
be by regular and certified mail and to the most current available contact
information on file with 4he city. For the purposes of applying ACC 1.25.030 and
1.25.065, the responsible party shall constitute a property owner, the
property(ies) for which a permit(s) has been issued shall constitute the
property(ies) on which the violation is occurring, and the impact fee amount
remaining unpaid shall constitute a violation occurring on the permitted
property(ies) under these sections.
2. Any unpaid charges adopted by this chapter that are outstanding
30 days from the date the charges are due shall consfitute a lien against the
property(ies) for which a permit(s) has been issued in the amount of the unpaid
charges. In addition to the actions authorized in subsection (J)(1) of this section,
the city may record a lien against the permitted property(ies) in the amount of the
unpaid charges and may immediately suspend any permits previously issued for
the lot or unit associated with the current development activity and shall limit the
granting of any future permits for the lot or unit until such time that all outstanding
water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage development charges are paid in full.
3. The appeals process authorized in ACC 19.04.080 shall not apply
to determinations made pursuant to this secfion. (Ord. 6455 § 3, 2013; Ord. 6341
3, 2011; O d. 6005 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5763 § 1, 2003; Ord. 5506 § 1, 2001.)
Section 2. ADMINISTRATIVE IMPLEMENTATION. The Mayor is hereby
authorized to implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry
out the directions of this ordinance.
Section 3. SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this Ordinance or its
application to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of the
Ordinance or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances shall not
be affected.
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Section 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in
force five (5) days from and after its passage, approval and publication, as provided tiy
law.
FIRST READING:
S.ECOND READING:
PASSED:
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
Danielle E, Daskam, City Clerk
APP O ED AS TO FO
niel B. ' , City Attorney
PUBLISHED:
Ortlinance No 6583
November 18, 2015
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6584, First Reading
Date:
December 2, 2015
Department:
Community Development
and Public Works
Attachments:
Exhibit 1 - Ordinance No. 6584
Exhibit 2
Exhibit 3
Exhibit 4
Exhibit 5
Exhibit 6
Exhibit 7
Exhibit 8
Exhibit 9
Exhibit 10
Exhibit 11
Exhibit 12
Exhibit 13
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council adopt Ordinance No. 6584.
Background Summary:
Background:
Chapter 36.70A.130 of the Growth Management Act (GMA) establishes a requirement
that cities periodically review and update, if necessary, their comprehensive plans
every 7 years. The deadline for updating the City of Auburn Comprehensive Plan was
July 1, 2015. State and regional agencies have been supportive of the City’s ongoing
efforts to complete the comprehensive plan update, but have also indicated that it is
important for the City to take final action prior to December 31, 2015.
RCW 36.70A.030 establishes the mandatory requirements for “elements” that must be
included in a comprehensive plan. Those elements include land use, housing, capital
facilities, utilities, transportation, economic development, and parks and
recreation. Volumes 1 thru 7 are titled and organized to be consistent with the GMA
requirements. Additionally, the City has opted to create a “Core Comprehensive Plan”
which serves as the foundation for all of the mandatory elements.
Overview:
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The Comprehensive Plan establishes the planning framework for Auburn out to the
year 2035 and beyond. The Core Plan sets forth the City’s vision, values, goals, broad
policies, and actions that are necessary in order to achieve the stated
objectives. Volumes 1 thru 7 are the policy documents that establish the details for
how to achieve the objectives.
Process:
Exhibits 2 thru 10 constitute the City of Auburn Planning Commission’s recommended
Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Commission’s recommendation concludes a
public process that began in Q4 of 2013. In addition to the standard series of Planning
Commission meetings and hearings, the public process included a citywide visioning
exercise, several public workshops, numerous public presentations, continuous
webpage updates, routine citywide email notifications and updates, and one citywide
mailer. Appendix E of the Plan provides a detailed overview of all of the public
outreach efforts.
In addition to the above described public outreach efforts, the City is also required to
initiate State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review as well as delivery of materials
through a formal notification process to the Washington State Department of
Commerce and the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC). It is worth noting that both
the State Department of Commerce and PSRC provided meaningful praise for the
City’s approach, efforts and the quality of the product. PSRC provided about a dozen
relatively minor suggested edits which were incorporated into the appropriate planning
documents and are reflected in the Planning Commission’s recommendation.
Important Note: Exhibits 2 thru 10 are the initial staff drafts for each
document. These versions are being transmitted to City Council for first
ordinance reading on December 7th because the Planning Commission will not
deliberate and act on the materials until December 8th. In order to respect the
Planning Commission’s role and responsibility, staff is not transmitting their
recommendation until December 9th which will be included in City Council’s
December 14th packet. Therefore, City Council’s second reading on December
14th will likely include updated materials to reflect the Planning Commission’s
recommendation. This approach was used in order to ensure that City Council
had an opportunity to consider adoption of the Plan before December 31, 2016.
Following City Council action, CDPW intends to deliver the Comprehensive Plan for
final professional formatting and editing. This will likely result in suggested technical
corrections pertaining to grammar, punctuation, spelling, and other types of
scrivener’s errors. This effort will not result in any substantive change.
Plan Organization:
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As indicated above, Exhibit 2 thru 10 constitute the Comprehensive Plan. However,
there are several appendices that are “inputs” or reference documents that were used
to develop the Plan (e.g. the 2014 Imagine Auburn Vision Report). Additionally, there
are several “outputs” or extensions of the Plan that further implement the stated
vision, goals and objectives (e.g. functional plan such as the specific utility plans). The
Planning Commission’s recommendation includes a recommendation to adopt the
listed appendices and the referenced functional plans. Exhibit 10 provides a specific
list of the appendices and referenced functional plans that will be adopted as part of
the adoption of Ordinance No. 6584.
Following City Council action, CDPW intends to deliver the Comprehensive Plan for
final professional formatting and editing. This will likely result in suggested technical
corrections pertaining to grammar, punctuation, spelling, and other types of
scrivener’s errors. This effort will not result in any substantive change.
Plan Organization:
As indicated above, Exhibit 2 thru 10 constitute the Comprehensive Plan. However,
there are several appendices that are “inputs” or reference documents that were used
to develop the Plan (e.g. the 2014 Imagine Auburn Vision Report). Additionally, there
are several “outputs” or extensions of the Plan that further implement the stated
vision, goals and objectives (e.g. functional plan such as the specific utility plans). The
Planning Commission’s recommendation includes a recommendation to adopt the
listed appendices and the referenced functional plans. Exhibit 10 provides a specific
list of the appendices and referenced functional plans that will be adopted as part of
the adoption of Ordinance No. 6584.
Exhibit 1: Proposed Ordinance No. 6584 adopting the 2015 City of Auburn
Comprehensive Plan*
Exhibit 2: Core Comprehensive Plan
Exhibit 3: Volume 1 – Land Use Element
Exhibit 4: Volume 2 – Housing Element
Exhibit 5: Volume 3 – Capital Facilities Element
Exhibit 6: Volume 4 – Utilities Element
Exhibit 7: Volume 5 – Transportation Element
Exhibit 8: Volume 6 – Economic Development Element
Exhibit 9: Volume 7 – Parks and Recreation Element
Exhibit 10: Reference to Functional Plans and Appendices that are Adopted by Reference
Exhibit 11: Appendix J – Parks, Arts, and Recreation Open Space Plan
Exhibit 12: Public Outreach
Exhibit 13: Public and Agency Comments
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*Exhibits 2 thru 9 are the elements that constitute the 2015 City of Auburn Comprehensive
Plan
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Snyder
Meeting Date:December 7, 2015 Item Number:ORD.E
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Ordinance No. 6584
December 2, 2015
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ORDINANCE NO. 6 5 8 4
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE 2015 CITY
OF AUBURN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130, the City of Auburn is required to take
action to review and, if needed, revise its comprehensive plan and development
regulations at least every seven years; and
WHEREAS, over the course of the last two years, a substantial effort has been
undertaken to engage the public, business community, service organizations, cultural
communities, and other City departments to obtain feedback, thoughts, ideas, and
concerns around which to develop a 20 year vision, city values, goals and objectives,
policies, and actions; and
WHEREAS, this effort began with a community-wide visioning exercise at the
end of 2013 which generated more than a thousand comments that have been used to
help define a vision and value statement for the City; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with RCW 36.70A.106, the City of Auburn provided its
draft Comprehensive Plan to the Washington State Department of Commerce on
October 13, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn also provided its draft Comprehensive Plan to the
Puget Sound Regional Council on October 13, 2015, in accordance with the procedural
requirements outlined in the Puget Sound Regional Council Interlocal Agreement for
Regional Planning in the Central Puget Sound Area; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn Planning Commission scheduled and held public
meetings on May 21, 2014, January 6, March 17, April 7, April 14, April 21, May 5, June
2, October 20, November 4, and December 8, 2015, for the purposes of staff
presentations and discussion on the various components of the plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission scheduled and held public hearings on
April 7, April 14, April 21, June 2, November 4, and December 8, 2015, to receive public
testimony on the proposed Plan; and
WHEREAS, on December 8, 2015, the Planning Commission recommended to
the City Council adoption of the final draft Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council finds it appropriate and in the best interest
of the City to adopt the Auburn Comprehensive Plan, which includes the Core
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Comprehensive Plan, the Land Use Element, the Housing Element, the Capital
Facilities Element, the Utilities Element, the Transportation Element, the Economic
Development Element, the Parks and Recreation Element, the Appendices listed within
the Core Comprehensive Plan, and the referenced functional plans listed in the Capital
Facilities Element; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council determines that the adoption of the
Comprehensive Plan meets the criteria set forth in the Auburn City Code and all other
applicable legal criteria; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council determines that the Comprehensive Plan is
consistent with the Growth Management Act, the King County and Pierce County
County-Wide Planning Policies, and the Puget Sound Regional Council’s Vision 2040;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn has reviewed its development regulations for
consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and the Growth Management Act, and has
determined that the City’s adopted development regulations are consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, by adoption of this ordinance, the City of Auburn has completed the
mandatory periodic comprehensive plan review process that is set forth in RCW
36.70A.130.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows
Section 1. Adoption of Comprehensive Plan. The City of Auburn 2015
Comprehensive Plan on file with the office of the City Clerk is adopted and is available
for inspection therein.
Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement
such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions of this
legislation.
Section 3. Severability. The provisions of this ordinance are declared to be
separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision,
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section or portion of this ordinance, or the invalidity of the application thereof to any
person or circumstance shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance, or
the validity of its application to other persons or circumstances.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force five
days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
FIRST READING: _____________________
SECOND READING: ___________________
PASSED: ____________________________
APPROVED: _________________________
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NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Daniel B. Heid, City Attorney
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CITY OF AUBURN
CORE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
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Table of Contents
Introduction and Background
Executive Summary
User’s Guide
Community Profile and Characteristics
Community Vision and Values
Character
Wellness
Service
Economy
Celebration
Environment
Sustainability
Policy Elements
Volume 1 – Land Use Policy Element
Volume 2 – Housing Policy Element
Volume 3 – Capital Facilities Policy Element
Volume 4 – Utilities Policy Element
Volume 5 – Transportation Policy Element
Volume 6 – Economic Development Policy Element
Volume 7 – Parks and Open Space Policy Element
Future Land Use Map
Appendices
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Introduction and Background
Auburn is in the midst of an exciting stage of its evolution. From the 1850’s until the mid 1990’s,
Auburn has transitioned from a railroad and farming community to a small town. Since then, the
dynamism brought upon by opportunities and challenges that come with growth and progress
have drastically changed the City. With the annexations that occurred in the late 1990’s and 2000’s,
the overall growth since the 2000’s, and its anticipated growth over the next 20 years, Auburn is
maturing into a City of local and regional significance with an operating budget in excess of a
quarter billion dollars annually. This ongoing maturation has changed Auburn from a relatively
insulated small town, nestled in the midst of many other similar communities that surround Seattle
and Tacoma, to a City with its own complex identity and a myriad of dreams and dilemmas. At the
time of settlement and for the next 100 years, the Auburn of 2035, with its 100,000 projected
residents, would be hard to imagine.
Auburn’s transition from a small town to a City of regional significance is far from complete. There
is much work ahead of us. While we are fortunate to have many strengths and opportunities to
build upon, we also know that we have work to do in many areas. We must prepare for the future
challenges we know we will face, as well as those that will be presented to us along the way. This
Comprehensive Plan establishes a commitment to a future Auburn and lays the foundation for how
we will navigate the next 20 years. It accomplishes this by expressing the following:
• Describing a vision for Auburn.
• Declaring our commitment to core values.
• Setting policies to achieve the vision.
• Outlining actions that adhere to core values.
There were a variety of sources that shaped this Plan, but the single greatest influence is the
people who live, work, and visit Auburn. The process for developing this Plan included input from
more than 1,000 citizens and business owners who shared their opinions, criticisms, ideas and
concerns regarding where we are today and where we need to be in the future. The following is
an overview of the key inputs that shaped this Plan:
• In 2014 the City conducted the “Imagine Auburn” visioning exercise, which yielded about
1,000 responses from citizens, visitors and business owners. This effort alone provides a
major source of influence for the Plan.
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• A substantial amount of demographic data was analyzed in order to understand the profile
of our community and to identify trends in our community. These data provided a
significant amount of information toward formulating ideas and concepts.
• The Auburn Health Impact Assessment and Housing Inventory were focused studies
conducted to provide enhanced information in important areas. These studies provide
direct input on how to promote a healthy lifestyle in Auburn and how to manage the diverse
housing stock that exists in a City that is 124 years old.
• The Washington State Growth Management Act, King and Pierce Countywide Planning
Policies, and the Puget Sound Regional Council VISION 2040 are laws and policies under
which the City must plan. While these do not define our vision, they do establish the
framework within which we must operate.
The Comprehensive Plan is a guidance document. At its nucleus are the City’s collective vision
and values which provide a foundation for future direction. The policies and actions will help the
Mayor, City Council, and staff follow the path to our vision, but we must remember that this path is
wide and it will meander a bit. The world around us is constantly changing, so being flexible and
open-minded allows us to better face the challenges that confront us.
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Executive Summary
The Auburn of 2035 will be an exciting, vibrant city where businesses want to locate and people
want to live or visit. This document constitutes the plan that City leadership will utilize to achieve
positive outcomes.
Reading through the plan may lead to questions about the City’s aspirations and goals. In many
ways, Auburn is a “diamond in the rough”. The City’s elected officials, staff members, and citizens
overwhelmingly believe that strong leadership and considered planning can lead to Auburn
realizing its potential. With two major rivers, access to many parks and trails, a solid business core,
a committed government, and a long list of other assets and traits, Auburn has all the right building
blocks to achieve great things. We just need to put those building blocks together and commit to
carrying out all the things we need to do to get there. We are eager to continue the good work that
has already been done, but are even more excited to ascend to a much higher level.
You might also wonder how we got to a point of defining a vision or laying out the plan to get there.
While there are many inputs that helped guide this process, the vision and resultant plan starts with
the people who either live here or spend their time working here or visiting. That feedback
provided great insight into our strengths and weaknesses, perceptions and concerns, as well as
ideas for what Auburn should be in the future. The following is a list that captures many of the
thoughts that were shared:
1. Citizens of Auburn share a tremendous pride in community – this is perhaps the most important
building block for successful implementation of a Comprehensive Plan.
2. We are a community that delights in our history, which makes it hard to know the way forward
in a way that embraces the new and unknown, while honoring the past – we need to overcome
this paradox that slows our progress.
3. Auburn has an extensive inventory of parks, natural areas, and open spaces, as well as arts and
recreation opportunities – these are essential components for a healthy community where
people want to live, play and work.
4. Most residents commute to jobs that are outside Auburn, while most people who work in
Auburn arrive from other locations – we need to explore ways to change this pattern.
5. Auburn has a robust collection of environmental resources. Through a combination of
protection, preservation and education both people and wildlife deserve a healthy natural
environment.
6. We are proud of, and find strength in, our social, cultural and ethnic diversity – continuing to
further celebrate and leverage our diversity is a necessity.
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7. Auburn lacks complete non-motorized connections that join residential areas with commercial
centers, recreational opportunities, or other residential neighborhoods – addressing this
concern will create more opportunity to live a healthy lifestyle, use other modes of transport
aside from cars, and build our sense of a connected community.
8. The presence of the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe offers great opportunity for partnership and to
mutually enhance our economic, social and cultural presence within the community and
region – we need to continue to build our relationship with MIT to capitalize on these
opportunities.
9. Historic downtown Auburn has maintained a Main Street that many communities have long
since lost and are seeking ways to recreate - we need to continue our work to make downtown
Auburn a destination to visit and a pedestrian-friendly, transit oriented location to live.
10. Our physical location between Seattle and Tacoma, along the Sound Transit commuter line,
and at the intersection of SR-18 and SR-167 are ideal conditions for ensuring efficient
movement of goods and people – we need to better exploit our location advantage when trying
to attract businesses and residents.
11. There is a sentiment that Auburn could be safer – we need to overcome this perception so that
Auburn is a more desirable place to live, work and play.
12. There is a high level of dedication, commitment and excellence at our local school districts and
Green River College – we need to strengthen our partnerships with these institutions that are
equally passionate about elevating Auburn to a premier community.
13. Auburn has a diverse mix of housing types, however that does not mean it is appropriately
distributed throughout the City – while we have achieved or exceeded our goals for providing a
mix of housing, there is a need to better disperse different types of housing throughout the City,
while preserving existing housing stock.
14. Auburn already has a robust and diverse base of businesses, but there is a need to further
diversify – we need more businesses that generate revenue and jobs that will lead to local
spending.
15. Many of Auburn’s streets are deteriorating due to their age, increased traffic volumes, especially
heavy trucks, or from design and construction standards based on previous jurisdictional
requirements prior to their annexation into the City – we need to sustain revenue streams and
to allocate resources in a manner that keeps our streets in good condition.
16. Access to healthy food and activities varies greatly throughout the City – this disparity should be
equalized in order to ensure that our entire community has the ability to choose to live a
healthy lifestyle.
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17. We are passionate about the extensive level of social and human services that exists in Auburn
but believe that other communities need to follow our example rather than lean on us to take
care of those in need – we struggle with how to provide local support within an overall
balanced regional approach.
18. As a 124 year old City there are buildings and areas in Auburn that are tired in their appearance
and function – we need to find ways to help energize the way those areas look and feel.
The Core Plan establishes a vision and series of values that are used to address the above themes.
By outlining the goals, policies and actions necessary to build upon our strengths and overcome
our weaknesses.
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User’s Guide
The Comprehensive Plan is comprised of the Core Plan, a number of Contributing Reports (inputs),
and a number of Policy Elements (outputs). The following is an overview of the types of
documents that are included in the plan, how they are used, and their intended audience.
Core Plan: The Core Plan serves as the principal planning and guidance document used by City
leadership in their efforts to implement the Community’s vision. It is a document that is intended to
be used and consulted by City Council and staff when evaluating city decisions, allocating city
resources, reviewing Policy Elements, committing to new City endeavors, and making fiscal
decisions. Every discussion and action by City Council should start and end with the following: “Is
this action true to our long term City vision; does it align with our City values; and is it consistent
with our adopted policies?”
Contributing Reports: Contributing Reports are “inputs” into the Core Plan. Contributing Reports
provide statutory rules or background analysis and data that are used to help develop vision,
values, policies, and priorities. Examples of Contributing Reports include the Buildable Lands
Analysis, the Imagine Auburn community visioning report, the Growth Management Act, and the
Health Impact Assessment. These Reports are either prepared by City staff to better understand
conditions within Auburn or are provided by other government agencies that provide statewide or
regional planning parameters.
Core Plan
Examples of Contributing
Reports (Inputs)
Examples of Policy
Elements (Outputs)
Growth
Management Act
Imagine
Auburn
Health Impact
Assessment
Economic
Dev. Element
Capital Facilities
Element
Parks & Rec
Element
Utilities
Element Land Use
Element
Transportation
Element
Housing
Element
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Policy Elements: Policy Elements are “outputs” of the Core Plan. Policy Elements provide guidance
in specific areas such as land use, housing, transportation, and parks. These elements establish
how the city should manage systems and resources today and into the future. With support from
City staff, Policy Elements are developed and adopted by City Council. Once adopted, Policy
Elements become a manual for City staff in their implementation efforts to design and construct
capital projects, develop and maintain city programs, draft development regulations, pursue grant
money, and to carry out other types of typical tasks. Policy Elements are the principal planning and
guidance documents for City staff.
Where conflict or ambiguity exists between a Policy Element and a City regulation, the specific
Policy Element will prevail. Where there is conflict or ambiguity between Policy Elements or if a
Policy Element does not provide enough guidance to resolve the conflict or ambiguity, the vision,
values, and overarching policies of the Core Plan will be used to arrive at a final decision.
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Community Profile and Characteristics
Population Growth
As of 2014, Auburn ranks as the 14th most populated city within the State of Washington with a
population of approximately 76,347. It is located within the two most populous counties in the state
(King and Pierce counties) and is nearly equidistant from its two largest cities, Seattle and Tacoma.
Proximity to both of these cities, and being in a central location within Puget Sound Region, has
helped Auburn grow at a steady rate. Auburn’s growth can be characterized in three eras. The 67
year settlement era of 1893 to 1950 saw the City grow to a size of 6,500 residents. The 40 year
absorption era of 1950 to 1990 saw a substantial amount of infill development and the City increase
at a rate of about 6,500 residents per decade to 33,000. Since 1990, the City has been going
through an expansion era that has seen three significant annexations of areas that have substantial
development potential.
Racial and Ethnic Characteristics
Auburn has seen significant demographic changes over the last decade. According to the 2010
U.S. Census, approximately 70.5% of Auburn’s population is White/Non-Hispanic; data from the
2000 Census reported the white population in Auburn at 79%. In 1990, the white population was
roughly 90%. What this means is that Auburn has grown significantly more diverse in a 25-year
period. As of 2014 estimates, the overall white population is just under 50,000 at 49,238. This means
that approximately 68.5% of Auburn’s population is white. If this trend continues, Auburn will
become increasingly racially diverse.
Household and Income Characteristics
The year 2000 Census indicated that Auburn had 16,108 households; this number has catapulted.
The current household number estimates (based on 2013 figures) have increased to 27,427. This
significant increase is due to substantial development activity over the past 15 or so years and
significant annexations. Homeownership in Auburn is just under 60 percent, which is 3.5 points
lower than the State average. The lower percentage of homeownership corresponds to Auburn’s
other below-Washington averages in per capita income, median household income, graduation
rate, as well as a higher-than-average percentage of persons under the poverty level. Auburn’s
median household income is $55,483 compared to the Washington average of $59,478, which is a
nearly $4,000 difference, thus reducing earning power.
Age Characteristics
Auburn is a statistically a younger community than the state of Washington. The median age in
Washington is 37 years; the median age in Auburn is 35.5. This is up from 34.1 years of age in 2000.
While the median age has increased, the youth population remains significant. 7.4% of Auburn
residents are under 5 years of age and 25.9% are under the age of 18 both of which are
significantly higher than the state average. The percentage of people over the age of 65 is 10.2%,
which compares similarly to the state of Washington figure of 12.3%. Demographic data suggests a
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need for services and programming that address the needs of children and families, while
continuing to focus on the needs of more mature adults and single people of all ages.
Resident Labor Force and Employment Characteristics
Since its population boom during the construction of the railroad freight terminals at the start of the
20th Century, Auburn has in many respects remained a “blue collar” community. This trend,
however, is declining as local economies in Washington diversify. In 1990, one out of four of
Auburn's residents worked in the manufacturing industry. Between 1990 and 2000, Auburn's
resident labor force lost 1,000, or approximately one-fourth, of these manufacturing jobs. This trend
of manufacturing job loss has been a nationwide trend, as companies relocate to other cities and
states based on tax savings, and many other companies are increasingly outsourcing jobs
overseas. In this ever-changing landscape, jobs continue to migrate into different sectors. This slow
shift is evidenced by the lessened impact of major employers in Auburn. They no longer dominate
the job market as small and medium-sized companies create more jobs. As recently as 2002, the
top ten employers accounted for nearly 85% of the total city employment. In 2011, these same
employers, which remained in the top ten, accounted for 55% of the total employment base. This
illustrates that the number of total jobs has significantly increased and that the number of job
providers or employers has also increased.
Generally, workers are tasked with finding jobs where compensation is most lucrative. Education
and specialized skills typically play a large role in finding high-paying, available jobs. An educated
population encourages companies to relocate to Auburn based on the available local workforce.
While Auburn’s high school graduation rate of 87.5% is fairly close to the state average of 90%, the
college graduation rate is more than 9 points lower than the state average. As mentioned
previously, the median and per capita income is significantly lower than the state average. These
data suggest that there may be a skills under match between regional employer expectations and
available workers in Auburn.
According to the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) and the US Department of Labor,
approximately 41,000 jobs are located in Auburn. This number has grown steadily since 2010; it is
important to note that the number of jobs must be considered with an understanding of the
massive loss of manufacturing jobs and the very slow national economic recovery since the
economic downturn in 2008. Comparing the market sector distribution and number of jobs
between 1995, 2000, 2010, and 2013 illustrates some changes that have taken place in Auburn’s job
market over the last 20 years. It also reflects nationwide trends based on the overall health of the
economy, decline of manufacturing, and an increasing reliance on service. Important categories to
note are:
a. Government and education, which have grown based on the increasing population of
Auburn and the need to provide increased and better service to residents, as well as the
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b. Trade, transportation, and utilities jobs (WTU) have more than doubled since 1995, also due
to the relative growth of Auburn
c. Construction has nearly doubled since 1995; this is due in large part to the significant
development that has been constructed in Auburn, such as Lakeland Hills; the dip in 2010 is
due to the economic downturn that began in 2008
d. Retail and services are significantly more important to Auburn’s current job outlook than in
1995; service is largely increased due to the overall nationwide trend of less manufacturing
and more service-based jobs
e. Finance, insurance, and real estate have held steady over the last 20 years
Table 1 - Job Distribution by Market Area – 1995 - 2013
1995 2000 2010 2013
Const/Res 1,693 3,051 2,148 2,636
FIRE 760 567 757 784
Manufacturing 11,530 12,241 7,521 8,680
Retail 3,275 5,152 4,705 5,392
Services 6,241 11,437 10,496 10,700
WTU 2,716 3,619 5,475 6,626
Government 1,166 1,332 3,457 3,166
Education 1,282 1,344 2,810 2,981
Total 28,663 38,742 37,370 40,964
Daily Inflow and Outflow: The Auburn Commute
In 2013 the average daily commute from Auburn is 29 minutes, as of 2013 which is an increase
since 2000. A more interesting issue than the length of people’s commute is the number of people
commuting out of and into Auburn. Both of these numbers far outstrip the number of people who
live and work within Auburn. This number has been virtually unchanged over the last decade. The
number of residents of Auburn, who also work in Auburn, has stayed at just over 4,000. The most
promising data from the inflow and outflow is that there is a significant increase in the number of
people commuting to Auburn for work. The influx of non-residents provides another pool of people
that engage with the services, features, and resources in the City.
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Auburn in the Future – Projections of Growth
The Puget Sound Regional Council, King County, Pierce County and the City of Auburn need to
understand growth projections, patterns and implications for the 20-30 year planning horizon.
Based on various models and analyses, available developable land, population data, and expected
economic trends, jurisdictions can better understand industrial, commercial, and residential land
supply and capacity. This understanding can be used to extrapolate future available housing units
and employment growth.
The primary data tool for planning for future growth are County prepared buildable lands analysis.
These reports establish the parameters around which cities and counties jointly plan for both
residential and job growth. As a two county city, the City of Auburn coordinates with both King
County and Pierce County in determining growth projections, land supply, and the adequacy of
urban services to serve future growth. The following description and data are taken from the King
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2014 King County Buildable Lands Analysis
After deducting for constraints, future right-of-way and public purpose needs, and after applying a
market factor, the King County Buildable Lands Analysis shows that Auburn has approximately
2,150.5 adjusted net acres of vacant and redevelopable residentially zoned land available during
the planning period through 2031. As seen in Table 2, the majority of available land for
development is zoned for single-family residential purposes.
Based on the residential land supply analysis and historical densities, an estimate of housing unit
capacity was developed. Table 2 identifies the estimated capacity (in housing units) in King
County by the aggregated zoning type. This estimate shows a capacity of approximately 14,597
housing units in the King County portion of the City exists out to the year 2031.
Table 2 - Gross and Adjusted Net Acres of Vacant and Redevelopable Land and Capacity by
Aggregated Residential Zoning Type
Gross
Acres
Adjusted
Net Acres (1)
Net Capacity
(Housing units)
Single Family - Vacant 2,018.0 1,050.1 3,477
Single Family - Redevelopable 1,507.0 871.1 3,108
Multi-Family - Vacant 120 85.4 1,156
Multi-Family - Redevelopable 50.0 36.3 460
Multi-Family/ Mixed Use - Vacant 16 12.9 1,822
Multi-Family/ Mixed Use - Redevelopable 117.2 94.7 4,574
TOTAL 3,828.2 2,150.5 14,597
(1) “Adjusted Net Acres” represents land available for development after critical areas, anticipated right-of-way and public
purposes needs and a market factor have been taken into account.
Estimates of how much commercial and industrial square footage are available were also
calculated. The last column in Table 3 identifies the gross and adjusted net vacant and
redevelopable land by commercial and industrial land use from the King County Buildable Lands
analysis. Employment capacity was developed by applying a floor area per employee ratio.
Table 3 - Gross and Adjusted Net Acres and Capacity of Commercial and Industrial
Land Supply (King County - 2012)
Gross Acres
Adjusted
Net Acres (1)
Net Capacity
(Employment)
Commercial Vacant/Redevelopable 501.5 412.4 7,094
Mixed Use Vacant/Redevelopable 133.2 107.6 2,525
Industrial Vacant/Redevelopable 533.0 354.9 9,417
TOTAL 1,167.7 874.9 19,036
(1) “Adjusted Net Acres” represents land after critical areas, future anticipated streets, land for public purposes and market
factor have been considered.
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Pierce County Buildable Lands Analysis
Table 4 identifies the estimated capacity (in housing units) in Pierce County by the zoning type.
This estimate shows a capacity of approximately 922 housing units in the Pierce County portion of
the City exists to the year 2030.
Table 4 - Gross and Adjusted Net Acres of Vacant and Redevelopable Land by Residential
Zoning Type (Pierce County - 2012)
Gross Acres
Adjusted
Net Acres (1)
Net Capacity
(Housing units)
R5, Residential 39.24 30.38 323
TV, Terrace View 3.17 1.34 86
Lakeland Hills South PUD 52.94 N/A 513
TOTAL 95.35 31.72 922
(1) “Adjusted Net Acres” represents land available for development after critical areas, anticipated right-of-way, lands
public purpose needs, and a market factor have been taken into account.
The Pierce County Buildable Lands analysis includes a 2030 employment target of 843 and an
employment capacity of 595. This estimate was based on the likely employment generated by the
commercial parcels located within Lakeland Hills South PUD and other vacant commercial lands
along A St. SE.
Table 5 - Gross and Adjusted Net Acres and Capacity of Commercial and Industrial Land
Supply (Pierce County - 2012)
Gross Acres
Adjusted
Net Acres (1)
Net Capacity
(Employment)
Commercial Vacant/Redevelopable 501.5 412.4 7,094
Mixed Use Vacant/Redevelopable 133.2 107.6 2,525
Industrial Vacant/Redevelopable 533.0 354.9 9,417
TOTAL 1,167.7 874.9 19,036
(1) “Adjusted Net Acres” represents land after critical areas, future anticipated streets, land for public purposes and market
factor have been considered.
Combined King County and Pierce County Projections and Allocations
Table 6 provides a city-wide summary of housing unit and employment allocations.
Table 6 - City of Auburn 2006-2030/31 Housing Unit and Employment Allocations (King and
Pierce Counties)
Housing Units Employment
King County 9,004 19,200
Pierce County 3,634 843
TOTAL 12,638 Units 20,043 Jobs
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While the calculations and categories used previously to identify market sectors and job counts
differ, Table 7 illustrates the tremendous job growth expected over the next 25 years. The total
number of jobs in Auburn is projected to increase 55% by 2040. The largest total gain will be in the
Construction sector. Other significant gains are in the FIRE/Services, Education and Retail/Food
Services sectors.
Table 7 - Job Distribution by Market Area – 2010 - 2040
2010 2020 2030 2040 2010 to 2040 Change
Const/Res 2,488 4,747 4,704 5,822 134%
FIRE/Services 12,398 15,935 18,734 22,213 79.2%
Manufacturing/WTU 13,366 13,661 14,512 15,731 17.7%
Retail/Food Services 7,218 9,084 10,396 12,323 70.7%
Government 2,243 1,812 1,841 1,883 -16.1%
Education 2,137 3,143 3,466 3,815 78.5%
Total 39,883 48,023 53,847 62,003 55.5%
Table 8 illustrates that around 37,000 units will be available by 2030-31. This is nearly 10,000 more
units than in 2010; the addition of 20,000 more people would require this level of increase based on
the buildable lands population target, current zoning, and expected densities. Auburn is more than
prepared to accommodate this large influx of housing. Auburn is also prepared to consider
pathways to meet the housing demand on less land, through higher density and by reconsidering
zoning implementation and rules.
Table 8 - Population and Housing Forecasts – 2010 - 2035
Estimate Forecasts
2010 2025 2030 2031 2035
Housing Units 27,827 34,582 36,827 37,276 39,072
Total Households 26,051 33,031 35,351 35,815 37,671
Household Population 69,491 84,126 88,996 89,970 93,866
Total Population 70,159 84,948 89,868 90,852 94,788
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Community Vision and Values
In 2035 Auburn is a city of connected and cherished places, from a vibrant downtown to quiet open
spaces and everything in between, where a community of healthy, diverse, and engaged people
live and thrive.
In 2014, a substantial amount of time and energy was dedicated to developing a vision for Auburn
in 2035. Discussions occurred in the community through the Imagine Auburn visioning process
and amongst city council members. Many themes and messages surfaced about who we are and
what we aspire to become. In the words of City Council, a 2035 Auburn will be a “premier
community with vibrant opportunities”. Participants of Imagine Auburn added ideas for what they
thought this meant. The vision that emerged is encapsulated in the following seven value
statements:
1. Character: Developing and preserving attractive and interesting places where people want to
be.
2. Wellness: Promoting community-wide health and safety wellness.
3. Service: Providing transparent government service.
4. Economy: Encouraging a diverse and thriving marketplace for consumers and businesses.
5. Celebration: Celebrating our diverse cultures, heritage, and community.
6. Environment: Stewarding our environment.
7. Sustainability: Creating a sustainable future for our community.
The Comprehensive Plan is rooted in these values and they form a collective vision. But these
values do not end with the adoption of this Plan. They form the context around which we discuss,
debate, act, prioritize and lead our community to the vision we have created in this Plan.
Identifying values and creating a description of what each of these values look like, what they
mean, and how they will happen establishes a basis for evaluating future City policies, regulations,
actions, investments, budget priorities, grant-seeking priorities, and other community decisions. In
addition, the seven values underscore the entirety of the Comprehensive Plan and its
implementation, which includes the development of capital improvement, transportation, parks
and open space plans, and implementing regulations and standards. These values are the core of
how we make choices.
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Character
We will create and maintain high quality neighborhoods, places, and spaces.
What it will look like:
• Active gathering spaces, such as parks, plazas, cafes, concert venues, festivals and markets,
will be distributed throughout the City; these spaces will be engaging and filled with people
interacting, irrespective of culture, age, or income level.
• Buildings, landscaping, and outdoor spaces will be attractive, interesting, well designed, and
maintained.
• Buildings will be well-maintained and rehabilitated and new buildings will complement existing
historic resources.
• Neighborhoods will be socially and physically connected and include features and
development patterns that encourage us to interact.
• The community will have embraced the concept of “One Auburn” while capitalizing on the
unique local needs and identities of individual neighborhoods and districts.
What it means:
• Auburn has a reputation for high quality and engaging spaces, an array of performing arts
programs, wonderful public arts, extensive retail and restaurant options, and a variety of
community-led activities; a destination locale where citizens enjoy spending time, visitors look
forward to returning to, and merchants want to stay.
• Community programs and physical connections bring the City together.
• Residents and visitors have a wide range of options for getting to and from Auburn, as well as
travel alternatives within the City.
How it will happen:
• By implementing investments and branding strategies that recognize and reinforce an
individual identity for the City and its neighborhoods.
• By looking for opportunities to keep Auburn attractive, safe, interesting and fun.
• By ensuring that new construction and redevelopment of all projects incorporate amenities that
promote human interaction, further connect the community, and create people-centric land
uses; at the same time, property rights will be protected through due process, reasonable
implementation of regulations, and careful consideration of impacts to existing development.
The City is committed to diversity and togetherness through innovative public space. Public space
will support dynamic businesses and events by being walkable and connected. We believe that if
we are forward-thinking, embracing of technology, supportive of arts, and advocates for safety, that
we will have places that are cohesive, accessible, and interesting.
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Wellness
We will build and maintain an environment that promotes public safety and healthy lifestyle
options.
What it will look like:
• Multiple recreation options, and nearby trails, parks, activities, and events that will be readily
accessible to the entire community.
• A safe and inviting atmosphere for all will be provided throughout Auburn.
• A variety of healthy food options will be physically and economically accessible to all members
of the Auburn community.
• Housing stock will be maintained and monitored to limit the presence of declining, unsafe
neighborhoods.
• Risk to life and property from hazards will be minimized.
• Public infrastructure will be well-maintained.
What it means:
• More outdoor private and public amenities that offer people recreation options and safe
passage throughout the community
• Fresh, local and healthy food options should be available to all members of the community.
• Housing, neighborhoods, and spaces are held to a high standard.
• More community health resources in more places, for more people.
• The public perception and reality will be that Auburn is a safe place.
How it will happen:
• By applying sound environmental design, implementing housing and neighborhood
maintenance standards, building and/or financing infrastructure that connect the community,
and investing in recreation amenities and safety features.
• By promoting and supporting programs in businesses, non-profits, and public agencies that
provide healthy food and lifestyle options
• By proactively planning and preparing the City for unanticipated natural events and by
implementing regulatory requirements that mitigate exposure to natural hazards.
• By proactively planning and preparing the City to mitigate for and adapt to climate change and
its associated effects.
• By developing programs that provide technical and/or financial assistance to ensure quality
development and improve substandard housing, neighborhoods, and spaces.
• By budgeting appropriately to maintain City services that provide direct benefits to public
safety, housing, neighborhoods, and community health and wellness.
• By connecting healthcare and health resource providers with all populations of the City.
Enhanced quality of life through safe, walkable neighborhood design, lighting, and access to parks,
grocery stores, schools, medical services, and community centers should be available to all Auburn
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residents. Implementation of strategic partnerships with the medical community and regional
recreation entities should ensure opportunities for a healthy lifestyle for all people, whether youth or
senior, rich or poor. As the City evolves and the community changes, police, fire, maintenance, and
volunteer services will continue to be essential in making sure Auburn grows together.
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Service
We will be an efficient, approachable, and responsive City government.
What it will look like:
• In the long-term interest of the City’s tax payers and rate payers, the City will construct and
operate high quality infrastructure.
• A transparent, responsive, and competent government and staff that will be proactive,
accessible, and approachable.
• Residents and businesses will have equal access to and be highly engaged with City officials
and staff.
• Residents and businesses will be highly engaged through volunteer service.
What it means:
• Infrastructure assets that have a long life, require fiscally sound and environmentally
appropriate upkeep, conform to uniform standards, and are in the best interest of tax and rate
payers.
• Multiple avenues of communication.
• Government processes and services that are available to all segments of the population,
through multiple mediums and convenient means.
How it will happen
• By continuing to refine and enforce standards that ensure infrastructure assets added to the
City system are of the highest quality.
• By utilizing existing and emerging technologies to better communicate, interact and make
available the full range of programs and services to all populations.
• By developing and implementing new and different citizen engagement methods including a
citizen civics academy, community and business roundtables, and enhanced social media
communications.
• By capitalizing on partnerships with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, businesses, developers, non-
profits, faith-based organizations, transit agencies, school districts, Green River College, and
other governmental agencies.
The City will be judicious with the resources given by its residents and businesses, and efficient in
managing the budget and resulting services. In order to streamline our business practices, the City
will be forward-thinking, resourceful, innovative, responsive, informed, aware, and considerate of
long-term goals and results. The City, along with our engaged volunteer, philanthropic, and
business communities, will strive to advance social, fiscal, technological, and infrastructural health.
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Economy
We will provide a diverse and vibrant local economy with employment, retail and entertainment
opportunities for citizens and a growing marketplace for local and regional-scale businesses.
What it will look like:
• There will be a range of retail, industrial, manufacturing, and service businesses that start, grow,
and expand in an environment that is conducive to success and corporate community
participation.
• A wide compliment of retail, service and dining options will cater to local needs, attracts visitors
and encourage consistent patronage of local businesses.
• There will be a robust marketplace where people can and want to live, work and play in
Auburn.
What it means:
• Businesses that stay and grow in Auburn, while businesses from other cities, regions, and
states are attracted to locate and invest here.
• Investments in physical amenities and an environment that attracts people to live here, which
includes having attractive, resident-serving-businesses.
• People and goods that move safely and efficiently throughout the City.
• Increases in sales tax and property tax revenues for the City through targeted economic
development and recruitment efforts.
• Targeted employment recruitment to enhance the diversity and ability of employees to shop in
the City.
How it will happen:
• By implementing economic development strategies that focus on investments in our
community.
• By developing and implementing an economic development strategic plan to guide
policymaking and financial investment decisions.
• By facilitating development and attracting businesses that capitalize on the City’s regional
economic amenities, including, but not limited to, those of the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe.
• By making purposeful and strategic investments in public infrastructure and amenities that
further promote the City as an attractive place to invest and do business.
• By maintaining a City quality of service that provides the business community with certainty,
support and proactive decision making.
The City will promote sustainable and diverse industries through multiple means of moving people
and goods and infrastructure supporting that movement. The City will also develop policies that
encourage siting of businesses that share mutual benefits, a healthy local and regional
marketplace, innovative industries, and environmentally responsible development patterns that
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Celebration
We will celebrate diversity and come together to teach, learn, and have fun.
What it will look like:
• Auburn will have a thriving and expanding arts and culture community.
• There will be events, amenities, and attractions that draw people to congregate and socialize.
• The community is inclusive and proud of its history, social, ethnic, economic, and cultural
diversity in the people who live, work and play in Auburn.
What it means:
• People from all parts of Auburn are engaging in both city-wide and neighborhood initiatives.
• Auburn’s future is shaped by a broader demographic cross section of its citizenry.
• Event programming ensures that there are opportunities for neighborhoods and cultures to
celebrate their identity.
How it will happen:
• By developing physical and social infrastructure that encourages and enables more people to
practice and showcase their art.
• By finding ways to entice new and expanded participation through strategic event planning.
• By utilizing technology to find new audiences and increase the amount and quality of
information distributed.
• By having a diverse cross-section of property owners, business owners, non-profits,
governments (including tribal), faith-based organizations, and others who discuss Auburn’s
future and take actions to make it their premier community.
One of the things that makes Auburn special is our diversity; different people have pride in their
culture, while respecting the differences in others. This variety adds strength and style to our places
and spaces. These distinctive places, while often reverential of a specific culture, feel open and
inviting because there is room for everyone.
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Environment
We will protect the natural environment, preserve open space, and create safe and appropriate
access.
What it will look like:
• Residents and visitors will enjoy open spaces and environmentally sensitive areas, while
encouraging the appreciation of their importance and beauty.
• The built environment will respect the natural landscape in a way that protects ecosystem
function.
• Natural resource protection will be supported and celebrated by City leadership and the
community.
What it means:
• Open spaces that are accessible to allow people to connect with the natural environment.
• Management of impacts to natural resources from new development are considerate of their
sensitivity and importance.
• The City proactively implements fiscally prudent policies and procedures that are based on
best practices and available science to mitigate and adapt to present and projected future
effects of climate change.
• Sensitive environmental sites are designated and managed as community environmental
services.
How it will happen:
• By continuing the application of regulatory tools as an important part of environmental
protection – in order to ensure that new development, redevelopment, land management, and
property use do not degrade the environment.
• By identifying particularly sensitive properties for protection through purchase, easement
acquisition, or other means.
• By seeking out opportunities on public and private property for restoration or enhancement of
existing sensitive areas.
• By City leaders and staff placing significant emphasis on policies and financial investments that
protect our natural resources.
• By continued coordination with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe for the identification and
protection of sensitive areas and natural resources important to both the Tribe and the City.
The City will protect and preserve our environmental resources and heritage through responsible
and balanced policies and partnerships. Auburn residents will benefit from environmental
amenities such as parks and urban trails that enable walking and biking throughout our City. The
City’s policies will incorporate best practices and creative means to balance current challenges of
environmentally sensitive areas with property rights.
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Sustainability
We will balance natural resource protections, economic prosperity, and cultural vibrancy in order to
build a thriving and long-lasting community.
What it will look like:
• Natural resource protections, economic prosperity and cultural vibrancy will be continuously
and conscientiously balanced in City policy and financial decisions.
• The community will be educated, equitable and prosperous.
• The City and community’s collective actions will consider future citizens and the healthy
development of Auburn.
• Auburn is a resilient community. Its neighborhoods, infrastructure, and economy thrive and
remain healthy in the face of global climate change and its associated effects.
• Cultural diversity will be supported and strengthened through the City’s policies, financial
practices, and policy implementation actions.
What it means:
• Citizens, business owners, government, non-profits, and a development community that
promote and implement practices that contribute to an environmentally-responsible Auburn.
• City leaders and staff that are committed to implementation of policies that consider both short-
term and long-term economic, social, and environmental conditions and effects.
• The City will have developed and implemented action plans that identify and achieve
sustainability goals and objectives.
How it will happen:
• By City leaders adopting sustainability in its broadest meaning as a core value and function of
Auburn’s delivery of local government services.
• By City leaders continually and consciously creating policies, actions and strategies that reflect
the community’s values.
• By inviting citizens and businesses to participate in the development and implementation of
Auburn’s sustainability strategies, and challenging them to embrace sustainability in their
individual and collective actions.
To ensure healthy Auburn for future generations, we must consider long-lasting effects of our
actions on community health, economic viability, the environment, and issues of equity. This
means embracing change through inclusivity and balancing current and future needs.
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Policy Elements
Policy Elements in the Comprehensive Plan provide a finer level of detail for different subject areas.
Policy Elements are an extension of the Core Plan and are designed to implement the broad goals,
policies and actions contained herein. Furthermore, the Policy Elements reflect the vision and
values enumerated in the Core Plan. Specific Policy Elements are listed as follows:
Land Use Policy Element
Housing Policy Element
Capital Facilities Policy Element
Utilities Policy Element
Transportation Policy Element
Economic Development Policy Element
Parks and Open Space Policy Element
In this section each Policy Element is identified and described. The Core Plan provides the
foundation upon which each Policy Element is built by including. Broad goals that relate to each
value, as well as general policies and actions that will guide us to our vision of Auburn in 2035 are
also included in the following descriptions.
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Land Use Policy Element
Goals:
1. Character: Buildings and developments are planned and constructed using innovative
architectural and site layout techniques that emphasize social interaction and safety.
2. Wellness: Residential, commercial, and recreational areas of the City are joined by a
system of trails and paths so that there is less reliance upon the use of vehicles.
3. Service: Citizens are aware of the City’s vision, have access to policies and information,
and feel that they have a voice in the outcome of future land use proposals.
4. Economy: There is a robust mix of uses and options that make living, working and
shopping in Auburn desirable.
5. Celebration: Neighborhoods and districts have been identified and are distinguishable
through the use of signs, marketing materials, and sub area plans.
6. Environment: Our rivers, streams, wetlands, habitats and other natural resources are
identified, preserved and protected for future generations.
7. Sustainability: Land use activities and developments incorporate low impact
development, crime prevention through environmental design, and other sustainable
development practices.
Land Use Description:
The Land Use Policy Element is the focal element of this Plan that is then supported by all
other elements of the Plan. It illustrates where the community should or should not
develop, the anticipated scale and intensity of development, and how various land uses
relate to each other. The Land Use Element lays the foundation for what the community
will look like, how it will change and grow, and where different types of land activities will be
established.
Auburn’s overall existing land use pattern is checkered, somewhat random and
disconnected. Much of this is due to the manner in which Auburn has expanded in the last
20 years. The annexation of Lakeland Hills absorbed what became a community with wide
landscaped thoroughfares, contemporary architecture, and a more affluent demographic.
The West Hill and Lea Hill annexations brought relatively rural lands with a wide mix of
residential densities and rural levels of infrastructure, where residents feel a stronger
attachment to commercial centers located outside of Auburn. To the southeast, Auburn
transitions into a community with an entirely different character. The area along Auburn
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Way South passes back and forth between the City of Auburn and the Muckleshoot
Reservation. To the southwest and north, Auburn is a mix of auto centric commercial
corridors, light industrial/warehousing, and aging single family homes. Historic downtown
Auburn has a more urban appearance with a traditional main street, regional transit center,
and vast opportunity to become a vibrant and walkable city center.
The existing land use pattern is also greatly influenced by the presence of major highways,
rail lines, physical land forms and natural features. The Green River, White River, Highway
18, Highway 167, bluffs of West Hill, slopes of Lea Hill, and Burlington Northern and Union
Pacific rail lines provide both opportunities and barriers. They serve as landmarks when
identifying neighborhoods, obstacles for connecting the community, preservation corridors,
and marketing features.
Lea Hill: Lea Hill is bound by the Green River, Highway 18, S. 277th St., and Kent. Much of
this area was annexed into Auburn in 2008. It includes Green River College, a relatively
small commercial center, a golf course, several schools, and a mix of low density rural uses
intermixed with traditional suburban residential developments. During the Imagine Auburn
visioning exercise Lea Hill residents indicated that they desire more parks and trails, access
to more neighborhood scale businesses, and safer neighborhoods. Lea Hill residents have
a stronger connection to Kent and Covington due to both perception and reality that
commercial services are more expansive and convenient at these locations. The Bridges
subdivision is an island in the middle of Lea Hill that is within the incorporated city limits of
Kent.
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West Hill: West Hill is bound by West Valley Highway, 51st Ave S, and permanently
protected agricultural lands. It is comprised of different scales of residential development
and lacks commercial services. West Hill residents have a stronger connection to Federal
Way due to the perception that commercial services are more expansive and convenient at
these locations.
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Lakeland Hills: Lakeland Hills is partially within King County and partially within Pierce
County. It is bound by West Valley Highway, Kersey Way, the White River, Lake Tapps, and
Sumner. The majority of Lakeland Hills is comprised of a Planned Unit Development (PUD)
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apartments. Additionally, there are undeveloped areas of Lakeland Hills that are outside of
the PUD that consist of a mix of traditional residential subdivisions and rural lands.
Lakeland Hills residents have a strong association with their own community, as well as
Bonney Lake and Sumner to the south. Internally, it is a well-connected community where
residents have good access to trails and several parks. However, it is not well-connected to
areas outside of Lakeland Hills. Lakeland Hills has a very limited amount of affordable
housing, senior housing, and multi-family housing.
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Downtown Auburn: Downtown Auburn is characterized by a traditional Main Street that is
bisected by major corridors such as M Street, Auburn Way, Auburn Avenue, Division Street,
C Street, and the Interurban Trail. It is comprised of a mix of new and old commercial
buildings and uses, several civic buildings and uses, a regional transit center, a regional
medical center, and Auburn High School. Downtown Auburn offers immense opportunity
for a walkable, mixed-use center with easy access to Sound Transit. There are several
public spaces that are interspersed throughout downtown that can be used for
celebrations, events, and displays.
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North Auburn: North Auburn is bound by S. 277th St., West Valley Highway, the Green
River, and the Downtown Urban Center. The primary corridors of Auburn Way North,
Harvey Road, and 15th Street NW/NE are primarily auto centric commercial thoroughfares.
West Valley Highway, A Street NE/B Street NW, and 37th Street NW/NE are the City’s
principal warehousing and light industrial corridors. I Street NE serves as an alternative
north south route for a number of residential communities. Significant features in this
community include the Auburn Way North auto mall and the Auburn Environmental Park.
Interspersed throughout North Auburn are a number of residential communities, most of
which are between 40 and 100 years of age, with a few recently developed subdivisions.
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South Auburn: South Auburn is bound by the Downtown Urban Center, West Valley
Highway, Algona, the White River, Auburn Way South and M Street SE. The primary
corridors of Auburn Way South, 15th Street SW, and A Street SE are primarily auto centric
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are the Les Gove Community Park campus, the Outlet Collection, Game Farm Park, Boeing,
Region 10 headquarters for the Federal Government’s General Services Administration and
Social Security Administration, BNSF’s Rail Yard, as well as the interchange of Highway 18
and Highway 167. During Imagine Auburn, feedback focused primarily on the need to
address crime and safety.
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Southeast Auburn: Southeast Auburn begins at the base of the hill where Auburn Way
South climbs to the Muckleshoot Casino and extends out to the Auburn Adventist Academy.
This area is bound by the White River to the south and the Green River and bluffs to the
north. Auburn Way South is the primary corridor through this area, which weaves in and
out of the Muckleshoot Indian Reservation. While the properties along Auburn Way South
are primarily auto-centric commercial uses, the corridor is flanked by a number of
residential communities that are located immediately behind the businesses. During
Imagine Auburn, residents expressed concern over the high volume of traffic through this
corridor as visitors travel to the White River Amphitheater just outside of the City. There
were additional traffic concerns during commute hours as people travel south towards
Enumclaw. Citizens also expressed unease over the appearance of Auburn Way South.
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Land Use Categories
Residential: The Residential land use category will include several types of residential
zoning designations ranging from low density areas with significant environmental
constraints or that lack urban infrastructure to high density multi-family designations where
the goal is to intensify and densify population. Residential land use designations will be
comprised of a diverse arrangement of multiple densities where a pattern of mixed
densities are preferred over a single density throughout the zone or neighborhood. This will
be accomplished by allowing greater density in exchange for the incorporation of high
quality and innovative architectural design, greater neighborhood connectivity,
compatibility with the natural environment, installation of community amenities, crime
prevention through environmental design, and techniques that ensure compatibility
between other uses and communities.
Commercial: The Commercial land use category will include zoning designations that
provide a wide range of retail, entertainment, and service uses and activities. Zoning
designations within this category will range from auto-centric corridors to pedestrian and
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strategies, attention will be given to the appropriateness of the types of uses and activities,
the bulk and scale of developments, compatibility with surrounding activities and the
environment, accessibility and connectivity, and consistency with the City’s economic
development objectives.
Industrial: The Industrial land use category will include zoning designations that provide
an opportunity for warehousing, distribution, transportation, light industrial, storage and
manufacturing uses. Despite the traditional perception of how these types of uses look and
function, zoning designations and development standards will reinforce that it is equally
important that these areas remain attractive in their appearance and that they be
connected by adequate motorized, non-motorized and multi-modal transportation
infrastructure.
Public/Institutional: The Public and Institutional land use category will include zoning
designations for open space, public space, and preserved lands. Properties such as parks,
environmentally protected areas, significant utility properties and corridors, and institutional
uses will be located within the zoning designations of this land use category. Zoning
designations will distinguish between active public parks where people are encouraged to
congregate; passive areas intended to be left undisturbed, and uses such as schools and
fire stations. Due to the nature of the types of uses and activities allowed within this
category, zoning boundaries tend to be drawn around individual properties or a small
collection of properties.
Special Planning Areas: Special Planning Areas are districts within the City where a Plan
has been developed, adopted, and incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan. A Special
Planning Area may function as an overlay that is supplemental to the underlying zoning
designation or as a replacement of the underlying land use category and zoning
designation. Special Planning Areas serve a purpose that seeks to enhance economic
development opportunities, environmental protection, or master planned developments.
Overlays: Overlays are supplemental to the underlying land use category and zoning
designation. Overlays provide supplemental policy language for urban separators,
impression corridors, gateways, and potential annexation areas. Overlays are delineated
and assigned because there are extraordinary circumstances that warrant additional and
specialized planning emphasis in a particular area of the City.
Land Use Policies:
1. Require building design standards for multi-family, mixed use, and non-residential
structures to ensure unique and high quality architectural forms, shapes and materials.
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2. Require site design standards for multi-family, mixed use, commercial and residential
development proposals that provide connectivity between and through sites, adequate
public gathering spaces, sustainable development practices, and efficient provision of
utilities and streets.
3. Engage in strategic planning of identified corridors and gateways which include an
emphasized level of planning, designing, improving, regulating, and maintaining those
areas that provide the most visible impression of Auburn.
4. Delineate neighborhoods and districts and develop strategies for creating greater
neighborhood identity that reinforces the concept of “One Auburn”.
5. Identify commercial, residential and recreational destinations that should be joined by
paths and trails with the overall goal of creating a citywide infrastructure that is fully
connected.
6. Develop downtown Auburn into a safe, walkable community, that has attractive public
plazas and buildings, and an engaging streetscape through planning, regulation, and
capital improvements.
7. Identify, protect, preserve and restore Auburn’s environment and natural resources.
8. Implement measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
9. Develop vehicular gateways into Auburn into well signed, attractive and prominent
entry points.
10. Establish sign controls that reduce sign clutter and strive for a long term outcome
where attractive buildings, thoughtful sign design, and vegetation dominate the
landscape instead of poorly placed and designed signs.
11. Establish parking standards that limit the overall number of spaces and where
landscaping and site layout softens the visual impact of large parking lots.
12. Incentivize good community design by allowing increased height, density, intensity and
other standards.
13. Ensure harmonious transition between land uses and zoning designations through the
use of setbacks, vegetation, building orientation, or architectural design.
14. Employ Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) when designing
communities and development proposals.
15. Support efforts and programs such as neighborhood watch, national night out, and
other activities that bring residents together.
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LAND USE ACTION PLAN LEAD PARTNERS
Short Term (2016 thru 2018)
1. Update city zoning and development regulations to be
consistent with the Core Plan and Land Use Policy
Element.
CDPW -
Community
Development
City Council,
Planning
Commission,
Mayor’s Office, City
Attorney
2. Update the city zoning and development regulations to
be consistent with National Pollution Discharge
Elimination System requirements.
CDPW -
Community
Development,
CDPW – Public
Works
City Council,
Planning
Commission,
Mayor’s Office, City
Attorney
3. Implement the recommendations of the Main Street
Urban Design Plan.
CDPW -
Community
Development
Mayor’s Office,
CDPW – Public
Works, Downtown
Association,
Chamber of
Commerce,
Business and
Property Owners
4. Prepare an Auburn Way South Corridor Improvement
Plan.
CDPW -
Community
Development,
CDPW – Public
Works
Mayor’s Office, State
Department of
Transportation,
Business, MIT, and
Property Owners
5. Develop a connectivity strategy that lays the foundation
for joining commercial, residential and recreational
areas.
CDPW -
Community
Development,
CDPW – Public
Works
Mayor’s Office,
Parks, Utility
Providers
6. Update the City’s Greenhouse Gas Inventory and
Climate Action Plan
CDPW –
Environmental
Services
All City Departments
7. Develop a Sustainability Element of the Comprehensive
Plan.
CDPW –
Environmental
Services
All City Departments
8. Continue ongoing support to the City’s Neighborhoods
program and utilize the program to strengthen
relationships between neighborhoods and the City.
Mayor’s Office All City Departments
Moderate Term (2019 thru 2025)
9. Identify neighborhoods and develop strategies for
promoting awareness.
CDPW -
Community
Development
Mayor’s Office
10. Develop and implement a citywide greenhouse gas CDPW – All City Departments City of Auburn | Core Comprehensive Plan Page 34
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reduction plan. Environmental
Services
11. In 2021, update Land Use Policy Element. CDPW –
Community
Development
City Council,
Planning
Commission,
Mayor’s Office, City
Attorney
12. In 2022, update city zoning regulations to be consistent
with update to Land Use Policy Element
CDPW –
Community
Development
City Council,
Planning
Commission,
Mayor’s Office, City
Attorney
Long Term (2026 thru 2035)
13. In 2028, update Land Use Policy Element. CDPW –
Community
Development
City Council,
Planning
Commission,
Mayor’s Office, City
Attorney
14. In 2029, update city zoning regulations to be consistent
with update to Land Use Policy Element
CDPW –
Community
Development
City Council,
Planning
Commission,
Mayor’s Office, City
Attorney
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Housing Policy Element
Goals:
1. Character: Trails, public spaces and outdoor amenities are available which promote
social interaction, safety, and healthy lifestyles.
2. Wellness: Buildings and properties are managed to provide a healthy environment and
the surrounding landscape is maintained and feels safe.
3. Service: Social and human services that aid in the provision of housing for those in
need are supported by the community.
4. Economy: Residential communities are well designed and connected to non-motorized
paths and transit service so that residents can afford to shop and work close to home.
5. Celebration: Residents feel a sense of pride and neighborhood identity while promoting
the idea of “One Auburn”.
6. Environment: Housing is integrated into the natural environment.
7. Sustainable: Adequate and dispersed housing is provided to seniors, the disabled, low
income, and all other individuals and families.
Housing Description:
A sustainable community offers a range of housing types by providing opportunities for
people to choose and to afford to live near jobs, shopping, and services. This type of
outcome enables shorter trips, the use of alternative transportation, reductions in traffic
congestion, improved quality of life, and the economic benefit of residents choosing to
spend their income in Auburn. Because we believe that there is strength in diversity, it is a
priority to support and enable a robust mix of housing types. Dispersed and extensive
housing options enable all segments of society to make choices about where they want to
live in Auburn rather than feeling forced to reside in other communities.
Creating the opportunity to establish or retain housing stock for seniors and populations
who have social, health, and human service needs is particularly important. Housing data
demonstrates that Auburn already has a wide range of housing types and housing costs.
But as a significant portion of the population ages, there will be an increasing demand for
senior housing. While Auburn already has a wide range of this housing type, it is not
dispersed throughout the City. Specifically, there are very few senior, affordable, or lower
income housing options in Lakeland Hills or West Hill, very few senior options on Lea Hill,
and a concentration of senior and low income options in the Valley.
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The preservation and renewal of older neighborhoods is an important consideration for
retaining a mix of housing types, as well as community character and history. Auburn’s
housing stock is older and much of the rental housing stock is in fair to poor condition.
While Auburn is not proactively seeking to eliminate affordable housing, there is a reality
that some of the housing stock is at the end of its life. There must be a conscious effort to
understand and identify which properties are at the end of useful life and which properties
have renovation potential. Perhaps most importantly, the City must ensure that
redevelopment and renovation does not result in a wholesale loss of affordable housing
stock.
Auburn’s average and median household size suggests that there is a need to provide
housing for both small and large households. Auburn’s average household size is 2.67
compared to 2.40 in King County and 2.59 in Pierce County, while our average family size is
3.22 as compared to 3.05 and 3.09 in King and Pierce Counties, respectively. While these
average figures are higher than our neighbors, we also have a higher percentage of single
parents with children. These data strengthen the conclusion that there is a need for less
traditional housing, which include accessory dwelling units, cottage housing, townhouses,
apartments, and condominiums. Housing data, national trends, and City experience also
conclude that we will likely see increasing demands for larger houses that accommodate
multi-generational families living together.
Housing Policies:
1. Residential neighborhoods and buildings will be designed and maintained to support
safe and active living that is connected to multimodal transportation options.
2. Support efforts to retain and create more types of housing with a broader mix of
affordability in all of Auburn’s residential and mixed use neighborhoods.
3. Implement and promote measures that enhance public safety such as neighborhood
watch, crime prevention through environmental design, and expanded access to law
enforcement resources.
4. Organize actions that influence and incentivize the retention and maintenance of the
existing housing stock and their surrounding environs.
5. Implement strategies that lead to the adequate provision of dispersed affordable
housing for moderate, low, and very-low income households and residents in need.
6. Support efforts that are intended to connect human, health, and social services to
residents in need.
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7. Develop and support programs that help inform residents of their options, available
services, and rights to healthy and affordable housing.
8. Strengthen our partnerships with other agencies and communities to help bolster and
steady the supply of housing options and supportive services so that there is greater
equity in the region.
9. Monitor spatial and quantitative trends in housing supply, affordability, and diversity for
Auburn and other King and Pierce County municipalities and make appropriate policy,
regulatory and programmatic adjustments in response to data findings.
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HOUSING ACTION PLAN LEAD PARTNERS
Short Term (2016 thru 2018)
1. Develop a monitoring program that defines the tools
and metrics that describe housing condition, supply,
availability, location, crime rates, and housing type.
CDPW -
Community
Development
Police, King County,
Pierce County
2. Evaluate city zoning regulations to ensure that
accessory dwelling units, clustered housing, cottage
housing, townhouses, etc. are allowed within
appropriate residential and mixed use zones.
CDPW -
Community
Development
City Council, Planning
Commission, Mayor’s
Office, City Attorney
3. Utilize the existing city rental housing business license
program and requirements to educate multi-family
property owners about Auburn’s goals, policies and
standards and that holds property owners and tenants
accountable for adherence to its objectives.
CDPW -
Community
Development
CDPW – Business and
Budget, Police, Multi-
Family Property
Owners
4. Continue the City’s housing home repair program and
seek ways to expand its use.
Administration –
Neighborhood
Services
CDPW – Community
Development
Moderate Term (2019 thru 2025)
5. By neighborhood, inventory housing opportunities for
seniors, moderate income, low income, very low
income, and persons with disabilities. Develop
conclusions that can be used to identify areas that are
in need of specific housing types.
CDPW –
Community
Development
King County, Pierce
County
6. Work with transit agencies to determine multi modal
transportation needs, routes, funding and capital
improvements necessary to serve priority areas.
CDPW – Public
Works, CDPW –
Community
Development
Sound Transit, MIT,
Metro, Pierce Transit
7. Develop a joint Muckleshoot/Auburn housing
inventory and needs assessment that is used to
establish goals and strategies that combine our
resources for mutual benefit.
CDPW –
Community
Development, MIT
City Council, Tribal
Council, King County,
Pierce County
8. In 2021, update Housing Policy Element based upon
findings and data collected in the monitoring program.
CDPW –
Community
Development
City Council, Planning
Commission, Mayor’s
Office, City Attorney
9. In 2022, update city zoning regulations to be consistent
with update to Housing Policy Element
CDPW –
Community
Development
City Council, Planning
Commission, Mayor’s
Office, City Attorney
Long Term (2026 thru 2035)
10. In 2028, update Housing Policy Element based upon
findings and data collected in the monitoring program.
CDPW –
Community
Development
City Council, Planning
Commission, Mayor’s
Office, City Attorney
11. In 2029, update city zoning regulations to be consistent
with update to Housing Policy Element
CDPW –
Community
Development
City Council, Planning
Commission, Mayor’s
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Capital Facilities Policy Element
Goals:
1. Character: Our capital investments have been strategically deployed and have resulted
in a targeted mix of streets, parks, amenities and trails that serve the majority of
communities.
2. Wellness: Capital facility planning, budgeting, design and construction incorporate
principles and concepts that promote a healthy lifestyle.
3. Service: Revenue sources and budget allocations have been identified that support
both the construction, provision, and on-going high quality maintenance of capital
facilities and public services.
4. Economy: Our capital facilities are a marketing asset that causes businesses and
residents to seek opportunities to locate here.
5. Celebration: We design, construct, and utilize our parks and streets so that we can
gather on holidays, listen to music, attend parades, watch movies, view art, observe
nature, and enjoy other community events.
6. Environment: Capital improvements are designed and constructed in a manner that
employs a higher standard than the minimum required under the law.
7. Sustainable: We have fully implemented a capital investment philosophy that values the
long term outcome over the short term expense.
Capital Facilities Description:
Capital facilities are those facilities that are owned and operated by the City. The Capital
Facilities Policy Element is made up of a collection of documents that include the City’s 6-
Year Capital Facilities Plan, the Comprehensive Water Plan, the Comprehensive Sewer
Plan, the Comprehensive Stormwater Drainage Plan, and the Capital Facilities Plans for
each school district and the Valley Regional Fire Authority. Additionally, although the Parks
and Recreation Policy Element and the Transportation Policy Element are standalone
documents, they too are a component of the Capital Facilities Plan because they include
both short and long term investments in developing and maintaining City-owned facilities.
The provision and sizing of facilities, such as utilities and streets, can influence the rate,
timing, and ability for growth and development that occurs within the City. Timed provision
of facilities also ensures that new development can be assimilated into the existing
community without serious disruptions or adverse impacts. This plan establishes policies
to allow development only when and where all public facilities are adequate or can be
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made adequate, and only when and where such development can be adequately served
by public facilities and services consistent with adopted level of service standards.
Public facilities include public utilities, streets, parks, municipal buildings, fire and police
services, technology and communication systems, K-12 school systems, and waste and
recycling services.
Capital Facilities Policies:
1. Development will only be permitted where there is a positive determination that
concurrency and level of service standards have been met. Levels of service shall be
established within, or by way of, each capital facilities document and/or Policy Element.
2. Lands designated for urban growth shall have urban levels of public facilities prior to, or
concurrent with, development. If adequate public facilities do not exist and public funds
are not committed, proposed development activities must provide such facilities at their
own expense.
3. New connections to the City’s sanitary sewer, water, and/or storm drainage systems,
shall contribute their fair share toward the construction and/or financing of future or on-
going projects to increase the capacity of those systems.
4. The City will coordinate with other utility purveyors within the City of Auburn to ensure
that adequate facilities exist or are planned in underserved areas. Other utility
comprehensive plans are not incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan unless there is
a specific City Council action to accept and adopt.
5. The City will coordinate with solid waste providers and King County to ensure that there
is adequate and mandatory waste and recycling service provided throughout Auburn.
The City will continue to create, support, and implement efforts that expand recycling
and re-use.
6. The City will coordinate with each school district and their capital facility planning
efforts. A school district capital facility plan is not incorporated into the Comprehensive
Plan unless there is a specific City Council action to accept and adopt.
7. The City will coordinate with Valley Regional Fire Authority and their capital facility
planning efforts. A fire capital facility plan is not incorporated into the Comprehensive
Plan unless there is a specific City Council action to accept and adopt.
8. The City will implement the adopted Auburn Airport Master Plan.
9. The City will seek opportunities to incorporate trails and public spaces as general
funding for these allow in its capital facility projects.
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10. Sustainable development practices will be incorporated into capital facility project
design and construction.
11. The siting, design, construction, and improvement of all public facilities shall be done in
full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
CAPITAL FACILITIES ACTION PLAN LEAD PARTNERS
Short Term (2016 thru 2018)
1. Implement 6-year Capital Improvement Plans for
water, sewer, and storm drainage.
CDPW – Public
Works
City Council, Planning
Commission, Mayor’s
Office, City Attorney,
CDPW – Community
Development
2. Implement 6-year Capital Improvement Plans for
Transportation.
CDPW – Public
Works
City Council, Planning
Commission, Mayor’s
Office, City Attorney,
CDPW – Community
Development
3. Incorporate Low Impact Development (LID) into City
Codes and Standards by January 1, 2017.
CDPW – Public
Works
City Council, Planning
Commission, Mayor’s
Office, City Attorney,
CDPW – Community
Development
Moderate Term (2019 thru 2025)
4. Implement 7 to 10 year Capital Improvement Plans for
water, sewer, and storm drainage.
CDPW – Public
Works
City Council, Planning
Commission, Mayor’s
Office, City Attorney,
CDPW – Community
Development
5. Implement longer term Capital Improvement Plans for
Transportation
CDPW – Public
Works
City Council, Planning
Commission, Mayor’s
Office, City Attorney,
CDPW – Community
Development
6. In 2021, update Capital Facilities Policy Element. CDPW – Public
Works, Parks
City Council, Planning
Commission, Mayor’s
Office, City Attorney,
CDPW – Community
Development
7. In 2022, update city zoning regulations to be consistent
with update to Capital Facilities Policy Element
CDPW – Public
Works, Parks
City Council, Planning
Commission, Mayor’s
Office, City Attorney,
CDPW – Community
Development
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Long Term (2026 thru 2035)
8. Implement 10 to 20 year Capital Improvement Plans
for water, sewer, and storm drainage.
CDPW – Public
Works
City Council, Planning
Commission, Mayor’s
Office, City Attorney,
CDPW – Community
Development
9. In 2028, update Capital Facilities Policy Element. CDPW – Public
Works, Parks
City Council, Planning
Commission, Mayor’s
Office, City Attorney,
CDPW – Community
Development
10. In 2029, update city zoning regulations to be consistent
with update to Capital Facilities Policy Element
CDPW – Public
Works, Parks
City Council, Planning
Commission, Mayor’s
Office, City Attorney,
CDPW – Community
Development
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Utilities Policy Element
Goals
1. Character: Utility corridors serve multi-purpose functions such as non-motorized
connectivity and recreational amenities.
2. Wellness: The extension and provision of utility service extends throughout the entire
community who has access to safe and reliable utility service.
3. Service: Residents and businesses have access to all forms of reliable utility service
including communication, water, sewer, and storm systems.
4. Economy: Through planning, franchise agreements and partnerships, capital
improvements are occurring in conjunction with development and redevelopment.
5. Celebration: Technology and amenities are in place that support community events and
enhance awareness and accessibility that results in broader participation.
6. Environment: Utility users are leaders in the region and have embraced and deployed
alternative energy solutions and conservation measures.
7. Sustainable: New development fully pays for utility extensions and upgrades that are of
a quality that is in the best long term interest of the City and avoids ratepayer subsidies.
Utilities Description:
The primary responsibility of planning for private utilities rests with the utility providers. Clearly,
this planning cannot take place without open lines of communication between the City and the
utility providers.
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) provides electrical and natural gas service to most of the City of
Auburn. PSE is an investor-owned private utility, which provides service to approximately 1.2
million customers in a service area that covers 6,000 square miles. With respect to electrical
service, PSE builds, operates, and maintains an electrical system consisting of generation,
transmission, and distribution facilities.
The Northwest Pipeline Corporation and Enumclaw Gas also have gas lines in the
southeastern portion of the City. While the Northwest Pipeline Corporation does not serve any
customers within the City, Enumclaw Gas has some residential customers in the area of the
Adventist Academy.
Conventional local telephone service to the City is provided by CenturyLink. CenturyLink offers
service to 25 million customers in 14 western states. The facilities in which calls are switched
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are call central offices. Typically there are four main lines heading out from each central office
– one in each direction. Auburn’s central office is located in downtown Auburn. Long distance
service is provided in the area by several providers. These providers have underground fiber
optic cables passing through the City of Auburn.
Cellular telecommunications provide mobile telephone. Cellular communication companies
offer digital voice, messaging and high speed wireless data services to customers. There are
several cellular service providers with customers and facilities in the City of Auburn. Regulation
of cellular providers is provided by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Cable television service is provided by Comcast through a combination of aerial and
underground cables. Several satellite dish companies also provide service within the City but
facilities are limited to the satellite dishes affixed to homes. The City is currently negotiating
with Century Link on a potential cable franchise.
Investor-owned utilities in the State of Washington are regulated by the Washington Utilities
and Transportation Commission (WUTC). State law regulates charges, services, facilities, and
practices of utilities. Any changes in policies regarding these aspects of utility provision require
WUTC approval.
Private utilities include electricity, telecommunications, natural gas, and non-city owned sewer,
and water.
Utilities Policies:
1. Private utility companies should strive to provide utility services to all segments of the
Auburn population and areas of the community.
2. All new utility and telecommunication lines shall be located underground within all new
developments. The City will also work with utility companies to relocate existing
distribution, service and telecommunication lines underground as a part of system
upgrades, urban revitalization, and city capital projects whenever it is economically and
technologically feasible.
3. The visual impact of private utilities shall be mitigated through undergrounding,
colocation, screening, or other mitigation techniques. Views from private property,
rights of way, and the surrounding community shall be considered when mitigating
visual impact.
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4. When granting franchise agreements, right of way permits, and other city approvals to
utility providers, evidence shall be provided that documents sustainable development
practices that will be incorporated into construction activities.
UTILITIES ACTION PLAN LEAD PARTNERS
Short Term (2016 thru 2018)
1. Explore opportunities to enhance the use of franchise
fees and taxes.
CDPW – Public
Works, Finance
Mayor’s Office, City
Attorney, IT
2. Review and update the City’s Municipal Code for
consistency with any regulatory changes as it relates
to franchises.
CDPW – Public
Works, City
Attorney,
Innovation and
Technology
Mayor’s Office, City
Council, CDPW –
Community
Development
Moderate Term (2019 thru 2025)
3. In 2021, update Utilities Policy Element. City Council, Planning
Commission, Mayor’s
Office, City Attorney,
CDPW – Community
Development
4. In 2022, update city zoning regulations to be consistent
with update to Utilities Policy Element
City Council, Planning
Commission, Mayor’s
Office, City Attorney,
CDPW – Community
Development
Long Term (2026 thru 2035)
5. In 2028, update Utilities Policy Element. City Council, Planning
Commission, Mayor’s
Office, City Attorney,
CDPW – Community
Development
6. In 2029, update city zoning regulations to be consistent
with update to Utilities Policy Element
City Council, Planning
Commission, Mayor’s
Office, City Attorney,
CDPW – Community
Development
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Transportation Policy Element
Goals
1. Character: Investments in developing and maintaining our pedestrian, non-motorized
and street infrastructure have resulted in the creation of a community that is physically
connected.
2. Wellness: Residents, visitors and workers increase utilization of non-motorized forms of
transportation.
3. Service: Through partnership with other agencies, public transportation is an available
option for navigating the City and connecting to other forms of transportation.
4. Economy: Street surfaces are in a state of good repair allowing people and goods to
navigate into, through and out of Auburn.
5. Celebration: As a result of improvements to the transportation infrastructure, combined
with modern design techniques, we experience a decreasing frequency and severity of
collisions.
6. Environment: Through development of additional non-motorized infrastructure there are
fewer vehicular trips per capita.
7. Sustainable: There is an adequate sustained source of financing for long term
investment in our streets, sidewalks, public landscaping, and non-motorized corridors.
Transportation Description: The transportation system is a vital component of Auburn’s social,
economic, and physical structure. The primary purpose of the transportation system is to
support the movement of people and goods within the City and connect the City to the broader
region. Secondarily, it influences patterns of growth, development and economic activity by
providing access to adjacent land uses. Planning for the development and maintenance of the
transportation system is a critical activity promoting the efficient movement of people and
goods, ensuring emergency access, and optimizing the role transportation plays in attaining
other community objectives.
The Transportation Policy Element, also known as the Transportation Comprehensive Plan,
provides policy and technical direction for development of the City’s transportation system
through the year 2035. It updates and expands the 2009 Comprehensive Transportation Plan by
recognizing network changes since the last plan, evaluating current needs, and identifying
standards for future development and infrastructure improvements. The Plan underwent a
major update in 2005 and a midterm update in 2009 to incorporate the Lea Hill and West Hill
annexation areas into the Plan.
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The Comprehensive Transportation Plan is the framework for transportation planning in
Auburn. It functions as the overarching guide for changes to the transportation system. The
Plan evaluates the existing system by identifying key assets and improvement needs. These
findings are then incorporated into a needs assessment, which guides the future of the
transportation system.
This Plan is multi-modal, addressing multiple forms of transportation in Auburn including the
street network, non-motorized travel, and transit. Evaluating all modes enables the City to
address its future transportation needs in a comprehensive and balanced manner.
Transportation Policies:
1. Level of Service (LOS) and concurrency standards will be adopted and utilized when
evaluating the transportation impacts and mitigation measures associated with
development proposals. New development will pay for all system enhancements
necessary to support the development.
2. Engage in coordinated regional transportation planning efforts with King County, Pierce
County, Washington State Department of Transportation, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe,
Sound Transit, and adjacent jurisdictions.
3. Pursue funding and actions that establish public transportation options to all areas of
the City.
4. Incorporate Low Impact Development (LID) concepts and strategies into City initiated
transportation projects and privately initiated subdivision proposals.
5. Create a pedestrian and bicycle network linking neighborhoods, activity centers, and
popular destinations, and promote walkable, bike-able connections to transit service.
6. Increase coordination and integration of land-use and transportation planning to
reduce traffic congestion and protect the natural environment.
7. Provide transportation alternatives that meet the needs of seniors and those who are
unable to drive.
8. Inform the community of transportation improvements, capital projects, traffic
disruptions and alternative methods for avoiding delays.
9. Develop information about alternate modes of travel to encourage visitors and
residents to walk and bike.
TRANSPORTATION ACTION PLAN LEAD PARTNERS
Short Term (2016 thru 2018)
1. Develop financial and capital programming standards
that establish minimum budget targets for non-
CDPW – Public
Works
CDPW – Community
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motorized connection improvements. Mayors’ Office
2. Develop a Neighborhood Connectivity Element of the
Comprehensive Plan.
CDPW – Public
Works
CDPW – Community
Development
3. Develop a citywide wayfinding plan with strategies
and actions directed at both non-motorized and
vehicle modes.
CDPW –
Community
Development
CDPW – Public Works,
CDPW – M&O
4. Implement the short-term actions outlined in the
adopted Parking Management Plan
CDPW –
Community
Development
5. Identify and prioritize vehicular gateways into the City.
Design and construct gateway entry points.
CDPW –
Community
Development
Moderate Term (2019 thru 2025)
6. Implement the long-term actions outlined in the
adopted Parking Management Plan.
CDPW –
Community
Development
7. In 2021, update the Transportation Policy Element. CDPW – Public
Works
City Council, Planning
Commission, Mayor’s
Office, City Attorney,
CDPW – Community
Development
8. In 2022, update city zoning regulations to be consistent
with update to Transportation Policy Element
CDPW – Public
Works
City Council, Planning
Commission, Mayor’s
Office, City Attorney,
CDPW – Community
Development
Long Term (2026 thru 2035)
9. In 2028, update Transportation Policy Element. CDPW – Public
Works
City Council, Planning
Commission, Mayor’s
Office, City Attorney,
CDPW – Community
Development
10. In 2029, update city zoning regulations to be consistent
with update to Transportation Policy Element
CDPW – Public
Works
City Council, Planning
Commission, Mayor’s
Office, City Attorney,
CDPW – Community
Development
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Economic Development Policy Element
Goals
1. Character: Our cultural diversity has been leveraged to bind our community, expand our
market, and celebrate cultural traditions.
2. Wellness: We are a safe community with walkable commercial districts where there the
perception and reality is that crime activity is low and public safety staffing meets or
exceeds the community’s expectations.
3. Service: Our economic development strategies focus on supporting the existing
business community; as a result, recruitment is minimal because businesses desire to
locate here.
4. Economy: We are able to measure and achieve defined targets for manufacturing,
service, and retail jobs and revenues.
5. Celebration: We actively promote our local businesses and have been successful at
making our citizens more aware of what is available locally as well as attracting visitors
from beyond our City.
6. Environment: Our economy is growing and diversifying because of our efforts to protect
our rivers, streams, wetlands, and other environmental resources.
7. Sustainable: Residents are staying in Auburn to work and shop and we are widely
considered to be a regional dining, shopping and entertainment destination.
Economic Development Description:
Auburn’s economic base drives and shapes the community and region. Auburn’s residents
and the surrounding region benefit from the jobs and services Auburn’s economic base
offers. Through the payment of sales, property and other taxes, the City of Auburn can fund
and provide services and public facilities which Auburn residents require.
It is in the City’s best interest to maintain and expand our economic base in unison with
implementing all of the goals of the Comprehensive Plan. This section of the plan will help
to define the City’s goals and policies in this vital area.
Economic Development Policies:
1. Attract high wage employment opportunities and sales tax generating businesses to
diversify the City’s economic base and generate positive secondary benefits for the
community.
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2. Assist business organizations in developing and implementing new or improved
product development opportunities to increase sales tax revenue collections.
3. Dedicate resources to pursue an expanded economic development program for the
City.
4. Develop a clear and elaborate City branding strategy.
5. Create an economic development toolbox comprised of programs and incentives to
reduce financial, regulatory, and operational constraints for existing or new business
growth and expansion.
6. Prioritize the installation of key infrastructure at identified employment areas to facilitate
development of these economic centers.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTION PLAN LEAD PARTNERS
Short Term (2016 thru 2018)
1. Adopt and implement a City 10 year Economic
Development Strategic Plan
Moderate Term (2019 thru 2025)
2. In 2021, update Economic Development Policy
Element.
Mayor’s Office City Council, Planning
Commission, City
Attorney, CDPW –
Community
Development
3. In 2022, update city zoning regulations to be consistent
with update to Economic Development Policy Element
Mayor’s Office City Council, Planning
Commission, City
Attorney, CDPW –
Community
Development
Long Term (2026 thru 2035)
4. In 2028, update Economic Development Policy
Element.
Mayor’s Office City Council, Planning
Commission, City
Attorney, CDPW –
Community
Development
5. In 2029, update city zoning regulations to be consistent
with update to Economic Development Policy Element
Mayor’s Office City Council, Planning
Commission, City
Attorney, CDPW –
Community
Development
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Parks and Open Space Policy Element
Goals
1. Character: There are a mix of small urban parks, natural areas, sports complexes, and
community buildings that offer a full range of recreation service.
2. Wellness: Parks are well advertised, maintained, and are safe locations during all hours.
3. Service: Parks and park programming are accessible to all segments of the population.
4. Economy: Our parks and natural spaces are one of the major reasons that businesses
and residents site why they chose to locate here and why they choose to stay.
5. Celebration: There are a mix of large and small parks that are being used for local,
neighborhood, city-wide, and regional events.
6. Environment: Parks, open spaces, and natural areas are designated, designed and
maintained in a manner that respects the environment and natural setting.
7. Sustainable: Park development and maintenance has an identified long term funding
source that ensures that the system grows and improves.
Parks and Open Space Description:
Parks, arts, open space, and recreation facilities are an essential amenity to maintain a high
quality of life in the community. As the population of Auburn grows, the demand for parks,
recreational programs, arts and culture, and open space will continue to increase. To
maintain Auburn’s quality of life, the supply of parks and programs must keep pace with the
demand associated with a growing population.
Parks and Open Space Policies:
1. Provide and maintain a comprehensive system of parks and recreation programs that
serves the needs and desires of the City’s residents.
2. Protect and preserve open space and natural areas that incorporate appropriate
opportunities for residents and citizens to view and learn about natural systems and
habitats.
3. Provide activities and amenities that allow for community interactions and encourage
active and healthy lifestyles.
4. Provide a broad variety of recreational and cultural opportunities to all residents.
5. New development will contribute to the development of new parks at a level
commensurate with their share of new facility needs.
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6. Provide and support community events, festivals, and programs that offer a variety of
opportunities for social interaction and contribute to a sense of community.
7. Diversify the funding sources that support the City Parks, Arts and Recreation
Department to include public funding, earned revenues, development impact fees, and
outside funding sources.
8. Establish regulations and incentives to incorporate parks and trails into subdivisions
and other development projects.
9. Support collaboration between agencies, organizations, and businesses on trails
marketing, management, and maintenance in recognition of the value of trails to the
community and the economy.
PARKS AND OPEN SPACE ACTION PLAN LEAD PARTNERS
Short Term (2016 thru 2018)
1. Establish Level of Service (LOS) standards for parks,
open space, arts and service programs.
Parks CDPW – Community
Development
2. Establish a formal fee in lieu of program Parks CDPW – Community
Development, City
Attorney, Mayor’s
Office
3. Acquire additional properties for inclusion in the
Auburn Environmental Park and develop a
comprehensive management plan.
CDPW –
Environmental
Services
Parks
4. Complete and activate the Auburn Youth and
Community Center
CDPW – Public
Works, Parks
CDPW – Community
Development, Police
5. Complete the Les Gove Community Campus Plan Parks City Council, Mayor’s
Office, Police, CDPW
Moderate Term (2019 thru 2025)
6. Begin identification of acquisition needs based on
Level of Service.
Parks
7. Develop criteria and strategies for identifying land that
should be preserved as open space and funding
mechanisms for acquiring priority lands.
Parks, CDPW –
Environmental
Services
CDPW – Community
Development
8. In 2021, update Parks and Open Space Policy
Element.
Parks City Council, Planning
Commission, Mayor’s
Office, City Attorney,
CDPW – Community
Development
9. In 2022, update city zoning regulations to be consistent
with update to Parks and Open Space Policy Element
Parks City Council, Planning
Commission, Mayor’s
Office, City Attorney,
CDPW – Community
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Long Term (2026 thru 2035)
10. In 2028, update Parks and Open Space Policy
Element.
Parks City Council, Planning
Commission, Mayor’s
Office, City Attorney,
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Appendices
Appendix A – The Auburn Community Vision Report
Appendix B – The Auburn Housing Needs and Characteristics Assessment
Appendix C – The Auburn Housing Element Checklist
Appendix D – The Auburn Health Impact Assessment
Appendix E – The Comprehensive Public Participation Plan
Appendix F.1 – The King County Buildable Lands Analysis
Appendix F.2 – The Pierce County Buildable Lands Analysis
Appendix G – Auburn Airport Master Plan
Appendix H – Auburn Community Profile
Appendix I – Auburn Greenhouse Gas Inventory
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“Helping Communities And Organizations Create Their Best Futures”
AUBURN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - VOLUME 1
Land Use Element
LAND USE ELEMENT VISION
Auburn is a community that is both physically and socially connected. We take pride in the quality of our built
environment as well as the beauty and function of our natural environment. Land use patterns are supported by
a complete and efficient transportation and utility infrastructure system. Neighborhoods, commercial centers,
and parks are attractive, interesting, accessible, and well maintained. Natural riverine and forested corridors are
interspersed throughout the city and offer a sanctuary for fish and wildlife to reside and people to visit so they
may observe and learn about the environment. Residents have a strong association with their neighborhood
and are engaged and involved in the decisions that steer Auburn into the future.
LAND USE CONDITIONS AND TRENDS SUMMARY
Dispersed Land Use Pattern. For the first 100 years of Auburn’s existence the land use pattern
developed in a relatively logical manner. Auburn was fully contained to the valley floor with a traditional
downtown urban center, several north/south heavy commercial and industrial corri dors that parallel
Highway 167, and a surrounding housing stock built primarily between 1910 and 1960. In the last 30 years
the land use pattern of Auburn has changed primarily because of the incorporation of areas to the south,
east, and west. Each of the newly incorporated areas has its own identity and land use pattern.
Disconnected Communities. Because a significant portion of today’s Auburn was settled prior to
incorporation, the basic land use patterns and infrastructure have already been established. Furthermore,
much of today’s Auburn land use pattern was established in either Auburn, the Muckleshoot Reservation,
or prior to incorporation in King County or Pierce County. Given the mix of jurisdictional oversight there are
a myriad of different land use policies, regulations, infrastructure standards, and investments that have
applied in these areas. This has resulted in a relatively uncoordinated and random land use pattern. It also
means that the various communities lack connectivity to each other, have a mix of identities, and are
experiencing a change in their character from rural to more urban.
Robust Diversity of Land Use. Auburn has a strong mix of housing and industry. Auburn’s residential
land use pattern includes a variety of dens ities, ages, and housing type. Auburn’s non-residential land use
pattern includes a mix of local and regional retail, entertainment, services, manufacturing, warehousing,
and distribution centers. This mix of land use is a strength because it exemplifies social, economic, and
cultural diversity.
Diversity in Natural Resources. Auburn’s natural resources include the Green River and its tributaries,
the White River and its tributaries, a robust inventory of wetlands, floodplains, steep slopes, and mature
open spaces. With a strong base to work from, the City and its partners can be strategic about how to
better connect and preserve natural areas so that the overall system is enhanced for future generations to
enjoy.
INTRODUCTION
All land within the City of Auburn is assigned a land use designation, which builds off the past
Comprehensive Plan Map, the existing land use patter, previously approved sub area plans, topography ,
natural features, and targeted goals for shifting the character of specified areas. This chapter provides a
description for each designation, general criteria for how to assign the designation, and a series of policies
that govern land use within each designation. The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map contained in the
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Core Comprehensive Plan shows the location and boundaries for each designation. This map should be
consulted together with the written policies of this Plan when decisions about zoning designations, land use
activities, and development of public infrastructure are considered.
This Section of the document also explains the reasoning and intention behind the Plan Map's land use
designations. This should be useful in:
Developing and implementing tools (such as zoning provisions)
Interpreting the Plan Map as it applies to specific regulatory decisions or development proposals
Adjusting or amending the Plan Map when changing conditions or land use markets warrant
Planning for public services and infrastructure
Finally, this chapter sets forth special policies intended to address the unique challenges and opportunities
of specific locations within Auburn. These specific policies supplement the general goals, objectives and
policies found elsewhere in this plan.
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RESIDENTIAL LAND USE DESIGNATIONS
Character Sketch:
Residential uses will be comprised of a diverse arrangement of multiple densities. The pattern of one
single density in a zone or neighborhood will evolve into increased and mixed densit ies in exchange for
amenities that enhance quality of life. There will be greater connectivity and stronger spatial
relationships between neighborhoods through strategic locations of roadway, trail, park, and
neighborhood-serving businesses. These amenities will help create localized identity while also linking
one area to another. The design and build quality of new construction and infill will be held to a high
standard. The City will encourage projects to be unique, innovative, and provide the residents of
Auburn true choice.
Values:
Character - Residential neighborhoods will include amenities, features and layouts that promote
interaction amongst residents.
Wellness - The design of residential neighborhoods will emphasize safety and non -motorized
connectivity.
Service - Through outreach and engagement, individual residents and homeowner’s associations are
connected to and aware of municipal services, events, and activities.
Economy - Neighborhoods have a physical and personal connection to Auburn’s commercial centers
and attractions. People want to move to Auburn because of the commercial and recreational
opportunities it has to offer.
Celebration - Districts and neighborhoods are identified, promoted and celebrated.
Environment - The built environment will fit into the natural landscape in a way that protects and
respects ecosystem function and that preserves native vegetation and soils.
Sustainable - Natural resources, economic prosperity, and cultural vibrancy are balanced in a way that
builds and maintains a thriving and long-lasting community.
General Policies
Policy LU- 1. Regulations for new developments and infill should address the following elements:
a. Connectivity by multiple means to adjacent subdivisions, nearby commercial hubs,
and parks and recreation facilities.
b. Relationship to nearby existing or future transit service.
c. Useable community amenities and spaces.
d. Environmental protection and preservation of natural features.
e. Preservation of areas that can support low impact development (LID) techniques.
f. Efficient and effective delivery of utility service.
g. Innovative design.
h. Crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED).
i. Long term maintenance considerations.
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Policy LU- 2. As the market and utility availability enable denser development to occur, standards
should be developed to maximize density while preserving open space and critical
areas.
Policy LU- 3. Programs should be implemented to improve the quality of low income neighborhoods
and encourage rehabilitation of deteriorating structures and facilities.
Policy LU- 4. Public and institutional uses may be permitted as a conditional use if designed in a
manner which enhances the residential character of the area. Special care shall be
given to ensuring adequate parking, landscaping, and traffic circulation to avoid
conflict with residential uses.
Policy LU- 5. New residential development should contribute to the creation, enhancement and
improvement of the transportation system, health and human services, emergency
services, school system, and park system. This may be accomplished through the
development of level of service standards, mitigation fees, impact fees, or construction
contributions.
Policy LU- 6. Cluster development is the preferred form of residential development in all residential
designations with the goal of preserving natural areas, critical areas, and a reas that
support low impact development. Where clustering accomplishes these objectives, it
should not come at the expense of lost development potential. Variances to lot size,
lot dimensions, building height, and other bulk or dimensional standards should be
utilized in order to incentivize and promote preservation.
Land Use Designations
Residential Conservancy
Description - This designation should consist primarily of low density residential uses (one
dwelling unit per four acres is allowed) and accessory agricultural uses in areas featuring
environmental constraints or requiring special protection such as the Coal Creek Springs
watershed area, low-lying areas along the Green River, and areas that are isolated from urban
services. This designation will serve to both protect environmental features and hold areas for
higher density development until such time public facilities become available.
Designation Criteria
1. Areas with significant environmental constraints, intrinsic value, or which may pose
environmental hazards if developed, such as areas tributary to public water sources;
2. Affords greater protections to environmental features than existing designation;
3. Level of service for property consistent with adjacent residential conservancy properties; or
4. Location, size of properties, and character is consistent with a residential conservancy use.
Implementing Zoning Designations
Residential Conservancy
Policies
Policy LU-7. Densities and activities shall be of a very low intensity and shall not compromise
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environmental and watershed resources.
Policy LU-8. In addition to single family homes, these larger properties can also be developed
with garages, accessory dwelling units, barns and other accessory outbuildings.
Home occupations, agricultural uses, and other allowed non-residential activities
may operate out of any type of permitted building, subject to intensity and use
limitations.
Policy LU-9. Until these areas are served by public utilities (water, sewer, storm services),
existing and new development is not expected to be served by public
infrastructure, such as urban streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lighting,
and landscaping.
Policy LU-10. As the market and utility availability enable denser development to occur,
standards should be developed to maximize density while preserving o pen space
and critical areas.
Policy LU-11. Small scale agricultural uses are allowed and encouraged. Commercial activities
that are directly related to and support agricultural uses may also be allowed.
The procedural standards may vary depending upon the type and sc ale of
agricultural uses and supporting commercial activities. Small scale agricultural
uses are allowed and encouraged.
Policy LU-12. Land use standards should adequately limit and control excessive accumulation
of debris. Where a permitted activity does allow outdoor storage, it should be
adequately screened from adjacent properties and roads, as well as ensuring
adequate soil and environmental protection.
Policy LU-13. Public, institutional and resource extractive uses which are low-intensity and
preserve the environment may be considered as conditional uses.
Single Family Residential
Description - This designation is the predominant land use category in the City. Maintaining and
creating a diverse arrangement of interconnected subdivisions, neighborhoods and communities
that have a mix of densities and housing types; linkages with other residential areas and
commercial hubs through non-motorized modes, such as pedestrian and bicycling, and vehicular
modes will be encouraged.
Designation Criteria
1. Previously developed single family residential areas;
2. Undeveloped areas that do not meet the designation criteria for other Residential,
Commercial, Industrial, or Public/Quasi-Public designations; or
3. Residential Conservancy areas that contain limited critical areas, are served by public utilities
(water, sewer, storm services), and meet the development parameters of the Single Family
designation.
Implementing Zoning Designations
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Residential 1 (1 dwelling unit per acre): All properties located within the Urban Separator Overlay
is zoned R-1, as consistent with the King County Countywide Planning Policies.
Residential 7 (7 dwelling units per acre): All properties not located within the Urban Separator
Overlay is zoned R-7.
Policies
Policy LU-14. Accessory dwelling units should play an integral part of promoting infill
development and affordable housing and are therefore encouraged within this
land use category.
Policy LU-15. Home occupations, bed and breakfasts, day cares, and other appropriate uses
should be encouraged as viable accessory uses.
Policy LU-16. Manufactured homes shall be permitted on single family lots provided they are
sited and constructed in a manner that would blend with adjacent homes.
Policy LU-17. Provide a variety of housing typologies to suit the needs of various potential
residents.
Policy LU-18. Density bonuses, outside of the Urban Separator Overlay, should be approved
based on the innovations in transportation, stormwater management, and public
amenities proposed for the development or adjacent neighborhoods associated
with the request. The onus is on the dev eloper to justify density above baseline.
Examples of amenities and concepts that justify density bonuses include park
space, art, enhanced landscaping, trails that connect to adjacent properties,
neighborhood commercial property set asides, use of low impact development
techniques beyond the minimum code requirements, incorporation of CPTED
concepts, and variation of architecture and housing typology.
Residential Transition
Description - Residential transition areas are planned to accommodate moderate densities of
varying residential dwelling types. Varying intensities within a transition area may be permitted
based on adjacent density, intensity, and/or character. Appropriate densities in these areas range
from 7 to 20 dwelling units per acre. Dwelling types generally range from single family dwelling to
multiple-family dwellings, with larger structures allowed (within the density range) where offsetting
community benefits can be identified.
Designation Criteria
1. Previously developed moderate density residential areas; or
2. Areas that provide a transition between single family and multi-family, single family and non-
residential, multi-family and non-residential zones or development, are adjacent and meet the
development parameters of the Residential Transition designation.
Implementing Zoning Designations
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Residential Transition
Policies
Policy LU-19. Density bonuses and flexible development standards should be considered as an
incentive for innovative neighborhood design.
Policy LU-20. Carefully developed low intensity office, or residentially related commercial uses
(such as day care centers) can be compatible.
Policy LU-21. Accessory dwelling units should play an integral part of promoting infill
development and affordable housing and are therefore encouraged within this
land use category.
Multi-Family
Description - This category shall be applied to those areas which are either now developed or
are reserved for multiple family dwellings. Densities may range from 20 to 24 units per acre.
These communities are served by transit, have non -motorized connections to surrounding
amenities and services, or have access to on-site amenities.
Designation Criteria
1. Previously developed high density residential or manufactured/mobile home parks; or
2. Properties that are connected to Single-Family and non-residential designations by the
Residential Transition designation and meet the development parameters of the Multi Family
designation.
Implementing Zoning Designations
Residential 20 (20 dwelling units per acre): All Multi-Family designated land not previously
developed as manufactured/mobile home parks are zoned R-20.
Manufactured/Mobile Home Park: All previously developed manufactured/mobile home parks are
zoned R-RH.
Policies
Policy LU-22. Development regulations should include density bonuses and flexible
development standards to incentivize innovative site and building design,
incorporation of open space and public art, non-motorized connectivity to parks
and commercial areas, proximity to transit services, supplemental natural
resource protection, supplemental use of CPTED, and supplemental use of low
impact development techniques.
Policy LU-23. Home occupations and shared housing should be allowed in this designation,
however, given the high densities, it is appropriate to establish additional
restrictions, procedures, and requirements in order to ensure that they are
compatible with their surroundings and do not adversely affect the community.
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Policy LU-24. Live-work units are encouraged.
Policy LU-25. Improve the quality of low income neighborhoods and implement programs which
encourage rehabilitation of deteriorating structures and facilities the Downtown
area, areas between lower density residential uses and more intense non -
residential activities, and areas with high levels of transit service and available
high-quality services.
Policy LU-26. Multi-family development should be subject to building and site design standards.
These standards should address the appearance of buildings, compatibility with
nearby uses, exterior lighting, connectivity with surrounding properties and uses,
the relationship between ground floor spaces and entry ways with the
streetscape, and connectivity to nearby non -residential hubs (e.g. shopping
centers and schools).
Policy LU-27. Provide a variety of housing typologies to suit the needs of various potential
residents.
Policy LU-28. Establish intensity limitations such as floor area ratios, density, building height,
coverage ratios, setbacks, and other standards.
Policy LU-29. Access to nearby amenities and health and human services should be
considered when reviewing senior housing developments.
Policy LU-30. Encourage development of permanent supportive housing to address the
homeless population and those with special needs.
Policy LU-31. Encourage adaptive reuse, particularly of historic properties.
Mixed Use
Description - This category shall be applied to those areas which are either now developed or
are reserved for multiple family dwellings. Densities may range from 20 to 24 units per acre.
These communities are served by transit, have non -motorized connections to surrounding
amenities and services, or have access to on-site non-residential amenities and services.
Designation Criteria
1. Previously developed high density residential; or
2. Properties that are connected to Single-Family and non-residential designations by the
Residential Transition designation or are adjacent to the Multi Family designation, and meet
the development parameters of the Mixed Use designation.
Implementing Zoning Designations
Mixed Use Residential
Policies
Policy LU-32. Development regulations should include density bonuses and flexible
development standards to incentivize innovative site and building design,
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incorporation of open space and public art, non-motorized connectivity to parks
and commercial areas, proximity to transit services, supplemental natural
resource protection, supplemental use of CPTED, and supplemental use of low
impact development techniques.
Policy LU-33. Live-work units are encouraged.
Policy LU-34. Encourage adaptive reuse, particularly of historic properties.
Policy LU-35. Consider multiple methods for determining how the mixed use objectives are
achieved. For example, in some areas of the City it is acceptable to have a
horizontal mixed use design, while in other areas vertical mixed use is
appropriate.
Policy LU-36. Establish intensity limitations such as floor area ratios, densi ty, building height,
coverage ratios, setbacks, and other standards.
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COMMERCIAL LAND USE DESIGNATIONS
Character Sketch:
Commercial uses will be wide ranging in terms of scale and type. A mix of businesses, local, regional,
and national, will be among the businesses in the various designations and will be carefully located to
create balance and maintain appropriateness based on adjacent uses. These commercial areas will be
economically vibrant, unique and be active outside of traditional work hours. They will be accessible by
foot, bike, car, and public transport.
Values:
Character - Active gathering spaces, such as parks, plazas, cafes, concert venues, festivals and
markets, will be distributed throughout the City; these spaces will be engaging and fi lled with people
interacting, irrespective of culture, age, or income level.
Wellness - A variety of healthy food options will be physically and economically accessible to all
members of the Auburn community.
Service - The City’s resources and services are available and utilized by the business community. The
business community finds the City approachable, empathetic, and responsive. An open and
collaborative dialogue exists to help identify problems and find solutions.
Economy - A wide compliment of retail, service and dining options will cater to local needs, attracts
visitors and encourages consistent patronage of local businesses.
Celebration - Auburn will have a thriving and expanding arts and culture community. There will be
events, amenities, and attractions that draw people to congregate and socialize.
Environment - Local businesses benefit from Auburn’s collection of natural resources and amenities
because residents and visitors are choosing Auburn as their home or destination.
Sustainable - Local businesses benefit from, and contribute to, a sustainable economy because
Auburn is an easy location to start up, maintains opportunity for growth, and has a business friendly
economic climate.
General Policies
Policy LU-37. The commercial uses permitted must be carefully regulated in regards to performance
criteria and design.
Policy LU-38. Permitted uses would consist of local-serving and community-serving retail trade,
offices, personal services, and eating establishments.
Policy LU-39. Encourage uses that provide health and human services to the adjacent community.
Policy LU-40. Encourage adaptive reuse, particularly of historic properties.
Downtown Urban Center
Description - This category should be applied exclusively in Downtown Auburn. The area should
be developed in a manner which is consistent with and conducive to pedestrian -oriented
activities. The ambiance of the downtown should encourage leisure shopping, provide services to
local residents and area employees, and provide amenities that attract regional visitors and
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shoppers.
Designation Criteria
1. Located within the Urban Center boundaries established by the King County Countywide
Planning Policies or within the Business Improvement Area (BIA) boundaries.
Implementing Zoning Designations
Downtown Urban Center
Policies
Policy LU-41. Vertical mixed use should be encouraged; the location of retail sales and
services should predominately be on the ground floor with residential or more
retail or services above. However, small free standing commercial spaces may
be established as an accessory use to a larger vertical mixed use development.
Policy LU-42. Deviations of height, density or intensity limitations should be allowed when
supplemental amenities are incorporated into site and building design. Examples
of amenities include use of low impact development, use of sustainable site and
building techniques, public space and art, transit oriented development,
landscaping and lighting, and bike shelters.
Policy LU-43. Encourage a broad mix of uses within the Downtown area. A wide range of
consumer-oriented goods and services are compatible within this designation
since creating an attractive shopping environment is a primary emphasis.
Permitted uses include retail trade, offices, personal services, eating and drinking
establishments, financial institutions, governmental offices, and similar uses.
Policy LU-44. Encourage multiple family dwellings, particularly within the upper stories of
buildings.
Policy LU-45. Drive-in windows should not be permitted to maintain the area's pedestrian
environment.
Policy LU-46. Parking standards within the downtown should reflect the pedestrian orientation
of the area, but also consider parking's impact for economic development.
Policy LU-47. Discourage uses which rely on direct access by vehicles or involve heavy truck
traffic (other than for merchandise delivery).
Policy LU-48. Unsightly outdoor storage and similar activities should be prohibited.
Policy LU-49. The downtown should capitalize on opportunities for multi-modal transportation.
Policy LU-50. Encourage adaptive reuse, particularly of historic properties.
Neighborhood Commercial
Description - Low intensity, small-scale commercial services that meet the daily needs of and
complement the quality of the residential neighborhoods they serve. Commercial uses need to be
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carefully located (if located within single family residential neighborhoods) or should be buffered
from single family residential areas. These areas are characterized by lower traffic generation,
fewer operating hours, smaller scale buildings, and less signage than light commercial areas.
Designation Criteria
1. Located along arterial or collector streets;
2. Properties that are buffered from the Single Family designation by landscaping,
environmental features, or the Residential Transition designation; and
3. Meets the development parameters of the Neighborhood Commercial designation.
Implementing Zoning Designations
Neighborhood Commercial
Policies
Policy LU-51. The commercial uses permitted must be carefully regulated in regards to
performance criteria and design. Architectural style, building height and size,
lighting, and signage should be consistent with the surrounding residential
properties.
Policy LU-52. Permitted uses would consist of small scale local-serving and community-serving
retail trade, offices, personal services, and non-drive thru eating establishments.
Policy LU-53. Special emphasis will be directed at those accessory activities which can alter
the character of these areas into heavier commercial areas. Examples include
outdoor storage, location and screening of trash receptacles, loading and
unloading zones, and parking lots. Regulations and permit conditions will employ
techniques that mitigate light and noise impacts associated with surrounding
residential properties.
Policy LU-54. Encourage adaptive reuse of existing residential buildings and historic properties.
Policy LU-55. Commercial uses will have an orientation that is directed towards adjacent public
streets while also providing pedestrian and bike oriented access.
Policy LU-56. Upzone requests to the next zone should be approved based on the innovations
in transportation and stormwater management and public amenities proposed for
the development associated with the request.
Light Commercial
Description - This category represents the prime commercial designation for small to moderate
scale commercial activities. These commercial areas should be developed in a manner which is
consistent with and attracts pedestrian oriented activities. Such areas should encourage
walkability, leisure shopping, engaging public space, and should provide other amenities
conducive to attracting shoppers.
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Designation Criteria
1. Previously developed light commercial areas buffered from more intense commercial or
industrial designations by landscaping or environmental features; or
2. Located along arterial or collector streets;
3. Properties that are buffered from the Single Family designation by landscaping,
environmental features, or the Residential Transition design ation; and
4. Meets the development parameters of the Light Commercial designation.
Implementing Zoning Designations
Light Commercial
Policies
Policy LU-57. A wide range of consumer-oriented goods and services are compatible within this
designation since creating an attractive shopping environment is a primary
emphasis. Permitted uses would consist of local-serving and community-serving
retail trade, offices, personal services, eating establishments, financial
institutions, governmental offices, and similar uses.
Policy LU-58. Parking lots must be located and designed in a manner that softens their
appearance from adjacent public roads. This is accomplished through
landscaping, pedestrian spaces, and the location of buildings on the property.
Where practicable, low impact development techniques and landscaping should
be used to promote on site stormwater infiltration and shading of hard surfaces.
Minimum and maximum parking ratios must be established for each type of
permitted use.
Policy LU-59. Development incentives should be established that encourage the creation of
electric car charging stations, use of sustainable building and/or operational
practices, development of non-motorized infrastructure, and proximity and
connection to public transit.
Policy LU-60. Multiple family dwellings are only allowed as part of mixed -use developments
where they do not interfere with the shopping character of the area, such as
within the upper stories of buildings.
Policy LU-61. Drive in windows should only be allowed accessory to a permitted use, and only
when carefully sited under the administrative use process, in order to ensure that
an area's pedestrian environment is not compromised.
Policy LU-62. Large scale regional retail uses and uses which rely on direct access by vehicles
or involve heavy truck traffic (other than for merchandise delivery) are not
appropriate in this category.
Policy LU-63. Unsightly outdoor storage and similar activities should be prohibited.
Policy LU-64. Encourage adaptive reuse, particularly of historic properties.
Policy LU-65. Upzone requests to the next zone should be approved based on the innovations
in transportation and stormwater management and public amenities proposed for
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the development associated with the request.
Heavy Commercial
Description - This category is intended to accommodate uses that would also accommodate a
wide range of heavier commercial uses involving extensive storage or vehicular movement.
Designation Criteria
1. Previously developed heavy commercial areas; or
2. Located along major arterial streets;
3. Properties that are buffered from the Single Family designation by landscaping,
environmental features, or the Residential Transition designation and buffered from all other
Residential designations; and
4. Meets the development parameters of the Heavy Commercial designation.
Implementing Zoning Designations
Heavy Commercial: All Heavy Commercial designated land not located within the Northeast
Auburn Special Planning Area or located within the Northeast Auburn Special Planning Area, but
incapable of meeting the C-MU zoning requirements .
Policies
Policy LU-66. A wide variety of commercial services oriented are appropriate within this
category. This includes, but is not limited to regional scale retail and
entertainment uses, commercial uses with outdoor sales areas, drive -in
restaurant or other drive in commercial businesses, and commercial services with
outdoor storage as an accessory use.
Policy LU-67. Parking lots must be located and designed in a manner that softens their
appearance from adjacent public roads. This is accomplished through
landscaping, pedestrian spaces, and the location of buildings on the property.
Where practicable, low impact development techniques and landscaping should
be used to promote on site stormwater infiltration and shading of hard surfaces.
Minimum and maximum parking ratios must be established for each type of
permitted use.
Policy LU-68. Development incentives should be established that encourage the creation of
electric car charging stations, use of sustainable building and/or operational
practices, development of non-motorized infrastructure, and proximity and
connection to public transit.
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INDUSTRIAL LAND USE DESIGNATIONS
Character Sketch:
Industrial uses will become a more integrated part of the physical and social life of the City. Since so
many people work in these areas and these companies contribute so much to the financial life of the
city, it is important that they are connected through paths, roads and by public transportation. Locations
that have access to rail and highways that also encourage intelligent growth patterns will be prioritized.
Innovation will be a key requirement of new and infill projects as the City looks to mitigate impacts of
production and limit damage to the environment.
Values:
Character - Buildings, landscaping, and outdoor spaces will be attractive, interesting, well designed,
and maintained.
Wellness - Risk to life and property from all hazards will be minimized. Properties and businesses are
connected to non-motorized corridors which offers alternative means to commute.
Service - The city works closely with individuals and organizations to fully understand the demands,
needs, and concerns of the industrial community so that the City can sponsor initiatives that help aid in
their success.
Economy - Cornerstone institutions will strategically expand in regional prominence. As industry
grows, land use policy will support efforts to grow within Auburn.
Celebration - The Community will be made aware of and celebrate the accomplishments of our local,
regional and international leaders in manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution.
Environment - The built environment will fit into the natural landscape in a way that protects and
respects ecosystem function. Natural resource protection will be supported and celebrated by City
leadership and the community.
Sustainable - Industrial uses are contributing to, and supportive of, efforts to build and maintain a
transportation system that ensures the people and goods move safely throughout the City and beyond.
General Policies
Policy LU-69. A wide range of industrial uses may be permitted, subject to performance standards.
Policy LU-70. Outside storage shall be permitted subject to performance criteria addressing its
quantity and location.
Policy LU-71. Development incentives should be established that encourage the creation of electric
car charging stations, use of sustainable building and/or operational practices,
development of non-motorized infrastructure, and proximity and connection to public
transit.
Light Industrial
Description - This category is intended to accommodate a wide range of industrial and
commercial uses. This designation is intended to provide an attractive location for manufacturing,
processing and assembling land use activities that contribute to quality surroundings. A wide
variety of appropriate commercial uses in this designation benefit from the location, access,
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physical configuration, and building types of these properties. It is distinguished from heavier
industrial uses by means of performance criteria. All significant activities shall take place inside
buildings, and the processing or storage of hazardous material s shall be strictly controlled and
permitted only as an incidental part of another use.
Designation Criteria
1. Previously developed light industrial areas; or
2. Located along high visibility corridors;
3. Provides buffering for heavy industrial areas or is buffe red from the Single Family designation
by landscaping, environmental features, or the Residential Transition designation and
buffered from all other Residential designations; and
4. Meets the development parameters of the Light Industrial designation.
Implementing Zoning Designations
Light Industrial
Policies
Policy LU-72. A wide range of industrial uses may be permitted, subject to performance
standards. Heavy commercial uses that serve the needs of workers in light
industries are also appropriate. These uses include indoor manufacturing,
processing, and assembling of materials from previously prepared or raw
materials and ancillary and necessary warehousing and distribution of finished
goods associated with manufacturing and industrial uses.
Policy LU-73. Parking lots must be located and designed in a manner that softens their
appearance from adjacent public roads. This is accomplished through
landscaping, pedestrian spaces, and the location of buildings on the property.
Where practicable, low impact development techniques and lan dscaping should
be used to promote on site stormwater infiltration and shading of hard surfaces.
Minimum and maximum parking ratios must be established for each type of
permitted use.
Policy LU-74. Landscaping, sidewalks, and bike paths will be integral parts of site design if a
development is located on an impression corridor or located within or adjacent to
an identified non-motorized corridor.
Policy LU-75. Outside storage shall be permitted subject to performance criteria addressing its
quantity and location. This is to ensure compatibility with adjacent uses, so that
such storage would not detract from the potential use of the area for light
industry. In all cases, such storage shall be extensively screened.
Policy LU-76. Where a light industrial use is located adjacent to a property with a less intense
zoning designation, the light industrial use bears the burden of incorporating
techniques that mitigate the visual, noise, dust, and odor impacts.
Policy LU-77. Uses involving substantial storage or processing of hazardous materials, as well
as substantial emissions, should not be permitted in these areas.
Policy LU-78. A wide range of commercial activities may be allowed to provide increased
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opportunities for sales tax revenue.
Policy LU-79. The Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railroad Auburn Yard located within
the Railroad Special Plan Area is considered a compatible use at its current level
of usage. It is not bound by the policies concerning outside storage under the
existing light industrial designation as it was an existing use prior to the
development of this policy. Should BNSF decide to reactivate its applications to
upgrade the yard to an intermodal facility, the proposal will be subject to the
essential public facility siting process as defined in the Capital Facilities Element.
Policy LU-80. Upzone requests to the next zone should b e approved based on the innovations
in transportation and stormwater management and public amenities proposed for
the development associated with the request.
Heavy Industrial
Description - This designation allows the full range of industrial uses, as well as certain heavy
commercial uses that serve the needs of workers in light industries are also appropriate.
Designation Criteria
1. Previously developed heavy industrial areas; or
2. Not located along high visibility corridors;
3. Is buffered by the Light Industrial Designation or otherwise buffered from all other compatible
designations; and
4. Meets the development parameters of the Heavy Industrial designation.
Implementing Zoning Designations
Heavy Industrial
Policies
Policy LU-81. While this zone should be reserved primarily for the heavier forms of industrial
activities, a wide range of industrial activities may be permitted. These heavier
forms of industrial activities may include outdoor or semi -enclosed
manufacturing, processing, or assembling activities, significant outdoor storage,
and uses involving substantial storage or processing of hazardous materials.
Heavy commercial uses that serve the needs of workers in heavy industries are
also appropriate.
Policy LU-82. Parking lots must be located and designed in a manner that softens their
appearance from adjacent public roads. This is accomplished through
landscaping, pedestrian spaces, and the location of buildings on the property.
Where practicable, low impact development techniques and landscaping should
be used to promote on site stormwater infiltration and shading of hard surfaces.
Minimum and maximum parking ratios must be established for each type of
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permitted use.
Policy LU-83. Landscaping, sidewalks, and bike paths will be integral parts of site design i f a
development is located on an impression corridor or located within or adjacent to
an identified non-motorized corridor.
Policy LU-84. Where a heavy industrial use is located adjacent to a property with a less intense
zoning designation, the heavy industrial use bears the burden of incorporating
techniques that mitigate the visual, noise, dust, and odor impacts.
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PUBLIC AND INSTITUTIONAL LAND USE DESIGNATIONS
Character Sketch:
Public and institutional uses will occur in both low and high density environments. For passive uses,
land and views will be protected; limited access to these areas will be typical. For more active uses,
usability and accessibility will be key features and new development will b e subject to standards
reflecting programmed space and interconnectivity. These spaces will be varied in type, providing
service to areas large and small, urban and more rural in character. Sustainable solutions and
innovations that are responsive to the native ecology will be typical of public and institutional uses.
Values:
Character - Community facilities and programs bring people together and connect residents and
visitors to our natural resources.
Wellness - Multiple recreation options, and nearby trails, parks, activities, and events will be readily
accessible to the entire community.
Service - Land use policy supports the provision of community, health and human services to all
residents.
Economy - Residents and visitors seek Auburn as a residence or destination because of its natural
resources, community events, and community pride.
Celebration - We utilize our open spaces and public facilities to promote who we are, our diversity, and
our community pride.
Environment - Residents and visitors will enjoy open spaces and environmentally sensitive areas,
while encouraging the appreciation of their importance and beauty. Impacts of new development on
natural resources are considerate of their sensitivity and importance.
Sustainable - Public and private funds are used to make investments in land preservation, restoration
and protection. Public investments in land and facilities are considered for their perpetual or
generational value versus short term motivations.
General Policies
Policy LU-85. The primary purpose of this designation is to address public needs while taking
advantage of synergies with the adjacent areas where they are sited.
Policy LU-86. Innovative strategies to integrate the uses and sites into the areas where they are
sited is encouraged. These strategies should maximize use of the site while minimizing
fiscal impacts and impacts to adjacent areas.
Policy LU-87. Increase visibility of resources through public information campaigns.
Policy LU-88. Appropriate uses include low intensity recreational uses, passive use open areas,
protected environmental habitat, stormwater detention facilities, and similar low
intensity uses.
Open Space
Description - This category shall be applied to areas which are owned by a public entity and
managed in a largely undeveloped character. It includes parks, watersheds, shoreline areas,
significant wildlife habitats, storm drainage ponds, utility corridors with public access, and areas
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with significant development restrictions.
Designation Criteria
1. Passive parks or undeveloped Parks Department property;
2. Any site containing a significant developmental hazard; or
3. Any site containing open space value suitable for public protection without unduly
encroaching on private property rights.
Implementing Zoning Designations
Open Space
Policies
Policy LU-89. Active parks that provide sports field, activity and community centers, cemetery’s,
and public buildings should not be designated as open space.
Policy LU-90. Open space lands are primarily designated to provide wildlife and aquatic habitat,
flood detention, vegetation and soil preservation, and view shed protection. Land
designated as open space may be used for public access to trails, interpretive
centers, education opportunities, and other uses and facilities that support the
purpose of their designation.
Policy LU-91. Increase distribution of open space and increase access to open space amenities
throughout Auburn.
Policy LU-92. Enhance restoration, preservation and protection of natural resources and critical
areas.
Policy LU-93. Seek out opportunities to develop recreation and education opportunities on
public lands or through public-private partnerships.
Policy LU-94. Increase visibility of resources through public information campaigns. Continue to
work with regional partners to develop and maintain trail systems that connect
Auburn with regional destinations.
Policy LU-95. Build on partnerships with school districts to expand public use of school facilities
for recreation and exercise, and to improve public access to facilities for this
purpose, as appropriate.
Institutional
Description - This category includes those areas which are reserved for public or institutional
uses. These public uses include public schools and institutional uses such as large churches and
schools. It is also intended to include those of a significant impact, and no t those smaller public
uses which are consistent with and may be included in another designation. For example, public
uses of an industrial character are included in the industrial designation, and small scale religious
institutions of a residential character are included in the residential designation.
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Designation Criteria
1. Previously developed institutional uses; or
2. Located along major arterial streets;
3. Properties that are buffered from the Single Family designation by landscaping,
environmental features, or the Residential Transition designation and buffered from all other
Residential designations; and
4. Meets the development parameters of the Institutional designation.
5. Properties identified in the Airport Master Plan as Landing Field.
Implementing Zoning Designations
Institutional
Landing Field
Policies
Policy LU-96. A responsible management entity and the purpose for the institutional
designation should be identified for each property interest within this designation.
Management policies and plans are appropriate for all lands in this designation.
Policy LU-97. Appropriate uses for this designation include facilities that serve the needs of the
larger community such as public schools, active parks, city operated municipal
facilities, large churches, and fire stations.
Policy LU-98. This designation permits a wide array of uses that tend to be located in the midst
of other dissimilar uses. For this reason, special emphasis should be directed at
the following:
a. The appropriateness of new requests for this designation and the impacts
that it may have on the surrounding community.
b. Site specific conditions that should be attached to the granting of new
requests for this designation that are designed to mitigate impacts on the
surrounding community.
c. Site specific conditions that should be attached to development proposals
that are designed to mitigate impacts on the surrounding community.
Policy LU-99. Coordination with other public or institutional entities is essential in the
implementation of the institutional land use designation.
Policy LU-100. Industrial and commercial uses which are affiliated with and managed by
educational institutions for vocational educational purposes may be classified as
an institutional use and permitted on a conditional basis.
Policy LU-101. For the Landing Field designation, an Airport Master Plan should be developed
that establishes the vision, policies, and implementation strategies that govern
uses, management principals, and future planning efforts. Uses and activities
within and surrounding this designation must comply with the requirements of the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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OVERLAYS, URBAN GROWTH AREA, AND SPECIAL PLANNING LAND USE DESIGNATIONS
Character Sketch:
These areas help control growth, protect the environment, and prevent urban sprawl conditions in our
City. For a variety of reasons, specific areas exist within the City that require further specificity or focus
of land use planning, policy, regulation, or investment. Overlays, urban growth areas, and special
planning areas may be designated that help further enumerate a purpose. These areas are to be
designated through the Comprehensive Plan and treated as a component of the Land Use Element of
the Plan.
Values: Each area that is designated as an overlay, urban growth area, or special planning area shall be
reflect the values identified in the Core Comprehensive Plan.
General Policies
Policy LU-102. These land use designations must be consistent with the Growth Management Act
(GMA), Puget Sound Regional Council, and countywide planning policies.
Policy LU-103. Any proposed changes to these designations must be pursued in coordination with
applicable State, Regional and County agencies.
Urban Separator
Description - Urban separators are areas designated for low-density uses in the King County
Countywide Planning Policies. They are intended to be “protect Resource Lands, the Rural Area,
and environmentally sensitive areas, and create open space and wildlife corridors within and
between communities while also providing public health, environmental, visual, and recreational
benefits.” There are two primary areas of urban separators, one on Lea Hill and one on West Hill.
Designation Criteria
1. Areas designated through the process of annexation.
Implementing Overlay Designations
Lea Hill Overlay
West Hill Overlay
Urban Separator Overlay
Policies
Policy LU- 104. The City is obligated to maintain (and not re-designate) until at least the year
2022, pursuant to the Countywide Planning Policies and an annexation
agreement with King County.
Policy LU- 105. Urban separators are deemed to be both a regional as well as local concern and
no modifications to development regulations governing their use may be made
without King County review and concurrence. Therefore, the areas designated as
“urban separator” on the Comprehensive Land Use map, will be zoned for
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densities not to exceed one dwelling unit per acre, with lot clustering being
required if a subdivision of land is proposed.
Potential Annexation Area
Description - Potential Annexation Areas are areas located outside of the municipal city limits of
Auburn. They are areas that are anticipated to be incorporated into the City within 10 years of
their designation.
Designation Criteria - Potential Annexation Areas are jointly developed by cities and the County
in which they are located. They are based upon countywide growth projections that are divided
between all of the urban growth areas within the respective County.
Implementing Designations
Potential Annexation Area
Policies
Policy LU- 106. Auburn's Potential Annexation Area (PAA) is shown on Map XX. Map XX also
depicts Growth Impact Areas. These Growth Impact Areas are generally
adjacent cities or unincorporated County lands in which development that occurs
potentially impacts the city of Auburn.
Policy LU- 107. The Auburn City Council may revise the boundaries of the Potential Annexation
Area in the future, in response to:
a. Amendments to the King or Pierce County Urban Growth Area as specified in
the King or Pierce County Countywide Policies
b. Discussions between Auburn and adjacent jurisdictions regarding PAA
boundaries
c. Discussions with Pierce County concerning the designation of PAA
boundaries
d. Changed circumstances relating to population and employment growth and
projections, urban service feasibility, or similar factors.
Transition Overlay
Description – Transition Overlays are areas that do not have a Residential Transition land use or
zoning designation but still require additional emphasis between two different land use
designations.
Designation Criteria – Areas shows on the Comprehensive Plan land use map that are located
between single family and multi family designations; between multi -family and non-residential
designations; and between single family and non-residential designations.
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Implementing Designations
Transition Overlay
Policies
Policy LU- 108. Between single family and multi-family:
a. Where a multi-family use is proposed to be located adjacent to a single
family zone, the multi-family use will bear the burden of providing an
adequate transition of land use. Mitigating measures that control light, noise,
and dust should be incorporated into multi-family development proposals.
b. Provide non-motorized access through the Transition Overlay in order to
connect the adjacent land uses.
c. Housing size, type, and orientation shall be utilized as a means of providing
harmonious transition of the built environment.
d. Provide a mix of townhomes, duplexes, cottage housing and small scale
multi-family housing.
e. Rezones to the Residential Transition zone should not be allowed if it will
result in the creation of a Residential Transition island.
Policy LU- 109. Between multi-family and non-residential
a. Where a non-residential use is proposed to be located adjacent to a multi-
family zone, the non-residential use will bear the burden of providing an
adequate transition of land use. Mitigating measures that control light, noise,
and dust should be incorporated into non-residential development proposals.
b. Provide non-motorized access through the Transition Overlay in order to
connect the adjacent land uses.
c. Provide a mix of townhomes, duplexes, cottage housing and small scale
multi-family housing.
d. Rezones to the Residential Transition zone should not be allowed if it will
result in the creation of a Residential Transition island.
Policy LU- 110. Between single family and non-residential
a. Where a non-residential use is proposed to be located adjacent to a single
family zone, the non-residential use will bear the burden of providing an
adequate transition of land use. Mitigating measures that control light, noise,
and dust should be incorporated into non-residential development proposals.
b. Provide non-motorized access through the Transition Overlay in order to
connect the adjacent land uses.
c. Housing size, type, and orientation shall be utilized as a means of providing
harmonious transition of the built environment.
d. Cluster housing in order to utilize natural areas as a buffer.
e. Rezones to the Residential Transition zone should not be allowed if it will
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result in the creation of a Residential Transition island
Critical Area Overlays
Description – Under the Growth Management Act cities and counties are required to identify,
designate and protect critical areas. Critical areas include (a) wetlands, (b) areas with a critical
recharging effect on aquifers used for potable water, (c) fish and wildlife habitat conservation
areas, (d) frequently flooded areas, and (e) geologically hazardous areas.
Designation Criteria – Designation of critical areas includes both the criteria that should be
applied to the specific type of critical area as well as buffers and/or setbacks that are necessary
for the protection of the critical area and/or life and property. Designation of critical areas is
based on best available science as it applies to local conditions .
Implementing Designations
Wetlands
Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas
Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas
Frequently Flooded Areas
Geologically Hazardous Areas
Policies
Policy LU- 111. Best available science will be utilized for the specific designation criteria and the
associated adopted protection standards and development regulations.
Policy LU- 112. Reasonable use provisions will be included within the critical area regulations
that ensure a property owner is not denied use of a pre-existing parcel, lot or
tract.
Policy LU- 113. Exemptions to the critical areas ordinance should be provided for very limited and
justified circumstances such as maintenance of existing land uses, work within
some types of man made features, limited types of site investigation work,
emergency activities, and certain types of invasive vegetation control.
Policy LU- 114. Critical area regulations will identify the process and standards for alteration of a
critical area and criteria related to mitigation, performance, and monitoring.
Special Planning Areas
Description - “Special Planning Areas” are Districts, Sub-Areas, Impression Corridors, and
Gateways within Auburn that warrant additional emphasis in planning, investments, and policy
development. There are a variety of reasons for designating a Special Planning Area, and once
designated there are a number of different potential outcomes. Reasons for designating a
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Special Planning Area include:
Areas of high visibility and traffic. These areas create an impression or image of Auburn. It is
therefore particularly important to ensure that they are attractive and well maintained.
Examples include Auburn Way South and major highway on- and off-ramps.
Land use activities that warrants joint planning. In addition to developing approaches and
strategies for the core land use activity, there may be additional emphasis on ensuring
compatibility with surrounding land uses. Examples include, Green River College, the Auburn
Municipal Airport, and Emerald Downs Thoroughbred Racetrack.
Neighborhoods in which a resident and merchant live and conduct daily business and leisure.
Examples include Downtown, Lea Hill and Lakeland.
Areas where there is a focused desire to create greater physical and economic cohesiveness.
These may be large planned developments or clusters. Examples include Auburn North
Business Area and Mt. Rainier Vista.
Areas with an existing built environment or an existing regulatory framework that does not, in
itself, meet the expectations of the 7 values that underscore the Comprehensive Plan.
Examples include the need for multi-modal connections between West Hill and Lea Hill into
North and Downtown Auburn.
Designation Criteria
1. Districts: The geographic limit of districts and areas that make up the Special Planning Areas
extends beyond an alignment with any particular street, trail, river, stream, or other linear
corridor. Districts may contain other smaller Special Planning Areas, such as sub-areas.
Additionally, districts are generally consistent with the geography of one of the eight
“neighborhoods”1 identified in the 2014 City of Auburn Community Vision Report. Generally
speaking, districts are identified for the purpose of creating identity. This means that the land
use designations and overarching policies and implementing regulations are not going to
change from one District to the next. Instead, Districts are important for event planning,
establishing park and open space level of service standards, and promoting community
identity.
Districts (See Map #.#)
West Hill North Auburn Lea Hill
Downtown South Auburn Plateau
Lakeland Southeast Auburn
2. Sub Areas: Sub-Areas are smaller in geography than a district. Though relatively large,
multiple sub-areas may be located within a single district. Sub -areas allow for the refinement
and recognition of existing unique characteristics within a district. Sub -areas are intended to
1 The eight “neighborhoods” are identified for comprehensive planning purposes only, as neither the City nor its
neighborhoods have elected to officially designate the boundaries of City neighborhoods.
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anticipate, support, and guide long-term growth and redevelopment though planned
development and a unique vision for how that area should look and function in the future. It
can also be used to provide flexibility when there is uncertainty regarding how an area may
be most appropriately developed in the future. Sub-Area planning emphasizes infrastructure
development, appropriate land uses, connectivity throughout the planned area, and
connections to multi-modal transportation opportunities outside of the planned area.
Thirty-two Sub-Areas currently exist (including the nine economic development strategy
areas discussed below). These Sub-Areas are categorized as Identified Areas, Designated
Areas, and Adopted Areas. Identified areas have been identified as a Sub -Area within the
Comprehensive Plan. Designated Areas have been designated on the Comprehensive Plan
Map, which defines detailed boundaries of the area. Adopted Areas include an Adopted Sub -
Area Plan that is incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan and establishes the purp ose of its
designation, goals and policies, and implementation strategies. Sub -Areas can move through
the process of Identification, Designation, and Adoption by official action of the Auburn City
Council in (three) stages or by a single action.
Once adopted, sub-area plans are intended to guide the future development of each
respectively adopted sub-area on a planned basis. Uses and intensities within Special
Planning Areas are determined for each area through individual planning processes. Each
Sub-Area Plan must be consistent with the general goals, objectives and policies of the
Comprehensive Plan. Key policies of the six Sub-Area Plans are listed below.
As an adopted document of the Comprehensive Plan, the Sub -Area Plans are subject to a
review, and if necessary, revision to address changes in conditions, issues, or even
characteristics of the planned areas. A review and revision of Sub -Area Plan will also include
the review and, if necessary, a revision of zoning regulations and design standards . Updated
and future Sub-Area Plans will either supplement existing goals, policies, and implement
strategies, or replace existing Comprehensive Plan designations and policies.
In 2005, City Council adopted six Economic Development Strategy Areas under Res olution
No. 3944. These areas, initially identified by a focus group of diverse business and
community interests, are targeted for population and employment growth within the planning
horizon of the City’s 20 year growth target (2031). Two additional econ omic development
strategy areas were identified in 2010. In 2012, the City Council added another economic
development strategy area, revised the planning horizon to 50 years, and modified the
boundaries of the economic development strategy areas to correla te the areas with areas
with priority business sectors. The boundaries of the economic development strategy areas
are incorporated as sub-area plans of the Comprehensive Plan.
Sub-Areas (See Map #.#)
Identified Areas
Auburn Golf Course GSA/Boeing Green River College
Mary Olsen Farm Les Gove Campus Emerald Downs
Auburn High School
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Designated Areas
Auburn Environmental Park Auburn Municipal Airport 15th St. SW/C St. SW/West
Valley Hwy. N
BNSF Rail Yard A St. SE Stuck River Road
M St. SE SE 312th/124th Ave Pike Street
Auburn Way South Corridor Auburn Way North Corridor 8th Street NE
AWS/Auburn Black Diamond
Rd.
NW Auburn Manufacturing
Village Lakeview
Mt. Rainier
Adopted Areas
Downtown (Ordinance 5549) Auburn Adventist Academy
(Resolution 2254)
Auburn North Business Area
(Resolution 2283)
Lakeland Hills (Resolution
1851)
Lakeland Hills South (County
H.E. Case Z15/UP70)
Northeast Auburn (Ordinance
6183)
3. Impression Corridors: Impression corridors are aligned with a particular street, trail , river,
stream, or specific linear corridor. Some corridors may be part of a Sub -Area, in which case,
the Impression Corridor policies are additive to the Sub-Area Plan. Impression corridors
enhance the areas in which residents, businesses, visitors move throughout the City. The
benefit of an impression corridor is twofold: residents know that the City is invested in the
aesthetic of main thoroughfares and businesses can build off of the design and aesthetic
provided by the impression corridor. Improvements or modification to impression corridors
include consist and aesthetic signage, landscaping, and monument features, and the
rehabilitation or removal of existing buildings and property. Impression Corridor boundaries
and policies are formally designated by adoption of the Comprehensive Plan.
Impression Corridors (See Map #.#)
Auburn Way North Auburn Way South A Street SE/Auburn Avenue
C Street SW 15th Street SW 15th Street NW/NE
8th Street NE Main Street Division Street
132nd Street SE SE 320th Street SE 312th Street
SE 304th Street M Street/Harvey Road R Street
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Lake Tapps Corridor West Valley Highway Auburn Black Diamond Road
Green River Road 37th Street NW S 277th Street
Interurban Trail Green River White River
Mill Creek
4. Gateways: Gateways are specific places, intersections, or blocks within the City. These
essential locations are established because they constitute the first impression into of Auburn.
They are therefore highly important to plan, construct, maintain, and enhance th eir
appearance and function. Gateway locations and policies are formally designated by
adoption of the Comprehensive Plan.
Gateways (See Map #.#)
Auburn Way North and
Auburn Avenue
East Main Street and M
Street NE/SE
All roads with an entry into
the city
Auburn Way South between
4th Street SE and 6th Street SE
West Main Street between C
Street NW and B Street NW Hwy 167 Off Ramps
SR 18 Off Ramps
Implementing Designations
Planned Unit Development
Master Plans
Policies
District Policies.
Policy LU- 111. Through regulation, capital investment, and community planning, identify,
promote and market district identity.
Sub Area Policies.
Policy LU- 112. Each sub area will contain its own vision, goals, policies and strategies.
Sub Area Plan Policies.
Policy LU- 113. Sub area plans are components of the Comprehensive Plan. Adoption or
revision of a sub area plan will be treated as a comprehensive plan amendment
and will comply with the Growth Management Act, Countywide Planning Policies,
Vision 2040 and the Core Comprehensive Plan.
Impression Corridor Policies.
Policy LU- 114. Create specific plans for each of the identified corridors that outlines
development policies and regulations, necessary capital improvements, and
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implementation strategies. In the absence of any specific corridor plans, this
section contains general policies that are to be applied within designated
impression corridors.
Policy LU- 115. Coordinate corridor planning, design, construction, and maintenance with other
agencies, such as BNSF, the Muckleshoot Indian Reservation (MIT), and the
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Where one agency
may more effectively manage the corridor, management or ownership
consolidation is appropriate.
Policy LU- 116. Promote the elimination or renovation of existing derelict or unmaintained
structures, signs, fences, and properties along impression corridors through
regulatory or enforcement mechanisms
Policy LU- 117. Work with private and public property owners to educate, incentivize, and enforce
regulations that are intended to improve the overall appearance of identified
corridors.
Policy LU- 118. Emphasize the design, orientation, construction materials, landscaping, and site
layout for development proposals of new and existing buildings along impression
corridors. New construction and the renovation of existing buildings create
important opportunities for enhancing the appearance of impression corridors.
Policy LU- 119. Establish regulations that ensure coordinated, attractive commercial signage is of
an appropriate size and quantity. Signage regulations along these corridors may
be different than those in other areas.
Policy LU- 120. Take advantage of opportunities to provide informational signs, wayfinding signs,
and traffic control signs that are attractive, useful, and integrated into a larger
city-wide signage plan or policy.
Policy LU- 121. Outdoor storage of materials, inventory, and other goods and off-street surface
parking should be located at the rear of the property. If outdoor storage cannot
be located in the rear of the property, then it should be screened from view from
adjacent rights-of-way.
Policy LU- 122. Design, construct, and enhance impression corridors to accommodate multi-
modal uses.
Policy LU- 123. Design and construct vehicular access points in a manner that consolidates
access points serving multiple uses.
Policy LU- 124. Signage, landscaping, and monument features should be used to establish
prominent access points.
Policy LU- 125. Discourage aerial utilities.
Policy LU- 126. Invest in impression corridors by acquiring right of way, constructing and
widening sidewalks, installing landscaping, building center medians, constructing
parklets, providing street furniture, and other construction improvements.
Gateway Policies. Gateways are specific places, intersections, or blocks within the City. These
essential locations are established because they constitute the first impression into of Auburn.
Gateways are intended to create a “welcome” into distinct areas of the City or into the City itself.
They are therefore highly important to plan, construct, maintain, and enhance their appearance
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and function. Gateway locations and policies are formally designated by adoption of the
Comprehensive Plan.
Policy LU- 127. Prioritize by rank all gateways and develop potential opportunities and designs
for each location.
Policy LU- 128. Develop land use regulations that incorporate gateway priorities and concepts
into private development proposals that are located at identified gateways.
Policy LU- 129. Coordinate with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to
understand options and implement actions at gateway location. Many of the
gateway locations are within the WSDOT right of way.
Policy LU- 130. Develop design layouts for gateway locations. Designs will identify key areas
that greet residents and visitors as they enter the City or downtown center,
opportunities for signage and monument features, and landscaping.
Policy LU- 131. Maintain the established gateways.
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APPENDIX A
Auburn Adventist Academy - Adopted under Resolution 2254 on November 14, 1991
The Auburn Adventist Academy is primarily a secondary school operated by the Washington
Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists. Since the school is sited on a larger complex that
formerly housed a mill, the Academy has also sought to include industrial uses that support the
mission of the school. The industrial uses provide employment opportunities, learning
experiences, and vocational education for students of the Academy. The re -use of existing
buildings and redevelopment of buildings lost to a fire in 1989 are the focal points of the
industrial development. In addition to institutional and industrial uses, the Academy is also
interested in agricultural uses for commercial and vocational purposes and currently operates
a landing strip for aviation training. The plan focuses on providing predictability to planning,
zoning, subdivision, and development decisions made by the City.
Academy SPA Policies
1. All secondary uses must relate directly to the Academy’s Mission Statement.
2. Both academic and industrial uses are to be located on specific, strategic locations on the
site to properly address existing land use and to be consistent and compatible with
adjoining uses.
3. Steep slopes along northern boundary of the Academy will be retained as a natural
environment
4. All development must be driven by the Academy and its appearance shall be consistent
with an overall open, campus-like environment.
Auburn North Business Area - Adopted under Resolution 2283 on March 2, 1992
The Auburn North Business Area Special Planning Area Plan was the result of a
comprehensive planning study due to increased development pressure north of the Central
Business District. Since the Central Business District, which contains Downtown, the core of
Auburn, is adjacent to these areas, future development in this area is crucial. A comprehensive
and cohesive direction was also needed based on increased development proposals and
rezone requests. In addition to development concerns, many of the conside rable undeveloped
parcels contain wetlands. All of these factors made development controls beyond zoning and
development regulations advisable.
Auburn North Business Area SPA Policies
1. A mix of land uses, including light commercial and multifamily residential, are the
principal uses. These uses are targeted to complement the CBD
2. Pedestrian-oriented development is advised
3. Automobile drive-in facilities, service stations, and automobile sales are not permitted
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4. Buildings are designed to be pedestrian -friendly based on building siting, frontages,
walkways, parking, and amenities
Lakeland Hills - Adopted under Resolution 1851 on April 18, 1988
Lakeland Hills area lies between the Stuck River and the southern City limits of Auburn in the
most southwestern part of the City. The area consists of planned residential and commercial
subdivisions, and is predominately residential in nature, offering a range of housing types,
including single family and multi-family dwellings. The Lakeland Hills Plan was intended to
provide long-term predictability to both the City and potential developers. As a planned
community, development and design must be consistent with the policy guidance of the
Lakeland Hills Plan.
Lakeland Hills SPA Policies
1. Higher residential densities and limited areas of commercial are oriented to the lower
elevations of the area and along Oravetz Road
2. Higher elevations are reserved for single family residential neighborhoods
3. All commercial development must be integrated and compatible with the design of
adjacent park and residential uses
4. Future developments must be designed as to minimize the potential severe erosion
hazards
Lakeland Hills South - Approved under Pierce County Hearing Examiner Case Z15/UP70
Lakeland Hills South lies south of the Lakel and Hills special plan area and is the most
southwestern part of the City. The area is predominately residential, allowing for a range of
housing types, with commercial uses, including Lakeland Town Center, in the center.
Nonresidential uses, including civic, religious, and municipal services are allowed throughout
the area through an Administrative Use Permit. Unlike Lakeland Hills, Lakeland Hills South was
accepted into Auburn was a Planned Unit Development (PUD). The Lakeland Hills PUD,
originally the Lakeland Hills South Planned Development District (PDD), was approved under
Pierce County Hearing Examiner Case no Z15-UP70 in 1990. Lakeland Hills South PUD is
intended to provide enhanced flexibility to develop a site through innovative and alternative
development standards. As a PUD, specific development and design standards are prescribed.
Lakeland Hills South SPA Policies
1. Natural amenities, such as open spaces and sensitive environmental features, should be
strategically preserved and conducive to affordable housing.
2. Affordable housing should be provided consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
3. Development should be pedestrian-oriented and encourage the use of travel modes that
are alternative to automobiles, such as walking, bicycling, and mass transit.
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4. All development, including building architecture, landscaping, and site planning, shall be
subject to design review.
5. Enhance parks and open spaces should be enhanced in accordance with the Parks Master
Plan and Comprehensive Transportation Plan’s non -motorized plan.
Auburn Downtown Plan - Adopted under Ordinance 5549 on May 21, 2001
Downtown Auburn is the business, governmental, and cultural hub of Auburn, its physical and
cultural heart. Many stores, restaurants, service providers, and small offices are well -
represented throughout this district. Downtown hosts many community events and activities,
such as the weekly Auburn International Farmers Market in the summer, Soundbites! Concert
Series (in the City Hall Plaza) and the Veterans Day Parade. Downtown features public art that
includes temporary installations such as Pianos on Parade and a permane nt outdoor
Downtown Sculpture Gallery with rotating pieces. This dynamism is possible because the
district is a collection of uses that coexist in close proximity to one another. Due to the value,
importance, and complexity of this district, The Auburn Downtown Plan identified four general
needs to be addressed by the plan:
Update of the existing plan in order to continue Downtown revitalization
Concern over the reopening of Stampede Pass
Multiple large projects proposed for Downtown
Scarce private investment
In conjunction with project-based items, a regulatory element that emerged from the goals of
the Auburn Downtown Plan was the Downtown Urban Center (DUC) zoning district, which was
established in 2007. While the DUC zoning district is intended specifically to address the needs
of downtown, though the implementation of policies identified by the Downtown Auburn Plan,
many challenges related to public and private investment, development, and strategic planning
have yet to be addressed as downtown has evolved.
Downtown (DUC) Policies
1. Auburn Comprehensive Plan Chapter 5, Section 5.X contains policies applicable to the
downtown. land use designation
2. Auburn Downtown Plan, Section 1.4 contains policies applicable to downtown.
3. Find creative and innovative methods to adaptively reuse existing buildings for a variety of
uses
4. Reduce regulatory barriers and increase incentives to encourage strategic development
(i.e. “makers”, small-scale manufacturing, creative enterprises, and micro-scale restaurants).
5. Coordinate with the Comprehensive Transportation Plan to address parking and
multimodal transit options.
6. Seek out branding opportunities through signage, art projects, and cohesive design to help
re-enforce Downtown character.
7. Implement improvement projects including the Main Street Corridor Project (20% design)
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8. Implement the Downtown Façade Improvement Program, the Downtown Façade
Improvement Program, and the Comprehensive Downtown Parking Management Plan
(CDPMP).
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“Helping Communities And Organizations Create Their Best Futures”
AUBURN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN – VOLUME 2
Housing Element
HOUSING ELEMENT VISION
Auburn is a place our diverse community is proud to call home for a lifetime. Auburn
provides opportunities for attainable housing in a variety of styles to meet the needs of
all ages, abilities, cultures, and incomes. Our neighborhoods are safe and attractive,
offer gathering places to meet friends and family, are connected by trails, streets, and
transit, and well-kept. Our households are aware of opportunities and services offered by
governmental, educational, employment, health, and service providers that can enhance
their quality of life. Volunteerism to improve our parks, schools, streets, and homes
makes our neighborhoods and families stronger. Our quality housing and neighborhoods
support our local economy.
HOUSING CONDITIONS AND TRENDS SUMMARY
The City of Auburn commissioned a Housing Needs and Characteristics Report (BERK 2014) to identify
community needs and develop Housing Element policies. Key findings of that report are summarized
below and led to the development updated goals and policies.
Auburn is diverse. Approximately 25% of Auburn residents speak a language other than English. This is
similar to King County (25%) and higher than Pierce County (14%). Spanish (9%), Asian and Pacific Island
languages (8%), and other Indo-European languages (7%) are the most common languages spoken other
than English in Auburn. See Exhibit 1.
Exhibit 1
Languages Spoken at Home in Auburn, 2008-2012 5-Year Average
Language Spoken at Home
Persons
Age 5+
years % of Total
% of Group
Without
English
Proficiency
Speak only English 48,919 75% --
Spanish or Spanish Creole 5,928 9% 48%
Other Indo-European languages 4,385 7% 44%
Asian and Pacific Island languages 5,245 8% 42%
Other languages 943 1% 32%
Total 65,400 100% 11%
Source: 2008-2012 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Auburn’s diverse communities may have different housing preferences, and preferences for
neighborhood amenities, and services. For example, outreach conducted with the Hispanic community
in association with the Housing Element Update showed that most would recommend Auburn as a place
75%
9%
7%
8%
1%
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to live for family and friends and wanted their children to grow up and stay in Auburn, but desired
improved security and traffic calming. The outreach participants desired to help improve their
neighborhood and volunteer.
Auburn’s household size trends show the City will need to ensure a variety of housing types
are offered to match the needs of both small and large households. Auburn has a larger
household size and average family size than King or Pierce Counties. However, household size
composition information shows a significant proportion of single persons and two persons with no kids.
Auburn also has a higher proportion of single parent households. The type of homes needed for smaller
households may be different than for larger households. See Exhibit 2.
Exhibit 2
Household Composition and Average Household Size
Household Composition:
Auburn, King County, and Pierce County
Average Household Size: Auburn,
King County, and Pierce County
Average
Household
Size
Average
Family Size
Auburn 2.67 3.22
King County 2.40 3.05
Pierce County 2.59 3.09
Source: 2008-2012 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates; US Census, 2010.
Auburn is affordable. Auburn has a higher proportion of its population with lower incomes, and
Auburn’s housing is more affordable than the region. Rents are below King County Fair Market Rents,
and the median sales price is at least $100,000 below the King County median sales price. Almost half of
the City’s households could afford the median priced home, and more than two thirds could afford the
median priced condominium unit in Auburn.
Auburn’s housing stock is older and much of the rental housing is in fair or poor condition. Though
housing is affordable in Auburn, the City could lose some of its most affordable rental housing as
structures near the end of their useful life.
See Exhibit 3 illustrating the Year Built information for the City showing older housing stock in the valley
and West Hill and newer housing in Lea Hill and Lakeland Hills.
21% 22% 20%
25% 29% 26%
7%
10% 12%
32%
26% 27%
16% 13% 16%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
King Pierce Auburn
Other Households
Living Alone
Single Parent,
Children
Married, No
Children
Married, Children
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Exhibit 3
Year Built
Source: King County Assessor, 2014; Pierce County Assessor 2014; BERK Consulting 2014
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Overall, the assessed improvement value per square foot in Auburn is relatively low; see Exhibit 4. This is
likely owing to the age of much of Auburn’s housing as well as its position in the overall metropolitan
market. Housing with the lowest improvement values per square foot are concentrated in the periphery
areas outside of the city center. Exceptions include northeast Auburn around 132nd SE and the Lakeland
Hills area.
Exhibit 4
Assessed Improvement Value per Square Foot
A closer look at the improvement value per square foot demonstrates the distribution of housing units
in Auburn.
There are approximately 1,600 units with no or very limited improvement value listed.
There is a long tail stretching towards higher improvement values per square foot, demonstrating
the presences of some higher value housing stock.
The median improvement value (not including lots with no improvement value) is $16.73.
Why is housing important to Auburn’s future?
The housing element can serve as a useful management tool to meet changing community needs for
housing, as well as to address land use, economic development, transportation, environmental and
other concerns.
A variety of housing choices can meet the needs of Auburn’s residents at all ages and affordability
levels, help residents maintain and retain their homes, and promote services and amenities that
improve neighborhood livability.
Well planned housing can support Auburn’s economic goals by attracting residents to live near their
jobs, and by serving as a source of customers to support commercial districts.
Housing in proximity to transit or mixed-use projects can help reduce the need for costly
infrastructure (e.g. roads and sewer). Housing in proximity to a variety of transportation modes can
increase a household’s disposable income and savings by reducing the cost of transportation.
Well designed and located housing can reduce energy and water consumption, and promote healthy
lifestyles.
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HOUSING GOALS AND POLICIES
Healthy Homes & Neighborhoods
Policy H-1. Recognize the important role of public improvements, facilities and programs in providing
a healthy home environment within the community. [HO-4]
Policy H-2. Through integrated planning for land use, parks and recreation, transportation, housing,
and jobs, support active living and healthy eating opportunities. [Element audit, needs
assessment, outreach]
Policy H-3. Promote safe and connected neighborhoods. [Element audit, needs assessment,
outreach]
A. Continue to implement crime prevention programs such as neighborhood block
watches.
B. Through the land use and building permit process, implement principles of crime
prevention through environmental design.
C. Promote community volunteerism to increase residents’ wellbeing and safety.
Policy H-4. Promote housing that meets the needs of Auburn’s workforce, is located and designed to
support affordable multimodal transportation options, and contributes to a regional jobs-
housing balance. [Element audit, needs assessment, outreach]
Policy H-5. Provide for housing choices in Downtown and other designated mixed use centers where
infrastructure is more available or can be improved with regional and local funds.
[Element audit, needs assessment, outreach]
Policy H-6. Improve streetscapes in developed neighborhoods. Continue to repair and/or replace
deteriorated sidewalks and remove barriers to pedestrian traffic. [HO-30]
Policy H-7. Seek and provide assistance for the reduction of lead-based paint hazards and measures
to remove mold, improve energy conservation and provide for healthy indoor air quality .
[Lead-based, HO-29; also housing audit]
Policy H-8. Promote the City’s neighborhood program. Connect residents to volunteer activities.
[Element audit, needs assessment, outreach]
Policy H-9. When evaluating proposed developments, apply site and building design standards,
require quality streetscape, landscape, onsite recreation and open space, and low impact
development measures to improve community character and environmental quality.
[Element audit, needs assessment, outreach]
How can Auburn Plan for Active Living and Healthy Eating?
Provide for a complete community with a variety of work, shopping, recreation, health and education, and
home environments.
Implement a connected non-motorized trail and park system with neighborhood gathering spaces.
Work with transit providers to connect neighborhoods to commercial and social services.
Facilitate access to regional transportation and job centers in and near Auburn.
Support art projects and cultural events to provide opportunities to build a sense of community investment,
improve esthetics, bring people together cross-culturally, and involve neighborhood youth.
Support community gardens to improve access to healthy f ood and to build community relationships.
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Variety
Policy H-10. Provide a land use plan and zoning that offers opportunities to achieve a variety of
housing styles and densities for private and non-profit housing providers. [Element audit,
needs assessment, outreach]
Policy H-11. Promote opportunities for home ownership through single-family detached and semi-
attached housing, fee-simple cottages and townhouses, and condominium apartments.
[Element audit, needs assessment, outreach]
Policy H-12. Allow accessory dwelling units as an affordable housing strategy. [HO-19]
Policy H-13. Encourage residential development in Downtown, particularly housing that is integrated
with commercial development. [HO-18]
Policy H-14. Implement incentives to develop underutilized parcels into new uses that allow them to
function as pedestrian- oriented, mixed-use neighborhoods. Existing uses which are
complementary, economical, and physically viable shall integrate into the form and
function of the neighborhood. [HO-26]
Policy H-15. Use innovative zoning provisions to encourage infill development of underutilized parcels
in zones which have been identified in the Comprehensive Plan as areas where infill
residential development should be encouraged. Certain development requirements for
infill development may be relaxed, while requiring adherence to specific design
requirements to ensure compatibility with the character of nearby existing residential
structures. [HO-27]
Policy H-16. Allow appropriately designed manufactured housing within single family neighborhoods,
consistent with state law. [HO-13]
Policy H-17. Allow manufactured housing parks and multifamily housing in appropriately zoned but
limited areas. [HO-14]
Quality
Policy H-18. Conserve Auburn’s existing housing stock because it is the most affordable form of
housing. [Objective 7.7]
Policy H-19. Inventory and map dilapidated properties. [public works, 2012]
Policy H-20. Organize, educate and assist property managers and owners in the creation and
preservation of safe neighborhoods. [HO-28]
A. Offer an owner-landlord training program to better market, manage and maintain
residential rental property. [public works, 2012]
B. Encourage retention of professional management assistance. [public works, 2012]
C. Recognize and publicize well maintained apartment properties, such as by awarding
a “multifamily property of the year.” [public works, 2012]
D. Advise landlords with problem buildings about the benefits of donating their
property or selling it below market cost to a specially designated non-profit
organization. [public works, 2012]
Policy H-21. Promote housing improvements by property owners and building managers. Seek
available assistance for housing rehabilitation. Assistance will include the development of
residential infrastructure and the rehabilitation of individual properties. [HO-20]
A. Find public and private sources of capital and offer low-interest loans for
rehabilitation. [public works, 2012]
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B. Continue to participate in the Emergency Home Repair Program and consider
partnering with non-governmental organizations to maximize funds. [public works,
2012]
C. Encourage green lending for improved energy conservation, indoor air quality, and
other measures. [public works, 2012]
D. Help identify professional volunteers at educational or professional associations to
plan redesign or architectural upgrades of the properties. [public works, 2012]
Policy H-22. Evaluate and update codes applicable to housing and provide effective and appropriate
enforcement. [HO-9]
A. Enforce city ordinances regarding abandoned properties. [public works, 2012]1
B. Consider a multifamily inspection program. [public works, 2012]
C. Consider public identification of landlords who are found to be out of compliance
for extended time periods and unwilling to take steps to ameliorate substandard
conditions. [public works, 2012]
D. Consider a landlord compliance program where code enforcement penalties can be
reduced if attending landlord training programs. [public works, 2012]
Policy H-23. Work with park owners, managers and park tenants to develop policies and regulations to
preserve manufactured home parks and the affordable housing they offer. [HO-21]
Policy H-24. Consider an Auburn Housing Authority. [Council Vision]
Attainability
Policy H-25. Promote affordable housing that meets changing demographic needs. [Element audit,
needs assessment, outreach]
Policy H-26. Work in partnership with King County and other cities to address the countywide need for
housing affordable to households with moderate, low and very‐low incomes, including
those with special needs. [Element audit, needs assessment, outreach]
A. The King County countywide need for housing by percentage of Area Median
Income (AMI) is:
50‐80% of AMI (moderate) - 16% of total housing supply
30‐50% of AMI (low) - 12% of total housing supply
30% and below AMI (very‐low) - 12% of total housing supply
B. Address the King County need for housing affordable to households at less than 30%
AMI (very low income), through all jurisdictions working individually and collectively.
C. Meet Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies to provide opportunities for
housing affordable to all incomes including low incomes.
D. Focus Auburn’s efforts towards the countywide and community need for low and
moderate income housing on preserving existing affordable housing with robust
maintenance and repair programs, and ensuring long‐term affordability of existing
housing.
1 public works, 2012, Preserving Rental Housing in Auburn
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Policy H-27. Encourage and assist in the renovation of surplus public and commercial buildings and
land into affordable housing. Additionally, explore opportunities to dedicate revenues
from sales of publicly owned properties, including tax title sales, to affordable housing
projects. [extension of HO-22; element audit]
Policy H-28. Seek, encourage and assist nonprofit organizations in acquiring depreciated apartment
units for the purpose of maintaining and ensuring their long-term affordability. [HO-23]
Policy H-29. Review and streamline development standards and regulations to advance their public
benefit, provide flexibility, and minimize additional costs to housing. [Element audit,
needs assessment, outreach]
Policy H-30. Promote compliance with federal and state fair housing laws. Support fair housing
opportunities for all regardless race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or
disability. [Element audit, needs assessment, outreach]
Special Needs
Policy H-31. Encourage and support human and health service organizations that offer programs and
facilities for people with special needs. Support programs in particular that help people to
remain within the community, including those that are disabled, seniors, single parent
households, and the homeless. [broadened HO-1]
Policy H-32. Assist low-income persons, who are displaced as a result of redevelopment, find
affordable housing in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations. [HO-15]
Policy H-33. Continue to ensure that funding becomes available to support youth and social services in
Auburn. [HO-31]
Policy H-34. Support seniors who wish to age in place in their homes, such as with home rehabilitation
services, adult day health and senior center activities. [Element audit, needs assessment,
outreach]
Policy H-35. Provide opportunities for assisted living and retirement communities. [Element audit,
needs assessment, outreach]
Policy H-36. Promote universal design principles to ensure housing is designed to be usable by all
people regardless of age or abilities. [Element audit, needs assessment, outreach]
Supportive Services
Policy H-37. Provide empowering training for local residents who want to participate in civic activities
and who would like to improve their knowledge and skills around community leadership.
[public works, 2012]
Policy H-38. Provide information in multiple languages to Auburn’s diverse communities regarding
services offered by local and regional governmental, educational, employment, health,
and other providers to improve residents’ quality of life and to promote resident
engagement and household economic independence. [Element audit, needs assessment,
outreach]
Policy H-39. Offer financial and homebuyer education to encourage household saving and budgeting to
consider home ownership. [public works, 2012]
Policy H-40. Provide information and resources that educate and guide low-income persons toward
affordable housing opportunities. Develop materials in multiple languages. [HO-16]
Policy H-41. Review proposals to site facilities providing new or expanded human services within the
City to determine their potential impacts and whether they meet the needs of the Auburn
community. Important caveats in the City's consideration will include the following: [HO-
5]
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A. While Auburn will willingly accept its regional share of facilities which provide
residential services, or influence residential location decisions, Auburn will expect
other communities to accept their share as well.
B. The funding of human service centers sited in Auburn that serve an area larger than
Auburn would rely on an equitable regional source of funding.
C. The siting of all facilities shall be based on sound land use planning principles and
should establish working relationships with affected neighborhoods.
Partnerships and Monitoring
Policy H-42. Partner with South King County jurisdictions in ongoing efforts to coordinate the human,
educational, and housing needs of our diverse cultural communities, such as through the
Road Map Project, interjurisdictional housing and human services forums, and other
efforts. [Element audit, needs assessment, outreach]
Policy H-43. Support national, state and especially regional efforts to address the housing and human
service needs of the region and the City. [HO-7]
Policy H-44. Explore all available federal, state and local programs and private options for financing
affordable housing, removing or reducing risk factors, and preserving safe neighborhoods.
[Objective 4.4]
Policy H-45. Work in partnership with public and private housing providers, businesses, and other
agencies in the provision of housing assistance to Auburn residents and business
employees.
Policy H-46. Through the building permit process, inventory and track affordable housing opportunities
within Auburn. Distribute affordable housing information to nonprofit agencies serving
the homeless and low-income persons. [HO-17]
Policy H-47. Monitor housing supply, affordability, and diversity in Auburn and its contribution to the
countywide and regional housing need. [Element audit, needs assessment, outreach]
Policy H-48. Review and amend, a minimum every five years, local housing policies and strategies.
[Element audit, needs assessment, outreach]
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HOUSING OBJECTIVES AND IMPLEMENTATION
The City has developed housing objectives implementation strategies addressing housing diversity,
condition, attainability, and programs to serve special needs. See Exhibit 5. The City will monitor the
objectives over time.
Exhibit 5. Housing Objectives and Tools
Outcomes Indicators Example Tools
Improve housing quality Increased quality of rental housing Housing rehabilitation and repair loans
Loans for energy conservation and healthy
indoor air quality
City-sponsored and non-profit property manager
programs
Housing inspection program
Code enforcement
Community volunteer program
Meet demand for new
housing units
Land capacity to meet or exceed
housing target
Land use plan and zoning
Promote housing ownership Maintain or increase home-
ownership rates
Single family dwellings including small lots
Accessory dwelling units
Cottages, townhomes
Allow for a variety of housing
types to meet size and age
and cultural trends
Increased numbers of small units
with neighborhood recreation and
service amenities
Retention of housing stock with
larger units.
Single family dwellings including small lots
Accessory dwelling units
Multiplexes, cottages, townhomes
Mixed use zoning
Incentives infill housing types
Increase opportunities for
housing to very low, low, and
moderate income
households
Increased numbers of ownership
dwellings available to moderate
incomes
Increased mixed use development
for all incomes
Increased preservation and
improvement of rental housing with
long term affordability
commitments
Accessory dwelling units
Downtown incentives
Infill incentives
Permit and impact fee waivers
See also “improve housing quality” above
Improved opportunities for
special needs housing and
services
Greater match of housing to
special needs including housing for
all ages, abilities, homeless
Community services programs
Partnerships with non-profit housing providers
and non-governmental organizations
Monitor housing supply,
affordability, and diversity
Address achievement of indicators
above
Monitor in conjunction with regular
Comprehensive Plan Updates and at time of new
countywide planning policy housing targets
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“Helping Communities And Organizations Create Their Best Futures”
AUBURN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - VOLUME 3
Capital Facilities Element
CAPITAL FACILITIES ELEMENT VISION
Capital Facilities in Auburn are planned, designed, and constructed in a manner that adequately supports future
growth scenarios that are predicted in the City’s Land Use Element and that meet the needs of residents, visitors
and businesses. Sustainability is a principal that guides decisions for where facilities are placed, how they are
constructed, how they are operated and maintained, and how all aspects of design, construction and operation
are funded.
CAPITAL FACILITIES CONDITIONS AND TRENDS SUMMARY
Growth: The provision and sizing of public facilities such as streets or water and sewer lines can influence
the rate or timing of development and is an important means of managing growth. Timed provision of
facilities also ensures that new development can be assimilated into the existing community without serious
disruptions or adverse impacts. This Plan establishes policies to allow development when and where all
public facilities are adequate or can be made adequate, and only when and where such development ca n
be adequately served by public facilities and services consistent with adopted level of service standards.
One of the key provisions of the Growth Management Act is concurrency. In general, concurrency seeks to
ensure that development is permitted only if adequate public facilities are, or can be guaranteed to be,
available to support new development. Concurrency serves to place the finance function of local
government in a much more prominent role in the land use development process. While the conce pt of
concurrency is new to many jurisdictions, it has been used in Auburn since the adoption of its 1986
Comprehensive Plan.
The Act requires concurrency for transportation facilities, though, if a jurisdiction desires, it can apply to
other public facilities as well. Concurrency requires that facilities needed to maintain a locally adopted
level of service be provided “concurrent" with development. With respect to transportation facilities,
concurrent is defined within the Act as being provided at the time of or within six years of development (this
is done to coincide with the six year time frame of most capital facilities plans). If the facility is not available
at the time of development, funding must be available to construct the facility within th e six year capital
facilities plan.
Regardless of whether or not a local jurisdiction applies concurrency to public facilities other than
transportation, there is still a need to coordinate new development with the provision of capital facilities.
This ensures that all relevant public facilities and services are planned and available to serve the demands
of new growth.
INTRODUCTION
This chapter provides an overall policy direction for the different capital facility plans and programs provided
by the City. Capital facilities belonging to privately owned utilities (electricity, natural gas lines, etc.) are
covered in the Private Utilities chapter (Volume 4). Certain City plans and programs are further refined in
other sections of this plan such as parks or transportation. Overall, however, this chapter acts as a
reference to all of the various capital facility plans, including the City of Auburn Six -Year Capital Facilities
Plan (which is a key component of, and is adopted with, this plan), comprehens ive plans, capital
improvement and investment programs, inventories, and studies that together represent the planning and
financing mechanisms required to serve the capital facility needs of Auburn. For more detail on a particular
Capital Facility or the City's overall Capital Facility Plan, see the most recent adopted version of the
following:
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City of Auburn Airport Master Plan
City of Auburn Comprehensive Water Plan
City of Auburn Comprehensive Sewer Plan
City of Auburn Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan
City of Auburn Parks and Recreation Master Plan
City of Auburn Comprehensive Transportation Plan
Auburn School District Capital Facilities Plan
Kent School District Capital Facilities Plan
Dieringer School District Capital Facilities Plan
Federal Way School District Capital Facilities Plan
VALUES:
Character – Public buildings and spaces incorporate high quality building and landsape design so that
they positively impact the surrounding built environment.
Wellness – Public spaces that are purchased and developed for capital facilities also incorporate
features and infrastructure that provide more complete non-motorized connections.
Service – City utilities and buildings are high in quality and complete, reliable, and available to
residents and business owners.
Economy – City utilities are available or planned to be available to serve allowed commercial,
recreational and residential uses.
Celebration – Capital facility spaces will be available, designed, and programmed in a manner that
promotes public gathering.
Environment – Development of capital facilities will place a premium on environmental preservation
and protection.
Sustainable – Our philosophy to designing, constructing and maintaining utilities and buildings
embraces long term investment horizon over concepts that provide short term benefits and outcomes.
PLANNING APPROACH
To manage growth in a manner which enhances, rather than detracts from community quality and values
by actively coordinating land use type and intensity with City facility and service development and provision.
Objective 1.1. To ensure that new development does not out -pace the City's ability to provide and
maintain adequate public facilities and services, by allowing new development to occur only when and
where adequate facilities exist or will be provided, and by encouraging development types and locations
which can support the public services they require.
Policies:
CF-1 Lands designated for urban growth by this Plan shall have an urban level of public facilities (sewer,
water, storm drainage, and parks) prior to or concurrent with development.
CF-2 Encourage development where new public facilities can be provided in an efficient manner.
CF-3 Development shall be allowed only when and where such development can be adequately served
by public services (police and fire) without reducing level of service elsewhere.
CF-4 If adequate facilities are currently unavailable and public funds are not committed to provide such
facilities, developers must provide such facilities at their own expense in order to develop.
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CF-5 The City should continue to assist through direct participation, LIDs and payback agreements, to
the extent permitted by law, where appropriate and financially feasible. Where f unding is available,
the City may participate in developer initiated facility extensions or improvements, but only to the
extent that the improvements benefit the broader public interest, and are in accord with the specific
policies and recommendations of the appropriate City public facilities plan.
CF-6 New connections to the City's sanitary sewer, water and/or storm drainage systems, shall
contribute their fair share toward the construction and/or financing of future or on -going projects to
increase the capacity of those systems.
CF-7 The City shall encourage and approve development only where adequate public services including
police protection, fire and emergency medical services, education, parks and other recreational
facilities, solid waste collection, and other governmental services are available or will be made
available at acceptable levels of service prior to project occupancy or use.
CF-8 Extension of any individual facility, irrespective of mode of financing, to serve new development
should be approved only if it is determined that adequate fiscal capacity exists to support the
extension of other needed facilities.
CF-9 Extension of any individual facility, irrespective of mode of financing, to serve new development
should be approved only if it is determined that adequate fiscal capacity exists to support cost
effective service by all on-going public services and maintenance of facilities.
Objective 1.2. To ensure that new developments are supported by an adequate level of public services
through an effective system of public facilities.
Policies:
CF-10 Public facilities shall be provided in accord with the guidance of the Capital Facilities Plan or, as
may be appropriate a system plan for each type of facility designed to serve at an adequate level of
service the locations and intensities of uses specified in this comprehensive plan.
CF-11 No new development shall be permitted unless the facilities specif ied in each facility plan are
available or can be provided at a level adequate to support the development. The adequacy of
facilities shall be determined by the following:
1. An adopted system plan;
2. Policy guidance as provided in the City Capital Facilities Plan;
3. Appropriate engineering design standards as specified in applicable City Plans, Codes, and
manuals as approved by the City Engineer;
4. Environmental review standards (adequacy includes the absence of an unacceptable adverse
impact on a public facility system).
5. Case by case evaluation of the impacts of a proposed development on the public facility
systems: first to determine the minimum amount of facilities necessary to support the
development and second to determine a proportionate share of the syste m to be developed or
financially guaranteed before approving the development.
CF-12 No new development shall be approved which is not supported by a minimum of facilities to
support the development and which does not provide for a proportionate share of re lated system
needs.
CITY UTILITIES
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City Utilities The City of Auburn manages sewer, water and storm drainage utilities as well as solid
waste collection. The sewer and water utilities serve the City and several areas outside the City limits. As
stated above, the efficient provision of these services can play a significant role in managing the growth of
the City as well as on the quality of life for residents of Auburn and the surrounding areas.
To protect the public health and safety by providing effici ent and cost-effective water, sanitary sewer, storm
drainage and solid waste services to the community. Ensure that development will only occur if the urban
services necessary to support the development will be available at the time of development.
Water Service
The City provides water service to a total of 13,910 customer accounts as of the end of 2013. The City's
sources of water include the Coal Creek Springs watershed, West Hill Springs watershed and is
supplemented by a system of ten wells and two connections to the regional water system operated by
Tacoma Public Utilities. Storage facilities are found on the Enumclaw plateau, Lakeland Hills and Lea Hill.
For more background information see the Capital Facilities Plan or Comprehensive Water Plan.
Objective 1.3 To ensure safe and adequate water service, for both domestic and fire protection
purposes, to meet the needs of the existing community and provide for its planned growth.
Policies:
CF-13 The City of Auburn Comprehensive Water Plan is incorporated as an element of this
Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Water Plan for the City of Auburn shall reflect the
planned land uses and densities of this Comprehensive Plan.
CF-14 The Comprehensive Water Plan shall provide for the evaluation of existing an d potential future
groundwater sources regarding any threats to the quantity and quality of such sources. The Plan
shall ensure that strategies for the protection of ground water sources used or likely to be used for
public water supplies are established.
CF-15 Protection of the City's Coal Creek Springs, and West Hill watersheds, wells, and other sources
shall be a high priority in the designation of appropriate land uses in the vicinity of these areas and
facilities.
CF-16 The City shall continue its policy of requiring that water system extensions needed to serve new
development shall be built prior to or simultaneous ly with such development, according to the size
and configuration identified by the Comprehensive Water Plan as necessary to serve future
planned development. The location and design of these facilities shall give full consideration to the
ease of operation and maintenance of these facilities by the City. The City shall continue to
participate to the extent permitted by law, through direct participation, LIDs and payback
agreements to assist in the financing of such over sized improvements. Wherever any form of City
finance is involved in a water line extension, lines that promote a compact development pattern will
be favored over lines traversing large undeveloped areas where future development plans are
uncertain.
CF-17 Whenever a street is to be substantially reconstructed or a new street built, the City Engineer shall
determine whether water facilities in that street right of way shall be constructed or brought up to
the size and configuration indicated by the Water Plan and Comprehensive Plan.
CF-18 The City shall continue to recognize the overall system impacts of new development upon the City
water system through the collection and app ropriate use of system development charges or similar
fees.
CF-19 The City shall consider the impacts of new development within aquifer recharge areas of potable
water sources as part of its environmental review process and require any appropriate mitigati on
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measures. Such mitigation may involve hydrogeologic studies, testing, and/or monitoring
(including monitoring wells), spill response planning, spill containment devices, sanitary sewers,
and use of best management practices.
CF-20 The City shall promote water conservation and the wise use of water resources.
CF-21 The City should work with other water providers to promote effective water supply management
and planning consistent with the "South King County Coordinated Water System Plan", as well as
regional water supply and conservation goals.
Sanitary Sewers
The City provides sewer service to a total of 15,398 customer accounts as of June 2015. The system is
primarily a collection system with treatment provided by Metro. The system includes approximately 200
miles of sewers and force mains and 15 sewer pump stations. There are significant areas within the City's
service area which are currently on septic systems, although plans for future expansion of sewer service
into these areas is included in the Comprehensive Sewer Plan. For more details, see the Capital Facilities
Plan or the Comprehensive Sewer Plan.
Objective 1.4 To ensure the efficient transmission of sanitary sewage to the appropriate treatment and
disposal facilities, in order to meet the needs of the existing community and provide for its planned growth.
Policies:
CF-22 The Comprehensive Sewer Plan is incorporated as an element of this Comprehensive Plan. The
Comprehensive Sewer Plan for the City of Auburn shall reflect the planned land use s and densities
of this Comprehensive Plan.
CF-23 The City shall continue its policy of requiring that sewer system extensions needed to serve new
development shall be built prior to or simultaneous ly with such development, according to the size
and configuration identified by the Comprehensive Sewer Plan and Comprehensive Plan as
necessary to serve future planned development. The location and design of these facilities shall
give full consideration to the ease of operation and maintenance of these facil ities by the City. The
City shall continue to use, to the extent permitted by law, direct participation, LIDs and payback
agreements to assist in the financing of such oversized improvements. Wherever any form of City
finance is involved in a sewer line extension, lines that promote a compact development pattern will
be favored over lines traversing large undeveloped areas where future development plans are
uncertain.
CF-24 Whenever a street is to be substantially reconstructed or a new street built, the City Engineer shall
determine whether sewer facilities in that street right of way shall be constructed or brought up to
the size and configuration indicated by the Comprehensive Sewer Plan and Comprehensive Plan.
CF-25 The City shall continue to recognize the overall system impacts of new development upon the City
sewer system, through the collection and appropriate use of system development charges or
similar fees.
CF-26 The City shall continue to require the separation of sanitary and storm sewer facilit ies wherever
combined sewers may be discovered, and shall continue to aggressively seek to minimize any
storm water infiltration of the sanitary sewer system.
CF-27 Within those designated urban density areas of the City and within the sanitary sewer utility’s
designated service area, sewerage service should be provided by public sewers. The City should
develop mechanisms to accommodate conversion to public sewers of all septic systems within the
City's service area, particularly when on site systems fail or when public health and water quality is
threatened.
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Solid Waste
The City of Auburn has a contract with Waste Management to handle solid waste collection throughout
most of the City of Auburn and Republic in the area of Lea Hill . Both contracts expire on December 31,
2017. There are approximately 16,000 Waste Management accounts and 3,800 Republic accounts.
Recycling is handled by Waste Management. Residential customers are currently recycling curbside
approximately 47% of its waste stream.
Objective 1.5. To provide area residents and businesses with a universal and compulsory system for
collection and disposal of all solid waste, including ample waste reduction and recycling opportunities
intended to maximize diversion of the City's waste stream away from costly landfills, incineration, or other
solid waste disposal facilities, and to conserve exhaustible resources.
Policies:
CF-28 The King County Solid Waste Management Plan and Solid Waste Interlocal Forum, except as
modified by City of Auburn Ordinance 4413 and this Plan shall form the basis for solid waste
management activities within the City.
CF-29 The City shall continue to fund solid waste collection, disposal and waste reduction and recycling
programs and services through the existing solid waste utility, with supplemental funding provided
through available grants.
CF-30 The City shall implement solid waste management programs and services which provide ample
opportunities and incentives to maximize the community's participation in local and regional waste
reduction and recycling efforts.
CF-31 The City's solid waste management programs shall be developed to make waste reduction and
recycling efficient, reliable, cost-effective, and convenient for all residents and businesses.
CF-32 The City encourages and should promote the use of products manufactured from recycled
materials, and the use of materials which can be recycled. City Departments and contractors shall
use recycled and recyclable products whenever and wherever feasible.
CF-33 The City shall implement solid waste reduction and recycling programs which have the cumulative
effect maintaining the 50 percent waste reduction and recycling goal (recycling tons/total solid
waste stream).
CF-34 The City shall periodically monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of Auburn's waste reduction and
recycling programs to ensure that local and state goals and policies are being met.
CF-35 The City shall promote the recycling of solid waste materials by providing opportunities for
convenient recycling and by developing educational materials on recycling, composting and other
waste reduction methods.
Storm Drainage
As of October 2015, the City Storm Drainage System serves over 17,600 customers, exclusively within the
City limits. The System consists of a combination of open ditches, closed conveyance pipes, water quality
facilities, and pump stations. For more details, see the Capital Facilities Plan or the Comprehensive Storm
Drainage Plan.
Objective 1.6. To ensure that collection, conveyance, storage and discharge of storm drainage is
provided in a sufficient and environmentally responsible manner, in order to meet the needs of the existing
community and provide for its planned growth.
Policies:
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CF-36 The City of Auburn Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan is incorporated as an element of this
Comprehensive Plan.
CF-37 The City shall require developers to construct storm drainage improvements directly serving the
development, including any necessary off -site improvements.
CF-38 The City shall require that off-site storm drainage improvements needed to serve new development
shall be built prior to or simultaneously with such development, according to the size and
configuration identified by the Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan as necessary to serve future
planned development. The location and design of these facilities shall give full consideration to the
ease of operation and maintenance of these facilities by the City. The City should continue to use
direct participation, LIDs and payback agreements to assist in the financing of off-site
improvements required to serve the development.
CF-39 The City shall recognize the overall system impacts of new development upon the City's drainage
system, through the collection of system development charges or similar fees to assist in the
financing of new and oversized (e.g. regional drainage improvements.)
CF-40 The City should continue to fund and provide storm drainage services through the existing storm
drainage utility. The City's storm drainage utility should be responsible for implementation,
maintenance and operation of the City's storm drainage system and to seek out sources of storm
water pollution and correct them.
CF-41 Appropriate rates and system development charges shall be assessed to fund the on -going
maintenance, operation, and capital expenditures of the utility, in accordance with the
Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan. Periodic cost of service studies shall be co mpleted to
reassess the monthly service and system development charges.
CF-42 Drainage facilities serving the larger community should be owned, operated and maintained by the
City's storm drainage utility. Drainage facilities serving individual properties are discouraged,
however if essential, as determined by the City Engineer, they should be owned, operated and
maintained by the property owner in accordance with a recorded maintenance agreement
approved by the City. The maintenance agreement shall inclu de provisions that will preserve the
City’s ability to ensure the long term use of the drainage facility, and may include the granting of an
easement over the facility to the City. Maintenance intensive drainage facilities designed to serve
as a multifunctional private resource (e.g., private parks, wetland mitigation) should not be owned,
operated or maintained by the utility. The utility shall ensure that all private and public storm
drainage improvements are designed, constructed, operated and maintain ed in accordance with
the Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan and Comprehensive Plan.
CF-43 The City shall encourage the use of regional-scale water quality and quantity control facilities as a
means of controlling drainage and flood waters.
CF-44 Wherever possible, regional detention facilities should be utilized as a multi -functional community
resource. When selecting a site and designing a regional storm drainage facility, the City should
consider other public benefits such as recreational, habitat, cultu ral, educational, open space and
aesthetic opportunities.
CF-45 The City shall promote policies which seek to maintain the existing conveyance capacity of natural
drainage courses.
CF-46 Whenever a street is to be substantially reconstructed or a new stree t built, the City Engineer shall
determine whether drainage facilities in that street right of way shall be constructed to adequately
service the street and whether they should be brought up to the size and configuration indicated by
the Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan. If the inclusion of water quality and quantity control
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facilities is not feasible, as determined by the City Engineer, when street reconstruction occurs, off -
site mitigation may be considered regionally as proposed within the Comprehensiv e Storm
Drainage Plan to meet the City’s storm drainage requirements as determined by the City Engineer.
CF-47 The City shall require the separation of sanitary and storm sewer facilities wherever combined
sewers may be discovered.
CF-48 In selecting the preferred Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan sub-basin alternative for
implementation by the City's storm drainage utility, the City shall consider the following factors:
1. The most efficient and cost effective means of serving a subbasin or combination of sub basins.
2. The ability of the alternative to implement source control best management practices and to
avoid or mitigate environmental impacts, such as impacts to existing wetlands, and the degree
to which the alternative promotes water quality treatment, and protects aquatic and riparian
habitat.
3. Consistency with Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan policies and recommendations and
compatibility with stormwater improvement policies and recommendations presented in other
regional stormwater plans.
4. Restrictions or constraints associated with receiving waters.
5. The ability to develop a multi-use facility.
6. The degree to which the alternative preserves, increases, and is compatible with existing open
space.
7. Consistency with existing and future planned development.
8. The advantages and disadvantages of storage versus conveyance while ensuring adequate
treatment for water quality treatment.
9. The degree to which the alternative preserves and enhances existing native vegetation and
existing drainage courses.
10. The alternatives ability to reduce flood hazard impacts resulting from the 25 -year design storm
event.
CF-49 The City's Storm Drainage Utility shall strive to meet the environmental protection goals of the
Comprehensive Plan through compliance with and implementation of the policies contained herein.
Environmental issues such as water quality and fish habitat protection shall be considered in all
new development applications and new storm drainage improvements.
CF-50 The Storm Drainage Utility shall work with other jurisdictions and agencies to address regional
water quality issues.
CF-51 The City shall seek opportunities where feasible to reintroduce treated urban runoff back into
groundwater system as new and redevelopment occurs to minimize urbanization impacts to the
hydrology of the natural river systems.
CF-52 The City shall evaluate the feasibility and opportunity to improve the water quality of its existing
discharges to the river systems to enhance water quality in response to the Endangered Species
Act.
CF-53 The City shall seek to minimize the impacts to the natural river system’s hydrology by encouraging
pre-treatment of surface flows of new development and re -introduction into the groundwater where
feasible.
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Communications and Data Infrastructure
Objective 1.7 To enhance the City’s communications and data infrastructure through installation of City -
owned conduit throughout the city.
Policies:
CF-54 To allow for expansion of the City’s conduit system with minimal disruption to streets and at a lower
cost to the public, the City shall require the placement of conduits as part of arterial street (as
defined in the City of Auburn Transportation Plan) improvement projects whether private or public
development projects.
CF-55 The City shall explore new technologies that may present additional opportunities for the City to
use its communications and data infrastructure to enhance its provisions of public services.
CF-56 To increase system-wide coordinated management of facilities, the City shall work towards
increasing the number of remote monitoring facilities for utility facilities, traffic control devices, and
other equipment located throughout the city.
CF-57 Whenever possible, make remote data access available to the City’s police officers, inspectors,
utility staff, and other field personnel.
PUBLIC BUILDINGS
To maximize public access and provide for the appropriate location and development of public and
institutional facilities that serve the cultural, educational, recreational, religious and public service needs of
the community and the region.
Objective 1.8. To site public and institutional buildings in accord with their service function and the needs
of the members of the public served by the facility.
Policies:
CF-58 Downtown shall continue to be the business center of City government and the City shall seek to
site all of its business functions in the downtown area.
CF-59 All “people oriented” City facilities should be located in high amenity sites. Les Grove Park and
Downtown are particularly appropriate sites for services such as senior services, community
center, library, museums, etc.
CF-60 City park buildings should be developed in accord with the Parks and Recreation Element.
CF-61 The siting, design construction and improvement of all public buildings and spaces shall be done in
full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
CF-62 Public and institutional facilities which attract a large number of visitors (City Hall, museums,
libraries, educational, permit or license offices, and health or similar facilities, etc.) should be sited
in areas which are accessible (within 1/4 mile) by transit.
CF-63 The City shall encourage other agencies to follow these siting principles in considering new sites
for public buildings.
CF-64 The location of religious institutions, private schools, community centers, parks and similar public
or institutional facilities shall be related to the size of the facility and the area served. City -wide
facilities should be sited in visible and accessible locations.
CF-65 Small public or institutional facilities intended to serve one or two residential neighborhoods may be
located within a neighborhood. Larger public or institutional facilities intended to serve mainly
Auburn residents or businesses shall be located along major arterial roads within the Community
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Serving Area of Auburn, however, elementary schools should be given flexibility to locate along
smaller roads. Buffering from adjacent land uses may be required.
CF-66 The location of utility facilities is often dependent upon the physical requirements of the utility
system. Sewage lift stations, pump stations, water reservoirs, and other similar facilities should be
sited, designed, and buffered (through extensive screening and/or landscaping) to fit in with their
surroundings harmoniously. When sited within or adjacent to residential areas, special attention
should be given to minimizing noise, light and glare impacts.
CF-67 Public facilities of an industrial or heavy commercial character should be confined to the Region
Serving Area of Auburn, unless no other reasonable siting opportunity exists in which case siting
still must comply with applicable zoning standards. Examples of such facilities are the City
maintenance and operations facility, state and regional solid waste facilities, and the Auburn
School District bus barn.
CF-68 The siting and relocation of City maintenance and operation facilities shall be responsive to
growing demands for utility, transportation and fleet services and shall also take into account the
City's role in emergency preparedness and response.
Essential Public Facilities: According to the GMA (RCW 36.70A.200), “Essential public facilities include
those facilities that are typically difficult to site such as airports, state education facilities, state or regional
transportation facilities as defined in RCW 47.06.140, state and local correctional facilities, solid waste
handling facilities, and in-patient facilities including substance abuse facilities, mental health facilities, group
homes, and secure community transition facilities as defined in RCW 71.09.020.” More general ly, essential
public facilities are facilities, conveyances, or sites that meet the following definition: (1) the facility,
conveyance or site is used to provide services to the public; (2) these services are delivered by government
agencies, private or non-profit organizations under contract to or with substantial funding from government
agencies, or private firms or organizations subject to public service obligations, and (3) the facility or use of
the site is necessary to adequately provide a public service.
The Growth Management Act requires that every comprehensive plan include a process for siting essential
public facilities. No comprehensive plan can preclude the siting of essential public facilities within the
community. The Growth Management Act includes these provisions because siting certain public facilities
has become difficult due to the impacts many of these facilities have on the adjacent community. Many
factors contribute to this problem, including increased demand for facilities to serv e a growing population,
increased competition for land as the state becomes more urbanized, problems with siting processes, and
judicial decisions which compel jurisdictions to provide certain facilities. By including a process for siting
essential facilities in the Comprehensive Plan, deficiencies in the siting process can be minimized.
This section contains Auburn’s process for siting essential public facilities. This is an interim process until
development regulations are incorporated into city code. When that process is developed, Auburn may
modify these procedures to reflect the Council’s recommendation.
CF-69 Essential Public Facility Siting Process.
General:
1. The City will review proposals through the process outlined in parts (3) through (8) bel ow, if the
essential public facility largely serves a regional, countywide, statewide or national need and is
included in a policy sense within an adopted state or regional plan which meets the following
criteria:
a. The state or regional plan was developed through an appropriate public process (including at
least one local public hearing) and has undergone a NEPA and/or SEPA review; and;
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b. A clear policy statement supporting the type of facility proposed must be included. The plan
should also include, in a policy sense, a set of siting guidelines used for such a facility. Such
criteria may include, but not be limited to, type and sufficiency of transportation access, co -
location requirements, preferred adjacent land uses, on -or off-site security and/or mitigation,
and required public facilities and services.
2. If the essential public facility largely serves a regional, countywide, statewide or national need and
is not part of an adopted state or regional plan, the proponent will be required to request th at the
appropriate state or regional plan be amended to include the proposal meeting the criteria
contained in part (1) above. The proposal will also be reviewed following the process outlined in
parts (3) through (8).
Essential Public Facilities of a regional, countywide, statewide, or national nature:
3. Essential public facilities of a regional, countywide, statewide or national nature will be reviewed by
the City through the special area plan process. The boundaries of the Special Area Plan will be se t
at a scale directly related to the size and magnitude of the proposal. For facilities of regional, state,
and national need, an alternative analysis will be performed using, but not limited to, the guidelines
described in part 1 (above). Auburn staff sh all participate in the review process of part 1 (above),
and use the data, analysis and environmental documents prepared in that process to aid in the
City’s special area plan review, if Auburn determines that those documents are adequate. If the
facility requires other development permits, those approvals also shall be considered within the
review process.
4. Impacts of the proposed essential public facility must be identified and an appropriate mitigation
plan developed. Unless otherwise governed by State law, the financing strategy for the mitigation
plan shall be structured so that the costs of the plan shall be allocated proportionally on a benefit
basis using, but not limited to, non-local sources of funding.
5. The special area plan process to be used for essential public facilities of a regional, countywide,
statewide or national nature shall follow the City’s Comprehensive Plan amendment process which
includes multiple opportunities for public involvement.
6. An analysis of the facility’s impact on City finances shall be undertaken. If the study shows that
locating a facility in a community would result in a disproportionate financial burden on the City of
Auburn, an agreement with the project’s proponents must be executed to mitigate the adverse
financial impact or the approval shall be denied.
Essential Public Facilities of primarily local nature:
7. If the essential public facility meets largely local needs (for example, in -patient facilities, including
substance abuse facilities, mental health facilities and group homes), the facility shall be
considered based upon section (8) below.
All Essential Public Facilities:
8. The following criteria shall be used to evaluate all applications to site essential public facilities:
a. Whether there is a public need for the facility.
b. The impact of the facility on the surrounding uses and environment, the City and the region.
c. Whether the design of the facility or the operation of the facility can be conditioned, or the
impacts mitigated, in a similar manner as with a traditional private development, to make the
facility compatible with the affected area and the environment.
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d. Whether a package of mitigating measures can be developed that would make siting the
facility within the community more acceptable.
e. Whether the factors that make the facility difficult to site can be modified to increase the range
of available sites or to minimize impacts on affected areas and the environment.
f. Whether the proposed essential public facility is consistent with the Auburn Comprehensive
Plan.
g. Essential public facilities shall comply with any applicable state siting and permitting
requirements (e.g., hazardous waste facilities).
h. Whether the State proves by clear, cogent, and convincing evidence that 1) a suff icient and
reasonable number of alternative sites have been fully, fairly, and competently considered; and
2) such sites were found to be unsuitable for an SCTF for reasons other than the cost of
property.
i. Whether careful analysis has been completed to show that siting of the facility will have no
undue impact on any one racial, cultural, or socio-economic group, and that there will not be a
resulting concentration of similar facilities in a particular neighborhood, community, jurisdiction
or region.
CF-70 The Director shall make a determination as to whether a development application will result in a
significant change of use or a significant change in the intensity of use of an existing essential
public facility. If the Planning Director determines t hat the proposed changes are significant, the
proposal will be subject to the essential public facility siting process as defined in Policy CF -69. If
the Planning Director determines that the proposed changes are insignificant, the application shall
be reviewed through the City’s standard development review procedures. The Planning Director’s
determination shall be based upon the following:
1. The proposal’s impacts on the surrounding area
2. The likelihood that there will be future additions, expansions, or further activity related to or
connected with the proposal.
One of the difficulties of siting essential public facilities is that they are not allowed in all appropriate areas.
To help address this problem, Auburn shall allow essential public facilities in those zones in which they
would be compatible. The types of facilities that are compatible will vary with the impacts likely from the
facility and the zoning district. In the M-2 Zoning District, many essential public facilities will be compatible
uses and broad use categories allowing such uses should be included in the zone.
CF-71 Essential public facilities shall be allowed in those zoning districts in which they would be
compatible and impacts can be mitigated. In situations where specific develop ment standards
cannot be met, but there is a determination that the facility can be made compatible, the City
Council can waive those specific standards with the requirement that appropriate mitigation is
provided. The M-2 Zoning District should include broad use categories that allow all essential
public facilities that are difficult to site as permitted or conditional uses as appropriate.
CF-72 Essential public facilities should be equitably located throughout the City, county and state. No
jurisdiction should absorb a disproportionate share.
CF-73 Essential public facilities of a regional, countywide, statewide or national nature should be
restricted to the Region Serving Area of Auburn. Such facilities should be located in relationship to
transportation facilities in a manner appropriate to their transportation needs. Extensive buffering
from adjacent uses may be required. Facilities which generate a significant amount of truck traffic
should be located on major arterial streets.
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“Helping Communities And Organizations Create Their Best Futures”
AUBURN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - VOLUME 4
Private Utilities Element
PRIVATE UTILITIES ELEMENT VISION
Private Utilities in Auburn are planned, designed, and constructed in a manner that adequately supports future
growth scenarios that are predicted in the City’s Land Use Element and that meet the needs of residents, visitors
and businesses. Sustainability is a principal that guides decisions for where utilities are placed, how they are
constructed, how they are operated and maintained, and how all aspects of design, construction and operation
are funded.
PRIVATE UTILITIES CONDITIONS
Electricity and Natural Gas: Puget Sound Energy (PSE) provides electrical and natural gas service to the
City of Auburn and its potential annexation area. PSE is an investor -owned private utility which provides
service to approximately 1.2 million customers in a service area that covers 6,000 square miles.
With respect to electrical service, PSE builds, operates and maintains an electrical system consisting of
generation, transmission and distribution facilities. Facility technology for electricity transmission may
change in the future in response to the need to create more efficient facilities and in response to various
electromagnetic field and health concerns and diversification of resources. Utility policies should be
updated in the future to take into consideration changes in technology, facilities, and services.
Natural Gas: The Northwest Pipeline Corporation and Enumclaw Natural Gas also have gas lines in the
southeastern portion of the City. Northwest Pipeline Corporation’s only customer in Auburn is Enumclaw
Natural Gas. Enumclaw Natural Gas serves Auburn residential customers in the area of the Adventist
Academy.
Telecommunications: Telecommunications include a wide range of services including conventional
telephone, cellular telephone and cable television. Technology in the field of telecommunications continues
to change rapidly.
Conventional Telephone
Conventional local telephone service to the City is provided by Century Link. Century Link is a global
provider of telecommunications services.
The facilities in which calls are switched are called central offices. Typically there are four main lines
heading out from each central office - one in each direction. Auburn's central office is located in downtown
Auburn.
Long distance service is provided in the area by several providers. These providers have underground
fiber optic cables passing through the City of Auburn.
Cellular Telephone
Cellular telecommunications provide mobile telephone communications via radios that send and receive
signals from a network of receivers mounted on utility poles, towers, buildings or other structures on private
property or within the right of way. Cellular communication companies offer digital voice, messaging and
high speed wireless data services to customers.
Cellular telephone service within the City and its potential annexation areas is provided by multiple private
companies providing service throughout the Puget Sound region. Regulation of cellular providers is
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provided by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Technology and business practices in the
area of telecommunications continues to change rapidly.
Cable Television
Cable television service is provided by Comcast through a combination of aerial and underground cables.
The location of existing and planned cable lines are shown on Map 6.4.
INTRODUCTION
The Growth Management Act requires the City of Auburn to include a utilities element within its
Comprehensive Plan. The element should provide a framework for the efficient and predictable provision
and siting of utility facilities and services within the City consistent with the serving utilities public se rvice
obligations. This element covers private utilities, (those not provided by the City of Auburn) and includes
electricity, telecommunications, and natural gas. City owned water, sewer, and stormwater utilities are
described within the Capital Facilities Element (Chapter 5) of this comprehensive plan.
Investor owned utilities in the State of Washington are regulated by the Washington Utilities and
Transportation Commission (WUTC). State law regulates the rates, charges, services facilities and
practices of utilities. Any changes in policies regarding these aspects of utility provision require WUTC
approval.
The primary responsibility for planning for private utilities rests with the utility providers. Clearly, however,
this planning can not take place without open lines of communication between the City and the utility
providers. The City acknowledges that some private utility providers are not willing to provide capacity or
future construction plans as some of this information may effect their co mpetitiveness or be considered to
be proprietary. The utilities, however, must recognize that this may hinder the City's ability to assist them in
their projects.
Values:
Character - Private utilities will provide a positive contribution to the quality, aesthetics and functionality
of the community.
Wellness - Utility infrastructure and systems support the delivery of safe and efficient electircity, gas,
and telecommunications
Service - Utility infrastructure and systems support the City’s goals of providing accessible and
transparent government servces and processes.
Economy - Businesses are served by utility infrastructure that meets or exceeds the needs for entry
into the market and future growth.
Celebration - Telecommunication systems are fully utilized to reach a broader cross section of the
community in a way that brings people together for civic activities, cultural events, and social
awareness.
Environment - Siting, installation and maintenance of utilities will ensure protection, preservation and
respect of the wildlife habitat, water quality, and environmentally sensitive features.
Sustainable - When designing, constructing and maintaining utilities the long term investment horizon
is favored over concepts that provide short term benefits and outcomes.
General Policies
Objective 1.1 To allow the development of private utilities to meet the needs of the existing community
and provide for its planned growth consistent with the serving utilities public service obligations.
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Policies:
PU-1 Private utility companies are recognized as providers of important services necessary to maintain
current and future lifestyles.
PU-2 Private utility providers should refer to the City's Comprehensive Plan Map for guidance regarding
future land uses and intensities. Private utility facilities and systems should be consistent with the
uses and densities allowed by the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code. The City will regularly
provide this information and information on pending development p roposals (both public and
private) to the appropriate provider. In return, the City expects there to be a cooperative posture
towards coordinated and sensitive expansion of the infrastructure.
PU-3 Private utility companies should strive to provide utility services to all segments of the Auburn
population and areas of the community.
Objective 1.2 To improve the safety, visual quality, and efficiency of private utility facilities consistent with
the serving utilities public service.
Policies:
PU-4 The City shall require that new private utility distribution, service and telecommunication lines be
located underground within all new developments. The City will also work with the utility
companies to relocate existing distribution, service and telecommunicatio n lines underground as a
part of new development, whenever it is technologically feasible and as part of City capital roadway
projects whenever it is economically and technologically feasible. Expansions and upgrades
completed by private utilities will be required to be underground unless they meet appropriate
exemptions.
PU-5 Common utility trenches should be encouraged and coordinated by both private and public
providers whenever possible.
PU-6 To reduce visual clutter, antennas, relay mechanisms and similar structures should be located on
existing poles, structures, or buildings whenever possible. When deemed feasible and necessary
to minimize impacts on adjacent uses or views by the City, visual screening may be required.
PU-7 The City shall consider the environmental impacts of proposed utility facilities as a part of its
environmental review process. When requested by the City, the utility provider shall furnish
documentation of current research results and/or provide additional information related to
determining the environmental impacts, if any, of the proposed facilities.
PU-8 The construction of facilities and provision of services by private utility providers within the City o f
Auburn shall be in compliance with all of the goals and policies of this comprehensive plan.
PU-9 Decisions regarding private utility facilities within Auburn should consider the safe, adequate and
efficient availability of these utilities to other jurisdictions.
PU-10 The location of utility facilities is often dependent upon the physical requirements of the utility
system. All utility facilities should be sited, designed, and buffered (through extensive screening
and/or landscaping) to fit in with th eir surroundings harmoniously and safely. When sited within or
adjacent to residential areas, special attention should be given to minimizing noise, light and glare
impacts.
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Transportation Plan
Adopted by Ordinance No. XXXX
December X, 2015
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Table of Contents
Page
Chapter 1 Introduction 1 - 1
1.1 Purpose 1 - 1
1.2 How the City Uses the Plan 1 - 2
1.3 Regional Coordination 1 - 4
1.4 Accomplishments Since the Last Plan 1 - 7
1.5 Plan Organization 1 – 9
1.6 Staff Resources 1 - 10
Chapter 2 The Street System 2 - 1
2.1 Existing Street System 2 - 1
2.2 Street Standards and Levels-of-Service 2 - 8
2.3 Future Street System 2 - 13
Chapter 3 Non-Motorized Transportation 3 - 1
3.1 Pedestrian Travel 3 - 1
3.2 Bicycle Travel 3 - 9
3.3 Equestrian Travel 3 - 12
3.4 Future Non-Motorized System 3 - 14
Chapter 4 Transit 4 - 1
4.1 Needs Assessment 4 - 1
4.2 Transit User Needs 4 - 5
4.3 Transit System Recommendations 4 - 10
Chapter 5 Policies 5 - 1
5.1 Coordination, Planning and Implementation 5 – 2
5.2 Street System 5 – 14
5.3 Non-Motorized System 5 – 22
5.4 Transit System 5 – 27
5.5 Air Transportation 5 – 28
Chapter 6 Funding 6 - 1
6.1 Financial Planning and Programming 6 - 1
6.2 Funding Sources 6 - 2
6.3 Funding Strategies and Project Prioritization 6 - 6
Chapter 7 Monitoring and Evaluation 7 - 1
7.1 Annual Updates 7 - 1
7.2 Multi-Year Updates 7 - 2
List of Maps and Figures
Page
Map 1-1 Adjacent Jurisdictions 1 - 6
Figure 1-1 Transportation Program Staff Resources 1 – 10
Map 2-1 Functional Roadway Classifications *
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Map 2-2 Average Daily Traffic Volumes (2013) *
Map 2-3 Truck Route Map *
Map 2-4 Freight Route Classification Map
Map 2-5 Auburn LOS Corridors *
Figure 2-1 Population, Housing and Job Growth (2000 - 2035) 2 - 13
Map 2-6 Transportation Improvement Projects *
Map 2-7 Intelligent Transportation Systems *
Map 3-1 Existing Sidewalks and Future Priority Sidewalk Corridors *
Map 3-2 Existing and Future Bicycle Facilities and Multi-Use Trails *
Map 3-3 Bicycle Corridors and Connectors *
Map 4-1 Auburn Transit Routes and MIT Shuttle Route *
Map 4-2 Auburn Transit Routes and Transit Dependent Areas *
*Map located following the chapter corresponding to the Map number.
List of Tables
Page
Table 1-1 Transportation Improvements Completed Since 2009 1 - 8
Table 2-1 Existing (2014) Corridor Levels of Service 2 - 10
Table 2-2 2022 Capacity Projects 2 - 14
Table 2-3 2022 Corridor Levels of Service 2 - 19
Table 2-4 2035 Capacity Projects 2 - 21
Table 2-5 2035 Corridor Levels of Service 2 - 25
Table 3-1 Existing Equestrian Facilities 3 - 13
Table 3-2 Future Trail Projects 3 - 14
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CHAPTER 1.
INTRODUCTION
The transportation system is a vital component
of Auburn's social, economic, and physical
structure. The primary purpose of the
transportation system is to support the
movement of people and goods within the City
and connect the City to the broader region. Secondarily, it influences patterns of growth,
development and economic activity by providing access to adjacent land uses. Planning for the
development and maintenance of the transportation system is a critical activity promoting the
efficient movement of people and goods, ensuring emergency access, and optimizing the role
transportation plays in attaining other community objectives.
1.1 PURPOSE
The Comprehensive Transportation Plan is the framework for transportation planning in Auburn.
It functions as the overarching guide for changes to the transportation system. The Plan evaluates
the existing system by identifying key assets and improvement needs. These findings are then
incorporated into a needs assessment, which guides the future of the transportation system.
This Plan is multi-modal, addressing multiple forms of transportation in Auburn including the
street network, non-motorized travel, and transit. Evaluating all modes enables the City to address
its future transportation needs in a comprehensive and balanced manner.
VISION
The Comprehensive Transportation Plan reflects the current and future needs of the Auburn
community and, in doing so, seeks to:
Enhance the quality of life for all Auburn residents;
Encourage healthy community principles through non-motorized travel;
Promote a transportation system that supports local businesses and enhances economic
development opportunities;
Create a transportation system that is efficient, uncomplicated, and welcoming to visitors; and
Provide a balanced, multi-modal transportation system that addresses both local and regional
needs.
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GMA REQUIREMENTS
Washington State’s 1990 Growth Management Act (GMA) requires that transportation planning
be directly tied to the City’s land use decisions and fiscal planning. This is traditionally
accomplished through the adoption of the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
Auburn fulfills this mandate by adopting the Comprehensive Transportation Plan as the
Transportation Element of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. In order to be GMA compliant, the
Comprehensive Transportation Plan must:
Inventory the existing transportation system in order to identify existing capital facilities and
travel levels as a basis for future planning;
Identify level-of-service (LOS) standards for all arterials, transit routes, and state-owned
facilities as a gauge for evaluating system performance;
Specify actions and requirements for bringing into compliance locally owned transportation
facilities or services that are below an established level-of-service standard;
Determine existing deficiencies of the system;
Use land use assumptions to estimate future travel, including impacts to state-owned facilities;
Identify future improvement needs from at least ten years of traffic forecasts based on the
adopted land use plan;
Include a multiyear financing plan based on the identified needs;
Address intergovernmental coordination; and
Include transportation demand management strategies.
1.2 How the City Uses the Plan
The Comprehensive Transportation Plan provides policy and technical direction for development
of the City’s transportation system through the year 2035. It updates and expands the 2009
Comprehensive Transportation Plan by recognizing network changes since the last plan, evaluating
current needs, and identifying standards for future development and various infrastructure
improvement scenarios. The Plan underwent a major update in 2005 and a midterm update in
2009 to incorporate the Lea Hill and West Hill annexation areas into the Plan.
N EEDS ASSESSMENT
A system-wide, multi-modal needs assessment was conducted throughout plan development to
ascertain which aspects of Auburn’s existing transportation system work well and which ones
need improvement. An evaluation of potential solutions and investment priorities was also
conducted as part of this process. The end result is that Auburn has a more thorough
understanding of system deficiencies, how best to address these deficiencies, and direction for
expanding the system in a sustainable manner.
P UBLIC INVOLVEMENT
Public outreach is an important component of the ongoing needs assessment process. During
2014 the City held a number of community meetings through the Imagine Auburn visioning
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process. The meetings included discussions of capital investments in transportation infrastructure
and other transportation related issues which have been incorporated into this document.
As part of the adoption process, the Plan is also reviewed by the City of Auburn Planning
Commission, including a hearing where members of the public are provided the opportunity to
provide input on the plan, and is then reviewed and adopted by the City Council.
POLICY DEVELOPMENT
The City creates policies to state preferences for preservation of the existing system and
development of the future transportation system. Policies can be qualitative in nature, but often
they are quantitative and prescribe a specific standard.
Policies are also important for communicating the City’s values and needs to neighboring
jurisdictions and regional and state agencies. Having established policies in place enables the City
to more effectively influence change in keeping with its needs and objectives.
LOS AND CONCURRENCY
The concurrency provisions of the 1990 Growth Management Act (GMA) require that local
governments permit development only if adequate public facilities exist, or can be guaranteed to
be available within six years, to support new development.
The GMA requires each local jurisdiction to identify facility and service needs based on level-of-
service (LOS) standards. Auburn ensures that future development will not cause the system’s
performance to fall below the adopted LOS standard by doing one or a combination of the
following: limiting development, requiring appropriate mitigation, or changing the adopted
standard.
C APITAL FACILITIES PLAN AND TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
The City uses the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and Capital Facilities Plan (CFP)
to develop a financial plan for capital improvements in Auburn, thus enabling the City to fulfill
the GMA requirement of having a multiyear financing plan based on the identified transportation
needs.
The TIP, is a financial planning tool used to implement the list of transportation improvement
projects identified in the Transportation Plan. It is a six-year plan which is reviewed and updated
annually by the City Council to reflect changes to project priorities and funding circumstances.
The first three years of the plan are fiscally constrained. Traffic impact fees on new development
are determined by the cost of the capacity projects included in the TIP.
The Capital Facilities Plan is also an annually adopted six-year financing plan. However, it is
fiscally constrained for all six years. Unlike the TIP, the CFP is an adopted element of the City’s
Comprehensive Plan.
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1.3 REGIONAL COORDINATION
In addition to being influenced by factors within the City, Auburn’s transportation system is
influenced by what happens beyond its City limits: growth in neighboring communities,
infrastructure maintenance by regional agencies, the lack of funding for road maintenance, new
capacity projects, and competing demands for transit services. This Plan calls for effective
interjurisdictional actions to address cross-border issues and to mitigate the impact of new
development. The Plan also recognizes that other jurisdictions, particularly state agencies and
transit providers, are responsible for a major share of the transportation facilities serving Auburn.
W ASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has jurisdiction over three major
routes connecting Auburn to the region: SR-167, SR-18, and SR-164 (Auburn Way South).
Auburn coordinates with WSDOT to study these corridors and implement roadway
improvements. WSDOT also serves an important role as administrator of federal and state
transportation funds.
SOUND TRANSIT
Sound Transit provides a variety of regional transit services for King, Snohomish, and Pierce
counties. In Auburn, Sound Transit provides commuter rail and express bus service. Auburn
Station also serves as a hub and transfer station for local transit service provided by King County
Metro Transit and Pierce Transit.
The transit chapter provides more detail on current Sound Transit services, remaining needs for
regional transit service, and the role Auburn plays in coordinating with the agency.
KING COUNTY
King County Metro Transit, a division of the King County Department of Transportation,
provides local bus service for the Auburn area. Planned service for the City of Auburn is
described in the Metro Strategic Plan for Public Transportation 2011-2021 and in Metro’s Long
Range Public Transportation Plan now under development and expected to be completed in 2016.
The City has developed an employee Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) program in cooperation
with Metro Transit. Details of the CTR program are summarized in the Non-motorized and
Transit chapters of this plan.
Auburn partners with King County Metro Transit on the 497 bus route, which provides peak
hour service from Lakeland Hills to the Auburn Station. Auburn and King County Metro Transit
hope to continue this relationship and develop future partnerships to expand transit service in
Auburn.
King County Road Services Division is responsible for maintaining and regulating the roadway
network in King County, including the Totem and Klump portions of King County located inside
the City limits. King County Road Services has a number of programs and plans in place that
regulate development and other activities affecting their roadway network.
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PIERCE COUNTY
Auburn partners with Pierce Transit on the 497 bus route, which provides peak hour service from
Lakeland Hills to the Auburn Station. Auburn and Pierce Transit hope to continue this
relationship and develop future partnerships to expand transit service in Auburn.
Auburn also participates in The Regional Access Mobility Partnership (RAMP), a regional
coalition comprised of both public and private sector interests dedicated to improving mobility in
the South Puget Sound and Washington State.
COUNTYWIDE PLANNING POLICIES
Under the Growth Management Act, King and Pierce Counties have adopted Countywide
Planning Policies to guide development in both incorporated and unincorporated areas of their
jurisdictions. The policies support county and regional goals to provide a variety of mobility
options and establish LOS standards that emphasize the efficient movement of people and not
just vehicles. The Countywide Planning Policies are also important because they provide direction
for planning and development of potential annexation areas.
P UGET SOUND REGIONAL COUNCIL
The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) sets policy for King, Pierce, Kitsap, and Snohomish
counties through its long-range planning document, Vision 2040, and its regional transportation
plan, Transportation 2040. Both documents encourage future growth to be concentrated in regional
growth centers. They also seek to provide a multi-modal transportation system that serves all
travel modes, actively encouraging the use of alternatives to single occupant vehicles. Another
important policy theme is a focus on maximizing the efficiency of the transportation system
through transportation demand management (TDM) and transportation system management
(TSM) strategies, as well as completing critical links in the network.
Auburn’s Transportation Plan is required to be consistent with PSRC’s regional planning efforts.
ADJACENT CITIES
The City recognizes the importance of coordinated and strong inter-jurisdictional action because
transportation impacts do not stop at local boundaries. The City works closely with neighboring
cities and the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe to address transportation issues. These neighbors adopt
goals and policies that directly impact Auburn. In developing this plan, analysis was undertaken to
ensure that all transportation system improvements are compatible with neighboring jurisdictions.
CITY OF KENT
The City of Kent shares Auburn’s northern border and several regional transportation corridors
including S 277th Street, SR 167, and the West Valley Highway. Most recently, Auburn has
completed coordination with Kent on the annexation of the S 277th Street from Auburn Way
North to the Green River into the City of Auburn to allow the widening of S 277th Street
between Auburn Way N and L Street NE.
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
The City of Federal Way is located west of
Auburn. Several roadways, most notably SR 18,
connect Auburn and Federal Way. Auburn and
Federal Way regularly coordinate on both
motorized and non-motorized roadway
improvements affecting both jurisdictions.
CITES OF SUMNER/ALGONA/ PACIFIC/BONNEY
LAKE
The City partners with its southern neighbors in
many respects, including street system planning,
transit planning, and regional trail planning.
Auburn is also working with Sumner, Pacific and
Algona on roadway improvement projects,
including the recent preservation of Boundary
Boulevard in partnership with Algona, and
financial support of Pacific’s project to widen
Stewart Road to the west of the White River. The
City coordinates primarily with Bonney Lake for
provision of water service in the Pierce County
portion of the City. However, efforts to coordinate transportation systems and services will likely
occur in the future. Partnerships with neighboring cities will continue to be an important factor in
successful transportation planning.
MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBE
The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe (MIT) is situated in the southeastern portion of the City and in
unincorporated King County, generally to the east of Auburn Way South (SR-164) and south of
SR-18. The Muckleshoot Tribe operates two major attractions in or near Auburn: the
Muckleshoot Casino and the White River Amphitheatre. Both of these activity centers generate a
large number of vehicle trips. Commercial development on tribal lands is expected to increase in
the future and must be evaluated during transportation planning efforts.
The City and tribe coordinate on a variety of transportation planning issues, both to accommodate
the capacity needs derived from traffic generated by tribal land uses and to ensure the tribe has a
functioning transportation system for its members.
The Muckleshoot Tribe has developed their own Comprehensive Land Use Plan. In addition, a
Transportation Plan and a Tribal Transportation Improvement Program have been created to
identify transportation needs and plan for the next seven generations. One theme that is emerging
from this effort is the need to build a well-connected internal roadway system on the reservation.
Currently, Auburn Way South is the primary route for drivers and pedestrians traveling within the
reservation. This extensive internal network will increase transportation efficiency and most
importantly improve safety along the Auburn Way South corridor. The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
and the City of Auburn have created a partnership to provide safety improvements along Auburn
Map 1-1 Adjacent Jurisdictions
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Way South. These improvements are currently under construction and are anticipated to be
complete in the Spring of 2017.
During July 2015, the State Legislature passed a transportation package which included a $15
million project to construct a new off-ramp from eastbound SR-18 to SR-164. At this time the
scope and alignment of this new connection are not know, however, the City will be working with
the MIT and WSDOT in the design process.
1.4 Accomplishments Since the Last Plan
Since 2009, the City has completed numerous transportation improvements, with an emphasis on
providing new road capacity, improving pedestrian and bicycle safety, preservation of existing
infrastructure, and providing better access to regional transit services including commuter rail.
Table 1-1 shows the key projects completed since the 2009 plan. The completed projects list
includes the grade separation of M Street SE and the A Street NW corridor, which provides a
parallel connection to Auburn Way N between downtown Auburn and S 272nd Street.
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Table 1-1. Transportation Improvements Completed Since 2009
# Project Name Location Type of
Improvement
1 M Street SE Underpass M St SE (3rd SE to 8th SE) Roadway
2 A Street Corridor NW New Road (3rd NW to 14th NW) Roadway
3 ITS Improvements, Phase B S 277th to City Hall Signal and ITS
4 8th Street NE and R Street 8th St NE & R St NE Signal & ITS
5 A Street SE Pedestrian Improvements A St SE (3rd St SE to 6th St SE) Non-Motorized
6 37th Street SE and R Street SE Pedestrian
Connector
37th St SE (Olympic to R St SE) Non-Motorized
7 SE 316th Place Traffic Calming Improvements SE 316th Place (112th to 116th) Safety
8 Terrace Drive Re-channelization Terrace Dr. NW (15th to W St)
Safety
9 2009 Sidewalk Improvements Citywide Non-Motorized
10 2009 Citywide Arterial Pavement Patching Citywide Preservation
11 Citywide Guardrail Improvements Citywide Safety
12 F Street SE and 4th Street SE Traffic Signal F St SE & 4th St SE Intersection, Safety
13 West Valley Highway Improvements WVH, W Main St to SR-18 Roadway
14 Citywide School Zone Flashing Beacons Citywide Safety
15 2010 Local Street Preservation Citywide Preservation
16 South Auburn ITS Improvements C St SW, A St SE Signal and ITS
17 S Division Street Main St to 3rd St SE/SW Roadway
18 8th Street NE Re-channelization M St NE to 104th Roadway
19 2010 Traffic Signal Improvements Citywide Signal & ITS
20 Auburn Way South & M St Improvement’s AWS & M St SE Intersection, Safety
21 2011 Local Street Preservation Citywide Preservation
22 8th and 104th Signal Improvements 8th St NE & 104th Ave SE Intersection, Safety
23 2011 Citywide Sidewalk Improvements Citywide Non-motorized
24 Auburn Way South Phase 1 – Dogwood to Fir Roadway
25 Auburn Way South Phase 2 – Fir to Hemlock Roadway
26 Lea Hill Safe Routes to School 116th Ave SE, SE 312th St Safety
27 2011 Local Street Reconstruction Citywide Preservation
28 2012 Local Street Preservation Citywide Preservation
29 15th and WVH SW Repairs 15th St SW & WVH Signal & ITS
30 Traffic Signal Battery Backup Improvements BNSF Grade Crossings Signal & ITS
31 Citywide Traffic Signal Safety Improvements Citywide Signal & ITS, Safety
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# Project Name Location Type of
Improvement
32 2013 Local Street Preservation Citywide Preservation
33 West Valley Highway Preservation WVH, 15th NW to 37th NW Preservation
34 8th Street NE ITS Improvements 8th St NE (M St to 104th Ave SE) Signal & ITS
35 2013 Sidewalk Repairs Citywide Non-Motorized
36 2013 Arterial Pavement Patching Citywide Preservation
37 37th and B Street Pre-Signal 37th St NW & B St NW Signal & ITS, Safety
38 29th and A SE Repairs 29th & A St SE Signal & ITS
39 E Main Signal Pole Replacement E Main St & Auburn Way Signal & ITS
40 East Valley Hwy Overlay Peirce County Limits Preservation
41 2013 Arterial Crackseal Citywide Preservation
42 2014 Traffic Signal Improvements Citywide Preservation
43 2014 Local Street Improvements Citywide Preservation
44 2014 Citywide Arterial Pavement Preservation Citywide Preservation
45 2014 Citywide Arterial Crackseal Citywide Preservation
46 R Street SE Bicycle Lanes 17th St SE to White River Non-Motorized
47 B Street NW Bicycle Lanes 3rd St NW to 30th St NW Non-Motorized
48 Terrace Drive NW Bicycle Lanes 15th St NW to W St NW Non-Motorized
49 Dogwood Street SE Bicycle Lanes 21st St SE to Skyway Lane Non-Motorized
50 West Valley Highway Bicycle Lanes Main St to SR-18 Non-Motorized
51 14th Street NW Bicycle Lanes B St NW to A St NE Non-Motorized
52 116th Avenue SE Bicycle Lanes SE 304th St to SE 312th St Non-Motorized
53 124th Avenue SE Bicycle Lanes SE 316th St to SE 320th St Non-Motorized
54 132nd Avenue SE Bicycle Lanes SE 304th St to SE 312th St Non-Motorized
55 M Street SE Bicycle Lanes 4th St SE to 8th St SE Non-Motorized
56 Evergreen Way SE* New Roadway Roadway
57 I Street NE* New Roadway Roadway
* These projects were constructed by others as part of private development projects
1.5 Plan Organization
The following three chapters are organized according to the three primary transportation modes
in Auburn: the street system (Chapter 2), the non-motorized system (Chapter 3), and the
transit system (Chapter 4). Each chapter contains a needs assessment and discussion of the
future system, including proposed projects or improvements.
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The remaining chapters cover subjects pertaining to all three system types. Chapter 5 details the
City’s transportation objectives and policies. Chapter 6 discusses funding sources that can be used
to finance future network improvements. Chapter 7 identifies a monitoring and evaluation
strategy to ensure the document remains relevant and that progress is made towards
implementation of the Plan.
1.6 Staff Resources
Implementation of the Comprehensive Transportation Plan requires numerous resources,
including staff time. All departments play a role in executing the Plan, but the Community
Development & Public Works (CDPW) Department is the implementation lead. The CDPW
Department employs engineers, planners, technical and support staff, and maintenance and
operations personnel to maintain and improve the City’s transportation system. Nonetheless, staff
performs many functions and dedicating sufficient resources to carry out the goals of this plan
continues to present challenges. Figure 1-1 identifies the basic organization of the CPDW
Department.
Figure 1-1 Transportation Program Staff Resources (2015)
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Chapter 2.
THE STREET SYSTEM
The City is served by an extensive street network, which
includes highways, arterials, collectors, and local streets.
The Auburn transportation system is designed to
accommodate all modes of travel. This chapter describes
the network and how well it serves the City both existing
and future.
2.1 Existing Street System
FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION
The street system functions as a network. Functional classification is the hierarchy by which streets and
highways are defined according to the character of service they provide. There are three main classes
of streets in Auburn: arterials, collectors, and local streets. Existing street classifications are shown in
Map 2-1. All streets have been classified using the Federal Functional Classification system guidelines.
No significant changes have been made to the classification of City streets from the previous
Comprehensive Transportation Plan.
The Auburn Engineering Design Standards identifies design standards for each type of City street, in
conformance with WSDOT and AASHTO standards.
From a planning perspective, acknowledgment and proper designation of functional classifications
allows for the preservation of right-of-way for future transportation corridors, whether the corridor
provides access to car, HOV, transit, bike, or pedestrian use. Functional classification helps establish
corridors that will provide for the future movement of people and goods, as well as emergency vehicle
access. Proper designation is crucial to the planning effort; as development occurs, accommodation for
the appropriate transportation corridors should be incorporated into development plans.
STATE HIGHWAYS
SR-18 – connects I-5 to I-90 through Auburn. Within the City limits, SR-18 has interchanges with SR-
167, West Valley Highway, C Street, SR-164/Auburn Way S, Auburn Black Diamond Road, and SE
304th Street providing access to downtown Auburn and Lea Hill. It is classified as both a Highway of
Statewide Significance (HSS) and a National Highway System (NHS) route for the entire corridor
segment. SR-18 is a full control limited access highway, allowing access only at interchanges within the
City limits.
SR-167 - also known as the Valley Freeway, serves as an alternative to I-5, connecting South King and
north Pierce counties to the I-405 corridor to the north. SR-167 is designated as both HSS and NHS.
Within the City limits, SR-167 has interchanges with SR-18, S 277th Street, 15th Street NW, and 15th
Street SW. SR-167 is a full control limited access highway, allowing access only at interchanges within
the City limits.
Auburn Way S at M Street SE
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SR-164 - is a 15-mile roadway corridor beginning at the SR-18 interchange with Auburn Way S. The
corridor is aligned southeast through the City, connecting with the Muckleshoot Tribal Reservation
and White River Amphitheater, and unincorporated King County before terminating in the City of
Enumclaw at its junction with SR-410. SR-164 is a City street which is part of a State Highway. It is
classified as an urban minor arterial by WSDOT, and also a HSS. The City of Auburn classifies is as a
principal arterial. SR-164 does not have the same access restrictions as found on SR-18 and SR-167.
ARTERIALS
Arterials are the highest level of City street classification. There are two types of arterials in Auburn.
Principal Arterials are designed to move traffic between locations within the region and connect with
the freeway system. Design emphasis is placed on providing movement for both inter- and intra-city
traffic. As such, these facilities typically carry the highest traffic volumes, experience the longest vehicle
trips, and have the highest speed limits of all City streets.
Direct access to adjacent land uses is permitted, although these streets are most likely to have limited
access, in an effort to enhance safety along these corridors, and increase capacity for through vehicles.
These arterials are the framework street system for the City and usually extend beyond the City limits,
connecting with neighboring jurisdictions. They are typically constructed to accommodate five-lanes of
traffic with speed limits of 30 to 45 mph. The design year average daily traffic (ADT) is greater than
15,000 vehicles per day. Principal arterials are heavily utilized as bus routes, carrying both local and
regional service. Typically, on-street bicycle facilities are not appropriate for Principal Arterials and
bicyclists are accommodated on adjacent separated trails or on parallel bicycle routes. Pedestrians are
accommodated on sidewalks.
Minor Arterials interconnect and augment the principal arterial system by providing access to and
from the principal arterials and freeways. They serve moderate length trips with slightly less mobility
than principal arterials and distribute traffic to smaller geographic areas. Minor arterials may serve
secondary traffic generators such as business centers, neighborhood shopping centers, major parks,
multifamily residential areas, medical centers, larger religious institutions, and community activity
centers. While minor arterials should not enter neighborhoods, they do provide access between
neighborhoods. They are typically constructed to accommodate four to five lanes of traffic with speed
limits of 30 to 35 mph and a design year ADT of 10,000 to 20,000 vehicles per day. Minor arterials are
frequently utilized as bus routes, have sidewalks to comfortably accommodate pedestrians and may
include bicycle lanes, as appropriate.
COLLECTORS
Collectors are a step below arterials in the City classification system. There are three types of collectors
in Auburn.
Urban Residential Collectors are used to connect local streets and residential neighborhoods to
community activity centers and minor and principal arterials. Urban Residential Collectors are typically
constructed to accommodate two travel lanes with medians and turn pockets at intersections or two
travel lanes with bicycle lanes. The posted speed limit is generally 30 mph and the design year ADT is
2,500 to 10,000 vehicles per day. Urban Residential Collectors have sidewalks and may be utilized for
some transit service, including dial-a-ride transit and paratransit services.
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Rustic Residential Collectors are routes located in
areas with less intensive land uses associated with
the Residential Conservancy land-use designation.
They carry traffic between local and arterial streets.
Rustic Residential Collectors provide access to all
levels of arterials, are typically constructed to
accommodate two lanes with gravel shoulders on
both sides, and have a speed limit of 30 to 40 mph.
The gravel shoulder may be reduced on one side to
provide a wider shoulder on the other for equestrian
access or bicycle travel. Rustic Residential Collectors
do not have sidewalks and generally do not carry
transit services except for paratransit and possibly
dial-a-ride-transit. The design year ADT is 1,000 to 5,000 vehicles per day.
Non-Residential Collectors provide intra-community access by connecting non-residential areas
such as industrial and commercial areas to minor and principal arterials. They may serve neighborhood
traffic generators such as stores, elementary schools, religious institutions, clubhouses, small hospitals
or clinics, areas of small multifamily developments, as well as other commercial and industrial uses.
Non-Residential Collectors are typically constructed to accommodate two lanes and a center two-way
left-turn lane, with a speed limit of 30 mph and may include bicycle lanes. The design year ADT is
2,500 to 5,000 vehicles per day. Non-Residential Collectors have sidewalks and may be utilized for
some transit service, including dial-a-ride transit and paratransit services.
LOCAL STREETS
Local Streets are the most common street type in the City. Local streets comprise all facilities not part
of one of the higher classification systems. Local streets primarily provide direct access to abutting land
and to the higher order streets. Service to through traffic is discouraged. There are four categories of
local streets.
Urban Local Residential Streets provide access to abutting residential parcels. They offer the lowest
level of mobility among all street classifications. The street is designed to conduct traffic between
dwelling units and higher order streets. As the lowest order street in the hierarchy, the street usually
carries minimal through traffic and includes short streets, cul-de-sacs, and courts. The speed limit is
generally 25 mph and the design year ADT is 200 to 1,200 vehicles per day. Urban Local Residential
Streets have sidewalks to accommodate pedestrians. Bicyclists may travel either on the sidewalk or
within the travel lane depending on their level of comfort. Transit service is generally limited to dial-a-
ride transit and paratransit.
Rustic Local Residential Streets serve areas associated with the Residential Conservancy zoning
designation. They provide access to adjacent land and distributing traffic to and from the arterials,
residential collectors, rustic, and local streets. Rustic Local Residential Streets are two-lane roadways
with gravel shoulders and a speed limit of 25 mph. The design year ADT is 100 to 1,000 vehicles per
day. Because these streets have low traffic volumes, bicyclists can comfortably share the travel lane
with motorized vehicles. Since Rustic Local Residential Streets do not have sidewalks, pedestrians walk
Residential Collector, Urban
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along the shoulder of the road. Transit service is very infrequent and most likely limited to paratransit
and possibly dial-a-ride-transit.
Local Non-Residential Streets provide direct access to higher order classification streets and serve
primarily industrial and manufacturing land uses. They offer a lower level of mobility and
accommodate heavy vehicle traffic. Typically they have two travel lanes with a speed limit of 25 mph
and the design year ADT is 400 to 1,200 vehicles per day. Local Non-Residential Streets have
sidewalks to accommodate pedestrians and bicyclists may travel on the shoulder of the road (Class IV
bicycle facility), although bicycle travel may not be as comfortable as on Local Residential Streets due
to a greater frequency of trucks and other heavy vehicles. Transit service is generally limited to dial-a-
ride transit and paratransit.
Private Streets can be appropriate for local access in very limited usage. They provide direct access to
City streets and should be limited to those streets accessing properties within a planned area and
immediately adjacent properties. Private streets at a minimum are built to the same design and
construction standards as a local residential street.
ALLEYS AND ACCESS TRACTS
Alleys provide vehicular access to abutting properties, generally through the rear or side of the
property. Alleys can be public or private and serve several purposes including access management and
the alleviation of traffic problems on city streets. Alleys should provide through access to city streets or
adequate turnaround space if through access is not feasible. Alleys shall be constructed to allow for
general-purpose and emergency access at all times.
Access Tracts, sometimes referred to as shared driveways, provide vehicular access for lots that do
not abut a street or alley. They are most common in panhandle lots or rear lots that do not have street
or alley access. Access tracts are privately owned and maintained. They must provide for sufficient
vehicular movement and turnaround space, be free of temporary and permanent obstructions, and
provide for emergency access.
TRAFFIC VOLUMES
Average daily traffic counts were obtained from data collected during 2013. Map 2-2 shows the
existing average weekday daily traffic volumes on City arterials.
A major contributor to the high traffic volumes on City arterials is traffic passing through the City.
This pass-through traffic originates in surrounding jurisdictions and uses City streets to access the
major regional highways, such as SR-18 and SR-167. Between 25 and 30 percent of all vehicle trips on
the Auburn street system begin and end outside the City. The City is committed to working with
WSDOT to improve the state highway system, thereby reducing the demand on the City street system.
SPEED LIMITS
The City designates speed limits as a means of alerting drivers to safe and appropriate travel speeds for
a particular corridor segment. Typically, the higher the classification of roadway, the higher the posted
speed limit. Except for school zones which are posted at 20 mph when children are present, speed
limits in the City range from 25 mph (typically for local roads) to 45 mph on some principal arterials.
The City routinely monitors corridors to ensure appropriate speed limits are in place. Unless otherwise
posted the statutory legal speed limit in the City is 25 mph.
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TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND SIGNS
Traffic signals, signs, and pavement markings are used to inform road users, thereby increasing the
effective use of the roadway by moving traffic more efficiently and safely. The City uses the Manual of
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) as guidance for design, construction, and placement of
these design elements in the right of way.
FREIGHT
Auburn is an important freight hub in the Puget Sound region, and the efficient movement of freight,
through and within the City, is critical to Auburn’s economic stability. Both rail and truck freight,
originating largely in the Ports of Tacoma and Seattle, pass through Auburn regularly.
RAIL
The Union Pacific Railroad (UP) and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) have rail lines
running through Auburn. The UP line runs north-south, to the east of the Interurban Trail. BNSF has
a double-track, federally designated, high-speed railroad line running north-south. BNSF and Sound
Transit are planning to add a third track to this north-south line by 2016. This third track is being
installed to handle increased commuter rail traffic and freight traffic. The BNSF Stampede Pass line
runs east-west through downtown Auburn, entering Auburn at the east end of town near Auburn-
Black Diamond Road and merging with the north-south line just south of the Auburn Station.
In addition, BNSF operates a rail yard between A Street SE and C Street SW, south of SR-18. In the
future, this area may develop as a multi-modal rail yard, prompting the need to mitigate increased truck
traffic through capacity improvements. BNSF also has plans to increase traffic on the Stampede Pass
line, the east-west rail line running through Auburn. To accommodate this increase the City recently
completed the grade separation of M Street SE. Both the BNSF north-south line and the Stampede
Pass line are handling an increase in rail freight traffic. BNSF handles a number of unit (solid) coal
trains traveling to terminals in northwest Washington state as well as unit oil trains carrying crude oil to
northwest Washington state refineries. While loaded coal and oil trains are usually handled on the
.north-south line, some of these empty trains return east to Wyoming or North Dakota via the
Stampede Pass line.
The pavement at the crossing of the Union Pacific Railroad at 15th Street SW is in very poor
condition. Rehabilitation of the pavement is a high priority for the City, and a project has been
programmed to reconstruct 15th Street SW from C Street SW to the railroad tracks.
TRUCK
The City has designated truck routes for through freight movement in an effort to maximize the
efficiency of and protect the roadway infrastructure. Current City of Auburn truck routes are shown in
Map 2-3. Truck routes, established by City ordinance, are designated for roadways that incorporate
special design considerations such as street grades, continuity, turning radii, street and lane widths,
pavement strength, and overhead obstruction heights.
In addition, the Washington State Freight and Goods Transportation System (FGTS) is used to
classify roadways, freight railroads and waterways according to the annual freight tonnage they carry as
directed by RCW 47.05.021. Map 2-4 shows the 2013 classifications of City streets. The FGTS is
primarily used to establish funding eligibility for Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board (FMSIB)
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grants, fulfill federal reporting requirements, support transportation planning process, and plan for
pavement needs and upgrades. The FGTS classifies roadways using the following categories:
T1: more than 10 million tons per year
T2: 4 million to 10 million tons per year
T3: 300,000 to 4 million tons per year
T4: 100,000 to 300,000 tons per year
T5: at least 20,000 tons in 60 days and less than 100,000 tons per year
Truck freight tonnage values are derived from actual or estimated truck traffic counts and converted
into average weights by truck type.
The City expects that the majority of regional truck trips will take place on state highways. However,
recognizing that trips through the City are sometimes necessary, Auburn has designated a network of
north-south and east-west corridors as truck routes, which are built to truck standards. In addition, the
City has designated future truck routes, which will be designed and constructed to accommodate truck
traffic, as opportunities arise. FMSIB has expressed an interest in these first and last mile connectors
which provide access between these classified freight facilities and port, rail yard, distribution centers
and truck terminals.
Auburn has significant industrial and commercial development throughout the City. The City
encourages local delivery trucks to use the designated truck network as much as possible, but
recognizes that trips on non-truck routes are necessary. The City is committed to supporting local
industry, business, and residential needs and recognizes that the ability to ship and receive freight is
essential to the success of many businesses. To implement this policy, the City will collaborate with
local businesses to improve freight access, while maintaining the roadway infrastructure, whenever
possible. This may include adopting City Code and updating the Auburn Engineering Design and
Construction Standards in a manner that favors these priorities. However, in a limited number of key
locations, trucks may be prohibited due to existing design elements which do not support trucks,
protecting sensitive areas such as downtown and residential neighborhoods, and to extend pavement
life.
SAFETY
The City places the highest priority on providing a
safe transportation system for all travel modes.
Continual efforts are made to make changes to the
street system in a manner that improves safety and
decreases the likelihood and severity of collisions.
Pedestrian crossings and other non-motorized
safety issues are discussed in the following chapters.
At grade railroad crossings, emergency response
needs and collisions related to the street system are
discussed below.
At Grade Railroad Crossings
Truck Traffic Using S 277th Street
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At grade railroad crossings create conflict points between vehicles and non-motorized road users and
rail traffic. Auburn has several at grade railroad crossings: the Union Pacific tracks cross 44th St NW,
37th Street NW, 29th Street NW, West Main Street, and 15th Street SW. The BNSF tracks cross 37th
Street NW, 29th Street NW, 3rd Street NW, W Main Street, and Auburn-Black Diamond Road.
With more than 60 trains passing through the City each day, the City has many at grade crossings, each
with unique safety implications. The City coordinates with railroad operators and the State to upgrade
the crossings whenever possible. For instance, the project to grade separate M Street SE at the BNSF
Stampede Pass tracks by lowering M Street SE under the railroad overpass was completed during 2013.
Recent upgrades include the construction of a pre-signal where 37th Street NW crosses the BNSF
tracks, to stop westbound vehicles on 37th Street NW to the west of the grade crossing in advance of
the traffic signal at B Street NE. The pre-signal will prevent vehicles from stopping on the crossing.
BNSF is currently constructing a third rail mainline between Seattle and Auburn to improve service
and reliability for passenger rail. The new mainline is located on the west-side of the existing tracks.
The third mainline will reduce vehicle storage for westbound vehicles on W Main Street and 3rd Street
NW between the tracks and traffic signals with C Street NW. The City is working with BNSF to
upgrade the crossings to provide additional time to clear vehicles and pedestrians from these crossings
before the gates come down.
Impacts at the remaining grade crossings are anticipated to worsen in the future due to increased
vehicle demands at the crossings, combined with increased rail traffic, resulting in more frequent, and
longer duration, closures.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND MANAGEMENT
Providing residents with quick responses in
emergency situations is a high priority for the City.
The City maintains a Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan and supporting plans which
identify critical facilities that should be maintained
as a first priority during catastrophic events. Critical
transportation facilities, generally include Principal
Arterials, bridges and major evacuation routes.
In addition, the City works to provide a street
network that will ensure multiple alternate routes for
emergency vehicles. Fire and police response
vehicles are equipped with traffic signal controls
that enable emergency vehicles to secure safe and rapid passage along signalized corridors. In addition,
the City has mutual-aid agreements with nearby emergency response operators to ensure adequate
coverage in case of road closures or other obstacles that would otherwise prevent timely emergency
response.
COLLISIONS
The City collects and reviews collision data to identify intersection and roadway locations where
potential hazards exist. Potential safety problems are identified using the Safety Priority Index System
(SPIS) methodology, an effective problem identification tool for evaluating locations with higher
BNSF Freight Train at West Main Street
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collision histories. The SPIS score for a location considers three years of data and considers frequency,
collision rate, and severity.
If a hazard is identified, corrective measures can then be identified and implemented as appropriate.
While the City relies primarily on its own data, collision data from other sources, including neighboring
jurisdictions and the State, is utilized whenever available.
2.2 Street Standards and Levels-of-Service
The Growth Management Act (GMA) requires the City to establish service levels for the street
network and to provide a means for correcting deficiencies and meeting future needs. Transportation
professionals use the term ‘level-of-service’ (LOS) to measure the operational performance of a
transportation facility, such as a street corridor or intersection. This measure considers perception by
motorists and passengers in terms of speed, travel time, freedom to maneuver, traffic interruptions and
delays, comfort, and convenience.
The City currently uses a single-mode LOS system based upon vehicular travel. In the future, a multi-
modal system which includes transit, pedestrians, and bicyclists should be developed and adopted.
The currently adopted LOS methodology gives letter designations from ‘A’ through ‘F’, with LOS A
representing the best operating conditions, and LOS F representing the worst. LOS can be quantified
in different terms, depending on the transportation facility. Definitions for each level-of-service and
the methodologies for calculating the level-of-service for various facilities are contained in the Highway
Capacity Manual (Transportation Research Board, 2000). The City most commonly uses corridor level-of-
service for accessing facilities. Generally, this is considered the most comprehensive way to determine
vehicular traffic impacts. The following descriptions provide some guidance for interpreting the
meaning of each LOS letter for corridor LOS on city streets.
LOS A describes primarily free-flow operations at average travel speeds, usually about 90 percent
of the free-flow speed (FFS) for the given street class. Vehicles are completely unimpeded in their
ability to maneuver within the traffic stream. Control delay at signalized intersections is minimal.
FFS is the average speed of vehicles on a given facility, measured under low-volume conditions,
when drivers tend to drive at their desired speed and are not constrained by control delay.
Control delay is the total elapse time from a vehicle joining the queue until its departure from the
stopped position at the head of the queue. This includes the time required to decelerate into the
queue and accelerate back to free-flow speed.
LOS B describes reasonably unimpeded operations at average travel speeds, usually about 70
percent of the FFS for the street class. The ability to maneuver within the traffic stream is only
slightly restricted, and control delays at signalized intersections are not significant.
LOS C describes stable operations; however, ability to maneuver and change lanes in midblock
locations may be more restricted than at LOS B, and longer queues, adverse signal coordination,
or both may contribute to lower average travel speeds of about 50 percent of the FFS for the
street class.
LOS D borders on the range in which small increases in the number of vehicles may cause
substantial increases in delay and decreases in travel speed. LOS D may be due to poor
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traffic volumes, or a combination of these factors. Average travel speeds are about 40 percent of
FFS.
LOS E is characterized by significant delays and average travel speeds of 33 percent or less or the
FFS. Such operations are caused by a combination of adverse signal progression, close signal
spacing, high volumes, extensive delays at critical intersections, and inappropriate signal timing.
LOS F is characterized by urban street flow at extremely low speeds, typically one-third to one-
fourth of the FFS. Intersection congestion is likely critical at signalized locations, with high delays,
high volumes, and extensive queuing.
CITY LOS STANDARDS AND CURRENT LOS
It is necessary to define LOS standards for transportation facilities to enforce the concurrency
requirements of the GMA. If development causes a facility to degrade below a defined LOS standard,
concurrency requires that the development make improvement to restore operations to the LOS
standard or better, or the permit for that development be denied.
Auburn defines unsatisfactory LOS as: an unacceptable increase in hazard or unacceptable decrease in
safety on a roadway; an accelerated deterioration of the street pavement condition or the proposed
regular use of a street not designated as a truck route for truck movements that can reasonably result in
accelerated deterioration of the street pavement (typically addressed through the payment of the truck
impact fee); an unacceptable impact on geometric design conditions at an intersection where two truck
routes meet on the City arterial and collector network; an increase in congestion which constitutes an
unacceptable adverse environmental impact under the State Environmental Policy Act; or the inability
of a facility to meet the adopted LOS standard.
The City uses corridor LOS as its primary measurement of transportation system impacts. The City
corridors typically used for analyzing LOS are shown in Map 2-5, although the City may require
analysis of a different segment in order to assess the full LOS impacts. All arterials and collectors in
Auburn have designated LOS standards. The LOS standard for these corridors is primarily LOS D
with the exception of some corridors that may operate as LOS E or F, with a specified maximum
travel time.
While the City uses a weekday PM peak hour based LOS system, weekday AM peak hour LOS impacts
may be required to be analyzed in situations where unique conditions are likely to result in a LOS
deficiency during the weekday AM peak hour.
Table 2-1 identifies Auburn’s LOS Standards, as well as the 2014 corridor LOS. As indicated in the
table, LOS was calculated for many of Auburn’s street corridors using traffic count data collected
during 2014.
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Table 2-1 Corridor Level of Service – Existing 2014 Weekday PM Peak Hour
ID Corridor From To
LOS
Standard*
2014 LOS
NB/EB SB/WB
1 Auburn Way N 15th St NE S 277th St D C C
2 Auburn Way N E Main St 15th St NE E D D
3 Auburn Way S E Main St M St SE D C D
4 Auburn Way S M St SE Academy Dr SE D B C
5 M St/Harvey Auburn Way N E Main St E D D
6 M St/Harvey E Main St Auburn Way S D D C
8 37th St NE/NW West Valley Hwy Auburn Way N D C C
9 15th St NE/NW West Valley Hwy Auburn Way N F** D D
10 Auburn Ave/A St 6th St SE E Valley Access Rd D B C
11 Main St West Valley Hwy R St D D D
12 15th St SW West Valley Hwy C St SW D D D
13 C St SW Ellingson Rd SR-18 D B C
14 West Valley Hwy 37th St NE 15th St NE E B C
15 S 277th St Frontage Rd L St NE E C C
16 R St SE/Kersey Way Howard Rd Lake Tapps Pkwy D B B
17 Lake Tapps Pkwy East Valley Hwy Kersey Way SE D C C
18 A St NW/B St NW 3rd St NW S 277th St D C B
19 8th St NE/Lea Hill Rd Harvey Rd 124th Ave SE E C B
22 SE 312th St/132nd Ave SE 124th Ave SE SR-18 D B B
25 105th Pl SE/SE 320th St Lea Hill Rd 124th Ave SE D A C
26 Lakeland Hills Wy SE Lake Tapps Pkw y A St SE D D C
27 29th St SE/Riverwalk Dr A St SE Auburn Way S D D C
31 3rd St SW/Cross St C St Auburn Way S E F E
33 41st St SE/Ellingson Rd A St SE C St SE E F F
35 West Valley Hwy 15th St NW 15th St SW E D E
* Corridor segments within Downtown Auburn may operate at LOS E in accordance with the Auburn Downtown
Plan. All other arterial and collector corridors must operate at LOS D or better, unless otherwise indicated.
** Total travel time in the eastbound direction cannot exceed 1,000 seconds for this corridor to meet LOS
standards.
As shown in the table, each of the corridor segments currently meets LOS standards except for
eastbound Cross Street and both eastbound and westbound 41st Street SE, all of which currently
operate at LOS F. The poor operations on these segments can be attributed to their short length,
closely spaced signalized intersections, and limited storage lengths, combined with high volumes of
turning traffic.
In the majority of cases it is the traffic operations at the intersections along a corridor which limit the
capacity of the corridor, rather than the capacity of the roadway segments between intersections. This
is especially true along corridors with closely spaced intersections, such as Cross Street and 41st Street
SE, and corridors where two principal arterial roads intersect, such as Auburn Way S and M Street SE.
Along other corridors where the number of intersections is limited and the distances between them are
greater, the corridor LOS may not identify a bottleneck at one or more of the intersections along the
overall corridor. An example of this is along the Kersey Way corridor, where the overall corridor
operates at LOS B, but the intersection with 29th Street SE operates at LOS D, with the highest delays
and longest vehicle queue associated with southbound traffic on Kersey Way.
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STATE HIGHWAY LOS
Amendments to the GMA in 1998 added new requirements for local jurisdictions to address state-
owned transportation facilities, as well as local transportation system needs in their comprehensive
plans (RCW 47.06.140). House Bill 1487, adopted by the Washington State Legislature in 1998,
requires that the transportation element of local comprehensive plans include the LOS standards for
Highways of Statewide Significance (HSS). HB 1487 clarified that the concurrency requirement of the
GMA does not apply to HSS or other transportation facilities and services of statewide significance.
HB 1487 also requires local jurisdictions to estimate traffic impacts to state-owned facilities resulting
from land use assumptions in the Comprehensive Plan.
THE WSDOT STANDARD
WSDOT has identified a LOS D standard for all urban Highways of Statewide Significance (HSS)
according to the State Highway System Plan (HSP). All state highways within the City of Auburn,
including SR-18, SR-167, and SR-164 are classified as urban Highways of Statewide Significance, and
therefore have a LOS D standard.
LAND USE/TRANSPORTATION RELATIONSHIP
Land use and the transportation system are intertwined, each influencing the development of the
other. Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate how the future transportation system can be improved to
best support both existing and proposed land-uses.
In 2003 Auburn was designated as a Regional Growth Center by the Puget Sound Regional Council as
part of the Vision 2040 plan. Designated regional growth centers are identified for housing and
employment growth, as well as being eligible for regional transportation funding.
A broad overview of Auburn’s Comprehensive Plan land use map’s more intensive land use
designations shows industrial (light and heavy) designations in the west side of the valley floor portion
of the City, extensive commercial development (light and heavy) located along Auburn Way N,
Auburn Way S, and A Street SE, and sizable heavy commercial designated areas near the SR-18 and
15th Street SW interchange (The Outlet Collection) and between 15th Street NW and 37th Street NW
(Emerald Downs). Downtown Auburn is near the geographic center of the City, located generally east
of the Interurban Trail, north of SR-18, west of F Street SE/NE, and south of 3rd Street NW/NE and
4th Street NE. Residential development generally exists along the east side of the valley floor and the
surrounding hillsides of West Hill, Lea Hill, and Lakeland Hills. A major land use activity in Lea Hill to
the east includes the Green River College located on SE 320th Street.
As with many cities in South King and North Pierce counties, especially those along the SR-167
corridor, the local land use plan is characterized by a predominance of industrial land use designations.
The land use element identifies “Industrial” as the City’s second most predominant zoning designation
(residential being first). Consequently, the City’s land use plan establishes a development pattern that
has traffic generated by these industrial uses directed towards the State Highway System.
Another key feature in the Comprehensive Plan land use element is a “Heavy Commercial”
designation at 15th Street SW, adjacent to SR-167 and SR-18. This commercial designation is the site
of The Outlet Collection. The Outlet Collection attracts customers on a regional basis and impacts use
of the State Highway System, even more than the downtown, or the commercial development along
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Auburn Way and A Street SE. The same can also be said for Auburn Way N to the north of
downtown which serves as an automall, which attracts both local and regional traffic.
Downtown Auburn contains a mix of land-uses including residential, commercial and industrial uses.
Commercial uses in the Downtown are focused along Main Street, Auburn Way and A Street SE and
tend to serve more local needs. Historically, this commercial development has served predominantly
local needs. However, the presence of the Auburn Station, Multi Care, City Hall, and recent and
proposed new development projects, combined with regulations and policies that encourage transit
oriented developments, downtown commercial development will serve a broader range of needs in the
future. Downtown Auburn also has the Cities most robust non-motorized infrastructure, including
both extensive pedestrian and bicycle facilities. This provides the opportunity for both residents and
employees to rely on proximate transit services at the Auburn Station, combined with a robust non-
motorized transportation system for a portion of their transportation needs. The goal of this plan is to
continue to grow and expand the non-motorized transportation system to provide the same
transportation choices throughout the City.
The City’s Comprehensive Plan land use map focuses residential development in the eastern portion of
the valley and in the West Hill, Lea Hill, and the Lakeland Hills area. Access to the State Highway
System in Lea Hill is limited to SR-18 at SE 304th Street. Future impacts on the State Highway System
in the Lea Hill area will primarily be commuter traffic due to the predominance of residential compre-
hensive plan designations in that area, and continued growth of Green River College. The
development of Lakeland Hills will also principally result in increased commuter traffic.
Future impacts to the State Highway System can generally be gauged by projected arterial link ADT
volumes at or near state highway ramps. This is, at best, only a general estimate since not all traffic
passing through these street segments is utilizing the State Highway System. Further, traffic using the
arterial segment may be originating from outside Auburn, and may therefore not result from
assumptions in Auburn’s land use plan.
Several city arterials connect directly to SR-167 and SR-18. Some examples include C Street SW, West
Valley Highway, and Auburn Way South connections with SR-18, and 15th Street NW and 15th Street
SW connections with SR-167. These streets are among the most heavily used in the City, a function of
their relationship to the State Highway System. SR-164 is also within the city limits. Year 2013 average
daily traffic (ADT) volumes along SR-164 range from a low of 21,700 near the eastern city boundary
up to 35,900 along Auburn Way South near SR-18. These volumes are forecast to continue to increase
over the next 20 years. However, the growth is limited by the capacity of the roadway.
The State Highway System also impacts the City’s local street system. A “pass-through” traffic pattern
results in significant traffic volume increases on the local arterial street system. For example, many of
Auburn’s weekday PM peak hour trips are work to home trips originating outside of the Auburn area
and destined for residential areas outside of Auburn, including Pierce County and the Enumclaw
Plateau. This traffic exits state routes and travels through Auburn to avoid congestion on the State
Highway System. This is evidenced by increases in traffic counts within the City that clearly exceed
that which might be expected through anticipated growth and development patterns outlined in the
City’s land use plan, such as at SR-164 at the eastern City limit. The City may implement measures that
encourage local traffic movements and discourage pass-through trips.
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Figure 2-1. Population, Housing, and Job Growth
FOR CITY OF AUBURN 2000 – 2035
1 – Population and housing data for 2000 and 2010 taken from US Census.
2 – Population and housing projection for 2025 and 2035 from City of Auburn
3 – Covered employment data and estimates derived from PSRC.
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2.3 Future Street System
METHODOLOGY FOR EVALUATING FUTURE SYSTEM
TRAVEL FORECASTS
HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT GROWTH
Auburn has grown rapidly during the past decade, and housing and employment are expected to
continue to increase significantly by 2035, with the population reaching approximately 95,000
residents, as shown in Figure 2-1. Much of the housing growth will come from higher density re-
development in the downtown area and the rapidly growing Lakeland Hills and Lea Hill areas.
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TRAFFIC GROWTH
The City of Auburn relies on traffic forecasts using the VISUM travel demand model, which is based
upon the land use plan and assumptions found in the land use element of the Comprehensive Plan.
Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) household and employment forecasts are also used. The model
is calibrated to include existing land uses and local knowledge, including large traffic generators such as
Boeing, the Outlet Collection, Emerald Downs, Muckleshoot Casino, and White River Amphitheater.
Areas outside of the current city limits that are expected to significantly impact the City transportation
system are included in the model. The model enables the City to conduct traffic forecasts for all arterial
and collector streets based upon a number of if-then development and land use scenarios.
The more dramatic traffic increases are often caused by development outside the City, especially along
the roadways serving the Enumclaw Plateau. Other areas of major traffic increase include A Street SE,
M Street SE, and the West Valley Highway.
In order to address the growing traffic volumes and congestion levels on city streets, traffic operations
were evaluated for a near term horizon year of 2022 and a long term horizon year of 2035. This
approach was taken to help identify which improvement projects need to be included in the
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to accommodate short term growth, vs. those longer
term projects which are needed to accommodate additional growth forecast to occur between 2022
and 2035.
FUTURE 2022 CONDITIONS
City Projects
The current Transportation Improvement Program, adopted during 2015, identifies programmed
projects for the years 2016 to 2021. Therefore, the analysis of 2022 traffic operations includes City
projects which would increase capacity along both roadway segments and at intersections which are
anticipated to be constructed by 2022. The included projects are listed in Table 2-2 and illustrated on
Map 2-6. This includes a project programmed in the TIP that is not included in the travel demand
model: a new crossing of the BNSF Rail yard between SR-18 and 41st Street SE (TIP #12). This is
discussed in more detail in the Future System Recommendations section of this chapter and may be
included in future updates to this plan.
Regional Transportation Projects
In addition to the City of Auburn projects identified above, a number of regional transportation
projects are planned to be completed, predominantly WSDOT projects planned for the freeway
system. However, none of these projects are anticipated to be completed by 2022.
Additional Projects
In addition to the projects identified in Map 2-6, four intersections outside of the City were identified
as potential level-of-service concerns during the plan development. While the following intersections
have not been analyzed in detail because they are situated outside of Auburn’s jurisdiction, they should
be evaluated by the appropriate jurisdiction and programmed for improvements as needed:
51st Avenue S/S 316th Street (King County)
S 321st Street/46th Place (King County)
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S 321st Street/Peasley Canyon Road (King County)
West Valley Hwy/Peasley Canyon Rd (WSDOT)
As mitigation for an adjacent development project located within the City of Auburn, the eastbound
stop-controlled S 316th Street approach to 51st Avenue S is being widened to provide separate left-
and right-turn lanes. This improvement was required to mitigate a development related impact to LOS
at this intersection. The same development project also identified a traffic operations impact at the S
321st Street intersection with 46th Place S. As mitigation for that impact the development dedicated
ROW to the City to allow the 46th Place S approach to S 321st Street to be realigned to the east to
create two offset “T” intersections. This project is included in the City of Auburn TIP (TIP #9) and
included in Table 2-2 below.
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Table 2-2. Future Capacity Projects and Cost Estimates – 2022
Map
No.
Location
(corridor and segment) Description Total Cost
(2015 dollars)
City Projects Included in the 2022 Analysis
1 Auburn Way S
Dogwood St SE to Fir St SE
Widen to 5-lanes, pedestrian
improvements, and access control $1,739,163
2 I Street NE Corridor
45th St NE to S 277th St Construct 5 lane arterial $6,763,892
3 S 277th Street
AWN to Green River Bridge
Widen to 5 lanes total and install a
Class 1 trail $8,293,101
4 A Street NW Phase 2
W Main St to 3rd St NW Construct multi-lane arterial $3,150,000
5 F Street SE
4th St SE to Auburn Way S
Add a center turn lane and non-
motorized improvements $2,457,620
6 M Street NE
E Main St to 4th St NE Widen to 4 lanes $1,525,000
7 8th Street NE
Pike St NE to R St NE
Add EB lane to south side of 8th
Street NE $1,450,000
8 49th Street NE
Auburn Way N to I St NE
Construct multi-lane arterial
connection $3,350,000
9 46th Place S Realignment
S 321st St and 46th Pl S
Realign 46th Place S to the east to
create two new T intersections $825,000
10 124th Ave SE Corridor
SE 318th St to SE 312th St Widen to 4 lanes and bike lanes $4,000,000
11
SE 320th Street
116th Ave SE to 122nd Ave
SE
Roundabout at 116th Avenue SE
and safety improvements $4,644,100
12
Auburn Way S
Muckleshoot Plaza to
Dogwood St SE
Additional turn lanes and vehicle
storage, access control, and non-
motorized improvements.
$2,892,550
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W Valley Highway
Improvements
15th St NW to W Main St
Roadway widening, re-
channelization, non-motorized
improvements and ITS upgrades
$3,700,000
14 W Main Street
W Valley Hwy to Interurban Trail
Re-channelization, non-motorized
improvements, ITS upgrades $4,444,938
15 Auburn Way S
Fir St SE to Hemlock St SE
Widen to 5-lanes, signalize
Hemlock St SE $4,609,899
16 M Street SE Corridor
8th St SE to Auburn Way S. Construct multi-lane corridor $6,675,000
17 Lea Hill Road Segment 1
R St NE to 105th Pl SE
Widen to 2 lanes each direction
including widening of the Green
River Bridge. Includes bike lanes
and sidewalks.
$13,030,000
18 Lea Hill Road Segment 2
105th Pl SE to 112th Ave SE
Widen to 2 lanes each direction.
Includes bike lanes and sidewalks. $12,000,000
19 Lea Hill Road Segment 3
112th Ave SE to 124th Ave SE
Widen to 2 lanes each direction.
Includes bike lanes and sidewalks. $4,000,000
20 W Valley Highway
SR-18 to 15th St SW
Re-channelization, non-motorized
improvements, ITS upgrades $3,100,000
21 R Street SE
17th St SE to M St SE
Construct a new roadway
connection $10,000,000
22 M Street SE at 12th Street SE Install a new traffic signal $625,000
23 M Street SE at 29th Street SE Install a new traffic signal $450,000
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City Projects Included in the 2022 Analysis (Continued)
24 124th Avenue SE at SE 284th
Street Safety and capacity improvements $700,000
25
Lake Tapps Parkway
Lakeland Hills Wy to E Valley
Hwy
Add ITS system $1,005,000
26 29th Street SE at R street SE Increase intersection capacity $1,800,000
27 A Street SE at 37th Street SE
Install a traffic signal and
southbound u-turn for future
access management
$934,500
28 I Street NE at 22nd Street NE Construct a new roundabout $1,425,000
Subtotal for City Projects $109,589,763
Non-City Projects included in the 2022 Analysis
51st Avenue
S 288th Street Add signal
2022 LEVELS OF SERVICE
Weekday PM peak hour levels of service were calculated for 2022 conditions using the same
methodology used to calculate the 2014 levels of service shown previously. The same corridors were
analyzed in both cases. The 2022 levels of service account for the growth forecast to occur between
2014 and 2022 and the capacity improvement projects identified above. The 2022 levels of service are
shown in Table 2-3. Is should be noted that without the projects shown in Table 2-2, the traffic
operations presented in Table 2-3 would be significantly worse, with additional corridors operating
below adopted LOS standards.
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Table 2-3. Corridor LOS – Future 2022 Weekday PM Peak Hour
ID Corridor From To
LOS
Standard*
2022 LOS
EB/NB SB/WB
1 Auburn Way N 15th St NE S 277th St D C D
2 Auburn Way N E Main St 15th St NE E D D
3 Auburn Way S E Main St M St SE D C E
4 Auburn Way S M St SE Academy Dr SE D C C
5 M St/Harvey Rd Auburn Way N E Main St E D D
6 M St/Harvey Rd E Main St Auburn Way S D D D
8 37th St NE/NW West Valley Hwy Auburn Way N D C C
9 15th St NE/NW West Valley Hwy Auburn Way N F** D D
10 Auburn Ave/A St 6th St SE E Valley Access Rd D C C
11 Main St West Valley Hwy R St D C D
12 15th St SW West Valley Hwy C St SW D D D
13 C St SW Ellingson Rd SR-18 D B D
14 West Valley Hwy 37th St NE 15th St NE E B C
15 S 277th St Frontage Rd L St NE E C C
16 R St SE/Kersey Way Howard Rd Lake Tapps Pkwy D B C
17 Lake Tapps Pkwy East Valley Hwy Kersey Way SE D C C
18 A St NW/B St NW 3rd St NW S 277th St D C B
19 8th St NE/Lea Hill Rd Harvey Rd 124th Ave SE E C B
22 SE 312th St/132nd Ave SE 124th Ave SE SR-18 D B B
25 105th Pl SE/SE 320th St Lea Hill Rd 124th Ave SE D B B
26 Lakeland Hills Way SE Lake Tapps Pkwy A St SE D D D
27 29th St SE/Riverwalk Dr A St SE Auburn Way S D C C
31 3rd St SW/Cross St C St Auburn Way S E E E
33 41st St SE/Ellingson Rd A St SE C St SE E F F
35 West Valley Hwy 15th St NW 15th St SW E D C
* Corridor segments within Downtown Auburn may operate at LOS E in accordance with the Auburn Downtown Plan. All
other arterial and collector corridors must operate at LOS D or better, unless otherwise indicated.
** Total travel time in the eastbound direction cannot exceed 1,000 seconds for this corridor to meet LOS standards.
As shown in the table, all of the evaluated corridors would meet LOS standards in 2022 with the
inclusion of the improvements identified above with the following exceptions:
Southbound Auburn Way S between E Main St and M St SE;
Eastbound 41st Street SE between A St SE and C St SW; and
Westbound 41st Street SE between A St SE and C St SW.
In order to be able to meet LOS standards on these corridor segments additional improvements
beyond those already included in this analysis are required. A review of the segment of Auburn Way S
between E Main St and M St SE shows that traffic operations through the SR-18 interchange and at
the intersection with M St SE cause the overall corridor segment to degrade to LOS E. The
interchange area is constrained by the existing SR-18 overpass, the configuration of the SR-18 on- and
off-ramps, and the close spacing of the ramp intersections which provide limited vehicle storage. As a
result the ability to increase capacity along this section of the corridor is limited. It is possible that the
construction of the new eastbound off-ramp from SR-18 to SR-164 in the vicinity of the Muckleshoot
Casino could draw traffic away from this area; however the scope of this project has not yet been
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determined so it was not accounted for in this analysis. It may also be appropriate, as with certain
other corridor sections, for the City to consider changing the LOS standard for this corridor to reflect
that the existing corridor is built-out and further improvements are neither desirable nor cost effective.
Similar circumstances exist for Corridor #33, 41st Street SE/Ellingson Road. This corridor is forecast
to operate at LOS F in both the eastbound and westbound directions in 2022. This corridor is
constrained by the BNSF bridge, the close spacing of the C Street SW and A Street SE signalized
intersections, and the limited storage space between the two intersections. Providing additional
capacity would likely require the BNSF bridge to be reconstructed, an expensive proposition, with a
limited increase in capacity. It is possible that other capacity projects may reduce traffic volumes on
this by constructing additional capacity on alternate routes. These include the crossing of the BNSF
railyard to the north which would provide another east-west connection across southern Auburn, and
the completion of the improvements to Stewart Road to the south, including the replacement of the
White River bridge, which would provide additional capacity between SR-167 and the Lakeland Hills
area. The BNSF railyard crossing project is included as project #12 in the TIP, however construction
is shown beyond 2021, so this project was not included in the analysis of 2022 conditions. Completion
of the Stewart Road capacity improvements are being planned by the Cities of Sumner and Pacific.
The City of Auburn supports these improvements, and has programmed the project in the TIP as
project #73, which will provide the City of Pacific with some funds to support construction of their
portion of the project. Construction of these improvements is not anticipated until beyond 2022, so
this was not accounted for in this analysis. Another potential option could be to revise the LOS
standard for this corridor to reflect that the existing corridor is built-out and further improvements
may not be cost effective.
The transportation system can be compared to a three legged stool in terms of the improvement
strategies which are available to reduce congestion. The three options are to construct improvements
to add capacity, make better use of the existing infrastructure which is available, and to manage
demand. The analysis presented above accounts for the construction of additional capacity, and
making better use of the available capacity through expansion of ITS infrastructure and the
optimization of signal timing. The analysis does not account for demand management strategies which
could result in improvements to traffic operations through the use of such things as:
Road Pricing (Tolling)
Parking Management and Parking Pricing
Car Sharing
Pay-as-You-Drive Insurance
Ridesharing and HOV Lanes
Transit Incentives
Transit and non-motorized Improvements
Telecommute, compressed work week, off-peak schedule
Many of these solutions have been implemented at the state level, with additional consideration being
given to expanding the options which are currently in use.
Decisions need to be made regarding how these three potential congestion management tools are
balanced to provide the most cost effective solutions. It is unlikely that the City will be able to
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implement all of the capacity projects documented above by 2022 due to the cost of the project
portfolio being in excess of available funding. Therefore, the focus should be on the most cost
effective projects which reduce congestion at locations where it is a recurrent problem, and improving
the efficiency of the existing system. Transportation system management and transportation demand
management are included in the future system recommendations section at the end of this chapter.
FUTURE 2035 CONDITIONS
City Projects
In addition to the projects identified above which were included in the 2022 analysis, a number of
additional projects were included in the analysis of 2035 conditions. These additional projects include
those which are included in the TIP but which are not anticipated to be constructed until beyond 2022,
and the longer term projects included in the previous Comprehensive Transportation Plan. The
included projects are listed in Table 2-4 and illustrated on Map 2-6.
This includes a project programmed in the TIP that is not included in the model: the crossing of the
BNSF Rail yard. This is discussed in more detail in the Future System Recommendations section of
this chapter and will likely be included in future model runs and updates to this plan.
Regional Transportation Projects
In addition to the City of Auburn projects identified above, a number of regional transportation
projects were included in the development of the forecast volumes. These are predominantly WSDOT
projects planned for the freeway system. Table 2-4 summarizes the included projects, along with
planning level cost estimates.
Additional Projects
Another future project with significant area-wide impacts is the addition of the Auburn Bypass
connecting SR-18 to SR-164. A draft Bypass Feasibility Report (September 2009) was prepared in
partnership with WSDOT, the City of Auburn, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, and other regional
partners. While a preferred alternative for the bypass has not yet been developed, the Washington State
Legislature included funding in the 2015 transportation budget for the design and construction of this
new connection. It is anticipated that the new roadway will include an eastbound off-ramp from SR-18
to SR-164 in the vicinity of the Muckleshoot Casino, no additional details regarding the project have
been determined. Therefore, this was not accounted for in the traffic forecasts. The impacts of this
project will be identified and mitigated as part of the process to determine the ultimate alignment. The
project will be included in future updates of the Comprehensive Transportation Plan.
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Table 2-4. Future Capacity Projects and Cost Estimates – 2035
Map
No.
Location
(corridor and segment) Description Total Cost
(2015 dollars)
Additional City Projects Included in the 2035 Analysis
29
SR-164
Hemlock St SE to Academy Dr
SE
Widen road to two lanes each
direction plus a center two-
way left turn lane. Upgrade
the intersection of Auburn
Way South and Dogwood
Street to accommodate
Bypass traffic.
$61,000,000
30 R Street Bypass
M St SE to SR-18 Construct a new bypass road $6,200,000
31 S 312th Street
112th Avenue SE
Add NB right turn lane, EB
right turn lane, WB left turn
lane, and signal. Provide
sidewalks and bike lanes on
all legs.
$1,720,000
32 SE 304th Street
112th Avenue SE
Add signal and NB left turn
lane. Include sidewalks and
bike lanes both sides.
$1,300,000
33
GRCC Improvements at 124th
Ave SE
SE 318th St to SE 320th St
Construct 500' section from
SE 320th to SE 318th Way
with three SB lanes and one
NB lane. The southbound
lanes will be two left turn into
GRCC and one right turn
onto SE 320th. Bike lanes
and sidewalks included.
$510,000
34 A Street Loop
A St SW to A St SE
Add one-way (EB) road with
unsignalized free right turn at
A Street SE. Include
sidewalks both sides of new
road.
$1,700,000
35 A Street SE/C Street SW
Ellingson Road
Coordinate signals at A and
C Street together. At A
Street, add additional WB
through lane; At C Street,
restripe to allow SB left turn
lane. Include sidewalks on all
legs of both intersections.
$1,500,000
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Additional City Projects Accounted for in the 2035 Analysis (continued)
36 SE 284th / SE 288th St
124th Ave SE to 132nd Ave SE
Construct new
collector linking
284th Street at 124th
Ave. to 288th Street
at 132nd Ave. Road
will be one lane each
direction with bike
lanes and sidewalks.
$7,700,000
37 51st Avenue
S 296th S
Provide protected
SB left turn phase
and signal and SB
left turn lane; Include
bike lanes and
sidewalks on all legs
$1,400,000
38
108th Avenue/112th Avenue
SE
S 277th St to S 286th St
Realign / improve
radius at doglegs
(SE 281st St) for
safety, and realign
intersecting streets
to improve site
distances. Widen to
4 lanes north of
284th Street. At
286th Street, widen
to allow for turn
pockets. Include bike
lanes and sidewalk
both sides of
108th/112th Ave SE.
$7,700,000
Subtotal for City
Projects $90,730,000
Additional City Projects NOT Accounted for in the 2035 Analysis (continued)
39 BNSF Yard Grade Separation
TBD
Construct road
across BNSF yard $32,125,000
40
Auburn Way S Bypass
Riverwalk Dr to SR-18 at R St
SE
Construct an Auburn
Way S Bypass
between Riverwalk
Dr and R St SE with
new connection to
SR-18 at R St SE
$60,450,000
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Non-City Projects included in the 2035 Analysis
SR-167
I-405 to SR-509
From I-405 to SR-18, add one NB and one SB general
purpose lane; From SR-18 to SR-161, add one NB HOT
lane and one SB HOT lane; Add direct NB/SB HOV/HOT
lane connection ramps between SR-167 & I-405; Add NB
and SB auxiliary lanes between I-405 and S 180th Street;
Add NB and SB auxiliary lanes between SR-516 and S
277th Street; Extend SR-167 from SR-161 to SR-509.
SR-18 at SR-167
Complete ramp from EB SR-18 to SB SR-167 and
eliminate SR-18 access from West Valley Highway near
Peasley Canyon.
SR-167
15th Street NW to 8th Street E Add HOV lane each direction
Stewart Road
SR-167 to East Valley Highway
Widen to 2 lanes each direction and center turn lane in
the Cities of Sumner and Pacific. Includes widening of the
White River bridge.
2035 LEVELS OF SERVICE
Weekday PM peak hour levels of service were calculated for 2035 conditions using the same
methodology used to calculate both the 2014 and 2022 levels of service. The 2035 levels of service
account for the growth forecast to occur by 2035 and the capacity improvement projects identified
above. The 2035 levels of service are shown in Table 2-5. As shown in the table, all of the evaluated
corridors would meet LOS standards in 2035 with the inclusion of the improvements identified above
with the following exceptions:
Southbound Auburn Way N between S 277th St and 15th St NE;
Southbound Auburn Way S between E Main St and M St SE;
Northbound M St between E Main St and Auburn Way S;
Eastbound 37th St between W Valley Hwy and Auburn Way N;
Westbound 15th St SW between W Valley Hwy and A St SE;
Southbound Lakeland Hill Way SE between Lake Tapps Pkwy and A St SE;
Eastbound 3rd St SW/Cross St between C St and Auburn Way S;
Westbound 3rd St SW/Cross St between C St and Auburn Way S; and
Westbound 41st Street SE between A St SE and C St SE.
The additional traffic anticipated by 2035 is expected to degrade a number of additional corridors
below adopted level of service standards relative to the analysis of 2022 conditions.
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There are two locations where corridors would operate at improvement levels of service in 2035
relative to 2022 conditions:
Eastbound 41st Street SE between A St SE and C St SE, which would improve from LOS F to
LOS E, the result of the improvements identified above, combined with the planned
improvements to the Stewart Road corridor and SR-167 which would attract traffic currently
using the 41st Street SE/Ellingson Road corridor to access A Street/East Valley Highway to
the south.
Southbound West Valley Highway between 15th Street NW and 15th Street SW, which would
improve from LOS D to LOS C. This is also likely due to improvements to SR-167, which
would reduce the use of West Valley Highway as a parallel bypass route.
Table 2-5. Corridor Levels of Service - Future 2035 Weekday PM Peak Hour
ID Corridor From To
LOS
Standard*
2035 LOS
NB/EB SB/WB
1 Auburn Way N 15th St NE S 277th St D D E
2 Auburn Way N E Main St 15th St NE E D D
3 Auburn Way S E Main St M St SE D C F
4 Auburn Way S M St SE Academy Dr SE D D C
5 M St/Harvey Rd Auburn Way N E Main St E D E
6 M St E Main St Auburn Way S D E D
8 37th St NE/NW West Valley Hwy Auburn Way N D E C
9 15th St NE/NW West Valley Hwy Auburn Way N F** E E
10 Auburn Ave/A St 6th St SE E Valley Access Rd D C C
11 Main St West Valley Hwy R St D D D
12 15th St SW West Valley Hwy C St SW D D E
13 C St SW Ellingson Rd SR-18 D C D
14 West Valley Hwy 37th St NE 15th St NE E B C
15 S 277th St Frontage Rd L St NE E E C
16 R St SE/Kersey Way Howard Rd Lake Tapps Pkwy D B C
17 Lake Tapps Pkwy East Valley Hwy Kersey Way SE D C C
18 A St NW/B St NW 3rd St NW S 277th St D C C
19 8th St NE/Lea Hill Rd Harvey Rd 124th Ave SE E C B
22 SE 312th St/132nd Ave SE 124th Ave SE SR-18 D B B
25 105th Pl SE/SE 320th St Lea Hill Rd 124th Ave SE D C C
26 Lakeland Hills Way SE Lake Tapps Pkwy A St SE D D E
27 29th St SE/Riverwalk Dr A St SE Auburn Way S D C C
31 3rd St SW/Cross St C St Auburn Way S E F F
33 41st St SE/Ellingson Rd A St SE C St SE E E F
35 West Valley Hwy 15th St NW 15th St SW E C C
* Corridor segments within Downtown Auburn may operate at LOS E in accordance with the Auburn Downtown Plan. All
other arterial and collector corridors must operate at LOS D or better, unless otherwise indicated.
** Total travel time in the eastbound direction cannot exceed 1,000 seconds for this corridor to meet LOS standards.
In order to be able to meet LOS standards on these corridor segments additional improvements
beyond those already included in this analysis may be required. However, it may not be cost effective
to construct the additional capacity needed along all of these corridor segments. However, it may be
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possible to improve traffic operations at key intersections along these corridors to reduce congestion.
However, these improvements may not be sufficient to improve operations to below adopted LOS
standards.
The City, and the broader region, will need to identify strategies and adopt policies, including
transportation demand management, transportation system management, and public-private
partnerships, to be able to manage congestion while
reaching projected growth targets.
FUTURE SYSTEM RECOMMENDATIONS
FUTURE STREET IMPROVEMENTS
The proposed future street plan consists of a
combination of city street and regional
transportation improvements, described in Table 2-
3 and shown in Map 2-6. The City cannot
adequately solve traffic congestion by making City
street improvements alone. Partnerships with
WSDOT, King and Pierce Counties, and other
agencies are essential to implementing the future
street system in Auburn. The following actions are proposed:
1. Implement street projects prioritized in the City’s TIP and CFP;
2. Program and seek additional funding for street capacity projects not currently identified in the TIP
and CFP;
3. Work collaboratively with WSDOT and other partner agencies to implement roadway
improvements to the regional highway network; and
4. Work to implement TSM, TDM and non-motorized improvements.
DOWNTOWN CIRCULATION PLAN
Auburn’s Downtown is undergoing considerable growth and transition to a higher density, mixed-use
town center. Major redevelopment, including the Trek Building and Merrill Gardens mixed-use
projects is occurring to the south of Main Street.
The transformation of downtown Auburn will include many changes to the public right-of-way and
streetscape. The Downtown Circulation Plan will accommodate the many types of travelers that will be
using downtown streets including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, truck operators, and personal
vehicle users. An improved pedestrian and bicycle environment will need to be designed into the fabric
of downtown Auburn. At the same time, there are several major north-south corridors which traverse
the downtown, so accommodation for high traffic volumes and the potential repercussions of
modifying the existing street system will need to be considered in the development of the Downtown
Circulation Plan.
West Main Street, Downtown Auburn
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ENVIRONMENTAL PARK DISTRICT
In the vicinity of the Environmental Park, to the west of downtown Auburn, the City is evaluating the
use of low impact roads and projects that add sidewalks, trails, and additional connectivity between
Clay Street and Western Avenue. This area will be examined in more detail for transportation
improvements as the concept for the Environmental Park District is further refined.
41ST STREET SE/ELLINGSON ROAD BETWEEN A ST SE AND C ST SW
The area around 41st Street SE/Ellingson Road between A Street SE and C Street SW continues to be
a bottleneck for Auburn drivers, especially with additional development in the Lakeland Hills PUD and
the Pierce County cities to the south. The close spacing of these two intersections, coupled with the
numerous business and residential accesses in the area warrant a more in depth study of the area. This
study will likely also include the entire A Street SE and C Street SW corridors, and an evaluation of the
BNSF rail yard crossing projects discussed below.
BNSF RAIL YARD CROSSING
The City has identified the need for a new east/west grade separated crossing of the BNSF rail yard
between C Street SW and A Street NE.
There are a variety of criteria that the City will consider to determine the alignment of the crossing,
including potential development of the BNSF property as a multi-modal rail yard, commercial
development on Auburn Way S and A Street SE, re-development of the GSA property, funding
feasibility, neighborhood impacts, transportation impacts, and engineering feasibility. The crossing
project was not accounted for in the 2035 traffic model. Therefore, it is difficult to access the specific
impacts of the crossing project. However, it is anticipated that the project could significantly improve
east-west mobility in southern Auburn, relieving the existing bottlenecks at 3rd Street SE and 41st
Street SE, by providing an additional alternative for the residential neighborhoods to the east of the rail
yard to connect with the commercial and retail land-uses and SR-167 to the west of the yard. One
potential impact of the crossing project, depending on the alignment selected, could be an increase in
traffic through the Terminal Park neighborhood.
AUBURN BYPASS
Another future project with significant area-wide impacts is the addition of the Auburn Bypass
connecting SR-18 to SR-164. A draft Bypass Feasibility Report (September 2009) was prepared in
partnership with WSDOT, the City of Auburn, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, and other regional
partners. While a preferred alternative for the bypass has not yet been developed, the Washington State
Legislature included funding in the 2015 transportation budget for the design and construction of a
portion of this new connection. It is anticipated that the new roadway will include an eastbound off-
ramp from SR-18 to SR-164 in the vicinity of the Muckleshoot Casino, no additional details regarding
the project have been determined. Therefore, this was not accounted for in the traffic forecasts. The
impacts of this project will be identified and mitigated as part of the process to determine the ultimate
alignment. The project will be included in future updates of the Comprehensive Transportation Plan.
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
Transportation system management (TSM) techniques, which make more efficient use of the existing
transportation facilities, can reduce the need for costly system capacity expansion projects. These
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techniques can also be used to improve LOS when travel corridors reach adopted LOS standards.
TSM techniques used by the City include:
Re-channelization/restriping, adding turn lanes, adding /increasing number of through lanes;
Signal interconnect and optimization;
Turn movement restrictions;
Access Management; and
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).
The City will continue to use these TSM techniques to maximize the efficiency of the existing street
network. Of the various TSM strategies available, the City continues to invest in and expand its ITS
infrastructure as a cost effective means of increasing system capacity. The ITS system enables the City
to change traffic signals in real-time, thereby accommodating unexpected increases in traffic or traffic
obstacles such as event related traffic and collisions. For example, ITS has proven to be a useful tool in
helping to manage the impact of event traffic traveling south on Auburn Way South, often during the
PM peak, to the White River Amphitheatre. The City will continue to roll out ITS capabilities on
corridors around the City, as referenced in Map 2-7 and detailed in the ITS policies included in
Chapter 5.
In addition to TSM strategies, the City strives to provide viable alternatives for travelers, to ensure
freedom of choice among several transportation modes, including transit, biking and walking as
alternatives to the automobile. The City will prioritize the development of pedestrian-friendly
environments such as bicycle routes and pedestrian paths as the non-motorized system expands.
T RANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT
Reducing congestion includes strategies to reduce demands on the transportation system. The State of
Washington emphasized the importance of transportation demand management (TDM) by adopting a
Commute Trip Reduction law. That law requires all major employers, with over 100 employees
arriving between the hours of 6:00 and 9:00 AM, to develop programs and strategies to reduce the
number of commuter automobile trips made by their employees. Transportation demand management
reduces demand on the street system. While TDM and TSM employ a different suite of strategies, they
share many of the same benefits. Both increase the efficiency of the transportation system, reduce the
need for costly capacity expansions, help improve LOS, and contribute to an enhanced quality of life
for those who use and benefit from the transportation system. TDM strategies include:
ride-sharing through vanpools and carpools;
preferential parking for high-occupancy vehicles;
car sharing programs;
transit use incentives;
parking management to discourage single occupant vehicle (SOV) travel;
telecommuting;
alternative work schedules to compress the work week or shift the commute outside the typical
commute hours; and
urban design encouraging non-motorized travel through design features.
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The City of Auburn will continue to encourage drivers of single occupancy vehicles to consider
alternate modes of travel such as carpools, vanpools, transit, non-motorized travel, and alternative
work schedules.
STREET MAINTENANCE & REHABILITATION
The City is responsible for maintaining the physical structure of the roadway system. However,
pavement maintenance is expensive, and adequate funding is generally not available. Recognizing this
dilemma, Auburn residents approved Proposition 1, the “Save Our Streets” (SOS) Program, in
November 2004. The SOS program created a dedicated local street fund for repair, rehabilitation, and
maintenance of local roadways from property tax revenues. In 2013, after the original programs tax
increases ended, the City Council modified the funding source for this program to be from sales tax on
construction.
The City has created a similar program to fund the repair and maintenance of arterials and collector
streets. The program is funded through a one percent utility tax. While the available funding through
this program is limited, which makes prioritizing projects challenging, the City has been able to
maximize the value of the available funds by using them to leverage grant funds, enabling significantly
more arterial and collector street repair and maintenance to be completed.
Local Residential Street Before SOS Rebuild Local Residential Street After SOS Rebuild
NEIGHBORHOOD NEEDS
Transportation systems and facilities can impact adjacent neighborhoods. Potential impacts result from
increased traffic resulting from drivers seeking alternate routes to congested arterials, in an effort to
save time. These impacts can include higher vehicle speeds resulting in potential safety concerns, and
associated air and noise pollution. Neighborhoods throughout the City are concerned with these traffic
impacts and want to discourage cut-through traffic.
City policies discourage through traffic in neighborhoods. The City also has a traffic calming program
that addresses the pedestrian, bicycle, and automobile traffic safety concerns that impact
neighborhoods. The traffic calming program is a community-based program with the goal of
identifying potential problems and development of solutions to help mitigate these impacts. The
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program raises public awareness of traffic safety issues and ways that people can help minimize traffic
problems in their own neighborhoods.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION
The Growth Management Act (RCW 36.70A.070) provides that comprehensive plans should include a
discussion of intergovernmental coordination efforts, including “an assessment of the impacts of the
transportation plan and land use assumptions on the transportation systems of adjacent jurisdictions.”
Auburn works closely with neighboring cities, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, and state and regional
agencies to ensure coordinated efforts are made in developing all modes of the transportation system.
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Chapter 3. Non-Motorized Transportation Page 3-1
CHAPTER 3.
NON-MOTORIZED
TRANSPORTATION
Non-motorized transportation is an integral
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and equestrian travel. The City seeks to enhance the
non-motorized travel environment both for
recreational travel and trips that might otherwise be
taken via a car or bus in order to improve mobility
and environmental health.
The City recognizes that the evolution of the
transportation system has prioritized the automobile as the primary travel mode. A side effect of
this process has been the erosion of conditions favorable to non-motorized travel. This chapter
seeks to redress the balance by enhancing conditions in which non-motorized modes are a realistic
and attractive travel option.
Planning and developing a strong non-motorized network supports several state and national acts
including Washington’s Growth Management Act, Commute Trip Reduction Act, the federal Clean
Air Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), MAP 21 (Federal Surface Transportation Bill)
and its successors. Supporting the non-motorized system helps ensure compliance with these
initiatives and the healthy community principles espoused by PSRC through Vision 2040. It also
increases funding opportunities for City projects. Improving the non-motorized system also helps
address the findings of the citywide Health Impact Assessment process which recommended that
the City improve sidewalk connectivity, improve the pedestrian environment, eliminate natural and
man-made mobility barriers for pedestrian and bicyclists, improve transit access, improve traffic
safety, pedestrian safety and personal security.
This chapter is divided into three subsections: pedestrian travel, bicycle travel, and equestrian travel.
Each subsection contains an assessment of existing conditions and needs, followed by guidelines
for development of the future system.
3.1 Pedestrian Travel
As a Regional Growth Center, the City encourages transportation planning that emerges from a
clear land-use plan based on a community vision and the values expressed in Imagine Auburn. In
this vision, Auburn supports higher density housing in the downtown; neighborhood commercial
districts; and landscaped, pedestrian-oriented street and sidewalk design. This pattern of
development reinforces a positive pedestrian environment.
Riding on the Interurban Trail
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NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Auburn has many assets, which contribute to a
welcoming pedestrian environment, most notably a
pedestrian-scaled downtown and an extensive
network of trails. The needs assessment highlights
these existing assets and identifies improvement
needs.
EXISTING PEDESTRIAN ENVIRONMENT
As a whole, Auburn’s urban fabric in the downtown
has remained intact and supports a positive
pedestrian environment. Businesses, shops, and
single-family homes front streets with sidewalks and
street trees. However, some of the older sections of sidewalks need repair or replacement.
Since adoption of the 2009 Transportation Plan, there have been sidewalk, ADA and lighting
improvements to Main Street, S Division Street Promenade, City Hall Plaza and Plaza Park and
behind the shops on East Main Street. New growth in the downtown core has or will result in the
development of multi - story residential and office buildings and senior housing, helping renew the
pedestrian infrastructure and creating a need for continued effort to maintain and improve the
sidewalk system. In addition, the Sounder commuter rail station and transit hub at West Main Street
and C Street SW provide pedestrians more options for connecting to regional destinations. These
improvements contribute to a more hospitable environment for pedestrians. The city has an annual
sidewalk repair program which focuses on ADA improvements, responding to complaints,
repairing identified hazards, and improving areas with high pedestrian use.
Commercial development outside the downtown exists primarily along arterials and is dominated
by strip development and auto-oriented businesses. Although sidewalks are provided on most
arterials, pedestrians may feel exposed to the traffic. Surface parking lots border the sidewalks, and
driveways interrupt the continuity of the sidewalk system. The heavy volumes of vehicular traffic
and wide streets along arterials, such as Auburn Way, pose a barrier for pedestrians walking along
or crossing the roadway.
Sidewalk Inventory
A sidewalk inventory was conducted as part of the Plan update in 2005. A subsequent inventory
was conducted in 2008 to collect sidewalk data for the West Hill and Lea Hill where a large scale
annexation into the City took place in 2007. The inventory identifies sidewalks in the City, and rated
their condition. This inventory continues to serve as a guide to help the City identify problem areas
and program improvements according to prioritization guidelines, outlined later in this chapter.
The older residential neighborhoods tend to have sidewalks on both sides of the street, but they
vary widely in condition and construction standards. Some residential areas, such as southwest Lea
Hill, were built under King County’s jurisdiction and sidewalk construction was not required.
Breaks in the sidewalk network require pedestrians to maneuver around parked cars, into private
yards, or into the street. In newer neighborhoods such as Lakeland Hills, sidewalks built to the city
standards applicable at the time of their construction are provided on both sides of the street.
New Pedestrian Crossing at Green River
College on S 320th Street
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The sidewalk survey of the Lea Hill and West Hill annexation areas revealed a sporadic and often
disconnected sidewalk system. Several of the newer residential developments have sidewalks, but
many of the older residential areas and arterial streets are missing large segments of sidewalk,
resulting in an inconsistent pedestrian environment. Map 3-1 illustrates the existing and proposed
sidewalk network within the City.
Trail Network
Auburn’s developing trail network provides local and regional connections for both recreational use
and commuting. Currently the only regional trails that have been developed include the Interurban
and portions of the Green River and White River Trails. The Lakeland Hills Trail network provides
connections to neighborhood parks, community center, and to the City of Sumner via a tunnel
under the BNSF railway. Map 3-2 illustrates the existing and proposed trail network within the City.
SCHOOL ACCESSIBILITY
School safety is a major concern for parents, students, the school districts, and the City alike. The
Auburn School District, working with an advisory committee, has established a safe walking area
for each elementary and middle school based on the presence of sidewalks, walking paths, and safe
neighborhood streets, as well as the availability of safe street crossings and the traffic conditions in
the surrounding neighborhoods. All routes within the safe walking areas are designated as ‘Safe
Routes to School’. Occasionally, individual schools will notify parents and students of preferred
walking routes within each area.
Since the last major update of the comprehensive plan the following Safe Walking Routes
improvements have been made throughout Auburn;
School Zone Flashing Beacons were installed at all elementary and middle schools.
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Warning Beacons were installed at the existing crosswalk at E St
NE and 4th St NE for Washington Elementary.
A new crosswalk with warning signage and ADA pedestrian ramps was installed at K St SE
& 23rd St SE for Pioneer Elementary. This also improved drainage on the street.
Rainier Middle School received improved crosswalks, signage, and ADA pedestrian ramps
along 116th Ave SE.
Lea Hill Elementary received 600 feet of sidewalk, curb and gutter, and ADA pedestrian
ramps on the south side of SE 312th Street as well as pedestrian push buttons and
countdown pedestrian signal heads at the intersection of SE 312th Street and 124th Ave SE.
The new Auburn High School created all new sidewalk and crosswalks with bulb outs on
both East Main Street and 4th Street NE.
New crosswalks with warning signage, ADA pedestrian ramps, and curb bulb outs were
added at Terminal Park Elementary.
New curb, gutter, ADA pedestrian ramps and pavement was constructed on H St SE
between 17th and 21st St SE for Olympic Middle School.
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Some of these improvements were made possible by a Safe Routes to School grant. The flashing
beacons have been funded through a combination of grant programs and City resources.
Despite the progress that has been made over the past several years, there are still areas of need.
The following needs were identified to enhance and improve the safety for school children in and
around the school safe walking areas.
Pioneer Elementary School
Curb & gutter, sidewalks and ADA ramps along K St SE between 21st St SE and 25th St SE.
Cascade Middle School
The crossing at M Street NE and 24th Street NE experiences heavy traffic. The City and school
district continue to cooperate to increase the safety of this crossing near the school.
Dick Scobee Elementary School
The City will continue to coordinate with the School District in exploring ways to improve access
to surrounding neighborhoods to increase the school’s designated safe walking area.
Terminal Park Elementary School
Curb gutter, sidewalks, and ADA ramps along B St SE between 12th St SE and 17th St SE.
Evergreen Heights Elementary School
Curb, gutter, sidewalks, and roadway improvements
along S 316th between 51st Ave S and the eastern
boundary of the school. This includes access and
circulation improvements to the school and
intersection improvements at 56th Ave S.
Hazelwood Elementary School
Sidewalk and ADA curb ramp improvements along
SE 304th Street between 112th Ave SE and 116th
Ave SE and along 118th Ave SE from SE 304th to
the north.
Lea Hill Elementary School
Sidewalks and ADA ramps along both sides of
124th Ave SE between SE 304th St and SE 312th
St.
Mountain View High School
Sidewalks along 124th Ave SE between SE 284th St and SE 304th St, and along 132nd Ave SE
between SE 288th St and SE 299th St.
Riverside High School & Ilalko Elementary
Pedestrian crossing of A Street SE and the BNSF Railway would greatly benefit students at these
two schools. A 2015 study identified a preferred crossing alternative for future development.
Safe Walking Route to School
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Lakeland Hills Elementary
Encouraging increased walking and biking to this school would provide the greatest benefit for
easing traffic congestion and safety concerns. Additionally an onsite parking and access redesign
would further reduce school pick up and drop off related congestion.
Chinook Elementary
Sidewalks along Auburn Way South between Hemlock St SE and Academy Dr SE. Additionally
intersection improvements have been identified to reduce conflicts and improve circulation for
buses.
Accessible Routes of Travel
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that all new public, commercial and
institutional developments meet ADA standards. Furthermore, existing public buildings, public
outdoor facilities, and public rights-of-way shall be retrofitted to achieve accessibility. An accessible
route of travel is designated to accommodate the needs of many different people, including those
who are blind, using wheelchairs, pushing a stroller or cart, or injured. The law requires that
municipalities have a transition plan in place to address ADA issues. The City of Auburn is in the
process of completing that plan and ADA design specifications can be found in the Auburn
Engineering Design Standards manual.
Site Design
Pedestrian conditions should be evaluated at the earliest stage of new development. The zone
between the development and the public right-of-way needs to contribute to pedestrian network
connectivity and continuity. In addition to the public right-of-way, the interior of the site ought to
be examined for suitable pedestrian circulation, and how the two are connected. Wherever possible,
walkways should be placed along the most direct routes to connect buildings, parking, bus stops,
and other attractions. In some cases, walking trails that link residential streets to collectors or
arterials can provide a more direct pedestrian connection than travel along the sidewalk network,
particularly in neighborhoods without a street grid system, specifically those with cul-de-sacs.
FUTURE SYSTEM
This section describes the City’s vision for the future pedestrian system and identifies programs and
initiatives that will enable it to achieve this vision.
Downtown
The downtown is historically the social heart of the community, a place for people to interact. It is
considered one of the primary pedestrian-oriented areas in the City. Important existing pedestrian
downtown linkages include connections from W Main Street to the transit hub and commuter rail
station, and between W Main Street and the Multicare Auburn Medical Center. The Downtown Plan,
a special area plan adopted in 2001 as part of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, anticipates high
pedestrian oriented developments in this area, particularly around the Auburn Station. The
Downtown Plan also identifies W Main Street, A Street SW, Division Street, and the alley south of
Main Street as high priority pedestrian corridors. In addition, several recently completed projects
have helped improve non-motorized access to the downtown and transit station, including the City
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Hall Plaza and Plaza Park project completed in 2010, the Division Street Promenade Project
completed in 2012 and the A Street NW Extension project, opened in June 2013.
Auburn Station has created demand for new mixed-use development, including commercial and
residential elements. The City is committed to focusing new commercial and residential
development adjacent to the Auburn Station and has been working on partnerships to bring several
mixed-use developments to Downtown. These developments include pedestrian friendly design and
streetscape improvements.
A vital pedestrian network that extends beyond downtown is a key element in the revitalization of
the downtown core.
Commercial Corridors
The City should encourage major employers to locate near transit routes and stops. Furthermore,
pedestrian connections from residential areas to commercial corridors can be enhanced through site
design policies that encourage more direct non-motorized connections to major retail locations.
Future planning along commercial corridors should also include amenities such as landscaping
adjacent to the sidewalk, improved pedestrian crossings, and enhanced bus stops at high use
locations.
Auburn has several commercial corridors, most notably Auburn Way North and South, that are
frequently traveled by pedestrians. While most of these areas have sidewalks, there is the
opportunity to enhance the pedestrian environment by providing additional protected crossings,
making improvements to lighting, completing remaining sidewalk gaps and eliminating ADA
accessibility barriers. For instance, pedestrian crossing issues arise because pedestrians often cross
at uncontrolled or mid-block locations rather than walking to the nearest signalized crossing. This
dynamic is partially attributable to the location of bus stops in relation to employment centers.
Hence, efforts should be made to locate bus stops so commuters crossing to the opposite side of
the road are dropped off and picked up near a signalized intersection.
Residential Neighborhoods
Investment in Auburn’s neighborhoods is an essential component of providing a comprehensive
and functional pedestrian network. As noted in the needs assessment, sidewalk conditions vary
throughout the City. This plan acknowledges the need to retrofit the pedestrian network in many
areas of the City and incorporate pedestrian facilities into new development. Financial mechanisms
to help accomplish this goal are described later in this chapter.
High Priority Pedestrian Corridors
Map 3-1 identifies High Priority Pedestrian Corridors that are currently lacking a complete sidewalk
system. Some of the corridors have sidewalks on one side or for portions of the corridor. Others
are missing sidewalks altogether.
These High Priority Pedestrian Corridors were selected based on the following criteria: pedestrian
volumes; proximity to schools, parks, transit routes and commercial areas; and where missing gaps
can be completed.
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The High Priority Pedestrian Corridors are roadway corridors where the City intends to target
investment in pedestrian facilities. The City’s current half street policy requires sidewalk to be
constructed by developers whenever significant improvements are made to a property. This has
proven to be an effective means of building out the sidewalk network. However, it is a slow process
because it relies on new development or
redevelopment to occur, making it difficult to
complete whole corridors. By programming
specific pedestrian corridors for investment, the
City can leverage grant dollars and other
resources to more strategically complete gaps in
key pedestrian corridors.
The High Priority Pedestrian Corridors
identified in Map 3-1 are regularly reviewed for
inclusion in the City’s Six-Year Transportation
Improvement Program and for grant funding
opportunities.
NON-MOTORIZED TRAILS
The Auburn Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan is currently being updated and will identify
specific projects for the development of local and regional trails. Thus far the long term list
includes:
The Auburn-Pacific Trail provides a multi-use path that improves access from the White River to
the Interurban Trail. A planned pedestrian crossing, under the BNSF railroad tracks just north of
the BNSF Stuck River Bridge (over the White River), will improve the regional trail system by
providing a connection between the City of Pacific and Auburn’s White River Trail connection to A
Street SE.
Funding is still needed for the Auburn section of the Green River Trail. Planning efforts are also
focused on the Auburn Environmental Park and connecting the park to the Interurban Trail. This
unique park project shows residents the diversity of the ecosystem along the Mill Creek corridor.
Additional trail planning is underway for connecting the Fenster Natural Park to the Green Valley
Road area.
An important component of Auburn’s trail system includes trailheads. Trailheads should be inviting
to users and provide amenities such as parking, bicycle racks, information kiosks, restroom facilities,
water fountains, trash receptacles, and seating facilities. Trailheads should be constructed and
improved as Auburn’s trail system further develops. See Map 3-2 for existing and proposed trails
and trailhead locations.
FUNDING MECHANISMS
Sidewalk Improvement Program
The City of Auburn has an Annual Citywide Sidewalk Repair and Improvement Program to repair
damaged sidewalks, tripping hazards, and to complete small missing links in the sidewalk network.
Auburn Multi-Use Trail
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These funds are essential for promoting non-motorized travel and can be used to leverage other
funding sources, such as state and federal grants or other city capital projects.
Auburn has identified three principal areas in which sidewalk improvements should be prioritized:
corridors that provide access to and within the downtown, school zones, and parks with a focus
on addressing potential hazards and areas of known complaints. Additional criteria for priority
access improvement could include, but are not limited to, areas with high concentrations of senior
citizens or disabled citizens, areas with high volumes of pedestrian-transit interaction, areas where
private improvements such as trees have damage the public infrastructure and areas where property
owners are willing to financially participate in the construction of sidewalk improvements through a
local improvement district (LID). In considering projects, staff also review existing street deferral
agreements to determine if the improvements previously allowed to be deferred are now needed
and should be completed by the private party.
“Save Our Streets” Program
In November 2004, Auburn residents approved
Proposition 1, “Save Our Street” Program, which
created a dedicated local street fund. This money
was set aside for repair and maintenance of local
roadways which can sometimes also include
sidewalk repair and rebuild. In 2013, the city
council modified the funding source for this
program to be from Construction Sales Tax
revenues and no longer from property taxes.
“Arterial Preservation” Program
The City also currently implements the annual
arterial street preservation program funded by a
1% utility tax. Pedestrian, ADA, and safety
improvements are included in many of the arterial
improvement projects funded by this program.
Local Improvement Districts
Local Improvement Districts (LID) enable city investment in a specified area by leveraging city
funds with contributions from property owners in the district. LID’s use limited city resources to
improve neighborhood quality and can be used to finance new sidewalks.
Safety Education and Enforcement
Awareness of pedestrian safety issues should be promoted through educational programs and
enforcement efforts. This combination helps reinforce key safety issues such as safe pedestrian
crossings and speeding. The City will proactively work to identify problem areas and issues. The
following list contains examples of some techniques that can be employed in these efforts.
Maintaining non-motorized travel information kiosks at key City destinations (e.g. Main Street, Outlet
Collection, Emerald Downs, trails).
Sidewalks will be prioritized:
Where hazardous conditions are
present;
On school walk routes;
Where extensive improvements are
needed in a single neighborhood;
Along streets with curb and gutter;
Along Downtown pedestrian
corridors;
Where curb ramps are missing; and
Where they will complete a missing
link in a pedestrian network.
Where property owners are willing to
financially participate in the
construction of sidewalk
improvements through an LID.
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Displaying educational information in City publications, on the website, and on TV.
Maintaining and expanding wayfinding signage to direct pedestrians and bicyclists.
Partnering with the School District to teach children safe walking and biking behaviors.
Launching public information campaigns for problematic locations and partnering with the Police
Department to provide enforcement.
Increasing driver awareness of vehicle speeds through the presence of radar speed signs where
appropriate.
Enforcing pedestrian, bicyclist, and driver infractions.
3.2 Bicycle Travel
Bicycle facilities are an important component of Auburn’s transportation and recreational
infrastructure. Bicycling provides an environmentally friendly travel mode and helps citizens to
maintain a healthy lifestyle. It also helps improve traffic congestion and air quality by providing an
alternative to driving. Increasingly, bicycle commuting is becoming a more popular alternative, and
the City must take steps to provide a more functional and attractive network for commute cyclists,
in addition to recreational cyclists.
NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Existing Conditions
The topography in the Auburn Valley is flat and conducive to cycling for a range of skill levels.
Areas along the Green and White Rivers provide recreational opportunities for multi-use trails that
accommodate bicyclists, pedestrians and equestrians. The Interurban Trail is part of a major north-
south regional trail system. The Green River trail is also an extension of a north-south regional trail.
Therefore, Auburn has a good network of existing or planned north-south recreational trails.
However, there are few existing cross-town connections and new connections onto the West Hill
and Lea Hill are needed.
Cross-town bike connections to the West Hill and Lea Hill areas of Auburn are more challenging
due to steep topography. Yet investing in these connections is important because a significant
number of Auburn residents live in these areas. Building these connections would improve bicycle
access to regional transit, local employment the regional trail system, and to downtown Auburn.
Recreational and commuter cyclists travel along the Interurban Trail to areas north and south of
Auburn. Cyclists also frequently ride along S 277th Street to the east side of Green River Road, and
down along the Green River to 8th Street NE, or down R Street NE to SE Auburn Black Diamond
Road. SE Auburn Black Diamond Road and SE Green Valley Road are popular routes for
accessing areas east of Auburn. However, these roads are characterized by challenging cycling
conditions and are not suitable for inexperienced cyclists. Once in Auburn, there is especially a need
to increase the number of east-west bicycle facilities. Investing in trail connections to improve
bicycle access in these areas should also be a priority.
Bicycle lanes are limited on city arterials and collectors, making it difficult both for regional and
local riders to navigate for any reasonable distance through the City. Limited bicycle storage is also
a hindrance to cyclists. Map 3-2 identifies existing and planned trails and bike facilities in the City.
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Auburn Bicycle Task Force
In March 2010, the city formed the City of Auburn Bicycle Task Force. It was intended that the
Bicycle Task Force would further refine the City’s goals and policies for its bicycle transportation
system. The Task Force was comprised of a broad cross section of community members and
interested parties that were charged to develop recommendations on bicycle facilities, issues and
opportunities centered on the following three principles:
Connections – for example, how do bicycle riders get from the north end to the south end
of the City or from Lakeland to Lea Hill?
Recreation Opportunities – for example, how does the City further build and capitalize
on a bicycle network to support and enhance the recreation options for its citizens?
Economic Development – for example, how does the City capitalize on the Interurban
Trail as a conduit of customers for existing and new businesses?
Bike Improvements Completed and Planned in the Near - Term Future
The work of the task force has informed and guided city decisions on future bike lane and trail
improvements and connections. Its work is directly reflected in improvements already made as well
as the future bike lanes and trail improvements shown in Map 3-2.
Since 2009 bike lanes have been added to 124th Ave SE, and SE 320th Street near Green River
College on Lea Hill, a new bike lane connection has been created by the construction of the new A
Street NW corridor. Bikes lanes have been added as part of the new M Street SE BNSF underpass
project and sharrows (share the road with bike symbols) have been added to East Main Street.
Bike lanes are part of the new planned West Main Street project and the F Street SE project
includes development of a Bicycle Boulevard and Bike Share Program.
Bicycle Facility Classification
The American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has developed
classifications for bicycle facilities and parking. Bicycle classification is based on the design and
exclusiveness of use.
Existing Class I multi-use trails in the City
include S 277th St, Interurban Trail, White River
Trail, and Green River Trails.
Class II bicycle lanes added since the last major
update include;
Terrace Drive NW (15th to W St)
A ST NW/B ST NW (3rd to 30th)
14th St NW (A NW to A NE)
R St SE (17th to White River)
M St SE (3rd to 8th)
116th Ave SE (SE 304th to SE 312th)
Bicycle Facility Classification
Separate Facility (Class I) – A non-
motorized two-way paved facility, that is
physically separated from motorized
vehicular traffic by an open space or
barrier.
Bike Lane (Class II) – An exclusive on
street one way lane for bicyclists
delineated with signing and striping
Shared Lanes (Class III) – A lane shared
by vehicles and bicycles. Wider lanes that
may be delineated with shared use
markings and signage.
Bicycle Boulevard– A bicycle focused
roadway designated with enhanced
signage and special pavement markings
and bicycle-friendly design standards
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Class III shared facilities were tested on R St NE/SE, Auburn Black Diamond Road and E Main
St. They were well received by the cycling community and continue to be maintained. Shared
facilities will continue to be implemented on other appropriate roadways.
Bike parking facilities are classified by length of use: long term, medium term, and short term. The
longer bikes are to be stored, the more durable the facility’s design must be.
Long term bike storage facilities are available at Auburn Station. The City currently provides short
term bike storage throughout the downtown core.
Improvement Needs
Cyclists desire safe routes that make connections throughout the City and to regional points of
interests. The existing facilities while being continuously improved still fall short of creating a well-
connected bicycle network in Auburn. The City plans to build out the bicycle network shown in
Map 3-2 and provide better east-west connections. Upgrading bicycle facilities on city streets is a
very important component of this plan.
Auburn shall make greater efforts in the future to encourage bicycle use, particularly for commuting
purposes, as a form of transportation demand management (TDM). One mechanism of doing so is
to ensure that bike lanes and trails which serve major employers are prioritized. The City needs to
take a more aggressive role in programming implementation of the future bicycle network identified
in this chapter, ensuring that eventually all residents of and employees in Auburn feel comfortable
commuting on bike. In addition, Auburn should seek outlets, including the City’s website, to
provide up-to-date information on bicycling options within the City and to regional destinations.
The Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) program provides a formal mechanism for encouraging these
practices and is required by state law for employers with 100 or more employees arriving at a single
location during the AM peak. Auburn’s CTR program calls out bicycle storage facilities, lockers,
changing areas, and showers as measures employers can take to meet CTR goals. In addition,
Auburn can use the SEPA process to encourage development of these facilities at the time of new
development or tenant improvements.
The Downtown Plan also discusses the need for improving bicycle facilities in the area. On-street
bicycle facilities will be sought in association with planned roadway improvements. In addition, the
City should investigate providing bicycle storage and other amenities on City owned properties.
F UTURE TRAVEL
The future bicycle network includes corridors for
regional, recreational, and cross-town
connections. The regional corridors will provide
connections to the Valley communities as well other
areas of King and Pierce Counties. Local biking
groups have identified the Interurban Trail and
Green River Trail as important regional connections.
Other planned regional connections will link Auburn
to attractions around the Puget Sound.
The Work is Easier when Shared
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The Green and White River corridors are multi-functional, providing recreational opportunities for
regional and local bicycle trips. Therefore, the City has prioritized the completion of both these trail
systems. Also, Auburn will seek to enhance portions of City trail systems whenever possible, by
providing amenities for non-motorized travelers such as rest areas, as well as safety improvements
including warning signage and grade separated trails. As shown in Map 3-2, the bicycle routes
identified for future development will consist of a mix of interconnected local trails and on- street
bike facilities linking Auburn's neighborhoods.
The future Bonneville Power Trail will be a separated, hard surfaced trail crossing the Lea Hill area
and connecting to the Interurban Trail and West Hill via on-street bicycle facilities. This new bike
route is planned from Lea Hill through Isaac Evans and Dykstra Park to connect to downtown
Auburn via the new A Street NW corridor. Numerous other on-street bicycle facilities and trails
are planned.
The selection of bike facility projects will be based upon safety, route continuity and connectivity.
In addition to new bicycle corridors, spot safety improvements are an important component of the
City’s future bicycle network. Improvements including flashing beacons have already been made at
the Interurban Trail crossing of 15th Street SW and are planned at the Interurban Trail crossing of
West Main Street and C Street SW and Ellingson. In addition, safe access to downtown Auburn and
onto West Hill, Lea Hill and Lakeland are a priority for the City.
Typical bicycle route improvements along a Class I facility include purchasing the right-of-way,
designing the trail, and constructing the trail and trailhead. For a Class II pathway, improvements
include striping lanes, installing warning and directional signage, and painting bike symbols on the
pavement. For a roadway where bikes will share the lane with vehicles it may include the installation
of shared use markings and signage.
As this plan is updated in the future, emphasis should continue to be placed on developing a safe
and convenient bicycling environment for both recreational and commuter cyclists of all experience
levels.
3.3 Equestrian Travel
Auburn citizens have a long history of supporting the planning and development of equestrian
facilities. The City intends to increase its network of soft-surface, multi-use trails in more rustic
locations with appropriate facilities suitable for equestrian use.
N EEDS ASSESSMENT
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Auburn’s equestrian trail system is quite limited. The Parks Department currently manages a two-
mile, soft-surface trail, along the White River at Roegner and Game Farm Wilderness Parks.
Otherwise, there are no formal equestrian trails in Auburn.
Horse owners do have informal access to the soft-surface path adjacent to the Interurban trail, as
well as large open spaces in the rustic area just south of the White River and east of Kersey Way in
southeast Auburn. To reach the open areas, many ride along the edge of roads such as 53rd and
56th Streets SE. These are narrow roads with gravel shoulders. Drainage swales run parallel to many
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portions of these roads, and while conditions vary, typically there is a narrow unpaved shoulder or
grassed area alongside the road where horses can walk.
IMPROVEMENT NEEDS
The lack of equestrian trail miles in the City and connectivity to regional equestrian facilities are two
areas that need improvement. As indicated by Table 3-1, there are currently two-miles of formal
equestrian trails in the City. This is a barrier to most equestrians, particularly those bringing horses
via trailer. In order to become a more equestrian friendly community, Auburn must undertake
planning initiatives to expand the current network.
Auburn, as a regional growth center, has elected to become increasingly urbanized. As the City
continues to urbanize, it will seek opportunities to include equestrian planning in its infrastructure
improvements. Special consideration for equestrian facilities should be given to southeast Auburn
and Lea Hill as both have existing equestrian communities.
Loop trail development is one strategy that can be employed to increase the length of equestrian
trails in Auburn. Loop trails can be linked to existing linear facilities, thereby increasing network
miles.
Opportunities to expand the equestrian trail system should be considered in all future infrastructure
planning and development. Features such as busy arterial streets, steep slopes and narrow bridges
are barriers to equestrian travel. Hence, equestrian trail planning should go hand in hand with other
planning activities the City is undertaking. When planning equestrian trails, other facilities such as
trailer parking and directional signage should be accommodated.
FUTURE SYSTEM
The southeast Auburn area, south of the White (Stuck) River and east of Kersey Way, should be
designated as an Equestrian District. Future development in this area should be consistent with that
designation. Southeast Auburn is particularly suitable as an Equestrian District because it contains a
City watershed, shorelines of statewide significance, and numerous critical areas. Equestrian trails
may be situated near some of these features, whereas more intense development may be unsuitable.
Equestrian trails may also be appropriate for parts of Lea Hill, and should be evaluated. When
locating equestrian trails along rustic roads, it may be appropriate to maximize trail potential by
constructing a wider shoulder able to accommodate equestrian travel on one side of the road.
Members of the equestrian community in Auburn have emphasized the desire for a trail connection
between Roegner Park and southeast Auburn. One potential alignment would be along a route
roughly parallel to Kersey Way and 53rd Street SE. The Parks Plan identifies this future trail as the
Table 3-1 Existing Equestrian Facilities
Facility Potential
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Williams Trail. Potential obstacles include critical area impacts and right-of-way acquisition. The
topography along Kersey Way includes steep hillsides and large drainage swales. As trail planning
progresses to a more detailed level, other alignments should be evaluated.
The equestrian routes identified for future development are concentrated along the White River, the
Green River, and in the properties in southeast Auburn. These routes are identified as soft-surface,
multi-use trails that are suitable for riding and walking but do not meet the requirements of the
Americans with Disabilities Act. Construction costs and the extent of clearing needed are much less
for soft-surface trails than for paved trails. Some of the soft-surface trails are proposed to occur in
conjunction with a paved trail. Summaries of trails that are appropriate for equestrian use are listed
in Table 3-2. Design specifications for equestrian trails will be incorporated into the Auburn
Engineering Design Standards manual.
3.4 Future Non-motorized System
Auburn’s future non-motorized system consists of an interconnected network of sidewalks, bike
lanes, multi-use trails, and equestrian paths. The list of proposed projects in Table 3-2 is developed
for planning purposes. Map 3-2 identifies the location of the trail projects identified in Table 3-2
and maps the future trail and bicycle network.
Table 3-2 Future Trail Projects
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Green River
Trail This paved trail will be part of a regional recreational corridor. King County is the lead
administrator of the project but will work in collaboration with the City for the portion of the
trail in Auburn. The trail alignment will extend along the west bank of the Green River from S.
277th St., south to Brannan Park. From Brannan Park, the trail will then run south along M
Street SE to 22nd Street NE, where it will turn east towards Dykstra Park. It will then cross
the river at the Dykstra foot bridge to the east bank of the river. It will then parallel Green
River Road and 104th Ave SE. Once across Lea Hill Road SE the trail will follow 104th PL. SE
to the dead end. From the dead end the trail will follow the wooded bluff until it reaches a
point opposite of Fenster Nature Park. At the alignment of 2nd St. SE the trail will cross at a
future bridge location to the west side of the river and into Fenster Nature Park. The trail will
continue south through the park and into the King County owned Auburn Narrows area where
it will end near the intersection of Auburn Black Diamond Rd. and Green Valley Road.
Bicyclists
Equestrians
Pedestrians
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This looped recreational path spurs off the Interurban Trail and will go through the Auburn
Environmental Park.
Off-road Cyclists
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The White River Trail runs along the south side of the White River from Roegner Park to the
eastern edge of Game Farm Wilderness Park. Future extensions of the trail are planned from
A Street SE to Roegner Park, across the White River via the future BNSF Railroad underpass,
on the south side of the river within the City of Pacific, and from Game Farm Wilderness Park
to southeast Auburn along the White River.
Bicyclists
Equestrians
Off-road Cyclists
Pedestrians
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Trail
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Williams
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These recreational trails are intended to use public or quasi-public lands, including utility
corridors. A variety of loop trails may be possible within this large area.
Bicyclists
Equestrians
Off-road Cyclists
Pedestrians
Bonneville
Power Trail
This east-west trail will extend from Lea Hill to Dykstra Park Street, where it will connect to
downtown Auburn and West Hill via an existing and planned series of bike lanes. There
are topographical and environmental challenges that will need to be addressed during the
design phase.
Bicyclists
Pedestrians
Equestrians
Academy
Trail
The portion of Academy Drive from SR 164 to Green Valley Road is currently closed due to
slope failures.
to vehicle traffic. However, it has the potential to be re-opened as a multi-use recreational
trail.
Bicyclists
Pedestrians
Equestrians
Lakeland
Hills Trail
This trail serves the Lakeland community and links Sunset Park and Dorothy Bothell Park via
a meandering sidewalk path along Lakeland Hills Way SE. k.
Pedestrians
This network will provide local and regional connections for a variety of non-motorized modes.
The completed portions of the Interurban and Green River Trails connect pedestrians, cyclists, and
equestrians to areas north and south of Auburn, while the White River Trail provides for east-west
travel. Additional bike lanes and completion of the paved trail network will guide cyclists safely to
points of interests and through congested areas of the City.
The establishment of an equestrian district and trails in the southeast portion of the City permits
more opportunities for equestrian travel in scenic areas.
Pedestrians will be able to travel more safely and comfortably with upgrades and expansion of the
sidewalk network, new crossings and street lighting, and better street design near schools and
frequently traveled pedestrian locations. The addition of a BNSF undercrossing, just north of the
White River and west of A Street SE, will provide safe passage for pedestrians. A new trail
connection along C Street SW will provide pedestrians and cyclists with a safer connection to
downtown and Auburn Station.
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PROMOTING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
The City of Auburn envisions a transportation system that will help promote healthy community
principles by coordinating land use, the non-motorized transportation system, and transit in a
manner that encourages walking and bicycling. The Puget Sound Regional Council has identified
several elements, which contribute to the desirability of walking, bicycling, and transit use.1
Concentrating complementary uses such as restaurants, retail and grocery stores proximate to
residences and employment.
Linking neighborhoods by connecting streets, sidewalks, and trails.
Designing for safe and welcoming pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
Enhancing transit opportunities and non-motorized connections to transit facilities.
Reducing and mitigating the effects of parking.
These principles, many of which can be promoted by thoughtful transportation systems planning,
encourage healthier communities by increasing physical activity and decreasing air pollution caused
by vehicle emissions. Auburn has historically planned for a transportation system that incorporates
many healthy community principles, such as transit facility planning and regional trail planning. In
addition, the Downtown Plan calls for a mixed-use, high density, pedestrian oriented downtown.
Improving the non-motorized system also helps address the findings of the citywide Health Impact
Assessment process which recommended that the City improve sidewalk connectivity, improve the
pedestrian environment, eliminate natural and man-made mobility barriers for pedestrian and
bicyclists, improve transit access, improve traffic safety, pedestrian safety and personal security.
In the future, Auburn shall continue to promote these principles through long-range planning
efforts, capital facility improvements, development review, and community activities involving
active lifestyle elements.
1 Vision 2040 Update Issue Paper on Health: What’s Health Got to Do with Growth Management, Economic
Development and Transportation?, Puget Sound Regional Council, December 2nd, 2004.
White River Trail
Multi-Use Path
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IMPLEMENTATION TOOLS
The City has developed policies and identified funding strategies that will help implement the future
non-motorized network. They can be found in Chapters 5 and 6, consecutively, of this plan. The
planning direction outlined in this chapter shall be used as the foundation for implementing the
non-motorized policies and securing funding.
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Auburn Station
Metro Transit Hybrid Articulated Bus
Courtesy: Metro Transit
CHAPTER 4
TRANSIT
Transit service is a key component of Auburn’s
transportation system, providing mobility within the
City and access to and from the City. Unlike the
street and non-motorized systems, Auburn does not
directly administer transit service. Rather, the City
works with local transit agencies to coordinate
service in Auburn. The transit agencies are publicly
funded and are responsible for providing transit
service within their service boundaries.
Today, Auburn is served by local and regional bus,
as well as a commuter rail line that runs between Seattle and Tacoma/Lakewood.
4.1 NEEDS ASSESSMENT
EXISTING TRANSIT SERVICES
The following section provides a brief summary of the public transportation services offered in
Auburn. Existing transit service for the Auburn area is identified in Map 4-1 at the end of this
section.
KING COUNTY METRO TRANSIT
Bus Service
Metro Transit provides local bus services linking destinations within the community and
providing regional connections to the Auburn Station and the 15th Street NW Park-and-Ride.
Metro Transit offers the following services in Auburn:
Route 154 provides weekday service between the Auburn Station, the 15th Street NW Park-and-
Ride, the Kent Station, Boeing in Kent, the Tukwila Park-and-Ride, Boeing Field, and the Federal
Center South in Seattle.
Route 164 provides regional service between Kent, Auburn and the Green River College. It
connects with the Route 181 at Green River College.
Route 180 provides service daily between southeast Auburn, Auburn Station, and Kent Station,
connecting to Route 150, with service to Seattle. Route 180 also serves Sea-Tac Airport and the
Burien Transit Center.
Route 181 provides daily service between the Twin
Lakes Park-and-Ride, Sea-Tac Mall, Federal Way
Transit Center, the Outlet Collection, Auburn
Station, and Green River College.
Route 186 provides weekday peak hour service
between the Auburn Station and Enumclaw via
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DART Vehicle
Courtesy: City of Kent
Auburn Way South. The service is scheduled to meet Sounder Commuter Rail trains at the
Auburn Station.
Route 915 provides weekday midday service and some weekend service between the Auburn
Station and Enumclaw via Auburn Way South. The route also includes a small portion of Dial a
Ride Transit (DART) service with limited, variable routing in response to rider requests.
Route 917 provides weekday and Saturday service between A Street SE, 41st Street SE, Algona,
the Outlet Collection, and the Auburn Station. Peak hour weekday service is also provided
between the Auburn Station and the Social Security Administration and the General Services
Administration (GSA). The route offers DART service (limited variable route) in portions of
Pacific.
Route 952 is a weekday AM and PM peak hour route specifically designed to serve the Boeing
Everett facility. It operates from the 15th Street NW Park and Ride to the Boeing Everett Plant.
Route 910 is a DART route which was inaugurated in October 2010 in a partnership between
Auburn and King County Metro Transit, and functions as a community shuttle circulator service.
The route provides weekday and Saturday service between north central Auburn, the I Street NE
corridor, downtown Auburn and the Outlet Collection/YMCA on 15th Street SW.
Due to financially driven cuts by Metro Transit, Route 919 was recently discontinued. This was a
community focused route, which operated fixed route and some dial a ride service between
downtown Auburn, the Library, Senior Center, Les Gove Park and southeast Auburn in the
Dogwood area where it interchanged with the Muckleshoot Tribal Shuttle. Although service to
the area is still available on the Routes 186 and 915, Route 919 operated during the off-peak
hours filling gaps in the service offered by the Routes 186 and 915.
ACCESS
ACCESS Transportation is a King County Metro paratransit service, providing door-to-door,
shared-ride van transportation within most of King County. The Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) requires curb-to-curb paratransit service for persons whose disabilities prevent use of
accessible non-commuter, fixed route bus service. This service is intended to offer a comparable
level of service to that provided by regular bus service.
Vanpool Services
Metro Transit sponsors vanpool services that serve
residents and employees in Auburn. Vanpool is a
shared-ride service that provides group transport for
commuters with proximate origins and destinations.
Vanpool is a popular and flexible service that
provides commuters with an alternative to driving
alone and fixed-route transit service. Vanpool will
continue to be an important strategy for mitigating
peak period congestion throughout Auburn and the
region.
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Sounder Train
Courtesy: Sound Transit
Sound Transit Regional Express Bus
Courtesy: Sound Transit
Metro Transit Facilities
Metro Transit owns and operates the Auburn 15th Street NW Park-and-Ride with 244 surface
parking stalls. Metro also operates into the Auburn Station managed by Sound Transit.
Additionally, Metro maintains approximately 177 other bus stops in Auburn, 42 of which contain
passenger shelters.
Commute Trip Reduction (CTR)
Under state law, the City is required to administer a Commute Trip Reduction program for all
employers in Auburn with at least 100 employees arriving during the peak morning commute
hours. The City of Auburn contracts with Metro Transit to provide CTR support services for the
CTR affected local employers. Currently, there are 10 CTR employers in Auburn with a total of
5,500 employees. Metro Transit assists employers in complying with state law by providing
rideshare support and a host of other incentives aimed at reducing single occupant vehicle travel.
PIERCE TRANSIT
Route 497 is operated by Pierce Transit in partnership with the City of Auburn, and King County
Metro Transit. It operates peak hour weekday service between Lakeland Hills and the Auburn
Station. As a morning and evening service meeting Sounder trains the 497 is a commuter -
oriented route, but is open to all riders. In the future, the City hopes to expand the Route 497 to
serve all peak hour Sounder trips. Because Route 497 primarily serves Sounder passengers and
because it significantly reduces the demand for commuter parking at the Auburn Station parking
garage managed by Sound Transit the city is seeking financial participation from Sound Transit in
operating this route and making this a permanent route.
Vanpool Services are provided by Pierce Transit
similar to those offered by King County Metro
Transit.
SOUND TRANSIT
Sound Transit is the regional transit provider for
Puget Sound. It provides limited stop, transit
services linking Auburn to major regional
destinations in King and Pierce Counties. The
agency offers both Sounder commuter rail and
regional express bus services in Auburn.
Sounder Commuter Rail
Sound Transit operates the Sounder commuter rail
service on the Lakewood-Tacoma – Seattle route
via the BNSF Railway. Sound Transit provides
weekday peak hour trips northbound to Seattle in
the AM and southbound from Seattle to Tacoma -
Lakewood in the PM. Reverse direction trips are
also provided in each peak hour with mid-day
service being planned for future years. Some
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connections are available between south line Sounder trains which terminate in Seattle and north
line Sounder trains from Everett to Seattle. Additional special event service to and from Seattle
for Mariners, Seahawks and Sounders games and the Emerald Downs racetrack in Auburn is
offered on some weekends.
Currently, eight trains operate northbound to Seattle in the morning peak and return southbound
during the PM peak. Two trains operate southbound to Tacoma/Lakewood in the morning and
northbound to Seattle in the early evening.
Regional Express Bus Service
Route 566/567 offers daily weekday, limited stop service between the Auburn Station the Kent
Station, the Renton Transit Center, the Bellevue Transit Center, and the Overlake Transit Center.
Route 577/578 offers daily limited stop service between Puyallup, Sumner, Auburn, Federal Way
and Seattle. The 577 provides service between the Federal Way Transit Center and Seattle during
the peak periods when the Sounder trains are in operation. The 578 provides service between
Puyallup and Seattle during the off-peak hours when train service is not currently provided.
Transit Facilities
Sound Transit owns and operates the Auburn Station located in downtown Auburn. This full
service multi-modal facility provides parking for a total of 633 vehicles in a 6-story parking garage
and a surface parking lot. The facility currently handles approximately 470 daily bus trips.
Approximately 3,000 passengers ride bus service to/from the station on a daily basis. Boardings
at Auburn on Sounder commuter rail are 1,300 per day. The facility draws numerous transit riders
from outside Auburn including many from outside the Sound Transit taxing District, the
geographic area where residents contribute tax revenue to fund Sound Transit.
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4.2 Transit User Needs
DEMOGRAPHICS
People use public transportation for two reasons: because they have to ride or because they
choose to ride. Carrying the choice rider, such as commuters, often has the greatest positive
impact on the transportation system by helping control peak hour traffic demand. But providing
a “safety net” of adequate transportation to those who absolutely depend on it is, arguably, public
transportation’s most important role.
There are a number of ways to identify “transit dependency” but the most effective way is to
identify locations with high concentrations of residents who have no vehicle available in their
household. An examination of the most recent year 2000 Census data available from the Bureau
of the Census shows that some areas of Auburn have a surprisingly high number of households
with no vehicle available. This remains the most recent information available with the level of
detail necessary to identify needs on a block level. As a comparison baseline, 9 percent of Auburn
households have no vehicle available; this percentage is consistent with that of King County (9
percent) and slightly higher than that of Pierce County (8 percent). For the purpose of this
analysis, block groups with significant concentrations of residential development in which over 12
percent of households have no vehicle available are considered transit dependent areas. There are
eleven census block groups in Auburn in which over 12 percent of households have no vehicle
available, nine of which have significant concentrations of residential development and are
therefore identified as transit dependent areas. It is also notable that four of the nine block
groups with large concentrations of residential development have at least 20 percent of
households with no vehicle available. The nine block groups comprising the transit dependent
areas had a total of 3,698 households in 2000, 771 (21 percent) of which had no vehicle available.
Map 4-2 shows the transit dependent areas and overlays the existing transit service in order to
identify if adequate transit service is available to these highly transit dependent neighborhoods.
Comparing the neighborhoods in question to the transit route structure, it is apparent that the
vast majority of Auburn’s most transit dependent population lives within ¼ miles of a fixed route
bus – the distance standard most often identified by the transit industry as a reasonable walking
distance to transit. An exception to that rule is the area near Dogwood Street SE north of
Auburn Way South where many of the transit dependent residents are located more than ¼ mile
from fixed route bus service.
In the future, it will be critical to ensure these areas continue to be well covered by transit service,
both in terms of route and schedule coverage.
SERVICE COVERAGE
Generally speaking, local transit service coverage in Auburn is well planned and well operated.
Even so there are some areas of the community that do not have adequate local service coverage,
as well as some important regional bus links and commuter rail services that have yet to be fully
developed.
Local Bus Service
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Auburn YMCA - Major trip generator
Some of Auburn’s most populated neighborhoods are deficient in local bus service, including the
West Hill, Lakeland Hills during the non-peak hours, and parts of east and north Auburn. The
least served residential area of Auburn is West Hill, an area with approximately 5,000 residents
with no transit service. Lakeland Hills, a planned residential community with approximately 3,800
homes has peak hour service to downtown Auburn but lacks all day service. Lea Hill, a
predominantly residential community on Auburn’s east hill, does have two transit routes, which
predominantly serve Green River College, leaving a large portion of the residents unable to walk
to a transit route. In 2014, a license plate survey of the Auburn Station garage indicated a
substantial number of Lea Hill residents utilize transit service at Auburn Station. This suggests
that a commuter oriented shuttle serving Lea Hill, similar to the Route 497 shuttle implemented
in Lakeland Hills, could be successful.
Additionally, residential areas of east Auburn, east of M Street NE and south of 8th Street NE,
and parts of northeast Auburn, east of I Street NE, are also located more than ¼ mile from fixed
route bus service. It is difficult for these areas to access transit, both for local and regional trips.
The design of King County Metro’s local bus routes in Auburn should be reviewed in relation to
future changes in Sound Transit’s Sounder commuter rail and regional express bus services to
identify opportunities and priorities for productive improvements to transit coverage, frequency,
and hours of operation.
Regional Bus Service
The most important unmet regional transit need is for all day, express bus and commuter rail
service between Auburn, Tacoma/Lakewood and Seattle. While the original Sound Transit Regional
Express Bus Service Plan contained a direct link between Auburn and Tacoma/Lakewood, the
connection was discontinued in Sound Transit’s later service plans.
Sounder Commuter Rail
Sounder Commuter Rail, a highly popular and
attractive service, operates bi-directionally in the
peak periods. Most of the trips are operated in the
peak direction; northbound during the weekday
AM peak and southbound during the weekday
PM peak. No midday, evening or weekend
regular service is currently provided. These
services are needed as is additional capacity on
some of the currently most popular runs.
Intercity Passenger Rail
Auburn is an ideal location for a future stop on
the Pacific Northwest Rail Corridor, which runs
from Vancouver, BC to Eugene, OR. A former
intercity passenger rail stop and Amtrak city, Auburn is centrally located in South King County at
the intersection of SR-18 and SR-167 and is a 10 minute drive from I-5. The Auburn Station is
the only facility in King or Pierce County with direct freeway access and currently serves over
3,000 bus passengers and 1,300 commuter rail passengers and is centrally located within 10 miles
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of 500,000 people. Amtrak should implement more intercity rail stations in the high density and
traffic congested areas of Puget Sound such as at Auburn Station. A new Auburn stop would
have great ridership benefits since it is at a station with available overnight parking and is in close
proximity to hundreds of thousands of potential new customers. Furthermore the projected
schedule impacts of a stop in Auburn could be largely absorbed in the overall route schedule.
TRANSIT SCHEDULING
The scheduling of transit service is often as important as route alignment and coverage in
determining the success of the service.
Scheduling to Successfully Serve Employers
One of the most overlooked aspects of transit system design is scheduled transit arrival times
versus major employer shift times. While a transit system can physically serve the front door of a
business, its actual scheduled arrival times will often determine if anyone rides the system. It is
not the intention of this effort to conduct an exhaustive employer shift time analysis of the
community. However, an example of the challenge can be found in examining one of Auburn’s
major employers, the Boeing Company with over 6,000 employees. The company’s primary
morning shift time arrival occurs at 6 AM, the earliest southbound Sounder train from Seattle,
arrives in Auburn at 6:41 AM. The first run of the day for the Metro Route 181 from Federal Way
and Lea Hill arrive near Boeing at approximately 6 AM, making it difficult for employees to meet
the shift time. The first runs of the Route 917 which serve the nearby GSA and SSA offices arrive
after the Boeing shift time as well. None of the existing bus routes stop close enough to the
Boeing facility to allow employees to walk to the facility. This shows how it would be beneficial to
coordinate with major employers to offer alternate transit options that can meet various shift
times such as dedicated Vanpools or Vanshares.
The lack of transit schedule synchronization with key employers in a community can also
negatively impact other opportunities. The City of Auburn in partnership with Metro Transit was
the first agency in Puget Sound to create the concept of ‘Van Share’, a specialized transit service
in which vanpools carry employees to their employer’s front door from regional transit centers.
Where the schedules work, such as in providing a direct link between Boeing’s Renton facilities
and the Tukwila Station, the concept has been highly successful. On the other end of the trip, the
Van Share concept can be successfully implemented to transport employees between their homes
and the Transit Station, saving capacity on the roadway and at the Auburn Station parking
facilities.
Due to the fact that Auburn’s major employer shift times sometimes don’t match Sounder and
regional bus transit arrival times, Van Share has not yet achieved its full potential in Auburn.
However as Sounder and bus service to the Auburn Station increase this option may become
more viable for major employers in Auburn.
To maximize the investment in public transit service in Auburn, it is recommended that both
Sound Transit and Metro Transit conduct an evaluation of their schedules with a focus on
improving service to major employers in the Auburn area.
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Transit Capacity
A second consideration in scheduling service is ensuring that enough service is available to meet
the demand.
Sounder Commuter Rail has also been immensely popular, indicating that increased service is
supported by the ridership demand. Daily Sounder boardings at south end stations total around
6,000 riders, the equivalent of a lane of traffic on SR 167 or I-5, emphasizing the importance of
expanding Sounder service.
The Auburn Station is a highly successful component of the Sounder service. Total rail boardings
at the Auburn Station today average over 1,300 riders per day making Auburn one of the busiest
stations on the Sounder route.
URBAN DESIGN
The design of the build environment has direct implications on the quality and availability of
transit service. Urban design can either encourage or inhibit the provision of local transit service.
Some inhibitors to providing neighborhood service include inadequate street geometry and
construction, lack of a satisfactory location for a terminal at the end of the route, absence of a
street grid that could be used to turn around a bus, and the absence of a connected sidewalk
network. Ideally, new residential developments should be laid out with future transit route
alignments in mind and supporting transit facilities. Likewise, retrofits of the existing street
network should accommodate transit design considerations.
IMPROVING LOCAL SERVICE
Preserving the Route 910
Since 2010 Auburn and Metro Transit have partnered through the Transit Now initiative to
implement community shuttle circulator service. The Route 910 shuttle serves Northeast Auburn
commercial and activity areas. The service has become steadily more popular, doubling in
productivity since its inception. This partnership route between, Auburn and King County Metro
has now been extended until 2020.
Add Service to Replace the Terminated Route 919
Currently, a planned expansion of service to the Metro Route 915 is expected to begin in March
2016. This will increase service to hourly, midday on some of the alignment of the former Route
919. The city should continue to look for opportunities to improve service along the route of the
former 919.
Preserve and Expand Commuter Connection Bus Routes
Auburn should work with Pierce Transit, Metro Transit and Sound Transit to add service to the
Route 497 to meet all existing and future Sounder trains and to encourage Sound Transit to fund
a portion of the Route 497.
Auburn should explore the concept with Metro Transit and Sound Transit of adding a new
commuter bus service to Sounder from Lea Hill and the west hill of Auburn and encourage
Sound Transit to fund a portion of the routes. Similar to the Route 497, these routes would be
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timed to meet Sounder trains and operate on a direct route and express schedule after leaving the
Lea Hill or west hill areas.
TRANSIT FACILITIES
One type of transit facility improvement stands out as the most important ongoing need:
parking. Comparing the number of current Sounder daily boardings (1,300) to the available
number of parking stalls at the Auburn Station (633) and the number of passengers who transfer
daily from bus to Sounder (approximately 150) shows there is a lack of parking for Sounder at the
Auburn Station. Additional train trips are currently being planned, including three new round
trips, and these will attract more ridership (and result in more parking needs) in downtown
Auburn.
Although there is always a desire to have as many people as possible access commuter rail without
parking, the reality of the service is that it is usually used by customers who want to start and end
their day with a direct, fast trip to and from the station. Only the Route 497 is specifically
designed to link commuters to Sounder. It accounts for the majority of transfers between bus
service and rail service. Given the strength of the demand for Sounder and the location of many
of its users, other lifestyle choices (bike, pedestrian or TOD) will also not be sufficient to
ultimately negate the continued demand for more parking.
So, for the foreseeable future, parking will be a continuing challenge at the Auburn Station and
even more will be needed as three more Sounder roundtrips are added, as scheduled in 2016 and
2017.
Building the infrastructure to accommodate commuter parking demand is an essential component
of making transit an attractive option for commuters. In order to do so, action is essential to
clearly identify the future demand and acquire the land needed to build the parking. The plans
created in ST2 and ST3 (ST2 is the Sound Transit Plan approved by voters during 2008, ST3 is a
proposed ballot measure for voters to consider in 2016) to build parking should be followed. If
this is not done, neighborhoods within walking distance of Auburn Station, particularly those
bordering W Main Street, will experience an increase in on-street commuter parking, making it
difficult for residents to find parking during the day and early evening. To combat this issue, the
City has established a restricted parking zone for residents to the west of C Street NW, however
the problem may begin in other locations. Sound Transit should also examine the usage of the
Auburn Station garage by people who live outside the Sound Transit Taxing District. The agency
should consider requiring those users to pay to park in the Auburn Station garage. In a 2014
survey of the vehicles parked at the Auburn facility over 90 vehicles (15 percent of the parking
supply) were registered at addresses outside the Sound Transit Taxing District.
King County Metro Transit is responsible for installing new and maintaining existing bus shelters
in Auburn. Both the City and agency should continue to prioritize potential improvements to
shelters, benches, pads, bus zones, customer information and pedestrian access. Currently, about
20 Metro bus stops that meet warrants for the installation of shelters have not received them yet
and City staff is focused on working with Metro to accomplish that installation.
Pedestrian improvements around existing or planned transit stops, including enhanced crosswalks
and pedestrian refuges, should also be examined by the City. The placement of bus stops is driven
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by a variety of criteria including transit system operating and design standards, professional engi-
neering field evaluation, and public input.
4.3 Transit System Recommendations
This section contains the recommendations derived from the transit needs assessment, as
discussed in the first part of this chapter. Recommendations are organized by lead agency, with
the understanding that implementation of any major system improvement will require the
collaboration of many agencies.
KING COUNTY METRO TRANSIT
Maintain the operation of the Route 910 in partnership with Metro Transit. Explore partnering
with Metro Transit and the Muckleshoot Indian tribe to create a new route combining the best
features of the former Route 919 and the MIT tribal shuttle to provide better transit service to the
city and the Reservation.
Work with Metro Transit to create new, limited stop AM and PM peak transit services designed
for commuters from Lea Hill and west hill to and from the downtown Auburn Station.
Conduct an evaluation of transit schedules; improve service to major employers.
Work with Metro Transit to add service to the Route 497 to meet more Sounder trains.
Explore, assist and encourage the implementation of commuter Vanpool and Van Share linking
Boeing to the Auburn Station. To meet Sounder and Regional bus routes.
Work with Sound Transit and Metro Transit to create additional parking at or near the Auburn
Station.
PIERCE TRANSIT
Work with Pierce Transit to add service to the Route 497 to meet more Sounder trains.
S OUND TRANSIT
Work with Sound Transit to add service to the Route 497 to meet more Sounder trains and fund
a portion of the Route.
Work with Sound Transit to add new commuter bus service to the Sounder from Lea Hill and
West Hill and fund a portion of the routes.
Institute midday Sounder service to and from Tacoma/Lakewood and Seattle and plan for
evening and weekend service in the near future.
Address the loss of existing parking at the Auburn Station due to the use of the overcrowded
Sounder parking facility by Sounder riders who live outside the Sound Transit taxing district and
pay nothing for the facility.
Begin working with the City of Auburn to create additional parking near the Auburn Station, as
specified in ST2 and included in ST3, which is scheduled to be on the November 2016 ballot.
CITY OF AUBURN
Continue the operation of the Route 910 in partnership with Metro Transit.
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Explore partnering with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe to create a new route combining the best
features of the former Route 919 and the MIT tribal shuttle to provide better transit service to the
City and the Reservation.
Work with Metro Transit and Sound Transit to create a new, limited stop AM and PM peak
transit service for commuters from Lea Hill and west hill to and from the Auburn Station.
Work with Pierce Transit and Metro Transit to add service to the Route 497 to meet more
Sounder trains and encourage Sound Transit to fund a portion of the Route 497 to continue the
route in service for multiple years beyond 2016.
Work with Sound Transit to address the loss of existing parking at the Auburn Station due to the
use of the overcrowded Sounder parking facility by Sounder riders who live outside the Sound
Transit taxing district and pay nothing for the facility.
Begin working with Sound Transit and Metro Transit in partnership to create additional
commuter parking at or near the Auburn Station.
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CHAPTER 5.
POLICIES
Transportation objectives and policies
establish the framework for realizing
the City’s vision of its transportation
system. Policies provide guidance for
the City, other governmental entities and private developers, enabling the
City to achieve its goal in accordance with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
The policy framework presented below is a guideline, which the City will
use to evaluate individual projects and address its infrastructure needs.
The objectives and policies are organized according to five broad headings.
The first heading, Coordination, Planning and Implementation, addresses the
system comprehensively, detailing policies that pertain to the planning and
implementation of the system as a whole. The subsequent four headings
list policies specific to the following systems: Street system, Non-motorized
system, Transit system, and Air transportation. The analysis of the
transportation system, as well as any individual proposals, shall consider all
modes of transportation and all methods of efficiently managing the
network.
Public Art on West Main Street
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GOAL
To plan, expand, and improve the transportation system in cooperation and
coordination with adjacent and regional jurisdictions to ensure concurrency
compliance with the growth management act, and to provide a safe and
efficent multimodal system that meets the community needs and facilitates
the land use plan.
5.1 Coordination, Planning and Implementation
OBJECTIVE: COORDINATION
To be consistent with regional plans and the plans of neighboring cities, to encourage
partnerships, and not to unreasonably preclude an adjacent jurisdiction from implementing its
planned improvements.
POLICIES:
Coord-01: Coordinate transportation operations, planning and
improvements with other transportation authorities and governmental
entities (cities, counties, tribes, state, federal) to address transportation
issues. These include:
Improvement of the state highway network through strong advocacy with state officials, both
elected and staff, for improvements to state highways and interchanges;
Improvements to roadways connecting Auburn to the surrounding region, including SR 167,
SR 18, SR 181/West Valley Hwy, SR 164, and S 277th Street;
Improved access to the Interstate 5 corridor and regional employment centers;
Transit connections to the Regional Growth Centers;
Establishing the Auburn Station as a center for multi-modal transportation connections to
proposed future intercity rail service;
Strong advocacy with US congressional members to provide funding to mitigate
transportation problems connected to interstate commerce; and
Proactively pursuing forums to coordinate transportation project priorities among other
governmental entities, including proposed future intercity rail service.
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OBJECTIVE: LONG-RANGE PLANNING & PROGRAMMING
To continue to plan for the future of the multi-modal transportation system through long-range
planning, programmatic planning, and financial planning, in compliance with the Growth
Management Act.
POLICIES:
Plan-01: The Comprehensive Transportation Plan shall be evaluated and amended
annually to ensure it is technically accurate, consistent with state, regional,
and other local plans, and in keeping with the City's vision of the future
transportation system.
Plan-02: The Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and Capital
Facilities Plan (CFP) shall be updated annually to reevaluate project
priorities, develop a plan to fund capital improvement projects, and ensure
consistency between project priorities and financing plans. Project
evaluation criteria shall foster economic development, maximize utilization
of city financing to match transportation grants, promote safety, integrate
planning of other projects requiring disturbance of pavements, promote
mobility, and optimize the utilization of existing infrastructure.
OBJECTIVE: SAFETY
To provide a transportation system that is safe for all users.
POLICIES:
Safety-01: A safe and efficient transportation system shall be prioritized over
driving convenience.
Safety-02: Utilize education to increase awareness of existing traffic laws and
safety issues, especially as they relate to pedestrians and bicyclists.
Safety-03: Engage the community in transportation issues through public
involvement and partnerships with organizations such as the Auburn
School District.
Safety-04: Identify areas with persistent traffic violations and address these
violations, in part, through Police Department enforcement.
Safety-05: Emphasize enforcement of the "rules of the road" for pedestrians,
bicyclists and motorists whose actions endanger others. Conduct
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enforcement in a manner that reinforces the messages found in non-
motorized education & safety programs.
Safety-06: Recognize the potential effects of hazards on transportation
facilities and incorporate such considerations into the planning and design
of transportation projects, where feasible.
OBJECTIVE: CONNECTIVITY
To provide a highly interconnected network of streets and trails for ease and variety of travel.
POLICIES:
Connect-01: An efficient transportation system seeks to spread vehicle
movements over a series of planned streets. The goal of the system is to
encourage connectivity while preventing unacceptably high traffic volumes
on any one street. Ample alternatives should exist to accommodate access
for emergency vehicles. For these reasons the City will continue to plan a
series of collectors and arterials designed to national standards to provide
efficient service to the community.
Connect-02: Encourage the use of trails and other connections that provide
ease of travel within and between neighborhoods, community activity
centers, and transit services. Development patterns that block direct
pedestrian access are discouraged. Ample alternatives should exist to
accommodate non-motorized transportation on arterials, collectors, and
local roads.
OBJECTIVE:
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Minimize the environmental impacts of all new transportation projects and transportation related
improvements.
POLICIES:
Environ-01: Thoroughly evaluate the impacts of all transportation projects
and apply appropriate mitigation measures in conformance with SEPA,
the Critical Areas Ordinance, and other city, county, state, and federal
regulations.
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Environ-02: Identify and consider the environmental impacts of
transportation projects at the earliest possible time to ensure planning and
decisions reflect environmental values, to avoid delays later in the process,
and to reduce or avoid potential problems that may adversely impact the
environment and project outcome.
Environ-03: Incorporate Low Impact Development (LID), green technology,
and sustainability practices into transportation improvements as primary
alternatives whenever feasible.
Environ-04: Support efforts to improve air quality throughout the Auburn
area and develop a transportation system compatible with the goals of the
Federal and State Clean Air Acts.
Environ-05: Require air quality studies of future major development to assess
impacts created by site generated traffic.
OBJECTIVE: LEVEL-OF-SERVICE (LOS) THRESHOLD
To ensure that new development does not degrade transportation facilities to below LOS
standards.
POLICIES:
LOS-01: New development shall not be allowed when the impacts of the
new development on the transportation system degrades the LOS to
below the adopted LOS standard, unless the impacts are mitigated
concurrent with the development as described in Chapter 2.
LOS-02: The term "below level-of-service" shall apply to situations where
traffic attributed to a development likely results in any of the following.
a. An unacceptable increase in hazard or an unacceptable decrease in safety
at an intersection or on a roadway segment.
b. An accelerated deterioration of the street pavement condition or the
proposed regular use of a street not designated as a truck route for truck
movements that can reasonably result in accelerated deterioration of the
street pavement.
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c. An unacceptable impact on geometric design conditions at an
intersection where two truck routes meet on the City arterial and collector
network.
d. An increase in congestion which constitutes an unacceptable adverse
environmental impact under the State Environmental Policy Act.
e. An increase in queuing that causes blocking of adjacent land uses or
intersections.
f. A reduction in any of the four (4) LOS standards below.
1. Arterial and Collector Corridor LOS: The level-of-service standard for
each arterial and collector corridor is “D”, unless otherwise specified in
Chapter 2 of this plan. The City may require a development or
redevelopment to examine a shorter or longer corridor segment than is
specified in Chapter 2, to ensure a project's total LOS impacts are
evaluated.
2. Signalized Intersection LOS: The level-of-service standard for signalized
intersections is “D”, with the following exceptions; for signalized
intersections of two Arterial roads the level-of-service standard during the
AM and PM peak periods is “E” for a maximum duration of 30 minutes
and for signalized intersections of two Principal Arterial roads the level-
of-service standard during the AM and PM peak periods is “E” for a
maximum duration of 60 minutes. The City may require a development or
redevelopment to examine individual signalized or roundabout
intersections for LOS impacts to ensure a project's total LOS impacts are
evaluated.
3. Two-Way and All-Way Stop Controlled Intersection LOS: The level-of-
service standard for two-way stop controlled and all-way stop controlled
intersections, is “D”. If LOS falls below the standard, analysis and
mitigation may be required in a manner commensurate with the associated
impacts. This may include, among other requirements, conducting a traffic
signal warrant analysis and installing or financing a signal or roundabout.
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4. Roundabout Intersection LOS: The level-of-service standard for
roundabout controlled intersections is “D”. The City may require a
development or redevelopment to examine to examine roundabout
intersections for LOS impacts to ensure a project’s total LOS impacts are
evaluated.
LOS-03: Establish a multi-modal level-of-service system in the future.
LOS-04: PM level of service is the city standard. AM level of service may
need to be analyzed in situations where specialized conditions exist that
disproportionately impact AM traffic.
OBJECTIVE: CONCURRENCY
To ensure transportation facilities do not fall below the adopted level-of-service standard, as
required by the Growth Management Act.
POLICIES:
GMA-01: Require developments to construct or finance transportation
improvements and/or implement strategies that mitigate the impacts of
new development concurrent with (within 6 years of) development, as
required by the Growth Management Act.
GMA-02: New development that lowers a facility’s level-of-service standard
below the locally adopted minimum standard shall be denied, as required
by the Growth Management Act. Strategies that may allow a development
to proceed include, but are not limited to:
Reducing the scope of a project (e.g. platting fewer lots or building less square footage);
Building or financing new transportation improvements concurrent with (within 6 years of)
development;
Phasing/delaying a project;
Requiring the development to incorporate Transportation Demand Management strategies; or
Lowering level-of-service standards.
GMA-03: The denial of development in order to maintain concurrency may
be grounds for declaring an emergency for the purpose of amending the
Comprehensive Plan outside of the annual amendment cycle.
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GMA-04: Evaluate city transportation facilities annually to determine
compliance with the adopted level-of-service standards and, as necessary,
amend the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and Capital
Facilities Plan (CFP) to remedy identified deficiencies.
GMA-05: Coordinate transportation improvements with the State, Counties,
and neighboring jurisdictions to encourage through trips to occur on state
facilities, reducing stress on the city street network.
OBJECTIVE: FINANCE
To finance the transportation systems necessary to serve new development, while ensuring the
City has the capability to finance general transportation needs.
POLICIES:
Funding-01: Require developments or redevelopments to construct
transportation infrastructure systems needed to serve new developments.
Funding-02: Actively pursue the formation of Local Improvement Districts
(LID) to upgrade existing streets and sidewalks and construct new streets
to the appropriate standard.
Funding-03: Improvements that serve new developments will be constructed
as a part of the development process. All costs will be borne by the
developer when the development is served by the proposed transportation
improvements. In some instances, the City may choose to participate in
this construction if improvements serve more than adjacent developments.
Funding-04: Revenues for street transportation improvements should
primarily provide for the orderly development of the City's transportation
system in compliance with the Comprehensive Transportation Plan. The basic
criterion for such funding should be the degree to which that project
improves the overall transportation system and not the benefit that might
accrue to individual properties. Where it is possible to establish a direct
relationship between a needed improvement and a development, the
development should be expected to contribute to its construction.
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Moving Traffic More Effectively with
Intelligent Transportation Systems
Funding-05: Encourage public/private partnerships for financing
transportation projects that remedy existing and anticipated transportation
problems, or that foster economic growth.
Funding-06: Aggressively seek and take advantage of federal, state, local, and
private funding and lending sources that help implement the City's
Comprehensive Transportation Plan.
Funding-07: Maintain a traffic impact fee system based on the Institute of
Traffic Engineers (ITE) guidelines, as modified by the City Council, as a
means of enabling development to mitigate appropriately for associated
traffic impacts.
Funding-08: Reassess the land use element of the Comprehensive Plan if
funding for transportation facilities is insufficient to maintain adopted
level-of-service standards.
OBJECTIVE: QUALITY OF LIFE
To improve the quality of life for Auburn residents and businesses through design of the
transportation system.
POLICIES:
QOL-01: Enhance the livability of Auburn through a variety of mechanisms,
including the innovative design and construction of roadways, non-
motorized facilities, and associated improvements. Apply design standards
that result in attractive and functional
transportation facilities.
OBJECTIVE: TRANSPORTATION
SYSTEM MANAGEMENT (TSM)
To efficiently operate the existing transportation
system through Transportation System
Management (TSM) strategies, thereby
maximizing resources and reducing the need for
costly system capacity expansion projects.
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POLICIES:
TSM-01: Use TSM strategies to more efficiently utilize the existing
infrastructure to optimize traffic flow and relieve congestion. Examples
include:
Re-channelization/restriping, adding turn lanes, adding /increasing number of through lanes
Signal interconnect and optimization;
Turn movement restrictions;
Access Management; and
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).
TSM-02: Support Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) implementation
in coordination with Map 2-7. Future ITS corridors will be prioritized
using the following criteria.
Grants, loans, or partner funding can be leveraged to expand the ITS system on a specific
corridor(s).
There is existing infrastructure that would make it easier and more cost efficient to implement
ITS elements.
The corridor(s) completes a logical segment or missing link in the citywide ITS network.
Significant travel-time savings can be achieved with ITS implementation.
Corridor supports other City communication and technology needs.
ITS implementation would have significant safety benefits, including reducing the need for
police flaggers in intersections during events.
TSM-03: ITS elements include but are not limited to:
Operational improvements such as traffic signal coordination;
Traveler information including traffic alerts and emergency notification;
Incident management; and
Traffic data collection.
TSM-04: Require development to contribute its share of ITS improvements
as mitigation.
TSM-05: Program signal timing to encourage specific movements and the
use of travel routes that are underutilized.
OBJECTIVE: TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT (TDM)
To utilize transportation demand management strategies to lessen demand for increased street
system capacity, help maintain the LOS standard, and enhance quality of life for those who use
and benefit from the transportation system.
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POLICIES:
TDM-01: Encourage the use of high-occupancy vehicles (buses, carpool, and
vanpool) through both private programs and under the direction of Metro
and Pierce Transit.
TDM-02: Promote reduced employee travel during the daily peak travel
periods through flexible work schedules and programs to allow employees
to work part-time or full-time or at alternate work sites closer to home.
TDM-03: Encourage employers to provide TDM measures in the workplace
through such programs as preferential parking for high-occupancy
vehicles, car sharing, improved access for transit vehicles, and employee
incentives for using high-occupancy vehicles.
TDM-04: In making funding decisions, consider transportation investments
that support transportation demand management approaches by providing
alternatives to single-occupant vehicles, such as transit, bikeways and
pedestrian paths.
TDM-05: Recognize emerging TDM strategies such as tolling, variable-
priced lanes, and car sharing may be effective in certain situations.
TDM-06: Coordinate with Metro and other jurisdictions to enhance
Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) programs for CTR employers in Auburn.
TDM-07: Lead by example through implementation of a thorough and
successful Commute-Trip Reduction (CTR) Program for City employees.
OBJECTIVE: PARKING
To ensure adequate coordination of parking needs with traffic and development needs and
support development of a regional park-and ride lot system by Metro Transit, Pierce Transit,
Sound Transit, and the Washington State Department of Transportation.
POLICIES:
Parking-01: On-street parking should be allowed only when consistent with
the function of the street and with traffic volumes.
Parking-02: New developments should provide adequate off-street parking
to meet their needs.
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Parking-03: Develop and maintain regulations, which foster a balance
between meeting the need for public parking and ensuring developers
provide adequate parking to meet the demand generated by new
development.
Parking-04: In certain cases, such as in the Regional Growth Center and in
areas with high pedestrian and transit use, it may be appropriate to reduce
the developer parking obligation to achieve other community benefits or
employ innovative parking strategies such as the use of "park & walk" lots,
where people could park their vehicles and walk to nearby destinations.
Parking-05: The City shall evaluate new residential subdivisions with
constrained space for driveways, utility services, street lights, street trees,
and fire hydrants and the resultant impact on the provision of adequate
on-street parking. Where appropriate, the City shall require the subdivision
to provide dispersed locations of on-street parking (or street accessible
parking) to meet their needs in addition to the zoning code required off-
street parking.
Parking-06: Encourage park & ride lots on sites adjacent to compatible land
uses with convenient access to the Auburn Station, SR 18, SR 167, and all
regional transportation corridors.
Parking-07: Work proactively with Sound Transit, WSDOT, Metro Transit,
and Pierce Transit to ensure the adequate supply of park & ride capacity in
Auburn.
OBJECTIVE: RIGHT-OF-WAY
To retain and preserve existing right-of-way, and identify and acquire new right-of-way as
needed to achieve the City's objectives.
POLICIES:
ROW-01: The acquisition and preservation of right-of-way is a key
component of maintaining a viable transportation system. Methods used
to acquire and preserve right-of-way include:
Requiring dedication of right-of-way as a condition of development;
Purchasing right-of-way at fair market value; and
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Acquiring development rights and easements from property owners.
ROW-02: Preserve and protect existing right-of-way through the issuance of
permits such as ROW Use permits and franchise and public way
agreements, by monitoring and responding to right-of-way encroachments
and safety impacts, and by limiting vacations of public right-of-way.
ROW-03: Vacate right-of-way only when it clearly will not be a future need
or to support economic development.
OBJECTIVE: MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATI ON
To maintain the City’s transportation system at a level that is comparable with the design
standards applied to new facilities.
POLICIES:
Prsrv-01: Establish programs and schedules for the level and frequency of
roadway and non-motorized system maintenance.
Prsrv-02: In order to help ensure the long term preservation of the city street
system, the City shall prohibit non-local trip heavy vehicles from traveling
on city streets , unless the City permits such travel via the issuance of a
temporary haul permit that requires appropriate mitigation.
Prsrv-03: Establish standards of street repair and seek to obtain sufficient
financing to attain and maintain a safe system in good condition.
Prsrv-04: Continue to implement the “Save Our Streets” program for
maintenance and rehabilitation of local streets.
Prsrv-05: Continue to implement the arterial/collector streets maintenance
and rehabilitation program.
Prsrv-06: Develop and implement operations and maintenance procedures to
ensure ongoing effectiveness of LID infrastructure.
Prsrv-07: In order to help ensure the long term preservation of the city street
system, the City may prohibit trenching or cutting into newly constructed
or newly overlaid pavements for a period of 5 years. Overlays of up to the
full roadway width of affected pavement surface should be required as
mitigation in the event cuts into new pavements cannot be avoided.
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Prsrv-08: City shall notify and coordinate with all private and public utilities
within the City limits when planning to complete pavement overlay’s or
reconstruction.
5.2 Street System
OBJECTIVE:
COMPLETE
STREETS
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POLICIES:
Street-01: Plan for and develop a
balanced transportation system,
which provides safe access and
connectivity to transportation
facilities for users of all ages and abilities including pedestrians, bicyclists,
motorists, transit users and operators, and truck operators.
Street-02: Plan for, design, and construct all transportation projects, whether
City led or development driven, to provide appropriate accommodation
for bicyclists, pedestrians, and transit users in a manner consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan, except in situations where the establishment of such
facilities would be contrary to public health and safety or the cost would
be excessively disproportionate to the need.
Save Our Streets - Patching Treatment
Save Our Streets - Overlay
Helping those with Special Needs
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Street-03: Ensure the transportation system meets the requirements outlined
in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Street-04: The Auburn Engineering Design Standards is the primary vehicle for
executing the Complete Streets Objective and should include standards for
each roadway classification to guide implementation.
Street-05: Context and flexibility in balancing user needs shall be considered
in the design of all projects and if necessary, a deviation from the Auburn
Engineering Design Standards may be granted to ensure the Complete Streets
Objective and supporting policies are achieved.
OBJECTIVE: STREET NETWORK
To provide an integrated street network of appropriate classes of streets designed to facilitate
different types of traffic flows and access needs.
POLICIES:
Street-06: The city street system shall be made up of three classes of streets:
a. Arterials - a system of city, county, and state streets designed to move
traffic to or from major traffic and activity generators. Arterials should be
adequate in number, appropriately situated, and designed to accommodate
moderate to high traffic volumes with a minimum of flow disruption.
b. Collectors - a system of city streets that collect traffic and move it from
the local street system to the arterial street system.
c. Local streets - a system of city streets, which collect traffic from
individual sites and conveys the traffic to the collector and arterial systems.
Street-07: The Functional Roadway Classifications Map shall serve as the
adopted standard for identifying classified streets in the City of Auburn
and the potential annexation areas.
Street-08: Ensure all eligible streets classified in the Comprehensive
Transportation Plan are federally classified.
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Principal Arterial: 15th Street NW
Street-09: Street standards shall be developed, modified, and implemented
that reflect the street classification system and function. The design and
management of the street network shall seek to improve the appearance of
existing street corridors. Streets are recognized as an important
component of the public spaces within the City and should include, where
appropriate, landscaping to enhance
the appearance of city street corridors.
The standards should include
provisions for streetscaping.
Street-10: The classification standards
adopted in the Auburn Engineering
Design Standards are considered the
City’s minimum standards for new
streets. In cases in which the City
attempts to rebuild an existing street
within an established right-of-way, the City Council reserves the authority
to determine if additional right-of-way should be obtained in order to
realize the improvement. Preservation of neighborhood continuity and
cohesiveness will be respected.
Street-11: The standards for residential streets may be modified in cross
section to provide better relationships between the different components
of the street including, but not limited to, on-street parking, the landscape
strip, and the sidewalk. Among other objectives, this may be done to
balance the need to provide adequate parking and buffer pedestrians from
traffic.
Street-12: These minimum standards do not limit or prevent developers from
providing facilities that exceed the City’s standards.
Street-13: Encourage King and Pierce counties to develop and implement a
similar system of arterial designations within Auburn's potential
annexation area.
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Street-14: Designate new arterials to serve developing areas concurrent with
approval of such development. Arterials shall be spaced in compliance
with good transportation network planning principles, and support the
importance of overall system circulation.
Street-15: Encourage King and Pierce counties to develop and implement a
similar system of collector designations within Auburn's potential
annexation area.
Street-16: Designate new collectors to serve developing areas concurrent
with approval of such development. Collectors shall be spaced in
compliance with good transportation network planning principles, and
support the importance of overall system circulation.
Street-17: Access Tracts may be permitted, as long as emergency access can
be guaranteed at all times.
Street-18: The local street network shall be developed to maximize the
efficiency of the transportation network in residential areas and minimize
through traffic in neighborhoods.
The internal local residential street network for a subdivision should be designed to
discourage regional through traffic and non-residential traffic from penetrating the
subdivision or adjacent subdivisions.
Where possible, streets shall be planned, designed and constructed to connect to future
development.
When applicable, non-motorized paths shall be provided at the end of dead end streets to
shorten walking distances to an adjacent arterial or public facilities including, but not limited
to, schools and parks.
Residential developments should be planned in a manner that minimizes the number of local
street accesses to arterials and collectors.
To promote efficient connectivity between areas of the community, existing stub end streets
shall be linked to other streets in new development whenever the opportunity arises and the
resulting traffic volumes are not likely to exceed acceptable volumes as identified in the
Auburn Engineering Design Standards.
OBJECTIVE: PRIVATE STREETS
To discourage the development of private streets and ensure, if they are permitted by the City,
they are constructed and maintained according to City standards.
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POLICIES:
Street-19: Private streets are discouraged, but may be permitted on a
discretionary basis, as regulated by city code and the Auburn Engineering
Design Standards.
Street-20: If a private street is permitted, it must be built to public street
standards as identified in the Auburn Engineering Design Standards and
Construction Standards manuals.
Street-21: Private streets must provide for emergency vehicle access and be
privately maintained by an approved association or business. The City
does not maintain private streets.
OBJECTIVE: ACCESS MANAGEMENT
To limit and provide access to the street network in a manner which improves and maintains
public safety and roadway capacity.
POLICIES:
Street-22: Seek consolidation of access points to state highways, arterials, and
collectors. This will benefit the highway and city street system, reduce
interference with traffic flows on arterials, and discourage through traffic
on local streets. To achieve this level of access control, the City:
Adopts and supports the State’s controlled access policy on all state highway facilities;
May acquire access rights along some arterials and collectors;
Adopts design standards that identify access standards for each type of functional street
classification;
Encourages consolidation of access in developing commercial and high density residential
areas through shared use of driveways and local access streets; and
Will establish standards for access management, develop a planning process to work with the
community and implement access management solutions on arterial corridors.
Street-23: Strive to prevent negative impacts to existing businesses, without compromising safety,
when implementing access management.
OBJECTIVE: THROUGH TRAFFIC
To accommodate through traffic in the City as efficiently as possible, with a minimum of
disruption to neighborhoods.
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POLICIES:
Street-24: Continue to coordinate with the Washington State Department of
Transportation to facilitate the movement of traffic through the City.
Street-25: Encourage the State and Counties to develop through routes,
which minimize the impact of through traffic on Auburn's residential
neighborhoods.
Street-26: Actively solicit action by the State and Counties to program and
construct those improvements needed to serve Auburn to the state and
county arterial and freeway systems.
OBJECTIVE: TRAFFIC CALMING
To employ traffic calming techniques to improve safety and neighborhood quality.
POLICIES:
Street-27: Implement the City’s traffic calming program to improve
neighborhood safety and quality.
Street-28: The traffic calming program shall require a technical analysis of
existing conditions and appropriate treatments before actions are taken to
fund and implement traffic calming measures.
Street-29: The traffic calming program shall incorporate neighborhood
involvement and seek community support.
Street-30: New construction should incorporate traffic calming measures, as
appropriate.
OBJECTIVE: FREIGHT MOVEMENTS
To facilitate the movements of freight and goods through Auburn with minimal adverse traffic
and other environmental impacts.
POLICIES:
Freight-01: The movement of freight and goods is recognized as an
important component of Auburn’s transportation system.
Freight-02: The movement of freight and goods which serve largely national,
state, or regional needs should take place in such a way so that the impacts
on the local transportation system are minimized. These movements
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should take place primarily on state highways, Interstates, or on grade-
separated rail corridors in order to minimize the local impacts.
Freight-03: Seek public and private partners to leverage funds for freight
improvement projects and associated mitigation.
Freight-04: Continue to work with the Freight Mobility Roundtable, FAST,
FMSIB, and other local and regional groups to ensure regional needs are
met, and local impacts are mitigated.
Freight-05: All through truck trips and the majority of local trips shall take
place on designated truck routes, as identified on the truck route map,
Map 2-3, of the Comprehensive Transportation Plan. This policy shall not apply
to developments and uses operating under existing right-of-way use
permits, traffic mitigation agreements or equivalent agreements directly
related to the regulation of permitted haul routes.
Freight-06: If the City is unable to acquire funding to maintain existing truck
routes to a Pavement Condition Index Standard of 70 on a segment of
roadway, that route may be restricted or closed to truck travel.
Freight-07: Work towards designing and constructing future truck routes, as
identified on the truck route map in Chapter 2 of the Comprehensive
Transportation Plan, to sustain routine truck traffic.
Freight-08: Local truck trips that have origins and/or destinations in Auburn
may have to sometimes use routes not designated as truck routes. The City
may approve the use of alternate routes not currently designated as truck
routes for truck traffic, with appropriate mitigation. Approval may be
made through issuance of right-of-way use permits, traffic mitigation
agreements or equivalent agreements.
Freight-09: Development shall be required to mitigate the impacts of
construction generated truck traffic on the City’s transportation system,
based on the City’s LOS standard.
Freight-10: Temporary haul routes for overweight or oversized vehicles shall
be permitted under circumstances acceptable to the City and with
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appropriate mitigation. A temporary haul permit must be obtained prior
to the hauling of oversized or overweight freight.
Freight-11: Truck traffic in residential neighborhoods shall be prohibited,
except for local deliveries within said neighborhood, unless no other
possible route is available, in which case mitigation may be required.
OBJECTIVE: LATECOMER POLICY
To enable private investors to recover a portion of improvement costs for transportation facility
improvements that benefit other developments.
POLICIES:
LC-01: The City may enter into latecomer agreements where substantial
transportation investments are made by one party that legitimately should
be reimbursed by others, such as, when the infrastructure improvement
will benefit a future development. Such agreements will be at the
discretion of the City Council. Latecomer agreements do not apply to
situations in which a property owner is required to construct
improvements per an existing city code provision, such as in the case of
half-street and other frontage improvements.
OBJECTIVE: ROUNDABOUTS
To seek air quality, safety, and capacity benefits by promoting the use of roundabouts over
traffic signals.
POLICIES:
RB-01: Intersections controlled with roundabouts are preferred over
signalized intersections whenever feasible and appropriate due to the
benefits achieved with roundabouts including reduced collision rate for
vehicles and pedestrians, less severe collisions, smoother traffic flow,
reduced vehicle emissions and fuel consumption, lower long-term
maintenance costs, and improved aesthetics.
RB-02: Developments required to signalize an intersection as mitigation for
a project may be required to install a roundabout instead of a traffic signal.
The feasibility of acquiring the land needed for a roundabout will be
considered as a factor in this requirement.
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5.3 Non-motorized System
OBJECTIVE: PLANNING THE NON-MOTORIZED SYSTEM
To plan a coordinated, interconnected network of non-motorized transportation facilities that
effectively provide access to local and regional destinations, improve overall quality of life, and
support healthy community and environmental principles.
POLICIES:
NM-01: Implement land use regulations and encourage site design that
promotes non-motorized forms of transportation.
NM-02: Include the role of non-motorized transportation in all
transportation planning, programming, and if suitable, capital
improvement projects.
NM-03: Plan for continuous non-motorized circulation routes within and
between existing, new or redeveloping commercial, residential, and
industrial developments. Transportation planning shall seek to allow
pedestrians and bicyclists the ability to cross or avoid barriers in a manner
that is safe and convenient.
NM-04: Actively seek to acquire land along corridors identified for future
trail development in the Comprehensive Transportation Plan and Auburn Parks,
Recreation, & Open Space Plan 2005 and subsequent Park plans.
Interurban Trail at W Main Street
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NM-05: Schedule, plan and co-sponsor events that support recreational
walking and bicycling. These events should emphasize their recreational
and health values and introduce people to the transportation capabilities of
bicycling and walking.
NM-06: Improve and protect the non-motorized transportation system
through the establishment of level-of-service goals for non-motorized
facilities.
OBJECTIVE: DEVELOPING THE NON-MOTORIZED SYSTEM
To build a safe, attractive, and inter-connected non-motorized transportation system.
POLICIES:
NM-06: Develop and maintain the non-motorized system, including bike
routes, walkways and equestrian paths, to encourage significant
recreational use.
NM-07: Develop and maintain the non-motorized system, including bike
routes, sidewalks, and multi-use paths in a manner that promotes non-
motorized travel as a viable mode of transportation.
NM-08: Develop the non-motorized system to accommodate appropriate
alternative forms of non-motorized transport, as well as medically
necessary motorized transport.
NM-09: Appropriate street furniture, lighting, signage, and landscaping
should be installed along non-motorized routes to increase safety and to
ensure that facilities are inviting to users.
NM-10: Clearly sign and mark major non-motorized routes to guide
travelers and improve safety.
NM-11: Non-motorized routes shall be constructed to accommodate
emergency vehicle access and be amenable to law enforcement.
NM-12: Locate and design non-motorized transportation systems so that
they contribute to the safety, efficiency, enjoyment and convenience of
residential neighborhoods.
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NM-13: The development of facilities supporting non-motorized
transportation should be provided as a regular element of new
construction projects. Improvements shall be secured through the
development review process.
NM-14: Minimize hazards and obstructions on the non-motorized
transportation system by properly designing, constructing, managing, and
maintaining designated routes in the system.
OBJECTIVE:
PEDESTRIAN TRAVEL
To enhance and encourage pedestrian travel in Auburn.
POLICIES:
Ped-01: Promote pedestrian travel within the city and connections to
adjacent communities with emphasis placed on safety and on connectivity
to priority destinations such as schools, parks, the downtown, and other
pedestrian-oriented areas. Pedestrian-oriented areas are those areas with
high pedestrian traffic or potential and are identified in this plan. These
areas and streets shall encourage pedestrian travel by providing enhanced
pedestrian improvements or controls on motorized traffic.
Ped-02: Focus investments on and aggressively seek funding for the high
priority pedestrian corridors, identified in Map 3-2.
Ped-03: Require developers to incorporate pedestrian facilities into new
development and redevelopment in conformance with the Auburn City
Code.
Ped-04: Continue to construct new and rehabilitate existing sidewalks
through a sidewalk improvement program.
Ped-05: Seek ways to provide pedestrian amenities such as streetlights, trees,
seating areas, signage, and public art along all major pedestrian travel
routes.
Ped-06: Work towards buffering pedestrian walkways from moving traffic,
particularly in areas with high levels of pedestrian movements, such as near
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schools and commercial areas, and along corridors with heavy vehicular
traffic.
Ped-07: Pedestrian crossings shall be developed at locations with significant
pedestrian traffic and designed to match pedestrian desire lines.
Ped-08: Encourage the formation of LIDs to develop pedestrian pathways
and other non-motorized amenities throughout the City. Partner with the
local school districts to improve Safe Walking Routes to School.
OBJECTIVE: BICYCLE TRAVEL
To improve Auburn's bicycling network.
POLICIES:
Bike-01: Develop programs and publications, and work with local employers
to encourage citywide bicycle commuting.
Bike-02: Designate, develop, and maintain high priority bicycle routes, in
conformance with Map 3-4, that create an interconnected system of bike
facilities for local and regional travel, including on-street bike routes, and
multi-purpose trails.
Bike-03: During the development review process, ensure projects are
consistent with the Non-motorized chapter of the Comprehensive
Transportation Plan by requiring right-of-way dedications and other
improvements as needed to develop the bicycle network.
Bike-04: Focus investments on and aggressively seek funding for the high
priority future bicycle corridors, identified in Map 3-4 and corridors and
connectors, as applicable, specified in Map 3-5.
Bike-05: Encourage the inclusion of convenient and secure bicycle storage
facilities in all large public and private developments.
Bike-06: Continue to develop and implement Sharrows and associated Share
the Road signage in residential and some non-residential areas of City.
Bike-07: Continue installation of bike lanes in parts of City where there is
existing/adequate right-of-way.
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Bike-08: Develop an Auburn specific bicycle signage program to highlight
corridors, connectors and in-city/out of city destinations.
Bike-09: Make improvements to existing Interurban Trail – signage,
pavement conditions, vegetation maintenance, grade crossings, and
upgrades to user facilities at Main Street crossing.
Bike-10: Develop a capital improvement program project with cost estimate
for the design and construction of bicycle/pedestrian bridge at southern
terminus of M St. west of existing Stuck River Vehicle Bridge.
Bike-11: Develop a capital improvement program project with cost estimate
for the design and construction of innovative and safe pedestrian/bicycle
crossing at M St./Auburn Way South intersection.
Bike-12: Install one or more bike boxes through a pilot program approach
to test effectiveness and public response. Focus pilot program efforts at
key intersections such as the West Main Street and C Street intersection,
the M Street and Auburn Way South intersection and the Ellingson Road
and A Street intersection.
Bike-13: Continue to install bicycle/pedestrian crossing warning systems
along Interurban Trail at all crossing locations consisting of S 277th Street,
37th Street NW, and W Main Street.
Bike-14: Develop and maintain an official Auburn Bicycling Guide Map.
Bike-15: In coordination with the City Council, Mayor’s Office, Auburn
Area Chamber of Commerce, Auburn Tourism Board and appropriate
City departments develop strategies and actions for the implementation of
the bicycle oriented economic development recommendations of the
Auburn Bicycle Task Force.
OBJECTIVE: EQUESTRIAN TRAVEL
To improve Auburn's equestrian environment.
POLICIES:
Eq-01: Strive to incorporate equestrian facilities into the design of trail and
transportation facilities, where possible and appropriate. These efforts
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should be concentrated south of the White River in Auburn's southeast
corner and in Lea Hill, but considered for other areas of the City.
Eq-02: Transportation projects, and other public and private projects, in
lower-density neighborhoods should be evaluated, and where possible,
planned, designed and constructed to be compatible with equestrian use.
Eq-03: Create an interconnected system of safe equestrian trails and provide
adequate equestrian amenities adjacent to those trails.
5.4 Transit System
OBJECTIVE: TRANSIT SERVICES
To encourage the continued development of public transit systems and other alternatives to
single occupant vehicle travel, to relieve traffic congestion, to reduce reliance on the automobile
for personal transportation needs, to improve route coverage and scheduling, and to ensure
transit is a convenient and reliable mode option for both local and regional trips.
Transit-01: Partner with WSDOT, Metro Transit, Pierce Transit, Sound
Transit, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, and private businesses to achieve
Auburn's transit and passenger rail objectives.
Transit-02: Work with local and regional transit agencies to serve new and
existing trip generators in Auburn, such as colleges, commercial areas, and
community facilities.
Transit-03: Encourage Sound Transit, Metro Transit, and Pierce Transit to
expand transit to underserved areas of Auburn.
Transit-04: Partner with WSDOT, Amtrak, and Sound Transit to establish
an intercity passenger rail stop at the Auburn Station.
Transit-05: Consider both the transit impacts and the opportunities
presented by major development proposals when reviewing development
under the State Environmental Policy Act.
Transit-06: Encourage the inclusion of transit facilities in new development
when appropriate.
Transit-07: Encourage bus stops to be located at well-lit and accessible areas.
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Transit-08: Work with transit providers and regional agencies to develop a
transit system that is fully accessible to pedestrians and the physically
challenged, and which integrates the access, safety, and parking
requirements of bicyclists.
Transit-09: Identify areas of concentrated transit traffic and impose design
and construction standards that accommodate the unique considerations
associated with bus travel, such as street geometry and pedestrian linkages.
Transit-10: Work with transit providers to create new commuter – oriented
transit routes and maintain existing commuter routes linked with Sounder
commuter rail.
Transit-11: Develop rider information packages that inform users of
commuter, transit, rail, trail, and air transportation opportunities.
5.5 Air Transportation
OBJECTIVE:
AIR TRANSPORTATION
To provide an efficient municipal airport, serving light general aviation aircraft, as an integral
part of the City’s transportation system.
POLICIES:
Air-01: Continue to develop the Auburn Municipal Airport in accordance
with the Airport Master Plan.
Air-02: The airport shall be managed as a general aviation facility; the use of
jet aircrafts and helicopters that create noise and land use conflicts shall be
evaluated, in conformance with FAA regulations.
Air-03: The siting of new airport facilities shall consider neighborhood
impacts such as increased noise generated from the use of those facilities.
Air-04: Use of the airport by non-conventional aircraft such as ultra lights
shall be discouraged, in conformance with FAA regulations.
Air-05: The City’s zoning ordinance and other appropriate regulatory
measures shall enforce the airport clear zo nes as regulated by the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA). The impact of development on air safety
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shall be assessed through SEPA review, and appropriate mitigation
measures shall be required by the City.
Air-06: Minimize or eliminate the potentially adverse effects of light and
glare on the operation of the Auburn Airport.
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CHAPTER 6.
FUNDING
The ability to finance the maintenance and enhancement of the transportation system is critical to
the implementation of this plan and the success of the future transportation system. This chapter
details the financial planning tools and funding mechanisms available to accomplish these goals.
6.1 Financial Planning and Programming
The City updates its financial plan annually in order to ensure programmed transportation
improvements are financially feasible and prioritized in accordance with available funds. The
Transportation Improvement Program and Capital Facilities Plan are the two financial planning
documents the City uses to identify its financial strategy for implementing transportation
improvements.
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is a six year plan which lists programmed
transportation improvements in the following categories: roadway improvement projects,
intersection improvement projects, non-motorized and transit projects, preliminary engineering
and miscellaneous projects, and preservation projects. Transportation needs are identified by
examining the latest information concerning
safety and accident history, growth trends, the
traffic model, traffic studies, and the
Comprehensive Transportation Plan. The City
adopts a six-year Transportation Improvement Program
(TIP) annually, including a revenue forecast and
analysis of available funding. Projects are then
prioritized according to a number of factors
including safety, capacity needs, access needs, and
the likelihood of securing funding. The first three
years of the TIP must be financially constrained,
so project programming is often limited due to
funding limitations.
The TIP is an important tool for identifying
funding needs and developing a financial plan for
project implementation. It also feeds into the Capital Facilities Plan.
CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN
The Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) is the Comprehensive Plan element which identifies the financial plan
for implementing all capital improvements in Auburn. Transportation improvements are included
Auburn City Hall
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in the Capital Facilities Plan, which is amended annually. The Capital Facilities Plan enables the City
to fulfill the GMA requirement of having a multiyear financing plan based on identified
transportation needs. It also enables the City to make informed decisions about its investment of
public dollars and make timely decisions about maintaining levels-of-service in accordance with
the Comprehensive Plan standards.
6.2 Funding Sources
The City uses a combination of public and private funding sources to implement transportation
improvements in Auburn, both for maintenance activities and capital improvements.
G ENERAL TAX REVENUES
The City receives tax revenues from a variety of state, regional, and local sources including the real
estate excise tax, sales tax, and the motor vehicle fuel tax. Despite these revenues, the City has
numerous maintenance and capital improvement needs that cannot be met by existing tax
revenues alone.
Recognizing the need to raise additional revenues for the local street system, Auburn residents
approved the ‘Save Our Streets’ (SOS) program in 2004 for specific funding from property taxes,
and in doing so, created a funding program to help rehabilitate Auburn’s residential streets. In
2013, the City Council modified the funding source for the program to be from Construction
Sales Tax instead of property taxes.
With the success of the ‘Save Our Streets’ program, the City intends to pursue a program that will
help fund arterial and collector street maintenance. The City does have an Arterial Street Fund;
however, these funds have proven inadequate in addressing all the maintenance and capital needs
of the arterial system.
In addition, the City has also created an Arterial Street Preservation Program to preserve and
rehabilitate the pavement on these classes of streets. The program is funded through a one
percent utility tax which was adopted by City Council during 2008.
GRANTS
The City has an active grant program and continually seeks grants, both private and public, to
improve Auburn’s transportation system. The following is a list of some of the grants the City has
historically applied for and will likely apply for again in the future.
FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAMS
The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) replaced the Transportation
Enhancement (TE) Activities with the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). The original
TE activities remain eligible for TE funds that were previously apportioned until the TE funds are
obligated, rescinded, or lapse. MAP-21 funds projects designed to strengthen the cultural,
aesthetic, and environmental aspects of the inter-modal transportation system. The program
provides for the implementation of a variety of non-traditional projects, including the restoration
of historic transportation facilities, the construction of bicycle and pedestrian facilities,
landscaping and scenic beautification, and the mitigation of water pollution from highway runoff.
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The Surface Transportation Program (STP) provides flexible funding that may be used by
states and localities for projects on any public road, non-motorized improvements, bridge
projects, and transit capital projects.
The Safety Program is a federal program targeted at reducing accident rates at intersections and
along corridors, particularly at those locations with higher than average fatality and injury rates.
Funds come from the Highway Safety Improvement (HSIP) Program included in MAP-21. HSIP
requires that states program and spend safety funds according to their Strategic Highway Safety
Plan. Washington State's plan is called Target Zero.
The Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) program is a federally funded program
administered through PSRC. CMAQ funds projects and programs in air quality non-attainment
and maintenance areas, which reduce transportation related emissions.
In addition to the aforementioned programs, the federal government has an annual appropriations
bill. Auburn may apply through the offices of Washington senators and congressional members
for funding for specific projects. This funding source has historically been a successful means of
financing some of the City’s more expensive capital improvement projects.
FEDERAL LEGISLATION
President Obama signed MAP-21 (P.L. 112-141) into law on July 6, 2012. This major
transportation law provided $105 billion for the nation's surface transportation programs over a
two-year period. MAP-21 replaced the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation
Equity Act – A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), which was enacted in 2005 with an expiration
date of 2009. Congress had passed nine short-term extensions to SAFETEA-LU before finally
agreeing the two-year MAP-21 almost three years later. After a series of extensions, MAP21 is
now set to expire October 29, 2015. Efforts are currently underway in Congress to reauthorize the
Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21).The 2009 American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act also dedicates funding to numerous programs, many of which can be used to help
finance the City’s programmed transportation improvement projects.
STATE FUNDED PROGRAMS
The Safe Routes to Schools Program is a state and federally funded program that aims to
protect children from traffic related deaths and injuries and promotes a healthy lifestyle by
encouraging bicycling and walking to school.
The Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Grant is a state funded program that funds non-motorized
safety improvements.
The Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) administers annual grant programs that fund
roadway and non-motorized projects that improve safety, mobility, capacity, and promote
economic development. The TIB offers several programs, each of which emphasizes different
funding criteria.
The Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) is a state funded program that
provides low-cost financing for public facility improvements. Public entities are eligible to apply
for and receive loans and grants for public facilities linked to economic development outcomes
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such as private business investment and job creation. CERB also finances site-specific studies and
plans.
LOANS
Low-interest loans are also available to municipalities. For example the Washington State
Department of Commerce Public Works Board offers low-interest loans for local governments to
finance public infrastructure construction and rehabilitation. Eligible projects must improve public
health and safety, respond to environmental issues, promote economic development, or upgrade
system performance. Roads, streets and bridges are eligible for these loans. The loans can be
strategically employed to leverage grant funding by providing a local match, enabling the City to
compete for funding for public infrastructure projects. In addition, the City has the option of
issuing bonds for public infrastructure projects.
PRIVATE SECTOR CONTRIBUTIONS
The City has an established traffic impact fee system based on the Institute of Traffic Engineers
(ITE) guidelines, as amended by the City Council. The fee system estimates the amount of traffic
each development is anticipated to create, based on the land use type and size. Traffic impact fees
compensate the City for the capacity improvements needed to accommodate the new trips
generated by new development. In turn, the City uses the revenues to expand the street network
through the capacity projects included in the TIP. The fees are based on the costs of the capacity
project included in the TIP and forecast growth throughout the City. The fees are updated
annually following the adoption of the TIP by City Council. Payment of the impact fee does not
relieve developers of their codified obligation to construct half-street improvements, nor the need
to mitigate project impacts identified through the SEPA process, which may include the
construction of an identified TIP project (and a credit for the impact fee contribution towards
that project).
The City also charges a truck impact fee for certain land-use types which are associated with
significant truck traffic generation, such as commercial and industrial uses. These fees are used to
address impacts on the City’s truck routes and other truck-related infrastructure.
FUNDING PARTNERSHIPS
The City has successfully formed several funding partnerships, which have enabled it to leverage
its resources in implementing transportation improvements.
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS
Local Improvement Districts (LID) enable city investment in a specified area by leveraging city
funds, when available, with contributions from property owners in the district. In essence, LID’s
are a means of using limited city resources to improve neighborhood quality through
improvement of streets, sidewalks, and other features of the roadway.
FAST (FREIGHT ACTION STRATEGY TEAM)
FAST is an innovative partnership composed of transportation agencies, ports, cities, economic
development organizations, trucking, rail, and business interests. One of FAST’s primary
objectives is to obtain funding for projects that improve freight mobility. FAST helped fund the S
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277th Street Grade Separation, the 3rd Street SW Grade Separation, and the M Street Underpass
project.
FMSIB (FREIGHT MOBILITY STRATEGIC INVESTMENT BOARD)
The mission of the Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board (FMSIB) is to create a
comprehensive and coordinated state program to facilitate freight movement to local, national,
and international markets. FMSIB is also charged with lessening the impact of freight movements
on local communities. FMSIB obtains funding directly from legislative appropriations and has
contributed funds to the 3rd Street SW Grade Separation, the S 277th Street Grade Separation
and the M Street Underpass projects.
F UTURE FINANCING POSSIBILITIES
As the transportation system evolves, so will the range of financing options available to the City.
In general, the financing options currently available under state law fall short of meeting current
and anticipated transportation improvement needs. Hence, the City will continue to seek fair and
sustainable strategies for funding the maintenance activities and capital improvements needed to
preserve the City’s transportation network. Among other strategies, the implementation of a street
utility may be employed to fund many of the City’s transportation needs.
TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT
In 1987, the State Legislature created Transportation Benefit Districts (TBDs) as an option for
local governments to fund transportation improvements. Chapter 36.73 of the Revised Code of
Washington provides for the establishment of TBD by cities and counties to levy and impose
various taxes and fees to generate revenues to support transportation improvements within the
district. A TBD is a quasi-municipal corporation and independent taxing district created for the
sole purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, providing, and funding transportation
improvements within the district. In 2005 and 2007, the Legislature amended the TBD statute to
expand its uses and revenue authority, including the ability to authorize a $20 annual vehicle
license fee (VLF), and up to an additional $80 of VLF, if approved by voters within the district.
The state legislature provided local governments with these tools because inflation has eroded the
local share of gas tax and a series of statewide ballot initiatives passed over the last 12 years have
eliminated other traditional sources of funding for local transportation needs.
The City of Auburn created a TBD in 2011. The TBD is currently considering the implementation
of the $20 annual vehicle fee, possible local sales tax increase and how the revenue raised could be
best used to achieve the goals of the TBD.
STREET UTILITY
A street utility would be used similarly to how sewer and water utility fees are now collected. A
monthly or annual fee would be charged to residents and businesses in Auburn, for example via a
flat fee or through a pro-rated fee based on anticipated usage.
The implementation of a street utility would require a change in state law. The street utility system
is one in which all residents and businesses would pay their fair share of funding street
maintenance and repair. If implemented, a street utility would undoubtedly be combined with the
suite of other financing strategies the City currently employs.
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6.3 Funding Strategies and Project Prioritization
The City uses a variety of criteria to prioritize transportation projects, including safety, mobility,
and overall community benefit. In addition, the City also considers the availability of funding and
the ability to leverage City dollars to raise addition funds. For example, grants are often available
for specific types of capital investments, whereas they are more limited for
maintenance/preservation. Hence, the City often needs to budget for maintenance/preservation
through tax revenues. Capital improvements may be financially secured through a combination of
public and private investment. Hence, project prioritization for capital improvements is often
partially dependent on the ability to secure outside funding. Likewise, maintenance and
preservation is highly dependent on the limited tax revenues available to the City. In the future,
the City will need to continue lobbying for its share of federal, state, and county tax revenues, seek
creative avenues for securing private investment dollars and grant funds, and potentially
implement new funding strategies such as tolling and street utility fees.
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CHAPTER 7.
MONITORING AND
EVALUATION
The Comprehensive Transportation Plan, a long-
range plan with the horizon year 2035, predicts
the needs and conditions of the future
transportation system, enabling the City to
anticipate its future needs. Nonetheless, the
transportation network is dynamic, constantly evolving due to circumstances beyond the scope
and influence of this plan. Hence, regular updates are necessary to ensure the Plan remains current
and relevant.
7.1 Annual Updates
The Comprehensive Transportation Plan can be amended annually as part of the City’s regular
Comprehensive Plan amendment cycle, which ensures proposed changes go through a public
review process before the amended plan is adopted by the City Council at the end of the calendar
year. In preparation for the annual amendment cycle, the City will review the plan and propose
updates as needed. These proposed updates may be due to changes to City priorities, the
availability of new information, or the relevance of certain plan components.
RE-EVALUATI ON
The annual re-evaluation process provides an opportunity for the City to identify progress made
in implementing the Plan, as well as identify new needs that have arisen since the previous update.
The update will consider the street, non-motorized and transit systems, and assess whether the
Plan adequately addresses the implementation strategies necessary to ensure the transportation
infrastructure continues to grow in line with the City’s objectives.
As part of this process, the City will review its future projects list and update the Transportation
Improvement Program and the Capital Facilities Plan as appropriate. It will also review and update the
Policies and Funding chapters, in order to remain consistent with the City’s vision and current
with potential funding strategies.
T ECHNICAL INFORMATION
The Comprehensive Transportation Plan contains a range of technical data, much of which
informs other elements of the Plan. As part of the annual amendment cycle, technical
information, such as traffic volumes, existing levels-of-service, roadway classifications, and transit
route and ridership information will be updated as appropriate. Updated information will inform
Auburn Time
Auburn Station Clock
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much of the evaluation process, enabling the City to quantify system changes over time and make
appropriate decisions in planning the future system.
MODEL UPDATES
The City’s traffic model shall be updated on a regular basis, every few years, as new land use,
employment, and housing data becomes available. Model updates are important as they ensure the
City has an accurate understanding of how land use patterns, employment, and other factors
impact future transportation conditions, enabling the City Council to make informed policy
decisions. The model also provides an understanding of the impacts associated with different
projects, allowing the City to devise a revised list of future projects to improve capacity and safety,
as well as achieve other priorities.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONSISTENCY
The annual evaluation process is an opportunity to ensure the Comprehensive Transportation
Plan is consistent with other elements of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, including the land-use
element, economic development element, Auburn Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan,
Transportation Improvement Program, and Capital Facilities Plan. Hence, as part of the annual
amendment cycle, the City will ensure these plan components are consistent with and supportive
of each other.
7.2 Multi-Year Updates
The City has the opportunity to preform annual updates to the Comprehensive Transportation
Plan on an as needed basis to account for significant changes which have occurred during the
previous year. A more exhaustive process is periodically necessary, hence, a thorough rewrite of
the Plan shall be conducted every five to eight years. This endeavor will include a broad public
outreach effort with input from neighboring jurisdictions, state and regional agencies, and Auburn
residents and businesses. Much like the process for the 2009 update, it will present an opportunity
to holistically examine the current transportation system and lay the framework for development
of the future system.
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Economic Development Element
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT VISION
Auburn is a community that has a robust and diverse economy where businesses seek to locate, people desire
to visit, and residents enjoy a range of commercial offerings. Businesses that locate in Auburn find it easy to
enter the marketplace, encounter ideal conditions for their long term success, and become rooted and involved
in the community. Visitors continue to return to Auburn because of its high quality natural resources, parks,
public spaces, and commercial attractions. Residents choose to live in Auburn because of the diverse, family
wage employment opportunities and access to entertainment, restaurant, retail and services.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS AND TRENDS SUMMARY
Historic Trends: Historically, a variety of factors have shaped Auburn's economy. At the turn of the 20th
century, the City offered services to support agriculture and the railroads. Downtown offered a full range of
services and retail opportunities. In later years, automotive sales became a significant factor.
As urbanization of the region expanded to include Auburn, the vitality of Downtown Auburn was impacted
by new shopping malls located outside the community and by changing retail trends. At the same time,
Auburn's importance as the home of large industrial and warehous ing operations increased. This same
period saw the growth of retail along commercial "strips" such as Auburn Way and 15th Street NW. Large
retailers such as Fred Meyer and many major supermarket chains located in the community.
The development of the SuperMall (now called The Outlet Collection) in the 1990’s led to Auburn becoming
a major player in the regional retail market. Auburn shoppers no longer needed to leave the City to visit
retail malls for many of their purchases. During that same decade, Eme rald Downs and the Muckleshoot
Casino also contributed to commercial recreation facilities in Auburn and associated employment growth.
Today, Auburn provides approximately 41,000 jobs for residents throughout the region. Auburn has a
strong industrial sector that includes Boeing, the General Service Administration (GSA) and numerous
warehouse and distribution facilities. Multicare and the growing medical office community also provide a
significant number of jobs. The retail and service sectors are expanding as small businesses are created.
Educational uses such as the Auburn School District and Green River College also add to the area’s
employment base.
While development has continued throughout the City, Downtown Auburn remains the heart and soul of th e
community. With its historical character and pedestrian oriented development pattern, Downtown Auburn
reflects many of the qualities being sought by other communities. Given its urban center designation,
Auburn Station, and the incentives the City has in place, Downtown Auburn remains poised for continued
revitalization.
Employment Growth: Between 1995 to 2013, the number of jobs located in Auburn increased 46%.
While historically manufacturing jobs were the largest category, the 2010 Census indicates that service jobs
have are most dominant followed by manufacturing. The remaining job categories all experienced job
growth. Retail jobs increased substantially along with jobs in warehousing, transportation, and
communication industries.
It is expected that Auburn’s employment base will continue to grow into the future. To the year 2031, the
King and Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies have assigned Auburn's job base to increase by just
over 20,000 jobs. It should be noted that this number is not a maximum, but the City’s most recent
assigned share of future projected growth in the County.
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Retail Sales: Auburn's business community is keeping pace with both Auburn's population growth and its
increase in more affluent households. Between 2005 and 2008, retail sales in Auburn increased 7% or
roughly 8% per year. With the implementation of streamlined sales tax in 2008 and the global economic
decline, sales tax revenues dropped by 16.5% in 2009. Since 2009 revenues have increased by 34%.
Streamlined Sales Tax: The State of Washington adopted streamlined sales tax (SST) legislation in 2008.
Prior to SST, sales tax collection in Washington State was based on the site of origin, rather than on the
site of delivery. Under the SST tax structure, sales tax is collected at the site of delivery rather than from
those areas from which they were shipped. This change in tax structure has put Auburn at a disadvantage
and negatively impact its tax revenue.
Specifically, Auburn and similar cities have historically invested in infrastructure to support businesses
engaged in warehouse and distribution activities that ship goods to other destinations. Another concern for
Auburn and similar cities that have invested in infrastructure include how the debt that has already been
extended for such infrastructure will be paid and how the loss of a significant source of revenue will affect
bond ratings.
Based on the potential passage of SST, the Auburn City Council approved Resolution No. 3782 in
November 2004. Resolution No. 3782 outlines an approach and actions the City will take related to land
use planning, zoning and other matters in the event a streamlined sales tax proposal or other similar
proposals that change the tax structure are adopted.
Because of the State of Washington’s implementation of sales tax mitigation payments to cities such as
Auburn, the impact resulting from streamlined sales tax has been somewhat lessened. However, the
continued availability of these payments is not certain due in part to the State’s current and anticipated
fiscal challenges. In addition, the amount of payments does not equal the total loss in revenue to the City.
The City’s economic development strategies are dependent upon the City being able to continue a strong
public investment program in infrastructure and services. The City’s ability to continue this public
investment is contingent upon maintaining solvent public revenue streams, particularly sales tax. Sa les tax
comprises the largest source of monies to the City’s General Fund, approximately 30 percent in 2010. The
City anticipates that current and long-term fiscal challenges facing the State of Washington will likely results
in the dissolution of the current sales tax revenue mitigation program. The eventual loss of the
aforementioned sales tax revenue will directly and adversely affect the City’s ability to adequately fund the
capital infrastructure and services necessary to support the realization of the City’s economic development
strategies. This is especially applicable to industrial areas supporting warehouse and distribution centers
that are origin based in nature.
In 2005 the City of Auburn brought together a focus group of diverse business and community interests that
identified several economic development areas within the City. The focus group’s effort is reflected in an
Economic Development Strategies document that includes strategies and actions needed to affect
necessary change for specific strategy areas within the city. Implementation of these strategies is intended
to enable the City to achieve the City’s economic development potential. Implementation of actions and
strategies in the Economic Development Strategies is appropriate and reflected in various elements of the
Auburn Comprehensive Plan.
Since the development of the Economic Development Strategies document, additional economic
development strategy areas have been identified to include the SE 312 th Street/124th Avenue SE corridor
within the recently annexed portion of Lea Hill and M Street SE between Auburn Way North and Auburn
Way South.
INTRODUCTION
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In October of 2015 the City of Auburn initiated the process for developing a strategic plan to guide the
City’s economic development activities over the next 10 years. The plan will outline a key set of strategies
and actions that build upon the City’s current asset base and assist the City in overcoming challenges. The
plan will also facilitate the growth and expansion of existing industry and business sectors as well as
promote investment in targeted redevelopment corridors. Finally, the strategic plan wi ll address both the
needs and impediments of existing business while defining approaches for attracting and cultivating new
businesses.
The first phase of the project will involve a comprehensive communitywide stakeholder input process and
include detailed community analyses that will allow the team to understand Auburn’s strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. In the next phase of the project, the team will identify and refine
the City’s most promising economic development opportunities by cond ucting a market capacity study,
perception study, and target industry analysis. In the last phase of the project, the team will identify specific
goals, strategies, and actions to capitalize on its opportunities. The final plan will include an implementati on
matrix that assigns responsibility, outlines timing, and estimates costs.
The project aims to better position the City of Auburn as great places to live, learn, work, and play. The plan
will balance the needs of existing businesses with the need to expa nd and diversify the City’s employment
base. The recommended strategies and actions will increase employment in the City as well as its
commercial tax base.
The plan will be completed and approved by the Auburn City Council by August 31 st 2016. The Economic
Development Element of the City’s comprehensive plan will be amended to incorporate the findings,
specific goals, strategies, and actions of the 10-year Economic Development Strategic Plan following City
Council approval.
Auburn's economic base drives and shapes the community and region. Auburn residents and the
surrounding region benefit from the jobs and services Auburn's economic base offers. Through the
payment of sales, property and other taxes, the City of Auburn can fund and provide services a nd public
facilities which Auburn residents demand and/or require.
It is clearly in the City's best interest to maintain and expand our economic base in unison with
implementing all of the goals of this Comprehensive Plan. This section of the plan will h elp to define the
City's goals and policies in this vital area.
Values:
Character: Our cultural diversity has been leveraged to bind our community, expand our market, and
celebrate cultural traditions.
Wellness: We are a safe community with walkable commercial districts where there the perception and
reality is that crime activity is low and public safety staffing meets or exceeds the community’s
expectations.
Service: Our economic development strategies focus on supporting the existing business community ;
as a result, recruitment is minimal because businesses desire to locate here.
Economy: We are able to measure and achieve defined targets for manufacturing, service, and retail
jobs and revenues.
Celebration: We actively promote our local businesses and have been successful at making our
citizens more aware of what is available locally as well as attracting visitors from beyond our City.
Environment: Our economy is growing and diversifying because of our eff orts to protect our rivers,
streams, wetlands, and other environmental resources.
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Sustainable: Residents are staying in Auburn to work and shop and we are widely considered to be a
regional dining, shopping and entertainment destination.
General Policies
GOAL 17. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
To ensure the long-term economic health of the City and the region through a diversified economic base
that supports a wide range of employment opportunities for Auburn's residents and those of the region and
through the promotion of quality industrial and commercial development which matches the aspirations of
the community.
Objective 9.1. Promote a diversified economic base capable of withstanding changes in interest rates,
inflation, tax structure and market conditions.
ED-1 City promotion of new industry shall be directed at attracting business that diversifies the City’s
tax base, offers secure, quality employment opportunities, is sensitive to community values and
promotes the development of attractive facilities.
ED-2 Emerald Downs, the Muckleshoot Casino, and the Outlet Collection offer opportunities for
economic diversification that should be optimized by the City.
ED-3 The importance of Downtown Auburn as a unique retail environment and subregional center of
commerce should be considered in the City's economic plan.
Objective 9.2. Produce commercial and industrial siting policies which are based on the assessment of
local needs and the availability of transportation and other infrastructure required to serve it.
ED-4 Development of industrial areas should be based on performance standards appropriate for the
site and with appropriate flexibility within those standards to accommodate changing market
conditions.
ED-5 Revitalize depreciated and/or obsolete commercial and i ndustrial sites through innovative
regulations that redesign the site in accordance with modern design standards and
industrial/commercial uses.
ED-6 Uses which serve regional needs and purposes (such as major industrial plants) must be
separated from community serving uses in order to minimize traffic and other conflicts.
Objective 9.3. Develop effective land use polices and economic development strategies that provide
long-term and stable employment, increase per capita income and reduce the tax burden o f Auburn
residents.
ED-7 Auburn should continue to provide an economic base not only for the Auburn area but also for
the south King County and north Pierce County region.
ED-8 Implementation of economic development programs shall be consistent with the po licies of this
Plan.
ED-9 The City should develop a formal economic development strategy as an element of the
Comprehensive Plan to specifically identify the types of businesses most consistent with
community aspirations and lay out a program to attract those businesses.
a. The City should work cooperatively with other governmental agencies in its economic
development efforts, including the Muckleshoot Tribe, King County, Pierce County, the Port
and the State.
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b. The City should implement its economic development strategy through a partnership with the
private sector.
c. Identified in the 2005 Economic Development Strategies documents are six strategy areas
along with two additional strategy areas. These economic development strategy areas are
targeted for population and employment growth to meet the City’s 20-year (2031) growth
target. Sub-area plans should be developed for these strategy areas. The economic
development strategy areas are as follows:
Auburn Way North Corridor
Auburn Way South Corridor
Urban Center
Auburn Environmental Park and Green Zone
15th Street SW/C Street SW/West Valley Highway/Supermall
A Street SE Corridor
SE 312th Street/124th Avenue SE Corridor
M Street SE between Auburn Way North and Auburn South
ED-10 Ensure that economic development strategies are reviewed regularly in order to be flexible and
respond to changes in the market.
ED-11 The City should work with the private sector, school districts and Green River College to develop
programs to provide training. Consideration of special needs of economically disadvantaged
citizens and neighborhoods and people with physical impairments and developmental disabilities
should be included in these programs.
ED-12 Support continued development of the Sound Transit Commuter Rail system, as an important
means of expanding the City's and the region's economic base.
ED-13 City infrastructure plans and programs should take into consideration economic development
plans and programs.
ED-14 Implement the recommendations of the City’s 2005 Economic Development Strategies brochure
including the addition of the SE 312th Street/124th Avenue SE corridor and M Street SE between
Auburn Way North and Auburn Way South. The City’s 20 -year housing and employment growth
shall be concentrated to these economic development strategy areas.
ED-15 Warehouse and distribution land uses are not a preferred long -term economic development and
land use priority for industrial zoned areas in the City due to the loss of sales tax revenue
associated with the State’s implementation of streamlined sales tax legislation in 2008, no
substantive contribution to an increase in per capita income for Auburn residents, no reduction in
the tax burden of Auburn residents, low employment densities, lower property values and land
use inefficiencies.
ED-16 Increases in manufacturing and industrial land uses should be the City’s preferred economic
development and land use priority for industrial zoned areas of the City currently dominated by
warehouse and distribution land uses. The City should promote and in centivize new
manufacturing and light industrial uses and the gradual conversion of existing warehouse and
distribution land uses to manufacturing and industrial land uses.
ED-17 To support continued sales tax revenue growth opportunities in the City, tho se areas currently
dominated by existing and warehouse land uses that abut existing commercial retail areas and
could take advantage of this proximity to realize substantive value by changing to commercial
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retail uses should be considered for changes in comprehensive plan and zoning designations
that would facilitate the conversion of these properties to commercial retail land uses.
ED-18 Regulatory and financial incentives will be identified and implemented where appropriate to
provide increased opportunities and encouragement for the establishment of new or expanded
manufacturing and industrial uses and jobs in the City.
Objective 9.4 Maintain an adequate supply of land to support future economic development and assure
the availability of economic opportunities for future generations.
ED-19 Economic development programs should be viewed as a way to shape the character of the City's
future economy rather than merely respond to market trends as they occur.
ED-20 Land suitable for large scale development in the Region Serving Area of the City should be
identified and designated for economic development.
a. The integrity of large, contiguously owned properties suitable for in dustrial use should be
conserved by use of appropriate industrial subdivision standards.
b. The City should identify and resolve any environmental constraints af fecting such land by
means of the appropriate environmental review procedures as early as feasible.
c. The need to support such land with the necessary infrastructure should be considered in
the development of the City's public facility plans.
d. Innovative and flexible development regulations should be utilized to enable the development
of environmentally constrained sites while protecting those characteristics.
Objective 9.5 Utilize the City’s unique environmental opportunities and planned infrastructure to build on
and support economic development efforts.
ED-21 Integrate the Auburn Environmental Park (AEP) into the City’s economic development efforts by
encouraging compatible high tech businesses to locate in its vicinity.
ED-22 Utilize the future extension of I Street NE as an economic development opportunity.
Development of I Street NE should establish it as stand alone corridor and not a “back side” to
Auburn Way North. Conditional use permit applications for commercial uses and nursing homes
along this corridor and whose impacts can be adequately mitigated should be supported.
ED-23 Use the M Street SE underpass and development of M Street SE and R Street SE bypass
connection as an opportunity to create and encourage the clustering of complementary business
and services in that area.
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Parks and Recreation Element
PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT VISION
A diverse mix of park and recreation amenities, open spaces, and trails are distributed throughout the City and
accessible to the majority of the population. Non-motorized trails and paths connect residential neighborhoods,
commercial centers, and other attractions. People are visiting Auburn because of the robust inventory and
quality of park spaces and associated event programming. Community facilities are accessible and are serving
the needs of our seniors, youth, and the rest of the community.
INTRODUCTION
Adequate parks and recreation facilities are an essential amenity to maintain a suitable quality of life in the
community. As the population of Auburn grows, the demand for its parks and recreational programs will
increase. To maintain Auburn's quality of life, the supply of these parks and programs must keep pace with
the demand placed on them by a growing population.
Open space also plays a key role in the quality of life in an area. While many understand the concept of
the attraction of the western United States and its "open spaces", the concept of open space becomes less
clear when it comes to open space and its appropriateness to a City such as Auburn. The policies below
provide a definition of open space as applied to Auburn and its surroundings and provide a framework for
the identification and preservation of these areas.
Values:
Character - Parks, art, and open space are well designed and appropriately integrated into their
surrounding community.
Wellness - Recreation programs and park amenities are available and accessible to the entire
community.
Service - Awareness of parks, trails, the arts, and park programming are delivered to residents,
employees and visitors through a thorough mix of media.
Economy - Our parks, open spaces, and events are a draw to not only those who live and work in
Auburn, but to those who reside outside of Auburn.
Celebration - Our parks and open spaces are used to promote our history, our diversity, and the arts.
Environment - Parks and open space are designed and operated in a manner that protects and
preserves the environment.
Sustainable - Park facilities incorporate low impact development and sustainable development and
operation practices.
General Policies
Objective 1.1 To provide a broad and comprehensive park system that meets the recreational needs of
all segments of the community.
Policies:
PR-1 The Auburn Park and Recreation Plan, as may be amended or updated in the future is hereby
adopted and incorporated as part of the Auburn Comprehensive Plan.
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PR-2 New developments shall contribute to the development of new parks at a level commensurate with
their share of new facility needs as established by the Park and Recreation Plan. If the City
determines that the development does not contain an acceptable park site, the City shall require
the payment of cash in lieu of land. The funds shall be used to acquire land and/or develop
recreational facilities at a location deemed appropriate by the City. Criteria for site acceptab ility
and appropriateness shall be environmental limitations, accessibility, maintenance costs,
consistency with the Parks and Recreation Plan and the ability to meet more of the Community's
recreational needs by the coordinated development of parks locate d elsewhere.
PR-3 The City shall explore all means of funding the purchase of park land including, but not limited to,
bond issuance, the collection of cash in lieu of land and federal, state or county grants.
PR-4 The City shall evaluate the impacts of new development on parks and recreational resources
through the SEPA environmental review process, and shall take appropriate steps to mitigate
significant adverse impacts.
PR-5 The City recognizes the important recreational and transportation roles playe d by local and
regional trail systems. The City shall continue to develop a system of separated trail facilities to
move residents through our community and to adjoining communities. The local system should be
designed to link up with regional trails and designated bicycle routes on roads. Safe routes along
existing and proposed roadways should be improved and marked for cyclists. The City should
continue to work with King County and other jurisdictions to maintain existing facilities and improve
non-motorized transportation links.
PR-6 The City shall continue to provide a broad variety of organized recreational and cultural
opportunities for all residents. Consideration of the diverse interests and abilities of our residents
shall be integral to the development of athletic, cultural, specialized recreation and leisure and
educational programs and facilities offered or maintained by the City.
PR-7 The City shall establish and implement Level of Service (LOS) standards for parks, park facilities,
open space, and trails.
PR-8 Park impact fees should be established that help fund the future development of new parks, park
facilities, trails, and acquisition of open space that meet the needs of an increasing population.
Objective 1.2 To provide for an adequate and diverse supply of open spaces. Open space is typically
defined as land that will remain undeveloped or only lightly developed (a trail, for instance) and will be
managed to protect and enhance the natural environment.
Policies:
PR-9 The City shall seek to retain as open space those areas having a unique combination of open
space values, including: separation or buffering between incompatible land uses; visual delineation
of the City or a distinct area or neighborhood of the City; productive wildlife ha bitat; wetlands;
floodwater or stormwater storage; stormwater purification; recreational value; historic or cultural
value; aesthetic value; and educational value.
PR-10 The City shall seek to retain as open space areas where the soils have been identified as having
severe or very severe erosion potential, landslide hazard or seismic hazard.
PR-11 The City shall seek to retain as open space those areas that provide essen tial habitat for any rare,
threatened or endangered plant or wildlife species.
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PR-12 The City shall seek to acquire open space lands which provide significant environmental or social
value. Such open space shall be managed to conserve and improve the natural, visual, historic
and cultural resources associated with the land.
PR-13 All areas of Regulatory Floodway within the City shall be retained as undeveloped open space.
However, this shall not preclude the relocation of the Mill Creek floodway as long as any such
relocation is consistent with the requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program.
PR-14 Development within areas designated for open space uses shall, in general, be non -intensive in
character. Development shall be designed and sited in a manner that minimizes or mitigates
disruption of the most important open space va lues of the site. Appropriate uses within designated
open space areas may, include (but not necessarily be limited to): parks and other recreational
facilities; agriculture; stormwater storage; and watershed. It is recognized that designating private
property for open space uses does not establish or promote any public access rights to such
property.
PR-15 The City shall explore all means of open space acquisition including outright purchase of the land
or the purchase of conservation easements.
PR-16 The City shall pursue opportunities to provide active and passive recreational opportunities and
enhance wetland and wildlife habitat within the Auburn Environmental Park generally located north
of West Main Street, south of 15th Street NW between SR 167 and the Interurban Trail. Grant
funding and cooperative relationships with recreational and wildlife organizations shall be pursued
to implement this policy.
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2015 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
REFERENCED DOCUMENTS AND APPENDICES
Referenced Documents
Auburn Comprehensive Water Plan
Auburn Comprehensive Sewer Plan
Auburn Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan
Auburn School District Capital Facilities Plan
Kent School District Capital Facilities Plan
Dieringer School District Capital Facilities Plan
Federal Way School District Capital Facilities Plan
Appendices: All Documents On File with the Auburn City Clerk’s Office and at -
http://www.auburnwa.gov/doing_business/community_development/planning/comprehensiv
e_plan/draft_comp_plan.htm
Appendix A – Auburn Community Vision Report
Appendix B – Auburn Housing Needs and Assessment
Appendix C – Auburn Housing Element Checklist
Appendix D – Auburn Health Impact Assessment
Appendix E – Auburn Public Participation Plan
Appendix F.1 – King County Buildable Lands Analysis
Appendix F.2 – Pierce County Buildable Lands Analysis
Appendix G – Auburn Airport Master Plan
Appendix H – Auburn Community Profile
Appendix I – Auburn Greenhouse Gas Inventory
Appendix J – Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Open Space Plan
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DRAFT
PARKS, ARTS & RECREATION
OPEN SPACE PLAN
NOVEMBER 2015
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DRAFT
TA BLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Who Are We; What is a Parks Plan?
Chapter 2: Our Auburn Community
• Demographic Information
• Geographic Setting and Natural Resources
• History of the Area
Chapter 3: Public Involvement
• Public Participation Process
• Public Survey
• Recreation Needs Assessment
• Existing & Future Park Land Needs
• Facility Needs
Chapter 4: Goals and Policy
Chapter 5: Our Park System Today
Inventory & Recommendations
• Community Parks
• Neighborhood Parks
• Special Use Areas
• Undeveloped Open Space
Chapter 6: Recreation and Cultural Programs
• Athletic Programs
• Leisure and Education Programs
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Heritage and Preservation Programs
• Cultural Programs: Arts & Events
Chapter 7: Open Space Defines a Community
Chapter 8: Auburn Trails
Chapter 9: Getting It All Done
• Park and Open Space Needs
• Recreation Facility & Program Needs
• Financing Improvements
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Chapter 1:
Who Are We;
What is a Parks
Plan?
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Chapter 1
Who are We
What is a Parks Plan?
The complex puzzle of the Parks and Recreation Department properties, programs and people
are demanding jobs. It is accomplished through the joint efforts of six citizen boards, 50
permanent City staff members, approximately 50 seasonal workers, more than 100 part-time or
contract instructors, coaches and recreation support staff, and more than 500 volunteers. The
following pages describe each of these groups. Working together, they see our parks are
attractive and well-maintained and the programs meet the needs of Auburn residents.
The Auburn Parks and Recreation Department
From a modest two person staff in 1969, the Parks and Recreation Department has developed a
comprehensive program of recreation, heritage and cultural arts activities, park maintenance
and new park development keeping a full-time staff of over 50 very busy. The Parks
Department consists of eight divisions, each of which is responsible for a specific type of task.
The divisions are:
Administration
Golf Course
Arts and Events
White River Valley Museum and Mary Olson Farm
Mountain View Cemetery
Park Facilities and Maintenance
Recreation Programs
Senior Activity Center
A short synopsis of the responsibilities of each division follows; some of these are described in
more detail in other sections of the Park Plan.
Administration
The Administrative staff consists of the Parks and Recreation Director, the Parks Planning and
Development Manager and administrative staff. The Director oversees the activities of the
entire department, and reports directly to the Mayor.
Golf Course
The Auburn Golf Course is a full service 18-hole golf facility nestled along the Green River and
situated on 150 acres. City services include a full service pro shop, tournament and league
organization and scoring, golf club and power cart rentals, professional instruction and lessons,
tournaments and leagues. The City of Auburn leases out the beautiful restaurant and banquets
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facility to an outside concessionaire. The concessionaire provides a full service restaurant and
bar menu as well as a overseeing a banquets/event space that hold up to 150 persons. The
concessionaire also operates the beverage carts on the golf course. The City of Auburn
employees 8 full time employees and approximately 10 temporary workers to assist with the
overall operation.
Arts and Events
Arts programming includes five major programs and events. These are community art
programs, access, facilities, education, and resources for artists and organizations. The Cultural
Programs Manager, with the assistance of the Cultural Programs Coordinator and part time arts
assistant, manages this expanding program. A substantial group of volunteers assists at
performances, major events, and support.
White River Valley Museum and Mary Olson Farm
The White River Valley Museum is the City’s central site for heritage and arts enrichment and
educational programming. It is located in the Auburn Community Campus in Les Gove Park. The
Museum is managed through a partnership of the City of Auburn and the White River Valley
Historical Society. The Museum was built and furnished by the White River Historical Society.
The City pays the wages of a fulltime Museum Director, a .5 FTE Curator of Collections, a
fulltime Curator of Education and a ¾ FTE Assistant Educator. The Director is responsible for the
overall administration of the facility and reports to the Director of Parks Arts and Recreation.
The Historical Society earns revenue to pay for a .4 FTE Volunteer and Facility Coordinator, a .75
FTE Bookkeeper. Volunteers and volunteers provide much of the help needed to maintain the
collection and provide visitor services.
Since 2001 the Historical Society has leased the built environment of the Mary Olson Farm (a
City of Auburn Park) for the purposes of restoration and programing. Through this partnership
the Farm is now fully restored and open summer weekends for drop in visitors. It is the site of
an extensive fieldtrip program wherein 1000s of students learn about stream ecology and food
production.
Mountain View Cemetery
This public cemetery is well-known for its lovely site and outstanding views of Mount Rainier
and the Green River Valley. Cemetery staff maintain the 30-acre site and are responsible for an
average of 275 urn and 275 full burials a year. Five full-time staff and three seasonal workers
maintain and operate the Cemetery.
Park Facilities and Maintenance
The Maintenance division is responsible for the care and renovation of 38 City park properties,
more than 30 street right-of-way beautification areas, and the grounds at all Municipal
Buildings including City Hall, the Justice Center, Parks and Recreation Administration Building,
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Museum, Les Gove Multi-Purpose Building, Veterans Park Kitchen Building, Senior Activity
Center, and the Auburn Valley Humane Society. In the downtown Auburn business area they
maintain the grounds of 8 City owned parking lots, 144 hanging baskets and all of the landscape
beds along Main Street and Division. This division employs 15 full-time staff with an additional
position to be added in 2016, and 12 seasonal workers.
Recreation
Auburn's Recreation Division provides opportunities for the public to participate in diverse
recreational programs and activities designed to meet the needs of the community. These
programs include preschool, youth, teen, and adult leisure programs; youth, teen, and adult
athletics; fitness and wellness programs; programs designed to provide social and recreational
opportunities to senior citizens and those with special needs, and a host of special events
suitable for the entire family and community at large. The division also offers a gymnasium for
open gym and organized activities, and several options for facility rentals, including buildings,
picnic shelters, and fields. The Recreation Division is under the direction of one manager, five
Recreation Coordinators, one Recreation Specialist, a Recreation Clerk, dozens of temporary
staff and contracted instructors, and hundreds of volunteers.
Senior Activity Center
The Senior Activity Center provides recreation, education, health, nutrition and outreach
services and legal information to citizens, age 50 and older. This is accomplished with 3.5 full-
time staff, and more than 20,000 hours of volunteer assistance using approximately 180
volunteers.
Public Input to the Parks & Recreation Department
Seven committees, comprised of Auburn residents, provide input to the Department on a
regular basis. These are the Parks and Recreation Board, the Senior Center Advisory Council,
the Urban Tree Board, the Cemetery Board, and the Auburn Arts Commission, and the White
River Valley Museum Board. Additionally, the Library Board, the Auburn Youth Council, the
Men’s and Women’s Clubs at the Golf Course give direct input to the Department regarding its
divisions. These committees provide the public voice ensuring activities carried out by the
Department meet the needs of a broad-based constituency.
Park and Recreation Board
Advises the Mayor and City Council on planning, development, acquisition and management of
City parks, recreation facilities and programs. The Parks and Recreation Board consists of seven
members who serve three-year terms.
Regular meetings are held the Tuesday following the first Monday of each month at 5:30 PM at
the Auburn Senior Activity Center located at 808 9th St SE, Auburn.
Senior Activity Center Advisory Council
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The Senior Activity Center Advisory Council is a 17-member committee appointed by the Senior
Center Supervisor. It serves as a sounding board, helping staff to make decisions on Center
services and activities and on general operation of the facility. The group meets monthly to
evaluate recent activities, give input on current and future programs, and review suggestions
from Center participants. Members serve a two-year term with half of the group rotating out
each year to allow continuity in the group.
The Senior Center Advisory Board normally meets the third Tuesday of each month at 10:00 AM
at the Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth St. SE.
Urban Tree Board
Through education and involvement, the Tree Board of the City of Auburn provides information
and advocacy for "choosing the right tree for the right place," helping Citizens understand the
value of proper pruning techniques and in managing an urban forest that is ever changing and
needs to fit into the environment of this community. Board emphasis is on trees in public
rights-of-way and on City-owned property. The Board is made up of five members who serve
three-year terms. Regular meetings of the Board are held the first Tuesday following the first
Council meeting of the month in the Parks Admin Building at 910 9th St. SE, Auburn.
Cemetery Board
Advises the Mayor and City Council on policy matters relating to long range planning, capital
improvements, fee structure, cemetery expansion, rules and regulations, and budget for the
cemetery. The Board consists of five members who serve five-year terms.
Regular meetings of the Board are held the second Tuesday of each even-numbered month at
2:00 PM at Mountain View Cemetery located at 2020 Mountain View Drive, Auburn.
Arts Commission
Within its funds appropriation, the Arts Commission may, alone or in cooperation with any
other private, civic or public body of any city, county or the State of Washington, initiate,
sponsor or conduct programs calculated to further public awareness of and interest in the
visual, cultural and performing arts. The Board consists of twelve members who serve three-
year terms.
Regular meetings of the Commission are held the first Tuesday of the month at 4:30 PM in
Conference Room 1 located on the first floor of the City Hall Annex, One Main Building.
White River Historical Society Board
Develops policies for White River Valley Museum operations and management of collections,
long-term plans for the Museum, and docent programs and other volunteer activities. Board
membership is comprised of nine members elected by the general membership of the Historical
Society, and eight members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.
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Regular meetings of the Board are held the third Wednesday of each month at 1:30 PM at the
White River Valley Museum Muckleshoot Room, located at 918 H Street SE, Auburn.
Why a Park Plan?
The Growth Management Act (GMA) establishes goals for cities and counties to assure that
their quality of life is sustained as their communities grow. One of these goals
is to “retain open space, enhance recreational opportunities, conserve fish and wildlife habitat,
increase access to natural resource lands and water, and develop parks and recreational
facilities” (RCW 36.70A.020(9)).
Every few years the City of Auburn looks at its parks and its recreation programs and evaluates
how well they’re working and how they can be improved. The last plan was written in 2005,
and many changes have occurred in Auburn since then. Between 2004 and 2014 (Population
data for 2014 is an estimate) our population grew by nearly 40%, and constructed over 3,938
new homes and apartments. The demand for recreational space increases with the population.
In addition, more flexible work schedules mean the parks are no longer just a weekend
destination. Our city parks are used from dawn to dusk, seven days a week, by people of all
ages. All these things continue to add up to a system of parks that are heavily used and
enjoyed. Periodic improvements and renovations of existing parks, as well as additions to the
park system, are necessary to meet the needs of new and old users alike. This plan is intended
to update the current Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan and assess recreation trends and
needs of our residents and user groups. It will focus on what can be achieved over the next six
years, and will be tied to the City’s Capital Facilities Plan. This will enable park project funding
and development to be coordinated with other City and Community projects.
There are four objectives to be achieved through the production of this plan:
1. Provide guidance for the Parks and Recreation Department
2. Provide input to the citywide Capital Facilities Plan (CFP)
3. Maintain funding eligibility for grants
4. Comply with the Growth Management Act
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1. Provide guidance for the Parks and Recreation Department in the following areas:
• park and open space land acquisition
• recreation facility development, and
• recreation program development
The planning process used in this document evaluates the property for which the Parks
Department is responsible and the recreational programs it sponsors. The Plan makes specific
recommendations for the present and near future, and general recommendations for the
longer term. Information gained in this process will determine whether additional parks are
needed, where future demand is expected to occur, and where land should be acquired to
meet current and future needs. It will also provide information about the changing general
recreation interests of Americans, and Auburn residents specifically. This process provides
direction for the continuing success of our many recreation programs.
2. Provide input to the citywide Capital Facilities Plan (CFP).
The City of Auburn maintains, and periodically updates, a coordinated plan for providing and
financing major public facilities. These are projects that require a substantial investment of
money and planning to complete. The construction of all new parks, and the substantial
renovation of any existing parks, are included in the CFP where they are evaluated against other
City needs, such as construction of new sewer lines or development of a new fire station. Based
on available budget and urgency of need, each project in the CFP is given a priority and
assigned a date when it is anticipated to be accomplished. The Park Plan prioritizes the large
scale investments needed for parks and open spaces for the years to come.
3. Maintain funding eligibility for grants.
Most sources of county, state and federal funding for parks and recreation facilities require
funded projects be reflected within an up-to-date park plan. This ensures such funds are used
efficiently and for projects with clearly recognized benefits. Examples of such funding sources
include the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO), and the King County
Conservation Futures Fund. The continued ability to successfully compete for outside funding is
critical to our ability to provide an excellent park system.
4. Comply with the Growth Management Act (GMA)
The Growth Management Act passed in 1991 recommends cities and counties develop
recreation plans that complement the expected land development pattern of the community.
The Land Use element of the Comprehensive Plan requires the identification of existing and
future public facilities, such as parks and trails. The Growth Management Act also requires us to
“identify open space corridors within and between urban growth areas.” They include lands
useful for recreation, wildlife habitat, trails, and connection of critical areas.”
5. Develop Implementation & Funding Strategy
The Plan outlines the needed park, art, and recreation facilities for the future in the City of
Auburn. Funding strategies of the current sources and those needed in the future are noted in
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the Plan. The Implementation section of the Plan guides park development and improvements
by answering the questions of; where, when, and estimated costs as they relate to the CIP.
Currently only developments over 50 units provide park land or fee in lieu of park land.
Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) dollars, State and Federal grants, and donations provide the only
funding sources for parks acquisition and development. Potential Funding sources for parks and
programming include:
• Capital Improvement Plan
• Special Serial Levy
• General Obligation Bond
• Revenue Bond
• HUD Block Grants
• Park Impact Fees
• Park Mitigation Fees
• Certificate of Participation
• Private Utility Tax
• Councilmanic Bond
• Donations
• Public Land Trusts
• Lifetime Estates
• Exchange of Property
• Joint Public/Private Partnership
• Private Grants and Foundations
• Urban Forestry Grants
• National Tree Trust
• Parks, Arts, and Recreation Organizations
• Municipal Art Fund
• Miscellaneous Grants Managed by RCO
• Land and Water Conservation Fund
• Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account
• Washington State Arts Commission Grant
• National Endowment for the Arts
• Hotel/Motel Tax
• Conservation Futures
Strategy
The Park and Recreation Board, and the City Council will implement a priority list for
establishing funding for the next 6 years of this Park Plan.
What’s Happened Since 2005?
Over the course of the last decade the City’s inventory of parks properties has expanded. The
list of parks and park properties that have been added include West Auburn Lake, 104th Ave SE
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property along the Green River, 21st Street Playground, Dorothy Bothell, Kersey A, Kersey B,
Riversands, and Lakeland Nature Area. In addition Lea Hill Park and the Discovery Playground
were constructed since the last Park Plan update.
Notable redevelopment efforts and renovations have taken place at the Auburn Golf Course,
Brannan Park, Fulmer Fields, Game Farm Park, GSA Fields, Isaac Evans Park, Dykstra Park, Indian
Tom Park, Cedar Lanes Park, Rotary Park, Terminal Park, Veteran’s Memorial Park, Roegner
Park, and Les Gove Park, and Mountain View Cemetery,.
How This Plan is Organized
Updating the existing Park and Recreation Plan is not difficult due to the good ground work
done in past years by the City Council, the Parks and Recreation Board and parks and recreation
staff, its complexity arises due to the many facets which must be examined and digested in
order to produce a useful document.
Major Findings of this Plan
Although this plan and its recommended actions are fairly detailed, it can be summarized in a
few major points:
1. Take care of our existing inventory of parks and facilities;
2. Expand our park system to meet the needs of our growing population,;
3. Ensure open spaces are maintained, both for the quality of life that they add to our
community, and their environmental and wildlife value;
4. Continue to strive to meet the varied recreation needs of all segments of the
population; and
5. Prioritize and find funding sources to maintain the current level of services that the
Parks Department provides prior to taking on new facilities.
The following items look at each goal in slightly expanded detail. The remainder of the Plan can
be referred to for more in-depth coverage of each topic.
1. Continuing Care for Existing Parks: Auburn residents overwhelmingly felt existing parks
should receive highest priority. Chapter 5, Our Park System Today, discusses each park
individually and provides recommendations for improvement. The review of existing parks finds
our park system is reaching an age when both minor and major renovations are needed. The
Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires the City of Auburn make parks accessible
to all persons. Maintaining aesthetics and keeping up with the times were strong factors in
determining the recommended renovations in this plan. These include improvements such as
landscaping, water conservation irrigation systems, and new site furnishings.
2. New Parks and Facilities: To help assess the wants and needs of the citizens of Auburn
we conducted an online Parks, Recreation and Open Space Survey of 600 Auburn residents in
Spring 2015. Although there is some similarities between different communities, standards are
individualized to meet the unique needs and interests of the local population. The standard for
park acres currently in the City of Auburn is 6.03 acres per 1000 residents. This will maintain our
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neighborhood, community and linear parks at their current level. Although Auburn has some of
the best recreation facilities in the area, our recent population growth are placing pressure on
existing resources. A critical lack of indoor facilities is restricting the City’s ability to provide a
complete range of recreation programs and opportunities. The plan and staff recommends
minimum development of the following recreation facilities to meet current demand:
• 119 Acres of Community Park space
• 11 Softball and youth baseball fields
• 2 Soccer/Football fields
• 10 gymnasiums
• Recreation/transportation trails to connect the different planning areas of the City (i.e.
West Hill, East Hill, and SE Auburn).
All standards and descriptions of current and future needs for parks and the facilities are fully
detailed in Chapter 3, The Community Attitude & Interest Citizen Survey and Park Board and
staff recommendations.
3. Open Space: The topic of open space is included in the City of Auburn Parks, Recreation
and Open Space Plan. This is partially in response to the Growth Management Act, which
requires we plan for open space, but is also in response to local interest in maintaining green
spaces and environmentally sensitive areas. The plan for open space outlined in Chapter 7 and
proposes a new Open Space Program that would seek to conserve significant natural resources,
and in some cases acquire and manage land as open space. A system of greenbelts which
interconnect and provide travel corridors for people and/or wildlife is recommended.
4. Meeting the Recreation Needs of All Residents:
The City can offer a broad range of classes, activities, league sports and community events
appealing to persons of all ages and abilities. An overview of the recreation programs currently
offered by the City reveals an excellent series of programs hampered by a lack of space. The
construction of a community center, which will be completed in Summer 2106, is critical to the
continued development of recreation programming in Auburn.
A few of the identified recreational needs for the community include improved programming
for youth, a wider selection of adult classes and activities, and expanded programs for the
diverse needs of retirees and senior citizens, who now range from age 55 to 95. Space needs
are also high on the list:
• Activity areas for teens, multipurpose space for classrooms, and exercise rooms for
aerobics/fitness
• Gallery space, studio space, rehearsal space, and small performance areas
• Community meeting rooms/classrooms
• Walking and running areas
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The Challenge Ahead
Accomplishing the tasks laid out in this Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan are a
continuation of the existing Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan. Many of the actions
recommended are already underway.
The key to achieving the large vision is to continue to identify what needs to be done, and to
begin methodically executing those tasks. This plan begins to identify and prioritize the tasks.
The recommendations and conclusions found in Chapters 3 through 8 are compiled and
summarized in Chapter 9, and for some this will be a logical starting point. Others may want to
know the whys and hows of the plan’s development and then the conclusions. It is
recommended you read straight through the plan.
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Chapter 2:
Our Auburn
Community
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Chapter 2
Our Auburn Community
Parks —- Creating Community through People, Parks and
Programs
In making decisions about the future direction of our parks, open spaces, and recreation
programs, it is vital to know something about who we are. The age of our citizens, where they
live, their hobbies and recreational interests, and our predicted population growth—all of these
facts and trends inform us how our recreational spaces and programs can be designed to serve
the city’s diverse population. This chapter concentrates on two of Auburn’s most important
resources: its people and its land. Both are vital to the decision making process. Who our
citizens are will influence their preferences and expectations for recreational opportunities.
And the geographic setting serves as the “canvas” upon which we can design our system of
parks and open spaces.
Planning Area
The plan for this study includes all areas within the city limits of Auburn. Parks located in nearby
unincorporated areas are discussed briefly in order to understand how the City’s system fits
into the broader context of the region, however development of these parks do not usually
occur outside the existing City limits.
Community Profile and Population Changes
Population Estimates (chart)
Population figures for 1990, 2000 and 2010 are based on actual counts of persons in each household. In each of the
intervening years our population figures are estimates reviewed by the Washington State Office of Financial
Management. Population numbers are not updated each year for the various categories discussed in the remainder
of this section, therefore 2010 figures will be used to discuss who our residents are.
Auburn
1990 33,102
2000 40,314
2010 70,180
2014 76,347*
2025 84,948*
2030 89,868*
2035 94,788*
*projected estimates
Every ten years the U.S. Bureau of the Census performs a detailed population count of all
residents of the United States. Data from the 2010 Census reveals a great deal of information
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about who we are. One of the most basic pieces of data provided by the Census, which is useful
to cities, is the overall population count. For example, the Census shows Auburn’s population
increased from 40,314 in 2000 to 76,347 in 2014. (See note about population estimates in side-
bar) Recent growth, as well as projected growth, is attributable mainly to annexations and/or
the construction of new housing in the recently annexed areas. If Auburn continues to grow at
its current rate, and if it incorporates its potential annexation areas as planned, then by the
year 2035, its population will be approximately 94,788 people. Other 2010 Census data relevant
to this Park Plan, which will be considered in the decision-making process, are listed below:
• Population by Age Group
• Households by Type
• Population by Race
• Housing
• Income
Population by Age Group
The population is measured in increments of five years of age, from 0 to 85+. Each of these
increments shows an increase in numbers.. Much like the 2000 Census data, the 2010 data
indicates that the largest increases in population group was 35-60 year-old adults.
Significance of Age Groups for the Park Plan:
Recreation programming adjusts by specific age groups, as population increases and decreases
in the various segments. Auburn’s large population of children, from infants to nine year-olds in
2010, will affect our recreation programming for years to come. Increased numbers of
recreation classes, or an increase in class size, may be necessary to meet the needs of this
group as they mature. The same is true of adults, ages 35 to 60.
As our middle aged and older populations experienced the largest increases in growth, it
continues to be necessary to provide additional programming that meets the specialized
interests of these groups.
Family Composition
Families composition (with and without children) comprise the largest segment of Auburn’s
population. In the year 2010 Census, Auburn had a total of 26,051 households. Families with
children comprise just over one-third of Auburn’s total households.
Population by Race
Auburn’s population is almost 79% white. Although this is a majority, the number and
percentage of people of color is increasing in Auburn. Between 1980 and 2000 total figures for
people of color almost tripled, from 1,611 individuals to 6,932. The greatest increase in actual
numbers was in the Latino and Native American category, while the largest percentage increase
was in the Latino population. Although not strictly a consideration of racial composition, staff
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observation and immigration trends reveal that this part of King County is seeing a larger
increase in Latino residents.
Significance of Racial Composition for Park Plan:
Facilities should be designed to take advantage of different cultural interests and histories.
Possible facilities and programs are:
• Educational programs that acknowledge ethnic differences and celebrate diversity.
• Events that celebrate traditional holidays and occasions of the Muckleshoot Indians,
Latino, Black, and Asian populations.
• Facilities designed using the artwork of, or in the historical style of, one or more of these
cultures.
Housing
Auburn’s 131% population growth increase in the 24 years between 1990-2014 means that
there is also a significant increase in new home construction. Much of this construction is in
multi-family units, in mobile homes and manufactured housing. The city has a total housing
stock of about 26,051 dwelling units in 2010, which is a 59% increase in the total number of
housing units since the year 2000. In 2000, 46% of Auburn’s housing units are single family, 42%
are multi-family and 12% are mobile homes. According to the Year 2010 Census, the number of
owner-occupied housing units was just under 60% and the number of renters was about 40%.
Significance of Housing for Park Plan:
Increases in multi-family housing and decreases in average house lot size mean that most
people have smaller yards or no yard at all. For some this is an advantage, but for those with
young children or with active recreational interests, it means that public parks and open spaces
become even more vital. As a result, the following will be needed:
• New parks to meet the demands of increasing population numbers.
• Developer impact fees paid by each new household to contribute to the additional new
park space that will be needed or parks will be developed to meet city standards.
• Connecting routes to the natural environment from new residential development via an
open space/trail system.
Income
Table 2-1
Median Household Income – 2010
Auburn King County
$55,483 $71,811
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Household income levels in Auburn are one of the lowest in King County; however, the city also
has some of the lowest housing costs in the county. Table 2-1, using data from the 2010 census,
shows the difference in income between Auburn and King County. Auburn also has a
substantial number of households that fall into the low and very low income categories. More
than 53% of households in Auburn are considered “low income”, which is defined by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as a household with a total yearly
income equal to, or less than, 80% of the King County median household income. “Very low
income” is defined as a household with an income equal to, or less than, 50% of the King
County median household income. About 31.7% of Auburn households fall into the very low
income category.
Significance of Income Levels for the Park Plan:
Data shows that people with lower incomes tend to recreate less than those with higher
incomes. However, it may also be true that populations with less financial flexibility need local
recreational resources more than those who can afford vacations outside the city or state. The
City may respond to the needs of our less affluent citizens with some of the following methods:
• Recreational and educational programs designed to meet special needs, such as:
1. Scholarships for needy participants, which are based on family income and are
available at 100%, 75%, 50% and 25% levels. The Parks and Recreation Department
may want to evaluate this existing program to see if it is sufficient to meet the needs
of Auburn residents.
2. An increased number of “no-cost” or “low-cost” programs
3. Programs devoted to improving skills or money management
4. Child care during evening programs, especially those oriented to low income or
single-parent households.
5. Continuation and expansion of free community sponsored events
• It may be advisable to expand programs for special population groups such as teens, the
developmentally disabled, and senior citizens, and include exploration of providing
transportation, on-site counseling and mental health services, adult day care, expanded
health services and more.
• Good geographic distribution of parks throughout the community will be especially
beneficial to low-income families. Parks are ideally located within walking distance of
most residential neighborhoods.
Geographic Setting
Auburn’s location in the Puget Sound region has a great influence on the City as it exists today
and in the future. Originally, geography was a driving force in the development of the region.
Auburn’s proximity to rivers made it an early transportation center for both Native Americans
and settlers. As the fertile valley began to be farmed, train tracks were installed to move
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important food crops and timber from the rural towns, like Auburn, to the larger cities of
Tacoma and Seattle.
In the 1990s, Auburn’s south King County location made it a prime target for growth as the
entire Puget Sound region experienced a rapid influx of new residents. Auburn’s 1990
population, of approximately 30,000, took a 131% jump to over 76,347 in 2014. Although
population is not expected to continue growing at this rate, Auburn is still seen as a desirable
community in which to live due to its image as a family-oriented small town. Its low real estate
costs, compared with most of King County, its ease of access to highways and its small town
atmosphere will continue to attract steady growth. This growth will create a continuing need
for recreation facilities.
Topography
Topography refers to the configuration of surface features of the land–from minor changes in
elevation to riverbeds, mountains and other natural features. Topography is significant because
it affects how and where human activity occurs. Flat, dry areas were traditionally developed
first. These kinds of sites easily accommodate the construction of houses, roads and other
structures. They are also well suited to park development, which often requires broad, flat
expanses for the development of sports fields and other recreation facilities. Hills, steep slopes
and poorly drained soils pose construction challenges for both parks and other uses. The
dominant topographical features of Auburn consist of a broad, flat valley bordered on the east
by the Green River and Lea Hill, with the West Hill forming the western edge of the city. These
hillsides create distinctive edges that contain immediate views within the city, but still allow
unobstructed views of the Cascades and Mount Rainier. The hillsides also create barriers for
physical connections between the various districts of the City. The White River in the southern
part of the city creates an edge between the more developed portion of the city and the more
rural. The city has followed a typical pattern of development, with growth occurring in the
valley in the early days of settlement, and in the recent past. Most city parks are also located on
sites in the central valley. As this area reaches its capacity for development, development
activities have shifted to the recently annexed areas in the western, eastern, and southern
portions of the City.
Significance of Topography for the Park Plan:
While the slopes of some hillsides are too steep and unstable for construction of conventional
park facilities, they may be suitable for open space designation or non-motorized trails.
Topographic constraints are not an issue in the remaining unoccupied valley locations, which
might be considered for park sites. In the west part of the valley floor, wet soils and high
ground water are common, making development of these sites more difficult. These conditions
would, however, allow some interesting opportunities for pedestrian scale recreation and
education.
Drainage
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Auburn has a system of rivers and creeks that are valuable for their drainage, flood control, fish
and wildlife habitat, visual interest, historical value, and recreational opportunities. The Green
River, White River, Mill Creek, Bowman Creek, Olson Creek, Mill Pond and White Lake all
provide fascinating glimpses into Auburn’s past. The integral role that these bodies of water
played in earlier decades has changed over the years, but is no less valuable.
Mill Creek, in west Auburn, is a small stream that passes through open wetlands, retired
pastures, and fields. Earlier in the century, portions of the Mill Creek channel were realigned
and redesigned to accommodate farming activities. With the demise of farming here, Mill Creek
is returning to its original drainage function. The presence of wetlands along much of its
corridor precludes extensive development, although some industrial properties are already
present.
Although historically the alignments of the rivers were altered by human activity, and the banks
were engineered to contain the river during flood events, multiple levee setback projects within
the City have created areas that are appropriate for linear pedestrian trails. White Lake and
West Auburn Lake are the only naturally occurring lakes or ponds in the city. West Auburn Lake
was recently acquired by the City and represents a recreational opportunity for a natural area
in a highly urbanized area. White Lake, located just south of Highway 18 is presently in private
ownership and not available for public use. Should the area eventually be developed, White
Lake would be a very desirable recreation amenity.
Significance of Drainage for the Park Plan:
In the past couple of decades the City has begun to take advantage of the recreational
opportunities provided by these drainage areas, with the construction of Isaac Evans Park on
the Green River, and Game Farm Park, Game Farm Wilderness Park, Reddington Trail along the
Green River and Roegner Park on the White River. Public access and future park development
along the rivers continue to be priorities of the City. A summary of potential projects utilizing
naturally occurring drainage ways include:
Roegner Park which connects to Game Farm Wilderness Park by a trail that runs alongside the
river. Continuation of the trail from Roegner Park to ‘A’ Street and eventually to the Interurban
Trail is being considered.
A master site plan by King County, which is being utilized to develop a regional trail along the
Green River. Currently the Green River Trail extends from Cecil Moses Memorial Park in Tukwila
to North Green River Park in South Kent. The hope is that if the trail is extended to S. 277th
Street that it can be extended through Auburn and beyond. Due to private property along the
River the section of trail through Auburn presents some challenges, but surface streets could be
used to bridge the expected gaps.
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Mill Creek, which provides an opportunity for a system of recreational activities along its length,
from pedestrian trails or boardwalks to educational interpretive sites. Property acquisition, park
planning and programming of the Auburn Environmental Park as well as Mill Creek restoration
efforts should continue. This future site will include connections to the Interurban Trail and
environmental, educational, interpretive signage describing the fish, plants, wetlands, and bird
migration patterns.
Vegetation
Historically, 80% of the trees in this region were Douglas fir, with western red cedar, black
cottonwood, western hemlock and Sitka spruce present in smaller amounts. This naturally
occurring vegetation in Auburn was largely replaced as land came into use for farming, housing,
commerce and industry. Exceptions are the wooded hillsides, and the wooded corridors along
the Green and White Rivers. Many of these locations were cut for timber years ago and now
are second and third growth woodlands.
In the valley’s more developed portions of the city and in the city parks, ornamental and
introduced species predominate. Wetlands in the west part of the valley vary in composition
from tree/shrub combinations of willow, dogwood, blackberries and black cottonwood to non-
tidal marshes consisting primarily of grasses and rushes. Vegetation along the larger rivers
consists primarily of black cottonwood with an occasional red alder and several varieties of
deciduous tree species.
Significance of Vegetation for the Park Plan:
All of these natural elements provide unique educational and recreational opportunities. They
are also different visually, and each provides visitors with a different experience. Possible ways
to incorporate vegetation into the educational and recreational experience include:
• Install signage about the natural history of Auburn and the Puget Sound in several park
locations throughout the city, each providing its own distinctive environment.
• While existing and proposed parks already encompass the river environment, explore
the wetlands and forested hills as two other natural environments that could be used
for possible park sites.
• Reintroduce native species, particularly in less urban parks. Not only are these varieties
generally low maintenance and disease resistant, they also provide valuable wildlife
food and habitat.
History
From its beginnings, Auburn was a crossroads. Tribal groups such as the Skopamish,
Smalhkamish, and Stkamish lived along the intersecting rivers. They forged trails over the
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Cascade Mountains, traded with tribes living east of the mountains, and canoed down river to
gather shellfish and trade with coastal tribes.
In the mid-1800s, the first pioneers arrived in the White River Valley. Railroads reached
the area in the 1880s and brought adventurers from the east and Midwest United States, as
well as Europe and Asia. Early farmers, and many immigrants, from both Europe and Japan,
tilled the rich soil and planted a variety of crops. The harvests were abundant and soon the
White River Valley became one of the prime agricultural centers in the region.
Auburn’s central location between Seattle and Tacoma was a key factor in the rapid growth of
the area. A powerhouse, built in 1911 on the upper White River, served Auburn as well as the
needs of the cities of Seattle and Tacoma. This facility also served the legendary Interurban
Railway. In 1910 the Northern Pacific Railroad selected the town as the site of its western
freight terminal. When scores of permanent rail workers arrived and needed housing, Auburn
experienced its first population boom.
World War II saw the second transformation of Auburn. The most dramatic change, however,
affected the local Japanese American community. When the federal government relocated the
residents of Japanese ancestry to distant internment camps for the duration of the war, many
families lost businesses, homes and farms. Most of these families never returned.
Although Auburn remained a strong agricultural community for some time, the city became
even more industrialized in the years following the War. The Boeing Company opened an
aircraft plant in Auburn in the 1960s. The occasional winter and spring flooding that wreaked
havoc for the early pioneers was brought under control when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
built the Mud Mountain and Howard Hanson Dams. The metamorphosis of a small frontier
settlement into a well-developed industrial center is a story that continues to evolve.
Significance of Auburn History for the Park Plan:
Unfortunately, this rich history is not known to many residents. Recreational sites can be a key
tool in introducing residents to local history. The following ideas would contribute to furthering
local historical knowledge and appreciation:
• Use park design, artwork, interpretive material and recreation programs to highlight
past events and lifestyles to help bring history to life.
• The acquisition and interpretation of historically significant sites should be explored.
Olson Canyon is a desirable site for this kind of use.
• The White River Valley Museum provides a valuable educational, cultural and
recreational resource. The continued marketing and educational programs of the
museum and their efforts to increase numbers of visitors will further enhance its value
to the community.
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Recommendations/Conclusions
in Response to Our Auburn Community
Data concerning our population, natural resources, and history give us valuable information
about how to best serve our communities park and recreation needs. The following conclusions
can be drawn from the data provided above:
1. Age/Composition: Our young, growing population, with many single-parent families
and an increasing population of elderly residents, has extensive needs for recreation
and service programs, as well as recreation facilities.
2. Race: Auburn’s changing racial composition can be incorporated into its historical,
cultural and recreational programming and in development of facilities.
3. Housing: With increased density of housing, there is an increased need for parks and
open space to replace the lost “backyard” is occurring.
4. Income Levels: The lower income levels in Auburn mean that there is a greater need
for public recreation facilities. Our residents also require classes and programs at
reasonable rates or no cost. Teens, the elderly and families with several children are
particularly in need of free or reduced fee services.
5. New Park Development: Specific park land and facilities needed to serve new
residents should be determined as development occurs or is planned. The recently
annexed areas of Lea Hill and West Hill are under served by parks and recreation
programs. Park site selection should ensure that the site will physically
accommodate the identified facilities. Areas with extensive steep slopes and
wetlands may be difficult areas in which to develop active recreation facilities,
although they may be suited to open space or passive activities.
6. Scenic and Resource Lands: Lands with high scenic or natural resource value should
be acquired and utilized for parks and open space. Public access to these locations
should be guaranteed through site selection and design.
7. Ecosystems: It is desirable to have parks located in a variety of ecosystems present
in the city. This means we plan parks in, or adjacent to the rivers, creeks, wetlands
and wooded hillsides found throughout the city.
8. Art and History: The inclusion of historical artwork, public art, and information in
the development of parks will broaden their value to the community. It can provide
an added source of enjoyment and education to the recreational experience.
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Chapter 3:
Public
Involvement
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Chapter 3
Public Involvement
Parks are intended to serve the residents, workers and visitors of the city, it is vital their input
be sought in the planning process. This ensures implemented facilities and programs will be
used. Data gathered in the planning process can be used as a foundation for future actions,
eliminating the likelihood of arbitrary decisions. This section will detail how public input was
obtained, and how it influences the decision-making process. This chapter is divided into four
sections:
I. Recreation Needs Assessment
II. Park Land Needs
III. Facility Needs
IV. Summary
Section I, the Recreation Needs Assessment, describes the procedure used in determining what
recreational opportunities our community needs. Its analysis of recreation participation rates
and the preferred recreation activities of residents.
Section II, Park Land Needs, analyzes the quantity of park land needed to meet the needs of the
present and future population.
Section III, Facility Needs, describes the type of facilities most desired by Auburn residents, and
the number of facilities required to meet this demand. “Facilities” refers to physical features
such as a basketball courts or sports fields.
Finally, Section IV provides a Summary of Park Land Needs.
Public Participation
Several methods were used to assure public guidance, participation and awareness of the park
planning process in the Park and Recreation Plan. They include:
• On-line Survey
• Public, Park Board, Planning Commission and City Council Meetings
• Auburn Health Impact Assessment
• City of Auburn Community Visioning Report
The purpose of these activities was to determine community attitudes, use of existing facilities,
and the demand for additional recreational facilities and programs.
Recreation Standards
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Recreation standards are guides that communities follow to estimate in quantifiable terms the
number of acres or facilities required to meet the recreation demand in the area. By attaching
the standard to a population variable, it is easy to forecast future needs as the population
grows. National standards, developed by the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA),
are very general guidelines. Auburn, like most cities, develop recreation standards specific to
our community. Standards express minimum acceptable level of recreation facilities and park
land. Meeting or exceeding the standards is our goal of the planning process for future park
acquisition and development.
I. Recreation Needs Assessment
In March and April 2015 the City of Auburn Parks Department conducted an online Parks,
Recreation, and Open Space Survey. The purpose of this work was to identify the demand for
recreation programs and facilities in Auburn.
The Parks, Recreation and Open Space Survey produced by the Auburn Parks Department:
1. A survey of Auburn residents
2. Analysis of survey results compared to National Benchmarks to gain further strategic
information
3. Analysis of existing park land needs and forecasting future needs by the community and
Parks and Recreation department staff
4. Analysis of existing recreation facilities and forecasting of future needs, created by the Parks
and Recreation department and outcomes of Community Attitude and Interest
For study purposes an estimated 2014 population of 76,347 was used as a base for current
needs. The 2025 population is forecasted at approximately 84,948 and the 2030 population at
89,868. These figures are used in the study to calculate how much park land and what facilities
will be needed in the future.
Although this Park, Recreation & Open Space Plan Update does not look at the city’s ultimate
development, it is good to keep in mind the impact that population growth will have on
recreational resources. Providing sufficient park land is an obvious concern for the long term, as
vacant land continues to be converted to commercial, residential, and industrial uses.
National Trends in Recreation Participation
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) encourages Parks Departments to be
aware of trends facing parks and recreation. The NRPA has recently identified the following five
trends that will impact the future of parks and recreation:
Trend 1: Programs are key to great park attendance.
The public likes programs in parks. When there are programs in parks attendance is stronger.
When you don’t have programs in parks it can lead to a slew of consequences – less use, less
public support, reduced budgets and more. One caution – watch out for those mandates on
cost recovery and the unintended social inequity that could be a result.
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Trend 2: The perceived value of distributed services results in agency functions assigned to
various departments.
The recession resulted in a lot of restructuring of departments and shifting roles. One thing is
for certain, when a single department carries out all the park and recreation responsibilities,
operations are most effective. If your agency can position itself as a valuable essential service
and optimize your services, you’ll fare best.
Trend 3: Agencies are pioneering new funding methods.
We have to remember that the “new normal” of shrinking municipal budgets doesn’t
necessarily mean there is less public support or demand. Getting creative to maximize this
demand and bolster your revenue can be critical. In fact, during the recession those agencies
and special districts that invested in revenue-producing facilities fared better than others. Keep
in mind that you’ll want to retain revenues for agency operations for success. The Analysis
report has a few examples.
Trend 4: Infrastructure deficit means you’ll have to fight harder for public dollars.
The nation’s infrastructure of state roads, highways, bridges, dams, sewers and more are well
over-due for replacement, renovation or renewal. Funding for these projects will compete with
yours. But you can address this – be at the infrastructure table to discuss park needs and how
you provide innovative solutions to the infrastructure challenge.
Trend 5: Walkable cities draw Millennials, fueling a suburban exodus.
The Millennials are here and have moved into the center of influence with their distinct views
and behaviors. Research shows they are drawn to walkable environments with cultural
amenities. Not only do you have to think about how you can serve their interests and harness
their influential power, but we have to consider the shifts that are happening in our urban
cores. Will disadvantaged populations be pushed into the suburbs? What does that mean for
the services we provide?
The Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Survey Results
The survey specific questions were tailored to issues of strategic importance for park planning
and development and national benchmarking comparisons to Auburn. The survey was
developed to elicit information concerning:
• Level of use of park facilities
• Overall satisfaction of park facilities
• Percentage of respondents households that have a need for various recreational
facilities
• How well existing recreational facilities in Auburn meet the needs of respondent
households.
• Rates of participation in specific types of activities and programs
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• Satisfaction of current programming levels
• Satisfaction of the current Parks Administration
Overview of the Methodology
The City of Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Department conducted an online Parks,
Recreation, and Open Space survey during March and April 2015 to help establish priorities for
the continued development of parks and recreation facilities, programs and services within the
community. Parks staff marketed the survey through social media (Facebook), newspaper
articles (Auburn Reporter), and through the City’s Website. We received a total of 600
respondents for the online survey.
Summary of Survey Results
Q1. How often do members of your household visit any of the parks, trails, or other park
facilities in Auburn?
Q2. Which facilities do you or members of your household use the most to participate in
recreational activities?
Q3. Please rate your satisfaction with the following park facilities that you have used and/or
visited in the last year?
Q4. In general how would you rate the quality and quantity of the existing inventory of parks,
trails, and open spaces in Auburn?
Q5. Please rate the level of importance for each type of facility?
Q6. How often do you or members of your household participate in a Parks, Arts or
Recreation Program in Auburn?
Q7. How do you rate the quality of the programs that you have participated in?
Q8. How did you learn about the City of Auburn programs?
Q9. Please rate your satisfaction with various Parks, Arts & Recreation Programs currently
offered by the City of Auburn.
Q10. Please rate your level of participation in the following programs and activities that you
or members of your household participate in (does not matter where activity takes place)?
Q11. What recreation programs should be offered in Auburn (by the City or by others) that
your household members would use?
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Q12. What recreation programs by age group should be offered in Auburn (by the City or by
others) that your household members would use?
Q13. Please rate the importance of the following functions that Auburn Parks and Rec
Department provide.
Q14. If it requires more money than can be budgeted from recreational resources to provide
future recreation programs, how would you rate the following methods of paying for them?
Q15. City Council, subject to voter approval and in conformity with statutory authority, can
propose a special property tax levy or bond issue as a means of financing parks, recreation
and open space acquisitions, development or improvements. How much, if anything, would
your household be willing to pay per year for this source of funding that could only be used
for parks and recreation?
Q16. Which area of the city do you live in?
Q17. How close do you live to the nearest park?
Q18. Where do you work?
Q19. How many years have you lived in Auburn?
Q20. What type of housing do you live in?
Q21. What age group are you in?
Q22. What is your race? (mark one or more)
II. Park Land Needs
The determination of park land needs begins with an inventory of existing parks. There are
currently 59 park sites owned and/or operated and maintained by the City of Auburn, totaling
977.37 acres. Table 3-1 below is an inventory of existing park land, by type. The park types are a
classification system used to group parks of similar size and function. Beyond the City limits
there are additional park and open space sites managed by King County. These may be
important considerations in the future if these areas of unincorporated King County are
annexed into the City.
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Table 3-1
Existing Park Inventory
Park Type No. of Sites Acres/Miles No. Developed Acres/Miles Developed
Neighborhood Park 22 67.84 Acres 21 58.74 Acres
Community Parks 14 267.81 Acres 12 223.78 Acres
Open Space 7 386.89 Acres 0 0 Acres
Special Use Areas 16 254.77 Acres 16 254.77 Acres
Trails 15* 26.39 Miles** 15* 26.39 MIles**
Totals
*Not included in No. of sites
**Not included totals
59 977.37 Acres 49 537.29 Acres
Neighborhood Park Inventory and Needs Analysis
Table 3-2
Neighborhood Parks
Size: Less than 5 acres
Service Area: ½ mile radius
Typical Features:
Children’s Play Structure
Picnic Facilities
Trails
Open Space/Nature Areas
Tennis Courts
Outdoor Basketball Court
Multi-use play fields
Definition
Neighborhood parks are a combination playground and park designed primarily for non-
supervised, non-organized recreation activities. Neighborhood parks are usually small in size
(less than five acres) and serve an area of approximately 1/2 mile radius. Since these parks are
located within walking and bicycling distance, the activities they offer become a daily pastime
for neighborhood children. Typical facilities are listed in the side-bar.
Existing Inventory
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Currently there are 22 neighborhood parks category, one of which is undeveloped. Most
neighborhood parks are fully developed. See Chapter 5 for a comprehensive list of
neighborhood parks.
Determination of the
Neighborhood/Mini-Park Standard
1. Adopted standard:
Auburn’s has an adopted ratio of 1.32 total acres/1,000 is within this standard, which is based
on the current Park Impact Fee Study. The ratio of developed neighborhood parks is 1.32
acres/1000.
2. Service area:
Most residential areas of the City are served by neighborhood parks. Exceptions are the
portions of West Hill, portions of Lea Hill, the central downtown area, portions of southeast
Auburn, and undeveloped residential zones.
3. Present city policy:
In recent years the City has developed larger sized neighborhood parks over one to two acres.
Parks of more than five acres are easier to maintain and can serve a wider range of ages and
interests. Current City standard for neighborhood parks is 1.32 acres per 1,000 residents.
4. User trends:
Users of small neighborhood parks tend to be children. As neighborhoods grow older and
children mature, these parks tend to get less use. Users of the larger neighborhood park tend to
be older children and adults who visit it on a non-structured basis like hiking and jogging. These
parks have open space and visual value for the neighborhood. In recent years some smaller
parks have incorporated walking trails around the perimeter.
Table 3-3
Recommended Neighborhood Park Standard
Adopted Standard:
1.32 Acres/1,000
Existing Ratio:
Total: 1.01 Acres/1,000
Developed: 0.89 Acres/1,000
Undevel: 0.12 Acres/1,000
Existing Inventory:
67.84 Acres
Current Need:
32.94 Acres
Future Need:
2025: 44.29 Acres
2030: 50.79 Acres
Neighborhood Park
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Conclusions/Recommendations:
1. Adopted Standard:
The adopted standard for neighborhood parks is 1.32 acres per 1,000 residents. Neighborhood
parks should be developed in response to new residential growth.
2. Current and Future Need:
The City falls short of its adopted standard for Neighborhood Parks by 32.94 Acres.
Approximately 44.29 acres of additional neighborhood park land will be needed by 2025. This
number will rise to 50.79 acres by 2030.
3. Future Neighborhood Park Development:
The City will need to assess current adopted standard using a community based approach to
determine if additional neighborhood park space is necessary to meet demand. In some cases
community parks or other facilities may take the place of neighborhood parks.
4. Park Development:
The development of more mini-parks (under one or two acres) is not encouraged. Mini-parks
have not been found to be as successful as larger community parks, because they tend to serve
very small populations and are difficult and expensive to maintain. Developers may have the
opportunity to develop neighborhood parks that are maintained by the local homeowners
association but meet the park standards.
Community Park Inventory and Needs Analysis
Table 3-4
Community Parks
Size: 10+ acres*
Service Area: 1-2 mile radius
Typical Features:
Children’s Play Structure
Picnic Facilities
Sport Fields
Nature Trails
Tennis Courts
Bodies of Water
Gardens
Parking
Restrooms
* Size exceptions occur for single purpose parks serving the entire community.
Definition
A community park is planned primarily to provide active and structured recreation
opportunities for young people and adults. They often exceed 10 acres in size and may have
sports fields, water bodies, gardens, nature trails or similar features as the central focus of the
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park. Community parks can also provide indoor facilities to meet a wide range of recreation
interests. They require more support facilities such as parking and restrooms than
neighborhood parks. Community parks serve a much larger area than neighborhood parks and
offer more facilities. Where there are no neighborhood parks, the community park can also
serve the neighborhood park function. The community park service area covers a one to two
mile radius.
Existing Inventory
Currently there are 12 community parks that are developed in Auburn, that comprise 223.78
total acres. Jacobsen Tree Farm and the 304 Ave SE property along the Green River are the two
community park sites that are currently undeveloped. These two sites account for 44 acres of
area that will be developed into Community Parks in the future. See Chapter 5 for a
comprehensive list of Community Parks.
Determination of the Community Park Standard
1. Adopted standards:
The adopted standard for community parks is 4.5 acres per 1,000 residents. Auburn’s current
ratio of 2.92 acres/1,000 of developed community park area falls short of the adopted standard
by 119 acres. There is currently 44 acres (0.57 acres/1000) of undeveloped community park
land in the City’s park land inventory.
2. Service Area:
The valley floor portion of Auburn is served by community parks reasonably well. The recently
annexed areas of the City (West Hill and Lea Hill), and southeast auburn need to be considered
for adding park area.
3. Present city policy:
In recent years the City placed emphasis on developing the larger community parks. They have
more recreation choices, are cheaper to maintain on a per acre basis, serve more people and
are easier to program for activities.
4. User Trends:
The larger multi-service community parks are popular because they provide a wide range of
activities. Community parks can often meet the recreation needs of all members of the family in
one location.
Table 3-5
Recommended Community Park Standard
Adopted Standard:
4.5 Acres/1,000
Existing Ratio:
Total: 3.50 Acres/1,000
Developed: 2.92 Acres/1,000
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Undevel: 0.57 Acres/1,000
Existing Inventory:
Developed: 223.78 Acres
Undevel: 44.03 acres
Current Need:
119 Acres
Future Need:
2025: 158.48 Acres
2030: 180.63 Acres
Community Park
Conclusions/Recommendations
1. Adopted Standard:
Maintaining the standard of 4.5 acres of developed community park land per 1,000 population
is recommended. This reflects both the relative importance Auburn residents place on this type
of multi-use facility, which has remained relatively constant over the past two decades.
2. Current and Future Need:
At 2.92 acres/1000 residents, the City is currently is currently falling short of adopted standards
for total community park land by 119 acres. If residential development proceeds as expected,
by 2025 158.58 acres additional acreage is needed, with 180.63 acres of additional area needed
by 2030.
3. Future Community Park Development:
Future community park sites should be selected to west hill and lea hill, newly developing
areas, and to help fill large gaps between existing parks. Other residential areas, while within
the two mile radius, are toward the edge of existing service areas. These areas include the
northeast and southeast corners of the City. With population growth occurring in these areas,
new community park acquisition and development is necessary.
Trails Inventory and Needs Assessment
Table 3-6
Trails/Linear Parks
Size: Wide Variation
Service Area: Local to
Regional
Typical Features:
Trails
Trailheads
Nature Trails
Picnic Facilities
Interpretive Signage
Benches
River Access
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Definition
Trails/Linear parks usually follow elongated features such as stream corridors, abandoned
railroads, or power line easements. These parks may be used for trail systems, interpretive
areas, open space or landscaped areas. Trail/Linear parks often contain limited development;
trail heads, trail systems, educational signage and benches or picnic tables may be all that
occur. However, in cases such as a wide power line easement, more extensive development is
possible.
Existing Inventory
In Auburn, the Interurban Trail, the Reddington Levee (Green River) Trail, and the White River
Trail fall into the trail park category. The Interurban Trail is a 4.5 mile path along the Puget
Sound Energy right-of-way. The trail travels from north to south through the city and is part of a
larger regional system that runs from Tukwila to Pacific. Development consists of a paved trail
used for walking, running, biking and skating. The White River Trail (WRT) extends through
Roegner Park and Game Farm Wilderness Park where the entire length of the trail runs along
the river. The length of the WRT is included in this category, but the acreage for Roegner Park
and Game Farm Wilderness Park are included in the area calculations for Community and
Special Use areas, respectively. In addition to a paved trail, the WRT has a soft surface trail that
is suitable for equestrians or hikers for part of its length.
Table 3-7
Adopted Trail Standard
Adopted Standard:
0.19 mile/1,000
Existing Ratio:
Total: 0.34 mile/1,000
Existing Inventory:
26.39 Miles
Current Need:
0.0 Miles
Future Need:
2025: 0 Miles*
2030: 0 Miles *
* Additional miles will be added based on residential development and the transportation plan.
Determination of the Standard
1. Comparison to other standards:
Auburn’s adopted ratio of 0.19 total miles/1,000 developed trail park land is near the top when
compared to other cities.
2. Service area:
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Depending on the facilities, trails may serve a local neighborhood, or in the case of the
Interurban Trail, serve the entire community and beyond. There are additional opportunities in
Auburn to develop this type of park area.
3. User Trends:
Based on the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Survey, walking and other trail related activities
continue to be the most popular form of recreational activity in Auburn. The vision to build
regional trail systems connecting communities presents some challenges but is still attainable in
southern King County.
Trails/Linear Parks
Conclusions/Recommendations:
1. Recommended Standard:
Because unique opportunities exist, and interest in trails is high, the standard for trails is
recommended to stay at the current ratio of 0.19 miles developed trail park land/1000
residents. Even with the current inventory of trails exceeding adopted standards, further
expansion and development of trails is imperative to connect the different areas of the City and
beyond. The need for an interconnected trail system is expected to increase as residents show
an overwhelming interest in using trails to recreate, and when considering alternative means of
commuting to and from work.
2. Future Trails/Linear Park Development:
There are several opportunities to develop additional trails and linear parks in Auburn providing
local and regional trail systems. Considering the interest in trail activities as demonstrated by
the survey and national recreation trends, these additional trails are worth pursuing. Identified
locations for potential loop trails within parks, new linear parks, or extensions of existing linear
parks include:
• BPA Power Line Easement (Lea Hill to Green River Road)
• Green River
• White River Trail (A Street to Interurban Trail)
• Mill Creek Corridor
• Rotary Park
• Shaughnessy Park
• Fulmer Park
Special Use Area Inventory and Needs Assessment
Table 3-8
Special Use Areas
Size: Variable
Service Area: Not
applicable
Typical Features:
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Landscaped Areas
Community Gardens
Viewpoints
Historic Sites
Traffic Islands
Specific Park or Recreation
Areas
Table 3-9
Adopted
Special Use Area
Standard
Recommended Standard:
None
Existing Inventory:
254.77 Acres
Current Need:
0.0 Acres
Future Need:
2025: 0 Acres **
2030: 0 Acres **
**Based on availability
Definition
Special use areas are miscellaneous public recreation areas or land occupied by a specialized
facility. Some of the uses that fall into this classification include small landscaped areas,
community gardens, streetscapes, developed portions of the Environmental Park, viewpoints,
historic sites and other specialized areas.
Existing Inventory
The farmstead portion of Mary Olson Farm, and the bird tower and boardwalk area of the
Environmental Park have been added to this category since the last Park Plan update. Other
special use areas in Auburn include unique sites such as the Auburn Golf Course, Fenster Nature
Park, Mountainview Cemetery, and Pioneer Cemetery. These areas in the City total 254.77
acres.
In addition to the areas mentioned above and not included in the overall acreage of our park
inventory, the Parks and Recreation Department maintains trees and landscaping at more than
30 beautification areas throughout the City. Most of these beautification areas provide valuable
green space along streets, but are not intended for recreation purposes. The horticultural
maintenance crew also tends to all of the hanging baskets and planters downtown and at
several sites throughout Auburn.
Special Use Areas
Conclusions/Recommendations
1. No Standard Recommended:
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No standard for development of special use areas is recommended. It is expected that
additional acreage will continue to be acquired as development occurs, and as small areas
unusable for other purposes become part of the public right-of way.
2. Aesthetic Improvements:
Survey comments reveal that residents have a strong interest in the aesthetic improvement of
the City through additional plantings of street trees, flowers and other plantings. These special
use and beautification areas are good opportunities for incorporating aesthetic improvements
into the community.
3. Design Guidelines:
The Parks and Recreation Department has a goal to develop design guidelines for special use
areas. These should address the different types of special use areas and their particular design
and maintenance requirements. Low maintenance plantings are recommended.
4. Public Green Spaces:
Opportunities for incorporating additional green space into public settings should be explored.
The following activities should be undertaken to achieve this goal:
• Work with the Traffic Engineering Department to ensure parking strip and landscaping
standards are sufficient to meet the cultural needs of street trees and other
landscaping.
• Encourage development of boulevard style streets in significant locations.
• Develop a street tree program. Inventory trees and plants in existing public rights-of-
way, and prepare a long-term care and replacement plan. Maintain Tree City USA
designation.
5. Historic Properties:
Identification of historic sites and buildings, and potential methods for their preservation
should be undertaken through development of a Historic Preservation Plan. Both existing and
potential park sites should be examined for their ability to contain or interpret
historic sites, buildings, and events. See Chapter 6 for more on historic preservation. Continue
to work with King County Cultural Resources Division to identify sites and funding opportunities
for historic properties.
TOTAL PARK LAND NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Definition and Inventory:
Auburn’s total park land inventory equals 977.37 acres. This complete inventory includes all the
park types discussed earlier in this chapter: Neighborhood Parks, Community Parks, Linear
Parks, Open Space, and Special Use Areas. The ratio of total park area for all park, including all
park areas is 12.8 acres/1,000 residents.
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For the purposes of assessing the amount of park land needed for the future, our plan focuses
on the Neighborhood, Community and Linear Trail Parks. These will be referred to as the “Core
Parks” in Auburn’s park system. The total developed park area, including community and
neighborhood parks encompasses 282.52 acres. The overall area, including undeveloped
community and neighborhood park areas encompasses 335.65 acres.
It is still desirable to continue adding space to the Open Space and Special Use Areas, but these
lands are often acquired incidentally, and will not be pursued through developer impact fees.
Basis for the Standard:
Auburn’s Total Park Land Standard is based on the core parks. In most cases existing parks are
well-developed and can be considered complete. Several parks, however, contain open areas
that can absorb additional recreational facilities or development. These parks were analyzed to
determine the amount of fully developed acreage they contain. This “developed” park area is
used in determining the recommended standard.
Table 3-12 lists the existing ratios for parks, showing these for both the total acres for each park
type, then the existing ratios for just the developed acreage. In fairness toward those who may
pay impact fees in the future, the Recommended Standard is based on the ratio for only
developed park areas for the Core Parks. This plan assumes that future park land will be fully
developed in order to meet the recommended standard.
Determination of the Standard:
The current standards are based on The Park Impact Fee Study prepared by the FCS Group,
dated. The current Auburn Municipal Code (AMC), Chapter 19.08 codifies the impact fees and
requires impact fees to be paid at the time of issuance of a Building Permit. The adopted ,
which includes Linear Parks, is 6.03 acres per 1,000. The standard of 6.03 acres per 1,000
applies to all new residential developments, which is in place to mitigate impacts on the
community by paying impact fees.
Pursuant to ACC 17.14.100, it is the policy of the city to require park land dedication where a
proposed subdivision will result in a substantial increase in demand for park land or is needed
to prevent or abate public nuisances. Generally, this will occur where a subdivision will result in
the creation of lots capable of supporting 50 or more residential dwelling units; however,
where it is determined that the proposed subdivision , together with any reasonably anticipated
future development on adjacent or nearby land, will act in a cumulative manner to substantially
increase demand for park land, dedication may be required of smaller subdivisions.
Currently fee in lieu of land dedication is available, but is not required by code. Several large
scale developments have opted for fee in lieu of land dedication in the recent past, with the
fees being based on land values as they relate to the 6.03 acres/1,000 residents.
Based on the premise that larger community parks and multi-use facilities are more desirable
from a demand and needs standpoint, the City needs to consider updating the current code to
include a fee in lieu of land dedication program for developments that include 50 lots or more.
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This will allow for allocating funds to develop and improve larger park properties in order to
meet the demands of a growing population. A new Park Impact Fee Study is for Planned 2016,
and will update the level of service standards based on the demand and needs analysis in this
plan. A system that takes into account the ratio of land per 1,000 residents, an overall system
dollar value per capita, and proximity of facilities to the population (service area) is
recommended. Many cities are doing this in lieu of exclusively relying on land to residents per
1,000 ratios because needs and improvements are better assessed through this community
based approach.
Total Park Land
Conclusions/Recommendations:
1. Recommended Standard:
The adopted standard of 6.03 acres per 1,000 population will ensure that Auburn residents will
continue to have access to the same level of Community, Neighborhood and Linear Park land as
the community continues to grow. As previously discussed this standard will be updated
through a Park Impact Fee study.
No standard is established for Open Space Areas or Special Use Areas, although the City will
continue to pursue acquisition of these types of park land as opportunities arise. These areas
may be looked at more closely when updating the Park Impact Fee Study, while taking into
account park land demands and needs presented in this plan.
2. Park Use by Non-Residents:
Park Department records show county residents participate frequently in Auburn recreation
programs. It can be assumed they also visit the City’s parks with equal frequency. Non-resident
use does not show up in the survey data, since only City residents participated in the survey. In
addition to county residents, people who work here and visit from other areas also benefit from
the parks and recreation system. This group is known as equivalent population and should be
taken into account when determining demands and needs, and level of service standards
provided by the City’s Park system.
The fee to participate in Auburn’s programs and classes is discounted to Auburn residents,
while non-residents pay full price. This fee system does not compensate the City for the actual
cost of providing these services or facilities. The City also receives some funding from sources
outside the City, including King County.
3. Potential Annexation Areas
Over the course of the past decade or more, significant areas in the west hill and lea hill
portions of the City have been annexed. There are several smaller scale areas planned for
annexation, but should not affect demands and needs over the service area that the City
currently encompasses. This will make it easier to plan for expanding the parks inventory to
meet the demands and needs of future populations.
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III. Facility Needs
Establishing needs for specialized facilities such as sport fields, trail systems, swimming pools,
and gymnasium space was determined by using several analytical approaches. These included:
• Present recreation participation levels and needs as expressed in the survey ( City of
Auburn Parks Department March 2015)
• NRPA trends
• Input from staff concerning user groups
• Number and type of sport teams
• Play requirements
• Mathematical models
Information derived from the survey and input from user groups via City staff was taken into
account when goals were developed for specific types of recreation facilities. Also considered
were existing school district, County and private facilities located within the City of Auburn.
These other facilities satisfy a certain need, but they do not completely make up for the
shortfall of public need.
The following pages provide a short description and analysis of each major type of recreational
facility. These include:
• Baseball Fields
• Softball and Youth Baseball Fields
• Football Fields
• Soccer Fields
• Tennis Courts
• Gymnasium Space
• Community Center
• Swimming Pools
• Recreation Trails
Baseball Fields
Table 3-10
Adopted
Baseball Field Goal:
Adopted Goal:
1 Field/6,000 residents
Existing Ratio:
1 Field/5873 residents
Existing Inventory:
13 Fields
Unmet Need:
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0 Fields
Existing Baseball Field Inventory:
City Fields
Brannan Park 2 Field, Lighted
Game Farm Park 1 Field, Lighted
School Fields
Auburn High 1 Field; Lighted
Auburn Riverside High School 1 Field; Lighted
Auburn Mountainview High School 2 Field; 1 Lighted
Cascade Middle School 1 Field
Mt. Baker Middle School 3 Fields
Olympic Middle School 1 Field
Rainier Middle School 1 Field
Total 13
Analysis:
Baseball fields in Auburn parks are suitable for adults and youth ages 13 and over. At present
most baseball teams are for are the primary users of baseball fields in the City. The City, Auburn
Little League and select baseball leagues administer Youth baseball programs.
Determination of the Goal:
1. Survey:
The survey indicated that youth baseball ranked #16 in participation and adult baseball
ranked 38 in Auburn.
2. User Trends:
Youth baseball participation has decreased in the past two decades.
3. Field Demand:
Demand for baseball fields is currently created by 8 teams.
These include:
2 City Sponsored Youth Baseball Teams, age 13+
0 Auburn Little League, age 13+
4 Select teams
8 Total Teams
Conclusions/Recommendations:
The current number of fields are currently adequate, but will need to be reassessed during the
next Park Plan update in order to determine if needs are met in the future. A priority system
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has also been established that ensures that Auburn residents have the highest priority for field
use.
Softball and Youth Baseball Fields
Table 3-11
Recommended
Softball and Youth
Baseball Field Goal:
Adopted Goal:
1 Field/2,200 residents
Existing Ratio:
1 Field/3,319 residents
Existing Inventory:
23 Fields
Unmet Need:
11 Fields
Existing Softball/Youth Baseball Field Inventory:
City Fields
Brannan Park 1 Fields (1 Lighted)
Fulmer Field 2 Fields (2 Lighted)
Game Farm Park 3 Fields (2 Lighted)
GSA Park 2 Fields (2 Lighted)
Les Gove Park 1 Fields
Scootie Brown Park 1 Field
Sunset Park 2 Fields
School Fields
West Auburn High 1 Field
Auburn Riverside High School 2 Fields (1 Lighted)
Auburn Mountainview High 2 Fields
Mt. Baker Middle School 2 Fields
Olympic Middle School 1 Field
Rainier Middle School 1 Field
Community Fields
YMCA 2 Field
Total 23
Analysis:
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The demand for softball and youth baseball fields has declined but remains strong, with over
161 teams currently using City fields. In Auburn, the City manages adult softball, youth softball,
youth baseball and T-Ball programs. In addition, school teams, local Little League, and select
fast pitch teams use City fields. In Auburn, adult and youth softball, youth baseball and
sometimes even soccer are played on the same fields. When these leagues play at the same
time it makes scheduling very difficult and requires more field space.
Determination of the Goal:
1. Survey:
The survey shows that youth baseball was ranked #16, youth softball was ranked #26, and
adult softball was ranked #32 in participation.
2. User Trends:
Interest in youth baseball has decreased in the past two decades; interest in softball has
remained nearly constant.
3. Field Demand:
Demand for softball and youth baseball fields is created by the following number of teams:
80 City Adult Slow Pitch
9 City Youth Baseball (grades 3-6)
7 City Youth Fastpitch
18 City T-Ball/Cub Clinic
40 Little League
161 Total Teams
The City is able to provide enough fields only by restricting practice time once the season
begins. Teams practice before the season, on weekends or use elementary school facilities.
Demand for practice time exceeds the availability at school fields. The heavy demand for
organized play and practice allows little opportunity for informal play at most of these fields.
Conclusions/Recommendations:
To meet the adopted standard of 1 field/2200 residents the City will need to consider
developing or gaining access to 11 additional fields. The current number of fields does not
meet current or future needs, but with participation rates declining this number is likely not as
bad as it looks.
Football Fields
Existing Football Field Inventory:
Table 3-12
Adopted
Football Field Goal:
Recommended Goal:
1 Field/4,000 residents
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Existing Ratio:
1 Field/6,940 residents
Existing Inventory:
11 Fields
Unmet Need:
8 Fields
City Fields
Game Farm 4 Seasonal Field (1 Lighted)
School Fields
Auburn High School 1 Field, Lighted, Synthetic
Auburn Riverside High 1 Field, Lighted, Synthetic
Auburn Mountainview High 1 Field, Lighted Synthetic
Cascade Middle School 1 Field
Olympic Middle School 1 Field
Mt. Baker Middle School 1 Field
Rainier Middle School 1 Field
Analysis:
Eleven football fields currently serve several football programs. The City-sponsored adult flag
football program has 41 teams that play on four seasonal fields at Game Farm. The Auburn
Junior Football Auburn Ravens Leagues are privately sponsored and have four age divisions
which play tackle football, with a total of 9 teams between them. Each of privately sponsored
youth football leagues have cheer programs, which share the spaces being used for football.
The Parks Department sponsors a youth flag football league which has seven teams. As the
existing inventory list shows, seven fields are on school property, so these fields are not
available during school events.
Determination of the Goal:
1. Survey:
Although survey rankings for football were not very high, this sport remains very popular for
certain age groups and individuals. Football ranked #25 in participation rates.
2. User Trends
The number of football teams playing in Auburn has remained constant for the past few
years.
3. Demand:
41 City Adult Flag Football
9 Auburn Junior Football League (4 age divisions)
7 City Youth Flag Football
57 Total Teams
Conclusions/Recommendations: The current need for these fields is for games and practice
time. The existing ratio reflects a deficiency in football fields. With deficiencies in football and
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soccer fields, the City needs to consider adding to the inventory of fields used for football and
soccer.
Soccer Fields
Table 3-13
Recommended
Soccer Field Goal:
Recommended Goal:
1 Field/2,000 residents
Existing Ratio:
1 Field/7,634 residents
Existing Inventory:
36 Fields
Unmet Need:
2
Existing Soccer Field Inventory:
City Fields
Brannan Park 1 Field, Unlighted
Brannan Park 7 Modified
Game Farm Park 2 Fields, Lighted
Game Farm Park 7 Modified
School Fields
Auburn High 1 Field, Lighted
Auburn Riverside High 1 Field, Lighted
Auburn Mountain View High 1 Field, Lighted
West Auburn High 1 Field, Unlighted
Community Fields
YMCA 2 Fields, Unlighted
YMCA 13 Modified
Total 36*
*Includes a combination of full sized and modified fields
Analysis:
The total number of soccer fields includes 10 full sized soccer fields and 27 mini or modified
fields that are set up between Game Farm Park, Brannan Park, and the YMCA. Depending on
the size of the modified fields they can be used for youth or adult play. With the popularity of
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soccer trending upwards, the City needs to consider how to increase the number of accessible
soccer fields in order to meet current and future demands.
The City has one existing Kompan mini soccer field at Lea Hill Park, with one planned and
funded through a King County Youth Sports Facility Grant at Brannan Park. These are small
arena style sports courts with synthetic surfacing, and are extremely popular for open play.
There is no programming planned for these facilities.
Determination of the Goal:
1. Survey:
According to the survey, youth soccer was #12 in participation, while adult soccer ranked
#34. However, interest in.
2. User Trends:
Soccer has shown a steady increase in popularity nationally, and a dramatic increase in the
Northwest in the last 10 years.
3. Demand:
Currently, demand for soccer field use is created by the following number of teams:
66 City Youth Soccer
70 Auburn Youth Soccer Association
6 Adult Soccer Teams
142 Total Teams
Conclusions/Recommendations:
Analysis of the figures indicates a need for 28 additional fields at this time.
Tennis Courts
Table 3-14
Adopted
Tennis Courts Goal:
Recommended Goal:
1 Court/2,500 residents
Existing Ratio:
1 Court/2633 residents
Existing Inventory:
29 Tennis Courts
Unmet Need:
1 Courts
Existing Tennis Court Inventory
City Courts
Game Farm Park 4 Courts, Lighted
Lea Hill Tennis Courts 1 Court
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School Courts
Auburn High School 8 Courts, Lighted
Auburn Riverside High 8 Courts, Lighted
Auburn Mountainview High 8 Courts, Lighted
Total 29
Analysis:
There are 29 tennis courts in Auburn located at school sites and city parks. There are no public
or private indoor tennis facilities in the Auburn area.
Determination of the Goal:
1. Comparison to Other Standards:
Auburn has a higher ratio than most other representative communities. This is accounted for
in part because school facilities are used in calculating the ratio.
2. Survey:
Survey results show that tennis was ranked #30 in participation.
3. User Trends:
Although interest in tennis on a national scale has remained about the same for the past
twenty years, Auburn’s participation remains relatively low.
Conclusions/Recommendations:
Because of Auburn’s relatively low interest and participation rates, the current number of
tennis courts is sufficient. No additional courts are needed at this time.
Gymnasium Space
Existing Gymnasium Inventory:
Table 3-15
Adopted
Gymnasium Goal:
Recommended Goal:
1 Gym/5,000 residents
Existing Ratio:
1 Gym/15,269 residents
Existing Inventory:
5 Gyms *
Unmet Need:
10 Gyms
* Based on 15% usage of 27
Public School Gymnasiums.
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City Facilities
Les Gove 1 Gym
Auburn Schools
Alpac Elementary 1 Youth Gym
Arthur Jacobsen Elementary 1 Youth Gym
Chinook Elementary 1 Youth Gym
Dick Scobee Elementary 1 Youth Gym
Evergreen Hts. Elementary 1 Youth Gym
Hazelwood Elementary 1 Youth Gym
Gildo Rey Elementary 1 Youth Gym
Ilalko Elementary 1 Youth Gym
Lakeland Hills Elementary 1 Youth Gym
Lakeview Elementary 1 Youth Gym
Lea Hill Elementary 1 Youth Gym
Pioneer Elementary 1 Youth Gym
Terminal Park Elementary 1 Youth Gym
Washington Elementary 1 Youth Gym
Cascade Middle School 1 Adult Gym
Mt. Baker Middle School 1 Adult Gyms
Olympic Middle School 1 Adult Gym
Rainier Middle School 1 Youth Gym
Auburn High School 2 Adult Gyms
Auburn Mountainview High 2 Adult Gyms
Auburn Riverside High School 2 Adult Gyms
West Auburn High 1 Adult Gym
Green River College 1 Adult Gym
Community and Private Gyms
Grace Community Church 1 Adult Gym
Total 29 Gyms
Analysis:
The City of Auburn offers volleyball, basketball, fitness, karate, judo, indoor soccer, indoor
playground, and gymnastics programs that utilize gymnasiums. Because the City has only one
gymnasium of its own, it borrows space from the Auburn School District. The primary limiting
factor in gym space is when school and park programs overlap. During the school year access to
the school gyms is unpredictable and they are usually not available until after 7 p.m. In
addition, several groups, such as the YMCA, scouts, churches and the City, compete for use of
school and City facilities, which makes scheduling more difficult.
Based on the information above, school district facilities are available only 15% of the time. This
figure is used in calculating the existing ratio and recommended standard. Analysis reveals the
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use of school gymnasiums provides just enough space for the volleyball and basketball
programs. Cancellations of games are frequent, due to school programming. Free court time or
court use for other programs is limited. Since the construction of the City’s Gymnasium at Les
Gove Community Center, day use by indoor playground users and senior groups has been
extremely popular.
Determination of Standard:
Since many different activities use gymnasiums, this standard affects many sports.
1. Survey:
The Survey indicates that access to gymnasiums for a broad range of sports and activities is
important to residents. Participation rates of City programming was also taken into
consideration for the demands and needs of Gymnasium facilities.
The seasons with the greatest demand occur from September through May. During this season
basketball and volleyball programs sponsored by the City, YMCA and the School District take
place simultaneously. At peak season the following number of teams play:
41 City Adult Basketball
8 City Youth Basketball
36 Community Based Youth Basketball
8 City Youth Volleyball
16 Auburn Youth Basketball
109 Total Teams
Additional Demand: A substantial number of other dance and fitness classes per week would
be offered if additional gymnasium space was available.
Conclusions/Recommendations:
Both the number of gymnasiums and the hours that are available point to a strong need for
additional gym space. For maximum scheduling availability and operating efficiency, it would be
beneficial to have additional facilities constructed, owned and operated by the City. The new
Community and Teen Center is expected to absorb some of the current needs of gymnasium
space areas available for fitness classes and other activities that do not require full sized
gymnasiums.
The City-owned gymnasium has added much needed daytime hours to the program schedule
and enabled the City to serve populations such as young children and seniors. Once completed,
the community center (which will include indoor fitness areas) will be a valuable resource for
Auburn residents choosing from a list of proposed recreational facilities.
Ultimately the City needs to reassess the adopted standard. There is no question that the
current number of gymnasiums is deficient, but it is not realistic to construct or expect to gain
access to 10 additional gymnasiums.
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Swimming Pools
Table 3-16
Recommended
Swimming Pool Goal:
Recommended Goal:
159 sq. ft./1,000
residents
Existing Ratio:
155 Sq.Ft./1,000 residents
Existing Inventory:
7,000 Sq. Ft. YMCA
4,859 Sq. Ft. ASD Pool
Unmet Need:
None
Existing Swimming Pool Inventory:
Auburn School District 1 Indoor Pool
YMCA 2 Indoor Pool (Natatorium)
Analysis:
Auburn has a higher ratio of pool water than most cities analyzed. Swimming was ranked #9 in
participation.
Determination of the Goal:
1. Comparison to Other Cities:
Auburn has a higher ratio of pool water than most cities analyzed.
2. Survey:
Swimming was in the top ranked #9 in participation.
3. User Trends:
Swimming is usually one of the top recreation activities in a
Community.
4. Demand:
Community needs for aquatic facilities are currently being met through a combination of
School District and YMCA facilities.
Conclusions/Recommendations:
Based on the demand above, there is an excess of pool space currently available. The
recommended goal shows no additional indoor pool area is presently needed. The addition of
the new Auburn YMCA pools will cover the need of the community by way of park department
use of the facility on a regular basis.
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IV. Summary of Park and Facility Need
Table 3-23 below summarizes the information described and analyzed in the previous pages.
The table includes:
• Adopted standards
• Inventory of existing park land
• Inventory of specialized recreation facilities
• Amount of land and facilities that will be required to meet needs in 2025 and 2030
Table 3-17 Summary of Park and Facility Needs
Park Types Adopted
Standard
(In developed
acres/1,000 res.)
Existing
Inventory
(Total
Acres)
Existing
Inventory
(Dev’d
acres)
Current
Unmet
Need
Future
Need: 2025
(Est. Pop
84,948)
Future
Need: 2030
(Est. Pop
89,868)
Neighborhood Parks 1.32 67.84 58.74 32.94 44.29 50.97
Community Parks 4.5 267.81 223.75 119 158.48 180.63
Open Space Areas As acquired 386.89 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Trails 0.21 26.39
Miles
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Subtotals 6.03 6.03
Special Use Areas As identified 254.77
Total Park Land 6.03 Acres/1,000
residents
977.37 537.29 151.94 202.77 231.6
Recreational
Facilities
Adopted
Standards
Existing
Inventory
Existing
Inventory
(Dev’d)
Unmet
Need
Future
Need
(2025)
Future
Need
(2030)
Baseball Fields 1 Field/6,000 13 N/A 0 1 2
Youth Fastpitch and
baseball fields
1 Field/2,200 23 N/A 11 16 18
Football Fields 1 Field/4,000 11 N/A 8 10 11
Soccer Fields 1 Field/2,000 36 N/A 2 6 9
Tennis Courts 1 Field/2,500 29 N/A 1 5 7
Gymnasiums 1 Gym/5,000 5 N/A 10 12 13
SwimmingPools 159sf/1,000 155 N/A 0 1,674 sf 2,456 sf
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PUBLIC ART INVENTORY
Existing Major Public Art Projects
Year Artist Piece Location
1989 Tom Teitge City Centennial Mural E Main & B St. NE
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1989 Meg Pettibone Steelhead Isaac Evans Park
1991 Richard Beyer Children Playing Train
at the Switch City Hall
1992 Brad Rude The Long Look Centennial Viewpoint
1993 Michele Van Slyke Every Year the Salmon Return Roegner Park
1994 Nancy Hammer Burlington Northern Railroad Bridge Auburn Way S & Hwy 18
1995 Garth Edwards B Street Plaza E Main & B St. SE
1996 Timothy Siciliano Bus Shelter Murla 15th St SW
1996 Gerald Tsutukawa Sun Circle Game Farm Park
1997 Timothy Siciliano The Equine Amusement 15th St. NE @ Metro P&R
1998 Deborah Merksy Pioneer Cemetery Entryway Auburn Way N & 8th St. NE
1999 Kulzer & Spitzer Xtreme AtmosFearic Oscillator Auburn Skate Park
2000 Evans & Mee Mnemosyne’s Opus King County Library
2000 Ries Niemi Sundial Les Gove Park
2001 Phillip Levine Threshold Les Gove Park
2001 Ries Niemi 5 Moments Senior Center Les Gove Park
2003 Paul Sorey Running Figures Sound Transit Plaza
2004 Brandon Zebold Sighting LL Hills Way & Evergreen Way
2004 Sidney Genette Blue Neutron Auburn Justice Center
2005 Ingrid Lahti Les Gove Community Campus Sign Auburn Way S & F Street
2006 Darel Grothaus Evergreen-Washelli Cemetery:
Seattle, WA Cemetery Admin Building
2007 Greg Boudreau Veteran’s Day Parade Veteran’s Memorial Building
2008 Tom Askman
Le Anne Lake Tobu Bo West Main Street
2008 Jesse Brown Urban Art Works Mural 233 W. Main Street
(A1 Collision Building)
2009 Susan Zoccola Swing and Flight Auburn Golf Course
2010 Rachael Dotson Auburn Ave Theater Mural 10 Auburn Ave
2011 Bruce Meyers Auburn Valley Topography Les Gove Park
2011 Sheila Klein Civic Lanterns 25 W. Main, City Hall
2011 Rachael Dotson Utility Boxes Varous–Throughout Downtown
2011 Mauricia Robalino Ride the Wave 116 A Street
2012 Chris Sharp Railroads our Beginning Mural 364 W Main Street
1013 Michael Laughlin Strawberry Calf Lea Hill Park
2013 Lin McJunkin Riparian Totem Auburn Justice Center
2013 Patricia Vader Watch My Tail 4910 A Street SE
2014 Kenneth Hall Origami #2 – Fuchia Sunset Park
2015 Greg Bartol Silverware Ostrich A St NW and 1st St. NE
2016 Virginia Paquette Confluence/Community 9910 Ninth Street SE
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Chapter 4:
Goals
and
Policy
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Chapter 4
Goals and Objectives
The Mission Statement of the Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Department is to “Protect the
City of Auburn’s natural beauty through a vibrant system of parks, open space, and trails while
enhancing the quality of life for our citizens by providing outstanding recreational ad cultural
opportunities.”
These goals and objectives outlined in this chapter were developed from the following
resources:
• 2005 Park, Arts and Recreation Open Space Plan
• 2015 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Survey
• Park and Recreation Board meetings
• Analysis of recreation trends
• Participation rates and interests
• Evaluation of existing park conditions.
• City of Auburn Health Impact Assessment
1. Serve all citizens – Provide a broad range of programs and facilities in order to serve all
citizens regardless of age or ability.
The Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Department strives to provide leisure/recreational
programs and facilities which are open and accessible to all citizens in the community. We are
aware of the special needs of some segments of our population, and continue to provide and
improve upon facilities and programs designed to accommodate these special needs.
A continuing issue for any recreational program or park system is to ensure that people are
aware that programs are available. With the evolution of social media over the last decade, the
City has had to adapt its marketing strategies to include both innovative and traditional ways to
engage the citizens of Auburn.
Objectives
• Provide a variety of recreation facilities and programs that will improve the physical and
mental wellbeing of community members.
• Provide a system of neighborhood and community parks so that residents live within a
half mile walking distance to a developed park.
• Develop multi-use facilities to increase flexibility to meet recreational trends as
demonstrated by community input.
• Continue to identify underserved segments of the population and develop programs
that will satisfy unmet needs.
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• Develop marketing strategies allowing the widest possible distribution of information
concerning park facilities and recreation programs.
• Provide programs and facilities designed for maximum affordability to local residents.
• Continue to improve upon and expand the Fee Waiver and Scholarship Programs, where
possible, to allow more low income youth and seniors to participate at reduced rates.
• Continue to improve access for the disabled and seniors by providing wheelchair ramps
and other appropriate facilities in parks where they do not currently exist.
• Continue to maintain an open decision-making process that allows opportunity for
citizen input.
• Parks and Recreation Department staffing levels shall be sufficient to maintain and
improve the existing cultural and recreation programs. As programs expand or
additional parks are developed, the impact on current staff levels and the need for
additional staff will be evaluated.
2. Healthy Balanced Activities - Provide a balanced mix of passive and active recreation
opportunities.
Active recreation - Predominately muscle-powered activities such as jogging, cycling, field and
court sports, etc.; they commonly depend on developed sites.
Passive recreation - Activities that require very little use of muscle power, such as nature
viewing, photography, or picnicking.
Historically Auburn Parks and Recreation Department emphasis was on sports and active
recreation. While the Department and park facilities are still more oriented toward active
recreation, recent development has included walking trails and appealing natural environments
more conducive to a quieter experience in our parks.
Objectives
• Develop a park system that provides facilities for social, cultural and physical activities.
• Provide parks areas that accommodate passive recreation opportunities such as
picnicking and walking.
• Provide park areas that accommodate active recreation such as ball fields, skate parks,
spray parks, sports courts, etc.
• Track changing trends at the local, state, and national levels. Respond with appropriate
programs and facilities to meet changing needs as funding and budgets are available
and meet the level of service expectations of the citizens of Auburn.
• Provide access to healthy foods through the continued operation of the Auburn
Farmer’s Market and Community Gardens.
3. High Quality Parks - Provide a system of high quality parks that are well maintained and
aesthetically pleasing.
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Parks are one of the most visible public features in a City, their design and maintenance can
influence people’s perceptions of the community. Long term maintenance, good design, and
the use of high quality materials will all affect the appearance of a park for years to come.
Objectives
• Develop Level of Service Standards to assure that citizen expectations are met.
• Parks shall be intentionally designed to require low maintenance, and low water and
energy consumption. Higher maintenance features like fountains or annual beds are
reserved for high visibility locations or as appropriate.
• Select environmentally friendly materials that are durable and aesthetically pleasing.
• Parks shall exhibit a “cared for” appearance through close attention to maintenance.
• In order to maintain parks in a safe and attractive condition, maintenance staff levels
will be evaluated with additions of new park land or facilities.
• Renovate deteriorating features. Identify conditions that require redesign or
construction of new facilities; schedule and budget necessary changes in the City’s
Capital Facilities Plan.
• Conduct regularly scheduled inspections to identify necessary repairs and upgrades to
ensure safe conditions.
5. Positive Image through Parks - Provide a park system that contributes to a positive
city image for Auburn.
Auburn’s Comprehensive Plan contains a goals and objectives to enhance the City’s identity by
ensuring a quality visual environment. Parks are an effective tool in improving visual
appearance, but many of Auburn’s parks are tucked away in residential neighborhoods, unseen
and unknown except to residents. This lack of visibility hinders the parks from effectively
contributing to the city’s overall appearance. Increased visibility and high quality design are
paramount to “advertising” our community as a good place in which to live and work.
Aesthetic and environmental improvements can also play an important role in community
appearance. Maintenance and retention of existing trees and landscaped areas in our
developed park areas, as well as planting new trees will improve the feel in our parks and public
spaces. In addition to our trees and landscaped areas, public art plays a vital role in improving
aesthetics around the City. Created in 1988 by the City of Auburn Arts Commission, the Art in
Public Places Program is the thread that connects art, people, and place throughout Auburn.
City staff and a group of consultants are currently going through a revitalization process for the
downtown core area, which has the potential to create a particularly strong image of Auburn.
This is an area seen and visited by most residents and many visitors. The high visibility of
downtown, and the need to strengthen and renew the downtown core, make it an especially
desirable location for “green spaces” in the areas encompassed by Plaza Park and City Hall
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Plaza. The following objectives are intended to improve the image of Auburn through sensitive
park design:
Objectives
• Select new park sites that enjoy high visibility. This may be accomplished by locating at
least one side of larger parks along arterial streets.
• Increase the quantity of trees, shrubs and ground covers in parks.
• Continue to work on Tree City USA goals for better Urban Forestry design and tree
preservation.
• Create a green spaces in the downtown core that will be a focal point for community
activities and stimulate economic growth.
• Incorporate artwork as part of new park development or when upgrading existing parks
or other public facilities.
6. Open Space and Natural Areas - Acquire and manage important open spaces in the
City of Auburn.
Undeveloped open spaces contribute to the well-being of our community in many ways. We
value them for their ability to provide buffers from urban encroachment; to provide
opportunities for recreation; to provide public access to creeks, rivers and other water bodies;
to create distinctive settings within the city; to provide connections between different areas for
both people and wildlife; as well as offering health and safety benefits.
Objectives
• Maintain and protect a system of forested corridors and buffers to provide separation
between natural areas and urban last uses.
• Target significant open space areas in the City, with emphasis on their planning and
acquisition. Target areas include the land along the Green and White Rivers, steep
hillsides, Mill Creek Corridor and West Hill Watershed.
• Explore all possible funding mechanisms to enable the acquisition of open space on a
regular basis to identify properties as they become available.
• City owned open space lands shall be accessible to the public wherever possible and
appropriate.
• Provide adequate management and maintenance of public open spaces, ensuring their
ability to provide environmental benefits and wildlife habitat.
• When mitigation is required, develop a monitoring and maintenance plan to ensure
successful establishment.
• Involve the community in habitat restoration activities through the City’s annual Clean
Sweep event, community service days, and an adopt a park program.
7. Trails – Provide a network of pedestrian and bicycle trails.
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The needs of all citizens must be considered when developing a comprehensive multi-use trail
system. Being able to move throughout the city and region without a car is becoming more and
more important as we are increasingly aware of environmental pollution and traffic congestion.
The following objectives are offered as ways to enhance our trails system to become a more
truly multi-modal environment:
Objectives
• Develop a network of trails created or extended to provide adequate coverage for both
commuting and recreational cyclists. Locations for east/west trails shall be identified
and developed.
• Acquisition of land for the proposed Green River Trail shall continue to be a priority.
• Trail design and layout shall take advantage of unique natural locations and provide
access to a variety of landscapes and habitats.
• Participate in planning activities for regional trails in South King County and North Pierce
County.
• Explore possibilities for new trail connections between Auburn and neighboring
communities.
• Develop and maintain trails to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Provide safe trail system by discouraging crime through environmental design concepts.
• Develop a standardized interpretive and way-finding program to be used throughout
our trail system.
• Identify and provide funding to maintain existing trail systems.
8 - New Parks – Expand our existing park inventory where level of service standards are not
being met, with an emphasis on the West Hill and Lea Hill areas of the City.
The development of new parks gives the community the unique ability to continue to shape the
city in ways that are beneficial to all. Over the last two decades significant areas to the west
and east of Auburn have been annexed into the City. Land acquisition is a fundamental
requirement for new parks, and becomes increasingly challenging in economically difficult
times. Optional methods for financing or acquiring land must be explored to meet the
challenges ahead.
Objectives
• Make the development of community parks and linear parks with trail systems a priority
over small neighborhood parks when possible and appropriate.
• Apply for King County Conservation Futures grants and other available funding sources
to acquire and preserve park land and natural areas.
• Acquisition of community amenities, such as shoreline property, shall be emphasized, to
preserve or allow public access to these special places.
• Minimize land use conflicts between parks and other uses, and use sensitive design
measures when locating parks in residential neighborhoods.
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• Criteria for new park development ensures consistent high quality design meeting the
needs of the community.
• Develop Master Plans for undeveloped park properties and incorporate future park
development costs into the Capital Facilities plan as appropriate.
• Schedule public meetings as a part of the Master Planning process to ensure that citizen
voices are heard and needs are met when developing new parks.
• Develop public gathering spaces in the downtown core.
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Chapter 5:
Our Park
System Today
Inventory &
Recommendations
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Chapter 5
Our Park System Today
Inventory and Recommendations
Over its 113 year history, and under the leadership of past and present Mayors and City
Councils, Auburn acquired property through donations, dedications and purchases to create the
park system of today. Individual parks are evaluated and renovated periodically to assure they
meet and exceed changes in recreational trends, and aesthetic appeal, safety and government
standards. To serve both current and future residents, the City needs to continue to acquire
new park land and to maintain and improve existing parks and properties.
This chapter explores the city parks. We take a look at individual parks, listing facilities and
making recommendations for future improvements. The recommendations that are listed for
each park include the six year timeframe that this plan covers. Evaluation considers:
location
condition and appropriateness of recreation equipment
amenities
facilities
maintenance
aesthetic quality
unique features
recreational trends
Much like the last Park Plan update, residents responding to the public opinion survey strongly
overwhelmingly favored operating and maintaining the existing parks. To operate and maintain
city parks and facilities (85 percent) had the highest percentage of important functions to
provide in the city. The following pages will give us direction in the years to come for ways to
accomplish these goals.
Summary of Park Evaluation
Although parks are unique, there are common conditions they share. The recreation
components need to continue to be well-designed and maintained. Heavy use combined with
natural aging requires rehabilitation. The Parks and Recreation staff have worked hard to
develop strong recreation programs and build relationships with private teams and clubs that
use City facilities so maintaining functional and aesthetically pleasing facilities is important.
Parks and open space areas can provide a “green oasis” in an increasingly urban environment.
Aesthetic improvements such as additional landscaping, improved site furnishings, and the
screening of objectionable views are desirable to achieve this vision.
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Summary of Needs
Many needs fall into one of the categories summarized below. As parks age, they need annual
maintenance as well as occasional minor and major renovations.
• Prepare Plans —Prepare long and short term plans for the maintenance and
development of all existing parks.
• Rehabilitate Older Parks — Replace outdated recreation equipment. In some instances
a complete redesign of a park or a use area is warranted.
• Landscape Improvements — Rehabilitate old or overgrown plantings. Use sound
environmental design to create aesthetically pleasing park and open spaces areas and to
encourage intended uses. Use native and drought tolerant plants.
• Provide Screening — Provide visual and physical buffers (such as landscaping) between
two incompatible use areas, such as residences and active recreation areas.
• Improve Site Furnishings — Provide more benches and seating, bike racks, wayfinding,
water fountains, and trash receptacles. Remove old chain link fencing; where needed,
replace with decorative fencing in highly visible locations. Black PVC coated chain link
fencing in less visible locations.
• Provide Additional Components — Add passive recreation components to parks, such
as trails, nature walks, horticultural display gardens and art. Design attractive spaces for
adult visitors adjacent to playgrounds. Take advantage of natural beauty and unique
settings, such as views of the White River at Game Farm Park.
• Design of New Parks — Build on the unique aspects of each site. Integrate historical
information and artwork. Preserve mature trees. Locate parks so streets or greenbelts
serve as buffers between the park and other uses. Meet accessibility requirements;
design some facilities to encourage use by specific disabled users. Connect to
neighborhoods with recreation/transportation trails.
The Americans with Disabilities Act
In 1990 the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. This act implemented
sweeping measures at the federal level, and focused on the importance of accessibility to
publicly and privately owned facilities. In Washington state, additional accessibility design
requirements have been rewritten into a single legal document, with enforcement
responsibility placed in the hands of the local building officials. The regulations became
effective July 1, 1992. Compliance with both state and federal law is required in Washington.
Civil Rights Protection
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The ADA is legislation that gives civil rights protection to individuals with disabilities. It is an
anti-discriminatory law, not merely a compendium of architectural guidelines. The law is
intended to assure that a person is not excluded from participation in an activity or place due to
a physical or mental condition. The Department of Justice emphasizes the need to consult with
disabled individuals or organizations representing the disabled to determine the needs and
priorities of local citizens.
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Inventory of Parks and
Recommendations
Included in this section is a short description of each park in the City of Auburn and a list of
recommended improvements for the next six years. These do not constitute a true
maintenance or development plan, as suggested earlier, but give some idea of the major
concerns in each park.
Neighborhood Parks
Neighborhood parks are a combination playground and park designed primarily for non-
supervised, non-organized recreation activities. Features include:
Size: Less than 5 acres
Service Area: ½ mile radius
Typical features:
• Play Structure
• Picnic Facilities
• Walking Trail
• Barbecue Grill
• Open Space/Nature Areas
• Outdoor Basketball Court
• Multi-use playfields
• Tennis courts
Table 5-2: Existing Neighborhood Park Inventory:
Park
Acres
21st Street Playground 0.17
Auburndale Park 9.74
Auburndale II (Und) 9.34
Ballard Park 0.68
Cameron Park 3.85
Cedar Lanes Park 8.36
Dorothy Bothell Park 4.35
Dykstra Park 1.67
Forest Villa Park 0.21
Gaines Park 1.33
Indian Tom Park 0.42
Jornada Park 1.89
Kersey A 2.73
Kersey B 0.79
Lakeland Hills Park 5.06
Lea Hill Courts 1.18
Riverpoint Park 2.95
Rotary Park 3.89
Scootie Brown Park 1.68
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Shaughnessy Park 3.46
Terminal Park 1.22
Village Square 1.10
TOTAL: 66.08 Acres
Map Needs: Map of Neighborhood parks with ½ mile radius
Photos: Photos of Neighborhood park Features
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Neighborhood Park
21st Street Playground
405 21st Street SE
0.17 acres
Dedicated in 2006
This small pocket park is situated adjacent to a City stormwater detention pond. Park amenities
include a playground, picnic table, and benches. The park is on a short list of parks that need to
go through the naming process.
Park Features:
Playgrounds: 1
Softball Field(s):
Baseball Field(s):
Soccer Field(s):
Open Play Field(s):
Basketball Court(s):
Pickle Ball Court(s):
Tennis Court(s):
Other: Bike rack
Facility:
Parking Stalls:
Trail:
Benches: 4
Picnic Tables: 1
Barbeque Grill(s) 3
Other Notes:
Playground in good condition and other park amenities are in good
condition.
Park History:
The 21st Street Playground was constructed in 2006 with volunteers during the City’s annual
Clean Sweep event. The construction of the playground was primarily a result of the residents
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in the surrounding neighborhoods not being satisfied with the level of service for neighborhood
parks in the area.
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Neighborhood Park
Auburndale Park
31700 108th ST SE
9.74 acres
Transferred in 2003
Auburndale Park falls into the neighborhood park category, and like many in this classification, is
underused. The City is considering design options to create an entrance on the east side of the
park in order to provide better access to the surrounding neighborhoods in an effort to increase
use in the park. The main feature of the park is a natural wooded area with a loop trail. There is
a play area, picnic tables and barbeque grill.
Park Features:
Playgrounds: 1
Softball Field(s):
Baseball Field(s):
Soccer Field(s):
Open Play Field(s):
Basketball Court(s):
Pickle Ball Court(s):
Tennis Court(s):
Other: Arbor
Facility:
Parking Stalls:
Trail: Trail – ¼ mile walking trail
Benches: 2
Picnic Tables: 4
Barbeque Grill(s) 3
Other Notes:
Playground in good condition, arbor in good condition, several trees in
poor condition.
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Park History:
Transferred from the King County Parks Department in 2003. The name came from a designation of an
area on old plat maps of the surrounding area of Auburn.
Recommended Improvements
• Remove and Grub blackberries in the eastern portion of the park
• Construct entrance from 110th Ave. SE
• New park entry sign
• Install 3 new benches
• Replace trash receptacles
• Install new bike rack
• Replace existing play structure
Map Needs: Map of Park – Aerial/Detail
Photos of Park Features
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Neighborhood Park
Auburndale Park II (Undeveloped)
29725 118th ST SE
9.34 acres
Transferred in 2003
Auburndale II is an undeveloped park with a mix of native overstory, and an understory that is
dominated by Himalayan blackberry and scotch broom. A future trail connecting Lea Hill to the
valley floor is being considered, which would likely run east to west along the northern
boundary of the park.
Park History:
Transferred from the King County Parks Department in 2003. The name came from a
designation of an area on old plat maps of the surrounding area of Auburn.
Recommended Improvements
• Prepare a Master Plan to develop the park
Map Needs: Map of Park – Aerial/Detail
Photos of Park Features
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Neighborhood Park
Ballard Park
1612 37th Way SE
0.68 acres
Dedicated in 1966
Ballard Park is situated along the north side of the White River and has a view of the river, but
there is no direct river access. The main feature of the park is a distinctive stone picnic shelter
that is first come first serve. In 2003, a new playground and irrigation system was installed, as
well as pathways and an entrance gate.
Park Features:
Playgrounds: 1
Softball Field(s):
Baseball Field(s):
Soccer Field(s):
Open Play Field(s):
Basketball Court(s): 1/2 basketball court
Pickle Ball Court(s):
Tennis Court(s):
Other:
Facility: Picnic Shelter
Parking Stalls:
Trail:
Benches: 2
Picnic Tables: 1 + 2 in Picnic Shelter
Barbeque Grill(s) 1
Other Notes:
Adjacent to Stuck River, all amenities in good condition.
Park History:
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Named after Dr. Levi Ballard, an early pioneer who, in 1865, came with his wife from Oregon to
the Puget Sound by covered wagon. He had planned to start a medical practice in Seattle, but
that city already had two physicians. David Neely offered the Ballards hospitality when they
arrived and settlers encouraged Dr. Ballard to stay in the White River valley. After leasing an old
log cabin from the Neelys, they built a house near what is today, Third Street and Auburn Way
North and later built another home at First and Auburn Avenue. Dr. Ballard founded the site of
downtown Auburn and filed for the first plat of the town of Slaughter in 1886.
Recommended Improvements
• Renovate existing picnic shelter
Map Needs: Map of Park – Aerial/Detail
Photos of Park Features
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Neighborhood Park
Cameron Park
3727 Lemon Tree Lane
3.85 acres
Dedicated in 1989
Cameron Park is a nestled between two rows of houses, east of the Muckleshoot Indian
Reservation. The park has two entrances, one near the intersection of Lemon Tree Lane SE
and Academy Drive SE, and the other off of Lemon Tree Lane SE. Visitors can take an asphalt
path into the heart of the park that winds through a large grassy open field, planted with
occasional trees. A colorful play structure is located in the northeast corner of the park.
Picnic tables next to the playground provide seating for picnics or for caretakers of young
children. The layout of the path provides a good opportunity to integrate the play area into
the rest of the park using landscaping to create a more lush and cohesive setting. A limiting
factor in achieving this is the utility easement of Northwest Pipeline, which reduces the ability
to landscape and improve some parts of the park.
Park Features:
Playgrounds: 1
Softball Field(s):
Baseball Field(s):
Soccer Field(s):
Open Play Field(s): Yes
Basketball Court(s): ½ Basketball Court
Pickle Ball Court(s):
Tennis Court(s):
Other:
Facility:
Parking Stalls:
Trail: Trail
Benches: 2
Picnic Tables: 2
Barbeque Grill(s) 1
Other Notes:
All amenities in good condition.
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Park History:
Named for dairy farmer Bruce Cameron, who donated property for a park when his property
was sold for a housing development.
Recommended Improvements
• Install landscape plantings around the perimeter of the park for screening
from the surrounding neighborhood
• Install two new picnic tables and concrete pads
Map Needs: Map of Park – Aerial/Detail
Photos of Park Features
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Neighborhood Park
Cedar Lanes Park
1002 25th Street SE
8.36 acres
Dedicated in 1969
Cedar Lanes Park is a unique combination of native woodland, well-kept lawn, and a formal
playground. The forested area contains a mix of western red cedar, big leaf maple, and
cottonwood trees. Unfortunately, recent removal of the native understory has been done by
the parks maintenance staff in order to improve site corridors, and deter transient activity and
drug use.
Park Features:
Playgrounds: 1
Softball Field(s):
Baseball Field(s):
Soccer Field(s):
Open Play Field(s):
Basketball Court(s):
Pickle Ball Court(s):
Tennis Court(s):
Other:
Facility:
Parking Stalls: 8
Trail: Trail
Benches: 1
Picnic Tables: 2
Barbeque Grill(s)
Other Notes:
Playground in good condition.
Park History:
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Named for the development area in south Auburn and for the number of Cedar trees located on
the property. The property was purchased with IAC money in late 1967.
Recommended Improvements
• English ivy and blackberry removal
• Landscape restoration where understory has been removed
• Fence repair
• Kompan Free Play sports court
• Regrade/repave parking lot
• Community Garden
Map Needs: Map of Park – Aerial/Detail
Photos of Park Features
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Neighborhood Park
Dorothy Bothell Park
1087 Evergreen Way SE
4.35 acres
Dedicated in 2009
Located adjacent to the Lakeland Hill Community Center, Dorothy Bothell Park is a an attractive
neighborhood park in Lakeland Hills. Park amenities include a playground, climbing boulders,
and a trail that connects with other trails beyond the park. Dinosaur bones have been buried in
the play area for the kids to uncover.
Park Features:
Playgrounds: 1
Softball Field(s):
Baseball Field(s):
Soccer Field(s):
Open Play Field(s): Yes
Basketball Court(s):
Pickle Ball Court(s):
Tennis Court(s):
Other:
Facility:
Parking Stalls:
Trail: Trail
Benches: 4
Picnic Tables: 3
Barbeque Grill(s)
Playgrounds:
Other Notes:
Playground featuring a swing set, climbing boulders, climbing pets
and hidden dinosaur bones for kids to uncover. All amenities in good
condition.
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Park History:
Dedicated in 2009, the park was constructed through a partnership between the City of
Auburn, Tucci & Sons, and Eagle Scout projects from Scout Troops #323, #401, and #510. It is
named in honor of Dorothy Marion Bothell who devoted her life to her family, the family
business and civic duty. Appointed in 1950, Bothell served as Auburn’s first female council
member and was also active on the Cemetery Board, served the Red Cross, organized the first
chapter of the Women’s Business and Professional Club, and was a member of many other
local and regional service clubs.
Recommended Improvements
• No recommendations for Dorothy Bothell Park for the 6 year timeframe
Map Needs: Map of Park – Aerial/Detail
Photos of Park Features
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Neighborhood Park
Dykstra Park
1487 22nd Street NE
1.67 acres
Dedicated in 1979
Dykstra Park is a small, attractive park along the Green River. Its linkage to the larger Isaac
Evans Park via a suspension bridge increases its value to the community. The bridge was
substantially repaired in 2002, with major structural repair completed on the north end of the
structure.
Dykstra is primarily a playground neighborhood park, and its proximity to the river also makes it
popular with walkers and wildlife lovers. A new playground was installed in April 2015 made
possible by a Dr. Pepper/ Kaboom! Playgound grant. The playground was constructed using
volunteer labor during the City’s annual Clean Sweep volunteer event. In addition to the three
new playground pieces, approximately 150 cubic yards of playground fibar wood ships were
placed within the play area.
Park Features:
Playgrounds: 1
Softball Field(s):
Baseball Field(s):
Soccer Field(s):
Open Play Field(s):
Basketball Court(s):
Pickle Ball Court(s):
Tennis Court(s):
Other:
Facility:
Parking Stalls:
Trail: Trail connects to Brannan Park and Isaac Evans Park
Benches: 1
Picnic Tables: 1
Barbeque Grill(s)
Playgrounds:
Other Notes:
Footbridge over Green River to Isaac Evans Park, Adjacent to Green River.
Play equipment in good condition, old play surface is hard.
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Park History:
Named after Henry Dykstra, an early pioneer and dairy farmer. Henry Dykstra emigrated from
the Netherlands to Michigan in 1888 and relocated to the Puget Sound in 1895. During the
Yukon Gold Rush he sold milk in Dawson and throughout the territory for seven seasons. In 1908
he purchased a 94-acre hop farm at Thomas, north of Auburn, calling it Maple Water Farm. He
farmed and established a major dairy farm. The property remained in the family’s hands until
1967. The park is located on two acres of the Dykstra’s former farm.
Recommended Improvements
• Structural review of the Green River footbridge
• Selective tree removal
Map Needs: Map of Park – Aerial/Detail
Photos of Park Features
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Neighborhood Park
Forest Villa Park
1647 Fir Street SE
0.21 acres
Dedicated in 1971
The Forest Villa Park is located on small lot in a single family residential neighborhood. A play
structure is the primary focus of the park. Park amenities include play equipment, safety
surfacing, benches, landscaping, irrigation and a picnic table.
Park Features:
Playgrounds: 1
Softball Field(s):
Baseball Field(s):
Soccer Field(s):
Open Play Field(s):
Basketball Court(s):
Pickle Ball Court(s):
Tennis Court(s):
Other:
Facility:
Parking Stalls:
Trail:
Benches: 1
Picnic Tables: 1
Barbeque Grill(s)
Playgrounds:
Other Notes:
All amenities in good condition. Missing tire swing?
Park History:
Named for the development adjacent to the park.
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Recommended Improvements
• No recommendations for Jornada Park for the 6 year timeframe
Map Needs: Map of Park – Aerial/Detail
Photos of Park Features
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Neighborhood Park
Gaines Park
1008 Pike Street NW
1.33 acres
Dedicated in 1999
Gaines Park is located in the Vistaria/Sunning Hills residential area. This park is a joint project
between the the City’s Storm Water Division and Parks and Recreation. There is a short section
of boardwalk through a wetland area on the east edge of the park. The park has a picnic area,
play area, ½ basketball court, and a walking trail through the park.
Park Features:
Playgrounds: 1
Softball Field(s):
Baseball Field(s):
Soccer Field(s):
Open Play Field(s):
Basketball Court(s): ½ Basketball Court
Pickle Ball Court(s):
Tennis Court(s):
Other:
Facility:
Parking Stalls:
Trail: Walking trail
Benches: 5 seats
Picnic Tables: 2
Barbeque Grill(s)
Other Notes:
Picnic Area, Storm Retention Pond, Adjacent to wetland area, playground
in good condition, but needs fibar wood chips.
Park History:
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Dedicated in May, 1999, and named for former Auburn Mayor Robert E. “Bob” Gaines, 1964-
1969. This park is a joint project between the Storm Water Division and Parks and Recreation.
Recommended Improvements
• No recommendations for Jornada Park for the 6 year timeframe
Map Needs: Map of Park – Aerial/Detail
Photos of Park Features
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Neighborhood Park
Indian Tom Park
1316 6th Street NE
0.42 acres
Deeded to the City in 1979 from King County
This small park is located on a single lot in the middle of a residential block. A playground was
installed in April 2014 made possible by a Dr. Pepper/ Kaboom! Playgound grant. The
playground was constructed using volunteer labor at the City’s annual Clean Sweep volunteer
event.
Park Features:
Playgrounds: 1
Softball Field(s):
Baseball Field(s):
Soccer Field(s):
Open Play Field(s):
Basketball Court(s):
Pickle Ball Court(s):
Tennis Court(s):
Other:
Facility:
Parking Stalls:
Trail:
Benches: 2
Picnic Tables: 1
Barbeque Grill(s)
Other Notes:
New playground/swing set installed spring 2014, 1 bench is damaged.
Park History:
Named after Indian Tom, Tom Wil-Etch-Tid, a friend of the white settlers who saved the lives of
Dr. John King and other pioneer children during the White River massacres during 1855.
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Recommended Improvements
• Install a ADA ramp at the play areas
• Landscape improvements
• Install additional picnic tables and benches
Map Needs: Map of Park – Aerial/Detail
Photos of Park Features
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Neighborhood Park
Jornada Park
1433 U Court. NW
1.89 acres
Dedicated in 2004
This small park is located on a single lot in the middle of a residential block. It contains a play
structure, climbing wall, picnic tables and a short loop trail.
Park Features:
Playgrounds: 1
Softball Field(s):
Baseball Field(s):
Soccer Field(s):
Open Play Field(s):
Basketball Court(s): ½ Basketball Court
Pickle Ball Court(s):
Tennis Court(s):
Other: Small Climbing Wall
Facility:
Parking Stalls:
Trail: Trail – ¼ mile
Benches:
Picnic Tables: 2
Barbeque Grill(s) 1
Other Notes:
All amenities in decent condition, most of the trail is unpaved, muddy and
sloped with no stairs.
Park History:
Named for the neighborhood, the park was completed in 2004.
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Recommended Improvements
• No recommendations for Jornada Park for the 6 year timeframe
Map Needs: Map of Park – Aerial/Detail
Photos of Park Features
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Neighborhood Park
Kersey A
5480 Charlotte Ave. SE
2.73 acres
Dedicated in 20XX
This park was constructed to meet level of service needs for a neighborhood park within in
newly developed Kersey III nieghborhood. A paved walking trail with picnic tables and benches
connects the ball field, to the playground and the basketball court. The park is on a short list of
parks that need to go through the naming process.
Park Features:
Playgrounds: 1
Softball Field(s): Informal field with backstop.
Baseball Field(s):
Soccer Field(s):
Open Play Field(s):
Basketball Court(s): Basketball Court
Pickle Ball Court(s):
Tennis Court(s):
Other:
Facility:
Parking Stalls:
Trail: Trail – ¼ mile
Benches: 3
Picnic Tables: 3
Barbeque Grill(s)
Other Notes:
Park is in relatively new, and in good shape.
Park History:
Named for the surrounding neighborhood.
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Recommended Improvements
• No recommendations for Kersey A Park for the 6 year timeframe
Map Needs: Map of Park – Aerial/Detail
Photos of Park Features
Neighborhood Park
Kersey B
1433 U Court. NW
0.79 acres
Dedicated in 2004
This park has similar features and amenities as nearby Kersey A, but on a smaller scale. This
park is also on a short list of parks that need to go through the naming process.
Park Features:
Playgrounds: 1
Softball Field(s):
Baseball Field(s):
Soccer Field(s):
Open Play Field(s):
Basketball Court(s): ½ Basketball Court
Pickle Ball Court(s):
Tennis Court(s):
Other: Small Climbing Wall
Facility:
Parking Stalls:
Trail: Paved trail
Benches: 3
Picnic Tables: 2
Barbeque Grill(s)
Other Notes:
Park is in relatively new, and in good shape.
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Park History:
Named for the surrounding neighborhood.
Recommended Improvements
• No recommendations for Kersey B Park for the 6 year timeframe
Map Needs: Map of Park – Aerial/Detail
Photos of Park Features
Neighborhood Park
Lakeland Hills Park
1401 Evergreen Way SE
5.06 acres
Dedicated in 1993
Lakeland Hills Park serves the Lakeland development in south Auburn. This five-acre park is
nestled into a wooded hillside, where many native trees were saved and integrated into the
design of the park. The park provides active recreation facilities at a neighborhood scale, and
also a paved trail around the circumference of the park. Restroom facilities were built in this
park and share a common structure with some water utility equipment.
Park Features:
Playgrounds: 1
Softball Field(s): 1
Baseball Field(s):
Soccer Field(s):
Open Play Field(s):
Basketball Court(s): 1
Pickle Ball Court(s):
Tennis Court(s):
Other:
Facility: Restroom Building, Picnic Shelter
Parking Stalls:
Trail: Trail
Benches: 2
Picnic Tables: 3 + 4 in Picnic Shelter
Barbeque Grill(s)
Other Notes:
Native Woodland, all amenities in good condition. Playground equipment
is older style wood.
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Park History:
Named for the home development surrounding it and named by the company who built it.
Recommended Improvements from 2006 plan
• Replace and expand play structure
Map Needs: Map of Park – Aerial/Detail
Photos of Park Features
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Neighborhood Park
Lea Hill Tennis Courts
32121 105th Pl. SE.
1.18 acres
The Lea Hill Tennis Court has a unique location on top of a City of Auburn water reservoir.
Originally, two courts were constructed, but one of these is now being used as a basketball
court. The remaining tennis court is not currently used for its intended purpose because
vandalism to the net. The courts on Lea Hill, surrounded by an adjacent apartment complex.
Standing water is evident in several low areas.
Park Features:
• Tennis Courts
• Views of Green River Valley
• ½ court Basketball
Recommended Improvements
• No recommendations for Lea Hill Courts for the 6 year timeframe
Map Needs: Map of Park – Aerial/Detail
Photos of Park Features
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Neighborhood Park
Riversands
5014 Pike Street NE
1.76 acres
Dedicated in 2015
This pocket neighborhood park located is along the Green River near the northern City Limits.
Visitors can gain direct access from the park to a bridge across the river that connects to the
City of Kent’s S. 277th Street Trail (1.1 miles). The future Green River Trail will run along the
eastern boundary of the park if the trail is ever extended through Auburn.
Park Features:
Playgrounds: 1
Softball Field(s):
Baseball Field(s):
Soccer Field(s):
Open Play Field(s):
Basketball Court(s): 1/2 basketball court
Pickle Ball Court(s):
Tennis Court(s):
Other:
Facility:
Parking Stalls:
Trail:
Benches: 5
Picnic Tables: 2 in Picnic Shelter
Barbeque Grill(s)
Other Notes:
Adjacent to Stuck River, all amenities in good condition.
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Park History:
Named for the home development surrounding it and named by the company who built it. The
park was turned over to the City if 2015
Recommended Improvements
Park History:
Named for the home development surrounding it and named by the company who built it.
Neighborhood Park
Rotary Park
2635 Alpine Street SE
3.89 acres
Dedicated in 1966
Rotary Park was developed in 1966 by the Auburn Rotary Club. At first glance the playground is
the only apparent facility here. The rolling topography, unusual shape of the site and the
location of conifers obscure the presence of the other major recreation facilities, including the
basketball court and informal softball field. An additional acre, and a half-court basketball was
added to Rotary Park in connection with the development of the Riverwalk neighborhood.
In 2008 Rotary Park received an extreme makeover when an irrigation system was installed,
grading was completed, landscape rocks were placed and new benches were installed. The
Rotary Club of Auburn contributed to a new playground and helped with the installation of the
equipment. The neighbors surrounding the park helped complete the project by planting nearly
300 plants and spreading beauty bark throughout the park.
Park Features:
Playgrounds: 1
Softball Field(s):
Baseball Field(s):
Soccer Field(s):
Open Play Field(s): 1
Basketball Court(s): ½ Basketball court
Pickle Ball Court(s):
Tennis Court(s):
Other:
Facility:
Parking Stalls:
Trail:
Benches:
Picnic Tables: 2
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Barbeque Grill(s)
Other Notes:
.25 Paved Trail (future). All amenities in good condition, playground
missing spring toy.
Park History:
Named for the Rotary Club, who helped to secure funds for its development.
Recommended Improvements
• Construct ADA ramp into the play area
• Landscaping improvements
Map Needs: Map of Park – Aerial/Detail
Photos of Park Features
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Neighborhood Park
Scootie Brown Park
1403 Henry Road NE
1.68 acres
Dedicated in 1973
The park is located at a junction between commercial and residential zones. Bounded on the
north by 8th Street N.E., the park has a busy, open feel, with minimal landscaping. The City’s
youth baseball programs use this park for practice.
Park Features:
Playgrounds:
Softball Field(s):
Baseball Field(s): 1
Soccer Field(s):
Open Play Field(s):
Basketball Court(s): 1
Pickle Ball Court(s): 1
Tennis Court(s):
Other: Water Fountain, 1 set of Bleachers
Facility:
Parking Stalls: 31
Trail:
Benches: 2 in Dugouts
Picnic Tables: 1
Barbeque Grill(s)
Other Notes:
Surface on courts in good condition.
Park History:
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Named for Stanley W. “Scootie” Brown, who was a popular high school baseball player
nicknamed for his ability to “scoot” fast and get around the bases. He was a banker in Auburn
for 56 years, and a member of the Kiwanis – with 35 years of perfect attendance.
Recommended Improvements
• Install a 6’ tall black vinyl fence w/ pedestrian and vehicular gates
• Landscaping and irrigation improvements
Map Needs: Map of Park – Aerial/Detail
Photos of Park Features
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Neighborhood Park
Shaughnessy Park
3302 21st Street SE
3.46 acres
Dedicated in 1973
Shaughnessy Park is located in an attractive setting of mature Douglas Firs on a quiet residential
street. Several recreational courts are located in close proximity to the street. An open play
field with a backstop is in a corner of the park and is not readily apparent from other parts of
the park and street. The adjacent residential neighbors have erected fences between their
backyards and the playing field. Recent park improvements were made possible by a
Neighborhood Block Grant in the amount of $50,000
Notable Park Improvements in Recent Years (2011-2015):
• At Shaughnessy Park, renovations to the old tennis court included: removal of the asphalt and
rock base of the court, removal of the old fence surrounding the tennis court, spreading 300
yards of topsoil and seeding the area to create a pleasant, open, lawn area. All of this work was
accomplished with in-house staffing. (2012)
• An irrigation system was installed. (2012)
• The old dilapidated playground at Shaughnessy Park was replaced and a new picnic area was
added. (2011)
• The basketball court was resurfaced, the court painted and the basketball backboards and
hoops were removed, sand blasted and powder coated. (2011)
• The volleyball court was converted to a pickle ball court, new asphalt was laid and the court was
painted. (2011)
• New sidewalks to the basketball court, playground and picnic area were installed.(2011)
• During Clean Sweep, volunteers removed the old playground, and cleaned out ivy and other
noxious weeds from the hillside and wooded areas. Volunteers also spread beauty bark in
landscape beds and repainted the practice wall. A Neighborhood Block Grant in the amount of
$50,000, helped fund the park improvements. (2011)
Park Features:
Playgrounds: 1
Softball Field(s):
Baseball Field(s):
Soccer Field(s):
Open Play Field(s): Playfield with backstop
Basketball Court(s): 1
Pickle Ball Court(s):
Tennis Court(s): 1
Other:
Facility:
Parking Stalls:
Trail:
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Benches: 2
Picnic Tables: 4
Barbeque Grill(s)
Other Notes:
Everything in almost new condition.
Park History:
Named for former Mayor James N. Shaughnessy who served from 1960 –1964. As a member of
a pioneer family and an avid historian, Mayor Shaughnessy was one of the founders of the
White River Historical Society.
Recommended Improvements
• Ball field improvements – New backstop
• Landscaping and irrigation improvements
Map Needs: Map of Park – Aerial/Detail
Photos of Park Features
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Neighborhood Park
Terminal Park
1292 C Street SE
1.22 acres
Dedicated in 1913
Terminal Park is a small park along a quiet residential street. The newly renovated playground
at the center of the park is the focal point here. The remainder of the park contains a slightly
rolling lawn, with mature trees scattered throughout. Improved irrigation has also been added.
In 2013 broken patio pavers were replaced with colored concrete in the patio adjacent to the
playground.
Park Features:
Playgrounds: 1
Softball Field(s):
Baseball Field(s):
Soccer Field(s):
Open Play Field(s): 1
Basketball Court(s):
Pickle Ball Court(s):
Tennis Court(s):
Other:
Facility:
Parking Stalls:
Trail:
Benches: 3
Picnic Tables: 3
Barbeque Grill(s) 2
Other Notes:
Playground in good condition, maple tree in NE corner should be
removed.
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Park History:
In the 1920s was the first park developed in Auburn and named for the terminal end of the
railroad, and the neighborhood where the railroads workers lived, Terminal Park.
Recommended Improvements
• Landscape improvements
• Turf improvements
Map Needs: Map of Park – Aerial/Detail
Photos of Park Features
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Neighborhood Park
Village Square
12111 SE 310th Street
1.10 acres
Tranferred in 20XX
This is a small pocket park is located in the middle of an apartment complex. The park has a
short loop trail with a small grassy area in the middle. Access to the park can either be gained
from the adjacent apartment complex or from SE 310th Street. The park is on a short list of parks
that need to go through the naming process.
Park Features:
Playgrounds: 1
Softball Field(s):
Baseball Field(s):
Soccer Field(s):
Open Play Field(s): 1
Basketball Court(s):
Pickle Ball Court(s):
Tennis Court(s):
Other:
Facility:
Parking Stalls:
Trail:
Benches: 3
Picnic Tables: 3
Barbeque Grill(s) 2
Other Notes:
Playground in good condition, maple tree in NE corner should be
removed.
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Park History:
This park was transferred from King County in 20XX and named for the surrounded apartment
complex.
Map Needs: Map of Park – Aerial/Detail
Photos of Park Features
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Community Parks
Parks providing active and structured recreation opportunities for all ages. They often exceed 10 acres in
size and may have sports fields, water playgrounds or bodies of water, garden, nature trails, or similar
features as the central focus of the park. Community parks can provide indoor facilities to meet a wide
range of recreation interests. They require more support amenities such as parking and restrooms than
neighborhood parks.
Community parks serve a much larger area than neighborhood parks and offer more facilities. Where
there are no neighborhood parks, the community park serves as the neighborhood park function. The
service area covers a one to two mile radius.
Size: 10+ acres
Service Area: 1-2 mi. radius
Typical features:
• Children’s play structure
• Picnic facilities
• Sports fields
• Tennis Courts
• Bodies of Water
• Gardens
• Nature Trails
• Parking
• Restrooms
Park Acres
104th Ave SE (Lower Green River
Housing Bend Property)
14.73
Brannan Park 21.68
Fulmer Park 5.04
Game Farm Park 57.20
Game Farm Wilderness 48.50
GSA Park 5.31
Isaac Evans Park 19.87
Jacobsen Tree Farm (und.) 29.30
Lea Hill Park 5.26
Les Gove Park 14.68
Mill Pond Park 4.20
Roegner Park 19.22
Sunset Park 15.15
Veterans Memorial Park 7.67
Total 267.81 acres
Map Needs: Map of Community parks with1 mile service radius
Photos: Photos of Community park Features
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Community Park
Brannan Park
1019 28th St. NE
21.68 acres
Dedicated in 1973
Brannan Park contains one of Auburn’s most heavily used sports complexes. The City sponsors many
sports events at Brannan Park; Cascade Middle School users and a variety of organizations – youth
soccer leagues, and Little League - also use the playing fields extensively.
Brannan Park is on a flat, open site, with the Green River forming the park’s eastern boundary. The
remaining sides are bounded by residential housing to the north and west, and Cascade Middle School
to the south.
Notable Park Improvements in Recent Years:
• Over 200 volunteers joined forces with Delta Air Lines employees and representatives from
KaBoom! to build a new playground at the park. (2013)
• King County completed the Reddington Levee setback project, increasing flood protection and
improving fish habit associated with the Green River. In addition an approximate 1-mile paved
trail along the top of the levee was connected to the park. (2013)
• New energy efficient Musco lights were installed on Fields #2 and #3; and new fencing,
bleachers, soccer goals, and turf surface improvements were made possible through funds
donated Auburn Youth Soccer Associated and a King County Youth Sports Facilities Grant (YSFG).
(2009)
• Field 4 received new surfacing, fencing, bleachers, and soccer goals with a YSFG from the
Washington State Conservation Office (RCO). (2008)
• The irrigation system was completed. (2003)
• A complete loop trail within the park was constructed that has a connection to the levee trail.
(2002)
• Lights on Fields #1 and #2 were installed to provide more efficient lighting for the ball fields less
intrusive to the neighborhood. (2002)
• The outfield fence for Field #2 was replaced and arborvitae was planted. (2001)
• A skatepark was constructed, and picnic tables and benches were added to the adjoining area.
(1999)
Park Features:
Playgrounds: 1
Softball Field(s): 2
Baseball Field(s): 1
Soccer Field(s): 1
Open Play Field(s):
Basketball Court(s): 1
Pickle Ball Court(s):
Tennis Court(s):
Other: Skate Park
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Facility: Restroom Building, Concession Stand
Parking Stalls: 174
Trail: Paved Trail - 0.66 mile (connects to Green River Trail)
Benches: 5 + 22 in Dugouts
Picnic Tables: 4
Barbeque Grill(s):
Other Notes:
Park History:
Named after the families of brothers William and Joseph Brannan who homesteaded in the White River
Valley in the mid-1800s. William Brannan and his wife were killed during the early Indian wars. Joseph
married Sarah Henness in 1857. They purchased the Meeker Farm in Kent in 1858, and finally moved to
their donation claim near Auburn in 1868.
Recommended Improvements
• Asphalt Pavement Repair & Overlay
• Remove & Replace Concrete Curb
• Demolish Backstops & Dugouts on Field #4
• Field Illumination
• Landscape/Irrigation Improvements
Map Needs: Map of Park – Aerial/Detail
Photos of Park Features
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Community Park
Fulmer Park
1005 5th Street NE
5.04 acres
Dedicated in 1979
Fulmer Park is primarily an active sports facility. In 2015 an undeveloped area on the north side of the
park was bladed, all of the blackberry bushes were removed, and a new perimeter fence was installed.
New irrigation, perimeter landscaping, and grass seed was added in 2014. New backstops, fencing,
dugouts and drinking fountains, as well as scorekeeper tables, were added to the park in 1998.
Park Features:
Playgrounds: 1
Softball Field(s): 2
Baseball Field(s):
Soccer Field(s):
Open Play Field(s):
Basketball Court(s):
Pickle Ball Court(s):
Tennis Court(s):
Other: 2 Water Fountains
Facility: Restroom Building
Parking Stalls:
Trail:
Benches: 1 + 12 in Dugouts
Picnic Tables: 1
Barbeque Grill(s):
Other Notes:
Playground is in decent condition, a bit beat up but stable.
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Park History:
Named for a former Auburn retailer, Frank Fulmer, who owned an ice cream business in Auburn and was
known for giving ice cream to children in town. Gene Colburn was on the Park Board and promoted
naming the park for him.
Recommended Improvements
• Replace & Expand Play Structure & Sitework
• West Parking Lot Repair, Overlay & Striping
• Remove & Replace Curb
• Sports Field Illumination Upgrade
• Landscape/Irrigation Improvements
Map Needs: Map of Park – Aerial/Detail
Photos of Park Features
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Community Park
Game Farm Park
3030 R ST SE
57.20 acres Dedicated in 1988
Game Farm Park continues to be one of the largest and most frequented parks in Auburn. The park
contains a wide variety of facilities for organized sports activities as well as a distinctive natural setting.
The hillside backdrop and the White River along its southern edge create an intimate setting for park for
users to enjoy. The park with its many courts, fields and picnic facilities is heavily used. Game Farm Park
was dedicated in 1988 and exhibits many successful design features. Designing and building the park in
one phase resulted in functional architectural features and site layout. Passive uses such as trails or open
grassy slopes are located where the park abuts residences. Good pedestrian access is available to the
surrounding neighborhood at several points along the park’s perimeter. A trail head off of Forest Ridge
Drive SE provides access to a relatively unimproved gravel trail along the river in the eastern portion of
the park.
Notable Park Improvements in Recent Years:
• A $20,000 Dr. Pepper/Kaboom! Grant helped to replace and expand the large playground in the
eastern portion of the park. Additional work in the vicinity of the playground included a new
sitting wall, concrete sidewalk, and new benches were also installed. (2012)
• The patio area between baseball fields #2 and #3, and the patio in front of the baseball
concession stand were resurfaced. (2012)
• The basketball courts were surface painted to match the tennis courts and pickle ball courts.
(2012)
• The City received a $58,500 KC YSFG to make improvements to the tennis courts at Game Farm
Park The tennis court improvements included repairing root damage, repainting playing surface,
installing a practice wall, installing a fabric wind screen, and removing trees that were causing
damage to the courts. (2011)
• The City received a $225,000 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant to accommodate
lighting improvements. Fourteen light poles and 142 light fixtures were replaced with 6 light
poles and 40 energy efficient light fixtures on the turf fields at Game Farm Park. (2010)
Park Features:
Playgrounds: 2
Softball Field(s): 3
Baseball Field(s): 1
Soccer Field(s): 2 – synthetic turf
Open Play Field(s):
Basketball Court(s): 1
Pickle Ball Court(s): 2
Tennis Court(s): 4
Other:
Facility: Picnic Shelter, Len Chapman Amphitheater, Outdoor Exercise Stations
Parking Stalls: 303
Trail: Trail
Benches: 15 + 16 in Dugouts
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Picnic Tables: 31 Total, 16 in Picnic Shelter
Barbeque Grill(s) 7 Total, 4 in Picnic Shelter
Other Notes:
Sports Complex, Adjacent to Stuck River. Everything is in pretty good
condition, except for missing play structure.
Park History:
The park is built on a historic wild game refuge once owned by the King County Game Commission. In
1933, ownership was transferred to the Washington State Department of Game. It was an experimental
facility for bamboo partridge, quail, ring-necked pheasants, tinamou and other exotic birds. In 1978 the
land transferred ownership to the State Parks and Recreation Commission. The City of Auburn signed a
long-term use agreement in 1984 which provided that the City cooperate with the State Parks to
develop the 160-acre site as a park.
Recommended Improvements
• Remove & Replace Synthetic Turf on Rectangular Field 1
• Remove & Replace Synthetic Turf on Rectangular Field 2
• Improve Parking Lot Drainage
• Resurface Paved Trails
• Demolish Existing Care Takers Residence
Map Needs: Map of Park – Aerial/Detail
Photos of Park Features
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Community Park
Game Farm Wilderness Park
2407 Stuck River Dr. SE
48.50acres
Dedicated in 1989
Game Farm Wilderness Park emphasizes a connection with the natural environment. It has limited
development and has preserved most of the native woodland along the White River. The White River
Trail continues along the river on the north side of the park from Kersey Way beyond the east end of the
park. The park is designed for both overnight and daytime visitors. The camping area is designed to
accommodate recreation vehicles, providing each unit with water and power hook-ups.
Park Features:
Playgrounds:
Softball Field(s):
Baseball Field(s):
Soccer Field(s):
Open Play Field(s):
Basketball Court(s):
Pickle Ball Court(s):
Tennis Court(s):
Other: RV Camping Area
Facility: Restroom Facility, Picnic Shelter, Day Camp Area
Parking Stalls: 40
Trail: Trail conects to Roegner Park
Benches: 20
Picnic Tables: 34
Barbeque Grill(s) 19 Fire Pits
Other Notes:
Park History:
This property was built by the state Department of Parks on land that was formerly a game and wildlife
area. This area was part of the Washington State Department of Game property across the White River,
which is now Game Farm Park.
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Recommended Improvements
• Landscape Improvements
• Map Needs: Map of Park – Aerial/Detail
• Photos of Park Features
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Community Park
GSA Park
413 15th St. SW
5.31 acres
Dedicated in 1966
The land for GSA Park was donated to the City by the U.S. General Services Administration. Its location in
a heavily trafficked industrial zone has resulted in an atypical park setting. Currently the park has two
youth softball/baseball fields, a parks maintenance building, and dugouts. New dugout covers were
recently added, made possible by donations from Auburn Little League. A greenhouse is located on the
property near the maintenance that is used by the City’s horticulturist to propagate new plants. The
completion of the two fields was completed in 2003, including drinking fountains and an asphalt trail to
the ball fields. The park is in need of a play structure and a restroom facility.
Park Features:
Playgrounds:
Softball Field(s):
Baseball Field(s): 2
Soccer Field(s):
Open Play Field(s):
Basketball Court(s):
Pickle Ball Court(s):
Tennis Court(s):
Other: 4 Bleachers
Facility: Greenhouse, Park Maintenance Shops
Parking Stalls:
Trail:
Benches: 8 in Dugouts
Picnic Tables: 2
Barbeque Grill(s)
Other Notes:
12 picnic tables and one set of bleachers are stored here during winter
months.
Park History:
Named for the General Services Administration, which is located south of the park. The property was
granted by this group.
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Recommended Improvements
• Install A Concession Pad For Mobile Concession Stand
• New Restroom Facilities
• Improve Open Playfield Area In The Northern Portion Of The Park
Map Needs: Map of Park – Aerial/Detail
Photos of Park Features
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Community Park
Isaac Evans Park
29827 Green River Road SE
19.87 acres
Dedicated in 1989
Isaac Evans Park is a riverfront park providing valuable passive recreation opportunities for the citizens
of Auburn. The park’s connection to Dykstra Park via the suspension bridge increases its accessibility to
local residents and is an appealing feature for visitors. The pedestrian bridge may also accommodate
future trail connections between the eastern and western sides of the river. A internal paved trail runs
around the circumference of the park. The forested riparian area along the Green River remains in a
natural condition with recent restoration plantings added to accommodate the Reddington Levee
Setback project located across the river from the park. Scattered throughout the grassy space on the
inside of the trail are clusters of picnic tables, a picnic shelter, restroom facilities, and playground
equipment.
Park Features:
Playgrounds: 1
Softball Field(s):
Baseball Field(s):
Soccer Field(s):
Open Play Field(s): 1
Basketball Court(s):
Pickle Ball Court(s):
Tennis Court(s):
Other:
Facility: Picnic Shelter, Restroom Building
Parking Stalls: 57
Trail: Trail connects to Dykstra Park
Benches: 5
Picnic Tables: 21 Total, 4 in Picnic Shelter
Barbeque Grill(s) 5
Other Notes:
Access to Green River. Playground is old wood style but in decent
condition.
Park History:
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Dedicated in 1989, and named for an early pioneer, who farmed along the Green River
Recommended Improvements
• Parking Lot Improvements
• Replace Play Structure
• Repair Paved Trail
• Landscape And Irrigation Improvements
Map Needs: Map of Park – Aerial/Detail
Photos of Park Features
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Community Park
Jacobsen Tree Farm Park (undeveloped)
29387 132nd Ave. SE
29.30 acres
Transferred in 2003
The Jacobsen Tree Farm property is an undeveloped park located in the Lea Hill area of Auburn. The City
went through a master planning process for the future park, which was completed in 2010. Future
elements of the park include soccer fields, baseball fields, play grounds, and passive recreational
opportunities. The park is adjacent to Arthur Jacobsen Elementary and Auburn Mountainview High
School, and has magnificent views of Mount Rainier. A bond or levy will be needed in order to develop
this large community park property.
Park History
This undeveloped park property was transferred from King County to the City of Auburn in 2003, and the
area was annexed into the City of Auburn in 2007. Historically the site was a tree farm that was owned
and operated by the Jacobsen family where they grew a variety of evergreen and birch trees.
Recommended Improvements
• Explore funding options to develop the park
Map Needs: Map of Park – Aerial/Detail
Photos of Park Features
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Community Park
Lea Hill Park
31693 124th Ave. SE
5.26 acres
Dedicated in 2013
Lea Hill Park is a community park that serves the Lea Hill neighborhood and is located adjacent to the
Green River Community College Campus. Park amenities include a skate park, pervious walking
pathways, a rentable picnic shelter, an amphitheater, baseball field, free game synthetic sport area, half
basketball court, and a play area featuring a tractor and climbing toys. An ADA accessible restroom
facility with two unisex bathrooms and drinking fountains was completed in the spring 2015.
A $60,000 KC YSFG helped fund the synthetic sport area and a $20,000 KaBOOM! Dr Pepper Snapple
Group Construction Grant helped fund a portion of the playground equipment.
Park Features:
Playgrounds: 1
Softball Field(s):
Baseball Field(s): 1
Soccer Field(s): 1 small-scale soccer and multipurpose synthetic turf field
Open Play Field(s): yes
Basketball Court(s): ½ basketball court
Pickle Ball Court(s):
Tennis Court(s): 1
Other: Skate spot
Facility: Picnic Shelter, Amphitheater area
Parking Stalls:
Trail:
Benches: 4 + 7 Seats in Playground
Picnic Tables: 8
Barbeque Grill(s) 2
Other Notes:
Public Art – Strawberry Calf by Michael McLaughlin
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Park History:
The park was previously located near the corner of SE 320th Street and 124th Ave SE, but only contained
a full sized baseball diamond and a softball field. The old location was the home field for the Green
River Community College baseball and softball teams, and was also used by Auburn Little League. The
property where the park is today was acquired as part of a land exchange with Green River Community
College that occurred in 2012. The current park is located just north of the original park property.
Recommended Improvements
• Landscaping Improvements
• Resurface Synthetic Turf On Kompan Free Game Court
Map Needs: Map of Park – Aerial/Detail
Photos of Park Features
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Community Park
Les Gove Park/Les Gove Community Campus
910 9th St. SE
14.68 acres
Dedicated in 1966
Les Gove Park is a recreational and educational facility serving the entire community. The Library, Parks
and Recreation Administration Building, Community Center, Teen Center, Senior Center, the White River
Valley Museum, and a variety of recreational features make Les Gove a very popular destination. A Park
Master plan was completed in 2015 in order to help define park elements, and create a roadmap for
near term and long range planning concepts for the entire campus. A major outcome of the Master Plan
was to establish the Auburn Community Campus that features Les Gove Park.
The park has residential development on roughly three sides, and is bound by 12th Street SE to the south
and Auburn Way South to the west. Existing entrances to the park are not ideal, as they pass through
residential or commercial settings, and can be unclear to a first time visitor to the park.
Approximately 3/4 of Les Gove Park is developed with a youth softball field, patios, a splashpad, the
Discovery Playground, and a concrete pad used for kids concerts in the summer. The remaining portions
of the park are comprised of grassy open areas used during special events in the park.
Park Features:
Playgrounds: 2
Softball Field(s): 1
Baseball Field(s):
Soccer Field(s):
Open Play Field(s): yes
Basketball Court(s):
Pickle Ball Court(s):
Tennis Court(s):
Other: Spray Park; Bocce Courts, Outdoor Exercise Stations
Facility: Picnic Shelter, Restroom Building
Parking Stalls: 0
Trail: ½ mile looped trail
Benches: 23 + 2 in Dugouts
Picnic Tables: 19
Barbeque Grill(s) 1
Other Notes:
Includes Gymnasium, PRAB Admin Building, Senior Center, White River
Valley Museum, Auburn Library and Les Gove Building, (accessible)
Discovery Playground, Rotary Spray Park, Views of Mt. Rainier. 10
benches are located in the bocce court, 25 seats at spray pool.
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Park History:
Named for former Mayor Leslie J. Gove, who served from 1936 – 1946 and again in 1955 for only two
months. Gove was mayor during the time the park property was converted from undeveloped land to a
housing development for war workers. When the property was approved for the development of a
fifteen acre park in 1960, Councilman Fred Towner was instrumental in getting the park named for
Mayor Gove. Mayor Gove’s family members were early pioneers in the area, who moved here in 1875.
They farmed north of Auburn and put in the first water system in the area, giving them running water
from a source on the West Hill to their back porch.
Future Community Center
The construction of a 21,000+ square foot Community Center and Teen Youth Center began in August
2015, and is expected to be completed in June 2016. The multi-use and multi-generational building will
be used for educational, cultural, social activities, and will house Park Administration staff. Emphasis for
the community center will be made on creating spaces that will attract teens and encourage cross-
generational interactions with the existing neighboring teen center. The community and teen center will
be created by renovating the existing Parks and Recreation Building (approximately 7,300 sq. ft.) and
adding approximately 13,700 sq. ft. of new building space.
Gymnasium
The 9,859 sq. ft. gymnasium was opened in October 2011 at the Auburn Community Campus.
Participants can drop-in to a variety of programs, including open gym basketball, volleyball, pickleball
and futsal (indoor soccer); a youth after-school program, an indoor playground designed for ages 5 and
under, family nights, and rock climbing instruction. Organized programs include volleyball and
basketball leagues, specialized recreation leagues, preschool sport classes, and rock climbing classes.
Additionally, birthday party packages are offered using the gymnasium as an activity center complete
with a party host, pizza or a birthday cake, and treat bags for birthday party guests. The facility is also
available for rentals and other special events.
Senior Center
The Senior Center is a 12,000 square foot, one story, brick structure, constructed and completed in
2002. The structure features a large room dining/meeting area which will hold 200 people, a commercial
kitchen, meeting rooms, a pool hall, computer lab, and a large reception/gathering area.
Library
The City of Auburn and the King County Library system entered into an agreement where a new library
building was constructed and completed within the Community Campus in 2012, owned by the City, but
a branch of the King County Library system. The library is at the southwest corner of the park, with
access gained from Auburn Way South.
Museum
The White River Valley Museum, cooperatively managed by the City of Auburn and the White River
Valley Historical Society, is located behind the Library in Auburn Community Campus. It is also a one
story building. Inside is a reconstruction of a log cabin, the reproduction of Auburn’s Main Street at the
turn of the century, a caboose representative of the railroad history of Auburn, and a representative
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display of the Native Americans and other early residents of the area. Additionally, the museum has
revolving exhibits on a variety of historical subjects and a unique gift shop. Outdoor features include
antique farm machinery displayed in an enclosed area. The farm machinery will likely be relocated to the
Olson Canyon site in the future.
Recreational Area
The outdoor recreational component of Les Gove Park is found primarily in the south 2/3 of the park. A
half-mile paved trail encircles an attractive bermed and treed area including 100 flowering cherry trees
given by the Japanese Sister City Lions Club of Kasuga-Cho in 1984. Other recreational features include a
softball field, informal play fields, splash pad and, and bocce courts. The water playground located in Les
Gove Park is one of the city’s favorite features for young children. Currently, a single playground site
serves the park.
In June 2014 the Auburn community celebrated the opening of the 32,000 sq. ft. Discovery Playground.
This unique playground features accessible surfacing; play opportunities that support all levels of
development; elevated sand tables, water, and auditory elements; a cozy spot to gather; areas to swing,
spin, balance, roll and play. The rocks at the highest level near the hill slides represent Mt. Rainier and
two textured walking paths characterize the White and Green Rivers. The amazing support and
community involvement in this project is proof once again that Auburn is a City with incredible heart. A
community fundraising team was formed to raise $300,000 for the project and a community design
team of agency professional, occupational therapy professionals and a youth representative helped to
design the playground. Donations were received by 71 separate funding sources, including individuals,
corporations and businesses, granting agencies, foundations, service clubs, children and service
providers.
Recommended Improvements
• Multi-Purpose Building Renovations
• Lighted Crescent Concrete Walk From South Parking Lot to Community Center
• H Street Extension
• Roundhouse Pavilion Near The White River Valley Museum
• South Parking Lot Overlay
• Site Furnishings
• Deals Way Demolition
• New Restroom
• Paved Trail Overlay
• Construct New Section of Paved Trail in the Southern Portion of the Park
• Landscaping and Irrigation Improvements
Map Needs: Map of Park – Aerial/Detail
Photos of Park Features
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Community Park
Mill Pond Park
4582 Mill Pond Dr. SE
4.20 acres
Dedicated in 1997
Mill Pond is unique in several ways. The park is a joint project between the Parks and Public Works
Departments, the Auburn School District, and the developer of Lakeland Hills. All of these groups came
together to create a park with a dual purpose: to provide a recreational experience in a natural setting,
and to provide stormwater detention and filtering for a 400 acre area. The site includes a permanent
pond, a grass-lined bio-swale that becomes a temporary pond during storms, a 1/4 mile paved trail
around the circumference of the ponds, and a fishing dock. Fishing in the pond is limited to children
under 15.
Park Features:
Playgrounds:
Softball Field(s):
Baseball Field(s):
Soccer Field(s):
Open Play Field(s):
Basketball Court(s):
Pickle Ball Court(s):
Tennis Court(s):
Other: Fishing Pond
Facility:
Parking Stalls: 0
Trail: Trail
Benches: 2
Picnic Tables: 3
Barbeque Grill(s)
Other Notes:
Combined stormwater and park facility
Park History:
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The park was named after Mill Creek, which runs through it. This joint project between the Storm Water
Division and Parks and Recreation, has a three-story- deep water retention vault under the tennis courts.
Recommended Improvements
• No improvements are recommended for the 6 year timeframe
Map Needs: Map of Park – Aerial/Detail
Photos of Park Features
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Community Park
Roegner Park
601 Oravetz Road SE
19.22 acres
Dedicated in 1994
This community park is located along the banks of the White River, adjacent to Auburn Riverside High
School. A trail system includes both hard and soft-surfaced sections that meet the needs of many
different users, including equestrians from the nearby Hidden Valley neighborhood. Trail construction in
1997 from the east side of Roegner Park to Kersey Way and continuing east along the river to Game
Farm Wilderness Park and beyond. An approximate ½- acre off-leash fenced dog park is located near
the trail, and can be easily accessed from the parking area off of Oravitz Road. Commissioned artwork
for the park includes a uniquely designed bench with a salmon motif, placed to allow views of the river.
Park Features:
Playgrounds: 1
Softball Field(s):
Baseball Field(s):
Soccer Field(s):
Open Play Field(s): Yes
Basketball Court(s):
Pickle Ball Court(s):
Tennis Court(s):
Other:
Facility: Picnic Shelter, Restroom Facility
Parking Stalls: 40
Trail: Trail
Benches: 16
Picnic Tables: 29, 6 in Picnic Shelter
Barbeque Grill(s) 4
Other Notes:
Public Art. Swing set is in good condition. Playground equipment has
several rotting boards which need replacing. Several picnic tables and
benches have rotting, broken or missing boards needing replacement.
Park History:
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Named for former Councilman and Mayor Bob Roegner (1982 –1993)
Recommended Improvements
• Replace Play Structure
• Drainage Improvements
• Landscaping and Irrigation Improvements
Map Needs: Map of Park – Aerial/Detail
Photos of Park Features
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Community Park
Sunset Park
1420 69th St. SE
15.15acres
Dedicated in 2003
Sunset Park was developed by the developer in Lakeland Hills. It is unique in several ways. The
community park serves the Lakeland Hills neighborhood but also the community. The site includes a
picnic shelter, two youth baseball/softball fields, trails, basketball court and skatepark. Fundraising and
planning efforts began in early 2015 for a splashpad with a targeted completion date tentatively set for
summer 2016.
Park Features:
Playgrounds: 1
Softball Field(s):
Baseball Field(s): 2 (youth baseball/softball)
Soccer Field(s):
Open Play Field(s):
Basketball Court(s): 1
Pickle Ball Court(s):
Tennis Court(s):
Other: Skate Park
Facility: Restroom Facility, Picnic Shelter
Parking Stalls: 154
Trail: Trail (s?)
Benches: 4 + 12 inside Dugouts
Picnic Tables: 16, inside Picnic Shelter
Barbeque Grill(s) 2
Other Notes:
All structures are in good condition.
Park History:
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This park was designed and developed by the developers of Lakeland Hills in conjunction with the City of
Auburn. The name was selected by a citizen’s group, who decided to name it for the wonderful views of
the sunset from the park.
Needs Assessment from 2006 plan
The park was completed in 2003 and is in good condition, requiring regular ongoing maintenance.
Recommended Improvements
• Splash Pad
• Landscaping and Irrigation Improvements
Map Needs: Map of Park – Aerial/Detail
Photos of Park Features
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Community Park
Veterans Memorial Park
405 E St. NE
7.67 acres
Dedicated in 1926
Veteran’s Memorial Park, formerly City Park, is a popular community park located close to downtown
Auburn and adjacent to Auburn High School’s Memorial Stadium. The park is distinctive for its Veterans
Memorial structure, shady woods and underlying expanse of green lawn. The Veterans Memorial
structure was funded with donations and fund-raising events by local veterans groups. Its design and
construction were accomplished with use of volunteer labor.
Park Features:
Playgrounds: 1
Softball Field(s):
Baseball Field(s):
Soccer Field(s):
Open Play Field(s):
Basketball Court(s): ½ basketball Court
Pickle Ball Court(s):
Tennis Court(s):
Other: Backyard Idea Garden
Facility: William C. Warren Building (capacity: 74)
Parking Stalls: 40
Trail:
Benches: 8
Picnic Tables: 10
Barbeque Grill(s) 2
Other Notes:
Six benches are concrete, two are in Backyard Idea Garden. Spray pool
has been removed. Playground is in good condition.
Park History:
Formerly named City Park, the park was dedicated and opened in 1926, and was “touted as the largest,
most up-to-date and complete (park) in all the surrounding country”. Money for the park came from a
1924 bond issue and the property was purchased from the Faucett family. Renamed in 2000 to honor
Auburn Veterans groups who built the Veterans Memorial in the park.
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Recommended Improvements
• Selective Tree Removal
• Resurface Basketball Court
• Landscaping and Irrigation Improvements
Map Needs: Map of Park – Aerial/Detail
Photos of Park Features
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Community Park
104th Ave SE (undeveloped)
31495 104th Ave. SE
14.73 acres
Transferred in 2006
This undeveloped riverside property is comprised of two parcels along the Green River. A nice sandy
beach along the Green River is popular for swimmers in the summer, and fishermen in the fall and
winter months. Nearly two-thirds of the park is located within the 100 floodplain so given the location
of the park along the river and regulatory constraints, the park will likely be designed as a passive use
nature park.
Park History:
The 104th Ave property was transferred to the City through acquisitions from Washington State Parks
through a grant from the Recreation and Conservation office, and the other from King County.
Recommended Improvements
• Develop Master Plan
Map Needs: Map of Park – Aerial/Detail
Photos of Park Features
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Open Space
Open space areas are land that is largely undeveloped, and that has been left in a natural or natural
appearing condition. Other areas in the inventory are included with their respective park.
Size: varies
Service Area: Not applicable
Typical features:
• Nature Areas
• Wildlife Area
• Specific Park left in natural condition for future development
• Wetland area
Table 5-4: Existing Open Space Inventory:
Open Space Acres
Auburn Environmental
190.91
Clark Property 26.68
Game Farm Open Space 26.00
Golf Course 40.98
Lakeland Nature Area 46.07
Mary Olson Farm 47.00
West Auburn Lake 9.25
Total 386.89 acres
Map Needs: Map of Open Space areas
Photos: Photos of volunteer events
Auburn Environmental – For the purpose of this plan the Auburn Environmental Park (AEP) has been
divided up into open space and special use areas. The open space area is comprised a large
undeveloped Category II wetland area bisected by SR 167, while the special use area is comprised of the
parcels of land where the boardwalk and bird tower are located. On the east side of SR 167 there are
two large wetland mitigation areas along Clay Street NW. One of the mitigation, known as Thermod has
a large pond, and was installed to compensate for impacts associated with the Emerald Downs Race
Track Facility. The other large mitigation area was installed to accommodate the City’s B Street Corridor
project. The Interurban trail runs up the east side of much of the AEP. On the west side of SR 167 Mill
Creek and an associated wetland flows north across the property. The west side of SR 167 is the site of a
large future stream relocation known as the Wetland 5K project where Mill Creek will be relocated back
to its relic channel. Construction of the Wetland 5K project is expected to be completed in fall 2015.
Clark Property Forested open space area along the White River Trail, just west of R Street. The property
is located on both sides of Oravitz Road. Bowman Creek crosses this property along the toe of the slope
below Oravetz Road before flowing into the White River
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Game Farm Open Space - Undeveloped forested area located on a plateau in the northeast portion of
Game Farm Park. This area overlooks the White River to the east and is bordered by the a residential
development to the north. A trailhead is located off of Forest Ridge Drive SE in the residential
development that provides access to a trail system through the forested area. The discrete trailhead is
located between two homes and is fairly difficult to find if you don’t know that it is there. This area has
been a popular spot for transient camps, which has resulted in limited use of the area by park users.
Golf Course Open Space – Mostly forested area located on a steep west facing slope along the eastern
edge of the golf course. A power line easement runs east west across the northern portion of this area.
Lakeland Nature Area Assemblage of parcels located west of Fire Station 33 in the Lea Hill area of the
City. The property contains forested wetland areas, but the extent of these areas is currently unknown.
This park property will likely be a passive use park with a trail system, but a master plan is needed in
order establish near term long term plans for the site.
Mary Olson Farm Open Space – Forested area on a west facing slope in the eastern portion of the Mary
Olson Farm Property. These areas contain very large mature trees that overlook the farm. Olson Creek
flows through a steep ravine from the east before flowing across the property and into the Green River.
Olson Creek supports five different species of salmon, as well as steelhead trout and bull trout. Three of
the fish species supported by Olson Creek are protected under the Endangered Species Act.
West Auburn Lake – This property is located at the terminus of S. 320th Street in the West Hill area of
Auburn. Access to the site can gained from the west via S 320th Street or from the east via W Street
NW. The site contains an approximate 2-acre lake, with approximately 7 acres of mature forested
upland area. A Master Plan was developed for the park in 2013. Future site improvements identified in
the Master Plan include a trail around the perimeter of the lake, a parking area at the end of S. 320th
Street, viewpoints with benches, invasive species control, and the installation of native plantings.
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Special Use Areas
Special use areas are miscellaneous public recreation areas or land occupied by a specialized facility.
Some of the uses that fall into this classification include small landscaped areas, community gardens,
streetscapes, environmentally sensitive areas, viewpoints, historic sites, and other specialized areas.
Size: Generally very small, “leftover” spaces
Service Area: Not applicable
Typical features:
• Landscaped Areas
• Community Gardens
• Viewpoints
• Historic Sites
• Nature Areas
• Traffic Islands
• Specific Park or Recreation Areas
• Environmental Park
Existing Special Use Areas Inventory:
Special Use Areas Acres
B Street Plaza 0.10
Bicentennial Park 1.07
Centennial Viewpoint Park 0.70
City Hall Plaza 1.10
Clark Plaza 0.25
Community Garden A 1.04
Community Garden B 0.39
Environmental Park 16.84
Fenster Nature Park 12.58
Fly-in Lion 0.02
Golf Course 139.71
Mary Olson Farm 20.0
Mountain View Cemetery 46.57
Pioneer Cemetery 0.77
Plaza Park 0.02
Slaughter Memorial 0.02
TOTAL 254.77 acres
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B Street Plaza - a small pocket park in downtown Auburn featuring artwork
Bicentennial Park - Green open space park at Auburn Way and Hwy 18
Clark Plaza - small pocket park at the corner of Auburn Way North and 15th Street NE.
Morningcrest - a landscape area at 58th & 24th NW
Slaughter Memorial - small pocket park at Auburn Way North with the memorial commemorating the
battle of Slaughter
Fly-in Lion - Small pocket park located at the south end of Scobee Field (Auburn airport) with benches to
watch the Airplanes take off and land. The park is located on King County transit property at the
northeast corner of a park and ride.
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Special Use Area
Centennial Viewpoint Park
402 Mountain View Dr.
0.7 acres
Dedicated in 1991
Centennial Viewpoint Park was created in 1991, during Auburn’s Centennial year. As its name implies, it
is blessed with tremendous views of the Green River Valley, the Cascade Range, and Mount Rainier
beyond. The park is tucked into a small spot along Mountain View Drive, across the road from Mountain
View Cemetery. This small park functions primarily as a scenic overlook. A bronze sculpture of a deer
standing on a log, overlooking the valley, was commissioned by the Auburn Arts Commission for the site.
Park Features:
• Artwork
• Picnic tables
• Views of Mt. Rainier
Park History: Was developed by the Auburn Rotary Club during Auburn’s centennial year celebration.
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Special Use Area
Environmental Park
413 Western Avenue NW
16.84 acres plus
190.91 acres of open space
Designated in 2004
The Auburn Environmental Park (AEP) has been divided into open space areas and special use areas.
The special use area of the AEP is located in the southern portion of the park. Here visitors will find a
birding tower and an elevated boardwalk through a large wetland area. The boardwalk extends north
from West Main Street to the birding tower, which located off of Western Ave NW. An information
kiosk, picnic tables and a parking area are also located off of Western Ave. NW.
Park Features:
• Wetland Mitigation Areas
• Bird tower
• 1,200 foot elevated boardwalk with interpretive signs
• Picnic tables
Park History:
In 2004 City Council passed a resolution expressing interest in the Environmental Park Project. The
formation of the AEP was made possible through a number of land acquisitions between 1996 and 2014,
which resulted in a permanently protected area 207 acres in size.
Recommended Improvements
• Trail Connection Between Boardwalk and Interurban Trail
• Construct Boardwalk in Northern Portion of Park
• Routine Maintenance and Inspections to Boardwalk Structure
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Special Use Area
Fenster Nature Park
2033 4th Street SE
12.58 acres
Acquired in 1996
Fenster Nature Park is located along the Green River where the river flows into the City limits. Two
phases of buried revetments have been constructed on the property, Fenster I was completed in 2008
and Fenster II was completed in 2014. Upon completion of these revetment project the areas were
planted with native vegetation.
A sandy beach located along the Green River is a popular spot for swimmers and tubers. The
beach is actually located upstream of Fenster Nature park on property owned by King County, but
visitors must cross through the park in order to gain access to this area. Parks staff is currently working
with a consultant to a develop a design for a river access for emergency responders, drift boaters,
rafters, and tubers.
Park Features:
• Swimming and tubing access to the Green River
• Access to a trail system located upstream on King County property
• Public fishing access
Park History: The northern portion of the property was acquired through a series of land acquisitions
that occurred between 1994 and 2014. The southern portion of the park was purchased in 2006 from
the Fenster Family, who owned and operated a farm along the river.
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Special Use Area
Auburn Golf Course
29630 Green River Rd SE
139.71 acres plus
Open Space of 40.98 acres
A full-service 18-hole facility, the fair but challenging par 71 course is just over 6,450 yards and hosts
over 50,000 rounds of golf each year. Services include a pro shop, equipment and power cart rentals,
professional instruction and lessons, tournaments and leagues, and youth activities. The majority of the
course is in the valley, with four holes on the hillside overlooking the valley.
The Auburn Golf Course offers an assortment of top notch facilities. Our Pro Shop has much of the
newest gear at great prices. If you are hungry after your round of golf, be sure to stop in for a bite at our
new Bogeys restaurant
Park Features:
• 18 hole golf course
• Clubhouse
• Putting Green
• Views of Green River and Mt. Rainier
Park History: The City purchased the Green River Golf Course in the 1960’s. It was a 9-hole course on the
north end of the current site, built in the late 1940s. After the city took over, it was developed from 9-
hole to 18-hole course.
Recommended Improvements
• Working with Golf Course Superintendent to determine recommended improvements
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• Special Use Area
Mary Olson Farm
28728 Green River Rd NE
20 acres plus
47 acres of Open Space land
Purchased in 1993
The City applied for and received King County Conservation Futures funding to purchase the historic
Mary Olson Farm in 1993. The funding stipulates that the Farm can be developed for passive recreation
and open space use only. The 67-acre Farm is on the National Register of Historic Places, and is a King
County Landmark property. The private canyon in the center of the farm includes a farmhouse, large
barn, a weaving house, and several other out buildings surrounded by forested hillsides and two
meadows. The Mary Olson Farm is the most intact 1880s family farm in King County. The buildings, and
to some extent the landscape have required extensive restoration. To that end the buildings have been
leased to the White River Valley Historical Society so that they can be economically and quickly restored
using grant funds.
The Farm includes many important historic features: a wagon road; seven historic buildings, an heirloom
orchard; four runs of salmon in Olson Creek; two meadows; all surrounded by forested hillsides. The City
intends to continue restoration efforts on the Farm and its environment to use as a living history
museum attracting school groups and members of the general public. The wagon road will be able to
connect area trails and bicycle routes in the area. In 2000 an award winning Master Plan was developed
for the Farm, and in 2004 an Operations Plan was developed, creating a year by year plan leading to full
program offerings and public access in 2014.
Park Features:
• Historic Farmstead
• Meadows
• Bluff and Creek
Park History:
Named after the matriarch of the early settler family who purchased the land in 1879—Mary Olson.
2015 Needs Assessment
Since 2014 the Farm has been fully restored and has been undergoing specialized maintenance care.
That work must be ongoing and constitutes an annual investment. Future projects include recreation of
the historic footbridge over Olson Stream, reclaiming land from blackberries and other invasive species
and returning that land to native growth and producing hay fields. Future improvements will include the
development of trails; acquisition of uphill canyon land as a conservation easement; development of an
interpretive site dealing with Native American fishing and gathering; replacement of the caretaker’s
mobile home; installation of interpretive artwork to enhance the walking experience; and development
of additional programs that share this remarkable site with a boarder audience.
Map Needs: Map of Park – Aerial/Detail
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Photos of Park Features
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Special Use Area
Mountain View Cemetery
2020 Mountain View Dr.
60.00 acres
Mountain View Cemetery is nestled on 60 acres of property overlooking the Mt. Rainier and the Green
River Valley. Mountain View offers an urn garden, adult graves, columbarium niche walls, and a special
section for veterans and their spouses. The Cemetery was established in 1890 when 40 acres of land
were purchased. In 1945, a group of local businessmen formed the Thousand and One Club to transfer
the cemetery to the City of Auburn. In 1947, the cemetery was endowed, ensuring that maintenance of
the grounds would be continued into the future.
Park Features:
• Children’s Place and Veterans Section
• Urn garden
• Niche walls
• Mausoleum
• Views of Green River Valley and Mt. Rainier
Park History:
Mountain View was established in 1890, a year before the town of Slaughter (now Auburn) was
incorporated. This is the resting place of some of the early pioneers who settled in Washington Territory.
Recommended Improvements
• Working Cemetery Manager to determine recommended improvements
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Special Use Area
Pioneer Cemetery
8th & Auburn Way N.
0.77 acres
Pioneer Cemetery, located at 8th N.E. and Auburn Way North, near Fred Meyer. The land was donated
in 1878 to the town of Slaughter, Washington Territory, for a cemetery. It was only active for 20 years
due to spring flooding. In 1917, land on the east edge was given to the Buddhist Church at Christopher
for use by the Japanese community. Burials at Pioneer Cemetery are rare, as only cremated remains of
descendants who were originally interred there are eligible. The grounds at this historical site are under
the care of the Cemetery Division of the Parks Department.
Park Features:
• Ornamental Iron Artwork
Park History:
Donated to city in 1878.
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Schools and Other Public Lands
People don’t use only parks for their recreation. Other public lands and private facilities must be
considered in evaluating the sufficiency of our public park system. In Auburn, schools are one of the
largest contributors to recreation space other than the City parks.
Schools
School grounds are natural gathering places for neighborhoods—there is usually one within walking
distance of every home in the city. In addition, school grounds have features, which, at a minimum,
include sports fields, grassy fields for open play, and sometimes play equipment and basketball courts.
School facilities vary in their accessibility and availability. During the school year these are in use by the
school throughout the day and often after school hours. This limits their use by individuals or non-school
leagues. Also, some sports fields are too small or not in prime condition considered necessary for league
play. For these reasons school facilities are considered to be valuable components in the community’s
total recreational resources, but cannot replace a strong public park system.
Map shows the location of all schools within the study area. Table 5-6 summarizes the facilities found at
Auburn School District properties. Note: the Auburn School District extends beyond the Auburn City
Limits.
Other Public Lands
Several properties are used informally for recreation purposes are owned by public entities. The major
properties are identified below:
Table 5-6 UPDATE: Auburn School Facilities
School Facilities (do we need to add playgrounds to this list)
– list needs to be updated
Elementary Schools
Alpac 2 youth baseball/softball fields
Chinook 4 youth baseball/softball fields
Evergreen Heights 2 youth baseball/softball fields
Gildo Rey 2 youth baseball/softball fields
Ilalko 2 youth baseball/softball fields
Lakeview 3 youth baseball/softball fields
Lea Hill 2 youth baseball/softball fields
Dick Scobee 2 youth baseball/softball fields
Pioneer 3 youth baseball/softball fields
Terminal Park 2 youth baseball/softball fields
Washington 2 youth baseball/softball fields
Middle Schools
Cascade 1 Football Field with Track,
Gymnasium with 1 basketball court, Annex
2 Baseball/Softball Fields, 90' & 65' fields
Comment [jwk1]: There is no map of schools in
Auburn.
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Mt. Baker 1 Football Field with Track,
2 Gymnasium
3 Baseball Fields, 90' & 65' fields
3 Softball Fields
Olympic 1 Football Field, Track,
Gymnasium with 1 basketball court
2 Baseball/Softball Fields, 90' & 65' fields
Rainier 1 Football Field, Track
Gymnasium with 2 basketball court
2 Baseball/Softball Fields, 90' & 65' fields
Senior High Schools
Auburn Riverside High
1 Football Field synthetic turf with Track (Lighted),
8 Tennis Courts
5 Gymnasiums
1 Basebal Field, 90' infield, 3 softball fields
Auburn Senior High
1 Football Field synthetic turf with Track (Lighted),
8 Lighted Tennis Courts
Gymnasium with 2 basketball court
1 Baseball Field, 90' infield
Auburn Mountain View High
1 Football Field with Track,
6 Gymnasiums, 8 Tennis Courts
2 Baseball Fields, 90' & 65' fields, 2 Softball Fields
West Auburn High
1 Baseball/Softball Field, 65' infield
1 Gymnasium
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Auburn Water Utility
The watershed areas owned by the Auburn Water Utility. These have restricted access in order to
maintain water quality. Coal Creek Spring Watershed in south Auburn is the major source of the city’s
water supply. The West Hill Watershed is considered a secondary water source; its location next to an
elementary school make it a popular spot for neighborhood walks. Public use of these areas is presently
discouraged by the Water Utility.
King County Parks
King County Parks owns several developed and undeveloped properties in close proximity to the
planning area. While existing Auburn parks are more convenient to Auburn residents than most King
County properties, recreation users are not restricted by civic boundaries, therefore some of these parks
can be expected to serve Auburn residents.
The Green River Trail is a King County regional trail project that currently winds more than 19 miles from
Cecil Moses Park near Seattle’s south boundary to North Green River Park in south Kent near Auburn.
The section of the Green River Trail that extends south from the City of Kent has stalled out in recent
years due to private property issues, but there is still hope that one day it will extend through Auburn. A
section of the trail was constructed in 2014 as a part of the Reddington Levee project near Brannan Park,
which could easily be extended north to S. 277th Street. The section of the Green River trail south of
Brannan Park presents many private property challenges, and may have to follow surface streets in
order to make it to Fenster Nature Park and beyond.
State of Washington
The State of Washington owns an easement along the west side of the Green River in certain locations
through the city. Much of the easement runs directly behind residences where access is allowed for
fishing only. The Washington Department of Natural Resources also owns a quarter section of land in
southeast Auburn. The land is not used for recreation at this time.
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Chapter 6:
Recreation
and
Cultural
Programs
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Chapter 6
Recreation and Cultural Programs
Auburn—an Active Community
The City of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department provides opportunities for the public to
participate in diverse recreational programs and activities designed to meet the needs of the
community. These programs include preschool, youth, teen, and adult leisure programs; youth,
teen, and adult athletics; fitness and wellness programs; programs designed to provide social
and recreational opportunities to senior citizens and those with special needs, as well as a host of
special events and cultural activities suitable for the entire family and community at large.
The City of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department has an active series of recreation and cultural
programs. Survey results show over 75% of the city’s population participate in at least one of these
programs with over 30% participating on at least a monthly basis.
Analysis of recreation programs repeatedly revealed the need for indoor spaces for many types of
athletic, cultural and recreational activities. Current programming is conducted at the Parks, Arts and
Recreation Administration Building, Senior Center, City Hall, the multi-purpose building at the Auburn
Community Campus, the William C. Warren Building at Veterans Memorial Park, and various school
district facilities.
The addition of a gymnasium in 2011 has allowed for increased athletic programming opportunities. A
new community center and teen center are slated to open in 2016; adding to the inventory of spaces
available for programming a robust schedule of activities and programs for the community.
A Variety of Departmental Programs
Programs within the Parks, Arts & Recreation Department are divided into five major activity areas:
• Athletic Programs
• Leisure and Education Programs
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Heritage and Preservation Programs
• Cultural Programs: Arts and Events
City residents are offered a broad selection of leisure time activities contributing to social interaction,
physical recreation and health, and cultural and artistic enrichment. The components of each program
area and the future needs are described individually in this chapter. Some general conclusions and
recommendations are also made about all programs offered by the City. This overview guides the City’s
direction to maintain the high quality of its recreation programs.
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According to the 2015 survey, the top programs and activities that Auburn residents have a combined
high and moderate level of participate in (regardless of the location) are as follows (Question #10):
• Running or walking – 88.74%
• Visiting nature/wildlife areas – 77.56%
• Attending community special events – 59..58%
• Bicycling – 55.07%
• Attending live theater/concert performances – 54.73%
• Nature/Environmental education – 46.69%
• Using exercise equipment – 45.68%
• Recreation swimming – 44.86%
• Adult fitness/health/wellness classes – 40.54%
The same survey asked respondents what recreation programs should be offered in Auburn (either by
the City or by others) that members of their household would utilize. Their combined highest and
moderate likelihood of use was as follows (Question #11):
• Festivals or events – 77.69%
• Fitness/health/wellness programs – 64.59%
• Volunteer opportunities – 57.08%
• Performing arts (dance, music, theater, etc) – 51.87%
• Outdoor sports – 51.31%
• Nature and environmental education – 51.09%
• Enrichment and self-help classes – 49.80%
• Visual arts – 43.26%
• Indoor sports – 41.60%
The survey also asked respondents what recreation programs by age groups should be offered in Auburn
(by the City or by others) that members of their household would utilize. Their combined highest and
moderate likelihood of use was as follows (Question #12):
• Adults – 68.03%
• Teens (middle & high school) – 65.77%
• Elementary school youth – 41.29%
• Seniors (at or near retirement) – 40.89%
• Toddlers/preschoolers – 27.44%
• Developmentally Disabled (all other ages) – 12.84%
• Developmentally Disabled (school age) – 12.34%
Conclusions/Recommendations for All Recreation Programs
1. Increase Awareness: Continue to increase awareness of recreation programs by trying new
marketing avenues, including social media outlets.
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2. Expand offerings for general fitness, health and wellness programs. According to survey results,
there is a higher interest level among residents for offering general fitness, health and wellness
programs (64%) than outdoor sport leagues (51%) or indoor sport leagues (41%).
3. Class Scheduling: Offer classes with both daytime, evening and weekend hours, to meet the
needs of those without traditional 8-to-5 work schedule. While space shortage has impacted
this in the past, the addition of a new community center and youth/teen center will aid in class
scheduling. Continue to seek additional spaces, either through rental, lease or purchase for
indoor recreation programs in heavily dense neighborhood areas, such as Lakeland Hills and Lea
Hill.
4. Families, Neighborhoods & Cultural Connections: Reinforce family structure and interaction by
offering activities or outings suitable to families. Continue to offer some programs at
neighborhood locations, thereby strengthening the role and identity of neighborhoods in the
city. Continue to seek ways to engage different cultures in recreation programming, through
activities, food experiences, and social gatherings. Based on survey results, 87% of respondents
want programs offered for all ages.
5. Nature and Environmental Education: Increase exposure to the natural world through activities
and fun learning opportunities at suitable locations. As parks are developed around wetlands
and other natural areas, residents and students can be involved in all stages, from design to
implementation and maintenance. Adult environmental education can also inform residents of
the functions and value of our open spaces (and the care and awareness of our urban assets).
Survey results indicate that over 50% of respondents would be interested in nature and
environmental education programs. The Environmental Park, Fenster Nature Park, Mary Olson
Farm, and the undeveloped West Hill Lake property all have the potential to offer programming
focused on environmental education.
6. Topics for Recreation Programs: Direction for recreation program topics are gleaned from
several sources, including the public opinion survey conducted in 2015, direct requests to the
Department, national and regional trends, and recommendations by staff members, the Park &
Recreation Board and the Arts Commission. The survey is an especially rich source of ideas for
activities, both for learning what recreation activities residents are currently participating in and
what activities they would like to see offered by the City of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation
Department. The Recreation Needs Assessment should be reviewed periodically to generate
new strategies for recreation programming.
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Athletic Programs
The Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department organizes various seasonal sport leagues for adults,
teens, kids and families as well as opportunities for drop-in programs. Additionally the City maintains
general outdoor recreation facilities including trails, tennis courts, basketball courts, bocce courts, disc
golf, skate parks, and a municipal golf course.
Many area residents participate in the athletic programs sponsored by the City’s Parks, Arts &
Recreation Department. In 2014, approximately 4,500 youth and adults participated in these programs,
a decrease of approximately 15 percent since 2004. With the addition of a gymnasium in 2011,
opportunities for drop-in play have been added; with over 4,000 individuals taking advantage of that
option. Drop-in play is suited for those with flexible schedules; rather than more structured schedules as
is seen with organized leagues. Several explanations can be given for the decreasing recreation rate for
organized athletic programs, with the most common factor being there are a variety of options available
to residents to meet their recreational, health, and fitness needs other than organized athletics.
Additionally, many people have a perception of less leisure time in their lives today.
Residents have the opportunity to become involved in many sports activities, and can participate as an
individual, or as part of an organized team or league. Programs are provided for both youth and adults,
and are further divided into coed programs, and all male and all female programs.
Survey results show that 51% of the city’s population would like Parks, Arts & Recreation Department to
offer outdoor sport options and 40% would like indoor sport opportunities.
Adult Athletics: Adult athletic programs revolve primarily around the sports of softball, basketball,
volleyball and flag football. With the addition of a new Gymnasium in 2011, dodgeball and futsal (indoor
soccer) have been added as options for adult athletics. Soccer plays a smaller role in Department
offerings, as there are many outside leagues that offer soccer. Since the opening of the Gymnasium in
2011, open gym volleyball, pickleball, and basketball programs are averaging over 4,000 drop-in players
annually. Programs such as flag football and basketball still attract primarily men, although they are
open to all players. There is a growing trend of people doing more family centered activities and other
individual sports and activities. Adult athletic program offerings should be directed at meeting the needs
of individuals and families.
Youth Sports- Youth sports programs are offered for children from age 3 to 18 and vary seasonally. The
main focus is on recreation, team work, learning and fun rather than high-level competition. Preschool
sports, through a “Let’s Play Sports” program are hugely popular and require parent participation. They
help lead children to playing in additional sport programs offered by the Department. Youth sport
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programming has diversified beyond soccer, baseball and fastpitch and the Department now also offers
cross country, girl’s volleyball, track & field, flag football, climbing, dodgeball and a select basketball
league to give children a larger pool of athletic activities in which to participate.
Specialized Recreation Athletics: The department offers both a sports and Unified Sports program in the
sports of Basketball, Volleyball, Roller-skating, Bowling, Soccer, Track & Field, Cycling, Swimming and
Softball. In Unified Sports Programs, athletes and partners, those with and without developmental
disabilities, participate on teams together. Cooperative efforts with the Auburn High School staff has
resulted in partnered social programs. Programs partnered with the Community Lab at the AHS has
produced mentorship and life skills programs. With two wheelchair accessible buses, the department is
able to transport participants to and from events and programs.
Athletic Programs Needs/Recommendations
1. Continue/Expand family sport programming
2. Expand individual oriented athletic options – running, walking club
3. Flexible scheduling for drop-in programs
4. Track sport trends and interests such as Ultimate, pickleball, disc golf, lacrosse, rugby, bocce
5. Increase Participation by Women and Girls: Continue to expand the co-ed, women’s and girls
programs as new recreation facilities are provided. Investigate ways to inform more women of
the women’s athletic programs.
6. Partnerships: Continue to partner with schools and other providers to increase program
offerings and participation. Coordinate with the local school district to maximize use of current
facilities.
7. Offer Programs in New Sports: Experiment with offering athletic programs/classes in new or
developing sports such as, disc golf, futsal, mountain-biking, foot golf, bike courses. Place an
emphasis on family and individual oriented programs.
8. Gymnasium Space: City-owned and scheduled gymnasium space is needed to maintain the
current course offerings. An increase in gymnasium space is needed if these very popular
programs are to be expanded to keep up with the community’s growing population.
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Leisure and Educational Programs
A wide range of recreation programs, including instruction in arts and crafts, dance, music, community
education and special events are offered through the Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Department.
Existing leisure and educational programming falls into various age categories: preschool; youth; teens;
adults; seniors; individuals with specialized needs; and families. Programs fluctuate based on community
interest, seasons, availability of instructors and facilities.
Survey Results
Although the City provides programs for all ages and categories; the public opinion survey is useful in
determining the likelihood of use in each area by residents. The survey asked respondents what
recreation programs by age groups should be offered in Auburn (by the City or by others) that members
of their household would utilize. Their combined highest and moderate likelihood of use was as follows
(Question #12):
• Adults – 68.03%
• Teens (middle & high school) – 65.77%
• Elementary school youth – 41.29%
• Seniors (at or near retirement) – 40.89%
• Toddlers/preschoolers – 27.44%
• Developmentally Disabled (all other ages) – 12.84%
• Developmentally Disabled (school age) – 12.34%
Preschool Programs, Ages 1-5: Preschool programs provide classes in movement, crafts, sports, and
innovative holiday activities. The availability of facilities affects which classes are offered. With the
opening of a new gymnasium in 2011, a new Indoor Playground program was initiated that allows
parents to bring their preschool aged child for socialization and fun! The department provides
balls, games, mats, riding toys, climbing toys and more in the Les Gove Gymnasium.
Approximately 3,000 registrations occur on an annual basis. Most preschool classes are offered at Les
Gove Park’s Multi-purpose Building, as are many other events. This is inconvenient for preschool
programs, because the room, supplies and materials must be continually set up and taken down, in
order not to interfere with other uses. Movement classes such as ballet and gymnastics are held at
buildings that are not well-suited to these activities, as they do not provide the mirrors, bars, and other
equipment or settings needed for effective learning. The opening of a new Community Center in 2016
should help to alleviate these current challenges.
Youth Programs, Ages 5-10: Youth programs consist of arts and crafts, gymnastics, dance, sports,
acting, music, science, and social and personal skills. Summer activities include a variety of day camps,
sport camps and specialty camps. Most recreation programs are currently directed toward youth 10
years old and under.
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Leisure & Education Program – Preschool/Youth Needs & Recommendations:
1. Design and add a mobile recreation bus with activities that can be taken into the community for
the introduction of recreation activities to school-age children.
2. Work with the Auburn School District to introduce school-based before and/or after school
recreation activities to encourage activity and healthy habits in youth.
3. Expand multi-generational programming and Family Programming;
Tweens/Teens, Ages 11-19: Like communities around the country, Auburn is struggling with concerns
for its young people and the challenges they face today. The City employs two positions focused on
teen programming. These staff members have worked over the last 20 years to engage teens in
recreation programs, provide information and marketing materials specifically geared for teens about
program and service opportunities; and developed relevant and diverse opportunities for young people.
An evaluation of the existing athletic and recreation programs reveals that 11 to 15 year-olds participate
primarily in the athletic programs offered by the City; however a popular Teen Late Night program; and
several Middle School programs have given teens greater opportunities. Additionally, the Department
coordinates the Auburn Youth Council which provides teen leadership and server/earning opportunities.
The Youth Council meets on a regular basis to plan service projects and fundraising events. Another
factor to consider in planning for teens is the large number of low-income families in Auburn. Nearly half
of Auburn residents fall into the low or very low income categories, making it difficult for many families
to pay for recreational activities for teens who are able to care for themselves during out-of-school time.
Providing facilities and programs with a positive social or recreational environment is seen as key to
counteracting some of the negative behaviors and activities occurring when teens “just hang out.” With
the increasing options for social media; the department needs to be creative about engaging
tweens/teens in programming options. Developing appealing programs for this age group may need to
involve teens and be more creative in approach than for other ages. The City is currently repurposing
the current Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Building into a Teen Center and programming for
Teens will increase in June 2016.
Leisure & Education Program – Teen Program Needs & Recommendations:
1. Improve Facilities: Improve existing facilities and develop additional facilities to provide a variety
of recreational, cultural and artistic opportunities for teens in the community. Develop methods
to evaluate recreation facilities and establish standards and criteria to improve existing facilities.
2. Assess Needs and Interests of Teens: Assess the recreational, cultural and artistic needs and
interests of teens in the community on an ongoing basis. Use a youth specific evaluation tool
for activities, programs and classes in order to meet the many varied needs and interests of
teens today. This may mean offering “non-traditional” activities not available at schools.
3. Accessibility to Programs: A Fee Waiver Program allows many low-income residents to attend
recreation classes and programs. While the Fee Waiver Program helps, more flexibility may be
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needed for families in need who don’t meet the United States Department of Agriculture Child
Nutrition Program Income guidelines. Consideration for providing more youth and teen oriented
programs at low or no cost encourages greater participation. Improved public transportation
and an improved pedestrian/bicycle network will enable more teens to attend activities. Further
develop partnerships with the local school district to expand transportation opportunities to and
from programs.
4. Teen Center Programming: A variety of low to no cost drop-in programs and structured fee
based programs will be provided. Provide middle school and high school specific programs.
5. Expand Sports Programs: Increase and expand sports programs for teens by developing an
intramural sports program to encourage greater participation.
6. Outreach to “At Risk” Teens: Perform outreach activities connecting “at risk” teens to
recreational programs. This will establish a connection to the community.
7. Creative Marketing: Current trends will continually be assessed to maintain relevant marketing.
Adult Programs: All adult programs are available to persons 18 and over; some are available to those
14 years and over. Adult recreation offerings include classes and workshops. Instructors are selected
based on their qualifications, and local interest in the programs they offer. Staff and student evaluations
of instructors and courses help to maintain high quality course offerings. Most adult programs are held
at the Senior Activity Center, the Parks, Arts and Recreation Administration Building, the Multi-purpose
Building in Les Gove Park and School District buildings when necessary/available. However, senior
programs have first priority at the Senior Activity Center, which limits the availability of this facility and
the number of adult programs that can be offered during the day. 68% of the survey respondents noted
that adult recreation programs should be offered in Auburn (Question 12); the highest percentage of
responses within that question.
Leisure & Education Program – Adult Programs Needs & Recommendations:
1. Facility Space: The Community Center opening in 2016 will offer the opportunity for expansion
of adult programming. Additionally, adult programming will be offered in neighborhood venues.
2. Programming: Survey results, as well as opinions expressed to Parks and Recreation staff,
indicate a larger selection of community education programs is desired. By keeping abreast of
emerging recreational trends and areas of public interest, the Parks, Arts and Recreation
Department can continue its tradition of offering a series of broad ranging and well-received
classes and programs. By tracking trends and identifying areas of interest, program deficiencies
can be identified and corrected.
3. Course Evaluation: Course offerings should continue to be reviewed on a regular basis to
evaluate the instructor’s performance and suitability of the facility and program. Enrollment,
opinion surveys and other means should continue to be used for evaluation purposes.
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Senior Programs: Comprehensive programming for ages - 50 and over focuses in Recreation and
Leisure includes a wide spectrum of programs, and achieve this involving both staff and participants in
decision-making. One of the big challenges of programming for this population is the wide span of ages -
from 50 to 95+. The difference in interests, abilities and needs shifts dramatically in this forty plus year
range. A diverse offering is provided including but not limited to trips and tours; exercise and fitness;
Silver Sneakers –Heathway Membership; outdoor adventure; hiking; volleyball; pickle ball; Wii bowling
league; in house social events such as movies and parties, games, cards, billiards, puzzles, computer lab.
Classes and programs change monthly, but often include arts and crafts, academic classes, computer,
dance and fitness classes. Topics are as varied as AARP Divers Safety, oil painting and consumer interest.
Several support services are also offered for seniors, including classes on Social Security, wills, health
insurance, tax counseling. Volunteers are provided through SHIBA (Senior Health Insurance Benefit Act)
program to help seniors resolve questions about Medicare/Medicaid and seniors’ rights.
Leisure & Education Program – Senior Programs Needs & Recommendations:
1. Marketing: The ability to better market senior programs is integral to reaching more people.
Young retirees may feel they are too young for the Center, creating one type of marketing
challenge. On the other hand, communicating with the frailer, home-bound elderly must be
accomplished with a different approach. The Center’s many different programs and services are
suitable for people of many different ages and interests. Additional funding for effective
marketing to promote and inform residents of the Senior Center’s offerings is necessary to move
beyond current participation levels.
2. Program Changes: Types of programs offered have changed as the interest of todays 50 plus has
changed. We have seen a large increase in numbers participating in outdoor adventures,
extended travel, cultural offerings and fitness. We need to continue to look beyond the next
few years to address the changing needs of our aging population. We now see more instances of
delayed retirement age, increased lifespan, diversity in interests, diversity in financial resources,
and in cultural diversity. To meet these and other new demands, an analysis of both service
planning and facility plans for the next 10 to 20 years should be undertaken. Expanded services
in the areas of wellness, exercise and support services must be explored. Counseling and mental
health services as well as expanded medical services must be considered. We are seeing an
increased number of mentally ill older adults in our programs. Transportation of seniors to
Senior Center programs should be considered in future Senior Center planning, as should
outreach services for the frail elderly and expanded adult day care services. Meeting the needs
of minority elders in our growing ethnically diverse population must also be a focus. The
possibility of more off-site programming and/or expansion of existing facility would also be
useful, as is exploring the Senior Center’s role in city-wide human services discussions and senior
housing projects.
3. Staff: With the projected changes in the aging population and social service needs mentioned as
well as the projected need to increase rental revenues, there will be a corresponding need for
additional staff.
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Specialized Recreation: The Parks, Arts and Recreation Department offers social, educational and
athletic opportunities for youth, teens, adults and seniors with special needs. A calendar of events
published every three months, lists classes, sports and activities offered. The Young Generation Club is a
program designed to meet the social and recreational needs for developmentally and physically disabled
persons, ages 18 and up. Inclusionary and unified sports programs offer opportunities for individuals
both with and without disabilities to participate together. The focus is on similar abilities, not
differences. Emphasis is on providing understanding, disability awareness, building active participation
for all people and involving families. It would be a goal to implement additional programs that focus on
collaboration, which embrace diversity, where people with and without disabilities live, learn and play
together.
Specialized Recreation Programs Needs & Recommendations:
1. Children with Special Needs: Continued growth in inclusionary programs for children under 12
are encouraged. Although the schools have a good educational program for the
developmentally disabled, there are few social or recreational outlets available for these
children, with the exception of athletic events such as the Special Olympics, which are open to
children age 8 and above.
2. Transportation: Transportation to programs is an ongoing challenge for many people in this
population. Few participants are able to drive or own a car, thus public transportation becomes
vital. Recreational classes are held at various locations throughout the community. These
programs occur primarily in the evenings and on weekends, when bus service is at its lowest
level. Increased ACCESS Metro service and City of Auburn wheelchair-accessible buses have
helped. Improved bus service, wheelchair-accessible vehicles, and pedestrian and bike facilities
are essential to serving this group of users. Ongoing input should be provided to the
transportation planning process, to improve service to these locations.
3. Program Costs: Financially, this group has extremely limited resources. The scholarship and fee
waiver program is necessary for many of these residents to be able to participate. Maintaining
the scholarship and fee waiver program and offering programs for children are priorities for this
population.
4. Staffing: This population may require a higher staff to participant ratio in programs due to
special needs. Additional staff training may be required.
5. Program Growth: Expansion of new and existing programming for specific specialized recreation
programs as well as inclusion and unified programs.
Health & Wellness Programs
A wide range of health and wellness programs, including fitness classes, nutrition programs, cooking
classes, community gardening, and a seasonal Farmers Market are offered through the Auburn Parks,
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Arts and Recreation Department. Existing health and wellness programming crosses all age categories
and is often offered to families. Programs fluctuate based on community interest, seasons, availability of
instructors and facilities.
A recent Health Impact Assessment was conducted by Studio 3MW as a baseline for the City's
Comprehensive Planning efforts. The baseline assessment for the Auburn HIA studied the following
determinants of health: population health outcomes, urban form, the public realm (parks, open spaces,
public places and streets) physical activity and the food environment. Understanding how these
determinants of health influence community members’ ability to make healthy choices helped to
identify needs and opportunities for City actions to improve access to healthy living resources.
Key findings of the Health Impact Assessment suggest that community health outcomes could be
improved through the following types of interventions: eliminating natural and man-made mobility
barriers for pedestrian and bicyclists, improving sidewalk connectivity, improving the pedestrian
environment, increasing the number of mixed use areas that provide goods and services, improving transit
access, increasing the number of destinations located within walking distance of homes, increasing the
number of healthy food sources within walking distance of homes and schools, improving safety and
perceptions of safety, and eliminating affordability as a barrier to healthy food and physical activity.
Key community and geographic features contribute to urban form, mobility and access to goods and
services. Geographic districts within the City include: The Auburn valley floor districts (North Auburn,
South Auburn & Downtown) and hill districts (West Hill, Lea Hill, Lakeland, Southeast Auburn). Auburn
includes over 30 square miles in land area, views of rivers, wooded hillsides, natural areas and Mount
Rainier, annexed hill areas developed to County standards without sidewalks and few connecting streets.
These features form barriers to connectivity and physical activity and create isolated districts within the
City.
Auburn is a diverse community in many ways. The City’s median age is 33.5, more than ten percent
younger than the State average. Approximately 30 percent of residents identify as a race or ethnicity
other than white or Caucasian. Of these residents, approximately ten percent are Asian and Pacific
Islander, five percent are African American, two percent are American Indian and Alaskan Native, and
five percent are another race or ethnicity. Thirteen percent of residents identify as Hispanic or Latino.
One quarter of residents speak a language other than English at home.
A higher proportion of Auburn individuals and families face financial hardship compared to those in King
County and Washington State. Auburn’s median income is $54,329, about 24 percent lower than the
King County median, and nine percent lower than the State median. The unemployment rate in Auburn
is over ten percent. Approximately fifteen percent of Auburn families live on incomes below the federal
poverty level. Over half of the students in the Auburn School District are eligible for free or reduced
lunch.
Low-income and minority populations are generally at greater risk of poor health status and poor access
to healthy living resources. These population groups make up a significant portion of Auburn’s
community; however, they are not uniformly distributed throughout the community.
Auburn has relatively poor community health outcomes. Compared to other cities in King County, it has
the lowest life expectancy, highest rate of diabetes, one of the highest rates of obesity, and one of the
highest rates of inactivity. The health outcomes of students in the Auburn School District are generally
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consistent with King County averages, but could be improved to reduce the risk of students developing
chronic diseases as adults. Improving community health is an important issue for the City and one that
can be aided by offering health and wellness programs by the City of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation
Department.
According to survey results, there is a higher interest level among residents for offering general fitness,
health and wellness programs (64%) than outdoor sport leagues (51%) or indoor sport leagues (41%).
The City of Auburn coordinates a 17-week Auburn International Farmers Market every Sunday from June
through September. The season features over 40 vendors each week who offer a variety of fresh locally
grown farm-based foods, flowers, hand crafted items and concession stands that feature home-cooked
tastes. The weekly market also included free community performances and several educational sessions
on health, nutrition, and gardening.
The City of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department operates three community gardens for lease
and use by residents. Community Gardens are used for recreational gardening and for growing
vegetables and flowers for family use. The popularity of the gardens continues to grow and spots are
sold out each year.
Health and wellness activities and services are a major focus for senior programs. A variety of health
agencies provides periodic health assessments, foot care, flu shots, blood pressure clinics, therapeutic
massage, dental cleaning and medical information and referrals specifically for seniors at the Auburn
Senior Activity Center. An onsite weekday lunch program is operated and managed in partnership with
Catholic Community Services and Aging and Disability Services. All meals meet one-third recommended
daily allowance for persons 60 years of age and older. A salad bar is added to the meal provided by
funds and product from the City of Auburn Human Services, sponsorships and participant donations. The
Senior Activity Center also partners with Senior Services of Seattle King County to provide frozen Meals
on Wheels to homebound seniors unable to prepare their own meals. Volunteers work with staff to ad
mister the program and delivery of meals on a weekly basis. A variety of nutrition education materials
and lectures are routinely provided at the Center and a volunteer “Wellness Team” assists staff in
coordinating projects and activities specifically related to health and wellness for seniors. Center
volunteers also work to provide a monthly food pantry for which groceries are purchased in bulk, re-
packaged by volunteers and the savings are passed on to customers.
Health & Wellness – Needs & Recommendations:
1. Expand Offerings for Health and Wellness Programs:
a. Neighborhood Based Programs-Provide health and wellness programs that are both
traditional and innovative. Examples: Neighborhood free program sites, bring recreation
to the community. Examples: Park Spotlight Series offering different activities while
introducing the community to active recreation in their own local parks.
b. Community Center Based Programs- Provide multigenerational fitness classes
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2. Healthy Cooking – Provide classes and demonstrations that reflect the diversity of our
community.
3. Farmers Market – Ensure access to healthy, fresh foods from local farms.
4. Expand Outdoor Fitness Equipment Options in Parks
5. Expand Community Gardens with an emphasis on low income neighborhoods
6. Expand Outdoor Recreation opportunities.
7. Partner with local health agencies to be a provider of preventive care and rehabilitation
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Heritage and Preservation Programs
The City of Auburn has several sites designated as historic City Landmarks: the 1924 Auburn Masonic
Temple at 302-310 E. Main Street; the 1937Auburn Post at 20 Auburn Avenue NE; the 1914 Auburn
Public Library at 306 Auburn Avenue NE; and the 1879 Mary Olson Farm at 28728 Green River Road.
Preservation efforts and identifying historic sites in need of landmark status can be strengthened by
communication between the Museum and the Planning Department. By partnering between these City
departments and staff, and by including key community groups a stronger heritage and cultural
community can be built. The Museum can become a strong partner in helping establish landmark status
for appropriate City properties, identifying and prioritizing preservation activities, and locating grant
resources.
Mary Olson Farm: A Unique Landmark
In 1994 the City acquired the historic Mary Olson Farm which is recognized as a King County and City of
Auburn Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Mary Olson Farm dates
from the 1880s, and vividly portrays a working farm of the early 1900s. The 67 acre farm includes seven
historic wooden buildings, a salmon bearing stream, a 100+ year old orchard, forested hillsides not
logged since the late 1800s, and acres of meadows in hay production.
After years of restoration efforts and an over two million dollar fund raising effort, the Farm opened to
the public in 2011. Now fully restored, the Mary Olson Farm is operated as a limited use City Park—
cooperatively managed by the City of Auburn and the White River Valley Historical Society. In 2011 the
Farm won the prestigious Historic Seattle’s Best Preservation Award. In 2013 the Farm was named King
Conservation Wildlife Protection Farm of the Year.
To date roughly 18,000 school children have toured the Farm on curriculum based fieldtrips where they
learn where their food comes from and about stream ecology. The site offers opportunities for living
history programs, the study of nature and the environment, arts performances, classes, and passive
recreation. A caretaker is located on site, helping to maintain the landscape and care for the resident
livestock.
Mary Olson Farm Operations
The built environment of the Mary Olson Farm is leased to the White River Valley Historical Society for
the purpose of economic restoration of the buildings and landscape, and for programing purposes. The
City of Auburn still maintains ownership and the Farm operates as a City of Auburn Park.
Programming at the Farm includes elementary school tours where students study where their food
comes from. They visit stations and participate in hands-on activities such as digging up potatoes,
making cider, feeding chickens and petting a cow. Later in the fall busloads of middle school students
visit the Farm where they study stream ecology and salmon. Their visits are timed to coincide with the
indigenous runs of salmon spawning in Olson Stream.
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During the summer months the Farm is open for drop-in visits for picnics and walks. A staff person and
the caretaker are on hand to give tours, bring the livestock out to visit the public and maintain the Farm.
Several special events have become a tradition. Hops & Crops Music and Beer Festival occurs each
September drawing over 900 visitors to sample craft brews and listen to regional musicians. Each year
the Auburn Symphony Orchestra uses the site for a series of chamber music concerts. Summer camps
keep many young people active and learning while experiencing old time games, food making, livestock
care and interacting with the environment.
Recommendations for the Mary Olson Farm
1. Acquiring Conservation Use of Adjacent Properties: it will be beneficial to secure use or
ownership of portions of several residential properties bordering the eastern boundary of the
Farm. These properties are steep hillsides, include the ravine through which Olson Stream flows
and are important view-shed areas key to program development and habitat restoration.
2. Continuing Habitat Restoration: Continued restoration of the natural habitat of the Farm is
essential. Several work parties or contracted efforts each year are required to keep blackberry
and ivy from infiltrating these 67 acres. Annual handwork should be scheduled to continue
caring for the stream buffer area, keeping it free of invasive species and planting diverse native
shrubs and trees.
3. Increasing Maintenance Budget for Historic Site & Buildings: The seven historic buildings,
gravel walkways, historic orchard and many other unique qualities of the Farm require sensitive
and ongoing maintenance. Cedar shake roofs need gentle cleaning every few years, gravel needs
to be hand spread in walkways, and a certified orchardist needs to prune the fruit trees two
times a year... There are many tasks of this nature at the Farm that are far beyond routine parks
maintenance and need to be budgeted for accordingly.
4. Staffing: Should expansion of programs and event are to occur at the Mary Olson Farm it has to
be recognized that additional staffing would be necessary to meet these needs. As educational
programs and events increase, the staff hours to meet this need will need to be increased.
Consideration should be given to increasing the current arrangement of providing the
“Caretakers”, “free rent” with one where the “caretaker “would also receive a monetary stipend
as well.
White River Valley Museum
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The White River Valley Museum is governed by a private/public partnership agreement between the
White River Valley Historical Society and the City of Auburn. This partnership is the result of an extensive
planning period (1990-1992) between the City and the Historical Society. The City of Auburn provides
the salary for a fulltime Museum Director, a fulltime Curator of Education a .75 FTE Education Assistant
and a .5 FTE Curator of Collections, In addition the City of Auburn provides some financial programming
support as well as in-kind services such as printing and mailings.
The Museum serves as a community educational institution teaching children and adults about the arts
and heritage of the White River Valley. In addition to exhibits, the facility houses an extensive research
archive, and manages the caretaking of thousands of precious artifacts which represent the history of
Auburn.
The Board of Directors is the governing body of the Museum. The 17 member board consists of eight
members appointed by the City of Auburn and nine members elected by the Historical Society.
Over the course of this partnership the Museum has experienced tremendous growth. Using privately
raised funds the building has been fully renovated to accommodate professional permanent exhibits, a
rotating exhibit gallery, gift shop and extensive collections storage space. Three temporary exhibits a
year are created onsite and draw critical acclaim from members of the profession, arts critics and
patrons alike. Complementing lectures, workshops and films are offered throughout the year. Creative
programs are filled by a following audience that enjoys children’s Overnight at the Museum, Junior
Curator Camp, Hooked on History open houses and Late Play Dates. Each spring several thousand
elementary age students tour the Museum on curriculum based fieldtrips.
In the future the Museum may undergo some facility and program changes to better connect it to the
energy of the Park and the neighboring facilities.
Recommendations for the Museum
1. Accommodating Continued Growth of Educational Programs: Museum programs are growing
to meet the needs of the Auburn community and Auburn School District. All kindergarten and
third grade Auburn School District students tour the Museum as part of their curriculum—an
arrangement that is very rare in the State. Fieldtrip programs require a lot of staff and volunteer
time. School programs are so strong that they will soon outstrip our ability and space. To that
end fieldtrips will be streamlined, and grow into activities that do not require so many or such
highly trained volunteers. Museum operations will need to depend more upon online
registration and feedback. Consideration should be given to renovating the garage space into a
classroom. Upon completion of this renovation, the Museum staff would be able to handle
larger groups of students at one time.
2. Increasing Visibility: The most difficult aspect of successful operation of the White River Valley
Museum has always been its lack of visibility. After years of working on this problem and
successfully obtaining good signage, advertising and branding, the next step is to improve the
exterior of the Museum to better attract visitors who are already at the park, library, senior
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center, gym and the new community center. Consideration of rebuilding the Museum lobby,
increasing signage and walkways, and developing the garage space into a classroom should be
considered as methods to increase visibility. The Museum must also be an intragal part of the
rebranding of Les Gove Park as part of the “Les Gove Park Master Plan” many items in the plan
such as an outdoor plaza that could also serve as a gathering place for education and
performance, the extension of “H Street” as well as the redevelopment of the shared City of
Auburn and King County Library parking area can greatly benefit the Museum.
3. Staffing: After 2008 reductions in staff the Collections department at the Museum was
decreased by 10 hours per week. This reduction remains in place today. . It is recommended
that additional staff hours be allocated to the Curator of Collections position so that the
professional, timely maintenance of the artifact collection remain.
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Cultural Programs: Arts and Events
A wide range of arts programming and major city-wide special events are offered through the Arts and
Events division within the Parks, Arts and Recreation Department. The main program areas include:
Special Events, Performing Art, Visual Art, Public and Community Art and Literary Arts.
Special events and arts programming typically rate high in public opinion surveys, both City-wide surveys
and individual Department surveys. For the most recent Parks & Recreation Open Space Survey, when
respondents were asked what recreation programs should be offered in Auburn (either by the City or by
others) that members of their household would utilize, over 77% would participate in festivals or events
(combining high and moderate likelihood of use - Question #11). Similarly 51% would participate in
performing arts (dance, music, theater, etc) and 43% in visual arts programming.
The Arts & Events division seeks to foster cultural growth and enrichment within the community while
sponsoring programs representative of the arts spectrum and provide special events and programs that
help create community. In recognition that the arts and event contribute enormously to Auburn’s
quality of life and foster economic growth, the division strives for excellence, diversity, and vitality in its
programming, while broadening the availability and appreciation of the arts.
The City of Auburn also supports an Arts Commission, founded in 1985. The commission is made up of
12 members from the community, appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. The
commission meets on a monthly basis and is provided a report from staff, and also meets to make
recommendations on the Arts Granting program (regranting via 4Culture Sustained Support Funding) as
well as selections on Public and Visual Arts displays and commissions.
Special Events: The department has had a long history of hosting large-scale community events.
Connecting these events to the overall mission and vision of the City and the department is vital.
Auburn’s community events range in size, theme, and audience. Large-scale community events
regularly see over 15,000 individuals in attendance at a single event and have been repeatedly
recognized in citizen surveys as very important to the quality of life in Auburn. Current community-wide
special events include Petpalooza, KidsDay, 4th of July Festival, Veterans Day Parade and Santa Parade.
Auburn also hosts a variety of special events annually that are coordinated by outside entities. Each
event serves a unique role and adds to the spirit of our City. These community festivals, athletic, and
cultural events provide opportunities for neighbors, artists, merchants, spectators, and participants to
interact and celebrate the richness of Auburn. A new special event ordinance and permitting process
was established in 2015 to streamline the event permitting process for outside agencies to coordinate
and produce events within the City of Auburn. It impacts those events that impact the ordinary use of
public streets, right-of-ways, trails, parks or sidewalks and/or may require additional city services than
would normally be provided such as police escorts, traffic control, sanitation, and cleanup work required
to support the event.
Program Needs/Recommendations
1. Continue to streamline the special event permit process to support community groups
presenting their own events without impacting city staff, city equipment and city services.
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2. Further staff collaboration and coordination of events to support outreach and promotion of
other city services and programs.
3. In order to grow special events or add new events, staffing would need to increase. Current
levels of staffing are at maximum capacity to execute and coordinate existing events.
Performing Arts: Performing Arts is a highly visible and central program to the Arts and Events division.
Offering a wide range of programming, the performing arts spans from free summer concerts,
professional ticketed performances at the Auburn Performing Arts Center, and managing all aspects of
the Auburn Avenue Theater.
Program Needs/Recommendations
1. A full facility assessment of the Auburn Avenue Theater needs to be conducted, as the City is
in year 7 of a 15 year lease of the building and a plan will need to be created in order to
dictate next steps for the Theater and/or performing arts offerings.
2. The ability to offer concessions is an important factor in the patrons experience at ticketed
performing arts opportunities. A reliable method of working with community non-profit
agencies to secure the appropriate permits needs to be further explored and systematized.
The creation of a Parks Foundation non-profit agency could potentially serve this need.
3. The largest growth program area has been in the production of plays and musical, in the
Auburn Community Players as well as the youth and teen theater productions. These
programs are incredibly space intensive and the growth/continuation needs to take into
consideration additional facility space for practice, set-building, and being able to continue
to offer rentals and programming while the cast is rehearsing.
4. While the Auburn Avenue Theater is leased, it is under the City’s management. The outside
of the building needs to reflect and represent the quality of entertainment that is occurring
within. A façade improvement is needed to improve the street appearance of the building.
5. The Auburn Avenue Theater is also a great community resource, providing a venue for
which community groups can rent and use for their events, presentations, conferences, etc.
Streamlining the rental process would increase exposure to the theater as well as bring in
additional revenues.
6. Continue to gather information and audience needs and have it input into the programming
decisions that are made and what kinds of programming is offered.
Visual Art: The city curates two visual art galleries, on in the lobby of Auburn’s City Hall and one in
Auburn’s Senior Center. Local and regional artists apply once a year for the display of their artwork
within these spaces. The artists display their artwork for exposure and do not receive an honorarium for
their time and effort. The City creates a flyer and promotional materials to be able to support the
artists.
Program Needs/Recommendations
1. Research and explore offering an honorarium/fee to participating artists. Many municipal art
programs are beginning to offer this as a way to support artists and the costs associated with
displaying artwork (travel, framing needs, etc.)
2. Staff receives regular requests for artwork to be placed in offices and public areas. A potential
new portable works program should be explored. This would involve the purchase of two
dimensional artwork within through our Public Art selection process, and be potentially
connected to a purchase award from the artists that participate in the gallery program.
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Public and Community Art: The Public Art program was created in 1988 includes commissioned artwork
and sculptures that have been created and placed in the public domain, outside and accessible to all.
The Public Art collection includes over 25 artworks and is throughout the City mainly in public parks.
The Public Art program is financially supported by a 1% for art program, in which 1% of City Capital
Project Construction goes to the creation of a new artwork. Additionally, an annual $30,000 is allotted
for the creation of new work. Community Art are projects that include community participation with
the creation of public art, including temporary artwork displays, group-painted murals, and other
projects such as utility boxes. Pianos on Parade, Benchmarks, Streetscapes (artwork within vacant
storefronts) are examples of Auburn’s Community Art programs.
Program Needs/Recommendations
1. The current iteration of the percent for art resolution was last revised in 2008. It is
recommended that the language of the resolution is discussed with Mayor and Council
specifically the language that excludes streets and utility projects from the requirement.
2. Maintenance and restoration of this aging collection is an increasing need, and restoration work
regularly exceeds the annual budget allotment. The public art collection has annual
maintenance program to ensure the longevity of the artwork, but exploration of a reliable
funding source in which more comprehensive restoration could be completed is needed. The
City maintains an insurance policy in which the artwork is covered in case of vandalism/theft
with a deductible of $5,000.
3. Providing a method for which private developers are encouraged and incentivized to include
public art within new or renovated construction projects could be a great benefit to the public
spaces and built environments that are changing rapidly. An exploration of collaboration
between Planning and Arts division to be able to advise new developments as well as have the
process be responsive to timeline as well as a review process through the Arts Commission.
4. Downtown Sculpture Gallery is an artwork on loan program that places sculptures on City built
pedestals for a one-year timeframe. The continuation of building new pedestals with new
downtown core developments is recommended and will ensure the vibrancy of the program and
have artwork throughout the downtown core.
5. The space needs for Pianos on Parade and Benchmarks is significant, and the materials are
stored for the majority of the year.
6. The community participation of these types of programs makes the use of social media ideal for
continued community participation. Working with the City’s marketing director, create
marketing plans that include social media contests, hashtags and tagging as part of the signage
to increase exposure and online participation.
Literary Arts: In 2011 the position of Poet Laureate was established to recognize and honor a citizen
poet of exceptional talent and accomplishment. The Poet Laureate also encourages appreciation of
poetry and literary life in Auburn. The position is a three-year term and works with staff to offer
programming and events throughout their term.
Program Needs/Recommendations
1. Expand Literary Arts opportunities in Auburn; including book readings, poetry readings, and
writing classes.
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Chapter 7:
Open Space
Defines a
Community
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Chapter 7
Open Space
Introduction
Communities use the term “open space” differently as the natural and built environments
differ so widely from place to place. In Auburn we define open space as land largely
undeveloped, which has been left in a natural, near natural or natural appearing condition.
Open space includes both public and privately owned land.
The Growth Management Act of 1991 (GMA) recommends that cities and counties develop
park and recreation elements which complement the expected land development pattern of
the community (RCW 36.70A.070(8)). The GMA also requires us to “identify open space
corridors within and between urban growth areas. They shall include lands useful for
recreation, wildlife habitat, trails, and connection of critical areas.” (RCW 36.70A.160). This
plan is intended to meet the requirements of the GMA, and to ensure that green spaces in
Auburn are preserved to the maximum extent possible.
Why We Need Open Space
The majority of the Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan is devoted to determining how we
can best serve our human constituents. The Open Space component of the Plan is different,
however. In addition to benefiting people, open space is valuable to wildlife and to maintaining
environmental quality. The preservation of green spaces and natural areas are important in
protecting the quality of life for Auburn residents within a highly urbanized area.
Open space benefits are many and diverse. In addition to environmental advantages,
open space provides psychological relief and opportunity for solitude that people need on
occasion. Open space can:
• Provide physical and visual buffers between urban and rural areas, and
between incompatible uses.
• Provide opportunities for passive and active outdoor recreation.
• Preserve natural areas and environmental features with significant educational,
scientific, wildlife habitat, historic, and/or scenic values such as views of major visual
resources i.e., as Mount Rainier, riparian corridors, and vistas along scenic routes.
• Provide public access to creeks, rivers and other water bodies.
• Create distinctive settings within the city or within a neighborhood by preserving
features such as hillsides, rivers, wetlands, scenic corridors and potential trail
corridors.
• Provide connections between developed areas and natural areas. Provide movement
corridors suitable for wildlife.
• Offer health and safety benefits such as flood control, protection for water supply,
cleansing of air, and separation from hazards such as landslides.
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Goals and Policy
The goals and objectives of the Open Space Plan are focused on developing a high quality,
diversified park and open space system that preserves and enhances significant
environmental resources and features.
Goal 1
To acquire and manage important open spaces in the City of Auburn.
Objective 1.1 Coordinate planning efforts to create a system of open spaces, an acquisition
and conservation strategy, a management and maintenance program, public art and an
education component.
Objective 1.2 Pursue acquisition and conservation of critical open space lands. Acquisition
of open space should be consistent with the site selection criteria and conservation priorities
adopted with the Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan.
Goal 2
To develop a Greenbelt Open Space System with an interconnecting network of open
space land allowing movement of people and wildlife.
Objective 2.1 Develop a system of trail corridors to link major parks and open spaces,
residential neighborhoods, and other activity centers such as schools, employment centers, and
community centers.
Objective 2.2 Explore the use of utility and transportation corridors to expand the trail
system.
Goal 3
A funding mechanism should be established so that open space can be acquired on a regular
basis.
Objective 3.1 Open space proposed for acquisition with public funds should be evaluated
and prioritized based on such factors as environmental sensitivity and connections to other
open space areas around the City and beyond.
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Objective 3.2 The City seeks to acquire less-than-fee interest (i.e. Conservation Easements)
in lands which can provide open space benefits compatible with reasonable private uses of the
remaining ownership interest.
Policy 3.2.1 The City pursues agreements for public use of utility rights-of-way for
public trails as connectors between open space parcels.
Policy 3.2.2 The City should approve use of public trail rights- of-way for underground
utilities, or crossing of rights-of-way, in exchange for public use of utility rights-of-way or
in return for fees dedicated to open space acquisition, maintenance or operation.
Policy 3.2.3 The City participates with other government agencies or land trusts in joint
acquisition or land trades of regionally important open space lands.
Policy 3.2.4 The City devises methods for efficient and equitable exchanges between
land owning divisions of City government to achieve open space goals.
Policy 3.2.5 Conservation easements along river and stream corridors throughout the
City are always being considered. The program seeks continuous easements across
property boundaries along these corridors.
A System of Open Spaces
To maximize the benefit of open space lands, Auburn seeks a meaningful system of open
space. An open space system that best serves the needs of people consists of a series of activity
centers, interconnected by open space corridors.
Because the central portion of Auburn is already largely developed, it will be difficult to
develop a connected open space system in this location. Therefore, the care and preservation of
individual green spaces such as parks and school grounds becomes very important. The
function of public lands as neighborhood open space should be carefully analyzed before any
changes in use or ownership are considered.
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Chapter 8:
Auburn
Trails
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Chapter 8
Auburn Trails
Trails are a popular attraction throughout the Pacific Northwest. Our mild
climate and love of outdoor activities contribute to strong support and use
of trails, particularly in urbanized areas.
What IS a Trail?
A trail is a travel way intended for pedestrians and other users that
excludes motorized traffic. It can be paved, and designed to support
bicyclists, rollerbladers, joggers and other users who require a hard surface.
Or be unpaved, to serve walkers, hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians.
This plan will look at trails from three different viewpoints. First, are
purely recreational trails; second, are trails serving both recreational and
transportation needs; and third, are low impact trails within natural
preserves. This differentiation is useful in determining the location, type,
and quantity of additional trails needed in the City of Auburn. For this
plan, there are three types of trails described as recreational loop trails,
linear trails and recreation/transportation trails. Table 8-1 illustrates the
existing trails present in Auburn.
1. Recreational Loop Trails
Short recreational trails, which are contained within a single park or site,
are usually in the form of a loop. They are intended for walking, bicycling,
hiking, or skating. They may connect different activity areas within a park,
provide access to natural preserves, and sometimes provide a connection
to the immediate neighborhood. Trails may be made of a hard surfaced
material such as concrete or asphalt, or a “soft” surfaced material such as
dirt, crushed stone or bark chips. The advantage of hard surfaced paths is
they can accommodate more types of users, while soft surfaced paths have
a more rustic, natural feeling. Hard surface trails are also usable in all
weather conditions.
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Table 8-1 Existing and Future Trails in Auburn
Trails
Park/Trail
Description
Linear Total
(miles)
Loop
Inside
Park
(miles)
Transport-
ation
(miles)
Total
Miles
A' Street SE Trail Future trail
Auburndale Park Paved loop path around park 0.41 0
BPA Trails (Future)
Paths to be developed in the future
0
Brannan Park
Paved loop path around Park to
Green River levee. Soft surface trail
extends along the levee.
1.19
1.00
2.19
C' Street SE Trail Ellington Rd. SW to 15th Street SW 1.60 1.60
Cameron Park
Paved loop path through park and
loops through Lemon Tree Lane
0.33
0.33
Cedar Lanes Park
Informal path through wooded area
0.25
0.25
Dogwood South Future trail
Fulmer Park (Future) Loop path to be developed 0
Game Farm Park
Paved loop path around meadow,
play structure, ball fields. Extensive
sidewalk throughout park
2.30
1.00
3.3
Game Farm Wilderness Park*
Paved trail along the White River
and around the group camp area.
1.25
1.00
1
Green River Trail (Future)
Paved trail along the Green River
0
Interurban Trail
Paved 12' wide trail runs alongside
the Union Pacific railroad, from the
city's northern to southern limits
4.5
4.5
Isaac Evans Park
Paved loop through wood and along
the Green River
1.07
1.07
Jornada Park
Paved loop through wood and
around park
0.10
0.1
Lakeland Hills Linear
Extensive sidewalk path on Lakeland
Hills Way from Evergreen Way to Lake
Tapps Parkway
0.73
0.73
Lakeland Hills Park Trail
Paved loop path around recreational
fields
0.39
0.39
Lake Tapps Blvd. Trail Paved sidewalk and asphalt trail 1.62 1.62
Les Gove Park Trail
Paved loop path around open space
0.50
0.5
Mill Creek Corridor/Auburn
Environmental Park
Board Walk Trail
Mill Pond Park Trail
Paved loop path around pond.
Connects to Lakeland Hills Trail.
0.29
0.29
Roegner Park*
Both hard and soft surface trails are
present in the park. A paved loop
path is marked.
1.29
1.00
1
Rotary Park (Future) Loop path to be developed 0
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Park/Trail
Description
Linear Total
(miles)
Loop
Inside
Park
(miles)
Transport-
ation
(miles)
Total
Miles
Shaughnessy Park (Future) Loop path to be developed
Sunset Park Paved loop path around park. 0.69 0.50 1.19
White River Trail* Paved and soft surface trail 0.86 4.5 * 4.5
Williams Trail Future trail
Total 26.39 miles 9.93 8.59 4.50
Refer to 2005 Transportation Plan
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2. Linear Trails
Recreational trails designed to connect one area of the city or activity
center to another. They lead to a destination point and are hard
surfaced so they are usable in most weather conditions and for a variety
of activities, such as walking, bicycling, and skating.
3. Recreation/Transportation Trails
Trails designed to connect one area of the city or activity center to
another serve a dual role for both recreational and transportation uses.
Recreation/ transportation trails are generally linear in layout, lead to a
destination point, and are hard surfaced so they are usable in most
weather conditions and for a variety of transportation modes, such as
walking, bicycling, and skating. Sometimes called “multi- modal trails”,
they are designed and constructed to stricter standards than the loop
paths, and normally accommodate two-way traffic.
Current Recreation/Transportation Trails
• Interurban
• Lakeland
• White River
The White River Trail that stretches from Game Farm Wilderness Park to
through Roegner Park and ends at A Street SE includes soft surfaced trail
sections alongside the paved trail where possible. This enables riders on
mountain bikes, horseback, hikers or others who need the extra traction to
use these same trail corridors. Future trail connection with the Interurban
trail is desired to connect the southern portion of the City to a regional trail
system.
Interurban Trail - This 12' wide trail is located in the Puget Power right-of-
way and parallels the Union Pacific Railroad for much of its length. The
Interurban Trail currently runs north to south through Tukwila, Kent,
Auburn, Algona and Pacific, and is approximately 17 miles long.
The trail is the primary north and south route suitable for non- motorized
travel between valley communities. The trail’s location through the heart
of Auburn’s industrial district brings potential users close to several of the
largest employers in the city. Boeing, GSA, the Outlet Collection, and the
Auburn Environmental Park are also located adjacent to the trail; downtown
Auburn is less than 1/2 mile from the trail.
The Interurban Trail and the White River Trail are also designed for use by
equestrians. Informal trails in the open space areas of southeast Auburn are
also used. The shoulders of some of the rural roads are
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used by equestrians, although these are not designed or managed for this particular use.
Lakeland Hills Trail - This trail connects the growing Lakeland
development with Mill Pond and Oravetz Road. It is unique in Auburn
because it passes directly through a residential neighborhood. As Lakeland
continues t o grow, the t rail wil l extend to ensure a l l neighborhood
residents have easy access. Future connections will allow residents to
travel from Oravetz Road to Lake Tapps Boulevard and Sunset Park.
Due to steep grades and narrow width, the trail is most appropriate for
pedestrian use only. With the completion of Roegner Park and Auburn
Riverside High School, the Lakeland Hills trail has seen a dramatic increase
in use.
White River Trail - The trail, within Roegner Park, falls into both
therecreational loop path and recreation/ transportation trail
categories. The trail extends east along the White River to Game Farm
Wilderness Park.
The future extension of the trail expects to increase its usefulness as a
t ransportation way. It wil l p r ovide a much-needed east/west connector
in the south part of Auburn for cyclists and equestrians. The proposed trail
extends west to A Street SE, and appropriate provisions will be made for
cyclists on A Street and Kersey Way, this will prove to be a very valuable link
in our non-motorized network and a connection to the local schools in the
area.
Do We Need More Trails?
Determining the need for trails is more complex than it is for other
recreational facilities because of the large area they can cover and the
many different trail uses. This plan will look at survey responses from City
residents to evaluate the current demand for recreational loop paths.
Recreation/transportation trails are discussed briefly, but by necessity, are
more fully analyzed in the City of Auburn Transportation Plan under the
non-motorized trail section.
Survey Results
The public opinion survey reveals that Auburn residents have a strong
interest in trail related activities. The survey asked several questions
concerning residents current use, what kind of trails they would most like to
see developed, what recreation activities they participate in now, and
what activities they would participate in if facilities were available. These
questions were primarily oriented toward recreational trail use.
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Sixty-one percent of Auburn households indicated that there was a need
for walking and biking trails. Forty percent of Auburn households also
wanted non-paved trails and biking trails. The survey respondents indicated
that the residents were willing to spend $13 for every $100 to
improve/expand walking & biking trails and non-motorized vehicle trails.
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Current Participation in All Recreation Activities:
Activities that can be performed on trails constitute four of the top
25 activities that Auburn residents participate in. See Table 8-2.
Please note the survey activities ranked first and second are running/
walking and visiting nature areas, which are activities usually conducted
outdoors. Walking for pleasure is therefore the most popular outdoor
activity in the City.
Future Participation:
When asked what activities they would participate in if facilities were
available, respondents indicated running or walking and visiting nature
areas/wildlife were their number one and two choices. The popularity of
running and walking ranked number one and two in the survey conducted
for the previous park update in 2005. The category bicycling on paved
surfaces was ranked third. Current Trail Use:
More than 59% of respondents indicated that trails raked highest in
priority when considering recreation activities.
Need for Trails:
More than half of the respondents indicated that additional paved trails
for biking, walking and other activities are needed.
Conclusions from the Survey
Survey results support the conclusion demand for additional trails is high.
The existing trails do not provide complete coverage for the City, whether
for recreation or transportation uses. The fourteen recreational loop
paths occur in scattered locations, but with the exception of Les Gove Park,
the central portion of the city is not well- served. Because this is also the
most developed part of the city, it will be difficult to add trails in this area.
The Parks Department will work with the Planning Department t o add
trail connectors a s new developments are proposed, especially along the
Green and White Rivers.
Current Trail Efforts
Constructing new recreational loop paths in existing and future parks is a
viable and reasonable way of meeting some of the demand for additional
walking/biking/skating facilities. Parks and other City- owned properties
that could accommodate new loop paths are:
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Current
• Auburndale Park
• Brannan Park
• Cameron Park
• Cedar Lanes Park
• Game Farm Park
• Game Farm Wilderness Park
• Cedar Lanes Park
• Isaac Evans Park
• Lakeland Hill Park Park
• Les Gove Park
• Mill Pond Park
• Roegner Park
• Sunset Park
Future
• BPA trails (Lea Hill to Green River Road)
• Fulmer Park
• Rotary Park
• Green River Trail
• Shaughnessy Park
• West Hill Watershed
• Extension of Lakeland Linear Trail
Opportunities for trails are explored in all new park design and
construction. Gaines Park, Cedar Lanes Park and Lakeland Hills Parks, both
small neighborhood parks, each have a short loop path of approximately
1/4 mile. Roegner Park, Game Farm Wilderness Park, and the White River
Trail includes two parallel trails that include a soft surfaced path suitable
for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians through part of the site, and
a paved trail that extends the entire length of the park site. The trail
continues east, connecting with the trail in Game Farm Wilderness Park,
and west to A Street SW, establishing this trail as an important east/west
route for non-motorized traffic. Further connections to neighboring
residential areas to the south via sidewalks and the Lakeland Hills Trail will
increase the usability of the White River Trail for students and other
users.
A master site plan is currently being developed for the Future Green River
Trail. The trail is a project partly financed by the King County Open Space
Bond funding. This two phase trail is planned to follow the alignment of
the Green River from Seattle to Auburn Narrows. In Auburn it follows the
west side of the river from the City’s northern boundary to Brannan Park,
where it crosses the river into Isaac Evans Park. The trail runs along the east
side of the river, just outside of the existing Auburn city limits, crossing
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back to the west side at the Fenster/Green River Access, a new open space
site. The Green River Trail will be a significant new resource for local
residents. A longer term goal is to access the BPA power line and the
Williams pipe line
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to extend the trail up into Lakeland Hills area and back down to the
Valley.
Like the Interurban, the Green River Trail will run in a north/south
direction through Auburn. One or more connections between the two
trails is desirable to provide safe and convenient access in an east/west
direction across the valley. Small pocket parks or rest areas with picnic
tables and benches are proposed along the trail. One planned connection
is along the extension of S. 277th Street, where a paved trail for access
from Auburn Way North to West Valley Highway. A second east-west trail
from the Green River Trail to I St. should be located between 37th and
40th Street NE.
The City of Auburn is comprised of 6 general districts (Lea Hill, West Hill,
Lakeland Hills, North Auburn, South Auburn, and Southeast Auburn.
Additionally, the Downtown Urban Center is a sort of subdistrict where
North Auburn and South Auburn meet and that demands its own
approach for trails. Within each district there is a different level of
emphasis that has been placed on trail development over the years.
Trails were incorporated into Lakeland Hills from its inception. North
Auburn, South Auburn, and Southeast Auburn have been located within
Auburn city limits for many decades which has allowed the City to
acquire, plan, and develop a number of parks and trails. Lea Hill and
West Hill were incorporated in 2008 which means that these areas are
light in their inventory of parks and trail assets. Each area deserves its
own inventory, needs assessment and strategic approach to the
development of parks and trails. Additionally, each district lacks non-
motorized connectivity between districts.
Trail Goals and Objectives
The City and region are committed to exploring transportation
alternatives to the personal automobile. Walking and bicycling are two
options, which are low-cost, energy-efficient and non-polluting. Trails are
a means to encourage these alternative transportation methods, while
impr oving a c cessibility between r esidential neighborhood and jobs,
shopping, schools, parks and other public facilities.
The goal to create a pedestrian and bicycle network of trails was first
introduced as Goal 7 in Chapter 4, Goals and Policies. This chapter
expands those goals and objectives with more detailed policy
statements.
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Goal 7
To create a pedestrian and bicycle network of trails.
Trails are most useful if they are easily reached by large numbers of
people. Like streets, they should be connectors between places people want
to go. Because of the variety of possible destinations, a network of trails is
desirable.
Trail Network and Planning
Objective 7.1 A network of trails should be developed which provides
adequate coverage for the entire city, and which provides connections to
between districts within the City and to surrounding communities.
Policy 7.1.1 A grid of interconnecting trails running both
north/south and east/west should be designed and developed.
Consideration is given to creating safe trails to enable bicyclists,
adults, children, and other specialized users to move “seamlessly”
across trails and to their destination.
Policy 7.1.2 The City should seek opportunities to create
trail connections with surrounding communities. The City
continues to participate in development of countywide and
regional trail systems, such as the Interurban and Green River Trails.
Connection opportunities already exist on the north side of the
City with Kent and the south side of the City with Sumner.
Connecting Auburn’s trails in these two areas is a high priority.
Additional opportunities should be explored for the west side
of the City with Federal Way and the east side of the City with
Kent and Covington.
Transportation Plan
Policy 7.1.3 The trail portions of the Park Plan and the Non-
motorized transportation element of the Transportation Plan are
coordinated and rules of the road enforcement should be addressed.
Policy 7.1.4 Potential conflicts between trail users and
adjacent landowners are minimized by involving all parties during
the planning and design process.
Policy 7.1.5 Non-motorized transportation corridors should be
identified as a means of connecting Lea Hill, West Hill, Lakeland
Hills and Southeast Auburn with Downtown Auburn. It is likely
that these non-motorized connections will need to be separated
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from the high volume vehicular corridors that currently exist
along Auburn Way South, Peasly Canyon Road, A Street SE, SE
312th Street and SE 304th Street. These corridors should be
developed in order to promote the economic opportunities of
downtown Auburn as well as to provide greater opportunity for
use of transit and train services located in downtown Auburn.
Trail Design
Objective 7.2 Trail design and layout take advantage of unique
natural settings, and provide safe and efficient settings for all users.
Discussion: An ideal trail is designed to be easily and quickly reached from
any point in a neighborhood, and to directly link “nodes” of activity, such
as schools, parks, commercial centers, and transit centers. Less opportunity
exists t o place trails i n existing neighborhoods than in new
neighborhoods, although when opportunities arise, these should also be
explored. Sidewalks, trails and streets will form an overlapping network
of transportation alternatives. In some settings trails and sidewalks may
be redundant.
Policy 7.2.1 Trails should be sited to connect new residential
neighborhoods with surrounding public facilities, other trails, and
activity centers.
Policy 7.2.2 Trails are designed to provide a safe, pleasant,
and high-quality experience. Trail design should be related to
surrounding natural and man-made features. Where needed,
space adjacent to the trail is designed to provide a buffer
between incompatible uses.
Policy 7.2.3 Trail amenities shall be provided at trailheads
and important activity centers. These include features such as
restrooms or portable sanitary facilities, water fountains, kiosks,
covered shelters, paved parking, benches, horse loading areas,
art, environmental and historic interpretive signs, and directional
signage.
Policy 7.2.4 Tr ail l ayout minimiz e s a t -g r ade street
crossings.
Policy 7.2.5 The most recent version o f the AASHTO
publication “Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities” is
used t o provide guidelines for paved trail design and
construction. ADA guidelines for accessibility is followed when
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possible.
For soft surfaced trails accommodating mountain bikers, equestrians,
and hikers, when necessray developers of trails such as the
Backcountry Horsemen or the U.S. Forest Service are consulted as
needed.
Objective 7.3 The City participates in planning for regional trails in
South King County. Possibilities for new trail connections between
neighboring communities are explored.
Trail Connections to Public Transit
Policy 7.3.1 The City seeks to have trails connect directly to
transit centers, bus stops, and other sources of public
transportation where possible.
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Discussion: By providing easy access to public transportation,
intermodal travel may appeal to a larger number of people.
Where transit centers are reached by foot or bike, the need for
parking space may also be reduced. Where direct access to public
transportation is not possible, signage and route markings are
provided to the closest connections.
Serve a Variety of Users
Objective 7.4 A variety of trail types and lengths are constructed to meet
the needs of different user groups.
Discussion: Trails are used by all ages of people, who are engaged in
many different activities. To meet these diverse demands, recreational
loop paths in parks and neighborhoods are needed, as well as linear trails
for both recreational and commuting use.
Trail Recommendations
Because of their magnitude, trail development is a long and involved
process. Planning of trail projects usually occurs far in advance of their
actual construction. This section identifies potential trails deserving o f
further research and planning, o r have already undergone a certain
amount of planning or design. Some of these trails can serve as part of
the transportation network and are also included in Auburn’s
Transportation Plan.
It is important we take an aggressive approach to securing easements in
locations where active development could remove the opportunity for
future trails. A prime example of this is the Tacoma-Covington powerline,
where warehouse and parking lot development on the valley floor may
eliminate the possibility of an important potential east/west trail
between Auburn and Federal Way.
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Potential Trails for Future Development
1. BPA Trail (Lea Hill)
Location: Jacobsen Tree Farm Property to Isaac Evans Park
Project Description:
• Acquire land and private property easements for construction of a trail that will connect
Lea Hill to the valley floor. The trail is anticipated to extend to and through the Auburn
Golf Course where it will connect to the internal loop trail at Isaac Evans Park and use the
Dykstra footbridge to gain access to the west side of the Green River.
Schedule: TBD
Cost: TBD
Funding: Grant
3. A Street SE Trail
Location: A Street from south City limits to downtown
Project Description:
• Work with City of Pacific to create a plan for crossing the White River bridge safely
and getting to Auburn’s south City limits
• Class I trail from 41st St. SE to Cross Street
• Pedestrian/Bicycle tunnel under SR 18
• Project is envisioned on BNSF ROW
Schedule: TBD
Cost: $1,116,000
Funding: Mitigation for construction of intermodal freight yard
4. White River Trail
Location: A Street SE to Interurban Trail
Project Description:
• Connect the western end of the White River Trail to the Interurban trail to
improve connections and trail user circulation for residents in the southern
portion of the City. An A Street underpass and crossing the White River
create significant challenges for this project.
Schedule: To be identified
Cost: TBD
Funding: Apply for grants
5. Green River Trail - North Auburn portion
Location: Reddington Levee Trail near the Port Property to S.
277th St. Project Description:
• Regional trail project from Seattle through Kent, and
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ending at the Auburn Narrows. Through joint efforts by
Auburn and King County, preliminary planning and design
are completed for the North Auburn portion of the trail.
City of Auburn will work with developer as developments
are constructed along Green River.
Schedule: TBD
Cost: TBD
Funding: King County and Grants
6. Mill Creek Corridor/Auburn Environmental Park
Location: Along the Mill Creek, primarily north of SR 18
Project Description:
• A Linear Park project would introduce residents to the unique setting and
ecosystem along the Creek. Trail surface would probably be a soft surface, and
development alongside would be minimal, concentrating on environmental
education.
Schedule: To be identified
Cost: TBD
Funding: Impact Fees, Wetland Mitigation
7. Southeast Trails (Williams Trail)
Location: South of the Stuck (White) River, and east of Kersey Way
Project Description:
• Develop trails through open space in southeast Auburn, along utility corridors, where
possible. Use existing trails created by equestrians in the area as a basis for
developing a good network.
Schedule: To be identified
Cost: TBD
Funding: Impact Fees/Grant
8. Future Trails identified in the Auburn Non-motorized
Transportation Plan
Schedule: To be identified
Cost: TBD
Funding: Impact Fees/Grant
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Chapter 9:
Getting It
All Done
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Chapter 9
Getting it All Done
The previous chapters of this plan inventoried and analyzed the existing parks, open spaces,
and recreation programs here in Auburn. The result is a series of recommendations to meet
the needs of our present and future residents. Chapter 9 takes the recommendations from
Chapters 3 through 8 and integrates them into a plan of action. Looking at all the needs
together is useful for providing a “global” picture of our long-term vision. Following the action
and implementation plan outlined in this chapter will accomplish that vision.
This chapter is divided into three primary components:
I. Meeting Park and Open Space Needs
II. Meeting Recreation Facility and Program Needs
III. Financing Future Capital Improvements
This chapter will also provide a summary of the recommended actions, cost estimates for
implementing these improvements, give an approximate time frame for completion, and
indicate possible funding sources.
I. Meeting Park and Open Space Needs
Section I compiles the conclusions and recommendations from previous chapters and creates a
program that, if followed, will keep Auburn on track to provide recreational sites for its
constituents. The following four steps are necessary to ensure that we have sufficient parks and
open spaces for all our residents, and future residents and that they are in optimal condition.
Step 1: Maintain Existing Parks and Facilities
Step 2: Renovate Existing Parks and Facilities
Step 3: Acquire and Develop New Parks and Facilities
Step 4: Acquire and Manage Open Space
Table 9-1, provides a summary of identified actions to accomplish each of the steps
above. The following pages and the Appendix provide more information about each of these
action items.
Step 1: Maintain Existing Parks and Facilities
Survey respondents reported that maintaining our parks is of primary importance.
Management and maintenance of parks is an on-going task that occurs in all parks. Those
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locations, which are highly visible or heavily used, receive highest priority. As new parks are
added to the system, maintenance requirements will also grow. In addition to appropriate staff
increases, a new park maintenance facility may be needed to handle work in an efficient
manner in the Lea Hill annexation area.
Step 2: Improve Existing Parks and Facilities
Auburn residents expressed, in the public survey and in public meetings, that upgrading existing
parks and providing more beautification projects were high priorities. Renovation of parks
should include measures to improve aesthetics, circulation, safety, accessibility to all persons,
and to rehabilitate or replace recreation equipment and facilities/amenities. Highest priority is
given to those parks that experience extremely high use or represent a particularly important
resource. Parks with safety or accessibility issues will also receive high priority. The Appendix
details improvement projects, their estimated costs, and proposed funding sources.
Step 3: Acquire and Develop New Parks and Facilities
With a growing population, and land still available for future growth, it is necessary to consider
acquisition and development of parks to serve our future population. The standards
recommended in Chapter 3 provide the basis for determining how much land and what
facilities we need now, and what may be needed in the future.
Step 4: Acquire and Manage Open Space
The City owns several open space properties, some of which were recently acquired. Some of
these acquisitions will receive minimal development suitable for a passive recreation
experience. Land, that is environmentally sensitive or inaccessible, may not receive frequent
visitors, but will still require stewardship to guarantee and monitor the health and conditions
found in these locations.
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TABLE 9-1
Summary of Identified Needs
Park and Open Space Land and Facilities
Step 1: Perform
Regular
Maintenance
All parks shall receive regular maintenance to ensure that
they are SAFE, HEALTHY, ATTRACTIVE and CLEAN.
Step 2: Improve
Existing Parks
and Facilities
1. Renovate all parks to meet ADA requirements as
funding is acquired.
2. Perform major renovations:
Cameron, Cedar Lanes, Game Farm, Game Farm Park
Wildernesss, Isaac Evans, Les Gove, Shaughnessy Park.
Step 3: Acquire and
Develop New
Parks
7
Current Need: City owns the following properties.
Develop to meet current needs: Green River Stormwater
Facility Park & Trail; Les Gove Park; Jacobsen Tree Farm, 104th
Street Property, Auburndale II, West Hill Lake
Future Need:
Develop by 2025: Consider acquiring and developing
properties in the Lea Hill, West Hill, and southeastern
portions of the City.
Develop
Recreation
Facilities
Current Need: 5 gymnasiums, 11 Softball and youth baseball
fields, 2 Soccer/football fields 2 Fields.
Future Need:
By 2025: 4 Softball/Youth Baseball fields, 8 football/soccer
fields, 5 tennis courts, 12 gymnasiums
Step 4:
Manage Open
Space
Olson Canyon, Green River Access/Fenster Property,
Lakeland Nature Area, Critical Areas, Other lands as
identified
Future parkland needs are summarized in Table 9-2. This table uses the standards in Chapter 3
to determine the number of additional acres that will be needed in ten years and fifteen years
from now if our population continues to grow as expected. The purpose of each column of
Table 9-2 is described below.
Column 1: Park Type
Three park categories—neighborhood, community and linear parks— are included in this table,
indicating the “core” parks that make up the majority of our park system. These are parks
largely devoted to active recreation or sports.
Columns 2 & 3:
2015 Total Existing Acres/ 2015 Developed Acres
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These columns compare total acreage in each of the core park categories with the amount of
land that is actually developed for recreational use. This information reveals that more than
80% of the land in these types of parks is already fully developed.
Population Estimates
Current Population
76,347
Year 2025
84,948
Year 2030
89,868
Column 4: 2004 Remaining Undeveloped Acres
The remaining undeveloped acreage found in existing parks is available
for development. In some instances, such as the neighborhood and linear parks, these are
largely incidental spaces that need a small amount of landscaping or walkway to be complete.
Our community parks contain some larger spaces that could accommodate additional
recreational features or updating of facilities.
Column 5: Park Standards—Developed Acres
per 1000 Residents
In Chapter 3 we recommended that a standard of 6.03 acres of parkland be acquired and
developed per 1,000 residents. The goal of setting a standard is to ensure that the level and
quality of parks remains the same as it is today, even if the population of our community
increases. As noted in Chapter 3, these standards reflect the amount of developed acreage in
our core park types: neighborhood, community and linear parks.
Columns 6 & 7: Additional Acres Needed—2025 and 2030
The last two columns refer to the amount of developed park land needed in the future to meet
the demands of a growing population. These figures are based on the standard shown in the
previous column.
Table 9-2 Future Park Acreage Needs
Park Types 2015 (Total
Acres)
2015
(Dev’d
acres)
2015
(Undev’d
Acres)
Adopted
Standard
(In developed
acres/1,000 res.)
Future
Need: 2025
(Est. Pop
84,948)
Future
Need: 2030
(Est. Pop
89,868)
Neighborhood Parks 67.84 67.84 58.74 1.32 44.29 50.97
Community Parks 267.81 267.81 223.75 4.5 158.48 180.63
Open Space Areas 386.89 N/A 386.89 As acquired N/A N/A
Trails/Linear Parks 26.39 26.39 Miles N/A 0.21 0 0
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Neighborhood Park Needs
Most of the City has good geographic coverage of Neighborhood Parks. Slight shortages occur
in some fully developed neighborhoods, such as the central part of Auburn, but these are offset
by Community Parks that serve the same areas. To meet neighborhood park demands 44.29
additional acres will be needed in this category by 2025 to meet the projected increase in
population. Several options for meeting these needs are presented below.
2025: Meeting Neighborhood Park Needs
To meet a need for 44.29 additional acres of Neighborhood Parks in 2025 it is recommended
that the City choose one of the following two options, or a combination of the two:
Option 1. Complete development of existing neighborhood parks.
The following parks have undeveloped acreage:
Auburndale Park 9.74 acres
Auburndale Park II 9.34 acres
TOTAL: 19.08 acres
Both parks listed above are located in the Lea Hill portion of the City, which is in need of
additional park area. Completing development of these parks, while needed, is unlikely to
create appreciable increases in recreational facilities. Auburndale needs minor improvements
such as landscaping and a new playground. Auburndale II is the only undeveloped
neighborhood park in the park inventory.
Option 2. Acquire and develop new park land. Even with improving Auburndale and developing
Auburndale II, the City’s parks system will still be deficient for neighborhood parks by over 25
acres. To meet future needs for neighborhood parks, the City needs to consider acquiring
additional park property in the West Hill and southeastern areas of the City.
2030: Meeting Neighborhood Park Needs
If population continues to increase as expected then the City will need to add 50.97 acres of
additional neighborhood park land. This will need to be done by either developing existing City
owned property managed by departments other than parks, and/or acquire park land in areas
of the City where we are not meeting demands and level of service standards.
Community Park Needs
Geographic coverage of the city with community parks is good. However, crowding may
occasionally occur to their popularity. Analysis by neighborhood area shows that Lea Hill, West
Hill, and southeast Auburn are most in need of community parks. Community parks typically
contain more highly developed athletic fields than do neighborhood parks, and also provide
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restrooms, parking, picnic shelters and other amenities. This makes them more costly to
develop. Based on current standards the City’s current Community Park inventory is deficient
by 119 acres. This sharp increase in park needs is because the City’s population has nearly
doubled since the last Park Plan update in 2005.
2025: Meeting Community Park Needs
Available Community Park land can be increased by completing partially developed parks,
developing unimproved land in City ownership, or by acquiring and developing new land. For
example, facilities such as a skate park, loop trail, play structure or basketball court could be
added to a partially developed Community Park. Some options for the next decade described
below:
Option 1. Complete development of existing Community parks.
The following existing parks contain undeveloped acreage:
West Hill Lake Property 9.25 acres
104th Ave SE Property 14.73 acres
Jacobsen Tree Farm 29.30 acres
Les Gove Park 4.1 acres
Game Farm 4.0 acres
Lakeland Hills Nature Area 46.75
TOTAL: 108.13 acres
Highest priority should be given to implementing the proposed improvements in the Les Gove
Master Plan, developing the West Hill Lake Property, and the Lakeland Hills Nature Area. These
parks will provide a significant increase in the level of service for the least amount of money.
Next the City needs to explore opportunities to develop Jacobsen Tree Farm into a regional
sports complex, and to the 104th Ave SE property along the Green River. All of these parks
contain facilities which are very much in demand, and will be most beneficial to the entire
community if development occurs.
Option 2. Acquire and develop additional park land in the areas of the City where current and future
demands are not being met.
As previously discussed, areas of Auburn in need of additional Community Park land includes
the Lea Hill, West Hill, and southeast Auburn areas of the City. By the year 2025, 158.48
additional acres of park land will need to be developed in order to meet future demands and
level of service standards
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2030: Meeting Community Park Needs
Potential community park locations which have unique resources, or that are expected to
receive significant residential development over the next 15 years are identified here. These
parks will be acquired and developed concurrently with new housing construction. A balance
between passive and active recreational uses should continue to be pursued. By the year 2030,
the City will need to add more than 180 acres of Community Park land to meet current
standards.
Academy Area Park
A community park located in the area around the Adventist Academy would serve a large and
growing community that is somewhat distant from other recreational sites. This is a desirable
location for a well-developed sports complex.
Trails/Linear Parks
Trails/Linear parks, which generally run along an existing linear feature such as a river or utility
corridor, are considered to serve the entire city. Auburn has a unique opportunity for linear
park development, with its generous supply of rivers, creeks, railroads and utility corridors. For
this reason, it should be emphasized that the standard is only a minimum suggested acreage.
This is a category where trail development also serves a transportation need and development
beyond the minimum standard will be very useful to community members.
2025 to 2030: Meeting Trail/Linear Park Needs
Like the other types, Trail/Linear Park land can also be increased by completing partially
developed parks, by developing unimproved land currently in City ownership, or by acquiring
and developing new land. Several possibilities are described below:
• Acquire land and easements for the BPA Trail from Jacobsen Tree Farm to the Auburn
Golf Course. This will greatly improve connectivity between the Lea Hill and Valley
Floor.
• Extend the Green River Trail north from the Reddington Levee Trail to South 277th
Street. This area is currently owned by King County and the Port of Seattle.
• White River Trail extension from A Street SE to the Interurban Trail.
• Mill Creek Corridor Trail System on the west side of SR 167. With the recently
completed Mill Creek realignment, there is significant environmental education
opportunities in this area.
• Auburn Environmental Park trail connects to the Interurban Trail.
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Summary of Park Land Needs
Auburn is fortunate to still have many opportunities for expansion of its park system, both to
meet the needs of current residents, and for those who will be joining us in the next 15 years.
But it requires looking ahead, and sometimes making a commitment to acquiring land suitable
for these uses before development makes it impossible. The options presented in the previous
pages show the breadth of choices available during the next six to fifteen years. To recap, there
are several directions we can take to continue to provide fully developed, high quality parks for
our community. We have several options to accomplish this:
Option 1. Complete development in existing parks.
This approach is the least costly, because property purchase is not necessary. It also will provide
the finishing touches that several parks still need. However, most developed parks already
contain all the recreational facilities that are possible, and most development is more aesthetic
or practical (as in improved parking) in nature. An exception is Les Gove Park. The recently
completed Master Plan of the Les Gove Park will open more active/passive opportunities for
the community.
Option 2. Create parks using land currently owned by the City. Several properties have been
purchased or land turned over from King County in recent years that are suitable for
Neighborhood and Community Parks. Again, future costs will be lower because property
purchase is already complete. The 104 Ave SE, Lakeland Hill Nature Area, and the West Hill Lake
properties discussed briefly above will give us the opportunity to develop some unique new
Community Parks. Because of their open space character and funding source, these parks are
best developed for passive recreations uses. In addition, the Jacobsen Tree Farm property
provides an opportunity to develop a regional sports complex in a relatively underserved part
of the City.
Option 3. Acquire and develop new land, particularly to meet needs of new residents. These parks
will be acquired and developed as opportunities arise, such as gifts of land or grants, fee in lieu
of, or by impact fees collected from the development of new residential units.
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II. Meeting Recreation Facility and Program Needs
This section presents recreation facilities and programs planned for the present, and for ten
and fifteen years from now. Facilities and programs go hand-in-hand, since most recreation,
educational or cultural programs are possible only if an adequate facility is available.
Each major recreation facility type is discussed below, with suggestions for addressing
deficiencies and meeting the goals developed in Chapter 3. These goals can be used as new
parks are planned, to determine which facilities are most needed or most appropriate for the
park being considered.
Facility needs are determined by surveying residents about their level of recreation
participation and their needs and desires for the future, by examining national standards and
recreation trends, by input from the recreation staff, and by the number and type of sport
teams and each sport’s play requirements.
Baseball
Current need:
With participation rates and baseball steady at best, the City is currently meeting demands and
needs for baseball fields,
To meet future need, 2025 to 2030:
One additional baseball field will be needed by 2025 and two fields will need to be added by
2030. It is recommended that this be placed in a new community park in the north or southeast
part of the city.
Recommended Future Development:
Jacobsen Tree Farm
Softball/Youth Baseball Fields
Current need:
With softball and youth baseball numbers holding relatively steady there is a strong need to
add more fields. Based on current standards the City is deficient in this category by 11 fields.
To meet future need, 2025 to 2030:
Development of new community and neighborhood parks should include fields capable of
supporting softball and youth baseball. Fields should be located in the following areas as
adjacent residential neighborhoods develop. By 2030, it is expected that the City will need to
add 18 fields to keep up with the demand of Auburn residents.
Recommended Future Development:
Academy Area Community Park
Jacobsen Tree Farm
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Football Fields
Current need:
The demand for football fields has remained fairly constant in recent years. Even with the
recent improvements to school district facilities the City needs to add 8 football fields to meet
the demands of our current population. The primary need now is for practice time.
To meet future need, 2025 to 2030:
Ten additional fields will need to be added by 2025 and 18 by 2030.
Recommended Future Development:
Academy Area Community Park
Jacobsen Tree Farm
Additional sites to be identified
Soccer
Current need:
The rapidly growing interest in soccer has spurred the need for development of new soccer
facilities. The demands and needs calculations considered “mini” or modified fields used for
youth and adult leagues respectively. Based on current standards 2 fields need to be added at
this time. With the growing popularity of the sport more fields may need be added to meet
future demand.
To meet future need, 2025 to 2030:
Future soccer fields should be located in community parks when they are developed. By the
year 2025 a minimum of 6 fields will need to be added, while 9 fields will need be added by the
year 2030. With soccer and football being played on similar sized playing fields the
development of additional fields could meet the needs for both football and soccer.
Recommended Future Soccer Field Development:
Jacobsen Tree Farm
Academy Area Community Park
North Auburn Community Park
Additional partnerships with schools and private organizations
Tennis Courts
Current and future need:
Sufficient tennis court space means that additional courts are not needed at this time. The
construction of eight tennis courts at Auburn Mountain View High School adjacent to Jacobsen
Tree Farm Park will provide sufficient court space for the city for many years.
Gymnasiums
Current need:
Even with the recent construction of the 2 gyms at the Les Gove Community Campus there is
still great demand for availability during the day and early evening hours. Calculations indicate
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that the City is short 10 gyms. The construction of the community center later this year will
accommodate fitness classes so some of demand for gym space will be met. It is not realistic to
expect to construct 10 new gymnasiums so the City will need to consider other options to gain
access to existing gyms around the City.
To meet future need, 2025 to 2030:
Within the next ten to fifteen years an additional twelve to thirteen gymnasiums will be needed
respectively. Some of this space may become available if additional schools are built.
Meantime, space should be reserved for development of a third gymnasium at the proposed
Community Center.
Recommended development:
Partnerships with private organizations like churches
Future School Development 2 gym
Swimming Pools
Current and future need:
Additional need for swimming pools is not expected now or in the near future. The construction
of the new YMCA has filled the current need.
Loop Trails
Current need and future needs:
Recreational loop trails are located primarily in neighborhood and community parks, for easy
use and access by neighborhood residents. Demands and needs analysis indicates that the City
is currently meeting current standards. However walk and jogging trails are overwhelmingly
the most popular and desirable park facilities of the residents of Auburn. The following existing
and proposed parks are recommended to receive trail development.
Recommended Loop Trail Development:
Veterans Memorial Park
Rotary Park
West Hill Watershed
Olson Canyon
Auburn Environmental Park
Recreation/Transportation Trails
These longer, destination oriented trails serve recreating cyclists, pedestrians, equestrians and
other users, as well as those who use the trail for transportation purposes.
Current need and Future Needs:
With an increasing interest in alternative modes of transportation for commuting and accessing
regional trails systems, recreation and transportation trails are important to the residents of
Auburn. Efforts should continue to complete these important trail corridors.
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Recommended Recreation/Transportation Trail Development:
Green River Trail
White River Trail
To meet future need, 2025 to 2030:
This plan recommends the development of two Linear Parks to meet the needs of future
residents. Mill Creek Corridor and South East Trails are proposed to meet trail needs by the year
2010.
Recommended Future Recreation/Transportation Trail Development
Mill Creek Corridor:
BPA Trail – Jacobsen Tree Farm to Auburn Golf Course
Recreation, Cultural and Heritage Program Services
Chapter 6, Recreation, Cultural, Heritage and Preservation Programs, developed an extensive
list of recommendations and conclusions.
Capital Improvements
The projects and program improvements suggested in this plan will require a substantial
financial commitment to accomplish. Some of these can be achieved within the annual Parks
and Recreation Department budget. Other, more costly projects will need to be analyzed
carefully to determine the source(s) of funding we want to pursue, and to determine when it
will be fiscally advantageous to pursue them. There are five primary funding sources that can
be used to finance park capital improvements:
1. City Funding—includes Bonds, the General Fund, and Real Estate Excise Tax
2. Grants and Countywide Initiatives
3. Developer Fees and Dedications (Impact Fees)
4. Gifts/Dedications/Donations
5. Program Fees
1. City Funding
The three basic options for City-based financing include the City’s General Fund, Councilmanic
or General Obligation Bonds, and the Real Estate Excise Tax (REET).
Typically, the General Fund pays for staff costs and operating expenses for the Parks and
Recreation Department. Ongoing, regular maintenance costs of parks and purchase of
equipment are also paid for in this manner. The General Fund has rarely been used in the past
for large capital projects such as the purchase of land, or building of new parks.
The Real Estate Excise Tax is a 0.5% tax on the sale of real estate. These funds can be used for
repair, replacement, and capital expenditures of park facilities. Partnerships with private
organizations (OPM).
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2. Grants and Countywide Initiatives
Grants have been a very instrumental tool in building the park system we have today. Since the
1980s, the City has received more than $7 million from grant sources. A major source is the
Washington State Recreation Office (RCO) which administers state and federal funds for
conservation and outdoor recreation purposes. RCO is made up of the directors of four state
agencies and five citizen members who bring together a wide range of experience and
viewpoints.
The largest program offered by the RCO is the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program
(WWRP). This is available for local government projects involving the acquisition, development
and renovation of parks, urban wildlife habitat, open space, trails, and water access facilities.
All projects accepted for WWRP funding require a 50% local match, and a Parks, Recreation and
Open Space Plan adopted within the last six years. This Parks Plan will enable the City of Auburn
to apply for these funds from 2016 through 2022.
King County has several grant programs which have helped the City purchase land
and/or develop eight recreation sites in Auburn. We will continue to aggressively pursue all
grant opportunities that will assist in the renovation of existing parks, or development of new
ones.
3. Developer Fees
The State Environmental Protection Act (SEPA) allows cities to request mitigation for impacts to
the park system created by large scale residential development. In Auburn land has been
contributed by developers to create Lakeland Hills Park, Sunset Park, Gaines Park, and Mill Pond
Park.
Existing standards for the City assert that developments of 50 or more dwelling units create
sufficient impact on the availability of park space that mitigation should be provided. The 1986
Park Plan established standards of 6 acres per 1000 residents for Community Parks and 1.25
acres per 1000 for Neighborhood Parks. Under SEPA developers typically contribute land only,
and the City is responsible for all development.
This 2005 Parks Plan recommended the adoption of impact fees for parks, as allowed by the
Growth Management Act of 1990. Impact fees for parks are used to pay for the capital costs of
public facilities needed to serve the people who occupy new residential development. Capital
costs may include the purchase of land and costs for designing and constructing recreation
facilities. These fees are paid by the developer of any residential unit, not just by those building
more than 50 units. The term “developer” is used to denote anyone who is obligated to pay
impact fees, including builders, owners or developers.
Credit for Contributions by the Developer
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Impact fees do not include any other forms of developer contributions or exactions, such as
mitigation or voluntary payments authorized by SEPA. Since there are other sources of revenue
available for park development, impact fees are not expected to pay for 100% of new park
development. The City also has the choice of accepting cash for the impact fee, or accepting
land, recreational improvements or a combination of these. If the City accepts a method other
than cash, the developer will receive a credit in-lieu of impact fees.
Service Area for Impact Fees and Expenditures
Parks and recreation facilities impact fees are collected and expended throughout the City of
Auburn. The City boundaries create a single service area for park impact fees. Impact fees must
be spent on capital projects contained in an adopted capital facilities plan, or they can be used
to reimburse the government for the unused capacity of existing facilities. For example, some
existing park land is not yet fully developed. Where improvements for these areas are identified
in this plan, impact fees can be used to help pay for such improvements. Impact fees not
expended within six years must be refunded.
Development Standards
This Plan depicts five different types of park land within Auburn:
1. Neighborhood parks
2. Community parks
3. Trails/Linear parks
4. Open space land
5. Special use areas
The first three of these, Neighborhood, Community and Trails/Linear Parks are considered the
“core” parks in our system. These are the parks which are the most intensely developed and
used for recreation. Developers will be required to contribute to this core system by providing
cash, land, recreational facilities, or a combination, as described above. The standards
established in Chapter 3 of this plan will be used to determine the parks impact fee.
Section II of this chapter identifies capital projects that will be (1) needed to maintain the City’s
current level of parks and recreation facilities, and (2) needed to meet the expected growth,
based on the adopted development standards.
Rates for Impact Fees
Impact fees are calculated based on the projected cost of buying land appropriate for each of
the park categories, and the costs of purchasing, installing or constructing the recreation
facilities and amenities typical to each type of park. A separate cost calculation is made for each
of the three types of core parks. Impact fee rates are found in the document “Rate Study for
Impact Fees for Parks and Recreation Facilities.”
4. Gifts
The City occasionally receives gifts of land, land leases, or money for park properties. These
have primarily come from other public agencies.
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The City pursued gifts in the Sharing and Gift Catalog. This source will be explored and
marketed in the future more thoroughly. The Parks Department intends to establish a “Give to
the Future” program to encourage more private donations. The program will provide
information to individuals about how to contribute, the tax benefits of giving, and projects that
need sponsors.
Capital campaigns to solicit funds could be a significant source of income for special projects.
For example, the White River Valley Historical Museum raised $480,000 in cash and in-kind
donations through its very effective capital campaign. These funds will enable the Historical
Society to make significant improvements to the Museum building and displays.
5. Program Fees
Another method for raising capital or covering operating expenses may include increasing fees
for facilities such as picnic shelters or baseball fields. Similarly, increasing the administrative
charge on recreation programs and classes is necessary periodically. The City’s goal is to keep
fees affordable to individuals who are residents of Auburn and to small groups. However, when
large groups use facilities, fees should be charged that reflect the additional staffing, equipment
and cleanup needed.
An example of program fees is the capital improvement fee charged to adult athletic teams.
This fee generates about $20,000 annually. These funds have been used to improve facilities
used by adult athletic teams such as the installation of a new restroom at Fulmer Field and a
new light system at Brannan Park Field #2.
Summary of Park Financing Options
The City has several options it can use to fund development of new parks, and improvements or
expansions of existing parks. The most realistic approach is to pursue each of the five primary
funding mechanisms described above.
With the adoption of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan, the City will be eligible to
compete for grants from RCO and other sources. To efficiently use limited staff grant writing
time the Parks and Recreation Department intends to aggressively track and apply for those
grants that will be most beneficial to the City and for which it has a good chance of success.
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PUBLIC OUTREACH OVERVIEW
July 14 – staff presentation to Auburn Noon Lions
July 18 – citywide email is sent out announcing public workshops
July 18 – citywide postcard mailer is sent out announcing public workshops; also dropped at
local grocery stores, all city facilities (e.g. parks, golf course), YMCA, etc.
July 21 – staff presentation to Auburn Senior Center Advisory Board
August 5 – staff presentation to Rotary
August 6 – Lakeland Community Center workshop
August 7 – Mayor’s weekly email update announcing workshops
August 11 – Auburn Library workshop
August 12 – staff presentation to Soroptimist
August 13 – Wesley Homes workshop
August 18 – Valley Counseling workshop
August 20 – staff presentation to Kiwanis
August 31 – citywide email is sent out requesting comment on the Plan
October 13 – webpage is updated with the Core Plan and Volumes 1, 2 and 5 and all appendices
October 13 – “Talk Auburn” web based commenting portal is launched so that the public may
submit comments
October 13 – transmit Core Plan and Volumes 1, 2 and 5 to PSRC and State Department of
Commerce
October 20 – citywide email is sent out requesting comment on the Plan
October 26 – City Council Study Session
October 20 – Planning Commission meeting
November 1 – citywide email is sent out requesting comment on the Plan
November 2 – City Council Study Session
November 4 – Planning Commission meeting/hearing
November 9 – City Council Study Session
November 10 – webpage is updated with Volumes 3, 4, 6 and 7
November 10 – transmit Volumes 3, 4, 6 and 7 to PSRC and State Department of Commerce
November 19 – citywide email is sent out requesting comment on the Plan
November 23 – City Council Study Session
December 8 – Planning Commission meeting/hearing
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Cabot Properties, LP
One Beacon Street, Suite 1700 ♦ Boston, Massachusetts 02108 ♦ Tel (617) 305-6143 ♦ Fax (617) 723-4200
Auburn Planning Commission
25 W Main Street,
Auburn, WA 98001
RE: Proposed Revisions to the Auburn Comprehensive Plan
Dear Planning Commissioners:
Cabot Properties, through the entity Cabot IV – WA1W02, LLC, is the owner of the property located at
402 Lund Road in Auburn.
I am writing in support of the Community Development & Public Works Department’s recommended
revisions to the Auburn Comprehensive Plan that redesignates as “Light Industrial” the lands now
identified as “Environmental Park” in the City’s existing Comprehensive Plan. We strongly urge the City
to adopt this change to its Comprehensive Plan and to rezone to M-1 - Light Industrial all properties now
zoned EP - Environmental Park.
Our property, like many surrounding properties, was developed under the Light Industrial zoning that was
in place in this portion of Auburn prior to the enactment of zoning by the City in 2006 that designated my
property and surrounding properties as being in the EP - Environmental Park zone. As you know, the EP
zoning never attracted the type of development that may have been contemplated at the time of its
adoption. Moreover, the constraints imposed by the EP zone created significant problems for me and
other similarly situated owners, whose properties had been developed with Light Industrial uses.
As you know, last year we successfully sought changes to the zoning code to remove the threat of
nonconforming use status to all of the existing warehousing and distribution uses located in the EP zone.
However, that was only a temporary fix. The permanent solution, now recommended by staff, is to return
these properties to their appropriate Light Industrial zoning. This change will encourage reinvestment in
these properties and bring economic growth to the City.
We encourage your support of the staff’s recommended changes to return this portion of Auburn to a
Light Industrial land use classification and to rezone these properties to Light Industrial as soon as
possible. Please feel free to reach out to me at (617) 305-6143 with any questions. Thank you.
Best regards,
Justin S. Harvey
Senior Vice President – Investments
Cabot Properties, LP
JUSTIN S. HARVEY
Senior Vice President - Investments
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November 3, 2015
Jeff Tate, Deputy Director
City of Auburn Community Development Services
25 W Main Street
Auburn, WA 98001
Subject: PSRC comments on draft Auburn Comprehensive Plan update
Dear Jeff,
Thank you for providing an opportunity for the Puget Sound Regional Council to review draft elements of the
City of Auburn 2015 Comprehensive Plan. We recognize the substantial amount of time and effort invested in
this plan and appreciate the chance to review it while in draft form. This timely collaboration helps to ensure
certification requirements are adequately addressed and certification action can be taken by PSRC boards upon
adoption. In providing an expedited review, this letter addresses the Comprehensive Transportation Plan and
Core Plan only. PSRC will provide additional comments in follow-up correspondence on Land Use, Housing,
and additional plan elements.
We would like to note the many outstanding aspects of the draft plan components that serve to implement
VISION 2040. Several particularly noteworthy aspects include:
An innovative approach to organizing the plan document that focuses on city values, plan outcomes,
and prioritizing actions.
Clear discussion and policies addressing interjurisdictional coordination in the city’s planning.
Emphasis on providing mobility options to people with special needs, including an analysis of transit-
dependent communities in the city.
Provisions supporting multimodal transportation options and design for healthy communities.
Emphasis on preservation and maintenance of the transportation system.
The draft Comprehensive Transportation Plan and Core Plan advance regional policy in many important ways.
There are a few items, however, that should be addressed before the plan is finalized:
VISION 2040 calls for local plans to include a context statement that describes how the plan addresses
regional policies and provisions adopted in VISION 2040. Examples of context statements are
provided in PSRC’s Plan Review Manual, page 2-1. PSRC staff is also available to provide examples
adopted in local comprehensive plans.
VISION 2040 contains policies (MPP-DP-7, MPP-T-12) that encourage local jurisdictions to
prioritize infrastructure funding, including transportation and capital facility investments, to support
the development of regional growth centers. The city is encouraged to include compatible policy
language and supportive infrastructure investments where appropriate.
The plan discusses several future nonmotorized and Safe Routes to Schools investments. The city
should consolidate the list of transportation investments and include these types of projects in the
comprehensive 20-year transportation list.
In its functional classification, the city has designated street subcategories of “urban” and “rustic”
collectors and local residential streets, which reflect differing standards and ability to accommodate
nonmotorized facilities. The map of the street classifications doesn’t provide detail on which streets
are classified as “urban” or “rustic.” The city should consider mapping this street classification or
providing a description of where these facilities are located.
The plan notes that a sidewalk inventory was developed in 2005 and updated in 2008 to account for
recent annexations. The inventory should be updated to depict current conditions, particularly given
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that the plan mentions several recent nonmotorized improvements. More information about
developing inventories can be found in the Department of Commerce transportation guidebook,
Chapter 4C.
As called for in VISION 2040 (DP-Action-18), the city should include mode split goals for the
regional growth center. PSRC recently produced additional guidance about setting mode split goals
that the city may find helpful in this work.
Policy Funding-08 calls for reassessing the land use element if funding is insufficient to maintain
adopted level of service standards. There are several additional reassessment strategies beyond
revising the land use element that the city could consider in event of a funding shortfall. The WAC
(365-196-430) also recommends considering additional funding for improvements, adjusting level of
service standards, revisiting identified needs, and utilization of transportation demand management
strategies.
The city is commended for including in the plan a 20-year list of transportation projects, along with
general discussion of financing approaches. The plan should include more detail on the multiyear
financing plan for needed transportation improvements, including an analysis of probable funding
adequacy for projects and programs identified in the transportation element for the planning
period. Further guidance on how to address the financial analysis in your plan can be found in RCW
36.70A.070, WAC 365‐196‐430, and the Department of Commerce transportation guidebook.
The Core Comprehensive Plan includes a discussion of capacity and growth targets assigned to the
city. Review of the draft noted several minor discrepancies in the table and description. The city
should review the assessment to ensure that it is using accurate and consistent targets and capacity
information from both counties. PSRC staff are available to provide technical assistance as needed.
PSRC has resources available to assist the city in addressing these comments. Additional resources related to
the plan review process can also be found at http://www.psrc.org/growth/planreview/resources/.
Thank you again for working with us through the plan review process. There is a lot of strong work in the
draft and we are available to continue to provide assistance and additional reviews as the plan moves through
the development process. If you have questions or need additional information regarding the review of local
plans or the certification process, please contact me at 206-464-6174 or LUnderwood-Bultmann@psrc.org.
Sincerely,
Liz Underwood-Bultmann
Associate Planner, Growth Management Planning
cc: Review Team, Growth Management Services, Department of Commerce
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November 12, 2015
Jeff Tate, Deputy Director
City of Auburn Community Development Services
25 W Main Street
Auburn, WA 98001
Subject: PSRC comments on draft Auburn Comprehensive Plan update – Additional Elements
Dear Jeff,
Thank you for providing an opportunity for the Puget Sound Regional Council to review draft elements of the
City of Auburn 2015 Comprehensive Plan. We recognize the substantial amount of time and effort invested in
this plan and appreciate the chance to review it while in draft form. This timely collaboration helps to ensure
certification requirements are adequately addressed and certification action can be taken by PSRC boards upon
adoption. This letter follows correspondence dated November 3, 2015 on the Comprehensive Transportation
Plan and Core Plan documents. This letter addresses all remaining plan elements, including land use, housing,
capital facilities, utilities, economic development, parks, and related appendices.
We would like to note the many outstanding aspects of the draft plan elements that serve to implement
VISION 2040. Several particularly noteworthy aspects include:
Emphasis in the housing element on special needs housing, healthy housing, human services, and
preservation of affordable housing.
A comprehensive housing needs assessment, which includes an excellent data assessment as well as
targeted demographic outreach through interviews and focus groups to provide a clearer
understanding of community housing needs.
Inclusion of a greenhouse gas inventory that provides a baseline assessment and forecast of emissions
in the City of Auburn.
A Health Impact Assessment of the comprehensive plan—the first of its kind in the region—which
provides valuable perspective on approaches to health and wellness in the plan.
Completion of an updated Airport Master Plan for Auburn Municipal Airport, which provides
important information on airport operations as well as airport compatible land use and zoning.
The draft comprehensive plan elements advance regional policy in many important ways. There are a few
items, however, that should be addressed before the plan is finalized:
MPP-DP-3 calls for jurisdictions with designated regional growth centers to include housing and
employment targets for growth in the centers planned for over the next 20 years. PSRC recently
produced additional guidance about setting center targets that the city may find helpful in this work.
VISION 2040 calls for all unincorporated lands within the urban growth area to transition into cities
and assumes this transition to be largely complete by 2040. The draft plan includes policies addressing
boundaries and affiliation of these areas. In addition, the city should consider incorporating policies
and provisions that address the orderly transition of remaining unincorporated areas to city
governance, such as by working with the counties on coordinating development standards, transferring
permitting authority, and addressing service and infrastructure financing.
MPP-En-20-25 in VISION 2040 and the strategies in Transportation 2040 call for reducing
greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to impacts related to climate change. See page 42 of VISION
2040 for an overview of climate change and related policies and page 34 in Transportation 2040 for
information on the four-part greenhouse gas reduction strategy (land use, user fees, choices, and
technology). The draft comprehensive plan addresses these policies in a number of ways, most notably
through inclusion of a greenhouse gas inventory for the City of Auburn. The plan includes policies
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that support actions that would contribute to reduction in greenhouse gases, such as providing
alternatives to single occupant vehicle travel. However, the plan should be strengthened by adding
policies on climate change and policies and provisions that support additional strategies such as
emissions reductions from municipal operations and additional transportation demand management
strategies (MPP-En-24). Helpful information on identifying emissions-reducing strategies can be
found in the Washington State Climate Change Resources, Washington State Integrated Climate
Change Response Strategy, and PSRC Climate Change Information.
VISION 2040 contains policies in several areas that promote energy-efficient building, energy
conservation, renewable energy, and alternative energy sources (MPP-DP-49, MPP-PS-12-13; MPP-
En-21-23; MPP-T-6). While the draft plan has policies to promote conservation of water, it would be
strengthened by adding policies to address energy, as well as environmentally friendly and energy-
efficient building.
PSRC has resources available to assist the city in addressing these comments. Additional resources related to
the plan review process can also be found at http://www.psrc.org/growth/planreview/resources/.
Thank you again for working with us through the plan review process. There is a lot of strong work in the
draft and we are available to continue to provide assistance and additional reviews as the plan moves through
the development process. If you have questions or need additional information regarding the review of local
plans or the certification process, please contact me at 206-464-6174 or LUnderwood-Bultmann@psrc.org.
Sincerely,
Liz Underwood-Bultmann
Associate Planner, Growth Management Planning
cc: Review Team, Growth Management Services, Department of Commerce
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From:Jeff TateTo:Tina KrissSubject:FW: Core section of Comp PlanDate:Friday, November 20, 2015 11:44:02 AM
Comment #6
From: Pete Beaupain [mailto:pbeaupain@comcast.net]
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 7:52 PM
To: Jeff Tate
Subject: Core section of Comp Plan
I have finished looking it over. There are a bunch of small suggestions/typos/comments marked in
it. I plan to mail it to you and trust you to find the right person to take it to. I hope you don’t mind
being my emissary.
I do appreciate your help in getting it to me. And your willingness to be a little whimsical while
interacting with me. To me, it is a LOT more bearable to do work like this when I can put some fun
into it.
Regarding reviewing any other sections, I think I won’t. I have some other do-gooder projects I am
working on, and they need some attention.
Overall, I think the Comp Plan has a very positive, forward-looking attitude. If the City is able to
actually accomplish even a quarter of it, I think the whole populace will be significantly better off. I
wish you well in the effort. It is you people in the staff positions who will provide the continuity
among changing mayoral and council election-winners. Regarding the current mayor and council, I
think they are a really good group who genuinely want to make Auburn a better place. I hope it
seems the same way to you folks who work with them daily. I am not going to ask you to comment
about that, however.
One other thing: whom should I talk (or email) with to learn more about the proposed
homelessness project?
And, as a wrapup, here are some general thoughts about the Comp Plan stuff I reviewed.
1. The proposed land use policies on Page 33 seem like a large burden to place on
developers; I fear the policies will scare developers away to nearby cities which have less
draconian desires. I suggest that these plans be discussed with some developers before
being set in concrete.
2. Unless sidewalks get designated as “trails” in many areas, I think that acquiring rights of
way for trails will be difficult in areas that are already developed because the land is
already owned and occupied. Can eminent domain be used to acquire trail rights of way?
Would you even want to do that? It could make you a lot of enemies. On the brighter side,
I have heard of many instances in which landowners originally were strongly opposed to
trails but found them to be beneficial after they were in place and in use. Some of my
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other activities are with trails groups, and I encounter this kind of info.
3. There is a lot of emphasis in the Comp Plan on pedestrian and bicycle transportation (I
think skating should also be considered). I think that is a great idea. However, trail
etiquette MUST be strongly emphasized on these trails. Keeping fast-moving bicycles and
skaters from startling or hitting pedestrians has to be a powerful concern. In particular, it
has been my experience that getting bicyclists to warn people when they are approaching
from behind is VERY difficult.
4. Regarding the Sustainable goal in the Transportation Element (Page 47), my only comment
is, Dream on, dream on, Teenage Queen!
That’s enough. I have other things to do. And I really would like to converse with someone about
the homelessness project.
Pete B.
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November 19, 2015 VIA Email
Jeff Tate
City of Auburn
Dear Mr. Tate,
This letter is in response for comment regarding the Draft Proposal of Comprehensive
Land Use Plan. Don Small &. Sons Oil has been in Auburn at the current location since the 1960's,
as well as the property use has also been the same when the parcel was owned by Union Oil since
the early 1900's. The company and its locations are an asset to the City. We provide needed
products, services and jobs. The company is adding value to the City tax base via sales tax
revenue, bAo tax and property taxes. We have the ability to keep all agencies in operation in the
event of power failure; we are a designated Emergency Responder for temporary power
generators, heating oil and fuel for farms. We have the storage capacity to sustain the power
for a longer duration in the event of need and have the only legal place to transfer fuels from
Seattle to Tacoma.
Since the city doesn't directly notify property owners of potential changes to the
property use per the proposed comprehensive land use plan, after review of the draft document
there are several potential changes that cause us concern. Our existing use of the land today is
the same as the historical use. We wish to maintain our zoning M-1 status thereby continuing our
business legally without being non-conforming to these comprehensive plan changes. These
properties are in the border area from the BN track East to A St NW and North of 1^^ St NW to
3'^ NW.
Additionally, another location located on C St, North of 3''^, W of the BN tracks also is in a
zone that the current use would be non-conforming. This location was the first to invest in the
installation of dispensing an alternative fuel for automobile use, which is an expanding market.
We also have 2 locations; 210 W Main and 520 E Main that are in the Downtown designation.
These locations are neighborhood commercial businesses and should be considered a permitted
usage. Another location 5550 Auburn Way S. is not in the Downtown designation and is a
Neighborhood commercial business but its land use will change to residential per the review of
the draft map.
We appreciate your consideration of our land use change concerns. Thank you.
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Respectfully,
Stephen J. Small
President
Cc; Honorable Mayor Nancy Backus
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Resolution No. 5176
Date:
November 25, 2015
Department:
CD & PW
Attachments:
Resolution No. 5176
Draft Ordinance No. 6575
Ordinance No. 6491
Drawing A-2
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council adopt Resolution No. 5176.
Background Summary:
Resolution No. 5176 sets the date of the public hearing for Franchise Agreement No.
13-37, Amendment No. 1 for T-Mobile West LLC for January 4, 2016 at 7:00pm in
Council Chambers.
T-Mobile West LLC has applied for an amendment to their existing Franchise
Agreement to be able to operate and build within the City’s rights of way an additional
wireless telecommunications facility adjacent to 11534 SE 318th Place. The applicant
proposes to replace the existing 33’ 8” wood Puget Sound Energy (PSE) pole located
in the City right of way on 116th Avenue SE with a new 54’ PSE pole that they would
then attach wireless transmission antennas to. In addition, the facilities would also
include underground conduits connecting the equipment on the pole to associated
ground equipment located on private property at 11534 SE 318th Place. This new site
will provide much needed in-building coverage in the area of 116th Avenue SE and
SE 320th Street and the surrounding neighborhoods. Exact locations, plans,
engineering and construction schedule would be reviewed, approved and managed
through the City’s permitting processes that are a requirement of the existing
Franchise Agreement.
Amendment No. 1, Draft Ordinance No. 6575 and Franchise Agreement No. 13-37,
Ordinance No. 6491 are attached as back up documentation for Resolution No. 5176.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Snyder
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RESOLUTION NO. 5176
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO FRANCHISE
AGREEMENT NO. 13-37 OF2DINANCE NO. 6491 WITH T-
MOBILE WEST LLC TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL LOCATION
WHEREAS, T-Mobile West LLC has applied to the City for an amendment to their
exisfing Franchise Agreement No. 13-37 for the right of entry, use, and occupation of
certain public rights-of-way within the City of Aubum, expressly to install, construct, erect,
operate, maintain, repair, relocate and remove its facilities in, on, upon, along and/or
across those right(s)-of-way; and
WHEREAS, the City has reviewed T-Mobile WesYs application materials, and the
City Engineer is satisfied that the application is sufficiently complete, so as tb warrant
holding a public hearing before the City Council to consider the amendment to the
franchise agreement, pursuant to ACC 20.06.030 of the Aubum City Code (ACC).
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. That a hearing on the application by T-Mobile West LLC for an
amendment to Franchise Agreement No. 13-37, Ordinance No. 6491 with the City of
Aubum is hereby set for 7:00 p.m. on the 4th day of January, 2016, at the Ci.ty Council
Chambers at 25 West Main Street, Aubum, Washington, 98001, with all persons wishing
to speak to the application at the public hearing being invited to attend.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such administrative
Resolution No. 5176
Franchise Agreement No. 13-37 A1
October 5, 2015
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procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation, including
posting notice of such public hearing as required by State law and City Ordinance.
Section 3. This Resolution shall be in full force in effect upon passage and
signatures hereon.
DATED and SIGNED this day of 2015.
CITY OF AUBURN
Nancy Backus
Mayor
Attest:
Danielle E. Daskam, Ciry Clerk
Appro ed as Form:
aniel B. Heid, City Attorn
Resolufion No. 5176
Franchise Agreement No. 13-37 A1
October 5, 2015
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Franchise Agreement No. 13-37, Amendment No. 1
October 1, 2015
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ORDINANCE NO. 6575
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
6491 AND THE T-MOBILE WEST, LLC FRANCHISE NO.13-
37 TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL LOCATION
WHEREAS, On February 18, 2014, the City Council adopted Ordinance
No. 6491, granting a wireless communications franchise to T-Mobile West, LLC
(“Grantee”); and,
WHEREAS, T-Mobile West LLC wishes to add an additional site within the
City; and
WHEREAS, following proper notice, the City Council held a public hearing
on the Grantee’s request for an Amendment to Franchise Agreement No. 13-37,
at which time representatives of Grantee and interested citizens were heard in a
full public proceeding affording opportunity for comment by any and all persons
desiring to be heard; and
WHEREAS, based upon the foregoing recital clauses and from
information presented at such public hearing and from facts and circumstances
developed or discovered through independent study and investigation, the City
Council in compliance with RCW 35.99 now deems it appropriate and in the best
interest of the City and its inhabitants that the Amendment to Franchise
Agreement No. 13-37 be granted to the Grantee.
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Franchise Agreement No. 13-37, Amendment No. 1
October 1, 2015
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Exhibits A and B of Ordinance No. 6491 are hereby replaced
with Exhibits A and B, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference,
and a new Exhibit D-1 is added as an Exhibit to Ordinance No. 6491, which
additional Exhibit is also attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference.
Section 2. All other provisions of Ordinance No. 6491 shall remain
unchanged and in full force and effect.
Section 3. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to
implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the
directions of this legislation.
Section 4. Severability. The provisions of this ordinance are declared to
be separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph,
subdivision, section or portion of this ordinance, or the invalidity of the application
thereof to any person or circumstance shall not affect the validity of the
remainder of this ordinance, or the validity of its application to other persons or
circumstances.
Section 5. Effective date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in
force five days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided
by law.
FIRST READING: _________________
SECOND READING:_______________
PASSED: ________________________
APPROVED: _____________________
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Franchise Agreement No. 13-37, Amendment No. 1
October 1, 2015
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NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
___________________________
Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________
Daniel B. Heid, City Attorney
Published: _________________
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Franchise Agreement No. 13-37, Amendment No. 1
October 1, 2015
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Franchise Agreement No. 13-37, Amendment No. 1
October 1, 2015
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EXHIBIT “B”
GRANTEE FACILITIES
EXISTING T-MOBILE FACILITIES IN CITY OF AUBURN ROW
Site ID: SE4042A, “Peasley Canyon”
Location: 33043 46th Place South
Auburn, WA 98001
Description: Telecommunications Facility consisting of above ground radio
equipment cabinets located in a 12’x17’ cedar wood fence
enclosure in the Right-of-Way (ROW), with antennas collocated on
an existing 88’ above-ground wooden utility pole in the ROW with
connecting underground conduit.
Site ID: SE04028B, Mountain View Cemetery/PR
Location: 5605 S 324th Place
Auburn, WA 98001
Description: Telecommunications Facility consisting of antennas located on an
existing 75’ above-ground round wood utility pole in the Right of
Way with connecting underground conduit to the radio equipment
cabinets located on adjacent private property.
NEW T-MOBILE FACILITIES IN CITY OF AUBURN ROW
Site ID: SE04715I, Lea Hill
Location: 11534 SE 318th Place
Auburn, WA 98092
Description: Telecommunications Facility consisting of antennas located on a
new utility replacement pole in the Right of Way with connecting
underground conduit to ground equipment located on private
property.
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Franchise Agreement No. 13-37, Amendment No. 1
October 1, 2015
Page 6 of 6
EXHIBIT “D-1”
STATEMENT OF ACCEPTANCE
T-Mobile West LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, for itself, its successors
and assigns, hereby accepts and agrees to be bound by all lawful terms,
conditions and provisions of the Franchise attached hereto and incorporated
herein by this reference.
T-Mobile West LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company
By: Date:
Name:
Title: PNW Area Director, Engineering &
Operations
STATE OF WASHINGTON )
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COUNTY OF KING )
On this ____ day of _______________, 201_, before me the undersigned, a
Notary Public in and for the State of __________, duly commissioned and sworn,
personally appeared, __________________ of T-Mobile West LLC, the company
that executed the within and foregoing instrument, and acknowledged the said
instrument to be the free and voluntary act and deed of said company, for the
uses and purposes therein mentioned, and on oath stated that he/she is
authorized to execute said instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official
seal on the date hereinabove set forth.
Signature
NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of
___________, residing at
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES:
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Resolution No. 5179
Date:
November 24, 2015
Department:
CD & PW
Attachments:
Resolution No. 5179
Exhibits A & B
Staff Report
Vicinity Maps
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council adopt Resolution No. 5179.
Background Summary:
Schneider Homes Inc. has applied to the City for vacation of the right-of-way of the
south 137.85 feet of 64th Avenue South, south of South 300th Street, shown on
Exhibit "B". The applicant currently owns the adjacent parcel to the east and west and
is proposing to incorporate the right-of-way into development of the adjacent property.
The application has been reviewed by City staff and utility purveyors who have an
interest in this right-of-way. Through this review City staff has determined that the right
of way is no longer necessary to meet the needs of the City and could be vacated.
Resolution No. 5179, if adopted by City Council, sets the date of the public hearing for
Vacation No. V2-15 for January 4, 2016.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Snyder
Meeting Date:December 7, 2015 Item Number:RES.B
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RESOLUTION NO. 5179
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
TO CONSIDER TFiE VACATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY OF
64T" AVENUE SOUTH, SOUTH OF SOUTH 300TH STREET,
WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON.
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn, Washington, has received a petition signed by
owners of at least two-thirds (2!3) of the property abutting right-of-way at the location of the
south 137,85 feet of 64' Avenue South, south of South 300' Street, within the City of
Aubum, Washington, requesting that the same be vacated; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 35.79.010 of the Revised Code of Washington, a
hearing on such vacation shall be set by Resolution, with the date of such hearing being
not more than sixty (60) days nor less than twenty (20) days after the date of passage of
such Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. That a hearing on the vacation of right-0f-way at the location of the
south 137.85 feet of 64' Avenue South, south of South 300`" Street, located within the City
of Aubum, Washington, legally described as follows:
That portion of the north half of the northwest quarter of the
southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 2,
Township 21 North, Range 4 East, W.M., in King County,
Washington described as follows;
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Commencing at the noRhwest comer of said subdivision;
thence N89°52'01"E, along the noRh line thereof, 30.01 feet to
the east line of the west 30.00 feet of said subdivision; thence
S00°58'36"W, along said east line 190.89 feet to the POINT
OF BEGINNING of the herein described tract; thence
continuing S00°58'36"W, along said east line, 137.85 feet to
the south line of said subdivision; thence S89°48'39"W, along
said south line, 30.01 feet to the west line of said subdivision;
thence N00°58'36"E, along said west line 137.66 feef; thence
N89°48'39"E 18.33 feet to a point of tangency with a 358.00
foot radius curve to the left; 4hence easterly along said curve,
through a central angle of 01°52'12" a distance if 11.68 feet to
the to THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
Contains 4,131± square feet, (1.0948±acres)
Also identified as Exhibit A hereto.]
and as shown on the document attached hereto, marked as Exhibit "B" and incorporated
herein by this reference, is hereby set for 7:00 p,m. on the 4th day of January, 2016, at the
City Council Chambers at 25 West Main Street, Aubum, Washington, 98001, with all
persons wishing to speak to the vacation at the public hearing being invited to attend.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such administrative
procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation, including
posting notice of such public hearing as required by State law and City Ordinance.
Section 3. This Resolution shall be in full force in effect upon passage and
signatures hereon.
DATED ancJ SIGNED this day of 2015.
Resolution No. 5179
ROW Vacation V2-15
October 20, 2015
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CITY OF AUBURN
Nancy Backus
Maybr
Attest:
Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
Apr , d s
D niel B. ' , City Attomey
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RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION
STAFF REPORT
Right-of-Way (ROW) Vacation Number V2-15
Applicant: Schneider Homes Inc.
Property Location: Right-of-Way located at the south 137.85 feet of 64th Avenue South, south of South
300th St.
Description of right-of-way:
This ROW proposed for vacation consists of the south 137.85 feet of 64th Avenue South, south of South 300th
Street. The proposed ROW is adjacent to Parcel No. 0221049108 on the west side, Parcel No. 0221049049 on
the east side, Parcel No. 0221049180 on the south side and City right-of-way on the north side. The west and
east adjacent parcels are owned by the applicant and the south adjacent parcel is owned by Puget Sound Energy
(PSE). The proposed area of ROW for vacation is approximately 4,131± square feet.
The ROW was originally deeded to King County as real property to settle a property tax debt on July 18, 1963.
The property was used as right-of-way by King County and formally converted to right-of-way by the County on
September 23, 1987. The ROW was annexed into the City of Auburn on January 1, 2008.
See Exhibits “A” and “B” for legal description and survey.
Proposal:
The Applicant proposes that the City vacate the above described right-of-way so that they can include the area in
development of the adjoining parcels. The right-of-way is to be incorporated into a building lot in the approved
preliminary plat of Wyncrest Division II.
Applicable Policies & Regulations:
· RCW’s applicable to this situation - meets requirements of RCW 35.79.
· MUTCD standards - not affected by this proposal.
· City Code or Ordinances - meets requirements of ACC 12.48.
· Comprehensive Plan Policy - not affected.
· City Zoning Code - not affected.
Public Benefit:
· The vacated area may be subject to property taxes.
· The street vacation decreases the Right-of-Way maintenance obligation of the City.
Discussion:
The vacation application was circulated to Puget Sound Energy (PSE), Comcast, CenturyLink, Lakehaven Utility
District, Bonneville Power Administration, Tacoma Public Utilities, B.P. Olympic Pipeline and City staff.
1. Puget Sound Energy (PSE) – Comments and clarification of the location of existing facilities in 64th
Avenue South were requested from PSE several times but they have failed to respond with additional
information. It appears that PSE does not have any existing facilities in the proposed vacation area and
due to PSE’s failure to respond with additional information it has been determined that a facilities
easement over the proposed vacation area is not needed and will not be reserved. PSE owns the parcel
adjacent to the south of the right-of-way and has obtained an alternate access easment across the
proposed plat, but has requested that an access easement be reserved until such time as an alternate
access is built.
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2. Tacoma Public Utilities – Tacoma Water Supply does not access the second supply pipeline using 64th
Avenue South and will not require a reservation of easement when Auburn vacates the right-of-way.
3. B.P. Olympic Pipe Line Company – Comments were received from B.P. Olympic Pipe Line Company.
They have facilities located to the south of the adjacent PSE parcel but will not require an access
easement as they have other means of accessing their facilities from other locations.
4. Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) - Comments were received from Bonneville Power Administration.
They have facilities located to the south of the adjacent PSE parcel which they access across to reach
their facilities. An access easement over the proposed vacation area will need to be reserved until such
time as an alternate access easement from the developer is provided and built.
5. Comcast – Comcast has facilities attached to the PSE poles near the proposed area of vacation but as
long as the poles are not impacted by the vacation they do not require an easement.
6. CenturyLink – CenturyLink does not have any existing facilities located in the proposed vacation area and
does not require an easement.
7. Lakehaven Utility District – There are no existing Lakehaven water or sewer facilities in the proposed
vacation area and an easement is not required. Future service to this area will be provided under a
developer extension agreement between the developer and Lakehaven Utility District.
8. Water – No comments on Auburn Water. This area is served by Lakehaven Utility District.
9. Sewer – No comments on Auburn Sewer. This area is served by Lakehaven Utility District
10. Storm –No comments.
11. Transportation – No comments.
12. Planning – No comments.
13. Fire – No comments
14. Police – No comments.
15. Streets – No comments.
16. Construction –No comments.
17. Innovation and Technology – No comments
Assessed Value:
ACC 12.48 states “The city council may require as a condition of the ordinance that the city be compensated for
the vacated right-of-way in an amount which does not exceed one-half the value of the right-of-way so vacated,
except in the event the subject property or portions thereof were acquired at public expense or have been part of
a dedicated public right-of-way for 25 years or more, compensation may be required in an amount equal to the full
value of the right-of-way being vacated. The city engineer shall estimate the value of the right-of-way to be
vacated based on the assessed values of comparable properties in the vicinity. If the value of the right-of-way is
determined by the city engineer to be greater than $2,000, the applicant will be required to provide the city with an
appraisal by an MAI appraiser approved by the city engineer, at the expense of the applicant. The city reserves
the right to have a second appraisal performed at the city’s expense.”
RCW 35.79.030 states the vacation “shall not become effective until the owners of property abutting upon the
street or alley, or part thereof so vacated, shall compensate such city or town in an amount which does not
exceed one-half the appraised value of the area so vacated. If the street or alley has been part of a dedicated
public right-of-way for twenty-five years or more, or if the subject property or portions thereof were acquired at
public expense, the city or town may require the owners of the property abutting the street or alley to compensate
the city or town in an amount that does not exceed the full appraised value of the area vacated.”
An appraisal by an MAI appraiser of the subject right-of-way was required to be submitted by the applicant. The
appraisal was reviewed and found to be acceptable. The appraisal values the right-of-way in an “ACROSS THE
FENCE VALUE” at $20,700.00. The right-of-way has been right-of-way for more than 25 years and was acquired
through deed to King County, for settlement of a property tax debt, as real property on July 18, 1963, converted to
right-of-way by the County on September 23, 1987 and annexed into the City of Auburn on January 1, 2008.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the street vacation be granted subject to the following conditions:
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1. An access easement shall be reserved for PSE and Bonneville Power Administration along the entire
length and width of the vacated ROW until such time as alternate access easements are provided and
built by the developer of Wyncrest Division II. No construction or grading of any kind may take place in
the easement area until such time as these easements are extinguished.
2. Staff recommends that compensation for the value of the right-of-way be required in the full amount of the
appraised value of $20,700.00 since the right-of-way has been right-of-way for more than 25 years and it
was originally acquired to settle a property tax debt with King County.
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ROW Vacation #V2-15 Schneider Homes Inc. - 64th Avenue South
Printed Date:
Information shown is for general reference purposes only and does not necessarily represent exact geographic or cartographic data as mapped. The City of Auburn makes no warranty as to its accuracy.
Map Created by City of Auburn eGIS10/20/2015
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ROW Vacation #V2-15 Schneider Homes Inc. - 64th Avenue South
Printed Date:
Information shown is for general reference purposes only and does not necessarily represent exact geographic or cartographic data as mapped. The City of Auburn makes no warranty as to its accuracy.
Map Created by City of Auburn eGIS
10/20/2015
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Resolution No. 5181
Date:
December 2, 2015
Department:
City Attorney
Attachments:
Resolution No. 5181
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council adopt Resolution No. 5181.
Background Summary:
Every year it is appropriate for the City Council to consider adjustment of fees that the
city charges for the upcoming year. The fee schedule attached includes the
proposed/recommended fee schedule changes submitted for consideration by the
department directors of the various departments that are requesting changes to the
current fee schedule. The fee schedule also adds some things that had previously not
been included in the fee schedule but should be so that there is only one place a
person needs to go to look for the schedule of fees for the City of Auburn.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Heid
Meeting Date:December 7, 2015 Item Number:RES.C
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RESOLUTION NO. 5 1 8 1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
THE CITY OF AUBURN FEE SCHEDULE TO
ADJUST FOR 2016 FEES
WHEREAS, in connec4ion with the municipal functions and operations of
the City of Auburn, the City provides various services, a number of which entail
fees; and
WHEREAS, the City Council provided for the adoption of a Fee Schedule
with the passage of Ordinance 5707; and
WHEREAS, in the course of reviewing Gity fees, and in keeping with the
philosophy of setting City fees in amounts reflective of actual costs, and in further
keeping with the intent to make City fees and charges consisten4ly accessible, it
is appropriate to review and amend the fees and charges for City applications
and activities for which fees are charged to adjust for changes to be effective
January 2016.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. The City of Auburn Fee Schedule is hereby amended as set
forth in the attached "Exhibit A" and
Section 2. The Mayor is authorized to implement such administrative
procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
Resolution No. 5181
October 30, 2015
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Section 3. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in full force
upon passage and signatures hereon and on January 1, 2016.
Dated and Signed this day of
2015.
CITY OF AUBURN
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APPRC V D TO FOR :
a iel B. He' , City Attorney
Resolution No. 5181
October 30, 2015
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CITY OF AUBURN FEE SCHEDULE
FEES FOR CITY PERMITS, LICENSES, PUBLICATIONS, AND ACTIONS
Effective AAaFSM-30;2&13Januarv 1, 2016
A. PLANNING FEES (Per Ordinance No. 5707, Ordinance No. 5715, Ordinance No. 5819,
Resolution No. 3797, Resolution No. 3953, Resolution No. 4070, Resolufion No. 4117,
Resolution No. 4143, Ordinance No. 6077, Resolution No. 4272, Resolution No. 4424,
Ordinance No. 6276, Resolution No. 4552, Ordinance No. 6295, Resolution No. 4868,
Resolution No. 4880, Resolution 4964, Ordinance 6477, Resolution No. 5016 and
Resolution 5114.)
1. Application Fees: Applications fo any action ideritified below shall not be accepted for
filing, unless otherwise noted, unfil 4he fees per tHe below schedule have.been paid to the
Cit .'
Additional Meetin Fee be ond the s ecified number 259.00 er meetin
Additional Re-subinittal Fee (covers one re-submittal for all land use $63.00 per
actions re-submittal
Add ess Assi nment 104.00 er address
Administrative Use Permits (covers 1 meeting with staff after which 880.00
additional meetin fees a I
A eal of Administrative Decision to Hearin Examiner 1,000.00
Binding Site Plan (covers 2 meetings with staff after which additional $1,139.00 + $62.00/lot
meetin fees a I
Boundary Line Adjustment :
Residential 518.00
Non-Residential includes mixed use ro ects 854.00
Bounda Line Elimination 500.00
Comp ehensive Plan Map Amendments (covers 2 meetings with staff $2,070.00 (includes
after which additional meetin fees a I rezone a lication fee
Comprehensi0e Plan Text Ainendments (covers 2 meetings with staff $1,000.00
after which additional meetin fees a I
Conditional Use Permits (covers 2 meetings with sfaff after which
additional meeting fees apply)
Residen4ial 1,000.00
All Other includes mixed use ro ects 2,000.00
Conditional Use Permits — Minor Adjustment (covers 1 meeting with
staff after which additional meeting fees apply)
Residential 414.00
All Other includes mixed use ro ects 554.00
Critical Areas Review:
Please note that the City of Auburn may collect a review fee on behalf of the Valley Regional Fire Authority for
certain land use andlor environmental reviews which fee is colleded in addition to the Citys required fees.
Z Per Aubum City Code, a modification to an approved binding site pian shall be processed in the same manner as
the original binding site plan approval. Therefore, the specified fee shall apply to a new or modified binding site plan
approval request.
3 Fees for amendments to text or maps of the Comprehensive Plan apply only where an applicaM seeks an
amendment affeding specific properties rather than the City generally or property within the City generally.
Per Auburn Cify Code, a major adjustment to an approved conditional use permit shall be processed in the same
manner as ttie original conditional use permit approval. TFierefore, lhe specified fee shall apply to a new request for
conditional use permit approval or a request for a major adjustment lo a previously approved conditional use permit
approval.
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On-site monitoring 8 reporting (required) of wetlands 8 other 300.00/monitoring
environmentally sensitive
areas5 event
Critical Areas Reasonable Use Determination 259.00
City review of environmental studies, plans or reports (whether 259.00/study, plan or
submitted with another city application or not and includes one re- report
submittal)
Critical Areas Variance — administrative 259.00
Critical Areas Variance — hearin examiner'
s 1000.00
Current Use Taxation (covers 1 meeting with staff after which 800.00
additional meetin fees a I
Development Agreement—Amendment 2,200.00 + $60.00/lot
or dwellin unit
Downtown Urban Center Design Review (covers 1 meeting with staff $1,139.00
after which additional meetin fees a I
Environmental Review (covers 1 meeting with staff after which
additional meeting fees apply)
SEPA Checklist review' (includes City issuance of DNS, MDNS, or $802.00 + $259.00
DS as appropriate) required study
Revised or Supplemental SEPA Checklist review' (includes City 350.00 + $259.00
issuance of Addendum, if appropriate) required study
SEPA 3rd Part Review Actual costs
Environmental Impact Statement 802.00 + actual costs
for prepara4ion of dreft
8 final statements
including labor,
materials, mailing 8
other actual costs
relating to the drafting
circulating of the
EIS.
Final Plats—Subdivisions (covers 2 meetings with staff after which 1,533.00 + $52.00/lot
additional meetin fees a I and 1 re-submittal
Final Plats—Short Plats (covers 1 meeting with staff after which 750.00 + $25.00/lot
additional meetin fees a I and 1 re-submittal
Flexible Development Alternatives Application Review (covers 1 1,139.00
meeting with staff after which additional meeting fees apply and 1 re-
submittal
Hearing Examiner— Conduct of Hearing and Preparetion of Decision Total hourly charge for
hearing examiner plus
associated expenses
to be paid by applicant
prior to issuance of
final decision
Flood lain Develo ment Permit 259.00
Flood lain Habifat Im act Assessment Re ort Review 250.00
Flood lain Habitat Miti ation Plan Review 250.00
5 For monitoring required over multiple years, the total monitoring fee for the required monitoring period shall be paid
rior to final plat approval or issuance oi Certificate of Occupancy or release of required financial security.
The total cost for the Hearing Examiner is in addition to the relevant application fee for applications requiring a
public hearing before the Hearing Examiner(e.g. conditional use permit).
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Combined Flood lain Habitat AssessmenUMiti ation Plan Review 500.00
City Acknowledgement Review of FEMA Flood Map Revision 100.00
A lication
Mining Permits (covers 3 meetings with staff after which additional 3,623.00
meetin fees a I
Miscellaneous Administrative Decisions (i.g. sign area deviation, 500.00
written inter retations, administrative variances
Multi-Family/Mixed Use Design Standards Compliance Review 1,139.00
application covers 1 meeting with staff after which additional fees
a I
Plan Alte ation or Vacation (application covers 1 meeting with staff 1,000.00/request
after which additional fees a I
Plat Modification (application covers 1 meeting with staff after which 1,000.00/request
additional fees a I
Prelimiriary Plats — Subdivisions (application covers 3 meetings with $3,000.00 +
staff after which additional fees a I 120.00/lot
Prelimiriary Plats — Short Plats (application covers 1 meeting with staff $1,449.00 + $60.00/lot
after which additional fees a I
Prelirriinary Site Plan Review (non-PUD) (application covers 1 meeting $1,035.00
with staff after which additional fees a I
Pre-application Meeting (application covers 1 meeting with staff after $259.00—fee will be
which additional fees apply) applied towariis any
related application
made within six
months of the date
the pre-application
meetin was held
PUD— Major Adjustment (application covers 2 meetings with staff 2,558.00
after which additional fees a I
Public Notice Boards:
2' x 4' public notice board 80.00
4' x 4' ublic notice board 136.00
Rezone ma amendment 1,760.00
School Impact Fee Collection:
Per Single Family Dwelling Unit 52.00
Per Multi-Famil Dwellin Unit 26.00
Shoreline (application covers 1 meeting with staff after which additional
fees apply):
Shoreline Exemption Determination 215.00
Shoreline Conditional Use Permitfi 1,139.00
Shoreline Substantial Development Permite 1,139.00
Shoreline Variancee 1,139.00
Short Plat Modification (application covers 1 meeting with staff after 259.00/requested
which additional fees a I modification
Si n Permit 100.00
A prior City Code amendment eliminated Planned Unit Developments (PUD). The PUD fees included herein are
applicable only to the existing previously approved PUDs.
B Application fee covers 2 meetings with staff after which additional meeting fees apply.
The Cily colteds an application fee to wver the reasonable cost of administration of the school impad fee progrem.
10 The City colleds an application fee to co4er the reasonable wst of zoning compliance review in addition to the
building permit application fee identified in Table 1-A, below.
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Site Plan Approval— PUD, Residential (application covers 1 meeting $1,139.00 + $62.00/lot
with staff after which additional fees a I or unit
Site Plan Approval - PUD, Non-residential (application covers 1 1,139.00 + $62.00/lot
meetin with staff after which additional fees a I or unit
S ecial Home Occu ation Permits 259.00
Three-Party Outside Utilitjr Extension Agreement- Site Specific 1,035.00 + plus the
Review (application covers 1 meeting with staff after which additional City's actual costs in
fees apply) performing under the
ferms of the
agreement as
negotiated between
the arties
Type I Temporary Use Permit 96.00 + $48.00 per
extension re uest
Type II Temporary Use Permit 144.00 + $48.00 per
extension re uest
Variance (inclusive of Special Exceptions):
Per each residence on a single family lot 259.00
All other 575.00
Water/Sewer Certificate (outside of city limits for other than single-311.00
famil
Zoning Certification Letter:
Residential 52.00
Non-Residential includes mixed use develo ment 104.00
Zoning Code Text Amendment (application covers 1 meeting with staff $1,035.00
after which additional fees a I
2. BOOKS MAPS, MATERIALS : ursuant to Resolution No. 3953
Com rehensive Plan Cost of Production
Downtown Plan Cost of Production
Downtown Plan A endices Cost of Production
Co ies of Codes and Ordinances Cost of Production
Ma s Cost of Production
3. LAND CLEARING, GRADING AND FILLING FEES (Per Ordinance No. 6146, Resotution
No. 4272 and Resolutiori No. 4424.
Land Clearing:
Base Fee (for up to 1 acre) 311.00
1 to 5 acres Base Fee + $114.00/acre
Over 5 acres Base Fee + $83.00/acre
Grading and Filling Fees:
Base Fee (for up to 500 cubic yards) 311.00
500 to 250,000 cubic yards Base Fee + $0.12/oubic yard
Over 250,000 cubic ards Base Fee + $0.02/cubic ard
4. BUILDING FEES (perOrdinance 5715, Ordinance 5819, Resolutioh No. 3773, Resolution
No. 3797, Reso/ution No. 3818, Resolution No. 3953, Resolution No. 4143, Ordinance No.
6146 Resolution No. 4272 Resolution No. 4424 ahd Resolution No. 5134.
a. Building Permit Fees: The fee for each International Building Code, Intemational
Residential Code, Washington State Energy Code or Washington State Indoor Air Quality
Code buildin ermit shall be as set forth in Table 1-A, below.'Z
Prices for printed materials do not inGude any taxes.
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Table 1-A BUILDING PERMIT FEES
TOTAL VALUATIOI FEE
I.00 to 5500.00 832.00
501.00 to 52,000.00 32.00 for the firsi 5500.00 plus $6.00 (or cach addi ional $I00.00, or fiaction thereof, to md
includin $2,000.00
2,OOL00[o$25,000.00 122.00 for the first$2,000.00 plus$18.60 for each additional $I,000.00,or @action ihereof, o
and mcludin $25,000.00
25,001.00 to$50,000.00 549.80 for he frsl$25,000.00 plus$14.00 for each additional$I,000.00,or Gaction ihereof, o
andincludin $50000.00
50,001.00 to$I00,000.00 899.80 Por the Grst$50,000.00 plus$10.00 for each additional S I,000.00,or 6action thereof,to
and includin $100,000.00
E100,001-00 m$500,000,00 1,399.80 for the firsl$100,000.00 plus$9.00 for each additional$I,000.00,or Gaction Ihereof,to
and includin $500,000.00
500,001.00 to$I,000,000.00 SS,999.80 for the first$500,000-00 plas$5.00 for each additional SI,OOOA,or fracuon hereof,to
andincludin $1.000,000.00
I,000,000.00 and u 9,999.80 for[he first$I,000,000.00 lus$6.00 for each addilional$I,000.00 or fraction thereof
OIM1er Inspections end Fees:
I.Inspcctions oul5idc of normal business hours_..............._._._..........._..........__...._._._._................_._._.................._._._....... $63.00 per hour
minfmum chargc-M o hours)
2.Reinspection fees assessed under provisions of Sec[ion 109.4.13.._._.................._........,.._................,..............................._.._ $63.00 per hour
3.Inspections for which no fee is specifically indica[ed.............__._._.............,.,...,._..............._._.._.................._....._....,.,..._... $63.00 per hour
minimum charge-anc half hour)
4.Additional plan review required by changes,addilions or revisions to plans......................_._............._._._,_..........................563.00 per hour
minimum charge-one half hour)
5.For usc of outsidc consWtants for pinri checking and inspeclions,or both .................._...._._._.....,............._._....._._.,...................AcWal cosLs
FOOTNOTES:
Or e lotal houdy wst to Ihe jurisdictioq w hichever is ihe greatesl 7ltis cost shall include supervision,overhead,equipment,hourly wages
and fringe benefifs of lhe employecs involved.
Actual wsts include udministra[ive and overhead costs.
b. Mechanical Pennit Fees: The fee for each permit issued under provisions of the
International Mechanical Code, International Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas
Code), NFPA 58 (Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code), or the mechanical device provisions of
the International Residential Code shall be as set forth in Table 2-A, below. For new single-
family dwellings a flat rate permit fee of$185.00 may be charged in lieu of fees as
rescribed in Table 2-A.
Table 2-A MECHANICAL PERMITFEES
Permit Issuance and Heaters:
I_For ihe issuance of each mechanical permiL..............._._................._..........._....................._._.........................._..................._._........ $26.00
2.For issuing each supplemenlal permit for which the original permit has not expired,been cmceled or finaled.............._....................... $9.00
Unit Fte Schedulc
Na e: 17re fo(Imoing do rto include permi-issuing fee.J
L Furnaco:
For lhe installation or relocation of forced-air or gavity-1}ye fumace or bumer,including ducls and ventc
attached to such applimce up ro end including I000,000 Bm/h(293k0.._..._..._...................._.....................___._......_._............... SIB.00
For the installstion or relocation of forced-air or graviry-type(umace or bumer,including duc s and ven s
anached m such applimce over 100.000 B[u/h(299kV. .....__....................._._._._......._........:_..............................._......._._._...... $22.00
For the installa[ion or rcloca[ion of each iloor(umace,including venL....................._._.._._._._........................._._.,._._................. $18.00
For lhe installa[ion or relocazion of tach susprndcd healer,rccessed wall henter or Floor-mounled unil heater....___.._.___...._._._... $I 5.00
2. Applience Venls:
For the installation,relocalion or replacement of each appliance venl inslnlled and nol included in an appliance permiL............._.,... $9.00
3- Repairsor,lddilions:
For Ihe rc air of,ihe Nieralion of,or addition lo each healin a Ifance,rcGi eration unit.coolin unit.
12 Please note thai the Ciry of Aubum may colled a review fee tor the Valley Regional Fire Authoriry for certain permit
applications tFiat is collected in addition to the City's required fees.
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absorption uni[,or each hcating,woling,absorplion or evaporative cooling system,including instellaGon
of con[rols regulated by thc Mechanical Code..._._._....................................._......................_._._._..............._....._._.,....,..._......_.... $16.00
4. Boilers,Compressors and Ahsorption S stems:
For lhc insmllauon or relowtion of each boiler or compressor ro and including 3 horsepowtt QOb kN or ench absorption
system to and including 100.000 BtWh(29.3 kN .........._..__........_............._............_..................................._._........_...._._._..__. SIS 00
For Ihe inslnllation or mlocation of each bofler or compressor over 3 horsepower(10-6kN ro and
including I S horsepower(52.7 kN,or each absorpifon system o4cr 100,000 BIWh(29.3 kW)to and
includingSOQ000 B u/h Q46.6 kR ......................._........................_..........,..............................,................_........_._......,...,............ $31.00
For the installa[ion or rclocation of each boflcr or compressor over I S horsepower(52JkW)to and includfng
30 horsepower(105.5 kN,or each absorption sys[em over 500,000 Btufi(146-6kN la ond including
1.000.000 B u/h(297.IkN............_._._.................................__._............................................_..............._._.............._................_. $41.00
For Ihe installation or relocation of cach boiler or compressor over 30 horsepower(I OS.SkN lo and
including 50 horsepowcr(176 kN,or each absorption system over I,000,000 Btu/h(293.1 kV,to
and includfng 1,750,000 Bh h(512.9 kN ......._....................................._........................._._,_._._............_........_,_..._.................. 562.00
For lhe insmlla[ion or reloca[ion of each boilcr or compressor over 50 horsepower Q 76 kW),or
each absorption sys em over 1.750.000 Btu/h(512.9 kW) ............................_..............................._.................................._...._....... $102.00
5. Air Hendlers:
For each air handling unit to ond including 10,000 cubic feet per minule(cfm)(4719 Us),including ducls
attached[hereto ..........................................................._._................................._................................................___...._......._._........ E12.00
Nott:This fee does no[apply to an air-handling uni[which is a pottion of a(aclory-assembled appliance,cooling system,
evaporalivc cooier or absorption unit(or which a permil is required elscwhere in We Mechanical Code.
For each nio-handling unil over IQ000 cfm(4719 Us) .._..........................._._._............_.._...._.,.._..............._.._._.,......._............... $22.00
6, Eveparelivc Coolers:
For each evaporalire cookr other Ihan a portablc rype................._.._._._................._.._..,._.,_........................_._........................._.. 512.00
7, Ventilalion and Exhausl:
For each ventilation fan connecred lo a single ducL................................_._._......................_._._._............._._............_.......................$9.00
For ench ven[ilation syskm which is not a portion of any healing or nirvconditioning system authorized by a permit..,.._...._........... $12.00
For the installation of each hood which is servtd by a mechanicel exhausl,including Ihe duc[s for each hood ...................._.........._ $12.00
8. Incineretors:
For the inslallalion or relocation o(each domesuc-type incineralor ..................._..............._....._.,.............................._............_..._.. $22.00
For he inslallalion or reloculion of tach commercial or indusvial-[ype incineralor....._,..,__................................................_......_... $18.00
9. Mi¢cellencous:
For each appiiance or piece of equipmenl regulated 6y Ihe Mechanical Code bu[nol classed in other
appliance categories or(or which no other fee is Ifsted in the table.........._.._._.,.._._._.........._......._._._._................._......_.........__ $12.00
OlAer Inspeclions and Fees:
I.Inspeclions ou¢ide o(nortnnl business hours,per hour(minimum charge--Iwo hours) ......................._._._._...._._..........................- $63.00
2.Reinspec4on fees assessed under pmvisions of Scelion 109.4.13 ... $61.003.Inspeclions for whfch no fee is spcciGcally indicated,per hour
minimum charge--one-half hour) .........................._........_............._...._..............._.._.,._......._............................................_......_....... $63.00
3.Addfuonal plan review required by changes,additions or rcvisions lo plens or to plans for which
an initial review has been completed(minimum charge-one-hnlf hour)................._..........._.................................._._._.__.._._....... $63.00
Or he iotN cost to Ihejurisdiction,whichever is grcatest.This cosi shall include supervision,overheaQ equipment,hourly wagcs and Ginge
6enefils of the em lo ees involved.
c. Plum6ing Code Pertnit Fees: For new single-family dwellings a flat rate permit fee of
185.00 ma be char ed in lieu of fees as rescribed in Table 3-A.
Table 3-A PLUMBING PERMIT FEES
Permit Issuence:
LFor issuing each permit .,..,_._......................._._.,,.._._.............................._._._._._..............................._._._................................. $24_00
2. For issuing each supplemcntal permrt ................._....................................................._._._...................................._._._................... $12.00
Unil Fee Schedule(io addition to ilems 1 and 2 above):
I. For each addiiional plumbing fixture on one vap or a set of fiz[ures on one trap
including water.drainagc piping and back ow prolection therefore)............._.__...._,_._._............_......_._........_._._......._............ $9.00
2. Poreachbuildingsewcrandeachtrailerparksewer._............._..._._.............._..._.,.._,_._._......................................._._.._......,....- $19.00
3. Rainwakrs}s[ems-perdrain(insidebuilding) _.....,.._.,.._....................................................._._._...._.._...,.._._._._._............._...... $9-00
4. For each waier hw er unNar vent....._._........._._..............................._......,........................,.....,..,.._.,.._.,.,,.,..,..,.......,..........._.......... $9,00
5. For each indusvial wa5te prelreaVnent inlerceptor including ils trnp and ven[,
except kitchen-type Breue inlercep[ors(me[ioning u fixture traps__._........................_........,,.._.,..............................._.._._._.._....$9-00
6. For each ins[allatioq alteration or repair or waler piping anNor water vealment,each._....................._._._....._._..._._......._._.......... $9.00
7. For ench re air or al[erauon of a drain e or vent i in ,each fix[ure ._._._._._..........................................................__..._..._._._._ $9.00
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8. For each lawn sprinkler syslem on any one meler including backllow proteclion devices therefore ............_...._._..................._.........$9.00
9. For atmospheric-type vacuum breakers nol includcd in ilem 12:
I 0 5 ..._......_....._............_.._............_....._.............._._._._........_.._..........._.___.............._._................_._........_.._.._._......._.... 56.00
over5,each ................_...._.........._................................................_._............_............_.__,_............,_..........._....._._.................._ $
2.00
10. For each back0ow pmleclive device o[her than u[mospheric rype vacuum breakers:
2 inch(S l.mm)diameler and smaller _._._..._......_._._........_........................................._._._.,........,.._._.........._.,.,__,._._......_.. $33.00
over2 fnch(51 mm)diameter ......._.__._........................................_._........_.._...................._._............._._.__.........._.._.........._ E41,00
1 I. For inilial insmllalion and resling for a¢claimed water syslem .:......................................................................................._..,.._....,.. 535-00
12. For each annual cross-conneclion testing of a reclaimed wnsrer sys[em(excluAfng initial[csl) ...................._.._.._..,............,_.......... 535.00
13. For each medical gas piping syslcro scrving one to five inlet(s)/ouUel(s)for a specific gaz _._........._..................._.._._.._............_.557.00
14. For each addiuonal medical ga5 inlel(s)/oudet(s) ..............._..........._........_............._............._._...._.........._._._._.............................56.00
Othcr Inspections end Fees:
I. Nspecuons outsido of nortnal buciness hours..._....__._....................._._..........:_.._._..._._...__............_................................_....... 363.00
2. Reinspeclian fec......................................_._.............._._._..........._._.._._.........._._..................._._._............_._............_.._._........ 563.00
3. Inspections for which no(ee is specificNly indicaled._........................_............._................_._............._........................ ._.,........ 63.00
4. Additional plan review required by changes,additions or rcvisions[o approved plons(minimum charge•one-half hoiu) ..........:....$63.00
Per hour for each hour worked or the total hourly mst to ihejurisdic[ion,whichever is greater.This rost shall include supervision,overhead,
e ui men4 houd wa cs and Gin e benefits of all Ne em lo ees involved.
Fees: Permit fees shall be assessed in accordance with this section. Fees specified shall be
adjusted for inflation each year based upon the Seattle Consumer Price Index. Fees shall be
rounded down to nearest whole dollar.
Appeal Fees: The fee for appeals of codes adopted pursuant to ACC Chapter 15 shall be
110.00 lus tofal hearin examiner costs.
Plan Review Fees: When submitted documenfs are required by Section 106.3 of the
Construction Administrafive Code, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the
submittal documents for plan review. Said plan review fee shall be 65 percent of the building
permit fee as shown in Table 1-A. The plan review fees specified in this section are separate
fees from the ermit fees and in addition to ermit fees.
Temporary Gertificate of Occupancy Fees: There shall be a fee equal to ten percent of the
buildin ermit fee for issuance of a tem ora certificate of occu anc .
5. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND MISCELLANEOUS INSPEGTIONS: In addition to
any other fees specifieci in fhis chapter, there shall be a fee schedule for certain
administrative procedures not otherwise included as set forth in the following schedule of
fees:
Adult Famil _Home Ins ection 160.00
Demolition, ermit and ins ections Per Table 1-A
Relocation re-ins ection PerTable 1-A
Housing Inspection Actual City Cost, minimum
21.00
Chan e of Use Per Table 1-A
Sign Permits Unless except by Gh. 18.56
ACC, the fee shall accompany
each application for a sign
permit. The amount of the fee
shall be based upon the value of
the si n ursuantto Table 1-A.
6: RENTAL HOUSING BUSINESS LICENSE FEES (Per Resolution No. 4601, Ordinance No.
5882 Resblutioh No. 4272 Resolutron No. 4429,and Ordinance 6477 : _
a. The fee for a license to operate rental housing
businesses in the City, as defined in Chapter 5:22 of the
Auburn City Code (ACC) shall be based on the total
number of units as follows:
One to four dwelling units 53.00/year
Five to 24 dwellin units 106.00/ ear
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Twenty-five or more dwelling units 212.00/year
Communal residence 150.00/ ear
b. The fee for a license to operate rental housing businesses in the city shall be for the license
year from January 1 to December 31, and each applicant must pay 4he full fee for the
cu rent license year or any portion thereof during which the applicant has engaged in the
o eration of rental housin businesses.
c. The rental housing business license fee required by this chapter is in lieu of, anii not in
addition to, the general business license fee required by Chapters 5.05 and 5.10 of the
Aubum City Code (ACC); provided, however, that any person required to obtain a rental
housing business license must also obtain a general business license, at no cost, pursuant
to.Cha ters 5.05 and 5.10 of the Aubum Cit Code ACC .
d. NotvuitHstanding the provisions of sub-section (1) of this section, the fee for operating rental
housing facilities for any single individual, partnership, corporation or entity shall not exceed
424.00 er license eriod.
Rental housing business license renewals shall be for the period January 1 thrbugh December
31 of each ear.
B. ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS FEES
7: Transportation Impacf-Fee Rate' Schedule: (Per OYdinance No. 5763 as amended tiy
Resolution No: 3953, Ordinance No. 6005, Resolution No: 4103, Resolution No. 4424,
Resolution 4964 .aad-Resolution No. 5114:and.Reso7ution.No::5181.
ITE
Land
Use Independent Trip Non-Downtown Downtown Fee
Land Use Code Variable Rate Fee Rate Rate
Industrial
I General Light
0 sf/gfa 0.97 6-A37.59
Industrial
I General Heavy 120 sf/gfa 0.68 4-45.96
Industrial
Industrial Park 130 sf/ fa 0.85 96.65
Manufactu in" 140 sf/ fa 0.73 4 43.43
Warehousin 150 sf/ fa 0.32 3.51
I Mini-
151 sf/gfa 0.26 a-491.87
Warehouse/Stora e
aad
endent A e
se Ee e RaYe Fe Rate Rate
Residential
Single-Family 210 du 1.00 $433-4 4,295.41
Q''"'"°`3,479.
detached 28
Multi-Family 220-233 du 0.62 $,-002,815.34 $''°'TZ'28'n
42
Mobile Home 240 du 0.59 $6-4-1-2 027.43 $751.53
Senior Housin 251, 252 du 0.27 4927.81
Loal-in
Hotel 310 room 0.60 $34&f 2 945.42 $8-9 2385.7
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Motel 320 room 0.47 $a-,@3-32 307.25
Recreational
Movie THeater 444, 445 seat 0.08 191.94 142.04
Health Club 492, 493 sf! fa 3.53 6 10.07 8 7.45
1T
L nd
U g Indeoendent Ii L Non-Downtown Downtown Fee
Land Use od Yari 41 B t F Bat Rate
Insfitutional
Elementa School 520 student 0.15 9-9C250.36 4 23185.27
I Middle School/Jr. 522 student 0.16 96424.14 48-4 313.87
Hi h
Hi h School 530 student 0.13 8472.25 349.47
Church 560 sf/ fa 0.55 892.50 4 1.85
Da Care Center 565 sf/ fa 12.34 9 22.72 16.81
Libra 590 sf/ fa 7.30 89 11.42 8.45
Medical
Hbs ital 610 sf/ fa 0.93 3 4.57 2 943.70
I As.st. Liying, Nursing 254, 620 bed 0.22 689 755.99
Home
Office
GenerelOffice sf/gfa 1.49 6-8.39 4:45.71
715, 750
Medical Office 720 sf/ fa 3.57 415.77 10.73
Post Office 732 sf/ fa 11.22 9517.56 94911.94
Retail
I Free Standing g 3 sflgla 4.35 8.07 4-7 5.97
Discouht Su erstore
I FreeStanding g 5 sf/gla 4.98 @4 10_65 6-2&7.88
Discount Store
Hardware/Paint_Store 816 sf/ la 4.84 847.47 4 95.53
Sho- in Center 820 sf/ la 3.71 6.31 3 4.97
Car Sales- New 841 sf/ la 2.59 9-3A11.70 8.66
Car Sales- Used N/A s ace 0.28 $a-,9A4-9 1264.57 $4-6 935.78
I Automobile Parts
g43 sf/gla 5.98 5-637.11 4 5.26
Sales
Tire Store 848 sf/ la 4.15 6-4 8.07 4--45.97
Su ermarket 850 sf/ la 9.48 4315.64 9-2911.57
1€
arad
llsg Ipdeper+der E Nen-Bewntewn Bevvf tev n-ee
6and-klse 6ede aFafia le Rate Rate
Converiience Market 851 sf/ la 52.41 2 8 32.61 24.13
I Home Improvement g62 sf/gla 2.33 2 4 3.12 @42.31
Store
Dru store w/o Drive-880 sf/ la 8.40 8.24 4-46.10
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Throu h
I Drugstore w/ Drive- 881 sf/gla 9.91 10_55 6-287.80
Throu h
Furniture Store 890 sf/ la 0.45 9-0.44 9-2fi0.33
ITE
Land
Use Independent Trip Non-Downtown Downtown Fee
Land Use Code Variable Rate Fee Rate Rate
Services
Drive-in Bank 912 sf/ fa 24.30 423.71 9417.54
Qualit Restaurant 931 sf/ fa 7.49 17.50 9-912.95
I Higfi Turnover
932 sf/gfa 9.85 915_85 9-3 11_73
Restaurant
I Fast Food Restaurant g33 sf/gfa 26.15 68432=74 8-24_22 -
w/o Drive-Throu h
I Fast Food Restaurant 934 sf/gfa 32.65 4 40_87 24:9430_25
w/ Drive-Throu h
I Espresso Stand w/ g38 sf/gfa 75.00 2-0-31_30 a 4923_16Drive-Throu h
Auto Care Center 942 sf/ fa 3.11 4-5.88 3-464.35
Service Station 944 vfp 13.87
6.783. $9 69-9 12,420
79 00
Service Station w/
g45 vf 13.51
12,402.0 $','T9.177.
Mini-MaR p 5 52
Lakeland PUDA rexatieA-(Per Ordinance No. 4867 as amended bv Resolution No. 2955,
a Ordrnahce No. 6176 and Resolution No. 5181.
Detached Sinqle-
Familv Residential N/A du n/a 1 251.43
Unit
Attached Siriqle-
Familv/Multi-Familv N/A du n/a 8$ 12.26
Unit
Senior-Famil Unit N/A du n/a 279.12
Commercial/Retail
N/A sf/pfa n!a 3.25
Units
Notes:
A. Basic trip rates are based on the ITE Trip Generation Manual, 9th Edition.
B. Impact fee rate calculation is based upon the following methodology:
Basic Trip Rate = PM Peak Hour Trip Generation (per unit of ineasure)
Basic Trip Rate x Percent of New Trips x Trip Length Adjustment x Per Trip
Fee/(divide by) 1,000 for rate per square foot (where applicable) = Impact Fee Rate (per unit
of ineasure)
C. For land uses not specifically identified here, trip generation rates could be derived from ITE
or a special study by the applicant.
D. sf/GFA= S uare feet Gross Floor Area; sf/GLA= S uare Feet Gross Leasable Area;
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VFP=Vehicle Fueling Position.
E. Projects eligible for the Downtown Fee Rate are those located entirely within the boundary
identified on Fi u e 1.
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2. Truck-Dependant Land Use Supplementary Transportation Impact Fee Rate Schedule:
Per Resolution No. 4122 aaA-Resolutron No. 4424 and.Resolution No. 5181.
ITE Land Independent Truck Impact Fee Rate
Land Use Use Code Variable Tri Rate er sf
Industrial
Light Industry/Manufacturing 110, 130,
sf/gfa 0.06 0.11
140
Heav Indust 120 sf/ fa 0.04 0.09
Retail
Sho in Center 820 sf/ la 0.01 0.01
I€-and I rde pe dent s+wk I ast-ee Rate
L-Use se-Gede aFafiable
Car Sales 841 sf/ fa 0.09 0.16
Su ermarket 850 sf/ fa 0.33 0.64
Free-Standing Discount Store 813, 815,
861, 863, sf/gfa 0.10 0.19
864
Home Im rovement Store 862 sf/ fa 0.37 0.70
ITE Land Iridependent Truck Imaact Fee-Rate
Land Use Use Code Variable Tri Rate er sf
Services
Restaurant 931, 932 sf/ fa 0.63 1.20
Fast Food Restaurant 933, 934 sf/ fa 2.87 5.51
Notes:
A. ITE Land Use Code based on ITE Trip Generation, 9th Edition
B. Impact fee rate calculation is based upon the following methodology:
Truck Trip Rate = Daily Truck Trip Generation (per unit of ineasure)
Truck Trip Rate x Per Trip Fee = Impact Fee Rate (per unit of ineasure)
C. For land uses not specifically identified in the table, trip generation rates could be derived
from a special study by the applicant.
D. sf/ fa=s uare feet of ross floor area
3. Impact Fees By Land Use - Revenue Credit = 20% (Per Ordinance No. 5977, Resolution
3953, and Resolution No. 4022
Land Use Total Fire 8 EMS Adjustment Fire and EMS
Cost per Unit of (Revenue Credit) Impact Fee per
Development at 20% Unit of
Develo ment
Residential-AlI calculations below are er dwellin unit- Tota/x Number of Units
Single Family, Duplex, Mobile 362.66 72.53 290.13
Nome
Multi-Famil 383.09 76.62 306.47
Non-Residential-All calculations below are ei s aare foot - Total x S uare Feet
Hotel/Motel 0.53 0.11 0.42
Hos ital/Clinic 1.05 0.21 0.84
Grou Livin 2.63 0.53 2.10
Office 0.29 0.06 0.23
Retail 0.62 0.12 0.50
RestauranUBar/Loun e 1.62 0.32 1.30
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Industrial/Manufacturin 0.11 0.02 0.09
Leisure/Outdoors 1.08 0.22 0.86
A riculture 0.71 0.14 0.57
Church 0.38 0.08 0.30
Schools/Colle es 1.07 0.21 0.86
GovernmenUPublic Buildin s 1.81 0.36 0.86
Casino 3.78 0.77 3.01
Jails 21.99 4.40 17.59
4. Facility Extension Fees: (Per Ordinance No. 5791 and amended by Ordinance No. 5819,
Resolution No. 3953, Resolutioh No. 4272, Resolution No. 4424 and Resolution No. 5114.)
The Facility Extension Application Fee is $552.00, plus $167.00 for each Facility (Water, Sanitary
Sewer, Storm Drainage, Street, private street and private storm systems within private streets).
Facility Extension Fees are the summation of the following categories (a+b+c+d), or $1,660.00,
whichever is greater.
a. For the combined linear footage of water, sewer, storm drainage and private storm drainage
within private streets:
The first 0 lineal feet (LF) to 1000 LF is charged at $5.50 per LF plus,
The ne 1001 LF to 2500 LF is charged at $2.80 per LF plus,
Any additional over 2500 LF is charged at $1.65 per LF.
b. For the linear footage of streets and private streets:
The first 0 LF to 500 LF will be charged at $6.90 per LF plus,
The next 501 LF to 1000 LF will be charged at $4.10 per LF plus,
Any additional over 1000 LF will be charged at $1.10 per LF.
c. For non-linear extensions such as pump stations or traffic signals, the extension fee will be
determined tiy the City Engineer based on an estimate of the City's labor Cost associated with
the plan review, inspection, and administration of the application.
d. For that portion of the water or sewer facility located outside City Limits, but within existing
County (King or Pierce) right-of-way, an additional fee of $444.00 plus $5.00 per LF of the
combine.d water and sewer extension located in the existing County right-of-way applies.
Facility Extension Fees will be paid as follows:
a. Forty percent (40%) at the time of execution of the facility extension agreement.
b. Sixty percent (60%) upon the City's approval of the construction drawings and prior to the start
of construction.
Additional Review:
Each additional plan review beyond a 3r0 review prior to plan approval wilt require an additional fee
of $512.00 be paid at the 4ime of the addi4ional review submittal. If the review requires more then 8
hours of staff time to complete an additional fee of $64.00 per hour will be charged and must be
paid prior to plan approval.
Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans during construction will
require an additional fee of $256.00 be paid at the time the additional review is submitted and prior
to any review being completed. If the review requires more than 4 hours of staff time to complete
an additional fee of$64.00 per hour will be charged and must be paid prior to plan approval.
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5. Ri ht=of Wa Use Permit Fees: Per Ordinance No. 6125
T e A— Banner 30.00
T e B — Short Term 60.00
Type C — Long Term 100 for the 1 year / $30 for each
additional ear
Type D— Hauling 100.00 + estimated staff time @ $50 per
hour
Street Closure—T e B or C 90.00
Sidewalk Closure—T e B or C 60.00
Parkin Closure—T "e B or C 60.00
6. Franchise A reements: Pe Ordrnance_No. 6546 arid Resolution No. 5114
Application/Renewal Application Fee (ACC $5,000.00 Nonrefundable Initial Fee + plus
13.36.040, ACC 20.06.120, ACC 20.06.130)the City's actual costs incurred in excess of
5,000.00. Initial Fee is due at time of
applicafion any additional costs beyond the
initial fee is due prior to the effective date of
the a reement.
Annual Administration Fee ACC 20.04.170 Acfual Cit Costs
Annual CAN Franchise Fee (ACC 13:36.230) 5% of Gross Revenue for the prior three
months.
Other Annual Franchise Fee (ACC 20.06.100) Statutorily Permissible Percent of Gross
Revenue
7. Public Wa A reements: Per Ordinance No.6546;Resolution No.51_14
Application/Renewal Application Fee (ACC $5,000.00 nonrefundable Initial Fee + plus
20.04.020, ACC 20.04.120)the City's actual costs incurred in excess of
5,000.00. Initial Fee is due at time of
application any additional cosfs beyond the
initial fee is due prior to the effective date of
the a reement.
Annual Fee ACC 20.04.170 Actual Cit Costs
8. Ri ht-of-Wa Vacations: Per Resolution No. 4143 and Resolution No. 5114.
4 lication Fee 1,500.00
Land Value Com ensation Per ACC 12.48.085
9: Utility Sysfem Development Fees: (PerOrdinance No. 5819 and amended by Resolution No.
3797, Resolution No. 3953, Resolution No. 4272, Resolution No. 4424, Resolution No. 5114,
ar Resolution No. 5134 and Resolution No. 5?81.) For all utilities, a charge in lieu of
assessment or payback charges may be applicable for the proportional share of the utility line
bein connected to.
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a. Water Utility: Connection fees are comprised of a Water Service Installation Permit Fee and the
S stem Develo ment Char e as follows:
Meter Water Service Installation Permit Fee System
Size Existing Water Water Service 8 Meter Box Installed b Ci " Development
In Service & Meter Paved Street Unpaved Street Charge (SDC)
Inches Box'
or less 290.00 2 250.00 Actual Cost 6;2-72-996 423.00
1 350.00 2,450.00 Actudl Cost o o..."" 423.00
1-1/2 550.00 3,350.00 Actual Cost 29;B fr9821 387.00
2 5680.00 3,600.00 Actual Cost 4 9834 232.00
3 Actual Cost Actual Cost Actual Cost 66;822-9968 528.00
4 Actual Cost ActOal Cost Actual Cost 194,354-99107.063.0
0
6 Actual Cost Actual Cost Actual Cost 99;94 99214,063.0
0
8 Actual Cost Actual Cost Actual Cost 334;4 699342.514.0
0
10 Actual Cost Actual Cost Actual Cost 4@9 499492.415.0
0
Instailation of a water meter done by the City and the service either already exists or has been
installed by the developer.
Installation of the entire water service is done by the City.
If ineter installation or retrofit involves installation of a fire s rinkler line, fee is Actual Cost.
b. $anitary Sewer Utility: Connection fees are comprised of a permit Fee and the System
Develo ment Char e as follows:
Type Permit Fee System Development
Existing New Service Charge (SDC)•
Sewer Stub Line Re uired
Single Family Parcel 88.00 155.00 Q','.92,383.00 Per
Parcel
Other Parcels 88.00 155.00 Q',°
W o'.^^2,383.00 Per
RCE*"
Side sewer repair on private 62.00
ro ert
Side sewer re air in ri ht-of-wa 105.00
Except that for multifamily residential units with separate water meters for each family unit, the
sewer utility systems development charge will be calculated as one RCE per family unit.
RCE, Residential Customer Equivalent - an RCE shall be as defined by the King County
Department of Natural Resources.
In addi4ion to City sanitary sewer connection fees, there shall be a sanitary sewer connection fee
King County Capacity Charge) imposed by King County to pay Capital Improvement fees to King
Count er the Kin Count Rate Schedule.
I c. Storm Drainage Utility: (Per Resolution No. 4566 and amended bv Resolution No. 5181)
Connection fees are comprised of a Permit Fee and the Sjrstem Development Charge as follows:
SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGE (SDC)
Type System Development Charge(SDC)
Single Family Residence& Duplexes(on 1&2-991.190.00 per Parcel
Individual Parcels
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I Other Parcels 1F2,991.190.00 per ESU'
ESU,,E.quivalent Service Unit - A configuretion of development of impervious surtaces estimated to
contribute an amount of runoff to the City's storm dreinage system which is approximately equal to
thet ereated by the average single family residential parcel. One ESU is considered equal to 2,600
square feet of parcel coverage by impervious surtaces. Per ACC 13.48.010.
When calculating the total SDC, a credit will be applied for the existing impervious area (New total SDC minus
calculated SDC for existing impervious area using the new definition of impervious surface as given in ACC
18.41.010).
STORM PERMIT FEE
Pertnit Level•• Permit Fee
Level 1 5210.00
Level 2 400.00
Level 3 Base Fee+the Cumulative Additional Fees as indicated below:
Base Fee=$1,440.00 for up to 10,000 SF ot disturbed area
Cumulalive Additional Fee#1 = Base Fee+ $400.00 for 10,001 SF up to 43,560 SF(1
Acre)of disturbed area
Cumulative Additional Fee#2=Cumulative Additional Fee#1 +g100.00 per Acre for
each additional disturbed Acre over 1 Acre
Permit levels are determined as follows:
Level 1 permits are for all projects that are not located in a Critical Area and add or replace less than 2,000
square feet of impervious surface area; andlor disturb less than 7,000 square feet of land.
Level 2 permits are for all projects that add or replace 2,000 to 4,999 square feet of impervious surtace
area; or disturb 7,000 square feet or more of land.
Level 3 permits are for all projects that add 5,000 square feet or more of impervious surtace area, or
convert'/.acres or more of native vegetation to lawn/landscaped area, or convert 2.5 acres or more of
native vegetation to pasture, or the new plus replaced impervious surface area is 5,000 square feet or
more and the value of improvements exceeds 50% of the assessed value of existing imprbvements.
10. Other Utility Fees: (Per Ordinance No. 5819, Ordinance No. 5944, Resolution No. 3797,
Resolution No. 3953, Resolution No. 4424 Resolution No. 5114 and Resolution No. 5134.
Fire Service Line Permit s 3-inch fire service line 135.00
H drant Permit and Ins ection Fee 238.00
H drant Meter Monthl Rate 44.85
Fire H drant Meter Wrench — Refundalile De osit 38.00
Refundable De osit— H drant Meter with RPBA, Valve, and Wrench 1,965.00
Water Main Extension Purit Test Fee 181.00
Water Meter Test Fee, 2" or less 217.00
Water Metef Test Fee, reater than 2" At Actual Cost
Storm Draina e Re air Permit— Private S stem on Private Pro ert 31.00
Storm Draina e Re air Permit— S stem in Pu61ic Ri ht-of-Wa /Easement 57.00
Payback Administration Fees: (per Ordinance No. 5954)
Application Fee 500.00
Processing Fee 1,000.00
Area of S ecial Benefit Anal sis 500.00
If the equipment is not returned or is remmed in a damaged conditioq the deposit amount shall be forfeited.
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Transaction/Collection Fee 300.00
Outside Professional Services Time 8 Materials
Convenience shut off 25.00
Delin uent sHut off 25.00
Late charge 1% pe month of
outstanding bill
or$15.00
minimum,
whichever is
reater
Unauthorized turn on/off 60.00
Delin uent meter ull 65.00
Unauthorized fire line or water hook up 100.00 a day
fine from date
of discove
Returned checks each 20.00
Refusal of access er da 30.00
Closin final read 30.00
New account setu 25.00
Bill tenant 25.00
After-hou s water turn on/off 30.00
Escrow estimates 25.00
11. Construction Permits: (Per Ordinance No. 5.817, Resolution No. 3953, Resolution No. 4272,
and Resolution No. 4.424. . _ __
Basic Fee BF 150.00
Hourly Inspection Rate (HIR):
Normal Business Hours 52.00
After Hours (includes weeknights, weekends, and holidays and will be $80.00
char ed at 4he after hours HIR x the duration of the work
For Excavation Type Work:
Length of Excavation (feet) Additional Fee (AF)
31 — 100 feet of excavation length 52.00
101 —250 feet of excavation length 155.00
251 —500 feet of excavation length 259.00
501 — 750 feet of excavation length 362.00
751 — 1000 feet of excavation len th 466.00
Fee Calculation:
Permit Fee = BF + AF (for the appropriate length of excavation)
If the excava4ion exceeds 1,000 linear feet
Permit Fee = BF + $466.00 + (HIR x (length of excavation — 1000/100)
For Non-Excavation Type Work: This work includes any work in the public right-of-way that is not
covered by any other permits and includes such 4hings as overhead utility work, geotechnical
borings, horizontal directional drilling and vault installation.
Permit Fee = BF + (HIR x Permit Duration in Days)
In Lieu of Fee: In lieu of the above standard rates, the city engineer or his/her designee may
calculate the fee based upon current labor rates for administrative and inspection staff after
developing an estimate of staff effort involved. For projects that are expected to involve significantly
more than 1,000 feet of street excavation or when 4he sco e or duration cannot be accuratel
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estimated, the city engineer may establish a deposit account to manage permitee deposits in
advance of permit issuance for reimbursing actual labor costs of administering the permit. Such
deposit accounts will not be interest bearing and will be closed at the end of the permitted work
when a final accounting of the permit administration cost shall be calculated and a final bill or credit
issued to the permitee.
12. Memorial Si n Pro ram: Per Ordinance No. 6137;and Ordinance No. 6149
Memorial Si n 150.00
13.Special Perm,its: (Per Ordinance No. 5817 and amended by Resolution No. 3953, Resolcition
No. 4272 and Resolution No. 4424.
Permit T e Base Fee Additional Pe Linea Foot
Sidewalk 54.00 1.10lfoot for each foot over 25
linear feet
Residential Driveway 54.00 1.65/foot for each foot over 20
linear feet'
Commercial Driveway 107.00 2.20/foot for each foot over 48
linear feet"
Drivewa widths are based on the width of the drivewa a ron in the ri ht-of-wa .
14. Street Pa back A reements: Per Ordinance No. 6319 and Resolution No. 4624.
A-lication Fee 500.00
Processin Fee 1,000.00
Assessment Reimbu sement Area Anal sis 1,000.00
Transaction/Collection Fee 300.00
Outside Professional Senrices when needed Time and Materials
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C. ANIMAL LICENSING FEES AND PENALTIES (Per Resolution No. 4868):
1. Animal License Fees
T e Comments Cost
Juvenile 8 weeks to 6 months of.a e 15.00
Altered P oof of s a /neuter re uired 30.00
Unaltered 60.00
Senior P oof tFiat pet is altereii and p oof that owner is 62 years of $15.00
a e or older consistent with ACC 13.24 is re uired.
Disabled Proof that et is altered and roof of disabilit re uired 15.00
Service Animal With a signed statement, on the City Form, indicating that the 0
owner of the animal has a disability and that the animal is a
service.animal, no license fee shall be char ed 6 the Cit .
Re lacement Ta 5.00
2. Late Pa ment Penal
Da s Past Ez_i ation T e Additional Cost
45-90 Late Fee 15.00
91-135 Late Fee 20.00
136-364 Late Fee 30.00
365 or more Late Fee 30.00 + rior ear's license fee
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D. AUBURN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FEES (Per Ordinance No. 5707, amended by
Ordinance No. 5715 and Ordinance No. 5819, and amended by Resolution No. 3784,
Resolution 3797, Resolution No. 3841, Resolution No. 3953, Resolution No. 4117, Resolution
No. 4270, Resolution No. 4414, Resolution 4734, Resolution No. 4880, Resolution No. 5016,
aad-Resolution No. 5114 and Resolution No. 51811
1. Lease Fees
Lease Type:
Open Single 9 99194.00
Open Twin 2 2 A224.00
Closed R-2 394-09310.00
Closed R-9 & 10 4-a-A9420.00
Outside Tiedowns 6 9070_00
Storage Rows 3-8 2-:9A114.00
Storage Units (185 sq. ft. — Buildings 9,10) $9&0A101.00
Storage Units (298 sq. ft.) 28-88122.00
Stora e Units 380 s . ft. — Buildin s 9,10 $52-99155.00
The West End Hangars located on Hangar rows 9 and 10 have an additional 298 square feet
each. There shall be an additional $110.00 er month surchar e for the additional s ace.
A security surcharge of $5.00 per month is charged, in addition to the base monthly rental fees
provided in this section, for each tie-down, each hangar door and each storage rental area,
which secuYity surcharge fees are to be used for the provision of increased security at the
Auburn Municipal Airport (approved by Ordinance No. 5500 on January 16, 2001). For the
purposes hereof, each tie-down consists of the structures/facilities necessary to accommodate
one (1) regular sized light aircraft. Furthermore, the hangar doors to which the security
surcharge applies includes all hangars located at th"e Auburn Municipal Airport, including those
hangars built on land owned by the City but leased to private parties, and those hangars owned
in a condominium type ownership.
The above lease and security surcharge amounts are subject to applicable leasehold taxes,
which shall be paid by the tenant. The total charges, including the above lease rates plus lease
hold tax and surcharge shall be reflected in monthly billing rates. Tenants shall be given notice
as required by Ordinance or lease agreements. The Airport Lease rates shall be effective
Janua 1, 2014.
Payments. Payments are due on the first of each month, past due as of the 5 and late as of
the 15'". Payments not received by the 15' incur a $10.00 late fee. Payments not received
after 30 da s from the due date incur an additional $25.00 delin uenc fee.
Aufomatic gate electronic cards. One automatic gate electronic card will be issued fo each
City rental tenant free of charge. Any additional electronic cards requested by a tenant are
subject to a $25.00 fee. A $15.00 fee refund applies to all serviceable returned cards. An
additional $25.00 replacement fee will be assessed against the tenant for all lost or damaged
electronic cards. All electronic cards must be returned to the airport at the time of lease
expiration.
Each lease shall include an initial payment of first and last months' rent plus a damage deposit
in the amount of two times the monthly base rate. Each lease agreement shall also include
terms 4hat authorize the cit to a I the dama e de osit to outstandin char es on termination.
2. Dail Transient Parkin overni ht
Tie Down 5.00
Open "T'25.00
Enclosed Han ar 35.00
3. Base Parkin Fee= Desi nated S- aces
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A base yehicle parking fee of$54-9955_00 per month per designated space is cha ged. There
are ten designated spaces ayailable on a first come basis for pilots to park or store a vehicle for
an extended period of time. All airport rules and regulations apply. A Vehicle Storage Permit
must be completed and appropriate fees paid. The storage of Oehicles is for cbnvenience for
the users of the Auburn Air ort and is month-to-month:
4._ Additional Air ort Fees
Gate Cards (each lease gets one card at no charge. Additional cards cost 25.00
25.00. A $15.00 refund a lies to all serviceable returned cards.
Aeronautical Business License (includes listing of your business on airport 250.00
si ns and air ort web a e.
Han ar Waitlist Fee 50.00
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E. POLICE DEPARTMENT FEES (Per Ordinance No. 5715 amended by Ordinance No. 6216,
5819, Resolution No. 3797, Resolution No. 3953, Resolution No. 4117, Resolution No.
4272, Reso/ution No. 4424, Ordinance 6216, Ordinance 6276, Resolution No. 4552,
Resolution No. 5016, and Resolution No. 5114. Fa/se Alarm fees per Ordinance No. 6216
amended by Ordinance Nos. 6252 and 6345.))
T e Fees
Police ReportlCollision Report (fee not charged where $13.25
re uested b victim or art involved
Visa Letter 10.00
FingerPrinting Fees (fee not charged where taking of $15.00/card
fin er rints is re uired b cit
Laminated Concealed Pistol License 3.50
Annual Alarm Registration Fees:
Residential 24.00
Commercial 24.00
Residential Low Income Senior Citizen/Disabled Citizen $12.00
Late Re istration Fee 25.00
Auburn Security Alarm License 10.00/each registered alarm
user to a maximum of$100.00
annually
Late License Fee 25.00
Reinstatement Fee 100.00 plus $10.00/permitted
user
False Alarm Service Fees
Burglar False Alarm Service Fee" 100.00
Robbery, Panic and Burglary Crime in Progress False $200.00
Alarm Fee' 200.00
Supplemental Fee for Non-permitted Alarm System,
each alarm 100.00
Fee for false alarm caused by Monitoring Company or
Alarm Installation Company employee 100.00
First Dispatch Report during time of suspension
Each dispatch thereafter 25.00
Late Fee 25.00
Appeals 25.00
The alarm administrator will waive the first false alarm fee
following the installation of an alarm system at a particular
aiidress.
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F. CITY CLERK FEES (Per Ordinance No. 5715, Ordinance No. 5819, Resolution No. 3797,
Resolution No. 4244, Resolution No. 5016, and Resolution No. 5114.)
T e Fees
Fees for public reco tJs—collection
Non-ceRified copies of public records 0.15 per page plus postage
Certified copies of public records 5.00 per page plus copying
fees
Scanning paper cbpies to PDF 0.15 per page
CD duplication 5.00 per disk
DVD duplication 10.00 per disk
Fees for Auburn City Code bo.ok and supplements
Copy of Aubum City Gode book (with latest supplement) $100.00 per code book
Supplements to the Auburn City Code book 11.00 per copy
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G. CITY CEMETERY FEES (Per Ordrnance 5715, Resolution No. 3797, Resolution No. 3953,
Resolutioh No. 4027, Resolution No. 4103, Resolution No. 4117, Resolution No. 4272
Resolution No. 4424, Resolutioh No. 4552, Resolution No. 4675, Resolution 4778,
Resolution No. 4880, Resolutron 5114 Resolution No. 5134 and Resolution No. 5181.)
T ' e Fees
Graves
Section 9A and 9B 2 9 09 2,695.00
All other adult graves 2,295.00
Child's Place 300.00
Double Depth (includes 2 burial spaces/2 liners) 4,499-99 4,590.00
Section 9A and 96 (Quads and Upright monument plots)4,995.00 each
Section 96 Plaza Estates 9,995.00 each
Ground Cremation Plots
Centennial Um Garden (single) 995.00
Centennial Um Garden (double) 1,895.00
Section 9 U ri ht Section Um Plots u to 4 urns 3,195.00
Niches
I
Mausoleum (top rows available only) — single f95 8 Sold Out
J9 99 2.195.00
Centennial Columbarium II (1 or 2 urns) — Row 3 Middle 90 1.895.00
Centennial Columbarium II 1 or 2 urns — Row 4 Bottom
Chapel of Memories— Interior Niches* Range From
12 x 12 Single 2,695.00 -
12 x 18 Double 3,-993.995.00
12 x 24 Family (up to 3 ums) 95 93,695.00
The above niche prices include one bud vase per niche. $;89 5-986,495.00
Inurnment will be $595.00 per occasion. See guidelines for $f 95-096,995.00 -
additional pertinent information. A single inscription on the glass $R,'-=°0.^8.695.00
front is $225.00 lus fax. Urn's to be urchased se aratel .
Chapel of Memories— Exterior Niches'
Rows 4, 5, & 6 2,695.00
Rows 2 & 3 2,295.00
Rows 1, 7, 8 8 1,895.00
If the niche (external) is to be used as a double niche, the
inurnment, inscription and tax wiil be due when a secontl urn is
laced. Row 1 is the bottom row
OVERTIME WILL BE CHARGED AT $175.00 PER HOUR AFTER 4:30 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY. THE SATURDAY SERVICE GHARGE IS $795.00 FOR FULL INTERMENT AND
39500425.00 FOR CREMATION SERVICES.
Extended Land Use 495.00
Memorial Pla ue - $175 additional for inscri tion + tax 295.00
Services
Chapel of Memories" rental for services 245-BA 295.00
Opening and Closing —Ground Burials
LinerNault 1,295.00
Children's Place 295.00
Opening and Closing —Cremation
ForestWalk
Cremation Plot 695.00
Niche 595.00
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Opening and Closing — Entombment 895.00
Inscription 225:80240.00 + tax
Vault Installation 595.00 + tax
Marker Services
Flat Grass:
Setting Fee 295.00 + tax
Resetting Fee 150.00 + tax
New Inspection Fee for outside sales 175.00
Upright
Setting Fee 475.00 + tax
Resetting Fee 325.00
Vase Setting Fee 45.00 +fax
Recording Fee 100.00
Overtime Charge— per hour 175.00
Saturday Service Fee
Full Interment 795.00
Cremation 395:A9425.00
Materials
Flower Vases: (prices include vase setting fee)
Standard 150.00
Deluxe Cast Zinc (gray or bronze zinc) 95-09250.00
Deluxe Wall (brass) 95 9250.00
Liners: Concrete Liner 695.00 + tax
Mountain View Vault 1,295.00 + tax
Vault Installation 595.00 + tax
Double Depth 895.00 + tax
Infant 200.00 to $800.00 +
tax
Um Encasement 225.00 +tax
Forestwalk Informal Cremation Garden
S.ingle 3' Single Ground Plot 1,295.00
Double 4' Double Ground Plot 2,195.00- $3,995.00
Wishin Well Scatterin 295.00
Biode radable Urn 125.00 +tax
Add for 2" Inurnment 595.00
Granite Memorials Start At 395.00 + tax
Add for 2" Marker Inscri tion 5-09240.00 +tax
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H. PARKS AND RECREATION (Per Resolutioh No. 3797 and amended by Resolution No.
3953, Resolufion No. 4117, Resolution No. 4272, Resolution No. 4424, Ordinance No. 6276,
Resolution No. 4552, Resolution No. 4880, aas!-Resolution No. 5016 and Resolulion Nn. 5I81.)
Les Gove Buildin Resident Non-Resident
3 hour minimum 20.00/hour 25.00/hour
Seven da s a week 9 a.m. - 11 .m.
Re ider+t Nen-Resident
Me r-ra}airnara 49-99Ehe 558-09lFietiF
as-K+tsMea 2-99 2as9
Les Gove G mnasium Resident Non-Resident
Gymnasium (athletics practice, birthday parties, etc.) 30.00/hour 40.00/hour
Hourly Facility + Hourly Facility
Attendant Fee Attendant Fee
When Re uired When Re uired
Gymnasium (toumaments, trade shows, fairs, etc.) 60.00/hour 75.00/hour
Hourly Facility + Hourly Facility
Attendant Fee Attendant Fee
When Re uired When Re uired
Dama e De osit 5300.00 300.00
O tional Cleanin Fee 275.00 275.00
Senior Activi Center Resident Non-Resident
Full Facility (includes basic kitchen use) 80.00/hour $100.00/hour
Available Friday evenings, Saturday ancl Sunday. Tables and
chairs for up to 200 people max. 3 hr. minimum, 5:30-11 p.m.
Friday eve.); 5 hr. minimum, 9 a.m.-11 p.m.(weekend)
Additional cleanu time is available after 11 .m.
Rental Package Friday night & Saturday: 4 hours Friday and 1,200.00 1,500.00
u to 12 hours of active use on Saturda
Rental Package Full Day Saturday or Full Day Sunday: up to 1,000.00 1,300.00
12 hours of active use on either da
Millennium Rooms 30.00/hour 40.00/hou
Friday only, 3 hour minimum, 5:30 - 11 p.m., 63 people per Hourly Facility + Hourly Facility
room maximum, 3 rooms available; weekend options available Attendant Fee Attendant Fee
within 30 da s or less When Required When Required
Weese & Rotary Rooms 20.00/hour 25.00/hour
Monday— Friday, 2 hour minimum, 5:30 - 11 p.m., 40 people + Hourly Facility + Hourly Facility
per room maximum; weekend options available within 30 days Attendant Fee Attendant Fee
or less When Required When Ftequired
Additional Cleanu time available 11:00 .m. -.midni ht 80.00 100.00
Damage & Cleaning Deposit (for Full Facility and Millennium 300.00 300.00
room rentals without alcohol
Damage 8 Cleaning Deposit (for Full Facility and Millennium 500.00 500.00
room rentals) with alcohol ($1,000,000.00 excess liability
insurance re uired
Optional cleaning fee (fee required with use of alcohol in 275.00 275.00
facilit
Commercial kitchen 50.00 50.00
added on to existin room rental.
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Use of dishes, tableware, pots, etc. added on fo an existinp 50.00 50.00
room rental.
Commercial kitchen and cookware durinQ Senior Center 15/hr 20/hr
o eratin hours.
Commercial kitchen and cookware when Senior Center is 25/hr 2$ 5/hr
closed 3 hour minimum
Basic Kitchen 25.00 25.00
William C. Warren Buildin Resident Non-Resident
3 hour minimum 40.00/hour 50.00/hour
Seven da s a week 9 a.m. - 11 .m.
Baseball/Softball/Grass Fields Resident Non-Resident
Reservations made in 1.5 hour increments
Youth 10.00/1.5 hour $13.00/1.5 hour
Adult 23.00/1.5 hour $30.00/1.5 hour
Field Li hts 30.00/1.5 hour $30.00/1.5 hour
Field Maintenance 30.00 er field $30.00 er field
BeseballlSoftball/ Fastpitch Tournaments 1 Day 2 Day
Reservations made for 1 or 2 da tournaments
Youth 700.00 1,000.00
Adult 900.00 1,300.00
Field Li hts 30.00/1.5 hour $30.00/1.5 hour
Synthetic Turf Fields Resident Non-Resident
Reservations made in 1.5 hour increments
Youth 45.00/1.5 hour $60.00/1.5 hour
Adult 60.00/1.5 hour $75.00l1.5 hour
Field Li hts 30.00/1.5 hour $30.00/1.5 hour
Game Fartn Wilderness Park Cam rounds Resident Non-Resident
Daily, Open year round 25.00/night 25.00lnight
7 ni"hts maximum
Game Fartn Wilderness Park Day Camp Area ResidenU Non-
Non-Resident ProfitResi er t
Daylight hours, April 1 - October 15 75.00/day 50.00%a+lea
Minimum Rental: 1 da Pfe€it
Picnic Shelters Auburn rresidents Non-residents
Game Farm Park Half Day* Full Day Half Day" Full Day"
Single quadraht(max: 25)
Monday- Friday 30.00 50.00 40.00 $65.00
Saturday - Sunday N/A N/A N!A N/A
Full day
Mon-Sun (Full Shelter) 1-99 120.00 $200.00 $150.00 $250.00
Mon-Sun (Full Shelter) 100-199 180.00 $300.00 $225.00 $375.00
Mon-Sun (Full Shelter) 200+ (must also rent N/A 375.00 N/A 475.00
amphitheater)
Amphitheater 75.00 125.00 $100.00 $175.00
Isaac Evans Park 60.00 100.00 $75.00 $125.00
Lea Hill Park 60.00 100.00 $75.00 $125.00
Roegner Park 60.00 100.00 $75.00 $125.00
Game Farm Wilderness Park 60.00 100.00 $75.00 $125.00
Les Gove Park 60.00 100.00 $75.00 $125.00
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SunsetPark
Mon-Sun Single Quadrant (max: 25) 30.00 50.00 40.00 $65.00
Mon-Sun (Full Shelter) 1-99 120.00 $200.00 $150.00 $250.00
Mon-Sun (Full Shelter) 100-199 180.00 $300.00 $225.00 $375.00
Mon-Sun Full Shelter 200+ NA 375.00 NA 475.00
Plaza Park ` Resident Group Non-resident Group
Hourl rate 60.00 75.00
Full da rate 3$ 60.00 450.00
Additional hourl fees am be a lied based on evenUstaffin needs
Rental Rate Schedule for Auburn Ave Theater Resident Non-Resident
Weekda s Mon-Thur 170.00 215.00
Weekend Da s Fri., Sat., and Sun. 270.00 340.00
Rate Schedule considers one da to be an 8 hour block of time.
Damage deposit. The terms and conditions for full 300.00 300.00
or partial refund of deposit apply to approval of
Check-Out List, including theater, equipment plot
restoration.
Hourly commerciai rete for meetings 35.00/hr 45.00/hr
2 hour min. for "4-wal" only of lobby, auditorium,
and sta e
Equipment not included: Use of any theatrical 30.00/hr 40.00/hr
e ui ment additional char e
1,000,000 excess liabilit insurance re uired U on re uest U on re uest
Custodial Fee 130.00 130.00
Sound & Li ht Technician 25/hr 25/hr
Sta e Hand 12/hr 12/hr
Rental Rate Schedule for Commercial Filmin Resident Non-Resident
Permit Fee 50.00
Still Photo ra fi /Trainin and Industrial Films, etc $50.00 er 1/2 da 100.00 e da
Broadcast, Film, N, Commercial, etc.75.00 er 1/2 da 150.00 er da
Electricity/Water Access, Park Maintenance Staff, Hourly staff cost
Vehicle Access
Dama e De osit 100.00
Im act Fees:
Park Im act Fees 3,500.00 er residential dwellin` unit
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I.MULTIMEDIA DUPLICATION (Per Resolution No. 3953 and Resolution No. 4552.)
P oduct . . Cost
DVD Co 10.00 er disk
CD Co 5.00 er disk
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J.INFORMATION SERVICES AND GIS'" (Per Resolution No. 4272, Ordinance 6276,
Resolution No. 4552, and Resolution No.4593 .) Much of the City's geographic data is available
for sale per the prices below plus Washington State sales tax. A signed public records request
form is required. Most public records requests can be completed within seven to ten business
days and will be delivered in ESRI Shapefile format without Metadata.
Product Cost
Maps
Existing Map 5.00 + tax
Custom Ma s an non-existin ma 50.00 er hour15 + tax
Data
Di ital Data Re uests 50.00 er hour16 + tax
Miscellaneous
CD-Rom 5.00 + tax
All other re uests for data or information not s ecificall listed $50.00 er hour + tax
Hourly charge lo complete any oi the below(one hour minimum charge).
S Hourly ch:arge includes the cost of processing and providing wstom map requests.
16 Hourly charge includes lhe cost of processing and providing digiWl data requests.
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K. WAIVER OF FEES (PerResolution No. 5181).
1 The Mavor is authorized to waive anv fees for permits licenses. publications and
actions as authorized bv Sections 2.03.030 5.10.030 and 12.60.020 of the Citv Code.
2 The Mayor is also authorized to reduce and is vested with to discretion to reduce
in compellinq cases bv up to 50% any fees for permits publications and actions where the
applicant — the paRV responsible for pavment of such fees — is an orqanization exempt from
tazation under 26 US 501(c)(3) and where the permit(s) publication(s) and/or action(s) relate
directiv to the provision of charitable services to residents of the City of Auburn. Charitable
services are defined as events or services qrovided to the residents of Auburn free of charpe
and where the Citv is a sponsor of the specific event or service. For the purposes hereof,
compellina cases" mean instances where there is an extraordinarv need (qreativ bevond
current and ordinarv need) for the charitable services that would be able to be provided. The
intent of this authorization is to empower the Mavor with sole discretion to waive some fees in
unique situations where there is a qreativ increased need for new charitable services to be
provided and where the reduction of fees to the Citv will not detrimentallv impact the Citv's
abilitv to provide municipal services. This waiver does not include Impact Fees, Svstem
Development Charqes anv fees related to Franchise or Public Wav Aqreements, Riqht-of-wav
Vacations Riqht-of-Wav Use Permits Facility Extensions. Police Department -Fees, Animal
Licensinq Fees and Penalties Banner Permit Fees. or Cemeterv or Parks fees.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Resolution No. 5185
Date:
November 30, 2015
Department:
Human Resources
Attachments:
Resolution No. 5185
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council adopt Resolution 5185.
Background Summary:
For the purposes of setting forth the mutual understanding of the parties as to
conditions of employment for those employees for whom the City recognizes the Guild
as the collective bargaining representative.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Other: Executive Committee
Councilmember:Staff:Roscoe
Meeting Date:December 7, 2015 Item Number:RES.D
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RESOLUTION NO. 5 1 8 5
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, APPROVING
THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUBURN AND THE
AUBURN POLICE GUILD FOR 2016 -2018
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn recognizes the Auburn Police Guild as the
exclusive bargaining representative of all employees designated as employees of
the Auburn Police Guild; and
WHEREAS, in connection therewith, the City of Auburn and the
management of the Auburn Police have negotiated a Collective Bargaining
Agreement for the years 2016 - 2018; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement sets forth the mutual understanding and
agreement of the parties relative to salaries and conditions of employment for
those employees for whom 4he City recognizes the Auburn Police Guild as the
collective bargaining representatives; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate for the City Council to approve the Collective
Bargaining Agreement for the years 2016 - 2018.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a Collective
Bargaining Agreement by between the City of Auburn and the Auburn Police Guild
for the years 2016 - 2018, in substantial conformity with the Agreement attached
hereto, marked as Exhibit "A`' and incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby aufhorized to implement such
administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this
legislation.
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Section 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect upon passage and
signatures hereon.
Dated and Signed day of 2015.
CITY OF AUBURN
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Danielle E, Daskam, City Clerk
APPR ED TO FORM:
Daniel B. Heid, City A orney
Resolution No. 5185
November 16, 2015
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EXHIBIT A
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT 2016-2018
THE CITY OF AUBURN
AND
AUBURN POLICE GUILD
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE 1 - RECOGNITION AND BARGAINING UNIT............................................. 4
ARTICLE 2 - GUILD MEMBERSHIP AND DUES DEDUCTION.................................. 4
ARTICLE 3 - GUILD ACTIVITIES...:.....:.....:...........:.....:.....:...........:......:.......:.......... 5
ARTICLE 4 - HOURS OF WORK AND OVERTIME .................................................... 5
ARTICLE 5 - CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARIES..................................................... 9
ARTICLE 6 - HOLIDAYS....:..:..::....:..:..::....:.....:..:..::....:.....:...............................:.....:. 12
ARTICLE 7 - VACATIONS......................................................................................... 13
ARTICLE 8 - HEALTH AND WELFARE...................................................................... 14
ARTICLE 9 - PENSIONS ..........:...........:.......................:...............................:............ 17
AF2TICLE 10 - JURY DUTY ........................................................................................ 17
ARTICLE 11 - SICK, DISABILITY, BEREAVEMENT AND EMERGENCY LEAVE .... 18
ARTICLE 12 - UNIFORMS AND CLOTHING ALLOWANCE:.....:.....:.....:..::..:..:..::.....21
ARTICLE 13 - EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES..............................................................22
ARTICLE 14 - MANAGEMENT RIGHTS ....................................................................25
ARTICLE 15 - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE..:..:..:..:..:.....:.....:.....:......:.....:.........:..:...:.26
ARTICLE 16 - WORK STOPPAGES ..........................................................................27
ARTICLE 17 - BULLETIN BOARDS ..................................................:..:...:..:..:..:......,.27
ARTICLE 18 - BILL OF RIGHTS.................................................................................28
ARTICLE 19 - SAVINGS CLAUSE .......:..............:.....:...........:............:..:........:..........30
ARTICLE 20 - ENTIRE AGREEMENT........................................................................30
ARTICLE 21 - RETENTION OF BENEFITS ...............................................................30
ARTICLE 22 - DRUG TESTING .........:.....:................................................................30
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INDEX.CONTINUED
ARTICLE 23 - DURATION.........................................................................................35
APPENDIX „A..............................................................................................................36
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AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF AUBURN
AND
AUBURN POLICE GUILD COMMISSIONED UNIT
2016-2018
This Agreement is between the City of Auburn (hereinafter called the "City") and the
Aubum Police Guild (hereinafter called the "Guild") for the purposes of setting forth the
mutual understanding of the parties as to conditions of employment for those
employees for whom the City recognizes the Guild as the collective bargaining
representative.
ARTICLE 1 — RECOGNITION AND BARGAINING UNIT
1.1 The City recognizes the Auburn Police Guild as the exclusive bargaining
representative for all active employees designated as Commissioned Law Enforcement
Police Officers, excluding all other employees of the department, and as certified by the
Public Employees Relations Commission Case No. 5520-E-84-993, December 27,
1984.
ARTICLE 2 — GUILD MEMBERSHIP AND DUES DEDUGTION
2.1 Employees shall, as a condition of employment, either become members of the
Guild or pay a service fee to the Guild within thirty-one (31) days of employment
or within thirty-one (31) days of the execution date of this Agreement.
2.2 Failure by an employee to abide by the above provisions shall constitute cause
for discharge of such employee provided that when an employee fails to fulfll the
above obligation, the Guild shall provide the employee and the City thirty (30)
days notification in writing of the Guild's request to initiate discharge action.
During this period, the employee may make restitution in the amount which is
overdue. Should the employee make such restitution, the request for discharge
shall be withdrawn.
2.3 The City agrees to deduct from the paycheck for each employee who has so
authorized it, the initiation fee and regular monthly dues uniformly required of
members of the Guild. The amount deducted shall be transmitted monthly to the
Guild on behalf of the employees involved. Authorization by the employee shall
be on a form approved by the parties hereto and may be revoked by the
employee upon request.
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ARTIGLE 3 — GUILD ACTIVITIES
3.1 The Business Representative of the Guild shall be allowed access to all facilities
of the City wherein the employees covered under this contract may be working
for the purposes of investigating grievances, provided such Representative does
not interfere with the normal work processes. No Guild member or o cer shall
conduct any Guild business apart from activities related to contract administration
on City time and no Guild meetings will be held on City time or premises unless
authorized by the Chief of Police, or designee. Off duty mee4ings may be
scheduled and held on City premises.
3:2 The City agrees that employees covered by this Agreement shall not be
discharged or discriminated against for upholding Guild principles or for
performing duties authorized by the Guild, so long as these activities do not
interfere with normal work processes of the City.
3.3 The employer will attempt to allow such members of the Guild as may be
designated by the Guild, not to exceed three (3), leave from duty without loss of
pay for the purposes of direct paRicipation as members of the Guild negotiating
team in labor negotiations with the City of Auburn, including mediation. Interest
arbitration hearings shall also be included under this provision, provided that
such leave shall not result in additional cost to the City.
3.4 The Guild shall have access and use of a copy machine through City
Administration at $.15 per copy.
ARTICLE 4— HOURS OF WORK.AND_OVERTIME
4.1 Hours of Duty — The Chief of Police shall establish regular, work schedules for
the members of the bargaining unit, such that the working hours for the
employees shall be equivalent to forty (40) hours per week on an annualized
basis. The normal workday shall be inclusive of the lunch period. While this
section shall be construed as a waiver regarding the scheduling of individual
employees to shifts, it shall not be construed as a waiver of the Guild's right to
demand bargaining over City proposed changes in the length of the work shifts
themselves.
4.2 Shift Schedule — Patrol employees shall wbrk twenty (20) months on their
primary shift schedules and four (4) months on their alternate shift schedules.
4.3 Those Police Officers that are assigned to the detective assignment will work four
4) consecutive days followed by three (3) consecutive days off, with Saturday
and Sunday off. This schedule shall consist of ten (10) continuous hours
inclusive of lunch periods.
The City requires minimum staffing levels in the Detective Division, Monday
through Friday, in order to efficien4ly operate the 4/10 work schedule. Therefore,
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voluntary time off shall not be granted when it would put the minimum staffing
levels below two (2) detectives for the entire Detective Division. Furthermore, the
City is not required to backfill for overtime if for some unforeseeable or
uncontrollable reason minimum staffing levels are not met.
Additionally, detectives are considered non-required employees on holidays per
Section 6.2 of the current CBA. Therefore, if a detective elects to work on a
holiday, as set forth in Section 6.1, he/she shall be compensated at his/ her
regular hourly rate of pay and shall bank the holiday.
The Police Chief, or designee, reserves the right to discontinue the 4/10 work
schedule program at any time. The Guild shall not file a grievance if the Police
Chief, or designee, discontinues the 4/10 work schedule for an individual Police
Officer or for the entire detective assignment. The Police Chief, or designee,
shall provide two (2) weeks notice when the decision is made to revert back to a
five (5) day on and two (2) day off schedule or a 9/80 schedule. Furthermore, the
Police Chief, or designee, may change the detective's scheduled day off with
seven (7) days notice.
4.4 Traininq:
a. Training will be scheduled during the employee's regular shift whenever
reasonably feasible.
b. If training cannot be reasonably scheduled during the employee's regular
shift, it will be scheduled so that employees have a minimum of eight (8)
hours separation between the end of the employee's work shift and the
beginning of the training session. Similarly, there shall be a minimum of
eight (8) hours separation between the end of the training session and the
beginning of the employee's next scheduled shift. This requirement may
be waived upon the voluntary written request of an employee.
c. The parties agree that the administration may alter an employee's regular
days off schedule to accommodate training; provided that the employee is
given seven (7) days notice of the alteration, and provided fuRher that any
days off must be rescheduled before the end of the pay period during
which the rescheduling occurred. The Police Officer may choose to
schedule his/her days off during the succeeding pay period upon approval
of the Police Chief, or his/her designee.
4.5 Overtime — Except as otherwise provided in this Article, employees shall be paid
at the rate of time and a half (1 Yz) of their regular rates of pay, inclusive of
longevity, education, and premium pays, as defined by the FLSA for:
a. All hours worked outside the regularly assigned shift in any one day.
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b. All hours worked on a regularly, scheduled day off; and
c. The hours worked on the first and last day of a changed shift unless
written notice no less than seven (7) calendar days in advance of the shift
change from the employee's regular shift is given to the employee.
All overtime must be authorized by the Chief of Police, or designee. In all cases
to compute overtime, or pay at an overtime rate, the nearest one-quarter (1/4)
hour shall be used.
Overtime work at the SergeanYs level shall first be offered to Sergeants before it
is given to a Police Officer on an out-of-class basis.
4.6 Compensatorv Time — Payment for authorized overtime hours worked shall be
pay or compensatory time at the employee's option, such option to be exercised
at the time earned.
Compensatory time shall be earned and accumulated at the rate of one and one-
half (1 '/z) hours for each overtime hour worked; provided that the maximum
allowable accrual shall be one hundred and twenty (120) hours of compensation.
All compensatory time accumulated by an employee in excess of forty (40) hours
as of the 15" of November shall be paid at the employee's then current rate of
pay at the last payday of November. At the option of the employee, any or all of
the remaining forty (40) hours may be paid at that time, but no more than forty
40) hours of accumulated compensatory time shall be carried past the 30' of
November.
The parties agree that it is unduly disrupfive to the operations of the Aubum
Police Department for employees to give less than forty-eight (48) hours written
notice of their intent to use up to two (2) days of compensatory time off and an
additional day of notice for every consecutive compensatory day off thereafter.
This section shall be construed so that, for instance, the use of five (5)
consecufive days of compensatory 4ime off will require that the employee give the
department a minimum of five (5) days written notice of his/her intent to do so.
Compensatory time off can be used by employees with less notice, provided they
obtain authorization from the Chief of Police or his/her designee.
The parties agree that it is unduly disruptive for employees to request the use of
compensatory time off on any recognized holiday as set forth in Article 6 Section
1, when the granting of such time off would require the City to force another
employee, who is not scheduled to work, to cover the shift.
4.7 Callback — If an employee is called back to duty, he/she will be guaranteed a
minimum of three (3) hours at one and one-half(1 Yz) his/her hourly regular rate.
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4.8 CouR Time — An employee required to testify in court on behalf of the Auburn
Police Department during off duty hours shall be paid a minimum of four (4)
hours at one and one-half (1 '/z) times hisJher hourly regular rate of pay for such
attendance, except where such attendance is an extension of the end of his/her
regularly scheduled shift, at which time, nortnal overtime procedures will apply.
Minimum court time shall be paid unless the court appearance cancellafion
information is available to the employee by 5:00 p,m. the day before a required
appearance. For court attendance, paid time shall be based on portal-to-portal
from the Auburn Police Department to the court and retum.
4.9 Standbv — The City and the Guild agree that the use of standby time shall be
consistent with sound law enforcement practices and the maintenance of public
safety. Employees formally placed on standby status shall be compensa4ed on
the basis of four (4) hours straight-time pay for eight (8) hours or fraction thereof.
If an employee is actually called back to work, normal overtime shall apply.
Employees will be compensated when called back either through normal
overtime or four (4) hours straight time, whichever is greater. Employee's who
are "engaged to waiY' within the meaning of the FLSA, and are restricted in their
movement, shall have all such time considered as time worked at either the
overtime or regular rate of pay as the circumstances warrant.
4.10 Cancellation of Court A pearance — When an employee complies with all
departmental procedures on the day prior to a court appearance, and is notified
on that date that the court appearance is still scheduled for the next day, the
employee shall be entitled to receive the minimum payments provided by this
Agreement, even if the court appearance is thereafter canceled.
4.11 Extra Dutv — From time to time, outside organizations/businesses may request
specific support from the City (e.g. security, traffic control, etc.) that may require
participation by the City's Police Department. Provisions of 29CFR Chapter V,
Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor, Part 553, Section 227, and
referenced paragraphs of the Act will govern extra duty.
1) Extra duty may only be performed when assignments are solely at
the option of the individual officer.
2) Officers perForming extra duty are perForming duties in the capacity of
commissioned officers.
3) Extra duty may only be performed/scheduled so that the employee
has a minimum of six (6) consecutive hours of separation between an
extra-duty assignment and a regular duty assignment. The six (6)
hours separation can be scheduled at either end of the e ra-duty
assignment and the corresponding regular duty shifts. If the
employee performs two (2) consecutive days of extra duty during the
employee's regular work week, it is mandated that there be a
minimum eight (8) hour rest period before the beginning of the next
consecutive duty shift. Similarly, there shall be a minimum of eight
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8) hours separation between the end of the extra-duty employment
and the beginning of the employee's next scheduled regular shift
should two (2) consecutive days of extra-duty employment be
worked.
4) The City and the Guild will periodically negotiate officers' rate of pay
for extra duty. Applicable taxes (federal withholding, FICA, etc.) will
be withheld frbm that amount. Additional charges (i.e. L&I,
employment taxes, pay at an overtime rate, minimum pay, holiday
pay, administration fees, cancellation notice charges, etc.) will be
added to the bill rate for outside organizations to cover payment of
those costs.
5) Finance will be provided a copy of all documents changing
negotiated rates of pay with a minimum of one pay period before
implementation.
4..12 Davliqht Savinqs Time. Employees who work a longer shift when the clocks are
moved back one hour to Pacific Daylight time in the fall will be paid for the time in
ezcess of the employee's normal workday at the overtime rate of pay.
Employees who work shorter shifts when the clocks are moved forvvard to Pacific
Daylight time in the spring will have the opfion of choosing to work an additional
hour so that the employee works a 10-hour shift or to use one (1) hour of paid
time off (e.g. vacation, compensatory time, holiday banked, etc., but not sick) at
the employee's discretion.
ARTICLE 5 — CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARIES
5.1 Employees covered by this Agreement shall be compensated in accordance with
the pay plan attached to this Agreement and marked Appendix "A". This
Appendix shall be considered a part of this Agreement. Paydays for employees
covered by this Agreement shall be on the 8"' and 23rtl of each month.
5.2 Premium pay in the amount of two percent (2%) shall be applied to the straight—
time hourly base pay for each employee assigned to the Community Response
Team. Premium pay in the amount of three percent (3%) shall be applied to the
straight-time hourly base rate for each employee assigned to each of the
following specialties: Motorcycle Patrol, K-9 Officer, Bicycle Patrol, Hostage
Negotiator, and Valley SWAT. Premium pay in the amount of four percent (4%)
shall be applied to the straight-time hourly base rate for each employee assigned
to work as a detective in the Investigations Unit and Field Training Officer.
Premium pay in the amount of six percent (6%) shall be applied to the straight-
time hourly base rate for each employee assigned as Defensive Tactics
Instructors. In no event will any employee receive more than eight percent (8%)
premium pay regardless of the number of specialty assignments helshe holds.
a. The City will seek input from supervisory and command personnel before
making assignments of personnel to the specialty assignments in Article 5.2
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of the labor agreement, provided that the parties recognize that the Chief of
Police retains the ultimate right to select which officers will be assigned to
4hose duties. A guild representative may observe the assignment process.
b. The Chief of Police has the authority to remove an employee from a specialty
assignment if said employee has continuously exhibited that he/she does not
demonstrate the knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or behaviors necessary to
complete the requirements of 4he assignment. The Chief of Police may
remove the employee after documented coaching and counseling; and
agreed upon, and mutually signed, performance improvement expectations.
Removal for failure to meet the agreed upon expectations will not be
considered discipline. The member has the rigHt to guild representation
during 4his process.
5.3 Employees hired prior to January 1, 1996, assigned the job classification of
Patrol Officer after completion of six (6) months of employment, who have
completed courses with a passing grade toward a job-related degree, shall be
paid a percentage of their straight-time hourly rate as educational incentive
based on the following schedule: 30 credits — 2%; 60 credits — 4%; AA Degree —
6%. College credits are defined as those credits that could be applied as general
education requirements towards earning a degree (AA/BA/BS). Generally, these
are courses number 100 and above. Courses that must be passed in order to
qualify to enroll in introductory general education requirements (100-level
courses) cannot be applied to this education incentive.
Employees hired on or after January 1, 1996, assigned the job classification of
Patrol Officer after completion of six (6) months of employment, shall be paid a
percentage of their straight-time hourly rate as educational incentive based on
the following schedule: job-related AA Degree - 4%; BA or Master's Degree - 6%.
AA Degrees for which the City will pay educafion incentive as currently listed are:
Criminal Justice (Law & Justice, Society & Justice) Sociology, Criminology,
Psychology, Business, Political Science, and Public Administration, The City
realizes that from time to time, AA Degree names change and, at its sole
discretion, will review the curriculum of other like AA Degrees to determine if the
content meets the intent of this Agreement.
Education incentive pay shall be paid to employees only after the City has
received an official transcript from the educational institution verifying the credits
or degree received. Any official document from a person authorized to grant
credits and degrees from such college or university may be accepted in lieu of
the official transcript, prbvided it is sent directly to the Police Chief and certified
as true and correct. The City will reimbu se employees for the cost of the
transcripts, provided the employee produces a receipt or copy of a canceled
check.
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Employees in the Guild will be eligible to receive tuition reimbursement of a
maximum of three thousand dollars ($3000.00) per calendar year in accordance
with the procedures specified in City Administrative Policy 200-50 - Tui4ion
Reimbursement.
5.4 Longevity pay shall be applied to the straight-time hourly base rates of all
employees covered by this Agreement who have completed continuous service
in accordance with the following schedule:
5 Years B Years 11 Years 14 Years 17 Years 20 Years 25 Years
2.0% 3.5% 5.0% 6.5% 8.0% 9.0% 10.0%
5.5 The parties agree that it is in the best interest of the Auburn Police Department
and City of Auburn to be able tb hire the most qualified lateral police officers. It
is, therefore, agreed that future lateral police officers hired by the City of Auburn
will enter the salary schedule of the collective bargaining agreement in effect
upon date of hire, at the step commensurate with their level of experience as a
commissioned police officer at the time of hire. The first step increase shall also
be increased with their level of experience as a commissioned police officer. For
example, if a lateral police officer was hired in with sixteen (16) months of
commissioned experience, he/she will receive the ste increase three (3) monfhs
later at the start of the police officer's nineteenth (19` ) month of experience. All
subsequent step increases will be received annually thereafter until the police
officer reaches the max step.
This provision is intended only to set the beginning base salary for laterally hired
police officers in the future. It is not intended to change the current seniority
definition in the City of Auburn Civil Service Rules, promotion eligibility, bidding
practices, benefits accrual, or any other issue inadvertently not IistecJ herein.
Further, if the City rehires an officer who meets the following criteria:
Has prior commissioned experience with the Auburn Police Department; and
separated from the City in good standing; and
has continued his/her law enforcement career with another law enforcement
agency; and
had a minimum of four (4) years of continuous service with the Auburn Police
Department prior to his/her break in service; and
reapplied for a vacant police officer position within sixty (60) days of his/her
departure from the Auburn Police DepaRment.
Then such police officer would be reinstated in whole as to the date of his/her
departure with the exception of seniority, including the following:
o If not cashed out upon sep.aration: sick leave hours banked, vacation leave
accrual and vacation leave hours banked; and
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specialty assignment pay will be restored if the former Aubum officer resumes
the specialty assignment held prior to separation. To be eligible for the
specialty assignment, there must be no current eligibility list in effect for that
assignment and the same opening that was created due to the officer's
departure exists upon rehire. All other specialty assignments sought would
follow MOS 4.2.2.A. Eligibility for promotions must follow Civil Service rules
for eligibility; and
the probationary period will not apply; and
the officer will enter the salary schedule of the collective bargaining
agreement in effect upon the date of rehire at the step commensurate with the
step he/she held prior to departure.
5.6 Lateral police officers who have a minimum of three and one-half (3 '/z) years of
commissioned experience, which includes a minimum of one and one-half (1 '/)
years of continuous service with the Auburn Police Department, immediately
prior to the selection process, will be eligible to apply for a specialty assignment
and/or Sergeant testing. If no member of the collective bargaining unit applies
for the open specialty assignment, any member may apply.
ARTICLE 6 — HOLIDAYS
6.1 The following eleven (11) days are designated as holidays:
New Year's Day Veteran's Day
Lincoln's Birthday Thanksgiving Day
PresidenYs Birthday Day After Thanksgiving
Memorial Day Christmas Day
Independence Day Martin Luther King Day
LaborDay
6.2 An employee who is required to work on a holiday will receive holiday pay if the
start of the employee's shift began on the designated holiday, as set forth in
Section 6.1. Furthermore, holiday pay will continue if the officer is required to
work past his/her scheduled shift.
For example, an officer that is regularly scheduled to work a graveyard shift and
works on December 315` begins his/her shift at 2030. The shift continues through
0630 on January 1S'. This officer will not receive holiday pay. However, that
same officer works the same shift on January 1 S' and begins his/her shift at 2030
and works through 0630 on January 2nd. The officer will be compensated at the
rate of two and one-half (2-1/2) times the employee's regular hourly rate of pay
for each hour worked inclusive of the pay for the holiday worked. In addition, if
that officer were to be held over to work overtime, the overtime will be
compensated at the rate of two and one-half (2-1/2) times the employee's regular
hourly rate of pay for the amount of hours that the officer works overtime.
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The compensation for holiday pay is two and one-half (2-1/2) times the
employee's regular hourly rate of pay for each hour worked inclusive of the pay
for the holiday worked. "Required to work" is defined as having been directed to
work by the Chief of Police, or designee. Employees shall accrue and take
holidays on a basis equivalent to the assigned shift hours (e.g., employees on 8-
hour shifts shall accrue and take eleven 8-hour holidays per calendar year and
employees on 10-hour shifts shall accrue and take eleven 10-hour holidays per
calendar year, etc.). When a holiday falls on an employee's regularly scheduled
day off, he/she shall receive holiday hours as indicated above. Employees not
required to work will observe the holiday on the date listed below or bank the
holiday. Employees may accrue up to a maximum of one hundred and forty
140) hours of holiday leave, but in no event shall an employee accumulate in
excess of one hundred and forty (140) hours unless, through no fault of the
employee, he/she was not able to take the leave. Non-required employees that
elect to work on a holiday, as set forth in Section 6.1, shall be compensated at
his/her regular hourly rate of pay and shall bank the holiday.
6.3 The designated holiday shall be:
New Year's Day January 1
Martin Luther King Day Third Monday in January
Lincoln's Birthday February 12
PresidenYs Birthday Third Monday in February
Memorial Day Last Monday in May
Independence Day July 4
Labor Day First Monday in September
Veteran's Day November 11
Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November
Day After Thanksgiving Friday After Thanksgiving
Christmas Day December 25
6.4 Employees terminating service after completion of probation shall receive
compensation for vested, unused holiday time.
ARTICLE 7 - VACATIONS
7.1 Annual vacations with pay shall be granted to eligible employees on the following
basis: for service less than one (1) year vacation leave credit shall accrue at the
rate of one (1) working day for each month of continuous service commencing
from the date of most recent employment with the City; for continuous service of
more than one (1) year, vacation leave credit shall accrue at the following rate:
1 to 5 years of continuous service 112 hours per year
6 to 10 years of continuous service 136 hours per year
11 to 15 years of continuous service 160 hours per year
16 to 20 years of continuous service 176 hours per year
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Over 21 years of continuous service 192 hours per year
Employees shall take vacation leave on a half(1!2) hour basis.
An employee who terminates employment during the first six (6) months of
employment shall not be entitled to accrued annual vacation leave or payment.
7.2 In no event shall an employee accumulate unused vacation leave in excess of
two (2) year's annual vacation leave. Payment for up to five (5) days of accrued
and unused vacation leave shall be made to an employee where the employee,
through no fault of the employee, was not able to take all of his/her accrued
annual vacation leave during the year authorized.
7.3 Vacation leave shall be scheduled by seniority in each operational unit.
7.4 Employees who have completed six (6) months of service, and are separated
from employment, shall be entitled to payment for vacation leave not taken that
has accrued to date of separation. In the event of the death of an employee in
active service with the City, accrued vacation leave that has not been taken shall
be paid in the same manner that salary due the decedent is paid for any vacation
leave eamed in the preceding year, and in the current year, and not taken prior to
the death of such employee.
7.5 An officer who qualifies for military leave will be provided leave at a
compensation rate of one (1) full day regardless of when the officer's shift starts
or if the shift continues into the next calendar day in which the officer has been
granted military leave. For example, an officer who works a shift that crosses
calendar days (i.e. a 6:00 PM to 4:00 AM shift), and misses any part of the shift
for military duty, will use one (1) day of the allotted paid military leave days for
the entire shift of the military leave. This shall be interpreted as a shift for a shift.
ARTICLE 8 — HEALTH AND WELFARE
8.1 A healthcare, dental care, oRhodontics, and life insurance program shall be
granted to eligible employees and their dependents. Except for group medical
insurance for spouse and children as prbvided in Section 8.2 herein, the cost
shall be paid by the City.
Said program may consist of:
a. Premera PPO, Group Health, or substantially equivalent plan(s) by mutual
agreement. The City also may implement a high deductible health plan(s)
as an option for those employees interested.
b. The employee's choice of Washington Dental Service Plan F w/
Orthodontia Plan 1; orthe Willamette Dental Plan, or substantially
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equivalent plan(s) by mutual agreement. The City will pay up to what it
pays for the Washington Dental Service Plan F for those enrolled in the
Willamette Dental Plan.
c.Vision Services Eye Care or substantially equivalent plan(s) by mutual
agreement; and
d. Life Insurance with a death benefit level of$30,000.
The paRies are aware that the "Cadillac" tax provisions of the Affordable Care
Act, if implemented, would impose a heavy tax burden on the City beginning in
2018. Additionally, AWC has already indicated that the HealthFirst (zero
deductible) and the Group Health (Plan 2 - $10 copay) are terminating effective
January 1, 2018. In order for the parties to address that burden, this article shall
be reopened at the request of either party to negotiate for the purpose of arriving
at a mutually satisfactory replacement medical plan (including any related HRA
contributions) for 2018. This reopener is subject to the following:
o If the parties fail to reach agreement on the replacement medical plan
prior to January 1, 2018, the eligible employees and their dependent(s)
will automatically be enrolled into the AWC HealthFirst 250 plan and/or the
Group Health Plan 3 $20 Co-pay/$200 Deductbile plan, or substantially
equivalent plan(s) by mutual agreement. Additionally, all health
reimbursement account contributions will cease, if the Affordable Care Act
continues to be counted towards the "Cadillac" tax provisions, regardless if
it is an employee or employer contribution. This change will become
effective on December 3151, 2017, if no agreement has been made
between both parties related to the replacement medical plan.
The Guild agrees to continue to cooperate with the City in the study of cost
containment measures. The City may self-insure medical, dental, and/or vision
insurance coverage or select a new medical, dental, and/or vision insurance plan
and shall make every effort to maintain substantially equivalent benefits at a
reasonable cost. The City and the Guild shall meet to explore alternative
insurance coverage prior to selecting any new medical, dental, and/or vision
insurance plans. The City recognizes its responsibility to bargain with the Guild
the impact of those decisions. The Guild will appoint one (1) member to the
City's Healthcare Cost Containment Committee.
8.2 Each employee who enrolls his or her spouse or eligible children in the PPO Plan
shall pay ten percent (10%) of the premium cost each month. The City's
contribution toward medical insurance for spouse and children shall be a
maximum of ninety percent (90%) of what it would pay of the applicable PPO
Plan. The City shall continue to make available the AWC Group Health (Plan 2 -
10 copay) medical insurance plan for those individual LEOFF II employees who
elect to enroll 4hemselves and their dependents. The City shall pay the premium
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up to a maximum amount the City would pay for the employee's spouse and
dependent(s) if the employee selected the PPO, whichever is less, with the
employee paying the remaining amount of the monthly premium for his/her
spouse's and each dependenYs medical insurance.
8.3 Domesfic Partner Coverage: State-registered domestic partners and eligible
dependants enrolled in the PPO Plan or AWC Group Health Plan 2 ($10 co-
pay) will have monthly premiums paid at the same level as spouses and
dependants in paragraph 8.2 above.
8.4 Indemnitv and Defense:
a. CIVIL CLAIMS: The City shall provide legal counsel or reasonable
attorney's fees for representation and defense of civil lawsuits and hold
employees harmless from any expenses, connected with the defense
settlement or monetary judgments from such actions, claims, or
proceedings arising out of or incident to acts and/or omissions occurring
while the employee was acting in good faith in the performance or
purported failure of performance of his/her official duties or employment
and provided further that the employee was not engaging in criminal or
malicious misconduct. A criminal conviction shall be deemed conclusive
proof of criminal misconduct for the purposes of this section.
b. INQUESTS: In an Inquest called by the King County Executive (or
delegate) arising out of the use of force, the employee shall meet with the
City Attorney to discuss legal representation for the employee during the
Inquest. After that meeting, if the employee elects to select his/her own
representation, the City will pay for reasonable legal services provided that
the employee has acted in good faith in the performance or purported
fa'ilure of performance of his/her official duties and, provided further that
the employee was not engaging in criminal misconduct. The attorney
selected by the employee must have a high level of experience in
representing law enforcement officers in the use of force. The City shall
have a reasonable right tb approve the choice of counsel in light of the
requirements described herein; enter into a third party payer agreement
with the employee's private counsel; to review billings for such
representation and approve all payments in writing.
c.In the event outside counsel is retained by the employee and the
employee is subsequently convicted of a crime or it is determined by a
court of competent jurisdiction that the employee was not acting in good
faith arising out of the facts giving rise to the Inquest, the City shall be
entitled to recover attorney's fees and costs it has expended on the
employee's behalf from the employee.
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8.5 Disabilitv Insurance — The employer shall provide for a mandatory payroll
deduction for a LEOFF II disability plan selected periodically and administered liy
the Guild. Participation shall be for all LEOFF II employees and will begin from
date of employment with the City of Auburn.
8.6 The City has adopted the VEBA Medical Reimbursement Plan for all
commissioned LEOFF II employees who do not have a military medical
retirement plan. The City agrees to provide a mandatory payroll deduction for
this post Retirement Medical Insurance Trust. All contributions made on behalf
of each eligible employee will be consistent with the terms and conditions of the
collective bargaining agreement in effect at the time, and based on the
individual's annual base salary. It is understood that all defined eligible
employees will be required to sign and submit to the City a VEBA Membership
Enrollment Form.
The VEBA Plan shall be funded by a semi-monthly employee contribution of one
percent (1%) base annual salary. The City will make a semimonthly contribution
of one percent (1%) of base pay period salary. After December 31, 2017, all
contributions to the VEBA plan will cease, if the Affordable Care Act continues to
be counted towards the "Cadillac" tax provisions. In lieu of said contributions to
the trust, the employee may elect to receive the foregoing contribution in a cash
payment or into such deferred compensation program as the parties ag eed upon
subject to any contribution caps or limitations imposed by applicable law.)
In addition, to the semimonthly contribution method of base annual sala.ry listed
above, both parties agree to the following additional contribution method:
Retirement contribution; All employees covered by this Agreement, who
separate in good standing from the City and are of a LEOFF retirement-eligible
age, shall transfer unused, accumulated sick leave into the VEBA trust. After
December 31, 2017, all contributions to the VEBA plan will cease, if the
Affordable Care Act continues to be cbunted towards the "Cadillac" tax
provisions. In lieu of said contribu4ions to the trust, the employee may elect to
receive the foregoing contribution in a cash payment or into such deferre.d
compensation program as the parties agreed upon (subject to any contribution
caps or limitafions imposed by applicable law.)
ARTICLE 9 — PENSIONS
9.1 Pensions for employees and contributions to pension funds shall be provided in
accordance with the laws of the State of Washington for eligible employees.
ARTICLE 10 —JURY DUTY
10.1 Time off with pay will be granted for jury duty. Employees shall be required to
report for work for any portion of their regularly scheduled shift during which they
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are not actually serving on a jury or waiting to be impaneled if a reasonable
amount of time remains on that shift in light of the court's location.
In order to be eligible for such paymenfs, the employee must submit a written
statement (subpoena, etc.) from the appropriate public official (court clerk, etc.)
showing the date and time served and the amount of jury pay recovered. The
employee must give the Chief of Police, or designee, prompt notice of call for jury
duty. The employee is required to contact his/her supervisor, who will make the
determination. Employees are not required to return to the City per diem
received forjury duty from the Court.
ARTICLE 11 — SICK. DISABILITY. BEREAVEMENT. AND EMERGENCY LEAVE
11.1 Sick leave credit shall accumulate for eligible employees at the rate of eight (8)
hours per month. Sick leave is accumulative to a maximum of nine hundred siicty
960) hours, except as provided in Section 11.7 below. Sick leave credit may be
used for time off with pay for bona fide cases of incapacitating sickness or injury
and for the period of disability resulting from pregnancy or childbirth, or in
accordance with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act or Washington Family
Care Ac.t. Any employee found to have abused sick leave by falsification or
misrepresentation shall be subject to disciplinary action. Employees shall take
sick leave on a half (1/2) hourly basis.
a. Employees are required to use accrued paid time off during any state or
federal Family and Medical Leave (FML) absence before using leave
without pay.
b. FML usage computations will be based upon a rolling twelve (12) month
year beginning on the date an employee takes his/her first FML leave.
11.2 A verifying statement from the employee's physician may be required by the
Chief of Police, at his/her option, whenever an employee claims sick leave for
three (3) days or longer, or after three (3) single sick leave claims in any calendar
year or three (3) consecutive days, which ever occurs first. In requiring a
physician's statement, the Chief, or his/her designee, shall do so for the purpose
of ensuring that employees are utilizing sick leave benefits for the purposes
intended by this Agreement.
11.3 Employees incapacitated by illness or injury shall notify the Chief of Police, or
designee, as far in advance of their scheduled starting time as possible fhat
he/she is to report for duty. During periods of extended illness, employees shall
keep the Chief of Police, or designee, informed as to their progress and potential
date of return to work.
11.4 An employee shall be allowed up to three (3) days bereavement plus three (3)
days chargeable sick leave for death in the immediate family requiring his/her
presence upon approval of the Chief of Police. Immediate family shall include
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the father, father-in-law, mother, mother-in-law, spouse, brother, sister, children
and step-children of the employee, employee's grandparents, and step-parents.
A domestic partner, as defined by state law, shall receive the same rights as a
legally married spouse for the purposes of this section of the Agreement.
11.5 An employee may use up to twelve (12) workweeks of leave each rolling year in
accordance with the provisions of the federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA),
Washington Family Leave Act, and City Policies and Procedures as follows:
An employee who has worked for the City at least twelve (12) months, including
at least one thousand, two hundred and fifty (1250) hours in the last twelve (12)
months, may be entitled to twelve (12) workweeks of paid/unpaid leave in any
twelve(12) month period (1) to care for a newborn or newly adopted child or
newly placed foster child; (2) to care for a child, parent, or spouse who has a
serious or terminal health condition; or (3) to attend to a personal serious health
condition.
An employee must give the Chief of Police, or designee, at least thirty (30) days
w itten notice by completing a Leave Request Form, in advance of the
anticipated date the leave is to begin. If the employee is unable tb give the
required notice, notice must be given, in writing, as soon as possible.
While on FML, the employee must use all accrued, but unused leave, including
sick leave, vacation, compensatory time, and/or any other paid leave accrued
prior to using unpaid leave. Use of the above paid leave will apply toward the
twelve (12) workweek entitlement, and is not in addition to fhe entitlement.
Upon return from the leave, the employee is entitled to return to the same, or
comparable with the same level of compensation, position held when the leave
began unless the position would have been eliminated had the employee not
been on leave.
Care for a newborn or newly adopted child or newly placed foster child.
FMLA leave must be taken within twelve (12) months of the birth, adoption, or
placement of a child. If both parents are employed by the City, together they are
entitled to a total of twelve (12) workweeks of paid/unpaid leave under this
paragraph. In the case of maternity, any leave taken prior to the birth of the child
for prenatal care, or inability to work prior to the actual birth, will be assessed
towards the twelve (12) workweek period.
Time loss due to disability prior to or following giving birth will be ass.essed
towards the twelve workweek period. Intermittent or reduced leave for birth or
placement for adoption or foster care of a child may only be taken with Chief of
Police approval. Certification by a healthcare provider may be required.
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Care of a child, parent or spouse who has a serious or terminal health
condition, or to attend to a personal serious health condition.
CeRification and/or second or third opinions by a he.althcare provider may be
required for leave approval. Recertification may be required every thirty (30)
days. A fitness for duty certificate signed by the consulting physician may be
required upon return from leave.
Leave may be requested and granted on an intermittent basis or on a reduced
workweek schedule if inedically necessary. The employee must provide medical
certification within fifteen (15) days of the date requested. The employee must
attempt to schedule his/her intermittent or reduced leave so as not to disrupt the
City's operation.
11.6 For employees hired into the collective bargaining unit prior to December 1,
1993, upon retirement, death, or termination of good standing (not termination for
cause) the employee shall be reimbursed at current rate of pay for unused,
accrued sick leave up to a maximum of nine hundred and sixty (960) hours in
accordance with the following schedule based on continuous years of service:
Upon Completion of Percent of Accrued
Years of Service Unused Sick Leave
0-4 years 0% (except in the event of death occurring
in the line of duty, 25% of such employee's
accrued unused sick leave shall be paid to the
employee's beneficiary.)
5-14 years 25%
15-24 years 50%
25 years and over 100%
Employees hired into the collective bargaining unit after November 30, 1993,
shall be reimbursed at the current rate of pay for unused, accrued sick leave up
to a maximum of nine hundred and sixty (960) hours in accordance with the
following schedule based on continuous years of service:
Upon Completion of Percent of Accrued
Years of Service Unused Sick Leave
0 — Completion of 14 Years 0%
14 years and over Upon retirement (meaning separation in good
standing and LEOFF refirement-eligible age),
death, or disability retirement, thirty-five (35%)
percent
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25 years and over With a minimum of four hundred and eighty
480) hours of banked, unused sick leave,
upon separation from employment in good
standing, forty-five (45%) percent
After December 31, 2017, all contributions to the VEBA plan will cease, if the
Affordable Care Act continues to be counted towards the "Cadillac" tax
provisions. In lieu of said contributions to the trust, the employee may elect to
receive the foregoing contribution in a cash payment or into such deferred
compensation program as the parties agreed upon (subject to any contribution
caps or limitations imposed by applicable law.)
11.7 When an employee has accumulated nine hundred and sixty (960) hours of sick
leave, sick leave shall continue to accumulate at the normal rate of eight (8)
hours per month until the end of the calendar year at which time all sick time
accumulated by the employee in excess of nine hundred and sixty (960) hours
shall be paid at twenty-five (25%) of the employee's then hourly base rate.
11.8 When an employee covered by the LEOFF II Retirement System is temporarily,
totally disabled and unable to work as the proximate result of an on-the-job injury
as covered by Washington State Workers' Compensation Industrial Insurance
laws, the City shall compensate the employee for his/her regular salary (kept on
salary as defined by RCW 51.32.090), as if he/she had continued to work, for a
period not to exceed one thousand and forty (1,040) hours, or the termination of
the disability, whichever comes first. This benefit shall only be granted
prospectively from the date Workers' Compensation benefits are applied for,
unless the employee fails to make timely application because of physical
incapacitation or for reasons beyond the employee's control.
ARTICLE 12 — UNIFORMS AND CLOTHING ALLOWANCE
12.1 A five-member uniform and equipment committee is established to periodically
review the department issue equipmenUuniforms. The committe.e will consist of
four (4) Guild representatives, with a minimum of one (1) representative from
Patrol and Detectives. Police Administration will provide the fifth representative.
Selection of the uniform/equipment committee will be by an agreement between
the Assistant Chief and the Guild President. (The committee will meet on an as
needed basis at least once per year.)
The committee will be responsible for reviewing requests for changes to the
equipmenUuniform list(s) for general patrol and recommending changes,
provided they are consistent with the budgetary guidelines as determined by the
Chief of Police.
Technological advances and equipment changes will require special attention.
Uniform and equipment standards need to be kept up-to-date. All requests for
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uniform/equipment replacement shall be submitted to the employee's immediate
supervisor. Requests for uniform/equipment replacement will be completed as
soon as reasonably possible. The department will designate the
uniform/equipment supplier(s). Uniforms and equipment will only be
purchased/obtained from the designated supplier(s), including voucher items.
Specialty units may utilize specialty outlets/sources for some equipment needs.
12:2 Uniformed offcers will be on a Quartermaster System and will be issued their full
compliment of uniforms/equipment according to the list of agreed upon items that
may change from time to time, as determined by the Uniform and Equipment
Committee. The quartermaster issued lists of uniform and equipment items shall
be reduced to writing (as they are established, changed, antl signed by the
signatory parties to this agreement). All uniforms/equipment are owned by the
City.
12.3 Uniformed officers will be entitled to have up to four (4) uniform items cleaned
per week.
12.4 Non-uniformed personnel will be given a clothing allowance of one percent (1%)
per month of the employee's monthly base pay and are entitled to have up to four
4) items dry cleaned or may have three (3) items dry cleaned and five (5) shirts
laundered per week for maintenance of business attire. The Chief of Police will
set the standards for appropriate business attire for the Department. The uniform
committee will make recommendations to the Chief of Police on business attire.
When casual attire is adopted, once implemented, affected personnel will be
entitled to have up to three (3) items dry cleaned or may have two (2) items dry
cleaned and two (2) shirts laundered per week for maintenance of business
attire. Appropriate business attire shall include casual attire for non-uniformed
employees. The Chief of Police has the discretion of approving the attire items
recommended by the committee. Non-uniformed personnel will be on the
Quartermaster System and will be issued clothing/equipment according to the list
of agreed upon items.
ARTICLE 13 — EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
13.1 Lavoff. Whenever employees are appointed to a classification effective the same
date, seniority shall be established by the highest average on the tbtal
examination. If the averages are equal, rank order will be established in
accordance with Civil Service Rule 10. Personnel reductions through layoff
procedures and reinstatement from such laybffs shall be in accordance with the
Civil Service Rules and Regulations of the City of Auburn.
13:2 Senioritv. Whenever employees are appointed to a classification effecfive the
same date, seniority shall be established by the highest average on the total
examination. If the averages are equal, rank order will be established in
accordance with Civil Service Rule 10.
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13.3 Workinq Out of Classification. Any employee who is assigned to perform the
duties of a higher paying classification by the appropriate authority will be
compensated at that higher rate when the work performed is one (1) hour or
more in duration.
13.4 Tobacco Use. Tobacco use shall not be allowed in City vehicles or buildings.
However, smoking is allowed in designated smoking areas. It is the intent of the
parties to continue to comply with the City's tobacco use policy.
13.5 Probationarv Periods. Probationary periods upon initial hire shall not exceed one
1) year beginning upon completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Academy and
is not inclusive of time worked prior to or during the Basic Law Enforcement
Academy. In addition, it shall not be extended without the written agreement of
the Guild. However, if the Guild does not agree to extend the probation, the
Chief of Police may terminate the probation Officer's employment. A
probationary period shall be extended for the number of workdays equal to the
number of workdays an employee was absent in excess of ten (10) workdays
during the probationary period. During an employee's probationary period,
he/she may be discharged by the employer at will and such discharge shall not
be subject to the g ievance procedure. During a promotional probationary
period, an employee may be reverted to his/her former classification and such
reversion shall not be subject to the grievance procedure.
13.6 Employees called in to work while on approved vacation or holiday off will be
compensated at the appropriate overtime rate for hours worked and given credit
for hours worked on their vacation/holiday time accounts.
13.7 Promotional Examinations:
All promotions to positions within the bargaining unit shall be based solely on
merit, efficiency, and fitness, ascertained by open competitive examination.
Examinations shall fairly, objectively, and comprehensively test for qualifications
for the position.
A general description of the process and methods of examination
i.e. written, oral, assessment center, etc.) and identification of any
portions for which a passing grade is required, weight assigned by
the City to each component, minimum passing scores for any such
portion, and minimum passing scores for the entire examination
shall be included in the official examination notice, which shall be
provided to the Guild and posted conspicuously in the police station
not less than thirty (30) days prior to the examination.
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The examination shall be prepared and administered by persons who are
qualified by reason of suitable career experience. The identities of all
examination participants shall be concealed from the examiners throughout the
examination process. The Guild may designate an observer to attend the
development and administration of the examination. The examiner(s) shall have
the responsibility of ensuring that the observer does not disrupt the examinafion
process. Any observer is required to honor the confidentiality of the examination.
A promotional list shall be maintained by the City for each promotional position
within the bargaining unit and each list shall be valid for one (1) year, uvith the
possibility of an extension for another year for a maximum total of two (2) years.
Upon request for certification of names to fill a vacancy, the Secreta.ry-Chief
Examiner shall certify to the Police Chief the three (3) names of the candidates
standing highest on the appropriate eligibility list and willing to accept the position
for which certification is made. Each appointment shall be made by 4he City,
from one (1) of the top three (3) names on the list.
After each regular appointment from the eligibility list, an employee shall serve a
complete period of probation before appointment or promotion is complete. No
new probationary period results from a transfer to a different shift or reduction of
an employee who previously completed a probationary period. The period of
probation shall be twelve (12) calendar months from the date of appointment to a
regular position. If an employee is absent from duty for a prolonged period
during a probationary period and the Police Chief does not have a reasonable
opportunity to evaluate the performance of an employee, the Police Chief may
calculate the probationary period on the basis of twelve (12) calendar months of
actual service, exclusive of time away on leave.
The Guild, and any employee it represents, shall appeal any alleged violation of
the promotion process set forth herein through the grievance procedure and the
collective bargaining agreement, rather than through the Civil Service
Commission. Exclusive of the promotional exam process, the initial step in the
grievance procedure shall be established as five (5) business days in order to
coincide with above sections of this article. Any appeal of the promotion prbcess
not settled through the grievance procedure shall be reviewed by an arbitrator as
to whether or not the City violated the procedures set forth herein.
13.8 An employee who engages in off-duty misconduct may be subject to discipline
when: (1) the off-duty misconduct harms the City's reputation in the community;
2) the off-duty conduct adversely affects the employer's business operation; or
3) the conduct is inconsistent with the office that the police officer holds.
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ARTICLE 14 — MANAGEMENT RIGHTS
14.1 The Guild recognizes the prerogatives of the City to operate and manage its
affairs in all respects in accordance with its responsibilities and powers of
authority.
14.2 The City has the right to schedule overtime work, as required, in a manner most
advantageous to the department and consistent with the requirements of
municipal employment and the public safety.
14.3 It is understood by the parties 4hat every incidental duty connected with
operations enumerated in job descriptions is not always specifically described.
14.4 The City reserves the right to discharge or discipline an employee for just cause.
The City reserves the right to lay off personnel for lack of funds, or for the
occurrence of conditions beyond the control of the department. The City
reserves the right to determine reasonable schedules of work in accordance with
Section 4.1 and to establish the methods or processes by which such work is
performed.
14.5 No policies or procedures covered in this Agreement shall be construed as
delegating to others or as reducing or abridging any of the authority conferred on
City officials as defined in the following:
a. The ordinance responsibility of the Mayor as Chief Executive
Officer of the City for enforcing the laws of the State and City,
passing upon ordinances adopted by the City Council,
recommending an annual budget, or directing the proper
perFormance of all executive departments;
b. The responsibility of the City Council for the enactment of
ordinances and the appropriation of monies;
c. The legal responsibility of the Civil Service Commission, as
provided by State Statue, subject to any applicable
bargaining duty of the City and 4he terms of this Agreement.
d. The responsibility of the Chief of Police and delegates governed by
ordinances, Civil Service Rules, and/or Department Rules and as
limited by the provisions of the Agreement; and provided that such
actions do not affect mandatory subjects of bargaining:
1. To recruit, assign, transfer, and/or promote members
to positions within the department.
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2. To take disciplinary action against members for just
cause;
3. To determine methods, means, and personnel
necessary for departmental operations;
4. To control department budget; and
5. To take whatever actions are necessary in
emergencies in order to assure the proper functioning
of the department.
ARTICLE 15 — GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
15.1 For purposes of this Agreement, the term "grievance" means any dispute
between the Employer and the Guild concerning an alleged breach or violation of
this Agreement,
Step 1: Any alleged grievance shall be taken up with the employee's immediate
supervisor and shift commander within ten (10) working days of its alleged
occurrence. The parties agree to make every effort to settle the grievance
promptly at this level.
In the event the grievance is unresolved, the Guild and/or employee shall
determine whether to appeal the grievance through the Civil Service
Commission or process the grievance to Step 2 of the g ievance
procedure contained herein within five (5) working days of the meeting
with the employee's immediate supervisor. Should the employee choose
to file an appeal with the Civil Service Commission, the employee shall
provide the Chief of Police, Human Resources Director, and the Guild with
written notice of such election.
Step 2: The grievance shall be reduced to written form by the aggrieved
employee stating the section of the Agreement violated and explaining the
grievance in detail and remedy sought. The employee and/or the Guild shall
present the written grievance 4o the Division Commander, Human Resources
Director, and the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police will conduct a meefing
within five (5) working days of receipt of the written grievance. The Chief of
Police shall make a decision on fhe matter in writing within ten (10) working days
from such meeting. Copies of the Chiefs decision will be furnished to the
aggrieved, Guild representative, and Director of Human Resources. Grievances
involving suspension, demotion, or discharge shall begin at Step 2.
Step 3: Any grievance remaining unresolved after the decision has been
rendered in Step 2 shall be transmitted to the Director of Human Resources, to
be adjudicated by the Mayor, in writing wifhin ten (10) working days whereupon
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the Mayor shall conduct an investigatory hearing within five (5) working days of
the receipt of the written grievance. The Mayor shall render a decision within five
5) working days of such hearing.
Stea 4: Should the grievance not be resolved in Step 3 and should further
consideration be desired by the grievant, a written notification requesting
arbitration must be filed with the Mayor within fourteen (14) working days. The
parties shall mutually select a disinterested third party to serve as arbitrator. In
the event the Employer and Guild are unable to agree on an arbitrator, the
arbitrator shall be selected by the process of elimination from a panel of seven
7) arbitrators furnished by the American Arbitration Association (AAA). The AAA
request shall state the issue. The arbifrator shall confine himself/herself to the
precise issue submitted for arbitration and shall have no authority to determine
any other issues not so submitted to him/her. The arbitrator shall have
jurisdiction and authority only to interpret, apply, or determine compliance with
the specific terms of the Agreement and shall not add to, detract from, or alterin
any way, the provisions of this Agreement. The decision shall be final and
binding upon both parties. Employee witnesses for both sides shall be given
time off from work if they are otherwise scheduled to work during the arbitration
hearing to testify in the proceedings. The parties shall evenly divide the costs of
the Arbiter and any AAA service charges, with each party paying its own costs. If
both parties desire a stenographic record, the expenses of the same shall be
borne equally. If only one party desires a stenographic record, then that party
shall pay the cost of the preparation of its own copy and one for the Arbiter and
the declining party shall not be provided a copy.
15.2 Any 4ime limits stipulated in the grievance prbcedure may be extended for stated
periods of time by the appropriate parties by mutual agreement in writing.
Pending final decision of any grievance by any of the above procedu es, work
shall continue without interruption.
15:3 A grievance may be filed at a step above the level of the decision maker whose
actions are being questioned but, in no case may a grievance be filed above
Step 3.
ARTIGLE 16 —WORK STOPPAGES
16.1 The City and the Guild agree that the public interest requires efficient and
uninterrupted performance of all City services and to this end pledge their best
efforts to avoid or eliminate any conduct contrary to this objective. Specifically,
the Guild shall not cause or condone any work stoppage, including any strike,
slowdown, refusal to perform customarily assigned duties, sick leave absence
which is not bona fide, or other interference with City functions by employees
under this Agreement and should same occur, the Guild agrees to take
appropriate steps to end such interference. Any concerted action by any
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employee in any bargaining unit shall be deemed a work stoppage, if any of the
above activities have occurred.
ARTICLE 17 — BULLETIN BOARDS
17.1 Bulletin Boards. The City shall permit the reasonable use of bulletin boards by
the Guild for the posting of notices relating to o cial Guild business.
17.2 Electronic Mail. The Police Guild may use the City's electronic mail (email) for
communications pertaining to Guild business, i.e. meeting times, places and
ageniias, voting, election results, anii various topics of Guild business on issues
effecting the administration of the collective bargaining agreement with the City of
Auburn. Members will comply with City policy.
Email communications will not contain profanity, abusive language, or derogatory
language of a discriminatory nature against individuals of a protected class.
ARTICLE 18 — BILL OF RIGHTS
18.1 The employer retains the right to adopt rules for the operation of the Auburn
Police Department and the conduct of its employees provided that such rules do
not conflict with City ordinances, City and State Civil Service Rules and
Regulations as they exist, or any provision of this Agreement; and provided
further that such rules do not affect mandatory subjects of bargaining. It is
agreed that the Employer has the right to discipline, suspend, or discharge
employees for just cause.
a,In an effoR to ensure that disciplinary interviews are conducted in a
manner which is conducive to good order and discipline, the Guild
shall be entitled to the prbtection of what shall hereafter be termed
as the "Police Officers' Bill of Rights". A "disciplinary interviev'
shall mean questioning by a person in au4hority over an employee
when the interviewer either knows or reasonably should know that
the questioning concerns a matter that could lead to suspension,
demotion, or termination.
b. Every employee who becomes the subject of a disciplinary
interview shall be advised, in writing, a minimum of forty-eight (48)
hours prior to the time of the interview that he/she is suspected of:
1. Committing a criminal offense;
2. Misconduct that would be grounds for termination,
suspension, or demotion; and,
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3. That he/she has the right to Guild representation during the
interview.
c. Any employee who becomes the subject of a criminal investigation
may have legal counsel present during all interviews. Nothing in
this Agreement, however, shall be deemed a waiver of an
employee's right to Guild representation. A criminal investigation
as used herein shall be interpreted as any action which could result
in the filing of a criminal charge.
d. In criminal matters, employees will either be ordered to answer
questions or infortned that they are nof required to answer the
employer's questions as a condition of employment.
e. The employee shall be informed in writing as to whether he/she is a
witness or suspect before any interview commences.
f.The disciplinary interview of any employee shall be at a reasonable
hour, unless the exigency of the interview dictates othervvise.
Whenever possible, interviews shall be scheduled during the
normal workday of the City.
g. The employee or employer may request that a disciplinary interview
be recorded, either mechanically or by a stenographer. There can
be no "off the record" questions. Upon request, the employee, in a
disciplinary interview, shall be provided an exact copy of any written
statement he/she has signed, or of a verbatim transcript of any
interview.
h.Interviewing shall be completed within a reasonable time and shall
be done under circumstances devoid of intimidation or coercion. In
all disciplinary interviews, the employee shall be afforded an
opportunity and facilities to contact and consult privately with an
attorney of his/her own choosing, before being interviewed. Such
opportunity to contact and consult privately with a private attorney
shall not unduly delay the disciplinary interview. The employee
shall be entitled to such reasonable intermissions, as he/she shall
request for personal necessities, meals, telephone calls, andlor rest
periods. The employee may be represented by either a private
attorney or the Guild during the interview, but not both.
i.All interviewing shall be limited in scope to activities,
circumstances, or evenfs which pertain to the employee's conduct
or acts which may form 4he basis for disciplinary action under one
1) or more of Ehe categories contained in "2" herein.
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j.The employee will not be threatened with dismissal or other
disciplinary punishment as a guise to attempt to obtain his/her
resignation, nor shall he/she be subject to abusive or offensive
language or intimidation in any other manner. No promises or
rewards shall be made as an inducement to answer questions.
k.No employee shall be required to unwillingly submit to a polygraph
test.
I. Should any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or
phrase in this article be declared unconstitutional or invalid, for any
reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this article.
m. The investigation shall be completed in a reasonable amount of
time in light of the circumstances and discipline shall be imposed
within a reasonable amount of time after the conclusion of the
investigation.
ARTICLE 19 — SAVINGS CLAUSE
19.1 If any article, or any portion of any article, of this Agreement or any addendum's
thereto should be held invalid by any tribunal of competent jurisdiction, or if
compliance with or enforcement of any article should be restrained by such
tribunal, the remainder of the Agreement and addendum's shall not be affected
fhereby and the parties shall enter into immediate collective bargaining
negotiations for the purpose of arriving at a mutually satisfactory replacement of
such article.
ARTICLE 20 — ENTIRE AGREEMENT
20.1 The Agreement expressed herein in writing constifutes the entire Agreement
between the parties and no oral statement shall add to or supersede any of its
provisions.
ARTICLE 21 — RETENTION OF BENEFITS
21.1 This Agreement shall not operate to reduce any benefits specified in 4his
Agreement which are now more favorably enjoyed by any of the employees
covered herein.
ARTICLE 22 - DRUG TESTING
22.1 Reporting to work under the influence of alcohol and/or illegal drugs, or the use,
sale, or possession by an employee of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited and may
result in disciplinary action, incluiiing immediate termination. For the purpose of
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this Article, substances that require a prescription or other written approval from
a licensed physician or dentist for their use shall also be included when used
other than as prescribed. Each employee must advise the Employer if they are
using prescription or other over-the-counter drugs they know, or reasonably
should know, may impair their ability to perForm job functions and/or operate
machinery such as automobiles. Under appropriate circumstances, the
Employer may request the employee provide written medical authorization to
perform various essential job functions from a physician while using such drugs.
Any voluntary request by an employee for assistance with his/her own alcohol
abuse problem will remain confidential and shall not be used as the basis for any
disciplinary action provided that the request for as.sistance is initiated prior to
being identified as impaired through the procedures herein.
The parties recognize the essential purpose of any law enforcement agency is to
enforce the criminal laws. Moreover, the parties recognize the courts have held it
would substantially impair law enforcement agencies if they were required to
employ individuals within their ranks who have violated the very laws said
agencies are charged with enforcing. Therefore, the Employer reserves the right
to refuse to employ or continue the employment of individuals who are or have
been engaged in serious criminal conduct, whether drug related or not.
Where a supervisory employee of the City has a reasonable suspicion to believe
an employee is under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs, or is using illegal
drugs, the employee in question will be asked to submit to discovery testing
including, breath tests, urinalysis, and/or a blood screen to identify any
involvement with alcohol or illegal drugs.
An employee who refuses to submit to discovery testing for alcohol and/or illegal
drugs shall be conclusively presumed to be under the influence of alcohol or an
illegal drug for the purpose of administering this Article.
For the purpose of administering this Article, the following definition of terms is
provided:
Reasonable Susoicion — Reasonable suspicion is based on specific, objective
facts and reasonable inferences from those facts in the light of experience that
discovery testing will produce evidence of illegal drug or improper alcohol use by
that particular employee:
Under the Influence — The following cutoff levels shall be used for the initial
screening of specimens to determine whether they are negative for these drugs
or classes of drugs:
ng/ml) Test Level
Amphetamines 1000
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Barbiturates 300
Benzodiazepines 300
Cannabinoids 100
Cocaine metabolites 300
Methadone 300
Methaqualone 300
Opiates (Codeine) 300
Opiates (Morphine) 300
Phencyclidine (PCP) 25
Propoxyphene 300
Level of the positive result for ethyl alcohol 0.04 gr/dl
Illeqal Druqs — Are defined as all forms of narcotics, depressants, stimulants,
hallucinogens, and/or cannabis, which sale, purchase, transfer, or unauthorized
use or possession is prohibited by law.
Ovec-the-Counter-Druqs — Are those which are generally available without a
prescription and are limited to those drugs which are capable of impairing the
judgment of an employee to safely perform the employee's duties.
Prescription Druqs — Are defined as those drugs which are used in the course of
medical treatment and have been prescribed and authorized for use by a
licensed practitioner/physician or dentist.
22.2 If an employee is required to submit to a drug test, the following procedure shall
be followed:
a. The employee shall be given an opportunity to confer with a Guild
representative if one is readily available and the employee has requested
said conference.
b. The employee shall be given an opportunity to explain to the test
administrator the reasons for the employee's condition, such as reaction to
a prescribed drug, fatigue, exposure to toxic substances, or any other
reasons known to the employee. The Employer and a Guild
representative may be present during this discussion.
c. The Employer may request urine and/or blood samples.
d. Urine and blood samples shall be collected at a local laboratory, hospital,
or medical facility. The Employer shall transport the employee to the
collection site. The Employer and/or Guild representative may be allowed
to accompany the employee to the collection site and observe the bottling
and sealing of the specimen. The employee shall not be observed by the
Employer when the urine specimen is given.
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e. All specimen containers, vials, and/or bags used to transport the specimen
shall be sealed to safeguard their integrity, in the presence of the
Employer, employee, and the Guild representative and proper chain-of-
custody procedures shall be followed.
f.The collection and testing of the samples shall be performed only by a
laboratory and by a physician or healthcare professional qualified and
authorized to administer and determine the meaning of any test results.
The laboratory perForming the test shall be one that is certified by the
National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA). The laboratory chosen must be
agreed to between the Guild and the Employer. The laboratory used shall
also be one whose procedures are periodically tested in a program where
they analyze unknown samples sent by an independent party. The results
of such tests shall be made available to the Employer and the Guild.
g. If a specimen tests positive in an immunoassay screen test, the results
must be confirmed by a gas chromatography/mass spectrometry tests.
The specimen must show positive results aUwithin the following limits on
the GC/MS (gas chromatography/mass spectrometry) confirmatory test to
be considered positive:
If immunoassay is specific for free morphine, the initial test level is 25 ng/ml.
Confirmatorv Test
Marijuana metabolites 15 ng/ml
Cocaine metabolites 150 ng/ml
Opiates
Morphine 300 ng/ml
Codeine 300 ng/ml
Phencyclidine 25 ng/ml
Amphetamines
Amphetamine 500 ng/ml
Methamphetamine 500 ng/ml
h. At the employee's or the Guild's option, a sample of the specimen may be
requisitioned and sent to a laboratory chosen by the Guild for testing. The
cost of this test will be paid by the Guild or the employee. Failure to
exercise this option may not be considered as evidence in arbitration or
other proceeding concerning the drug test or its consequences. The
results of this second te.st shall be provided to the City.
i.The employee and the Guild shall be informed of the results of all tests,
and provided with all documentation regarding the tests as soon as the
test results are available.
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22.3 The parties shall designate a Medical Review Officer (MRO) to review all
confirmed positive test results and communicate those results to the employer.
The MRO shall have the responsibility to determine when an individual has failed
a drug test in accordance with the standards enumerated herein. The MRO shall
retain all recbriis of all positive tests for at least five (5) years and recorcJs of all
negative tests for at least one (1) year.
22.4 If the results of the drug test are positive, and support a conclusion that the
employee used an illegal drug, or reported to work while under the influence of
alcohol, the employee may be subject to discipline including immediate
discharge.
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ARTICLE 23 - DURATION
23.1 This Agreement shall become effective on January 1, 2016, until December 31,
2018.
Signed this _day of 2015, at Auburn, Washington.
CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN POLICE GUILD
By: By:
Mayor
By:
Director of Human Resources
By:
City Clerk
Approved As To rm:
By:
City Attorney
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Appendix ``A"
2016 STRAIGHT-TIME HOURLY RATE OF PAY
2016 PAY PLAN
Two percent (2%) wage increase effective January 1, 2016.
2017 PAY PLAN
One and a half percent (1.5%) wage increase effective January 1, 2017. One
percent (1%) wage increase effective July 1, 2017.
2018 PAY PLAN
Due to the uncertainty of Article 8 — Health and Welfare, Appendix A shall be
reopened at the request of either party to negotiate for the purpose of arriving at a
mutually satisfactory wage increase for 2018.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Resolution No. 5186
Date:
November 30, 2015
Department:
Human Resources
Attachments:
Resolution No. 5186
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council adopt Resolution No. 5186.
Background Summary:
For the purposes of setting forth the mutual understanding of the parties as to
conditions of employment for those employees for whom the City recognizes the
Association as the collective bargaining representative
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Other: Executive Committee
Councilmember:Staff:Roscoe
Meeting Date:December 7, 2015 Item Number:RES.E
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RESOLUTION NO. 5 1 8 6
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, APPROVING
THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF AIJBURN AND THE
AUBURN POLICE SERGEANTS' ASSOCIATION FOR
2016 -2018
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn recognizes the Auburn Police Sergeants'
Association as the exclusive bargaining representative of all employees
designated as employees of the Auburn Police Sergeants' Association; and
WHEREAS, in connection therewith, the City of Auburn and the
management of the Auburn Police have negotiated a Collective Bargaining
Agreement for the years 2016 - 2018; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement sets forth the mutual understanding and
agreement of the parties relative to salaries and conditions of employment for
those employees for whom the City recognizes the Auburn Police Sergeants'
Association as the collective bargaining representa4ives; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate for the City Council to approve the Collective
Bargaining Agreement for the years 2016 - 2018.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a Collective
Bargaining Agreement by between the City of Auburn and the Aubum Police
Sergeants' Association for the years 2016 - 2018, in substantial conformity with
the Agreement attached hereto, marked as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by
this reference.
Resolution No. 5186
November 16, 2015
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Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such
administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of 4his
legislation.
Section 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect upon passage and
signatures hereon.
Dated and Signed day of 2015.
CITY OF AUBURN
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Da iel B. Heid, City Attorney.
Resolution No. 5186
November 16, 2015
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EXHIBIT A
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT 2016-2018
THE CITY OF AUBURN
AND
AUBURN POLICE SERGEANTS' ASSOCIATION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE 1 - RECOGNITION AND BARGAINING UNIT............................................. 4
ARTICLE 2 - ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP AND DUES DEDUCTION ...:..:......:..:... 4
ARTICLE 3 - ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES................................................................... 5
ARTICLE 4 - HOURS OF WORK AND OVERTIME .................................................... 5
ARTICLE 5 - CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARIES...........................................:......... 9
ARTICLE 6 - HOLIDAYS............................................................................................10
ARTICLE 7 - VACATIONS ......................................................................................... 11
ARTICLE 8 - HEALTH AND WELFARE:.................:.....:..:..:...........:.........:..:.........:.... 12
ARTICLE 9 - PENSIONS ...........................................................................................15
ARTICLE 10 - JURY DUTY.........................................................................................15
ARTICLE 11 - SICK, DISABILITY, BEREAVEMENT AND EMERGENCY LEAVE :...15
ARTICLE 12 - UNIFORMS AND CLOTHING ALLOWANCE...................................... 18
ARTICLE 13 - EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES .....:.....:.....:........................:.....:............. 19
ARTICLE 14 - MANAGEMENT RIGHTS ....................................................................21
ARTICLE 15 - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE................................................................23
ARTICLE 16 - WORK STOPPAGES ...........:.....:......:..:..,.......................:......:......:.....24
ARTICLE 17 - BULLETIN BOARDS ...........................................................................24
ARTICLE 18 - BILL OF RIGHTS.....................................:.................:......:......:........:..25
ARTICLE 19 - SAVINGS CLAUSE .............................................................................27
ARTICLE 20 - ENTIRE AGREEMENT.............:..:..:.....:...:..:..:.....:...........:.....,:........:..27
ARTICLE 21 - RETENTION OF BENEFITS................................................................27
ARTICLE 22 - DRUG TESTING..................................................................................27
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INDEX CONTINUED
ARTICLE 23 - DURATION ....:.....:...........:.....:..:..::....:......:.....:.....:...........:......:..:..:..:.31
APPENDIX „A..............................................................................................................32
APPENDIX „B..............................................................................................................33
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AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF AUBURN
AND
AUBURN SERGEANTS' ASSOCIATION
2016-2018
This Agreement is between the City of Auburn (hereinafter called the "City") and the
Aubum Police Sergeants' Associafion (hereinafter called the "Associa4ion") for the
purposes of setting forth the mutual understanding of the parties as to conditions of
employment for those employees for whom the City recognizes the Association as the
collective bargaining representative.
ARTIGLE 1 — RECOGNITION AND BARGAINING UNIT
1.1 The City recognizes the Auburn Police Sergeants' Association as the exclusive
bargaining representative for all active employees designated as Commissioned Law
Enforcement Officers, rank of Sergeant, excluding all other employees of the department,
and as certifed by the Public Employees Relations Commission Case No. 25190-E-12-
03750.
ARTICLE 2 -ASSOCIATIONASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP AND DUES DEDUCTION
2.1 Employees shall, as a condition of employment, either become members of the
Association or pay a service fee to 4he Association within thirty-one (31) days of
employment or within thirty-one (31) days of the execution date of this Agreement.
2.2 Failure by an employee to abide by the above provisions shall constitute cause for
discharge of such employee provided that when an employee fails to fulfill the
above obliga4ion, the Association shall provide the employee and the City thirty (30)
days notification in writing of the Association's request to initiate discharge action.
During this period, the employee may make restitution in the amount which is
overdue. Should the employee make such restitution, the request for discharge
shall be wi4hdrawn.
2.3 The City agrees to deduct from the paycheck for each employee who has so
authorized it, the initiation fee and regular monthly dues uniformly required of
members of the Association. The amount deducted shall be transmitted monthly tb
the Association on behalf of the employees involved. Authorization by the
employee shall be on a form approved by the parties hereto and may be revoked by
the employee upon request.
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ARTICLE 3 -ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES
3.1 The Business Representative of the Association shall be allowed access to all
facilities of the City wherein the employees covered under this contract may be
working for the purposes of investigating grievances, provided such Representative
does not interfere with the normal work processes. No Association member shall
conduct any Association business apart from activities related to contract
administration on City time and no Association meetings will be held on City time or
premises unless authorized by the Chief of Police, or designee. Off duty meetings
may be scheduled and held on City premises.
3.2 The City agrees that employees covered by this Agreement shall not be discharged
or discriminated against for upholding Association principles or for perForming duties
authorized by the Association, so long as these activities do not intertere with
normal work processes of the City.
3.3 The employer will attempt to allow such members of the Association as may be
designated by the Association, not to exceed three (3), leave from duty without loss
of pay for the purposes of direct participation as members of the Association
negotia4ing team in labor negotia4ions with the City of Auburn, including mediation.
Interest arbitration hearings shall also be included under this provision, provided
that such leave shall not result in additional cost to the City.
3.4 The Association shall have access and use of a copy machine through City
Administration at $.15 per copy.
ARTICLE 4— HOURS OF WORK AND OVERTIME
4.1 Hours of Duty — The Chief of Police shall establish regular work schedules for the
members of the bargaining unit, such that the working hours for the employees shall
be equivalent to forty (40) hours per week on an annualized basis. The normal
workday shall be inclusive of the lunch period. While this section shall be construed
as a waiver regarding the scheduling of individual employees to shifts, it shall not be
construed as a waiver of the Association's right to demand bargaining over City
proposed changes in the length of the work shifts themselves.
4.2 Shift Schedule — Patrol Sergeants shall work twenty (20) months on their primary
shift schedules and four (4) months on their alternate shift schedules. Shift bids
shall be awarded based on seniority within the Sergeant classification.
4.3 Police Sergeants currently in the detective assignment shall work four (4)
consecutive days followed by three (3) consecutive days off, with Saturday and
Sunday off. This schedule shall consist of ten (10) continuous hours inclusive of
lunch periods.
The City requires minimum staffing levels in the Detective Division, Monday through
Friday, in order to efficiently operate the 4/10 work schedule. Therefore, voluntary
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time off shall not be granted when it would put the minimum sta ng levels below
one (1) Sergeant for the entire Detective Division, or one (1) Officer in Charge
OIC). Furthermore, the City is not required to backfill for overtime if for some
unforeseeable or uncontrollable reason minimum staffing levels are not met.
Additionally, Investigations Sergeants are considered non-essential employees on
holidays per Section 6.2 of the current CBA. Therefore, if an Investigations
Sergeant elects to work on a holiday, as set forth in Section 6.1, he/she shall be
compensated at his/ her regular hourly rate of pay and shall bank the holiday.
The Police Chief, or designee, reserves the right to discontinue the 4/10 work
schedule program at any time. The Association shall not file a grievance if the
Police Chief, or designee, discontinues the 4/10 work schedule for a Sergeant or for
the entire detective assignment. The Police Chief, or designee, shall provide two
2) weeks notice when the decision is made to revert back to a five (5) day on and
two (2) day off schedule or a 9/80 schedule. Furthermore, the Police Chief, or
designee, may change the Investigations Sergeants' scheduled day off with seven
7) days notice.
4.4 Traininq:
a. Training will be scheduled during the employee's regular shift whenever
reasonably feasible.
b. If training cannot be reasonably scheduled during the employee's regular
shift, it will be scheduled so that employees have a minimum of eight (8)
hours of separation between the end of the employee's work shift and the
beginning of the training session. Similarly, there shall be a minimum of
eight (8) hours of separation between the end of the training session and the
beginning of the employee's next scheduled shift. This requirement may be
waived upon the voluntary written request of an employee.
c. The parties agree that the administration may alter an employee's regular
days off schedule to accommodate training; provided that the employee is
given seven (7) days notice of the alteration, and provided further fhat any
days off must be rescheduled before the end of the pay period during which
the rescheduling occurred. The Sergeant may choose to schedule his/her
days off during the succeeding pay period upon approval of the Police Chief,
or designee.
4.5 Overtime — Except as otherwise provided in this Article, employees shall be paid at
the rate of time and a half (1 '/z) of their regular rates of pay, inclusive of longevity,
education, and premium pays, as defined by the FLSA for:
a. All hours worked outside the regularly assigned shift in any one day.
b. All hours worked on a regularly, scheduled day off; and
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c. The hours worked on the first and last day of a changed shift unless written
notice no less than seven (7) calendar days in advance of the shift change
from the employee's regular shift is given to the employee.
All overtime must be authorized by the Chief of Police, or de.signee. In all cases to
compute overtime, or pay at an overtime rate, the nearest one-quarter (1/4) hour
shall be used.
Overtime work at the SergeanYs level shall first be offered to Sergeants before it is
given to a Police Officer on an out-of-class basis. Sergeants will notify their
supervisor of the steps taken to fill the vacancy. There shall be no remedy for
violations of this Section committed by a Sergeant.
4.6 Compensatorv Time — Payment for authorized overtime hours worked shall be pay
or compensatory fime at the employee's option, such option to be exercised at the
time eamed.
Compensatory time shall be earned and accumulated at the rate of one and one-
half (1'/z) hours for each overtime hour worked; provided that the maicimum
allowable accrual shall be one hundred and twenty (120) hours of compensation.
All compensatory time accumulated by an employee in excess of forty (40) hours as
of the 15 h of November shall be paid at the employee's then current rate of pay at
the last payday of November. At the option of the employee, any or all of the
remaining forty (40) hours may be paid at that time, but no more than forty (40)
hours of accumulated compensatory time shall be carried past the 30 h of
November.
The parties agree that it is unduly disruptive to the operations of the Auburn Police
Department for employees to give less than forty-eight (48) hours written notice of
their intent to use up to two (2) days of compensatory time off and an additional day
of notice for every consecutive compensatory day off thereafter. This section shall
be construed so that, for instance, the use of five (5) consecutive days of
compensatory time off will require that the employee give the department a
minimum of five (5) days written notice of his/her intent to do so. Compensatory
time off can be used by employees with less notice, provided they obtain
authorization from the Chief of Police, or designee.
The parties agree that it is unduly disruptive for employees to request the use of
compensatory time off on any recognized holiday as set forth in Article 6 Section 1,
when the granting of such time off would require the City to force another employee,
who is not scheduled to work, to cover the shift.
4.7 Callback — If an employee is called back to duty, he/she will be guaranfeed a
minimum of three (3) hours at one and one-half (1Yz) his/her hourly regular rate.
4.8 Court Time — An employee required to testify in court on behalf of the Auburn Police
Department during off duty hours shall be paid a minimum of four (4) hours at one
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and one-half (1'/z) times his/her hourly regular rate of pay for such attendance,
except where such attendance is an extension of the end of his/her regularly
scheduled shift, at which time, normal overtime procedures will apply. Minimum
court time shall be paid unless the couR appearance cancellation information is
available to the employee by 5:00 p.m. the day before a required appearance. For
court attendance, paid time shall be based on portal-to-portal from the Aubum
Police Department to the court and retum.
4.9 Standbv — The City and the Association agree that the use of standby time shall be
consistent with sound law enforcement practices and the maintenance of public
safety. Employees formally placed on standby status shall be compensated on the
basis of four (4) hours straight-time pay for eight (8) hours or fraction thereof. If an
employee is actually called back to work, normal overtime shall apply. Employees
will be compensated when called back either through normal overtime or four (4)
hours straight time, whichever is greater. Employee's who are "engaged to waiY'
within the meaning of the FLSA, and are restricted in their movement, shall have all
such time considered as time worked at either the overtime or regular rate of pay as
the circumstances warrant.
4.10 Cancellation of Court Aopearance — When an employee complies with all
departmental procedures on the day prior to a court appearance, and is notified on
that date that the court appearance is still scheduled for the next day, the employee
shall be entitled to receive the minimum payments provided by this Agreement even
if fhe court appearance is thereafter canceled.
4.11 Extra Dutv — From time to time, outside organizations/businesses may request
specific support from the City (e.g. security, traffic control, etc.) that may require
participation by the City's Police Department. Provisions of 29CFR Chapter V,
Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor, Part 553, Section 227, and
referenced paragraphs of the Act will govern extra duty.
1) Extra duty may only be performed when assignments are solely at the
option of the individual Sergeant.
2) Sergeants performing extra duty are performing duties in the capacity of
commissioned officers.
3) Extra duty may only be performed/scheduled so that the employee has
a minimum of six (6) consecutive hours of separation between an extra-
duty assignment and a regular duty assignment. The six (6) hours
separation can be scheduled at either end of the extra-duty assignment
and the corresponding regular duty shifts. If the employee performs two
2) consecutive days of extra duty during the employee's regular work
week, it is mandated that there be a minimum eight (8) hour rest period
before the beginning of the next consecutive duty shift. Similarly, there
shall be a minimum of eight (8) hours separation between the end of the
extra-duty employment and the beginning of the employee's next
scheduled regular shift should two (2) consecutive days of extra-duty
employment be worked.
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4) The City and the Association will periodically negotiate Sergeants' rate
of pay for extra duty. Applicable taxes (federal withholding, FICA, etc.)
will be withheld from that amount. Additional charges (i.e. L&I,
employment taxes, pay at an overtime rate, minimum pay, holiday pay,
administration fees, cancellation notice charges, etc.) will be added to
the bill rate for outside organizations to cover payment of those costs.
5) Finance will be provided a copy of all documents changing negotiated
rates of pay with a minimum of one pay period before implementation.
4.12 Davliqht Savinqs Time. Employees who work a longer shift when the clocks are
moved back one (1) hour to Pacific Daylight time in the fall will be paid for the time
in excess of the employee's normal workday at the overtime rate of pay.
Employees who work shorter shifts when the clocks are moved forward to Pacific
Daylight time in the spring will have the option of choosing to work an additional
hour so that the employee works a 10-hour shift or to use one (1) hour of paid time
off (e.g. vacation, compensatory time, holiday banked, etc., but not sick) at the
employee's discretion.
ARTICLE 5 — CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARIES
5.1 Employees covered by this Agreement shall be compensated in accordance with
the pay plan attached to fhis Agreement and marked Appendix "A". This Appendix
shall be considered a part of this Agreement. Paydays for employees covered by
this Agreement shall be on the 8'h and 23rd of each month.
5.2 Premium pay in the amount of four percent (4%) shall be applied to the straight time
hourly base wage for each Sergeant assigned to Valley SWAT. Premium pay in the
amount of six percent (6%) shall be applied to the straight-time hourly base rate for
each Sergeant assigned as Defensive Tactics Instructors. In no event will any
employee receive more than six percent (6%) premium pay regardless of the
number of specialty assignments he/she holds.
The City will seek input f om supervisory and command personnel before
making assignments of personnel to the specialty assignments in ARicle 5.2 of
the labor agreement, provided that the parties recognize that the Chief of Police
retains the ultimate right to select which Sergeants will be assigned to those
duties.
5.3 Employees hired prior tb January 1, 1996, assigned the job classification of
Sergeant who have completed courses with a passing grade toward a deg ee shall
be paid a percentage of their straight-time hourly rate as educational incentive
based on the following schedule: 30 credits — 2%; 60 credits — 4%; AA Degree —
6%. College credits are defined as those credits that could be applied as general
education requirements towards earning a degree (AA/BA/BS). Generally, these
are courses number 100 and above. Courses that must be passed in order to
qualify to enroll in introductory general education requirements (100-level courses)
cannot be applied to this education incentive.
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Employees hired on or after January 1, 1996, shall be paid a percentage of their
straight-time hourly rate as educational incentive based on the following s.chedule:
job-related AA Degree 4%; BA or Master's Degree 6%. Associates degrees must
be job-related. AA Degrees for which the City will pay education incentive as
currently listed are: Criminal Justice (Law 8 Jusfice, Society & Justice) Sociology,
Criminology, Psychology, Business, Political Science, and/or Public Administration.
The City realizes that from time to time, AA Degree names change and, at its sole
discretion, will review the curriculum of other like AA Deg ees to determine if the
content meets the intent of this Agreement.
Education incentive pay shall be paid to employees only after the City has received
an official transcript from the educational institution verifying the credits or degree
received. Any official document from a person authorized to grant credits and
degrees from such college or university may be accepted in lieu of the official
transcript, provided it is sent directly to the Police Chief and certified as true and
correct. The City will reimburse employees for the cost of the transcripts, provided
the employee produces a receipt or copy of a canceled check.
Employees in the Association will be eligible to receive tuition reimbursement of a
maximum of three thousand dollars ($3000.00) per calendar year in accordance
with the procedures specified in City Administrative Policy 200-50 - Tuition
Reimbursement.
5.4 Longevity pay shall be applied to the straight-time hourly base rates of all
employees covered by this Agreement who have cbmpleted continuous service in
accordance with the following schedule:
5 Years 8 Years 11 Years 14 Years 17 Years 20 Years 25 Years
2.0% 3.5% 5.0% 6.5% 8.0% 9.0% 10%
ARTICLE 6 — HOLIDAYS
6.1 The following eleven (11) days are designated as holidays:
New Year's Day Veteran's Day
Lincoln's Birthday Thanksgiving Day
PresidenYs Birthday Day after Thanksgiving
Memorial Day Christmas Day
Independence Day Martin Luther King Day
LaborDay
6.2 An employee who is required to work on a on a holiday will receive holiday pay if
the start of the employee's shift began on the designated holiday, as set forth in
Section 6.1. Furthermore, holiday pay will continue if the Sergeant is required to
work past his/her scheduled shift.
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For example, a Sergeant that is regularly scheduled to work a graveyard shift and
works on December 315t begins his/her shift at 2000. The shift continues through
0600 on January 15. This Sergeant will not receive holiday pay. However, that
same Sergeant works the same shift on January 151 and begins his/her shift at 2000
and works through 0600 on January 2nd. The Sergeant will be compensated at the
rate of two and one-half(2-1/2) time.s the employee's regular hourly rate of pay for
each hour worked inclusive of the pay for the holiday worked. In addition, if that
Sergeant were to be held over to work overtime, the overtime will be compensated
at the rate of two and one-half(2-1/2) times the employee's regular hourly rate of
pay for the amount of hours that the Sergeant works overtime.
The compensation for holiday pay is two and one-half (2-1/2) times the employee's
regular hourly rate of pay for each hour worked inclusive of the pay for the holiday
worked. "Required to work" is defined as having been directed to work by the Chief
of Police, or designee. Employees shall accrue and take holidays on a basis
equivalent to the assigned shift hours (e.g.; employees on 8-hour shifts shall accrue
and take eleven S-hour holidays per calendar year and employees on 10-hour shifts
shall accrue and take eleven 10-hour holidays per calendar year, etc.). When a
holiday falls on an employee's regularly scheduled day off, he/she shall receive
holiday hours as indicated above. Employees not required to work will observe the
holiday on the date listed below or bank the holiday. Employees may accrue up to
a maximum of one hundred and forty (140) hours of holiday leave, but in no event
shall an employee accumulate in excess of one hundred and forty (140) hours
unless, through no fault of the employee he/she was not able to take the leave.
Non-e.ssential employees that elect to work on a holiday, as set forth in Section 6.1,
shall be compensated at his/her regular hourly rate of pay and shall bank the
holiday.
6.3 The designated holiday shall be:
New Year's Day January 1
Martin Luther King Day Third Monday in January
Lincoln's Birthday February 12
PresidenYs Birthday Third Monday in February
Memorial Day Last Monday in May
Independence Day July 4
Labor Day First Monday in September
Veteran's Day November 11
Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November
Day after Thanksgiving Friday after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day December 25
6.4 Employees terminating service after comple#ion of probation shall receive
compensation for vested, unused holiday time.
ARTICLE 7 - VACATIONS
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7.1 Annual vacations with pay shall be granted to eligible employees on the following
basis: for service less than one (1) year vacation leave credit shall accrue at the
rate of one (1) working day for each month of continuous service commencing from
the date of most recent employment with the City; for continuous service of more
than one (1) year, vacation leave credit shall accrue at the following rate:
1 to 5 years of continuous service 112 hours per year
6 to 10 years of continuous service 136 hours per year
11 to 15 years of continuous service 160 hours per year
16 to 20 years of continuous service 176 hours per year
Over 21 years of continuous service 192 hours per year
Employees shall take vacation leave on a half ('/z) hour basis. A "working day' shall
be equal to eight (8) hours.
7.2 In no event shall an employee accumulate unused vacation leave in excess of two
2) year's annual vacation leave. Payment for up to five (5) days of accrued and
unused vacation leave shall be made to an employee where the employee, (hrough
no fault of the employee, was not able to take all of his/her accrued annual vacation
leave during the year authorized.
7.3 Vacation leave shall be scheduled by seniority within the Sergeant classification
within the assigned division.
7.4 In the event of the death of an employee in active service with the City, accrued
vacation leave that has not been taken shall be paid in the same manner that salary
due the decedent is paid for any vacation leave earned in the preceding year and in
the current year and not taken prior to the death of such employee.
7.5 A Sergeant who qualifies for milifary leave will be provided leave at a compensation
rate of one (1) full day regardless of when the SergeanYs shift starts or if the shift
continues into the next calendar day in which the Sergeant has been granted
military leave. For example, a Sergeant who works a shift that crosses calendar
days (i.e. a 6:00 PM to 4:00 AM shift), and misses any part of the shift for military
duty, will use one (1) day of the allotted paid military leave days for the entire shift of
the military leave. This shall be interpreted as a shift for a shift.
ARTICLE 8 — HEALTH AND WELFARE
8.1 A healthcare, dental care, orthodontics, and life insurance program shall be granted
to eligible employees and their dependents. Except for group medical insurance for
spouse and children as provided in Section 8.2 herein, the cost shall be paid by the
City.
Said program may consist of:
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a. Premera PPO, Group Health, or substantially equivalent plan(s) by mutual
agreement. The City also may implement a high deductible health plan(s) as
an option for those employees interested;
b. The employee's choice of Washington Dental Service Plan F w/Orthodontia
Plan 1; or the Willamette Dental Plan, or substantially equivalent plan(s) by
mutual agreement. The City will pay up to what it pays for the Washington
Dental Service Plan F for those enrolled in the Willamette Dental Plan.
c. Vision Services Eye Care or substantially epuivalent plan(s) by mutual
agreement; and
d. Life Insurance with a death benefit level of $30,000.
The parties are aware that the "Cadillac" tax provisions of the Affordable Care Act, if
implemented, would impose a heavy tax burden on the City beginning in 2018.
Additionally, AWC has already indicated that the HealthFirst (zero deductible) and
the Group Health (Plan 2 - $10 copay) are terminating effective January 1, 2018. In
order for the parties to address that burden, this article shall be reopened at the
request of either party to negofiate for the purpose of arriving at a mutually
satisfactory replacement medical plan (including any related HRA contributions) for
2018. This reopener is subject to the following:
o If the parties fail to reach ag eement on the replacement medical plan prior to
January 1, 2018, the eligible employees and their dependent(s) w'ill
automatically be enrolled into the AWC HealthFirst 250 plan and/or the
Group Health Plan 3 $20 Co-pay/$200 Deductbile plan, or substantially
equivalent plan(s) by mutual agreement. Additionally, all health
reimbursement account contributions will cease, if the Affordable Care Act
continues to be counted towards the "Cadillac" tax provisions, regardless if it
is an employee or employer contribution. This change will become effective
on December 315`, 2017, if no agreement has been made between both
parties related to the replacement medical plan.
The Association agrees to continue to cooperate with the City in the study of
cost containment measures. The City may self-insure medical, dental, and/or
vision insurance coverage or select a new medical, dental, and/or vision
insurance plan and shall make every effort to maintain substantially
equivalent benefits at a reasonable cost. The City and the Association shall
meet to explore alternative insurance coverage prior to selecting any new
medical, dental, and/or vision insurance plans. The City recognizes its
responsibility to bargain with the Association the impact of those decisions.
The Association will appoint one (1) member to the City's Healthcare Cost
Containment Committee.
8.2 Each employee who enrolls his or her spouse or eligible children in the PPO Plan
shall pay ten percent (10°/a) of the premium cost each month. The City's
contribution toward medical insurance for spouse and children shall be a maximum
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of ninety percent (90%) of what it would pay of the applicable PPO Plan. The City
shall continue to make available the AWC Group Health (Plan 2 - $10 copay)
medical insurance plan for those individual LEOFF II employees who elect to enroll
fhemselves and their dependents. The City shall pay the premium up to a
maximum amount the City would pay for the employee's spouse and dependent(s)
if the employee selected PPO, whichever is less, with the employee paying the
remaining amount of the monthly premium for his/her spouse's and each
dependenYs medical insurance.
8.3 Domestic Partner Coverage: State-registered domestic partners and eligible
dependants enrolled in the PPO Plan or AWC Group Health Plan 2 ($10 co-
pay) will have monthly premiums paid at the same level as spouses and
dependanfs in paragraph 8.2 above.
8.4 Indemnitv and Defense:
a. CIVIL CLAIMS: The City shall provide legal counsel or reasonable attorney's
fees for representation and defense of civil lawsuits and hold employees
harmless from any ezpenses, connected with the defense settlement or
monetary judgments from such actions, claims, or proceedings arising out of
or incident to acts and/or omissions occurring while the employee was acting
in good faith in the performance or purported failure of performance of his/her
official duties or employment and provided further that the employee was not
engaging in criminal or malicious misconduct. A criminal conviction shall be
deemed conclusive proof of criminal misconduct for the purposes of this
section.
b.INQUESTS: In an Inquest called by the King County Executive (or delegate)
arising out of the use of force, the employee shall meet with the City Attorney
to discuss legal representation for the employee during the Inquest. After
that meeting, if the employee elects to select his/her own representation, the
City will pay for reasonable legal services provided that the employee has
acted in good faith in the performance or purported failure of performance of
his/her official duties; and provided further that the employee was not
engaging in criminal misconduct. The attomey selected by the employee
must have a high level of experience in representing law enforcement
officers in the use of force. The City shall have a reasonable right to approve
the choice of counsel in light of the requirements described herein; enter into
a third party payer agreement with the employee's private counsel; to review
billings for such representation; and approve all payments in writing.
c.In the event outside cbunsel is retained by the employee and the employee is
subsequently convicted of a crime or it is determined by a court of competent
jurisdiction that the employee was not acting in good faith arising out of the
facts giving rise to the Inquest, the City shall be entitled to recover attorney's
fees and costs it has expended on the employee's behalf from the employe.e.
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8.5 Disabilitv Insurance — The employer shall provide for a mandatory payroll deduction
for a LEOFF II disability plan selected periodically and administered by the
Association. Participation will begin from the date of employment with the City.
8.6 The City has adopted the VEBA Medical Reimbursement Plan for all commissioned
LEOFF II employees who do not have a military medical retirement plan. The City
agrees to provide a mandatory payroll deduction for this post Retirement Medical
Insurance Trust. All contributions made on behalf of each eligible employee will be
based on the individual's annual base salary. It is understood that all defined
eligible employees will be required to sign and submit to the City a VEBA
Membership Enrollment Form.
The VEBA Plan shall be funded by a semimonthly employee contribution of one
percent (1%) base pay period salary. After December 31, 2017, all contributions to
4he VEBA plan will cease. Effective January 1, 2016, the City will contribute two
percent (2%) of base pay period salary into deferred compensation, if the employee
chooses to match the contribution.
In addi4ion, to the current semimonthly contribution method of base annual salary
listed above, both parties agree to the following additional contribution me4hod:
Retirement contribution: All employees covered by this Agreement, who separate
in good standing from the City and are of a LEOFF retirement-eligible age, shall
transfer unused, accumulated sick leave into the VEBA trust. After December 31,
2017, all contributions to the VEBA plan will cease, if the Affordable Gare Act
continues to be counted towards the "Cadillac" tax provisions.
ARTICLE 9 — PENSIONS
9.1 Pensions for employees and contributions to pension funds shall be provided in
accordance with the laws of the State of Washington for eligible employees.
ARTICLE 10 —JURY DUTY
10.1 Time off with pay will be granted for jury duty. Employees shall be required to
report for work for any portion of their regularly scheduled shift during which they
are not actually serving on a jury or waiting to be impaneled if a reasonable amount
of time remains on that shift in light of the court's location. The employee is
required to contact his/her supervisor, who will make the determination.
In order to be eligible for such payments, the employee must submit a written
statement (subpoena, etc.) from the appropriate public official (court clerk, etc.)
showing the date and time served and the amount of jury pay recovered. The
employee must give the Chief of Police, or designee, prompt notice of call for jury
duty. Employees are not required to return to the City per diem received for jury
duty from the Court.
ARTICLE 11 — SICK. DISABILITY, BEREAVEMENT. AND EMERGENCY LEAVE
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11.1 Sick leave credit shall accumulate for eligible employees at the rate of eight (8)
hours per month. Sick leave is accumulative to a maximum of nine hundred sixty
960 hours), except as provided in Section 11.7 below. Sick leave credit may be
used for time off with pay for bona fide cases of incapacitating sickness or injury
and for the period of disability re.sulting from pregnancy or childbirth, or in
accordance with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act or Washington Family
Care Act. Any employee found to have abused sick leave by falsification or
misrepresentation shall be subject to disciplinary action. Employees shall take sick
leave on a half(1/2) hourly basis.
a. Employees are required to use accrued paid time off during any state or
federal Family and Medical Leave (FML) absence before using leave without
pay.
b. FML usage computations will be based upon a rolling twelve (12) month year
beginning on the date an employee takes his/her first FML leave.
11.2 A verifying statement from the employee's physician may be required by the Chief
of Police, at his/her option, whenever an employee claims sick leave for three (3)
consecutive days or longer, or after three (3) single sick leave claims in any
calendar year. In requiring a physician's statement, the Chief, or designee, shall do
so for the purpose of ensuring that employees are utilizing sick leave benefits for
the purposes intended by this Agreement.
11.3 Employees incapacitated by illness or injury shall notify the Chief of Police, or
designee, as far in advance of 4heir scheduled starting time as possible that he/she
is,to report for duty. During periods of extended illness, employees shall keep the
Chief of Police, or designee, informed as to their progress and potential date of
return to work.
11.4 An employee shall be allowed up to three (3) days bereavement plus three (3) days
chargeable sick leave for death in the immediate family requiring his/her presence
upon the approval of the Chief of Police. Immediate family shall include the father,
father-in-law, mother, mother-in-law, spouse, brother, sister, children and step-
children of the employee, employee's grandparents and grandparenfs-in-law,
grandchildren of the employee, and step-parents. A domestic partner, as defined
by state law, shall receive the same rights as a legally married spouse for the
purposes of this section of the Agreement.
11.5 An employee may use up to twelve (12) workweeks of leave each rolling year in
accordance with the provisions of the federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA),
Washington Family Leave Act, and City Policies and Procedures as follows:
An employee who has worked for the City at least twelve (12) months, including at
least one thousand, two hundred and fifty (1250) hours in the last twelve (12)
months, may be entitled to twelve (12) workweeks of paid/unpaid leave in any
twelve(12) month period (1) to care for a newborn or newly adopted child or newly
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placed foster child; (2) to care for a child, parent, or spouse who has a serious or
terminal health condition; or(3) to attend to a personal serious health condition.
An employee must give the Chief of Police, or designee, at least thirty (30) days
written notice by completing a Leave Request Form, in advance of the anticipated
date the leave is to begin. If the employee is unable to give the required notice,
notice must be given, in writing, as soon as possible.
While on FML, the employee must use all accrued, but unused leave, including sick
leave, vacation, compensatory time, and/or any other paid leave accrued prior to
using unpaid leave.
Use of the above paid leave will apply toward the twelve (12) workweek entitlement,
and is not in addition to the entitlement. Upon return from the leave, the employee
is entitled to return to the same, or comparable, with the same level of
compensation, position held when the leave began unless the position would have
been eliminated had the employee not been on leave.
Care for a newborn or newly adopted child or newly placed foster child.
FMLA leave must be taken within twelve (12) months of the birth, adop4ion, or
placement of a child. If both parents are employed by the City, together they are
entitled to a total of twelve (12) workweeks of paid/unpaid leave under this
paragraph. In the case of maternity, any leave taken prior to the birth of the child for
prenatal care or inability to work prior to the actual birth will be assessed towards
the twelve (12) workweek period.
Time loss due to disability prior to or following giving birth will be assessed towards
the twelve (12) workweek period. Intermittent or reduced leave for birth or
placement for adoption or foster care of a child may only be taken with Chief of
Police approval. Certification by a healthcare provider may be required.
Care of a child, parent, and/or spouse who has a serious or terminal health
condition, or to attend to a personal serious health condition.
Certification and/or second or third opinions by a healthcare provider may be
required for leave approval. Recertification may be required every thirty (30) days.
A fitness for duty certificate signed by the consulting physician may be required
upon return from leave.
Leave may be requested and granted on an intermittent basis or on a reduced
workweek schedule if inedically necessa.ry. The employee must provide medical
certification within fifteen (15) days of the date requested. The employee must
attempt to schedule hislher intermittent or reduced leave so as not to disrupt the
City's operation.
11.6 For employees hired into the City prior to December 1, 1993, upon retirement,
death, or termination of good standing (not termination for cause) the employee
shall be reimbursed at current rate of pay for unused, accrued sick leave up to a
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maximum of nine hundred and sixty (960) hours in accordance with the following
schedule based on continuous years of service:
Upon Completion of Percent of Accrued
Years of Service Unused Sick Leave
15-24 years 50%
25 years and over 100%
Employees hired into the collective b.argaining unit after November 30, 1993, shall
be reimbursed at the current rate of pay for unused, accrued sick leave up to a
maximum of nine hundred and sixty (960) hours in accordance with the following
schedule based on continuous years of service:
Upon Completion of Percent of Accrued
Years of Service Unused Sick Leave
0 — Completion of 14 Years 0%
14 years and over Upon retirement (meaning separation in good
standing and LEOFF retirement-eligible age),
death, or disability retirement, thirty-five (35%)
25 years and over With a minimum of four hundred and eighty (480)
hours of banked, unused sick le.ave, upon
separation from employment in good standing,
forty-five percent (45%)
After December 31, 2017, all contributions to the VEBA plan will cease, if the
Affordable Care Act continues to be counted towards the "Cadillac" tax provisions.
11.7 When an employee has accumulated nine hundred and sixty (960) hours of sick
leave, sick leave shall continue to accumulate at the normal rate of eight (8) hours
per month until the end of the calendar year at which time all sick time accumulated
by the employee in excess of nine hundred and sixty (960) hours shall be paid at
twenty-five percent (25%) of the employee's then hou ly base rate.
11.8 When an employee covered by the LEOFF II Retirement System is temporarily,
totally disabled and unable to work as the proximate result of an on-the-job injury as
covered by Washington State Workers' Compensation Industrial Insurance laws,
the City shall compensate the employee for his/her regular salary (kept on salary as
defined by RCW 51.32.090) as if he/she had continued to work for a period not to
exceed one thousand and forty (1,040) hours, or the termination of the disability,
whichever comes first. This benefit shall only be granted prospectively from the
date Workers' Compensation benefits are applied for, unless the employee fails to
make timely application because of physical incapacitation or for reasons beyond
the employee's control.
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ARTICLE 12 — UNIFORMS AND CLOTHING ALLOWANCE
12.1 One (1) member of the Association shall be selected as a representative to the
uniform and equipment committee. Selection of the committee will be by an
agreement between the Assistant Chief and the Association President. (The
committee will meet on an as needed basis at least once per year.)
The committee will be responsible for reviewing requests for changes to the
equipmenUuniform list(s) for general patrol and recommending changes, provided
they are consistent with the budgetary guidelines as determined by the Chief of
Police.
Technological advances and equipment changes will require special attention.
Uniform and equipment standards need to be kept up-to-date. All requests for
uniform/equipment replacement shall be submitted to the employee's immediate
supervisor. Requests for uniform/equipment replacement will be completed as soon
as reasonably possible. The department will designate the uniformlequipment
supplier(s). Uniforms and equipment will only be purchased/obtained from the
designated supplier(s), including voucher items. Specialty units may utilize
specialty outlets/sources for some equipment needs.
12.2 Sergeants will be on a Quartermaster System and will be issued their full
compliment of uniforms/equipment according to the list of agreed upon items in
Appendix B 4hat may change from time to time, as determined by the Uniform and
Equipment Committee. The quartermaster issued lists of uniform and equipment
items shall be reduced to writing (as they are established, changed, and signed by
the signatory parties to this agreement). All uniforms/equipment are owned by the
City.
12.3 Sergeants will be entitled to have up to four (4) uniform items cleaned per week.
12.4 Non-uniformed personnel will be given a clothing allowance of one percent (1%) per
month of the employee's monthly base pay and are entitled to have up to four (4)
items dry cleaned or may have three (3) items dry cleaned and five (5) shirts
laundered per week for maintenance of business attire. The Chief of Police will set
the standards for appropriate business attire for the Department. The uniform
committee will make recommendations to the Chief of Police on business attire.
When casual attire is adopted, once implemented, affected personnel will be
entitled to have up to three (3) items dry cleaned or may have two (2) items dry
cleaned and two (2) shirts laundered per week for maintenance of business attire.
Appropriate business attire shall include casual attire for non-uniformed employees.
The Chief of Police has the discretion of approving the attire items recommended by
the committee. Non-uniformed personnel will be on the Quartermaster System and
will be issued clothing/equipment according to the list of agreed upon items.
ARTICLE 13 — EMPLOYMEN? PRACTICES
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13.1 Lavoff. Whenever employees are appointed to a classification effective the same
date, seniority shall be established by the highest average on the total examination.
If the averages are equal, rank order will be established in accordance with Civil
Service Rule 10. Personnel reductions through layoff procedures and reinstatement
from such layoffs shall be in accordance with the Civil Service Rules and
Regulations of the City of Auburn.
13.2 Senioritv. Whenever employees are appointed to a classification effective fhe same
date, seniority shall be established by the highest average on the total examination.
If the averages are equal, rank order will be established in accordance with Civil
Service Rule 10.
13.3 Workinq Out of Classification. Any employee who is assigned to perform the duties
of a higher paying classification by the appropriate authority will be compensated at
that higher rate when the work performed is one (1) hour or more in duration.
13.4 Tobacco Use. Tobacco use shall not be allowed in City vehicles or buildings.
However, smoking is allowed in designated smoking areas. It is the intent of the
parties to continue to comply with the City's tobacco use policy.
13.5 Probationarv Periods. Probationary periods upon promotion and/or new hire shall
not exceed one (1) year and may not be extended without the written agreement of
he Association. However, if the Association does not agree to extend the
probation, the Chief of Police may terminate the probafion SergeanYs promotion. A
probationary period shall be extended for the number of workdays equal to the
number of workdays an employee was absent in excess of ten (10) workdays during
the probationary period. Du ing a promotional probationary period, an employee
may be reverted to his/her former classification and such reversion shall not be
subject to the grievance procedure.
13.6 Employees called in to work while on approved vacation or holiday off will be
cbmpensated at the appropriate overtime rate for hours worked and given credit for
hours worked on their vacation/holiday time accounts.
13.7 Promotional Examinations:
All promotions to positions outside of the bargaining unit shall be based solely on
merit, efficiency, and fitness, aScertained by open competitive examination.
Examinations shall fairly, objectively, and comprehensively test for qualifications for
the position.
A general description of the process and methods of examination (i.e.
written, oral, assessment center, etc.) and identification of any
portions for which a passing grade is required, weight assigned by the
City to each component, minimum passing scores for any such
portion, and minimum passing scores for the entire examination shall
be included in the official examination notice, which shall be provided
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to the Association anii posted conspicuously in the police station not
less than thirty (30) days prior to the examination.
The examination shall be prepared and administered by persons who are qualified
by reason of suitable career experience. The identities of all examination
participants shall be concealed from the examiners throughout the examinafion
process. The Association may designate an observer to attend the development
and administration of the examination. The examiner(s) shall have the
responsibility of ensuring that the observer does not disrupt the examination
process. Any observer is required to honor the confidentiality of 4he examination.
A promotional list shall be maintained by the City for each promotional position
within the bargaining unit and each list shall be valid for one (1) year, with the
possibility of an extension for another year for a maximum total of two (2) years.
Upon request for certification of names to fill a vacancy, the Secretary-Chief
Examiner shall certify to the Police Chief the five (5) names of the candidates
standing highest on the appropriate eligibility list and willing to accept the position
for which certification is made. Each appoinfinent shall be made by the City, from
one (1) of the top five (5) names on the list.
After each regular appointment from the eligibility list, and employee shall serve a
complete period of probation before appointment or promotion is complete. No new
proba4ionary period results from a transfer to a different shift or reduction of an
employee who previously completed a probationary period. The period of probation
shall be lwelve (12) calendar mpnths from the date of appointment to a regular
position. If an employee is absent from duty for a prolonged period during a
probationary period and the Police Chief does not have a reasonable opportunity to
evaluate the performance of an employee, the Police Chief may calculate the
probationary period on fhe basis of twelve (12) calendar months of actual service,
exclusive of time away on leave.
The Association, and any employee it represents, shall appeal any alleged violation
of the promotion process set forth herein through the g ievance procedure and the
collective bargaining agreement, rather than through the Civil Service Commission.
Exclusive of the promotional exam process, the initial step in the grievance
procedure shall be established as five (5) business days in order to coincide with
above sections of this article. Any appeal of the promotion process not settled
through the grievance procedure shall be reviewed by an arbitrator as to whether or
not the City violated the procedures set forth herein.
13.8 An employee who engages in off-duty misconduct may be subject to discipline
when: (1) the off-duty misconduct harms the City's reputation in the community; (2)
the off-duty conduct adversely affects the employer's business operation; or (3) the
conduct is inconsistent with the office that the Sergeant holds.
ARTICLE 14— MANAGEMENT RIGHTS
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14.1 The Association recognizes the prerogatives of the City to operate and manage its
affairs in all respects in accordance with its responsibilities and powers of authority.
14.2 The City has the right to schedule work, as required, in a manner most
advantageous to the department and consistent with the requirements of municipal
employment and the public safety.
14.3 It is understood by the parties that every incidental duty connecfed with operations
enumerated in job descrip4ions is not always specifically described.
14.4 The City reserves the right to discharge or discipline an employee for just cause.
The City reserves the right to lay off personnel for lack of funds, or for the
occurrence of conditions beyond the control of the department. The City reserves
the right to determine reasonable schedules of work in accordance with Section 4.1
and to establish the methods or processes by which such work is performed.
14.5 No policies or procedures covered in this Agreement shall be construed as
delegating to others or as reducing or abridging any of the authority conferred on
City officials as defined in the following:
a. The ordinance responsibility of the Mayor as Chief Executive Officer of
the City for enforcing the laws of the State and City, passing upon
ordinances adopted by the City Council, recommending an annual
budget, or directing the proper performance of all executiVe
dep.artments;
b. The responsibility of the City Council for the enactment of ordinances
and the appropriation of monies;
c. The legal responsibility of the Civil Service Commission, as
provided by Sfate Statue, subject to any applicable b.argaining
duty of the City and the terms of this Agreement.
d. The responsibility of the Chief of Police and delegates governed by
ordinances, Civil Service Rules, and/or Department Rules and as
limited by the provisions of the Agreement; and provided that such
actions do not affect mandatory subjects of bargaining:
1. To recruit, assign, transfer, and/or promote members to
positions within the department.
2. To take disciplinary action against members for just
cause;
3. To determine methods, means, and personnel
necessary for departmental operations;
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4. To control department budget; and
5. To take whatever actions are necessary in emergencies
in order to assure the proper functioning of the
department,
ARTICLE 15 — GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
15.1 For purpose.s of this Agreement, the term "grievance" means any dispute between
the Employer and the Association concerning an alleged breach or violation of this
Agreement.
Step 1: Any alleged grievance shall be taken up with the employee's immediate
supervisor within ten (10) working days of its alleged occurrence. The paRies agree
to make every effort to settle the grievance promptly at this level.
In the event the grievance is unresolved, the Association and/or employee
shall determine whether to appeal the grievance through the Civil Service
Commission or process the grievance to Step 2 of the grievance procedure
contained herein within five (5) working days of the meeting wi4h the
employee's immediate supervisor. Should the employee choose to file an
appeal with the Civil Service Commission, the employee shall provide the
Ghief of Police, Human Resources Director, and the Association with written
notice of such election.
Step 2: The grievance shall be reduced to written form by the aggrieved employee
stating the section of the Agreement violated and explaining the grievance in detail
and remedy sought. The employee and/or the Association shall present the written
grievance to the Human Resources Director and the Chief of Police. The Chief of
Police will conduct a meeting within five (5) working days of receipt of the written
grievance. The Chief of Police shall make a decision on the matter in writing within
ten (10) working days from such meeting. Copies of the Chief's decision will be
furnished to the aggrieved, Association representative, and Director of Human
Resources. Grievances involving suspension, demofion, or discharge shall begin at
Step 2.
Step 3: Any grievance remaining unresolved after the decision has been rendered
in Step 2 shall be transmitted to the Director of Human Resources, to be
adjudicated by the Mayor, in writing within ten (10) working days whereupon the
Mayor shall conduct an investigatory hearing within five (5) working days of the
receipt of the written grievance. The Mayor shall render a decision within five (5)
working days of such hearing.
Step 4: Should the grievance not be resolyed in Step 3 and should further
consideration be desired by the grievant, a written notification requesting arbitration
must be filed with the Mayor within fourteen (14) working days. The parties shall
mutually select a disinterested third party to serve as arbitrator. In the event the
Employer and Association are unable to agree on an arbitrator, the arbitrator shall
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be selected by the process of elimina4ion from a panel of seven (7) arbitrators
furnished by the American Arbitration Association (AAA). The AAA request shall
state the issue. The arbitrator shall confine himself/herself to the precise issue
submitted for arbitration and shall have no authority to determine any other issues
not so submitted to him/her. The arbitrator shall have jurisdiction and authority only
to interpret, apply, and/or determine compliance with the specific terms of the
Agreement and shall not add to, detract from, or alter in any way the provisions of
this Agreement. The decision shall be final and binding upon both parties.
Employee witnesses for both sides shall be given time off from work if they are
otherwise scheduled to work during the arbitration hearing to testify in the
proceedings. The parties shall evenly divide the costs of the Arbiter and any AAA
service charges, with each party paying its own costs. If both parties desire a
stenographic record, the expenses of the same shall be borne equally. If only one
party desires a stenographic record, then that party shall pay the cost of the
preparation of its own copy and one (1) for the Arbiter and the declining party shall
not be provided a copy.
15.2 Any time limits stipulated in the grievance procedure may be extended for stated
periods of time by the appropriate parties by mutual agreement in writing. Pending
final decision of any grievance by any of the above procedures, work shall continue
without interruption.
15.3 A g ievance may be filed at a step above the level of the decision maker whose
actions are being questioned but, in no case, may a grievance be filed above Step
3.
ARTICLE 16 —WORK STOPPAGES
16.1 The City and the Association agree that the public interest requires efficient and
uninterrupted performance of all City services and to this end pledge their best
efforts to avoid or eliminate any conduct contrary to this objective. Specifically, 4he
Association shall not cause or condone any work stoppage, including any strike,
slowdown, refusal to perform customarily assigned duties, sick leave absence which
is not bona fide, or other interference with City functions by employees under this
Agreement and should same occur, the Association agrees to take appropriate
steps to end such interference. Any concerted action by any employee in any
bargaining unit shall be deemed a work stoppage, if any of the above activities have
occurred.
ARTICLE 17 — BULLETIN BOARDS
17.1 Bulletin Boards. The City shall permit the reasonable use of bulletin boards by the
Association for the posting of notices relafing to official Association business.
17.2 Electronic Mail. The Police Association may use the City's electronic mail (email)
for communications pertaining to Association business, i.e. meeting times, places,
agendas, voting, election results, and various topics of Association business on
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issues effecting the administration of the collective bargaining agreement with the
City of Auburn. Members will comply with City policy.
E-Mail communications will not contain profanity, abusive language, or derogatory
language of a discriminatory nature against individuals of a protected class.
ARTICLE 1 S — BILL OF RIGHTS
18.1 The employer retains the right to adopt rules forthe operation of the Auburn Police
Department and the conduct of its employees provided that such rules do not
conflict with City ordinances, City and State Civil Service Rules and Regulations as
they exist, or any provision of this Agreement; and provided further that such rules
do not affect mandatory subjects of bargaining. It is agreed that the Employer has
the right to discipline, suspend, or discharge employees for just cause.
a.In an effort to ensure that disciplinary interviews are conducted in a
manner which is conducive to good order and discipline, the
Association shall be entitled to the protection of what shall hereafter
be termed as the "Police Officers' Bill of Rights". A "disciplinary
interview" shall mean questioning by a person in authority over an
employee when the interviewer either knows or reasonably should
know that the questioning concerns a matter that could lead to
suspension, demotion, or termination.
b. Every employee who becomes the subject of a disciplinary interview
shall be advised, in writing, a minimum of forty-eight (48) hours prior to
the time of the interview that he/she is suspected of:
1. Committing a criminal offense;
2. Misconduct that would be grounds for termination, suspension,
or demotion; and,
3. That he/she has the right to Union representation during the
interview.
c. Any employee who becomes the subject of a criminal investigation
may have legal counsel present during all interviews. Nothing in this
Agreement, however, shall be deemed a waiver of an employee's right
to Union representation. A criminal investigation as used herein shall
be interpreted as any action which could result in the filing of a
criminal charge.
d.In criminal matters, employees wiil either be ordered to answer
questions or informed that they are not required to answer the
employer's questions as a condition of employment.
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e. The employee shall be informed in writing as to whether he/she is a
witness or suspect before any interview commences.
f.The disciplinary interview of any employee shall be. at a reasonable
hour, unless the exigency of the interview dictates otherwise..
Whenever possible, interviews shall be scheduled during the normal
workday of the City.
g. The employee or Employer may request that a disciplinary interview
be recorded, either mechanically or by a stenographer. There can be
no "off the record" questions. Upon reque.st, the employee, in a
disciplinary interview, shall be provided an exact copy of any written
statement he/she has signed, or of a verbatim transcript of any
interview.
h. Interviewing shall be completed within a reasonable time and shall be
done under circumstances devoid of intimidation or coercion. In all
disciplinary interviews, the employee shall be afforded an opportunity
and facilities to contact and consult privately with an attorney of
his/her own choosing, before being interviewed. Such opportunity to
contact and consult privately with a private attorney shall not unduly
delay the disciplinary interview. The employee shall be enfitled to
such reasonable intermissions, as he/she shall request for personal
necessities, meals, telephone calls, and/or rest periods. The
employee may be represented by either a private attorney or the
Association during the interview, but not both.
i.All interviewing shall be limited in scope to activities, circumstances, or
events which pertain to the employee's conduct or acts which may
form the basis for disciplinary action under one (1) or more of the
categories contained in "2" herein.
j.The employee will not be threatened with dismissal or other
disciplinary punishment as a guise to attempt to obtain his/her
resignation, nor shall he/she be subject to abusive or offensive
language or intimidation in any other manner. No promises or
rewards shall be made as an inducement to answer questions.
k.No employee shall be required to unwillingly submit to a polygraph
test.
I.Should any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or
phrase in this article be declared unconstitutional or invalid, for any
reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this article.
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m. The investigation shall be completed in a reasonable amount of time
in light of the circumstances and discipline shall be imposed within a
reasonable amount of time after the conclusion of the investigation.
ARTICLE 19 — SAVINGS CLAUSE
19.1 If any article, or any portion of any article, of this Agreement or any addendum's
thereto should be held invalid by any tribunal of competent ju isdiction, or if
compliance with or enforcement of any article should be restrained by such tr'ibunal,
the remainder of the Agreement and addendum's shall not be affected thereby and
the parties shall enter into immediate collective bargaining negotiations for the
purpose of arriving at a mutually satisfactory replacement of such article.
ARTICLE 20 — ENTIRE AGREEMENT
20.1 The Agreement expressed herein in writing constitutes the entire Agreement
between the parties and no oral statement shall add to or supersede any of its
provisions.
ARTICLE 21 — RETENTION OF BENEFITS
21.1 This Agreement shall not operate to reduce any benefits specified in this Agreement
which are now more favorably enjoyed by any of the employees covered herein.
ARTICLE 22 — DRUG TESTING
22.1 Reporting to work under the influence of alcohol and/or illegal drugs, or the use,
sale, or possession by an employee of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited and may
result in disciplinary action, including immediate termination. For the purpose of this
Article, substances that require a prescription or other written approval from a
licensed physician or dentist for their use shall also be included when used other
than as prescribed. Each employee must advise the Employer if they are using
prescription or other over-the-counter drugs they know, or reasonably should know,
may impair their ability to pertorm job functions and/or operate machinery such as
automobiles. Under appropriate circumstances, the Employer may request 4he
employee provide written medical authorization to perform various essential job
functions from a physician while using such drugs.
Any volunta.ry request by an employee for assistance with his/her own alcohol
abuse problem will remain confidential and shall not be used as the basis for any
disciplinary action provided that the request for assistance is initiated prior to being
identified as impaired through the procedures herein.
The parties recognize the essential purpose of any law enforcement agency is to
enforce the criminal laws. Moreover, the parties recognize the courts have held it
would substantially impair law enforcement agencies if they were required to
employ individuals within their ranks who have violated the very laws said agencies
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are charged with enforcing. Therefore, the Employer reserves the right to refuse to
employ or continue the employment of individuals who are or have been engaged in
serious criminal conduct, whether drug related or not.
Where a supervisory employee of the City has a reasonable suspicion to believe an
employee is under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs, or is using illegal drugs,
the employee in question will be asked to submit to discovery testing including,
breath tests, urinalysis, and/or a blood screen to identify any involvement with
alcohol or illegal drugs.
An employee who refuses to submit to discovery testing for alcohol and/or illegal
drugs shall be conclusively presumed to be under the influence of alcbhol or an
illegal drug for the purpose of administering this Article.
For the purpose of administering this Article the following definition of terms is
provided:
Reasonable Suspicion — Reasonable suspicion is based on specific, objective facts
and reasonable inferences from those facts in the light of experience that discove_ry
testing will produce evidence of illegal drug or improper alcohol use by that
particular employee.
Under the Influence — The following cutoff levels shall be used for the initial
screening of specimens to determine whether they are negative for these drugs or
classes of drugs:
ng/ml) Test Level
Amphetamines 1000
Barbiturates 300
Benzbdiazepines 300
Cannabinoids 100
Cocaine metabolites 300
Methadone 300
Methaqualone 300
Opiates (Codeine) 300
Opiates (Morphine) 300
Phencyclidine (PCP) 25
Propoxyphene 300
Level of the positive result for ethyl alcohol 0.04 gr/dl
Illeqal Druqs — Are defined as all forms of narcotics, depres.sants, stimulants,
hallucinogens, and/or cannabis, which sale, purchase, transfer, or
unauthorized use or possession is prohibited by law.
Over-the-Counter-Druqs — Are those which are generally available without a
prescription and are limited to those drugs which are capable of impairing the
judgment of an employee to safely perForm the employee's duties.
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Prescription Druqs — Are defined as those drugs which are used in the course of
medical treatment and have been prescribed and authorized for use by a licensed
prac4itioner/physician or dentist.
22.2 If an employee is required to submit to a drug test, the following procedure shall be
followed:
a. The employee shall be given an opportunity to confer with an Association
representative if one is readily available and the employee has requested
said conference.
b. The employee shall be given an opportunity to explain the reasons for the
employee's condi#ion, such as reaction to a prescribed drug, fatigue,
exposure to toxic substances, or any other reasons known to the employee
to the test administrator. The Employer and an Association representa4ive
may be present during this discussion.
c.The Employer may request urine and/or blood samples.
d. Urine and blood samples shall be collected at a local laboratory, hospital, or
medical facility. The Employer shall transport the employee to the collection
site. The Employer and/or Association representative may be allowed to
accompany the employee to the collection site and observe the bottling and
sealing of the specimen. The employee shall not be observed by the
Employer when the urine specimen is given.
e. All specimen containers, vials, and/or bags used to transport the specimen
shall be sealed to safeguard their integrity, in the presence of the Employer,
employee, and the Association representative and proper chain-of-custody
procedures shall be followed.
f.The collection and testing of the samples shall be performed only by a
laboratory and by a physician or healthcare professional qualified anci
authorized to administer and determine the meaning of any test results. The
laboratory perForming the test shall be one that is certified by the National
Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA). The laboratory chosen must be agreed to
between the Association and the Employer. The laboratory used shall also
be one whose procedures are periodically te.sted in a program where they
analyze unknown samples sent by an independent party. The results of such
tests shall be made available to the Employer and the Association.
g.If a specimen tests positive in an immunoassay screen test, the results must
be confirmed by a gas chromatography/mass spectrometry tests. The
specimen must show positive results aUwithin the following limits on the
GC/MS (gas chrbmatography/mass spectrometry) confirmatory test to be
considered positive:
If immunoassay is specific for free morphine the initial test level is 25 ng/ml.
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Confirmatorv Test
Marijuana metabolites 15 ng/ml
Cocaine metabolites 150 ng/ml
Opiates
Morphine 300 ng/ml
Codeine 300 ng/ml
Phencyclidine 25 ng/ml
Amphetamines
Amphetamine 500 ng/ml
Methamphetamine 500 ng/ml
h. At the employee's or the Association's option, a sample of the specimen may
be requisitioned and sent to a laboratory chosen by the Association for
testing. The cost of this test will be paid by the Association or the employee.
Failure to exercise this option may not be considered as evidence in
arbitration or other proceeding concerning the drug test or its consequences.
The results of this second test shall be provided to the City.
i.The employee and the Association shall be informed of the results of all
tests, and provided with all documentation regarcJing the tests as soon as the
test results are available.
22.3 The parties shall designate a Medical Review Officer (MRO) to review all confirmed
positive test results and communicate those results to the Employer. The MRO
shall have the responsibifity to determine when an individual has failed a drug test in
accordance with the standards enumerated herein. The MRO shall retain all
records of all positive tests for at least five (5) years and records of all negative tests
for at least one (1) year.
22.4 If the results of the drug test are positive, and support a conclusion that the
employee used an illegal drug, or reported to work while under the influence of
alcohol, the employee may be subject to discipline including immediate discharge.
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ARTICLE 23 - DURATION
23.1 This Agreement shall become effective on January 1, 2016 until December 31,
2018.
Signed this _day of 2015, at Auburn, Washington,
CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN POLICE ASSOCIATION
By: By:
Mayor Aubu n Police Sergeants' Association
By:
Director of Human Resources
By:
City Clerk
Approved As To Form:
By:
City Attorney
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Appendix "A"
2016 STRAIGHT-TIME HOURLY RATE OF PAY
2016 PAY PLAN
One percent (1%) market adjustment plus an additional two percent (2%) wage
increase for a total of three percent increase (3%) effective January 1, 2016.
2017 PAY PLAN
One and a half percent (1.5%) wage increase effective January 1, 2017. Two percent
2%) wage increase effective July 1, 2017.
2018 PAY PLAN
Due to the uncertainty of Article 8 — Health and Welfare, Appendix A shall be reopened
at the request of either party to nego4iate for the purpose of arriving at a mutually
satisfactory wage increase for 2018.
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Appendix "B"
Department Issue —_Police Officer:
Five Uniform shirts APD Color and Style (minimum one must be long sleeve), choice of:
Flying Cross Brand - Short Sleeve Wool - item UD70R9586
Flying Cross Brand - Long Sleeve VVool — item UD20W9586
Flying Cross Brand — Short Sleeve Foly/Rayon — item 98R3986
Flying Cross Brand — long Sleeve Poly/Rayon — item 48W3986
Three pair matching uniform t ousers, one must be Class A pant:
Flying Cross Brand - Wool pant with sap pocket - Item 32289
Flying Cross Brand - Poly/Rayon pant with no sap pocket - Item H39400
Flying Cross Brand - Poly/Rayon pant with sap pocket - Item 39489
One Dark Navy Blue uniform jumpsuit— Voucher method up to $450.00
One baseball style cap
One uniform jacket
One Ballistic protective vest
One clip-on style tie
One "Auburn Police" tie clip
One name plate, metal for uniform shirt
One official badge
One pair shoes — black leather, polished toe and heel. Voucher method up to $100.00
One pair boots — black leather, polished toe and heel. Voucher method up to $250.00
One duty e.quipment belt— Nylon or Leather
One nylon or leather pants inner belt
Fou belt keepers for nylon or leather
One Level Three pistol holster
One magazine pouch
One ASP baton
One ASP baton holder
Two peir handcuffs
One long handcuff key
One double handcuff case or two single cases
One pair black leather gloves
One portable radio holder
One OC canister
One OC holder
One 12" Rechargeable Pelican flashlight wi4h belt holder
One folding knife (up to $70.00)
One whisfle
Up to two metal citation folders (holders)
One metal forms holder
One nylon duty gear bag (up to $80.00)
One Auburn police commission card
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Special equipment is required for Sergeants assigned to these positions. They will be
completely outfitted upon transfer to these specialty assignments. Upon reassignment from
the specialty unit, all issued equipment will be returned and, if serviceable, will be reissued.
MOTORCYCLE: BICYCLE:
One full-face motorcycle helmet w/chin-piece One bicycle helmet
Shoei Multitec LE) One "Ultrex" type jacket with lettering
One '/< face Arai motorcycle helmet and patches
Two pairs eye protections (clear/sun) One pair "summer' bike riding gloves
One Jacket with fleece liner One pair"winter" bike riding gloves
Two pair leather gloves (summer/winter) Two pair "Ultrex" type winter pants
Two pair motorcycle pants (summer)One pair "Supplex" type light weight
Two pair motorcycle pants (winter) pants
One pair of motorcycle rain pants Two pair "Supplex" type bike shorts
Two "CoolMax" type bike shirts
Two pair eye protection (clear and sun
shade)
One pair bike shoes
One whistle and lanyard
One water bottle
One Supplex jacket w/lettering & patches
Three pairs of Gortex type socks
K-9 Unif:
One pair boots (voucher method up to $250.00)
Two jumpsuits
Three turtleneck shirts
DETECTIVES:
Sergeanfs transferred to the Detective Division receive an annual clothing allowance to
purchase and repair personal clothing items worn for duty which are not issued by the
department. Generally, detectives will wear plain clothes consistent with current
community business attire standards. Exceptions to this could include the type of
assignment or unit supervisor approval.
Upon transfer to the Detective Division, Sergeants will be issued the following equipment:
One "Hidden Agenda" type raid jacket
One baseball style cap with "POLICE" on front, black with white lettering
One "CoolMax" type raid shirt — black with white lettering
One concealed carry holster for duty pistol
One concealed carry handcuff case
One concealed carry uniform badge holder
One or two concealed carry magazine holder(s)
SWAT:
Sergeants assigned to the Valley SRT will be issued the equipment and clothing required
for that unit. An equipment and clothing list is as follows:
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One set digital camo uniform
One set black camo uniform
One set subdued urban gray camo uniform with hat
One 2" nylon pants belU
One pair boots, black (voucher of up to $250.00)
One fire resistant baklava (hood)
One set "Gortex" type rain gear (fop and bottom)
One ballistic helmet, with cover
One "Type 4" load bearing ballistic body armor, per requirements
One pair "frisker" type cut resistant gloves, black
One set elbow and knees pads, black per requirements
One pair clear eye protection (goggles or impact resistant glasses)
One holster for E.S.U. issue pistol
One radio, radio holder, ear piece wi4h P.T.T. system
One Water Bladder (camel back style)
One set ear protection
One fixed blade utility knife
One large deploymenUequipment bag
Gas mask with carrier
CIVIL DISTURBANCE UNIT:
Sergeants assigned to the C.D.U. will be supplied with the following equipment if it has not
been issued prior.
Kevlar Helmet with face shield
Gas mask with carrier
PR24
Five (5) "flex cuffs"
Forearm pads
Knee pads
Shin guards
Large equipment duffle bag
Water Hydration Back Pack (Camelback Style)
Black Nylon Rain Poncho
Shoulder/Chest Protection System
One Set of Black BDU style pants
Honor Guard
Sergeants assigned to the Honor Guard will be supplied with the following uniform items
and equipment if it has not been issued prior:
One Navy Blue "Ike Style" JackeYwith silver or gold buttons, honor guard tabs and
silver sleeve piping
One pair Navy wool trousers with white stripes
One matching round dress uniform hat
One white shoulder ceremonial braid
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One silver or gold hat band
One silver or gold whistle chain
One white Flying Cross dress shirt, with epaulets
One black neck tie, Velcro neck secured
One pair"Corafram style" dress shoes —
One metal Honor Guard pin
One set of"AP" insignia — silver or gold
One Honor Guard embroidered grey "polo style" shirt
One M-14 Rifle with 1 magazine
One pair ceremonial white cotton gloves
One pair ceremonial white cotton gloves with non slip fingers and palms
EVOC Team
Sergeants assigned to the EVOC Team will be supplied with the following uniform items
and equipment if it has not been issued prior:
One Polo Style shirt with EVOC Instructor Logo
One Gortex solid red jacket with EVOC Instructor logo on the left chest area
Crisis Communicafions Unit (CCU)
Sergeants assigned to the CCU will be supplied with the following uniform items and
equipment if it has not been issued prior:
One pair of khaki 5-11 Tactical Pants
One APD CCU Polo Shirt (yet to be designed)
One Hidden Agenda jacket
One Load-bearing equipment vest (black)
One Nylon go-bag
Rans e Team
Sergeants assigned to the range team will be supplied with the following uniforms items
and equipment if it has not been issued prior:
One Gortex solid red jacket with Auburn PD range logo on the left chest area.
Crime Scene Team
Sergeants assigned to the Crime Scene Team will be supplied with the following uniform
items and equipment if it has not been issued prior:
One black polo style shirt wifh "Crime Scene" identifiers
One pair "5-11" style khaki or black trousers
One utility carrying vest "5-11" style
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Resolution No. 5188
Date:
December 1, 2015
Department:
Community Development
and Public Works
Attachments:
Resolution No. 5188
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council adopt Resolution No. 5188.
Background Summary:
City Council has previously established a City Vision Statement that reads “As a City
of regional significant, proud of its small town heritage as well as the diversity of its
people and neighborhoods, Auburn offers an opportunity for people of all ages to
enjoy life”.
City Council also previously established a City Mission Statement that reads “To
provide a service-oriented government that meets the needs of our citizens and
business community through efficient and professional management with responsive
and accessible leadership”.
City Council held a retreat in 2014 during which the City Council developed updated
Vision and Mission Statements and developed City Core Values. At its 2015 retreat,
the City Council reaffirmed its support for the updated Vision and Mission Statements
and new City Core Values.
At the City Council’s November 30, 2015 scheduled study session, the Council
reviewed Resolution No. 5188. The Council requested that the word “residents” be
added to Section 2 of the Resolution. This has been done.
City Council’s passage of Resolution No. 5188 will update the City’s current Vision
and Mission Statements and establish the City’s Core Values.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Mayor Backus
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RESOLUTION NO. 5 1 8 8
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, UPDATING THE CITY OF
AUBURN'S VISION STATEMENT AND MISSION
STATEMAENT AND ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF
AUBUURN'S CORE VALUES
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, has previously
established a City Vision Statement that read: "As a City of regional significant, proud of
its small town heritage as well as the diversity of its people and neighborhoods, Auburn
offers an opportunity for people of all ages to enjoy life"; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council also previously established a City Mission
Statement that read "To provide a service-oriented government that meets the needs of
our citizens and business community through efficient and professional management
with responsive and accessible leadership"; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council held a retreat in 2014 during which the City
Council developed updated Vision and Mission Statements and developed City Core
Values; and,
WHEREAS, at its 2015 refreat, the City Council reaffirmed its support for the
updated Vision and Mission Statements and new City Core Values; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to express its Vision and Mission
Statements, as well as its Core Values, in an updated form.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. That the City Vision Statement shall now read "Your Premier
Community with Vibrant Opportunities."
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Section 2. That the City's Mission Statement shall now read "To provide a
service-oriented government that meets the needs of our residents, citizens and
business community."
Section 3. That the City Core Values shall be comprised of the following:
Innovative; Respectful; Dedicated; Hard-Working; Ethical; Fair; Environmentally
Sensitive; Trustworthy; Financially Responsible; Charitable; Safe; Transparent;
Engaged; Responsive; Supportive of 4he Arts; Supportive of Life-Long Learning; and,
Embrace Diversity (Pluralistic).
Section 4. That the Mayor is authorized to implement such administrative
procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation,
Section 5. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in full force upon
passage and signatures hereon.
Dated and Signed this day of 2015.
CITY OF AUBURN
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APPRQkSED A T FO
Da ie . eid, C Attorney
Resolution No 5188
December 1, 2015
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Resolution No. 5189
Date:
November 30, 2015
Department:
CD & PW
Attachments:
Resolution No. 5189
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Executed Copy of Resolution No. 4336
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council adopt Resolution No. 5189.
Background Summary:
Resolution No. 5189 completes the dedication of property acquired for the S 277th
Street Improvements Project as Right-of-Way (ROW).
The property is located along B Street NW and north of 50th Street NW. The property
was originally purchased in total; however, only a portion of the property is needed for
Right-of-way purposes. The City Council, through Resolution No. 4336, determined
that the area outside the proposed ROW dedication area within these two parcels is
surplus. In order to surplus the property the City must separate out that area that is to
remain as public right-of-way. This dedication of ROW completes that process.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Snyder
Meeting Date:December 7, 2015 Item Number:RES.G
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RESOLUTION NO. 5 1 8 9
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DEDICATING PROPERTY
ACQUIRED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN FOR THE S.
277r" STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT AS
RIGHT-OF-WAY
WHEREAS, the City owns property located east of B Street NW and north
of 50`h Street NW and Known by King County Tax Parcel Numbers 4297200120
and 4297200115; and
WHEREAS, the property was purchased for the purpose of completing
the public roadway improvements for the S. 277`h Street Reconstruction Project;
and
WHEREAS, notwithstanding and/or in addi4ion to the language of the
deeds receiyed from property owners the acquired property was acquired for
and intended to be utilized as right of way for public street and utility purposes;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved Resolution No. 4336 in April of
2008 which determined a portion of the purchased property was no longer
needed for municipal purposes; and
WHEREAS, to clarify said intended public street and utility purposes, it is
appropriate to specify the use by right-of-way dedications.
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November 30, 2015
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and record with
the King County records this Resolution and/or any other documents dedicating
properties acquired in connection with Project PR562, the S. 277th Stree.t
Reconstruction Project, for right-of-way for public street and public utility
purposes. For the purposes hereof, such dedication shall include the parcels
described in Exhibits A and B, attached hereto and incorporated herein..
Section 2. Upon passage and approval of this Resolution, the Mayor
is hereby authorized to record this resolution with King County.
Section 3. That the Mayor is authorized to implement such other
administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of
this legislation.
Section 4. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in full force
upon passage and signatures hereon.
Dated and Signed this day of 2015.
CITY OF AUBURN
NANCY BACKUS
MAYOR
Resolution No. 5189
November 30, 2015
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ATTEST:
Danielle E. Daskam,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
aniel B. Heid,
City Attorney
Resolution No. 5189
November 30, 2015
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Exhibit B
Proposed Right of Way Description (near B Street NW surplus parcel)
Lots 8 through 14, inclusive, Block 3, Townsite of Lewisville, according to the plat thereof
recorded in Volume 8 of Plats at page 72, in King County, Washington;
Except that portion of said Lots 8 through 14 lying southeasterly of the following described
line:
Commencing at “B” Street Northwest Stationing line 4+79.05 PC as shown on sheet 3 of 3
of Record of Survey filed in Volume 156 of Surveys at page 211B under recording number
20021205900008, Records of King County, Washington;
Thence southeasterly to a point on the south line of said Lot 8 located at “B” Street
Northwest Stationing 4+73.99 and 68.16 feet right, and the true point of beginning;
Thence northerly to a point on the north line of said Lot 11 located at “B” Street Northwest
Stationing 6+17.88 and 83.41 feet right;
Thence northeasterly to a point located at “B” Street Northwest Stationing 6+34.48 and
92.66 feet right;
Thence northeasterly to a point located at “B” Street Northwest Stationing 6+55.74 and
123.37 feet right;
Thence northeasterly to a point on the east line of said Lot 13 located at “B” Street
Northwest Stationing 6+63.76 and 144.30 feet right and the terminus of this line.
Containing 17,057 square feet, more or less.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Resolution No. 5190
Date:
December 1, 2015
Department:
Human Resources
Attachments:
Resolution No. 5190
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council adopt Resolution No. 5190.
Background Summary:
For the purposes of setting forth the mutual understanding of the parties as to
conditions of employment for those employees for whom the City recognizes the
Association as the collective bargaining representative.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Other: Executive Committee
Councilmember:Staff:Roscoe
Meeting Date:December 7, 2015 Item Number:RES.H
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RESOLUTION NO. 5 1 9 0
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, APPROVING
THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUBURN AND THE
AUBURN POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
FOR 2016 -2018
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn recognizes the Auburn Police Management
Association as the exclusive bargaining representative of all Police Department
employees of the rank of Commander; and
WFiEREAS, in connection therewith, the City of Auburn and the
management of the Auburn Police have negotiated a Collective Bargaining
Agreement for the years 2016 - 2018; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement sets forth the mutual understanding and
agreement of the parties relative to salaries and conditions of employment for
those employees for whom the City recognizes the Auburn Police Management
Association as the collective bargaining representatives; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate for the City Council to approve the Collective
Bargaining Agreement for the years 2016 - 2018.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a Collective
Bargaining Agreement by between the City of Auburn and the Auburn Police
Management Association for the years 2016 - 2018, in substantial conformity with
the Agreement attached hereto, marked as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by
this reference.
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Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such
administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this
legislation.
Section 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect upon passage and
signatures hereon,
Dated and Signed day of 2015.
CITY OF AUBURN
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Daniel B. Heid, City Attorne
Resolution No. 5190
November 30, 2015
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ATTACHMENT A
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF AUBURN
AND
AUBURN POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
2016-2018)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE 1 -RECOGNITION AND BARGAINING UNIT .....................................4
ARTICLE 2-ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP AND DUES DEDUCTION.............4
ARTICLE 3-ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES.......................................................,...4
ARTICLE 4-HOURS OF WORK...................:..:..:..::.....:..:..:...............................5
ARTICLE 5-CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARIES ..........................,..,............:..5
ARTICLE6-HOLIDAYS......................,............:,.....:.....:.....:...............................6
ARTICLE7-VACATIONS :..:..:............................................................................7
ARTICLE 8-HEALTH AND WELFARE...............,.....,............................:............7
ARTICLE9- PENSIONS....................................................................................10
ARTICLE '1 O-JURY DUTY..........................................:.....................................11
ARTICLE 11 -SICK, DISABILITY, BEREAVEMENT, 8 EMERGENCY LEAVE.11
ARTICLE 12-UNIFORM AND CLOTHING ALLOWANCE.....:..........................14
ARTICLE 13- EMPLOI'MENT PRACTICES......................................................15
ARTICLE 14-MANAGEMENT RIGHTS...............,..,......,.....,............:.....:..:...:..15
ARTICLE 15-GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE.......:...............................................16
ARTICLE 16-WORKSTOPPAGES...........................................,.....,................18
ARTICLE 17-BULLETIN BOARDS...................................................................18
ARTICLE 18-BILL OF RIGHTS ................:............:.:.......................................18
ARTICLE 19-SAVINGSCLAUSE............................................................,.......,.21
ARTICLE20-ENTIRE AGREEMENT.........:..:...,.....:........................................21
ARTICLE21 -RETENTION OF BENEFITS.......................................................21
ARTICLE 22- DRUG TESTING.........................................................................21
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ARTICLE23-DURATION .................................................................................25
Appendix „A„ ...........................................................................................:..........26
Aubum Police Management Association
January 1, 2016- December 31, 2018
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AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF AUBURN
AND
AUBURN POLICE ASSOCIATION COMMANDER'S UNIT
2016-2018
This Agreement is between the City of Auburn (hereinafter called the "City") and the Auburn Police
Management Association (hereinafter called the "Association") for the purposes of setting forth the
mutual understanding of the parties as to conditions of employment for those employees for whom
the City recognizes the Association as the collective bargaining representative.
ARTICLE 1 -RECOGNITION AND BARGAINING UNIT
1.1 The City recognizes the Auburn Police Management Association as the exclusive
bargaining representative for all active employees (subject to the Association's fiduciary
responsibilities, if any, to former members) designated as Commissioned Law Enforcement
Officers, rank of Commander, excluding all other employees of the department.
ARTICLE 2-ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPAND DUES DEDUCTION
2.1 Employees shall either become members of the Association, or pay a service fee to the
Association within thirty-one (31) days of employment, or within fhirty-one (31) days of the
execution date of this Agreement.
2.2 Failure by an employee to abide by the above provisions shall constitute cause for
discharge of such employee provided that when an employee fails to fulfill the above
obligation, the Association shall provide 4he employee and the City thirty (30) days
notification in writing of the Association's request to initiate discharge action. During this
period, the employee may make restitution in the amount which is overdue. Should the
employee make such restitution, the request for discharge shall be withdrawn.
2.3 The City agrees to deduct from the paycheck for each employee who has so authorized it,
the initiation fee and regular monthly dues uniformly required of inembers of the
Association. The amount deducted shall be transmitted monthly to the Association on
behalf of the employees involved. Authorization by the employee shall be on a form
approve.d by the parties hereto and may be revoked by the employee upon request.
ARTICLE 3-ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES
3.1 A Business Representative of the Association, should the Association contract one, shall be
allowed access to all facilities of the City wherein the employee covered under this contract.
may be working for the purposes of investigating grievances, provided such Representative
does not interfere with the normal work processes. No Association member or officer shall
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conduct any Association business apart from activities related to contract administration on
City time and no Association meetings will be held on City time or premises unless
authorized by the Chief of Police, or designee. Off duty meetings may be scheduled and
held on City premises.
3.2 The City agrees that employees covered by this Agreement shall not be discharged or
discriminated against for upholding Association principles or for performing duties
authorized by the Association, so long as these activities do not interfere with normal work
processes of the City
3.3 The Employer will attempt to allow such members of the Associa4ion as may be designated
tiy the Association, not to exceed 4hree (3), leave from duty without loss of pay for the
purposes of direct participation as members of the Association negotiating team in labor
negotiations with the City of Auburn, including mediation. Interest arbitration hearings shall
also be included under this provision, provicied that such leave shall not result in additional
cost to the City.
3.4 The Association shall have access and use of a copy machine through City Administration
at $0.15 per copy.
ARTICLE 4-HOURS OF WORK
4.1 Hours of Dutv-The Chief of Police shall establish regular work schedules for the members
of the bargaining unit, such that the working hours for the employees shall be equivalent to
forty (40) hours per week on an annualized basis. The normal workday shall be inclusive of
he lunch period. Employees shall be generally assigned to 9x80 work schedules. The City
retains the discretion to assign work schedules as necessary. There shall be no changes to
accrual rates (i.e. holiday pay, sick leave, vacation accrual, etc.) or benefits. Every
reasonable effort will be made by the employees to schedule personal appointments on the
flex day" (day of. The City reserves the right to discontinue the 9x80 wbrk schedule
program in whole or in part at any time. Said discontinuation shall not be subject to the
grievance process or any claim of prevailing rights. To this end, the parties agree that the
Commanders shall have a reasonable degree of flexibility in regard to their individual work
schedules as approved by the Chief of Police, or designee.
It is recognized that employees will be required to spend additional time over and above
their regular workweek engaged in activities for the City. The parties recognize that
Commanders are employed to do an executive job as opposed to working a set schedule. It
is understood that this Agreement shall be interpreted and applied in a manner, which
ensures, to the fullest extent pos.sible, the exempt status of Commanders.
ARTICLE S-CLASSIFICATIONSAND SALARIES
5.1 Employees covered by this Agreement shall be compensated in accordance with the pay
plan attached to this Agreement and marked Appendix "A". This Appendix shall be
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considered a part of this Agreement. Paydays for employees covered by this Agreement
shall be on the 8'n and 23rd of each month.
5,2 Longevity pay shall be applied to the straight-time hourly rates of all employees covered by
this Agreement who have completed continuous service in accordance with the following
schedule:
5 Years I 8 Years I 11 years I 14 Years I 17 years 20 Years 23 Years I
2% 3 5% 5%I 6.5% I 8% 9°/a 10%
5.3 Employees in the Association will be eligible to receive tui4ion reimbursement of a maximum
of three thousand dollars ($3,000.00) per calendar year in accordance with the procedures
specified in City Administrative Policy 200-50 -Tuition Reimbursement.
ARTICLE 6- HOLIDAYS
6.1 The following eleven (11) days are designated as holidays:
New Year's Day Veteran's Day
PresidenYs Day Thanksgiving Day
Memorial Day Day after Thanksgiving
Independence Day Christmas Day
Labor Day Floating Holiday (2)
A "holiday" is defined as eight (8) hours. If the holiday falls on a day on which the employee
is not scheduled to work, fhe employee will "bank" eight (8) hours of holiday for use during
the next three hundred and sixty-five (365) days, with the supervisor's approval.
6.2 Whenever an employee is required to work on a holiday, he/she shall be allowed to
reschedule another day off that is mutually agreeable to the employee and the Chief of
Police, or designee. When a holiday falls on an employee's regularly scheduled day off,
he/she shall receive a day off in lieu of the holiday that is mutually agreeable to the
Employer and the employee. Any in-lieu-of days off must be scheduled within one (1) year
of their accrual.
6.3 The designated holidays shall be as specified in Section 1 above with the provision that
whenever any designated holiday falls upon a Sunday, the following Monday shall be the
recognized holiday, and whenever any designated holiday falls upon a Saturday, the
preceding Friday shall be the recognized holiday.
6.4 A request to take a Floating Holiday may be made by an employee at any time prior to a
shift assignment for which it is to be used. It may be approved by the Chief, or designee.
6.5 Employees terminating service after completion of probation shall receive compensation for
vested, unused holiday time.
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6.6 Due to 4he employee's exempt status, the employee shall not be required to use accrued
vacation in order to receive the full benefit of the holidays provided in this Article 6. To this
end, an employee taking an approved holiday under this Article 6 shall receive the amount
of holiday pay that is consistent with hisJher normal working schedule. For ezample, (i) an
employee working a "9/80" schedule shall receive nine (9) hours of holiday pay when taking
an approved holiday, if that scheduled day is nine (9) hours, eight (8) hours if that scheduled
day is eight (8) hours; and (ii) an employee working a "5/40" schedule shall receive eight (8)
hours of holiday pay when taking an approved holiday. The Chief of Police, or designee,
shall approve the employee's respective timecard as necessary for accounfing purposes to
accomplish the foregoing.
ARTICLE 7-VACATIONS
7.1 Annual vacations with pay shall be granted to eligible employees on the following basis: for
service less than one (1) year vacation leave credit shall accrue at the rate of one (1)
working day for each month of continuous service commencing from the date of most recent
employment with the City; for continuous service of more than one (1) year, vacation leave
credit shall accrue at the following rate:
1 to 5 years of continuous service 112 hours per year
6 to 10 years of continuous service 136 hours per year
11 to 15 years of continuous service 160 hours per year
16 to 20 years of continuous service 176 hours per year
Over 21 years of continuous service 192 hours per year
Employees shall take vacation leave on a one•half (1/2) hourly basis. A "working day" shall
be equal to eight (8) hours.
7.2 In no event shall an employee accumulate unused vacation leave in excess of two (2) year's
annual vacation leave. Payment for up to five (5) days of accrued and unused vacation
leave shall be made to an employee where the employee, through no fault of the employee,
was not able to take all of his/her accrued annual vacation leave during the year authorized.
ARTICLE 8-HEALTH AND WELFARE
8.1 A healthcare, dental care, orthodontics, and life insurance program shall be granted to
eligible employees and their dependents. Except for group medical insurance for spouse
and children as provided in Section 8.2 herein, the cost shall be paid by the City.
Said program shall consist of:
a. Premera PPO, Group Health Plan, or substantially equivalent plan(s) by mutual
agreement. The City also may implement a high deductible health plan(s) as an
additional option for those employees interested;
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b. The employee's choice of Washington Dental Service Plan F with Orthodon4ia Plan 1,
the Willamette Dental Plan, or substantially equivalent plan(s) by mutual agreement.
The City will pay up to what it pays for the Washington Dental Service Plan F for
those enrolling in the Willamette Dental Plan.
c. Vision Services Plan or substantially equivalent plan(s) by mutual agreement; and
d. Standard Life Insurance for $50,000.
The parties are aware that the "Cadillac" tax provisions of the Affordable Care Act may be
implemented effective January 1, 2018. To address that circumstance, either party may
open this Article 8 on or after January 1, 2017. Either party may also open this Article in the
event that the medical insurance plans offered by the City under this Agreement are
discontinued by the applicable provider. If either party opens this Article 8, then Appendix A
wages) and all other economic provisions of this Agreement shall also be reopened for the
purpose of negotiating a mutually satisfactory replacement medical and economic plan
including, but not limited to, any related HRA contributions) for 2018. This reopener is
subject to the following:
o If the parties fail to reach agreement on the replacement medical plan prior to
January 1, 2018, the eligible employees and their dependent(s) will automatically be
enrolled into the AWC HealthFirst 250 plan and/or the Group Health Plan 3 $20 Co-
pay/$200 Deductible plan, or substantially equivalent plan(s) by mutual agreement.
In that event, the employees shall choose which of the foregoing default plans they
wish to receive and the parties shall negotiate the impacts of this circumstance until
they reach an agreement or impasse. Additionally, all health reimbursement account
contributions will cease, effective December 31, 2017, if the Affordable Care Act
continues to be counted towards #he "Cadillac" tax provisions, regardless if it is an
employee or employer contribution. The parties acknowledge, however, that it is
their intent that the employees receive the full value of any such contributions
cur ently made by the City for fheir benefit under the terms of this Agreement (and as
discussed subsequently in this Article 8).
The Association agrees to continue to cooperate with the City in the study of cost
containment measures. The Association will appoint one member to the City's Health Care
Cost Containment Committee. The City may self-insure medical, dental, and/or vision
insurance coverage or select a new medical, dental, and/or vision insurance plan provided
that any replacement plan/coverage has substantially equivalent benefits and network
coverage. The City and the Association shall meet to explore alternative insurance
coverage prior to selecting any new medical, dental, and/or vision insurance plans. The City
recognizes its responsibility to bargain with the Association the impact of those decisions
and any other mandatory subjects to bargaining.
8.2 Each employee who enrolls his or her spouse or eligible dependent(s) in the cPPO Plan
shall pay ten percent (10%) of the premium cost each month. The City's contribution toward
medical insurance for spouse and eligible dependent(s) shall be a maximum of ninety
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percent (90%) of what it would pay, of the applicable PPO Plan. The City shall continue to
make available the AWC Group Health (Plan 2 - $10 co-pay) medical insurance plan for
those employees who elect to enroll themselves and their dependents. The City shall pay
the Group Health premium up to a maximum amount that the City would pay for the
employee's spouse and eligibte dependent(s) as if the employee selected the PPO plan or
equivalent self-insured plan. The employee shall pay the difference between the Group
Health and other plan for the monthly premium of his/her spouse's and each dependenYs
medical insurance.
8.3 Domestic Partner Coverage: Sfate-registered domestic partners and eligible dependents
enrolled in PPO Plan or AWC Group Health Plan 2 ($10 co-pay) will have monthly
premiums paid at the same level as spouses and dependents in paragraph 8.2 above.
8.4 Indemnitv and Defense:
a. CIVIL CLAIMS: The Employer shall provide legal counsel or reasonable attorney's
fees for representation and defense of civil lawsuits and hold employees harmless
from any expenses, connected with the defense settlement or monetary judgments
from such actions, claims, or proceedings arising out of or incident to acts and/or
omissions occurring while the employee was acting in good faith in the performance
or purported failure of perFormance of his/her official duties or employment and
provided further that the employee was not engaging in criminal or malicious
misconduct. A criminal conviction shall be deemed conclusive proof of criminal
misconduct for the purposes of this section.
b.INQUESTS: In an Inquest arising out of the use of force, the employee shall meet
with the City Attorney to discuss legal representation for the employee during the
Inquest. After that mee4ing, if the employee elects to select his/her own
representation, the City will pay for reasonable legal services provided that the
employee has acted in good faith in the performance or purported failure of
performance of his/her official duties and; provided further that the employee was not
engaging in criminal misconduct. The attomey selected by the employee must have
a high level of experience in representing law enforcement officers in the use of
force. The City shall have a reasonable right to approve the choice of counsel in light
of the requirements described herein; enter into a third party payer agreement with
the employee's private counsel; to review billings for such representation; and
approve all payments in writing. In the event outside counsel is retained by the
employee and the employee is subsequently convicted of a crime or it is determined
by a court of competent jurisdiction that the employee was not acting in good faith
arising out of the facts giving rise to the Inquest, the City shall be entitled to recover
attorney's fees and costs it has expended on the employee's behalf from the
employee.
8.5 Disabilitv Insurance — The Employer shall provide for a mandatory payroll deduction for a
LEOFF II disability plan selected periodically and administered by the Association.
Participation will begin from date of employment with the City.
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8.6 The City has adopted the VEBA Medical Reimbu sement Plan for all commissioned LEOFF
II employees belonging to the Auburn Police Management Association bargaining unit who
do not have a military medical retirement plan and will begin from the date of employment
with the City. The City agrees to provide a mandatory payroll deduction for this post
Retirement Medical Insurance Trust. All contributions made on behalf of each eligible
employee will be based on fhe individual's annual base salary. It is understood that all
defined eligible employees will be required to sign and submit to the City a VEBA
Membership Enrollment Form. The Commanders' VEBA shall be funded by: (1) Bimonthly
employee contribution of 2% base annual salary, and (2) annual sick leave contribution, and
3) sick leave contribution upon separation, and (4) the City will make a bimon4hly
contribution of two percent (2.0%) of base pay period salary. After December 31, 2017, all
contributions to the VEBA plan will cease, if the Affordable Care Act continues to be
counted towards the "Cadillac" tax provisions. In that event, effective January 1, 2018, the
City will contribute two percent (2%) of base pay period salary into deferred compensation, if
the employee chooses to match the contribution.
Annual Sick Leave Contribution: Eligibility for participating on an annual basis is limited
to employees who have accumulated unused sick leave in excess of nine hundred and sixty
960) hours. All accumulated annual sick leave in excess of nine hundred and sixty (960)
hours shall be paid at twenty-five percent (25%) of the employee's then hourly base wage
into the trust. After December 31, 2017, all contributions to the VEBA plan will cease, if the
Afforiiable Care Act continues to be counted towards the "Cadillac"tax provisions. In lieu of
said contributions to the trust, the employee may elect to receive the foregoing contribution
in a cash payment or into such deferred compensation program as the parties agree upon
subject to any contribution caps or limitations imposed by applicable law).
Seoaration of Em lovment Contribution: Contributions to the Plan by all employees
covered by this Agreement, who leave employment with the City of Auburn by retirement,
death, disability, termination, or any other reason shall transfer all unused, accumulated sick
leave into the VEBA trust. After December 31, 2017, all contributions to the VEBA plan will
cease, if fhe Affordable Care Act continues to be counted towards the "Cadillac" tax
provisions. In lieu of said contributions to the trust, the employee may elect to receive the
foregoing contribution in a cash payment or into such deferred compensation program as
the parties agree upon (subject to any contribution caps or limitations imposed by applicable
law).
Earlv VEBA Cash Out: In the event that contributions to the VEBA trust will cease
pursuant to the terms set forth above in this Article 8, the parties shall begin, no later than
July 1, 2017, negotiating a mechanism for the employees to cash out a portion of their
VEBA account prior to December 31, 2017 (if requested by the APMA).
ARTICLE 9 — PENSIONS
9.1 Pensions for employees and contributions to pension funds shall be provided in accordance
with the laws of the State of Washington for eligible employees.
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ARTICLE 10-JURYDUTY
10.1 Time off with pay will be granted for jury duty. Employees shall be required to report for
work for any portion of their regulariy scheduled shrft during which they are not actually
serving on a jury or waiting to be impaneled, if a reasonable amount of time remains on that
shift in light of the court's location. The employee is required to contact his/her supervisor,
who will make #he determination.
In order to be eligible for such payriients, the employee must submit a written statement
subpoena, etc.) from the appropriate public official (Court Clerk, etc.) showing the date and
time served and 4he amount of jury pay recovered. The employee must give the Chief of
Police, or designee, prompt notice of call for jury duty. Employees are not required to retum
to the City per diem received for jury duty from the Court.
ARTICLE 11 -SICK, DISABILITY, BEREAVEMENT, AND EMERGENCY LEAVE
a. Sick leave credit shall accumulate for eligible employees at the rate of eight (8)
hours per mon4h. Sick leave is accumulative to a maximum of nine hundred and
sixty hours (960 hours), except as provided in Section 11.7 below. Sick leave
credit may be used for time off with pay for bona fide cases of incapacitating
sickness or injury and for the period of disability resulting from pregnancy or
childbirth, or in accordance wi4h the federal Family and Medical Leave Act or
Washington Family Care Act. Any employee found to have abused sick leave
by falsification or misrepresentation shall be subject to disciplinary action.
Employees shall take sick leave on an hourly basis.
11.1 A verifying statement from the employee's physician may be required by the Chief
of Police, at his/her option, whenever an employee claims sick leave for three (3)
days or longer, or after three (3) single sick leave claims in any calendar year or
three consecutive days, which ever occurs first, In requiring a physician's
statement, the Chief, or designee, shall do so for the purpose of assuring that
employees are utilizing sick leave benefits for the purposes intended by this
Agreement.
11.2 Employe.es incapacitated by illness or injury shall notify the Chief of Police, or
designee, as far in advance of their scheduled starting time as possible that helshe
is to report for duty. During periods of extended illness, employees shall keep the
Chief of Police, or designee, informed as to their progress and poten4ial date of
return to work.
11.3 An employee shall be allowed up to three (3) days bereavement plus three (3) days
chargeable sick leave for death in the immediate family requiring his/her presence
upon approval of the Chief of Police. Immediate family shall include the father,
father-in-law, mother, mother-in-law, spouse, brother, sister, children and
stepchildren of the employee, employee's grandparents and grandparent-in-laws,
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grandchildren of the employee, and stepparents. A domestic partner, as defined by
state law, shall receive the same rights as a legally married spouse for the
purposes of this section of the Agreement.
11.4 An employee may use up to twelve (12) workweeks of leave each year in
accordance with the provisions of the federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA),
and Washington State Family Gare Act. The City uses the "rolling" twelve (12)
month calendar method.
An employee who has worked for the City at least twelve (12) months, including at
least 1250 hours in the last twelve (12) months, may be entitled to twelve (12)
workweeks of paid/unpaid leave in any twelve-month period (1) to care for a
newborn or newly adopted child or newly placed foster child; (2) to care for a child,
parent, or spouse who has a serious or terminal health condition; or (3) to attend to
a personal serious health condition.
An employee must give the Chief of Police, or designee, at least thirty (30) days
written notice by completing a Leave Request Form, in advance of the anticipated
date of the leave is to begin (14 days notice for a leave due to a child's terminal
iliness). If the employee is unable to give the required notice, notice must be given,
in writing, as soon as possible.
While on FML, the employee must use all accrued, but unused, leave including sick
leave, vacation, compensatory time, and any other paid leave accrued prior to
using unpaid leave.
Use of the above paid leave applies toward the twelve (12) workweek entitlement,
and is not in addition to the entitlement. Upon return from the leave, the employee
is entitled to return to the same position held, or a comparable position with
comparable compensation (in accordance with the federal FMLA), when the leave
began unless the position would have been eliminated had the employee not been
on leave.
Care for a newborn or newly adopted child or newly placed foster child. FMLA
leave must be taken within twelve (12) months of the birth, adoption, or placement
of a child. If both parents are employed by the City, togetherthey are entitled to a
total of twelve (12) workweeks of paid/unpaid leave under this paragraph.
In the case of maternity/paternity, any leave taken prior to the birth of the child for
prenatal care or inability to work prior to the actual birth will be assessed towards
the twelve workweek period. In addition to the twelve (12) weeks of FMLA, the
employee is also entitled to leave for the entire period that she is temporarily
disabled due to pregnancy or child birth pursuant to Washington State law.
Time loss due to disability prior to or following giving birth will be assessed towards
the twelve(12) work week period.
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Intermittent or reduced leave for birth or placement for adoption or foster care of a
child may only be taken with Chief of Police approval. Certification by a healthcare
provider may be required.
Care of a child, parent, or spouse who has a serious or terminal health condition, or
to attend to a personal serious health condition. Certification and/or second or third
opinions by a healthcare provider may be required for leave approval. Re-
certification may be required every thirty (30) days. A fitness for duty certificate
signed by the consulting physician may be required upon return from leave.
Leave may be requested and granted on an intermittent basis or on a reduced
workweek schedule if inedically necessary. The employee must provide medical
certification within fifteen (15) days of the date requested. The employee must
attempt to schedule his/her intermittent or reduced leave so as not to disrupt the
City's operation.
11.5 Upon retirement, death, or termination of good standing (not termination for cause)
the employee shall be reimbursed at current rate of pay for unused accrued sick
leave up to a maximum of 960 hours in accordance with the following schedule
based on continuous years of service:
Upon Completion of Percent of Accrued
Years of Service Unused Sick Leave
15-24 years 50%
25 years and over 100%
Employees hired into the Commissioned Officers Guild or the Auburn Police
Management Association after IVovember 30, 1993, shall not be subject to the
above sick leave cash out provisions but shall be reimbursed for 35% of
accumulated and unused sick leave upon separation from employment in good
standing, retirement, death, or disability retirement.
Employees hired into the Commissioned Officers Guild or the Auburn Police
Management Association after November 30, 1993, with a minimum of four
hundred and eighty (480) hours of accumulated and unused sick leave and a
minimum of twenty-five (25) years of service shall be reimbursed for 45% of
accumulated and unused sick leave upon separation from employment in good
standing, retirement, death, or disability retirement.
After December 31, 2017, all contributions to the VEBA plan will cease, if the
Affordable Care Act continues to be counted towards the "Cadillac" tax provisions.
In lieu of said contributions to the trust, the employee may elect to receive the
foregoing contribution in a cash pa'yment or into such deferred compensation
program as the parties agree upon (subject to any contribution caps or limitations
imposed by applicable law).
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11.6 When an employee has accumulated 960 hours of sick leave, the sick leave shall
continue to accumulate at the normal rate of eight (8) hours per month until the end
of the calendar year at which time all sick leave in excess of 960 hours
accumulated by the employee shall be paid at 25% of the employee's then hourly
rate into the VEBA (See paragraph 8.6). After December 31, 2017, all contributions
to the VEBA plan will cease, if the Affordable Care Act continues to be counted
towards the "Cadillac" tax provisions. In lieu of said contributions to the trust, the
employee may elect to receive the foregoing contribution in a cash payment or into
such deferred compensation program as the parties agree upon (subject to any
contr'ibution caps or limitations imposed by applicable law).
11.7 When an employee covered by the LEOFF II Retirement System is disabled as the
proximate result of an on-the-job injury as covered by Washington State Workers'
Compensation and Industrial Insurance, the City shall compensate the employee
for the difference between his Workers' Compensation entitlement and his regular
salary for a period not to exceed six (6) months or the termination of the disability,
whichever comes first. To accomplish this, the City shall pay the employee his/her
regular salary for said period and the employee shall receipt to the City all time loss
payments received from Workers' Compensation. The City will be under no
obligation to continue the employee's regular salary upon two (2) weeks notice by
the City to the employee of their failure to receipt time loss payments. Thereafter,
the City will only compensate fhe employee for the difference between Workers'
Compensation entitlement and his regular salary until the employee is in
compliance with this section. The City agrees to maintain this section in the
contract and the Association agrees to limit the sick leave cash out for new hires.
11.8 The City shall pay a $4000 death benefit to the estate of a police officer killed in the
line of duty. Such payment shall be for funeral and related expenses.
ARTICLE 12-UNIFORMS AND CLOTHING ALLOWANCE
12.1 Technological advances and equipment changes will require special attention. Uniform and
equipment standards need to be kept up-to-date. All requests for uniform/equipment
replacement shall be submitted to the employee's immediate supervisor. Requests for
uniform/equipment replacement will be completed as soon as reasonably possible. The
department will designate the uniform/equipment supplier(s). Uniforms and equipment will
only be purchased/obtained from the designated supplier(s), including voucher items.
Specialty units may utilize specialty outlets/sources for some equipment needs.
12.2 Commanders will be on a Quartermaster System and will be issued their full compliment of
uniforms/equipment according to the list of agreed upon items attached as Appendix B. All
uniforms/equipment are owned by the City.
12.3 Commanders will be entitled to have up to four (4) uniform items cleaned per week.
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12.4 Commanders will be given a clothing allowance of $600.00 per year and entitled to have up
to four (4) items dry cleaned or may have three (3) items dry cleaned and five (5) shirts
laundered per week for maintenance of business attire. Effective January 1, 2008, the
clofhing allowance was integrated into the base pay wage scale.
ARTICLE 13-EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
13.1 Lavoff• Personnel reductions through layoff procedures and reinstatement from such layoffs
shall in accordance with the Civil Service Rules and Regulations of the City of Auburn.
13.2 Senioritv. Whenever employees are appointed to a classification effective the same date,
seniority shall be established by the highest grade on the total examination in accordance
with Rule 10 of the Civil Service Rules.
13.3 Tobacco Use. Tobacco use shall not be allowed in City vehicles or buildings. However,
smoking is allowed in designated smoking areas. It is the intent of the parties to continue to
comply with the City's tobacco use policy in effect as of May 7, 2001.
13.4 Probationarv Periods. Probationary periods upon initial appointment shall not exceed one
1) year and may not be extended without the written agreement of the Associa4ion.
Probationary periods upon promotion shall not exceed one year and shall not be extended
without the written agreement of the Association. A probationary period shall be extended
for the number of workdays equal to the number of workdays an employee was absent in
excess of 10 workdays during the probationary period. During an employee's initial
probationary period he/she may be discharged by the Employer at will and such discharge
shall not be subject to the grievance procedure. During a promotional probationary period
an employee may be reverted to his/her former classification and such reversion shall not
be subject to the grievance procedure.
ARTICLE 14 -MANAGEMENT RIGHTS
14.1 Subject to the Association's right to negotiate mandatory subjects of bargaining the
Association recognizes the prerogatives of the City to operate and manage its affairs in all
respects in accordance with its responsibilities and powers of authority.
14.2 The City has the right to schedule work as required in a manner most advantageous to the
department and consistent with the requirements of municipal employment and the public
safety.
14:3 The City reserves the right to discharge or discipline an employee for just cause. The City
reserves the right to lay off personnel for lack of funds, or for the occurrence of conditions
beyond the control of the department. The City shall have the right to determine reasonable
schedules of work in accordance with Section 4.1 and to establish the methods or
processes by which such work is performed.
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14.4 No policies or procedures covered in this Agreement shall be construed as delegating to
others or as reducing or abridging any of the authority conferred on City officials as defned'
in the following:
a. The ordinance responsibility of the Mayor as Chief Executive Officer of the
City for enforcing the laws of the State and City, passing upon ordinances
adopted by the City Council, recommending an annual budget or directing the
properperformance of all executive departments;
b. The responsibility of the City Council for the enactment of ordinances, the
appropriation of moneys;
c. The legal responsibility of the Civil Service Commission, as provided by State
Statute, subject to any applicable bargaining duty of the City and the terms of
this Agreement.
d. The responsibility of the Chief of Police and his/her delegates governed by
ordinances, Civil Service Rules and Department Rules and as limited by the
provisions of the Agreement; and provided that such actions do not affect
mandatory subject of bargaining:
1. To recruit, assign, transfer, or promote members to positions within the
department.
2. To take disciplinary action against members for just cause;
3. To determine me4hods, means, and personnel necessary for departrimental
operations;
4. To control department budget; and
5. To take whatever actions are necessary in emergencies in order to assure
the proper functioning of the department.
ARTICLE 15-GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
15.1 For purposes of this Agreement, the term `'grievance" means any dispute between the
Employer and the Association concerning an alleged breach or violation of this Agreement.
Stea 1: Any alleged grievance shall be taken up with the employee's immediate supervisor within
ten (10) working days of its alleged occurrence. The parties agree to make every effort to
settle the grievance promptly at this level.
In the event the grievance is unresolved, the Association and/or employee shall determine
whe4her to appeal the grievance through the Civil 8ervice Commission or process the
grievance to Step 2 of the grievance procedure contained herein with in five (5) days of
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the meeting with the employee's immediate sup.ervisor. Should the employee choose to
file an appeal with the Civil Service Commission, the employee shall provide the Erimployer
and the Association with written notice of such election.
Step 2: The grievance shall be reduced to written form by the aggrieved employee stating the
section of the Agreement violated and explaining the grievance in detail and remedy
sought. The employee and/or the Association shall present the written grievance to the
Human Resources Director and the Chief of Police who will conduct a meeting within five
5) working days of receipt of the written g ievance. The Chief of Police shall make a
decision on the matter in writing within ten (10) working days from such meeting. Copies
of the Chiefs decision will be furnished to the aggrieved, Association representative, and
4he Mayor. Grievances involving suspension, demotion, or discharge shall begin at Step
2.
Step 3: Any grievance remaining unresotved after the decision has been rendered in Step 2 shall
be transmitted to the Mayor in writing within ten (10) working days whereupon the Mayor
shall conduct an investigatory hearing within five (5) working days of the receipt of the
written grievance. The Mayor shall render a decision within five (5) working days of such
hearing.
Step 4: Should the grievance not be resolved in Step 3 and should further consideration be
desired by the grievant, a written notification requesting arbitration must be filed with the
Mayor within fourteen (14) working days. In that event, the parties shall promptly and
mutually submit the subject grievance to the Washington Public Employee Relations
Commissions (PERC) and PERC will conduct 4he arbitration. The arbitration request filed
with PERC shall state the issue. The arbitrator shall confine himself/herself to the precise
issue submitted for arbitration and shall have no authority to determine any other issues
not so submitted to him/her. The arbitrator shall have jurisdiction and authority only to
interpret, apply, or determine compliance with fhe specific terms of the Agreement and
shall not add to, detract from, or alter in any way, the provisions of this Agreement. The
decision shall be final and binding upon both parties. Each party shall initially bear their
own expenses and fees. Provided, however, the arbitrator may award reasonable
attorneys' fees and expenses to the prevailing party if specifically provided by applicable
law.
15.2 Any time limits stipulated in the grievance procedure may be extended for stated periods of
time by the appropriate parties by mutual agreement in writing. Pending final decision of
any grievance by any of the above procedures, work shall continue without interruption.
15.3 A grievance that involves or affects a significant portion of the employees in the bargaining
unit may be introduced by the Association in written form to the Chief of Police as set forth
in Step 2 of the grievance procedure and processed as set forth there from.
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ARTICLE l6-WORKSTOPPAGES
16.1 The City and the Association agree that the public interest requires efficient and
uninterrupted performance of all City services and to this end pledge their best efforts to
avoid or eliminate any conduct contrary to this objective. Specifically, the Association shall
not cause or condone any work stoppage, including any strike, slowdown, refusal to perform
and customarily assigned duties, sick leave absence which is not bona fide, or o4her
interference with City functions by employees under this Agreement and should same occur,
the Association agrees to take appropriate steps to end such interFerence. Any concerted
action by any employee in any bargaining unit shall be deemed a work stoppage if any of
the above activities has occurred.
ARTICLE 17-BULLETIN BOARDS
17.1 Electronic Mail. The Police Management Association may use the City's electronic mail (E-
Mail) for communications pertaining to Association business, i.e. meeting times, places and
agendas, voting, election results, and various topics of Association business ,on issues
effecting the administration of the collective bargaining agreement with the City of Auburn.
All communications on E-mail by Association members will be reviewed and approved by a
member of the Association Executive Board to determine the appropriateness of the
communication in accordance with this section prior to being sent.
E-Mail communications will not contain profanity, abusive language, or derogatory language
of a discriminatory nature against individuals of a protected class.
ARTICLE I S-BILL OF RIGHTS
18.1 The Employer retains the right to adopt rules for the operation of the Auburn Police
Department and the conduct of its employees provided that such rules do not conflict with
City ordinances, City and State Civil Service Rules and Regulations as they exist, or any
provision of this Agreement; and provided further that such rules do not affect mandatory
subjects of bargaining. It is agreed that the Employer has the right to discipline, suspend, or
discharge any employees subject to the provisions of the City ordinances, City and State
Civil Service Rules and Regulations as they exist, and terms of this Agreement.
a.In an effort to ensure that investigations made by Superior Officers, as desighated by
the Chief of Police of the Auburn Police Department, are conducted in a manner
which is conducive to good order and discipline, the Auburn Police Management
Association shall be entitled to the protection of what shall hereafter be termed as the
Police Officers' Bill of Rights".
b. Every employee who becomes the subject of an internal investigation shall be
advised at least 48 hours prior to the interview that he/she is suspected of:
1. Committing a criminal offense;
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2. Misconduct that would be grounds for termination, s ; spension, or other
disciplinary actions; or,
3. That he/she may not be qualified for continued employment with the
department.
4. That he/she has the right to Union representation and legal counsel during the
interview.
c. Any employee who becomes the subject of an investigation may have legal counsel
present during all interviews. This representation by counsel is confined to
counseling, and not actual participation in the investigation. Nothing in this
agreement, however, shall be deemed a waiver of an employee's right to Union
representafion. A criminal investigation as used herein shall be interpreted as any
action, which could result in the filing of a criminal charge. A major investigation as
used elsewhere in this Article shall be interpreted as any action, which could result in
dismissal from the Department or the f'iling of a criminal charge.
d. The employee under investigation must, at the time of an interview, be informed of
the name of the officer in charge of the investigation and the name of the officer who
will be conducting the interview.
e. The employee shall be informed in writing as to whether her/she is a witness or
suspect at least forty-eight (48) hours before any interview commences. If the
employee is a suspect, he/she shall be appraised in writing of the allegations of such
complaints at least forty-eight (48) hours before any interview commences.
f.The interview of any employee shall be at a reasonable hour, preferably when the
employee is on duty, unless the exigency of the interview dictates otherwise.
Whenever possible, interviews shall be scheduled during the normal workday of the
City.
g. The employee or Employer may request 4hat a major investigation interview be
recorded, either mechanically or by a stenographer. There can be no "off the record"
questions. Upon request, the employee under major investigation shall be provided
an exact copy of any written statement he/she has signed, or of a verbatim transcript
of any interview.
h. Interviewing shall be completed within a reasonable time and shall be done under
circumstances devoid of intimidation or coercion. In all major investigation
interviews, the employee shall be afforded an opportunity and facilities to contact and
consult privately with an attorney of his/her own choosing, before being interviewed.
Such opportunity to contact and consult privately with a private attorney shall not
unduly delay the investigation interview. The employee shall be entitled to such
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reasonable intermissions, as he/she shall request for personal necessities, meals,
telephone calls, and rest periods.
i.All interviewing shall be limited in scope to activities, circumstances, or events which
pertain to the employee's conduct or acts which may form the basis for disciplinary
action under one (1) or more of the categories contained in "2" herein.
j. The employee will not be threatened with dismissal or other disciplinary punishment
as a guise to attempt to obtain his/her resignation, nor shall he/she be subject to
abusive or offensive language or intimidation in any other manner. No promises or
rewards shall be made as an inducement to answer questions.
k.No employee shall be required to submit to a polyg aph test. The employee shall not
be terminated or have any other penalty imposed upon him/her for not taking a
polygraph test.
I.Should any section, sub-section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase in this
article be declared unconstitutional or invalid, for any reason, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of this article.
m. The investigation shall be completed in a reasonable amount of time in light of the
circumstances and discipline shall be imposed within a reasonable amount of time
after the conclusion of the investigation.
n. Upon completion of the investigation and upon request from the Association, the
employee under investigation shall be promptly informed of the results of the
investigation. if the preliminary findings of the investigation are that the complaint
should be sustained, or other misconduct found, the employee and his/her
Association representative shall be furnished a complete copy of the investigation
report, and entire investigation file, prior to the City making a final decision and
sufficiently in advance of any Loudermill Hearing.
18:2 Use of Lethal Force
When an employee, whether on duty or off-duty, uses lethal force, the employee shall not
be required to make a written or recorded statement for a minimum of seventy-two (72)
hours after the incident, except that immediately following the incident the employee may
verbally report to a superior a brief summary of the incident to the extent necessary to
secure evidence, apprehend suspects, and preserve the safety of the public and fellow
officers. Employees involved in the use of lethal force shall be allowed an opportunity to
consult with an Association representative and/or attorney prior to being required to provide
a statement regarding the use of lethal force.
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18.3 Personnel Records
a,Employee personnel files shall be maintained as confidential records to the extent
required by applicable law.
b. The City shall only disclose information in the employee's personnel files in
accordance with applicable law. Prior to disclosing personnel file documents to third
parties (other than employment verification information), the City shall give the
affected employee notification of the request for disclosure. If the City believes the
document(s) is properly subject to disclosure, it will notify the employee. The
employee shall then have five (5) working days to provide the City any reason for not
releasing fhe requested document(s) and/or to give the employee an opportuni.ty to
take action to prevent the release of said document(s) prior to the City releasing the
requested document(s).
c.Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting any rights the Association has under
this Agreement or applicable law to obtain personnel records.
ARTICLE 19-SAVING CLAUSE
19.1 If any article or any portion of any article of this Agreement or any addendum's thereto
should be held invalid by any tribunal of competent jurisdiction, or if compliance with or
enforcement of any article should be restrained by such tribunal, the remainder of the
Agreement and addendum's shall not be affected thereby and the parties shall enter into
immediate collective bargaining negotiations for the purpose of arriving at a mutually
satisfactory replacement of such article.
ARTICLE 20-ENTIRE AGREEMENT
20.1 The Agreement expressed herein in writing constitutes the entire Agreement between 4he
parties and no oral sfatement shall add to or supersede any of its provisions.
ARTICLE 21 -RETENTION OF BENEFITS
21.1 This Agreementshall not operate to reduce any benefits specified in this Agreementwhich
are now more favorably enjoyed by any of the employees covered herein.
ARTICLE 22-DRUG TESTING
22.1 Reporting to work under the influence of alcohol and/or illegal drugs, or the use, sale, or
possession by an employee of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited and may result in
disciplinary action, including immediate termination. For the purpose of this article,
substances that require a prescription or other written approval from a licensed physician or
dentist for their use shall also be included when used other than as prescribed. Each
employee must advise the Employer if they are using prescription or other over-the-counter
drugs they know or reasonably should know may impair their ability to perForm job functions
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and/or operate machinery such as automobiles. Under appropriate circumstances the
Employer may request the employee provide written medical authorization to perform
various essential)ob functions from a physician while using such drugs.
Any voluntary request by an employee for assistance with his/her own alcohol abuse
problem will remain confidential and shall not be used as the basis for any disciplinary
action provided that the request for assistance is initiated prior to being identified as
impaired through the procedures herein.
The parties rec.ognize the essential purpose of any law enforcement agency is to enforce
the criminal laws. Moreover, the parties recognize the courts have held it would
substantially impair law enforcement agencies if they were required to employ individuals
within their ranks who have violated fhe very laws said agencies are charged with enforcing.
Therefore, the Employer reserves the right to refuse to employ or continue the employment
of individuals who are or have been engaged in serious criminal conduct, whether drug
related or not.
Where a supervisory employee of the City has a reasonable suspicion to believe an
employee is under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs, or is using illegal drugs, the
employee in question will be asked to submit to discovery testing including, breath tests,
urinalysis, and/or a blood screen to identify any involvement with alcohol or illegal drugs.
An employee who refuses to submit to discovery testing for alcohol and/or illegal drugs shall
be conclusively presumed to be under the influence of alcohol or an illegal drug for the
purpose of administering this Article.
For the purpose of administering this Article, the following definition of terms is provided:
Reasonable Suspicion — Reasonable suspicion is based on specific objective facts and
reasonable inferences from those facts in the light of experience, that discovery testing will
produce evidence of illegal drug or improper alcohol use by that particular employee:
Under the Influence — The following cutoff levels shall be used for fhe initial screening of
specimens to determine whether they are negative for these drugs or classes of drugs:
ng/ml) Test Level
Amphetamines 1000
Barbiturates 3 0 0
Benzodiazepines 3 0 0
Cannabinoids 100
Cocaine metabolites 300
Methadone 300
Methaqualone 300
Opiates (Codeine) 3 0 0
Opiates (Morphine) 300
Phencyclidine (PCP) 25
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Propoxyphene 300
Level of the positive result for ethyl alcohol 0.04 gr/dl
Illeqal Druas-Are defined as all forms of narcotics, depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens,
and cannabis, which sale, purchase, transfer, or unauthorized use or possession is
prohibited by law.
Over-the-Counter-Druqs — Are those which are generally available without a prescription
and are limited to those drugs which are capable of impairing the judgment of an employee
to safety perform the employee's duties.
Prescription Druqs — Are defined as those drugs, which are used in the course of inedical
treatment and have been prescribed and authorized for use by a licensed
practitioner/physician or dentist.
22.2 If an employee is required to submit to a drug test, the following procedure shall be
followed:
a. The employee shall be given an opportunity to confer with an Association
representative if one is readily available and the employee has requested said
conference.
b. The employee shall be given an opportunity to explain the reasons for the
employee's condition, such as reaction to a prescribed drug, fatigue, exposure to
toxic substances, or any other reasons known to employee to the test administrator.
The Employer and an Association representative may be present during this
discussion.
c. The Employer may request urine and/or blood samples.
d.Urine and blood samples shall be collected at a local laboratory, hospital, or medical
facility. The Employer shall transport fhe employee to the collecfion site. The
Employer and/or Association representative may be allowed to accompany the
employee to the collection site and observe the bottling and sealing of the specimen.
The employee shall not be observed by the Employer when the urine specimen is
given.
e. All specimen containers, vials, and bags used to transport the specimen shall be
sealed to safeguard their integrity, in the presence of the Employer, employee, and
the Association representative and proper chain-of-custody procedures shall be
followed.
f.The collection and testing of the samples shall be performed only by a laboratory and
by a physician or healthcare professional qualified and authorized to administer and
determine the meaning of any test results. The laboratory performing the test shall
be one that is certified by the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA). The laboratory
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chosen must be agreed to between the Association and the Employer. The
laboratory used shall also be one whose procedures are periodically tested in a
program where they analyze unknown samples sent by an independent party. The
results of such tests shall be made available to the Employer and the Association.
g.If a specimen tests positive in an immunoassay screen test, the results must be
confirmed by a gas chromatography/mass spectrometry tests. The specimen must
show positive results aUwithin the following limits on the GC/MS (gas
chromatography/mass spectrometry)confirmatory test to be considered positive:
If immunoassay is specific for free morphine the initial test level is 25 g/ml.
Confirmatorv Test
Marijuana metabolites 15 ng/ml
Cocaine metabolites 150 ng/ml
Opiates
Morphine 300 ng/ml
Codine 300 ng/ml
Phencyclidine 25 ng/ml
Amphetamines
Amphetamine 500 ng/ml
Methamphetamine 500 ng/ml
h. At the employee's or the Association's option, a sample of the specimen may be
requisitioned and sent to a laboratory chosen by the Association for testing. The cost
of this test will be paid by the Association or the employee. Failure to exercise this
option may not be considered as evidence in an arbitration or other proceeding
concerning 4he drug test or its consequences. The results of this second test shall be
provide.d to the City.
i.The employee and the Association shall be informed of the results of all tests, and
provided with all documentation regarding the tests as soon as the test results are
available.
22.3 The parties shall designate a Medical Review Officer (MRO) to review all confirmed positive
test results and communicate those results to the Employer. The MRO shall have the
responsibility to determine when an individual has failed a drug test in accordance with the
standards enumerafed herein. The MRO shall retain all records of all positive tests for at
least five (5) years and records of all negative tests for at least one (1) year.
22.3 If the results of the drug test are positive, and support a conclusion that the employee used
an illegal drug, or reported to work while under the influence of alcohol, the employee may
be subject to discipline including immediate discharge.
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ARTICLE 23- DURATION
23.1 This agreement shall become effective on January 1, 2016 until December 31, 2018.
Provided, however, that Appendix A shall be reopened no later than July 1, 2017 in order to
negotiate the employees' 2018 wages. In addition, either party may reopen Article 8 to the
ex4ent allowed pursuant to Article 8's terms and conditions set forth above (and, in that
event, all economic terms of this Agreement shall be reopened as well).
Signed this day of 2015 at Auburn,
Washington.
CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
By: By:
Mayor Auburn Police Management Association
By:
Director of Human Resources
By:
City Clerk
Approv A To rm:
By:_
City Attorney
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Appendiz "A"
CLASSIFICATION 2016 BASE WAGE
Commander 5,298.06 per pay period effective January 1, 2016.
Effective January 1, 2016, a one and a half percent (1.5%)
wage increase applied to the 2015 Commander's pay period
salary schedules. Effective July 1, 2016, an addifional one
percent (1%) wage increase.)
PLUS LONGEVITY (Added to base wage)
POLICE CDR BASE 2.0% 3.5% 5% 6.5% 8% 9% 70%
PAY GRADE 47 WAGE 5 YEARS B YEARS 11 YEARS 14 YEARS 17 YEARS 20YEARS 23 YEARS
COMMANDER
1/1/2016 6.13 1.22 2.14 3.06 3.97 4.89 5.50 6.17
5,298.06 $105.96 $185.43 264.90 344-37 $423-84 476.83 529.81
10,596.12 $271.92 $370.86 529.80 688.74 $847.68 953.66 $1,059.62
127,153.44 $2,543.04 $4,450.32 $6,357.60 $8,264.88 $10,172.16 $71,443.92 $12 715.44
2017 PAY PLAN
One and a half percent (1.5%) wage increase effective January 1, 2017. One percent (1.0%) wage
increase effective July 1, 2017.
2018 PAY PLAN
No later than July 1, 2017, Appendix A shall be reopened, and the parties shall commence negotia4ions, for
the purpose of arriving at a mutually satisfactory wage increase for 2018. In the event that the parties fail to
reach an agreement on 2018 wages prior to January 1, 2018, any wage increase ultimately agreed upon (or
imposed 4hrough the interest arbitration process) for 2018 shall be retroactive to January 1, 2018.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Resolution No. 5191
Date:
December 2, 2015
Department:
Planning and Development
Attachments:
Resolution No. 5191
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council adopt Resolution No. 5191.
Background Summary:
The City of Auburn conducts progressive code enforcement action in accordance with
Chapter 1.25 (Civil Penalties for Violations) and other applicable Titles and Chapters
of the Auburn City Code. The City of Auburn opened code compliance cases for 4
properties in the second half of 2015 related to issues such as unmaintained
vegetation, litter, junk, debris and inoperable vehicles. Consistent with standard
operating procedure, code enforcement officers attempted to obtain compliance by
working with the owners of the properties. A formal Notice to Correct has been issued
for each property however inadequate action has been taken to remedy the subject
violations. Subsequent formal Notices of Penalty and/or Infactions have been issued
for each property however each property remains in a state of non-compliance.
Community Development Code Enforcement staff have determined that the current
condition of these properties, pertaining to the identified public nuisances, warrant
abatement action by the City of Auburn. The passage of this Resolution would
authorize the Mayor or designee to engage in substantive abatement action. The
condition of these properties, in staff’s professional determination, present a threat to
the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the surrounding properties and
negatively impacts the community’s quality of life. The 4 properties are identified as
follows.
* 1615 M Street NE – unmaintained vegetation, litter and debris
o Case #15-0480 – Notice to Correct issued on September 11, 2015 with a
compliance deadline of October 2 , 2015; Notice of Penalty issued on October 12,
2015.
* 901 8th Street SE – unmaintained vegetation, litter and debris
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o Graffiti Case #VIO15-0577 – Notice to Correct issued on November 19, 2015
with a compliance deadline of November 25, 2015; Notice of Penalty issued on
November 30, 2015.
* 31807 118th Place SE – unmaintained vegetation, litter and debris, unsecured
structure
o Case #VIO15-0548 – Notice to Correct issued on October 30, 2015 with a
compliance deadline of November 20, 2015; Notice of Civil Penalty issued on
November 30, 2015.
* 1101 Pike Street NE – inoperable vehicles
o Case #VIO15-0571 – Notice to Correct issued on November 16, 2015 with a
compliance deadline of November 25, 2015; Notice of Penalty issued on November
30, 2015.
Following passage of the Resolution by the City Council, staff will contract with a
qualified service provider to conduct cleanup of the exterior portions of the property,
and/or securing of structures, and/or removal of inoperable vehicles. Staff anticipates
that there may be a need to conduct on-going clean up and securement activity until
the City can obtain compliance action from the ownership entity. All costs associated
with first time and on-going abatement actions will be applied as a lien against the
property that will have to be paid in order for any future sale of the property to occur.
The City will also track and apply all administrative costs (staff time, court cots, filing
fees, etc.) associated with the conduct of abatement against this property and apply
them as a lien against the property as well.
Community Development has adequate budget capacity within the abatement line
item in our 2015 budget to cover anticipated costs associated with abatement actions
potentially through the remainder of the calendar year. These anticipated costs range
between $1,500 and $2,000 per property.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Snyder
Meeting Date:December 7, 2015 Item Number:RES.I
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RESOLUTION NO. 5 1 9 1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY TO EXPEND FUNDS TO ABATE THE LITTER,
JUNK, WEEDS AND ATTRACTIVE NUISANCES IN THE
CITY OF AUBURN AND AUTHORIZING STEPS TO
RECOVER THE CITY'S COSTS THEREOF
WHEREAS, Article XI, Section 11 of the Washington State Constitution,
and Sections 35.22.280, 35.21.310, and 35A.21.160 of the Revised Code of
Washington (RCW), among other statutes, authorize cities to abate nuisances
within their corporate limits; and
WHEREAS, Title 8 of the Auburn City Code (ACC) provides a mechanism
for the City to abate nuisances and to enforce laws regula4ing the presence of
junk, litter, debris and overgrown weeds on prope.rty; and
WHEREAS, ACC 8.12 empowers the City to take corrective action when
efforts to have a property owner cure nuisances on the person's property have
been unsuccessful; and
WHEREAS, the property at 1615 M Street NE, in Auburn, Washington,
constitutes a nuisance property under ACC 8.20.010 and 8.12.020 due to a lack
of vegetation maintenance and the presence of litter and debris; and
WHEREAS, the City's Code Enforcement staff have communicated with
and given a corrective notice to the owner of the property at 1615 M Street NE,
which efforts have been unsuccessful in prompting the owner to secure the
building at that property and maintain the premises free of litter and debris; and
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WHEREAS, the building at 901 8th Street SE, in Auburn, Washington, is a
nuisance property under ACC 8.20.010 and 8.12.010 due to a lack of vegetation
maintenance and the presence of litter and debris; and
WHEREAS, the Ci.ty's Code Enforcement staff have communicated with
and given a corrective notice to the owner of the property at 901 8"' Street SE,
which efforts have been unsuccessful in prompting the owner to secure the
building at that property and maintain the premises free of litter and debris; and
WHEREAS, the building at 31807 118 h Place SE, in Auburn, Washington,
is a nuisance property under ACC 8.20.010 and 8.12.010 due to a lack of
vegetation maintenance, the presence of litter and debris on the property, and
unsecured structures at said address; and
WHEREAS, the City's Code Enforcement staff have communicated with
and given a corrective notice to the owner of the property at 31807 118`" Place
SE, which efforts have been unsuccessful in prompting the owner to maintain the
vegetation and secure the premises; and
WHEREAS, there is a vehicle located at 1101 Pike Street NE, in Auburn,
Washington, that is an inoperable vehicle on property in violation of ACC
8.14.055; and
WHEREAS, the City's Code Enforcement staff have communicated with
and given a corrective notice to the owner of the property at 1101 Pike Street NE,
which efforts have been unsuccessful in prompting the owner to remove the
inoperable vehicle; and
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WHEREAS, because overgrown grass and weeds, the presence of junk
vehicles and litter, an inoperable vehicle, and unsecured structures present a
danger to public health, safety and welfare it is appropriate that the City take
appropriate steps to abate these nuisance conditions on said properties and to
take all steps provided in code to recover the City's costs of such corrective
action.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. Findinqs of Nuisance. That the City Council makes the
following findings:
a) The property at 1615 M Street NE has remained vacant and
unmaintained for several months which qualifes the property as an attractive
nuisance and presents a threat to the public health and safety. The condition
of the vegetation and junk, litter and debris at the Property has remained
unmaintained which contributes to visual blight, property value degradation,
attraction of criminal activity, and the harborage of rodents and pests.
b) The property at 901 8 h Street SE has remained vacant and
unmaintained for several months which qualifies the property as an attractive
nuisance and presents a threat to the public health and safety. The cond'i4ion
of the vegetation and junk, litter and debris at the Property has remained
unmaintained which contributes to visual blight, property value degradation,
attraction of criminal activity, and 4he harborage of rodents and pests.
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c) The property at 31807 118`h Place SE has remained vacant and
unmaintained for several months which qualifies the property as an attractive
nuisance and presents a threat to the public health and safety. The condition
of the vegetation and junk, litter and debris at the Property has remained
unmaintained which contributes to visual blight, property value degradation,
attraction of criminal activity, and the harborage of rodents and pests. Also, the
building is unsecure and is therefore an unsafe attraction to children.
d) The inoperable vehicle located at 1101 Pike Street NE has
remained in the same location, been vandalized, and contributes to visual
blight, property value degradation, and an attraction of criminal activity.
e) The conditions of these properties constitute a nuisance that
warrants abatement under ACC Chapters 8.12, 8.14, and 8.20.
The condition of the properties is detrimental to health, safety and
welfare of the public and necessitates corrective action to preserve the public
health, safety and welfare.
g) The City has provided persons or entities with an interest in each
property wi4h notice of the violations, the nuisance conditions, and necessary
remedial action and they have all failed to take corrective action.
Section 2. Authorization for Abatement and Cost Recoverv. That if
the nuisance conditions herein described are not fully corrected within three days
of receipt of written notice of abatement of these nuisance conditions to the
person(s) or entity owning, occupying or controlling each premises, the Mayor is
authorized to utilize City resources to correct and abate the nuisance conditions
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at any said property, to record all costs of abatement, and to take all legal steps
to recover these costs from the person(s) or entity owning or controlling the
property(ies).
Section 3. Con4inuina Abatement Authorization. That after the
Mayor has exercised the authority granted in Section 2, the Mayor finds that any
of the above findings describe the condition of one of the properties, the Mayor is
authorized to again give notice of abatement to the person(s) or entity owning,
occupying or controlling such premises and, if no corrective action is taken within
three days of the date of receipt of the notice, to again utilize City resources to
correct and abate the nuisance conditions at said property and take all legal
steps to recover the costs from the person(s) or entity owning or controlling the
premises.
Section 4. Administrative Procedures. That the Mayor is authorized to
implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the
directives of this legislation.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect and be in full
force upon passage and signatures.
Dated and Signed this day of 2015.
CITY OF AUBURN
ATTEST:
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
el B. Heid, ity Attorney
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